I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21~30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day, Miss Ellis gave her pupils a new kind of homework: homework on happiness. Her pupils would be “happiness 1 ”, and were to see what would happen when they tried to bring happiness to those around them. As part of their homework, all the students did really 2 , wonderful things, but what Carla Chalmers did left everyone 3 . Several days after the homework had been handed out, Carla turned up carrying a big bag.
“Here in this bag I have all the happiness I’ve collected so far,” she said 4 .
On seeing this, everyone was filled with 5 , but Carla didn’t want to show anyone what was in the bag. Instead, she pulled out a small box and gave it to her teacher. When Miss Ellis had taken the box, Carla took a (n) 6 camera out of her own pocket and stood with it at the ready. “Open it, Miss Ellis.”
The teacher slowly opened the box and looked inside. A big smile 7 on her face, and at that moment Carla took a photo, Carla’s photo came out of the camera immediately, and she 8 it to Miss Ellis along with a sheet of paper. The teacher read the paper in silence, and when she, had finished, she gestured at the 9 . “Oh, so it’s…”
“Yes!” 10 Carla, opening the bag. “It’s a great big pile of smiles!” She opened the bag and photos of different 11 fell out.
The rest of the class tried to 12 how Carla had managed to create such a great big chain of happiness. All there in the box was a photo of a big smile. But everyone who had seen it felt happiness being transmitted（传送）to them, and in return, without 13 , every person 14 with a smile of their own.
She managed to 15 understanding of the smile truth that every time you smile you are sending a gift to the world.
1. A. explorers B. instructors C. players D. collectors 2. A. regretful B. delightful C. stressful D. thankful 3. A. surprised B. satisfied C. annoyed D. depressed 4. A. disappointedly B. sadly C. amazedly D. smilingly 5. A. astonishment B. kindness C. expectation D. pride
6. A. expensive B. old – fashioned C. instant D. good-looking 7. A. disappeared B. froze C. faded D. shone
8. A. offered B. sold C. packed D. paid 9. A. box B. bag C. camera D. pocket
10. A. added B. questioned C. replied D. interrupted 11. A. smiles B. teachers C. ceremonies D. friends 12. A. try out B. focus on C. decide on D. figure out 13. A. imagination B. expression C. hesitation D. reason 14. A. responded B. refused C. demanded D. proved 15. A. hide B. correct C. appreciate D. spread 第二节 语法填空
Since the one-baby policy 16.was carried out in China, Chinese families have been shrinking from one with over 10 members to the other with only three including parents and one baby. Things are usually out of our expectation. Apart from, the benefits 17.that/ which have been mentioned enough, small families are now beginning to have 18.their their own problems/ disadvantages. Because parents are having fewer children, they increasingly feel the need 19.to control the lives of those children. As a result, many children are becoming less 20.independent, determined and ambitious than in the past.
Parents today discourage their children from doing housework, extracurricular activities and socializing 21.because they fear it will interrupt their education. For example, when I was younger I wanted to learn the guitar 22.but my parent wouldn’t allow me because they believed it would distract me from my studies. They are happy as long as I perform 23.wonderfully in my exams but don’t seem concerned about how I develop 24.as a person.
To some extend, I understand parents’ concerns, but I think they should love their children for 25.who they are, not what they want them to be. We deserve the chance to chase our own dreams and learn on our own. Even if we fail, we can learn from those failures.
Ⅱ 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A
What’s delicious, healthy to eat and co mes in various colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as versatile as an egg. It can be steamed, fried or baked. It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables. Eggplant was first grown in India during the 5th century B.C. Its popularity soon spread to China and then throughout Asia. Finally, during the Middle Ages the vegetable made its way to Europe. At that time, eggplant was not the shiny purple vegetable most people know today. Instead, it was like a white egg. Due to this egg-like appearance, eggplant got its name. In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter that people often called it a “mad apple.” This nickname started because people believed its bitterness was bad for one’s health. People actually thought eggplant could cause insanity（精神错乱） and cancer.
Fortunately, today people know that eggplant doesn’t cause insanity or cancer. In fact, eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer. In addition, the brain and the heart benefit from this super vegetable. Since it is high in fiber, eggplant can also improve digestion.
Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the leading growers of eggplant in the world today. Depending on its location, eggplant may be purple, green, orange or yellow-white. And it ca n be as small as a tomato or as large as a cucumber. Dish diversities range from simple to complex, with all of them being delicious!
Today, thousands of people are gathering in Loomis, Calif, for the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival. The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes. There is plenty more to do and see, though. Recipe contests, arts and crafts, performers, races and children’s activities all “egg-cite” festival-goers. Most people at the festival would agree – eggplant is an “egg-cellent” vegetable!
26. What does the underlined word “versatile” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. simple in shape B. diverse in cooking C. various in size D. flexible in price
27. Which of the following statem ents about eggplants is TRUE? A. Eggplant was introduced into Europe during the 5th century B.C. B. Eggplant got its name for its nutrition which is as rich as an egg. C. Eggplant looks like what it used to be in color and shape. D. People once misunderstood eggplant for its bitterness. 28. Eggplant is so healthy that it can ________. A. cure the cancer with certainty B. help relieve insanity C. replace other vegetables D. do good to digestion
29. The diversities of eggplant reflect in many aspects EXCEPT _____________. A. colors B. sizes C. nutrition D. dishes
30. The passage is mainly about ________________. A. the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival B. the origin of eggplant
C. the general introduction of eggplant D. the benefits of eggplant B
Several years ago I worked in an office, which I had a locust tree growing outside the window. It had grown into a tall tree and must have been there for a long time. The tree blocked the view and made the office seem dull, unfortunately this happened to be the room assigned to me and I was depressed by it for quite some time.
When the first spring came, everything was green except the locust tree. Secretly, I was very happy because I had thought it had died.
One morning when I opened the window for fresh air, I unexpectedly smelt a familiar sweet scent floating into my office but I couldn’t name it. Suddenly, I realized it was the locust tree! The tree that I thought dead was blossoming in full glory.
From then on, I usually came to the office very early to see dew forming on the locust tree blossoms and every year was eager to see spring again.
During summer, the green leaves provided shade protecting me from the harsh sunlight, but allowing enough light in to make it pleasant. In autumn, the leaves turned into many different colors. Its beauty touched my soul. Many times I thought to take photos but never did. Then I had to leave in a hurry. Later in life it became a great regret that I had not done so.
Actually, many times in our lives, we think we own something, therefore we don’t cherish it. We don’t feel regretful until we lose it one day! Moreover, sometimes, we have to accept the things we don’t want and need to discover the hidden beauty to find unexpected joy! 31．The author of the passage employed a writing way ________. A．of holding(抑） and releasing（扬） B．that released first, then held C．that held first, then released D．that was not holding or releasing
32. At first the author felt depressed because of the following reasons except that _____ . A．the tree blocked the view
B．the tree made the office seem dull
C．when the first spring came , everything was green except the locus tree D．the office was assigned to him
33．What the author wanted to tell us is that ________.
A．not being delighted for what you have got and not feeling pity on the lost B．think twice before you leap C．treat everything calmly D．cherish what you’ve owned
34．The reason the author came to the office early is ________. A．to enjoy the dew B．to finish her work early C．to do some cleaning D．to avoid the burning sun
35．The underlined word “so” in the fifth paragraph perhaps refers to ________. A．that I couldn’t see the tree any longer B．that I should have taken some photos C．that I had to leave D．that the tree died 31-35 CCDAB C
In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者) listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast,
over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.
In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.
Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.
36. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________.
A) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parents B) Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievements C) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction D) Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs
37. Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to ________.
A) problem solving B) group experience C) parental guidance
D) individually-oriented development
38. In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on ________. A) preparing children academically B) developing children’s artistic interests C) tapping children’s potential D) shaping children’s character
39. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ________. A) broaden children’s horizon B) cultivate children’s creativity C) lighten children’s study load D) enrich children’s knowledge
40. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens? A) They can do better in their future studies.
B) They can accumulate more group experience there. C) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.
D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.