1、 Wed definitely like a home like this, how about you? As a general contractor (总承包人), Canadian Claudie Dubreuil makes a nice living out of building apartments and traditional wood houses. Unfortunately, building these types of houses didnt provide her with enough of a creative challenge. So, when it
2、 came to designing and building her own house, she didnt choose the familiar option. Instead, she picked a very special and creative approach to her new home.Claudie decided to design a home based on metal sea containers. With this decision, she didnt choose the easiest route. In fact, she met with
3、a lot of obstacles during building her house. For example, it was very difficult to find an engineer who had the resources and abilities to cut through the sea containers and to install doors and windows in them. She was turned down by four different engineers before finding one that was willing to
4、work with her. Luckily, she did find someone who dared to take on the project in the end. And the result is amazing! Her home turned out absolutely beautiful and its eco-friendly as well.We love what Claudie did with her home! It looks so modern that you can hardly recognise the sea containers, thou
5、gh she left some special pieces of wall the way they were.21.How much does the special house cost at least?A.3,000 euro.B.12,000 euro.C.6,000 euro.D.9,000 euro.22.Why did Claudie decide to design a sea-container house?A.She was on a tight budget.B.She was skilled at it.C.She wanted a special and cre
6、ative house.D.She couldnt find other building materials.23.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “obstacles” in paragraph 3?A.difficulties B.differences C.pleasure D.puzzlementBA dog found swimming more than 220 kilometers off the coast of Thailand has been returned safely to land.L
7、ate last week, workers on an oil rig (石油钻塔) noticed the animal, all alone in the water. He began swimming toward the side of the structure. The dog was able to get himself onto a solid area.He appeared cold, tired and fearful. The workers lowered a rope and secured it around the dog. Then, they work
8、ed together to pull the animal up to safety.The crew that found the dog quickly gave their new friend a name: Boonrod. The name means something similar to “survivor” in the Thai language.One of those workers was Vitisak Payalaw. He has been providing updates on Boonrod on his Facebook page. He said
9、it was lucky that the crew noticed the dog in the water. If there had been waves, he said, the animal likely would not have been seen.No one knows how Boonrod ended up all alone at sea, or how long he had been out there. But Vitisak and others suggested the animal might have fallen off a fishing boa
10、t.On Monday, Boonrod arrived on dry land. A team of animal doctors were waiting for him in the southern Thai province of Songkhla. Workers at the Songkhla port also welcomed the dog with a special “welcome” necklace made of yellow flowers. Many people took pictures with Boonrod.Vitisak wrote on Face
11、book, “Today (April 15), Boonrods overall condition has improved. He is getting stronger.”The dog is now in the care of an animal doctor in Songkhla. The animal protection group Watchdog Thailand said,“He is in good condition and getting stronger.” On Tuesday, the group published pictures of Boonrod
12、 getting washedand getting plenty of love and attention.Vitisak says that if no one claims Boonrod as their pet, he will take him to his home in northeast Thailand.24.What was the dog like when he was found?A.He was cold, tired and fearful. B.He was already in a safe place.C.He was hopeful but lonel
13、y. D.He was in good state.25.What can we learn about the dog from the text?A.He is homeless again.B.His original name is “Boonrod”.C.He has been taken home by Vitisak.D.He was rescued by the workers on an oil rig.26.How is the dog at present?A.He is found by his owner. B.He is getting much care.C.He
14、 is badly injured. D.He is treated badly.CStatistics show that most toddlers (刚学走路的小孩) learn how to say about 20 words by 18 months. Talking is easy. If you ask anyone, none will remember how they started doing it, it just comes naturally.But what might not flow as smoothly as words, is body languag
15、e. Its a whole different deal when youre using your hands, eyes or head instead of your tongue. And what makes it misunderstood is the fact that body language differs all around the world because of different cultures.I find it shockingly amazing how just a small finger gesture could mean one thing
16、in the east and the completely opposite in the west. For instance, in Japan bowing is the most common greeting. It shows respect and Japanese pay a lot of attention to the details like the timing, posture and movement. A bow in Japan represents sincerity, respect and graciousness. While in New Zeala
17、nd Maori, the pressing of noses and foreheads is the traditional greeting. They call it “hongi”, which is regarded as the breath of life.For most of us, nodding our head up and down often means agreement, but not for the Bulgarians or Greeks. In both cultures, nodding ones head up and down actually
18、means “no”. The American goodbye wave could actually be interpreted (领会) as a “no” in many parts of Europe and Latin America. And the Italian goodbye wave would be understood in America as a “come here” and the American “come here” gesture would actually be seen as an insult (侮辱) in most of Asia. So
19、 before you travel to explore a different culture, make sure youre aware of alternate meanings for body language. We live in a world with many different cultures, so dont forget how differently one hand gesture can be interpreted!27.What makes body language misunderstood often?A.Its difficulties in
20、understanding. B.Its smooth flowing.C.Different cultures. D.Its wide uses.28.What does the pressing of noses and foreheads mean in New Zealand?A.Respect. B.Greeting. C.Tradition. D.Breath.29.In which country does nodding mean “no”?A.Greece. B.America. C.New Zealand. D.Japan.30.What can be a suitable
21、 title for the text?A.The Origin of Body LanguageB.The Difference of Culture Around the WorldC.The Limitation of CultureD.Body Language Around the World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。Sleep tips Think about all the factors that can disturb a good nights sleepfrom work
22、stress and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as illnesses. You might not be able to control the factors that affect your sleep, 31.Start with these simple tips.32 Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Try to limit the difference in your sleep schedule on weeknights an
23、d weekends to no more than one hour.Being regular is better for your bodys sleep-wake cycle. If you dont fall asleep within about 20 minutes, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing. Read or listen to soft music. Go back to bed when youre tired. Repeat as needed.Pay attention to what you eat 33
24、. Both will do harm to your sleep.In particular, avoid large meals within a couple of hours before bedtime. If you are hungry, this discomfort might make you not fall asleep, too.Create a restful environment Create a room thats good for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Exposure to l
25、ight might make it more challenging to fall asleep.34. For example, you can take a bath or relaxation exercise, which might help your sleep in some way.Limit the time of naps (小睡) Long daytime naps can affect nighttime sleep. If you choose to nap, limit it to 30 minutes and avoid doing this late in
26、the day. If you work at night, you might need to nap late in the day to help make up your sleep debt.Include physical activity in your daily routineRegular physical activity can help better sleep.35. Otherwise you will be too excited to sleep well. A.Do relaxing things before sleepB.Stick to a sleep
27、 scheduleC.but nothing can affect your sleepD.Dont go to bed hungry or too fullE.Do some exciting activities before bedtimeF.but you can form habits that encourage better sleepG.Avoid being too active close to bedtime, however第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节(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A、B、C和D四个选项中,
28、选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A young businessman has been fixing elderly peoples broken fences for free. John Horne, 22, works in the West Midlands where he first started offering the 36 after visiting an old lady, whose fence had been 37 down in bad weather. “She was quite worried about the 38 at her home,” John
29、 wrote on his Facebook page.He arrived at the ladys house within an hour and 39 her fence that same day. He told the lady she 40 him nothing for the service. “She explained how 41 for her to pay her bill but the fence repair was a 42,” he said. “I cant believe some of the older 43 are in a situation
30、 where they have to 44 to repair the fence or not.”John 45 his company, JD Property Services, at 17 when he first 46 elderly people cheated by terrible traders over 47 for simple jobs. Now he wants to continue fixing fences for citizens for free throughout the winter period if they are in need. Afte
31、r he 48 his personal Facebook, he received thousands of 49 of support and requests for help.He later 50: “Im only 22. I dont 51 a house and Im not rich. But I was 52 told that if you had got enough money to 53 your bills and still had enough money for a drink in the pub, you were living a lot better than
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