二、阅读理解(9小题共60分)
6.
(本题4分)
(1)What time is it now?
A.3:15 pm.
B.3:30 pm.
C.3:45 pm.
(2)What does the woman advise the man to do?
A.Have a look around.
B.Take classes now.
C.Sit for a while.
7.
(本题4分)
(1)How does the woman look to the man?
A.Nervous.
B.Tired.
C.Excited.
(2)Why does the woman go to China?
A.To work.
B.To travel.
C.To study.
8.
(本题6分)
(1)What does John like doing?
A.Ordering takeout.
B.Cooking at home.
C.Eating out.
(2)Where will Jennifer have dinner tonight?
A.In a French restaurant.
B.In an Italian restaurant.
C.In a Mexican restaurant.
(3)What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Colleagues.
B.Neighbors.
C.Husband and wife.
9.
(本题8分)
(1)How old is Henry now?
A.20.
B.25.
C.26.
(2)How did Henry go to school on the first day?
A.By bus.
B.By bicycle.
C.By car.
(3)What was the headmaster like?
A.He was kind.
B.He was serious.
C.He was impatient.
(4)What did Henry do at school that day?
A.He watched a match on the playground.
B.He played games in the classroom.
C.He made two new friends.
10.
(本题8分)
(1)What did John probably want to be when he finished school?
A.An engineer.
B.A teacher.
C.A chemist.
(2)When should John be in the classroom for his English test?
A.At 8:00 am.
B.At 8:30 am.
C.At 9:00 am.
(3)Why was there ink on John'irt?
A.His pen went wrong suddenly.
B.Someone played a trick on him.
C.He fell asleep with his pen in his hand.
(4)What was the terrible truth for John?
A.He missed the English test.
B.He fell asleep in class.
C.He failed all the tests.
11.
(本题6分)
There are numerous amusement parks all over the world.A famous magazine,Amusement Today,does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas,based on which, "Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World" has come out as follows:
Disneyland,California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim,California,the US.More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17,1955.The park consists of many world-famous sections,such as Main Street,Adventure Land,New Orleans Square,and so on.
Magic Kingdom,Disney World,Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista,Florida,near Orlando opened on October 1,1971.It is the most famous theme park in Florida.The park's design and attractions don't make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT,Disney World,Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando,Florida.The park opened on October 1,1982,and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993.It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998,when Disney's Animal Kingdom opened.
Disney-MGM Studios,Florida
MGM's streets are the home for some great movie-themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years.With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster,the park is now home to Disney World's most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios,Florida
Go behind the scenes,beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios,the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
(1)Which park has the longest history?
A.Magic Kingdom,Disney World,Florida.
B.Disneyland,California.
C.EPCOT,Disney World,Florida.
D.Disney-MGM Studios,Florida.
(2)Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?
A.EPCOT & Disney-MGM.
B.Disneyland,California & Magic Kingdom.
C.Disneyland,California & Universal Studios.
D.Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.
(3)What's the purpose of the passage?
A.To attract tourists to these theme parks.
B.To compare attractions in different theme parks.
C.To increase the sales of Amusement Today.
D.To introduce world's best amusement parks.
12.
(本题8分)
When I was young,I read many kinds of books,including fairy tales.Most of the books described heroes who were handsome and heroines who were beautiful.So,I believed I had to be beautiful if I wanted to become a great person.
As I grew up,I began to realize outer beauty was not so important to make someone good.I remember a friend of mine,Janie,who was so beautiful that every classmate wanted to talk with her,but she was very arrogant (傲慢的).
She believed that she could do everything she wanted because she was so beautiful,but she lost friends one by one.My poor friend!But she learned a good lesson:inner beauty is more important than outer beauty.After she learned that,she changed her attitude and made friends again.
Whenever I see TV advertisements,I feel that these things make us believe beauty is very important— especially physical attractiveness.Although we say that inner beauty is more valuable,we often look for plastic surgery to make us more beautiful.There seems to be a boom (流行) in plastic surgery.It is surprising to realize the number of people who try it is increasing day by day.
We know good-looking guys usually get higher scores on job interviews.So,what is real beauty?I want to say that inner beauty is the real one because if someone has beauty in his soul,he looks like a really beautiful person.
The beauty looked at with eyes doesn't last forever.Instead of concentrating on outer beauty,we should concentrate on inner beauty.The point is that inner beauty is more important than outer beauty.So,if we make the effort to make our minds beautiful,we'll be happier.
(1)When the author was young,she thought if she wanted to succeed, .
A.she must learn from the heroes
B.she had to work hard at her lessons
C.she must have good looks
D.she had to read many kinds of books.
(2)Why did Janie lose friends one by one?
A.Because she looked down upon others.
B.Because she wouldn't take their advice.
C.Because she was too ashamed.
D.Because she didn't study well at her lessons.
(3)The underlined phrase "plastic surgery" in Paragraph 4 probably means .
A.化妆
B.阅读
C.健身
D.整形
(4)What would be the best title for the passage?
A.The Importance of Beauty
B.Inner Beauty is the Real Beauty
C.Beauty Makes One Happier
D.How to Make Oneself Beautiful
13.
(本题8分)
Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching?
Low cost,dependable and small modern cameras offered a big help.Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow-lowing cats in the northern Rocky Mountains.Scientists have been able to document the "private" moments of wildlife with leading technology.
Grant Harris is a government biologist with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque,New Mexico.In his words, "there's no doubt that these wild cameras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife." Harris said some images help scientists see the effects of climate change.
Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative,or WMI,are among those using wild cameras along with global positioning systems,or GPS.But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited,so is the amount of information they can gather from GPS.However,cameras can be left in very wild areas for days,weeks or even months.They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.
Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning.Wild video can show details about animal behavior.However,wild cameras have their problems too.Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack them.Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest.Also,the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals.Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.
Even with such problems,wild cameras are clearly an important scientific tool in researching wild animals.
(1)What does the underlined word "document" in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Remind
B.Enrich.
C.Appreciate.
D.Record.
(2)Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras?
A.They cannot be left in the wild over a long period.
B.They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas.
C.They provide limited information.
D.They might be stolen by people.
(3)Why do some people argue against using wild cameras?
A.It is difficult to fix the cameras.
B.It helps hunters find animals easily.
C.It is hard to achieve careful planning.
D.It makes animals interested in the cameras.
(4)What is the author's attitude towards wild cameras?
A.Doubtful.
B.Positive.
C.Uncertain.
D.Uncaring.
14.
(本题8分)
Chinese people love food made of flour,whether it be dumplings,or flatbread.In the hands of skilled artisans(手艺人),flour is made into lovely models of people or animals to be enjoyed and played with,which brings a unique kind of pleasure.This art form is called dough figurine(面塑).Among the various art styles of dough figurines,Beijing's Dough Figurine Lang is a unique folk art,which is filled with the rich history and customs of the capital city;Their delicate and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing.In 2008,it was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
It was created by Lang Shao'an.Most of the dough figurines are animals and characters from legends,historical stories,and local operas.The finished product is either put at the end of a thin stick,or on a table for display.Some are mostly for children to eat or play with,with simple forms and vivid decorations,while some are delicate pieces of artwork for display only.For this reason,during the making process,they are often mixed with additives(添加剂)to prevent them from breaking up,being eaten by insects or growing moldy.Over the course of his long career,Lang Shao'an developed a set of skilled fingers with an elegant artistic sense.
Lang Jiaziyu,born in 1995,is the third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang.When he was 15,he created Beijing Olympic Mascot-shaped dough figurines which were highly praised.He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk artisans.In his skilled hands,pop culture icons such as figures based on Marvel comics characters and Chinese mythological figure Nezha with smoky makeup,are resonating with young people.
Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China,Dough Figurine Lang does not get as much attention from the public.Many young people are unwilling to take the time to master a skill that does not make money,which has led to a decline in the number of those who are devoted to the handicraft.Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans from one generation to another.
(1)What is special about Dough Figurine Lang?
A.It reflects Beijing's culture.
B.It is created by many famous artists.
C.It shows people's lifestyles and beliefs.
D.It is popular with both tourists and the locals.
(2)Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines?
A.To make dough figurines taste good.
B.To keep colors brighter and last longer.
C.To help shape dough into various forms.
D.To better preserve the finished products.
(3)What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A.Suggestions for other folk artisans.
B.Different art styles of dough figurines.
C.Lang Jiaziyu's achievements as an artisan.
D.The popularity of modern dough figurines.
(4)What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To call on people to master a skill.
B.To appeal to people to value this folk art.
C.To teach people ways to appreciate the handicraft.
D.To persuade people to protect national cultural heritage.