58. The underlined word “compassionate” in Paragraph 5 most probably means ________.

A. reliable     B. warm-hearted    C. loyal      D. responsible

59. During the author’s journey, ________.

A. his puzzle about people strengthened

B. he found poor people more eager to help

C. he learned m any survival skills

D. he didn’t receive as much help as he had expected

60. Which can be the best title of the story?

A. A crazy journey.       B. Never get involved.

C. Sweet memories.       D. Believe in people’s kindness.

B

If you are looking for a creative solution to a piece of work or a school assignment, don’t lock yourself up in a quiet room.

A new study suggests that moderate background noise is a better motivation to creative thinking than the sound of silence, Time magazine reported.

A paper published in the Journal of Consumer Research says that the perfect  working environment should buzz(嗡嗡作响)with a little noise.

Researchers found that test subjects were at their most creative state when background noise was measured at 70 decibels, the level one might find in a busy coffee shop.

A nearly silent environment (50 decibels) was too quiet. Turning up the volume to 85 decibels (a jackhammer tearing up the pavement outside your building) had an opposite effect—the noise became a distraction.

The researchers asked 65 students at the University of British Columbia, Canada, to perform various creative tasks while noises recorded at a roadside restaurant were played in the background.

In one experiment, scientists asked participants to brainstorm ideas for a new type of mattress (气垫). Test subjects had the most successful discussions when the noise in the background was noticeable but not too loud.

While a quiet environment may make it easier to read a book, the authors of the study say that moderate background noise creates just enough of a distraction to force people to think more imaginatively, without breaking their focus so completely that they can’t think at all.

Should we all head for Starbucks to get creative? Not necessarily.

Researchers found limited work time surrounded by the low-level noise of a coffeehouse is what really stimulates creativity.

Equally, working in a café environment isn’t good for everybody. The productivity boost was most obvious among those who were naturally creative to begin with.

61. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. The less noise, the better state of study.   B. Noise is no bad thing at any time.

C. Noise in the coffeehouse is enjoyable.    D. Moderate noise helps creativity.

62. The recommended level of background noise is ________.

A. 50 decibels    B. 65 decibels   C. 70 decibels   D. 85 decibels

63. Why is moderate background noise good for creativity?

A. It relaxes people and stops them from getting bored.

B. It can help people to focus on a subject.

C. It can absorb sudden noises that cause distraction.

D. It pushes people to use their imagination but doesn’t reach a level that disturbs them.

64. According to the last three paragraphs, ________.

A. the low-level noise of a coffeehouse may be too loud for people to work with

B. if a person is not a creative type, then background noise may not be of so much help to them

C. a person’s own creativity ability is as important as the environment they are in

D. working in a coffeehouse is creative for most people

65. Which can best describe the writer’s tone in the passage?

A. Passive     B. Objective   C. Enthusiastic   D. Doubtful

C

Here are brief introductions to some popular novels.

WATCHERS  Two mutants(突异变种), both changed from the animals they once were, escape and no one who encounters them will ever be the same again. A lonely widower, a ruthless assassin(刺客), a beautiful woman and a go vernment agent are drawn together in a deadly hunt. All four are cruelly propelled(推进)towards a fight with an evil beyond human imagining.

THE MASK  She had appeared out of nowhere in front of Carol’s car. She was a teenager with no past and no memory. Carol and Paul were instantly drawn to her, and they called her Jane — she was the daughter they never had. But then the questions began. Where had Jane come from? Who was the girl behind the mask?

THE FUNHOUSE  Young Ellen ran away, joined a carnival, married a man she grew to hate and gave birth to a child so ugly that she killed it. Years later she has a new husband and two children, Amy and Joey, but the time has come for Amy and Joey to pay for her sins(罪恶)as Amy is pregnant and the carnival is back in town.

LOVE STORY  He is Oliver Barrett Ⅳ, a rich jockey from a stuffy Wasp family on his way to a Harvard degree and a career in law. She is Jenny Cavilleri, a wisecracking working-class beauty studying music at Radcliffe. They are opposites in nearly every way. But they fall in love. This is their story.

66. Which novel is about a fierce fight between justice and evil?

A. WATCHERS .      B. THE MASK.

C. THE FUNHOUSE.     D. LOVE STORY.

67. According to the brief introduction to the novel THE FUNHOUSE, we can infer ________.

A. Ellen was a kind woman

B. Ellen didn’t get along well with her two husbands

C. the main plot has something to do with carnival

D. Amy and Joey hate their mother

68. If you like romantic stories, you would prefer to read ________.

A. WATCHERS       B. THE MASK

C. THE FUNHOUSE     D. LOVE STORY

69. What does the author try to express in the underlined sentence?

A. They are the same in every way.

B. They are quite different from each other in most aspects.

C. They have a lot in common.

D. They are attracted by each other.

70. THE MASK is probably ________ based on the brief introduction.

A. a tragedy           B. a science fiction

C. a mystery story        D. a comedy

D

Does your school have any problems with discipline? What happens when students step out of line?

Here are some examples of bad behaviour:

• Playing truant (missing school without permission from parents).

• Stealing, smoking, hitting, swearing, running, kissing.

• Cheating on exams.

• Calling a teacher or another pupil a bad name.

• Not doing homework.

• Not listening or not paying attention in lessons.

• Wearing unsuitable clothes.

Here are some of the ways that UK school children can be punished:

• Exclusion: a pupil is asked to leave the school and not come back. The pupil has to find a new school or a different method of education.

• Suspension: a pupil cannot enter the building or attend lessons until the school has a meeting about their situation. Suspension can last from one to 45 days. The pupil is usually given work to do at home with a special teacher.

• Detention: a pupil is asked to stay after school and work for 30-60 minutes before they can leave.

• Lines: a pupil has to write a sentence many times (e.g. 100 or more) on a sheet of paper, e.g. “I must not shout in class.”

Freya MacDonald, a 15-year-old pupil from Scotland, made the news when she refused to accept her school’s punishment. Her family says that she was given 11 detentions for trivial things such as having fizzy drinks in class and coming into school through a fire door.

Freya says that repeated detentions ruined her right to an education under Scottish law and made it difficult for her to learn. So she refused to return until the school respected her civil ri ghts. She wants the headmaster and her teachers to sign a letter to promise this. Hundreds of schools in Scotland were told not to use detention as a punishment because of her legal action.

Many UK schools now give parents a home&school contract, explaining their discipline and rules. Parents must sign this document to agree that they accept the school’s rules and discipline and that they are responsible for their child’s behaviour.

71. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To list common bad behavior in UK schools.

B. To show how UK schools deal with students’ parents.

C. To find out why more and more pupils break rules in UK schools.

D. To introduce how UK schools punish students with their discipline.

72. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Playing truant means using bad language.

B. You can wear anything you want in UK schools.

C. Exclusion is the most serious punishment in UK schools.

D. If suspended, the child will miss schoolwork.

73. Given her detentions, what did Freya do?

A. She used the law to argue for her civil right.

B. She forced the school to respect her civil rights.

C. She demanded that her teachers remove the punishment.

D. She would never return to the school.

74. The underlined phrase “make the news” is closest in meaning to ________.

A. covering the story      B. correcting her behavior

C. accepting an interview     D. making her story the focus

75. According to the text, the home&school contract is intended to ________.

A. help parents learn more about their child’s performance at school

B. make parents reach agreement with the school rules

C. remind parents to teach their children school rules

D. ask parents to spend more time with their children

第二卷(非选择题  满分35分)

第四部分  写作(共两节, 满分35分)

第一节  阅读表达(共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分)

阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到题后相应的位置上(请注意问题后的词数要求)。

[1]Cold weather is no excuse to avoid outdoor exercise with your dog. Along with making sure you are appropriately dressed, your dog should also be properly protected from it.

[2]Some large breed dogs such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds and Huskies can stand the colder weather better than others. These dogs may also develop a thicker coat over time as they are exposed to colder weather.

[3]Smaller breeds, ________, like Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers, breeds with short coats and puppies should wear some type of protection, i.e., a coat or sweater, if the t emperature drops too low. Look for coats or sweaters with high collars or a turtleneck that covers your dog from the base of the tail on top to the belly underneath.

Other tips

[4]When you bathe your dog, dry him completely before taking him out in the cold weather for a walk or exercise. It is especially important to keep your dog well groomed(打扮)during the winter months to protect him from cold weather.

[5]If your dog frequently participates in outdoor activities during the colder months, increase his food intake, especially protein, to help keep his coat grow thick and healthy. Dogs that are not as active during the winter months may need to have their food consumption reduced.

[6]The amount of time you spend outside with your dog will depend on his size, breed type and age. Remember that ill or elderly dogs are more sensitive to cold weather. Dogs whom cold weather agrees with can spend hours outside without getting cold but some of the smaller and younger dogs’ exercise sessions should be kept shorter. Dogs should not be left outside unattended.

[7]Another activity to consider is doggie daycare, which is an excellent alternative during cold weather months. It’s a great place for your dog to get plenty of physical and mental stimulation while being with other dogs.

76. What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)

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77. What does the word “it” (Line 2, Paragraph 1) probably refer to? (no more than 3 words)

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78. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)

Smaller breeds, ________, like Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers, breeds with short coats and puppies

should wear some type of protection if the temperature drops too low.

79. According to Paragraph 5, what kind of dogs should be given more food in winter months? (no more

than 10 words)

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80. List at least two factors which decide how long you can walk your dog outside? (no more than 8 words)

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第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

下个月校报编辑部将为同学们开设“Say you, say me”专栏。现在请你根据以下提示内容写一篇短文，向校报投稿。

1) 给你留下印象最深的同学是谁?

2) 他(她)做了什么事情让你印象深刻?

3) 你从此事中悟到了什么?

注意：

1.可以叙述自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事;

2.文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;

3.词数120左右。可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。

I’d like to say something about

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