1、mancallhiswife?A. 9:30a.m. B. 10:00a.m. C. 10:30 a. m. 3. Whatsportscoursewomanthisterm?A. None. B. Football. C. Swimming. 4. Whatcanweinferaboutgirl?A. Shedislikeshermom. B. Shecannotaffordpresent. C. Sheisnotgoodatstudy. 5. Whatswrongwithman?A. Heatesomethingwrong. B. Histonguehurts. C. Hisheadach
2、es. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每段对话或独自读两遍。每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. WhatthinkofJennifer?A. Mysterious. B. Cool. C. Scary. 7. WhatbooksPettylikereading?A. Detectivestories. B. Fantasies. C. Romances. 听第7段材料,回答第8、
3、9题。8. Whatworriedabout?A. Highertax. B. Lowerorangeprices. C. Weatherdisasters. 9. Whatadvisetodo?A. Buysomeinsurance. B. Consultexperts. C. Waitforgovernmentshelp. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. HowmuchdidJohnweighwhenhewasborn?A. 8pounds. B. 7pounds. C. 5pounds. 11. WhyJohn?isntputtingonweight. B. Hesleepin
4、gwell.C. Heeatingmuch. 12. Whattellwoman?A. Thebabyhealthy. B. Thebigage. C. Theshouldstopcryingsoon. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Whatprobably?A. Ateacher. B. Areporter. C. Adoctor. 14. WhatgaveBenideadesigningclothes?birthdaypresent. B. Anartclass. C. ATVprogram. 15. HowputdesignsT-shirt?A. Bysewingit. B.
5、 BydrawingstraightontoC. Byironingspecialpaperdesigns. 16. HowBensschoolfriendsreactbehavior?A. Theyfollowedhim. B. TheylaughedC. Theytookphotos听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. HowmanyyoungartistsbeselectedtraininUS. ?A. Around10. B. Around15. C. About100. 18. Whatmusiciansdoendtheir training?A. Studyuniversi
6、tyNewYork. B. Playwell-knownconcerthalls. C. Havemusicmasters. 19. What is the National Youth Orchestra dedicated to doing through this program?A. Showing Chinese cultures. B. Exchanging talented young artists. C. Providing world-class education resources20. When will the winners head to the Western
7、 Connecticut State University?A. In July. B. In February. C. In December. 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A、B、C 和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AThe worlds 4 best spots for wild swimmingEco-Arqueological Park, Chichen Itza, MexicoVines surrounding around the pool, pure blue water and schools
8、 of friendly catfish all combine to give Ik Kil Cenote in Chichen Itza a supernatural quality. “This place offers a swim like youre on another planet, ”says TripAdvisor user David T from Anaheim, Southern California. “Dive into the water like its your last swim in paradise. You wont find another lik
9、e it. Grotta della Poesia, Roca Vecchia, Italy“You have to see this place to believe itwhen I first saw the pictures I wasnt sure it was real!”says TripAdvisor user Chaitdesh from London. The Grotta della Poesia is in Roca Vecchia. Sitting on the Adriatic coast, the grotto is made up of two turquois
10、e(绿松石)and blue karst sinkholes. “When I arrived at the natural pool my breath was taken away by its beauty, ”says Joan R from New York City. Las Grietas, Puerto Ayora, EcuadorTheres the ocean water pool Las Grietas, positioned between two tall cliffs on the central island of Santa Cruz. “It was the
11、most amazing experience I had ever had,” says user Belepv from Buenos Aires. “We could dive here and see the coral reef.” Belepv offers a tip:”Even if you cant swim, you can ask for a life vest. ”Visitors have to take a boat ride from the main dock on Santa Cruz to get to the creek. Veterans suggest
12、 bringing your own snorkeling(浮潜)gear, but you can also rent equipment in Puerto Ayora. Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, IcelandIts obvious why the Blue Lagoon is a hit in chilly Iceland. This naturally heated geothermal pool has a constant temperature of 40. Even better, you dont have to leave the water to
13、get a drink at the Lagoons outdoor bar. Ryan B from Atlanta agrees, “Drinking beer in a geothermal spa? YES!”And Rachel Raven from Quincy describes the experience as “like bathing on the moon”.21. From the passage, we can know that .A. the Blue Lagoon is very popular in chilly IcelandB. the Grotta d
14、ella Poesia consists of two sinkholesC. catfish swim individually in Ik Kil Cenote in Chichen ItzaD. the ocean water pool Roca Vecchia is a naturally heated geothermal pool22. If you want to take a hot spring bath, where should you go?A. Roca Vecchia, Italy. B. Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, Iceland. C. Ec
15、o-Arqucological Park, Mexico. D. Las Grietas, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador. 23. Which of the following statements about Las Grietas is FALSE?A. It is located on the central island of Santa Cruz. B. It is recommended that visitors take their own snorkeling gear. C. Visitors need to get to the creek by boat.
16、 D. Life vests are necessary for all people diving here. BWhen I moved to Rome from Washington D. C., one sight struck me more than any ancient column or grand basilica: people doing nothing. Id frequently glimpse old women leaning out of their windows, watching people pass below, or families on the
17、ir evening strolls, stopping every so often to greet friends. Even office life proved different. Forget the rushed desk-side sandwich. Come lunchtime, restaurants filled up with professionals tucking into proper meals. As we fill our days with more and more doing,many of us are finding that non-stop
18、 activity isnt the apotheosis(神话)of productivity. It is its adversary. One meta-analysis found that long working hours increased the risk of heart disease by 40%-almost as much as smoking (50%). Another found that people who worked long hours had a significantly higher risk of stroke, while people w
19、ho worked more than 11hours a day were almost 2. 5 times more likely to have a major depressive episode than those who worked seven to eight. In Japan, this has led to the disturbing trend of karoshi, or death by overwork. Whether its walking away from your desk for 15 minutes or logging out of your
20、 inbox for the night, part of our struggle is control the fear that if we relax a grip for a moment, everything will come crashing down. Thats all wrong, says poet, and life coach Janne Robinson. “The metaphor I like to use is of a fire. We start a business, and then after a year, its like, when can
21、 we take a week off, or hire someone to come in? Most of us dont trust anyone to come in for us. Were like, The fire will go out,”she says. “What if we just trusted that those embers(余火) are so hot, we can walk away, someone can throw a log on and itll burst into flames?”That isnt easy for those of
22、us who feel like we have to constantly do. But in order to do more, it seems, we may have to become comfortable with doing less. 24. What impressed the writer most after moving to Rome?A. The ancient column and grand basilica. B. Peoples relaxing lifestyle. C. Peoples hurried lunchtime. D. The ways
23、to greet friends. 25. Janne Robinson uses the metaphor to tell us that we need to .A. take time outB. do nothingC. take quick actionD. hold on26. According to the article, .A. in most cases, more hard work means more productivityB. after Janne Robinson started a business, she hired someone to take i
24、t overC. walking away from desks for 15 minutes is impossible for busy business peopleD. long working hours may increase health risk27. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Devote yourself more to workB. Quit work for longer lifeC. Work a lot less!D. Achieve a high produc
25、tivityCOnce a thief, always a thief?Washington Post, November, 21st, 2017. Martha Stewart was charged, tried and convicted(定罪)of a crime in 2004. As she came nearer to the end of her prison sentence, a well-known columnist wrote that she was “paying off her crime”and that “there is simply no reason
26、for anyone to attempt to deny her right to start a new life”. Surely, the American ideal of second chances should not only belong to the rich and powerful. Unfortunately, many laws set post-conviction restrictions on a shockingly large number of Americans, who are prevented from ever fully paying th
27、eir debt to society.At least 65 million people in the United States have a criminal record. This can result in severe punishments that continue long after the sentence is completed. Many of these punishments are set regardless of the seriousness of thecrime. Laws can restrict or-ban voting, obtainin
28、g public housing, and getting business licenses. They can affect a persons ability to get a job and qualification for benefits. In all, more than 45,000 laws and rules serve to stop vast numbers of people from fully participating in American life. Therefore, these law are also counterproductive, sin
29、ce they make it harder for people with criminal records to find housing or land a job, two key factors that reduce backsliding(重蹈覆辙). A recent report makes several recommendations, including the cancel of most post-conviction punishments, except for those specifically needed to protect public safety. The point is not to excuse or
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