1、命题学校：柴桥中学 审题学校：龙赛中学 （考试时间：120 分钟）I卷（共110分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Who is the man?A. A teacher B. A doctor C. An engineer.2.What was the weather like on Marys holiday?A. Cloudy B. Fi
2、ne C. Rainy3.How did the man feel about the film?A. He liked the last part of it B. He didnt like it at all C. He liked it very much4.What will the woman do next?A. Talk to a police officer B. Tell the man what happened in detailC. Wait for the man to call back.5. What are the speakers talking about
3、 ?A. Their home in the futureB. How technology has changed their livesC. The making of a robot第二节（共 15 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有 2 至 4 个小题，从题中所给的 A ，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各个小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。请听第 6 段材料，回答第 6,7 题听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.
4、What did the speakers just do ?A. They met Sandy B. They went to a museum. C. They had a job interview.9. What happened to Sandy?A. He lost his job.B. He didnt get the job he wanted C. He missed going to the museum10. Why doesnt the woman want Sandy to get the job in the larger company?A. It is not
5、a good jobB. She wants to apply for the jobC. Its too far away听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. Where are the speakers?A. In America B. In Japan C. In China12. What do we know about the coffee shop?A. It is American-styleB. It is open around the clockC. It provides home-made bread13.What do we know about t
6、he woman?A. She likes heavy food.B. She likes Japanese food.C. She cant understand the menu听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题14.On which day of the first month of the lunar calendar does the festival end officially?A. The fifth B. The seventh C. The fifteenth15.Why did people use to set off firecrackers(鞭炮)？A.
7、To welcome the coming of springB. To create a festive atmosphereC. To drive away the bad spirits16. What are some of the customs that the man mentions?A. People give their houses a thorough cleaning before the festival.B. People turn on all the lights in their houses on New Years EveC. People everyw
8、here in China have “Jiaozi” for New Years dinner.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题17. What activity will the school organize on Friday morning？A. Visit a museum B. Attend a lecture C. See a film 18.Why will they play games?A. To memorize new words B. To get to know the others . C. To take a break19.When will
9、they go to Bath?A. At 7:00 p.m. on Friday B. At 6:00 a.m. on Saturday C.At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday20. What is the arrangement on Sunday?A. They are free to do what they want. B. They will have lessons C. They will take a trip第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共 20 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 分）从 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中, 选
10、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。21. -Do you mind if I smoke?-_, but it is forbidden here.A. Thats all right B. Help yourself C. Im sorry D. Go ahead22. -What do you know about the speaker?-He is _ professor from _ HarvardUniversity.A. a; / B. the; the C. a; the D. the; /23. Seconds count in an emergen
11、cy, and knowing what to do _ mean the difference between life and death.A. can B. must C. should D. need24. _ how mirrors produce image, we need to know what light does.A. Understanding B. Understood C. To understand D. Having understood25. We used to go skiing in Russia every winter, but _ for the
12、past five seasons.A. I dont go B. I havent gone C. Im not going D. I didnt go26. Job hunters are eager to meet _ is in charge of the human resource department.A. whoever B. what C. who D. whatever27. My brother had traveled six miles across the channel _ his engine failed and was forced to land on t
13、he sea.A. when B. until C. after D. since28. Apple, _ CEO just quit due to his health, is admired for its successful products such as the iPod, iPhone and iPad.A. which B. that C. whose D. whom29. -You look pale, Jim. Whats the matter?-Oh, I stayed up late last night. Nothing wrong with me, _.A. any
14、way B. though C. yet D. still30. -Excuse me, do you have any lamps?-_. We have completely sold them out.A. No one B. Nothing C. Not anything D. Not one31. -Where did you find the key to the car?-It was in the hotel _ I stayed.A. that B. where C. which D. as32. So difficult _ it to work out the probl
15、em that I decided to ask Tom for advice.A. I did find B. did I find C. I have found D. have I found33. The man we followed suddenly stopped and looked as if _ something.A. buying B. having bought C. to buy D. to have bought34. _ your timely and correct guidance, I couldnt have solved the problem so
16、smoothly.A. Had it not been for B. Were it not for C. If it has not been for D. If it is not for35. It _ we had stayed together for a couple of weeks _ I found we had a lot in common.A. was until; when B. was until; that C. was not until; when D. was not until; that36. The expert advised the boy, wh
17、o always fails to remember the new words, to _ an effective way of learning vocabulary.A. admire B. design C. adopt D. invent37. -Is the young man standing at the gate _ the car?-No. The car is _ his father.A. in possession of; in the possession ofB. have possession of; take possession ofC. have pos
18、session of; in the possession ofD. in the possession of; take possession of38. Jack is late again. It is _ of him to keep others waiting.A. normal B. ordinary C. common D. typical39. Sports clothes are not _ for a formal wedding, so you have to get changed.A. available B. approachable C. automatic D
19、. appropriate40. Now a lot of new technology can _ problems in industry.A. be applied to solve B. be applied to solvingC. apply to solve D. apply to solving第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分；满分 20 分）阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 3655 各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。A man wanted to make an investment(投资). A
20、n idea struck him: “ why dontI plant a small mango tree and enjoy the benefits when it grows into a big one?” so he went to the 41 ,bought a small tree and took it home. To the pride of his family, he 42 it in the center of his 43 .He read everything about44 a mango tree. He got up early every morni
21、ng, for he was determined to supply the tree with all the necessary nutrients. He watered it, 45 it with manure(粪肥) ， and took good care of its leaves by removing those 46 ones. He made sure the tree received enough care.Many times he sat and 47 the beauty of the growing tree while dreaming about th
22、e 48 mangoes that the tree would 49 . His mind was always filled with the wish to taste the first fruit of the tree.Years went by 50 now, he had a big tree with its leaves shining and healthy, its bark healthy and hard. It was a big attraction 51 it decorated his whole garden.Then one day he noticed
23、 a small bud (花蕾) ， which in a couple of days grew into a beautiful 52 .now he could 53 wait for the fruit so he started to increase his supply of nutrients and care. Then one day the tree let out its first product- a small green fruit. The man was so 54 He waited for a few more weeks till the fruit
24、 grew in 55 . The day came when he decided to 56 . the first fruit of the tree. He 57 the tree, picked the fruit and then came his 58 . the fruit was not like what he expected. It was hard, big and round. He was puzzled. He was sad.Seeing this, his 59 came and asked him what happened. He told them t
25、hat the fruit from his tree was not what he wanted. When the neighbours heard this, they did not know whether to 60 or comfort him, for what he planted years ago was not a mango tree. We can only reap(收获)what we plant.41.A.city B.farm C.market D.shop42.A.grew B.moved C.planted D.threw43.A.garden B.h
26、ouse C.village D.ya rd44.A.buying B.improving C.keeping D.raising45.A.decorated B.equipped C.served D.supplied46.A.green B.red C.white D.yellow47.A.admired B.drew C.greeted D.operated48.A.beneficial B.expensive C.healthy D.tasty49.A.bear B.burst C.deserve D.make50.A.immediately B.quickly C.narrowly
27、D.suddenly51.A.because B.if C.though D.when52.A.flower B.fruit C.leaf D.nut53.A.always B.hardly C.never D.strangely54.A.greedy B.happy C.nervous D.sad第三部分：阅读理解（第一节 20 小题，第二节 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 50 分）第一节：阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AAnthony Horowitz was miserable (痛苦的) as a ch
28、ild. He was, as he puts it, “not very bright” and couldnt win the attention of his very wealthy parents, who preferred his “clever” older brother. At age 8, Horowitz was sent away to an abusive (虐待的) boarding school in his native England, even though he screamed and pleaded (恳求) with his parents yea
29、r after year not to send him. “The thought was, Itll be good for him ,” Horowitz recalls (回忆).It was not. Horowitz did badly in his studies, had few friends and was bullied (欺负) for five years. “My teachers couldnt have had a lower opinion of me,” he said. “I wasnt even smart enough to rebel (反抗 ).
30、The one thing I remember from the very earliest age was this desire to write. When I was 10 years old, I remember asking my parents to get me a typewriter for my birthday because I wanted to be a writer.”Now, at 55, Horowitz is one of the worlds most successful childrens book authors. His Alex Rider
31、 series has sold more than 5 million copies, and the eighth book featuring the young spy, Crocodile Tears, came out this month.The Alex Rider books tell the adventures of 14-year-old Alex Rider, an agent for the British intelligence agency MI6.Horowitz said he doesnt try to write for kids; it just c
32、omes out that way. “I have a feeling its to do with purity and simplicity. I give as little information as is necessary to describe the room, the character in the room, and get on with the action,” he said.That style has also made Horowitz a successful writer of television shows for adults in Britai
33、n because, he says, writing books for kids is a lot like writing television for grown-ups: In both cases, its all about entertaining people with a good story.Now, Horowitz couldnt be happier with his life. He sums up his success: “you can be anything you want to be if you just believe in yourself. I
34、 do believe it completely.” The Washington Post55.A.age B.length C.size D.width56.A.observe B.sell C.steal D. taste57.A.climbed B.cut C.hid D.killed58.A.anxiety B.cheers C.disappointment D.opinon59.A.children B.friends C.neighbours D.relatives60.A.complain B.laugh C.motivate D.support63. In the boar
35、ding school, Horowitzs teachers _.A. showed great concern for himB. often abused and bullied himC. taught him how to write storiesD. thought little of his ability64. Which of the following is true of Anthony Horowitz?A. He was the beloved child of his family.B. He benefited a lot from boarding schoo
36、l.C. He emphasizes the plot rather than character in stories.D. Although he is successful, he isnt very happy.65. What advice does Horowitz have for readers?A. Confidence is the key to success.B. Hardship teaches valuable lessons.C. Interest is the best teacher.D. Industry is the parent of success.B
37、SHANGHAIThe NBAs version of the MING dynasty is done. After helping pro basketball gain a foothold in the worlds most populous market, Chinese star Yao Ming has retired.Yao made it official Wednesday, telling a news conference that a series of foot and leg injuries forced him to end his playing care
38、er at the age of 30.“I will formally end my career,” said Yao, who became a household name in China before starting his NBA career with the household Rockets in 2002. Yao played eight seasons in the NBA.“Today is an important day for me and holds a special meaning for both my basketball career and m
39、y future.”Yao said. “ I had to leave the court since I suffered a stress facture( 断裂 ) in my left foot for the third time at the end of last year. My past six months were a painful wait. I have been thinking about my future over and over. Today I am announcing a personal decision, ending my career a
40、s a basketball player and officially retire. But one door is closing and another one is opening.”Yao said he would return to work with his former Chinese team, the Shanghai Sharks, with the possibility of becoming general manager. He already owns the club and wants to contribute more.“My playing car
41、eer started with the club. I hope I can do something for it,”Yao said.He later appeared with his family on the stage to the applause and cheers of the crowd. He thanked a lot of peoplehis family, former coaches, even players like Shaquille ONeal“For making me a better player, I will be always with y
42、ou. Thank you.”Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was among those attending the farewell ( 告别 ) conference Wednesday. Morey made the long trip from Houston. Morey said 20 hours on planes was tiring but “I would be sorry if I werent here.”“Its a big moment,” Morey added.”Yao had a sense of humor, a
43、great attitude and sense of responsibility. I hope we can continue his culture in the NBA.Yao had played six years with the Chinese national team before joining the Rockets, and was already a star in his home country. He carried the Olympic torch through Tiananmen Square and his countrys flag during
44、 the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He also donated 2 million dollars and set up a foundation to rebuild schools in the wake of the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan.66. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Yao Ming: a household nameB. Yao Ming retires from ba
45、sketball C. A farewell conferenceD. Yao Mings personal decision67. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?A. He has retired from playing basketball and his new career will begin.B. He cant go to the US because of his retirement.C. He is welcomed in his motherland.D. He would return to
46、 work with the Shanghai Sharks.68. According to the passage, which of the following words cant be used to describe Yao Ming?A. Talented B. Responsible C. Generous D. Cautious69. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The reason why Yao Ming retired is that he is too old.B. Yao Mi
47、ng played six years in America.C. Yao Ming started his playing career in HoustonD. Yao Ming was once an Olympic torchbearer.70. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph but one?A. Daryl Morey is the general manager of Rockets.B. Daryl Morey was very tired at the conference.C. Daryl
48、 Morey thinks highly of Yao Ming.D. The conference is a big moment of the year.71. What do you know about Daryl Morey?A. Daryl Morey made a long trip from Houston to attend the farewell conference.B. Daryl Morey was Yao Mings coach.C. Daryl Morey is a basketball player in the Houston Rockets.D. Dary
49、l Morey is not satisfied with Yao Mings retirement from basketball.CThe Teen Girls Gotta-Have-It Guide to Money, Jessica Blatt with Variny Paladino, 2008, ISBN 9780823017270. This book is a basic introduction to the world of money for teens: how to get it, save it and spend it.Before you can spend money on clothes or an MP3 player, you need some money comin
