阅读理解

阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

Ice Age Cave Art of Southwest France

May 21, 2013 —May 27, 2013

Day 1 U.S.— Bordeaux, France

Leave the U.S. for Bordeaux to start our prehistoric exploration(史前探索).

Day 2 Bordeaux — Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

On arriving in Bordeaux, join the group to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, France’s prehistory capital. Cheek into Les Glycines hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner here.

Day 3 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

Begin at the Combarelles cave, believed to have been used by Cro-Magnon man between 14 000 and 12 000 years ago. After lunch in a restaurant in the rock, enjoy a guided tour of the National Prehistory Museum, containing one of the largest prehistoric collections. Our day ends at the cave of Font-de-Gaume. Discovered in 1901, it remains one of the most exciting places in the world, with many drawings of horses, deer and so on.

Day 4 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

Journey through Black Perigord, starting with a tour of Sarlat. After lunch in town, visit Bernifal. Discovered in 1898, it offers its visitors various paintings.

Day 5 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

At the Rouffignac cave, get on an electric train to explore the nearly 10 kilometers of cave — a real underground maze(迷宫)of prehistoric drawings and several surprising handprints. Pause for lunch in a local farm house, then continue to Abri Castanet.

Day 6 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

After checking out of Les Glycines, travel to Cougnac cave, containing the oldest paintings in a site open to the public. Enjoy lunch in this beautiful town on the Dordogne river. As you leave Rocamadour, visit the Abri des Merveilles, then continue to the popular Chateau de Mercues.

Day 7 Toulouse — U.S

Check out of the Chateau de Mercues, and travel to the Toulouse airport for your return flight to the U.S..

1.Where will tourists have a welcome dinner?

A. At the Rouffignac cave.

B. At the Cougnac cave.

C. In the Les Glycines hotel.

D. At the Combarelles cave.

2. On which day tourists will visit Cougnac cave?

A. Day 3. B. Day 4.

C. Day 5. D. Day 6.

3.How many nights will tourists stay in Les Glycines hotel?

A. Two nights. B. Three nights.

C. Four nights. D. Five nights.

阅读理解。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

Though problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesn’t mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or the other, you’ll have to stand up and say — problem, I don’t want you in my life.

Of course, we’ve been fighting troubles ever since we were born. Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children — the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings.

But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems.

Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help. But the truth is that when you talk about, you’re setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you. Talking helps you move on and let go.

Write your problems. Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you don’t want a real person to talk with. When you write down your problems, you’re setting free all the tension from your system. You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life.

Don’t lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, don’t lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family ..., you should still have faith. With faith and hope, you can rebuild everything that you lose.

Your problems aren’t the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, there’re another one million people whose problems are huger than yours. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them, why can’t I? Your problems might just seem big and worse, but in reality they can be removed.

Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a way out.

1.What is the text mainly about?

A. How to find problems.

B. How to change problems.

C. How to live without problems.

D. How to deal with problems.

2.According to the text, the first paragraph is trying to ________.

A. upset the readers

B. encourage the readers

C. laugh at the readers

D. please the readers

3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A. There are different kinds of problems in our life.

B. Problems are too difficult to deal with.

C. We have to fight problems in our whole life.

D. We have more and more problems.

4.According to the text, when you talk about your problems to others, ________.

A. you will be completely understood by others

B. you can find a way out from others

C. you will create another problem

D. you can live on more easily

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 Is Exercise Cool?

1．Exercise Strengthens Muscles

Did you ever do a push-up or swing across the monkey bars at the Playground. 1. By using your muscles to do powerful things, you can make them stronger．For older teens and adults, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, too.

2． 2.

Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. Being flexible is having full range of motion, which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain．

3．Exercise Keeps the Balance

3.Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic stuff. 4.If you're not very active, your body won't need as many calories.

Whatever your calorie need , if you eat enough to meet that need, your body weight will stay about the same. If you eat more calories than your body needs, it may be stored as extra fat.

4．Exercise Makes You Feel Good

It feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoy—like running, jumping, and playing with your friends. It's also fun to be good at something, like scoring a basket, hitting a home run, or perfecting a dive.

But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood. 5.It's just another reason why exercise is cool!

A．So you want to do some aerobic（有氧的）exercise right now?

B．Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy.

C．When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical, which may make you feel happier.

D．Those are exercises that can build strength.

E．Exercise Makes You Flexible

F．Exercise Makes Your Heart Happy

G．But if you're active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy.

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. He had wanted a beautiful in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well it, he told him that was all he wanted.

As Graduation Day came near, the young man expected that his father had bought the gift. , on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his own . His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He 46 his son a beautifully wrapped gift box.

Curious, and somewhat , the young man opened the box and found a lovely leather bound Bible，with the young man’s name written in gold. Angry, he his voice to his father, and said, “With all your money you give me a Bible?” and out of the house.

Many years passed and the young man was very in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to see him. he could make arrangements, he received a telegram him his father had passed away and willed all of his to his son.

When he arrived at his father’s, sudden sadness and regret his heart. He began to 56 his father’s important papers and saw the still new gift-wrapped Bible, just as he had it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully a verse(诗),Matthew 7-11,“And if you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father which is in Heaven, give to those who ask Him?”

As he read those words, a car key from the back of the Bible. It had a tag(标签) with the dealer’s name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the of his graduation, and the words: PAID IN FULL.

1.A. computer B. bike C. car D. recorder

2.A. pay B. buy C. support D. afford

3.A. signs B. facts C. marks D. results

4.A. However B. Finally C. Quietly D. Actually

5.A. house B. room C. study D. office

6.A. gave B. handed C. showed D. presented

7.A. excited B. nervous C. interested D. disappointed

8.A. raised B. changed C. improved D. increased

9.A. ran B. went C. walked D. stormed

10.A. busy B. successful C. comfortable D. happy

11.A. remembered B. realized C. knew D. considered

12.A. When B. As C. After D. Before

13.A. informing B. announcing C. telling D. discovering

14.A. treasures B. possessions C. clothing D. eagerness

15.A. filled B. caught C. attacked D. beat

16.A. pick up B. remind of C. search through D. refer to

17.A. seen B. got C. left D. thrown

18.A. made B. written C. underlined D. designed

19.A. dropped B. appeared C. rolled D. showed

20.A. year B. date C. moment D. day

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Friendship is a kind of treasure in our lives. It is actually like a bottle of wine, the longer it 1.(keep), the sweeter it will be. It is also like a cup of tea. When we are thirsty, it will be our best 2.(choose), but when we have enough time to enjoy ourselves, it is also the most fragrant drink.

3., in this fast-developing modern society, the reality is not that. More and more people forget 4. (enjoy) the beauty of life and the beauty of friendship; they work hard in order to gain a 5. (high) position in the society and to earn more money for their work. Of course, we don't deny that 6. is important to find a better place in our lives, but we wish more and more people could pay a little more attention 7. themselves and their friends. All of us have to spare some time for personal lives. We have to find the chance to express our emotion and love. When 8. (stay) with our friends, we can release ourselves9. (complete). We can do whatever we want, we can laugh together, talk together, and even cry together. I should say that being together with our best friends is the most wonderful moment of our lives.

As we know, we would feel lonely if we didn't even have a friend, but it doesn't mean we could depend on our friends all the time. There is 10. famous motto saying that “a friend is like a quilt with cotton wadding, but the real thing that keeps you warm is your own temperature.”

假设你是李华，曾在美国学习半年，现已回国。你想联系你的美国老师Mr. Smith, 但没有其联系方式。请根据以下要点给你的美国同学Tom 写一封信：

1、感谢Tom 对你英语学习的帮助；

2、询问Mr. Smith 的近况并索要其联系方式；

3、邀请Tom 在春节期间来中国旅游。

注意：1. 词数100；

2. 可适当增加细节。

阅读理解

阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

Last week I was riding my special motorbike and then stopped at a convenience store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.” He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas.

As we came back to the convenience store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.” I told her about some of the other things I do (ski, travel the world by myself, etc.). As her father was taking her off my bike, she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things, and I will too.” Her father turned away as a tear of joy rolled down his cheek. He hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer just now. Now I pray that God will bless you for your gift to Amy today.” I believed what he said. Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can be an answer to prayer.

1.How did the father feel at first when the author invited his daughter for a ride?

A. He was happy because his daughter could gain excitement.

B. He felt surprised because he didn’t know the author.

C. He was moved because the author offered to help his daughter.

D. He felt nervous because he was worried about his daughter’s safety.

2.What can we know about the author?

A. He was a disabled man.

B. He worked in a convenience store.

C. He often helped people who were in trouble.

D. He usually drove too fast.

3.According to the passage, the girl ____________.

A. used to be a completely healthy person

B. was not allowed to do some fierce sports

C. usually felt sad about life due to her disability

D. was unwilling to communicate with a stranger

4.What did the author’s gift refer to according to the girl’s father?

A. The motorbike. B. The wheelchair.

C. The blessing. D. The ride.

阅读理解

阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

He is only 12 years old but Utkarsh Tripathi brings out a handwritten newspaper every week on matters like the environment. He does all this to satisfy his wish to “serve the country”. A Class 8 student of the Brij Bihari Sahai Inter College in Allahabad, Utkarsh has been bringing out the newspaper Jagriti for the last one year. And for the four-page, black-and-white newspaper, Utkarsh not only takes the role of a reporter, editor and publisher, but also gives it free of charge.

Jagriti has about 150 readers belonging to various age groups in Allahabad, some 200 km from the state capital Lucknow. “Children make up major Jagriti readers ... my school friends, my seniors in school, teachers and also my neighbours,” he said.

According to Utkarsh’s father Hari Prasad, who runs a coaching institute, his son has a gift for writing and wants to serve the country in some way.

“More than two years ago, he began to read articles in Hindi Daily. One day he said that he wanted to start serving society from his school life itself. I then suggested why not work like a journalist and make people know their rights,” he added. Utkarsh took the suggestion seriously and came up with Jagriti. “I try to cover social issues about environment, women foeticide and others in the editorial section, and also information about public welfare plans and important government policies for the betterment of the poor or children.” Utkarsh said.

Jagriti also has successful stories of scientists, political leaders and other outstanding people.But how does he get time from his studies to bring out a weekly newspaper? “I believe if anyone is passionate about something, he or she can take out some time to realize his dream.” Utkarsh replied.

Utkarsh’s efforts are much appreciated by people in Allahabad. Nutan Devi, a local journalist, said, “For me it’s real journalism …It has renewed the objective (宗旨) of journalism that seems to have now got lost somewhere.”

1. According to the text, Utkarsh Tripathi _____.

A. made the first newspaper about two years ago

B. is learning journalism at a college in Allahabad

C. wants to contribute to society

D. lives in Allahabad, the state capital

2. Who are most likely to be interested in Jagriti?

A. Adults, especially the elderly.

B. Local journalists.

C. Children, especially Utkarsh’s schoolmates.

D. Women around Utkarsh.

3. What is the role of the last paragraph?

A. To prove Utkarsh does a good job.

B. To tell us what true journalism is.

C. To encourage us to follow Utkarsh’s example.

D. To show the different opinions on what Utkarsh does.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入恰当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

ZH=Zhou Yang (journalist) HX=Hu Xin(chief editor)

HX: Welcome to join us. We’re delighted you’re coming to work with us. Your first job here will be 1. assistant to an experienced journalist. As is often the case, your article can2.(submit) by yourself only after you are more experienced.

ZH: OK. What do I need to take with me when I go out to cover a story? I already have a camera and notebook.

HX: 3.is no need for you to take a camera. You’ll have a professional photographer with you to take photographs.

ZH: Got it. What do I need to remember when I go out on a story?

HX: Keep in mind that you should be full of4.(curious). A good journalist must have a good “nose” for a story. 5.if you ask different questions will you acquire6.you need to know. And it is important to listen to the interview carefully.

ZH: Why?

HX: Well, because you have to listen for 7.(detail) facts. Meanwhile you have to prepare the next question 8.(depend) on what the person says.

ZH: But how can I listen carefully while taking notes?

HX: This is a trick of the trade. 9.the interviewee agrees, you can use a recorder to get the facts straight.

ZH: I see! Thanks10.your good advice! I’ll try my best.

HX: Good luck.

阅读理解。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

Papa’s jaw dropped when Mama told him that Sister had cheated on her final exams—not to succeed but to fail. “It’s unbelievable!” he said. “Sister has always been so proud of her good grades!”

“Yes, she has,” said Mama. “But it’s not unbelievable. It just shows how badly she wanted off the swimming team.”

“She never said anything about that to me.” said Papa.

“Of course she didn’t,” said Mama. “She was afraid you’d blow your top. You already had her getting a swimming scholarship to college and winning gold medals at the Olympics. Can you imagine how much pressure she must have felt?”

“Oh, my gosh!” Papa said, “I’ve been so stupid! I just thought she’d want to be a champion swimmer because she’s so good at it.”

“It’s like anything else, dear,” said Mama, “No matter how good at it you are, if it stops being fun, you won’t want to do it anymore.”

“She must be really mad at me,” he mumbled (嘟哝). “Maybe I should say sorry to her.”

Sister’s footsteps could be heard on the stairs. She came into the kitchen and looked hopefully up at her parents.

“Honey,” said Mama with a smile, “Your papa and I have decided that there’s no reason for you to be on the swimming team if you don’t want to.”

Sister’s face lit up like a Christmas tree. She ran to Papa and jumped into his arms, giving him a big hug. “I’m going to play cards with Lizzy!” she said. “See you later!”

From the kitchen window, Mama and Papa watched their daughter run down the sunny road toward Lizzy’s house.

“It’s good to see her happy again,” said Mama.

“Well, it’s not too late, anyway.” Papa said.

1.Mama insisted that the child should do ________.

A. what she felt easy to B. what she was willing to

C. what she felt right to D. what she was able to

2.The underlined expression “blow your top” probably means “________” in the text.

A. change your opinion B. become very excited

C. get very angry D. fall down with fear

3. Which of the following words best describes Papa?

A. Foolish. B. Patient.

C. Stubborn. D. Considerate.

4. What might be the best title for the text?

A. Better Late Than Never

B. Easier Said Than Done

C. Never Too Old To Learn

D. No Pleasure Without Pain