1、注意事项： 1答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。2每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 3考试结束前，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分 120 分，考试用时 100 分钟。 第一部分：阅读理解(共两节 ,满分 40 分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWhen it comes to traveling, sometimes taking a j
2、ourney alone can be great. It allows for a time of self reflection , relaxation and self-discovery. The independence gained allows for the opportunity to experience your destination exactly the way you want.Plan where to staySo youve finally decided to visit Prague in East Europe. Because youll be a
3、ll by yourself, the planning of your trip is automatically different. Are you going on a small budget, or would you rather go all-out and book a room in a fancy hotel? Because traveling alone means your money is funding the trip, a wise choice would be to stay in youth hostels to cut your costs. Cas
4、t away the wrong idea that these places are uncomfortable and dirty. It is quite easy to book a room at a hostel via the Internet.Luggage What luggage you take, make sure its easy to handle. The best solution is to take one hold-all, a suitcase or a backpack, an then a smaller bag which you can hang
5、 loosely from your shoulder. Its also a good idea to keep a change of clothing in your shoulder bag in case your suitcase or backpack gets lost by an airline or bus company. Carry a dictionary If youre heading for a foreign country, dont leave home without a bilingual (双语的)dictionary. Although a str
6、ong grasp of Czech will prove quite difficult, it is still important to learn phrases like “thank you”, “hello please” and “I dont know he charged money for his time”, in case youre in a trouble. Bring a credit card Along with cash, bring a credit card as an emergency method of payment and make sure
7、 to take note of your credit card companys customer service line in case of loss or theft. That way, you can cancel your card immediately and have a new one delivered to you while on your trip (if possible). While having fun is important, so is safety. Be carefree, but dont throw caution to the wind
8、. 1. The author recommends youth hostels because they are .A. popular and pleasant B. cost-effective and tidy C. safe but uncomfortable D. cheap but inconvenient 2. What are you expected to do while traveling in a foreign country? A. To master a foreign language B. To learn some daily expressions. C
9、. To memorize a whole dictionary D. To pay someone for language help 3. If you bring a credit card, make sure you note down .A. the exact number of your credit card B. the name of your credit card company C. the service number of the card company D, the service regulations of the credit card BIn the
10、 city of Fujisawa, Japan, lives a woman named Atsuko Saeki. When she was a teenager, she dreamed of going to the United States. Most of what she knew about American life was from the textbooks she had read. “I had a picture in mind: Daddy watching TV in the living room, Mummy baking cakes and their
11、teenage daughter off to the cinema with her boyfriend.” Atsuko arranged to attend college in California. When she arrived, however, she found it was not her imagined world. “People were struggling with problems and often seemed tense,” she said. One of her hardest classes was physical education. “We
12、 played volleyball.” she said. “The other students were good at it, but I wasnt” One afternoon, the instructor asked Atsuko to hit the hall to her teammates so they could knock it over the net- NO problem for most people, but it daunted Atsuko. She was afraid of losing face if she failed.A young man
13、 on her team sensed what she was going through. “He walked up to me and whispered, Come on. You can do that.” “You will never understand how those words of encouragement made me feel. The four words You can do that. made me feel like crying with happiness.” She made it through the class. Perhaps she
14、 thanked the young man; she is not sure.Six years have passed. Atsuko is back in Japan, working as a salesclerk. “I have never forgotten the words.” she said, “When things are not going so well. I think of them.”She is sure that the young man had no idea how much his kindness meant to her. “He proba
15、bly doesnt even remember it,” she said. That may be the lesson. Whenever you say something to a person cruel or kind- you have no idea how long the words will stay. Shes all the way over in Japan, but still she hears those four simple words: You can do that. 4. When Atsuko arrived California, she mi
16、ght feel . A. excited B. hopefulC. strugglingD. disappointed5. What does the underlined word “daunted” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. scared B. shocked C. comfortedD. encouraged6. It can be learned from the text that . A. Atsuko was deeply moved by the man B. Atsuko had no chance to thank the man
17、C. Atsuko still works as a salesclerk in the US D. Atsuko often encourages others like the man 7. Atsukos story tells us that .A. confidence can bring about huge success B. one should be very careful about his words C. hard work and devotion will definitely pay off D. casual encouragement can make a
18、 big difference CDogs really are our best friends, according to a Swedish study that says pet dog ownership could reduce heart disease. A study of 3.4 million people between 40 and 80 found that having a dog was associated with a 23% reduction in death from heart disease and a 20% lower risk of dyin
19、g from any cause over the 12 years of the study. Dog owners show better responses to stress (their blood pressure and pulse rates dont get high), and have higher levels of physical activity and slightly lower cholesterol(胆固醇) levels. The American Heart Association (AHA) was sufficiently swayed (动摇)
20、by a review of dozens of studies to release a statement in 2013 saying that owning a dog “was probably” associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Their unwillingness to more strongly approve dog owner ship is because most studies are what is called observational-researchers note an associatio
21、n, but cant prove a cause- and-effect link. This means that other factors might explain why dog owners are healthier than, say, goldfish owners-for example, perhaps only people who are fit in the first place buy pets that need daily walks. Tove Fall, an epidemiologist and the lead author of this lat
22、est study, says they tried their best to allow for any differences in education, existing ill-health and lifestyles between those with and without dogs. The study found the biggest positive impact of having a dog was on people living alone. “It seems that a dog can be a substitute for living with ot
23、her people in terms of reducing the risk of dying.” says Fall. “Dogs encourage you to walk, they provide social support and they make life more meaningful. If you have a dog, you interact more with other people. If you do get ill and go into hospital and you have a dog, theres a huge motivation to t
24、ry to get back home.” Of course, getting a dog and watching it from your sofa while you eat fatty food is not going to reduce your risk of heart disease. And a toy dog may look cute, but wont have any effect either. 8. The AHA is cautious about the statement because A. owning a dog doesnt actually r
25、educe heart disease B. related studies dont provide any observational proof C. a solid cause-and-effect relationship hasnt been found D. dog owners in the studies are much healthier than others 9. Who may benefit most from having a dog, according to Tove? A. The ones who suffer from bad disease. B.
26、The ones who lead a meaningful life C. The ones who stay with no relatives D. The ones who have huge motivation 10. We can infer from the last paragraph that .A. fatty food is a big cause of heart disease B. cute dogs dont help cure heart disease C. resting in a sofa increases risk of diseases D. ow
27、ning a dog has nothing to do with health 11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Dog Ownership Leading to Happiness B. Owning a dog, Less Heart Problems C. Healthy Lifestyle with a Cute Dog D. Dogs, humans Best Friends Ever DAmong the tens of millions of messages posted onl
28、ine for British physicist Stephen Hawking, who passed away on March 14th, the one most “liked” is: “The person who knows the most about stars has flown to the stars.”Many people have expressed their respect for and condoled(吊唁) the death of the most important theoretical physicist since Albert Einst
29、ein. And the media published innumerable reports on his achievements. Hawking is known most for two of his books, The Universe in a Nutshell and A Brief History of Time. In fact, A Brief History of Time had sold more than 25 million copies globally by 2014, making it one of the most popular science
30、books ever. It has even been translated into more than 40 languages and read by people across the world. His achievements on gravitational singularity theorems(引力奇点定理) and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation are also enough to make him a great theoretical physicist and worthy
31、of the honor given to him. To quote Sheldon Cooper, a character in the US TV series The Big Bang Theory: “Professor Hawking, you are a gift to mankind.” Hawking made three visits to China, in 1985, 2002 and 2006, Even last November, he delivered a video speech on Tencent WE conference. When he opene
32、d a real-name account on Chinese social media micro blog, 2 million users followed him within two days, many of whom, still students, expressed their interest in scientific research. His works are a sound source of future scientific research in China. The country has 96.9 million primary school stud
33、ents, and the more they are attracted to the mysteries and charms of science at a young age, because of popular science works, the higher the number of researchers there will be in the future. However, popular science books by one foreign physicist alone cannot be enough to make pupils interested in
34、 science. If more Chinese scientists spend more time writing popular science books and giving talks at the gatherings of youths, the situation could change for the better. The question is: Are our scientists ready to take up the challenge? 12. What do we know about Stephen Hawking? A. He flew to exp
35、lore stars and encountered a deadly accident. B. His achievements are more significant than Albert Einstein. C. His books have received wide recognition around the world. D. He has contributed to the TV series The Big Bang Theory. 13. What can arouse kids interest in science, according to the author
36、?A. Social media. B. Science works.C. Scientific research. D. Gatherings of youths.14. The purpose of the last part of the text is . A. to encourage scientists to conduct more research B. to tell about the situation of scientific community C to honor Professor Hawking for his achievements D. to urge
37、 scientists to inspire more youths in science 15. Where can you probably read the text? A. A research paper. B. A physics textbook. C. A science fiction. D. A news report. 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Perform Well During an Exam or TestAre you having tr
38、ouble with doing you or test, not because you havent learned the material, but because youre not sure what is required of you when you are actually sitting in the exam or test? 16 But its really important to find out what is causing this before you fail an entire subject. Read the instructions. 17 C
39、alm yourself down as much as possible and read through the instructions. Start with your name or student ID, then read each question very carefully. Read through the questions several times until you feel comfortable about understanding the content and what is expected of you by way of answers. Try
40、self-calming techniques during the test or exam. Use deep breathing and try not to let panic overwhelm your thoughts. 18 That is all in your head for accessing. 19 When you are in the actual exam, remind yourself that even if you fail or do not receive the grade you would like. Try to stay calm, and
41、 just try your best as this is all you can do. Keep looking at the time. This will help you plan your time during the exam and stay calm. 20 Read them thoroughly and answer them carefully. A. Dont rush the questions. B. Dont consider it the end of the world. C. This is the first most important thing
42、 to do. D. Make sure you sleep and drink plenty of water.E. Think of the good things that will happen to you. F. This might be a case of anxiety or there could be other causes. G. Remind yourself regularly that you have learned this information. 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分
43、）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I arrived at Hamburg, my colleagues who worked in Hamburg held a welcome party for me in a restaurant. As we walked into the restaurant, we noticed that a lot of tables were 21 . There were only a few ladies at another table.We did not pay much
44、attention to them, as we were looking forward to the 22 we ordered. As we were hungry, our 23 colleague ordered more food for us. As the restaurant was quiet, the food came quite 24 . Since there were other 25 waiting for us, we did not spend much time dining. When we left, there was 26 about one th
45、ird of 27 on the table.When 28 the restaurant, we heard some calling us. We noticed the old ladies were talking about us to the restaurant owner. 29 they spoke in English, we understood that they were unhappy about us 30 so much food.“We paid for our food, it is none of your 31 how much food we left
46、 behind,” my colleague said to them. The old ladies were 32 . One of them immediately took her hand phone out to make a(n) 33 . After a while, a man in uniform claimed to be a(n) 34 from the Social Security. Organization arrived. Upon knowing what the 35 was, he issued us a 50 Mark fine, saying in a
47、 firm voice, “Order what you can consume, Money is yours, but resources 36 the society. There are many others in the world who are 37 shortage of resources. You have no 38 to waste resources.”We all kept quiet. The local colleague took out a 50 Mark note and 39 apologized to the officer. Our face tu
48、rned red. We all 40 with him in our hearts 21. A. empty B. crowed C. noisy D. large22. A. drinks B. tables C. dishes D. takeouts23. A. strange B. gentle C. unique D. local24. A. fast B. slowly C. safely D. generally25. A. parties B. dinners C. places D. activities26. A. already B. even C. still D. rarely27. A. unprepared B. untouched C. uncooked D. unlearned28. A. returning B. leaving C. arriving D. entering29. A. Although B. Unless C. When D. Until30. A. offering B. sharing C. wasting D. saving31. A. choice B. business C. attention D. ability32. A. regretful B. confused C.
