Through the years, I have witnessed the world’s reaction to my son evolve as he has grown from a small boy to a young man. In his early years, his easy smile and lovable character were nothing less than magnetic (有磁性的). Complete strangers would approach him in the street, draw him into conversation, and find themselves easily struck by his lively spirit. Even at that time I worried, how would my son react when in the years to come some of those who found themselves so impressed by this cute, intelligent boy, might grasp their purse tighter as he walked by. Over the years I have sought to protect his spirit from the hurt that comes from undeserved hatred. I have also sought to arm him with the knowledge that could one day save his life. He knows, for example, that if he is ever pulled over by the police, that he is to keep both hands on the wheel at all times and only reach for his license when the officer is specifically observing his actions. He knows, even in less threatening situations, that rough play and loud interactions with his buddies of any color will be viewed very differently when he does it, than when his white friends display the very same behavior. Still, the truth of the matter is, no amount of advice or voiceless behavior overcomes the physical, immovable fact of the color of his skin. His intelligence, easy smile, and lovable character won’t protect him from unfounded assumptions of criminality.
What makes the Trayvon Martin travesty (歪曲) of justice so painful to me, personally, is the knowledge that Trayvon’s mother loved her baby no less than I love mine. The various pictures of moments throughout a happy childhood that have now found a home on nationwide newscasts provides clear evidence of that. Yet no amount of love and care, and no words of advice could have saved her son from the cruel killing he faced at the hands of a self-appointed neighborhood watch-dog. And perhaps even worse, nothing could have prepared her for the inhuman way her son has been treated by officials even in death. To think for three long days, his parents searched for him while officials failed to inform them of his fate and instead, performed drug and alcohol tests on his lifeless body, while failing to do the same for his attacker—the only one of the two who indeed had a criminal past is frankly, unforgivable. To know that the words of her son’s killer were given more weight than eye-witnesses and taped evidence of her child’s screams and eventual death must be heartbreaking. But to also have to live with the fact that his attacker still breathes free while her son lays buried underground is certainly more than any sorrowful parent should have to endure (忍受).
It is this type of pain that is not unfamiliar to the Black experience in America, for this is the Black mothers’ burden. A burden we have endured for centuries. We know the pain of having our newborn babies grabbed from our loving arms to be sold into lifelong servitude (奴役) and to never again experience the warmth of a mother’s loving hug. Yet, there is still the rightful expectation, that in modern-day America, the wheels of justice would not be stopped.
So today, it is my hope that Trayvon’s mother, father, family and friends can take some comfort in the fact that millions of Americans of every color stand with them in their fight for justice. This is a burden no family should have to endure alone.
We will not give up. We will not forget.
We will continue the fight until justice is done.
65. What do you know about Sybrina Fulton? A. She was anxious about her son. B. She was painful to lose her son. C. She had trouble in raising her son.
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D. She had the same dream as the writer.
66. Who does the writer actually refer to when mentioning ―grasp their purse tighter‖? A. Passers-by. B. White people. C. Teenagers. D. Wealthy people.
67. By ―keep both hands on the wheel at all times‖, the writer means her son should ______. A. get ready to resist B. remain where he is C. show his innocence D. pretend to be scared 68. From the story of Trayvon Martin, we can infer that ______. A. he was killed simply because of his color of skin B. he was accused of taking drug even after his death C. he kept silent even when he was being attacked
D. the police failed to find strong evidence against the attacker 69. The article is mainly intended to ______. A. draw attention to the facts about killings B. give comfort to the victims’ families
C. appeal for the end to the terrible situation D. display hatred for terrible phenomena
70. Which can be the proper title for the passage? A. The cruel killings B. The daily sufferings C. The black son’s fate
D. The black mother’s burden
第Ⅱ卷 (两部分 共35分)
第四部分 任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。 注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
Ambition is the driving force behind every great accomplishment yet, on the other hand, it’s a constant voice urging you to do more. When ambition bothers you, it feels like no matter how much you accomplish or how hard you work, you haven’t done enough. This kind of fear always stays hidden in you. You fear not because you are unsuccessful but because you are unsatisfied with yourself. If you can’t control ambition, your mind becomes painful. Then how can you manage your ambition? Here are some suggestions for you.
● Each year most of us set goals. Most of us also file away those goals until the clock strikes midnight 12 months later. But goals, not unlike objectives that are set by a board (董事会) in a business, are unfixed things. What’s a priority in January seems laughable in December. So hold your personal board meeting each quarter. During this meeting, review your goals, analyze your performance over the period, find what you wish to accomplish and what can wait and then make necessary adjustments to your goals. Breaking yearly goals into quarters allows you to appreciate the progress you’ve made. Day by day it can be hard to miss all the great stuff you’ve been doing.
● It’s tough not to get caught up in the success of others. Almost daily, ―overnight successes‖ fill the webs, often with people much younger than you. If this is the benchmark (参照点) that you
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compare yourself to, it’s tough to feel like you’re doing enough. In reality, with this benchmark, it’s impossible to do enough. When you’re chasing others, you’re chasing a finish line that’s always developing and never ending. Remember, the success of others is not your roadmap or path to happiness.
● Complacency (自满) sounds like a bad word, but not if it’s selective. The reality is that certain things take time, regardless of how much you’d like them to move quicker. Other things can move with your help. Seeing the difference between the two is where selective complacency comes into play. Every now and again, you’ll need to select complacency. Some things take patience so you have to focus on the things that need your attention without the distraction of what’s to come.
Every single person you admire struggles with managing their ambition. We all face feelings of mediocrity (平庸), not doing enough, not making enough, not winning enough. So the mental side of our career is extremely challenging. It reveals that ambition means power, but only if you know how to use it. Is Your Ambition Holding You Back? Passage outline 71 aspects of ambition Supporting details ● Ambition may force you to do more. ● Your worry is from not living up to your potential instead of from 72 . and progress of your task should be checked in a certain period. Hold personal ● You should 73 immediate goals from board meetings short-term or long-term ones. ●Goals can be 74 according to present circumstances and priorities. Avoid 75 with others It’s natural that many people make more achievements than you. ● Trying to catch up with them may become your mental 76 . ●● Some ● Processes Suggestions Practice ―selective complacency‖ things can’t be done 77 while others need your help. ● You can feel satisfied with 78 on the base of knowing the point. ● You should be 79 and pay special attention to them. 80 as long as you can take advantage of it. Closing remarks ● Ambition may bother everyone. ● Ambition is 第五部分 书面表达 (满分25分)
81. 阅读下面短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Don’t worry if you have problems! If you’re breathing, you have difficulties. It’s the way of life. And believe it or not, most of your problems may actually be good for you!
The lagoon (环礁湖) side of the Great Barrier Reef looks pale and lifeless, while the ocean side is lively and colorful. The reason is that the coral (珊瑚) around the lagoon side is in still water, with
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no challenge for its survival. It dies early. The coral on the ocean side is constantly being tested by wind, waves and storms. It has to fight for survival every day of its life. As it is challenged and tested it changes and adapts. It grows healthy. It grows strong. And it reproduces.
That’s how it is with people. Challenged and tested, we come alive! Like coral struck by the waves, we grow. Physical demands can cause us to grow stronger. Mental and emotional stress can produce strength and patience. Spiritual testing can produce strength of character and faithfulness.
So, you have problems—no problem! Just tell yourself, ―There I grow again!‖
[写作内容]
1. 用约30个单词写出上文概要；
2. 用约120个单词发表你的观点，内容包括： (1) 你在生活中遇到的2-3个问题；
(2) 就如何对待或解决你的问题，谈谈你的理解和想法。 [写作要求]
1. 发表观点时必须提供理由或论据；
2. 阐述观点或叙述经历时，不能直接引用原文语句； 3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称； 4. 不必写标题。
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