第一節(jié)(共15分，每小題2分，共30分)

閱讀下列短文，從每題給出的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

A

Dictionaries are not closed books. There is still plenty of room for more words in these great vocabulary authorities. New words are continually being created and added to our language. And many of today’s word experts can credit a famous mathematician with the creation of the method by which they develop many new words. The mathematician was an Englishman named Charles L. Dodgson. In addition to working with figures, Dodgson wrote books. His imaginative stories and poems have made Dodgson beloved to generations of readers. We know him, however, not by the name of Dodgson but by his pen name, Lewis Carroll.

Lewis Carroll has delighted countless readers, young and old, with Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass, and numerous poems. In these works, Carroll developed dozens of nonsensical words such as “chortle” and “galumph”. Many of these words are combined naturally with more conventional words in the English language. Carroll referred to his made-up words as “portmanteau” words, named after a kind of leather suitcase that opens into two compartments. The name was well suited, because most of Carroll’s words had two compartments. Rather than being entirely fabricated(虛構(gòu)), they were usually made from the combined parts of two different words. A “snark”, for example, clearly came from a snake and a shark.

Although Carroll died long ago, his technique continues to be used today. We clearly see his influence in such words as smog, brunch, and guesstimate.

21. What does the underlined sentence probably mean according to the passage?

A. Dictionaries are open to the public.

B. Dictionaries are helpful to the public.

C. Dictionaries are ready to welcome new words.

D. The vocabularies in dictionaries are limited.

22. Dodgson’s made-up words __________.

A. are based on different words B. are borrowed form other languages

C. all come from his poems D. are still widely used

23. This passage is mainly about ________.

A. how Dodgson wrote his works

B. how English words are created

C. how a dictionary is written

D. how Dodgson created new words

B

24. What does Tom intend to do at first?

A. To have a family lunch.

B. To invite his friends to a barbecue.

C. To go for a drink with his friends.

D. To ask for help from his friends.

25. The underlined part “snowed under” in the second email means “___________”.

A. buried under snow B. very bored

C. extremely busy D. entirely relaxed

26. Which statement is TRUE according to the emails?

A. Bobby is not available this Sunday.

B. Maz has to visit his uncle for he is ill.

C. The barbecue will take place on time.

D. Tom will hold a party with his friends.

27. What will Tom probably do after sending the last email?

A. Prepare the barbecue. B. Go to the pub.

C. Have a rest. D. Call his friends.

C

For a lot of people, winning the lottery is the American dream. But for many lottery winners, the reality can turn out to be more like a nightmare. William Post won $16.2 million in the Pennsylvania lottery in 1988 but now lives simply on his Social Security.

“I wish it’d never happened. It was a total nightmare”, explains Post. Both friends and family went as far as going to court to try and get their hands on his money. A former girlfriend successfully charged him for a share of his winnings. But this wasn’t his only lawsuit. His brother Jeffery was arrested and imprisoned in Florida for hiring a hit man to kill him, hoping to inherit a share of the winnings. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, his other siblings bothered him until he eventually agreed to invest in their businesses. These ventures brought no money back, and resulted in further tension on his relationship with his brothers and sisters.

Post says after his win he went wild. He bought expensive cars and all sorts of electronic gadgetry. On bad advice, he also borrowed money in advance of actually receiving his lottery win. Within a year of winning his fortune, he was $1million in debt.

Post even spent time in jail for firing a gun over the head of a bill collector. Post admitted he was both careless and foolish, and tried too hard to please his family. He eventually declared bankruptcy.

Now he lives quietly on a $450 a month disability pension and food stamps. He spends much of his day watching classic movies on television. But Post isn’t complaining. He’s content. “I’ve got peace of mind and you never realise how valuable that is until you lose it,” he says. “Lotteries don’t mean anything to me.”

28. Why was Post’s winning the lottery a nightmare ?

A. His former girlfriend accused him for the money.

B. His family got their hands on the money.

C. His investment bought no money back.

D. Winning the lottery ruined his life.

29. Why was Post sent into prison?

A. He got his money back by violence.

B. He threatened a bill collector with a gun.

C. He failed to pay off his debt on time.

D. He tried to hurt his family members.

30. We can infer from the last paragraph ___________.

A. Post isn’t content with his present life

B. Post’s nightmare has come to an end

C. Post gets on well with his family

D. Post is addicted to watching movies

31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Evil Money B. Money Means Everything

C. A Shameful Family D. Riches to Rags

D

Anger often makes us uncomfortable. When you find your anger too uncomfortable to process, please let it go. But remember to create a healthy anger in your children is to practice creating a healthy anger in yourself. Once you're better at experiencing anger and expressing it in a healthy way, you'll be able to model a good style of anger for your kids.

Some kids deal with anger by creating a "false self": a child who is perfect for their parents. People who have developed a false self are often passive aggressive and seem shallow because they've hid away all the feelings with depth and character.

How do we keep kids from creating false selves? We need to raise them in an environment where it's safe to express feelings. Once you feel more comfortable with your own anger, you can teach your children why anger is a helpful emotion. When your kid expresses anger, help them examine what it is that has made them angry. Why did it make them angry? How did it do that? Then, you can teach them that while emotions are never wrong and are always valid, our expressions of our emotions are within our control.

People who are afraid of their own anger will never learn how to listen to what their anger is trying to tell them. Instead of teaching our kids that their anger is wrong, that "happy families" are never angry, or that all feelings of anger lead to violence and fear, we can teach our children that anger is OK. Anger is natural, it is normal, and it can be experienced and expressed in a healthy way.

32. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. Anger makes us uncomfortable.

B. Anger is difficult to deal with.

C. Parents often lose their temper at home.

D. Parents should model a good anger style.

33. What would a child be like if he developed a “false self”?

A. Polite and optimistic. B. Perfect and helpful.

C. Negative and indirect. D. Rude and dishonest.

34. What’s the main purpose of the last 2 paragraphs?

A. To give tips to create healthier anger.

B. To suggest ways to avoid anger.

C. To show the harm anger does to kids.

D. To stress the importance of expressing anger.

35. In which part of a website can we read the passage?

A. Food& Recipes B. Psychology & Health

C. Life & Entertainment D. School& Education

第二節(jié) (共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分)

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Winter running is the best way to lose winter weight. But before heading out, make sure you have a solid plan. You don’t want to come across accidents along the way. 36 .

Wear the Right Shoes

The right shoes will depend on the road. You want shoes that are made for the kind of surface you run on. For example, if you are running on slippery surfaces, you want shoes with great friction(摩擦力). 37 . When trying out a pair of running shoes, check the fit, feel and ride of the shoes. These elements are important once you take your new shoes out for a run.

Warm Up

Warm up is an important part to keep fit. Especially if temperatures drop and your muscles are stiff from the cold! 38 . It also prepares the muscles for the intense activity ahead. The cold climate won’t feel as cold when you do warm ups. This is because blood flows much faster after a good warm up!

Deal with Wind

39 The key is to run into the wind and finish by running against it. This keeps icy wind from blasting your face. To prevent any injuries or accidents, break your run into smaller parts.

40 You can use certain creams on the nose and cheeks to prevent frostbite. Don’t skip your sun-block if you’re running during the day. UVB(紫外線)passes through the clouds. Running for an extended period on a cloudy day will still damage the skin!

A. Don’t run in the wind.

B. Running makes you warm.

C. Warming up prevents injuries.

D. It’s hard to run if it’s too windy.

E. Your shoes should fit very well so you don’t slip.

F. Here we are giving you important tips to remember.

G. It also helps to keep the skin protected from the wind.