第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
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Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?
In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.
Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”
4. Whatdoes the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club? A. They're unfair. B. They're conservative. C. They're objective. D. They're strict. 5. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience? A. They think themselves smart. B. They look up to great thinkers.
C. They see gender differences earlier than boys. D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs 6. Why are more geniuses known to the public? A. Improved global communication.
B. Less discrimination against women. C.Acceptance of victors' concepts. D. Changes in people's social positions. 7. What is the best title for the text?
A. Geniuses Think Alike B. Genius Takes Many Forms C. Genius and Intelligence D. Genius and Luck
C
The first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.
In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.
Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.
These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.
But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.
For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.
Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing
information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.
I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too. 8. The first two paragraphs suggest that________. A. bad medical outcomes affect doctors B delivering babies can be difficult work C. some doctors are not very experienced D. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes 9. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________. A. tend to prescribe less effective medicine B. are more concerned about the patients' safety C. become less confident in writing a prescription D. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding
10. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Result B. Benefit C. Difference D. Absence 11. The author will probably agree that________. A. we should not doubt our own decisions B. our experience will pave way for our future C. humans are emotional and irrational on the whole D. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directions
D
My school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our local area. Our class had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot. It was a lot of work but it was all worth it. I got blisters(水泡) from digging, and we all got insect bites, too.
I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration(合作), and then I learned about the media. Our teacher telephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished. She spoke with the producer. The
producer checked with the directors, but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours. They wanted to know what was special about our particular garden, since many schools plant them.
The teacher explained that, after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie(大草原), we had made a prairie garden. We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants, and then we planted them. We did not water the garden, but we did weed it. We decided to let nature water it with rain, since that was how prairies grew in the past. We sent a picture of the garden to the news station. In the picture, the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.
As a result, the producer sent a reporter to our school. He interviewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden. After that, they interviewed us, and we explained to them what we had learned through this project.
That night, we watched the news, and there we were. The news reporter told our story. It was only two minutes long, but it was us. We were famous. All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knewthatwhen we saw the garden every day, but now we knew that the whole city thought so, too. 12. What seemed to be the TV directors’ initial reaction to the garden? A. They were excited. B. They were surprised. C. They were worried. D. They were uninterested. 13. What is special about the garden? A. Weeds were allowed to spread naturally. B. The grass grew faster than common grass. C. The seeds came from the plants of a prairie. D. Underground water was used for the plants.
14. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last paragraph? A. We got blisters on our hands. B. Our hard work was worthwhile. C. The garden would be famous. D. The project would be finished. 15. How did the author feel about the project? A. Annoyed. B. Curious. C. Proud. D. Regretful.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
Whether you’re working out to lose weight or have a beautiful body, it is necessary to have the right ideas.
You may often get some suggestions from some people.___16___
Myth (误传) 1: To stay in shape, you only need to work out once or twice a week.
Truth: Once or twice a week won’t make you stay in shape.____17____It is better to do it every day, because we find that the act of sitting counteracts (抵消) any of the activities you do.
Myth 2: The best time to work out is in the morning.
Truth: The best time for a workout is whatever time allows you to exercise most often. And you should make physical exercise a habit.____18____If you prefer a morning run, do that instead.
Myth 3:___19___
Truth: If you want to lose weight, you shouldn’t think that you can simply make it through exercise. Experts say losing weight almost always starts with changes in your eating habits. In terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise.
Myth 4: Running a marathon is the ideal way to get fit.
Truth:____20____You can get many of the benefits of long-distance running without ever passing the five-mile mark. Running fast and hard for just 5 to 10 minutes a day can provide some of the same benefits as running for hours can. A. But not all of them are right.
B. Exercise is the best way to lose weight. C And these suggestions are worth following. D. There is no need to run five miles to keep fit. E. Running a marathon is suitable for most people. F. If a late-night trip to the gym is your thing, stick to it.
G. At least three days per week for an exercise program is necessary.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 完形填空(共20小题；每小题21.5分，满分30分)
For many, public speaking is a huge headache. As someone who is very shy, I never thought I could perfectly___21___a speech until I decided to___22___an English speaking competition.
One day when I entered the classroom, my eyes were immediately drawn to a sign___23___that an English speaking competition would be hold next month.
Giving a speech in front of a large audience would be a huge challenge for me.____24____, I really didn’t
want to miss this opportunity to help___25___my confidence and cultivate (培养) my ___26___speaking skills. I was torn between my desire of participating and my___27___of speaking in public. In the end, I___28___myself to sign up and to take on the challenge. I didn’t want to be shy any more.
I carefully chose a suitable topicand constantly polished my speech to___29___it. I also practiced my pronunciation and every gesture in front of the mirror over and over again.____30____, the big day arrived. I heard he hot say, \"Let's welcome contestant number 9.\" I stepped onto the stage and saw that the hall was completely____31____with people. A burst of fear took over me. I could feel my heart pounding and my palms(手掌) began to____32____and got wet. My legs trembled and I felt as cold as ice. To make matters worse, my mind went____33____and I couldn't remember what I was going to say.
I was at the point of giving up when I suddenly____34____my English teacher in thecrowd, who was standing in the corner and smiling at me. Seeing her warm smile, I felt that a sense of____35____immediately replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in my mind. My only thought was that I needed to calm down and enjoy this cheerful moment on stage.
I took a deep breath, calmed down and started my speech. I focused all of my attention on every word so I wouldn't make any mistakes. I gradually became____36____in my speech and my nervousness transformed into confidence and excitement.
It turned out that my speech was nothing but success. I____37____from the other competitors. I took my____38____at the podium(领奖台) to receive a shining medal for my speech.
From what I have experienced, I know nothing is____39____. We will face many difficulties in life. These difficulties are like climbing a mountain. It might be difficult at first, but overcoming the difficult will take you to new____40____. The view is definitely worth it.
22. A. deliver B. prepare C. arrange D. write 23. A. host B. participate in C. organize D. check out 24. A. announcing B. promising C. claiming D. saying 25. A. Therefore B. So C. However D. Instead 26. A. rely on B. express C. restore D. build up 27. A. public B. personal C. favorite D. usual
28. A. motivation B. surprise C. disappointment D. fear 29. A. appealed B. devoted C. persuaded D. advised 30. A. perfect B. remember C. record D. shorten
31. A. Instantly B. Eventually C. Unexpectedly D. Constantly 32. A. concerned B. packed C. disabled D. covered 33. A. seize B. numb C. sweat D. ache 34. A. wrong B. mad C. blank D. dead 35. A. met B. missed C. recalled D. spotted 36. A. strength B. loss C. duty D. direction 37. A. interested B. absorbed C. panicked D. stuck 38. A. benefited B. broke away C. stood out D. differed 39. A. prize B. place C. offer D. address
40. A. important B. practical C. realistic D. impossible 41. A. heights B. paths C. challenges D. cases 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
I dream to be___41.___popular teacher in the future because I hope I can bring knowledge and___42.___（happy）to children.
With time passing by, my wonderful middle school life is coming to the end. Just when I___43.___（enter）Sunshine School, I was a childish boy___44.___liked playing computer games. I still remembered my first mid-term exam. I failed many subjects. I even thought about___45.___（give）up. It was MsZhang who encouraged me___46.___（face）the difficulties bravely. With the help of my teacher, I redoubled my efforts. Nowadays, I overcame difficulties and always do well in the school subjects. Thanks___47.___Ms Zhang, I have gained a lot both in my study___48.___in my life. I hope I can be as___49.___（excellently）as my teacher.
All in all, I will learn harder to get____50.____（much）knowledge so as to lay a good foundation for my future. I will make full use of my every second and make my dream come true. I believe I can succeed! 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Of all the recreations we enjoy, a morning walk might be the most rewarding. In city like Chengdu and Hangzhou which people have to face heavy traffic, it’s only in the morning when the roads are not crowded. There is hardly any traffic or one can enjoy the walk. In the morning nature was at its best. Having a look at leaves of trees and you’ll find pearls of dew (露水) on it. Flowers wave their heads gentle and spread their pleasant smell. A walk in a big park or on the bank of a stream is even more better refreshing. A 20-minute walk every day gets people look five years younger. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On an ordinary Thursday afternoon, I turned up the next walkway. Children played in the yards along the block. I waved to them as I walked by, delivering mail at houses along the way.
Some mailmen preferred routes where they drove a truck and slipped the mail into a collection of mailboxes without seeing anyone face to face. Not me. I wanted to be outside talking to people. That's where the excitement was. The lady who lived there opened the door wide. “Hello,” she said. I knew what she was waiting for. I've got your book club selection,” I said, handing over her package.
There were only about 700 people on my route. Over the years I'd gotten to know most of them, if not in person then by their mail. There were the folks who got magazines, or book after book, those who loved their catalogues, and some who had steady pen pals. I knew I provided an important service in my job. College acceptances, birthday presents, postcards from all corners of the world — they could all make someone's day. I also brought doctor bills and insurance notices.
Mrs. Dorman at the end of my route got a package from the Home Shopping Network almost every day. She was an older lady, who'd turned 78, and I liked being able to bring a little joy into her life with my delivery. She got her blood pressure pills and blood test kits for diabetes (糖尿病) in the Yesmail. Yes, convenient. But I was just the messenger, showing up every day like clockwork. It wasn't me who was making a difference in people's lives. Not me personally. A friendly hello, a chat with a lonely person. That was the most I could offer.
I dug in my bag for Mrs. Dorman's mail — and the inevitable Home Shopping Network package. She'd be glad to get this, whatever it was. Mrs. Dorman often waited for me at the door and we always had a nice talk, but not today.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
I heard the TV going inside so I knew she was home.
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Mrs. Dorman was back home from hospital within a few days, her broken shoulder in a sling (悬带). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. A 5. D 6. A 7. B
8. A 9. C 10. A 11. D
12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C
16. A 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. D
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45. giving 46. to face 47. to 48. and 49. excellent 50. more
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