Michelle

56. From the mother's letter we can learn that her daughter__________.

A. is being fooled by the boy       B. has fallen behind in her studies

C. doesn't talk much with her mother  D. has chosen which college to attend

57. According to Michelle, 17-year-teenagers_____________.

A. are too young to manage their life

B. are old enough to live their own life

C. should have management before experience

D. have reached the age of an adult

58. Michelle seems to believe that the daughter will finally ____________.

A. come up with the right decision

B. follow her boyfriend's advice

C. worry her parents for unconscious reasons

D. influence her boyfriend's behavior

59. The best title for the passage would be____________.

A. College of kids' own choice  B. How can I help my girl?

C. How to manage teenagers' life?  D. A 17-year-old girl and her mother

B

The dirty, homeless man sat on the pavement, staring at the stones. He thought back more than twenty years to when he was a boy living in a small red brick house on this very street. He recalled the flower garden, the swing his dad made, and the bike he had saved up for months to buy.

The man shrugged impatiently, for the brightness of those pictures hurt him, and his memory travelled on another ten years. He had a job by then, plenty of friends and started to come home less. He did not really want to remember those years, nor the day when, because of debts, he had gone home planning to ask for money. He felt embarrassed, but he knew exactly where his dad kept the money. When his parents stepped out of the room, he took what he wanted and left.

That was the last time he had seen them. Ashamed, he went abroad, and his parents knew nothing about the years of wandering or time in prison. But locked in his cell he often thought of home. Once free, he would love to see his parents again, if they were still alive, and still wanted to see him.

When his prison time was up, he found a job, but couldn't settle. Something was drawing him home. He did not want to arrive penniless, so he hitchhiked most of the long journey back. But less than a mile from his destination he started to feel sick with doubt. Could they ever accept this man who had so bitterly disappointed them?

He spent most of that day sitting under a tree. That evening he posted a letter which, although short, had taken him hours to write. It ended with:

I know it is unreasonable of me to suppose you want to see me ... so it's up to you. I'll come early Thursday morning. If you want me home, hang a white handkerchief in the window of my old bedroom. If it's there, I'll come in; if not, I'll wave good-bye and go.

And now it was Thursday morning and he was sitting on the pavement at the end of the street. Finally he got up and walked slowly toward the old house. He drew a long breath and looked.

His parents were taking no risks. Every inch of the house was covered in white. Sheets, pillowcases and table clothes had been placed on every window and door, making it look like a snow house.

The man threw his head back, gave a cry of relief and ran straight through the open front door.

60. Why did the man shrug impatiently (Paragraph 2) while he was thinking of his childhood?

A. The thoughts made him angry.

B. He felt he had wasted time.

C. He was anxious to go home.

D. The sweet memory caused him much pain.

61. Why did it take him hours to write the letter?

A. He doubted if his parents still lived in that house.

B. He had much news to tell his parents.

C. He felt ashamed to ask for forgiveness.

D. He was longing to return home and felt excited.

62. The best title of the passage is _______.

A. Sweet Memory  B. White Handkerchief

C. Abandoned Son  D. Leaving Home

63. Which of the following is Not true?

A. The man asked his parents to lend money

B. His parents welcomed him home.

C. The man became homeless when he got out of prison.

D. He felt sorry for hurting his parents.

C

Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today’s star, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world’s attention. Paparazzi(狗仔队)camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.

According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebrities (famous people)worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villarreal says, “they feel separated and alone.”

The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.

Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.

If fame is so troublesome, why aren’t all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.

Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.

64. It can be learned from the passage that stars today___________.

A. can no longer have their privacy protected

B. are often misunderstood by the public

C. spend too much on their public appearance

D. care little about how they have come into fame

65. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. Great heroes of the past were generally admired.

B. Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids.

C. The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.

D. Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.

66. What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?

A. Inadequate social recognition. B. Availability of modern media.

C. Lack of favorable chances. D. Huge population of fans.

67. What is the author’s attitude toward modern celebrity?

A. Sincere   B. Skeptical(怀疑的)  C. Sympathetic D. Disapproving

D

68. Zeo is a revolution in the science of sleep mainly because it _____.

A. can record one’s sleep process

B. is the first product to manage one’s sleep

C. is free of medical risks

D. provides access to sleep fitness websites

69. What is the most remarkable(杰出的) feature of Zeo?

A. Its direct contact with sleep scientists.

B. Its individualized coaching program.

C. Its effectiveness in curing sleep disorders.

D. Its immediate analysis of sleep data.

70. What customer service does Zeo provide?

A. Cheap online tools. B. A 30-day action plan.

C. Personalized bedside display. D. Free delivery of the product.

71. The passage is primarily written to _____.

A. encourage people to try the new product

B. instruct people how to use a new tool

C. provide the latest health information

D. illustrate(说明) the importance of good sleep habit

E

Critical thinking is an important skill that can increase students’ ability to learn in any situation. This can be applied to traditional education, or directly in a career related role. Many teachers find it such a valuable skill that they give their students a critical thinking question every day. Developing this ability can mean the difference between “just passing a course” and “understanding the material well enough” so that what students learn from it will follow them throughout their life.

Some characteristics of a critical thinker that teachers should encourage are;

-asking questions as a reaction to something read or discussed;

-determining the “deeper meaning” of a particular passage or topic;

-providing input and opinions to topics as a direct result of analysis and research;

-reasoning in an effort to develop an argument of your own opinion.

It is important for a student to understand more than definition(定义). One way to truly understand an idea is to have hands-on practice, and to apply concepts learned in a textbook. Such “mini-examples” will interest a student and improve their understanding of a topic. This is how life-long skills can be developed.

Teachers that use critical thinking practices in the classroom can “go above and beyond” by asking questions that promote a greater comprehension of the material. Instructors should be able to challenge students and create an environment where they are analyzing material and gaining a better understanding. This will make the classroom move in a direction for learning. It can also help students to stay interested in the course material, as they always have a new concept to consider.

At the same time, students benefit greatly from developing critical thinking skills. When learned early on, these skills can be used throughout their college education. Students can understand how to consider a topic, analyze it, and discuss it from different points of view. These are skills that will benefit them when they are part of the workforce as well.

72. Who are the intended reader of the passage?

A. Teachers.    B. Parents.

C. Examines.    D. Headmasters.

73. Critical thinking can best be described as           .

A. a system to improve people’s memory

B. a method to expand people’s knowledge

C. a way to increase people’s ability to understand

D. a process to make people more critical of others

74. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refers to           .

A. the ability   B. the difference

C. the course   D. the material

75. The author thinks “mini-examples” are useful because they            .

A. assist students to better remember definitions

B. give students hands-on practice

C. help to keep students interested

D. help students develop concepts

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注意：本卷答案一律写在答题纸上，请看清题号作答。

V. 阅读填空题。

阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1)汉语提示;2)首字母提示;3)语境提示, 在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，所填单词要求意义准确、拼写正确。(每题1分;共10分)

All the students present, may I have your attention, please? I'm Elizabeth Taylor. As editor of the Voice, I'd like to i  76     you to our school newspaper. We need new hands to help us   77  can tell the students what's new every day through our newspaper. Experience isn’t quite necessary, but writing and typing skills are in great    78   . We need people to read our   79  (文章)to type and check them. We could also use a good photographer and several engineers. Since the Voice comes    80    five days a week. We need good students who know how to make the   81   of their time. There’s some money for salaries   82   on how much work to do, but don't expect to get rich. This isn’t something you do for money. Mostly it's just for fun. Anyone who’s

w 83   to joining us should speak to me   84  (立刻)after this meeting. Be p 85   to start right away. Our first paper appears tomorrow.

VI. 书面表达 (满分25分)

为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了HEART-TO-HEART专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了你自己的困扰;近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。

内容要点如下：

1. 表示理解并给予安慰;

2. 提出建议并说明理由。

注意：

1. 词数120左右;

2. 信中不能出现与本人相关的信息;

3. 信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：lose temper 发脾气

Hi Worried,

I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment. _________________________________________________

Yours,

Jamie

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