1、12016.5 东二第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，共 15 分）21. The ceilings low, _ you need to be careful not to hit your head.A. so B. but C. for D. or22. Nigel sent the girl a nice little note _ her for a drink.A. invited B. inviting C. to be inviting D. invite23. George decided it was such a rar
2、e car that he _ it only for a few exhibitions.A. used B. was using C. had used D. would use24. She read a poem by Carver _ describes his life in the countryside.A. who B. which C. what D. whose25. A team of scientists _ _ the effects of acid rain over the last twenty-year period.A. studied B. had st
3、udied C. is studying D. has been studying26. That knifes extremely sharp! _ you dont cut yourself.A. Mind B. Minding C. To mind D. Minded27. Finally I found my handbag, which _ under a pile of old newspapers. A. has buried B. had buriedC. has been buried D. had been buried28. My mums letters really
4、encouraged me _ my illness.A. over B. for C. throughout D. within29. The Centre became a place _ many came to talk about their hopes and fears.A. which B. that C. where D. when30. I always check the prices of different brands _ I make a major purchase.A. before B. because C. although D. where31. Fre
5、sh milk _ in the fridge, or it will go bad. A. may keep B. may be kept C. must keep D. must be kept32. Since there is only one laboratory in the school, it is important to check _ the students can use it.A. which B. what C. when D. where33. _ myself enough time to catch the train, I set my alarm for
6、 five in the morning.A. Give B. Being given C. To give D. Given34. If Julia had practised hard enough last night, she _ more confident on the stage now. A. is B. would be C. had been D. would have been35. _ with two over-packed suitcases, I arrived at the airport just in time for my flight.A. Arming
7、 B. Armed C. To arm D. Arm第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）My Hero来源: 学科网 ZXXKWhat does it mean to be a hero? I think a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others happy. My hero is Mr. Wright, my chorus(合唱队) teacher.When I was 12 years old, my grandparents passed away. I was really clos
8、e to them, and losing them was the hardest thing Ive ever had to 36 through. I couldnt eat, sleep, or think; I felt like I couldnt even breathe. It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me, and I 37 into this huge hole of depression(抑郁). 238 I was battling depression, I was determined
9、to make my high school years the best of my life. It was difficult to be 39 , but I had to try. I joined Womens Choir. Mr. Wright was the choral director and he was so funny that the first day, I just knew I had made the best 40 of my life. As the year progressed, I loved chorus more and more. I beg
10、an to smile again and really enjoy 41 . Then one day that all changed. My friendsor those that I thought were my friendsstarted talking about me behind my back. I was 42 , and I sat by myself. Mr. Wright came over and asked what was wrong. The look in his eyes told me that I could 43 him. Trying har
11、d to 44 back tears, I told him the whole story. When I finished, he nodded and told me, “If you never learn anything from me, learn this: No one is worth 45 your joy.” What Mr. Wright said really 46 a chord (心弦) in my heart. He 47 cared about me and what was going on. Ill never be able to thank him
12、enough, because he not only saved me but has 48 every day of it since. Any time I feel like giving 49 , I remember Mr. Wrights words and push forward. Im proud to say that I 50 my depression, and Im now a senior. Im still a 51 of chorus, and now Im also in the best choir at my school. Mr. Wright is
13、a hero 52 everyone he meets. He cares about every single person who walks through his door, and he loves what he does more than any other teacher Ive known. Thats 53 he deserves to be Educator of the Year. He deserves the 54 not just this year but every year. Im glad I had the opportunity to meet yo
14、u, Mr. Wright. You are an 55 teacher, and I hope you realize that. Youre my hero. 36. A. put B. walk C. run D. go37. A. looked B. broke C. fell D. turned38. A. If B. Although C. Because D. Once39. A. happy B. calm C. smart D. confident40. A. suggestion B. decision C. effort D. offer 41. A. care B. n
15、ature C. health D. life 42. A. refused B. forgotten C. hurt D. trapped 43. A. trust B. impress C. respect D. satisfy44. A. set B. fight C. take D. call45. A. stealing B. sharing C. hiding D. feeling46. A. braked B. struck C. played D. shook47. A. cheerfully B. normally C. exactly D. truly48. A. made
16、 B. started C. understood D. influenced49. A. off B. out C . up D. away 50. A. beat B. suffered C. developed D. saved 51. A. leader B. part C. fan D. dancer来源:学科网 ZXXK52. A. about B. with C. to D. at53. A. when B. what C. where D. why54. A. title B. job C. help D. name55. A. amusing B. ambitious C.
17、amazing D. advanced 3第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）AOur room was on the second floor but you could still hear the roar of the ocean and see the stars at night. I used to take long walks along the water. The food in town was wonderful and the people were very friendly. The area was ve
18、ry quiet and peaceful, and fairly deserted.The last evening of our vacation, however, we all heard strange footsteps following closely behind us as we were walking up to our room in the holiday centre. We turned around and noticed a fairly young man moving very rapidly across the beach and getting c
19、loser to us. He was tall and wore a baseball cap. We couldnt see his face and he was approaching us very rapidly. The mans actions made my dad very nervous. Dad warned us that wed better try to make it to our hotel room as quickly as possible. I didnt like my dads voice; I could hear fear in it. It
20、was late and we were all alone. We didnt have any cell phones on us. I never saw Dad as worried as he was then and I knew that something was terribly wrong. The sense of fear started to overwhelm Mom and me. We had had such a good time in town. Now, the night was rapidly turning into a dangerous sit
21、uation.We could hear the mans footsteps getting closer. Dads face was almost pale. The so-called intruder (侵入者) had moved nearer and nearer when all of a sudden, the nearby vending(自动贩卖) machine started going cra zy and spitting out cans of soda! The noise actually scared the intruder and he ran out
22、 of sight. My parents were shaking, but we all turned around to see who had put money into the vending machine downstairs, and actually saved us, but no one was around at all. Not a soul.Its one vacation I will never forget.56. Where did the author spend her vacation? A. Near a lake. B. At the seasi
23、de. C. In a village. D. In a mountain. 57. What happened on the last evening of their vacation?A. They were followed by a stranger.B. Their cell phones were missing.C. Their money was stolen.D. They lost their way.58. The underlined word “overwhelm” in Paragraph 2 means _. A. control B. move C. exci
24、te D. impress 59. What helped them get out of the trouble?A. Their quick action.B. Other peoples kind help.C. The young mans warning.D. The noise from the vending machine.4B For over 30 years, Rainbow Montessori in Addison has given children a place to grow and explore the world around them, and the
25、yre still going strong today. With 20 years in the same location, the school is “not going anywhere,” says Dave Rodenborn, a son of the schools founders. As general director, Dave has overseen many improvements, including a new playground for the preschool and a complete modernization. The school se
26、rves families of children from 6 weeks to 6th grade. This allows them to have programs in baby care, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary(小学 ). The curriculum has developed over the decades, most notably in the Elementary. At first somewhat jokingly referred to as “Monte-sorta,” due to its relaxe
27、d application of the Montessori Method, the schools elementary now stresses a more traditional Montess environment. Montessori associates abstract concepts with concrete sensorial(感觉的) experiences, ensuring that children are involved in learning, not just memorization. Classrooms still have a creati
28、ve, casual feel, with children having freedom of choice, but in keeping with Montessori principles, they work within a framework. This helps them learn about freedom within limits, maximizing their potential. The truly international Rainbow Montessori staff comes from a wide range of backgrounds, al
29、l Montessori-trained. “They are an energetic, devoted group,” says Dave. “They are loyal, caring and like what they do a lot. Id say a good 30 to 40 percent of them have been here for almost a decade or more.”Dave says that his favorite part of being at Rainbow Montessori is “making things grow”. By
30、 that, he doesnt mean it in the sense of the organic, but by “coming up with good solutions to problems as they occur.” This is reflective of Montessori beliefs, in which each child learns to use the right tools and discover solutions for themselves. Dave credits a strong staff and great parents wit
31、h lots of patience for helping to make Rainbow Montessori an ideal place for children to learn and grow. Rainbow Montessori790 East Duane Ave., Addison (408)738 -3261www.rainbow-60. What do we know about Rainbow Montessori school?A. It was founded by Dave Rodenborn.B. It has stood at the same place
32、for 20 years.C. Its students range from kindergarten to primary.D. Half of its staff have worked there for ten years.61. According to Paragraph 2, what is the characteristic of Rainbow Montessori?A. Students are expected to me morize concepts.B. Classroom regulations are highly stressed.C. Students
33、are free to choose subjects.D. Active learning is encouraged.来源:学,科,网 Z,X,X,K62. By saying “making things grow” in the last paragraph, Dave means the school _. A. tries its best to prevent problems from occurringB. provides suitable learning tools for each single childC. creates a natural environmen
34、t for the growth of studentsD. encourages students to find proper ways to solve problems5CResearchers continue to show the power behind our sense of smell. Recent studies have found, among other things, that the smell of foods like pizza can cause uncontrollable anger in drivers on roads.The review
35、explains that smell is unique in its effects on the brain. According to Conrad King, the researcher who carried out the review, “more than any other senses, the sense of smell goes through the logical part of the brain and acts on the systems concerned with feelings. This is why the smell of baking
36、bread can destroy the best intentions of a dieter.“Smell, which dictates the unbelievable complexity of food tastes, has always been the least understood of our senses. Our noses are able to detect up to 10,000 distinct smells. Our ability to smell and taste this extremely large range of smells is c
37、ontrolled by something like 1,000 genes (基因), which make up an amazing 3% of the human genome. Researchers Richard Axel and Linda Buck were together awarded a Nobel Prize in 2004 for their ground-breaking research on the nature of this extraordinary sense. These two scientists were the first to desc
38、ribe the family of 1,000 olfactory (嗅觉) genes and to explain how our olfactory system works.According to one study in the research review, smelling fresh pizza or even the packaging of fast foods can be enough to make drivers feel impatient with other road users. They are then more likely to speed a
39、nd experience uncontrollable anger on roads. The most reasonable explanation is that these can all make drivers feel hungry, and therefore desperate to satisfy their appetites.In contrast, the smells of peppermint and cinnamon were shown to improve concentration levels as well as reduce drivers impa
40、tience. Similarly, the smells of lemon and coffee appeared to promote clear thinking and mental focus.However, the way genes regulate smell differs from person to person. A study by researchers in Israel has identified at least 50 olfactor y genes which are switched on in some people and not in othe
41、rs. They believe this may explain why some of us love some smells and tastes while others hate them. The Israel researchers say their study shows that nearly every human being shows a different pattern of active and inactive smell-detecting receptors. 63. What did Richard Axel and Linda Buck find ou
42、t? A. The category of food smells.B. The logical part of human brain. C. The nature of human olfactory system. D. The relationship between food and feelings.64. Which of the following can help people concentrate?A. Bread. B. Fruits. C. Coffee. D. Fast food.65. What do we know from the last paragraph
43、?A. Some people can recognize up to 50 smells.B. Every person has a different pattern of genes.C. Different people are sensitive to different smells.D. There are still some olfactory genes to be found out.66. What is the passage mainly about?A. Logic and behaviour.B. Smell and its influence.C. Sense
44、 ability and food tastes.D. Olfactory genes and its system.6DCamaraderie over CompetenceThe importance of liking people is the subject of an article in the Harvard Business Review, which has carried out an experiment to find out who wed rather work with. Hardly surprisingly, the people we want most
45、as our workmates are both: brilliant at their jobs and delightful human beings. And the people we want least are both unpleasant and useless. More interestingly, the authors found that, given the choice between working with lovable fools and competent jerks (性情古怪的人), we irresistibly choose the forme
46、r. Anyway, who likes those stupid men who annoy or hurt other people? We might insist that competence matters more, but our behavior shows we stay close to the people we like and sharing information with them. What companies should therefore do is get people to like each other more. The trick here i
47、s apparently to make sure staffs come across each other as often as possible during the day. They also should be sent on bonding courses and so on to encourage friendliness and break down displeasure. However, more outdoor-activity weekends and shared coffee machines inspire no confidence at all. Th
48、e reality is that people either like each other or they dont. You cant force it. Possibly you can make offices friendlier by tolerating a lot of chat, but there is a productivity cost to that. In my experience, the question of lovable fool against competent jerk may not be the right one. The two are
49、 interrelated: we tend not to like our workmates when they are completely hopeless. I was once quite friendly with a woman whom I later worked with. I found her to be so outstandingly bad at her job that I lost respect for her and ended up not really liking her at all. Then is there anything that companies should be doing about it?By far the most effective strategy would be to hire people who are all pretty much the s
