英语试题

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，共12页。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。

2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。

3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。

第I卷

第一部分 听力（1—20小题）在笔试结束后进行。

第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Do you want a bit of an adventure? Would you like to discover all the corners of the UK, or travel abroad? Maybe you have never tried the motorhome lifestyle before. Well, read this article and you will know why a motorhome is a good choice.

Nothing is better than a motorhome. It has so many uses that it is considered the most versatile vehicle and it is also very comfortable. If you are thinking about hiring a motorhome this summer, then the best choice is to book it early, especially if you are considering the school holidays. The motorhome hire service is very seasonal and motorhome hire companies will never have extra vehicles available in the summer months.

There are a lot of companies throughout the UK, and some of the big ones have motorhomes spread all over the country. At present, the largest network for motorhome hire is provided by Motorhome which is based in Cambridge. If you are in the UK, you may phone 0800612-8719 for details of its motorhome hire information. Motorhome has a network of over 500 vehicles all over England, Scotland and Wales.

Most people wishing to hire a motorhome are families that are looking for an alternative to a European package holiday, especially as flying now has become more expensive, and is considered to be environmentally unfriendly. There is no doubt that the idea of no-fly holidays is going to become more popular as fewer people think it is safe to fly. This explains why more and more people are choosing to hire a motorhome for their holidays.

21. The main purpose of this text is to explain why it is a good idea to _________.

A. take an adventure

B. travel to England

C. try a new lifestyle

D. hire a motorhome

22. What does the underlined word “versatile” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Fast. B. Safe.

C. Useful. D. Exciting.

23. Why should you book a motorhome early if you want to book one for this summer?

A. Booking early is much cheaper.

B. Summer is usually a very busy season.

C. You can arrange your time better this way.

D. Students usually book them to earn money.

24. The last paragraph tells us the advantages of hiring a motorhome by _________.

A. telling us a story

B. giving detailed data

C. comparing it with flying

D. showing the results of a study

B

The other day I was watching Sportscenter when one of those “human interest” stories came on and really caught my attention.

The hero was about a 27-year-old professional Bass Fisherman named Clay Dyer. At first, they played it off as another guy trying to make the cut on the Bassmaster tour until they showed a picture of him. No legs, no arm, or rather, he has only 1/3 of his right arm. That’s all that he has.

It was such an amazing story that I was wondering what this guy could do. Growing up, he learned to play baseball and basketball, but found that fishing was his true calling. And he does it all on his own. He holds the fishing pole under his chin and uses that and his stub (残端) arm to cast and reel in the fish. He uses his teeth to help him unhook fish. He ties his own hooks on with his mouth, never really asking anyone else to help. Clay Dyer even knows how to swim. Since his body can’t produce enough sweat on its own, he has to take a dip in the lake every few hours to keep cool. He dives in just like anyone else, then somehow treads water (踩水) with his stub arm, then, with a little help, pulls himself back up into the boat and goes on fishing.

Clay Dyer has never looked for others’ pity, nor has he allowed his physical disabilities to prevent him from becoming a professional fisherman. His motto for life is “If I can, you can.” He refuses to use special equipment, saying, “I want to do it with one hand the way they do it with two.”

25. Why did the author become interested in Clay Dyer?

A. He assumed Dyer was living happily.

B. He thought that Dyer could do nothing.

C. He took great pity on this disabled man.

D. He wanted to know what Dyer could do.

26. We learn from the last paragraph that _________.

A. it seems easy for Clay Dyer to go fishing

B. Dyer aims to behave like a normal person

C. special equipment is allowed when fishing

D. physical disabilities destroy his faith in life

27. Which word best describes Clay Dyer’s personality?

A. Diligent. B. Faithful. C. Inspiring. D. Stubborn.

28. The text is intended to _________.

A. persuade readers to watch Sportscenter

B. share Clay Dyer’s life story with readers

C. call on readers to care for the disabled man

D. express the author’s admiration for Clay Dyer

C

Many people rush into the commitment of bringing home a four-legged family member, only to find out that they are not ready for a pet. This often results in the dog being turned over to a shelter where it may not find another home. This can be avoided if potential pet owners take the time to figure out if they are truly ready for the responsibilities of pet ownership.

Being a responsible pet owner involves a financial commitment that goes beyond buying dog food. There are also parasite (寄生虫) prevention, boarding costs while traveling and the cost to care for the pet should it become ill or injured. That is not to say that one must be rich in order to have a dog, but it is important to be prepared for the expenses that come with being a pet owner.

Another consideration is the time commitment. An owner away from home for 14 hours every day is not an ideal situation for a dog. A potential dog owner must also consider the time it takes to care for his or her pet, the time it takes to feed, walk, play with, bathe and clean up. Also, dogs require attention. Be prepared to spend time each day petting and playing with it.

Dogs are dogs, and will act like dogs. This includes barking, digging, having accidents in the house and, possibly, destroying some of the owner’s prized possessions, such as furniture, shoes and cell phones. If the above would cause an owner to want to get rid of the dog, then he or she is not yet ready to be a pet owner. Many wonderful pets end up in shelters simply because they acted like dogs!

29. Who might be qualified to be a dog owner, according to the text?

A. Kari, a teacher who works eight hours a day.

B. Jim, who has a daughter sensitive to dog’s smell.

C. Dick, a jobless teenager who can hardly pay his rent.

D. Steven, a business man who travels a lot on business.

30. To be a responsible dog owner you need to do all the following EXCEPT _________.

A. buying dog food and feeding it

B. taking it to hospital when necessary

C. spending time each day playing with it

D. finding a shelter for it when you are bored with it

31. What does the underlined part in the first paragraph probably mean?

A. Rush to adopt a dog formally.

B. Commit to buy a dog and take it home.

C. Run into a pet shelter and take one home so quickly.

D. Decide to be a pet owner without thinking about it carefully.

32. What might be the best title for the text?

A. Dogs Are Dogs

B. Ready for a Pet?

C. Have Time for a Dog?

D. Pets Are Family Members

D

Make a long story short for your chance to be published in Reader’s Digest and win $25,000. Here are a few of our favorite entries so far in our “Your life: The Reader’s Digest Version” contest. After reading these, head over to Facebook and submit your own story about a special moment or lesson that shaped your life.

“There’s Always a John” By Darla Boyd

My first year of teaching, there was a kid named John in my class. John was difficult to control and he nearly drove me crazy. While talking about him one day, an old teacher put his hand on my shoulder and said, “There will always be a John. Your job is to learn to discover what makes him different and help him succeed.” The next year, there was indeed another John. But that advice taught me that there is something to appreciate in everyone.

“An Early Key Lesson” By Elaine West

Before I began my first teaching job, my mother, a teacher of 30 years, gave me a very special gift, five simple words that have had an effect on my entire life. “Make friends with the janitor (门卫).” Her wisdom taught me the respect for all types of characters and continues to enrich my life to this day. Just five little words but what an impact they can have when you take them to heart.

“Raising Mommy” By Jan Davis

Being a mother can always present challenges and rewards. Someone told me early that children will teach you everything you need to know. Being a mother is being raised. Our children become our advisers. Their dreams become our professors, as we are taking notes carefully. The sounds of their laughter and smiles are a great reward to us. Their tears remind us that it is okey to fail, and that we should wipe the tears away and try again.

33. What did Elaine West’s mother advise her to do?

A. Take care of janitors.

B. Don’t treat students differently.

C. Don’t judge people by appearance.

D. Respect people from different backgrounds.

34. From the last paragraph, we can infer that _________.

A. a mother should be given more care

B. a mother improves herself greatly in parenting

C. being a mother has more challenges than rewards

D. children should realize the dreams of their parents

35. The text is most probably a(n) _________.

A. notice inviting contributions B. introduction to a contest

C. ad for three new books D. poster about a lecture

第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分)

根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

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