第一部分 英语知识应用

第一部分 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）

——Why did I make such a silly decision? I really feel upset.

——_______. Even the wise are not always free from error.

Come on B. Cheers C. That’s all right D. No problem

A Nepal plane crashed in bad weather, ________ all 18 on board.

killing B. killed C. having killed B. to kill

An important feature of consumer society is that we gain self-confidence through ______ we own.

that B. what C. which D. /

Outdoor activities are as much a part of childhood for this generation of Chinese children as they __________ for their parents and grandparents.

are B. will be C. were D. have been

Since her only child passed away a few years ago, family has been a ________ topic for her.

forbid B. forbade C. forbidding D. forbidden

Most volunteers are from universities, _________ it is not uncommon to see middle and primary school students too.

though B. however C. since D. even if

The research also raises the question ________ children from low-income, less educated families need earlier aid.

what B. that C. when D. whether

第二部分 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）

Our tolerating ability is indeed beyond our imagination. But not until the very critical moment will we realize our 1l tolerating ability.

There was a woman in the countryside who had to 12 with her children wherever she could at the age of 26 due to the Japanese army’s 13. Many people could not bear the 14 and wanted to commit suicide. After she knew about it, she would come to those people and 15 them by saying, “Don’t do that silly thing. There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome. The Japanese armies are sure to be 16 one day!”

Finally she insisted until the day when all the Japanese armies were kicked out of China. However, her son died of disease without 17 medicine and nutrition in those days of hardships. Her husband lay in bed for two days without eating and drinking 18. She teared to her husband and said, “We have a tough 19, but however tough our lives will be, we should never 20. Though our son has passed away, we can have another. There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome.”

After giving birth to the second son, her husband died of edema(水肿), which 21 blew her away. But eventually, she 22 and hugged the three young children, saying, “My sweet hearts, don’t feel scared. You still have me, your dear mum!”

It took her painstaking efforts to raise her children up and the life of her family was getting 23. She was aging 24 and could not do the farm work any more. 25 she stayed at home and did some housework. Nevertheless, the Heaven 26 to show no affection to her who had undergone a rough life. She lived until 86. Before she went to Heaven, she said to her children, “You all should live 27 your best. There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome!”

We will 28 get to realize our own iron will and strong tolerating 29 after getting stricken heavily. Therefore, no matter what you are suffering from now, do not merely complain about the 30 of our destiny.

11. A. potential B. partial C. beneficial D. influential

12. A. fight B. live C. escape D. hide

13.A.arrival B. attack C. activity D. invasion

14. A. trouble B. sorrow C. starvation D. suffering

15. A. persuaded B. informed C. comforted D. warned

16. A. killed B. defeated C. punished D. blamed

17. A. sufficient B. effective C. satisfactory D. proper

18. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something

19. A. destiny B. environment C. period D. future

20. A. break away B. break down C. give away D. give up

21. A. immediately B. exactly C. almost D. slowly

22. A. struggled B. cured C. weakened D. recovered

23. A. better B. sadder C. worse D. richer

第三部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50 分)

第一节 阅读下列短文，并选出最佳选项。（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分）

A

More than two decades ago, a 10-year-old schoolgirl threw a bottle into the sea off the coast of Hull as she went on a ship on a family holiday, hoping to get a response from a stranger in a faraway land. Inside the bottle was a scrawled letter from Zoe Lemon, a youngster with a love of "ballet, playing the flute and the piano", who had just boarded a ship heading for a holiday in Germany.

She told her expected recipients of her pet hamster and fish, both called Sparkle, and her parents who were both teachers.

Miss Lemon, of Salford, Greater Manchester, soon forgot about her act of fantastic, eventually marrying and having a child herself.

But this Christmas she was extremely surprised to receive a reply after 23 years.

It turned out to be a reply to her letter from Piet and Jacqueline Lateur from near Rotterdam. Mr Lateur was walking his dog in the Oosterschelde dykes(坝), near where he and his wife live in Serooskerke, when he found the bottle with Zoe’s letter inside.

Mrs Averianov, 33, who works in a jewellery shop, said: “It’s been a bit crazy really. My parents came to visit on Christmas day and they had this letter from Europe addressed to my maiden name, Lemon.

Since receiving the letter, Mrs Averianov has been in contact with Mr Lateur via email and asked to see photographs of where the bottle was found.

He told her: “I am keeping your little letter on my piano. I know you are no longer a little girl but you asked me to write you so I have.”

Mrs Averianov’s father, John Lemon, 68, had encouraged his daughter to throw the message into the sea on a family holiday and now she is considering doing the same for her five-year-old son Maksim.

She said: “I’ll probably wait until he’s a bit older and can understand and write a letter, but maybe we’ll do it by attaching it to a balloon.”

From http://www.dailymail.co.uk, (Jan,2014)

When did Zoe Lemon write the letter?

In 1990. B. In 1991. C. In 2013. D. In 2014

What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 6 mean?

A. her given name B. her nick name

C. family name used before marriage D. family name used after marriage

What can we know about the letter written 23 years ago?

Its reply was received by Zoe herself.

It is still carefully kept by Mr Lateur.

Zoe was sure it would be replied one day.

Zoe’s father discouraged her from writing it.

Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. An Unexpected Letter B. A Reply Waited for Long

C. A Reply from a Stranger D. A Letter from a Faraway Land

B

America's child movie star Shirley Temple Black died late Monday evening at the age of 85. Her fans in China are also deeply saddened. Temple is just one example of movie stars that China adored, and still adores. Here's our editor's pick of the top movie stars who have influenced China.

1. Sylvester Stallone

Oh, Rambo! The first strong American man that China knew. His accented English, easily recognizable even for someone who doesn't speak English, and his eyes that never seemed to smile, makes him someone whom cannot be forgotten. He represented the strong American image, and even stirred a boxing and bodybuilding fever in China.

2.Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977)

In the 20th century, it is not too much to say that Einstein made the greatest contributions to science, and not many would disagree that Chaplin did the same for film. He was the first actor that introduced comedy to most Chinese viewers, and politically, he was also a close friend of China’s. His silent films broke the barrier of language and his form of art was recognized by all. It will be a difficult task to find a person in China who does not recognize Chaplin, even today.

3. Shirley Temple ( April 23, 1928 – February 10, 2014)

When Chinese audiences saw this adorable child star for the first time on screen, Shirley Temple had already lived for more than half a century. In her movies, she was always alone or in trouble, but this adorable little blonde(金发女郎) could always resolve anything with her kindness, push away the fogginess and bring about light. The brand "Shirley Temple" was a product of the Great Depression. People watched her act to forget their hardships as Temple entertained the poor, the rich, adults and children alike. Several decades later, when her films were screened in China, the effects were the same.

4. Audrey Hepburn( May 4, 1929 – January 20, 1993)

She will forever be the princess in Chinese people's hearts. Even to this day, a large number of tourists go to Rome to visit the Mouth of Truth with their lovers and eat ice cream on the Spanish Steps. Her sense of style seems to never go out of style. When she was alive, she was living perfection. Even after her death, she has remained an icon. That's something that only Audrey Hepburn is capable of.

According to the passage, who was most known for comedy in China?

Sylvester Stallone B. Charlie Chaplin C. Shirley Temple D. Audrey Hepburn

What can we learn from the passage?

Sylvester Stallone taught boxing and bodybuilding and caused a fever in China.

Charlie Chaplin was China’s close friend because he introduced comedy to China.

Audrey Hepburn’s movie made the Mouth of Truth and the Spanish Steps popular.

Shirley Temple’s works can only help Americans forget hardships and enjoy life better.

What does the underlined word “icon” mean in the passage?

symbol B. sign C. mystery D. heroine

In which part can we most probably read this passage?

Art B. Columns C. Music & Theater D. Film &TV

C

The Lunar New Year, which starts in late January this year, is the most important festival for Chinese people as most of them drop any business at hand to go back to their hometown to s