Little Tommy was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything—tutors , cards, special learning centers—in short, everything they could think of. Finally they took Tommy to a catholic(天主教的) school.

After the first day, little Tommy came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead，he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little Tommy was hard at work. His mother was surprised. She called him down to dinner and as soon as he finished eating, he went back to his room, without a word. In no time he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time，day after day while the mother tried to understand what was happening.

Finally，little Tommy brought home his report card. He quietly put it on the table and went up to his room and hit the books. His mom looked at it and to her surprise，little Tommy got an A in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity .She went to his room and asked, “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns(修女)? ”

Little Tommy looked at her and shook his head, “No. ”

“Well then,” she asked again. “WHAT was it? ”

Little Tommy looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school, when I saw that man nailed to the plus sign(加号),I knew they weren’t joking. ”

21.Tommy’s mother felt surprised that his son____.

A. was still the same as usual

B. worked hard but said little

C. kissed her hello after school

D. ate so much at dinner

22.The underlined phrase “hitting the books” means “____”.

A. studying    B. striking    C. playing    D. cheering

23. The last sentence in the passage shows that____.

A. Tommy felt sorry for the man

B. Tommy was afraid of being nailed

C. Tommy didn’t like the plus sign

D. Tommy liked playing jokes on others

24. From the passage, we can infer that____.

A. teachers should be strict with their students

B. nuns are good at helping children with their math

C. a catholic school is much better than other ones

D. mistakes might do good sometimes

Read the advertisements, and then choose the right answer.

1

Driver Wanted

(1) Clean driving license.

(2) Must be of smart appearance.

(3) Aged over 25.

Apply to: Capes Taxi,17 Palace Road, Boston.

2

Air Hostesses for International Flights Wanted

(1)Applicants must be between 20 and 33 years old.

(2) Height 1.6m to 1.75m.

(3)Education to GCSE(General Certificate of Secondary Education)standard.

(4)Two languages. Must be able to swim.

Apply to: Recruitment office, Southern Airline, Heathrow Airport West.HR37KK.

3

Teachers Needed

For private language school. Teaching experience unnecessary.

Apply to: The Director of Studies. Instant Language Ltd,279 Canal street, Boston.

25. What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxis?

A. Fond of beer and wine.

B. Punished for speeding and wrong parking.

C. Unable to speak a foreign language.

D. Not having college education.

26. Ben, aged 22, fond of swimming and driving, has just graduated from a college. Which job might be given to him?

A. Driving for Capes Taxis.

B. Working for Southern Airlines.

C. Teaching at Instant Language Ltd.

D. None of the three.

27. What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air hostess?

A. She once broke a traffic law and was fined.

B. She can’t speak Japanese very well.

C. She has never worked as an airhostess before.

D. She doesn’t feel like working long hours flying abroad.

Do you love Beats headphones, True Religion jeans, and UGG shoes? These are some of the most popular brands (牌子) around. They are also expensive. But some experts say they are not much better than cheaper brands.

For example, Jim Wilcox works for Consumer Reports. He tested all kinds of headphones. He says that $80 Koss Pro headphones provide basically the same quality (质量) and comfort as Beats. So why do people pay twice or even 10 times as much for the hottest brands?

Experts say it’s because fashionable, expensive brands send a message. Brands say “I belong” or “I can afford it.”

Some people think that expensive brand names are worth the price. They say that some designer clothes really are top quality and that they last longer than cheaper brands. Some teenagers choose to wear popular brands because these brands make them feel good about themselves.

Alexandra Allam, 17, likes to buy brand-name products. “I’d rather spend the extra money to get something I know I’ll be satisfied with,” she says. Her friend Emmy Swan agrees, saying “As long as you can afford it, it seems reasonable to buy what you want.” But not all teenagers agree. “Spending hundreds of dollars for designer sunglasses is stupid and unreasonable,” says Daniel Steinbrecher, 16. “It’s fake (假的) happiness.”

People who are against wearing expensive brand names say that many designer brands aren’t any better. “It’s wasteful to buy things just because they are popular,” says Edmund Williams, 15. “You’ll feel better if you buy things because you like them. If you have extra money to spend, it would be better to give it to people in need.”

28. The example of Jim’s report wants to tell us _____.

A. popular brands make people comfortable

B. Koss Pro headphones are better than Beats

C. the hottest brands are of the highest quality

D. less-known brands may offer the same quality as name brands

29. Who have the same opinion on expensive brands?

A. Alexandra & Daniel           B. Emmy & Edmund.

C. Emmy & Alexandra.          D. Daniel & Emmy.

30. What does Edmund think of expensive brands?

A. They are not worth the price.

B. They make him feel confident.

C. They need to improve their quality.

D. They pay too much attention to personal likes.

31. The text is mainly about _____.

A. how to buy things reasonably

B. the competition between brands

C. the different values of teenagers

D. whether expensive brands are worth high prices

Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)

Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)

Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影响) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Angela Merkel (1954 -   )

In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany’s leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.

Sandra Day O’Connor (1930 -   )

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.

Margaret Thatcher (1925 -2013)

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain’s Iron Lady.

Marie Curie (1867-1934)

Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (辐射能). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.

32. Who once won the Nobel Prize?

A. Jane Addams and Marie Curie.

B. Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher.

C. Marie Curie and Angela Merkel.

D. Marie Curie and Rachel Carson

33. What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?

A. Both of them were scientists before coming to power.

B. Both of them are the first woman head of their country.

C. Both of them are famous for being strict.

D. Both of them have worked for three terms.

34. Who once failed to find a job?

A. Jane Addams.           B. Margaret Thatcher.

C. Rachel Carson.            D. Sandra Day O’Connor.

35. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Great women            B. Famous scientists

C. Strong leaders            D. Ways to success for women             

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。

Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.36.      Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. 

You will want to take notes during classroom discussion and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.37.        Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.38.      

The following methods may work best for you.

● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.

●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.

● Write your notes in your own words.

●39         

●Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.

As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand. When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.40.    

A. Use words, not complete sentences.

B. There are three practical note-taking methods.

C. You must write your notes on separate paper.

D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.

E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.

F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.

G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

In 1989 an earthquake of 8.2 magnitude hit America, killing over 30,000 people. A father 41 his wife safely at home and rushed to the 42 where his son was supposed to be,43 to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake. 

Seeing this, he remembered the 44 he had made to his son, “No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you!” Tears began to 45 his eyes. As he looked at the pile of 46 that once was the school, it looked 47,but he kept remembering his words to his son. 

He began to direct his attention 48 where he had 49 his son to class before. Remembering his son’s 50had been in the back right corner of the teaching building, he rushed there and started digging 51 the ruins. 

He kept digging and digging. Hours later, other 52 parents tried to pull him off 53 had been his son’s classroom, saying, “It’s too late! They’re all dead!” 

But the father kept digging for his son. The fire chief 54 and said,“ Fires are breaking out. You’re in55.Go home. ”Hearing this, the American father, 56 very tired now, asked politely, “Are you going to help me?” 

He went on 57He dug for 8 hours...12 hours...24 hours...36 hours...then, in the 38th hour, he heard his son’s 58.He screamed his son’s name, “ARMAND!” And he heard his son shout back,“ Dad?  !It’s me, Dad! I told the other kids not to worry. I told them that if you were 59 you’d save us. You promised no matter what happened, you’d always be there for me! You did 60,Dad!”

41．A. left          B. stayed         C. reached          D. had

42．A. house                      B. company      C. school                       D. office

43．A. hardly                        B. mainly         C. surprisingly     D. only

44．A. belief           B. promise      C. decision        D. advice

45．A. rise             B. cover         C. fill               D. suffer

46．A. ruins             B. disasters           C. earth         D. bricks

47．A. sad              B. hopeless            C. needless     D. useless

48．A. in                   B. up           C. of           D. towards

49．A. walked                  B. sent          C. run              D. seen

50．A. doorway             B. situation      C. classroom         D. entrance

51．A. from               B. through          C. by             D. across

52．A. cold-hearted        B. well-meaning      C. good-looking                    D. hard-working

53．A. who                 B. when              C. whose         D. what

54．A. showed up                         B. showed off     C. got up     D. got off

55．A. frustration             B. difficulty            C. danger   D. fear

56．A. and                B. but        C. if            D. though

57．A. lonely                             B. alone     C. together          D. as well

58．A. sound                           B. voice        C .noise     D. shout

59．A. right               B. dead    C. alive      D. injured

60．A. that              B. this       C. one              D. it

在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

61. For him, this will be an ______ (entire) new hobby.

62. Can you change the ________ (spell) of the word into the correct one?

63. The fire ________ (trap) many people in the burning building last night.

64. After her heart operation, my grandmother ________ (gradual) recovered.

65. Although they tried their best to prevent the bridge from ______(destroy), it was blown up in the end.

66. One of the ________ (advantage) of the job is the long hours I work.

67. People in all countries want a(n) ________ (peace) world rather than one filled with wars.

68.As ______ matter of fact, Tom came to school late because he didn’t ride his bike.

69. Now their peace talks have reached a key stage ______one side must give in to the other.

70. We will make good use______ the reading materials.

21. 短文改错（10 分）

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My uncle drove his car meet his friends. When he found there was still some time leaving before the train had arrived, he wanted to take a short sleep. He was falling sleep when a woman came and asked him the time. He opened his eye and answered, “Half past eight.” With a “Thank you!” a woman left. On a short while this happened again. So my uncle wrote “I don’t know the time” on a piece of paper and put them on the window of the car. A few minutes late, an old man came and woke him up, “Hi, young man. I can tell you that time it is. It’s nine o’clock now.”

假设你叫李平，你有机会参加了为期一周的“英国文化之旅”活动。回国之后，你准备给你的美国笔友Michael 写一封信,告诉他有关你的经历和感受。

【写作内容】

请根据下面表格的内容和提示，给你的笔友Michael写一封信，信的开头和结尾已给出。

旅英时间

10月22日-30日

参加活动者

25位来自不同国家的中学生

去过的地方

伦敦(London)、 牛津(Oxford)、湖区(the Lake District)

最喜欢的地方及原因

伦敦：了解了许多英国的历史和文化

牛津：看到了很多古老的图书馆

最遗憾的事及原因

湖区很美，但天气不好，老下大雨

最快乐的事

结识了许多新朋友

【写作要求】

写一篇100词左右的英语书信。

Dear Michael,

Hi! I just came back from Britain last week.____________   ____           

__________________________________________________________________

Well, I’d better get back to my homework now. Bye.

Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Ping