57. Paragraph 3 is mainly about _____.
A. how “hello” was used to answer the telephone B. the friendship between Bell and Edison C. the invention of the telephone D. how the telephone improved
58. We can infer from the text that _____.
A. “hello” got popular as soon as the telephone was invented B. the telephone has changed the way people speak C. people liked simple expressions like “hello” D. Bell advised girls to use “hello”
C
With regard to extreme sports, the general public think that people who choose to take risks are irresponsible. While extreme sports do not attract the masses, there are still a large number of people to whom these activities are an important part of their lives. It is our differences that make a society interesting, so while it may not be for everyone, high-risk activities contribute to the
diversity (多样性) of our culture. As author, outdoorsman, and Idaho State University teacher, Ron Watters explains in his essay “The Wrong Side of the Thin Edge”, everyone needs a little adventure. But some people need more than the normal forms of life’s excitement and take it one step
further, joining in high-risk activities, where as the great American mountaineer Willi Unsoeld once said, “It has to be real enough to kill you.”
Marvin Zuckerman, a psychologist at the University of Delaware notes that people who take extreme sports do take risks, but there are far more dangerous “highs” they could be seeking. Rock climbing and mountain biking offer a high that can only be achieved through self-discipline (自律), hard work, and a healthy lifestyle.
Take for example an extreme mountain biker who is prevented from mountain biking. If he likes risk-taking behaviour, it might not be long before he is gambling (赌博) as he seeks his next “high.” Gambling addiction (上瘾) can quickly destroy a person, break up families and lead to health problems.
It is easy for the health problem to be overshadowed by the greater problems like addiction, but it should be of particular concern to the public. Consider the kids in the skateboard park. Without the park, they might choose to play video games which have proven links to obesity. The long-term costs related to treating obesity are far greater than the cost of setting a few broken arms and repainting a few fences.
Instead of avoiding and discouraging extreme athletes, we should celebrate them for their differences and do what we can to support them. As the essayist T.S. Elliot once said, “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
59. Who thinks forbidding extreme sports may result in other greater dangers? A. T.S. Elliot. B. Ron Watters. C. Marvin Zuckerman. D. Willi Unsoeld. 60. The example of gambling is to show _____. A. it leads to health problems
B. it has a bad effect on self-discipline C. it causes great harm to one’s family
D. it carries greater risk than extreme sports
61. The underlined part “be overshadowed by” in Paragraph 4 probably means “ _____”. A. be considered less important than B. be more worrying than C. be closely followed by D. be compared to
62. What’s the author’s attitude towards extreme sports?
A. Concerned. B. Positive. C. Uncertain. D. Negative.
D
The morning of March 2, 2012, was a busy one for the students in Mrs. Goodknight’s class in Henryville, Indiana. There was morning meeting with poems to read, jokes to share, and tests to prepare for. “It was just an ordinary day,” says student Lyric Darling, 12.
At noon, while students played basketball under a sunny sky, a huge tornado (龙卷风) was forming 50 miles away. Around 2:25 p.m., 20 minutes before school was supposed to let out, a huge tornado touched down in Fredericksburg, 20 miles away. As word spread, parents rushed to the school. Teachers rushed to get kids onto buses or into waiting cars. By 2:45, the skies were darkening.
“I was crying,” says Lyric. “All around me, kids were crying.” Two buses returned to the school with students whose parents had not been home. Teachers brought the kids to the office, where they all took cover under desks. Suddenly the power went out. And then the tornado attacked the school, filled with wood and trees and glass. The tornado was over the school for less than one minute. In that time, it almost completely destroyed the school. Teachers were about to lead the
group out of the office when a second tornado was upon them. When it finally ended, the group made its way out of the building.
Over the next few hours, parents arrived, overjoyed to find their children. The next day, it was clear: All of Henryville’s people were safe.
There were so many sad and frightening stories. Some students saw the tornado with their own eyes. Some lost their homes. But many described how the community (社区) came together to help and support each other. “You learn what’s important,” Mrs. Goodknight says. 63. When did the tornado hit the school?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. Around 2:25. D. After 2:45. 64. What did the teachers do in the face of the tornado? A. They asked all the students to take cover under desks. B. They told parents to wait for their kids at home. C. They sent all the students to their homes. D. They helped the students get on buses.
65. We can learn from the text that the tornado _____. A. got many students killed
B. caused great damage to the school C. lasted for a few minutes
D. made the community feel hopeless
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。
Have you ever tried to write a poem? It’s easier than you might think. Poems are a lot like song lyrics. A good poem reveals an honest feeling about something. Follow these steps to write a poem.
First, pay attention to the world around you — little things, big things, people, animals,
buildings, events, etc. 66 You can do just about anything in a poem. That’s why poetry writing is so wild and free: there are no rules.
67 What would you like your poem to be about? Your poem will be more powerful if you choose a topic you feel strongly about.
Now freewrite for five minutes about your topic. Then go back and read it. 68 Circle these to use in your poem.
Write your poem. Remember, a poem doesn’t have to rhyme (押韵). It doesn’t have to use sentences. 69 And it should sound nice to you.
Have a friend read your poem aloud to you. Do you like the way it sounds? 70 I believe that poetry is the most exquisite (优美的) form of writing. And anyone can write a poem if they want to.
A. Then, choose your topic.
B. Explore different types of poems. C. Do any words or phrases stand out?
D. What do you see, hear, taste, smell, and feel? E. But it should show your feelings about the topic. F. If not, go back and rewrite the parts you don’t like.
G. Choose a paragraph from a favourite book and turn it into a poem. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last weekend, we tried fishing on school trip. As soon as we had arrived at the pond, I made preparations for it, including fishing tool and food to attract fish. Like other classmates, leaving the pond or chatting to each other from time to time, I fix my eyes on the water. After a while, I felt anything biting the end of my line, so I started to pull them out of the water. It was heavier than I had expected, but I lost my footing, fall right into the pond! That was my first fishing experience, a happier but embarrassing experience. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假设你校正在举办“英语读书周”活动，要求学生们摘录自己喜欢的名言佳句并相互交流。下面是某同学摘录的本杰明·富兰克林(Benjamin Franklin)的名言：
Money has never made man happy, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more of it one has, the more one wants. 请你用英语写一篇100词左右的短文。要点如下：
1. 你如何看待名言中的观点； 2. 举例说明理由； 3. 你的观点。
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21. It 22. where 23. However 24. an 25. survivors 26. are eaten 27. to avoid 28. himself29. of 30. from 31-35 BCACD
36-40 ADBBA 41-45 CDACB 46-50 BACDD 51-55 ACDCC 56-60 DABCD 61-65 ABDDB 66-70 DACEF
