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1、 a B, the? a Ca； the D. a； /3. Whats that terrible noise? The neighbors _ for a party. A. have prepared B. will prepare C. prepare D. are preparing 4. Simply raise your hand, a taxi appears in no time.A. or B. so C. but D. and 5. Do you know where David is? I couldnt find him anywhere.Well, he have

2、gone farhis coats still here. A. cant B. mustnt C. shouldnt D. wouldnt6. _he said at the meeting astonished everybody present. A. What B. How C. When D. That7. Allow children the space to voice their opinions, _ they are different from your own. A. until B. as though C. unless D. even if 8. his tele

3、phone number, she had some difficulty getting in touch with Bill .A. Not known B. Knowing not C. Not knowing D. Known not9. Hes got himself into a dangerous situation _ he is likely to lose control over the plane. A. while B. where C. why D. which 10. We are invited to a party _in our club next Frid

4、ay. A. being held B. held C. to be held D. holding 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Mary, a popular girl from Maryland Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new _11_ in high school. _12_, high school was different.

5、In the first week, Mary went to tryouts （选拔赛） for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be _13_ for her to be selected. Two hours later, the _14_ read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart _15_ as the list ended without her name. Feeling _16_

6、, she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework.Arriving home, she started with math. She had always been a good math student, but now she was _17_. She moved on to English and history, and was _18_ to find that she didnt have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided no

7、t to _19_ math for the time being.The next day Mary went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school _20_. Mrs. Biden wasnt as _21_ as Mary. “Im sorry, but we have enough _22_ for the newspaper already. Come back next year and well talk then.” Mary smiled _23_ and left. “Why is high school so _24_?”

8、 she sighed.Later in _25_ class, Mary devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much _26_. By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Mary decided shed continue to try to _27_ at her new school. She wasnt sure if shed succeed, but s

9、he knew she had to _28_. High school was just as her mom had said, “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond _29_ a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the _30_ fish you can be.”11. A. processes B. challenges C. decision D. exercises12. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. B

10、esides13. A. interesting B. easy C. boring D. difficult 14. A. judge B. boss C. candidate D. editor 15. A. jumped B. stopped C. sank D. raced16. A. strange B. awful C. happy D. lonely17. A. complaining B. improving C. working D. struggling18. A. relieved B. disappointed C. shocked D. ashamed 19. A.

11、put up B. worry about C. prepare for D. give up20. A. committee B. radio C. newspaper D. team21. A. realistic B. artistic C. sympathetic D. enthusiastic 22. A. writers B. readers C. cheerleaders D. speakers 23. A. widely B. excitedly C. weakly D. brightly24. A. similar B. different C. ordinary D. fa

12、miliar25. A. math B. history C. English D. physics 26. A. pleasure B. trouble C. hope D. sorrow27. A. get around B. look out C. stay up D. fit in 28. A. swim B. ask C. try D. escape29. A. instead of B. in case of C. in terms of D. in return for 30. A. slimmest B. best C. smallest D. gentlest 第二部分 阅读

13、理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）ATales From Animal HospitalDavid GrantDavid Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr. Gram tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, inclu

14、ding familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess, the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond. He also takes the reader behind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day, from ordinary medical check-ups to surgery（外科手术）. Tales From Animal Hospital will del

15、ight all fans of the program and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat, dog or snake!14.99 Hardback 272 pp Simon SchusterISBN 0751304417Isaac Newton: The Last SorcererMichael WhiteFrom the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science, comes this colorful description of the

16、 life of the worlds first modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact, Michael Whites learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him. Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the poi

17、nt in history where magic ended and science began.18.99 Hardback 320 pp Fourth EstateISBN 1857024168Fermats Last TheoremSimon SinghIn 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the worlds greatest mathematical problem: Fermats Last Theorem（定理）. First put forward b

18、y the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds, including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem, and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole

19、Polytechnique. Through unbelievable determination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995. An unusual story of human effort over three centuries, Fermats Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike.12.99 Hardback 384 pp Fourth EstateISBN 185702521031. What is Animal H

20、ospital?A. A news story. B. A popular book. C. A TV program. D. A research report.32. In Michael Whites book, Newton is described as _.A. a person who did not look the same as in many picturesB. a person who lived a colorful and meaningful lifeC. an old-time magician D. a great but not perfect man33

21、. The person who finally proved Fermats Last Theorem is _.A. Andrew Wiles B. Simon Singh C. Pierre de Fermat D. a French woman scientist34. What is the purpose of writing these three texts?A. To show the importance of science. B. To sell the books. C. To introduce new authors. D. To make the books e

22、asier to read.BThe deadliest Ebola outbreak in history that has so far killed almost 1000 people in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria in West Africa has caused fear around the world.The outbreak is unprecedented（空前的）both in infection numbers and in geographic scope. Officials from the World

23、Health Organization （WHO） said earlier this month the outbreak “is moving faster than our efforts to control it”, reported CNN. So far, the battle against the virus doesnt appear to be slowing down.The Ebola virus is terrifying no matter where it strikes: Its a disease with no cure that causes heada

24、ches and fever, severe diarrhea（腹泻）, vomiting and bleeding and has been known to kill up to 90 percent of its victims.It is understandable for people to be panicked, but those living outside Africa shouldnt be particularly concerned about contracting the virus, says a Washington Post article.This is

25、 because transmission of Ebola requires direct contact with an infected persons blood, vomit or other bodily fluids during the period that he or she is contagious（接触传染的）. It is something that is extremely unlikely for anyone but healthcare workers. The virus is not spread by coughing or sneezing.Med

26、ia outlets in the US and the UK are using terrifying headlines, wrongly claiming that people infected with the virus have traveled to their countries.James Ball at The Guardian says the Ebola outbreak in Africa is tragic, but it is important to keep a sense of proportion. Other infectious diseases,

27、including commoninfluenza, are far, far deadlier.35. What does the author say about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa?A. It has caused thousands of African deaths. B. The fight against it is slowing down .C. It has already traveled to the US and the UK.D. Its spreading speed is beyond peoples imagin

28、ation. 36. The Ebola virus is terrifying because_.A. it cannot be cured at the moment B. it is easily infectedC .it spreads faster than any other infectious diseaseD. it has caused more deaths than other infectious diseases37. The underlined phrase in the last paragraph meansA. keep a secret B. stay

29、 calm C. keep silent D stay away from it38. What is the authors attitude towards peoples panic?A. Objective. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Understandable.CWell, parents, surprise! Lots of us are using Twitter and Facebook to thumb rides, and not just to school. Its awkward to be refused when you ca

30、ll a friend and ask for a ride. But with Twitter, you just look for other people heading the same way. It may sound risky, so many teens stay within their own social circles to find rides, and dont branch out beyond friends when asking on Twitter just like me, but to some young people, especially those taking longer trips, stranger danger is less of a concern.“I think the digital connection of young people is really key, bec