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C. Daniel Defoe’s marriage broke up halfway.
D. Intellectuals and political leaders looked down upon Daniel Defoe.
C
Do you love Beats headphones, True Religion jeans, and UGG shoes? These are some of the most popular brands(牌子)around. They are also expensive. But some experts say they are not much better than cheaper brands.
For example, Jim Wilcox works for Consumer Reports. He tested all kinds of headphones. He says that $80 Koss Pro headphones provide basically the same quality and comfort as Beats. So why do people pay twice or even 10 times as much for the hottest brands?
Experts say it’s because fashionable, expensive brands send a message. Brands say ―I belong‖ or ―I can afford it.‖
Some people think that expensive brand names are worth the price. They say that some designer clothes really are top quality and that they last longer than cheaper brands. Some teenagers choose to wear popular brands because these brands make them feel good about themselves.
Alexandra Allam, 17, likes to buy brand-name products. ―I’d rather spend the extra money to get something I know I’ll be satisfied with.‖ she says. Her friend Emmy Swan agrees, saying ―As long as you can afford it, it seems reasonable to buy what you want.‖ But not all teenagers agree. ―Spending hundreds of dollars for designer is stupid and unreasonable.‖ says Daniel Steinbrecher, 16. ―It’s fake(假的)happiness.‖
People who are against wearing expensive brand names say that many designer brands aren’t any better. ―It’s wasteful to buy things just because they are popular.‖ says Edmund Williams, 15. ―You’ll feel better if you buy things because you like them. If you have extra(额外的)money to spend, it would be better to give it to people in need.‖ ( )38. The example of Jim’s report wants to tell us _______.
A. popular brands make people comfortable B. Koss Pro headphones are better than Beats C. the hottest brands are of the highest quality
D. less-known brands may offer the same quality as name brands
( )39. According to experts, people choose the hottest brands probably ________.
A. for their better quality B. to show off
C. for their better designs D. to belong to a special group ( )40. What does Edmund think of expensive brands?
A. They make him feel confident. B. They are not worth the price.
C. They need to improve their quality. D.They pay too much attention to personal likes. ( )41. The text is mainly about _______.
A. how to buy things reasonably B. the competition between brands
C. the different values of teenagers D. whether expensive brands are worth high prices
D
Miguel gathered his guitar and all the Ernesto de la Cruz albums he could carry and rushed down from the rooftop. His family surrounded him when he reached the yard.
Abuelita’s eyes darted from the guitar to the albums. ―What is all this?‖ she said. ―You keep secrets from your own family?‖
―It’s all that time he spends in the plaza,‖ Tio Berto said.
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―Fills his head with crazy fantasies,‖ Tia Gloria added.
―It’s not a fantasy(幻想)!‖ Miguel protested. He handed his father the old photograph of Mama Imelda, Coco, and the unidentified(未知身份的) man and pointed to the guitar. ―That man was Ernesto de la Cruz! The greatest musician of all time!‖
―We’ve never known anything about this man. But whoever he was, he still left his family,‖ Miguel’s father said. ―This is no future for my son.‖
―But, Papa, you told me to look to the ofrenda(灵坛). You said my family would guide me! Well, Ernesto de la Cruz is my family! I’m supposed to play music!‖
―Never! That man’s music was a curse(诅咒)! I will not allow it!‖ Abuelita said, raising her voice.
―You will listen to your family. No more music,‖ added Miguel’s father. ―Just listen to me play – ‖ ―End of argument,‖ Papa said.
Miguel thought they’d change their minds if they heard him play. He lifted his guitar and prepared to strum, but Abuelita snatched it from his hands. She pointed to the photo. ―You want to end up like that man? Forgotten? Left off your family’s ofrenda?‖
―I don’t care if I’m on some stupid ofrenda!‖ The words burst out before Miguel could stop them. He couldn’t take them back, even though he wanted to.
The family gasped. Abuelita’s brow hardened. She raised the guitar in the air. ―No!‖ Miguel cried.
―Mama,‖ Miguel’s dad said just as Abuelita smashed(撞击) the guitar against the ground. ―There! No guitar, no music,‖ she said.
The whole family was silent as Miguel stared at his guitar, shattered into a hundred pieces on the ground. Miguel couldn’t move — he felt like someone had smashed him to pieces. ( )42.This passage would most likely be found in a book of .
A. travel B. history C. nature D. novel ( )43.What does ―it‖ in the passage refer to?
A. photograph B. guitar C. music D. curse ( )44. How did Miguel’s feelings change in the passage? A. B. hopeless hopeful excited hopeful
C. hopeless D. hopeful excited hopeful
( )45.Why did Miguel’s father say ―This is no future for my son.‖?
A. Because he thought his son Miguel was crazy about fantasies because of a curse. B. Because he thought it impossible for Miguel to be a great musician like his hero. C. Because he thought Miguel shouldn’t only dream for music after leaving his family. D. Because he thought music couldn’t guide Miguel to a bright future instead of family.
四、词汇运用(共l0小题;每小题l分,计l0分)
根据句子意思,用括号中所给汉语提示或英语单词的适当形式填空。在答题卡标有题号的横线上,写出空缺处所填单词的正确形式。(每空一词)
46. There are many things around us that go ▲ our will.(违背)
47. After two hours' discussion, they finally reached an ▲ (协议).
48. On April 22nd, three ▲ of the students took part in Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon.(九)
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49. I love Yangzhou in different seasons, ▲ in spring.(尤其)
50. You’d better consider ▲ the sports meeting as a result of the awful weather.(取消) 51. President Xi encouraged the youth to devote ▲ to human beings’ pursuit of peace and development.(they)
52. It’s a pity that a man of your ability shall remain ▲ to the world.(know) 53. You can only do so if you ▲ believe it.(true) 54. The fishing boats off the coast are these ▲ .(fish) 55. The Dongguan Street is located in the ▲ part of the ancient city of Yangzhou.(centre)
五、任务型阅读(共l0空;每空l分,计l0分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。在答题卡标有题号的横线上,写出空 缺处所填单词的正确形式。(每空一词)
Yangzhou is famous for its jade production and long history in jade carving(玉雕). Over
thousands of years, jade craftsmen(工匠) have devoted themselves to continuing and developing the ancient traditional skills to create many fine jade articles of various shapes and sizes.
The craft(工艺) of Yangzhou jade carving dated(追溯) from 4,000 BC, during the Xia Dynasty. Due to social development, Yangzhou jade carving was further advanced during the Han Dynasty. Many kinds of excavated jade relics(出土的玉器) showed the growth of jade carving craft over time.
The economic development of the Tang Dynasty led to a new level in Yangzhou jade carving industry. At that time, wealthy families usually had their houses decorated with jade objects. On the other hand, the ordinary people began wearing small jade pieces. At the same time, Yangzhou jade articles and jade carving craft spread all over China.
During the Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties, Yangzhou jade shaping skills reached new heights. In the Qing Dynasty, especially in the time of Emperor Qianlong, the craft reached its peak(顶峰). Yangzhou had to contribute(贡献) jade articles(玉器)to the emperor every year. At that time, the artistic style of ―mixing the northern grandness with the southern fineness‖ of Yangzhou jade wares made its first appearance.
After the 1950s, Yangzhou jade carving was brought to life again. Yangzhou stays ahead in the jade industry and has therefore won many national awards. Now there are some famous jade craftsmen living in Yangzhou. With their guidance, Yangzhou jade wares of top quality are being produced, enjoying high praise from both home and abroad. The 56 of Yangzhou jade An57to Yangzhou Yangzhou is famous for both 58 its jade items and its long history in jade jade carving carving. The 59 of the craft ? The craft dated from 4,000 BC, during the Xia Dynasty. The period when ? Wealthy and noble families usually decorated their houses with jade. jade articles were ? The ordinary people began wearing small jade pieces. 60 with people ? Yangzhou jade items and jade carving craft spread 61 China. ? During the Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties, Yangzhou jade craftsmen were Further 62 at shaping jade articles. development ? In Qing Dynasty, the craft reached its peak and the artistic style integrating the northern grandness with the southern fineness first 63 . Yangzhou stays ahead in the jade industry and 65 high praise
The present 64 internationally. 六、缺词填空(共10空;每空l分,计l0分) 根据短文内容和首字母提示,在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。在答题卡标有题
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号的横线上,完整地写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。(每空一词)
In the evening, Dorothy decided to go into the little cottage in the trees. She was very tired and she l 66 down on the leaves with Toto and they fell asleep. The Scarecrow stood near the door. He was never tired because he had no brain. The next morning they left the cottage and looked for a stream of f 67 water. Suddenly they heard someone groaning. It was the Tin Woodman, a man made of tin, holding an axe in his hands. He wasn’t m 68 at all but groaning. Dorothy ran back to the little house and found the oilcan the Tin Woodman told her. Then she put some o 69 on his neck, arms and legs. He turned his head and bent his arms and legs. ―When it r 70 , I get wet and then I can’t move.‖ The Tin Wood man said, ―Who are you?‖ ―I’m Dorothy and this is the Scarecrow.‖ Dorothy explained, ―We are going to see the Great Oz in the Emerald City. I want to ask him to s 71 me back to Kansas. The Scarecrow wants to ask him for a b 72 .‖ ― Can Oz give me a heart?‖ the Tin Woodman asked. ―I don’t know,‖ Dorothy r 73 , ― Come with us and ask him.‖
They all started walking back to the yellow brick road. It took them into a d 74 forest. There wasn’t much light because the sunshine couldn’t get t 75 the branches of the trees. The only noises were strange!
七、书面表达(计30分)
A. 句子翻译 (共5小题;每小题2分,计10分)
将下列句子译成英语,并将所译句子写在答题卡上标有题号的横线上。 76. 据说呼吸被污染的空气对我们的健康有害。 _________________▲_______________________. 77. 你工作越努力,你就会取得越大的进步。
_________________▲_______________________.
78. 当我们和好朋友一起聊天时,时间似乎过得更快了。 _________________▲_______________________. 79. 遵循这些小的步骤,你会对地球产生大的影响。 _________________▲_______________________.
80. 原来他和这个案件无关。
_________________▲_______________________. B. 写作(计20分)
81. 假如你是学生王俊凯,在家是独生子女,国家开放二胎政策后,你的父母想再生一个孩子,征求你的意见,恰好你的美国笔友Peter来信询问我国的二胎政策,你给他回一封信,内容要点如下:1.简单解释国家二胎政策;2.得知父母打算生二胎后你的想法;3.征求Peter的看法。 注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头语已给出,不计入总字数。 Dear Peter,
I have received your letter and I’m glad to explain to you the two-child policy in China.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours,
Wang Junkai
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