25. The writer was grateful to Coach Jarvis, because Jarvis ______.

　　A. made him set a goal B. supplied him with new clothes

　　C. gave him financial support D. helped him show conviction

　　26. When the boy was offered a job, he wanted to ______.

　　A. balance summer baseball and the work schedule

　　B. refuse the job offer for summer baseball

　　C. give up summer baseball for the job

　　D. ask his coach Jarvis for advice

　　27. Which of the following can replace “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.”?

　　A. You must eat the bitter fruit of your own making.

　　B. Believe in yourself, but above all be patient.

　　C. You must rely on yourself first, then others.

　　D. A good beginning makes a good ending.

　　28. The end of the story was that the writer ______.

　　A. failed to buy his mother a house B. succeeded as a sportsman

　　C. became a successful businessman D. made some money in the summer job

　　C

　　Nobody likes an old poop(傻子). Developing a sense of humor is part of becoming a mature, emotionally healthy individual. Laughter is good for the soul, builds friendships and relieves stress. It serves as the glue for social situations and as an ice-breaker for sadness and boredom. If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, you should save the blue attitude for serious situations and develop your sense of humor.

　　Forgive the accidental. A sudden fall is humorous not because we like to see people fall, but because it surprises. From a spilled(溢出)water glass in a meeting to Aunt Rae’s teeth coming off in the Thanksgiving turkey, the embarrassment of accidents can be relieved by humor and a helping hand. After making sure that nobody’s hurt, forgive accidents with a chuckle(咯咯地笑)rather than a scolding.

　　Look for the unexpected. The kid who used to look at you with his eyes closed during a test had the idea. Parents who serve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea. Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people.

　　Learn to laugh with your kids. Most of what children say and do is funny. Help them learn t hat accidents are sometimes funny and sometimes occasions for joining in and helping another human being. By sharing laughs and attempting to explain humor, you develop your sense of humor, as well as help kids develop their own sense of humor.

　　29. If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, it means ______.

　　A. you are humorous B. you are blue

　　C. you lack humor D. you are funny

　　30. According to Paragraph 2, when your friend falls, you can ______.

　　A. laugh at him B. chuckle C. scold him D. feel embarrassed

　　31. In the author’s opinion, if your mother serves green eggs and hum to you on your graduation day, she is ______.

　　A. boring B. serious C. considerate D. humorous

　　32. What is the best title for the passage?

　　A. How to Develop a Sense of Humor B. Ways to Become a Healthy Individual

　　C. The Function of Humor D. Proper Attitudes Toward Humor

　　D

　　Whether you live in Seattle or the Sahara desert, the time has come to invest in a good raincoat or umbrella, a new study suggests.

　　As global temperatures continue to rise, more “extreme rain” events—intense, cats-and-dogs downpours—can be expected, said the study, published Monda y in the journal Nature Climate Change. And that, scientists said, means an increased flood risk, particularly for the world’s driest areas. The study challenges the idea that global warming is causing dry areas to become drier and wet areas wetter.

　　“In both wet and dry regions, we see these great increases in heavy precipitation(冰雹),” lead author Markus Donat, a climate scientist at the University of New South Wales, told Nature.

　　Donat and his team collected data from 1951 to 2010 on extreme precipitation events from 11, 000 weather stations around the world, Nature reported.

　　In that time, the number of days with “extreme precipitation” increased 1 percent to 2 percent per decade.

　　“We found a strong relationship between global warming and an increase in rainfall, particularly in areas outside of the tropics,” Donat said in a statement.

“Importantly, this research suggests we will see these extreme rainfall events increases at regional levels in dry areas, not just as an average across the globe,” Donat added.

　　Peter Stott, a senior climate scientist at Met Office, told Climate Central that the study’s findings are important, because more violent rainfall and flooding will “challenge our capability to adapt to a rapidly changing climate.”

　　As Nature reported, the research aligns(结盟)with a 2015 study that found global warming has led to a sharp increase in record-breaking precipitation ev ents. Donat told Nature that his study should come as a warning to world governments.

　　33. Which of the following is one of the study’s findings?

　　A. Global warming is causing dry areas to become drier and wet areas wetter.

　　B. Extreme rain events can be expected at regional levels in dry areas.

　　C. Extreme rainfall events increase at regional levels in wet areas.

　　D. Rainfall increases particularly in the tropics areas.

　　34 . Why does Scott think the findings are important?

　　A. The research aligns with a 2015 study.

　　B. They are about extreme precipitation events.

　　C. They remind us to adjust to rapid climate changes.

　　D. The study involves many famous climate scientists.

　　35. The purpose of the study is to ______.

　　A. encourage investors to start business in Seattle or the Sahara desert

　　B. persuade people to take a raincoat or an umbrella with them

　　C. challenge the previous findings of research on climate

　　D. warn world governments to focus on global warming

　　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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　A strong memory depends on the health and vitality (活力) of your brain. They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this old saying simply isn’t true. 36

　　Give your brain a workout. Memory, like muscular strength, requires you to “use it or lose it”. The more you work out your brain, the better you’ll be able to process and remember information. 37

　　Don’t skip the physical exercise. While mental exercise is important for brain health, that doesn’t mean you never need to break a sweat. Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp. It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss.

　　Get enough sleep. There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get by on and the amount you need to function at your best. 38

　　Keep stress in check. Stress is one of the brain’s worst enemies. Over time, stress destroys brain cells. Studies have also linked stress to memory loss.

　　Have a laugh. 39 That holds true for the brain and the memory, as well as the body. Unlike emotional responses, which are limited to specific areas of the brain, laughter engages multiple regions across the whole brain.

　　40 Just as the body needs fuel, so does the brain. You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, “healthy” fats and lean protein will provide lots of health benefits, but such a diet can also improve memory. For brain health, though, it’s not just what you eat—it’s also what you don’t eat.

　　A. Eat a brain-boosting diet.

　　B. Play games with memory.

　　C. Laughter is the best medicine.

　　D. But oversleeping is not good for your brain.

　　E. Even skipping a few hours makes a difference!

　　F. You have to shake things up from time to time!

　　G. The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change.

　　第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45)

　　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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　It was 1952 and my father was away at war, leaving my mother and me behind to face hardship alone. I was ten. My mother was a 41 and worked at the local clinic a few blocks from where we lived.

　　The bell rang and 42 of Christmas were the only thing on my mind. I raced home. The apartme nt was empty and a note was 43 to the refrigerator. My mother was working a double shift and 44 me instructions for the day. We had planned on making Christmas biscuits 45 , but my mother 46 it.

　　I carefully 47 through mother’s closet, finding most of the 48 for Christmas wrapped in linen cloth, all but one toy, a model airplane. I was still 49 at my mother and I threw the airplane onto the floor, breaking one of its wings. I stood 50 . How was I going to explain this? Then I heard my mother coming through the door. I 51 to my room.

　　After telling my mother the horrible 52 , I did not hear my mother 53 me. She just told me to follow her. Climbing the steps without catching our 54 , we entered the clinic. There in a bed was a boy who looked very sick.

　　“He is going to die, Danny,” my mother told me, “ 55 today, maybe tomorrow. He loves planes. I knew his mother could not 56 to buy him one. So I did. I count my blessings every night and think of this boy and how 57 I am that you are not in that bed.”

　　The 58 cut hard and sharp in my heart. The tears 59 down my face and I was so guilty. I ran home as fast as I could and into my room where I 60 myself to sleep.

　　41. A. saleswoman B. surgeon C. teacher D. clerk

　　42. A. thoughts B. memories C. desires D. hopes

　　43. A. written B. found C. attached D. sent

　　44. A. reminded B. provided C. saved D. left

　　45. A. alone B. soon C. together D. immediately

　　46. A. ruined B. refused C. forgot D. challenged

　　47. A. walked B. hunted C. broke D. got

　　48. A. toys B. gifts C. clothes D. supplies

　　49. A. anxious B. pleased C. mad D. eager

　　50. A. awake B. happy C. wild D. frozen

　　51. A. raced B. removed C. struggled D. wandered

　　52. A. note B. idea C. truth D. message

　　53. A. quarrel with B. shout at C. worry about D. cheer up

　　54. A. calmness B. sweat C. rest D. breath

　　55. A. Possibly B. Certainly C. Properly D. Regularly

　　56. A. encourage B. persuade C. afford D. force

　　57. A. wonderful B. grateful C. hopeful D. helpful

　　58. A. scolds B. comments C. phrases D. words

　　59. A. floated B. dropped C. slowed D. rolled

　　60. A. cried B. made C. turned D. moved

　　第II卷

　　注意事项：

　　用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷无效。

　　第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)

　　第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)

　　阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Imagine life as a game in which you are playing some five balls in the air. You name 61 (they)—work, family, health, friends and spirit, and you’re keeping all these balls in the air.

　　You understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls are made of glass. If you drop one of them, it will be scuffed(磨损), damaged or even broken into 62 (piece). They will never be the same. You must understand the balance in your life. How?

　　Don’t compare yourself with others. It is because we are different and each of us

　　63 (be) special. Don’t set your goals by what other people consider important. Only you know 64 is best for you. Don’t give 65 when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop 66 (try). Knowledge is weightless, 67 treasure you can always carry 68 (easy). Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been, where you are, but also where you 69 (go).

　　Life is not a race, but a journey to 70 (enjoy) slowly each step of the way. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That’s why we call it—the present.

　　第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)

　　第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

　　假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

　　增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

　　删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

　　修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

　　注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

　　2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

　　This is my fifth day at the summer camp. Life isn’t exact what I expected. We have to get up early to make our beds before our teacher Miss Li come to inspect. After breakfast, we have some of free time. Yesterday morning I went fishing, but the only thing I catch was a tree branch. In the afternoon, there are different activity like horseback riding and hiking. They’re fun, so nothing new for me. In the evening, everyone is assigned a different task to get dinner ready. Yesterday, I was in charge of prepare the hot dogs, but I accidentally dropped it in the fire. The best part of camp is at night, where we sit around a campfire and tell stories.

　　第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

　　假定你是李华，暑假参加了澳大利亚游学活动，回国后给host family写一封信表示感谢，要点如下：

　　1. 感谢他们一家的照顾;

　　2.分享游学体会;

　　3.询问你寄的礼物(汉语词典)是否收到;

　　4. 邀请他们一家来中国游览。

　　注意：1.词数100左右。

　　2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

　　3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

　　D ear Helen，

　　Looking forward to your reply.

　　Yours,

　　Li Hua

　　参考答案

　　第I卷

　　1 ~ 5 BCABC 6 ~10 BABCA 11~15 CACBC 16~20 CABBA

　　21~25 CBADD 26~30 CABCB 31~35 DABCD 36~40 GFECA

　　41~45 BACDC 46~50 ABBCD 51~55 ACBDA 56~60 CBDDA

　　第II卷

　　61. them 62. pieces 63. is 64. what

　　65. up 66. trying 67. a 68. easily

　　69. are going/are to go/will go 70. be enjoyed

　　短文改错

　　写作

　　Dear Helen,

　　I’ve arrived home safe and sound. I miss you so much, and how I want to say “thank you” to your whole family. It was your help and kindness that made my stay in your country so enjoyable.

The beautiful scenery and rich traditional Australian culture impressed me a lot. And by communicating with you as well as other locals, I practiced my oral English so often that I can speak as fluently as a native speaker now. What a meaningful and unforgettable experie nce I’ve got!

　　Have you received the Chinese dictionary? It’s a gift for you. I hope it wi ll be of help to you in Chinese learning. I’m keenly expecting you to come to China soon.

　　Looking forward to your reply.

　　Yours,

　　Li Hua