D

　　If you could leave a farewell (告別) video for your loved ones that they’d see only if you died, would you do it? I think I would.

　　I read about an app (應(yīng)用程序) that helps people create a video to be published on a social-networking site only after death. Of course you don’t need an app since it’s easy to make your own video with smartphones, laptops and computers. But how many people do you know who would actually go ahead and leave “If I die” footage (鏡頭)?

　　My father died unexpectedly on Christmas Eve three years ago and I’ve since longed for one more time to talk to him and hear his voice. Imagine if he had left such a video. I would see him again, hear his laughter and benefit from his parting words and advice.

　　I don’t think people, unless they have a terminal illness, go through life thinking they’d better leave a video in case of an untimely death. But it is an opportunity to say all the things you want to say before it’s too late.

　　Still, some say that such a video robs loved ones of their own memories of you. Any special images they have would be superimposed (疊加) by the video image you’ve created. Others think it’s scaring and might be tempting fate.

　　I expect my video would consist of reminders to my children: Be safe; be mindful of your surroundings; exercise good judgment; speak up; it never hurts to ask; don’t waste time and “call when you get there”. And in addition, I would repeat what I always tell them: I need to know where you are, every-step-of-the-way. That would make them laugh.

　　Readers, would you find comfort in knowing you’ve said your farewells and left something concrete for your loved ones? What messages would you leave for family and friends?

　　32.The writer mentions the app to show 　　　　.

　　A.the app is out of date now

　　B.smartphones are better tools to make videos

　　C.it is not convenient to make a video with the app

　　D.how he was inspired to get the idea of creating a video before death

　　33.Some people against such a video argue that the image in the video 　　　　.

　　A.will be different from that of the real person

　　B.cannot convey the real intention of the dead

　　C.will replace our loved ones’ own memories of us

　　D.will stop the loved ones from missing the dead

　　34.The purpose of mentioning his father’s unexpected death is to 　　　　.

　　A.show his deep love for his father

　　B.show the importance of keeping healthy

　　C.show thanks for the benefits he got from his father

　　D.show that it is necessary to leave a farewell video

　　35.The underlined word “untimely” in Paragraph 4 probably means　　　　.

　　A.happening at a suitable moment

　　B.happening too soon or sooner than expected

　　C.continuing to happen or exist without stopping

　　D.having a value that is not limited to a particular period

　　第二節(jié)　(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)

　　根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng),選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

　　Eccentrics are people who have an unusual or odd personality, set of beliefs, or behavior pattern. They may or may not comprehend the standards for normal behavior in their culture. They simply don’t care about the society’s disapproval of their habits or beliefs.

　　Once considered socially unacceptable, eccentric people have been found to possess some positive characteristics. 　36　 They often have more curiosity about the world and, in many cases, are contentedly obsessed by hobbies and interests. 　37　 They live in a world of their own and do not worry about what others think of them. So they are usually less restricted and therefore more carefree in forming new ideas.

　　38　 Statistics show they visit their doctors less—about once in eight to nine years, which is 20 times less than the average person. This could be partly due to their innate traits such as humor and happiness. 　39　 This may explain why eccentrics are, on the whole, healthier.

　　Psychologists therefore suggest that we pay attention to those who do not conform. It could be our aunt who has been raising pet lizards. 　40　 Their crazy hobby or strange sense of humor is what keeps them going. Eccentric people may seem odd, but they will likely live a happier and healthier life because they enjoy what they are doing. In fact, many of history’s most brilliant minds have displayed some unusual behaviors and habits.

　　A.Eccentrics are also found to be healthier.

　　B.According to a recent study in England, eccentrics are more creative.

　　C.Or it could be our best friend’s brother who wears shorts to a formal dance.

　　D.People may have eccentric taste in clothes, or have eccentric hobbies.

　　E.Psychologists also find that eccentric people do not follow conventions.

　　F.Such personal traits are found to play an important role in boosting the body’s immune system.

　　G.Psychologist Dr David Weeks mentions people with a mental illness “suffer” from their behavior while eccentrics are quite happy.

　　第一節(jié)　完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分,滿分30分)

　　閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的四個選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。

　　That Christmas Eve, the streets of Boston were crowded with tourists and locals in various clothes. It seemed that everyone was accompanied by someone else laughing. 　41　, I was alone.

　　My 　42　 was in Puerto Rico. My family and friends had gone home during their holiday break. Dusk was falling, and the inevitable (不可避免的) 　43　 to my empty apartment brought tears to my eyes. I　44　 someone would come out of their homes to ask me inside to a 　45　 room with a Christmas tree decorated with presents.

　　I stopped at the local market, feeling even more 　46　 as people filled their baskets with goodies, which 　47　 me of the gifts we received as children in Puerto Rico on Christmas Day. I 　48　 my family parties: the dancing. Thinking of this, I wanted to 　49　 for being alone.

　　In front of the church down the 　50　, a manger (馬槽) had been set up, with Mary, Joseph, and the barn (畜棚) animals in expectation of the 　51　 of baby Jesus in the midnight. I stood with my neighbors watching the 　52　. As I walked home, I realized that the 　53　 of Joseph and Mary wandering from door to door seeking shelter was much like my own history. 　54　 Puerto Rico was still a wound in my heart as I 　55　 with what I had become in 15 years in the United States. I’d regretted the losses, but I 　56　 for the first time and recognized what I’d gained. I was independent, educated, healthy, and adventurous. My life was 　57　 before me, full of possibility.

　　Sometimes the best gift is the one you 　58　 yourself. That Christmas, I gave myself credit for what I’d　59　 so far and permission to go forward, unafraid. It is the best 　60　 I’ve ever received, the one that I most treasure.

　　41.A.Once B.However C.Besides D.Therefore

　　42.A.destination B.dream C.office D.hometown

　　43.A.return B.adaption C.attraction D.invitation

　　44.A.lied B.thought C.wished D.believed

　　45.A.close B.noisy C.splendid D.warm

　　46.A.pleased B.depressed C.amazed D.moved

　　47.A.reminded B.informed C.told D.excused

　　48.A.organized B.attended C.missed D.enjoyed

　　49.A.complain B.cry C.hope D.look

　　50.A.street B.market C.room D.apartment

　　51.A.recovery B.treatment C.arrival D.celebration

　　52.A.program B.growth C.film D.scene

　　53.A.love B.kindness C.story D.shadow

　　54.A.Leaving B.Seeing C.Visiting D.Blaming

　　55.A.lived B.fought C.agreed D.struggled

　　56.A.desired B.wanted C.gained D.lost

　　57.A.still B.already C.never D.even

　　58.A.press B.give C.attract D.imagine

　　59.A.planned B.valued C.shared D.accomplished

　　60.A.lesson B.thank C.gift D.letter

　　第Ⅱ卷

　　第三部分　英語知識運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié),滿分45分)

　　第二節(jié)　(共10小題;每小題1.5分,滿分15分)

　　閱讀下面材料,在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(不多于3個單詞)或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

　　It’s spring again, and it’s the season of fireflies (螢火蟲). Their warm and gentle lights glitter in the quiet　61　 (dark), especially in mountainous areas or near water. No matter 　62　 you are, or how old you are, you’re sure to fall under their spell.

　　For many older people, fireflies are a reminder of childhood. That’s because they were a lot 　63　common long ago, 　64　 the industrial development destroyed so much firefly habitat. Wetlands 　65　 (appear) and chemicals were dumped into rivers. Fireflies were left with 　66　 to feed or breed. What’s more, fireflies seem to keep away 　67　 artificial lights. As these spread, the bugs retreated. Not until they had almost vanished 　68　 (do) people realize what was happening.

　　Over the past few years, though, conservation groups and enthusiastic firefly lovers have come together to save these special creatures, 　69　 are making a comeback. In natural settings all around the island, fireflies are once again lighting up the night and 　70 (help) create special memories for the next generation.

　　第四部分　寫作(共兩節(jié),滿分35分)

　　第一節(jié)　短文改錯(共10小題;每小題1分,滿分10分)

　　假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文,請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤,每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

　　增加:在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧),并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

　　刪除:把多余的詞用斜線 (\)劃掉。

　　修改:在錯的詞下劃一橫線,并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

　　注意:1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞。

　　2.只允許修改10處,多者(從第11處起)不計分。

　　SQ3R stand for five steps in the reading process: Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite. The first step is survey, which helps you to predict how the author is going to say. The second step is question, which means to form questions basing on your survey. The third step is read and note something down. You’d better take note or underline something importantly while reading. The fourth step is review, which means to go over the text check your understanding and try to answer for all the questions you’ve written down while reading. The fifth step is recite, which means to make the summary of the reading in your own words. You can be sure you have understood the text although you can recite them without referring to the notes.

　　第二節(jié)　書面表達(dá)(滿分25分)

　　假定你是陳華,你的朋友Kate計劃寫一篇關(guān)于世界主要國家中學(xué)生課外閱讀時間的小論文。她給你發(fā)了郵件詢問有關(guān)情況,請寫一封英文郵件進(jìn)行回復(fù)。

　　內(nèi)容主要包括:1.你校同學(xué)課外閱讀投入時間;

　　2.分析這種狀況的原因;

　　3.你的觀點(diǎn)。

　　注意:1.詞數(shù)100左右;

　　2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫;

　　3.郵件開頭和結(jié)尾已為你寫好(不計入總詞數(shù))。

　　Dear Kate,

　　Thank you for your email. Now I would like to tell you something about the extracurricular reading in our school.

　　參考答案

　　聽力：BBCAC ABCAB CABAC CBCAB

　　閱讀DBAD/ABB/CBCA/DCDB/BEAFC

　　完形 BDACD/BACBA/CDCAD/CABDC

　　語法填空

　　61.darkness　62.who　63.more　 64.before　65.disappeared　66.nowhere　67.from

　　68.did　69.which　70.helping

　　改錯

　　1 stand- stands 2 how – what 3 basing-based 4 note- notes 5 importantly- important

　　6text 后加 to 7 for 去掉 8 the – a 9 although – if / when 10 them – it

　　書面表達(dá)

　　One possible version:

　　Dear Kate,

　　Thank you for your email. Now I would like to tell you something about the extracurricular reading in our school. Most of the students in our school haven’t realized the importance of extracurricular reading, as a result, the time students devote to reading is too limited, about 20 minutes on average a day.

　　I think the reasons are various. Firstly, quite a lot of students are burdened with too much homework. Besides, others haven’t formed the reading habit. They would rather spend their spare time on TV or computer games.

　　Reading has many benefits, through which we can learn a lot about the world. Reading can help us think better and make our life more colorful. So it is quite necessary for students to take up reading and for the teachers to limit the amount of our homework so that we can have more time for extracurricular reading.

　　Best wishes!

　　Yours,

　　Chen Hua