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周考试卷 刘敏第一部分 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ARaised in a motherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didnt soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled, hed say in his loudest father-voice, “Thats what your legs are for!”The walk didnt bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was cancelled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge（树篱）edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time Id come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, its you!” hed say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied, “Yes, Dad, its me. Im home.” 21. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Accepted happily.B. Spoke unhappily.C. Agreed willingly.D. Explained clearly.22. What made the author feel upset was _.A. the tiredness after long hours in labs. B. the fear of seeing something moving. C. the feeling of being less than valued.D. the loneliness of riding the bus home. 23. The authors father watched behind the hedge because _.A. he wanted to help his son build up courage. B. he was concerned about his sons safety.C. he didnt want to meet his son at the doorway.D. he didnt think his son was old enough to walk alone.24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Terrible Journey Home.B. My College Life.C. My Fathers Secret.D. Riding Bus Alone.BDear Parent/Guardian,There has been a case of Pertussis (百日咳) reported at Hilltop High. Your child may have been exposed to this highly infectious disease that causes severe coughing. Because no vaccine is 100% protective, even immunized persons can become ill with Pertussis, but the symptoms are usually milder.Pertussis is spread through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. Infants and young children are at highest risk. Their symptoms most often include cold symptoms such as runny nose, slight fever, and occasional cough. The cough becomes worse and may be followed by: a crowing (whooping) sound on breathing in vomiting choking or turning blue In older children and adults, Pertussis symptoms include serious coughing attacks that last for two weeks or longer. These attacks may worsen at night. If your child starts to show symptoms of Pertussis:1. Consult your healthcare provider and let them know your child may have been exposedto someone ill with Pertussis. This disease is treated with specific antibiotics. 2. Inform the school if your doctor suspects your child is ill with Pertussis. Sick children should stay home until completion of five days of antibiotic therapy to prevent spreading the disease to others.To help protect against getting ill from Pertussis:1. Check with your doctor to see if you and your family are up to date with the appropriate vaccine.2. Wash hands frequently.3. Visit the websites /video/pertussis.asp or . to learn more about Pertussis.4. Parents of children without symptoms may consider making an appointment for the child to see their doctor. If you have any additional questions about Pertussis, you may call the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Epidemiology and Immunization Services at 1-866-358-2966 and press 5 to speak with a Public Health Nurse.Sincerely,Priscilla Nueve, School Nurse25. Younger children with Pertussis most often have the symptoms except _. A. runny nose B. slight fever C. occasional coughD. vomiting26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the email? A. A child will be safe if he has been vaccinated. B. Children with Pertussis usually cough worse in the daytime. C. Children without symptoms had better consult a doctor for safety. D. The sick child can go back to school when he has no symptoms.27. The email will be received by _. A. Linda who works in the Health and Human Services Agency B. Jose whose daughter is studying in Hilltop High C. Nancy who works as the Public Health Nurse D. Rolando who serves as a health care provider28. Whatisthepurposeofthisemail? A. To inform the parents how to handle Pertussis. B. To introduce what Pertussis is. C. To explain how to stop Pertussis spreading. D. To help fight against Pertussis.cDolphins(海豚) live in a dark underwater world. Its often impossible to see each other or anything else around them, so sound plays an important role in their survival. To communicate with each other, dolphins produce all kinds of sounds.Only other dolphins understand what the sounds mean. Scientists havent uncovered their secret communication, except for one kind of whistle. It might last less than a second, but this whistle is a big deal. Why? Because these whistles are actually names of dolphins - and every dolphin has one. Scientists call these sounds a “signature whistle.” When other dolphins hear the whistle, they know which dolphin is calling.Dolphins often hunt by themselves but still need to stay connected to the group. Since they cant always see each other, dolphins use their signature whistles to check in with other dolphins hundreds of yards away. “In coastal areas, dolphins exchange whistles even when theyre a third of a mile apart,” says Greg Campbell, who studies animals. That means dolphins shout out to group members that might be nearly five football fields away.Whats amazing is who names the baby dolphin. Not the mother. Not an auntie dolphin or another group member. Scientists believe the baby dolphin itself comes up with the signature whistle. Like human babies, a baby dolphin plays with sounds throughout its first year. While testing its sound skills, a baby dolphin is doing something amazing. Its creating or figuring out its signature whistle. How or why it chooses its signature whistle is not clear. Studies show that most of the time the signature whistle is nothing like its mothers or group members whistles.When the baby dolphin is about a year old, its signature whistle is set. It repeats it of ten so the other dolphins learn to recognize it.Deciphering(破译) dolphin names is just the beginning of figuring out what dolphins communicate about. Do they chat about sharks? Discuss the tides? Maybe they even have a name for people. Someday scientists to decipher the rest of dolphins communication.29Sound is important for dolphins because of _.Atheir poor sense of directionBtheir living environmentCtheir strong enemiesDtheir big groups30A baby dolphin gets its name _.Asoon after it was bornBaccording to its sizeCall by itself Dwith the help of its group31The author writes the text mainly to _.Aencourage readers to study dolphinsBtell reader s how dolphins communicateCshow how lovely and clever dolphins areDintroduce a special sound made by dolphinsDMore student than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年) before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated (起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,” he said.32. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxation.C. It is increasingly popular.D. It is required by universities.33. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year _.A. are better prepared for college studiesB. know a lot more about their future jobsC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top universities34. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. Hes puzzled.B. Hes worried.C. Hes surprised.D. Hes annoyed.35. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS s for the new term statistics?A. Attend additional courses.B. Make plansC. Earn money for their education.D. Prepare for their graduate studies. 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。How to Improve Brain FunctionHaving a functional brain and a strong memory is good for our emotional well-being, as having difficulties with our brain or memory tends to increase our stress and frustration levels. 36 l Get enough mental exercise.The brain is like a muscle. 37 Therefore, you can exercise your brain power by memorizing a new song, poem or passage.Read often, do math, and do puzzles such as crosswords and sudoku, as a way to increase brain function and improve memory.l 38 Do tasks that involve using your fingers, such as crafts, sewing, painting, and finger string games; anything that primarily involves finger movements to accomplish the task will increase your brain memory.l Avoid smoking. 39 Smoking speeds up this thinning, which is associated with brain power decline. l MeditationMeditating for half an hour a day, for eight weeks, has been shown to grow grey matter. 40 A. This may improve memory and learning. B. Get your hands busy.C. To improve brain function and memory, you can try these natural ways. D. Do more tasks.E. The surface layer of the brain naturally thins as we age.F. If you dont use it, it will weaken over time and decrease memory function. G. Proper exercise strengthens both your brain and your muscles.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。That was when my son was 6 years old. My son is now 22 but whenever I look at him even as a grown man, I remember the small child with 41 . Our cat was 42 to give birth. And like all young children, my son was very interested in the birth of the babies. During the following week, he never stopped 43 me for a chance to witness it. At last, I agreed. I answered all his questions and prepared him the best 44 he might not be shocked or frightened. That 45 when my son arrived home, one baby cat had been born. He was so 46 at what he saw that he would put his hand on the mother cats stomach and feel the other babies 47 . When the mother cat began to 48 very loudly, it was clear that the second baby was on its way. My son 49 but never said a word. Then he asked me, “Mum, why does she cry so loudly when the baby comes” I 50 that it was not a hurtful pain but a pain of great pleasure 51 the mother. When the 52 of the third baby was coming by the crying of the mother cat, my son 53 hugged me with tears 54 his face, saying, “Mum, Im sorry for the 55 I brought you to have me.” My heart almost stopped. With a(n) 56 choice of words, I told him that his birth had brought me 57 but smiles, and that I would like to 58 it 100 times. Now my son is a grown man, but he always 59 that night, for it was on that night that he finally 60 what the word “love” meant.41AsmilesBcareCinterestDtears 42Aready BdeterminedCwillingDupset43AsearchingBbeggingCthankingDcommanding44AunlessBuntilCso that Das if45AmorningBafternoonCnight Dnoon46AamazedBfrightenedCangryDsad47AjumpingBsleepingCgrowingDmoving 48AlaughBcry CcoughDshout49AwatchedBnoticedCfoundDresponded50ArealizedBexpressedCexplained Dadded51AinBwithCfor Don52AbirthBlossCperformanceDprotection53ApeacefullyBsuddenly CactuallyDnaturally54Acalming downBsetting downCrolling down Dturning down55AtrialBpain CcrueltyDviolence56AhopefulBuselessCcareful Dinformal57AsomethingBanythingCeverythingDnothing 58Ajoin inBgo through Cdream ofDsuffer from59A. remembers BregretsCignoresDprefers60AadmittedBdecidedCunderstood Ddoubted第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Would you like to explore (开发) the oceans? Do you want to find 61 life than we imagine there? For Jacques Cousteau, the answer was “yes”. His career was a life-long dream, and he is 62 (probable) the most famous ocean scientist in recent times. Cousteau was born in France in 1910. Even 63 a child, he loved water. Cousteau was bright, 64 he got bored with school and began to cause trouble. His parents sent him to a strict boarding school. There, Cousteau finally felt 65 (challenge). He studied hard and did well in all his courses. In 1933, he served as a general officer in the French Navy. He also began to explore the life under the water. He worked 66 a breathing machine to stay under water longer. It was finished in 1943. In 1948, Cousteau became a captain, and he had new duties. Even so, he continued to explore the oceans. Two years later, he became the president of the French Oceanographic Campaigns. He also bought a ship 67 (help) with his dives. But he 68 (need) a way to get money for his trips. To do that, he produced many films and published a number of books. His films include “The Silent World (1956)”, “World without Sun (1966)”. One of his books is “The Living Se