1、听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What kind of music does the man like the most? A. Jazz.B. Classical.C. Rock.2. What is the mans problem? A. He doesnt like French.B. He doesnt have a dictionary.C. He doesnt have good reading skills.3.
2、What does the man want to eat? A. A pizza.B. A burger.C. Some dessert.4. How many notebooks does the man have in his backpack? A. Two.B. Five.C. Ten.5. How is the woman feeling about her speech today? A. Excited.B. Proud.C. Nervous.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中
3、选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Which bed does the woman choose? A. A twin bed. B. A double bed. C. A queen-sized bed.7. Whats the relationship between the speakers? A. A couple. &n
4、bsp; B. Mother and son. C. Salesman and customer.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where are the speakers having the picnic? A. By the lake. B. Under the trees. C. Beside the walking paths.9. Whats the weather lik
5、e now? A. Cloudy. B. Hot. C. Cool.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers going camping? A. In the forest. B. In the desert. C. Near the
6、ocean. 11. What is stressful to Jason? A. Making a fire. B. Sleeping outside. C. Packing their camping things.12. Who wants to buy a new car? A. Sarah.B. Tony. C. Marie.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What will the man do next? A. Walk a dog. B. Take
7、 out the garbage. C. Sweep the front steps.14. When does the womans son help her? A. On Mondays. B. On Tuesdays. C. On Thursdays.15. Why does the man want a bike? A. To visit his grandfather. B. To go to the womans house.C. To ride
8、to his basketball practice.16. Who will help the woman next weekend? A. Leah.B. Alison.C. Robby.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When does the new hospital open? A. In one day.B. In two weeks.C. In six months.18. Whats happening at the big bank? A. Its moving. &
9、nbsp; B. Its getting fixed. C. Its hiring workers.19. Where is the small bank? A. On Main Street. B. On Forest Road. C. On Second Street.20. What is the new city program about? A. Planting more trees. &
10、nbsp;B. Building a new park. C. Cleaning up the neighborhoods.第二部分： 阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AB
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19、metery Tour.BIt was summer when I was asked whether I wanted to go to Malibu (an island in Canada) with my church to serve the military families. At first, I heard this and thought, "You are asking an eleven-year-old in his last weeks of summer if he wants to go on a trip with his mom to Canada
20、 to serve other people? " Of course, I responded with a kind refusal, but my mom found a way to convince me to go.When we were on the ferry to the island, a thousand thoughts were running through my head, such as "What am I going to do here?" "Am I even going to be useful?"
21、and "Why am I even here?" When we got to the island, I was assigned to the child care. I was actually somewhat excited because my friend said he would help me. The first time I met the kids, I got to know them pretty well. They were all between the ages of four and six. Some of them stayed
22、 behaved and a few of them started acting crazy and would even hit and push the other kids.With those kids, I was very strict, but I still tried to be positive and maintain a smile. After all, they were just innocent kids. In most of the time, I needed to help them with things like laundry and setti
23、ng tables. Even though it sounded dull, I enjoyed every second of it. One of the things I did in my free time was to play pool. I befriended a few kids there. They were really easy to talk to. Some of the things we talked about were sports, food, video games, and most of all pool.Even though I was o
24、nly at Malibu, Canada for one week, I feel like I made spiritual changes in some people's life. You don't have to go above and beyond to make a difference in someone's life. In the end, it all comes down to what way you changed them. It could have been in a spiritual way or a mental way
25、as long as you had a positive effect. So go out and try to make a difference in this world.24. How did the author react when asked if he liked to serve the military families?A. He hardly believed it.B. He was very confused about the decision.C. He rejected the offer.D. He was hesitant about the trip
26、.25. As a volunteer, the author's main task on the island was_.A. to attend to kids thereB. to educate kids thereC. to befriend kids thereD. to share his experiences with kids there26. What can we know about the author's stay in Malibu?A. He found the kids very hard to deal with.B. He didn&#
27、39;t quite like the badly-behaved kids.C. He managed to get along well with most kids.D. He shared common hobbies with some kids.27. What does the author mainly tell us in the last paragraph?A. He regretted having taken the trip.B. His spiritual changes in Malibu.C. What he has learnt from the exper
28、ience.D. What to do to make a greater difference.CMore and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for"row of lights". It is the most important holiday in India.Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States i
29、s one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City's Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian imm
30、igrants have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India.So, she decided to act.“I felt it's about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show India's rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world," she said,
31、 “and I couldn't find a better place than Times Square.”Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.In India, Diwali is a f
32、ive-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called "diyas".A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this yea
33、r.Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.S
34、an Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nation's largest celebrations, with more than 15 ,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance，food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio Ri
35、ver, along the city's famous River Walk.28. Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?A. Dances. B. Lamps. C. Food. D. Clothes.29. Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Squa
36、re event?A. To make the American culture richer.B. To create a new business for the firm.C. To make Indian culture better known in the US.D. To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.30. What do we know about Diwali?A. It is held in autumn in India.B. It lasts five days in America.C. It has been
37、 held for 40 years in America.D. It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.31. What is the main idea of the text?A. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.B. Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.C. Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America, too.D. Diwali has become the most imp
38、ortant holiday in India.DThe weather affects many aspects of peoples daily life. Knowing and understanding what the weather is doing is useful. However, the weather is also one of the most unpredictable elements in the world. Although many people watch the morning news and gather the information abo
39、ut the weather, this is often wrong. Whole days can be ruined by believing that the weather will be one thing, when it turns out to be another. However, owning wireless weather stations allows the owners to monitor the weather for themselves.Not only will these weather stations allow the owners to s
40、ee what the weather is doing, but it is personalized to them and their area. Wireless weather stations are specifically prepared for the immediate neighborhood. Plans will be able to be made, and important decisions will no longer be ruined by bad weather.Although these weather stations are typicall
41、y seen in homes, they can also be used very easily on farms and fishing boats. Both farmers and fishermen rely on the weather for their business and using up-to-date weather information is quite indispensable. By using the wireless weather stations, it can determine for them when to harvest crops an
42、d head back to the shore. Due to the size of the weather stations, they can be moved very easily and used wherever is necessary for people.The wireless weather stations are great for all homes, especially for areas that suffer from extreme weather conditions.The up-to-date, instant weather reports w
43、ill allow a person to monitor what the weather is doing and if the bad weather is heading in their direction. Extreme weather tends to come very quickly; therefore, any information that is received is helpful. The weather stations are very simple to set up and are run by solar panels, ensuring they
44、will work even if there is a power-cut. They are far smaller than those in previous years and give a couple of very simple read-outs for the owner. They are easy to use and fascinating to understand.32. From Paragraph 2, the author intends to _. A. show us how unpredictable the weather used to be &n
45、bsp;B. explain the value of having wireless weather stations C. make it clear how popular the morning news is D. show how people got weather information in the past 33. What does the underlined word “indispensable”in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Essential. B. Indifferent. &nbs
46、p; C. Attractive. D. Impossible 34. What can we learn about a wireless weather station? A. The information it provides is slow but more specific. B. It is hard to set up but can be moved from one place to another. C. It is economical and saves money in the long
47、run. D. It can continue to work even if there is a power failure35. Whats the main idea of the text? A. The weather and its effects on peoples daily life. B. The weather-the most unpredictable element in the world. C. Good reasons for having wireless weather stations. D
48、. The importance of knowing and understanding the weather.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选项。 There are numerous benefits of reading good books. 36 Whatever your field might be, it's very important to create a good habit to read beyond your horizons. Her
49、e are tips to help you cultivate a better and consistent reading habit:Determine your reading goal. 37 This goal should be clear and backed up with a purpose. Start by thinking about how a consistent reading pattern can help you grow indifferent areas of your life-spirit, academi
50、cs, career, relationships and more. 38 Once you' re done setting your reading goal for the year, you'll need a list to back it up. Write out a list of the amazing books you want to read. Ask for recommendations from friends and instructors. It s important to keep a journal list
51、ing the books you'll like to read for each month.Get a responsible reading partner to promote your reading. Goals need to be backed up in order to help put a check and encourage you during times you don't feel motivated. 39_.To develop a reading culture, you must first analyze your cu
52、rrent reading habits. Do you read at all?_40_In order to truly achieve your reading goals and build a consistent reading habit, you'll need to set up simple systems， find responsible partners， and generally be hungry to grow beyond your comfort zone.A. Do you study hard at school?B. Make a list of books for each month.C. Do you start off and s
