1、A 卷 阅读理解AAfter my son TJ. was diagnosed with autism(自闭症) at age 2, we went through all the emotions. Our motto in those early years was “Throw everything at him and lets see what happens.” We gave him every possible learning opportunity. If one thing wasnt working, we tried something else. We wanted
2、 to see what worked best for TJ. and what would make him the most successful.When TJ. started school, we aimed for the stars. For my husband and me, that meant trying to get him to college. I grew up with that mindset. But Im learning now that its not the best path for everyone. At age 17, TJ. got s
3、tressed out easily in a variety of situations and, with some assistance, could calm himself down. This past winter, as we watched friends with children of TJ. s age plan college tours, we quietly let go of that definition of success.We started considering what is the best thing for him. Along the wa
4、y, we have talked with TJ. about what he wants his future to look like. Now we are trying to find the best way to honor his ideas while overcoming some challenges to help him keep growing. His special educator is on_board_with this plan and is suggesting options for his future. We visited a great re
5、sidential(提供住宿的) program over spring break, which allows kids to live together, with 24hour care, and provides opportunities to take a collegelevel course. We worked with TJ. to structure this program to meet his needs.We are actively planning his actual future, with him involved every step of the w
6、ay. It doesnt look like the college tours a typical high school junior takes, but we are happy with what it is: opportunity and challenge for him and us! We will find our way, together.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者儿子患有自闭症，在面临是否要参加大学考试的时候，她决定让孩子选择一条适合自己的道路。1What can we learn about TJ.s life in the early years?A
7、His teachers didnt give him enough attention.BHis parents tried every means to help him grow.CHe became strong to deal with all the situations.DHe would be too stressed to calm himself down.B 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的“Throw everything at him and lets see what happens. we tried something else.”可知，在 T.J.的早年生活中，
8、作者及丈夫千方百计地帮助儿子成长。2What was the authors definition of success for her son at first?AGoing to college. BBeing a happy person.CDeveloping an interest. DBecoming independent.A 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的 “When TJ. started school, we aimed for the stars.meant trying to get him to college.”可知，作者原本对儿子取得成功的定义是上大学。3The
9、underlined phrase “on board with” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “_”Ain favor of Bproud ofCworried about Ddoubtful aboutA 解析：词义猜测题。根据第三段的 “Now we are trying to find the best way to honor his ideas”及“.is suggesting options for his future.”可知，作者的计划得到了儿子的老师的赞同。4What can we infer about T J.s future s
10、tudy?AHe will learn to face challenges alone.BHe will live happily on the new campus.CHe will make progress with his parents help.DHe will keep a balance between life and study.C 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的 “.with him involved every step of the way.We will find our way, together.”可推断，T.J.会在父母的帮助下取得进步。BRagtime
11、is a fast and complex kind of music that was popular around the beginning of the twentieth century. Scott Joplin is now considered to be the most important American ragtime composer(作曲家) and piano player. During his lifetime, Joplin only enjoyed a brief period of professional success in the early 19
12、00s. However, his work had an important, lasting effect on audiences, as well as other composers.When ragtime first appeared in the late nineteenth century, it was considered a low form of cheap entertainment, not a serious musical movement. Then in 1899, Joplin wrote a ragtime song called Maple Lea
13、f Rag. The song showed Joplins creative blend(融合) of AfricanAmerican rhythm and more established EuropeanAmerican musical styles. It was a huge success and helped to make ragtime popular with the general public. Maple Leaf Rag was the first instrumental composition to sell over one million copies of
14、 sheet music. It was also the first music by an African American to find a large audience among European Americans.Although the general ragtime style already existed before Joplin began composing, his work attracted a lot of attention from other ragtime composers of his time. Songs like Maple Leaf R
15、ag influenced these composers mostly because they were very popular with the public. And many of them started to add similar fast and complex rhythm to their music. Later, composers came to appreciate the high quality of Joplins music, which has continued to capture(引起) the imagination of many compo
16、sers and musicians up to the present day. For example, many later jazz musicians were influenced by Joplins complex Africanstyle rhythm. Jazz, in turn, went on to influence many more popular music styles. These include the blues, rock and roll, soul, and even hiphop. As a result, many music historia
17、ns now list Joplins work as an early basis of all modern popular music.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。美国黑人作曲家斯科特乔普林创作的拉格泰姆音乐作品对美国音乐产生了巨大影响。5What do we learn about ragtime?AIt originated in Europe.BIt was started by Joplin.CIt disappeared around the year 1900.DIt was most popular during Joplins time.D 解析：细节理解题。由第一段
18、的描述可知 ，拉格泰姆在 20 世纪初非常受欢迎，斯科特 乔普林是最有名的美国拉格泰姆作曲家。6Which of the following is TRUE regarding Maple Leaf Rag?AIt was not serious music.BIt made ragtime cheaper.CIt was a mix of musical styles.DIt failed to entertain audiences.C 解析：推理判断题。由第二段中的 The song showed Joplins creative blend(融合) of AfricanAmerican
19、 rhythm and more established EuropeanAmerican musical styles.可知，斯科特乔普林在创作枫叶拉格 这首歌曲时创造性地融合了非裔美国人的音乐节奏和更为成熟的欧美音乐风格。7How did other composers feel about Joplins music?AIt was topclass. BIt was hard to play.CIt was slow and soft. DIt lacked imagination.A 解析：推理判断题。由最后一段中的 Songs like Maple Leaf Rag influen
20、ced these composers.the present day.可知，作曲家深受乔普林的音乐的影响，并且他们逐渐开始欣赏他高品质的音乐。8Whats the focus of this text?AThe life story of Joplin.BThe rise of ragtime composers.CThe development of jazz music.DThe influence of Joplins music.D 解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知 ，本文主要介绍了美国黑人作曲家斯科特 乔普林创作的拉格泰姆音乐作品对美国音乐产生的影响。CWhen it comes t
21、o friends, I desire those who will share my happiness with me.When I was in the eighth grade, I had a friend.We were shy and “too serious” about our studies when it was becoming fashionable with our classmates to learn acceptable social behaviors.We said little at school, but she would come to my ho
22、use and we would sit down with pencils and paper, and one of us would say：“Lets start with a train whistle today.”We would sit quietly together and write separate poems or stories that grew out of a train whistle.Then we would read them aloud.At the end of that school year, we, too, were changed int
23、o social creatures and the stories and poems stopped.When I lived for a time in London, I had a friend.He was in despair (失望) and I was in despair.But our friendship was based on the idea in each of us that we would be sorry later if we did not explore this great city because we had felt bad at the
24、time.We met every Sunday for five weeks and found many excellent things.We walked until our despairs disappeared and then we parted.We_gave_London_to_each_other.For almost four years I have had a remarkable friend.We write long letters in which we often discover our strangest selves.Each of us appea
25、rs, sometimes in a funny way, in the others dreams.She and I agree that, at certain times, we seem to be parts of the same mind.In my most interesting moments, I often think：“Yes, I must tell.”We have never met.It is such comforting companions I wish to keep.One bright hour with their kind is worth
26、more to me than the lifetime services of a psychologist (心理学家)，who will only fill up the healing (愈合的) silence necessary to those darkest moments in which I would rather be my own best friend.【解题导语】 全文讲述了朋友在成长过程中的重要作用。9In the eighth grade, what the author did before developing proper social behavior
27、 was to _Abecome serious about her studyBgo to her friends house regularlyClearn from her classmates at schoolDshare poems and stories with her friendD 解析：细节理解题。由第一段最后三句可知：作者与她的朋友分享诗歌与故事。10In Paragraph 2， “We gave London to each other.”probably means _Aour exploration of London was a memorable gift
28、to both of usBwe were unwilling to tear ourselves away from LondonCour unpleasant feelings about London disappearedDwe parted with each other in LondonA 解析：句意理解题。由第二段内容可知在我们的沮丧消失后，我们分开了，我们给对方留下了自己开拓的空间。11According to Paragraph 3, the author and her friend _Acall each other regularlyBhave similar per
29、sonalitiesCenjoy writing to each otherDdream of meeting each otherC 解析：推理判断题。由第三段内容可知作者和朋友写了四年时间的信，由此可以推断她们都喜欢相互写信。12In the darkest moments, the author would prefer to _Aask for professional help Bbe left aloneCstay with her best friend Dbreak the silenceB 解析：细节理解题。由最后一段最后一句可知，作者在最黑暗的时候喜欢一个人待着。七选五Co
30、mmunication TipsHere are some suggestions about making your talk with your parents turn out for the best.Be honest.If youre always honest，your parents will be likely to believe what you say.If you sometimes hide the truth，parents will have a harder time to believe what you tell them.1._Be brave and
31、start talking.Its easy to say “Hi，Mom！” or “Dad，can you pass the potatoes？”2._ Lets face it.You will feel embarrassed(尴尬的) when talking about something personal，but your parents know you quite well.They were your age once，too！So dont let a little embarrassment stop you.Its OK to go ahead and share w
32、hats on your mind.3_ If you have a disagreement，can you consider things from your parents points of view？ If you can，telling your parents you understand their views and feelings helps them be willing to understand yours，too.Try not to argue.Using a friendly and respectful tone makes your parents mor
33、e likely to listen to you and take what you say seriously.4._What if it doesnt work? If you still cant talk to your parents，seek other adults help.5._ Then follow all the tips above to make you communicate with that person well.AExplain your situation.BTry to understand them.CIf you lie，theyll find
34、it hard to trust you.DParents are the most important people in your life.EBut it can be harder to start talking about personal topics.FIt also makes it more likely that theyll talk to you in the same way.GFind a relative or a teacher who will listen to，understand and care about you.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文
35、章提出了几个与父母更好地沟通的方法。1C 解析：本段主旨为要诚实 ，C 项“如果你说谎，他们将很难信任你”与该段主旨吻合，而且三个“If” 句表示状况逐步变糟。2E 解析：从下文的 face it 可知，后面面临的是较难的问题，正好与前面的 easy 构成转折关系。由此推知，该处为过渡句，E 项“但是，讨论个人问题会较难开口”符合逻辑。3B 解析：本段主要讲如果你与父母之间有分歧时 ，你要从他们的角度考虑问题，这样他们也会愿意去理解你的想法，B 项“试图去理解他们 ”与本段主要内容吻合，总领该段。4F 解析：空白处前提到不要争吵，要用友好和尊重的语气和父母交流，因为这样也更可能会让你的父母以同
36、样的方式与你交流，F 项中的 It 指代空前句子。5G 解析：根据空白处前句子 “如果你仍然不能和父母交流，那就寻求其他成年人的帮助” ，由此可知，空白处填“找一个倾听你、理解你、关心你的亲戚或老师”符合语境。B 卷 阅读理解“Wait. Youve always wanted to do that, too？！ Why dont we do it this summer？！”That was how it started. My sister and I were talking on the phone when the topic of forest firefighting arose
37、.Fighting wildfires as a summer job may sound strange, but its not uncommon in the western United States. There are at least 50，000 wildfires annually in the US., a high number of which happen in the western states. And of course, most happen during the hot months of the year, between May and Septem
38、ber. So the need for people willing to spend summers fighting these fires is real!Federal agencies, such as the US. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, as well as private contractors(承包商 ), employ thousands of seasonal firefighters each year. Through a friend, my sister and I were intr
39、oduced to one of these private contractors. He agreed to employ us for his crew if we took a training course and passed the pack test.Our training consisted of a twoday course on the basics of wildfire management. We learned what causes wildfires, the tools and techniques for fighting them and safet
40、y guidelines.The pack test requires a person to walk three miles in under 45 minutes while carrying a 45pound pack. Since most beginners work on Line, Engine or Hotshot Crewsall extremely physicaleveryone needs to pass this test. And we did!We learned that fighting forest fires includes more than si
41、mply spraying(喷出) water on flames. The goal is to contain the fire, not put it out entirely. This is done mainly with tools used to remove plants and roots from the ground, creating a line of dirt around the fire. After this, crews watch the line to ensure the fire doesnt burn more brightly. We also
42、 did “mopup” tasksgoing into the burned areas and burying hot spots, such as burning tree trunks. Though firefighting is difficult and dangerous, its definitely rewarding.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者描述了他和妹妹暑期为应聘森林消防员而参与的培训和测试及其心得。1What does Paragraph 3 mainly explain?AWhy theres a great need for forest firefi
43、ghters.BWho is the right person for the firefighting job.CWhen is the best time to take the firefighting job.DWhy so many wildfires happen in the US. every year.A 解析：段落大意题。由第三段末尾 “So the need for people willing to spend summers fighting these fires is real！”可知 ，本段是对美国需要大量夏季森林消防队员的解释。2Before becoming
44、 summer firefighters, the author and his sister _Areceived formal training for beginnersBgot permission from the US. Forest ServiceChad never heard any information about this jobDhad a heated discussion about the safety of the jobA 解析：细节理解题。由第四段的 “my sister and Iand passed the pack test ”可知，在成为夏季森林消
45、防队员之前，作者和妹妹接受了正规训练以及体能测试。3Which of the following can best describe the pack test?ASafety related. BTerribly dangerous.CRecord breaking. DPhysically exhausting.D 解析：推理判断题。由倒数第二段的 “requires a person to walk three miles in under 45 minutes while carrying a 45pound pack.all extremely physical”可知，该测试极其耗费
46、体力。4What does the underlined word “contain” in the last paragraph probably mean?AFight. BBuild.CDetect. DControl.D 解析：词义猜测题。由画线词后的 “not put it out entirely”以及除喷水以外的救火方式“with tools.creating a line of dirt around the fire”可知，扑救森林火灾的目的其实在于控制火势，而非完全扑灭。完形填空I was a single parent, raising my fouryearold so
47、n Daniel in Perth, Australia with all my family based on the other side of the country. _1_ the support of my sisters, aunties, uncles or grandparents, being on my own was terribly _2_. Because my sons father lived in Perth, I couldnt move to live with my family. _3_ Daniels father didnt see him oft
48、en, it was important for him to be geographically close to his dad. Money was tight(拮据的), and with almost no _4_， I often felt _5_ and hopeless.One night, after a busy day at work, I raced to Daniels childcare centre to _6_ him on time.After dinner, we went outside so Daniel could ride his bicycle. _7_ his Batman costume, he was energetic as he _8_ proudly through Claremont towards the river. At the same time, I walked alongside feeling weighed down. I tried to keep a cheerful face, but inside I was _9_. When we got to the river we walked do