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一、单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
1. You never imagine great trouble I had this paper in my house.
A. /； foundB. a；in finding
C. the； to findD. the； finding
2. Luckily， we brought a road map without which we our way the next day.
A. lostB. would have lost
C. were about to loseD. had lost
3. —Do you mind if I open the window to let fresh air in？
—. I feel a bit breathless.
A. Never mindB. Id rather you didnt
C. Go aheadD. By no means
4. Who do you think he would rather a letter of congratulation to our monitor？
A. have writeB. have to write
C. have writtenD. have been writing
5. Wikileaks became world famous as it a great deal of US military intelligence and posed a serious threat to the US government.
A. revealedB. reviewed
C. relievedD. released
6. —When did you return to Kunshan last Friday？
—It was not until midnight it was snowing heavily.
A. thatB. when
C. whileD. before
7. I would love to the party last night but I had to prepare for tomorrows exam.
A. to goB. to have gone
C. goingD. gone
8. —Moms gift？ She have chosen a better one for me.
—Oh， she be very happy to know it.
A. should； mustB. cant； wouldnt
C. couldnt； mustD. mustnt； cant
9. Somali pirates （海盗） robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board nearly 1，200 miles the Somali coast.
A. offB. on
C. inD. beyond
10. The tourist asked me to take his picture in the square stood the famous tower.
A. thatB. where
C. whichD. there
11. The athletes years of hard training when she finally won the Olympic gold medal.
A. went onB. got through
C. paid offD. ended up
12. —What do you think of investing in todays stock market？
—There are many risks， but also many gains.
A. confidentialB. influential
C. preferentialD. potential
13. He seems to be giving the impression that he didnt enjoy himself in Paris. ， he had a wonderful time.
A. Above allB. Without doubt
C. As a resultD. As a matter of fact
14. When youve finished with that book， dont forget to put it back on the shelf， ？
A. do youB. dont you
C. will youD. wont you
15. —She eventually realized her own fault and wanted to overcome her shortcomings.
—.
A. It is no use pumping a dry well C. inD. with
28. A. possessionB. expectation
C. destinationD. position
29. A. everB. never
C. evenD. still
30. A. likeB. when
C. asD. since
31. A. betterB. best
C. worseD. worst
32. A. useB. a difference
C. senseD. way
33. A. drownB. fall
C. putD. drop
34. A. followB. listen
C. takeD. accept
35. A. whateverB. however
C. somehowD. somewhat
三、阅读理解（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）
A
Driving a car is not just handling controls and judging speed and distance. It requires you to predict what other road users will do and get ready to react to something unexpected. When alcohol is consumed， it enters your bloodstream and acts as a depressant （抑制药）， damaging eyesight， judgment and coordination （协调）， slowing down reaction time and greatly increasing the risk of accidents. Even below the drink driving limit， driving well be affected.
Alcohol may take a few minutes to be absorbed into the bloodstream and start action on the brain. Absorption rate is increased when drinking on an empty stomach or when consuming drinks mixed with fruit juice. To get rid of alcohol from the body is a very slow process and it is not possible to speed it up with any measures like taking a shower or having a cup of tea or coffee.
The present Road Traffic Ordinance states clearly that the limit of alcohol concentration is：
50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood； or
22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath； or
67 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of urine （尿液）
Drivers who cause traffic accidents， or who commit a moving traffic offence or are being suspected of drink driving will be tested.
Any drive found drinking beyond the limit will be charged. The driver declared guilty may be fined a maximum of HK $25，000 and be sentenced to up to 3 years in prison and punished for 10 drivingoffence points； or temporarily banned from driving.
The same punishment applies to failing to provide specimens （样本） far breath， blood or urine tests without good excuse.
Drink driving is a criminal offence. Be a responsible driver， think before you drink. For the safety of yourself and other road users， never drive after consuming alcohol.
36. The first paragraph is mainly about .
A. the introductions of driving skills
B. the damage of drinking to your body
C. the effect of drinking on driving D. the process of alcohol being absorbed
37. The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “”.
A. alcoholB. absorption
C. bloodD. process
38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？
A. Drinking below the drink driving limit has no effect on driving.
B. Alcohol is taken in more quickly when drunk with fruit juice.
C. Having a cup of tea helps to get rid of alcohol from the body.
D. 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of breath is below the drink limit.
39. A driver suspected of drink driving .
A. should provide specimens for testing
B. will be forbidden to drive for 3years
C. will be punished for 10 drivingoffence points
D. should pay a maximum fine of HK$25，000
B
Froli Cat Dart
While cats require less attention compared to dogs， that doesnt mean you can just leave them at home all day long. No sir， they too， need some level of attention and will have to keep themselves occupied mementally and physically too. Well， FroliCat Dart makes it possible. Just what is the FroliCat Dart all about？ Well， for starters， this device delivers 360° rotation （旋转） that will project laser patterns on the floor， letting your feline （猫科动物） friend chase after it.
Portable USB Power Supply
With modern gadgets， running out of juice happens to some of us more often， simply because todays devices seem to suck up more juice than before. Thats why the Portable USB Power Supply comes in handy， being a best emergency charger for cell phones and other devices. Capable of holding a charge for up to three months when in standby，it will ship with adapter tips that cater for a certain variety of cell phone brands.
Battery Powered Gloves
For those living in the northern hemisphere，we are pretty sure that you have already stocked up on your winter supplies to make sure you remain nice and warm throughout the upcoming freezing months. Well， wearing a pair of the Battery Powered Hand Warming Gloves is necessary so as to keep your palms and fingers warm. These gloves come with batterypowered integral （不可或缺的） heating elements which is capable of keeping your hands nice and warm for up to eight hours. It requires a quartet of AA batteries in each glove， and since both gloves are fully lined with a waterproof， breathable material， they might just come in handy during your next snowball fight. Too bad it comes only in one color—black. 40. How does FroliCat Dart work？
A. It can project laser patterns to make cats run after.
B. It can make cats run around your house.
C. It can make cats much sleepier than before.
D. It can provide food and drink for cats.
41. From the second paragraph， we know that .
A. lack of power happens to some of us less often than before
B. the adapter tips cater for all kinds of cell phone brands
C. the Portable USB Power Supply can charge for some phones
D. the Portable USB Power Supply can only last for three months
42. Where do the Battery Powered Gloves sell well？
A. Australia.B. Finland.
C. India.D. Singapore.
C
Time travel wins fans
After “Palace” and “Startling by Each Step” achieved startling ratings last year， Palace 2 aired on January 20， attracting time travel fans back to TV. It is obvious that the audience think its fun to watch characters travel back in time and deal with the conflicts between modernity and ancient times， the popularity of time travel TV series has just proved that. According to an online survey， certain factors leads to the success of time travel series， that is dream of heroism， eye candy， Cultural nostalgia.
Imagination creates a chance for the young to fulfill a dream thats hard to achieve in reality. Taiwan writer Xi Juan is a pioneer of timetravel stories in China. In 1993 she published a love story about a young woman time traveling to ancient times. The protagonists modern personality and perception of love helps her win the heart of a cool， handsome martial art master. Such a plot satisfies female fans love fantasy. Starting from late 1990s， novels about men traveling back to the past prevailed， with “A Step Into the Past ” as the most popular example. In these stories， the male protagonists accomplish great things with their modern skills and wisdom. Its usually a “dream of heroism come true”， along with enviable romances. The big success of the TV series adapted from “A Step Into the Past” in 2001 has inspired TV production companies to buy up similar time travel tales. Last year saw their popularity peak.
“Im hooked by the shows because they are characterized by dramatic and poetic love and have eyepleasing actors，” Xia explained her love for time travel TV series. Her comment echoes （共鸣） a 2011 survey by Great Marketing Research Co Ltd in China. When asked about whats so appealing about time travel TV series， 21 percent of respondents answered：“Those attractive characters.” Its obvious that people long for something from the past. “Which dynasty would you like to live in if you could travel to the past？” asked a survey jointly launched by Shanghai University and Shanghai Social Sciences Association last December. About 60 percent of the 2，543 respondents chose Tang Dynasty， while Qing Dynasty， and the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were the other top two destinations. Ouyang Guangming， professor at Shanghai University， said at the press release， “The survey result reflects peoples definition of the good days： prosperous（繁荣的） economy and culture， steady society， fair and uncorrupted politics， and opening up to the outside world.”
The love for time traveling is universal. “The past seems so much more vivid， more substantial， than the present... The good old days are so alluring （吸引人的） because we were not around， however much we wish we were，” The New York Times commented.
43. Whats the main idea of the passage？
A. People are obsessed with time travel TV series.
B. The success of one time travel series leads to TV production companies making similar TV series.
C. Time travel TV series indicate the conflicts between modernity and ancient times.
D. There are several factors leading to the popularity peak of time travel TV series.
44. What does the underlined word “prevail” in paragraph 2 mean？
A. Existed.B. Arose.
C. Caught on.D. Occurred.
45. Whats the right order of following TV series？
① “Palace”
②“Startling by Each Step”
③“A Step Into the Past ”
A. ①②③B. ③①②
C. ①③②D. ②③①
46. The authors attitude to time travel TV series is .
A. supportiveB. neutral
C. criticalD. doubtful
D
Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another， people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers， perhaps more than any other age group， need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft （失去）. If， however， they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate （清楚表达） their feelings， they are more likely to recover from their grief. “No man is an island.” In other words， we are all parts of society. We all need the love， admiration， respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate， our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.
As most people observe， there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts （性格外向者） enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts （性格内向者） are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.
Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of intimacy （密切） is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in ones life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of intimacy， all friendships are based on reciprocity （相互性）， honesty and a certain amount of love and affection.
47. The second paragraph implies that .
A. teenagers without friends will suffer from psychological problems
B. a widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship
C. teenagers may need companionship and a sense of belonging most
D. both A and B
48. According to the passage， the most influential factor of the degree of intimacy of friendship is .
A. ageB. personality
C. companionshipD. culture
49. The author explains the topic of friendship mainly by .
A. using examples
B. setting down general rules
C. making a comparison
D. presenting research findings
50. The underlined word “irrespective”（Last sentence， Para. 5） means .
A. not respectingB. disapproving
C. regardlessD. considering
四、任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格处填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Students typically speak of their experiences abroad as “lifechanging” and count their international experience as one of the most rewarding features of their college careers. They not only advance themselves academically， but also acquire a mature view of our complex world. Here are a few of the various benefits of studying abroad：
Special academic opportunities. For all students， but especially for those with an interest in area studies， attending a university abroad opens up a lot of academic options： courses not offered at Princeton， access to research materials， and contact with foreign scholars and researchers in particular fields of interest. Foreign environments can also provide a kind of living laboratory for original research that can only be conducted onsite. Foreign language competency. The best way to become fluent in a foreign language is to go to a country where the language is spoken. The ability to read and talk in a foreign language benefits the scholarly work of all students and is a skill that is increasingly valued in all professions.
Preparation for careers with an international dimension. Todays workplace is increasingly global and requires knowledge and experience that transcends （超出） national boundaries. Students who have studied abroad can prove to possible employers that they can handle themselves in new situations and have experience interacting with people from other backgrounds. Students may also develop professional relationships that continue long after the study abroad experience is over.
Crosscultural competence and understanding. Spending time abroad allows you to test your abilities to cope with the challenges of living in another culture as a participant rather than a tourist. Living in another culture exposes you to different views about world events and your own country—deepening your understanding of your own culture， yourself， and the world.
Improve decisionmaking and problemsolving skills. Students studying abroad find themselves in new situations all the time. When students convey their needs and thoughts using new language skills， they gain confidence. These skills are helpful in other aspects of life， both personal and professional.
Test your interests. While studying abroad， especially on a fieldbased program， students can often take their interests on a more specific， applied direction. For example， they can try field research and interact with professionals working in fields of interest to them.
Make new contacts. Students form a large network of people while studying abroad. Some students may call upon their incountry professional contacts soon after the programs conclusion； others stay in touch with homestay families for decades； still others form lifelong friendships with their peers （同龄人）. These relationships can be deeply expanding.
Title： Why not study abroad？
Introduction Studying abroad is an valuable experience that may （51） ones life.
Students can improve their （52） performance and understand the world better.
Some of the benefits
Provide special academic opportunitiesStudents can gain （53） to research materials and build contact with researchers.
（54） up foreign language competencyThe ability to read and talk in a foreign language is （55） to students school work and jobs in the future. Make （56） for future careersStudents who have studied abroad can handle new situations and people from different backgrounds.
Learn to understand another cultureLiving in another culture allows you to see the world and your own country in a different way， thus （57） your horizons.
Learn to make decisions and settle problemsStudents can become more （58） when they deal with new situations using new language skills.
Test your interests and make new contacts Students can do research in a more specific direction （59） to their interests.
Students form many relationships while studying abroad， （60） can be expanding over time.
五、书面表达（满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
A gap year （休假学年）， also known as year abroad or year off， is a year during which students take time off and do something other than schooling， such as travel or work. The gap year is most commonly taken before starting university.
The practice of taking a gap year developed in the UK in the 1960s. During a gap year， a student might travel， take part in volunteer work overseas or undertake a working holiday abroad.
In 1978， the Prince of Wales John BlashfordSnell began a gap year voyage around the world. In the United Stares， the gap year idea was promoted by Cornelius H. Bull in 1980.
In recent years， the gap year has grown very popular among students in the UK， Australia， New Zealand and Canada. A trend for gap years is to participate in international education programs that combine language study， homestays， community service， and independent study.
In 2010， gap year travel has increased among school， college and university leavers， as this is seen as an attractive choice for future career development.
写作内容：
1. 以约30词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 以约120词对“休假学年现象进行议论，内容包括：
（1） 休假学年的好处；
（2） 休假学年的弊端；
（3） 假如你有休假学年，你打算做什么？请说明理由。
写作要求：
1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
参考答案
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二、16—20 DDCAB21—25 ACDBB26—30 BACAC31—35 BDAAC
三、36—39 CDBA40—42 ACB43—46DCBA47—50 CBDC
四、51. change52. academic53. access54. Polish55. beneficial
56. preparations57. broadening58. confident59. according60. which
五、One possible version：
The passage introduces the concept of gap year and its history. It is becoming increasingly popular for students to take a year off to do other things instead of schooling.
The advantages of taking a gap year are obvious； For one thing， it provides relaxation after tiring schooling. For another， with a gap year spent in other places or countries， students can experience foreign culture， broadening their horizons.
As a saying goes， every coin has two sides， and taking a gap year is no exception. After a gap year， students may forget what theyve learned and fail to carry on the following schooling efficiently. Besides， a year outside school requires parents extra financial support.
As for me， if I had a gap year， I would choose to teach Chinese in a foreign country. By doing this， not only could I learn more about another language， but I also would be able to introduce our culture to the outside world.
（作者：苏义祖，江苏省昆山中学）
1. You never imagine great trouble I had this paper in my house.
A. /； foundB. a；in finding
C. the； to findD. the； finding
2. Luckily， we brought a road map without which we our way the next day.
A. lostB. would have lost
C. were about to loseD. had lost
3. —Do you mind if I open the window to let fresh air in？
—. I feel a bit breathless.
A. Never mindB. Id rather you didnt
C. Go aheadD. By no means
4. Who do you think he would rather a letter of congratulation to our monitor？
A. have writeB. have to write
C. have writtenD. have been writing
5. Wikileaks became world famous as it a great deal of US military intelligence and posed a serious threat to the US government.
A. revealedB. reviewed
C. relievedD. released
6. —When did you return to Kunshan last Friday？
—It was not until midnight it was snowing heavily.
A. thatB. when
C. whileD. before
7. I would love to the party last night but I had to prepare for tomorrows exam.
A. to goB. to have gone
C. goingD. gone
8. —Moms gift？ She have chosen a better one for me.
—Oh， she be very happy to know it.
A. should； mustB. cant； wouldnt
C. couldnt； mustD. mustnt； cant
9. Somali pirates （海盗） robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board nearly 1，200 miles the Somali coast.
A. offB. on
C. inD. beyond
10. The tourist asked me to take his picture in the square stood the famous tower.
A. thatB. where
C. whichD. there
11. The athletes years of hard training when she finally won the Olympic gold medal.
A. went onB. got through
C. paid offD. ended up
12. —What do you think of investing in todays stock market？
—There are many risks， but also many gains.
A. confidentialB. influential
C. preferentialD. potential
13. He seems to be giving the impression that he didnt enjoy himself in Paris. ， he had a wonderful time.
A. Above allB. Without doubt
C. As a resultD. As a matter of fact
14. When youve finished with that book， dont forget to put it back on the shelf， ？
A. do youB. dont you
C. will youD. wont you
15. —She eventually realized her own fault and wanted to overcome her shortcomings.
—.
A. It is no use pumping a dry well C. inD. with
28. A. possessionB. expectation
C. destinationD. position
29. A. everB. never
C. evenD. still
30. A. likeB. when
C. asD. since
31. A. betterB. best
C. worseD. worst
32. A. useB. a difference
C. senseD. way
33. A. drownB. fall
C. putD. drop
34. A. followB. listen
C. takeD. accept
35. A. whateverB. however
C. somehowD. somewhat
三、阅读理解（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）
A
Driving a car is not just handling controls and judging speed and distance. It requires you to predict what other road users will do and get ready to react to something unexpected. When alcohol is consumed， it enters your bloodstream and acts as a depressant （抑制药）， damaging eyesight， judgment and coordination （协调）， slowing down reaction time and greatly increasing the risk of accidents. Even below the drink driving limit， driving well be affected.
Alcohol may take a few minutes to be absorbed into the bloodstream and start action on the brain. Absorption rate is increased when drinking on an empty stomach or when consuming drinks mixed with fruit juice. To get rid of alcohol from the body is a very slow process and it is not possible to speed it up with any measures like taking a shower or having a cup of tea or coffee.
The present Road Traffic Ordinance states clearly that the limit of alcohol concentration is：
50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood； or
22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath； or
67 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of urine （尿液）
Drivers who cause traffic accidents， or who commit a moving traffic offence or are being suspected of drink driving will be tested.
Any drive found drinking beyond the limit will be charged. The driver declared guilty may be fined a maximum of HK $25，000 and be sentenced to up to 3 years in prison and punished for 10 drivingoffence points； or temporarily banned from driving.
The same punishment applies to failing to provide specimens （样本） far breath， blood or urine tests without good excuse.
Drink driving is a criminal offence. Be a responsible driver， think before you drink. For the safety of yourself and other road users， never drive after consuming alcohol.
36. The first paragraph is mainly about .
A. the introductions of driving skills
B. the damage of drinking to your body
C. the effect of drinking on driving D. the process of alcohol being absorbed
37. The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “”.
A. alcoholB. absorption
C. bloodD. process
38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？
A. Drinking below the drink driving limit has no effect on driving.
B. Alcohol is taken in more quickly when drunk with fruit juice.
C. Having a cup of tea helps to get rid of alcohol from the body.
D. 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of breath is below the drink limit.
39. A driver suspected of drink driving .
A. should provide specimens for testing
B. will be forbidden to drive for 3years
C. will be punished for 10 drivingoffence points
D. should pay a maximum fine of HK$25，000
B
Froli Cat Dart
While cats require less attention compared to dogs， that doesnt mean you can just leave them at home all day long. No sir， they too， need some level of attention and will have to keep themselves occupied mementally and physically too. Well， FroliCat Dart makes it possible. Just what is the FroliCat Dart all about？ Well， for starters， this device delivers 360° rotation （旋转） that will project laser patterns on the floor， letting your feline （猫科动物） friend chase after it.
Portable USB Power Supply
With modern gadgets， running out of juice happens to some of us more often， simply because todays devices seem to suck up more juice than before. Thats why the Portable USB Power Supply comes in handy， being a best emergency charger for cell phones and other devices. Capable of holding a charge for up to three months when in standby，it will ship with adapter tips that cater for a certain variety of cell phone brands.
Battery Powered Gloves
For those living in the northern hemisphere，we are pretty sure that you have already stocked up on your winter supplies to make sure you remain nice and warm throughout the upcoming freezing months. Well， wearing a pair of the Battery Powered Hand Warming Gloves is necessary so as to keep your palms and fingers warm. These gloves come with batterypowered integral （不可或缺的） heating elements which is capable of keeping your hands nice and warm for up to eight hours. It requires a quartet of AA batteries in each glove， and since both gloves are fully lined with a waterproof， breathable material， they might just come in handy during your next snowball fight. Too bad it comes only in one color—black. 40. How does FroliCat Dart work？
A. It can project laser patterns to make cats run after.
B. It can make cats run around your house.
C. It can make cats much sleepier than before.
D. It can provide food and drink for cats.
41. From the second paragraph， we know that .
A. lack of power happens to some of us less often than before
B. the adapter tips cater for all kinds of cell phone brands
C. the Portable USB Power Supply can charge for some phones
D. the Portable USB Power Supply can only last for three months
42. Where do the Battery Powered Gloves sell well？
A. Australia.B. Finland.
C. India.D. Singapore.
C
Time travel wins fans
After “Palace” and “Startling by Each Step” achieved startling ratings last year， Palace 2 aired on January 20， attracting time travel fans back to TV. It is obvious that the audience think its fun to watch characters travel back in time and deal with the conflicts between modernity and ancient times， the popularity of time travel TV series has just proved that. According to an online survey， certain factors leads to the success of time travel series， that is dream of heroism， eye candy， Cultural nostalgia.
Imagination creates a chance for the young to fulfill a dream thats hard to achieve in reality. Taiwan writer Xi Juan is a pioneer of timetravel stories in China. In 1993 she published a love story about a young woman time traveling to ancient times. The protagonists modern personality and perception of love helps her win the heart of a cool， handsome martial art master. Such a plot satisfies female fans love fantasy. Starting from late 1990s， novels about men traveling back to the past prevailed， with “A Step Into the Past ” as the most popular example. In these stories， the male protagonists accomplish great things with their modern skills and wisdom. Its usually a “dream of heroism come true”， along with enviable romances. The big success of the TV series adapted from “A Step Into the Past” in 2001 has inspired TV production companies to buy up similar time travel tales. Last year saw their popularity peak.
“Im hooked by the shows because they are characterized by dramatic and poetic love and have eyepleasing actors，” Xia explained her love for time travel TV series. Her comment echoes （共鸣） a 2011 survey by Great Marketing Research Co Ltd in China. When asked about whats so appealing about time travel TV series， 21 percent of respondents answered：“Those attractive characters.” Its obvious that people long for something from the past. “Which dynasty would you like to live in if you could travel to the past？” asked a survey jointly launched by Shanghai University and Shanghai Social Sciences Association last December. About 60 percent of the 2，543 respondents chose Tang Dynasty， while Qing Dynasty， and the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were the other top two destinations. Ouyang Guangming， professor at Shanghai University， said at the press release， “The survey result reflects peoples definition of the good days： prosperous（繁荣的） economy and culture， steady society， fair and uncorrupted politics， and opening up to the outside world.”
The love for time traveling is universal. “The past seems so much more vivid， more substantial， than the present... The good old days are so alluring （吸引人的） because we were not around， however much we wish we were，” The New York Times commented.
43. Whats the main idea of the passage？
A. People are obsessed with time travel TV series.
B. The success of one time travel series leads to TV production companies making similar TV series.
C. Time travel TV series indicate the conflicts between modernity and ancient times.
D. There are several factors leading to the popularity peak of time travel TV series.
44. What does the underlined word “prevail” in paragraph 2 mean？
A. Existed.B. Arose.
C. Caught on.D. Occurred.
45. Whats the right order of following TV series？
① “Palace”
②“Startling by Each Step”
③“A Step Into the Past ”
A. ①②③B. ③①②
C. ①③②D. ②③①
46. The authors attitude to time travel TV series is .
A. supportiveB. neutral
C. criticalD. doubtful
D
Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another， people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers， perhaps more than any other age group， need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft （失去）. If， however， they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate （清楚表达） their feelings， they are more likely to recover from their grief. “No man is an island.” In other words， we are all parts of society. We all need the love， admiration， respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate， our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.
As most people observe， there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts （性格外向者） enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts （性格内向者） are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.
Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of intimacy （密切） is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in ones life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of intimacy， all friendships are based on reciprocity （相互性）， honesty and a certain amount of love and affection.
47. The second paragraph implies that .
A. teenagers without friends will suffer from psychological problems
B. a widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship
C. teenagers may need companionship and a sense of belonging most
D. both A and B
48. According to the passage， the most influential factor of the degree of intimacy of friendship is .
A. ageB. personality
C. companionshipD. culture
49. The author explains the topic of friendship mainly by .
A. using examples
B. setting down general rules
C. making a comparison
D. presenting research findings
50. The underlined word “irrespective”（Last sentence， Para. 5） means .
A. not respectingB. disapproving
C. regardlessD. considering
四、任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格处填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Students typically speak of their experiences abroad as “lifechanging” and count their international experience as one of the most rewarding features of their college careers. They not only advance themselves academically， but also acquire a mature view of our complex world. Here are a few of the various benefits of studying abroad：
Special academic opportunities. For all students， but especially for those with an interest in area studies， attending a university abroad opens up a lot of academic options： courses not offered at Princeton， access to research materials， and contact with foreign scholars and researchers in particular fields of interest. Foreign environments can also provide a kind of living laboratory for original research that can only be conducted onsite. Foreign language competency. The best way to become fluent in a foreign language is to go to a country where the language is spoken. The ability to read and talk in a foreign language benefits the scholarly work of all students and is a skill that is increasingly valued in all professions.
Preparation for careers with an international dimension. Todays workplace is increasingly global and requires knowledge and experience that transcends （超出） national boundaries. Students who have studied abroad can prove to possible employers that they can handle themselves in new situations and have experience interacting with people from other backgrounds. Students may also develop professional relationships that continue long after the study abroad experience is over.
Crosscultural competence and understanding. Spending time abroad allows you to test your abilities to cope with the challenges of living in another culture as a participant rather than a tourist. Living in another culture exposes you to different views about world events and your own country—deepening your understanding of your own culture， yourself， and the world.
Improve decisionmaking and problemsolving skills. Students studying abroad find themselves in new situations all the time. When students convey their needs and thoughts using new language skills， they gain confidence. These skills are helpful in other aspects of life， both personal and professional.
Test your interests. While studying abroad， especially on a fieldbased program， students can often take their interests on a more specific， applied direction. For example， they can try field research and interact with professionals working in fields of interest to them.
Make new contacts. Students form a large network of people while studying abroad. Some students may call upon their incountry professional contacts soon after the programs conclusion； others stay in touch with homestay families for decades； still others form lifelong friendships with their peers （同龄人）. These relationships can be deeply expanding.
Title： Why not study abroad？
Introduction Studying abroad is an valuable experience that may （51） ones life.
Students can improve their （52） performance and understand the world better.
Some of the benefits
Provide special academic opportunitiesStudents can gain （53） to research materials and build contact with researchers.
（54） up foreign language competencyThe ability to read and talk in a foreign language is （55） to students school work and jobs in the future. Make （56） for future careersStudents who have studied abroad can handle new situations and people from different backgrounds.
Learn to understand another cultureLiving in another culture allows you to see the world and your own country in a different way， thus （57） your horizons.
Learn to make decisions and settle problemsStudents can become more （58） when they deal with new situations using new language skills.
Test your interests and make new contacts Students can do research in a more specific direction （59） to their interests.
Students form many relationships while studying abroad， （60） can be expanding over time.
五、书面表达（满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
A gap year （休假学年）， also known as year abroad or year off， is a year during which students take time off and do something other than schooling， such as travel or work. The gap year is most commonly taken before starting university.
The practice of taking a gap year developed in the UK in the 1960s. During a gap year， a student might travel， take part in volunteer work overseas or undertake a working holiday abroad.
In 1978， the Prince of Wales John BlashfordSnell began a gap year voyage around the world. In the United Stares， the gap year idea was promoted by Cornelius H. Bull in 1980.
In recent years， the gap year has grown very popular among students in the UK， Australia， New Zealand and Canada. A trend for gap years is to participate in international education programs that combine language study， homestays， community service， and independent study.
In 2010， gap year travel has increased among school， college and university leavers， as this is seen as an attractive choice for future career development.
写作内容：
1. 以约30词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 以约120词对“休假学年现象进行议论，内容包括：
（1） 休假学年的好处；
（2） 休假学年的弊端；
（3） 假如你有休假学年，你打算做什么？请说明理由。
写作要求：
1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
参考答案
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五、One possible version：
The passage introduces the concept of gap year and its history. It is becoming increasingly popular for students to take a year off to do other things instead of schooling.
The advantages of taking a gap year are obvious； For one thing， it provides relaxation after tiring schooling. For another， with a gap year spent in other places or countries， students can experience foreign culture， broadening their horizons.
As a saying goes， every coin has two sides， and taking a gap year is no exception. After a gap year， students may forget what theyve learned and fail to carry on the following schooling efficiently. Besides， a year outside school requires parents extra financial support.
As for me， if I had a gap year， I would choose to teach Chinese in a foreign country. By doing this， not only could I learn more about another language， but I also would be able to introduce our culture to the outside world.
（作者：苏义祖，江苏省昆山中学）