1 . 原文填空

The h    1     of the city goes back 650 years when the Maoris settled in the area. European s     2     began in 1840 when the British arrived. Auckland was the c    3     of New Zealand for some time. Later, the capital moved to Wellington,     4    it was more central. Since 1945, the city of Auckland has grown and it now has large, modern suburbs. In 1985, the New Zealand government m    5     the whole country a nuclear-free zone and since then Auckland has been a centre for protest a    6     nuclear testing in Asia Pacific.

Famous s    7     include Mt Eden, one of many large volcanoes, as well     8    the Auckland Harbour Bridge. At the Parnell Village, you can visit some of the first European homes. In the city, you can enjoy an amazing view from the Sky Tower,     9     is the city’s tallest Tower. You can also see Maori t    10     dances at the Auckland Museum.

2 . Dog walkers should show consideration, not just for the dog in their home or car, but also for their environment. Doing so will help keep the local area clean and pleasant, especially for people out walking their dog or taking children to the park.

A considerate dog walker will take steps to prevent their pets from producing waste wherever they want to. Dog waste is particularly unpleasant and should be avoided at all costs. Not only is it nasty to walk in a dirty area, but it is also a serious health risk. Dog fouling ( 污垢) is a criminal offence in the UK and carries a maximum fined ￡1,000 if the case goes to court (法庭). Dog walkers should always be prepared to pick up after their dog by carrying dog waste bags or even plastic carrier bags that can be used. Do not run the risk of allowing your dog to make a public area dirty by always having a steady supply of bags with you during dog walks. Carrying a single bag during a walk is not always enough, as some dogs will need to go twice or perhaps even three times during walks.

Some dog owners are not willing to admit that their pets is a challenge or troublesome. Rather than dislike the suggestions that dogs should be kept under control, you should see it as your duty to protect other dogs, children and anyone else from harm. Do know troublesome behaviors such as aggression (攻击) towards other dogs or children and make every effort to keep your dog under control. Avoid areas where you know other dogs or children will be. They can do this by showing respect for other people’s property, picking up after their dog and by keeping challenging dogs under control.

1. The writer advises dog walkers to show consideration mainly for having_____.

A．a clean car	B．a comfortable home
C．a good environment	D．a very pleasant park

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

A．Highly unpleasant or annoying.	B．Very boring and tiring.
C．Specially disappointing	D．Surprising or astonishing.

3. If dog waste is found in public in England the dog’s owner will be______.

A．fined more than ￡1,000	B．ordered to pick it up at once
C．ordered to give one one waste bag	D．considered to break the law.

4. What does the writer mainly want to tell the owners in the last paragraph?

A．To keep their dogs under control.	B．To try to make their dogs keep clean.
C．To stop their dogs from being harmed.	D．To respect other people’s property.

3 . I get up early _______ I won’t be late.

A．as though

B．so that

C．such that

D．now that

4 . I’ll go to see him when I _______ time.

A．will have

B．am going to have

C．have

D．had

5 . The old man enjoys telling us things ________ he experienced when he was young..

A．that

B．who

C．whose

D．whom

6 . Friendships can be equally demanding and rewarding, whether you’ve been friends for a long time or have just started communicating with one another.     1    

You can text each other frequently. Texting is a great way to keep up with each other’s daily events and routines. Although you may be apart from one another, texting is a great way to get immediate access to each other’s lives.     2     You can share a picture or selfie from time to time to make others know more about your recent life.

You can mail each other handwritten letters. Sending handwritten letters is a great way to keep connected while also adding a personal and thoughtful touch. Taking the time to write a letter shows your appreciation for the relationship.     3     Or, you can just send them a surprise letter out of the blue!

    4     There are many activities that can be mutually enjoyed even though you are not in the same location. Doing things together will help maintain a bond and can also be a form of quality time.     5     Besides, you can start reading a book together or stream a movie together while you video chat.

A．You can plan a visit when possible.

B．You can find things you can do together while apart.

C．So it’s in your best interest to stay in touch with your friends.

D．Handwriting their birthday card every year is a smart choice.

E．It can also be an opportunity to learn more about each other’s experiences.

F．There are many effective ways to keep in touch, stay connected and develop your friendship.

G．For example, you can watch the same shows at the same time and share feelings afterwards.

7 . Carter Evans, a 16-year-old boy, was camping in a tent with friends in a parking area near Pascagoula River in July when a car with three teenage girls inside fell off a boat ramp (匝道) and into the river, then sank. The driver had blindly _________ wrong directions from her GPS.

It was around 2:30 a.m. when Evans and his friends got to the river’s edge. In the darkness, they could _________ make out the girls clinging (抱紧) to the roof, the only part of the car still above water. But they could hear _________.

Evans took off his shirt and shoes, threw his phone down and dived into the water, a river he knew crocodiles called home. He helped the first girl he saw and, keeping her head above water, led her to the _________.

Just then, Garry Mercer, a police officer, arrived. He _________ into the river to help another of the girls. But halfway back to shore, she was too _________ and went underwater, pulling Mercer down with her. Evans jumped back in the _________ and helped them until they could stand.

There was still one girl, Cora Watson, in the water. She was _________ to stay above water.

“I just knew my last _________ was coming,” Watson said. “I thought I was slowly losing myself.” She began to go under. Then, Evans grabbed her.

Evans was taken to the hospital. The three girls are alive because Evans risked his __________ to save them.

1.

A．followed

B．studied

C．seen

D．kept

2.

A．finally

B．clearly

C．certainly

D．hardly

3.

A．fighting

B．shouting

C．swimming

D．quarrelling

4.

A．riverbank

B．car

C．tent

D．park

5.

A．walked

B．fell

C．dived

D．sank

6.

A．excited

B．surprised

C．scared

D．disappointed

7.

A．sand

B．crowd

C．darkness

D．water

8.

A．waiting

B．struggling

C．considering

D．lying

9.

A．challenge

B．choice

C．breath

D．dream

10.

A．health

B．life

C．job

D．fortune

8 . HOW ONE MAN MADE A DIFFERENCE

Swiss businessman Henry Dunant, at the age of 31, was already a successful businessman. At the time, France was fighting with the Italian army in a war against Austria. However, he needed the help of Napoleon Ⅲ for one of his business deals. Dunant knew that Napoleon Ⅲ would be with his army in northern Italy, so he travelled to the city of Solferino to look for him.

Dunant arrived on the night of 24 June and found a battlefield filled with 40,000 dead and wounded soldiers. Dunant was horrified by the scene and was filled with compassion for the wounded men. At once, Dunant began attending to the wounded men. In the days that followed, he led local people in helping take care of the wounded and dying. They looked after the soldiers without regard to country or uniform, saying, “All are brothers!”

When Dunant returned to Switzerland the following month, he wrote a book about his experience called A Memory of Solferino. Within the book, he described the battle, its costs, and the chaotic circumstances afterwards. He also developed the idea that in the future, a neutral organization should exist to provide care to wounded soldiers. Dunant began to travel through Europe to distribute the book and promote his ideas. His book was largely positively received. This eventually led to the forming of the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863.

The first act of the Red Cross was to organize an international conference (the Geneva Convention) where countries adopted guidelines and measures for protecting the wounded and medical workers during and after battles. While the Red Cross is mostly tasked with helping people in times of war, it also responds to natural disasters and gives aid to people who have to leave their homes. For example, the Red Cross provided aid and relief after the May 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake in Sichuan, China.

Dunant himself gave up everything to save the world. His business failed because he was too busy with his work in the Red Cross. Then Dunant had to leave the Red Cross because of a personal conflict. Despite this, he continued to work as a volunteer, helping provide relief to people caught up in war. In the end, he lost all his money, fell ill, and had to be taken in by a charity. By this time, the Red Cross had become famous, but he was mostly forgotten. In the last years of his life, though, he was discovered by a newspaper reporter. From then on, he was celebrated around the world as the man responsible for saving many thousands of lives. Though he is long gone, his spirit continues with us until this day.

1. Where does Dunant’s idea of forming the Red Cross come from?

A．The encouragement of other devoted volunteers.

B．His travel through Europe to distribute the book.

C．His unsuccessful business deals with Napoleon Ⅲ.

D．His experience to help wounded soldiers in Solferino.

2. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

A．Dunant’s business failed because of the outbreak of war.

B．Dunant finally left the Red Cross and no longer continued to volunteer.

C．In Solferino, the volunteers attended to the soldiers only from Austria.

D．Dunant travelled Solferino originally to look for Napoleon Ⅲ for business deals.

3. How does the Red Cross aid people in need according to the author?

A．Organizing international conferences.	B．Giving aid to homeless bankrupt people.
C．Helping people in times of natural disasters.	D．Providing guidelines for protecting soldiers.

4. What can best describe Henry Dunant’s quality?

A．Generous and confident.	B．Responsible and selfless.
C．Easygoing and intelligent.	D．Determined and independent.

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The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace, is a marble Hellenistic sculpture of Nike,     1     was created about the second century BC. Since 1884, it     2    (display) in the Louvre and is one of the most celebrated     3     (sculpture) in the world.

10 . The music is on. The figure skater glides, jumps and spins. One turn, two turns, three turns.     1    

Why? People often feel dizzy and lose balance after spinning around.     2     The eyes reach their limit before our head finishes a full turn, so they turn back to a new starting point, said Scientific American. When our eyes repeat this, we get dizzy.

Figure skaters don’t have any super power.     3     Their secret is lots and lots of practice, according to Science Focus magazine. As they train more, their brains get used to the feeling.

    4     One method is called “opposing eye movement”. It’s like the eye movement when we watch a moving train pass in front of us while our heads stay still. Skaters can train themselves to engage this eye movement when they spin. Scientific American said this can offset the dizzy feeling.

    5     We feel dizzier when our brain feels changes in speed. Skaters can also pick one spot to stare at as they stop turning. “Some skaters will design a dance move at the end of a long spin.” said Science Focus. This provides a little break while the dizziness passes.

A．No pain, no gain.

B．They get dizzy, too.

C．Their movements are so smooth and graceful.

D．Other methods include keeping a uniform speed.

E．Skaters also have methods to help them feel less dizzy.

F．It seems they never get dizzy no matter how many times they spin.

G．This is because when we move our head during a spin, our eyes start to move in the opposite direction.