第一部分 完形填空(共20小题; 每小题1.5分，满分30分)

Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist. It’s universally known that he was the __1__ of the Nobel Prize in Physics. He is best known for his __2__ of relativity, which holds that measurements of space and time __3___ according to conditions such as the state of motion of the observer.

When he was a(n) ___4___, Einstein was fat and his head was so big that his mother __5__ it was damaged. And he was __6__ in learning how to speak. So his parents led him to ___7__ a doctor. He had contempt (蔑视) toward authority, which led one __8__ to say that he would never amount to much. But when asked about this later, the headmaster denied that he had ever said so. But this qualities helped to make him a(n) ___9__. His contempt for authority led him to __10___ conventional wisdom. His slow ____11__ development made him curious about ordinary things, such as __12__ and time which most adults took for granted. And he ___13__ to think in pictures rather than words which gave him great help to his achievements.

In 1905, Einstein __14__ and got his college certificate, but didn’t get an academic job. Therefore, he was __15__ very hard six days a week as a third-class examiner in the Swiss patent office. During his free time, he produced four papers that upended (颠覆) __16___. The first showed that light could be _17__ as waves, just as what our textbooks tell us today called optical wave(光波). The second proved the __18__ of atoms and molecules. As we all know now, all the substance is made up of them. The third, the special theory of relativity, said that there was no such things as absolute time or space. And the fourth noted equivalence between energy and mass. That is to say, there is a __19__between energy and mass.

Genius are __20___, but not born. If one wants to amount to much, hard work is the basis.

1. A. holder B. creator C. winner D. maker

2. A. idea B. improvement C. experiment D. theory

3. A. vary B. unchange C. move D. speed

4. A. adult B. child C. baby D. elder

5. A. feared B. hoped C. thought D. realized

6. A. fast B. slow C. clever D. normal

7. A. consult B. examine C. see D. watch

8. A. authority B. mother C. scientist D. headmaster

9. A. official B. headmaster C. genius D. astronomer

10. A. agree B. question C. criticize D. praise

11. A. behavioral B. verbal C. mental D. physical

12. A. speed B. space C. energy D. effect

13. A. wanted B. stopped C. began D. tended

14. A. accessed B. decided C. graduated D. progressed

15. A. working B. studying C. researching D. living

16. A. Chemistry B. Physics C. Biology D. Geography

17. A. made B. monitored C. gathered D. imagined

18. A. existence B. movement C. formation D. variety

19. A. change B. balance C. loss D. increase

20. A. produced B. created C. encouraged D. made

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)

第一节：共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分

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When traveling, it’s important to learn about the customs and etiquette(礼仪) of the global village. What we consider polite behavior at home isn't always accepted outside our borders.

● Etiquette of Gift Giving

Gift giving should be a happy, positive experience. When selecting a present for someone in Netherlands, don't purchase fancy kitchen knives or scissors. Giving sharp, pointy objects as gifts is considered unlucky. Be careful when presenting flowers to a friend or a business partner in Russia. Yellow blooms suggest cheat or a relationship break up. Traditionally, red carnations are placed on the tombs of the dead. Writing cards or notes while visiting South Korea, be mindful of your pen's ink color. Writing a person's name in red ink traditionally suggests that the person has passed away-an important point to remember when giving a birthday card.

● Eating Customs

Being early or on time is viewed as being rude, too eager or even greedy in Venezuela. If you are invited to someone's home for a meal, it's recommended that you arrive 10 minutes later than the requested time. When having a meal in Egypt, don’t use the salt shaker (盐瓶). It's insulting to your host to spread salt on your food, which means that you find the meal terrible. Japan is a very polite nation, and their fondness for etiquette extends to the use of chopsticks. According to Japanese custom, if you're in the middle of eating, use the opposite end of your chopsticks to secure food from a shared plate. When doing business in Turkey, it’s the custom for your host to pay for your meal. Requests to split the bill won’t be accepted. If you would like to pay your fair share, Turks recommend inviting your host to a follow-up meal.

21. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Giving a fancy kitchen knife to a friend from Russia is a good choice.

B. You can use blue ink to write notes to your friend from South Korea.

C. Dining with Japanese, one can use either end of the chopsticks to get food from shared plates.

D. Invited to a meal, one should arrive earlier to show respect for the host.

22. What does the underlined word “insulting” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. Respectful. B. Challenging. C. Indifferent. D. Offensive.

23. Where is this passage probably from?

A. A news report. B. A travel essay.

C. A culture column. D. A food magazine.

B

Individuality is the particular character, or aggregate (total) of qualities that distinguishes one person or thing from others. Many artists late in the last century were in search of a means to express their individuality. Modern dance was one of the ways some of these people sought to free their creative spirit. At the beginning there was no exacting technique, no foundation from which to build. In later years, trial, error and genius founded the techniques and the principles of the movement. Eventually, innovators (改革者) even drew from what they considered the dread (令人恐惧的)ballet, but first they had to get rid of all that was academic so that the new could be discovered. The beginnings of modern dance were happening before Isadora Duncan, but she was the first person to bring the new dance to general audiences and see it accepted and acclaimed (称赞).

Her search for a natural movement form sent her to nature. She believed movement should be as natural as the swaying of the trees and the rolling waves of the sea, and should be in harmony with the movements of the Earth. Her great contributions are in three areas.

First, she began the expansion of the kinds of movement that could be used in dance. Before Duncan danced, ballet was the only type of dance performed in concert. In the ballet the feet and legs were emphasized, with virtuosity (高超技巧) shown by complex, codified positions and movements. Duncan performed dance by using her body in the freest possible way. Her dance stemmed from her soul and spirit. She was one of the pioneers who broke tradition so others might be able to develop the art.

Her second contribution lies in dance costume. She rejected ballet shoes and stiff costumes. These were replaced with flowing Grecian (希腊式的) tunes, bare feet, and unbound hair. She believed in the natural body being allowed to move freely, and her dress displayed this ideal.

Her third contribution was in the use of music. In her performances she used the symphonies of great masters including Beethoven and Wagner, which was not the usual custom.

She was as exciting and eccentric (怪异) in her personal life as in her dance.

24.According to the passage, what did nature represent to Isadora Duncan?

A.Something to conquer. B.A model for movement.

C.A place to find peace. D.A symbol of disorder.

25.Compared to those of the ballet, Isadora Duncan’s costumes were less _______.

A.costly B.colorful C.graceful D.restrictive

26. We can infer from the passage that the author _________.

A. appreciates modern dance very much B. dislikes Isadora Duncan’s dance

C. thinks highly of individuality D. knows a lot about modern arts

27. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.Artists of the Last Century B.Evolution of Dance in the 20th Century

C.Natural Movement in Dance D.A Pioneer in Modern Dance

C

Since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest, Mount Qomolangma’s peak is no longer a lonely place and is turning into a trash heap(垃圾堆).

So far, more than 350 climbers have successfully reached the peak. And they have complained about waiting for hours in the bottlenecks (狭窄路段) on the way to the peak, a situation that isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s cold and windy up there — but downright dangerous. If bad weather strikes, climbers can and do die.

As a matter of fact, the dangerous crowds aren’t the only problem on Qomolangma. All those climbers need to bring a lot of gear—and much of them ends up being left on the mountain, sometimes even the peak itself. Mount Qomolangma is becoming the world’s largest dump. Here’s mountaineer Mark Jenkins writing in National Geographic about the state of Qomolangma: “The two standard routes, the Northeast Ridge and the Southeast Ridge, are disgustingly polluted with oxygen cans and torn tents everywhere.”

But the good news is that some mountaineers are taking it upon themselves to clean up Qomolangma. Mountianeer Paul Thelen and his friend Eberhard Schaaf are part of the annual Eco Everest Expedition, which has been cleaning up rubbish from base camps to the peak since 2008. So far they’ve collected over 13 tons of garbage.

Some of that rubbish is even being used for a higher purpose. As part of the Mount Everest 8844 Art Project, a group of 15 artists from Nepal collected 1.5 tons of garbage brought down the mountain by climbers. They’ve transformed the cans and oxygen tanks—and in one case, part of the remains of a helicopter—into 74 pieces of art that have already gone on exhibition in Nepal’s capital. Part of the profit from sales will go to the Everest Peakers Association, which has helped collect tons of rubbish on the slopes of the mountain.

28. What do we learn about the bottlenecks on the way to Mount Qomolangma’s peak?

A. They are relatively safe. B. They are often crowded.

C. They are very easy to pass. D. They are sites of base camps.

29. What does the underlined word “gear” mean?

A. Equipment for climbing mountains.

B. The food climbers brought onto the mountain.

C. Some important machines used for the bottlenecks.

D. Some rubbish found on the mountain.

30. The group of 15 Nepali artists_________.

A. created works of art using rubbish from Qomolangma

B. were employed by the Everest Peakeers Association

C. climbed Qomolangma and collected 1.5 tons of trash

D. painted 74 beautiful pictures of Mount Qomolangma’s peak

31. What can be the best title for the text?

A. Eco Everest Expedition Proves Successful

B. Qomolangma Has Become A Huge Mess

C. Test Yourself Against Qomolangma

D. Recycle Rubbish On Qomolangma

D

Students from Florida International University in Miami walked on water Thursday for a class assignment. To do it, they wore aquatic (水上的)shoes they designed and created.

Alex Quinones was the first to make it to the other side of a 175-foot lake on campus in record time—just over a minute. Quinones, who wore oversized boat-like shoes，also won last year and will receive $ 500. Students had to wear the aquatic shoes and make it across the lake in order to earn an “A” on the assignment for Architecture Professor Jaime Canaves, Materials and Methods Construction Class. “It's traditional in a school of architecture to do boats out of cardboard for a boat race. I thought our students were a little bit more special than that,” Canaves said. “We decided to do the walk on water event to take it to the next level.”

A total of 79 students competed in the race this year in 41 teams. Only 10 teams failed to cross the lake. Others who fell got back up and made it to the end. The race is open to all students and anyone in the community. The youngest person to ever participate was a 9-year-old girl who competed in place of her mother, while the oldest was a 67-year-old female.

A large crowd on campus joined Canaves as he cheered on the racers. He shouted encouraging words, but also laughed as some unsteadily made their way to the end.

“A part of this is for them to have more understanding of designing and make it work better,” he said. It is also a lesson in life for the students.

“Anything, including walking on water, is possible, if you do the research，test it and go through the design process seriously.”

32. For what purpose did the students take part in the race?

A. To go across the lake to school.

B. To test their balance on the water.

C. To pass Professor Canaves’ class.

D. To win the prize money of $ 500.

33. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. The students wore shoes distributed by Professor Canaves to walk across the lake.

B. The students who fell into the water were criticized seriously by the Professor.

C. Most students finished the class assignment successfully.

D. The students took part in the race to challenge their physical abilities.

34. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Alex Quinones is a top student in the university.

B. It’s a custom for the people in the community to get involved in student activities.

C. The student who made it to the end in the race would succeed in their professional career.

D. Professor Canaves attaches importance to hands-on learning experience.

35. The purpose of the passage is to ___________.

A. show his approval of the unique teaching style

B. report an interesting assignment

C. inspire teachers to be more creative

D. encourage more people to take part in the race

第二节 阅读填空(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(选项有两处为多余选项)

Of the many unpleasant emotions we can experience, fear may top the list. 36 . Fear can also keep us from pursuing the things in life that really matter -- like following our dreams, and developing important relationships. I have some ideas, though, of how to be free from fear.

? Experience fear.

I used to be very afraid of speaking in front of people. I would get sweaty palms and my stomach would be so tied up that I wouldn't be able to eat. However, each time I spoke, I noticed afterwards that it wasn't that bad. Things I fear are never as bad in reality as I make them out in my mind. 37 .

? Create space.

The first and most important step to being fearless is to create some space between ourselves and the emotion of fear. This isn't accomplished by ignoring the fear, or trying to talk ourselves out of it. 38 . In fact, a recent research shows that by simply admitting the emotion we actually begin to reverse the "fight or flight(逃避)" response in the body.

? Control the breath and feel the fear.

Once we acknowledge the presence of fear, the second step is to control the breathing so that it becomes slower and gentler. We try to make the breath just a little bit longer, and feel how fear manifests(展现) in the body. 39 .

With practice, we can create enough space between us and the emotion of fear so that we're able to replace a fearful thought with a positive one. 40 . For instance, before I get up to speak in front of a group of people, I imagine that the audience is positively impressed by what I say and that I manage to complete the speech successfully.

A. Space is created only when we can honestly acknowledge that fear exists.

B. We can imagine a positive outcome for whatever we're about to do.

C. Fear, if left uncontrolled, can even destroy our life.

D. So one way to get rid of fear is to simply push ourselves to do things that we fear.

E. When we can see a positive outcome in our mind, fear no longer holds us back.

F. But fear is more than just physically unpleasant.

G. As we pay attention to the physical symptoms of fear, we can see fear objectively.

请把41-70题答案直接写在试卷上，不另设答题纸，请注意卷面工整

第三部分 单句填空(共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分)

41. The ratio of________ (marry) women in their late 20s and early 30s with jobs is rising, according to a new government survey.

42. In our home office anyone__________ (catch) doing something ungreen might be punished.

43. To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came _________ (run) swiftly out of nowhere at times.

44. Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance ______________ (be able to) go green and educate others.

45. Hard work by itself seldom _________ (cause) fatigue. We get tired because our emotions produce nervousness in the body.

46. “Indeed,” George Washington wrote in his diary in 1785, “some kind of fly, or bug, __________ (begin) to eat the leaves before I left home.”

47. I feel so excited! At this time tomorrow morning I __________ (fly) to Shanghai.

48. Jack is a great talker. It’s high time that he _______ (do) something instead of just talking.

49. Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born??__________ (give), and some women only know how to take.

50. In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs_____________ (gain) huge popularity in western universities.

第四部分：单词 (共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分): 根据汉语意义写出单词。

51 .业余爱好者 _______________

52. 道歉，歉意 _______________ n.

53. 有益处的，有益的 _______________

54. 挑战 _______________

55. 选择 _______________ n.

56. 方便的 _______________

57. 犹豫 _______________ v.

58. 有罪的，内疚的 _______________

59. 存在 _______________ n.

60. 使…尴尬 _______________ v.

第五部分：短语(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分): 根据汉语意义写出单词。

61. 努力积极的生活 ________________________________________

62. 养成了指责别人的习惯 ___________________________________

63. 对环境没有多少影响 ____________________________________

64. 赶上发达国家 ___________________________________________

65. 更糟糕的是 ____________________________________________

66. 以牺牲学习为代价 _______________________________________

67. 如下 ___________________________________________________

68. 忍不住给你写一封信 ____________________________________

69. 为了向我们的母亲表达敬意 _______________________________