They were completely surprised by my action, and I told them they should take and keep it. They were very grateful to me, probably wondered why a stranger was offering such kindness. I was so relaxed and happy that day. 4. The author went to the hotel to . A. book rooms for her friends B. avoid being caught in the rain C. find a place to park her car D. have lunch with her friends 5. We can learn from the text that the author . A. was frightened by the man B. asked the man for his umbrella

C. refused the man, s help but failed D. was escorted to her house by the man 6. How did the author help the two Indian construction workers? A. By giving them some money. B. By offering them an umbrella. C. By preparing a nice lunch for them. D. By driving them to the construction site. 7. What would be the best title for the text? A. Pass on the Kindness

B. My Sweet Memory on a Rainy Day C. My Pleasant Experience at a Hotel D. How to Help People in Need

C

The animal kingdom lost a beloved friend when poachers（偷猎者）in Kenya killed the world famous elephant named Satao solely for his ivory（象牙）, experts say.

Satao was considered by some to be the largest and oldest elephant left in Africa. His tusks having grown long enough to reach the ground. Wandering around Kenya’s Tsavo National Park, he was easily recognizable（可辨认的）by staff and visitors. Sadly, despite conservation efforts, he was killed on May 30, his body identified by park staff on June 2. His head was severely damaged and there were two holes left where his great tusks had

“There is no doubt that Satao is dead, killed by an ivory poacher’s poisoned arrow to feed the seemingly greedy demand for ivory in far off countries,” wrote Richard Moller of The Tsavo Trust. “A great life lost so that someone far away can have a trinket（饰品）.

Satao isn’t the first elephant—and far from the last—to pay the ivory price. Just last month, Mountain Bull,

another Kenyan elephant, was killed by poachers.

Kenya Wildlife Service（KWS）says 97 elephants and 20 rhinos have been killed this year, but others say the real numbers are much higher.

The national park in which Satao lived is roughly 386 square miles—a massive land for already thinly-stretched resources to cover. Reports indicate that Satao had started to migrate towards the park’s border-areas known by conservationists（野生保护人士）to be highly active for poaching.

In the late 1960s, more than 275,000 elephants lived in Kenya. Now, that number has dropped to around 38,000, and continues to fall fast.

“If Satao’s death can cause the focus on what’s actually happening here in terms of poaching, then he won’t have died in vain,” said nature documentarian Mark Decble, according to The Dodo. 8. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Satao is the largest and oldest elephant.

B. Many wild animals are killed in Kenya every year. C. Elephant Satao was killed for his tusks. D. Satao’s tusks are worth so much money.

9. What can we know about the elephant named Satao? A. He had a pair of remarkable tusks. B. He was the most popular animal in the park. C. He used to be the largest elephant in the world. D. He tried to escape from Kenya’s Tsavo National Park. 10. When Satao was found by the park staff . A. he was just at his last gasp B. he was barely recognizable C. he was bleeding seriously D. his trunk（象鼻）was cut away 11. What is the author’s attitude towards Satao? A. Unconcerned. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Pitying,

D

With the development of the television and the Internet, many people have changed their hobbies and the way that they enjoy their free time. Because of the television and the Internet, many people spend less time reading, so the

aim of this article is to give reasons why people should read just for pleasure. The reasons that I give you are quite simple: to improve your knowledge, to have more fun, to make your imagination（想象）fly, to find new ways to express your ideas, and to have a better understanding of life.

Firstly, you can improve your knowledge when you read. There are nil kinds of good books to choose from. People who read more usually Have a better idea about life than those who do not read so often.

Secondly, you can have fun and increase your imagination by reading books Children have very good imaginations, so parents need to read lots of stories that feed their imagination. Adults should try to develop their imagination by reading books that make them think amazing things.

Finally, no matter how old you are, it can help you to have a better understanding of life and express your ideas to others in a simple and correct form.

So I suggest that you read more. I know that many of us like to play on the Internet when we are free, but we must also not forget to read books. Try to choose good books in the beginning, and then I’m sure that you will never stop reading.

12. Why do many people spend less time in reading now? A. Because they are all busy with their work. B. Because there aren’t many good books to read. C. Because they are more interested in the Internet. D. Because the books on the Internet are more interesting. 13. The aim of this passage is to encourage people to . A. read for pleasure B. buy more books C. stop watching TV D. stop surfing the Internet

14. The underlined word “feed” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by . A. show B. keep C. reflect D. supply

15. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the text? A. If you read more, you can express your ideas more easily. B. When you are old, you can’t get pleasure from reading. C. It’s important to choose good books in the beginning.

D. You can both improve your knowledge and imagination by reading.

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。

Why do many people play sports? You might say “to get exercise’’ and you’d be right. To have fun? That’s true, too. But there’s more. ___16___ According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, girls who play sports get a lot more than just fit.

Girls who play sports do better in school. ___17___ But research shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who don’t. Exercise improves learning, memory, and concentration, which can give active girls an advantage in the classroom.

Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills. Sports teaches valuable life skills. When you working with coaches, trainers, and teammates to win games and achieve goals, you’re learning how to be successful. ___18___ Sports are good for a girl’s health. In addition to being fit and maintaining a healthy weight, girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke. And later in life, girls who exercise are less likely to get breast cancer.

___19___ Girls who play sports feel better about themselves. Why? It builds confidence when you know you can practice, improve, and achieve your goals. Sports are also a feel-good activity because they help girls get in shape, maintain a healthy weight, and make new friends.

Exercise cuts the pressure. Playing sports can lessen stress and help you feel a little happier. How? ___20___ Friends are another mood-lifter. And being on a team creates tight bonds between friends. It’s good to know your teammates will support you—both on and off the field! A. Please take action to play games. B. Playing sports boosts self-confidence. C. Playing sports is good for your grades. D. In fact, there are at least 5 more reasons.

E. Those skills will serve you well at work and in family life. F. You might think that athletics will take up all your study time. G. The brain chemicals released during exercise improve a person’s mood.

第三部分语言知识运用（百强校英语解析团队专供）（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最