1、第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe fourth-grade teacher Tori Nelson allowed one of her students to shave her head in the schoolyard, after bullies(仗势欺人者) teased him about his own buzz cut(短寸头发型). Tori Nelson got t
2、he idea after noticing that Matthew Finney, a shy boy from her homeroom at Winlock Miller Elementary School in Washington State, was standing outside his classroom crying and wearing a winter hat.Ms Nelson could see the back of his neck had been shaved, and since Matthew usually had very thick curly
3、 brown hair, she realized that hed had a haircut over the weekend. She asked him what was wrong, and he said hed gotten a buzz cut for the summer. But this morning, a fifth grader on the bus made fun of him, and he didnt want to come to class and get teased by other kids. Ms Nelson tried to convince
4、 Matthew to come inside, but since school rules prohibited kids from wearing hats indoors he refused explaining that he was afraid of showing his haircut to the other children in case they also made fun of him.“Finally I said, If you take your hat off and come to class, Ill let you give me a buzz cu
5、t too,“ Ms Nelson told Yahoo Parenting. “I figured its just hair, and mine is already short anyway. I might as well get it shorter in time for the warm weather.”Matthew excitedly took her up on the offer, and Ms Nelson and another teacher gathered all the fourth graders together during break time. A
6、 school employee brought in scissors, which Matthew used to the cheers of his classmates, excitedly watching as their teachers hair fell away onto the ground in the schoolyard.“It was a lot of fun for the kids, and it helped Matthew feel better about himself,“ said Ms Nelson. “You have to do what it
7、 takes to reach children. Teaching isnt just about reading and writing; its about self-worth and accepting differences.”21.Why did Ms Nelson have her head shaved?A. To show sympathy for Matthew.B. To comfort and encourage Matthew.C. To prepare for the warm weather.D. To show her unique personality.2
8、2. What is Ms Nelson like?A. Responsible and caring.B. Knowledgeable and creative.C. Humorous and easygoing.D. Strong and determined.23. What is the best title of the passage?A. The real meaning of teaching.B. Stand up to school bullying.C. Teach kids to respect differences.D. A haircut full of love
9、.BMany kids help out around the house with chores(家庭杂务) such as emptying the dishwasher, putting laundry away, and taking out the trash. In exchange, some kids get allowances(补贴) or other rewards such as extra computer time.But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores.
10、Susie Walton, a parenting educator and family coach, believes that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isnt worth doing unless you get something in return. “Running any kind of household is a team effort,“ Susie said. “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. Its i
11、mportant for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house, and that families decide together how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look.“Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates kids to
12、 do chores, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. There are also new applications that give kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed either online or in the real world. With the ChoreMonster app, kids earn digital points by completing chores t
13、hat they can turn in for real-life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip to the mall. “Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards,“ says Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. “Kids need positive reinforcement(强化) to help motivate them.“What do you think? Should kids be rewarded for doing ch
14、ores? Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return?Write a 200-word response. Send it to . Your response may be published in a future issue of Time For Kids. Please include your grade and contact information of your parent or teacher if you want your response to be p
15、ublished. The deadline for responding is February 18.24. How does the author start the passage?A. By comparing different views.B. By listing some evidence.C. By presenting some facts.D. By stating his own experiences.25. According to Susie Walton, _.A. kids should be rewarded for doing choresB. pare
16、nts decide what kids can do for the familyC. kids have the responsibility to share houseworkD. kids can get extra computer time for doing chores26. Paragraph 3 is mainly about _.A. Chris Bergmans opinion on raising kidsB. the advantage of rewarding kids for doing choresC. main reasons why kids need
17、encouragementD. how to motivate kids to try new applications27. The purpose of writing the text is to _.A. inform readers of two different opinionsB. call on readers to reflect on their behaviorC. present the authors viewpoint about parentingD. invite readers to express their opinionsCFor many peopl
18、e who live in cities, parks are an important landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a shelter from the often severe environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.One benefit of parks is that p
19、lants absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building
20、materials such as metal and concrete (混凝土) absorb much more of the suns heat and release it much more quickly than trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to lessen
21、 the Urban Heat Island Effect.Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on
22、 their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment (投资) of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban
23、 parks and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help control the heat that materials like brick and concrete release so quickl
24、y, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetables and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city settlers, making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy but also a smart environmental investment.28. The underlined word “emits” in the second p
25、aragraph probably means _.A. gives out B. takes upC. carries away D. breathes in29. Which of the following contributes to the Urban Heat Island Effect?A. More building materials.B. More trees and grass.C. More parking lots.D. More rooftop gardens.30. When it comes to rooftop gardens, what can be inf
26、erred from the passage?A. They make people much happier.B. They provide more benefits from urban parks.C. They help to save money and keep a healthy diet.D. They have become very popular in recent years.31. Whats the authors attitude towards rooftop gardens?A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Critical. D
27、. Objective.DWhere should an adventurous tourist go? After youve done sightseeing in London, shopping in New York, enjoyed the local food in Paris, and danced to your hearts content at the Brazilian carnival, where else can you go? What exotic(异国的) tourist destination awaits you?Well, Antarctica sou
28、nds like the holiday of a lifetime! Its considered the last great wilderness on Earth. Just a few scientists in research stations share the icy landscape with penguins and other animals which can struggle with the low temperatures.Tourism began in Antarctica in the 1950s and its still small part. Ab
29、out 37,000 tourists are expected there this season, but many wont even leave the boat.The BBCs Juliet Rix visited the frozen continent and asked herself if she should be there at all, causing potential problems to such a sensitive environment. Her tour guide admitted that all visitors leave a footpr
30、int and they all go to the same places, the accessible coastline, which is also where the penguins and seals go to breed.But some people believe that if carefully controlled, tourism can be good for Antarctica. It has no native population and it needs advocates. Visitors to the icy continent might b
31、e ready to support and even to fund its preservation. And theyre likely to engage in the discussion about global warming, which has led to the melting of glaciers.According to Rix, guidelines are followed when youre about to set foot in Antarctic and tourists have to disinfect(消毒)their boots to make
32、 sure no alien species are introduced.And once on land, theres no eating or smoking. Rocks, bone fragmentsnothing should be taken as a souvenir and nothing should be left behind.Tourists fortunate enough to visit the Antarctic must be aware that this is not their home and keep their fingers crossed
33、that future generations will also be able to enjoy such breathtaking views.32. According to the second paragraph, we can learn that .A. the Antarctic has become the best place for people to travelB. only scientists can be allowed to go to the Antarctic C. the Antarctic is less affected by human acti
34、vitiesD. no animals can survive in the Antarctic except penguins33. Julict Rixs travel in the Antarctic mentioned in the fourth paragraph indicates that .A. governments should take measures to stop tourists from going to the AntarcticB. whether tourists should go to the Antarctic or not should be co
35、nsidered carefullyC. the animals habitat in the Antarctic has been seriously affected by visitorsD. only journalists begin to pay attention to the environmental protection in the Antarctic34. Which of the following statements is true according to Rix?A. Tourists can eat and smoke in the AntarcticB.
36、Tourists can take something they like from the AntarcticC. Tourists can throw away something they dont need in the AntarcticD. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Antarctic35. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Why cant tourists go to the Antarctic?B. How can tou
37、rists go to the Antarctic?C. Should tourists go to the Antarctic?D. Are tourists allowed to go to the Antarctic?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。iPads vs. TextbooksWhat if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips? In the first month of th
38、e Apple iPads release, 25million were sold! People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook. 36 To begin with, iPad are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books, but with an iP
39、ad schools can update them for free. _37 Schools dont have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated.38 Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multiple textbooks. Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is a
40、n iPad, which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a students textbooks.Third, schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the apps actually make iPads more efficient. 39 Textbooks cannot do
41、 those tasks, but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.Lastly, iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. 40 With iPads, they find it easier to get their homework done.In conclusi
42、on, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads. They have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm of their hands.A. Second, iPads cost less and are more popular.B. These tablets are perfect for busy students.C. Therefore, they can use the saved mon
43、ey for other programs.D. Moreover, in high school, textbooks have an average of 4.8 pounds each.E. iPads have already replaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.F. iPads absorb the need to buy calculators, dictionaries, and other items that are found within the device.G. Schools have every rea
44、son to do away with their school books and switch to iPads.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，从短文后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。All of us at Monte Vista Christian School know well one day have graduation photos for the yearbook taken. As the time 41 , the girls
45、start to have a 42 about what theyll wear and where to take the photos, while the boys, 43 , hardly talk about it. As for me, I 44 for my photos to be taken by the sea.When I arrived there, I met my photographer, Annie. She asked me to make some poses and I 45 her advice. After that, I asked if she
46、could make me look 46 by taking a photo in a different way, 47 Im less than 1.6 meters tall. To my 48 , she responded. “I will make no 49 to make you look like someone youre not. You look good in your own way. “She 50 she wouldnt try to edit the photos either.I was shocked by what she said Girls alw
47、ays 51 to look better by using different visual angles. When you go to a photo studio, photographers always try to hide your 52 by telling you to stand a certain way. And graphic editors can easily 53 your look by making you appear any way you want to 54 thats not the case here. Seeing I was 55 , An
48、nie explained. “Everyone has his uniqueness. You need to 56 your own beauty. You cannot live in a world of 57 photos.”It was the first time that Id met a photographer who doesnt 58 photos at all. After the shoot, I saw the photosthey are 59 special and natural. But whats even more special are Annie
49、60 , which will always stay in my heart.41. A. flows B. approaches C. shrinks D. develops42. A. discussion B. regret C. concern D. compliant43. A. by accident B. by comparison C. in additionD. in advance44. A. accounted B. applied C. allowed D. arranged45. A. considered B. declined C. followed D. consulted46. A. taller B. prettie
