1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Tianchi is     1     deep lake that has formed in the crater of a dead volcano on top of the mountain. The lake is 2,194 metres above sea level, and more than 200 metres deep. In winter the surface freezes over. It takes about an hour     2     (climb) from the end of the road to the top of the mountain.When you arrive you     3     (award) not only with   the   sight   of   its   clear   waters   but   also   by   the   view   of   the   other   sixteen   mountain     4     (peak) that surround Tianchi.

There are many stories told about Tianchi. The most well-known concerns three young women from heaven. They     5     (bathe) in Tianchi when a bird flew above them and dropped a small fruit onto the dress of the youngest girl.     6     she picked up the fruit to smell it, it flew into her mouth.     7     (swallow) the fruit, the girl became pregnant and later gave birth to a handsome boy.     8     is said that this boy, who had a gift     9     languages and persuasion, is the father of the Manchu people.

If you are lucky enough to visit the Lake of Heaven with your loved one, don’t forget to drop   a   coin   into   the   clear   blue   water   to   guarantee   your   love   will   be   as   deep   and     10     (last) as the lake itself.

2 . All living things in the ocean are endangered by humans polluting the water.     1     One way is the dumping( 倾倒) of certain waste materials, such as garbage and used water, into the ocean. The harmful bacteria that feed on the garbage use up much of the oxygen in the surrounding water, so other creatures in the area often don’t get enough.

Other substances( 物 质 ), such as radioactive waste material, can also cause pollution.     2     But after years of being exposed to the ocean water, the containers may begin to leak(漏).

    3     Oil is spilled into the ocean when oil ships sink or when oil wells in the ocean cannot be capped. The oil covers the gills( 腮 ) of fish and prevents them from breathing. Diving birds get the oil on their wings and are unable to fly. When they clean themselves, they are often poisoned by the oil.

Rivers also   can   contribute to the   pollution of oceans.     4     Fertilizers   used   on   the farmlands may be carried to the ocean, where they cause a great increase in the amount of certain plants. Too much of some plants can actually be poisonous to fish.

Worse yet are the pesticides(杀虫剂) carried to the ocean. these chemicals slowly build up in fish and other small animals.     5     The buildup of these chemicals in the animals can make them ill or cause their babies to be born dead or sick.

A．Fish and turtles suffer the most

B．Pollution occurs in several ways.

C．Oil is another major source of concern

D．Many rivers receive the runoff water from farmlands

E．Farmers use these artificial fertilizers to increase crop harvest.

F．These materials are often placed in the water in safely sealed containers.

G．These animals then pass the pesticides on to the larger animals that feed on them.

3 . “Do I really want to go through with this?” Have you ever asked yourself that _____? Sometimes in life, there are moments when you _____if you will be able to handle the responsibilities ahead of you. For me, these _____come daily, whether it’s taking a test or working. But one Saturday afternoon, my family and I were _____around when my dad pulled into a small mall. Little did I realize, we were going to a _____store where a new member would be _____to our family.

As my _____parked our car, I figured we would just take a _____look and then leave. After a while, my dad called us over. He was standing next to my mom, looking at several _____. I began to think, “Are we _____a cat”? My dad asked, “So guys, you like any of these?” My brother said “Yes!” before I could even open my _____.

When I pictured feeding the cat, cleaning it and giving it water, all of these responsibilities felt _____to me. Would I be able to handle it? _____, I would have to live a more adult-like _____if I got a cat. Later on, after _____that we should get a cat, I thought about this new phase of my life. I realized that the _____I make can affect my future.

Looking back, I find that I have been able to _____the responsibility of owning a cat. Some tasks may be _____, but that doesn’t _____they can’t be accomplished. You simply______to do your best in order to push past them.

1.

A．problem

B．question

C．case

D．puzzle

2.

A．wonder

B．tell

C．explain

D．announce

3.

A．activities

B．choices

C．expectations

D．moments

4.

A．walking

B．passing

C．driving

D．moving

5.

A．car

B．food

C．book

D．pet

6.

A．returned

B．introduced

C．delivered

D．attracted

7.

A．mom

B．brother

C．driver

D．dad

8.

A．quick

B．steady

C．long

D．careful

9.

A．dogs

B．cats

C．birds

D．rabbits

10.

A．walking

B．preparing

C．getting

D．training

11.

A．mouth

B．heart

C．bag

D．mind

12.

A．interesting

B．confusing

C．enjoyable

D．heavy

13.

A．In all

B．After all

C．In addition

D．At first

14.

A．dream

B．hobby

C．life

D．effort

15.

A．agreeing

B．refusing

C．remembering

D．failing

16.

A．experiments

B．ideas

C．decisions

D．comments

17.

A．think of

B．deal with

C．talk about

D．connect with

18.

A．easy

B．possible

C．exciting

D．difficult

19.

A．mean

B．present

C．prove

D．reflect

20.

A．start

B．manage

C．need

D．pretend

4 . Imagine possessing something that you loved so much. Imagine what it would feel like if you lost it. While that item may be something as simple as a doll, you would still feel very upset, but you could replace it with a new one. Now imagine losing something that you depend on for survival and cannot be replaced. That is what it would be like if we lost the natural environment around us.

Firstly, I believe the environment should be preserved because it supports human life. One of the largest examples is that we get all of our food and drinks from the environment. If the environment were to be destroyed beyond revival, then the human race would be over in months. Scientists have yet to find another planet with similar conditions to the Earth, and if it’s found, we don’t have the technology to get to that planet on time.

Secondly, I believe that the environment serves as an amazing educational tool for students. When I was in second grade, I had an absolute interest in animals. When we had a field trip to the Daggerwing Nature Center, I was very excited. When we got there, I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There was a bridge to get to the main building, and under the bridge was a small swamp (沼泽) with turtles, fish, and my personal favorite, alligators. I was so surprised that I almost ran into the tour guide. We walked into the building and saw various animals in their habitats. I was so inspired by this visit. Six years later, I have taken an animal behavior class for three weeks. Meeting by chance with the environment can inspire people, and if preserved it will continue to inspire people.

In conclusion, the environment is so valuable because it can’t be replaced, keeps us alive, and serves as a great educational tool.

1. The first paragraph leads to the theme of the text by ________.

A．describing a process	B．presenting differences
C．analyzing causes	D．showing similarities

2. The underlined word “revival” in the paragraph 2 is the nearest in meaning to ________.

A．health	B．recovery
C．activity	D．revision

3. Why did the author take a class on animal behavior?

A．Because his teacher encouraged him to do so.

B．Because he wanted to be an animal expert.

C．Because he was inspired by animals he once saw.

D．Because he thought it a promising subject.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Why the Environment Is So Important

B．Which Planet Can Replace the Earth

C．How People Should Protect the Environment

D．What People Can Do to Stop Pollution

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．The environment.

B．The apartment.

C．The weather.

2. What is the woman going to do?

A．Buy an air conditioner.

B．Keep a cat.

C．Sit in the sun.

6 . 假如你是北京某中学的高中生张华，Jack是你的美国笔友，他通过网上新闻了解到你的家乡有雾霾天气。因此, 他来信询问此事。请你按照以下提示给他回一封电子邮件，内容如下：
1. 因大气污染严重，自去年年底以来，发生数次雾霾天气；
2. 政府已意识到其危害，正在采取各种措施；
3. 谈谈你的想法。
要求：1. 参考词汇：雾霾 haze

2. 词数100-120词左右。 开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jack,

I’m glad to receive your letter, and thank you for your caring for the weather and my health. Now I’d like to tell you something about the haze.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

ZhangHua

7 . Frequently, we speak about people being “color-blind” but very few of us are. Even those who describe themselves as color-blind are normally just color lack. A strongly, color-blind person will still be able to tell 20 different colors, compared to the 100 or so that normal-sighted people see.

Pingelap, a tiny island in the Pacific, is a beautiful spot but one that has a genetic trouble. It is known as Color-blind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see black and white.

Not being able to see colors is bad enough. But one islander, Herrol, who’s a fisherman, also struggles in full sunlight because all he sees is a painful burnt-out image. “I find it difficult to go outside in the sun,” he says, “because when it’s sunny I cannot see to do my work.”

But if being truly color-blind is rare, why is it that around 10% of the population of Pingelap live in a totally black and white world?

Well, we know that in 1780 the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out by a tsunami (海啸). As few as 20 people survived, one of whom was the king. It’s believed he had a genetic fault that causes colour-blindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations.

There is one advantage. Herrol can see well, really well, in the dark. So when it gets dark, Herrol and his friends get in their boats and hunt flying fish. They hang up flaming torches and the fish are attracted to the flames. “This type of fishing is fun,” Herrol says, “especially if we catch plenty. So even though it's hard work we enjoy it.”

1. What makes Pingelap special?

A．A mentally troubled island.	B．A beautiful island.
C．A colour-blind island.	D．A tiny island.

2. Which statement about Herrol is probably correct?

A．He doesn’t live in Pingelap any more.

B．He likes taking photos very much.

C．He is interested in burnt-out images.

D．He may stay at home when it’s sunny.

3. About one-tenth of people in Pingelap are seriously color-blind because ________.

A．the king’s genetic fault played a role

B．the king had an unlucky marriage

C．the king made a serious mistake

D．Pingelap often suffers from tsunamis

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．The advantage of color blindness	B．The island of color blindness
C．The disadvantage of Herrol	D．The history of Pingelap

8 . The British live on a small island. They are surrounded by the sea, so it is not surprising that the sea has always played an important role in their lives. After the development of large, ocean­going sailing ships in the fifteenth century, the sea became even more important to the country’s development. Ships setting sail from England determined to extend Britain’s territories, its wealth and its knowledge of the world. Ships returned to England bringing goods, people and new ideas from foreign places. By the nineteenth century, Britain had the largest, most powerful navy in the world.

The great sailing ships were so much a part of British life that they even affected the language. Many English expressions we use today were originally nautical (航海的) terms, although most people no longer realize this. For example, people commonly describe an honest and fair business deal as being “above board”. This expression was originally used in sailing ship times when secretive, dishonest ship’s business would be carried out below decks (below the boards) out of public view. On the other hand, honest business was always conducted on deck (above the boards), in the open where everyone could see what was going on.

“Pipe down!”, meaning “Be quiet!”, is another common expression that has nautical origins. The ship’s boatswain (水手长) would blow a whistle, or pipe, at the end of the day to indicate (表明) to the sailors it was time to quieten down and go to sleep.

Most native English speakers have heard the expression “not enough room to swing a cat”, but few know that the “cat” does not refer to a small furry animal with four legs and a tail. The “cat” is actually a short form of “cat of nine tails” — a whip with nine, knotted (打结的) tails. A boatswain needed a lot of space in order to swing the whip properly when lashing (鞭打) a poor sailor under his control!

1. The British have been strongly influenced by the sea because ________.

A．they occupied more land around the world

B．they got more wealth from the sea

C．they live on an island surrounded by the sea

D．they had the largest navy ever

2. If someone is open and above board, it means he is ________.

A．secretive	B．honest
C．cheerful	D．dishonest

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Sailors need to go to sleep when they hear a whistle.

B．Sailors will be whipped if they do business below decks.

C．A poor sailor may be whipped nine times a day.

D．There is no spare room to raise cats on ships.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The business on British sailing ships.

B．The influence of British sailors’ language on English.

C．The sailing history of England.

D．The sailing story of British sailors.

9 . A sand storm often takes place in the northern China,     1    is a kind of natural disasters. China usually experiences this kind of weather between February and May, while March and April see the most frequent and the     2     (strong) sand storms. It becomes a very important environmental problem. It does lots of harm     3    the society as well as the environment.Firstly, the strong wind destroys soil and plant cover by     4     (bury)fields with sand and dust. Secondly, by leaving too much dust in the air it will     5     (serious) pollute the air. Thirdly, a sand storm will have     6    bad effect on transportation. The dust in the air makes traffic and aircraft movements more difficult. And when the sand buries the roads, the traffic will     7     (block). When plants in the farmland are buried, food supply will lose.

Sand storms are another     8     (punish) nature gives to mankind. We should not only take effective measures     9     (stop) them, but also draw some     10     (lesson) from them. We should not develop the economy (经济) at the cost of the natural environment.

10 . You may like at least some kind of music. But the problem is that, in lots of places, you’re made     1     (hear) somebody else’s choice of music. Say you’ve just landed at an airport, where the background (背景) music may be played loudly. When you are     2     the way to you hotel, there may be another kind of music     3     (switch) on by the taxi driver. Then you go out to dinner and end up in a restaurant,           4     owner thinks music will help make you eat more and spend more. Then a person     5     (play) the violin comes around. This is called the “music wallpaper” and its purpose is to make you consume more. In a word, you find     6     hard to find a quiet public place without music.

Noise pollution may be     7     (harm) to our hearing. It’s also bad for some of our daily     8     (activity).

The fact     9     you can’t see, taste or smell noise may help explain why it has not received as much attention as other kinds of pollution, such as air pollution or water pollution. Many of us fail to realize we     10     (surround) by too much noise. As a result, harm is done to our health without us being aware of it.