Sunlight helps our bodies produce vitamin D.Vitamin D helps our bodies make a specialchemical.This special chemical affects our brains(大脑) and makes us feel happy.Forexample,there are long,dark winters of little sunlight in Sweden and Norway,so manypeople in these countries often feel sad.Without much sunlight,their bodies produce lessvitamin D.Without enough vitamin D,their bodies make less of this special chemical whichmakes them feel good.To help the people in these countries feel better,special“sunrooms”
with artificial(人造的) lights have been built.People can go there and get“sunlight”for anhour or two!
The weather can also affect people's emotions in other ways.Hot weather can makepeople angry because people feel uncomfortable when they are hot.In the same way,rain canmake people angry because being wet can be unpleasant.As you can see,the weather canhave an effect on the chemicals which control our brains.Through these ways,the weathercan influence our emotions.Sadly,while the weather can change us,we can hardly changethe weather.
30.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor(因素) that can affect one's emotions?
A.Weather.
B.Actions of others.
C.Personality.
D.Age.
31.Which of the following is true about vitamin D according to the passage?
A.It is a kind of artificial chemical.
B.It makes us worried by affecting our brains.
C.It is needed by us all to keep fit.
D.It is in the sunlight.
32.What can we infer(推断) from the passage?
A.We feel good when we are in the bright cool weather.
B.We will be happy when we are caught in the rain.
C.All people in Norway and Sweden feel sad in winter.
D.The more vitamin D you have,the happier you'll be.
33.What may be the best title for this passage?
A.Why Do We Feel Sad
B.The Weather Influences People's Emotions
C.People Need More Vitamin D
D.We Can Hardly Change the Weather
四、阅读表达(共5小格;每小格1分,满分5分)
阅读下面短文,在表格内的空白处填入合适的答案(每格限填一词)
We've come a long way from blackboards and chalk.Modern technology(技术) hasprovided us with lots of ways we can make learning more interesting.Perhaps mostimportantly of all,it's also more interactive(互动).
Some kinds of tools(工具) have been developed.They make the 21st century learningexperience much more interactive and interesting.Attracting the attention of students isalways difficult,but these tools have made a big difference in how pupils learn.
For example,an interactive whiteboard is different from a traditional chalkboard.Itallows the teachers to show images and provide sound as well.If you imagine a largecomputer screen with colorful images and sound added in,you can see why so many pupilsare drawn in by what they see and hear in a modern classroom.
Various audio(声音的) tools also help to make sure that everyone can hear what theteacher has to say.In the past,if a teacher said something that a child missed,perhaps thechild was too timid(胆小的) or nervous to ask them to repeat it.Now they are less likely tomiss out simply because they sitting too far away from the teacher to hear them.
The 21st century classroom is able to teach pupils more than one thing.For example,imagine a history lesson is given in a modern classroom.How is it different from a classroomsetting in the past? The answer is simple.The students will not only learn about historyitself,they will also learn how to use the modern equipment(设备) that helps the teacherget their message across.
Modern technology can make teaching and learning easier.Student response(应答)system makes everyone able to express their opinions or answers without having to speak up.
Since everyone can do it,the teacher can see who needs more help in other ways.
It's clear that this kind of classroom technology is making a great difference in modernclassrooms.
五、词汇(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
A)根据句子意思,用括号中所给词的正确形式填空,每空填一词。
39.English dictionaries are very(use) to you when you study English.
40.Could you pass the(knife) to me? We need them to make pumpkin lanterns.
41.Don't be(patient)! You should listen to what he is saying first.
42.Four(five) of the students in our class have heard about the trip.
43.The guide has collected all the(visit) ID cards.
B)根据句意及汉语提示,写出各单词的正确形式,每空填一词。
44.As soon as they(到达) to the hotel,they held a meeting at once.
45.After Jim answered the phone,he rushed out of the house(立即).
46.Kids(低于) 5 years old can't play with this kind of toy.
47.The dresses(本身) are made of common materials,but they sell well because of the famous designer.
48.He seldom(回复) to the emails his friends send him.
六、用括号内所给动词的正确形式填空(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
49.Since he fell off the bike,John(lie) in bed for nearly a week.
50.We've worked for a long time.Let's stop(drink) some water.
51.You mustn't touch the machines unless you(allow) to.
52.-What's his plan after he leaves school?
-He(go) to Beijing for further education.
53.-Has the teacher finished marking the exam papers?
-Sorry,I don't know.He(mark) them in the office yesterday afternoon.
七、根据所给中文完成句子(共6小题;每小题1.5分,满分9分)
54.格林一家此刻正在参加时装表演吗?
_______________at the moment?
55.昨天晚上直到9点,他才做完作业。
last night.
56.这些书可以在网上订购。
These books____________________.
57.原谅那个年轻人又一次迟到是不明智的。
It's not wise_________________.
58.请在学业和爱好之间保持平衡。
Please_______________.
59.到去年年底为止,我们又建了三个博物馆。
By the end of last year,________________.
八、书面表达(共1题;满分15分)
假设某美国教育代表团将来你校参观访问,请你根据下表提示的信息,用英语向外宾简单介绍学校近年来所发生的变化,并谈谈你的感想。
环境及设施
过去现在
至少列举两例说明过去情况
操场更大、篮球场更多;图书新、品种多;
树木四季常青,学校美如花园……
你的感想……
注意:1.词数不少于90。文章的开头和结尾已经写好,不计入总词数。
2.要点完整、层次清晰、语法正确、上下文连贯。
3.文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。
Ladies and gentlemen! It's my honor to tell you about the changes to our school.
I hope you will enjoy your stay in our school.Thank you very much!