2 . Social media tools let us see what our friends are up to and m________ (保持) friendship. （根据中英文提示填空）

3 . You need to write a story b________ (以……为基础) on given pictures. （根据中英文提示填空）

4 . Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year.     1     They migrate to find food, seek a partner, or in search of warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.

Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects begin a long and difficult journey. Somehow they manage to travel around 4,000 kilometres south and find their way to California or Mexico.     2    

A team of scientists has now found the answer. They have found out that the monarch is able to tell the time of day.     3     These two pieces of information — the time of day and the point where the sun is in the sky —allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.

The solution to the mystery of the monarch’s amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble.     4     Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment. They cut down trees and use chemicals that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars eat.

    5     People have been recording its migration and make sure that there are enough plants for it to feed on. If this works, there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again. The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance it will survive and keep its place in the natural world for a long time to come.

A．They begin to return north in the spring.

B．This annual movement is called migration.

C．It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun.

D．However, until recently no one knew how they did this.

E．The most common type of migration is seasonal migration.

F．Its population has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years.

G．The research on the monarch’s behavior has however led to a greater awareness of this creature.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man plan to do tomorrow?

A．Go to a lecture.

B．Go camping.

C．Read Hemingway’s works.

2. What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?

A．Go swimming.

B．Go to a lecture.

C．Go camping

6 . 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“Reduce Your Carbon Footprint”为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 具体做法；
2. 提出倡议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . 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。

The art of paper-cutting in China may date back to the second century, since paper    1    (invent)by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. As paper became more affordable, paper0cutting became one of the most important    2    (type) of Chinese folk art. Later,    3     different regions adopting their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world.    4     (usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with    5    (happy) in Chinese culture, but other colors are also used.

With    6    (it) long history, paper-cutting,    7    originated in China, has been very popular among the ordinary Chinese people. People put up papercuts on walls, windows and doors at wedding ceremonies or festivals     8    (strengthen) the cheerful atmosphere.

Chinese papercuts are rich in content. The auspicious（吉祥的）designs symbolize good luck and the avoidance of evil. The child, lotus and bat designs suggest a family with    9    large number of children and grandchildren. Birds, livestock, fruit, fish and worms are also familiar objects    10    (accept) by Chinese farmers. In a word, papercuts used in different occasions have different meanings.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the effects of global warming, rising sea levels and natural disasters become more serious     1     before, some local communities are taking action. Among them is one community in Florida     2     local people and government officials are proving successful in protecting     3     (coast) cities from the dangers of rising sea levels.

The community has studied how much sea levels will rise and has suggested     4     (way) to address the problem. It has persuaded the state government     5     (ban) new developments on land near the coastline and recommended building sand dunes (沙丘) along beaches. Kristin Jacobs, one of the group's founders, decided to take action in 2008 after it became     6     (gradual) clear that her state's 27 water authorities couldn't agree on joint action.

While some Florida government officials doubt     7     the climate will become hotter or colder, the people     8    (live) in these locations are certain of the need to protect their communities.

At present, coming     9     with ways to fight against the effects of climate change under a limited budget     10     (be) a pressing concern. Only time will tell whether these coastal communities will succeed in the end.

9 . My most rewarding experience throughout the past two years was volunteering at the swimming competition of the Special Olympics where a disabled friend of my community took part. This had a special _________ for me because experiencing it helped improve my leadership skills, develop my character, and support my community.

Firstly, my _________ skills developed when I independently directed each swimmer where to _________ at the platform and _________ each competitor when they needed to swim. I had to make sure that the swimmers were well _________ and ready to perform. This kept me on my feet at all times and _________ of each event’s time and location. Secondly, my _________ was greatly influenced. When I saw the swimmers get their awards for winning each swimming event, I was deeply moved. Their _________ attitudes astonished me, whether they won or lost. This also enlarged my view, offering me the opportunity to _________ people I would normally not run into. Lastly, I was of __________ to my community by lending a hand to this organization. To be a part of it gave me a chance to improve our community and become __________ with the people living in this area. As Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” The importance of __________ should be stressed throughout our life. __________, through many opportunities my community has offered I was privileged (幸运的) to be __________ in this exciting and important event in these competitors’ lives. I hope to be a(n) __________ again at this event in years to come.

1.

A．purpose

B．inspiration

C．meaning

D．rule

2.

A．learning

B．acting

C．exercise

D．leadership

3.

A．turn up

B．line up

C．put up

D．fill up

4.

A．informed

B．awarded

C．taught

D．compared

5.

A．positioned

B．suffered

C．showed

D．predicted

6.

A．full

B．ignorant

C．aware

D．sure

7.

A．technique

B．imagination

C．figure

D．character

8.

A．various

B．different

C．changeable

D．positive

9.

A．educate

B．gather

C．meet

D．remember

10.

A．wisdom

B．courage

C．service

D．encouragement

11.

A．crowded

B．combined

C．supplied

D．familiar

12.

A．evaluating

B．volunteering

C．traveling

D．admiring

13.

A．Strangely

B．Generally

C．Specially

D．Fortunately

14.

A．involved

B．committed

C．devoted

D．caught

15.

A．trainer

B．assistant

C．judge

D．announcer

10 . Not only is this the largest dam ever built, it is the largest c ______ (建设) project ever.