1、I. 单句语法填空。1. Youd sound a lot more polite if you make a request in _ form of a question.2. Its a common belief _ teenagers today know much about computers and are familiar _ using them in all aspects of life.3. Great importance should _ (attach) to reading widely.4. You will need to be committed, pa
2、tient and _ (sense) to others.5. _ addition, the information about each word in a pocket dictionary is generally limited.6. She is very familiar _ me but I cant remember her name.7. You are old enough _ (earn) your own living.8. He always sticks _ his promise.9. My favorite writer is Mo Yan, some of
3、 _ novels have a surprising ending.10. On her birthday, she received a nice present from her parents to _ a note was attached, saying “We love you so much.”II. 完形填空。体裁：记叙文 话题：音乐 词数：333 时间：19When Frankie Moran first saw his son Cole, he could not imagine ever sharing his love of music with the boy. C
4、ole had cognitive delays and he was _1_. “When he was born I realize he couldnt see anything. And I felt very _2_. ” But Cole quickly showed an interest in _3_. Mr. Moran is a singer and songwriter. He says his son was _4_ when he was making music at home. He says Cole would _5_ the instruments freq
5、uently.At around the age of one, Cole started playing _6_ of simple songs on a toy piano. “That is about the same time we _7_ he had perfect pitch(音高辨别力 ). Because when he would _8_ a note and hit the wrong note in a melody(旋律), he would go back and find that note. So thats how we figured he knew wh
6、at he was _9_. ”Cole Moran is now 12 years old and plays music every day. He _10_ his performances and listens back to the sound. He enjoys the work.“When I am playing music, I am _11_, ” he saidColes choice of _12_ since he was four has been the piano, which he often plays with his dad. Last year,
7、the father and son duo won second place _13_ at a concert in their hometown, Berlin, Maryland. Now and then, Cole performs with his father under the name Blind Wind at a _14_ in Berlin. The 12yearold _15_ his first CD recently, which made his mother _16_. “It is wonderful that he has something that
8、he can do for the rest of his life that he will always _17_. ”Cole _18_ Maryland School for the Blind in Berlin. There will be lots of time for music when classes end for the summer break. Frankie Moran says he and Cole plan to _19_ in other places except for the restaurant. They want to do a series
9、 of _20_ around the country.1. A. deaf B. lame C. dumb D. blind 2. A. depressed B. disappointed C. regretful D. confused 3. A. dance B. painting C. music D. technology 4. A. naughty B. curious C. positive D. nervous 5. A. touch B. buy C. destroy D. strike 6. A. games B. notes C. roles D. tricks 7. A
10、. discovered B. noticed C. understood D. believed 8. A. need B. express C. miss D. ignore 9. A. thinking B. singing C. feeling D. hearing 10. A. previews B. records C. reviews D. writes 11. A. upset B. confident C. patient D. happy 12. A. furniture B. tool C. instrument D. toy 13. A. successfully B.
11、 unexpectedly C. surprisingly D. bravely 14. A. school B. company C. hospital D. restaurant 15. A. chose B. released C. designed D. managed 16. A. heart-broken B. worried C. excited D. annoyed 17. A. scare B. refuse C. blame D. enjoy 18. A. establishes B. organizes C. attends D. runs 19. A.travel B.
12、 perform C. risk D. explore 20. A. performances B. tests C. experiments D. researches III. 阅读理解 。AAmericans celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. Its not just about a day off school and the beginning of summer. This holiday goes all the way back to the Civil War and is celebrated by mill
13、ions of people, especially Americas veterans(退伍军人). Memorial Day is a day to remember all those who died while serving their country.The first Memorial Day was observed on May 30, 1866 in Columbus, Georgia by womens groups who decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers. In 1868，General John Logan
14、 (a member of the Senate(参议院) at the time), officially made Memorial Day a holiday to honor soldiers who had died in the Civil War. After World War I, the holiday didnt just honor those who died fighting in the Civil War but honored all Americans who died fighting in any war. Although the majority o
15、f the country celebrates Memorial Day on the last Monday in May, some southern states celebrate it on different days.Since the late 1950s, the 1, 200 soldiers of the 3rd US Infantry(步兵团) put small American flags on every grave (there are about 260, 000 of them) at Arlington National Cemetery on the
16、Thursday before Memorial Day. They then patrol(巡逻) the graveyard 24 hours a day during the weekend to make sure that every flag remains standing. On the Saturday before Memorial Day, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts place a candle at each grave (there are about 15, 300 of them) at the Fredericksburg a
17、nd Spotsylvania National Military Park on Maryes Heights. Theyve been doing this since 1998.1. People began to honor all those who lost their lives in Americas wars _. A. in 1866 B. in 1868 C. after World War I D. in the late 1950s2. The 1, 200 soldiers of the 3rd US Infantry celebrate Memorial Day
18、by _. A. placing a candle at each graveB. putting small American flags on each graveC. going around the cemetery to protect the flowersD. decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers3. We can infer from the passage that _. A. Americans have a three-day holiday during Memorial DayB. people visit th
19、e graves of their ancestors on Memorial DayC. Memorial Day is celebrated in many different countriesD. the meaning of Memorial Day is the same as before4. What can we learn about Memorial Day from the passage?A. Memorial Day is celebrated throughout the USA on the last Monday in May.B. People celebr
20、ate Memorial Day to remember those who were killed in wars.C. Memorial Day became a holiday throughout the USA in the year 1866.D. People celebrate Memorial Day in order to remember their dead lovers.BYou may be familiar with some of ancient Chinese musical instruments called Erhu or Guzheng, but yo
21、u may be not familiar with some other ancient Chinese music instruments, such as the Hujia. These instruments are gradually dying out because of a lack of attention and preservation for them. But now, a young man in Northeast Chinas Shenyang City is hoping to change that.Liu Da was born in Shenyang
22、City, Liaoning Province, China and graduated from Tchaikovsky Music University in Ukraine two years ago, where he majored in piano. But rather than a pianist, Liu is now more like a carpenter for most of the day. And its all for one thing: to recreate the musical instruments of ancient China.“In Ukr
23、aine, during major festivals, the artists from around the world would dress up in their own traditional clothes and use their own musical instruments to play. I had an opportunity to see a lot of music instruments in these festivals. So I was inspired to present our culture, our music as well, from
24、where Im from,” Liu said.Liu Da started to recreate ancient Chinese music instruments after he graduated from university. It usually takes him between six to eight months to make one ancient instrument. Liu Da has even learned the Manchu and Mongolian language, so he could consult historic files to
25、make accurate designs.During the last two years, he has recreated 23 different kinds of musical instruments from ancient China, some dating back over thousands of years.“This musical instrument is called a Hujia, a reed ripe(牧笛). It dates back to 3, 000 B. C. Its very old and it has a very interesti
26、ng history, ” Liu Da said.Liu Das next plan is to form a band with these 23 instruments to get an authentic flavor for ancient music.5. Why are some ancient Chinese musical instruments dying out?A. They have lost their value in the modern society.B. People in China are not able to play them.C. Peopl
27、e pay no attention to preservation for them.D. People in China dont know how to recreate them.6. What inspired Liu Da to recreate ancient Chinese musical instruments?A. No artists were invited to play in major festivals in Ukraine.B. Musicians played their own musical instruments in festivals.C. Art
28、ists from other countries knew little about Chinese culture and music.D. Chinese modern musical instruments were not popular with artists.7. It can be known from the passage that _. A. Liu Da began making musical instruments when he was in the universityB. Ancient Chinese musical instruments are eas
29、y to recreate for Liu DaC. Liu Da has recreated 23 different kinds of musical instruments from the worldD. Liu Da has made great efforts to recreate ancient Chinese musical instruments8. What does Liu Da plan to do in the near future?A. To form a band with instruments he recreated.B. To recreate mor
30、e musical instruments.C. To go for further study in Ukraine.D. To perform all around the world.CDo you think that you lack confidence in your daily life? Do you want to be more confident? The following tips will help you build your confidence.Look At YourselfReally look at yourself. Stand in front o
31、f your mirror and take a good look.This is really hard for a lot of kids to do, but tryits important. Thats your face that youre looking at and your face is going to be with you for a long time, so it would be really helpful if you would stop worrying so much about it and start liking it. Learning t
32、o look at yourself in the mirror and accepting all the good and not so good things about your face is an important step in feeling more comfortable with you and then, with everyone else.PracticeIt needs practice to make your face look perfect. But, if you look at other peoples faces, you will see th
33、at no one looks perfect. You may think your favorite singer or actor looks perfect, but everyones idea of perfection is different. Your job is to start seeing the beautiful things about you. It needs practice. You might notice that the expression on your face makes a big difference in how you look.D
34、ress for ComfortIts important that clothes make you feel physically and emotionally comfortable. Clothes say a great deal about the person whos wearing them. Kids who want to get along well with others should wear clothes that are similar to what their classmates are wearing. Kids who wear very diff
35、erent clothes cant be welcomed by other kids.Hygiene(卫生) Now that youve paid attention to your face and your clothes, lets work on cleaning. The simple fact is that if a kid smells bad and has dirty teeth, other kids and grown-ups wont want to come too close.9. The author advises you to look at your
36、self in order to _. A. practise smiling at othersB. help yourself find your beautyC. accept your face as it isD. improve your facial expression10. According to the writer, if you want to make others come close to you, one should _. A. take a bath with soap every weekB. brush your teeth at least twic
37、e a dayC. wear different clothes from othersD. look at yourself in the mirror every day11. What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to get along with othersB. How to dress beautifullyC. How to show facial expressionD. How to build confidence12. According to the passage, the expression on
38、your face _. A. plays an important role in communicating with othersB. can tell others whether you are polite or notC. can make you as attractive as singers and actors D. have nothing to do with your confidenceDCarl Leone was pleased by the applause his young band received at the school concert last
39、 week in Plymouth, England.“That audience was great, ” the music teacher said. “They cheered and cheered with everyone holding their instruments in the air. I was so happy for those kids because this is a group I will always remember.”Theyre fourth and fifth graders and he teaches them on a part-tim
40、e basis at the Nathaniel Morton Elementary School.Leone had retired from Marshfield High, where dozens of his students went on to musical careers of their own, including two who now play for the president in the Air Force band.He recalled, “My granddaughter, Caitlin, called to say her school had jus
41、t lost its music teacher and was going to have to cancel its spring concert. She asked if I could help. When I told her, Im retired， she said, I know, but would you do it for me? That was nine years ago and Im still doing it.”Indeed, thats what he was doing a few months ago when, sitting on a stool,
42、 directing. All of a sudden he began to feel terrible, then fell onto the floor. Lying on the floor, he continued to direct with his right hand.He was sent to Jordan Hospital. He would stay there for the next three weeks, during which time he received many cards from students and parents.“What great
43、 medicine that was, ” he recalled.Three weeks later, Leone returned to the school.“When my first day back at school, ” he said, “there was a 20-foot banner(横幅) welcoming me, signed by all the kids and teachers. For a few moments I was too excited to say anything.”13. Why was Carl Leone pleased at th
44、e school concert?A. Because he had never seen so good a band after he retired.B. Because the audience thought he was the greatest director.C. Because he could direct his band when he was lying on the floor.D. Because his band played successfully and received the applause.14. Who asked Carl Leone to
45、be the director of the Nathaniel Morton Elementary School?A. His granddaughter, Caitlin.B. The fourth and fifth graders.C. The Air Force band in the city.D. The president of the school.15. It can be inferred from the passage that Carl Leone _. A. would give up directing after he was illB. was good a
46、t directing with his right handC. was successful as a music teacherD. once played for the president 16. We know from the passage that _. A. all the kids and teachers went to the hospital to see Carl Leone B. Carl Leone was loved and respected by students and teachersC. Carl Leone fell ill suddenly when he taught his students in classD. Caitlin was one of the members of the Air Force bandIV. 七选五 。Life rules the series 56UP tells us1. Life goes on.Through the years, weve seen the participant
