1 . 目前，越来越多的中学生使用电子词典笔来学英语。最近，你班同学就“Should students use electronic dictionary pens?”这一话题进行了讨论，大家对此看法不一。请你根据表格提示，用英语写一篇短文，介绍此次的讨论情况并表明自己的观点。

赞成(40%)的理由	1. 电子词典笔便于携带，查单词容易； 2. 功能多：可以纠正发音，练习听力等。
反对(60%)的理由	1. 电子词典笔有其它功能，导致学习分心； 2. 容易产生依赖性，不再下功夫记单词。
你的观点	……

注意：1. 词数120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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2 . 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。

“We finally have the first look at our Milky Way black hole, Sagittarius A*,”an international team of astrophysicists(天文物理学家)and researchers from the Event Horizon Telescope team announced     1    (proud)on Thursday.

For years, the supermassive black hole in the dark center of the Milky Way galaxy     2    (study)——and eventually, it’s been captured(捕捉)in an image. The black hole is often referred to     3     Sgr A*. Its mass is about 4 million times     4     of the sun, and it’s about 27,000 light years from Earth.

What made capturing the image extra     5    (challenge)was the dynamic enyironment of Sgr A*, and the challenges of looking not only through the earth’s atmosphere     6     also through the gas clouds in the disk of the Milky Way galaxy towards the center. It took several years to refine the images.

“Although we cannot see the black hole     7    (it), because it is completely dark, glowing(发光的)gas around it reveals a telltale signature, a dark central region    8    (surround)by a bright ring-like structure,” the Event Horizon Telescope team said in its announcement.

The     9    (discover)comes three years after the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration released the first-ever image of a black hole—but that work focused on     10     center of galaxy Messier 87, tens of millions of light-years away from Earth in the Virgo cluster of galaxies.

3 . Influential people have a great impact on everyone they encounter. Yet, they achieve this only because they exercise so much influence from inside, on themselves. Their focused pursuit of excellence is driven by five habits that you can follow and absorb until your influence expands (扩大):

1. They think for themselves.

Influential people aren’t affected by the latest trend or by public opinion.     1     They’re more than willing to change their mind according to facts, but they aren’t influenced by what other people think, only by what they know.

2. They welcome disagreement.

Influential people do not react emotionally to different opinions.     2     They’re humble (谦逊的) enough to know that they don’t know everything and that someone else might see something they missed. And if that person is right, they accept the idea wholeheartedly because they care more about the result than being right.

3. They are proactive (主动出击的).

Influential people don’t wait for things like new ideas and new technologies to find them; they seek those things out.     3     They see what’s coming because they intentionally look for it.

4. They respond rather than react.

If someone criticizes an influential person for making a mistake, or if someone else makes a mistake, influential people don’t react immediately and emotionally. They wait. They think.     4     Influential people know how important relationships are, and they won’t let an emotional overreaction harm theirs.

5. They believe.

    5     They believe in their power to achieve their dreams, and they believe others share that same power. They believe that nothing is out of reach.

A．Instead, they welcome them.

B．And then they deliver a proper response.

C．Influential people always expect the best.

D．They’re influential because they see what’s coming.

E．They form their opinions carefully, based on the facts.

F．They never believe that one person can change the world.

G．They fight back against these critics as hard as they could.

4 . A new study from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA)seems to suggest busy students listening to sped-up video lectures can actually understand a lot.

In the experiment, Alan Castel and a Dillon Murphy divided 231 undergraduate participants into four groups. Each group watched two video lectures: one about the Roman Empire and the other on real estate appraisals (房地产评估). The videos, at normal speed, ranged hetween13 and 15 minutes long. One group watched each video at its normal speed, the second watched them at 1.5 times normal speed, the third at double speed and the fourth at 2.5 times normal speed.

After each individual video, the participants were given a test made up of 20 questions to measure how well they remembered the information. The normal-speed group averaged 26 correct answers out of 40, and were closely followed by the 1.5-speed group and double-speed group, which each scored 25 out of 40. It wasn’t until participants watched the video at 2.5-speed that their performance on the test significantly dropped, to an average of 22 out of 40 questions answered correctly. A week later, when the same participants took new tests without rewatching the videos, the new scores saw the same order of decrease (降低).

The study suggests that, while sped-up videos did not improve student learning comprehension (理解力), they did not put them far behind, either —at least until the speed reached 2.5 times normal speed..

The increase in efficiency that students get from finishing a video in half the time could allow them to take more effective notes. “Students can spend the same amount of time studying, but in perhaps a better way,” Murphy said “That opens the door to the potential benefits of that additional study opportunity.”

The videos in the study were for subjects that can be explained in words pretty easily, Murphy explained, whereas students watching a difficult physics or chemistry lecture at high speeds might see different results. Further research on the same topic could provide details on how well students remember information offered at higher speeds when it comes to those kinds of more challenging topics, the researchers said.

1. Which best describes how the participants watched the two videos?

A．The first group watched videos at different speeds.

B．The second group watched the two videos twice.

C．The third group watched for less than 15 minutes.

D．The fourth group watched for more than 40 minutes.

2. What did the experiment show?

A．The normal-speed watchers did no better than other groups.

B．Sped-up videos sometimes affected only a little to the watchers.

C．There were great differences among the 4 groups in the testing result.

D．The content of the video made no difference in the experiment.

3. What is Murphy’s attitude to watching video lectures at higher speeds?

A．Critical.

B．Curious.

C．Doubtful.

D．Supportive.

4. What might the researchers at UCLA do in their future studies?

A．Give participants more difficult tests after they watch videos.

B．Observe the effects of watching videos at lower speeds.

C．Let participants watch videos of more complex topics.

D．Ask students from various majors to watch videos.

5 . For 18 years, I’ve feared the yearly event of writing a “vision statement (愿景宣言)” for our son, Ethan. He has autism (自闭症). In theory, the vision statement is a lovely idea — an opportunity for parents to express the future they plan for their child five years down the road. In reality, as Ethan grew up and his limitations became clearer, I found it harder every year to write the short paragraph.

This year, as Ethan completed his final year in the school system, we signed Ethan up to work at a local farm that employs young adults with disabilities assuming it would go the way he always has. He’d be interested at first, then bored, and then — because he was bored — silly and unsafe around the equipment in a way that would get him removed from the program. It was his pattern and if there’s anything we’ve learned, autistic kids love repeating their patterns.

Surprisingly, after a year, we were told he’d made it onto a landscaping team. “What do you do in the team?” we asked. Eth an listed a few machines we assumed he was watching other people operate. We’ve lived with Ethan for 21 years. We know his limitations.

At our last meeting for the vision statement, a man from the farm read a report on Ethan. Ethan was operating those machines, safely and effectively, along with the final line: “Ethan makes us laugh every day.” I could hardly believe it.

Ethan wrote his own vision statement this year. He read it aloud:

“I plan to work at Prospect Meadow Farm until I retire and live. at home with my family as long as I can. My goals for the future are to learn how to drive a lawn mower (割草机).”

I had tears in my eyes. Not simply because Ethan had made his own entirely reasonable vision statement, but because it involved the part of his present life that brings him joy. After years of making up visions for a future we never honestly thought possible, Ethan was offering one that was both hopeful and extremely simple: I want my life to keep looking the way it does NOW.

1. How did the author feel about writing a vision statement for her son?

A．It was difficult.	B．It was boring.
C．It was annoying.	D．It was embarrassing.

2. Why does the author mention Ethan’s pattern in paragraph 2?

A．To show her concern for Ethan’s safety.

B．To show her familiarity with autistic kids.

C．To show her low expectations for Ethan’s farm job.

D．To show her special responsibility as Ethan’s parent.

3. How did Ethan behave on the farm?

A．He went beyond his limits.

B．He made silly mistakes.

C．He liked watching others working.

D．He could hardly get along with others.

4. Which statement will the author probably agree with?

A．Success is built on failure.

B．Never lose faith in your high goals.

C．Family support helps to develop confidence.

D．The future should look like the best parts of the present.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Borrowing a tent.

B．Packing a tent.

C．Returning a tent.

2. What is the woman’s motivation for climbing?

A．To have fun.

B．To improve her fitness.

C．To get close to nature.

3. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together?

A．At a gym.

B．In the wild

C．At a climbing center.

7 . Once upon a time a little leaf was heard to sigh and cry, as leaves often do when a gentle wind is about.

And the twig (细枝) said, “What is the matter, little leaf?”

And the leaf said, “The wind just told me that one day it would pull me off and throw me down to lie on the ground!”

The twig told it to the branch on which it grew, and the branch told it to the tree. And when the tree heard it, it rustled all over, and sent back word to the leaf, “Do not be afraid; hold on tightly, and you shall not go till you want to.”

And so the leaf stopped sighing, but went on nestling and singing. Every time the tree shook itself and stirred up all its leaves, the branches shook themselves, and the little twig shook itself, and the little leaf danced up and down merrily, as if nothing could ever pull it off.

And so it grew all summer long until October.

And when the bright days of autumn came, the little leaf saw all the leaves around becoming very beautiful. Some were yellow, and some scarlet, and some mixed with both colors.

Then it asked the tree what it meant. And the tree said, “All these leaves are getting ready to fly away, and they have put on these beautiful colors because of joy.”

Then the little leaf began to want to go, and grew very beautiful in thinking of it, and when it was very bright, it saw that the branches of the tree had no color in them, and so the leaf said, “Oh branches, why are you lead color and we golden?”

“We must keep on our work clothes, for our life is not done; but your clothes are for holiday...”

Just then a little puff of wind came, and the leaf let go without thinking of it, and the wind took it up, and turned it over and over, and whirled it like a spark of fire in the air, and then it fell gently down under the fence among hundreds of other leaves, and began to dream — a dream so beautiful that perhaps it will last forever.

1. Why was the little leaf anxious?

A．It would lose the twig soon.	B．It would be blown off by the wind.
C．It couldn’t nestle on the tree.	D．It would fly away from the tree.

2. What can we learn from Paragraph 5?

A．The tree taught the leaf to be merry.	B．The branches are the nest of the leaf.
C．The tree was strong to fight against the wind.	D．The little leaf conquered its fear and anxiety.

3. What does the underlined sentence probably mean in the passage?

A．The leaf was changing its color for holiday.	B．The branches were of tired of the leaf.
C．The leaf was on the way to falling off.	D．The branches were jealous of the leaf.

4. Which saying can best explain the philosophy of this passage?

A．Every dark cloud has a silver lining.	B．Everything on earth goes with the law of nature.
C．The grass is always greener on the other side.	D．Life is of high value but freedom is more precious.

8 . How to prepare for a new semester

If you’re a newbie in your final year, it’s a good idea to go into the new semester with a plan. Why?     1    . If you start your semester disorganized and out of your depth, it will be challenging to get a grip on things once classes and other commitments pour in.

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Realistically, you’d need little more than a pen and paper to take notes in class. However, your courses may require special supplies. Make sure you make a list and gather your essentials first. Then you can let your creative juices flow. Markers, glitter pens, sticky notes — it’s up to you.

Set up your study space

A clean, well-organized, and non-distracting workspace is essential for productivity. Set up your study space to be most beneficial to you.     3    .

When choosing your study space, make sure it has enough natural light, or a good light source. Make an estimate of how much surface area you’ll need and organize your space accordingly. You’ll be spending a good part of your week in your study space so make it as comfortable and functional as possible.

Know your class schedule

    4    . Check who your teachers are and find out what they expect from you regarding class participation, attendance, absence, late assignments, etc. Important things to include in your class schedule: course title, teacher, time, location.

From the above we can know that there’s a lot that goes into preparing well for a new semester.     5    , and won’t get caught off guard by important dates, difficult lectures or long assignments.

A．Prepare yourself well

B．Gather your supplies

C．You should check your class schedule to see your tutors’ names

D．Besides, think about what worked during your previous semester and what didn’t

E．The first few days back at school will set the tone for the rest of the semester

F．It’s important to be well prepared so that you can manage your time well

G．You must keep your class schedule somewhere easily accessible

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的故事。

When I looked closely at the face of my 23-year-old son, Brian, in the doorway, we were saying goodbye. In a few hours he would be flying to France. It was a transitional (过渡的) time in Brian’s life, a passage from college into the adult world. I wanted to leave him some words that would have some meaning, some significance beyond the moment. But nothing came from my lips.

No sound broke the stillness of my beachside home. I stood frozen and quiet, looking into the searching eyes of my son, which I knew was not the first time I had let such a moment pass.

When Brian was five, I took him to the school bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. I felt the tension in his hand holding mine as the bus turned the corner. I saw color flush (发红) his cheeks as the bus pulled up. He looked at me—as he did now. “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it? Will I be OK?” Then he walked up the bus steps and disappeared inside. The bus drove away, and I said nothing.

A decade later, a similar scene played itself out. I drove him to college in Virginia. As I started to make the trip home, I tried to think of something to say to give him courage and confidence as he started this new phase of life. I left, only mumbling (咕哝) “Hope you feel better, Brian.”

I once told Brian about my great regret that I didn’t take a year off to travel. Brian thought about this. After graduation, he worked as a waiter, a bike messenger and a painter. Now he had enough money for Paris. The night before he left, I tossed and turned (辗转难眠) in bed. I was trying to figure out something to say. Nothing came. Maybe it wasn’t necessary to say anything.

How many times have we all let such moments pass? What does it matter over the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him?

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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

But as I stood before Brian, I knew that it does matter.

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Hearing this, Brian came toward me and threw his arms around me.

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10 . Professionals use the word “amateur” as a disapproving term for those who lack formal training and qualifications. I think such prejudice is a mistake. One day that amateur might just create a new industry.

Typical amateurs are free to invent as they please, try new ideas, fail, and get up and do it all again—but better. As Marshall McLuhan, the media theorist, said: “Amateurs can afford to lose.” They are self-improvers, chasing a dream rather than a laborious, life-long career within a group. Amateurs can do it part-time, for charity or for fun.

Thanks to the Internet, we can all be competent amateurs at almost everything. Now everyone can DIY and experiment—from blogging to film-making to online advice shops. The mysteries, terms and exclusiveness of the self-satisfied old crafts are revealed online for all to see. Besides, the world is vastly more complex now, but that means even the most respected professional needs expert help. The end of the age of authority means we no longer hold elites (精英) such as judges and bankers in such awe. For centuries the club-like professional bodies have taken society in their control, a form of freemasonry (互助协会) for the well-educated and connected.

Charles Leadbeater has written persuasively about the importance of serious amateurs, or “professional amateurs”, who have helped introduce innovations to the mainstream. These passionate amateurs cooperate to give disruptive ideas (颠覆性的观点) possibility. Their constructive ideas contribute to the improvement of mountain bikes. Social enterprises are dominated by enthusiastic amateurs whose priority is to improve the world rather than bill clients. Among the greatest cooperative achievements of the Internet Age have been Wikipedia and Linux. It is surprising there haven’t been more crowded-sourced successes. Perhaps business projects have been too chaotic and lacked the leadership necessary for any complicated project to come to fruition.

Nevertheless, I show my admirations for the armies of gifted amateurs. I don’t deny the importance of education, but I place greater emphasis on results and originality, which are the highlights of amateurism.

1. The advantages of amateurs are listed below except ______.

A．they enjoy more freedom in creation.	B．they can afford the cost of failure.
C．they are the fruit of the Internet Age.	D．they have a wide range of choices.

2. What can be seen in Paragraph 3?

A．The influence of professionals are being challenged.

B．Public opinion is influenced by the small group of elites.

C．Only the competent amateurs can make crafts revealed.

D．Human society has been governed by well-educated groups.

3. How does the author present his point in Paragraph 4?

A．By listing figures.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By explaining causes.	D．By giving examples.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．The Evolution of Amateurism	B．A New Industrial Revolution
C．A Salute to the Amateur	D．The End of Authority Age