Britain is well known for its rainy climate. People joke that even in the summer time the country never gets any sun and that the skies stay disappointingly grey even during the months of July and August. Last summer though, it was so hot that people could hardly believe it. British people weren't used to such high temperatures, so every day on the news there were stories about people struggling to work in such unusual weather conditions. Radio and television programmes also reminded everyone to drink more water and not to stay too long in the sun. When the sun comes out, British people tend to spend time in their garden if they have one. It's common to invite friends and neighbours around for a barbecue, where everyone sits outside and eats food like grilled meat (烤肉) and salads. There's always a back-up plan in case of rain though, and the meal sometimes has to be cooked in the kitchen and eaten indoors. People also spend a lot of time in parks during the summer, having picnics or playing sports. In every green area, there's always at least one ice cream van, a kind of car that plays children's music and sells ice creams. Towns like Blackpool and Brighton are popular for their beaches and amusement arcades (游乐场). People go there to swim, sunbathe and eat fish and chips. The water can be quite cold, though, and that's why quite a lot of people prefer to go abroad for their summer holiday instead. Popular destinations include Spain, Germany and France: all countries that promise a lot of sunshine!
1. There is little sunshine in Britain in summer. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
2. British people like to tell jokes about each other. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
C
3. It was unusually hot last summer in Britain. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
4. The media advised people to enjoy the sunshine. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
5. Most British people have a garden of their own. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
C
6. People having a barbecue often have a plan against the rain. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
7. Children like the music from the ice cream vans. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
C
8. Blackpool and Brighton are known for their beaches. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
9. People go to Spain in summer to enjoy the cooler sea water. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
10. British people enjoyed the high temperatures of last summer. ______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
第二部分:阅读选择
Garlic(大蒜)
Garlic has a long history of human use of over 7,000 years. It was originally grown in Asia. It finally made its way to Europe and South and North Americas in the 16th century. It rapidly spread to the world because it was easy to grow and could stay alive in poor conditions. Garlic has also long been used in medicine. Egyptians fed garlic to the slaves to keep up their strength and to defend against diseases. The Romans believed that garlic cured many diseases and helped heal wounds. Greeks gave garlic to athletes during the Olympic Games in order to increase their strength. More recently, garlic has been mentioned as being used as a treatment for battle wounds in both World Wars. In fact, even today people eat garlic for its supposed benefits. For example, many people eat garlic to help fight colds and coughs. Some even claim that garlic can help prevent high blood pressure and cancer. A different use for garlic in the past was to keep away bad spirits. In some countries, people believed that if they wore garlic around their necks, bad things would not enter their bodies. And if they hung garlic outside the doors of their homes, bad things would go away. Garlic is now grown everywhere in the world. China is the largest producer of garlic, followed by India, South Korea, Egypt and Russia. The popularity of garlic has increased over the years. It is now widely used in all types of cooking. Chinese dishes use garlic. Italian dishes include a lot of garlic, too. Garlic is now highly valued for its taste throughout the world.
1. Garlic was first grown in ______。
A.North America
B.South America
C.Europe
D.Asia
A B C D
D
2. Garlic was quickly accepted by people everywhere because it was ______。
A.simple to cook
B.easy to grow
C.good for health
D.tasty in many dishes
A B C D
B
3. Ancient Greeks believed that garlic can help ______。
A.cure many diseases
B.heal battle wounds
C.increase body strength
D.keep people healthy
A B C D
C
4. Some ancient people hung garlic outside their doors to ______。
A.frighten bad spirits
B.decorate their houses
C.keep away insects
D.show their wishes
A B C D
A
5. The largest garlic grower in the world now is ______。
A.Egypt
B.Korea
C.China
D.Russia
A B C D
C
第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子
Easy Ways to Green up Your Life
①Eating meat produces greenhouse gas emissions(排放). If you can't give up meat completely, you can reduce your consumption or give up beef. Don't eat out-of-season farm products. They are grown in greenhouses. A lot of energy goes into heating the greenhouses. And shipping such out-of-season farm products by air from remote places consumes huge amount of energy, too. Just look for local and in-season foods. ②Spend less time behind the wheel, cycle and walk more, and use public transport more. If you have t. drive, the first thing is to choose a car that uses comparatively less fuel. Besides, stick to the speed limit, keep your tires properly filled with air, empty your trunk of heavy items, and accelerate and brake gently. ③Want to take a vacation trip by plane? Don't hurry. Think again. Air travel has a big impact on the environment compared with most other forms of travel. You have better choices. Consider having a vacation within driving distance. Of course, taking the train is the best choice. ④Think about how much "stuff" you own. A big part of emissions are linked to our consumption. To reduce it we need a change in consumption culture. Do we really need all the things we buy? And do we always need the newest one? Getting fewer things and making the ones you own last longer will reduce energy use. ⑤Your choices about heating and cooling your home are some of the most important things you can do in terms of cutting your greenhouse gas emissions. Keeping the temperature a little lower in the winter and higher in the summer can make a big difference.
1. Paragraph①: ______ A. Change your shopping habit B. Drive less if possible C. Take fewer air trips D. Use air-conditioning moderately E. Take fewer vacations F. Eat less meat and more in-season foods
F
2. Paragraph②: ______
B
3. Paragraph③: ______
C
4. Paragraph④: ______
A
5. Paragraph⑤: ______
D
6. One is advised to remove heavy things ______. A. from his car trunk B. your room temperature C. for a vacation trip D. increase greenhouse gas production E. reduce energy use F. your water consumption
A
7. One had better take a train ______.
C
8. Buying less is one way to ______.
E
9. To save energy, properly control ______.
B
10. Eating beef can ______.
D
第四部分:填句补文
Homeschooling vs School
Many kids find it hard to concentrate in school. Classmates, bells, and even cheerful decorations in school can make it hard for some children to concentrate. 1 In some schools, conditions are bad for children's safety and health. 2 Homeschooling parents can control their children's environment to make sure it is safe and healthy. When students sit in a classroom surrounded by classmates, under the tight control of adults, they find it very hard to function in a normal way. Homeschooling children don't have to stay in the school. 3 They can interact with people in familiar situations, and they feel they can interact with people as adults. School bullying (以强欺弱) is a serious problem. 4 Although schools are starting to deal with this problem, many kids are still afraid of going to school. Homeschooling kids can choose who they associate with and walk away from an uncomfortable situation. Schools are cutting field trips. 5 On the contrary, homeschooling can move outdoors, to the beach or the zoo For homeschooling families, the whole world is a classroom. Learning takes place everywhere and it never ends. A. Instead, they are out in the community. B. In this case, homeschooling offers fewer interruptions. C. Children usually sit at desks or around the kitchen tables. D. Some children do not treat their classmates appropriately. E. Many students go to class in old or poorly-designed buildings. F. Even a short trip to the countryside is controversial in some places.
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B
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A
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D
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F
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E
第五部分:填词补文
Warmth at Midnight
Canberra winters are extremely cold, and 2014 brought some of our coldest days. One weekday night I walked to the 1 supermarket before it closed at midnight. As I approached, I noticed a group of six or seven people 2 by the supermarket entrance. Aware of the 3 of late-night walking, I made sure I paid attention. The scene ahead looked unusual. And unusual it was. Expecting to see a group of 4 troublemakers, I found a weak, well-dressed old man distributing items of food to a group of homeless people. Rather than just feeding them, he was also engaging them in a 5 of warm discussion. The homeless people were rough-looking and 6 dressed. But they listened to the man 7 , not just with gratitude for the food they had been 8 . With no charity vehicle in sight, this old man was only representing himself. After I finished shopping, the group was still there, food 9 , but all laughing. If a weak old man can give to others in the 10 cold at midnight, what excuse do we have? A. dangers B. local C. happy D. reading E. freezing F. attentively G. potential H. sitting I. poorly J. given K. consumed L. circle
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第六部分:完形补文
Keeping Friendship Alive
It's so easy to take good friends(friend) for granted. Like a 1 (comfort) pair of gloves, old friends wear well. But friendships that suffer from busyness and 2 (familiar) can't afford to be neglected too long. They need to be 3 (renew). If you want and need to keep true friendship alive and 4 (health), please consider and think over a list of the most important qualities, 5 (Probable)it will help you to understand why you and your best friend haven, 6 (call)up for ages, why you're getting embarrassed while 7 (be)asked "Whom are you 8 (go)to have fun with this weekend?"You may neglect your intimate friends from time to time, but if you fail to cultivate these 9 (virtue)——loyalty, forgiveness, dedication(奉献),and 10 (honest)——you can't expect to keep true friends.
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comfortable
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familiarity
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renewed
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healthy
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called
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being
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going
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virtues
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honesty
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Probably
第七部分:短文写作
1. 某英文报社正在举办题为”Let's save Water”的征文活动。请就以下要点写一篇英文短文应征。 ●为什么要节约用水 ●我们应如何节约用水