春季學期高三英語月測試題

　　對於英語來說有很多的同學可能很頭疼，沒關係，今天小編就給大家來分享一下高三英語，一起來學習吧

　　高三級英語第一學期月測試題

　　本試卷分為第I卷***選擇題***和第II卷***非選擇題***兩部分，共150分，考試用時120分鐘。

　　第I卷***共115分***

　　聽力部分

　　第一節：聽下面五段對話，每段對話後有一個小題。從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話後，你將有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。

　　1. How much did the pink coat cost?

　　A.$35 B. $50 C.$85

　　2. What will the woman do next?

　　A.Make a telephone call B.Go to her office C.Visit a library

　　3. Why is Alex applying for financial aid?

　　A.He is out of work

　　B.He has lost lots of money

　　C.He has to support his little brother

　　4. When does the conversation take place?

　　A.On Monday B.On Wednesday C. On Friday

　　5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?

　　A strike B. An employee C. A piece of news

　　第二節：聽下面幾段材料，每段材料後有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段材料前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完後，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段材料讀兩遍。

　　聽下面一段對話，回答第6至8三個小題

　　6.How will the speakers travel this time?

　　A.By plane B. By ship C. By train

　　7.what does the man say about the last trip?

　　A.The schedule was tight.

　　B.It took him too much time.

　　C.It gave him a surprising experience.

　　8.What will the speakers do tomorrow morning?

　　A.Visit Joseph. B.Withdraw some money. C.Buy traveller's cheques.

　　聽下面一段對話，回答第9至11三個小題

　　9. What relation is the woman to Mr. Calington?

　　A. His secretary B. His manager C. His wife

　　10 Where is Mr. Calington now?

　　A. In his office B.Out of town C. In Houston

　　11. Why does the man make the telephone call?

　　A. To call off a meeting

　　B.To know about a trip plan

　　C.To change the time of an appointment

　　聽下面一段獨白，回答第12至15四個小題

　　12. What could the man probably be?

　　A. A writer. B. A zoo keeper. C. A journalist.

　　13. What will a defender cat do before a fight?

　　A. Lie down its ears flat against its head.

　　B. Turn its ears toward the side.

　　C. Hold its tail straight up.

　　14. What part of a cat’s body shows its feeling the best?

　　A. The eyes. B. The tail. C. The legs.

　　15. How does a cat try to understand humans?

　　A. By listening to their tones.

　　B. By watching their gestures.

　　C. By watching their eyes.

　　第一部分：英語知識運用***共兩節，滿分45分***

　　第二節：單項填空***共15小題：每小題1分，滿分15分***

　　從 A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

　　16.----What are you going to do on May Day?

　　----______. If weather permits, I may go mountain-climbing with my friends.

　　A. Don’t mention it B. It doesn’t matter

　　B. C. Forget it D. It depends

　　17.Tony ____ the invitation, otherwise he would have attended your birthday party.

　　A. couldn’t have received B. mustn’t have received

　　C. needn’t have received D. shouldn’t have received

　　18.______ the project in time, the staff were working at weekends.

　　A. Competing B. Having completed

　　C. To have completed D. To complete

　　19.I have made ______ a rule that I buy a copy of English Square every month.

　　A. one B. that C. this D. it

　　20.It is difficult for us to imagine the beauty of Jiuzhaigou _____ we have been there in person.

　　A. when B. if C. unless D. in case

　　21.More and more rich people have promised to ____ their wealth after death to help the poor and the disabled.

　　A.give away B.give up C.give out D.give off

　　22.Don’t worry if you don’t understand everything.The teacher will ______ the main points at the end.

　　A. recover B. review C. require D. remember

　　23.---Did you have a good time?

　　---No.I felt very ___ when I realized they wanted to be alone together.

　　A.awkward B.amazed C.curious D.amused

　　24._____ the wet weather, they managed to arrive at the worksite before daybreak.

　　A.In spite of B.in case of C.Instead of D.In place of

　　25.His letter was so confusing that I could hardly make any ______ of it.

　　A. explanation B. meaning C. sense D. guess

　　26.Don’t be sad. The most important thing is _____ we must learn from our mistakes and move on.

　　A. how B. that C. what D. why

　　27. The editor is going to give us a lecture on how to learn English, but the exact time ______ yet.

　　A. has decided B. hasn’t been decided

　　C. had decided D. hadn’t been decided

　　28. My parents _____ in Hong Kong. They were born there and have never lived anywhere else.

　　A. live B. lived C. were living D. will live

　　29.It was only after a family related conversation I found out she was actually my distant cousin.

　　A.that B.when C.which D.who

　　30. ________ for the fact that she broke her leg, she might have passed the exam.

　　A. Hadn’t it been B. Had it not been

　　C. Was it not D. Were it not

　　笫三節：完型填空***共20小題;每小題1.5分，滿分30分***

　　閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然後從16-35各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

　　My father was a highly educated, intelligent gentleman. He could debate or discuss for hours on almost any topic and hold your 31 in the process. I thought there was nothing he wasn’t 32 to do.

　　A few days before my younger brother’s 7th birthday, Dad planned to assemble***裝配*** a new 33 as a special birthday surprise. After nearly an hour of 34 the instructions, Dad was still unable to 35 the new bike together. Later he 36 the paper of instructions, 37 up his tool box, and decided to take the bike back to the local toy store and pay extra 38 to have it correctly assembled there. 39 an idea came to him, as he called out to Lovett, the quiet little man who cut our grassland.

　　“Lovett, have you ever assembled a boy’s bicycle?”

　　As Lovett walked towards the bike, Dad handed him the 40 . Lovett handed it back to him, saying, “No, thanks. I can’t read. When you can’t read, you have to 41 .” Less than 15 minutes later, the new bicycle was 42 assembled, with no 43 parts remaining. Dad shook Lovett’s hand, patted him on the back, thanked him, and hid the bike.

　　On the night after my brother received his shiny new gift, Dad announced at the family dinner table what had happened several days earlier. He took great 44 in telling it over and over again---he used it as an example of thinking.

　　He did not refer to illiteracy***文盲*** , but strongly taught us to use our 45 . The joke was on my father, 46 he was able to turn it into a learning tool, and I liked him even more after that incident. I also gained a new 47 for Lovett. To me he had 48 been the old yard man who didn’t 49 much, but after that day, he seemed to smile 50 , even walk taller. It’s amazing what a real nod of approval can do to lift people up.

　　31. A. belief B. breath C. view D. attention

　　32. A. willing B. able C. lucky D. capable

　　33. A. bicycle B. toy C. computer D. boat

　　34. A. reviewing B. reading C. examining D. searching

　　35. A. bring B. get C. work D. put

　　36. A. looked through B. folded up C. turned to D. devoted to

　　37. A. brought B. added C. picked D. set

　　38. A. effort B. tax C. service D. money

　　39. A. Then B. Thus C. Since D. Though

　　40. A. tools B. rotes C. instructions D. orders

　　41. A. exchange B. think C. learn D. admit

　　42. A. partly B. largely C. hardly D. fully

　　43. A. separate B. different C. major D. spare

　　44. A. care B. action C. delight D. risk

　　45. A. resources B. heads C. knowledge D. hands

　　46. A. so B. but C. or D. and

　　47. A. respect B. reward C. relief D. regard

　　48. A. never B. ever C. always D. often

　　49. A. say B. show C. care D. earn

　　50. A. colder B. weaker C. broader D. grayer

　　笫二部分：閱讀理解***共20小題;每小題2.5分，滿分50分***

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

　　Let’s pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs***懸崖***.

　　Hotel de Glace — Canada

　　If you don’t mind the cold, this igloo***冰屋*** style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated***隔熱*** that whatever the temperature outside is, the temperature inside never changes more than a few degrees. It’s around 23 degrees to be exact. Since it is made of ice the hotel does have some dress requirements that can be found on their website. Arctic sleeping bags are provided for every guest, including children. For more information, visit the website: .

　　The Tigers Nest Monastery — Bhutan

　　Built directly onto a cliff side, this ancient temple has claimed its spot since 1692. Rich in history, Tigers Nest is constructed around eight attractive caves on the mountainside. Most of the caves are easy to reach through the natural rock stairways. However, some are more difficult, and can only be reached by shaky rope bridges. Visit the website for more information.

　　Dinosaur Provincial Park — Canada

　　Known to be one the greatest fossil locations in the world, Dinosaur Provincial Park has nearly 500 specimens ***標本*** in all shapes and sizes. The park itself has a vast collection of fossils and a unique natural ecosystem. For more information, please visit .

　　Leshan Giant Buddha — Sichuan China

　　The world’s largest Buddha sits on the edge of two great rivers. Construction is believed to have started around the year 713, and at the time of this construction it was the tallest carved statue in the world. All 233 feet of the stature was carved from the surrounding cliffs and preserved in amazing condition. Even the 2008 earthquake was not enough to shake it. Its website leshan-giant-buddha-leshan will provide you with more information.

　　51.Which of the following is NOT true about Hotel de Glace?

　　A. It lies in the Arctic.

　　B. Even the bedding is made of ice.

　　C. Every guest is provided with sleeping bags.

　　D. You can visit its website for dress requirements.

　　52.Which of the following websites can give information about the Tigers Nest?

　　A. B.leshan-giant-buddha-leshan B.

　　C. .

　　53.If John is interested in fossils, he can pay a visit to ______.

　　A. Leshan Giant Buddha — Sichuan China B. Hotel de Glace — Canada

　　C. The Tigers Nest Monastery — Bhutan

　　D. Dinosaur Provincial Park — Canada

　　54.This passage is mainly to tell us about ______.

　　A. four different constructions in the world B. some popular hotels in Canada

　　C. four unusual places in the world D. all kinds of parks in Europe

　　55.The passage is probably taken from a magazine on ______.

　　A. politics B. environment C. education D. travel

　　I carry a Rubik’s Cube ***魔方*** in my backpack. Solving it quickly is a terrific conversation starter. I usually ask people to try it first. They just turn the cube over in their hands, not even knowing where to begin. That’s exactly what it was like for me to learn how to read. Letters and words were out of order. Nothing made sense because I am dyslexic.

　　The Rubik’s Cube has made me believe that sometimes you have to take a few steps back in order to move forward. This was a reflection of my own life when I had to leave public school after the fourth grade. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I still couldn’t always spell my full name correctly. As a fifth-grader at a new school specializing in what’s called “language-processing disorder”, I had to start over. I then spent the next four years learning how to learn and find strategies that allowed me to return to my district’s high school with the ability to communicate my ideas and express my intelligence.

　　Now, I can easily solve the 5×5×5. I discover that just before it is solved, a problem can look like a mess, and then suddenly you can find the solution. Early in my Rubik’s career, I became so frustrated that I took the cube apart and rebuilt it. I believe that sometimes you have to look deeper and find answers in unexpected places. The Rubik’s cube taught me that to accomplish something big, it helps to break it down into small pieces. I learned that it’s important to spend a lot of time thinking, to try to find connections and patterns. I believe that there are surprises around the corner.

　　Like life itself, the Rubik’s cube can be frustrating puzzle. So everyday I carry a Rubik’s cube in my backpack as a reminder that I can achieve my goals, no matter what obstacles I face.

　　56.The author took the Rubik’s Cube apart because ______.

　　A. he couldn’t work out how to solve it

　　B. he hated it and wanted to destroyed it

　　C. he wanted to learn how to rebuild it

　　D. he was eager to find the connections

　　57.The underlined word “dyslexic” in Paragraph 1 probably means a person who has trouble with ______.

　　A. remembering B. reading C. speaking D. listening

　　58.Why did the author leave the public school?

　　A. He had to take steps back in order to relearn the basic things at another school.

　　B. He was so crazy about the Rubik’s Cube that he wanted to solve it first.

　　C. His interest shifted to learning how to communicate with other people.

　　D. He was afraid to go to the public school because he could not spell his name.

　　59.The author carries a Rubik’s Cube in his backpack to ______.

　　A. start conversations with strangers B. compete with others

　　C. take it apart and rebuild it D. encourage him to succeed

　　60.Which would be the best title for the text?

　　A. Unforgettable Lessons About Life

　　B. Approaches to Solving the Rubik’s Cube

　　C. Accomplishing Big Things in Small Stages

　　D. Surprises Around the Corner

　　From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.

　　The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome machine ever created：the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.

　　You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial***長期的*** victims and martyrs***殉道者***. They are leaves tossed***搖擺*** by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.

　　You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.

　　Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.

　　If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.

　　In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.

　　61. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they ______.

　　A. are ready to change their minds

　　B. can’t exercise control over themselves

　　C. don’t have the power to face their fate

　　D. are easily affected by windy weather

　　62. Losers would think that ______.

　　A. success is the result of hard work

　　B. their failure is only because of bad luck

　　C. working hard will lead to success

　　D. they don’t make efforts to succeed

　　63. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that ______.

　　A. setting our expectations is essential before taking action

　　B. developing confidence is the key to future success

　　C. thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mind

　　D. whether we will succeed depends on our attitudes

　　64. The last paragraph serves as ______.

　　A. the proof of the author’s points

　　B. an introduction to another topic

　　C. the conclusion of the argument

　　D. a comparison between two views

　　65. Which is the best title for the text?

　　A. Develop our confidence. B. The secrets of success.

　　C. Success is a choice. D. How to achieve success.

　　Young sunflowers turn and swing every day. New findings add to evidence that the plants are animal-like. Harmer, a professor in the University of California at Davis’ Department of Plant Biology, carried out a series of experiments on sunflowers in the field, in pots outdoors and in indoor growth chambers.

　　By staking plants so that they could not move, Harmer showed that he could destroy their ability to track the sun. He also noticed that sunflowers prevented from moving were not as tough and leafy as those that were free to move. When plants were moved indoor with a settled overhead light, they continued to swing back and forth for a few days.

　　The indoor plants did start tracking the “sun” again when the apparent source of lighting was moved across the room. The plants could reliably track the movement and return at night when the artificial day was close to a 24-hour cycle, but not when it was closer to 30 hours.

　　When sunflowers track the sun, the east sides of their stems grew more rapidly than the west sides. At night, the west sides grew faster as the stem swung the other way. The team identified a number of genes that were expressed at higher levels on the sunward side of the plant during the day, or on the other side at night. A plant growth-regulating hormone, called auxin, appears to be a key driver.

　　The “dance” to the sun cycle obviously slows when the sunflower matures and its flowers open up. At that point, the plants stop moving during the day and settle down facing the sun in the east.

　　“Bees like warm flowers.” Harmer said, adding that the bees are cold-blooded, so landing on a warm flower saves them energy and perhaps feels really good.

　　“The morning warmth changes the flowers in a way to make them more appealing to insects, perhaps causing them to release more attractive scents earlier in the day.” he said. “We’re currently testing this idea.”

　　66. Why did Harmer do the experiment on sunflowers?

　　A. To see how sunflowers grow up.

　　B. To show what sunflowers’ genes are.

　　C. To study why sunflowers track the sun.

　　D. To check if sunflowers swing in cloudy days.

　　67. What does the underlined word “staking”***Par 3*** probably mean in ?

　　A. Tracking. B. Fastening. C. Preserving. D. Presenting.

　　68. What is the result of sunflowers being stopped from moving?

　　A. They won’t grow well.

　　B. They will grow faster than usual.

　　C. They won’t swing back though set free.

　　D. They will produce a number of new genes.

　　69. What would happen to the sunflowers if they became fully grown?

　　A. They would swing as usual.

　　B. They would move back and forth.

　　C. They would stop turning.

　　D. They would track the sun.

　　70. Bees are fond of dancing ______________.

　　A. on cold sunflowers B. in the circle of flowers

　　C. on warm sunflowers D. on the mature sunflowers

　　第II卷***共35分***

　　第三部分：寫作

　　第一節：閱讀表達***共5個小題;每小題2分，滿分10分***

　　閱讀短文，並按照題目要求用英語回答問題。

　　What will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question, you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology. With the help of new medicine, the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents, murder and war. Today’s leading killers, such as heart disease, cancer, and aging itself, will become distant memories.

　　In discussion of technological changes, the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells are the basic units of all living things, and until recently, scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cell, such as those of brain cells, would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometimes between 2050 and 2100, medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so, people will be able to take medicine to repair their organs ***The medicine, made up of the basic building materials of life, will build new brain cells, heart cells, and so on—in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones***.

　　It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence, but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.

　　71. What are the present major killers according to the writer? ***No more than 10 words***

　　____________________________________________________________________________.

　　72. What does the underlined word in the 1st paragraph “revolution” mean? ***No more than 5 words***

　　____________________________________________________________________________.

　　73. How can human live longer in the future? ***No more than 10 words***

　　____________________________________________________________________________.

　　74. Why are scientists sure that the life of cells can not go much beyond 120 years?***No more than 20 words***

　　____________________________________________________________________________.

　　75. If human can live longer in the future, do you think it is bad or good for the society?***No more than 20 words***

　　____________________________________________________________________________.

　　第二節：書面表達***滿分25分***

　　假設你是李華，你的一位美國朋友Jane在中國學習中文兩年，即將回國，你們準備為她舉辦歡送會。請根據以下內容，給她寫一封不少於100字的e-mail：

　　【寫作內容】

　　1.祝賀她順利通過考試，她的學習進步很大，為她驕傲;

　　2.感謝她幫助你們學習英語;

　　3.邀請她參加歡送會，並告知歡送會相關事宜。

　　1***時間：星期六晚六點;

　　2***地點：陽光俱樂部***The Sun Club***302房間;

　　3***路線：在她所住賓館門口乘坐332路公共汽車可直達。

　　*參考詞彙：歡送會 farewell party

　　e-mail的開頭和結尾已給出，不計入總字數。

　　Dear Jane,

　　Congratulations on your passing all the exams.---------------------------- __________________________________________________________________________________

　　_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

　　I wish you success and fulfillment in the years ahead.

　　Yours,

　　Li Hua

　　英語試卷答案

　　一.聽力:***1-5題每題1分，6-15題每題1.5分，共20分***

　　1-5 BACBC 6-10 BACAB 11-15 CAABC

　　二.單選***每題1分，共15分***

　　16-20 DADDC 21-25 ABAAC 26-30 BBAAB

　　三.完形填空***每題1.5分，共30分***

　　31-35 DBABD 36-40BCDAC

　　41-45BDDCB 46-50 BACAC

　　四.閱讀理解***每題2.5分，共50分***

　　51-55 ADDCD 56-60 ABADC

　　61-65 BBDCC 66-70 CBACC

　　五.閱讀表達***每題2分，共10分***

　　71. Heart disease, cancer, and aging.

　　72. Great change.

　　73. People can take new medicine to repair human organs. / By taking medicine to repair human organs.

　　74. Because the basic materials of cells, such as those of brain cells, would not last forever.

　　75. I think it is bad for the society because the earth can’t support the increasing population.***open***

　　六.書面表達***25分***

　　One possible version

　　Dear Jane,

　　Congratulations on your passing all the exams. I am delighted you have really made great progress in your two years of studying in China. We are proud of you and we all appreciate your help with our English.

　　It’s a pity that you have to go back soon, so a farewell party for you will be held in Room 302 in the Sun Club at 6:00 pm this Saturday evening. We sincerely hope you will come and I’m sure we will have a good time together. By the way, you may take Bus No. 332 in front of your hotel and it will take you directly to the club.

　　I wish you success and fulfillment in the years ahead.

　　Yours,

　　Li Hua

　　高三英語第一學期英語月測題

　　第I卷

　　第一部分：聽力***共兩節，滿分30分***

　　第一節聽下面5段對話。每段對話後有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話後，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。

　　1. What’s the price of a pair of sports socks this week?

　　A. $2. 5. B. $3. 5. C. $5.

　　2. What does the man want to do?

　　A. Get a passport.

　　B. Take some photos.

　　C. Copy his birth certificate.

　　3. What does the man imply about Janet?

　　A. She'll graduate next week.

　　B. She doesn't have to work today.

　　C. She might not attend the ceremony.

　　4. Why is the woman late?

　　A. She met with an accident.

　　B. She worked late in the hospital.

　　C. She collected her colleague's son from school.

　　5. Where does the conversation probably take place?

　　A. In a lab. B. In a phone shop. C. At Jenny’s house.

　　第二節聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白後有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完後，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。

　　聽下面一段對話，回答第6和第7兩個小題。

　　6. What is very important in the woman’s mind?

　　A. A map. B. A first aid bag. C. A mosquito killer.

　　7. Who told the man to take peanut butter?

　　A. Pearl. B. Laurence. C. Dennis.

　　聽下面一段對話，回答第8和第9兩個小題。

　　8. What kind of film is Shane Clark promoting?

　　A. A comedy. B. An action film. C. A fiction film.

　　9. Who will enjoy the fan meeting?

　　A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s sister.

　　聽下面一段對話，回答第10至第12三個小題。

　　10. What are the speakers talking about?

　　A. Where to hold a party.

　　B. What activity to organize.

　　C. How to spend their weekend.

　　11. What does the man think of having a barbecue?

　　A. Tiring. B. Interesting. C. Expensive.

　　12. What do we know about the dress party?

　　A. The clothes will be prepared.

　　B. It will be held in a restaurant.

　　C. Everyone needs to prepare a dish.

　　聽下面一段對話，回答第13至第16四個小題。

　　13. How long will the woman stay in Thailand?

　　A. Two days. B. Two weeks. C. Two months.

　　14. Why isn't the woman going to the beaches?

　　A. They are too far away.

　　B. They are badly polluted.

　　C. They are full of people.

　　15. Where will the woman stay most nights?

　　A. In a tent. B. In a hotel. C. In a small village.

　　16. What does the woman need to take?

　　A. Some clothes. B. A lighter. C. Some food.

　　聽下面一段獨白，回答第17至第20四個小題。

　　17. When is Wildlife on Three usually on?

　　A. At 6:00. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:30.

　　18. In which program can you see a whole range of wildlife?

　　A. India Live. B. Desert Watch. C. Wildlife on Three.

　　19. What mistake did people on Macquarie Island make?

　　A. They hunted many rabbits.

　　B. They allowed the sea to flood in.

　　C. They destroyed the balance of nature.

　　20. What did people decide to do at the coast?

　　A. Build higher defenses.

　　B. Create an area of wetland.

　　C. Purify the water for daily life.

　　第二部分閱讀理解***共兩節，每小題2分，滿分40分***

　　第一節***共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分***

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項***A、B、C、D***中，選出最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。

　　Here comes the theatre forecast for both openings and previews. Every one of the following is definitely a visual feast. Never hesitate to take a look, and there's one special for you!

　　Amélie

　　Phillipa Soo stars in a musical adaptation of the 2001 film, by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé, and Nathan Tysen, about a young woman who spreads joy in Montmartre.

　　Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews. Opens April 3.

　　The Antipodes

　　The playwright ***劇作家*** Annie Baker returns, with a piece about storytelling, directed by Lila Neugebauer and featuring Josh Charles, Phillip James Brannon, and Josh Hamilton.

　　Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St. 212-244-7529. Previews begin April 4.

　　The Chocolate Factory

　　Christian Borle plays Willy Wonka in this musical version of the Road Dahl book, featuring new songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by David Greig.

　　Lunt-Fontanne, 205 W. 46th St. 877-250-2929. In previews.

　　A Doll's House II

　　Lucas Hnath's play, starring Laurie Metcalf, Chris Cooper, Jayne Houdyshell, and Condola Rasha, picks up years after Ibsen's classic leaves off, with the return of its heroine, Nora. Sam Gold directs.

　　Golden, 252W. 45th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin March 30.

　　Groundhog Day

　　Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin wrote this musical version of the 1993 Bill Murray comedy, about a misanthropic ***厭世的*** weatherman forced to repeat the same day over and over. Matthew Warchus directs.

　　August Wilson, 245 W. 52nd St. 212-239-6200. In previews. Opens March 30.

　　Indecent

　　Rebecca Taichman directs Paula Vogel's play, a transfer from the Vineyard, which tells the story of the controversial 1923 Broadway production of Sholem Asch's Yiddish drama God of Vengeance.

　　Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin April 4.

　　21. Which of the following is true about the plays according to the text?

　　A. The Antipodes tells a story of passing joy to others.

　　B. The Chocolate Factory brings you some new songs with it.

　　C. Indecent has been a controversial play since it was produced in 1923.

　　D. Groundhog Day is a musical showing a wealthy man living a fixed life.

　　22. What can we learn from the text about the plays?

　　A. The whole play of Groundhog Day is on at present.

　　B. The Chocolate Factory is a musical version of an old drama.

　　C. The previews of A Doll's House II can be available in April.

　　D. Amélie is adapted from Broadway dramas produced in the 1900s.

　　23. If you want to watch an original play, you can choose ________.

　　A. Amélie B. The Antipodes

　　C. The Chocolate Factory D. Indecent

　　Living and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even tougher.

　　If I have learned anything in my 18 years, it is communication that is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With any relationship, you need to let others know how you are feeling. If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart. When you are mad at your parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesn't solve anything.

　　Communication begins with the concerns of another. It means that you can't just come home from school, go up to your room and ignore everyone. Even if you just say "Hi", and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing.

　　If you looked up the word "communication" in a dictionary, it would say "the exchange of ideas, the conveyance of information, correspondence ***通訊***, means of communication: a letter or a message". To maintain a good relationship, you must keep communication strong. Let people know how you feel, even if it's just by writing a note.

　　When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent. If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell them that you'll listen to what they have to say, but ask them politely to listen to you. Yelling or walking away only makes the situation worse.

　　This is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she didn't feel she could just ask to go home. That would be rude. After all, they had been nice enough to take her along with them. Needless to say, she was late getting home. Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she was late, they weren't as mad and let the incident go.

　　Communication is the key factor here. If Sophie's parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble. Communication isn't a one-way deal: it goes both ways. Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophie's, tell the other person how you feel -- listening is the key factor to communication.

　　24. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

　　A. The disagreement between generations.

　　B. The importance of communication.

　　C. The great importance of keeping silent.

　　D. The necessity of making your feeling known.

　　25. When parents and children are in communication, the key to a happy relationship is that _____.

　　A. parents should listen to their children

　　B. children should always obey their parents

　　C. parents and children should not yell or ignore

　　D. equality plays a part in family communication

　　26. What does the example in this passage prove?

　　A. Sophie's parents did a good job in listening to her.

　　B. Children should first explain themselves to their parents.

　　C. Communication is the solution to misunderstanding.

　　D. Parents would be mad at their children's returning home late.

　　27. What can we learn from the passage?

　　A. Walk away instead of yelling if communication fails.

　　B. It is better to say "Hi" to others than say nothing.

　　C. Talking is more important than listening in communication.

　　D. You should feel good about yourself when communicating.

　　Mass communication has been growing and affecting the way communities and people behave. At every stage of the development of communication, from the telegraph to the Internet, societies have had to adapt to its effects. But have the effects been more positive or negative?

　　The saying “knowledge is power” has been an excellent motivator for people to improve their lives, but today the massive amount of information available through the Internet doesn't always seem to be helping people in the way we’d hoped. Rather than improving people’s lives and bringing us closer together, the information age is making us more divided and irresponsible.

　　Nevertheless, many people find comfort in their virtual ***虛擬的*** worlds and are happy to connect with real-life friends and online friends from the familiar surroundings of their living rooms. However, being able to reinvent themselves online and be whoever they want to be leads to the question of whether they are losing their identities by living in a virtual world. It's not all bad news, however. Mass communication has helped change some attitudes for the better. Take our views on the environment for example. Internet campaigns by governments and other organizations have helped popularize the ideas of recycling, protecting wildlife and reducing pollution.

　　Modern electronic communication now influences every aspect of our lives - it is a powerful tool that has raised some concerns for society. However, it has also brought countless benefits to society. At the end of the day, it can be used both for good or evil, which largely relies on the morals and sense of responsibility of the individual or community involved. In short, it needs to be used with care.

　　28. According to the text, the information age today _____.

　　A. helps people improve their lives

　　B. fully shows "Knowledge is power"

　　C. makes people feel more connected to others

　　D. fails to achieve our expectations sometimes

　　29. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?

　　A. People only connect with online friends.

　　B. Online friends can be comforting for all people.

　　C. Virtual lives can make people clear of who they are.

　　D. The Internet helps to raise our environmental awareness.

　　30. What is the writer's attitude to electronic communication in the last paragraph?

　　A. It should be used in a cautious way.

　　B. It does more harm than good to society.

　　C. Its side effects can't be handled by individuals.

　　D. It should be strictly controlled by the government.

　　31. What does the text mainly talk about?

　　A. The comfort of the virtual worlds.

　　B. The effects of mass communication.

　　C. The development of mass communication.

　　D. The way to use modern mass communication.

　　Do cell phones cause cancer? No one knows for sure. Mobile phones have only been widely used for around 20 years, with the very first ones introduced just over 30 years ago. It's too soon to tell just how harmful cell phones are.

　　In February 2011, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association recorded changes in brain glucose metabolism ***葡萄糖代謝*** during cell phone use. The study became the first to prove that cell phone use changes brain activity by monitoring 47 healthy volunteers seated and on the phone for 50 minutes. The volunteers’ brains were monitored by special scanners to measure glucose metabolism.

　　Then in May 2011, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer ***IARC*** added radiation from cell phones to its list of substances that possibly cause cancer in humans. The IARC's research found that most cell phone use did not lead to more risk of glioma, a dangerous type of brain cancer, or meningioma, a more common, but typically not harmful cancer. However, the study did find enough evidence that using cell phones for long periods of time on the same side of the head could mean an increased risk of glioma.

　　In a contrasting report released in July 2011, a British Institute of Cancer Research study found little evidence of cancer risk in 10 to 15 years of use. The study showed that there have been no increases in brain tumors ***腫瘤*** in several countries over the last 30 years since cell phones were introduced or even in the last 20 years since their use became more widespread.

　　With no long-term research available yet, limiting exposure to cell phone radiation by texting more and talking less is recommended. Stay off the phone when you have a weak signal, as it will need more radiation to contact the tower. Phone use for children should also be limited because their brains absorb twice as much cell phone radiation.

　　32. We can't be sure whether cell phones cause cancer because _______.

　　A. there has been little research on the problem up to now

　　B. it's difficult to track the bad effects of cell phone radiation

　　C. different studies has been arguing fiercely about this problem

　　D. there has been little evidence of it given the short history of cell phones

　　33. What did the IARC find from their research?

　　A. Radiation from the cell phone is certain to cause some brain cancers.

　　B. Using cell phone for long periods of time could increase the risk of cancer.

　　C. Cell phone use is more likely to cause a common cancer than a dangerous one.

　　D. Staying away from cell phones with weak signal can reduce the risk of cancer.

　　34. What is recommended to reduce the harm from cell phone use?

　　A. Staying far away from the signal tower.

　　B. Using cell phones when the signal is weak.

　　C. Limiting children's exposure to cell phones.

　　D. Talking more and texting less via cell phones.

　　35. What does “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?

　　A. A cell phone.

　　B. The phone user.

　　C. The phone radiation.

　　D. The cell phone signal.

　　第二節***共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分***

　　根據短文內容，從短文後的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多餘選項。***E 塗AB,F塗BC,G塗CD***

　　The daily life of a high school student is busy and often very stressful. 36 How can you deal with it? Here are some tips to help making your life a little smoother.

　　37 Instead of spending time aimlessly during study hall, actually study! You may not feel like it, but if it gives you more free time to watch your favorite show that night, it's worth it. During your commute to and from school, use the time to study or review class notes. Make it your daily goal to practice using time wisely.

　　Stay away from distractions. If you hate to miss your favorite show, make time to study before the show comes. Studying with the television on is much more difficult. 38 If the phone is a distraction, explain to friends that you can only talk at a certain time or turn it off.

　　Get plenty of rest. Take a second and see how many hours of sleep you get each night. Is it less than nine? If so, you need to be getting more sleep. A study found that most teens need about nine hours of sleep per night to feel alert. 39

　　Make time for you. Studying for two or three hours straight can wear you out, and in the end, you may be having a hard time concentrating. 40 A good suggestion is to spend every 45 minutes in studying and take a 15-minute rest. During the break, do something you find relaxing, such as eating a healthy snack or reading a magazine.

　　A. Kill time freely.

　　B. Watch those minutes.

　　C. You will have a harder time focusing on the learning material.

　　D. Another way is to listen to some light music when you are learning.

　　E. Many things and activities a student faces can be difficult and confusing.

　　F. Make sure to include short breaks while studying to keep your mind active.

　　G. By managing your time wisely, you will make room for more sleep in your schedule.

　　第三部分英語知識運用***共兩節，每小題1.5分，滿分45分***

　　第一節完形填空***共20小題;每小題1. 5分，滿分30分***

　　閱讀下面短文，從短文後各題所給的四個選項***A、B、C、D***中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。

　　When I first met my new parrot, Chico, his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I 41 him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch looking 42 . He didn't even flap his wings in an/a 43 to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.

　　One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made an 44 amount of noise. Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started 45 flapping his wings for the first time ever--then he lifted off the 46 like a space shuttle! I was amazed and 47 . Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for 48 !

　　Two days later Chico returned. First I tried to 49 him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his 50 and put it away--still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back. 51 , he flew onto my shoulder.

　　From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him 52 early and he would fly around and be back before dark. The routine lasted for two months 53 suddenly Chico became 54 . The vet said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the 55 . Within a few days he died.

　　I was very sad. The 56 crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what 57 is there in being a bird if you can't fly?

　　Chico made his first 58 for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a 59 when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you don't set yourself free, what will be the 60 of your life?

　　41. A. brought B. seated C. caught D. chased

　　42. A. comfortable B. painful C. patient D. anxious

　　43. A. attempt B. stage C. journey D. path

　　44. A. acute B. initial C. incredible D. accessible

　　45. A. slowly B. gently C. madly D. gracefully

　　46. A. ground B. branch C. window D. house

　　47. A. moved B. shocked C. delighted D. excited

　　48. A. patience B. exchange C. rescue D. escape

　　49. A. trick B. fasten C. seize D. expect

　　50. A. cage B. chain C. food D. feather

　　51. A. At last B. As usual C. Once in a while D. In the meantime

　　52. A. out B. off C. away D. alone

　　53. A. until B. while C. since D. although

　　54. A. active B. weak C. annoying D. miserable

　　55. A. forest B. community C. countryside D. neighborhood

　　56. A. fact B. thought C. concern D. detail

　　57. A. problem B. meaning C. interest D. mistake

　　58. A. relief B. willingness C. communication D. breakthrough

　　59. A. breath B. look C. holiday D. chance

　　60. A. success B. purpose C. contribution D. importance

　　第二節***共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分***

　　閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容***1個單詞***或括號內單詞的正確形式。

　　If you make a career choice while you are still in high school, you will save time and money in the long run. Students who do not plan ahead may delay starting college or take extra courses 61 ***give*** themselves time to make up their 62 ***mind***. U.S. News and World Reports 63 ***say*** that the average annual tuition at a four-year college is $ 35,000. If you spend 64 extra year in school, you may have to take out additional loans or pay extra money to cover the cost.

　　Choosing a career while you are in high school also gives you time to explore your 65 ***choose*** industry. If you find a career 66 sounds interesting, you can follow someone in the field and see what it is 67 ***real***like to have that job. You can also apply 68 a chance to get an informal position related to your desired industry. This will help you build a professional network even before you graduate from high school. Professional contacts are very 69 ***value***, especially when you are looking for a job in your field. If you do as much as you can to build a network 70 you are ready for a job, you will be more likely to succeed.

　　第四部分寫作***共兩節，滿分35分***

　　第一節短文改錯***共10小題;每小題1分，滿分10分***

　　假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請您修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

　　增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字元號***∧***，並在其下面寫出該加的詞。

　　刪除：把多餘的詞用斜錢******劃掉。

　　修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，並在該詞下面寫出修改後的詞。

　　注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞;

　　2.只允許修改10處，多者***從第11處起***不計分。

　　My mother always tells me to be kind to others. One day I was in line at our local post office. Behind me was a man, of who the coat was dirty and ragged. It was obviously that he has not bathed or changed his clothes for a long time. Hardly had he come in than the others stood back several foot away from him. In fact, I didn't notice her until the woman behind the counter looked back. It was then when I turned back to see what had been happened. Turned to leave, I said to him, “Wish you nice day!” The man nodded, looking happy.

　　第二節書面表達***滿分25分***

　　假設你是李華，你校來自美國的交換生Jack將於12月份去北京參加中文演講比賽決賽。他就如何準備比賽向你寫信求助，現在請你根據以下要點給他寫一封電子郵件給他幫助：

　　1. 向他表示祝賀;

　　2. 給他提出建議;

　　3. 給他鼓勵並祝他取得好成績。

　　注意：

　　1. 詞數：100詞左右;

　　2. 可以適當增加細節使行文連貫;

　　3. 開頭結尾已給出，不計入總詞數。

　　決賽：final

　　Dear Jack,

　　__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

　　_____________________________________________________________________

　　Yours,

　　Li Hua

　　答案

　　聽力1—5 BACCB 6—10 ACACB 11—15 BCBCA 16—20 ABACB

　　閱讀 BCB BDCB DDAB DBCA

　　七選五 EBCGF

　　完型 41-45 BDACC 46-50 BBDAA 51-55 AAABD 56-60 BBDDB

　　語篇填空 61. to give 62. minds 63. says 64. an 65. chosen

　　66. which/that 67. really 68. for 69. valuable 70. before/when

　　改錯：

　　My mother always tells me to be kind to others. One day I was in line at our local post office. Behind me was a man, of whom the coat was dirty and ragged. It was obvious that he had not bathed or changed his clothes for a long time. Hardly had he come in when the others stood back several feet away from him. In fact, I didn't notice him until the woman behind the counter looked back. It was then that I turned back to see what had been***去掉*** happened. Turning to leave, I said to him, “Wish you a nice day!” The man nodded, looking happy.

　　參考範文一：

　　Dear Jack，

　　You couldn't imagine how delighted I was when I got the news that you have successfully won the opportunity to compete in the final of the Chinese Speech Contest. Congratulations!

　　Now, I am writing to give you some suggestions about the final. What comes to my mind first is that you should choose a proper topic so that you are more likely to impress the judges deeply. Besides, after finishing your writing, if you could turn to your Chinese teacher to ask him to polish it, it would be much better. Last but not least, I strongly suggest you paying special attention to your voice and gesture during your speech.

　　I hope and do believe that you can win the final. Looking forward to your good news.

　　Yours,

　　Li Hua

　　參考範文二：

　　Dear Jack,

　　Congratulations to you on entering the final of the Chinese Speech Contest! I'm really happy to hear the exciting news!

　　Now I'd like to give you some advice on how to prepare for the contest. Firstly, you should choose a proper topic to give the judge a good impression. When you finish writing the speech, you'd better ask your Chinese teacher to help you correct it. He will give you some suggestions on the words and sentences you use. Finally, I think it is necessary to pay attention to your voice and gesture when delivering the speech.

　　I believe you can make it. Wish you a great success!

　　Yours,

　　Li Hua

　　第Ⅰ卷

　　第一部分：聽力***共兩節，滿分30分***

　　第一節　***共5小題;每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分***

　　聽下面5段對話。每段對話後有一個小題，從題中所給的A，B，C三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話後，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。

　　1. What is the man?

　　A. An actor. B. A director. C. A screenwriter.

　　2. What will the woman do this Saturday?

　　A. Try the new restaurant.

　　B. Attend a concert.

　　C. Go to the park.

　　3. How will the speakers travel to the countryside?

　　A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train.

　　4. Who probably went to Prof. Freeman’s class today?

　　A. Felicia. B. Jack. C. Eric.

　　5. What color is the woman’s new skirt?

　　A. Green. B. Red. C. Blue.

　　第二節***共15小題;每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分***

　　聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白後有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完後，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。

　　聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。

　　6. What are the speakers talking about?

　　A. An accident. B. A restaurant. C. A magazine.

　　7. For what is the Sunflower closed now?

　　A. Some repairs. B. Bad reviews. C. Terrible food.

　　聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。

　　8. What does the man think of the first tie?

　　A. A bit expensive. B. Very simple. C. Too bright.

　　9. How much is the red tie?

　　A.$5. B.$10. C.$30.

　　聽第8段材料，回答第10至第12題。

　　10. Where will Mrs. King go on March 20th?

　　A. Miami. B. Chicago. C. Los Angeles.

　　11. What will Mrs. King do in Los Angeles?

　　A. Have an interview.

　　B. Hold a sales meeting.

　　C. Attend the opening of an office.

　　12. What do we know about the woman?

　　A. She will get the tickets in person.

　　B. She works in the head office.

　　C. She is probably a secretary.

　　聽第9段材料，回答第13至第16題。

　　13. Why does the man need help?

　　A. He can’t read the form.

　　B. He hasn’t been abroad.

　　C. He didn’t have a passport.

　　14. What does the woman write for the man?

　　A. His name. B. His address. C. His phone number.

　　15. How should the man finish the last part?

　　A. By copying the passport.

　　B. By ticking the items.

　　C. By writing in pinyin.

　　16. What will the man do with his fruit?

　　A. Throw it away.

　　B. Tell the official about it.

　　C. Leave it at the customs.

　　聽第10段材料，回答第17至第20題。

　　17. Why does the speaker give this talk?

　　A. To tell the arrangements for a visit.

　　B. To explain the student welfare in detail.

　　C. To introduce the University Helpline.

　　18. What will the speaker hand out?

　　A. Maps.

　　B. His business cards.

　　C. Guide brochures.

　　19. What are the opening hours of the Student Welfare Office?

　　A. 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm on weekdays.

　　B. 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm on Saturdays.

　　C. 9:30 am ~ 4:00 pm on Saturdays.

　　20. What should visitors do during busy hours?

　　A. Wait in the office patiently.

　　B. Ask the speaker to call them back.

　　C. Add their names to the waiting list.

　　第二部分：閱讀理解***共兩節，滿分40分***

　　第一節***共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分***

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項***A、B、C和D***中，選出最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。

　　At first glance Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping. But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that she’s also a university undergraduate.

　　Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK’s West Midlands region, is one of the country’s youngest college freshmen. The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam.

　　“It’s so interesting. It has the type of maths I love. It’s real maths-theories, complex numbers, all that type of stuff,” she smiles. “I want to finish the course in two years. Then I’m going to do my PhD in financial maths when I’m 13. I want to have my own bank by the time I’m 15 because I like numbers and I like people and banking is a great way to help people.” she adds.

　　Esther has always jumped ahead of her peers. She sat her first Math GSCE exam, a British high school qualification, at Ounsdale High School in Wolverhampton at just six, where she received a C-grade. A year later, she got the A-grade she wanted. Then last year she scored a B-grade when she sat the Math A-level exam.

　　Not content with breaking barriers to attend college at just 10 years old, Esther is also writing a series of math workbooks for children called “Yummy Yummy Algebra.”

　　“It starts at a beginner level-that’s volume one. But then there will be volume two, and volume three, and then volume four. As long as you can add or subtract, you’ll be able to do it. I want to show other children they are special.” she says.

　　21. Why does Esther Okade want to have her own bank?

　　A. To make more money.

　　B. To set up a maths school.

　　C. To help the people in need.

　　D. To publish her maths books.

　　22. What can be inferred about Esther Okade from the text?

　　A. She is not good at taking maths exams.

　　B. She fails to get along well with her peers.

　　C. She is determined and strict with herself.

　　D. She was not admitted to Ounsdale High School.

　　23. What makes Esther Okade special according to the text?

　　A. Her natural talent in maths.

　　B. Her love for big challenges.

　　C. Scoring 100% in every exam.

　　D. Writing a series of math books.

　　A Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators hope the plane will make the first around-the-world journey without any fuel. The plane is called Solar Impulse 2. It has one seat and is made from carbon fiber. The plane weighs only as much as a car but its wings are wider than a Boeing 747. The plane’s wings stretch 72 meters across. Those wings include 17,000 solar units, or cells, which capture the sun’s energy. The energy allows the plane to fly day and night.

　　Two Swiss scientists built the plane. Bertrand Piccard is also an explorer who made the first non-stop flight around the world in a balloon. Andre Borschberg is an engineer and trained fighter pilot. The scientists say they are not trying to alter the airplane industry. Instead, they want to show that new energy sources and technologies can achieve what some say is impossible.“We want to show we can fly day and night in an aircraft without a drop of fuel.” Mr. Piccard said.

　　Some parts of the trip will require the pilots to be in the tiny plane for five to six days and nights in a row. So it is good that the pilot’s seat is also a toilet.

　　The plane’s route begins in the United Arab Emirates. The pilots also plan stops in Oman, India, and China. They will cross the Pacific Ocean, stop in the United States, and continue over southern Europe or North Africa. They plan to arrive back in the United Arab Emirates in late July or early August.

　　Internet viewers can go to the Solar Impulse website to see the plane’s location and listen to broadcasts from the pilots.

　　24. Why does the plane have wider wings?

　　A. It can fly faster and land safely.

　　B. It can get the sun’s energy easily.

　　C. It may look like a Boeing 747.

　　D. It will make the plane appear larger.

　　25. What does the underlined word “alter” in Para 2 probably mean?

　　A. Improve. B. Change. C. Rebuild. D. Destroy.

　　26. What do we know about the trip made in the plane?

　　A. It will take five to six days and nights.

　　B. It is a non-stop flight around the world.

　　C. It is broadcast live on the Internet.

　　D. It doesn’t include North America.

　　27. What does the text mainly talk about?

　　A. A solar-powered plane will travel the globe.

　　B. A good way to save energy has been found.

　　C. A newly-built plane consumes no energy.

　　D. Solar energy waits to be fully explored.

　　Women in northern European nations are closest to equality with men on wages, education, health and education. That is the finding of a report by the World Economic Forum. The United States ranked 28th. On Friday, President Barack Obama announced the government will require large businesses to report how much they pay men and women. The data will be used to target companies that pay women less to do the same jobs.

　　According to the World Economic Forum report, women worldwide continue to lag behind men on wages. Based on current trends, they will need 126 years to catch up, according to the report. Women are making progress. But they still only earn what men did 10 years ago, say the report’s authors. The report measures the gender gap for women in 145 nations for health, education, economic opportunity, and political power. Women have not achieved equality in any of the 145 nations included in the survey, says the report.

　　Women came closest to equality in four Northern European nations – Iceland, Norway, Finland and Sweden. Ireland ranks No. 5. At the bottom of the women’s gender ratings are Yemen, Pakistan, Syria, Chad, Iran and Jordan.

　　More women than men are attending colleges in 97 nations. But women make up a majority of skilled workers in only 68 nations. Women control the majority of government and political positions in only four.

　　At last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer at Facebook, spoke about gender equality. “The reason to work towards equality – whether woman or man – is that it is better for you,” Sandberg said. “We should be doing this not because it’s the right thing, but because it’s the smart thing. Do it because it will help you.” The World Economic Forum completed its worldwide 2015 gender gap survey in November.

　　28. Why were large businesses required to report on salaries?

　　A. To help more women in America get paid.

　　B. To compete against northern European nations.

　　C. To target companies not paying women equally.

　　D. To suggest that America is where equality matters.

　　29. What can be learned from Para 2?

　　A. Women worldwide are making less money.

　　B. Men now earn ten times more than women.

　　C. Little attention is paid to equality of women.

　　D. The survey was conducted in many fields.

　　30. In which country can women probably get paid equally?

　　A. Yemen. B. Iceland. C. Syria. D. America.

　　31. What’s Sheryl Sandberg’s attitude towards gender equality?

　　A. Casual. B. Cautious. C. Sympathetic. D. Favorable.

　　Plastic waste has polluted the Arctic. Two new studies have spied bags, fishing rope and tinier bits of rubbish in the Barents Sea. This sea sits north of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. It mixes with the Arctic Ocean, which is even farther north.

　　Plastic waste in the Arctic could harm wildlife and may hint that large volumes of human rubbish are collecting there, says Melanie Bergmann. She is one of the scientists who spotted the waste. She studies Earth’s oceans at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, Germany. She first started counting bits of plastics in the Barents Sea because she kept spotting signs of the stuff there in images taken with deep-sea cameras.

　　Bergmann and her colleagues counted pieces of plastic from an icebreaker, a boat designed to break through large blocks of ice in very cold waters. They also tracked plastic pieces they saw during helicopter rides over Arctic waters. The team found 31 pieces of plastic. “That doesn’t seem like much, but it shows us that we’ve really got a problem, one that extends even to this remote area, far from civilization,” Bergmann says. She and her colleagues described their findings October 21 in Polar Biology.

　　Another team has also been counting plastics in the area. Those scientists took water from the Barents Sea and counted the number of smaller bits of plastics, called microplastics.

　　Plastic in the ocean is dangerous to animals. Some may get caught in rope or bags. And wildlife may swallow bags and other plastic bits. That makes them feel full. But some may eventually starve because they are not getting the nutrients they need to live. Sometimes plastics also may break down in an animal’s body and release poisonous chemicals. If another animal later eats the one that swallowed plastic, it too can end up with poisonous chemicals in its body. This, in turn, can travel up the food web, endangering predators ***肉食動物*** — even people.

　　32. What can be learned from Para 1?

　　A. Europe is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean.

　　B. The Barents Sea is to the north of the Arctic.

　　C. The Arctic Ocean is polluted by plastic rubbish.

　　D. European countries are to blame for the pollution.

　　33. What has brought Bergmann’s attention to plastic waste in Barents Sea?

　　A. Human rubbish dumped in the sea.

　　B. Pictures taken by deep-sea cameras.

　　C. Sea water taken to the laboratory.

　　D. Wildlife spotted by helicopter.

　　34. What concerned Bergmann according to Para 3?

　　A. Plastic is found in the remote sea.

　　B. The sea is covered with plastic.

　　C. Advanced tools are in great need.

　　D. People suffered from bad weather.

　　35. Why is plastic dangerous to animals?

　　A. Animals may get choked by bags or plastic bits.

　　B. Animals may die of hunger if they swallow bags.

　　C. Plastic can release harmful gases to kill animals.

　　D. It is hard for plastic bags and bits to break down.

　　第二節***共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10 分***

　　根據短文內容，從短文後的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多餘選項。

　　There is no such thing as a “bad memory”. 36 , as long as you are not suffering from memory loss as a medical condition. If you want to improve your memory, there are a number of things you can do.

　　Stop thinking that you have a “bad memory”. 37 . Too many people get stuck here and convince themselves their memory is bad. Erase those thoughts and vow to improve your memory. Celebrate even little achievements to keep yourself motivated.

　　Exercise your brain. Regularly “exercising” the brain keeps it growing and help improve memory. 38. By developing new mental skills -- especially complex ones such as learning a new language or learning to play a new musical instrument, you can keep your brain active and improve its physiological functioning.

　　Give yourself time to form a memory. Memories are very fragile in the short term, and distractions can make you quickly forget something as simple as a phone number. The key to avoid losing memories is to be able to focus on the thing to be remembered for a while without thinking about other things. 39 .

　　40 . Often we forget things not because our memory is bad, but rather because our observational skills need work. One way to become more observant is to look at a photo for a few seconds and then describe as many details about it as possible. With regular practice you will find you’re able to remember more details with even shorter glimpses of the photos.

　　A. Practice your describing skills regularly

　　B. So when you’re trying to remember something, avoid distractions for a few minutes

　　C. Take better pictures

　　D. Everyone can improve their memory

　　E. A large portion ***部分*** of your brain is activated when it learns a new skill

　　F. So the more time you spend, the better your memory will be

　　G. Convince yourself that you do have a good memory that will improve

　　第三部分英語知識運用***共兩節，滿分45分***

　　第一節完形填空***共20小題;每小題1.5分，滿分30分***

　　閱讀下面短文，從短文後各題所給的四個選項***A、B、C和D***中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。

　　“You have two ears and one mouth. Remember to listen more and speak less.” That was the advice I 41 from a communications expert before, which got me thinking about listening. It’s not 42 that most of us are good at. Even those of us who write for a living and are supposed to 43 how to do an interview and listen, often get it wrong and miss the rule: “Don’t interrupt or try to 44 other people’s sentences” and the rule: “Focus fully on the person speaking 45 focusing on your next comment.”

　　I found this out recently after following that communications expert’s 46 . I was part of a group lobbying ***遊說*** politicians about the importance of old buildings and main streets. One gentleman 47 a very large district made up of small towns complained that the main street was too 48 and there wasn’t enough parking and there was no 49 to widen the roads, which is exactly what our organization 50 for. We want walkable streets, not parking spaces. Instead of arguing the point, I just 51 for a change and let him talk. Before our time was up he was 52 how his son is a carpenter restoring a church, and how 53 building preservation was to him and his family. Had I not 54 practiced listening, we might have left his office earlier.

　　It has taken me a very long time to learn how to 55 . I might have been more 56 had I listened more. Now that I write and teach, I have 57 often about how important hearing is to our connection with others, and what a 58 my hearing has made in my life. 59 , hearing is different from listening, and, interestingly, there isn’t any hardware that can help you listen; you just have to sit down, shut up and 60 it.

　　41. A. gave B. received C. accepted D. ignored

　　42. A. nothing B. anything C. everything D. something

　　43. A. understand B. compare C. train D. master

　　44. A. begin B. finish C. form D. write

　　45. A. other than B. or rather C. rather than D. or else

　　46. A. nature B. advice C. decision D.belief

　　47. A. representing B. controlling C. starting D. directing

　　48. A. busy B. empty C. narrow D. dusty

　　49. A. right B. plan C. force D. room

　　50. A. votes B. quarrels C. searches D. fights

　　51. A. make up B. shut up C. get up D. pull up

　　52. A. describing B. communicating C. expressing D. adding

　　53. A. important B. absurd C. useful D. cheerful

　　54. A. constantly B. legally C. deliberately D. usually

　　55. A. look B. care C. listen D. react

　　56. A. fortunate B. successful C. energetic D. pleasant

　　57. A. remembered B. learned C. written D. read

　　58. A. imagination B. point C. scene D. difference

　　59. A. Therefore B. Anyhow C. However D. Besides

　　60. A. do B. make C. say D. take

　　第Ⅱ卷

　　注意：用0.5毫米黑色簽字筆將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。

　　第三部分　英語知識運用***共兩節，滿分45分***

　　第二節***共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分***

　　閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容***1個單詞***或括號內單詞的正確形式。

　　Last week, seven-year-old Charlotte Benjamin 61 ***become*** a household name, and a hero to young girls everywhere, 62 her handwritten letter to the LEGO company went public.

　　In her letter, Charlotte complains about the lack of 63 ***diverse*** in Lego characters. Here’s what she wrote:

　　“Dear Lego company,

　　My name is Charlotte.

　　Today I went to 64 store and saw Legos in two sections — the girls’ pink and the boys’ blue. 65 all the girls did was to sit at home, go to the beach, and shop, and they had no jobs but the boys went on adventures, worked, and even swam with sharks.

　　I want you to make 66 ***many*** Lego girl people and let them go on adventures and have fun, OK?

　　Thank you.

　　From Charlotte”

　　Charlotte’s dad loved her well-written letter 67 much that he had it sent to the website, Sociological Images, which posted it to their Twitter account. The letter has been posted almost 2,500 times and 68 ***share*** over 5,000 times on Facebook.

　　Yesterday, LEGO responded to Charlotte 69 ***state*** that they would include more female characters and themes, and that they have added new characters to the LEGO world 70 ***balance*** the appeal of their themes.

　　第四部分：寫作***共兩節，滿分35分***

　　第一節：短文改錯***共10小題;每小題1分，滿分10分***

　　假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下便條。便條中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

　　增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字元號***∧***，並在其下面寫出該加的詞。

　　刪除：把多餘的詞用斜線劃掉。

　　修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，並在該詞下面寫出修改後的詞。

　　注意：

　　1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞;

　　2.只允許修改10處，多者***從第11處起***不計分。

　　Among all the European cities, I love Paris more. Paris is known to the world center of culture and fashion. You may find many famous museums there, the most famous of that is Louvre.

　　Louvre dated back to the 12th century, which used to be a royal palace. It is said that it has a collection of roughly 400 thousand of art works, paintings and sculptures including. In front of museum is a glass pyramid designed by Bei Yuming. Whatever makes Louvre world famous is Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

　　It is a pity that not all the collections are openly to the public, and Louvre is well worth paying a visit to.

　　第二節書面表達***滿分25分***

　　假設你是李華，新年來臨，校學生會擬舉行英語歌曲大賽。請你以學生會的名義在英語校報上刊登一則通知。要點如下：

　　1. 比賽的目的與內容;

　　2. 時間與地點：下週六下午三點到五點，校體育館;

　　3. 其他資訊***報名方式與截止時間等***;

　　4. 歡迎踴躍參加。

　　注意：1. 詞數100左右;

　　2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

　　3. 題目和結尾已經給出。

　　Notice

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