D. Thanksgiving Day began in the sixteenth century. A. had a hard time B. lived a happy life
C. taught American Indians how to farm D. had a lot of things to eat
A. stop somebody from doing something B. let somebody do something C. make somebody do something D. ask somebody to do something
A. on Christmas Day than on Thanksgiving Day B. on Thanksgiving Day than on Christmas Day C. on New Year's Eve than on Thanksgiving Day D. on New Year's Day than on Thanksgiving Day
88. When the first English settlers arrived in America,they . 89. The word \90. We can guess there are more family reunions . B
Compared with other European countries, lifestyle in Italy is slower and more relaxing in its own way. Italians love to chat over a cup of coffee, go out for a walk in the middle of the day, and enjoy long lunches and dinners.
Family is important to Italians. They can't think of spending a day without asking about their parents or children, and a weekend without a family lunch or dinner. Italians living outside their country also miss their family a lot.
Italians like simple life. Their days start and end with a cup of coffee. A cup of coffee after every meal is a must. Italians love to spend time over a hot cup of coffee and even hotter conversation with friends. Topics are usually about family, football and politics(政治).
Sport is a very important part in the lives of many Italians. Football is their favorite sport. There are hundreds of football clubs with top soccer teams in Italy. Also, many top players from all over the world play in Italy. Volleyball is also popular and so is rugby(橄榄球), with the top rugby team playing for the European Challenge Cup.
Every Italian province, city, town and street has a historical(历史的) even that took place there and the Italian calendar is filled with national holidays that they love to celebrate(庆祝). 91. We can learn from the first paragraph that .
A. most European countries have slow and relaxing lifestyles
B. the lifestyle in Italy isn't much like that of the other countries in Europe C. Italians enjoy chatting over a cup of tea and long dinners D. Italians love to walk in the middle of the night
92. What does the writer want to tell us in the second paragraph?
A. Friends are very important to Europeans B. Italians can't spend a day without their parents
C. Italians will never go to another country because they will miss their children D. Family is more important to Italians than any other things A. Football
B. Basketball
C. Volleyball
D. Rugby
93. Which of the following sports is loved most by Italians? 94. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Italians love to spend national holidays, but there aren't so many B. Italians never talk about politics with their family C. Italians like drinking coffee after every meal D. Soccer is not very popular in Italy A. Italian family C. Italian sport
B. Italian life D. Italian history
95. What's the passage mainly about?
C
The Best Way to See Lakeland TOUR A Lake District Spectacular The Lake District is famous for being \you to just that. Fantastic scenery of mountains, valleys and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a lake cruise (乘船游览), a visit to the 4,000 year old Castlerigg Stone Circle set high on the hills. You travel over passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls and traditional Lakeland villages. You have plenty of stops for admiring the views and taking photographs. This is a tour not to be missed. When & Where: Every day from Windermere Prices: Adult—$36.00, Child (up to 16 years of age)—$26.00 Price Includes Lake Cruise Times: Leaves Windermere at 09:45, returns at 17:00 TOUR B
Beatrix Potter's Favorite Countryside The tour is the ideal way to explore the favourite places associated with (与…有关) Beatrix Potter. Our journey is through the beautiful Yewdale Valley, passing Yew Tree Tarn and Skelwith Bridge making our way to Coniston Water for our lake cruise. We visit the Beatrix Potter's Hill Top farm where she wrote many of her famous children's stories in this little old stone house. You have the chance to go in the shop and explore her garden. When & Where: Every day from Windermere Prices: Adult—$26.00, Child (up to 16 years of age)—$21.00 Price Includes Lake Cruise on Coniston and Hill Top Gardens Times: Leaves Windermere at 12:00, returns at 16:30 96. What can you see if you choose Tour A?
A. Yewdale Valley. B. Coniston Water. C. Castlerigg Stone Circle. D. Beatrix Potter's Hill Top farm. A. $84.00. A. 09:45.
B. $109.00. B. 17:00.
C. $104.00. C. 12:00.
D. $144.00. D. 16:30.
97. How much will Simon, a boy of 12, and his father pay if they want to choose Tour A and Tour B? 98. When does the coach leave Windermere if you choose Tour B?
D
A little boy invited his mother to attend(出席) his elementary school's first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boy's dismay(沮丧), his mother said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teachers met his mother and he was embarrassed(尴尬的) by her appearance. There was a severe(严重的) scar(伤疤) that covered nearly the whole right side of her face. The boy never wanted to talk about why or how she got the scar.
At the meeting, the people were impressed(留下深刻的印象) by the kindness of his mother with the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed and hid himself from everyone. However, he could hear clearly the conversation between his mother and the teacher.
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The mother replied, \too afraid to go in because the fire was out of control, but I went in. As I was running towards his bed, I saw a burning wood falling down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked to be unconscious(无知觉的), but luckily, a fireman came in and saved both of us.\of her face. \
When the little boy heard this, he couldn't help running towards his mother with tears in his eyes. He hugged her and felt his mother was greater than anyone. He held her hand tightly for the rest of the day. 99. The boy's mother was actually(事实上) .
A. ugly B. kind C. beautiful D. ugly but kind
100. According to the passage, the little boy . A. didn't ask her mother to attend the meeting B. wanted her mother to attend the meeting at first
C. didn't really want her mother to attend the meeting at first D. wasn't moved by what her mother said
A. the people at the meeting didn't like the boy's mother B. the boy's mother was brave but foolish C. the boy hated what his mother had done
D. we should respect our parents whatever they are like
101. After reading the passage, we know . 七、短文7选5(5选5等)（共4小题；共8分）
You have been thinking about it all week. It kept you awake last night. Now, as you walk to the front of the class, your throat is dry and your stomach feels funny. 102. However, by making a small preparations and rehearsing(预演) carefully, you can be a public speaking star, too.
103. Being excited about your topic is necessary for all the good speeches, so it's important to choose carefully. If you enjoy your topic, your audience(观众) will, too. Even if you are given a topic, try to find something about it that is exciting or funny.
Next do some research. Don't just research your topic. 104. If you can, study videos of a great speaker to see how they move, speak, and pause(停顿). Copying their style will help you to write a great speech.
After researching, it's time to write your speech. During this stage, think of your audience all the time. Entertaining your audience is important. It helps you relax if you know that your audience is enjoying your speech.
Finally, rehearse. You really need to rehearse a lot. Measure your speech with a watch, and practice in front of a mirror. 105. If you have followed all these steps, you should be ready for your audience. Good luck!
A. You are a very successful speaker. B. Learn from some great speakers as well.
C. Start by choosing something that you are interested in. D. Many students find it difficult to give a public speech. E. You can check your hand movement and facial expression.
八、阅读与表达(问答式)（共5小题；共10分）
Bashert is a gentle, golden dog. In her mind, there is no human problem so big she can't lick(舔) better. When her owner is sad, she licks him to make him happy. When her owner feels upset, she licks him again to encourage him.
\US, told the New York Times.
Animals like Bashert play an important part in people's lives. Whether it is a dog, a cat or a goldfish, people always enjoy their companionship(陪伴). But do you know that people also love animals for other reasons?
When staying with animals, people can relax. Compared to the human world, the animal world seems to be simpler. People don't need to worry about being judged by words or behaviors. For children, they can forget grades and class performance. What they feel is warmth and acceptance without any conditions.
Animals, especially pets, also teach people to learn responsibility. Besides feeding and cleaning them, you also need to care for them. When they are sick, take them to an animal hospital. When they feel lonely, just play with them for a while. When they get old, you should spend time with them and let them know that you will always love them. Such a caring heart also tells you to treat people in a nice way. Then, you will find yourself a much beloved person. 根据短文内容，完成下列小题。
106. What does Bashert do when her owner is sad? 107. How old is Bashert's owner?
108. Do animals play an important part in people's lives? 109. What are the other reasons that people love animals? 110. What is the passage mainly about?
答案
一、单项选择 1. D 6. D 16. B
2. C 7. C 17. C
3. C 8. D
4. A 9. D
5. A 10. B
11. A 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B
18. D 19. A 20. D
二、单词拼写(单句首字母填空) 21. relative 22. stole 23. dessert 24. business 25. punish