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一、单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
1. —Really？ Who will give lecture？ And about what？
—Professor Chen， president of the Beijing University， on the environment protection.
A. a； theB. the； a
C. a； /D. the； /
2. I have battled with my over whether I should actually offer her an apology.
A. commitmentB. conscience
C. complaintD. consciousness
3. Never before in greater need of employees equipped with both knowledge and communication skills than it is today.
A. this company was
B. this company has been
C. was this company
D. has this company been
4. IP addresses are the unique sequence of numbers to each computer， websites or other Internetconnected devices.
A. to assignB. assigning
C. assignedD. being assigned
5. Brain POP is an educational program consisting of brief animated videos a man named Tim and his robot friend Moby discuss various subjects.
A. whereB. which
C. asD. in that
6. —This holiday should beat the last one， doesnt it？
—Yeah， we had to spend the whole time inside. Luckily， the weather is this time.
A. cooperativeB. transparent
C. authenticD. specific
7. Recently the Ministry of Environmental Protection issued a circular saying that China may adopt flexible working hours and stop school classes the highest air pollution warnings.
A. for fear ofB. in terms of
C. on top ofD. in case of
8. Online shopping sites say that they find it difficult to the demand for canned infant milk powder after the new law takes effect in Hong Kong.
A. put up withB. catch up with
C. keep up withD. come up with
9. Normally， a forest fire and the damage causes can be very extensive， especially when you consider the financial and physical losses.
A. whichB. that
C. thisD. it
10. There can be no equality of opportunity everyone follows the rules in games.
A. ifB. unless
C. onceD. since
11. —Della burst out crying at the news， but I meant no harm.
—Id rather you her about it.
A. didnt tellB. hadnt told
C. havent toldD. wouldnt tell
12. —Got your US visa？
—Not yet. I too busy to apply for an appointment， so I didnt go to Shanghai last week.
A. wasB. have been
C. had beenD. would be
13. —How do you think I can make up with Tony？
—Put aside you disagree and try to find you have in common. A. what； whatB. what； where
C. where； whatD. where； where
14. —Has Nancy gone back to her home in the UK？
—Yes. She here only for three days with her friend.
A. stayedB. had stayed
C. has stayedD. is staying
15. —I would appreciate it if you could forgive Lucy and be friendly to her as you used to.
—， if only she gave me a sincere apology.
A. By all meansB. By no means
C. My pleasureD. Its a pleasure
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
Life is filled with challenges. As we get older we 16 realize that those challenges are the very things that 17 us and make us who we are. It is the same with the challenges that come with 18.
When we are faced with a challenge， we usually have two 19. We can try to beat it off， or we can decide that the thing 20 the challenge isnt worth the 21 and call it quits. Although there are certainly 22 when calling it quits is the right thing to do， in most 23 all that is needed is 24 and communication.
When we are committed to something， it means that no matter how 25 or how uncomfortable something is， we will always choose to 26 it and work it through instead of running away from it. Communication is making a 27 for discussion and talking about how you feel as opposed to just saying what the other person did wrong. 28 you can say to a friend， “I got my feeling hurt，” 29 “You hurt my feelings，” you are going to be able to solve the problem much faster.
In dealing with the many challenges that friendship will bring to you， try to see them for 30 they are： small hurdles you need to jump or 31 on your way through life. Nothing is so big that it is 32 to get over， and hurt only 33 to make us stronger. It is all part of growing up， it 34 to everyone， and some day you will 35 all of this and say， “Hard as it was， it made me who I am today.” And that is a good thing.
16. A. seem toB. come to
C. hope toD. try to
17. A. designB. promote
C. directD. shape
18. A. confidenceB. pressure
C. friendshipD. difficulty
19. A. opportunitiesB. expectations
C. choicesD. aspects
20. A. demandingB. deserving
C. predictingD. presenting
21. A. commentB. loss
C. troubleD. expense
22. A. spansB. times
C. datesD. ages
23. A. casesB. fields
C. partsD. occasions
24. A. assessmentB. commitment
C. encouragementD. adjustment 25. A. doubtfulB. shameful
C. harmfulD. painful
26. A. keepB. control
C. faceD. catch
27. A. spaceB. plan
C. topicD. room
28. A. IfB. As
C. WhileD. Unless
29. A. other thanB. rather than
C. or ratherD. or else
30. A. whatB. who
C. whereD. which
31. A. pass byB. come across
C. run overD. get through
32. A. unnecessaryB. necessary
C. impossibleD. possible
33. A. servesB. means
C. aimsD. attempts
34. A. opensB. appeals
C. goesD. happens
35. A. look down onB. look back on
C. look forward toD. look up to
三、阅读理解（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）
A
From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore， nature is everywhere youre not looking in some of Earths most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train—or a short drive—away from the annoying crowds. Here are a few favorites to get you going.
Mount Hollywood Trail， Los Angeles
Its not a skyscraper or a Ferris wheel， and theres no expensive restaurant up top. But if you want an absolutely unforgettable， noadmissioncharged， 360degree view of the entire Los Angeles region， its yours. All you have to do is walk a little. One of the preferred exercise routes， the Mount Hollywood Trail， is easily accessed from the parking lot of the famous Griffith Observatory； you see what you get at the end of this steep 1.5mile trail， which winds its way through the Griffith Park wilds up to the mountains 1， 640foot peak.
Bronx River， New York
It may not be on your top 10 list of things to do when you finally get to the Big Apple， but exploring the almostsecret river that flows through one of New Yorks most mysterious boroughs （自治市） is an unforgettable experience. The Bronx River Alliance， a nonprofit group that has worked tirelessly to bring the muchabused river back to life， operates cycling and canoeing trips along the river， from the rugged Hunts Point section down near the harbor on up through the borough.
Southern Islands， Singapore
Believe it or not， tightly packed Singapore does have plenty of open space left. There are actual trails right in the middle of everything， if you know where to look. But to really get away from it all， the Southern Islands， a small group of little green dots just off the city states southern shoreline， are just the thing.
Lee Valley， London This East London river valley changed last summer， when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park， built directly in the middle of the valley. Inside the park， beautifully landscaped sections quickly became a favorite relaxation spot for games goers. At present youll find miles of walking paths worth exploring. Start at the Waltham Cross train station and follow the signposted walking route southbound， guiding you past important historic industrial areas， through interesting city neighborhoods， past the western side of Olympic Park and on to the Thames.
36. If someone wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience for free， he can go to .
A. Mount Hollywood Trail and Bronx River
B. Mount Hollywood Trail and southern Islands
C. Lee Valley and Southern Islands
D. Bronx River and Lee Valley
37. The writer of the passage wants to .
A. inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big cities
B. appeal to more people to outdoor adventure
C. recommend several historical spots to readers
D. present various approaches to outdoor adventure
38. We know from the passage .
A. its difficult to find a proper trail in packed Singapore
B. you may have trouble reaching the Mount Hollywood Trail
C. the Bronx River Alliance has succeeded in running the river
D. the Thames is not far way from the East London river valley
B
Narayana Hrudayalaya， a complex of the health centers based in southern India， offers lowcost， highquality specialty care in a largely poor country of 1.2 billion people. By thinking differently about everything from the unusually high number of patients it treats to the millions for whom it provides insurance， the hospital group is able to continually reduce costs. Narayana Hrudayalayas operations include the worlds largest and most productive cardiac （心脏病的） hospital， where the average openheart surgery runs less than $2，000， a third or less what it costs elsewhere in India.
Narayana Hrudayalayas origins date back to 2001， when it built its massive cardiac center on the outskirts （市郊） of Bangalore. But it has expanded since then into what founder Dr. Devi Shetty calls a “health city”， a series of centers specializing in eye， trauma， and cancer care. Narayana Hrudayalaya now manages hospitals in 14 other Indian cities.
Expanding access is paired with an ongoing focus on efficiency. Typically， says Shetty， private hospitals in India focus on patients who can easily afford treatment. “We did it the other way around，” he says. “This hospital is for poor people， but we also treat some rich people. We dont look at people who are shabbily dressed and have trouble paying as outsiders.” Narayana Hrudayalayas flagship hospital has 3，000 beds and negotiates for better prices and buys directly from manufacturers， cutting out distributors. In addition to costcutting， Narayana Hrudayalaya finds creative ways to make the economics work. The company started a microinsurance program backed by the government that enables 3 million farmers to have coverage for as little as 22 cents a month in premiums （保险费）. Patients who pay discounted rates are in effect compensated by those who pay full price.
Doing something—doing more， actually—is the point. By 2017， Shetty， 58， plans to expand from 5，000 hospital beds throughout India to 30，000. Before becoming one of Indias bestknown healthcare entrepreneurs， Shetty was its bestknown heart surgeon. He was interrupted in surgery one day during the 1990s by a request to make a house call. “I said， ‘I dont make home visits，’” Shetty says， “and the caller said， ‘If you see this patient， the experience may transform your life.’” The request was from Mother Teresa. Inspired by her work with the poor， he then set out to create a hospital to deliver care based on need， not wealth. “One lesson she taught me，” he says， quoting a saying he keeps framed in his office， “is ‘Hands that sew are holier than lips that pray.’”
39. Narayana Hrudayalaya started a microinsurance to .
A. cut down on the cost of the treatment
B. get the support of the government
C. make the company run smoothly
D. attract more patients to its hospital
40. We can infer from the passage that .
A. the cost of medicine care in India is very low
B. Shetty wouldnt have succeeded without Mother Teresa
C. Shetty and his colleagues are likely to make home visits now
D. Shetty has expanded his hospitals to most of other cities in India
41. Why did Shetty build the massive cardiac center in 2001？
A. He wanted to build a health city.
B. He was motivated and decided to help more people.
C. He intended to develop his career in different areas.
D. He meant to help more poor people get free treatment.
42. How would you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph？
A. Its doing something and doing more that really matters.
B. Its not easy to take positive action to contribute to society.
C. Healthcare workers are the holiest persons in the world.
D. Praying alone is of no significance in face of difficult situation.
C
What would you think if someone suggested knocking down St Pauls Cathedral to widen the road？ Or pulling down Big Ben to make way for a car park？ It would be ridiculous， right？ But when it comes to devastation （毁灭） of the natural world， we arent so easily shocked. But we should be... or well be in a lot of trouble. Nature is shrinking by the day. Ancient forests are destroyed. Wetlands are becoming dry. Woodland is disappearing， and all in the name of progress. This is bad in itself， but its devastating for biodiversity.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants， animals and other living things that are all interconnected. The ecological services provided by biodiversity are vital to everyday life. The air we breathe is a product of photosynthesis （光合作用） by green plants. Insects， worms and bacteria break down waste and make soils rich. And tiny organisms clean the water in rivers and sea. In fact， all life on the earth exists thanks to the benefits of biodiversity. More than 90 percent of the calories consumed by people worldwide are produced from 80 plant species. And 30 percent of medicines are developed from plants and animals. Maintaining a wide diversity of species in each ecosystem is necessary to preserve all living things.
The loss of biodiversity could be devastating. “It is wrong to think that biodiversity can be reduced indefinitely without threatening humans，” said Harvard University biologist Edward O. Wilson， known as the “father of biodiversity”. He warned， “We are about to reach a critical point beyond which biodiversity loss will become irreversible （不可挽回的）.”
But what can we do？ The present problem is that the concept of biodiversity is so vague. People might care about giant pandas， but it is much harder to excite them about the fate of tiny sea creatures which are being boiled to death in the cooling systems of power stations along coastlines. The Guardian newspaper is trying to help. It has launched the Biodiversity 100 campaign to try to convince governments around the world to take action to deal with the widespread concerns about biodiversity. This includes persuading the UK government to create a series of marine reserves to reserve the decrease in the sealife caused by industrial fishing， stopping fishing sharks by the Japanese fishermen and banning the killing of dingoes （wild dogs） in Australia， among many other things.
There is a lot to do. And wed better act quickly if we dont want to end up with a planet that cant sustain life！
43. The underlined sentence “Nature is shrinking by the day.” means that .
A. nature is badly polluted by humans
B. species are becoming fewer and fewer day by day
C. rainforests are being cut down every day
D. nature is full of mysteries 44. Edward O. Wilson thinks that .
A. it doesnt matter to reduce biodiversity
B. people have done enough to preserve biodiversity
C. the situation of biodiversity is very serious
D. biodiversity loss has become irreversible
45. When it comes to biodiversity， the present problem is that .
A. people might not clearly know what is biodiversity and what should be protected
B. people are not aware that giant pandas are endangered
C. people dont realize that biodiversity is vital to everyday life
D. people hunt sea creatures for food
46. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 5 refer to？
A. The UK government.
B. The concept of biodiversity.
C. The action to deal with the problem.
D. The Guardian newspaper.
D
A few years ago I asked my childrens governess， Julia Vassilyevna， to come into my study.
“Sit down， Julia Vassilyevna，” I said. “Lets settle our accounts. Although you most likely need some money， you stand on ceremony and wont ask for it yourself. Now then， we agree on thirty rubles a month...”
“Forty.”
“No， thirty. I made a note of it. I always pay the governess thirty. Now then， youve been here two months， so...”
“Two months and five days.”
“Exactly two months. I made a specific note of it. That means you have sixty rubles coming to you. Subtract nine Sundays... you know you didnt work with Kolya on Sundays， you only took walks. And three holidays...”
Julia Vassilyevna flushed a deep red and picked at the flounce of her dress， but—not a word.
“Three holidays， therefore take off twelve rubles. Four days Kolya was sick and there were no lessons， as you were occupied only with Vanya. Three days you had a toothache and my wife gave you permission not to work after lunch. Twelve and seven—nineteen. Subtract... that leaves... hmm... fortyone rubles. Correct？”
Julia Vassilyenas left eye reddened and filled with moisture. Her chin trembled； she coughed nervously and blew her nose， but—not a word.
“Around New Years you broke a teacup and saucer： take off two rubles. The cup cost more， it was an heirloom， but—let it go. When didnt I take a loss？ Then， due to your neglect， Kolya climbed a tree and tore his jacket： take off ten. Also due to your heedlessness the maid stole Vanyas shoes. You ought to watch everything！ You get paid for it. So， that means five more rubles off. The tenth of January I gave you ten rubles...” “You didnt，” whispered Julia Vassilyevna. “But I made a note of it.”
“Well... all right.”
“Take twentyseven from fortyone—that leaves fourteen.”
Both eyes filled with tears. Perspiration appeared on the thin， pretty little nose. Poor girl！
“Only once was I given any money，” she said in a trembling voice， “and that was by your wife. Three rubles， nothing more.”
“Really？ You see now， and I didnt make a note of it！ Take three from fourteen... leaves eleven. Heres your money， my dear. Three， three， three， one and one. Here it is！”
I handed her eleven rubles. She took them and with trembling fingers stuffed them into her pocket.
“Merci，” she whispered.
I jumped up and started pacing the room. I was overcome with anger.
“For what， this—‘merci’？” I asked.
“For the money.”
“But you know Ive cheated you， Gods sake—robbed you！ I have actually stolen from you！ Why this ‘merci’？”
“In my other places they didnt give me anything at all.”
“They didnt give you anything？ No wonder！ I played a little joke on you， a cruel lesson， just to teach you... Im going to give you the entire eighty rubles！ Here they are in an envelope all ready for you... Is it really possible to be so spineless？ Why dont you protest？ Why be silent？ Is it possible in this world to be without teeth and claws—to be such a nincompoop？”
She smiled crookedly and I read in her expression， “It is possible.”
I asked her pardon for the cruel lesson and， to her great surprise， gave her the eighty rubles. She murmured her litter “merci” several times and went out. I looked after her and thought： “How easy it is to crush the weak in this world！”
47. When the employer called Julia Vassilyevna in to talk with him， what he really wanted to do was .
A. to settle their accounts
B. to criticize her for neglecting her duties as a governess
C. to play a joke on her so as to amuse himself
D. to teach her not to be so spineless
48. Julia Vassilyevna accepted everything her employer said because .
A. she had in fact neglected her duties
B. she was a very dumb girl
C. she thought it was of no use to protest to her employer
D. she loved the children she taught
49. The employer became very angry when Julia Vassilyevna said “Merci” because .
A. she didnt say “Merci” loudly
B. she didnt protest to him
C. he thought that by simply saying “Merci” she wasnt polite enough D. he didnt like the way in which she stuffed the money into her pocket and expressed her thanks
50. The text is about .
A. how a governess was cheated by her employer
B. how an employer tried to teach the governess a cruel lesson
C. how a governess was fired by her employer for being a nincompoop
D. how an employer punished the governess for not having done a good job
四、任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Theres a huge power in knowing how to make adjustments in life. In fact， its possible to turn failure into success by making the right adjustments. The trick is in knowing where the adjustment is needed and how much.
We call people who have the ability to make the best life adjustments happy. And on the other hand we call people who refuse or neglect to make adjustments sad， frustrated or confused.
Whatever your stage in life， age or financial level， everyone will face what I call the 3 Cs. The 3 Cs are changes， challenges and choices. The person who handles the 3 Cs the best we call happy and well adjusted.
One obstacle many people trip over is assuming money will help them make the best life adjustments. Wrong！ It may help in some ways， but even money wont help unless you have the knowledge and put in the effort. For instance， dysfunctional （不正常的） wealthy people who find it hard to deal with the challenges， changes and choices of life are not that hard to find.
So， whats one of the key factors of people who fail to live up to their potential？ They fail to make life adjustments when faced with changes， challenges or choices.
Here are 3 simple but powerful tips to help you make effective life adjustments when faced with the 3 Cs or changes， challenges and choices.
Learn To Think With Your Eyes And Ears
When you learn how to think with your eyes we call that observation and when you learn how to think with your ears we call that hearing. Most people see but few people know how to observe. The difference between seeing and observing is like the difference between reading and studying.
The same goes with listening. It only requires ears to hear， but it often takes awareness and thought to listen. One factor in helping you to listen better is to hear not only what people say but what they dont say. Reading body language and voice inflection can help you listen between the lines. All these play an effective role in helping you to think with your eyes and ears. Learn To Go With The Flow
The people who learn to make the best life adjustments cultivate the habit of going with the flow. For example， they refuse to sweat the small stuff， they remain flexible to life changes. The best way to do that is to trust your instincts （直觉）. The more you do that the more they will work for you.
Worry tends to ruin your Godgiven instincts. Notice people who can go with the flow and youll find a person with sharp instincts.
Be Prepared For Changes， Challenges And Choices
If you can keep an attitude of preparation youll have the best chance of making effective life adjustments. What kind？ The kind that can see you through problems， setbacks and challenges.
As the saying goes， “If you stay ready， you dont have to get ready.” Thats the best advice for anyone who wants to make the best life adjustments and win！
Title： Whoever Makes the Best Adjustments （51）
OutlinesSupporting details
IntroductionFailure can turn into success when the right adjustments are （52）
Definition3Cs stand for changes， challenges and choices. And people （53） at handling 3Cs are happy and well adjusted
Wrong（54） Money （55） than your knowledge and effort will help you make the best life adjustments
Three tips
Learn to （56） and listen：
● Different from seeing， observation means thinking with eyes
● （57） hearing， listening requires awareness and thought
Learn to go with the flow：
● Adapting to life changes without being （58） about small stuff
● Forming the habit of going with the flow by （59） on your instincts
Be prepared for 3Cs：
With an attitude of preparation， it is more （60） that you will adjust to life effectively
五、书面表达（满分25分）
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper， he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks， as he learned to control his anger， the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.
Finally the day came when the boy didnt lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said， “You have done well， my son， but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger， they leave scars just like these. And no matter how many times you say youre sorry， the wounds will still be there.”
[写作内容]
1. 以Anger Management为题，并以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 以约120词谈谈你的想法，内容包括：
（1） 分析愤怒情绪可能产生的后果（至少两点）。
（2） 就如何控制愤怒情绪提出建议（至少两点）。
[写作要求]
1. 不得直接引用原文中的句子。
2. 作文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准]
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。
Anger Management
参考答案
一、1—5 BBDCA6—10 ADCDB11—15 BCCAA
二、16—20 BDCCD21—25 CBABD26—30 CAABA31—35 DCADB
三、36—40 AADCC41—45 BABCA46—50 DDCBB
四、51. Wins / Succeeds52. made53. good / skilled54. assumption / thought / idea / opinion
55. rather56. observe57. Unlike
58. worried / concerned
59. depending / relying / counting60. likely / possible / probable
五、One possible version：
The passage tells us that a badtempered boy finally learned to properly manage his anger by following his fathers advice—hammering nails into the fence. And he was made to understand that venting （排出） anger can do irreversible （不可避免的） harm to others.
If anger is expressed in harmful ways， it can lead to problems—sometimes for you and often for others around you. People with poor anger management are more likely to have problems with personal relationships； whats worse， they can experience anxiety， depression， even problems with alcohol. In a word， it can affect the overall quality of your life.
To keep your anger in check / control， you need to recognize / be aware of what makes you angry and identify the warning signs of anger in your body， so that when you are about to lose it， you can get out of the situation， taking a walk or using other distractions from the situation. But if you feel your anger is out of control， dont hesitate to seek professional assistance from a psychologist or a support.
（作者：王丽芳，江苏省昆山中学）
1. —Really？ Who will give lecture？ And about what？
—Professor Chen， president of the Beijing University， on the environment protection.
A. a； theB. the； a
C. a； /D. the； /
2. I have battled with my over whether I should actually offer her an apology.
A. commitmentB. conscience
C. complaintD. consciousness
3. Never before in greater need of employees equipped with both knowledge and communication skills than it is today.
A. this company was
B. this company has been
C. was this company
D. has this company been
4. IP addresses are the unique sequence of numbers to each computer， websites or other Internetconnected devices.
A. to assignB. assigning
C. assignedD. being assigned
5. Brain POP is an educational program consisting of brief animated videos a man named Tim and his robot friend Moby discuss various subjects.
A. whereB. which
C. asD. in that
6. —This holiday should beat the last one， doesnt it？
—Yeah， we had to spend the whole time inside. Luckily， the weather is this time.
A. cooperativeB. transparent
C. authenticD. specific
7. Recently the Ministry of Environmental Protection issued a circular saying that China may adopt flexible working hours and stop school classes the highest air pollution warnings.
A. for fear ofB. in terms of
C. on top ofD. in case of
8. Online shopping sites say that they find it difficult to the demand for canned infant milk powder after the new law takes effect in Hong Kong.
A. put up withB. catch up with
C. keep up withD. come up with
9. Normally， a forest fire and the damage causes can be very extensive， especially when you consider the financial and physical losses.
A. whichB. that
C. thisD. it
10. There can be no equality of opportunity everyone follows the rules in games.
A. ifB. unless
C. onceD. since
11. —Della burst out crying at the news， but I meant no harm.
—Id rather you her about it.
A. didnt tellB. hadnt told
C. havent toldD. wouldnt tell
12. —Got your US visa？
—Not yet. I too busy to apply for an appointment， so I didnt go to Shanghai last week.
A. wasB. have been
C. had beenD. would be
13. —How do you think I can make up with Tony？
—Put aside you disagree and try to find you have in common. A. what； whatB. what； where
C. where； whatD. where； where
14. —Has Nancy gone back to her home in the UK？
—Yes. She here only for three days with her friend.
A. stayedB. had stayed
C. has stayedD. is staying
15. —I would appreciate it if you could forgive Lucy and be friendly to her as you used to.
—， if only she gave me a sincere apology.
A. By all meansB. By no means
C. My pleasureD. Its a pleasure
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
Life is filled with challenges. As we get older we 16 realize that those challenges are the very things that 17 us and make us who we are. It is the same with the challenges that come with 18.
When we are faced with a challenge， we usually have two 19. We can try to beat it off， or we can decide that the thing 20 the challenge isnt worth the 21 and call it quits. Although there are certainly 22 when calling it quits is the right thing to do， in most 23 all that is needed is 24 and communication.
When we are committed to something， it means that no matter how 25 or how uncomfortable something is， we will always choose to 26 it and work it through instead of running away from it. Communication is making a 27 for discussion and talking about how you feel as opposed to just saying what the other person did wrong. 28 you can say to a friend， “I got my feeling hurt，” 29 “You hurt my feelings，” you are going to be able to solve the problem much faster.
In dealing with the many challenges that friendship will bring to you， try to see them for 30 they are： small hurdles you need to jump or 31 on your way through life. Nothing is so big that it is 32 to get over， and hurt only 33 to make us stronger. It is all part of growing up， it 34 to everyone， and some day you will 35 all of this and say， “Hard as it was， it made me who I am today.” And that is a good thing.
16. A. seem toB. come to
C. hope toD. try to
17. A. designB. promote
C. directD. shape
18. A. confidenceB. pressure
C. friendshipD. difficulty
19. A. opportunitiesB. expectations
C. choicesD. aspects
20. A. demandingB. deserving
C. predictingD. presenting
21. A. commentB. loss
C. troubleD. expense
22. A. spansB. times
C. datesD. ages
23. A. casesB. fields
C. partsD. occasions
24. A. assessmentB. commitment
C. encouragementD. adjustment 25. A. doubtfulB. shameful
C. harmfulD. painful
26. A. keepB. control
C. faceD. catch
27. A. spaceB. plan
C. topicD. room
28. A. IfB. As
C. WhileD. Unless
29. A. other thanB. rather than
C. or ratherD. or else
30. A. whatB. who
C. whereD. which
31. A. pass byB. come across
C. run overD. get through
32. A. unnecessaryB. necessary
C. impossibleD. possible
33. A. servesB. means
C. aimsD. attempts
34. A. opensB. appeals
C. goesD. happens
35. A. look down onB. look back on
C. look forward toD. look up to
三、阅读理解（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）
A
From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore， nature is everywhere youre not looking in some of Earths most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train—or a short drive—away from the annoying crowds. Here are a few favorites to get you going.
Mount Hollywood Trail， Los Angeles
Its not a skyscraper or a Ferris wheel， and theres no expensive restaurant up top. But if you want an absolutely unforgettable， noadmissioncharged， 360degree view of the entire Los Angeles region， its yours. All you have to do is walk a little. One of the preferred exercise routes， the Mount Hollywood Trail， is easily accessed from the parking lot of the famous Griffith Observatory； you see what you get at the end of this steep 1.5mile trail， which winds its way through the Griffith Park wilds up to the mountains 1， 640foot peak.
Bronx River， New York
It may not be on your top 10 list of things to do when you finally get to the Big Apple， but exploring the almostsecret river that flows through one of New Yorks most mysterious boroughs （自治市） is an unforgettable experience. The Bronx River Alliance， a nonprofit group that has worked tirelessly to bring the muchabused river back to life， operates cycling and canoeing trips along the river， from the rugged Hunts Point section down near the harbor on up through the borough.
Southern Islands， Singapore
Believe it or not， tightly packed Singapore does have plenty of open space left. There are actual trails right in the middle of everything， if you know where to look. But to really get away from it all， the Southern Islands， a small group of little green dots just off the city states southern shoreline， are just the thing.
Lee Valley， London This East London river valley changed last summer， when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park， built directly in the middle of the valley. Inside the park， beautifully landscaped sections quickly became a favorite relaxation spot for games goers. At present youll find miles of walking paths worth exploring. Start at the Waltham Cross train station and follow the signposted walking route southbound， guiding you past important historic industrial areas， through interesting city neighborhoods， past the western side of Olympic Park and on to the Thames.
36. If someone wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience for free， he can go to .
A. Mount Hollywood Trail and Bronx River
B. Mount Hollywood Trail and southern Islands
C. Lee Valley and Southern Islands
D. Bronx River and Lee Valley
37. The writer of the passage wants to .
A. inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big cities
B. appeal to more people to outdoor adventure
C. recommend several historical spots to readers
D. present various approaches to outdoor adventure
38. We know from the passage .
A. its difficult to find a proper trail in packed Singapore
B. you may have trouble reaching the Mount Hollywood Trail
C. the Bronx River Alliance has succeeded in running the river
D. the Thames is not far way from the East London river valley
B
Narayana Hrudayalaya， a complex of the health centers based in southern India， offers lowcost， highquality specialty care in a largely poor country of 1.2 billion people. By thinking differently about everything from the unusually high number of patients it treats to the millions for whom it provides insurance， the hospital group is able to continually reduce costs. Narayana Hrudayalayas operations include the worlds largest and most productive cardiac （心脏病的） hospital， where the average openheart surgery runs less than $2，000， a third or less what it costs elsewhere in India.
Narayana Hrudayalayas origins date back to 2001， when it built its massive cardiac center on the outskirts （市郊） of Bangalore. But it has expanded since then into what founder Dr. Devi Shetty calls a “health city”， a series of centers specializing in eye， trauma， and cancer care. Narayana Hrudayalaya now manages hospitals in 14 other Indian cities.
Expanding access is paired with an ongoing focus on efficiency. Typically， says Shetty， private hospitals in India focus on patients who can easily afford treatment. “We did it the other way around，” he says. “This hospital is for poor people， but we also treat some rich people. We dont look at people who are shabbily dressed and have trouble paying as outsiders.” Narayana Hrudayalayas flagship hospital has 3，000 beds and negotiates for better prices and buys directly from manufacturers， cutting out distributors. In addition to costcutting， Narayana Hrudayalaya finds creative ways to make the economics work. The company started a microinsurance program backed by the government that enables 3 million farmers to have coverage for as little as 22 cents a month in premiums （保险费）. Patients who pay discounted rates are in effect compensated by those who pay full price.
Doing something—doing more， actually—is the point. By 2017， Shetty， 58， plans to expand from 5，000 hospital beds throughout India to 30，000. Before becoming one of Indias bestknown healthcare entrepreneurs， Shetty was its bestknown heart surgeon. He was interrupted in surgery one day during the 1990s by a request to make a house call. “I said， ‘I dont make home visits，’” Shetty says， “and the caller said， ‘If you see this patient， the experience may transform your life.’” The request was from Mother Teresa. Inspired by her work with the poor， he then set out to create a hospital to deliver care based on need， not wealth. “One lesson she taught me，” he says， quoting a saying he keeps framed in his office， “is ‘Hands that sew are holier than lips that pray.’”
39. Narayana Hrudayalaya started a microinsurance to .
A. cut down on the cost of the treatment
B. get the support of the government
C. make the company run smoothly
D. attract more patients to its hospital
40. We can infer from the passage that .
A. the cost of medicine care in India is very low
B. Shetty wouldnt have succeeded without Mother Teresa
C. Shetty and his colleagues are likely to make home visits now
D. Shetty has expanded his hospitals to most of other cities in India
41. Why did Shetty build the massive cardiac center in 2001？
A. He wanted to build a health city.
B. He was motivated and decided to help more people.
C. He intended to develop his career in different areas.
D. He meant to help more poor people get free treatment.
42. How would you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph？
A. Its doing something and doing more that really matters.
B. Its not easy to take positive action to contribute to society.
C. Healthcare workers are the holiest persons in the world.
D. Praying alone is of no significance in face of difficult situation.
C
What would you think if someone suggested knocking down St Pauls Cathedral to widen the road？ Or pulling down Big Ben to make way for a car park？ It would be ridiculous， right？ But when it comes to devastation （毁灭） of the natural world， we arent so easily shocked. But we should be... or well be in a lot of trouble. Nature is shrinking by the day. Ancient forests are destroyed. Wetlands are becoming dry. Woodland is disappearing， and all in the name of progress. This is bad in itself， but its devastating for biodiversity.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants， animals and other living things that are all interconnected. The ecological services provided by biodiversity are vital to everyday life. The air we breathe is a product of photosynthesis （光合作用） by green plants. Insects， worms and bacteria break down waste and make soils rich. And tiny organisms clean the water in rivers and sea. In fact， all life on the earth exists thanks to the benefits of biodiversity. More than 90 percent of the calories consumed by people worldwide are produced from 80 plant species. And 30 percent of medicines are developed from plants and animals. Maintaining a wide diversity of species in each ecosystem is necessary to preserve all living things.
The loss of biodiversity could be devastating. “It is wrong to think that biodiversity can be reduced indefinitely without threatening humans，” said Harvard University biologist Edward O. Wilson， known as the “father of biodiversity”. He warned， “We are about to reach a critical point beyond which biodiversity loss will become irreversible （不可挽回的）.”
But what can we do？ The present problem is that the concept of biodiversity is so vague. People might care about giant pandas， but it is much harder to excite them about the fate of tiny sea creatures which are being boiled to death in the cooling systems of power stations along coastlines. The Guardian newspaper is trying to help. It has launched the Biodiversity 100 campaign to try to convince governments around the world to take action to deal with the widespread concerns about biodiversity. This includes persuading the UK government to create a series of marine reserves to reserve the decrease in the sealife caused by industrial fishing， stopping fishing sharks by the Japanese fishermen and banning the killing of dingoes （wild dogs） in Australia， among many other things.
There is a lot to do. And wed better act quickly if we dont want to end up with a planet that cant sustain life！
43. The underlined sentence “Nature is shrinking by the day.” means that .
A. nature is badly polluted by humans
B. species are becoming fewer and fewer day by day
C. rainforests are being cut down every day
D. nature is full of mysteries 44. Edward O. Wilson thinks that .
A. it doesnt matter to reduce biodiversity
B. people have done enough to preserve biodiversity
C. the situation of biodiversity is very serious
D. biodiversity loss has become irreversible
45. When it comes to biodiversity， the present problem is that .
A. people might not clearly know what is biodiversity and what should be protected
B. people are not aware that giant pandas are endangered
C. people dont realize that biodiversity is vital to everyday life
D. people hunt sea creatures for food
46. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 5 refer to？
A. The UK government.
B. The concept of biodiversity.
C. The action to deal with the problem.
D. The Guardian newspaper.
D
A few years ago I asked my childrens governess， Julia Vassilyevna， to come into my study.
“Sit down， Julia Vassilyevna，” I said. “Lets settle our accounts. Although you most likely need some money， you stand on ceremony and wont ask for it yourself. Now then， we agree on thirty rubles a month...”
“Forty.”
“No， thirty. I made a note of it. I always pay the governess thirty. Now then， youve been here two months， so...”
“Two months and five days.”
“Exactly two months. I made a specific note of it. That means you have sixty rubles coming to you. Subtract nine Sundays... you know you didnt work with Kolya on Sundays， you only took walks. And three holidays...”
Julia Vassilyevna flushed a deep red and picked at the flounce of her dress， but—not a word.
“Three holidays， therefore take off twelve rubles. Four days Kolya was sick and there were no lessons， as you were occupied only with Vanya. Three days you had a toothache and my wife gave you permission not to work after lunch. Twelve and seven—nineteen. Subtract... that leaves... hmm... fortyone rubles. Correct？”
Julia Vassilyenas left eye reddened and filled with moisture. Her chin trembled； she coughed nervously and blew her nose， but—not a word.
“Around New Years you broke a teacup and saucer： take off two rubles. The cup cost more， it was an heirloom， but—let it go. When didnt I take a loss？ Then， due to your neglect， Kolya climbed a tree and tore his jacket： take off ten. Also due to your heedlessness the maid stole Vanyas shoes. You ought to watch everything！ You get paid for it. So， that means five more rubles off. The tenth of January I gave you ten rubles...” “You didnt，” whispered Julia Vassilyevna. “But I made a note of it.”
“Well... all right.”
“Take twentyseven from fortyone—that leaves fourteen.”
Both eyes filled with tears. Perspiration appeared on the thin， pretty little nose. Poor girl！
“Only once was I given any money，” she said in a trembling voice， “and that was by your wife. Three rubles， nothing more.”
“Really？ You see now， and I didnt make a note of it！ Take three from fourteen... leaves eleven. Heres your money， my dear. Three， three， three， one and one. Here it is！”
I handed her eleven rubles. She took them and with trembling fingers stuffed them into her pocket.
“Merci，” she whispered.
I jumped up and started pacing the room. I was overcome with anger.
“For what， this—‘merci’？” I asked.
“For the money.”
“But you know Ive cheated you， Gods sake—robbed you！ I have actually stolen from you！ Why this ‘merci’？”
“In my other places they didnt give me anything at all.”
“They didnt give you anything？ No wonder！ I played a little joke on you， a cruel lesson， just to teach you... Im going to give you the entire eighty rubles！ Here they are in an envelope all ready for you... Is it really possible to be so spineless？ Why dont you protest？ Why be silent？ Is it possible in this world to be without teeth and claws—to be such a nincompoop？”
She smiled crookedly and I read in her expression， “It is possible.”
I asked her pardon for the cruel lesson and， to her great surprise， gave her the eighty rubles. She murmured her litter “merci” several times and went out. I looked after her and thought： “How easy it is to crush the weak in this world！”
47. When the employer called Julia Vassilyevna in to talk with him， what he really wanted to do was .
A. to settle their accounts
B. to criticize her for neglecting her duties as a governess
C. to play a joke on her so as to amuse himself
D. to teach her not to be so spineless
48. Julia Vassilyevna accepted everything her employer said because .
A. she had in fact neglected her duties
B. she was a very dumb girl
C. she thought it was of no use to protest to her employer
D. she loved the children she taught
49. The employer became very angry when Julia Vassilyevna said “Merci” because .
A. she didnt say “Merci” loudly
B. she didnt protest to him
C. he thought that by simply saying “Merci” she wasnt polite enough D. he didnt like the way in which she stuffed the money into her pocket and expressed her thanks
50. The text is about .
A. how a governess was cheated by her employer
B. how an employer tried to teach the governess a cruel lesson
C. how a governess was fired by her employer for being a nincompoop
D. how an employer punished the governess for not having done a good job
四、任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Theres a huge power in knowing how to make adjustments in life. In fact， its possible to turn failure into success by making the right adjustments. The trick is in knowing where the adjustment is needed and how much.
We call people who have the ability to make the best life adjustments happy. And on the other hand we call people who refuse or neglect to make adjustments sad， frustrated or confused.
Whatever your stage in life， age or financial level， everyone will face what I call the 3 Cs. The 3 Cs are changes， challenges and choices. The person who handles the 3 Cs the best we call happy and well adjusted.
One obstacle many people trip over is assuming money will help them make the best life adjustments. Wrong！ It may help in some ways， but even money wont help unless you have the knowledge and put in the effort. For instance， dysfunctional （不正常的） wealthy people who find it hard to deal with the challenges， changes and choices of life are not that hard to find.
So， whats one of the key factors of people who fail to live up to their potential？ They fail to make life adjustments when faced with changes， challenges or choices.
Here are 3 simple but powerful tips to help you make effective life adjustments when faced with the 3 Cs or changes， challenges and choices.
Learn To Think With Your Eyes And Ears
When you learn how to think with your eyes we call that observation and when you learn how to think with your ears we call that hearing. Most people see but few people know how to observe. The difference between seeing and observing is like the difference between reading and studying.
The same goes with listening. It only requires ears to hear， but it often takes awareness and thought to listen. One factor in helping you to listen better is to hear not only what people say but what they dont say. Reading body language and voice inflection can help you listen between the lines. All these play an effective role in helping you to think with your eyes and ears. Learn To Go With The Flow
The people who learn to make the best life adjustments cultivate the habit of going with the flow. For example， they refuse to sweat the small stuff， they remain flexible to life changes. The best way to do that is to trust your instincts （直觉）. The more you do that the more they will work for you.
Worry tends to ruin your Godgiven instincts. Notice people who can go with the flow and youll find a person with sharp instincts.
Be Prepared For Changes， Challenges And Choices
If you can keep an attitude of preparation youll have the best chance of making effective life adjustments. What kind？ The kind that can see you through problems， setbacks and challenges.
As the saying goes， “If you stay ready， you dont have to get ready.” Thats the best advice for anyone who wants to make the best life adjustments and win！
Title： Whoever Makes the Best Adjustments （51）
OutlinesSupporting details
IntroductionFailure can turn into success when the right adjustments are （52）
Definition3Cs stand for changes， challenges and choices. And people （53） at handling 3Cs are happy and well adjusted
Wrong（54） Money （55） than your knowledge and effort will help you make the best life adjustments
Three tips
Learn to （56） and listen：
● Different from seeing， observation means thinking with eyes
● （57） hearing， listening requires awareness and thought
Learn to go with the flow：
● Adapting to life changes without being （58） about small stuff
● Forming the habit of going with the flow by （59） on your instincts
Be prepared for 3Cs：
With an attitude of preparation， it is more （60） that you will adjust to life effectively
五、书面表达（满分25分）
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper， he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks， as he learned to control his anger， the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.
Finally the day came when the boy didnt lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said， “You have done well， my son， but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger， they leave scars just like these. And no matter how many times you say youre sorry， the wounds will still be there.”
[写作内容]
1. 以Anger Management为题，并以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 以约120词谈谈你的想法，内容包括：
（1） 分析愤怒情绪可能产生的后果（至少两点）。
（2） 就如何控制愤怒情绪提出建议（至少两点）。
[写作要求]
1. 不得直接引用原文中的句子。
2. 作文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准]
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。
Anger Management
参考答案
一、1—5 BBDCA6—10 ADCDB11—15 BCCAA
二、16—20 BDCCD21—25 CBABD26—30 CAABA31—35 DCADB
三、36—40 AADCC41—45 BABCA46—50 DDCBB
四、51. Wins / Succeeds52. made53. good / skilled54. assumption / thought / idea / opinion
55. rather56. observe57. Unlike
58. worried / concerned
59. depending / relying / counting60. likely / possible / probable
五、One possible version：
The passage tells us that a badtempered boy finally learned to properly manage his anger by following his fathers advice—hammering nails into the fence. And he was made to understand that venting （排出） anger can do irreversible （不可避免的） harm to others.
If anger is expressed in harmful ways， it can lead to problems—sometimes for you and often for others around you. People with poor anger management are more likely to have problems with personal relationships； whats worse， they can experience anxiety， depression， even problems with alcohol. In a word， it can affect the overall quality of your life.
To keep your anger in check / control， you need to recognize / be aware of what makes you angry and identify the warning signs of anger in your body， so that when you are about to lose it， you can get out of the situation， taking a walk or using other distractions from the situation. But if you feel your anger is out of control， dont hesitate to seek professional assistance from a psychologist or a support.
（作者：王丽芳，江苏省昆山中学）