1 . Brownie and Spotty were neighbor dogs who met every day to play together. Like pairs of dogs you can find in most any neighborhood, these two loved each other and played together so often that they had worn a path through the grass of the field between their respective houses.

One evening, Brownie's family noticed that Brownie hadn't returned home. They went looking for him with no success. Brownie didn't show up the next day, and despite their efforts to find him, by the next week he was still missing. Curiously, Spotty showed up at Brownie's house alone. Barking, whining and generally pestering Brownie's human family. Busy with their own lives, they just ignored the nervous neighbor dog.

Finally, one morning Spotty refused to take "no" for an answer. Ted, Brownie's owner, was steadily harassed by the furious, adamant little dog. Spotty followed Ted about; barking insistently, then darting toward nearby empty lot and back, as if to say, "Follow me! It's urgent!"

Finally, Ted followed the frantic Spotty across the empty lot as Spotty paused to race back and bark encouragingly. The little dog led the man under a tree, past clumps of trees, to a desolate spot a half mile from the house. There Ted found his beloved Brownie alive, one of his hind legs crushed in a steel leg hold trap. Horrified, Ted now wished he'd taken Spotty's earlier appeals seriously. Then Ted noticed something quite remarkable.

Spotty had done more than simply led Brownie's human owner to his trapped friend. In a circle around the injured dog, Ted found an array of dog food and table scraps which were later identified as the remains of every meal Spotty had been fed that week!

Spotty had been visiting Brownie regularly, in a single minded quest to keep his friend alive by sacrificing his own comfort. Spotty had evidently stayed with Brownie to protect him from predators, snuggling with him at night to keep him warm and nuzzling him to keep his spirits up.

Browni’s leg was treated by a veterinarian and he recovered. For many years thereafter, the two families watched the faithful friends playing and chasing each other down that well-worn path between their houses.

1. What's the correct order of the following?
① They couldn’t find him everywhere.
② Spotty went to Brownie’s master's house to ask for help.
③ One evening, Brownie was missing.
④ Spotty found Brownie and helped him by giving him food.
⑤ They play together happily again.

A．③①②④⑤

B．⑤③①④②

C．③①④②⑤

D．③①④⑤②

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

A．Spotty took Brownie's food to him every day.	B．There was a natural path between the two houses.
C．The legs of Brownie were hurt by the steel trap.	D．Brownie disappeared for more than a week.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Ted noticed Spotty’s earlier actions.	B．Brownie’s family were thankful to Spotty.
C．They asked the police to find Brownie for them.	D．Spotty led Brownie’s owner to feed him.

2 . 假定你是晨光中学的李华，你校的英文社团正在举办“How can we reduce garbage pollution”的征文活动，请根据以下提示，用英文写一算短文投稿。
（1）介绍垃圾污染的现状；
（2）提出减少垃圾污染的建议（不少于两点）；
（3）谈谈你对减少垃圾污染的看法。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

How can we reduce garbage pollution

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3 . In the past 50 years, the amount of water in the open ocean with zero oxygen has increased more than four times. In coastal water bodies, including the river mouth and seas, low-oxygen sites have increased more than 10 times since 1950. Scientists expect oxygen to continue dropping even outside these zones as the Earth warms. To stop the decline, the world needs to control in both climate change and nutrient pollution.

Oxygen is a must to life in the oceans. The drop in ocean oxygen is among the most serious effects of human activities on the Earth’s environment.

This is the first time for the scientists to take such a deep look at the causes, consequences and solutions to low oxygen worldwide, in both the open ocean and in coastal waters. About half of the oxygen on the Earth comes from the ocean. However, combined effects of nutrient loading and climate change are greatly increasing the number and size of “dead zones”in the open ocean and coastal waters, where oxygen is too low to support most sea life.

In areas traditionally called “dead zones”, like those in Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, oxygen drops to levels so low that many animals have trouble in breathing and die. As fish run away from these zones, their living areas become smaller and smaller. But the problem goes far beyond “dead zones”. Even smaller oxygen drops can hold up the growth in animals, reproduction and lead to disease or even death. Low oxygen also can cause the release of dangerous chemicals. While some animals can thrive in dead zones, overall biodiversity falls.

1. What does the underlined word “decline” mean ?

A．Increase.

B．Drop.

C．Keep.

D．Double.

2. How much oxygen on the Earth comes from the ocean?

A．10%.

B．25%.

C．40%.

D．50%.

3. Why are these waters called “dead zones”?

A．The oxygen in these areas is too low for the animals to live.

B．Ships are easy to break down and sink in these areas.

C．There are no animals living in these areas.

D．Many people died in these areas.

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．All animals living in the sea need oxygen.

B．Climate change can help cut down the dead zone.

C．Fish grow faster and better in low oxygen area.

D．Human activities have many bad effects on environment.

5. What is the main idea of this passage?

A．Dead zone in water is becoming larger.

B．Oxygen in water is necessary for sea animals.

C．The drop in ocean oxygen causes bad effects.

D．Low oxygen can cause the release of dangerous gas.

4 . 假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Let’s Ride B.icycles”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容包括：
1.目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题。
2.骑自行车的益处，如能环保有利健康等。
参考词汇：低碳生活（low-carbon life）   节能 (energy saving)
注意：1.词数：100词左右；
2.演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Good morning, everyone!

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That’s all! Thank you for your listening!

5 . The undersea world is very beautiful. Now more and more people want to dive in the water to find the secrets there. Scuba diving is a new sport today. It can take you into a wonderful undersea world.

You will find many strange animals in the sea. Some are as large as a school bus. Many sea animals give out light in the dark and some have sharp teeth. During the day, there is enough light. Here, under the sea, everything is blue and green. When fish swim nearby, you can catch them with your hands. When you have bottles of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. However, you can’t dive too deep. And you must be very careful when you dive in deep water. The deep sea is not an easy place to live in. It’s cold, and it’s dark, too. The deeper it is, the less sunlight there is. At about 3,000 feet, there is no light at all. It is very dark in the sea. Many fishes have no eyes. Some have big eyes. A few have eyes on one side.

Besides the cold and the darkness, deep-sea animals face a third danger ― other animals. Animals eat! They must find food to eat. Many animals eat plants. However, some animals eat meat. This means these sea animals have two big jobs. They need to find animals as food, and they have to try not to become other animals’ meal.

1. Why do people want to dive in the sea?

A．Because they want to catch fish.

B．Because they want to find the secrets of the undersea world.

C．Because the sea is deep.

D．Because there are all kinds of plants in the sea.

2. In the daytime, when you dive in the sea, you ________.

A．can’t see anything bright

B．can’t be in danger

C．can catch nothing

D．can see everything is green and blue

3. According to the writer, how many dangers will animals meet in the deep sea?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

4. When you do scuba diving, you can ________.

A．stay in deep water for a long time

B．dive very, very deep

C．live in deep water safely

D．dive freely without any dangers

5. According to the passage, which of the following is WRONG?

A．One animal finds something to eat, and it may be eaten by others.

B．Animals in the sea must find food to eat. Many eat plants. However, some eat meat.

C．The deeper the sea is, the darker and colder it is.

D．At the depth of 3, 000 feet under the sea, all animals can find their way by seeing.

6 . Trees often grow to appear strong, which might make it hard to believe that they're easily harmed on the Inside. But that is the case, according to a worldwide survey of more than 200 types of trees. Researchers studied the inner part of the trees and found that most don't have a built-in safety net that would allow them to survive a serious drought.

"I think this is a really big deal." ecologist David Breshears said. He says it and other studies "keep pointing to: ‘Whoa, our forests are really fragile."'

Studies like this one are particularly worrying about climate change. The average temperature of the planet is rising. Scientists predict that warming will cause changes in rainfall patterns. That could lead to longer, more severe droughts in many regions around the world. As a result, the trees that now grow there could face a serious threat.

When drought strikes, trees begin to fail in the xylem(木质部), special tissue made of many tiny, strawlike tubes. This tissue makes it possible for a tree to draw water from the ground and deliver it to the leaves. During times of drought, tiny air bubbles can develop in the tubes. Too many bubbles block the flow of water——and lead to certain death for the tree.

Brendan Choat, a plant physiologist, worked on the new study along with 23 other researchers. All together the scientists studied 226 tree species in 81 different sites around the world. Choat said that this study is the first to look at all forest types and find so many species living on the edge. Of the 226 different types of trees Choat and his colleagues studied, 70 percent lived close to the point where a serious drought would stop water transport. Trees that flower, such as maples and oaks, were more vulnerable than conifers (针叶树), which, including pines and firs have evergreen, needlelike leaves.

Plant ecologist Bettina Engelbrecht said that in the interest of conservation, scientists can't just concentrate on a few species. "We have to worry about them all."

1. The first paragraph implies that trees       .

A．can live through a drought.

B．have the ability to protect themselves

C．are worth a great deal of money

D．are weak as a matter of fact

2. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The drought.

B．The tube.

C．The water

D．The xylem.

3. What does Choat think of the study?

A．One-sided.

B．Fruitless.

C．Time-consuming.

D．Meaningful.

4. According to Bettina, what should scientists do?

A．Care about the trees that flower.

B．Pay attention to all species of trees.

C．Find out why pines and firs are strong.

D．Study the trees living on the edge of death.

5. What can be the best title of the text?

A．Serious drought is a threat to most trees

B．Trees face death due to lack of protection

C．Global warming reduces the number of trees

D．Trees reflect the change of the global climate

7 . It was an extremely hot spring day. The ______ felt more like July than May. A thunderstorm had passed over earlier but now the clouds were clearing and the sun had ______. Steam was coming off the ______ sidewalk as I parked my car next to the parking meter (a coin-operated timer) and ______ a coin into it. I headed into the local charity store to buy my son a shirt. The air conditioning inside was a welcome ______ from the heat outside.

After I made my purchase I walked back out into the ______. I got in my car but had to wait to ______ because of all the cars lined up at the red stop light. I looked out of my car window and saw ______ on the sidewalk. A single butterfly was ______ moving its wings up and down but not getting off the ground. What’s worse, it was ______ in front of a truck’s tyre. Without thinking I got out of my car, held my hand ______ so the truck driver wouldn't move forward, and ______ down to look at the butterfly. One of its legs was ______ in what looked like spilt milk. I reached down and gently ______ the butterfly in my hands. I lifted its leg up and suddenly it was ______. I opened my hands and up it flew towards the shining sun. My own eyes shone brighter and my own heart felt ______ as I watched it.

Now a lot of people might wonder why I would ______ into traffic like that to rescue a single butterfly. All I can say is that my heart was ______ me at that moment. And when I was done I felt more like my true self than I had all day.

The truth is that the more love you ______ in your life, the more love you will take with you. Fill your days with______ and love then. And your heart will feel as light as a butterfly.

1.

A．temperature

B．atmosphere

C．condition

D．climate

2.

A．fallen

B．disappeared

C．returned

D．risen

3.

A．muddy

B．wet

C．crowded

D．smooth

4.

A．withdrew

B．dropped

C．struck

D．threw

5.

A．message

B．sign

C．discovery

D．relief

6.

A．heat

B．rain

C．store

D．thunderstorm

7.

A．live through

B．hold up

C．pull out

D．check out

8.

A．nothing

B．something

C．anything

D．everything

9.

A．gracefully

B．casually

C．calmly

D．wildly

10.

A．right

B．simply

C．rarely

D．properly

11.

A．out

B．back

C．down

D．up

12.

A．settle

B．fell

C．lay

D．bent

13.

A．lost

B．absorbed

C．stuck

D．occupied

14.

A．caught

B．trapped

C．cupped

D．pulled

15.

A．free

B．missing

C．alive

D．broken

16.

A．emptier

B．lighter

C．heavier

D．stranger

17.

A．pass by

B．come about

C．step out

D．look out

18.

A．guiding

B．accompanying

C．forcing

D．requesting

19.

A．obtain

B．share

C．receive

D．demand

20.

A．determination

B．wisdom

C．honesty

D．goodness

8 . Different things usually stand for different feelings.Red，for example，is the color of fire，heat，blood and life.People say red is an exciting and active color.They associate red with a strong feeling like_______．Red is used for signs of_______，such as STOP signs and fire engines.Orange is the bright，warm colors of_______in autumn.People say orange is a_______color.They associate orange with happiness.Yellow is the color of_______.People say it is a cheerful color.They associate yellow too，with happiness.Green is the cool color of grass in_______．People say it is a refreshing color.

In general，people_______two groups of colors：warm colors and cool colors.The warm colors are red，orange and_______.Where there are warm colors and a lot of light，people usually want to be_______．Those who like to be with________like red.The cool colors are________and blue.Where are these colors，people are usually worried.Some scientists say that time seems to________more slowly in a room with warm colors.They suggest that a warm color is a good________for a living room or a________.People who are having a rest or are eating do not want time to pass quickly.________colors are better for some offices if the people working there want time to pass quickly.

1.

A．sadness

B．anger

C．.administration

D．smile

2.

A．roads

B．ways

C．danger

D．places

3.

A．land

B．leaves

C．grass

D．mountains

4.

A．lively

B．dark

C．noisy

D．frightening

5.

A．moonlight

B．light

C．sunlight

D．stars

6.

A．summer

B．spring

C．autumn

D．winter

7.

A．speak

B．say

C．talk about

D．tell

8.

A．green

B．yellow

C．white

D．gray

9.

A．calm

B．sleepy

C．active

D．helpful

10.

A．the other

B．another.

C．other one

D．others

11.

A．black

B．red

C．golden

D．yellow

12.

A．go round

B．go by

C．go off

D．go along

13.

A．one

B．way

C．fact

D．matter

14.

A．factory

B．classroom

C．restaurant

D．hospital

15.

A．Different

B．Cool

C．Warm

D．All

9 . The first time a tortoise walked through my hut at Middle Camp on Aldabra Atoll, I was amazed. I grabbed my camera and carefully positioned myself to take this wildlife encounter. The second time: same thing. The third time: I picked up my phone and took a snapshot. By the fourth or fifth time, I didn't even look when I felt something bump into me. I knew what it was.

I was there to shoot a story about island restoration（修复）in the Seychelles, far off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Until roughly the middle of the past century, the small island nation showed signs of real environmental killing—local vegetation（植被）cleared to make way for coconut plantations, foreign rats and mice running uncontrolled, native sea turtles and giant tortoises being exploited. Biodiversity seemed destroyed. But then the country experienced a shift in conservation awareness — and the giant Aldabra tortoises are among its most visible signs.

Every morning when I woke up and walked outside the hut, I had to remind myself that I hadn't traveled back in time. I could see flightless Aldabra rails, coconut crabs the size of dinner plates, and giant tortoises—roughly four feet long and weighing up to 550 pounds—just wandering around. The number of sharks in the bay was crazy. Frigatebirds and boobies（鲣鸟）nested in the mangroves（a kind of tree）. When we left our hut doors open, which we often did to let in air, the tortoises would walk right through.

In the late afternoon or early evening, whenever they'd finished eating, the tortoises would drop themselves down and fall asleep with their heads outstretched. That made nighttime trips to the outhouse perilous. To get there, we'd have to go 200 feet into the mangroves, negotiating what I called the tortoise slalom （之形障碍）trail.

It was a track without a pattern, because of course they picked different places to sleep every night. Avoiding them was important: Falling headfirst over a tortoise onto the sharp coral rock could lead to serious injury on an island far from medical facilities.

Nothing was easy on Aldabra, and much of it was insanely difficult. Yet living among the tortoises in this primordial place, in one of the last spots where reptiles still rule; was one of the happiest times of my life.

1. How did the author feel about his final meeting with the tortoise in his room?

A．Calm

B．Excited

C．Concerned

D．Disturbed

2. What made the wildlife on the island suffer during the last century?

A．Introducing foreign species.	B．Killing too many rats and mice.
C．Planting lots of coconut trees.	D．Repairing the building on the island.

3. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?

A．To stress the importance of their work.

B．To introduce how large the tortoises are.

C．To present his daily routine on the island.

D．To show how the wildlife is diverse on the island.

4. Which can best replace the underlined word "perilous" in the 4^th paragraph?

A．risky .

B．competitive

C．successful

D．interesting

5. What might be the suitable title for this passage?

A．Island fills with curious tourists.

B．Tortoises rule on this isolated island.

C．Efforts are made to protect the environment.

D．Aldabra is heaven for wild animals.

10 . Exploration is about how we experience our most meaningful geography. A geography education without actively learning how to explore places is as frustrating as teaching music lessons without sound. Besides that, in its widest sense, exploration has the potential to be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things we humans will ever do. It can be good for developing problem-solving, teamwork, social and other vital skills. Therefore, we should be given the opportunities to learn properly how to do it.

The sad reality is that millions of children are socially and geographically deprived (剥夺的). Their learning environments lack the diversity of place and experience-based opportunities that they need to develop well and as a result, they will not reach their full potential.

There is plenty of research showing that many children have little time and space to explore, play and learn outdoors. Perhaps most shockingly, Dirt is Good conducted a survey which found that three-quarters of UK children spend less time outside than prisoners, that the amount of time children spend playing in natural places has decreased and that a fifth of children do not play outside on an average day.

There are a large number of good and complex reasons why parents do not let their children play (and so learn) outdoors and not overcoming these barriers comes with its own risks. Changing the parenting cultures that are overly limiting many children’s freedom will potentially need efforts of generation after generation.

Partially as a response to this situation, an increasing number of doctors are providing social prescriptions (处方). Instead of being offered medicine for a mental or physical illness, young patients are being prescribed time with nature, volunteering, doing sports or some other activities instead.

Teachers are, in many ways, in a better position to provide time and space for children to benefit from experiences that help them not only to learn, but also to be well. Teachers can   spare both formal and informal time and space for exploration that helps not just children who are ill, but also those who are well to remain well or become even better.

1. What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about?

A．The way to reach full potential.

B．The methods of doing exploration.

C．The different attitudes to exploration.

D．The importance of doing exploration.

2. What can we learn from the survey of Dirt is Good?

A．Prisoners in the UK are treated very well.

B．Children are badly in need of time outdoors.

C．Children are becoming less outgoing nowadays.

D．There aren’t enough natural places in many countries.

3. What do we know about the process of changing parents’ attitude?

A．It’s interesting but tiring.

B．It’s complex and risky.

C．It’s challenging but worthwhile.

D．It’s troublesome and demanding.

4. By mentioning social prescriptions, the author wants to say _______.

A．playing outside can promote people’s health

B．traditional medicines may have side effects

C．experienced doctors are in short supply

D．mental illness needs special treatment

5. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?

A．①-②③④⑤-⑥	B．①-②③-④⑤⑥
C．①②③-④⑤-⑥	D．①②-③④-⑤⑥