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阅读理解+阅读七选五+完形填空+语法填空+书面表达
一、阅读理解
A
In most English-speaking countries， it is necessary and of great
value to make small talk in certain situations. There are a few
different reasons why people use small talk. The first， and most
obvious， is to break an uncomfortable silence. You may not feel
like chatting with anyone at a party， but if someone introduces you
to another person who you do not know anything about， you have
to start some small talk in order to show a polite interest in getting to
know that person better.
There are certain “safe” topics that people usually make small talk
about. The weather is probably the number one thing that people
who do not know each other will discuss. Sometimes even friends
and family members discuss the weather when they meet or
commence （开始） a conversation. Another topic is current
events. Sports news is a very common topic， especially if a local
team or player is doing extremely well or badly. Entertainment
news， such as a celebrity who is in town， is another good topic.
If there is something that you and the other speakers have in
common， that may also be acceptable to talk about.
There are also some subjects that are not considered acceptable
when you make small talk. Discussing personal information such as
salaries or a recent divorce is not done between people who do not
know each other well. Compliments （赞美） on clothing or hair are
acceptable; however， you should never say anything （good or
bad） about a person’s body. Also， it is not safe to discuss
subjects that society thinks controversial （有争议的） such as
religion or politics. Last， it is not wise to continue talking about an
issue that the other person does not seem comfortable with or
interested in.
1. What does the author think of small talk in certain situations
according to Paragraph 1？
A. Boring. B. Meaningless.
C. Hard. D. Important.2. What is regarded as a “safe” topic during a small talk？
A. Age. B. Sports news.
C. Salary. D. Personality.
3. If you are introduced to a stranger， you can start small talk by
___ .
A. commenting on his health
B. discussing religion or politics
C. complimenting him on his clothes
D. talking about some personal information
B
The town I’m staying in is pretty small and there isn’t much to do
except hike. It’s a little cold now for hiking but my boyfriend，
Jack， who is an expert in survival techniques， taught me a few
basic tricks.
On a sunny day， we decided to go hiking. I’m a huge fan of
tea， but I’ve never actually seen it done or learned to do it. So
today was the day！ We searched for a pine tree and used a knife
to cut off a small part of the tree; we boiled some water with the pine
needles. I made Jack try it first and he claimed to like it， so I tried
it... But I think I’ll stick to fruit and nut teas.
A few days later we went for a hike in a really nice place nearby.
We came to a bridge which was over a mostly dried?-out river with
some water still flowing through. I love climbing over rocks！ We
went down quite a long way till we came to a large rock and sat
down to enjoy the landscape for a while. Then it was near sunset
and we decided to go back.
We made a wrong turn in the way. It soon became obvious that
we were in a race with the sun. We hoped that we could find a new
way. It was getting darker and darker as we pushed through some
bushes to try to get back. The trees and bushes were so thick that
we had to find a different way to go forward.
Eventually we heard cars on the road and followed the sound
until we went back to a main road. The sound really acted as our
guide.
4. What can we know about the author？
A. She is good at survival techniques.B. She loves to climb over rocks at sunset.
C. She likes hiking more than other sports.
D. She doesn’t like the tea made from pine trees.
5. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 means the author
could ___ .
A. enjoy tea B. make tea herself
C. drinks different tea D. go hiking with Jack
6. On their way back home the author and her boyfriend ___ .
A. got a ride before dark
B. lost hope of getting out
C. took the wrong direction
D. cut the bushes to find the way
7. How did the author get out of the woods？
A. With the help of other drivers.
B. By following the sound of cars.
C. With the guides leading the way.
D. By going in the direction of the sun.
C
I love our kitchen. It’s one of the most used parts of our home.
About 9 years ago we updated our kitchen and got all new
collections. At the time I didn’t really do a lot of research on the
functions of the equipment and I really wish I had. There were so
many different choices on the market and I ended up buying some
that I didn’t really like all that much and now that it’s time to update
them again， I’ll be more careful with the ones I choose.
I’ve had my eye on Kitchen Aid for a while， especially the new
Kitchen Aid equipment at Best Buy. The new Kitchen Aid equipment
at Best Buy has a cook-like quality without the premium price that
you might expect to pay， so it won’t cost you a fortune. The
equipment has a professionally inspired design that is a perfect
balance of good taste and functionality.
With the new Kitchen Aid equipment you will find cooking more
optional and flexible， which contributes to your amazing
performance while preparing a meal. Its five-door fridge offers
organized storage and easier access to food.I love these new collections and I can’t think of a better time to
update your kitchen than right now， because when you buy now at
Best Buy you will get 18 months financing or 5% rewards on major
equipment and free delivery on purchases over $399. To learn more
about how to transform your kitchen with the new Kitchen Aid
collections， be sure to visit BestBuy. Com.
8. How did the author feel after updating the kitchen 9 years
ago？
A. Convenient. B. Worthwhile.
C. Regretful. D. Awkward.
9. What does the underlined word “premium” in Paragraph 2
mean？
A. Favorable. B. Reasonable.
C. High. D. Special.
10. Why is the author most impressed by the products of Kitchen
Aid equipment？
A. Among them is a five-door fridge.
B. They make cooking easy.
C. They can save electricity.
D. The price is very low.
11. What is the purpose of this text？
A. To recommend some kitchen equipment.
B. To compare prices of some goods.
C. To introduce a website.
D. To describe a fridge.
D
Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations
and relationships. For example， in American culture， the smile is
in general an expression of pleasure. Yet it also has other uses. A
woman’s smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning
as the smile she gives to a young child. A smile may show love or
politeness. It can also hide true feelings. It often causes confusion
across cultures. For example， many people in Russia consider
smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper. Yet
many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places
（although this is less common in big cities）. Some Russiansbelieve that Americans smile in the wrong places; some Americans
believe that Russians don’t smile enough. In Southeast Asian
cultures， a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings.
Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a
smile.
Our faces show emotions， but we should not attempt to “read”
people from another culture as we would “read” someone from our
own culture. The fact that members of one culture do not express
their emotions as openly as members of another do does not mean
that they do not experience emotions. Rather， there are cultural
differences in the amount of facial expressiveness permitted. For
example， in public and in formal situations， many Japanese do
not show their emotions as freely as Americans do. When with
friends， Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions
similarly.
It is difficult to generalize about Americans and facial
expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the
United States. People from certain cultural backgrounds in the
United States seem to be more facially expressive than others. The
key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotion are
different. If we judge according to our own cultural habits， we may
make the mistake of “reading” the other person incorrectly.
12. What does the smile usually mean in the US？
A. Love. B. Politeness.
C. Joy . D. Kindness.
13. The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove
that a smile can ___ .
A. show personal habits
B. is used to hide true feelings
C. show friendliness to strangers
D. is used to show pleasure in public
14. What should we do before attempting to “read” people？
A. Learn about their relations with others.
B. Understand their cultural backgrounds.
C. Find out about their past experiences.
D. Figure out what they will do next.15. What can be the best title for the text？
A. Cultural Differences B. Habits and Emotions
C. Facial Expressiveness D. Smiles and Relationships
二、阅读七选五
Believe it or not， one of the most important communication
skills is listening！ 1 ， but if you don’t listen carefully when
others speak， you’re losing out in a big way. Good communication
requires not only speaking your piece， but the exchange of ideas
is an essential component （组成部分）.
Many people fail to recognize the importance of improving
listening skills in making friends. 2 Its only natural—we all have a
lot to say about ourselves. But asking questions of another person
and then listening carefully is a good way to break the ice and make
friends. And it’s also an excellent way for you to learn something
new.
3. Make a point of going and talking to the girl wearing a Save
the Whales T-shirt. Although this person may be shy， try to draw
her out of her shell. Ask her a question about the whales plight （困
境） and listen to what she says. Its likely you’ll make a new friend
as well as learn several new facts.
In the class that you’re sure will put you to sleep， try listening
closely to what the speaker is saying. Chances are good that you
only find it dull because the speaker doesn’t communicate well or
you are simply not interested in the topic. 4 You’ll not only find
your listening skills improving， but you’ll also benefit the speaker
and probably receive a better grade！
5 Focus your mind on learning what others think and you’ll gain a
reputation as a great conversationalist.
A. They love to talk about themselves.
B. You may be the finest speaker around.
C. They usually tend to show kindness by talking warmly.
D. Ask a question that makes him want to clarify his point.
E. Let’s say you’re at a party where you know few of the guests.
F. So， asking questions in class can benefit students a lot
academically.G. In short， the best way to improve listening skills is to engage
you in conversation.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5.
三、完形填空
Tim Becker and his neighbors are doing something to make their
neighborhood a trouble-free area.
When Tim Becker gets into his car to go 1 ， he doesn’t just
drive to a store and back home. He always looks 2 up and down
the streets of his neighborhood. He looks for anything 3 such as
strange cars， loud noises， broken windows， or people 4 on
street corners.
Tim 5 to a neighborhood watch group in Stoneville，
Indians， USA. The neighborhood watch group 6 on the third
Wednesday of every month. That’s 7 Tim gets together with
about ten of his neighbors to 8 community
Safety. Members of the neighborhood watch group want to help
the police keep their homes， streets， and families 9 .
Tina Stedman， president of their neighborhood watch group，
10 with Tim. “People seem to think that 11 happens to other
people but not to themselves. Well， it has never happened to
me，” She says， “but I don’t think anyone has the 12 to
steal from other people or to make them feel 13 living in their
own homes.”
Alex， a member of the group， says that all the neighbors
14 out for one another. “We 15 each other’s homes. We keep
watching on the neighborhood at night and on weekends. Usually a
16 of four or five of us goes out together. If something doesn’t look
right， then we call the 17 . For example， if we notice a group of
teenagers who seem to be looking for 18 ， or someone
destroying property （财产）， we 19 to the police.”
Alex feels the neighborhood watch group 20 a lot in keeping
crime down. Her husband Jim agrees， “Police are good people，
but they can’t do everything.”
1. A. hiking B. dancing C. shopping D. fishing2. A. carefully B. curiously C. nervously D. seriously
3. A. familiar B. unusual C. expensive D. uncertain
4. A. waiting B. sighing C. resting D. gathering
5. A. attends B. belongs C. goes D. turns
6. A. meets B. wanders C. practices D. searches
7. A. where B. why C. when D. how
8. A. introduce B. hear C. argue D. discuss
9. A. safe B. clean C. unchanged D. uninterested
10. A. speaks B. fights C. agrees D. lives
11. A. action B. condition C. luck D. crime
12. A. right B. chance C. courage D. mind
13. A. anxious B. dangerous C. disappointed D. disgusted
14. A. set B. work C. hold D. look
15. A. tidying B. enter C. watch D. manage
16. A. group B. series C. number D. crowd
17. A. judges B. police C. firemen D. doctors
18. A. work B. money C. service D. trouble
19. A. bring B. write C. shout D. report
20. A. needs B. helps C. finds D. gets
五、书面表达
假设你是王宾，你的弟弟王平考入了他理想的高中读书。请你用英
文给他写封信，告诉他今后在学习和生活上应注意的有关事宜。内容
包括：
1.表示祝贺;
2.你的建议（学习、生活、健康方面）。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右;
2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数;
3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Wang Ping，
Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use
English effectively， you need to understand the culture in which it
is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when
speaking English in the United States.说英语不仅仅要语法正确。想要有效地使用英语，你需要了解语言
使用国的文化。如果你在美国说英语，那么下面这些注意事项是你应
该记住的。
General Points to Remember
需要记住的事项
Most Americans only speak English： While it is true that more
and more Americans can speak Spanish， most Americans only
speak English.
Americans have difficulty understanding foreign accents： Many
Americans are not used to foreign accents. This requires patience
from both of you！
大部分美国人只说英语：尽管现在越来越多的美国人能说西班牙语
是事实，但是大部分的美国人只说英语。
美国人在理解外国口音上有困难：很多美国人不习惯外国口音。这
就需要你们交谈双方都有耐心才行。
Conversation Tips
交谈沟通秘籍
Speak about location： Americans love to talk about location.
When speaking to a stranger， ask them where they are from and
then make a connection with that place. For example， “Oh， I
have a friend who studied in Los Angeles. He says it’s a beautiful
place to live.” Most Americans will then willingly talk about their
experiences living or visiting that particular city or area.
答案
阅读理解
A： 1—3 DBC B： 4—7 DBCB
C： 8—11 CCBA D： 12—15 CBBC
阅读七选五
1—5 BAEDG
完形填空
1—5 CABDB 6—10 ACDAC
11—15 DABDC 16—20 ABDDB书面表达
One possible version：
Dear Wang Ping，
Congratulations on your being admitted to a high school you’ve
dreamt of！ As your brother， I’d like to offer you some advice.
First of all， you should make a plan for your life and study，
which can help you make good use of your time and do things
orderly.
Secondly， you should preview the new lessons before class
and review what you have learned after class. In class， you’d
better listen to the teacher carefully.
Thirdly， don’t forget to keep fit. Try to relax when you feel
pressed， listen to some music and do sports in your spare time.
Best wishes！
Yours，
Wang Bin
