1 . We were living in Kentucky. My two sons kept asking me to adopt a dog. Honestly, I _________ to do so. However, with my sons’ endless requests, I finally _________ a trip to an animal center.

Actually, I was not in the mood for a pet, for I was struggling with _________. We’d just moved to Kentucky. I was having trouble _________. I missed my parents and friends.

While wandering around the center, I noticed a little dog curled up (蜷缩) in the corner, shaking. Obviously, she was having a(n)_________ time. The dog called Princess just came the day before. The voices of people and barks of other dogs clearly _________ her. I wanted to take the poor thing in. However, my husband suggested having a look at all the dogs before our _________. Surprisingly, my two sons agreed to _________ Princess. So finally, we took her home.

Princess was quiet in the first few days, but _________ she settled into her new home. In a strange way, knowing I had a “friend”with a(n) __________ experience made me feel better.

One day, I was ill, missing my previous home more. Princess stayed with me quietly. Her __________ helped keep my mind off my problems. Soon, I recovered. Since then, Princess and I have fully __________ each other.

A few months after Princess came, I __________ a lot. I stopped losing myself in the __________. I made friends and enjoyed visiting places in a(n) __________ way.

1.

A．failed

B．preferred

C．hesitated

D．prepared

2.

A．missed

B．promised

C．imagined

D．doubted

3.

A．poverty

B．childcare

C．competition

D．homesickness

4.

A．learning

B．adapting

C．planning

D．travelling

5.

A．enjoyable

B．peaceful

C．difficult

D．independent

6.

A．upset

B．disappointed

C．confused

D．inspired

7.

A．journey

B．decision

C．exchange

D．experiment

8.

A．choose

B．reward

C．ignore

D．check

9.

A．strangely

B．gradually

C．commonly

D．accidentally

10.

A．painful

B．memorable

C．adventurous

D．similar

11.

A．company

B．courage

C．illness

D．character

12.

A．waited for

B．thought of

C．connected with

D．dreamed of

13.

A．worked

B．regretted

C．listened

D．changed

14.

A．mistake

B．past

C．achievement

D．friendship

15.

A．green

B．quiet

C．cheerful

D．influential

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．An astronaut.

B．A TV reporter.

C．A radio hostess.

2. What will the weather be like on Saturday?

A．Sunny.

B．Windy.

C．Rainy.

3. When will the weather warm up again to 18 degrees?

A．Next Tuesday.

B．Next Monday.

C．This Sunday.

4. What does the speaker advise the listeners to do on damp days?

A．Stay indoors.

B．Put away warm coats.

C．Take umbrellas along anytime.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Shiping County is located in the south of Yunnan Province, northwest of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, with     1     area of 3,037 square kilometers. According to the     2     (statistic) in 2016, the total population of Shiping was more than 316,000, of which Yi, Dai and Hani     3     (minor) groups accounted for more than 50%.

Since ancient times, great importance     4     (attach) to education and culture in Shiping, which gives birth to     5     (talent) people from generation to generation.     6     (know) for its cultural heritage, Shiping holds a special reputation     7     “the land of literature in the south of Yunnan” and “the hometown of Number One Scholars”. Haicai Songs, Dance with Cigarette cases, and Black Copper Silver process are included in the national intangible cultural heritage list. Moreover,     8     attract foodies most are the famous Tofu and barbecue. It is also worth mentioning that Yilong Lake, surrounded by a     9     (careful) designed bike lane, has gained popularity among cyclists at home and abroad. In a word, if you are looking for a low-cost, peaceful and relaxing spot     10     (enjoy) a few leisurely days, Shiping won’t let you down!

4 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

With the tourism    1    (develop), people are becoming increasingly concerned    2    the environment. Here in our city, there is a heated discussion about whether a hotel should    3    (build) at White Beach. The owner of the company thinks the hotel would attract more tourists,     4    will help the local economy.    5    , the local people worry that constructing the hotel is not eco-friendly,     6    (particular) the turtles. Admitting the various    7    (benefit) from the hotel, they still have many concerns about the surroundings     8     they have been living for many years. It is    9    unavoidable problem that increased tourist numbers will consume more natural resources, at the same time, more waste and pollution    10    ( release).

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman going to do after school?

A．Go to her uncle’s house.

B．Adopt a little cat.

C．Buy some food for herself.

2. Why does the man refuse the woman’s invitation?

A．He doesn’t feel well.

B．He needs to look after his mother.

C．He has to go to the pet clinic.

3. How many cats does the man have now?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

6 . 阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hangzhou is a city lying in Zhejiang Province, eastern China.     1     (be) an important southern stop of the Grand Canal that goes to Beijing, the city of Hangzhou is just     2     wonder and must-see scenic place to tourists.

As one of China’s seven ancient     3     (capital), Hangzhou has a history of more than two thousand years. It     4     (describe) by Italian traveler Marco Polo as the finest and most luxurious city in the world. The large number of scenic areas in Hangzhou can satisfy everyone’s     5     (curious). The West Lake scenic area,     6     contains over 60 cultural relic sites and several attractions of natural beauty, is no doubt the most famous. Taking a walk by the lake, you’ll feel the     7     (peace) atmosphere of the city and better understand its time-honored fame as “Heaven on Earth”.

Traveling to Hangzhou is also a chance     8     (experience) the happy and relaxing lifestyles of local people and enjoy delicious Hangzhou’s dishes, like the Beggar’s Chicken, West Lake Fish and Dongpo Pork. At night, the city     9     (have) much to offer. Choosing a tea-house overlooking the West Lake for a pleasant chat over a cup of tea is sure to make you feel     10     (total) relaxed and refreshed.

7 . Two years ago Lucy was saved from a rural area in New South Wales, Australia. Today, she is one of the lucky animals living in rows of trees that have been created to protect koalas and other animals by saving their smaller and smaller habitat (栖息地) , or natural environment.

The trees, planted by the local protection group Bangalow Koalas, are made up of large systems of plants. They are a lifeline for koalas and other animals. All of them are in danger of dying out, or at risk of extinction. The trees provide a safe way across the koala’s increasingly broken habitat. This protects koalas from human threats (威胁). “Our trees are actually trying to get them away from humans, cars and dogs. ”said Linda Sparrow. President of Bangalow Koalas.

The koala is expected to die out in the wild in New South Wales by 2050. Some of the biggest threats include wildfires and habitat loss through land clearing for development.

Bangalow Koalas has planted over 336, 000 trees on 119 areas, helping koala protection and improving the local ecosystem (生态系统). The group, which depends on community volunteers, aims to plant 500, 000 trees by 2025. “The neighbor would want to join and then another neighbor would want to join. ”Sparrow said. Volunteer Lindy Stacker, who has been planting trees for over five years.

A recent report by the Australian Koala Foundation said the animal was worth about S3. 2 billion per year to the tourism industry. However. the World Wildlife Fund-Australia reported a drop in koala populations in Australian states. “I can’t imagine a world where there’s no koalas in the wild. ” Sparrow said. “We’re going to do our best to make sure that doesn’t happen. ”

1. Why is Lucy mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．To show it is important to plant trees.

B．To suggest a way to protect nature.

C．To introduce a special kind of living thing.

D．To compare koalas with other animals.

2. What does the underlined word “extinction” probably mean in paragraph 2?

A．Growing.

B．Disappearing.

C．Reducing.

D．Failing.

3. How does Sparrow feel about koalas’ future?

A．Doubtful.

B．Unclear.

C．Positive.

D．Disappointed.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．A Protection Group	B．The Polluted Environment
C．Human Threats	D．More Trees, More Hope

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

As The Jungle Book song Bear Necessities goes, “forget about your worries and your conflict” can be a little bit difficult when you find yourself face to face with a real bear.

Bears are common in the Northern Hemisphere. As human habitats stretch toward the wilderness, more and more animals cross their paths with those of humans. This can lead to dangerous encounters especially when precautions are not in place. In these situations, keeping your distance is still the best advice.

According to the National Park Service, one should also remain calm as bears, more often than not, are not really willing to attack you. Once in a standoff (对峙), avoid making sudden moves or loud noises as these can trigger aggression. 7-year-old Huxley did exactly what he was told when he encountered a massive bear.

It was a Sunny morning. Huxley was wandering on his way home when a big hulking (笨重的) figure emerges from behind him. A hurried glance backward, he knew it was a black bear. The bear approached cautiously at first, probably sizing up the figure in front of him. A second later, perhaps judging that Huxley was no match for it, the bear burst into a full sprint (冲刺) and ran its way toward the boy.

At first, Huxley was really frightened. However, he knew it was impossible to run or fight with the big beast. In the moment of crisis, he remembered his mother reminds him regularly about these possible encounters. She tells him that if Huxley finds himself face to face with a bear and there are no adults around, he should remain calm.

Huxley calmed down at thinking of this. He stared at the bear down without any movement. This might have been the reason why the young bear stopped dead in its tracks. They faced each other motionless, and there was only a foot distance between them.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

From around the corner, a neighbor hurriedly walked to the scene.

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The neighbor continued to pressure the bear while the animal tried its best to find an escape route.

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9 . Theoretically some trees could live forever, according to a recent essay that reviews growing evidence on long-lived trees.

Across the board, trees do not die so much as they are killed, write the authors of the review essay. Their killers are outer factors rather than old age alone. That is, there is no evidence that harmful genetic mutations (基因突变) occur over time or that trees lose their ability to continue to grow.

“Trees might live forever, but this does not happen,” says co-author Franco Biondi. “Tree killers include environmental risks such as droughts , wildfires, terrible weather and human behaviors such as woodcutting and fires set to clear forests for hunting or grassland.”

Tree longevity (长寿) interests researchers in part because trees and other plants remove carbon from the atmosphere, and older trees are thought to store more carbon than younger ones. The rings of old trees can also serve as an invaluable record of climate history, with wider rings indicating better years.

David Stahle, a geographer and tree longevity researcher at the University of Arkansas, takes issue with the belief that trees can possibly live forever. “The likelihood, all things being equal, that trees can live forever seems unlikely to me,” he says.

This hypothesis (假设) has become popular in the past 20 years as researchers continue to report having found little genetic evidence of aging in extremely old trees. And this is one of the review essay’s most important points. But evidence of aging could be out there and just not yet found.

1. What does the recent review essay mainly indicate?

A．There are a great variety of tree killers.	B．Trees could keep on surviving forever.
C．More trees die naturally than being killed.	D．Genetic mutations stop trees from growing.

2. Why does tree longevity interest researchers?

A．Because the way trees grow rings is more interesting.

B．Because trees make clearer climate records than other plants.

C．Because older trees contribute more to the environment.

D．Because younger trees are less likely to have genetic mutations.

3. What is Stahle’s attitude to the finding of the review essay?

A．Doubtful.

B．Uninterested.

C．Reserved.

D．Favorable.

4. What does the last paragraph suggest?

A．The assumption has been proved true.	B．Evidence of aging trees might exist.
C．Tree research has grown in the past 20 years.	D．Some key points disappear in the review essay.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What threat do many tropical birds face?

A．Being wiped out.

B．Being caged.

C．Being trained.

2. What does National Bird Day strongly propose?

A．Global birds’ transportation should be banned.

B．Wild birds should live in natural habitats.

C．A proper environment should be created for birds.

3. Which country was the largest importer of wild birds?

A．Senegal.

B．France.

C．America.