1、本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，第 I 卷第 1 页至第 7 页至第8 页。考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。第 I 卷（选择题，共 100 分）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）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。AFear started taking over, I was walking into my first school in America. I had traveled
2、 a long distance from India in order to join my mother, who had been here for three years, hoping America would help my future. My father decided that I would be better off going to school here, so I enrolled in the local high school in my new town.I was afraid how I would do. I didnt know anybody i
3、n my classes. On the first day, I went to my second period class after I had missed my first. I was already confused because in India the teachers switch according to periods while most of the students have the same periods. With anxiety on one hand and fear on the other, I reached for the door knob
4、, opening it slowly. Everyones eyes were on me as I entered the room. Without paying attention to them, I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a soft voice he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I
5、would never get in India because we didnt have anything like that. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I chose the seat closest to the door instead of the corner where all of the boys were sitting. I didnt actually want to pick a seat. In India we had assigned seats, so I never needed to w
6、orry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector. In Indian schools, we didnt use the technology we had. We had to take notes as the teacher spoke. Since it was my first day, I was confused which hallway to use, but I managed to get to my
7、classes without asking anyone. 21. The author entered an American high school because _.A. she missed her mother very muchB. education in India is extremely poorC. all her family but her had moved to AmericaD. America may offer her a more promising future22. She was confused on the first day in her
8、new school because of _.A. the habits for teachers B. the length of a periodC. the class organization D. the contents taught in class23. What impression did the teacher leave on the author?A. Strict B. Considerate C. Frightening D. Knowledgeable24. We can learn from the last paragraph that the autho
9、r _.A. gained confidence again B. regretted not asking someoneC. hated to turn to others for help D. felt in easy to study in a new schoolBMany factors (因素) have influenced the development of St. Louis as a city, changing the character or nature of the city over time.Frankie freeman is one person wh
10、o has influenced the character of St. Louis. She was the lead lawyer on the case that ended racial discrimination in St. Louis public housing in 1954, improving conditions for the minorities that lived there. This case is also seen as a forerunner for the civil rights movement in St. Louis throughou
11、t the country.Union Station, the largest station in the Untied states when it was built in the 1930s also had a deep effect on the character of St. Louis. The station made St. Louis highly accessible by train, making St. Louis a city of commerce and importance in the journey across the country.The M
12、issouri Emancipation Proclamation influenced St Louis greatly. This document ended slavery in the state. Because Missouri was a state with divided loyalties during the Civil War, this proclamation also caused conflicts within the city.The Browns uniform had a profound effect on St Louis. Though othe
13、r professional sports are played in St. Louis, it is very much a baseball town, largely due to the popularity of both the Browns and the Cardinals.The high school yearbook represents the deep-rooted desire that St Louisans have to know the high school that one attended-a fact that can also tell a pe
14、rsons racial background, religion, or socio-economic situation. This represents the distrust of immigrants and the strict cultural barriers that exist in St. Louis.25. Frankie Freeman influenced the character of St. Louis mainly by _. A. instructing lawyers to work B. ending the citys racial inequal
15、ityC. leading some civil rights movements D. encouraging the minorities to fight for rights26. Which of the following influenced St. Louis financially?A. Union StationB. The Browns uniformC. The high school yearbookD. The Missouri Emancipation Proclamation27. What do we know about the high school ye
16、arbook?A. It protects students privacyB. It gives away students personal informationC. It breaks the cultural barriers between classesD. It arouses St. Louisans desire to attend a high school28. The authors purpose in writing this article is _.A. to introduce the history of the St. LouisB. to explai
17、n why St. Louis is a characteristic cityC. to analyze the reasons for the development of St. LouisD. to present some factors influencing the character of St. LouisCGirls, as everyone knows, are more likely to speak ill of somebody, refuse to accept somebody to fit in, and engage in other forms of so
18、-called “relational aggression” than boys, who tend to prefer good old-fashioned direct fight as a means of settling schoolyard conflicts. Thats the commonly held misunderstanding, but a new study in the journal Aggressive Behavior suggests it may be false: “Mean boys” may be just as common as “mean
19、 girls”.For the study, a team led by Pamela Orpinas of the University of Georgia followed a group of 620 students between 6th and 12th grade, using surveys conducted every year to get a sense of how often they were victimized by relational aggression. They found that boys were actually a bit more li
20、kely than girls to engage in relational aggression, and they significantly outnumbered girls among the kids engaging in moderate or high amounts of meanness. Girls, however, were more likely to report having been targeted.This study, as the researchers point out, has limits: It was conducted on one
21、relatively small group of kids in the Southeast U. S., rather than a large, nationally representative sample(样本). But some other research has also cat doubt over the concept of girls being the primary relational aggressor in middle and high schools. It could be that theres some fixed bias(偏见) going
22、on: Were so sure that girls are more into this kind of meanness than boys that thats what we see when we observe everyday life. Doesnt mean its true, though.29. The underlined phrase “relational aggression in Paragraph 1 probably means _.A. misunderstanding of their friends B. meanness to those who
23、they dislikeC. effective ways to settle conflicts D. fashionable means of fitting in30. The study found that _.A. boys are usually mean to girls B. meanness of boys increases as they growC. only girl are victims of relational aggression D. girls actually are not more into meanness than boys31. Accor
24、ding to the researchers, this study has limits because of _.A. the small sample B. some fixed biasC. the researchers doubt D. wrong methods used in it32. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A. Educational Problems to Be Paid Attention toB. A Study on Human Beings Aggressi
25、ve BehaviorsC. Mean Boys May Be Just As Common As Mean GirlsD. A Traditional Misunderstanding About Boys CharacterDLovely, lively London has everything a traveller could desire, whether you love to explore historic sites, shop until you drop, see exciting shows and plays, or dance until dawn. With s
26、uch a wealth of things to do and see, the budget-minded explorer will be glad to know you can find plenty of cheap hotels in London.New Dawn HotelOccupying a charming old home in Queensway, the centrally-located two-star New Dawn Hotel is fantastically friendly and cheap. You can take a walk over to
27、 Notting Hill, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, or hop on the tube at the nearby Bayswater Station for a 15-minute trip to Soho, the West End or Covent Gardens. Communal(共用的)dining room, 28 cosy guestrooms with private baths, and a lovely garden are great places to kick back after urban exploration
28、s.Norfolk House HotelCheap and cheery, the family-friendly Norfolk House Hotel offers a quiet suburban stay only minutes from the East Croydon train station, where a short ride Lands you in the middle of the central London. Cool, cosy little pubs and fashionable coffee shops provide super opportunit
29、ies to chill and chat with locals and fellow travelers before retiring to comfortable, clean rooms with baths. Wi-Fi in the public areas, fantastically friendly staff, and free breakfast, Norfolk House offers loads of comfort for little cash.Paramount HotelHoused in a lovely Victorian home in London
30、s lively Earls Court neighborhood, Paramount Hotel offers a super stay just a stones throw the Olympia Exhibition Center, Knightsbridge, the Victoria and Allbert Museum, Harrods, and loads of other premier attractions. Enjoy a comfortable sleep in hotel rooms with Wi-Fi and cable TV, and then head d
31、own to the cosy dining hall for a free breakfast. At the end of a happily busy day, enjoy a break in the pretty private garden before heading out to the lively local night spots.Meininger HotelWith a great pub offering Wi-Fi, cable TV, sandwiches and loads of cheery chances to chat with fellow trave
32、lers, Meininger Hotel is one of the real attractions among South Kensington economy hotels. Only a few minutes walk from the grand Hyde Park and the Science Museum, it has 48 air-conditioned rooms with free lockers and private baths.33. This passage is intended for travelers who want to _.A. find ch
33、eap hotels in London B. enjoy the city life in EnglandC. live in London for a period of time D. explore attractions all over the world34. To stay from downtown, youd better choose _.A. New Dawn Hotel B. Norfolk House HotelC. Paramount Hotel D. Meininger Hotel35. New Dawn Hotel is similar to Meininge
34、r Hotel in _.A. the pretty private garden B. the convenience to Hyde ParkC. the service of free breakfast D. the distance to a train station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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Happiness in not the absence of problems. 36 Here are a few reminders to help mo
35、tivate you when you need it most:1.Pain is part of growing.When times are tough, remind yourself that no pain comes without a purpose. 37 Every great success requires some type of worthy struggle to get there. Good things take time. Everything is going to come together; maybe not immediately, but ev
36、entually.2. 38Every time it rains, it stops raining. Every time you get hurt, you heal(治愈). After darkness there is always light. So if things are good right now, enjoy it. It wont last forever. If things are bad, dont worry because it wont last forever either.3. Worrying and complaining changes not
37、hing._39 Its always better to attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Its not over if youve lost: its over when you do nothing but complain about it. If you believe in something, keep trying. Dont let the shadows of the past darken the doorstep of your futur
38、e.4. Your scars are symbols of your strength._40 A. Everything in life is temporaryB. But it is the ability to deal with themC. Rarely do people do things because of youD. Never be ashamed of the scars life has left you withE. Those who complain the most, accomplish the leastF. Move on from what hur
39、t you, but never forget what it taught youG. Change because it makes you a better person and leads you to a brighter future.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C、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。“A bird with a broken wing will never fly as high.” Im sur
40、e that John would agree with this saying 41 he felt this way almost every day in school.By high school, John was the most famous 42 in his town. He was always absent, didnt answer questions and got into 43 . He had failed almost every exam by the time he entered his senior year, yet was 44 each year
41、 to a higher grade lever. Teachers didnt want to 45 him again the following year. John was moving on, but definitely not moving 46 .I met John for the first time at a weekend leadership training program since John was one of 405 students who 47 . At the start of the training, John was just standing
42、48 the circle of students, against the back wall. He didnt 49 join the discussion groups. But slowly, the interactive games 50 him in.The ice really melted(融化) when the groups started building a list of 51 and negative things that had occurred at cool that year. John 52 some constructive idea on tho
43、se situations. The other students in Johns group 53 his comments. All of a sudden John felt like a 54 of the group, and before long he was 55 like a leader. By the end of the training, he had joined the Homeless project team. The other students on the team were 56 with his passionate concern and ide
44、as. They 57 elected John co-chairman of the team.John started 58 at school every day and answered questions from teachers for the first time. He led a second project, 59 300 blankets and 1,000 pairs of shoes for the homeless shelter.A bird with a broken wing only needs 60 . Once healed, it can fly h
45、igher than the rest.41. A. if B. until C. as D. thought42. A. storyteller B. troublemaker C. dream-seeker D. peace-lover43. A. fights B. debt C. difficulties D. work44. A. driven away B. left out C. kept in D. passed on45. A. love B. pet C. have D. accompany46. A. in B. up C. away D. back47. A. sign
46、ed up B. ran away C. fell down D. went by48. A. around B. onto C. among D. outside49. A. hurriedly B. easily C. readily D. warmly50. A. drew B. led C. sent D. put51. A. useless B. meaningful C. strange D. positive52. A. changed B. expressed C. reserved D. noticed53. A. refused B. ignored C. welcomed
47、 D. gathered54. A. founder B. heart C. leader D. part55. A. dressed B. treated C. born D. shaped56. A. impressed B. patient C. disappointed D. familiar57. A. still B. again C. hardly D. even58. A. showing up B. dropping out C. going down D. walking around59. A. buying B. collecting C. donating D. making60. A. raising B. feeding C. mending D. replacing第 II 卷（非选择题，共 50 分）注意事项：第 II 卷共有页，用黑色碳素笔将答案答在答题卡上。在试题卷上作答无效。第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第二节 （共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并填在答题卡的相应位置。Every one of us makes countless choices every day. Every choice we make 61 (hav
