1、第一部分阅读理解（共两节，每小题 2 分，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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe State of Rhode Island has become a popular family seaside destination. In addition to beach activities and water sports, kids can participate in supervised activities at cultural centres and
2、tourist attractions around the state.The Kayak(皮艇) Centre of Rhode IslandThe Kayak Centre of Rhode Island offers Oceanplay to kids, a program for children between 9 and 14 years old. The course teaches basic kayak skills and safety protocol(协议) on the waters around historic Wickford Village. The all
3、-day program includes games and skill-building activities at all skill levels. The package includes equipment, instructions and lunch.The Courthouse Centre for the ArtsThe Courthouse Centre for the Arts offers summer camp educational workshops and fine arts programs to kids who want to learn about t
4、heatre, dance, classical music and different art mediums. Kids and families can also enjoy concerts, film screenings and theatre performances.The Providence Childrens MuseumThe Providence Childrens Museum hosts daily drop-in programs for kids between 5 and 11 years of age and museum adventure classe
5、s. Kids can learn how water moves in the Water Ways exhibit, listen to music and learn about plants in the Childrens Garden exhibit.The RISD MuseumThe RISD Museum hosts family workshops and activities for kids between 5 and 12 years of age on alternating Sunday afternoons. Kids can learn different t
6、ypes of art techniques and work with different mediums in a supervised setting. Families taking a self-guided tour of the museum can see exhibits.1What can families do at the Kayak Centre of Rhode Island?A.Join in skill-building activities.B.Take a self-guided tour.C.Learn theatre performances.D.Tak
7、e adventure classes.2What will a child interested in plants probably visit?A.The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island.B.The Courthouse Centre for the Arts.C.The Providence Childrens Museum.D.The RISD Museum.3Where does this text probably come from?A.A science textbook. B.A tourist guide.C.A museum handbook.
8、 D.A news report.BRhubarb loved everyone and every dog. Whenever someone came to the house, she was always happy. We had an older Samoyed named Willie, and it was important that Rhubarb got along well with him. She wanted to play, but was very respectful of Willie and left him alone when he was tire
9、d and needed to rest. Willie was not well and died about a year later, but I believe Rhubarbs interaction helped him keep going for longer than if he had been alone.But the interesting thing about Rhubarb was that she never barked. She would sometimes get excited when she saw a mouse and make a litt
10、le crying sound. One hot night when she was about 4 years old, we went to bed with the windows open and the doors unlocked. At about 3 a.m., I woke up to the sound of Rhubarb barking and growling. I woke Donald and we got out of bed.Rhubarb was coming toward us with her hackles(颈背毛) up. We turned on
11、 the lights and noticed the door to the kitchen was open. Then we saw the door leading into the house from the garage was also open. We quickly locked all the doors, and we did not get any sleep that night.The next day I called the police to report a break-in. I told them nothing had been taken, but
12、 they sent a police officer over to talk with us anyway. While he was here, we found out several local homes had been burglarized over the weekend. Most people had their wallets and purses stolen.My purse was right next to the door, but Rhubarb had scared the robber away before he or she could steal
13、 it. When the police officer left, he said we should keep our doors locked and reward Rhubarb with a big steak dinner.Rhubarb lived to be almost 12, but that night was the only time she barked in her entire life. Fortunately, she never saw the need to warn us of any other danger. We loved her like a
14、 member of the family and still miss our sweet dog.4What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Willie was good at communicating.B.Rhubarb and Willie fought at times.C.Rhubarb helped Willie live longer.D.Willie was alone before his death.5Why did Rhubarb bark on a hot night?A.She got scared.B.She s
15、aw a mouse.C.A thief broke into the house.D.The doors were unlocked.6Which of the following words can be best used to describe Rhubarb?A.Smart but fierce.B.Brave and flexible.C.Gentle but clumsy.D.Friendly and alert.7What made the author feel fortunate?A.Rhubarb scared the robber away.B.She had such
16、 a family member as Rhubarb.C.Rhubarb barked once in her entire life.D.There was no need for Rhubarb to bark.CData on British buying habits in 2015 reveals a move away from products such as sausages and bacon in favour of fish and poultry(家禽肉).The move may be because high-end consumers are noticing
17、growing warnings about their impact on health. That was reinforced by an assessment by the World Health Organization in October that placed cured and processed meats in the same category as asbestos, alcohol, arsenic and tobacco as major causes of cancer.Sales of sausages and bacon were down 14.4% l
18、ast year compared with 2014 and sales of red meat fell by 8.1%. In contrast, sales of poultry and fish rose by 13.1% and 25.1% respectively.The sustained interest in organic food is driven by an increase in young and socially conscious “millennials“ (born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s) wit
19、h strong social, ethical and environmental values. They are prepared to pay extra for healthier options and shifting shopping patterns away from “the big weekly shop“ in favour of “a few and often“.At Tesco sales of organic fruit and vegetables have risen by more than 18% over the last year double t
20、he market average. Tesco fruit commercial manager Gareth Wilcock said, “The revival of organic foods has been gathering pace over the last few years, with lower prices and better availability both playing a major part in that.“George Scott, food and grocery analyst with Verdict Retail, said, “Organi
21、c food is no longer niche (针对特定小群体的) and I think this upward sales trend is here to stay. It is very significant that we have acute consumers who are prepared to trade up to the foods where they want the best quality and assurances of provenance.“8What does the World Health Organization think of pro
22、cessed meats?A.High-end consumers prefer them.B.They have little effect on heart diseases.C.Theyre a kind of organic food.D.Theyre likely to cause cancer.gkstkgkstkgkstkgkstk9What are the figures in Paragraph 3 used to show?A.The sales of some food in two years.B.Some data on British buying habits.C
23、.Customers interest in organic food.D.The change of British buying habits.10What can we know about “millennials“?A.They like buying in large quantities.B.Theyre health-conscious.C.They used to buy a few things.D.They share the same eating habits.11What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A.
24、Organic food businesses are taking off.B.Organic foods have unfavorable prices.C.Its inconvenient to buy organic foods.D.Its hard to satisfy all consumers.DIt is an aerial performance far beyond the capabilities of even the most complex modern aircraft: landing upside down on a ceiling. But it is ro
25、utine business for bats, and now scientists have learned precisely how they do it.Brown University scientists observed two species: Sebas short-tailed bat and the lesser dog-faced fruit bat. They tracked their motions using three high-speed video cameras taking images at 1,000 frames per second, and
26、 studied weight distribution in the bats body and wings. They found that by flapping both wings while folding one of them just a bit toward their body, a bat can shift its centre of mass to perform a midair flip in order to land on a ceiling.“Flying animals all move skillfully constantly as they fly
27、 through a three-dimensional environment,“ Brown biology and engineering professor Sharon Swartz said. “Bats employ this specific technique every time they land, because for a bat, landing requires reorienting from head forward, back up, belly down, to head down, toes up.“When approaching their touc
28、hdown spot, bats are not flying very quickly, making it difficult to gather the type of aerodynamic forces produced by pushing against the air that could help position them for an upside-down landing. But their heavy wings enable them instead to create inertial(惯性的) forces to adjust themselves in mi
29、dair.Swartz said bats, as nocturnal(夜间活动的) animals, are generally not fully appreciated as skilled pilots. “People have many opportunities to observe birds and insects flying, but the bat world is hidden in the night. The more we observe flight behavior in bats, the more we are impressed,“ Swartz sa
30、id.12Whats the key factor in bats successful landing?A.Flapping both wings constantly.B.Flying slowly and stably.C.Choosing suitable positions.D.Shifting their centre of mass.13Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word “reorienting“?A.Adjust. B.Show.C.Identify. D.Maintain.14Why arent b
31、ats generally recognized as skilled pilots?A.Their flying skills are controversial.B.Their flight behavior is hard to understand.C.Theyre not the most skilled in flying.D.Theyre primarily active at night.15What is the text mainly about?A.How bats hunt at night.B.How bats land upside down.C.How bats
32、travel around at night.D.How scientists track bats motions.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。Suffering from chronic fatigue(慢性疲劳)? Read on to know how to deal with it.Let your brain waves relax before sleep. If you want to feel energized in the morning, you need to
33、change your evening and bedtime routines.16 Besides, stay away from your phone, laptop, TV and any device that gives off the blue light.Never skip your meals. No matter how busy or depressed you are, never ever skip your meals. Have a wholesome breakfast, a light lunch, healthy snacks and a deliciou
34、s dinner every single day. 17 Take a nap. If you are suffering from chronic fatigue and you have trouble surviving the afternoon, taking a short nap (15-20 minutes) is a healthy way. 18 Or let your boss know that you need to take a short nap every afternoon due to health issues.Give tea a try. 19 Ho
35、wever, since it has poor energy-boosting properties, it is time to try something new. Earl Grey tea or black tea is a better option when it comes to energy-boosting drinks.20 Taking a cold shower in the morning is an excellent way to wake yourself up and give yourself plenty of energy. However, if y
36、ou have a weak immune system, this method is not for you. Drinking a glass of cold water as soon as you wake up is a safer way to pump up your energy levels.A. Increase your bodys oxygen.B. Choose ice water instead of a cold shower.C. Ask your co-workers not to disturb you for 15 minutes.D. Coffee h
37、as always been a favorite morning drink for many people.E. If your body doesnt get enough nutrients, chronic fatigue is unavoidable.F. Do not overload your brain with unnecessary stuff and avoid negative talks.G. Taking a deep breath and muscle-tensing exercise helps you enter a state of relaxation.
38、第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，每小题 1.5 分，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。I was touched, so much. A while back, my three-year-old son and I settled back for his goodnight 21 . We lay down in his little bed and he said, “Daddy, when I get big can I
39、live with you?“ I 22 him he could live with me any time he wanted to.A moment later he said, “When you die youre going to feel 23 on your face and it will be me touching you.“ Then he 24 , “I will kiss you.“ He moved over, kissed me. I was aware of tears suddenly welling up in my eyes. I didnt want
40、to explain 25 I was crying; as I opened my eyes to look at him, he was already 26 .I spent some time looking at him, 27 the minute and wondering about the depth of the 28 Id had. It occurred to me that I didnt remember having much of this kind of 29 time with my father, and that this was a time that
41、 would be 30 short-lived. This time of 31 that forms a three-year-olds life, would soon be 32 . What will remain, however, will be the 33 of this short while reoccurring in my mind non-stop. It made all of the difficult 34 of being a father worthwhile.Sometimes, being a committed father can feel lik
42、e youre 35 the doorkeeper, driver, and 36 in the house. Then you will have “a 37 “, one like this in which your child expresses absolute, pure, and 38 love for you.When your kids have 39 home and you look back at these years, all of these will be strung together to 40 the memories of their lives wit
43、h you.21A.manner B.process C.routine D.service22A.warned B.reminded C.assured D.convinced23A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything24A.admitted B.promised C.shouted D.concluded25A.how B.why C.whether D.when26A.silent B.upset C.asleep D.calmgkstkgkstkgkstk27A.enjoying B.searching C.checking D.ex
44、pecting28A.sight B.idea C.feeling D.view29A.gentle B.historic C.magical D.simple30A.possibly B.originally C.extremely D.frequentlygkstkgkstkgkstk31A.cleverness B.truth C.innocence D.care32A.valued B.shaped C.changed D.gone33A.effect B.scene C.result D.mark34A.work B.dream C.reality D.career35A.just
45、B.even C.still D.also36A.teacher B.waiter C.cleaner D.customer37A.record B.course C.period D. moment38 A.unconditional B.insignificant C.sufficient D.inaccessible39A.missed B.organized C.left D.returned40A.make up B.contribute to C.consist of D.count on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
46、容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式Plovdiv is situated in south-central Bulgaria on the two banks of the Maritsa River. The city has historically developed on seven hills, some of 41 are 250 m (820.21 ft) high. Because of these hills, Plovdiv is 42 (typical) referred to in Bulgaria as “The City of the Seven Hills“.
47、 Plovdivs history 43 (date) back to 6000 BC. Though originally it was 44 Thracian city, Plovdiv has been ruled by many empires over centuries. Later it 45 (conquer) by the Romans. Only in 1885 did the city become part of Bulgaria. Nowadays its the second 46 (large) city in Bulgaria and its a signifi
48、cant economic, educational and cultural centre.Plovdiv remains a popular 47 (choose) for vacation travel. I have been obsessed with the city 48 years. Last summer I was lucky 49 (spend) a couple of days in this city and I just fell in love with its narrow paved streets and neat beautiful houses! The Old Town is definitely worth 50 (see). It is overwhelmed with restaurants, workshops and museums that were previously famous houses.第三部分写作（共两节，满分 35 分）gkstkgkstkgkstk第一节短文改错( 共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作
