第I卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What might the weather report have said? A. It is cold today.
B. It is warm today.
C. It is rainy today.
2. What is the woman going to do right now? A. Borrow some books.
B. Take an exam.
C. Review history.
3. How does the man make money on the street? A. He gives performances. tricks.
4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Shopping in China.
B. Touring in China.
C. Bargaining in China.
B. He sells paintings.
C. He plays magic
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife.
B. Co-workers.
C. Teacher and student.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What happened to the car when the girl drove it last time? A. Its headlights were broken. went flat.
7. When does the girl promise to be home? A. At 8:30 p.m.
B. At 8:00 p.m.
C. At 7:30 p.m.
B. Its gas was used up.
C. Its front tyres
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What has the woman been complaining about her job? A. Not having salary on time.
B. Working overtime.
colleagues.
9. What is the man’s advice? A. Keeping the present job.
B. Taking the new job.
department.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How does the man feel? A. Surprised.
B. Scared.
11. What is the woman worried about? A. The boat will sink. B. Her family are in danger. C. She hasn’t got a lifejacket on. 12. Where will the speakers go? A. To a life boat.
B. To the shore.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What can we know about the man’s hotel reservation? A. It is for September 24th. B. He has booked two rooms. C. He only stays for one night.
14. What type of room would the man probably book? A. A double bed room. B. A room with twin beds. C. A room with a mountain view. 15. How much is the room per night? A. $510.
B. $550.
16. What does the man need to provide? A. The driver’s license.
B. ID card information.
information.
C.
Unfriendly
C.
Changing
a
C. Calm.
C. To an island.
C. $590.
C.
Credit
card
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who are the high school students selling their special coffee to? A. Businessmen. passengers.
18. What is the rest of the money used for after the students get paid? A. Poor students’ schooling. teaching.
19. Why do some people dislike the cafe? A. Because it is always crowded. B. Because it is not for business. C. Because the coffee is expensive.
20. What can we know about the students’ learning how to do the job? A. It took them some time to learn. B. They could do it well without learning. C. They rarely make mistakes while learning. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Daniella Wride was brushing her daughter’s long brown hair when she noticed that with each comb, masses of the hair were coming out. That was January 1, 2017. Within 20 days, seven-year-old Gianessa Wride’s hair was completely gone, and her doctor said the hair would never grow back. Gianessa had become one of the 6.8 million Americans with alopecia, an auto-immune disease that causes hair loss.
Alopecia isn’t painful, but for kids who suffer from it, the severe pain comes from standing out from the crowd. For the most part, the students in Gianessa’s first-grade class in Salem, Utah, were understanding. But the occasional jokes of “Baldy” (秃子) made her feel like an abandoned child. “I didn’t want her to feel that she wasn’t like the other kids,” her mother said. “I tried covering her baldness, but the artificial hair was uncomfortable.”
B. A youth project.
C.
School
B. Passers-by.
C.
Airplane
Then comes the school’s traditional “Crazy Hair Day” in April, a great just-for-fun celebration where all the kids and their parents can express their wild sides a bit. Daniella and Gianessa decided that rather than hide Gianessa’s baldness under the artificial hair, they would celebrate it. Daniella bought scrapbook-sticker (贴纸) jewels and decorated her head with flowered designs and even a deer. “They just fit her personality,” Daniella smiled. “She’s so lovely.”
On the morning of the competition, Gianessa was nervous. Would her friends think it was funny? However, with her mother’s encouragement, she had nothing to fear. Impressive Gianessa was a hit and a winner of the crazy-hair competition. Gianessa is now glad that she dared to go bare. “I was sad at first when I lost all my hair,” she told people. “But now I love being bald. I can do things to my head that other kids can’t. I’m thinking now it might be fun to decorate my head with some colourful butterflies and flowers.” 21. Why was Gianessa different from other kids? A. She was born bald.
B. She suffered from hair loss. D. She had her head fully shaved.
C. She was talented in hair designing.
22. How did others react to Gianessa’s disease? A. Her doctor was quite optimistic.
B. Her mother gave her artificial hair. D. Her school offered her special help.
C. Her classmates were all considerate.
23. What could Gianessa do on the “Crazy Hair Day”？ A. She could tease others.
B. She could decorate her hair. D. She could show her personality.
C. She could shop scrapbook-stickers. 24. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The artificial hair built up the girl’s confidence. B. The girl faced her disease in a most beautiful way. C. The competition served as a way to make a change. D. The disease was cured with mother’s love and care.
B
A study has shown that severe stress lasting weeks or months can damage cell communications in the brain’s memory areas. Recently, researchers from University of California, Irvine, have provided the first evidence that short-term stress lasting for a few hours has the same effect.
“Stress does exist in our lives and cannot be avoided,” said Dr. Baram, leader of the UC Irvine School. “Our findings can play an important role in the present development of medicine that might prevent these undesirable effects and offer understanding of why some people are forgetful or have difficulty keeping the memories.”
In their study, Baram and her UC Irvine colleagues identified a novel process in which stress caused these effects. They found that, severe stress activated (激活) Corticotropin Releasing Hormones (CRH), which prevented the brain from keeping memory.
Memory takes place at synapses, where there are connections through which brain cells communicate. These synapses lie on dendritic spines (神经元). In rat and mouse studies, Baram’s group saw that the release (释放) of CRH in the brain’s primary memory center led to the rapid breakup of these dendritic spines, which in turn limited the ability of synapses to collect and store memories.
In addition, the researchers reproduced the effects of stress on dendritic spines by keeping low levels of CRH, and watching how the spines ruptured over minutes. “Fortunately, once we removed the CRH, the spines seemed to grow back again, ‘‘Baram said. “And this study can play a role in the creation of treatments to address stress-related memory loss.” 25. According to the text, short-term stress can lead to . A. memory loss C. head damage
B. cell decrease D. thought disorder
26. The underlined word “ruptured” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to . A. came into being away
27. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text? A. To discuss the main stages of stress. B. To show the primary cause of stress. C. To introduce a new finding about stress. D. To promote an effective treatment for stress.
C
Handwriting, which has developed over ages, is receiving a tech edge from the boom in artificial intelligence (AI). Thanks to the rapid advances in technology, new smart hardware is
B. built up
C. broke apart
D. died
reshaping how pupils will write and interact with teachers.
Equipped with a built-in mini camera, T-One, an Al-enabled smart pen can click up to 240 images (图像) per second, and store content handwritten on 400 A4-sized pages. Meanwhile, it can immediately digitalize students, handwritten notes, automatically evaluating their answers and potentially reducing the workload of teachers.
When students write with the smart pen on a piece of specially produced paper, which is printed with an invisible dot code pattern, the high-speed camera at the front of the pen can record the movement of the penpoint. And the pressure sensor will store all the information such as writing time and speed, and page number. Information thus collected is sent via Bluetooth to computers or other hand-held devices (设备）, which are equipped with Master Learner’s “super teacher” system. The system can automatically review students’ homework on behalf of teachers.
The system is said to be able to evaluate answers. Professor James, founder of Master Learner, said, “Handwriting has always played an irreplaceable role as a medium of interaction between teachers and students. Unlike typing on the keyboard, writing on paper is still the most preferred way in Chinese classrooms and examinations.”
According to him, the smart pen is meant to digitalize the education process, and improve efficiency (效率) while protecting the traditional writing habits. “We are starting to mass-produce the smart pen. In the future, their appearance, weight and feel will be similar to that of conventional pens,” James said hopefully, without mentioning its price. 28. What can we learn about T-One?
A. It is a newly-invented camera with mass storage.
B. It can be used to transform students’ personal information. C. It helps improve the relationship between students and teachers. D. It preserves students’ traditional writing habits regardless of its high tech. 29. What is Professor James’ attitude toward T-One’s future? A. Positive. Cautious.
30. What is the best title for the text? A. Technology Leads New Times
B. Smart Pens Attract Teachers’
B. Doubtful.
C. Sensitive.
D.
Attention
C. Interactions Come First in Education Advantage
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Just Go for a University
For any student, going to a university is one of the most important stages of their lives. It is a time when a young person will move out of their home to be independent. 31 Are you ready for such an exploration? The following information may be helpful
? Why should you go to university?
Learning is a life-long process. University is the right place where you can learn both academically and socially. At university, you will be taught by leading lecturers in their fields of study. 32 Meanwhile, you will meet people with different backgrounds at university. This offers you the chance to learn to look after yourself, to develop your own values and to accept those who may be different.
? 33 Once you have decided that you do want to go to university, how can you choose a dream one? 34 Your interest, the major and the course to be taken are all the concerns. Many universities have open days or send tutors out to talk to the students on what they offer. This also gives you a chance to ask questions. Finding out what their predicted exam grades will also help students determine which university may be the most suitable.
? What can you learn at university?
In many universities, each student begins with a general knowledge base in the first year. Students can have more time to explore their interests before committing to a specific subject. Apart from the academic achievements, various societies, where freshmen can meet like-minded friends, offer you chances to develop the extra-curricular interests in many fields. 35 A. How can you choose a university? B. You have to first think of various aspects.
C. What should you prepare before going to university?
D. AI Gives Handwriting Huge
D. You can thus equip yourself with enough academic knowledge. E. Besides, it is a great honor to be admitted into such a university. F. In one sense, the university can be a completely new world to explore. G. University provides the all-important stepping-stone for your future life. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Army SPC. Larry was doing community-outreach (走进社区) work in Michigan when a boy, Eric, rushed up to him - only to 36 something to the soldier. It was a bear dressed in 37 , just as Larry was. “Actually, Eric’s dream was to become a soldier,” his parents told Larry. “But 38 his leg problem, he’ll never be able to.”
Eric’s 39 is called knee flexion contracture, with which he 40 to straighten his leg at the knee. “Cutting off his leg was the only chance to stay 41 his parents told Larry tearfully. That was all the soldiers 42 to hear. So Larry started to 43 a surprising plan.
A month later, Larry put his head into Eric’s classroom. Before the students, he asked the 44 boy, “Do you want to take a ride with me to the Army Reserve Center?”
Outside the 45 , a group of police cars and Army Humvees were waiting for Eric to 46 towards the center together, where, with family, friends, and soldiers 47 , Larry asked Eric to raise his right hand and said, “Repeat after me.” They 48 firmly. When these were done, Larry said 49 , “On this 18th day of October, you are now an honorary (荣誉上的) soldier.” People there 50 . The room erupted in applause as tears rolled down Eric’s cheek. “Today I became a 51 Eric said. “It’s something I’ll remember in my 52 forever.”
Larry said his 53 were simply part of his job description. “When I swore, I promised to 54 the community to the best of my ability,” he added. “And that means protecting the 55 of a child.” 36. A. explain 37. A. rags
B. describe B. colours
C. prove
D. show
C. uniform
D. jewelry
D.
38. A. instead of except for
B. because of C. as for
39. A. trouble B. situation C. position disease 40. A. happens B. refuses C. fails pretends 41. A. alive
B. different C. still awake 42. A. expected B. forgot C. managed 43. A. design
B. change
C. submit
cancel
44. A. disappointed B. embarrassed C. surprised relaxed 45. A. hospital B. school
C. station
46. A. run
B. advance
C. march
47. A. getting along
B. sitting around
C. walking by
looking on 48. A. replied
B. swore C. agreed obeyed 49. A. joyfully B. carefully C. confidently patiently
50. A. dropped out B. cheered up C. poured out up
51. A. soldier B. student C. success 52. A. youth B. study
C. case 53. A. words
B. commands
C. actions
suggestions 54. A. guard B. occupy C. build 55. A. rights
B. health
C. dreams
第II卷
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
D.
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D.
D. hated
D.
D.
D. camp
D. develop
D.
D.
D.
D. lined
D. hit D. heart
D.
D. feed
D. life
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The way you walk may be determined by your daily schedule, but it may also reflect your personality. The choices you make tell something about your inner 56 (think). At least, that’s what science has proved. Recently, researchers 57 (observe) the way that people walk and how it relates to 58 (they) personalities. Available online via Sage Journals, the study examines both the walking styles and personalities of 15,000 adults aged from 25 to 50. According to the study, when 59 (face) with the new challenges, fast walkers are more likely to be active while quiet people tend to walk more slowly.
Meanwhile, the study has also found 60 (power) evidence that walking speed in adulthood reflects the individual’s personality. However, speeding up your walking pace can’t 61 (instant) make you the life of the party, 62 means that you needn’t change your personality. Actually, there are 63 (hide) strengths of being a quiet person as well as 64 active one. Make the most of your strengths, 65 you can be successful regardless of which type you fall into and how fast or slowly you walk. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Tony计划在元宵节期间到中国旅游，特写信向你询问相关信息，以便更好体验中国传统文化。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：
1. 节日时间； 2. 传统活动。 注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：元宵节the Lantern Festival；阴历的Lunar。 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
In 2004, my husband, Joe and I worked in a design company in Arizona. One day, when we got back home after work, my ten-year-old daughter, Becky and Joe were united in their desire for a dog. As for me, I shared none of theirs. But why, they pleaded (恳求). “Because I don’t have time to take care of a dog.” But we’ll do
