论文部分内容阅读
第一部分：听力部分（15分）
第一节：
听下面五段对话，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。（5分）
1. What are the speakers planning to do？
A. Go hiking. B. Go sightseeing. C. Go swimming.
2. Who’s in the picture？
A. The man’s mother. B. The man’s grandmother. C. The man’s sister.
3. Why did Alex move here？
A. Because of the convenient transportation.
B. Because of the good environment.
C. Because of his father’s new job.
4. What’s the relationship between Cathy and Jim？
A. Classmates. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student.
5. Why did the girl’s mother buy her the dress？
A. Because it was her birthday. B. Because she liked it.
C. Because she won the race.
第二节：
听下面两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A， B， C三个选项中选出最佳选项。（5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation most probably take place？
A. In a hospital. B. In a library. C. In a street.
7. Where should the man turn right？
A. At the bus stop. B. At the first crossing. C. At the end of the road.
听第7段材料，回答第8—10题。
8. How long would it take them to drive to Oldfield？
A. About a day. B. About an hour. C. About two and a half hours.
9. Why do they choose to take a picnic？
A. Because there are no restaurants in the park.
B. Because the restaurants in the park are expensive.
C. Because they prefer their own food and drinks.
10. Where do they finally decide to go？
A. Oldfield Adventure Park. B. Newport Water World. C. A small zoo.
第三節：
听下面一段材料，将第11—15题的信息补充完整，每小题不多于3个单词。（5分）
Valentine’s Day is on 11. ____. People like to send 12. ____ in heart-shaped boxes on Valentine’s Day. Valentine 13. ____ words are often used by many people. The most Valentine’s cards are got by 14. ____. Children send 15. ____ as many cards as adults do. 第二部分：笔试部分（135分）
I. 根据句意及汉语提示填写单词。（10分）
1. The president made a welcome speech at the opening ____ （典礼） of the Olympic Games.
2. With the rapid development of industry， China is growing out of an ____ （农业的） society.
3. As they drew close to the top of the mountain， rain clouds were ____ （聚集）.
4. That part of town is a ____ （狂欢） on Friday and Saturday nights.
5. The play was a ____ （商业的） success but an artistic failure.
6. We should ____ （尊重） the local laws and customs when abroad.
7. The room was ____ （装饰） with balloons and flowers for her birthday party.
8. The new owners have tried to give the restaurant a more family-friendly ____ （氛围）.
9. I have ____ （絕对的） confidence in her ability to get the job done.
10. Mr. Bill Smith ____ （代表） his company to speak at the conference.
II. 单句语法填空。（10分）
1. The tutor discussed her own ____ （religion） beliefs openly with the students.
2. I’d like to express my warmest congratulations ____ your marriage.
3. With the development of IT， a lot of new ____ （medium） came into being.
4. She ____ （feature） in an article on local businesswomen.
5. She should be ____ （gratitude） that he was making things easier for her.
6. This is such an occasion ____ the word cannot be used.
7. ____ brief， this is not quite a suitable job for me.
8. Sorry， but I don’t fancy ____ （go） out tonight.
9. This information on its own is of little ____ （significant） to us.
10. ____ （type）， this kind of games receive little recognition among young people.
III. 根据汉语提示完成英语句子，每空一词。（20分）
1. The Tibet Autonomous Region （西藏自治区） is ____ ____ ____ ____ （在
西部） of China.
2. How much do you think English ____ ____ ____ ____ （和……有相同之处） Chinese？
3. Your composition is well written ____ ____ （除了） a few mistakes.
4. ____ ____ ____ （坦率地说）， you should work harder to improve your English.
5. He joined the club in order ____ ____ ____ ____ （利用） the resources there.
6. Children ____ ____ ____ ____ （穿上盛装） at night on Halloween.
7. Prices ____ ____ ￥1，999 ____ ￥6，199 （从……到……）， depending on the
customers’ needs.
8. She bought the necklace ____ ____ ____ ____ （相信） it was a real one， not a fake.
9. Tim was astonished ____ ____ ____ ____ （看见） the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
10. They lost their last game ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ （尽管作出了极大的努力）. IV. 完形填空。（20分）
I was teaching in a primary school. In October， I told the class about my _1_. “I’d like you to do extra （額外的） _2_ around the house to make some money，” I said. “Then we’ll _3_ food for a special dinner for a needy grandmother.”
A month later， the children arrived early in class bringing their _4_. They had set tables and washed dishes. And now they couldn’t _5_ to go shopping.
I watched while they were choosing turkey （火鸡） and other food in the supermarket. _6_ we headed toward the checkout. Then someone _7_ a “necessity” that sent them racing back.
“Flowers！” Kristine cried. The group ran toward the holiday plants.
I advised being practical （务实的）. It was _8_ to buy things that could be made into meals. After all， I said， “You can’t _9_ flowers.”
“But Mrs. Sherlock，” came the loud cry， “we _10_ flowers.”
I finally _11_ and looked at the plants before us.
“She’ll like the purple chrysanthemums （菊花），” the children agreed， and chose the plant.
Soon we were driving to the house of a _12_ grandmother who lived alone. We finally _13_ in front of a small house. A woman with a tired face came to _14_ us. The children hurried to get the food. When Kristine put the plant on the table， the woman seemed _15_. She’s wishing it was a bag of flour， I thought.
As we were leaving， we could _16_ the kitchen window. The woman inside walked past the turkey， straight to the flowers. She smiled as she touched the flowers. She was _17_ before our eyes.
The children were quiet. At that moment， they had seen they could make a _18_ to another’s life. And I had seen _19_ too. The children had sensed that sometimes a person _20_ flowers on a dark November day.
1. A. rule B. hobby C. plan D. choice
2. A. activities B. jobs C. training D. testing
3. A. buy B. make C. find D. store 4. A. homework B. money C. flowers D. dishes
5. A. afford B. refuse C. stop D. wait
6. A. At last B. For example C. Once more D. In fact
7. A. noticed B. provided C. showed D. considered
8. A. funny B. unusual C. easier D. wiser
9. A. plant B. touch C. eat D. sell
10. A. allow B. know C. offer D. want
11. A. stood up B. agreed C. went away D. forgot 12. A. careless B. strange C. quiet D. poor
13. A. met B. stayed C. disappeared D. arrived
14. A. visit B. help C. welcome D. accept
15. A. surprised B. worried C. nervous D. ashamed
16. A. open B. see C. use D. feel
17. A. controlled B. educated C. invited D. changed
18. A. decision B. suggestion C. promise D. difference
19. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing
20. A. brings B. needs C. adds D. receives V. 閱读理解。（40分）
第一节
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（30分）
A
Every day， millions of people surf the Internet， and there are countless websites for them to visit. Here are four popular websites for online users.
https：//www.cracked.com
If you’re old enough， you might remember Cracked， the monthly humor （幽默） magazine that was founded in 1958. Although the magazine is no longer printed， the humor website https：//www.cracked.com is still alive. The content （内容） of Cracked not only is humorous but also tries to tell readers something new and unexpected.
https：//www.buzzfeed.com
Are you looking for links to big news on the web？ Look no further than https：//www.buzzfeed.com. Each day the website offers the latest stories and pictures that are crazily spread. BuzzFeed covers different topics and its articles are written by staff members， site users， and partner sites like The Huffington Post and The Daily Beast.
https：//www.reddit.com
Reddit calls itself “the front page of the Internet”， and that is exactly what it is. Just as many people used to read the newspaper while eating breakfast， one to two million Internet users read Reddit every morning to get their daily news. The content of the website comes entirely from the public， with users uploading （上传） videos， links， stories， pictures， etc.
https：//imgur.com
Do you know many of the funny pictures， gifs， and memes （表情包） that hit your Facebook come from Imgur？ It’s a free website where users upload 1.5 million pictures each day. Imgur users especially like pictures of cute animals and beautiful natural wonders. And it is free to read and use. You can download any photo you like.
1. Which of the following can best describe the content of Cracked？
A. Serious and classical. B. Formal and influential.
C. Funny and surprising. D. Traditional and educational.
2. What does BuzzFeed mainly offer？
A. The latest videos. B. The hottest news.
C. The funniest pictures. D. The most humorous articles. 3. If you want to collect lots of pictures for free， which website should you visit？
A. https：//www.cracked.com. B. https：//www.buzzfeed.com.
C. https：//www.reddit.com. D. https：//imgur.com.
B
Lately， my 90-year-old mother has been sleepier and sleepier. This is very strange and worrying. At the same time， my 92-year-old father has been suffering his own health problems. It is a terrible thing to see my father struggle to get my mother to talk， say something， when she doesn’t have the energy.
The other day， I recalled how my mother used to visit a woman named Mrs. Demopolis， a Greek immigrant， who made the best baklava （果仁蜜餅） in the world！ She gave lessons on baking it to my mother. Also， my mother often baked baklava at home. As I spoke of this over the phone， my silent mother perked up and said how much she’d like to have one again.
Now， they live in Florida and I live in Wales， UK， so I can’t go and bring her some baklava or even make some in her kitchen. But what I did suggest was that my father could buy some baklava at a Greek restaurant and I could do the same， and wouldn’t it be fun to eat our baklava at exactly the same time and so， be together sharing the moment and the pleasure？ My parents loved the idea and we decided to do it.
Two days later we both had our baklava and shared the experience. It meant a lot to my parents， and to me， to do this. My mother said she wanted to do this again， maybe with another food or even baklava again！ Why not？ And as she only keeps losing weight instead of gaining， it is good for her to find foods that appeal to her appetite （胃口）. It is becoming harder to find ways to communicate over the phone， but this is at least a very good way to do so.
4. Why does the author feel worried？
A. Her mother can’t walk by herself. B. Her mother is becoming less active.
C. Her father has to get her mother to talk. D. Her mother refuses to talk with her father.
5. What does the underlined phrase “perked up” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A. Calmed down. B. Turned around. C. Came to life. D. Held one’s breath. 6. What did the author suggest to please her mother？
A. They should enjoy the same food at the same time.
B. The author should buy some baklava for her mother.
C. Her mother should make some baklava in her kitchen.
D. Her family should get together to look after her mother.
7. What do we know about the author’s mother？
A. She hopes to live with her daughter. B. She is looking for her favorite food.
C. She likes communicating in this way. D. She thinks baklava is the most delicious.
C
This House Is Decorated With 3，000 Pumpkins Every Halloween
Some people take their holiday decorating very seriously. And some take it to the next level. The Griffith family in Kenova， West Virginia， is in this camp. They put on a display （展示） that shows they’re just filled with Halloween spirit.
Each year， this family displays 3，000 pumpkins （南瓜） in front of their home for the Halloween season. Yes， you read that right. Ric Griffith puts out one jack-o’-lantern （南瓜燈） for every person who lives in Kenova.
Of course， he doesn’t do it all on his own. He has a lot of help from his family， and also from members of the community who are super-proud of what has become quite the tourist attraction over the years. More than 30，000 people stop by to see the amazing display， which includes jack-o’-lanterns cut to look like the faces of famous people， animals， cartoon characters， and other creative designs. It’s certainly a must-see as part of the area’s Ceredo-Kenova Autumnfest.
To fit in all 3，000 pumpkins， Griffith and his helpers spread them across the home’s garden and front porch （门廊）， as well as on the roof！
Griffith began the tradition back in 1978 with just five pumpkins and， many years later， it’s much bigger and better. People can’t help but come to the area， walking along the sidewalk outside the house to get that perfect Halloween experience.
“Locals take great pride in it， and then there are people from around the country who plan fall trips and include it in their trips so they can see it，” said Tyson Compton， president of the Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s really something.” “It’s become a tradition for many people in our area， and it feels good to keep that going，” Griffith said.
8. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to？
A. The Griffiths selling 3，000 pumpkins a day. B. Ric Griffith giving 3，000 jack-o’-lanterns to tourists.
C. The Griffiths decorating their house with 3，000 pumpkins.
D. Ric Griffith teaching 3，000 people how to display jack-o’-lanterns.
9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3？
A. There are 30，000 people in Kenova.
B. There are only two kinds of jack-o’-lanterns.
C. Ric Griffith dislikes asking for help from others.
D. Ric Griffith’s idea has received support from his community.
10. What do we know about the tradition？
A. It began with 1，978 pumpkins. B. It has lasted more than 40 years.
C. It includes five pumpkin competitions. D. It encourages people to do more exercise.
11. What’s Tyson Compton’s attitude towards the tradition？
A. Favorable. B. Uncaring. C. Worried. D. Uncertain.
D
Molly Gordon once explained that there are two types of fear. Fear one is the one I’m sure you’re most familiar with. As Molly says， “Fear one magnifies （放大） danger while minimizing your sense of ability.” So， this is the fear we want to convert （轉化） into Fear two. Fear two is the fear that will take all your anxious and nervous energy and focus your energy on action steps that will lead you towards achieving your goals. Yes！ That’s the kind of fear you want.
The way you convert Fear one into Fear two is by taking the time to think about the situation and learn the real fear and know what action you can take. You also need to make the decision as to whether you’re willing to accept the risk.
Here is an example. You want to change your job but you have some fears. First， you should look at the fears you have and see whether they’re real or not. You should then consider if there are any measures you can take to mitigate the risks. And finally， you should ask yourself， “Am I willing to accept those risks？”
One of the fears is that you may lose the friendship of your co-workers. Is that a real fear？ Yes， maybe. Is there action you can take？ Yes， you can make the extra effort to keep in contact with them by going to lunch with them or setting up some other activities. You can also remind yourself that you’ll probably make new friends at your new job. And， the final step is to decide whether getting a new job， where you might make even better friends， and gaining new skills are worth the risk of losing the friendship of the co-workers you have now. That’s a decision only you can make.
12. Why do people want Fear two？
A. It can help them set some goals. B. It can keep them away from danger.
C. It can help them take effective action. D. It can stop them from feeling nervous.
13. What should you do first to turn Fear one into Fear two？
A. Pay no attention to risks. B. Ask for some suggestions.
C. Know what you really fear. D. Find some examples to refer to.
14. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 3 mean？
A. Reduce. B. Realize. C. Measure. D. Accept.
15. What should you do in the last step？
A. Make a decision quickly. B. Gain new skills in the new job.
C. Keep the friendship of the co-workers. D. Consider whether the gain is worth the risk.
第二節
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。（10分）
Octavio González Caballero grew up in Paraguay and is going to college in Chile. _1_González Caballero is one of the international students who has traveled around the world to join Habitat for Humanity， a non-profit （非营利的） organization that brings people together to build homes for families in need.
_2_ The idea began when wealthy businessperson Millard Fuller and his wife， Linda， began looking for ways to help those who were less fortunate （幸运的）. The Fullers chose to work with an organization in Georgia that provided homes for poor families. _3_ It has helped more than 22 million people in these countries achieve stability （稳定） and independence through safe and affordable houses.
In between hammering （锤打）， González Caballero takes a break and talks about why the program is so attractive to him. He says， “Habitat gives people a chance， and families need a chance. _4_“When he finishes working in Knoxville， González Caballero will visit other U.S. cities to talk about the success of the program in other countries. He will share stories about the 400 homes that have been built back in his home country. González Caballero wants to finish college， where he is studying to be an engineer. _5_ Upon graduation， González Caballero hopes to work for a nonprofit organization and continue to make a better world for everyone.
A. Habitat for Humanity was formed in 1976.
B. It’s a satisfactory feeling being a part of that.
C. I love sharing my experience with other people.
D. Now Habitat for Humanity works in more than 70 countries.
E. It welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
F. But he does not plan to give up the Habitat for Humanity beliefs.
G. So how did he end up building a new home in Knoxville， Tennessee， the U.S.？
VI. 語篇填空。（15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Chinese New Year is the most important 1. ____ （celebrate） in the Chinese calendar. It is also known 2. ____ the Spring Festival because it celebrates the start of new life and the season for planting crops （庄稼）.
New Year festivities start when the moon is new， on the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar. They continue until the fifteenth day， 3. ____ the moon is brightest.
Just before New Year， people clean their houses. They decorate them with pieces of paper with 4. ____ （word） such as Happiness and Wealth written on them. On New Year’s Eve， families get together and have 5. ____ special meal. At the Spring Festival， a popular food is dumplings. A coin is 6. ____ （usual） hidden in one of the dumplings. It is thought to be 7. ____ （luck） to be the person who finds the coin.
At the start of the first week of New Year， people visit friends and the second week ends with Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the month.
People light lanterns to put in the windows of their houses. They walk in the streets 8. ____ （carry） them under the light of the full moon.
One of the most interesting parts of the Chinese New Year 9. ____ （be） the dragon dance. The dragons 10. ____ （make） out of paper， silk and bamboo. Chinese people think of dragons as helpful， friendly animals which symbolize （象征） long life and wisdom.
VII. 书面表达。（20分）
假定你是李华， 你的英国朋友 Susan 在给你的邮件中提到她对中国文化很感兴趣，并请你介绍中国的传统节日——端午节。请你给她回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 节日时间;
2. 庆祝活动;
3. 欢迎她来中国体验。
注意：1. 词数 80 左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第一节：
听下面五段对话，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。（5分）
1. What are the speakers planning to do？
A. Go hiking. B. Go sightseeing. C. Go swimming.
2. Who’s in the picture？
A. The man’s mother. B. The man’s grandmother. C. The man’s sister.
3. Why did Alex move here？
A. Because of the convenient transportation.
B. Because of the good environment.
C. Because of his father’s new job.
4. What’s the relationship between Cathy and Jim？
A. Classmates. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student.
5. Why did the girl’s mother buy her the dress？
A. Because it was her birthday. B. Because she liked it.
C. Because she won the race.
第二节：
听下面两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A， B， C三个选项中选出最佳选项。（5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation most probably take place？
A. In a hospital. B. In a library. C. In a street.
7. Where should the man turn right？
A. At the bus stop. B. At the first crossing. C. At the end of the road.
听第7段材料，回答第8—10题。
8. How long would it take them to drive to Oldfield？
A. About a day. B. About an hour. C. About two and a half hours.
9. Why do they choose to take a picnic？
A. Because there are no restaurants in the park.
B. Because the restaurants in the park are expensive.
C. Because they prefer their own food and drinks.
10. Where do they finally decide to go？
A. Oldfield Adventure Park. B. Newport Water World. C. A small zoo.
第三節：
听下面一段材料，将第11—15题的信息补充完整，每小题不多于3个单词。（5分）
Valentine’s Day is on 11. ____. People like to send 12. ____ in heart-shaped boxes on Valentine’s Day. Valentine 13. ____ words are often used by many people. The most Valentine’s cards are got by 14. ____. Children send 15. ____ as many cards as adults do. 第二部分：笔试部分（135分）
I. 根据句意及汉语提示填写单词。（10分）
1. The president made a welcome speech at the opening ____ （典礼） of the Olympic Games.
2. With the rapid development of industry， China is growing out of an ____ （农业的） society.
3. As they drew close to the top of the mountain， rain clouds were ____ （聚集）.
4. That part of town is a ____ （狂欢） on Friday and Saturday nights.
5. The play was a ____ （商业的） success but an artistic failure.
6. We should ____ （尊重） the local laws and customs when abroad.
7. The room was ____ （装饰） with balloons and flowers for her birthday party.
8. The new owners have tried to give the restaurant a more family-friendly ____ （氛围）.
9. I have ____ （絕对的） confidence in her ability to get the job done.
10. Mr. Bill Smith ____ （代表） his company to speak at the conference.
II. 单句语法填空。（10分）
1. The tutor discussed her own ____ （religion） beliefs openly with the students.
2. I’d like to express my warmest congratulations ____ your marriage.
3. With the development of IT， a lot of new ____ （medium） came into being.
4. She ____ （feature） in an article on local businesswomen.
5. She should be ____ （gratitude） that he was making things easier for her.
6. This is such an occasion ____ the word cannot be used.
7. ____ brief， this is not quite a suitable job for me.
8. Sorry， but I don’t fancy ____ （go） out tonight.
9. This information on its own is of little ____ （significant） to us.
10. ____ （type）， this kind of games receive little recognition among young people.
III. 根据汉语提示完成英语句子，每空一词。（20分）
1. The Tibet Autonomous Region （西藏自治区） is ____ ____ ____ ____ （在
西部） of China.
2. How much do you think English ____ ____ ____ ____ （和……有相同之处） Chinese？
3. Your composition is well written ____ ____ （除了） a few mistakes.
4. ____ ____ ____ （坦率地说）， you should work harder to improve your English.
5. He joined the club in order ____ ____ ____ ____ （利用） the resources there.
6. Children ____ ____ ____ ____ （穿上盛装） at night on Halloween.
7. Prices ____ ____ ￥1，999 ____ ￥6，199 （从……到……）， depending on the
customers’ needs.
8. She bought the necklace ____ ____ ____ ____ （相信） it was a real one， not a fake.
9. Tim was astonished ____ ____ ____ ____ （看见） the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
10. They lost their last game ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ （尽管作出了极大的努力）. IV. 完形填空。（20分）
I was teaching in a primary school. In October， I told the class about my _1_. “I’d like you to do extra （額外的） _2_ around the house to make some money，” I said. “Then we’ll _3_ food for a special dinner for a needy grandmother.”
A month later， the children arrived early in class bringing their _4_. They had set tables and washed dishes. And now they couldn’t _5_ to go shopping.
I watched while they were choosing turkey （火鸡） and other food in the supermarket. _6_ we headed toward the checkout. Then someone _7_ a “necessity” that sent them racing back.
“Flowers！” Kristine cried. The group ran toward the holiday plants.
I advised being practical （务实的）. It was _8_ to buy things that could be made into meals. After all， I said， “You can’t _9_ flowers.”
“But Mrs. Sherlock，” came the loud cry， “we _10_ flowers.”
I finally _11_ and looked at the plants before us.
“She’ll like the purple chrysanthemums （菊花），” the children agreed， and chose the plant.
Soon we were driving to the house of a _12_ grandmother who lived alone. We finally _13_ in front of a small house. A woman with a tired face came to _14_ us. The children hurried to get the food. When Kristine put the plant on the table， the woman seemed _15_. She’s wishing it was a bag of flour， I thought.
As we were leaving， we could _16_ the kitchen window. The woman inside walked past the turkey， straight to the flowers. She smiled as she touched the flowers. She was _17_ before our eyes.
The children were quiet. At that moment， they had seen they could make a _18_ to another’s life. And I had seen _19_ too. The children had sensed that sometimes a person _20_ flowers on a dark November day.
1. A. rule B. hobby C. plan D. choice
2. A. activities B. jobs C. training D. testing
3. A. buy B. make C. find D. store 4. A. homework B. money C. flowers D. dishes
5. A. afford B. refuse C. stop D. wait
6. A. At last B. For example C. Once more D. In fact
7. A. noticed B. provided C. showed D. considered
8. A. funny B. unusual C. easier D. wiser
9. A. plant B. touch C. eat D. sell
10. A. allow B. know C. offer D. want
11. A. stood up B. agreed C. went away D. forgot 12. A. careless B. strange C. quiet D. poor
13. A. met B. stayed C. disappeared D. arrived
14. A. visit B. help C. welcome D. accept
15. A. surprised B. worried C. nervous D. ashamed
16. A. open B. see C. use D. feel
17. A. controlled B. educated C. invited D. changed
18. A. decision B. suggestion C. promise D. difference
19. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing
20. A. brings B. needs C. adds D. receives V. 閱读理解。（40分）
第一节
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（30分）
A
Every day， millions of people surf the Internet， and there are countless websites for them to visit. Here are four popular websites for online users.
https：//www.cracked.com
If you’re old enough， you might remember Cracked， the monthly humor （幽默） magazine that was founded in 1958. Although the magazine is no longer printed， the humor website https：//www.cracked.com is still alive. The content （内容） of Cracked not only is humorous but also tries to tell readers something new and unexpected.
https：//www.buzzfeed.com
Are you looking for links to big news on the web？ Look no further than https：//www.buzzfeed.com. Each day the website offers the latest stories and pictures that are crazily spread. BuzzFeed covers different topics and its articles are written by staff members， site users， and partner sites like The Huffington Post and The Daily Beast.
https：//www.reddit.com
Reddit calls itself “the front page of the Internet”， and that is exactly what it is. Just as many people used to read the newspaper while eating breakfast， one to two million Internet users read Reddit every morning to get their daily news. The content of the website comes entirely from the public， with users uploading （上传） videos， links， stories， pictures， etc.
https：//imgur.com
Do you know many of the funny pictures， gifs， and memes （表情包） that hit your Facebook come from Imgur？ It’s a free website where users upload 1.5 million pictures each day. Imgur users especially like pictures of cute animals and beautiful natural wonders. And it is free to read and use. You can download any photo you like.
1. Which of the following can best describe the content of Cracked？
A. Serious and classical. B. Formal and influential.
C. Funny and surprising. D. Traditional and educational.
2. What does BuzzFeed mainly offer？
A. The latest videos. B. The hottest news.
C. The funniest pictures. D. The most humorous articles. 3. If you want to collect lots of pictures for free， which website should you visit？
A. https：//www.cracked.com. B. https：//www.buzzfeed.com.
C. https：//www.reddit.com. D. https：//imgur.com.
B
Lately， my 90-year-old mother has been sleepier and sleepier. This is very strange and worrying. At the same time， my 92-year-old father has been suffering his own health problems. It is a terrible thing to see my father struggle to get my mother to talk， say something， when she doesn’t have the energy.
The other day， I recalled how my mother used to visit a woman named Mrs. Demopolis， a Greek immigrant， who made the best baklava （果仁蜜餅） in the world！ She gave lessons on baking it to my mother. Also， my mother often baked baklava at home. As I spoke of this over the phone， my silent mother perked up and said how much she’d like to have one again.
Now， they live in Florida and I live in Wales， UK， so I can’t go and bring her some baklava or even make some in her kitchen. But what I did suggest was that my father could buy some baklava at a Greek restaurant and I could do the same， and wouldn’t it be fun to eat our baklava at exactly the same time and so， be together sharing the moment and the pleasure？ My parents loved the idea and we decided to do it.
Two days later we both had our baklava and shared the experience. It meant a lot to my parents， and to me， to do this. My mother said she wanted to do this again， maybe with another food or even baklava again！ Why not？ And as she only keeps losing weight instead of gaining， it is good for her to find foods that appeal to her appetite （胃口）. It is becoming harder to find ways to communicate over the phone， but this is at least a very good way to do so.
4. Why does the author feel worried？
A. Her mother can’t walk by herself. B. Her mother is becoming less active.
C. Her father has to get her mother to talk. D. Her mother refuses to talk with her father.
5. What does the underlined phrase “perked up” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A. Calmed down. B. Turned around. C. Came to life. D. Held one’s breath. 6. What did the author suggest to please her mother？
A. They should enjoy the same food at the same time.
B. The author should buy some baklava for her mother.
C. Her mother should make some baklava in her kitchen.
D. Her family should get together to look after her mother.
7. What do we know about the author’s mother？
A. She hopes to live with her daughter. B. She is looking for her favorite food.
C. She likes communicating in this way. D. She thinks baklava is the most delicious.
C
This House Is Decorated With 3，000 Pumpkins Every Halloween
Some people take their holiday decorating very seriously. And some take it to the next level. The Griffith family in Kenova， West Virginia， is in this camp. They put on a display （展示） that shows they’re just filled with Halloween spirit.
Each year， this family displays 3，000 pumpkins （南瓜） in front of their home for the Halloween season. Yes， you read that right. Ric Griffith puts out one jack-o’-lantern （南瓜燈） for every person who lives in Kenova.
Of course， he doesn’t do it all on his own. He has a lot of help from his family， and also from members of the community who are super-proud of what has become quite the tourist attraction over the years. More than 30，000 people stop by to see the amazing display， which includes jack-o’-lanterns cut to look like the faces of famous people， animals， cartoon characters， and other creative designs. It’s certainly a must-see as part of the area’s Ceredo-Kenova Autumnfest.
To fit in all 3，000 pumpkins， Griffith and his helpers spread them across the home’s garden and front porch （门廊）， as well as on the roof！
Griffith began the tradition back in 1978 with just five pumpkins and， many years later， it’s much bigger and better. People can’t help but come to the area， walking along the sidewalk outside the house to get that perfect Halloween experience.
“Locals take great pride in it， and then there are people from around the country who plan fall trips and include it in their trips so they can see it，” said Tyson Compton， president of the Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s really something.” “It’s become a tradition for many people in our area， and it feels good to keep that going，” Griffith said.
8. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to？
A. The Griffiths selling 3，000 pumpkins a day. B. Ric Griffith giving 3，000 jack-o’-lanterns to tourists.
C. The Griffiths decorating their house with 3，000 pumpkins.
D. Ric Griffith teaching 3，000 people how to display jack-o’-lanterns.
9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3？
A. There are 30，000 people in Kenova.
B. There are only two kinds of jack-o’-lanterns.
C. Ric Griffith dislikes asking for help from others.
D. Ric Griffith’s idea has received support from his community.
10. What do we know about the tradition？
A. It began with 1，978 pumpkins. B. It has lasted more than 40 years.
C. It includes five pumpkin competitions. D. It encourages people to do more exercise.
11. What’s Tyson Compton’s attitude towards the tradition？
A. Favorable. B. Uncaring. C. Worried. D. Uncertain.
D
Molly Gordon once explained that there are two types of fear. Fear one is the one I’m sure you’re most familiar with. As Molly says， “Fear one magnifies （放大） danger while minimizing your sense of ability.” So， this is the fear we want to convert （轉化） into Fear two. Fear two is the fear that will take all your anxious and nervous energy and focus your energy on action steps that will lead you towards achieving your goals. Yes！ That’s the kind of fear you want.
The way you convert Fear one into Fear two is by taking the time to think about the situation and learn the real fear and know what action you can take. You also need to make the decision as to whether you’re willing to accept the risk.
Here is an example. You want to change your job but you have some fears. First， you should look at the fears you have and see whether they’re real or not. You should then consider if there are any measures you can take to mitigate the risks. And finally， you should ask yourself， “Am I willing to accept those risks？”
One of the fears is that you may lose the friendship of your co-workers. Is that a real fear？ Yes， maybe. Is there action you can take？ Yes， you can make the extra effort to keep in contact with them by going to lunch with them or setting up some other activities. You can also remind yourself that you’ll probably make new friends at your new job. And， the final step is to decide whether getting a new job， where you might make even better friends， and gaining new skills are worth the risk of losing the friendship of the co-workers you have now. That’s a decision only you can make.
12. Why do people want Fear two？
A. It can help them set some goals. B. It can keep them away from danger.
C. It can help them take effective action. D. It can stop them from feeling nervous.
13. What should you do first to turn Fear one into Fear two？
A. Pay no attention to risks. B. Ask for some suggestions.
C. Know what you really fear. D. Find some examples to refer to.
14. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 3 mean？
A. Reduce. B. Realize. C. Measure. D. Accept.
15. What should you do in the last step？
A. Make a decision quickly. B. Gain new skills in the new job.
C. Keep the friendship of the co-workers. D. Consider whether the gain is worth the risk.
第二節
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。（10分）
Octavio González Caballero grew up in Paraguay and is going to college in Chile. _1_González Caballero is one of the international students who has traveled around the world to join Habitat for Humanity， a non-profit （非营利的） organization that brings people together to build homes for families in need.
_2_ The idea began when wealthy businessperson Millard Fuller and his wife， Linda， began looking for ways to help those who were less fortunate （幸运的）. The Fullers chose to work with an organization in Georgia that provided homes for poor families. _3_ It has helped more than 22 million people in these countries achieve stability （稳定） and independence through safe and affordable houses.
In between hammering （锤打）， González Caballero takes a break and talks about why the program is so attractive to him. He says， “Habitat gives people a chance， and families need a chance. _4_“When he finishes working in Knoxville， González Caballero will visit other U.S. cities to talk about the success of the program in other countries. He will share stories about the 400 homes that have been built back in his home country. González Caballero wants to finish college， where he is studying to be an engineer. _5_ Upon graduation， González Caballero hopes to work for a nonprofit organization and continue to make a better world for everyone.
A. Habitat for Humanity was formed in 1976.
B. It’s a satisfactory feeling being a part of that.
C. I love sharing my experience with other people.
D. Now Habitat for Humanity works in more than 70 countries.
E. It welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
F. But he does not plan to give up the Habitat for Humanity beliefs.
G. So how did he end up building a new home in Knoxville， Tennessee， the U.S.？
VI. 語篇填空。（15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Chinese New Year is the most important 1. ____ （celebrate） in the Chinese calendar. It is also known 2. ____ the Spring Festival because it celebrates the start of new life and the season for planting crops （庄稼）.
New Year festivities start when the moon is new， on the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar. They continue until the fifteenth day， 3. ____ the moon is brightest.
Just before New Year， people clean their houses. They decorate them with pieces of paper with 4. ____ （word） such as Happiness and Wealth written on them. On New Year’s Eve， families get together and have 5. ____ special meal. At the Spring Festival， a popular food is dumplings. A coin is 6. ____ （usual） hidden in one of the dumplings. It is thought to be 7. ____ （luck） to be the person who finds the coin.
At the start of the first week of New Year， people visit friends and the second week ends with Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the month.
People light lanterns to put in the windows of their houses. They walk in the streets 8. ____ （carry） them under the light of the full moon.
One of the most interesting parts of the Chinese New Year 9. ____ （be） the dragon dance. The dragons 10. ____ （make） out of paper， silk and bamboo. Chinese people think of dragons as helpful， friendly animals which symbolize （象征） long life and wisdom.
VII. 书面表达。（20分）
假定你是李华， 你的英国朋友 Susan 在给你的邮件中提到她对中国文化很感兴趣，并请你介绍中国的传统节日——端午节。请你给她回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 节日时间;
2. 庆祝活动;
3. 欢迎她来中国体验。
注意：1. 词数 80 左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。