1、第二部分 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）请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C、和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AInternational Weather Forecast (January 18th, 2008)Paris WeatherToday: Plentiful sunshine. High 59F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.Tonight: Generally clear. Low near 35F. Winds light and variable.Tomorrow
2、: A mainly sunny sky. High 59F. Winds ENE at 5 to l0 mph.Tomorrow night: A mostly clear sky. Low 36F. Winds light and variable.New York Weather Today: Cloudy with rain and snow showers Temps nearly steady in the mid 39s.Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.Tonight: Rain and snow showers this
3、evening changing to rain showers overnight. Low 34F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.Tomorrow: Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High around 45F. Winds WNW at l0 to 20 mph.Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight Low 29F.Winds W a
4、t 5 to10 mph.London WeatherToday: Cloudy and windy. High 56F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph.Tonight: Partly cloudy and windy. Low 43F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph.Tomorrow: Windy with occasional light rain. High 58F. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%.Tomorrow night: Cloudy and windy. Periods of l
5、ight rain early. Low 54F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph, Chance of rain 60%.Sydney WeatherToday: Cloudy with periods of rain. High 73F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Tonight: Rain. Low near 70F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall
6、 near a quarter of an inch.Tomorrow: Showers in the morning with isolated thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. High 78F. Winds NNE at 5 to10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.Tomorrow night: An isolated thunderstorm possible during the evening, then occasional showers overnight. Low near 70F. Winds WNW at
7、 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.21. Which city has the strongest wind on January 19th?A. Paris. B. New York. C. London. D. Sydney.22. There will be thunderstorms in Sydney on_.A. the evening of January 18th B. the afternoon of January 18thC. the morning of January 19th D. the afternoon of January 1
8、9th23. If you go on a tour on January l8th, which of the following places of interest is the most favorable according to the weather report?A. The Eiffel Tower. B. Statue of Liberty. C. Big Ben. D. The Sydney Opera House BI recently posted a picture on Facebook from the movie Mad Max, a film where t
9、wo groups race through the desert in steam punk vehicles, and wrote, “Actual picture of my way to work today.” It was meant to be a joke because of the sandstorms in Beijing, but one of my friends from back home thought it was real.I couldnt imagine how they could think that is actually what China i
10、s like. China has so many more conveniences and advantages than the West, and many of my friends agree. “I dont know how I will be able to deal when I go back home,” said a friend who is about to end her gap year in Beijing. “Ive become so spoiled in China.China seems to be leading the way in innova
11、tion and convenience for daily life. Back home I could never shop, pull out my phone and scan a QR code to pay.There have been rumors of starting bike sharing in my hometown for years with little success while bike sharing suddenly appeared in Beijing overnight. I just step outside and scan a code,
12、and I am on my way.Going out to eat with a group of friends back home was troublesome for both the group and the servers. Splitting checks and swiping(刷 ) 10 different cards or making change for each person in the group can be a pain. But with Chinas WeChat, you can quickly send your friends your pa
13、rt of the bill.The list goes onWhen I first arrived in Beijing, I was dead set on leaving in a month. That month has come and gone. Now, when someone asks me when Im coming back, I think to myself, “Who knows?”While my friends think Im riding through the desert on a motorbike, I am actually taking a
14、 “Didi” for what is the equivalent of $5 in the US.With all the conveniences and technology here, I may never want to go back.24. Whats the function of Paragraph 1?A. To introduce a movie.B. To introduce the topic.C. To tell an interesting story.D. To show the weather in Beijing.25. How did the auth
15、or feel when he first came to Beijing?A. He didnt want to stay long.B. He couldnt stand the weather.C. He never wanted to go back home.D. He was amazed at the bike sharing.26. What can we infer from the text?A. China is the first country to start bike sharing.B. The author has become used to mobile
16、payment in China.C. People always use WeChat to pay when eating out in the US.D. The authors friends all know the convenience of living in China.27. What does the text intend to tell us?A. Bike sharing has spread all over China.B. Foreigners have misunderstandings of China.C. Life in foreign countri
17、es is not as easy as we thought.D. Technology has brought much convenience in China.CThe Peanuts Movie, which hits theaters today, brings to life one of the most popular comic strips(连环漫画) ever to appear in print. For decades, kids have found humor and comfort in Charlie Brown and his pet dog, Snoop
18、y. The characters came from the pen of Charles M. Schulz, whose comic strip, Peanuts, first appeared in newspapers in 1950.Schulz, who died in 2000, was one of the most influential cartoonists in history. His son, Craig Schulz, has reinvented the Peanuts characters for a new generation of kids who m
19、ay only be familiar with the holiday specials on TV. Craig co-wrote the screenplay for The peanuts Movie with his own son, Bryan.Director Steve Martino created the computer-animated 3D characters for the movie. Even though he used new technology, he wanted to stay true to Charles Schulzs original dr
20、awings. “I love to draw, I love to tell stories, and I got to do it in a big movie like this,” Martino said. “My hope was to bring these characters to life in a bigger way than weve ever seen, but be truthful to who theyve always been.”11-year-old Noah Schnapp voices the character of Charlie Brown.
21、“It was a bit difficult at the beginning,” Noah said. “But once I got into it, I had so much fun.” Alex Garfin, 12, is the voice of Linus, Charlies friend. Alex has words of wisdom not just for Charlie, but also for kids who want to work on the entertainment industry. “If you dont succeed, try again
22、,” he said. “You may not succeed 99 percent of the time, but that 1 percent probability will bring you something.” Francesca Capaldi, 11, who voices the Little Red-Haired Girl, agrees.“Dream big,” she said. “If you really want something, just go for it.”28. What can we know about The Peanuts Movie?A
23、. It is more popular than the comic strip PeanutsB. it was changed into TV specials by Craig Schulzz.C. It has more characters than the comic strip PeanutsD. Charles Schulzs son and grandson wrote the screenplay.29. Steve Martino thinks it is important to _.A. bring the main characters to life.B. ma
24、ke the movie fit for todays kids.C. develop the movie using new technology.D. keep the characters what theyve been like30. How many characters of the movie are mentioned in the text?A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 631. What can be the best title for the text?A. A computer-animated movie brings Peanuts to lifeB. T
25、he Peanuts Movie helps you realize your dream.C. Charles Schulz and his comic strip Peanuts.D. The Schulzs give you humor and comfort.DNASA might be famous for sending rockets up to space quickly. But it will be more famous for making your next holiday come more quickly.The space agency is working o
26、n a new plane, which could solve the problems of supersonic(超音速的) flight and vastly increase the speed of journeys abroad. If successful, the plane would be able to fly between New York and London in just three hours. And it would reduce the time spent flying other journeys by a half, since it could
27、 be used more broadly. Until now, the problem with such planes has been the sonic boom(声爆), made famous by the original Concorde. That happens when a plane reaches supersonic speeds.It is a thunderous noise that upsets people on the ground- disturbing animals and even causing physical problems to ma
28、terials and houses underneath. It was that effect that led Congress to ban such planes from being used over the US land, a decision that in turn was responsible for Concordes failing to be commercially used.In view of the problem, the space agency has developed a new technology and tried it out in w
29、ind tunnels, and now believes that it could be put to commercial use. That plane will fly as high as 55,000 feet- far higher than normal planes-and make a sound of only 60 decibels. Thats far less than 90 decibels thrown out by normal planes, and is roughly in line with a car on the motorway or a bu
30、sy restaurant.“As long as we can get endorsement from the general public, the plane will probably be something thats acceptable,” said Peter Coen, project manager for NASAs commercial supersonic research team, in a new Bloomberg report. “If we get approved, we will have the full-sized version of the
31、 plane tried out and the plane will be put into use.”32. Why does the author mention Concorde?A. To suggest the rapid development of planes.B. To stress the negative effect of sonic booms.C. To introduce how a commercial plane is designed.D. To show Congress important role in making planes.33. What
32、is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. The basic data of the new plane.B. The working principle of the new plane.C. The problems of the new plane.D. The potential market of the new plane.34. What does the underlined word “endorsement” in paragraph 5 mean?A. Response B. Commitment. C. Investment D.
33、Agreement35. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To inform people of NASAs new plane.B. To prove the disadvantages of supersonic flight.C. To explain why speed matters in supersonic flight.D. To clarify some misunderstandings about commercial planes.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
34、白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Small talk, also called chitchat, is short conversations people have with others, while they wait in line at the store, at family events or work. Many people find these small conversations about random topics difficult. Some people say they hate it. Others say small talk is a was
35、te of time. They may even call it idle chitchat or idle chatter, meaning it doesnt do anything, so they think little of it. 36 .These exchanges can open doors that may lead to larger, more meaningful conversations. When you first meet someone or talk to someone you dont know well, it would be awkwar
36、d to begin a conversation about a really deep topic. 37 Lets say you make small talk with someone at a party. But they only want to talk about their cats. Then you can talk about animals together first, which may lead the conversation to the way you want.38 Chatting with a colleague about his child
37、may help you to understand more of his life outside the office. This could help build healthy work relationships.Small talk could even help your larger communities-your relationships with neighbors and colleagues. Exchanging a recipe with a neighbor may make her noises upstairs easier to live with.3
38、9 Most people said they do not talk to strangers while travelling on a subway. Researchers at the University of Chicago then asked some participants in a study to talk to people while communicating to work on a train. They found that those who made small talk with strangers were happier than those w
39、ho sat alone. 40 Maybe your life will become more cheerful just because of it.A. Small talk may make you happier.B. So why not try talking to someone?C. Small talk can give you the chance to start.D. However, some people are not good at small talk.E. However, small talk is of great importance to eve
40、ryone.F. Small talk can also increase your feeling of understanding.G. Its easy to start a conversation by sharing the same experience.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1. 5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Madison Williams was studying in her bedroom
41、when the door burst open. Her mother, Leigh, hurried into her daughters room, making a(n) 41 : “Can you help?”Madison and her mother ran to a neighbors yard, where they found a 42 woman and other adults 43 a septic tank (化粪池) opening a few inches above the lawn. A boy, aged only two, had 44 an eight
42、-foot-deep tank. Madison quickly 45 the situation. She knew she was the only one who could 46 through the small hole. Without 47 she told the adults to lower her in. Leigh and others held her waist and 48 . Madison shook her arms and shoulders until she got through the 49 into the dark and smelly ta
43、nk. In the process, she 50 one hand severely. Rather than tend to her injury, Madison scanned the 51 of the water, hoping to feel the boy. Every once in a while, she could see his little 52 in the water but failed to catch his foot. Minutes ticked by before she saw the 53 of his foot again. Madison
44、shot her good hand out and grasped the foot 54 .Then both of them were lifted out. But the boy wasnt out of 55 .He had been short of oxygen so long that he wasnt 56 . He was placed on his side, and an adult 57 him hard on the back until the boy coughed up fluids. Then they were rushed to the hospita
45、l. It took Madison longer to 58 than the boy, who returned home soon. She, 59 . stayed there for her injury. “Madisons a hero,” the boys mother says, “What other teenage girls will 60 to go into a septic tank?”41. A. order B. comment C. request D. plan42. A. puzzled B. disappointed C. delighted D. w
46、orried43. A surrounding B. digging C. watching D. blocking44. A broken up B. slipped into C. taken over D. run across45 A. created B. controlled C. examined D. disturbed46 A. walk B. fit C. fly D. look47. A. argument B. comment C. application D. hesitation48. A. clothes B. shoes C. legs D. hands49.
47、A. opening B. bush C. yard D. crowd50. A. lost B. injured C. treated D. held51. A. depth B. surface C. color D. taste52. A. hair B. hat C. fingers D. toes53. A. outline B. smell C. picture D. shadow54. A. strangely B. clearly C. tightly D. carefully55. A. trouble B. work C. shape D. sympathy56. A. t
48、alking B. laughing C. crying D. breathing57. A. tapped B. hit C. pushed D. supported58. A. wake B. succeed C. recover D. adjust59. A. moreover B. therefore C. otherwise D. however60. A. fear B. volunteer C. pretend D. long第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）The Silk Road is in fact a 61 (relative) recent term. These ancient roads had no particular name 62 the mid-nineteenth century; Baron Ferdinand von Richthoften named the trade and communication network the Silk Road. Since then the term 63 (accept) globally.In the nineteenth century, a new type of travelers stepped onto the Si
