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第一部分 閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)

第一節(jié) (共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

A

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (the Hall of Fame for short)is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world's most popular sport.Each year,several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basketball.

Dates and hours of operation

The Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year.Hours are from 10 am to 4 pm(Friday through Sunday:10 am to 5 pm).Because it may close for private functions,it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit.Just call 1-877-466-6752.

Ticket information

Admission to the Hall of Fame is＄24 for people aged over 16,＄16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5.Since the number of visitors is limited each day,you are advised to make a reservation in advance.For more information,please call 1-877-466-6831.

Travelling from all directions

The Hall of Fame is conveniently located(位于）within driving distance from Boston(in the east),Albany(in the west),Vermont(in the north)and New York (in the south)and is right off of MA Route 91.For those who prefer to travel by air,the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport.For more information about the transportation,call 1-877-446-6755.

A friendly reminder

●No food and beverage inside the hall.

●Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside the hall unless needed for medical reasons.

●If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court,please wear appropriate footwear.Also,contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for everyone's safety.

●For anything you don't know for sure,call 413-781-6500.

1.When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame?

A.At 11：00 am,Monday,Nov.30th.

B.At 4：30 pm,Tuesday,Apr.1st.

C.At 3：00 pm,Friday,Mar.12th.

D.At 5：30 pm,Sunday,Dec.20th.

2.What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph

of the text?

A.To tell about the location of the Hall of Fame.

B.To introduce several cities near the Hall of Fame.

C.To stress the easy accessibility to the Hall of Fame.

D.To encourage people to reach the Hall of Fame by car.

3.What are visitors advised to do in the Hall of Fame?

A.Join in shootingcontestson Center Court.

B.Take some snacksin case they are hungry.

C.Take care of their backpacks during the visit.

D.Wear suitable shoes if they want to try shooting.

B

My 7-year-old daughter Leeny always has her nose in a book.She even took to reading in the car on the long drive to summer camp,which was where she lost the book.This is the first lost library book in my life.My family has always been overeducated,but we were poor.I didn't own books.I borrowed books.However,my daughters have more books now than I owned in my whole childhood,and I knowingly contribute to it by adding to the stacks(堆).So it's probably my fault that when Leeny realized she had lost the book,she shrugged(聳肩).“Sorry.I can't find it,”she said.“It's only$20,right?What's the big deal?”

I felt the need to make her feel responsible for the book.She agreed to help me clean the chicken coop (籠子)in trade for my paying the library fine.I thought this idea was very clever because cleaning the coop is some work I had been avoiding for months.It was summertime and dust floated in the air.But my girl,my animal-loving mini-me,thought shoveling chicken poop(鏟雞糞)was the most fun she'd had on a Saturday morning in a long time.She didn't feel any of the emotions that punishment is supposed to introduce.In fact,she looked as if she might lose another on purpose in order to clean the coop again.I stood,somewhat dumbfounded,watching her.

It took me a while to realize what had happened,why my punishment had failed so completely and why I didn't care.The fact is that I had Leeny help me clean the chicken coop.I was there,too,shoveling chicken poop,fetching the clean straw and feed.Leeny's little sister,Vicki,was inside watching a cartoon while my husband paid bills.Only Leeny and I were outside.She had me all to herself for the first time since Vicki was born,and she was enjoying all the attention for once.I didn't know what she learned about responsibility,but I found that I didn't care about the book any more.We bonded over that unpleasant job and spent quality time together:mother,daughter,and chicken poop.

4.How does Leeny find reading?

A.It is very challenging.

B.It is better to be done in a library.

C.It is full of enjoyment.

D.It costs a large fortune.

5.The underlined word “it”in paragraph 1 refers to the fact that_______.

A.the author's daughters own too many books

B.the author's daughter often lost library books

C.the author could never have enough books to read

D.the author didn't own many books

6.How did the author feel after she saw Leeny's cleaning work?

A.Ashamed. B.Astonished.

C.Embarrassed. D.Upset.

7.What's the best title for the text?

A.What I owe to Leeny:More attention

B.My daughter drove me crazy,but I felt grateful

C.Surprise:My daughter loves cleaning chicken coops

D.My punishment failed,but I didn't care

C

A robot navigates through the strawberries,detecting ripe ones,picking without bruising and placing them in its basket.It sounds futuristic but it is possible now thanks to Rubion,the picking robot for strawberries.This piece of Belgian innovation is not only an answer to the labor shortage in the agricultural industry,but also allows growers to increase the quality of its produce—which in the end benefits the consumer.

Demographic (人口結(jié)構(gòu)的)and socioeconomic numbers show that the labor shortage in the agricultural industry is a fact.But for Octinion the focus is clearly on adding quality.“Thanks to robotics,we have so many possibilities,much more than a human could ever do.Harvest prediction,picking according to market needs,simply picking when the berries are ripe instead of when workers are available—these are just a few examples of what is possible now for a grower,”says Tom Coen,CEO of the Octinion Technology Group.“The consumer will also notice the difference,as strawberries will be fresher and show less bruising.”

Introducing robots in an industry where almost everything gets done by hand is more of a revolution than an evolution.It calls for close cooperation with all stakeholders(利益相關(guān)者).Tom Coen says,“Not only have we been working together with growers and test centers across the world for the past couple of years,breeders have also been keen on being part of the technological developments.”

In 2014 a team of Belgian engineers started the development of the robot.In the meanwhile,Octinion wasn't the only company presenting a concept.Product Manager Laura Guillaume says it's not a surprise that the company from Leuven is the first to actually present a commercial product:“By developing the robot from the beginning,we are able to make it practical in greenhouses or tunnels.” Octinion plans on launching harvesting robots for other crops in the upcoming years.

8.What can we know about the robot?

A.It can help solve the problem of labor shortage.

B.It makes little difference to the quality of the fruits.

C.It is developed by a group of Belgian engineers independently.

D.It has been put into use around the globe.

9.What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A.The good news of the robotic picking.

B.The advantages of the robotic picking.

C.How the robotic picking works.

D.Different attitudes to the robotic picking.

10.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.The robot was introduced to the market in 2014.

B.Octinion is the only company to put forward the idea of the robot.

C.The robot can be used in any situation.

D.Various harvesting robots are on the way.

11.What can be the best title for the text?

A.How robots pick strawberries.

B.Fruits will be picked by robots.

C.Strawberry-picking robots are presented.

D.A new robot was invented.

D

In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition.Some value it highly,believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity.Others say that competition is bad;for it sets one person against another and it leads to unfriendly relationship among people.

I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied (依賴)on how well they performed at tennis and other skills.For them,playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs.In their single-minded pursuit(追求)of success,the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.

However,while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed,others take an opposite attitude.In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players,they strongly blame competition.Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society.Teaching these young people,I often observe in them a desire to fail.They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success.By not trying,they always have an excuse:“I may have lost,but it doesn't matter because I really didn't try.”What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost,that would mean a lot.Such a loss would be a measure of their worth.Clearly,this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves.Both are based on the mistaken belief that one's selfrespect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others.Both are afraid of not being valued.Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve(緩解)can we discover a new meaning in competition.

12.What does this passage mainly talk about?

A.Competition helps to set up self-respect.

B.Opinions about competition are different among people.

C.Competition is harmful to personal quality development.

D.Failures are necessary experiences in competition.

13.Why do some people favor competition ac

cording to the passage?

A.It pushes society forward.

B.It builds up a sense of duty.

C.It improves personal abilities.

D.It encourages individual efforts.

14.The underlined phrase “the most vocal”in paragraph 3 means“________”.

A.those who try their best to win

B.those who value competition most highly

C.those who are against competition most strongly

D.those who rely on others most for success

15.What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a“desire to fail”?

A.One's worth lies in his performance compared with others.

B.One's success in competition needs great efforts.

C.One's achievement is determined by his particular skills.

D.One's success is based on how hard he has tried.

第二節(jié) (共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

I am a very nostalgic(懷舊的)person.When I go on trips I keep everything from bus tickets to leaflets and I always take hundreds of photographs to look at when I get home.I love thinking of exciting adventures I have had.

16 One of the most interesting ways to remember things is to read old letters,either ones you have sent to yourself or those you have received from someone else.

Living abroad this year has really made me think about how I keep in contact with my family and friends. 17 It forces me to think about all the amazing things that have happened and writing them down reminds me about how lucky I am to be able to experience so many new things.

Not only is writing letters an excellent thing to do,but I always think the best bit is when you receive a letter in reply!There is something so exciting about receiving letters,especially when the address is handwritten. 18 It is so special to have a box full of old letters.In a world where we update our friends constantly over social media,it is easy to forget to reach out to people personally. 19 In ten or twenty years,is social media still going to be around and are we still going to be able to look back at our memories and see what we were doing?Nobody knows. 20

A.Having something physical to look at makes it easier.

B.The most enjoyable way to keep memories is writing letters.

C.One of the things I enjoy doing most is writing them letters.

D.By writing a letter,you remind people that you are thinking of them.

E.You can see that somebody has put time and effort into contacting you.

F.Reading them years later reminds you about all theexcitingthingsyou oncedid.

G.However,having some letters to read means you will always have those memories.

第二部分 語言知識運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分45分)

第一節(jié) (共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分)

閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。

When I first walked into a Tai Chi class,I had no idea that this eastern movement practice would become so central in my life.It 21 that I was not just there for exercise!For many years now it has been my continuing 22 to share Tai Chi with students of all ages and walks of life.

Many people begin classes wanting to grow stronger,more 23 ,and flexible.Others are looking for effective ways to 24 with stress,the constant demand and trouble of modern life. 25 some had seen a TV ad they couldn't remember,describing a group calmly doing Tai Chi in the park,and it 26 their curiosity about a different route to health.

Concentratingon 27 postureand breathing control,Tai Chi's movements are graceful and well balanced, 28 the complete harmony of body and mind.It is different from Western sports such as rugby where the harder and quicker it seems,the 29 the games are.Tai Chi is a sport that strengthens the body as well as the 30 from the within.All of these are powerful benefits of Tai Chi. 31 ,I have found that consistent practice of these forms develops my everyday experience,and 32 the way for growth.

I've been a 33 in various schools over the years,and delight in watching 34 we each find our own keys to learning.It's a privilege to accompany and 35 that process in my students.I am 36 by the marvelous teachers with whom I've had the good fortune to work.All of my 37 take place in beautiful old buildings.The first class is free to newcomers 38 they may try it out with no commitment.I invite you to 39 with questions,or to register for classes.Whether you are young or aged,male or female,you can choose Tai Chi as your 40 physical exercise.

21.A.breaks out B.turns out C.makes out D.puts out

22.A.task B.hope C.burden D.pleasure

23.A.wealthy B.advanced C.comfortable D.balanced

24.A.play B.begin C.deal D.mix

25.A.Possibly B.Obviously C.Surely D.Apparently

26.A.aroused B.destroyed C.applied D.completed

27.A.fantastic B.correct C.extreme D.normal

28.A.admitting B.extending C.regulating D.promoting 29.A.faster B.slower C.better D.worse

30.A.mind B.movement C.confidence D.memory

31.A.However B.Besides C.Therefore D.Instead

32.A.cut B.close C.obtain D.clear

33.A.stranger B.student C.teacher D.colleague

34.A.when B.how C.where D.why

35.A.support B.relieve C.forgive D.comfort

36.A.praised B.demanded C.inspired D.commanded

37.A.schools B.teachers C.grades D.classes

38.A.so that B.even though C.now that D.in case

39.A.pursue B.examine C.consult D.accommodate

40.A.familiar B.ideal C.favorite D.imaginary

第二節(jié) (共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)

閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

I recently joined a lesson for kids studying Peking Opera for a documentary shoot and I quickly realized that performing this art is 41. （painful）than it looks.The teacher selected the easiest move to teach 42. （I）but I failed to make it—maybe a couple-dozen times,undoubtedly every time.

Makeup alone can take three hours.It was different to 43. （actual）undergotheprocess.I wanted to test my phone's facial recognition but didn't get 44. chance.Later,I 45.（send）photos to my wife but she didn't recognize me！

I realized,more deeply,the challenges 46. （preserve）Chinese operas'various genres and titles.Those 47. hope to become performers must overcome hardships like few audiences and low pay,as well as physical discomfort and spiritual 48. （devote）.Ithought about this as a boy,about 9,casually bounced（使……彈起）his umbrella's handle off his knee to open it,49. （use）a move we'd tried in class.He was taking advantage 50. the art in real life,offstage,which meant something different at that moment.

第三部分 寫作(共兩節(jié)，滿分35分)

第一節(jié) 短文改錯(cuò)(共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯(cuò)誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(∧)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及修改均僅限一詞；

2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

Last Sunday,sixty students from our school pay a visit to China Science and Technology Museum.The museum,which main task is to spread the knowledge of science and technology,covering an area of 48,000 square meters.The moment when we entered the museum,the exhibition caught their attention.In the museum,we saw the latest progresses in science and technology.Moreover,we did an amazed scientific experiment by ourselves.What appealed us most was the 3D film that made us feel we were in real events.

Though the visiting time was slight short,we gained a lot.It is so an instructive activity that we hope more will be organized in the future.

第二節(jié) 書面表達(dá)（滿分25分）

你校英語寫作社團(tuán)正在組織作文比賽，題目為“My favorite Chinese song”，請你寫一篇作文參賽，內(nèi)容包括：

1.歌曲名稱；

2.喜愛的原因；

3.對你的影響。

注意：

1.詞數(shù)100左右；

2.作文題目已為你寫好。

My favorite Chinese song