1、第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Nobody likes home economics(家政学). But restoring the program could help us in the fighting against obesity and chronic diseases today. The home economics movement was founded on the belief that housework and fo
2、od preparation were important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into higher education. Indeed, in the
3、 early 20th century, home economics was a serious subject. When few people understood germ(微生物)theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing hands regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feeding coffee to babies. However, today
4、 we remember only the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movements most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply dont know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, have contributed to many serious heal
5、th problems. In the last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the tools of obesity prevention in the ha
6、nds of children themselves by teaching them how to cook? My first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my fathers job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large school for a few months. It was the
7、 first time I had ever really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasnt hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they will do. Teaching cooking in public schools can help solve some prob
8、lems facing Americans today. The history of home economics shows its possible. 1.Home economics _. A.is a subject becoming more and more popular with Americans B.is often used to help fight against obesity and chronic diseases C.once offered women a special approach to university education D.was fir
9、st taught in the agricultural and technical colleges in the early 1900s 2.The third paragraph mainly tells us _. A.the importance of regular hand washing B.the health benefits of fruits and vegetables C.the contents of home economics classes in the early 20th century D.the significance of teaching h
10、ome economics in the early 20th century 3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A.Her family moved frequently in her childhood B.Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life. C.To receive a better education, she went to a large school in Wales D.Teaching cooking is the
11、 key to solving Americans health problems B Self-esteem is all about how much we feel valued, loved , accepted and thought well of by others and how much we value , love and accept ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem are able to do better in school and find it easier to make friends. They ten
12、d to have better relationships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low self-esteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they dont do well in anything. The followin
13、g ways may help you improve your self-esteem. Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If youre used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reach. That
14、s why you should set practical goals and never expect the impossible. Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does. Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you cant. If you realize that youre unhappy wi
15、th something about yourself that you can change, start today. If its something you cant change(like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your self- esteem. So dont hesitate to
16、 make a contribution. You can lend a hand to a classmate whos having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things. Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work, but its a skill youll have for life. 4.The passage is mainly about _. A.what s
17、elf-esteem means B.what people with how self-esteem are like C.how people improve their self-esteem D.what people with healthy self-esteem are like 5.We can infer from the passage that _. A.the old tend to have healthier self-esteem than the young B.we should build healthy, positive self-esteem when
18、 young C.there are more people with low self-esteem D.it is not easy to build healthy self-esteem 6.The underlined word“them” in Paragraph 3 refers to _. A.your strong points B.your weaknesses and faults C.your aims and goals D.your classmates C Early this month, the Obama Administration called for
19、increased protection of the worlds most southern continent, Antarctica. Scientists say climate change and human activity have increasingly led to the melting of massive pieces of Antarctic ice. The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area such as seals and penguins. The melting
20、 will also cause oceans and seas around the world to rise. This represents a major threat, especially to coastal areas. For example, the ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened by rising sea levels. The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of
21、 water called a lagoon are slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the levels of the Adriatic Sea was almost two meters lower than it is today. Rising sea levels are not the only threat. The salty water is also destroying Venices famous buildings and artworks. The Italian go
22、vernment is trying to fix the problem with the construction of a seven-billion-dollar of moving flood barriers. Climate change is also leading to the melting of ice in other areas, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania. It is the highest point in Africa, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The m
23、ountain supports five vegetation zones and many kinds of animals. The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountains ecosystems and on Tanzanias travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weather history will also be lo
24、st if the ice melts. Scientists study pieces of glacier to understand weather patterns from thousands of years ago. In the United States, the icy masses in Glacier National Park in Montana may soon completely disappear because of climate change, In 1850, there were an estimated 150 glacier in the mo
25、re than 400,000-hectare park. There are twenty-six glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warning temperatures are also threatening many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem. 7.According to the passage, what has been affected
26、 in Italy by rising sea levels? A.Its ancient buildings are slowly sinking. B.Venices famous buildings and artworks are also being destroyed. C.The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. D.Both A and B. 8.How many glaciers have disappeared since 1850 in Glacier National Parks? A
27、.Around 150. B.About 26. C.About 400,000. D.Around 124. 9.The writer developed the passage mainly by _. A.listing reasons B.giving examples C.making comparisons D.using quotations 10What could be the best title of the passage? A.Climate Change B.The Melting of Massive Pieces of Antarctic Ice C.Visit
28、ing Endangered Places around the World D.The Disappearance of the Ice Glacier 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 项。 How can I fight laziness? Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your
29、 mind. 11 Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to procrastinate(拖延). By adjusting your sleep schedule to
30、 provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day. Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from project to project. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each proj
31、ect or task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 12 Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often promotes laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do
32、for a child to promote responsibility. Complete a certain number of chores and reward yourself with a good dinner. 13 14 Spouse(配偶) and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not addressed promptly. To fight household laziness, lead by example. Be the first to c
33、ollect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own chores. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people. 15 Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling
34、 you to have more energy and help boost your mood. A. Knowing how to fight laziness is important. B. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.w w w . C. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. D. If you have a hobby, celebrate after completing a project. E. Finally, taking exercise r
35、egularly can help you fight laziness. F. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal. G. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life. 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项。 People often say, “Do
36、what is right in your sight”. While I was driving home yesterday, I was listening to the radio. I could tell that there was something 16 by the mood of the speaker. There had been a plane crash. What made the 17 more tragic was that Bob Collins, the morning show man, was among those who had been kil
37、led. Throughout my 40-minute 18 , I listened as genuine love and affection from the audience 19 . The more I listened about this man had influenced those around him, the more 20 I became. That was because I wanted to know 21 we as a culture wait until somebody has passed away before we tell then how
38、 much they 22 to us? Why do we wait until it is too late before we 23 someone up after they have died? Yes, 24 memory after memory about someones good 25 does help us cope with the sadness of losing someone special to us. But as we 26 remember this person, our words fall short of the cars 27 most ne
39、ed to hear them. Just once, 28 a gathering of death, I would like to see a celebration of life, 29 stories are told, tears fall down, laughter rings out, and as the speaker 30 his or her loving tribute(颂词)，the person they are 31 rises from the chair and gives them a 32 hug! Wouldnt that be 33 ! Life
40、 is too short to leave kinds words 34 . How I wish that when the inevitable funeral finally comes, we could say 35 with the knowledge that they know exactly how people felt about them while they were here on earth. 16.Aimportant B.surprising C.wrong D.unnoticed 17.A.speaker B.radio C.station D.story
41、 18.A.ride B.silence C.drive D.tour 19.A.poured in B.grew up C.broke out D.got through 20.A.determined B.discouraged C.amazed D.devoted 21.A.what B.that C.if D.why 22.A.impress B.love C.mean D.affect 23.A.bring B.build C.pick D.bury 24.A.recovering B.showing C.sharing D.losing 25.A.manners B.qualiti
42、es C.records D.attitudes 26.A.barely B.lovlingly C.suddenly D.finally 27.A.whose B.that C.it D.what 28.A.A.as for B.apart from C.except for D.instead of 29.A.where B.because C.whether D.which 30.A.mentions B.writes C.pays D.ends 31.A.staring B.listening C.honoring D.talking 32.A.tight B.quick C.cold
43、 D.necessary 33.A.anything B.nothing C.everything D.something 34.A.untouched B.unfinished C.unpacked D.unsaid 35.A.hello B.goodbye C.sorry D.thanks 答 题 页 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24w w w . 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 第 II 卷 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 40 分） 第二节（共 10 小题
44、；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Happiness is like a pebble dropped into a pool to cause a circle of ripples. As Stevenson has said, “Being happy is a duty.” There is no exact 36 (definite) of the word “Happiness”. Happy people are happy for all sorts of reasons The key is
45、 not wealth or physical well- being, 37 we find beggars, the disabled and so-called failures 38 are extremely happy. Being happy is a sort of unexpected dividend(红利 ). But staying happy is an accomplishment, a triumph of soul and character. It is not selfish to struggle for it. It is, indeed, a duty
46、 to ourselves and 39 . Being 40 is like infectious disease. It causes people to shrink away from the sufferer. He soon finds himself alone and miserable. There is, 41 , a cure so simple that it seems, at first glance, ridiculous; if you dont feel happy, pretend 42 (be)! It works. Before long you 43
47、(find) that instead of annoying people, you attract them. You discover how deeply rewarding it is to be the center of a wider and wider circle of good will. Then the make-believe becomes 44 reality. You possess the secret peace of mind, 45 can forget yourself in being of service to others. 36._ 37._ 38._ 39._ 40._ 41._ 42._ 43._ 44._ 45._ 第三部分 写作（共三节，满分 30 分） 第一节 单词拼写 （共 10 小题，每小题 0.5 分，满分 5 分） 46.If I had been there one year ago, I would have been a_ to the surroundings nearby. 47.My energetic grandfather has a large number of interest in music, r_ from class
