1、My mom said she didnt know. She only knew that the tooth fairy took the tooth away while we were sleeping and left us some money under our pillow. But I wanted to find out.So I think it was a good thing that I would lose another tooth. The plan was to stay up all night and question the tooth fairy w
2、hen she showed up.That night I lay quietly in my bed, growing sleepy as the night went on. Moments later, I felt that someone was close to me. Through my halfopened eyes, I didnt see any feet, but I knew it was the tooth fairy. I watched her run around and fly right out of my room. She was wearing a
3、 shiny green dress.After she left, I immediately felt under my pillow. There were two coins. I had never even felt my pillow move. I wondered if she used magic.As I got older, I learned from my teachers that the tooth fairy didnt exist. It was just a mythical figure (神话人物) of early childhood. I kind
4、 of thought it was, but how could I see the tooth fairy fly that night?Then one night my mom came into my room to check on me. The moonlight was bright that night and it shone through my window right on her shiny green nightdress. Right then I knew deep down that my mom was the tooth fairy.语篇解读本文是记叙
5、文。作者回忆了小时候一段关于牙齿精灵的趣事。1As a young girl, the author _.A. was afraid of the tooth fairyB. was interested in the tooth fairyC. knew where the tooth fairy livedD. doubted if the tooth fairy existed答案与解析B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Then Id wonder about the tooth fairy all day”可知,作者小时候对牙齿精灵很感兴趣。2The author thought it w
6、as a good thing for her to lose another tooth because _.A. she could get some coinsB. she disliked her baby teethC. she wanted to help her mother solve a mysteryD. she believed the tooth fairy would come again答案与解析D推理判断题。根据第四段“So I think it was a good thing . question the tooth fairy when she showed
7、 up”可知,作者计划不睡觉等着牙齿精灵出现,并向她问问题。由此可推断,作者认为又要掉牙是好事,因为她认为牙齿精灵会再次出现。3When the author felt someone was close to her, she _.A. thought her mother had comeB. believed she was in a dreamC. was only half awakeD. was unable to sleep答案与解析C推理判断题。根据第五段中的“growing sleepy as the night went on”和“Through my halfopened
8、 eyes”可知,夜越来越深,作者也越来越困,处于半睡半醒的状态。BWhen you are in London, which hotel do you want to stay in? Here are some nice but affordable hotels in London.55 (65)In this hotel, theres a garden that allows guests to hang around outside with a drink, a Japanese restaurant, and a 24hour bar that serves all sorts
9、 of drinks at fair prices.Arran House Hotel (97)The main attraction here is the social history of this location. But if youre not interested in history, theres always the private rose garden and a DVD library for you to have fun. Generally, the rooms are luxurious (奢侈的) and provide all the necessary
10、 tools; however, the history of the place is the main selling point here.The Hoxton (69)The Hoxton has always been famous for its 1perroom offers, but for those who cant get one of those offers its still affordable. A free small breakfast is provided to all rooms. There is also a nice restaurant nex
11、t door.The Pavilion (100)The Pavilion is a place where each of the 30 rooms has a musical theme. Metallica, Honky Tonk Afro, and Casablanca Nights are just some of the themed rooms. The music is very classical and those who are part of the older generation will find staying here to be a very pleasan
12、t experience. Faces like Duran Duran and Naomi Campbell have turned up to this hotel before, so it must be good.语篇解读本文是应用文。文章介绍了伦敦几家既实惠又舒适的酒店。4Who would most probably be interested in staying at Arran House Hotel?A. Someone who is interested in history.B. Someone who is fond of Japanese food.C. Some
13、one who likes visiting a bar for a drink.D. Someone who likes watching movies in the room.答案与解析A推理判断题。根据第三段的“The main attraction here is the social history of this location”以及“however, the history of the place is the main selling point here”可推断,对历史感兴趣的人会选择这家酒店。5If you want to stay at a hotel for one
14、 night at only 1, you should try _.A. 55 B. The HoxtonC. Arran House Hotel D. The Pavilion根据第四段的“The Hoxton has always been famous for its 1perroom offers”可知B项正确。6Duran Duran and Naomi Campbell are mentioned to show the hotel is _.A. musicthemed B. luxuriousC. famous D. nice根据第五段的“Faces like Duran D
15、uran and Naomi Campbell have turned up to this hotel before, so it must be good”可推断,作者在这里列举了两个在这家酒店住过的名人,以此来说明这家酒店不错。7The author writes the text to _.A. compare different hotels in LondonB. encourage readers to pay a visit to LondonC. tell readers what hotels he has stayed at in LondonD. recommend s
16、ome nice but affordable hotels in London答案与解析D写作目的题。作者主要向我们推荐了伦敦几家实惠而又很不错的酒店,故选D项。CAlmost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here, based on theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.Stay_Cool,_and_Dont_Get_BurnedHeat causes more pain and injury
17、 at theme parks than all the worlD s roller coasters (过山车) combined. Water is your best friend in helping prevent heatrelated illnesses in theme parks. Choose water rather than juice and soft drinks whenever you get thirsty. Put on a waterproof sunscreen before you enter the park. A hat or a pair of
18、 sunglasses can help, too._On any theme park ride, keep your rear (后部) on the seat, your hands on the grab bar (扶手) and your feet and knees inside the car. If there is no grab bar, keep your hands on your lap (大腿部). If you are riding a “floorless” coaster, relax your legs. Dont kick them out to the
19、side or front. Do not get on or off a ride until youve been given the okay by an attendant to do so.Help_the_KidsIf you are visiting with children, tell them how they should behave. Meanwhile, parents also should know the following rules, too. Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put th
20、eir hands on their laps. And never put a crying child on a ride. If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed. Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. Let them take plenty of breaks.“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a fat
21、her of four. “Tired kids make parents even more tired. And tired kids and parents get hurt physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a midday break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid midday heat and crowds.“You will see many families having a miserable time while you are ref
22、reshed and having a great evening.”语篇解读本文为人们在游览主题公园时,需要注意的几个安全方面的问题。8The subtitle for the third paragraph should be _.A. Look After YourselvesB. Do Not Get On or Off a Ride AloneC. Relax Your LegsD. Stay In to Stay Safe答案与解析D主旨大意题。由本段所叙述的内容可知答案为D项。Stay In to Stay Safe可理解为“安全驾驶指南”。其余几项都是具体细节,不能概括本段含义
23、。9The best title of the passage would probably be _.A. Theme Park Safety TipsB. How to Protect Yourselves BetterC. Full Preparations before Visiting Theme ParksD. Theme Park Accidents答案与解析A主旨大意题。第一段中“Here, based on theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next v
24、isit.”指出了文章要介绍的内容。10The underlined word “emotionally” most probably means _.A. bodily B. moodilyC. mentally D. materially答案与解析C词义猜测题。bodily“身体上地”; moodily“心情不稳地;易生气地”; mentally“精神上地”; materially“本质上地;物质上地”。由前面的词physically“身体上地”可知emotionally为“情感上地”,故选择C项。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
25、佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Ways to create calm in your daily lifeMost of us need some for calm in our lives. A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm. _11_ You can use these skills to create calm in your busy schedule.Go walking. Walking is perfect and you can do it well anywhere. Simply wal
26、king and taking in the view is stress (压力) reducing. _12_ It makes room for new ideas to take root.Appreciate nature. When we think of nature we think of getting out into the open, and thats great if you can. _13_ Actually nature is everywhere. Find a park or a small patch (小块地) of green, or just st
27、ick your head out of the window! You have many ways to appreciate nature.Listen to music. Many people listen to music to calm themselves down. Music actually lifts us out of ourselves. Discover what music works for you. _14_Do some activities. Certain activities like yoga (瑜伽) and tai chi need quiet
28、 focus. _15_ They are good for the body, mind and spirit. Classes are a good place to begin, but once you learn the skills, you can practice anywhere: home, school or even on the road.Try out some of these ways and youll soon be practicing moments of calm.A. Notice the animals around you.B. But what
29、 if you are in the city?C. They are perfect for active calming.D. Its a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.E. Music is a way to express the way that they are feeling.F. With enjoyable music even work can be “music to your ears”G. You dont have to find a mountain to sit on, or empty your
30、 mind of all thoughts for hours.答案11.G12.D13.B14.F15.C第二部分英语知识运用(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,掌握其大意,然后从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。Im an American. Years ago, I traveled to the north of Thailand. I _16_ the heat, the noisy streets, the busy markets and the smell of Thai dishes. I enjoyed my _17_ there very much. However, there is one thing that I wish I hadnt done.One day, I set off from my hotel to a temple that _
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