63. A. blamed 65. A. remind Section B (24) Directions:
B. interested B. pulls up B. revise
C. feared C. pull out C. retreat
D. involved
D. pull into D. restrict
64. A. pulls away
Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis’s Swamp creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack’s dare. They liked camping, but not near this swamp. “So,” Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals. “How did this place get its name? ” “Are you sure you want to hear it? It’s a scary story,” warned Jack. “Of course!” cried out Tom. “If there were anything to be scared of, you wouldn’t have chosen this place!” “Ok, but don’t say I didn’t warn you,” said Jack, and he began this tale. “Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite different—it was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystal-clear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice. “ ‘You are clearing too much land,’ warned one old man. ‘The land is a living thing. It will hit back at you if you abuse it.’ “ ‘Silly fool,’ said Dennis to himself. ‘If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I’ll become wealthier. He’s just jealous!’ ” “Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping(渗出) to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.” “What happened?” Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire. “The land hit back—just as the old man warned, ” Jack shrugged. “Dennis disappeared. Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.” “What a stupid story,” laughed Tom. “Plants can’t …” Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted. The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy had covered Tom’s face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.
66. The underlined word “dare” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. courage B. assistance C. instruction D. challenge 67. Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man?
A. The old man envied him. B. The old man was foolish. C. He was too busy to listen to others. D. He was greedy for more crops. 68. Why did Tom scream and faint?
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A. He saw Dennis’s shadow. B. He was scared by a plant. C. His friends played a joke on him. D. The weather became extremely cold. 69. What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?
A. Grasp all, lose all. B. No sweat, no sweet.
C. It is no use crying over spilt milk.
D. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.
(B) More Things in Heaven Bill Bosworth ISBN 9780595433582 In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent presents the highlights of his 83 years of to live in the concentration camps (集中营). Scared and life, including his trips to India and the alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse study of the writings of several great he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend. spiritual leaders. More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest Encourage Me! meaning for their existence based on their Inspirational Poetry own experiences. Gloria Coykendall ISBN 9781412027854 Creation or Evolution It is an easy to read collection of Michael Ebifegha poems originally written to encourage ISBN 9781450289023 Were humans created, in faith and to be a cure for chromic (长期) depression … or did they evolve? cure to strengthen identity and purpose. How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. Seeking the Edge In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha Dr. Joseph L. Rose examines these two opposed world views ISBN 9781462031795 within the structure of empirical (实证的) Seeking the Edge provides the tools science. and techniques to find that edge in one’s life—driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies. 70. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse? A. Bill Bosworth. B. Michelle O. Donovan. C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D. Gloria Coykendall.
71. The ISBN for the book of poems is _________.
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Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem Michelle O. Donovan ISBN 9781462058679 Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II. A. 9781462031795 B. 9781412027854 C. 9780595433582 D. 9781462058679 72. What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?
A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life. B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders. C. Those who study the art of writing. D. Those who like traveling abroad.
73. Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?
A. Seeking the Edge. B. Creation or Evolution. C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem. D. More Things in Heaven.
(C)
A simple piece of rope hangs between some environmentally friendly Americans and their neighbors. On one side stand those who have begun to see clothes dryers as wasteful consumers of energy (up to 6% of total electricity) and powerful emitters of carbon dioxide (up to a ton of CO2 per household every year). As an alternative, they are turning to clotheslines as part of what Alexander Lee, an environmentalist, calls \
But on the other side are people who oppose air-drying laundry outside on aesthetic grounds. Increasingly, they have persuaded community and homeowners associations(HOAs) across the U.S. to ban outdoor clotheslines, which they say not only look unsightly but also lower surrounding property values. Those actions, in turn, have sparked a right-to-dry movement that is pressing for legislation to protect the choice to use clotheslines. Only three states--Florida, Hawaii and Utah--have laws written broadly enough to protect clotheslines. Right-to-dry advocates argue that there should be more.
Matt Reck is the kind of eco-conscious guy who feeds his trees with bathwater and recycles condensation drops(冷凝水) from his air conditioners to water plants. His family also uses a clothesline. But Otto Hagen, president of Reck's HOA in Wake Forest, N.C., notified him that a neighbor had complained about his line. The Recks ignored the warning and still dry their clothes on a rope in the yard. \into their own hands,\says Reck. HOAs Hagen has decided to hold off taking action. \not going to go crazy,\address it again.\
North Carolina lawmakers tried and failed earlier this year to insert language into an energy bill that would expressly prevent HOAs from regulating clotheslines. But the issue remains a touchy one with HOAs and real estate agents. \in the belief that homogenous (统一协调的 ) exteriors are supportive of property value,\says Sara Stubbins, executive director of the Community Association Institute's North Carolina chapter. In other words, associations worry that housing prices will fall if prospective buyers think their would-be neighbors are too poor to afford dryers.
Alexander Lee dismisses the notion that clotheslines devalue property assets, advocating that the idea \decrease our carbon footprint,\
74. What is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of using clothes dryers?
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A. Electricity consumption. C. Waste of energy.
B. Air pollution. D. Ugly looking.
75. Which of the following is INCORRECT?
A. Opposers think air-drying laundry would devalue surrounding assets. B. Opposers consider the outdoor clothesline as an eyesore to the scenery. C. Right-to-dry movements led to the pass of written laws to protect clotheslines. D. Most of states in the US have no written laws to protect clotheslines. 76. In the last paragraph Alexander Lee recommends that_____________________. A. clotheslines should be banned in the community. B. clotheslines wouldn't lessen the property values. C. the globe would become warmer and warmer. D. we should protect the environment in the community.
77. An appropriate title for the passage might be____________________. A. Opinions on Environmental Protection. B. Opinions on Air-drying Laundry. C. What-I-Can-Do Environmentalism.
D. Restrictions on Clotheslines. Section C (8)
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
Physical education is making a comeback as a part of the school core curriculum, but with a difference. While group sports are still part of the curriculum, the new way is to teach skills that are useful beyond gym class. Instead of learning how to climb a rope, children are taught of lift weights, balance their diets and build physical endurance. In this way, kids are given the tools and skills and experiences so they can lead a physically active life the rest of their life.
Considering that 15percent of American children 6 to 18 are overweight, supporters say more money and thought must be put into physical education curriculum. In many cases, that may mean not just replacing the old gym-class model with fitness programs but also starting up physical education programs because school boards often “put P.E. on the chopping block, cutting it entirely or decreasing its teachers or the days it is offered,” says Alicia Moag-Stahlberg, the executive director of Action for Health Kids. The difference in the programs is partly due to the lack of a national standard. “Physical education needs to be part of the core curriculum,” she added.
The wisdom of the new approach has some scientific support. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have demonstrated how effective the fit-for-life model of gym class can be. They observed how 50 overweight children lost more weight when they cycled and cross-country skied than when they played sports. The researchers also found that teaching sports like football resulted in less overall movement, partly because reluctant students were able to sit on the bench.
Another problem with simply teaching group sports in gym class is that only a tiny percentage of students continue playing them after graduating from high school. The new method teaches skills that translate to adulthood.
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NOTE: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE
WORDS.
78. In the new P.E. Program, children learn to lift weights, balance their diets and build physical
endurance rather than _______________________________________________________. 79. As for P.E.,some school boards either ________________ or ________________________. 80. What are the two problems with simply teaching group sports?
___________________________________________________________________________. 81. What is the long-term benefit of the new P.E. Program?
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I. Translation (22)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 82. 您会让谁和您一起去参加电影节的开幕仪式? (have) (4’)
83. Apple Watch如此有吸引力，以致于很多人来到苹果零售店排队购买。（So...）(4’)
84 图书馆不仅仅是个可以借阅图书的地方。实际上,它更像是一个待探索的宝藏。 (more than,remain ) (4’)
85. 两天之后尼泊尔政府（ the Nepalese government)才意识到必须采取有效措施来保证物价的稳定。（before,ensure) (5’)
86. 在这场灾难中给我们印象最深的是那些救援队员无论遇到什么困难，都会冒着自己的生命危险在废墟中拯救他人的生命。(risk)(5’)
II. Guided Writing (25)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120 – 150 words according to the directions and requirements given below in Chinese.
假如你是高三学生李华，在劳动节假日参加了某旅行社组织的一次旅游。在旅游过程中,你看到了如以下图片中所示的游客的一些不文明现象。请你写一封信给报社，简要讲述你的经历并提出一些解决这些问题的建议。
Dear Editor, ......
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