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)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,并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。AAre you looking for something to do? You might like to try one of these four experiences.Crocodile watchingDo you fancy getting up close to some of the most terrifying animals on earth? Crocosaurus Cov
2、e, in Darwin (Australia) has the “Cage of Death”. Its an enclosure thats lowered into a pool. This gives you a 360 degree view of a crocodile as its being fed. The cable broke once and the cage sank to the bottom, but theyve fixed it since then.EdgeWalkHow about walking along the edge of a building
3、several hundred meters up in the air? If that sounds like fun, head off to the CN Tower in Toronto (Ontario, Canada). Built in 1976, the tower is 553.33 meters tall.The EdgeWalk consists of a 20-30 minute stroll along a 1.5 meter wide platform that runs around the towers restaurant roof. During the
4、walk, youre encouraged to lean forwards as you look over Torontos skyline (轮廓线).Plastic ball rollingDo you fancy rolling down a hill in a plastic ball?Plastic ball rolling is popular all over the world, but the place to give it a go is in Rotorua (New Zealand). Brother David and Andrew Akers came up
5、 with the idea in 1994. A typical orb (球) is about 3 meters in diameter, with an inner orb size of about 2 meters. Theres no brake or steering mechanism, but the inner layer of the plastic ball helps absorb the shock.Volcano bungee jumpingIf youre looking for the adventure of a lifetime, how about g
6、oing bungee jumping off a helicopter into the crater of a live volcano? As part of the jumping, a helicopter ride takes you to the Villarrica volcano, one of the most active in Chile. Once youre at the drop zone, you leap off the helicopter and fall into the volcano. Finally, you enjoy the ride back
7、 to the airport flying at 130kph.Attracted by the above? If so, please contact us. Only half price from March 22 to April 25th For more information, please click here.1. According to the passage, there was an accident once when people _.A. jumped into the Villarrica volcanoB. walked along the platfo
8、rm of the CN TowerC. rolled down a hill in a plastic ball in RotoruaD. watched crocodiles in the “Cage of Death” in Darwin2. Which of the following was first invented in New Zealand?A. EdgeWalk.B. Crocodile watching.C. Plastic ball rolling.D. Volcano bungee jumping.3. It can be inferred that all the
9、 four experiences are _.A. interesting sportsB. exciting and extremeC. held on high placesD. fit for middle to old peopleBI used to think that life in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was filled with never-changing routines. I hated that everyone seemed to know everything about everyone else. Everyone seem
10、ed to enjoy talking about other people and their lives. I also didnt like the fact that people seemed very close-minded. I felt trapped. I felt like I was missing out on opportunities. It seemed to me that city life would be the opposite.Then I took my first trip to New York City. I couldnt wait to
11、experience the city. However, when I arrived in the Big Apple, it wasnt at all what I had imagined. I knew it was home to thousands of people, but I hadnt had the least expectation to see so many people on the street at one time. All the streets were filled with people. I also felt a little surprise
12、d to see that everyone was in a hurry and everything moved at such a fast pace. When I took the subway for the first time, I said hello to the middle-aged woman next to me. She looked at me with dislike and didnt say a word.After just one day, I realized how important my small town is to me. Now I a
13、ppreciate the familiar faces I see every day. I like the feeling of security and belonging my town offers. Jim Thorpe gives me a sense of community and togetherness that the city doesnt provide. I realize just how much a simple hello does for a stranger it really can make your day a little better.My
14、 big trip showed me that my small town really has instilled(注入) morals and values in me that I didnt even know I had. I would never have known what a big place my town holds in my heart if I had not taken that trip to New York City.4. How did the author feel about life in Jim Thorpe at first?A. Peop
15、le there cared little about others. B. People there liked to accept new things.C. Living there was a great disadvantage.D. There were many chances of career development.5. What surprised the author most in New York City?A. The gestures of greeting. B. The modern transportation. C. The fast pace of l
16、ife. D. The crowded streets.6. What made the author change his / her attitudes to his /her hometown?A. Travelling to New York City. B. The familiar faces in Jim Thorpe.C. A big place in his / her town. D. Everybody likes talking about others.7. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Love o
17、f my small town B. A sense of community C. A pleasant trip to New York City D. Differences between big cities and small towns CIf you want a little extra security against thieves stealing your bicycle, designer Dennis Siegel has designed a solution. The RFID Bikealarm is attached to the seat on a bi
18、cycle and gives off an alarm when it senses movement. “The RFID Bikealarm is meant to be a useful add-on to mechanical bicycle locks because it greatly extends the range of protection with only a few components,” Siegel explains on his website. “It is low-cost, durable and easy to use.”The Bikealarm
19、 was designed as part of Siegels Bachelors degree thesis at the University of the Arts Bremen in Germany. The device will scare off any would-be thieves the moment they begin to steal the bicycle to which it is attached. It is able to continuously sense the environment to distinguish between specifi
20、c events, for instance a passing tram / car and a serious theft. Siegel created a working model of an alarm that would sound when it sensed movement, but wasnt initially sure how it would be best attached to a bicycle. “I decided to mount it to the rails of the seat because it allows for comfortable
21、 interaction and the position is less obvious as it looks like a small repair kit,” he says. Siegel chose to use RFID technology rather than Bluetooth to keep the costs down. Siegel explains that the most difficult aspect of creating the alarm was to get the electronic circuit down to a small enough
22、 size. The device runs off a kind of battery that can be charged by USB within 2 hours and lasts for a few days with normal use. As the Bikealarm is only at development stage, Siegel hasnt signed any agreements to put it on the market. 8. When it senses movement, the RFID Bikealarm will _. A. make a
23、 warning sound B. fasten the bicycle tightlyC. shake the bicycle quickly D. call the police automatically 9. Which of the following shows the right position of the RFID Bikealarm on a bicycle?10. What do we know about the RFID Bikealarm? A. It cant tell between specific events. B. It is very difficu
24、lt to use. C. It uses a kind of battery for power. D. It depends on Bluetooth technology. 11. It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that _. A. the electronic circuit is a little larger B. its very easy to make a Bikealarm C. it costs too much at present D. not many Bikealarms are produced
25、DYou may have heard adults say they are uncomfortable in the morning without a cup of coffee. One reason they may feel that way is that coffee contains caffeine(咖啡因). Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee, tea, and cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate. But now food makers are adding it to man
26、y products, from potato chips to water. The US government is especially worried about the problem. Thats why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is studying the health effects of caffeine on young people. Studies show that too much caffeine can make people nervous and unable to sleep. Whats more,
27、 caffeine is habit-forming. Those who consume it regularly and stop suddenly may experience headaches and feel tired. One of the biggest concerns is the large amount of caffeine added to so-called energy drinks, like Red Bull. A 12-ounce can of cola has about 35 milligrams of caffeine. A similar ser
28、ving of Red Bull contains more than three times that amount. The Institute of Medicine is also working on caffeine-safety measures. “Teenagers should not drink beverages that contain caffeine. They should be aware of caffeines effects on health and on how the brain works. Take, for example, teenager
29、s who consume caffeine to stay awake and study for a test. They will remember less of what they just studied,” said Stallings, a member of the institute. Companies that make products with added caffeine claim they do not advertise them to kids. However, there is no law to stop children from buying t
30、hem. So the FDA needs to set limits on caffeine, especially in energy drinks. As for added caffeine in foods, the government should just say no. If not, the amount of caffeine should be printed on food labels to remind consumers. The government must do that. Doctors say kids should avoid caffeine. I
31、f you need extra energy, try these natural boosters: eat right, exercise, and get plenty of sleep. 12. What is the US government particularly concerned about? A. The fact that coffee contains caffeine. B. The practice of adding caffeine to foods. C. The measures of avoiding caffeines effects. D. The
32、 practice of using caffeine to make chocolate. 13. Red Bull is listed in the third paragraph as an example of _. A. caffeines effects on health B. teenagers addiction to caffeine C. drinks which contain much caffeine D. peoples concern about teenagers health 14. Paragraph 5 is mainly about _. A. the
33、 measures of protecting teenagers from caffeines effects B. the process of the governments controlling the use of caffeine C. the governments responsibility of taking care of teenagers D. the risk of buying products containing caffeine nowadays 15. The author may agree that _. A. headaches and feeli
34、ng tired are common in teenagers B. food makers dont add much caffeine to many products now C. caffeine is good and useful for teenagers study D. getting enough sleep can make people energetic 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。 Technology and kids: 4 ways to unplug
35、 A recent report by Common Sense Media found that over one-third of 0- to 8-year-olds studied had used a smart phone, iPad or a similar tablet and 11 percent of children used these things on a daily basis despite doctors warnings against too much screen time. So how do we make sure our little ones w
36、ill grow up to be well-rounded adults, and not over-stimulated zombies(木讷呆板的人)? 16 Make crafts a part of every week. Crafts may seem like fluffy(空洞的) stuff, but cutting paper and drawing build the hand muscles kids will need for writing. 17 Limit screen time. Setting family boundaries for TV, comput
37、ers and smart phones frees up precious time for family bonding. Separating yourself from your iPhone may be difficult, but in order to limit screen time, you should set an example for your child. Grab a story and snuggle（依偎）. Reading aloud to your child opens his eyes to people, places, animals and
38、ideas beyond the world of Spongebob Squarepants. 18 19 Schedule a day at the park or beach for the family, and leave the gadgets(小装置) at home. Without the distractions of a smart phone, you will be able to give your children the undivided attention they deserve. 20 Encouraging time away from the vir
39、tual world helps to keep your child relaxed, curious and focused on the things that really matter. A. Plan a tech-free family day. B. Invest in open-ended toys. C. Here are some things you can do. D. Participation in the kitchen is beneficial in a number of ways. E. Commit to doing crafts at least 3
40、 times a week with your child. F. Its important to make an effort to show your child life outside of small screens. G. Hearing you read different stories can broaden his vocabulary and develop a lifelong love of books.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
41、、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。 We all want world peace, but how can we achieve it? I think the first step is to defeat the enemy of indifference. Growing up, I 21 watching cartoons. The superhero would defeat the villain (坏人) and save the girl in danger! 22 , as I grew older, I realized super
42、heroes are not always men that have superpowers, but are 23 people like you and me who decide to 24 something. Girls in danger are often times children fighting for food, or a woman 25 to get an education. But most of all, the villain 26 seeks to take over the world in reality, but rather, our 27 .
43、This villain is named indifference, which will give you every 28 to turn your back on others sufferings. “Its not your job. Youre just a kid. This job is too big for you to 29 . Why should you care about the 30 of people thousands of miles away from you?” the villain will say to you. 31 the enemy of
44、 indifference enters the hearts of many people, standing up 32 him is the first step to world peace. We cant fight for a cause we dont 33 . Weve all read statistics about AIDs or poverty, 34 how many times do we look at the statistics and 35 the face of a friend, a lover, a parent, or a sibling? Ima
45、gine the 36 on the street begging as your future son or daughter. Learn to care and give 37 . We all can make a difference. But to accomplish this, we must 38 our way of current thinking, and rid ourselves of the 39 that I cannot make a difference. What we do really 40 . It all starts by making a ch
46、oice to care about the people suffering across the street, and across the world. 21. A. avoided B. enjoyed C. delayed D. admitted 22. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Instead 23. A. polite B. young C. humorous D. ordinary 24. A. remember B. contribute C. know D. declare 25. A. managing B. stopp
47、ing C. struggling D. announcing 26. A. never B. always C. ever D. still 27. A. health B. wealth C. hearts D. diseases 28. A. result B. reason C. aspect D. form 29. A. deal with B. believe in C. hear of D. look for 30. A. courage B. dream C. progress D. pain 31. A. Unless B. When C. Before D. Until 3
48、2. A. around B. from C. against D. beside 33. A. care about B. keep off C. apply for D. go through 34. A. or B. so C. but D. and 35. A. touch B. imagine C. wash D. guess 36. A. child B. pet C. neighbor D. colleague 37. A. praise B. sympathy C. advice D. apology 38. A. abolish B. recommend C. trust D
49、. keep 39. A. purpose B. thought C. goal D. profession 40. A. proves B. ends C. exists D. matters 第卷第三部分 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。 I was raised in New York City where its very cold every winter. In the sixth grade, a teacher 41 (offer) to bring some students to a homeless shelter after school. I went with my friends and the teacher for several weeks, but when they
