英语第一部分 选择题(50 分)I.完形填空(10 分)I was on a train in Switzerland. The train came to a stop and the conductor’s voice sent a ____1____ in German Italian, and French. However, I’d made the mistake of not learning any of the languages ____2____ my vacation. So I just sat there.However, everyone started getting off the train. An old woman saw that I was ____3____ and nervous. She could speak some English and told me that an accident had happened on the tracks. As a result, we must go then. She asked me where I was trying to get to, then went and talked to some workers and came back to tell me that we’d have to hop ____4____ three or four times to get there.I was really glad she was going the ____5____ way. Because it would have been ____6____ for me to figure it out without her help. So we went together from one train station to the next, getting to know each other along the way.She was really the ____7____ person. It was a 2.5-hour journey in total, and when we made it to the final destination, we got off and said our ____8____. I had made it just in time to catch my train to Rome. She told me she had a train to catch as well. I asked her how much farther she had to go and it turned out that her home was two hours back the other way.I looked at her ____9____.A woman spent her whole day sitting on trains and getting away from her home just to help out a confused tourist!That experience is unforgettable. _____10_____ I have visited many countries, I’ll always say the most beautiful country in the world is Switzerland.1. A. meaningB. messageC. gestureD. word2. A. onB. beforeC. afterD. during3. A. cheerfulB. interestedC. confusedD. sick4. A. trainsB. busesC. planesD. cars5. A. otherB. longC. differentD. same6. A. impossibleB. impoliteC. easyD. pleasant7. A. slowestB. sweetestC. cleverestD. happiest8. A. thoughtsB. greetingsC. goodbyesD. worries9. A. with surpriseB. angrilyC. tiredlyD. with trust10. A. SoB. ButC. ThoughD. BecauseII.阅读理解(40 分）第一节阅读下列短文，从下面每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe idea that “knowledge is wealth” is not a new one. However, this idea is being put into use in a creative way in public libraries across Japan. In 2010, the country’s public library, Shimonoseki City Library in Yamaguchi Prefecture first carried out “reading bankbooks（存折）”in order to encourage people to read more.In each reading bankbook, the titles of the books that people have read are listed. The dates when the books are borrowed and are supposed to return are also included. Besides, the price of each book readers have read is also listed. This emphasizes（强调）the idea that knowledge is valuable. It also gives readers a sense of achievement for what they have read for free.The Shimonoseki City Library developed “reading bankbooks” with Uchida Yoko, a company that sells teaching tools. Since it first came out in 2010, the idea has become very popular. Today, it is also used in some primary and junior high schools as well. With reading bankbooks, people can put a price on knowledge.11. Where was the idea of “reading bankbooks” first carried out in Japan?A. In a school.B. In a bankC. In a library.D. In a company.12. Which of the following are listed in each reading bankbook?①The dates when the books are borrowed. ②The titles of the books that people have read. ③The price that people should pay for the book④The dates when the books are supposed to return.A. ①②③B. ①②④C. ②③④D. ①③④13 What can we know about Uchida Yoko?A. It is a public library.B. It is a primary school.C. It sells teaching tools.D. It sells valuable books14. What’s probably the final purpose of “reading bankbooks”?A. To advise people to work in the bank.B. To help people to write their own books.C. To encourage people to buy more books.D. To make people realize the value of knowledge.15. On which page of a newspaper can we find the passage?A. Culture.B. Science.C. Travel.D. Nature.BWhether you want to take a road trip, or you just need some fun, this list of popular tourist attractions in America will certainly satisfy you.Alabama: Alabama Gulf Coast BeachesIf Alabama isn’t the destination (目的地) for your next summer beach vacation, you may need to reconsider. There is lots of white sand that has been washed down from the Appalachian Mountains. That’s probably why over six million people visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches every year.Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife CruiseAlaska is the best place to go for seeing exciting wildlife. In fact, the number of visitors who travel to Alaska to see wildlife has increased by 45 percent. The Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will bring you close to whales, sea lions, and sea birds. There is a five-hour trip that starts at noon and covers 55 miles of sea.Arkansas: Hot Springs National ParkSkip (跳过) the beach and choose a new type of relaxation at Hot Springs National Park. It’s America’s oldest national park, and it’s the number one new vacation attraction in the country according to Priceline during a CBS interview. There’s a no-booking policy, which is perfect for free travelers. Doors open at 8 am, so get there early!Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural HistoryYale Peabody Museum of Natural History is a must stop if you’re travelling near Yale University.It attracts plenty of people and has many collections including New England birds and dinosaurs. Adults pay $13 for entry, but if you want to visit for free, go on a Thursday.For more information, call 1-202-428-3516.16. Why do many people go to Alabama’s Gulf Coast Beaches?A. Because they have a good and convenient location.B Because they have a history of thousands of years.C. Because the air in Appalachian Mountains is fresh.D. Because they have lots of white sand.17. What should you do if you decide to visit Hot Springs National Park?A. Get up early.B. Book tickets two days earlier.C. Walk a long distance along the beach.D. Visit the website of Priceline to know about information.18. What’s special about Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History?A. People can visit it for free on certain days.B. Many people go there to see sea animals.C. It’s very beautiful and large.D. It makes you not want to leave.19. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the material?A. To encourage people to go to England.B. To teach people to choose proper attractions.C. To introduce four tourist attractions in America.D. To explain the way to attract tourists.20. Where can you find this passage?A. A map.B. A dictionary.C. A travel brochure.D. A novel.CWhich part of the world has the most nearsighted students? Just look around you–– it’s East Asia. Nine in ten school leavers in major East Asian cities are nearsighted, according to the BBC. Experts say books and video games are not to blame. East Asian students, they say, aren’t getting enough sunlight.People become nearsighted because their eyeballs grow out of shape and light entering their eyes cannot focus correctly. The body can produce a chemical called dopamine (多巴胺) to stop eyeballs from changing shape. And guess what scientists have just discovered? Sunlight can help our bodies produce more dopamine, reported AFP.According to the study, primary school students in Singapore spend only 30 minutes outdoors every day; in Australia, by contrast, kids spend about three hours a day outside. As a result, fewer children in Australia are nearsighted— only 10 percent, compared with 90 percent in Singapore. “Children in East Asia just go to school, go home and stay inside. They study and they watch television,” Ian Morgan of the Australian National University told AFP.But being a bookworm or a couch potato does not directly harm the eyes, added Morgan. “As long as they get outside, it doesn’t seem to matter how much study they do,” he explained. “There are some kids who study hard and get outside and play hard and they are generally fine. The ones who are at major risk are the ones who study hard and don’t get outside. As a result of massive educational pressures and the construction of a child’s day, the amount of time they spend outside in bright light is minimized.”Experts suggest children should stay outside for two to three hours every day. This can include time spent in the playground and walking to and from school.21. What is the main reason for the large number of nearsighted students in East Asia?A. Too much reading or gaming.B. Being short of sunlight.C. Genetic (基因的) reasons.D. Being short of exercise.22. How long do experts suggest children stay outside every week?A. Two to three hours.B. Fourteen to twenty-one hours.C. Two to three days.D. Over twenty-one hours.23. In the writer’s opinion, why can’t East Asian students get enough bright light?A. Because they don’t like sports.B. Because their parents don’t allow them to.C. Because they have great pressures from study.D. Because they spend more time playing sports.24. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Dopamine is a chemical that causes eyeballs to grow out of shape.B. Dopamine can stop light entering the eyes from focusing correctly.C Spending time in the sun can make the loss of dopamine in the body.D. The more dopamine a person has in their body, the better eyesight he or she has.25. What is the purpose of writing the passage?A To introduce the number of the nearsighted children.B. To compare the number of nearsighted children in different countries.C. To urge people to pay attention to the reason for becoming nearsighted and let children stay outside longer.D. To criticize the education in Asian countries.Sally is an American teacher of English. She is teaching English as a foreign language in Shenzhen. ____26____ Since you’re learning English, I think it’s necessary for you to know something about Western culture and customs.In the West, if you are going to eat at someone’s home, it’s polite to take a present for the host or hostess. You may take flowers, a bottle of wine, a box of sweets. ____27____If you go with a group of friends, one present from all of you is also OK. If it’s a potluck (家常便饭) party, you should cook some of your favourite food and take it with you.____28____ Arriving too early is not very polite since the host or hostess may still be busy preparing things, and arriving on time is not necessary. ____29____When the host or hostess receives a present, he or she may open it in front of you and say, “It’s so lovely. I like it very much.” In reply to that, you can say something like “____30____”.A. I’m glad you like it.B. She is popular with her students.C. Here is the first part of her lecture to her students.D. However, if you are late, you ought to have a good reason.E. Something Chinese like paper cuttings, tea or silk scarves is fine as well.F. It is best to arrive about ten or fifteen minutes after the stated (确定的) time.第三节 信息匹配阅读上栏中几个人物的信息，从下栏中选出与之相对应或他们最感兴趣的信息，并将最佳答案的字母编号填写在题前括号内。其中有一项为多余选项。1. Yangli is a Grade Three student. She is interested in art. She wants to learn to draw.2. Ted is a middle school student. He likes China and he likes Chinese history very much.3. Mr Smith has a daughter, Lucy. Lucy’s math at school is very bad. Mr Smith is very worried.4.Bob and his friends like playing football very much, but they often can’t find a suitable place(合适的地方)for it.5. Zhang Hua is a student. Next year, he will go to England to study. But his English isn’t good.A. English Corner(角）Place: Renmin ParkTime: 4:00-6:00 every Sunday afternoonYou can improve your English and make friends here.B. Art ClubPlace: Children’s HallTime: 7:00-9:00 every Saturday eveningWe have very good art teachers to teach you.C. Chinese History StoriesPrice: 20 yuanYou can buy it at any bookstore. From the book, you can learn a lot about Chinese history.D. Happy Time PlaygroundOpen time:7:00-9:00 pm every weekendPrice: 20 yuanHere you can play all kinds of sports.E. Math LessonsTime: 7:30-9:00 every Friday eveningPrice:700 yuan a monthAre you weak in math? If you are, we can help you.F. Ping-pong ClubTime: Every afternoonPlace: The school gymAre you interested in playing ping-pong? If your answer is yes, join us!31. _______________________________________________32. _______________________________________________33. _______________________________________________34. _______________________________________________35. _______________________________________________第二部分非选择题 （25 分）III 语法填空 （10 分）阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空。A long time ago, in a rich and beautiful country, there lived an unhappy king. He slept ____36____ (bad) and didn’t feel like eating. His face was always pale. He often cried for no reason. This made the queen and his people worried.One day, a doctor ____37____ (call) in to examine the king. But he found nothing wrong with his body. “It’s all in his mind. Neither medicine nor rest can help him. What he needs is the shirt of ____38____ happy man to wear. That’ll make him happy.”The king summoned (召唤) the minister (宰相) to the palace. But when they explained the king’s situation to him, he said, “____39____ I have a lot of power, it doesn’t make me happy. I’m always worried about ____40____ (lose) my power.”Then, the king’s banker ____41____ (come) to the palace. “Oh, I’m afraid I’m not happy, either,” he said, “I have a lot of wealth, but I’m always worried that someone tries to steal my money every day.”Next, the palace singer arrived. But this was what he said, “It’s true that I’m famous and everyone loves my songs. But I am not happy because I’m always worried being followed ____42____ others. I feel I am not free.”Finally, the king’s top general was told ____43____ (go) out and find a happy man. And he managed to find a farmer ____44____ was poor but felt really happy. When the happy man was told about the king’s situation and asked for a shirt, he said he was so poor that he even didn’t have a shirt!A man’s real ____45____ (happy) lies in his own heart!IV.书面表达（15 分）46. 在深圳经济特区成立四十周年之际，某报社将举办一场主题为“发现深圳之美”的宣传活动。假如你是某校初三学生王华，请结合自己的实际经历，给全校同学分享你所发现的深圳之美，并表达自己作为一名深圳中学生的自豪之情。 要点：1. 自然之美：深圳自然景点，例如莲花山,…… 2.人文之美：义工活动，读书月活动,......3.自己发现的深圳之美要求：1. 词数 80-100 词（开头已给出，不计入总词数）2.要点齐全，可适当发挥。3.条理清晰，语句通顺，意义连贯，书写规范整洁。4.文中不得出现真实姓名和校名。参考词汇：自然风光 natural scenery； 人文之美 beauty of humanity； 深圳读书月 Shenzhen Reading MonthThe Beauty of ShenzhenShenzhen, a young city, attracts lots of people to travel and live here.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________