第一部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
Our Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun, educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast. Our Spanish summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained, certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and theculture of Costa Rica.
Features include:
* Intensive(强化的) daily Spanish classes
* Extracurricular classes in dance, cooking, music, and handiwork
* Outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rafting, and ziplining(高空滑索) * Homestay with a local Costa Rican family * Volunteer work in needy neighborhoods Our Teaching Methods:
We are proud to use TPRS---Total Physical Response Storytelling---in our curriculum. This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary, increase fluency, and get students involved by giving them the opportunity to alter the details themselves. Because of the silliness, creativity, and repetition involved, TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlessly
Memorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow, inefficient ways to learn a new language. The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation. In our Spanish classes, students can expect to speak up to 80% of each class. By speaking in the new language freely and consistently, students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have learned at the same time. This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use, making it much easier to progress. 1.What does the program do? A.It offers weekly Spanish classes B.It focuses more on outdoor activities C.It gives teachers a chance to receive training D.It provides activities about the Spanish culture
2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text? A.Memorizing a larger vocabulary B.Speaking more in the new language. C.Mastering more grammar structures D.Writing stories to share with others 3.What is the purpose of the text? A.To employexperienced Spanish teacher B.To hire foreign volunteers for a program C.To attract teen foreigners to a program D.To introduce language learning methods
B Volunteer Day
What better way is there to enjoy your own hobbies while helping others at the same time? Come to Volunteer Day and choose which activity you’d like to join for the day. See below for a schedule of events on Volunteer Day.
Volunteer Day schedule:
7:30am.: Meet at the Community (社区) Center for juice and bagels. 8:00—8:30 a.m.: Choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day. 8:30 a.m.: Board the bus to your activity site. 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.: Work as a volunteer.
3:30 p.m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.
A list of volunteer activities:
Paint houses: Do you enjoy making art? If so, this volunteer opportunity might be just right for you! Happy Homes is a local organization that provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. For elderly or physically disabled people who cannot do repairs to their homes, Happy Homes provides volunteer painters to repaint old homes; outside or in. Happy Homes also provides painters to create beautiful wall paintings inside schools or community centers.
Plant flowers: Do you enjoy being outside in nature? City Parks Association has many great opportunities for
people who love to be outdoors. Help plant flowers and bushes in city parks; help lay paths at Cave Springs Park, or help pick up rubbish around the river banks. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!
Read to children: Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you like books? Love and Learning is an organization that provides volunteers to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children four to six years old, or read one-on-one with struggling readers seven to eight years old.
Play with animals: Do you love animals? Lovely Friends is an organization that visits local animal shelters and provides volunteers to spend time with the animals while their cages are being cleaned. Play with puppies, snuggle with cats, or hand-feed rabbits.
4. At what time do volunteers leave for their activity sites? A. 7:30 a.m.. B. 8:00 a.m. C. 8:30 a.m. D. 9:00 a.m.
5. An outdoor lover probably takes part in ______. A. Plant flowers B. Paint houses C. Read to children D. Play with animals 6. What do Lovely Friends volunteers do?
A. Read books to children. B. Spend time with animals. C. Help plant bushes in parks. D. Pick up garbage along the river. 7. The purpose of the passage is to _________. A. educate children B. attract volunteers C. comfort the elderly D. encourage the disabled
C
Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called \"feature creep,\" costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?
In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not
necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.
You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.
It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.
The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers. 8. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss? A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology. B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden. C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology. D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.
9. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph? A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.
B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers. C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales. D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product 10. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?
A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way. B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products. C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products. D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy Thing B. Feature-heavy Products in Demand C. The More Features, the Better D. Simplicity Outweighs Complexity
D
Wolves have a certain undeserved reputation: fierce, dangerous, good forhunting down deer and farmers’ livestock. However, wolves have a softer, more social side, one that has been embraced by a heart-warming new initiative.
In a bid to save some of Europe’s last wolves, scientists have explored the willingness of these supposedly fierce creatures to help others of their kind. Female wolves, the scientists have discovered, make excellent foster parents to wolf cubs that are not their own. The study, published in Zoo Biology, suggests that captive-bred wolfcubs(幼兽)could be placed with wild wolf families, boosting the wild population.
The gray wolf was once the world’s most widely distributed mammal, but it became extinct as a result of widespread habitat destruction and the deliberate killing of wolves suspectedof preying on livestock. Fear and hatred of the wolf have since become culturally rooted, fuelled by myths, fables and stories.
In Scandinavia, the gray wolf is endangered, the remaining population found by just five animals. As a result, European wolves are severely inbred and have little geneticvariability（变异性）, making them vulnerable to threats, such as outbreaks of disease that they can’t adapt to quickly. So Inger Scharis and Mats Amundin of Linkoping University, in Sweden, started Europe’s first gray wolf-fostering program. They worked with wolves keptat seven zoos across Scandinavia. Eight wolf cubs between four and six days old were removed from their natural parents and placed with other wolf packs in other zoos. The foster mothers accepted the new cubs placed in their midst.
The welfare of the foster cubs and the wolves’ natural behavior were monitored using a system of surveillance cameras. The foster cubs had a similar growth rate as their step siblings in the recipient litter, as well as their biological siblings in the source litter. The foster cubs had a better overall survival rate, with 73% surviving until 33 weeks, than their biological siblings left behind, of which 63% survived. That rate of survival is similar to that seen in wild wolf cubs. Scientists believe that wolves can recognize their young, but this study suggests they can only do so once cubs are somewhere between three to seven weeks of age.
If captive-bred cubs can be placed with wild-living families, which already have cubs of a similar age, not only
will they have a good chance of survival, but they could help dramatically increase the diversity of the wild population, say the researchers. Just like the wild wolves they would join, these foster cubs would need protection from hunting. Their arrival could help preserve the future of one of nature’s most iconic and polarizing animals. 12. What’s the theme of the passage?
A. Giving wolf cubs a new life B. Foster wolf parents and foster cubs C. The fate of wild wolves D. Changing diversity of wild wolves
13. Which of the following flow chart best demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?
A.B.
C. D.
14. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Female wolves are willing to raise wolf cubs of 3 to 7 weeks old. B. Foster cubs are accepted by foster parents and are well bred.
C. Man’s hostile attitude towards wolves roots in myths, fables and stories. D. Foster cubs and their biological siblings have similar growth rate and survival rate. 15. What’s the purpose of the research? A. To help wolves survive various threats
B. To improve wolves’ habitat and stop deliberate killing C. To save endangered wolves by increasing their population D. To raise man’s awareness of protecting wolves 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
A year ago, I had one of the most important interviewsof my life.____16____I could say what I thought the members of the interview wanted to hear. I'm so-good at multitasking that I would be able to shoulder the various
responsibilities. That might be true, yet it seemed to be unreal. The more honest answer was that I knew it would be difficult, but I wanted to try anyway. ____17____
This tough situation led me to hesitate during the interviews. It also recalled my past experience of being interviewed when an interviewer asked me to give an example of a time when I had been caring. The answer that came to mind was that I volunteered at a nursing home and felt honored to sit with the patients and listen to their stories. But I didn't think that was dramatic enough to impress the interviewers. So, instead I told them about when one of the residents threw up, I cleaned it up.____18____That wasn't caring and it suggested that my best quality was skillful at using mop(拖把)
Back to my most recent interview and the question about how to shoulder the multiple responsibilities of the role.____19____I had learned the significance of being true to myself. So I answered simply, \"With difficulty\". To my relief, the review members nodded knowingly and smiled. This exam can test my honesty and I can come up with appropriate answers.
I've come to realize that interviews don't have \"right\" or \"wrong\" answers. I still see them as exams, but they're not testing my ability to copy somebody else's answers. Actually, the exam is about something I am well familiar with: me.____20____ A. I hesitated but not for long. B. I immediately felt embarrassed. C I wasn't sure which answer to give. D. Never give the interviewers wrong answers. E. It seemed the interviewers were quite satisfied. F. It's not about \"right\" answers but about being yourself.
G. At the end, I was asked how to balance the different parts of the role.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
As she pulled herself over the summit of EI Capitan, Emily Harrington knew she had made history.
It wasn't____21____.The US climber had powered on through the dark and dealt with a deep cut to her head to become the first woman to free____22____the difficult route in under 24 hours.\"
\"I'd just____23____what it would be like and it was pretty much exactly what l pictured, “Harrington said excitedly.
\"It was incredibly quiet. It was super____24____.All the stars were out. It was just this really peaceful experience. I keep telling people that when great sporting____25____happen, a lot of times there's an____26____or there's a stadium. With climbing, it’s not so much like that. It was just this really____27____special moment in this magical place. And it’s something I'll never____28____.\"
Free climbers use just their hands and feet to climb, with a rope to____29____them if they fall. Such a dangerous and_____30_____life-threatening_____31_____requires years of preparation, both mentally and physically.
Harrington had climbed this particular_____32_____over the course of six days in 2015 and had,_____33_____tried three times to complete it within 24 hours.
However an attempt last year ended in_____34_____after Harrington, fell 50 feet, hit her head on a ledge (岩架), and_____35_____concussion (脑震荡).
\"It was very_____36_____. It was very serious initially and it_____37_____that I got really lucky and I did not suffer any long-term_____38_____，”she added.
\"I's definitely a mental struggle, coming over that hurdle, coming back into this year and_____39_____again.\" Finally she_____40_____it.
21. A. crazy B. easy C. skeptical D. casual 22.A. climb B. run C. cycle D. walk
23. A. studied B. planned C. scheduled D. imagined 24. A. cheerful B. exciting C. dark D. fearful
25. A. improvements B. achievements C. surroundings D. reports 26. A. actor B. organizer C. official D. audience 27. A. quiet B. calm C. silent D. still
28. A. predict B. discover C. experience D. forget 29. A. throw B. fetch C. catch D. move
30. A. consequently B. potentially C. hardly D. finally 31. A. challenge B. obstacle C. trouble D. barrier 32. A. route B. corner C. rock D. road
33. A. frequently B. subsequently C. smoothly D. rarely 34. A. sadness B. doubt C. disaster D. anxiety 35. A. obtained B. acquired C. affected D. suffered
36. A. scary B. disappointed C. active D. funny
37. A. figured out B. found out C. turned out D. brought out 38. A. failures B. wounds C. damages D. injuries 39. A. defeating B. trying C. exploring D. competing 40. A. abandoned B. missed C. made D. controlled 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分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
There may be a new species of foxlike cat.Wildlife rangers(护林员) from France’s National Hunting and Wildlife Agency located 16 of the____41.____(rare) seen golden striped(有条纹的) creatures in mountainous areas of a French island.
The cats are____42.____(big) and more aggressive than a typical house cat，and have highly developed teeth and large，ringed tails.Because of the____43.____(appear)，they are known locally as the “catfox”．The creature hunts at night and，from the looks,____44.____(be) just thrilled by all of the attention.The cat could have originated in Africa or the Middle East thousands of years ago,____45.____(belong) to an ancient species.“By looking at the DNA，we could tell it____46.____the European wildcat.It’s close to the African forest cat；however,____47.____isn’t determined is its exact identity，” Pierre Benedetti，who works as the chief environmental technician of the National Hunting and Wildlife Agency，said.
The first “catfoxes”____48.____(catch) nonviolently by the rangers in 2016,____49.____the tales of the forest animal have circulated around the island for generations.The rangers hope by studying and tagging the animals，they can get the “catfoxes”____50.____(protect) in the next few years. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.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作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及二个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last term, our school holds a math competition. To my surprise, I got the highest mark. To be honest, I felt very proudly. I was overjoyed. When one of my classmate asked me a question, I thought it was too easy and I was
impatient with explaining them. As result, some of my classmates began to thinking badly of me. When I was having classes, I was absent-minded. By and by, I fell behind. When I became aware for this, I felt regretful. As a saying goes, pride goes after a fall. This experience made me to realize we should be modest, no matter whatever progress we make.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After watching my son Todd run in an annual race. I made my usual comment. “Todd I could walk faster than those women run.” Todd laughed as he knew I wasn't a runner. “Listen, Mom. I want you to show by your actions. How about you running with me next year at this race?” Without thinking, I quickly agreed to this challenge.
But when it was almost time for this race to occur, Todd wasn't going to be running. He was sent to Africa as a soldier for three years. A few of his friends knew this challenge I had agreed to with Todd. They started to encourage me to run the race. I hadn't trained or anything. Quite frankly, I had almost forgotten I said I would do it.
I decided I should keep my promise to Todd and run the race. The first thing I did was go out and buy some running clothes. I might as well look good was my thought. even though I hadn't trained at all.
The day of the race came. I was not well prepared, but I started. It wasn't long before some guy on the roadside started to talking next to me. I wasn't in the talking mood. However, this guy was very talkative. He kept making remark on how tired he was, and I must be tired too. The race was over, and this guy's wife won! I was just happy to finish and keep my promise to Todd.
I came home, and my neighbor asked about the race. I told him what had happened and how this guy would not shut up his negative talk. My neighbor laughed and set me straight,\" Kay. don't you know what this guy was doing? He thought you were the competition by the way you were dressed. He wanted his wife to win \"Oh really!”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 This guy's attitude built a fire in me for the next race!
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The race began on a cold day and I saw this guy and his wife.
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参考答案
1. D 2. B 3. C
4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B
8. C 9. C 10. C 11. A
12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C
16. G 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. F
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A A 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. A 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. C
41. rarely
42. bigger 43. appearance 44. is 45. belonging 46. from 47. what 48. were caught
49. but 50. protected
51.(1). hold→ held (2). proudly→ proud (3). classmate→ classmates (4). them→ it
(5). As后加a (6).thinking →think (7). for → of (8). after→ before (9). 去掉me后的to whatever → what 52.略
32. (10).
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