第I卷 （共80分）

一. 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It was her giggling that drew my attention. Note taking really wasn’t all that funny.

Walking over the offender, I asked for the __1__. Frozen, she refused to give it to me. I waited, all attention in the classroom on the quiet __2 __between teacher and student. When she finally handed it over she whispered, “Okay, but I didn’t draw it.”

It was a hand-drawn picture of me, teeth blackened and the words “I’m stupid” coming out of my mouth. I managed to __3__ it up calmly. My mind, however, was working angrily as I struggled not to cry. I figured I knew the two most_ 4 _candidates for drawing the picture. It would do them some __5 _ to teach them a lesson, and maybe it was high time that I did it!

___6___, I was able to keep myself controlled.

When there were about six minutes remaining, I showed the class the picture. They were all silent as I told them how ___7 _ this was for me. I told them there must be a reason behind and now was their chance to write down anything they need to tell me. Then I let them write silently while I sniffed in the back of the classroom.

As I read the notes later, many of them said something like, “I’ve got nothing against you, ” or “We’re __8_ of you.” But two notes, from the girls who I __9 __ were behind the picture, had a list of issues. I was too mean, too strict…

Reading those notes, I realize that over the course of this year, instead of _10_ my students, I had begun commanding them to _ 11_ .Where I thought I was driving them to success I was __12__driving them away.

I had some apologizing to do. But the next day in the classroom, one boy and one girl each handed me a card. The one ___13__ by all the boys expressed sincere regret for the ugly joke. The one from the girls ask for __14____.

This was a lesson for both the kids and me. Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the __15_ .

1

A. advice

B. note

C. reason

D. help



2

A. conversation

B. competition

C. argument

D. battle



3

A. fold

B. take

C. cut

D. throw



4

A. unusual

B. disappointing

C. likely

D. annoying



5

A. good

B. harm

C. favor

D. punishment



6

A. Thankfully

B. Interestingly

C. Immediately

D. Sadly



7

A. meaningful

B. regretful

C. hurtful

D. forgetful



8

A. proud

B. fond

C. afraid

D. ashamed



9

A. promised

B. concluded

C. confirmed

D. figured



10

A. forcing

B. encouraging

C. comforting

D. teaching



11

A. appreciate

B. achieve

C obey

D. apologize



12

A. actually

B. normally

C. immediately

D. generally



13

A. decorated

B. offered

C. bought

D. signed



14

A. thankfulness

B. forgiveness

C. advice

D. communication



15

A. friendship

B. education

C. future

D. knowledge





二、 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)

第一节：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Fifty has never looked better.

It’s been 50 years since the first James Bond film, Dr. No, premiered (首映) in cinemas. As first embodied by Scottish actor Sean Connery, Agent 007 was a fearless, cool-as-ice spy who excelled at sleuthing (侦查), fighting and saving the world.

Since then, more than 20 films featuring the iconic spy have been released–making it one of the longest-running franchises (授权) in the history of cinema. On Nov 9, the 23rd Bond movie, Skyfall, celebrated the legend’s 50th birthday.

Over the years, audiences have changed. It doesn't matter. Six different actors have acted 007 and it doesn't matter. Even shocking technological and cultural changes can’t bend Bond. Why? Is it the action, the sexy women, the cars, the gadgets and the exotic locations? Yes, but the most important reason is still the man himself. Bond can challenge his boss and shoot a bad guy in mere minutes. He is an expert in literature, languages, art and fine wines. He has a sharp tongue besides his wits.

The Bond phenomenon has clearly affected movie culture, pop culture and spy culture. But perhaps the most amazing thing is that 007 has survived in the age of feminism（女权主义）. “Talking of objectifying women, Bond is essential Huge Henfner (founder of Playboy magazine) with a gun,” movie critic Xan Brooks told The Guardian. “But women liked Bond, too. He couldn’t have run for 50 years with male fans alone.”

We love Bond for many reasons—after all 50 years, Bond is still breathtaking. thrilling ride into the very heart of an icon like no other. But most of all, we may love him for one reason: “he always gets away with it.” one said.

16. What attracts the audience most in James Bond films?

A. The violent fighting scenes. B. The sexy women.

C. Everything about Bond himself. D. The car racing.

What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 4?

A. He can read people’s thoughts.

B. He can easily beat any man who wants to murder him.

C. He can predict what people are going to do by observing them.

D. He has an unkind way of speaking and always thinks quickly and clearly.

According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The first James Bond film was produced in 1963.

B. Skyfall is the last James Bond film.

C. David Kamp is a UK editor for the Guardian.

D. The James Bond film was popular in the age of feminism.

What does the movie critic Xan Brooks agree with?

A. James Bond films are not accepted by young girls.

B. Men are especially interested in James Bond films.

C. Bond is actually a man against feminism.

D. Women are fond of James Bond films too.

What is the best title of the passage?

A. Still Going Strong Fifty Years on. B. Introduction about James Bond films.

C. Secrets of 007. D. The Last James Bond films.

B

The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-frugal（一向节俭的）Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!

Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits—to a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!

Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.

After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase.”

Suddenly tears swelled in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.

The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.

21. What was Andrew’s plan that Friday?

A. To request a wage increase from his boss.

B. To get a job with the Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency.

C. To celebrate his success with his wife at home.

D. To ask his boss to come for dinner.

22. On his way back home, Andrew _________.

A. felt weak in the knees B. was punished by the traffic policeman

C. was too eager to share the news D. couldn’t wait to enjoy a meal

23. Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?

A. Andrew was afraid that his request would lead to disaster.

B. Andrew had worked very hard and done his part for the company.

C. Andrew’s boss agreed to his request.

D. One of Andrew’s colleagues had told his wife the good news.

24. Why did Tina prepare a grand dinner for Andrew that day?

A. She was confident of his getting a pay raise.

B. She meant to show her support whatever the result would be.

C. She believed that her husband was the best in his company.

D. She wanted to express her gratitude for his devotion to the family.

25. We can conclude from the text that ______.

A. we should never be afraid to ask for what is due to us

B. work hard and you will be rewarded

C. many fears turn out to be unfounded

D. unconditional love brings courage and strength

C

If you don’t want people to know too much about you, then you had better keep your fridge contents secret, according to a British market research document released last week.

Researchers peered (凝视) into the fridges of 400 people in Britain and compared the contents with the owners’ lifestyles. They claim to be able to classify the nation’s people by fridge contents.

They say those people can be separated into five categories：nutrition nerds (no social sense), food faddiest (whatever’s in style), martyr mums, fast food fanatics and restaurant regulars.

Nutrition nerds care much about what they put into their bodies. Their fridges are stocked with fruit, vegetables and healthy meat.

People in this category tend to be highly organized and usually work in law or accountancy. The vast majority is single, but if they have a partner, that person will be similar.

A fridge full of vitamins — enriched juices implies its owner works in media or fashion. They tend not to eat the foods they buy. Known as the food faddiest, they just want to be seen as purchasing the latest important things.

A fridge filled with everything from steak to frozen fish suggests the martyr mum. Her fridge tends to be stocked with every kind of product, except what she herself would want. This fridge hints at difficulty balancing family and work life.

Fast food fanatics always buy mineral water or soda pop. The nearest they will get to fresh fruit is tomato sauce. Their fridges hint at someone who works hard and plays hard, also,