1、1考试时间：45 分钟姓名：_班级：_ 考号： _一 、完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In high school I had a math teacher, MrsDavies, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment Strict but fair, she held our attention with her time-proven approach O
2、ne of her 1was for students who were more advanced academically I chose to 2it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head I 3with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effortOne Friday we were tested 4our ability to use a theorem（定理） that no one in the class tho
3、roughly understood The teacher would 5our papers based on our ability to progress through the problem which easily filled two pages of formulaic notations（公式符号） I was absolutely 6 Finally, I didnt use the required theorem Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an 7 I knew I ha
4、d failed because I hadnt done the 8assignmentl became resigned to my fateOur test papers were 9back the following Monday Everyone received a “C“ except for me To my surprise, I received an “A“ I 10that there must be a mistake I watched 11as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my te
5、st 12back She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard, 13the class how I had arrived at the correct answer “Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer,“ she said with confidence 14I didnt use the required theorem, she seemed genuinely proud of how
6、Id worked through the problem The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook She announced that it would be 15with future classesMy teacher would have been justified in giving me a 16grade Instead, she used the 17to deeply influence a student who often struggled And after forty ye
7、ars, I still cherish the 18 It helped change my self-image I 19up to a broad boundary of possibilities which has made my life an adventure She understood that teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to 20Thank you, MrsDavies1.A ways B tasks Ctests D classes2.A run B take Cteach D like3
8、.A compared B struggled Cconnected D argued4.A on B at Cof D for5.A explain B collect Cprint D grade6.A tired B curious Clost D content7.A effect B end Canswer D interest8.A completed B proved Cfixed D required9.A handed B held Cthrown D dated10.A hoped B assumed Cdeclared D dreamed11.A angrily B re
9、gretfully Cdisappointedly D nervously12.A paper B score Cquestion D method213.A helping B following Cshowing D praising14.A Since B Unless CThough D Because15.A shared B exchanged C practiced D checked16.A friendly B failing C corrected D wrong17.A possibility B creation C intention Dopportunity18.A
10、 change B memory C school D life19.A opened B kept C made D looked20.A learn B survive Cinspire D manage二 、阅读理解AOne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange p
11、roblem inability to read.In the library, I found my way into the “Childrens Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eyes. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever h
12、ad as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.There on the books cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My
13、eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I go
14、t the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and
15、I were, in my mind, running together.My mothers call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.I never told my
16、 mother about my “miraculous” (奇迹般地) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles,
17、 poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.21.The authors mother told him to borrow a book in order to_.A. encourage him to do more walkingB. let him spend a meaningful summerC. help cure him of his reading problemD. make him learn more about weapons22.The book caught the authors eye becau
18、se_.3A. it contained pretty pictures of animalsB. it reminded him of his own dogC. he found its title easy to understandD. he liked childrens stories very much23.Why could the author manage to read the book through?A. He was forced by his mother to read it.B. He identified with the story in the book
19、.C. The book told the story of his pet dog.D. The happy ending of the story attracted him.24.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The author has become a successful writer.B. The authors mother read the same book.C. The authors mother rewarded him with books.D. The author has had happy su
20、mmers ever since.25.Which one could be the best title of the passage?A. The Charm of a Book B. Mums Strict OrderC. Reunion with My Beagle D. My Passion for ReadingBParents who help their children with homework may actually be bringing down their school grades. Other forms of prenatal involvement, in
21、cluding volunteering at school and observing a childs class, also fail to help, according to the most recent study on the topic.The findings challenge a key principle of modern parenting(养育子女 ) where schools except them to act as partners in their childrens education. Previous generations concentrat
22、ed on getting children to school on time, fed, dressed and ready to learn.Kaith Robinson, the author of the study, said, “I really dont know if the public is ready for this but there are some ways parents can be involved in their kids education that leads to declines in their academic performance. O
23、ne of the things that was consistently negative was parents help with homework.“ Robinson suggested that may be because parents themselves struggle to understand the task.“ They may either not remember the material their kids are studying now, or in some cases never learnt it themselves, but theyre
24、still offering advice.“Robinson assessed parental involvement performance and found one of the most damaging things a parent could do was to punish their children for poor marks. In general, about 20% of parental involvement was positive, about 45% negative and the rest statistically insignificant.C
25、ommon sense suggests it was a good thing for parents to get involved because “children with good academic success do have involved parents “, admitted Robinson. But he argued that this did not prove parental involvement was the root cause of that success.“ A big surprise was that Asian-American pare
26、nts whose kids are doing so well in school hardly involved. They took a more reasonable approach, conveying to their children how success at school could improve their lives.“26.The underlined expression “parental involvement “ in Paragraph 1 probably means .A. parents expectation on childrens healt
27、h B. parents participation in childrens education C. parents control over childrens life D. parents plan for childrens future 27.What is the major finding of Robinsons study ?A. Modern parents raise children in a more scientific way.B. Punishing kids for bad marks is mentally damaging.4C. Parental i
28、nvolvement is not so beneficial as expected.D. Parents are not able to help with childrens homework.28.The example of Asian-American parents implies that parents should .A. help children realize the importance of schoolingB. set a specific life goal for their childrenC. spend more time improving the
29、ir own livesD. take a more active part in school managementCLife can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desiresthat little something more we want for ourselves
30、and our loved ones. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a problem, because when we go to change the way we do things, up come the old patterns and pitfalls that stopped us from seeking what we wanted in the first place.This tension between what we feel we can have and “what were seemingly a
31、ble to have is the niggling suffering, the anxiety we feel. This is where we usually think its easier to just give up. But were never meant to let go of the part of us that knows we can have more. The intelligence behind that knowing is usthe real us. Its the part that believes in life and its possi
32、bilities. If you drop that, you begin to feel a little “dead“ inside because youre dropping “you“.So, if we have this capability but somehow life seems to keep us stuck, how do we break these patterns?Decide on a new course and make one decision at a time. This is good advice for a new adventure or
33、just getting through todays challenges.While, deep down, we know we can do it, our mindor the minds of those close to ususually says we cant.That isnt a reason to stop, because its just the mind, that little man or woman on your shoulder, trying to talk you out of something again. It has done it man
34、y times before. Its all about starting simple and doing it now.Decide and act before overthinking. When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and youll be on your way.29.It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that we should .A.slow down and live a
35、simple lifeB.be careful when we choose to changeC.stick to our dreams under any circumstancesD.be content with what we already have30.What is the key to breaking the old patterns?A. To focus on every detail. B. To decide and take immediate action.C. To listen to those close to us. D. To think twice
36、before we act.31.Which of the following best explains the underlined part in the last paragraph?A. Escape from your punishment B. Realization of your dreams.C. Freedom from your tension. D. Reduction of your expectations.32.What does the author intend to tell us?A.Its easier than we think to get wha
37、t we want.B. Its important to learn to accept sufferings in life.5C. Its impractical to change our way of thinking.D. Its harder than we expect to follow a new course. DThe Work-Study program gives you the chance to work part-time on campus. If you need more money to cover all of your education-rela
38、ted costs, you may be eligible for this program.AdvantagesWork experience: Last year, more than l,400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.Money: During the regular academ
39、ic year (September to April), you can work part-time and earn $3,200sometimes morewhile you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6,000 over 18 weeks.Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you
40、need are online; just fill in the forms and e-mail us; we accept no letter or phone application!Did you know?At the University of Ottawa, it is not essential to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work-Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate (说明) financial need. You could have one
41、 of these great Work-Study jobs:Student ambassadorComputing and network technicianMarketing assistantSports team managerResearcher/translatorWriter And more!The Admission Section receives and evaluates applications to undergraduate programs, in addition to answering applicants questions.Phone: 613-5
42、62-5315Toll-free :1-877-868-8292Financial Aid June to August: 9a.m. to 3:30 p.m.33.What does the underlined word “eligible” in Paragraph l probably mean?A. Skilled. B. Helpful. C. Suitable. D. Familiar. 34.How can students apply for a working position?A. By letter. B. By phone.C. By personal intervi
43、ew. D. By using the Internet.35.To be admitted by the program, you need to _.A. get some government assistance first6B. explain your financial need firstC. perform well in your studiesD. have much working experience36.The authors purpose in writing the text is most likely to _.A. entertain B. persua
44、de C. inform D. describe三 、七选五根据短语内容，从短文后的七个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。People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and thats actually quite true. _37._After all, making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when spending time with themThe follo
45、wing tips will help you make a positive impression every time Dress appropriately_38._That means dressing up or putting on nice, clean, situation-appropriate clothes for social situationsIt isnt difficult and it doesnt have to cost you much, either Be aware of your body languageWords express very li
46、ttle of what you sayBody language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level_39._Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable, important and specialNervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxiousTry to be aware of your body language when communicating w
47、ith others Respect the opinions of othersNot everyone will have the same opinion with you, and friendly disagreements can be a gateway to a great conversationRespect other peoples right to have their own opinionRespect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them_40._ _41._ People love talk
48、ing about themselves, but generally, you want to be careful of taking over the conversationBy listening carefully to what others are saying, you are not only making them feel important, but you can gather cues you need to keep the conversation going and bridge to new topicsABe a careful listener.BShow an interest in every person you meet.7C Smile especially when first meeting someone. DMake sure you look nice whenever you
