1、My husband and I are happy to have landed together in a new country just a month ago. We were sort of afraid about what will 1 in the future. When we landed at the airport, a tall man with smiling eyes 2 us.The days and months were somehow made 3 for us by this kind man. He 4 us in going to the bank
2、, and in telling us where to buy almost everything. He told us he is our big 5 .Twice, we watched match in a coffee shop. During the first get-together, we saw how his eyes beamed in happiness. He told us that were 6 my husband and I are together in this 7 land. He said he has been 8 for eight years
3、 now because he 9 sees his family who are in his home country. During the second get-together, he told us that we are his family. He said that he 10 us and that he will miss us because he has decided to go back to his home country. That night, he uttered these words which created a great effect on m
4、y life: “ You 11 my life”As my husband and I went home that night, we almost could not 12 what we heard. Deep in our 13 , we were touched by our friends words. We texted him upon reaching home, 14 him for being so nice to us in the new land. We told him as well that we feel safe in going out when we
5、 are with him. Then he 15 , “ You are my family here.”1. A. become B. happen C. come D. appear2 . A. found B. treated C. accepted D. greeted3. A. easy B. true C. empty D. dull4. A. supported B. encouraged C. accompanied D. interested5. A. brother B. friend C. servant D. boss6. A. worried B. alone C.
6、 gifted D. lucky7. A. rich B. common C. foreign D. broad8. A. powerful B. lonely C. friendly D. patient9. A. frequently B. rarely C. merely D. occasionally10. A. loves B. remembers C. respects D. trusts11. A. formed B. changed C. damaged D. continued12. A. understand B. memorize C. believe D. descri
7、be13. A. thoughts B. minds C. dreams D. hearts14. A. helping B. wishing C. thanking D. refusing15. A. replied B. insisted C. agreed D. understood第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下列短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,填入适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。I would like to share a writing lesson I learned from our American teacher wh
8、en I was a college student.In our first writing class, she put a red apple on a transparent (透明的) glass plate,placed the plate on the desk near the window, and 16 (adjust) it a few times. The sunlight was streaming on the apple and 17 holder, casting a shadow on the desk. 18 a smile, she began to sp
9、eak.“Id like you to describe the apple and its surroundings 19 about one hundred words, 20 must be strict to the sketches of its physical appearance. After that, you are going to add 21 one hundred words to stretch its look in other areas that are related 22 it, for example,giving a brief 23 (descri
10、be) of an apple tree, its sweetness and nutrition, etc.”We were stunned,gazing at the apple, or peeping at each other. Our teacher was walking up and down, saying a few 24 (encourage) words now and then, giving out some hints here and there. However, it didnt help. Most of our papers remained empty.
11、 We only heard the clock ticking faster and 25 (loud). The time was running out.阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ANo one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may object to the idea that they should study art an
12、d music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle school students to study art and music.Art and music are a precious culture legacy(遗产), which bring us pleasure and enjoyment. Have you e
13、ver been deeply moved by Beethovens famous Fifth Symphony? Have you ever been fascinated by the colorful starry night produced by Vincent van Gogh in his paint? Have you ever longed for the moving love between the Butterfly Lovers when you hear this well-known Chinese melody(曲调)? Art and music are n
14、ot only images and sounds, but something beyond them. They are the products of passion and human wisdom. Art and music help make students more creative. Artists and musicians are considered the most creative people in the world. It is because art and music sharpen their senses and provide a differen
15、t perspective (视角) for them to see the world. Many great scientists benefited from art and music. Einstein, the greatest physicist in the 20th century, as well as an excellent violin player, is a good example.Enjoying art and music is also a good way to relax. Middle school students, who typically c
16、arry heavy burdens of study, will definitely benefit from it.To sum up, art and music should absolutely be included in the middle school courses, for they can bring students pleasure and relaxation.26. According to the author, people who think art and music are useless for middle school students _.A
17、. dont understand the value of art and musicB. dont know the history of art and music at allC. never benefit from artists and musiciansD. know little about the trend of future education 27. In paragraph 2, the author tries to argue that _.A. Beethoven is one of the greatest musiciansB. art and music
18、 help express peoples emotionsC. art and music are precious pictures and sounds D. art and music bring people joy and quality life28. The example of Einstein is used to _.A. show the importance of creativityB. prove that scientists are creativeC. encourage students to study art and musicD. provide s
19、tudents with a new way to see the world29. Which of the following is an effective way for middle school students to study? A. Relaxing themselves regularly while studying. B. Attending concerts during holidays or after school. C. Avoiding too much homework by studyting art and music. D. Listening to
20、 music while studying language, maths or other subjects.30. Which of the following is used to support the writers opinion?A. Art and music help people become scientists.B. Art and music provide people with more opportunities.C. Art and music are beneficial to students in other subjects.D. Art and mu
21、sic are helpful to make students creative learners. BBased on cultural traditions and the changing face of contemporary British communities, the Festival of Muslim (穆斯林) Cultures joins young people from Muslim and non-Muslim backgrounds together through the creation of innovative (创新的), high quality
22、 cultural activities.We have been working with arts and educational institutions across the UK to promote the mainstreaming of Muslim cultures within UK everyday life. The Festival was created out of the need to encourage a better understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims, to promote respect for
23、 Muslim cultures and to show how culture creates the pathways that connect us all together.The program launched with a visit by the Festivals patron (赞助人), the Prince of Wales, to the exhibition “Palace and Mosque” in Sheffield and since then there have been more than 100 events that have ranged fro
24、m a Somali community day in Cardiff at the National Museum of Wales to a late-night Dance with Radio Tarifa (from Spain) and Dimi Mint Abba (from Mauritania) in the Royal Albert Hall and from a home-grown play in Nottingham about the Kashmir earthquake to the exhibition “Beyond the Palace Walls” at
25、the Royal Museum Edinburgh of Islamic art from the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.We are now working on a number of long-term projects which stay true to our commitment to promoting Muslim cultures through arts collaborations (协作) and build on the extensive network of local, national and internatio
26、nal partners that Festival has created. These include a three-year national program that connects young Muslims to their local cultural institutions; a UK Muslim cookbook; an exhibition of the Ottoman architect Sinan; and a project for schools around the 1000-year old story “The Animals Lawsuit agai
27、nst Humanity”.For more information about the Festival, please click on another page: Whos Who.31. This passage was probably taken from _.A. a newspaper B. a website C. a book D. a magazine 32. The underlined word “these” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _. A. partners B. networks C. cultures D. pro
28、jects33. Which of the following would be the writer probably agree with? A. The Festival of Muslim Cultures will last for about three years. B. The exhibition “Palace and Mosque” was held in Sheffield. C. This years theme is “The Animals Lawsuit against Humanity” D. The Prince of Wales ordered to st
29、op the celebration of the Festival.34. Which is NOT the purpose of holding the Festival of Muslim Cultures?A. To promote peoples respect for Muslim cultures.B. To show to people how cultures join the people together.C. To try to change the beliefs of various religions.D. To make Muslims and non-Musl
30、ims understand each other better. 35. The best title of this passage would be _.A. Welcome to the Celebration of Muslim CulturesB. The History and Development of Muslim CulturesC. The Exhibition of “Beyond the Palace Walls”D. New Ways to Connect Muslims to Local CulturesCScientists have found two mammals believed new to science on the latest expedition to an almost lost world in Indonesias Papua Province Conservation International (CI) said in a statement on Monday. Scientists from CI and the Indonesia Institute of Science (LIPI) visited the Foja Mountains in June 2007, following a first trip
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