二、阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)

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

A

HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE

500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO •TELEPHONE (02)9270111

Join in the holiday fun at the powerbouse this month linked to our new exhibition, Evolution & Revolution: Chinese dress 1700s to now. DON’T FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus(马戏团)!150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!

◆Chinese Folk Dancing: Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s count dance. Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.

Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.

◆Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre: Well-known children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group. Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.

Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.

◆Chinese Youth League: A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances, and a musician playing Er Hu.

Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 11：30 am to 1：30 pm.

◆Kids Activity : Make a Paper Horse: Young children make a paper horse cut-out. (The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting, indicating a kind of advancement.) Suitable for ages 8-12 years.

Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 12：00 pm to 1：00 pm.

◆Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, trampolining and magic. Note only for children over 5: There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk, level 4, on the day.

Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11:30 am & 1:00 pm

Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse. Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16years at the one address.

Members receive Powerline, our monthly magazine, discounts in the shops and the restaurants, as well as free admission to the Museum. All this for as little as $50,00 a year! Call (02)9217 0600 for more details.

21.When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?

A. On July 2                       B. On July 3

C. On July 6                       D. On July 8

22.To learn the magic tricks, you can go to       .

A. Kids Activity.                     B. Chinese Youth League.

C. Club Med Circus School.            D. Children’s Arts Theatre.

23.What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum?

A. Calling (02)92170600.              B. Gaining family membership.

C. Coming for the holiday fun.          D. Paying powerline $50.00 a year.

24.What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To attract visitors.                  B. To present schedules.

C. To report the performances.           D. To teach kids Chinese arts.

B

Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.

Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.

Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.

Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.

Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.

25.According to the passage, sharing bread______.

A. indicates a lack of food            B. can help to develop unity

C. is a custom unique to rural areas     D. has its roots in birthday celebrations

26.What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year?

A. Trust.        B. Success.      C. Health.       D. Togetherness.

27.The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______.

A. using examples       B. making comparisons

C. analyzing causes      D. describing processes

28.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The custom of sharing food.        B. The specific meaning of food.

C. The role of food in ceremonies.      D. The importance of food in culture.

C

Noah Webster, born on October 16, 1758, is known for The American Dictionary of the English Language.He has been called the" Father of American Scholarship and Education." His " Blue-Backed Speller" books were used to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American children.But how much do you know about him beyond that?

At the age of 16, Noah Webster began attending Yale College, Unfortunately, he spent his four years at Yale during the American Revolutionary War, and, because of food shortages, many of his college classes were held in Glastonbury, Connecticut.Later, he served in the army.Having graduated from Yale in 1778, Webster wanted to continue his education in order to earn his law degree.He had to teach school in order to pay for his education.He set up many small schools that didn’t survive, but he was a good teacher because instead of forcing his students to learn, like what most teachers did, he rewarded them.

He earned his law degree in, 1781, but did not practice law until 1789.Once he started he found the law was not to his liking.Webster did not have much money.

In 1793, Alexander Hamilton lent him $ 1500 to move to New York City to edit a newspaper.In December, he founded New York’s first daily newspaper, American Minerva, and edited it for four years.For decades, he published textbooks, political essays, a report on some diseases, and newspaper articles for his party.He wrote so much that a modern list of his published works required 655 pages.

Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery.

29.Which of the following best describes Webster’s life at Yale?

A.Tough.      B.Smooth.      C.Normal.  D. Tiring.

30.What did Noah want to be after graduation from Yale?

A.A teacher.    B.A lawyer.     C.A headmaster.  D.A scholar.

31.What can we infer from Paragraph 4?

A.Webster was a most productive author.

B.Webster led a miserable life in New York City.

C.Webster’S books added up to 655 pages.

D.Webster didn’t write any political Works.

D

We Chinese are not big huggers.A handshake or a pat on the shoulder is enough to convey our friendship or affection to one another.So when our newly-acquainted Western friends reach out in preparation for a hug，some of us feel awkward.Many questions go through our head.Where should I put my arms? What distance should I maintain? Should our chests touch?

But it isn’t just people from cultures that are conservative in expressing physical contact who find hugging confusing.Hugs can cause discomfort or even distress in people who value their personal space.

In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal，US psychologist Peggy Drexler said that although the US remains a“medium touch”culture，Americans do seem to be hugging more.From politicians to celebrities，hugs are given to friends，strangers and enemies alike，whether they are willing or not;and the public has been quick to pick up the practice.

Public figures know that nothing expresses likeability(亲和力)like a good hug.US First Lady Michelle Obama has put her arms around icy foreign leaders like Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the Queen of England.Pop superstar Lady Gaga is also a hug enthusiast，telling her fans that“I will always，always，try my very best to wrap my arms around you when I meet you.”

But not all are grateful to be hugged，even by the most influential and famous.To them，any hug is offensive if it’s not sincere.Amanda Hess，writing for US magazine Slate，says public figures should stop imposing hugs on everyone they meet.For them，a hug is rarely a gesture of sincere fellowship，compassion or affection.It’s all part of a show.

32.Chinese people don’t enjoy hugs because_______.

A.they are conservative in physical touch

B.they don’t know how to hug correctly

C.they think a handshake is the best way to convey friendship

D.they feel awkward to communicate with westerners

33.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase“pick up the practice”?

A.Enjoy the medium touch culture.    B.Follow the trend.

C.Give hugs to enemies.             D.Resist physical touch.

34.Public figures like giving hugs to________.

A.obtain public support         B.show sincere friendship

C.express enthusiasm           D.win fellowship or affection

35.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.People are grateful to hugs of any kind.

B.A hug is a gesture of friendship.

C.A famous person’s hug is usually sincere.

D.An insincere hug is a part of show.

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

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。

We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that.

1   36.When I started my Ph.D. program, I felt like the dumbest person in every class. I couldn’t believe how many smart people were there. I didn’t know if I could measure up to their intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too.

2 You are unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hamburger Helper , don’t compare yourself to your sister who is a chef(厨师). I’m sure you can do many things that she can’t.   37. You are you. You are not your sister.

3 You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesn’t exist. What’s perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong.   38.

4   39.Our sense of self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesn’t make them true.   40.

A. You have the power to change your future.

B. So focus on your own passions and talents.

C. You are not the only one who feels this way.

D. If you love yourself for who you are, other people will notice.

E. You need to change your thought patterns.

F. One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t believe a negative thought you think!”

G. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you.

第三部分   英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

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、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。

My class and I visited Chris Care Center in Phoenix, Arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season.

The first two     41.there were for persons requiring help in taking care of themselves. We sang    42.for them. They loved our sweet songs and the flowers that we left with them.

As we were   43.on the third floor for old people with Alzheimer (老年痴呆症), most of them    44.off at the walls or floor. However, one lady   45.my eye. She was sitting by the door, in a wheelchair, singing songs to herself. They weren’t the songs that we were singing, at least they didn’t    46.like that. As we got    47.with each festive song, she did as well. The louder we got, the louder she got.    48.she was singing, she was also   49.out to us with her hands and body. I knew that I should have gone over to her, but I thought that my    50.were to my students. People who worked at the care center could   51.to her, I thought. Just when I stopped feeling   52.about not giving her the attention she needed, one of my students, Justin, showed me what the holiday season is really about.

Justin also   53.the same lady. The difference between us is that he   54.on her needs, but I didn’t. During the last song, “Silent Night,” Justin walked over to her and held her hand. He looked this aged lady in her   55.and with his actions said, “You are important, and I will take my   56.to let you know that.”

This tired, elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand. Then she touched his cheek with the other hand. Tears began to fall down her face. No   57.can completely describe that touching moment...

It   58.a boy to teach me, a man, about kindness and love. Justin’s example of a complete, selfless attitude toward another was a   59.that I will never forget. He was the teacher that day, and I consider myself   60.to have witnessed his lesson.

41.A. rooms         B. buildings         C. floors        D. groups

42.A. bravely        B. shyly            C. madly        D. beautifully

43.A. dancing        B. meeting         C. gathering      D. singing

44.A. stared          B. shut            C. paid          D. glared

45.A. looked         B. caught          C. escaped       D. hurt

46.A. appear         B. hear            C. sound         D. feel

47.A. louder         B. nearer           C. faster         D. higher

48.A. Because        B. As             C. Since         D. Though

49.A. moving        B. reaching         C. coming       D. spreading

50.A. interests        B. abilities         C. feelings       D. responsibilities

51.A. speak          B. object           C. attend        D. compare

52.A. afraid          B. sure            C. guilty         D. scary

53.A. feared          B. avoided         C. helped        D. noticed

54.A. called          B. acted            C. insisted       D. kept

55.A. tears           B. hands           C. eyes          D. face

56.A. time           B. flower           C. body         D. cheek

57.A. words          B. poems           C. expressions    D. songs

58.A. took           B. wasted           C. caused        D. made

59.A. message        B. lesson           C. activity        D. class

60.A. clever          B. foolish           C. right          D. lucky

第二卷

第二节    语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

“Remember, your father is only one year 61.(old) than you.” That was Mum’s usual excuse when Dad said the wrong things or did something 62.(fool).

Dad quitted drinking exactly one year before I was born. He joined a group of other people. He said they 63.(stop) drinking, too. I loved my dad 64.I hated the way his weekly meetings took him away 65.me. It seemed that they  were more important to him than I was. But with my birthday coming up I thought Dad would make an 66.(except).  “Can’t you miss it just this time? Saturday is my birthday! ” I begged him but 67.(refuse). He said “I am chairing the meeting this Saturday. We will have your party on Sunday.”

Saturday evening I sat on my bed, 68.(feel) sorry for myself. Dad started to leave, then paused and said,” Why not come with me together tonight? It’s an open meeting. All are welcome”. 69.would I do at a meeting? But maybe I needed to see why something Dad every week mattered so much.

After we arrived, Dad announced the the theme of the meeting was going to be gratitude. He told his story about giving up smoking. Later, a man70. (call) Dave also told his story. Only then did I know it was Dad that saved his life from drinking. Showing up week after week and meeting with people, Dad was changing lives. Shame washed over me.

第四部分   写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节   短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下便条。便条中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号( ^ )，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。

The other day after work, I was walking down the street while I saw a boy riding a nice unicycle, one of those bicycle with only one wheel. Dressing in all pink from head to toe, he was singing a song which was sounded like a kid’s song. I thought he must be total crazy. Just then, a lady dropped 20-dollar bill on the ground, but he didn’t realize it and started to walk away. The guy in pink picked out the money and gave it back to her. After that, he rode on but soon disappeared before the lady could thank him. How a strange and good guy!

第二节   书面表达(满分25分)

假定你是李华。在校报英语专栏看到了学校“英语文化节”的一则招募启事，请阅读启事，并根据写作要点和写作要求写一封应征邮件。

Volunteers   Wanted

Our annual English Festival, which will be held on June 15-17, 2015, is now looking for 20 student volunteers to provide service for Talent Show, Speech Contest, and English Debate. If you are interested, please send an application email at your earliest convenience to Ms.Chen at  chenlaoshi@aef.com.

写作要点：

1.表示写信意图;

2.陈述应征目的;

3.说明应征条件(性格、能力等)。

写作要求：

1.邮件词数不少于100;

2.开头和结尾部分已写好，不计入总词数;

3.可根据情况增加细节，使行文连贯

4.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。

Dear MS Chen ,

I’m Li Hua, a student from Class2, Grade 3.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours truly,

Li Hua