第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
Stepping Out Into Nature
The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road. Colo-road Trips
The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways.A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities. TheBeartooth Highway.
Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights ofMontana,WyomingandYellowstonePark. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife. SewardHighway,Alaska
The road that connectsAnchorageto Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of theChugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories. The Lighthouse Trail,Maine
Travel the 375 miles betweenKitteryandCalais,Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit theMaineLighthouseMuseum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break. 1.What makes Colo-road Tips special?
A.Good bear stories. B.A scenic beach. C.Hands-on exhibits. D.An interactive map.
2.Where can you explore state of gold miners?
A.Colorado. B.Montana. C.Alaska. D.Maine 3.Which place is suitable for a family with children? A.Colo-road Trips. B.TheBeartooth Highway. C.Seward Highway. D.The Lighthouse Trail.
B
Even plant can run a fever，especially when they're under attack by insects or disease．But unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight up．A decade ago，adopting the infrared（红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress．The goal was to let farmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，which always includes plants that don't have pest problems．
Evenbetter，Paley's Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye．Fixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by crops．The data were transformed into a color﹣coded map showing where plants were running \"fevers\"．Farmers could then spot﹣spray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would．
The bad news is that Paley's company closed down in 1984，after only three years．Farmers resisted thenew technology and long﹣term supporters were hard to find．But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation．Agriculture experts have no doubt that the technology works．\"This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States，\" says George Oerther of Texas A& M，who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decade．But only if Paley finds the financial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago．
4. Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they are ． A. facing an infrared scanner B. sprayed with pesticides C. exposed to extreme sun rays D. inpoor physical condition
5. In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely，we can use infrared scanning to ． A draw a color1﹣coded map B evaluate the damage to the crops
C. locate the problem area
D. measure the size of the affected area
6. The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of ． A. the lack of official support B. its high cost
C. the lack of financial support D. its failure to help increase production
7. Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of ． A. full support from agricultural experts
B. the forceful promotion by the Department of Agriculture C. the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produce D. growing concern about the over use of pesticides on crops
C
Recently，as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team，I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him．His team was facing adversity（逆境）on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment-it was the opponent's home gym filled with their supporters，and Nathan's team was trailing（落后）for three quarters of the game．As for me，I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day．
During my drive home，I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time-I am confident in my experience and abilities．This is the same belief that I tried to instill in my son．
The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan's team still trailing．I saw the determination on his，as well as his teammates'faces as they fought back to not only tie the game（平局），but then go ahead by three points．Then，a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again．With a tie game and seconds on the clock，Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence，he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him．The other player was called for a foul（犯规）．
As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points，I saw the focus and determination on his face，there was no room for self doubt．Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throwwith such skill，it was as if he had done it a thousand times．
As I sat there，my heart bursting with pride，it dawned on me．I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity，and he had just taught me the same lesson．That brief moment of self-doubt andfeeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court．He will play in the finals，but it doesn't matter if
he wins or loses，at this moment，we both won．
8. What did the author estimate his son's team would be like at first？______ A. The team would lose at home court． B. The team would finally win．
C. The team would win the championship． D. The team would lose at visiting court．
9. Which of the following words can best describe the author？______ A. Self-doubting and pessimistic． B. Self-confident and optimistic． C. Hardworking and intelligent． D. Easy-going and warmhearted．
10. What does the underlined phrase\"tune out\"in Paragraph 4 mean？______ A. Avoid B. Focus． C. Create D. Receive．
11. Which of the following is the besttitle for the text？______ A. Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball． B. It Matters Whether to Win or Lose． C. A Lesson in Life and Basketball． D. Father And Son in Life．
D
According to a survey published by the American Institutes for Research last year, a total of 57 colleges were operating some form of CBE programs and about 85 percent of all the higher education officials said they were either designing a CBE program at their school or were considering doing so.
Students in a CBE program choose a central field of study, just as they would at a traditional college or university. Yet instead of attending a series of classes led by professors or teaching assistants at schools, the students study online and direct themselves.
CBE programs require students to show their understanding of a given set of sills Students must prove their mastery of skills that relate to their field of choice by taking related exams. Once they have met all the requirements of their study programs, the students will get their degrees.
CBE programs have made use of many new technologies, especially internet and online media. This helps
reduce barriers for nontraditional and other students by bringing higher education to them. And programs that permit students to work at their own speed may save students' money by reducing the time it takes for them to earn a degree.
But some educators have concerns about the value of the education that CBE programs offer. Johann Neem atWesternWashingtonUniversityargues that the purpose of higher education is not simply to help students master certain skills. It should teach students how to think critically (批判性地) understand the subjects they are studying more deeply and see how they are connected to other subjects. Only that way can they put the knowledge to better use.
He said, “You need to explore, think .. get shaken, have a conversation and struggle. Andthose things take time.”
Instead of supporting CBE, he adds, policy makers and educators should look for ways to improve access and reduce costs for traditional higher education.
12. How are CBE programs different from traditional college education? A. They require students to choose their subjects. B. They offer shorter curricula and are less expensive. C. They heavily rely on the information technologies. D. They allow students to take easier examinations. 13. What can we learn from Johann Neem's words? A Free access to traditional education should be provided. B. Higher education just focuses on critical thinking skills.
C. Students should spend longer time completing the degree courses. D. College students should be challenged to explore around their subjects. 14. How does Johann Neem's attitude toward CBE programs? A. Supportive. B. Disapproving. C. Sympathetic. D. Uncaring. 15. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A. To press policy-makers to provide more affordable education. B. To show the disadvantages of the traditional college education. C. To introduce a new controversial trend in the higher education. D. To encourage educators to improve the quality of CBE programs.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
Keeping Fish Helps Prevent Loneliness
What typically comes to mind, when you think of a lonely person? The most likely answer is an older person, who is socially isolated(孤立的)，leads a very quiet life and doesn’t get outmuch.___16___Loneliness can affect people of all ages from all walks of life.
Researchers carried out a study looking at the health benefits of viewing fish in tanks. They found that people, young or old, who spend time watching fish in tanks, could see improvements in their physical and mental well-being.___17___.
Keeping fish means you will have a well-organized routine.___18___. You need to turn the light on, feed the fish, and carry out daily checks. There will also be weekly and monthly chores(琐事) which will need to be done, such as checking the equipment.
___19___This helps to get people out of the house. It’ll involve talking with other people who have similar interests. Forming relationships and friendships with these people will be much easier and this would counter isolation and likely decrease loneliness.
Many people,in spite of being lonely, are not allowed to have a “traditional” pet in their house or apartment. Either due to allergies(过敏) or landlord agreements, people are restricted tohave pets in their house or apartment.___20___. This is quite a good way to help them to have fun. What’s more important, they will say good-bye to loneliness forever. A. However, this isn’t always the case. B. Doing all this requires visits to a pet store. C. That is to say, you’ll have a lot of work to do.
D. These are some of the largest freshwater fish kept as pets. E. Even with these restrictions, many people are allowed to keep fish. F. Make sure that the tank is big enough for the fish you are going to buy.
G. In fact, it not only helped to reduce their heart rate, but also improved their feelings. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
In late January of 2018,Chicagoexperienced the coldest temperatures that the city has seen in decades. A group of homeless people who lived in an area calledTentCitywere left outside directly___21___to the
deadly weather. 34-year-old Candice Payne, a managing broker (经纪人) from a local company, was___22___enough to have shelter from the dangerous conditions.___23___, she couldn’t stop thinking about the homeless people in the area who had nowhere to go.
“It was 50℃below, and I knew I had to take___24___,” Payne toldthe New York Times.She started thinking of different___25___that could possibly work. Eventually, she___26___to see if there were any rooms available at___27___hotels that she could___28___for the night for the people___29___in the street. So without wasting any time, Payne picked up the____30____and started calling hotels in the area.
“Finally, theAmberInnwas nice enough to____31____me to buy the rooms for the homeless,” Payne said. Without____32____, she purchased 30 rooms for the night with her credit card. She____33____reached out to people on her Instagram account asking if anyone would like to____34____with either paying for more rooms or____35____the homeless people to theInn.
She got immediate____36____that surprised her. Strangers____37____their cars and SUVs. They also____38____money, which helped Payne pay for a total of 60 rooms for five nights.
Payne’s____39____act made news across the country. However, she said, “I am an ordinary person. I____40____it with so many others’ help.”
21. A. exposed B. contributed C. used D. adjusted 22. A. old B. lucky C. proud D. strange
23. A. In short B. Therefore C. However D. For example 24. A. place B. shelter C. risks D. action 25. A. directions B. ways C. results D. areas 26. A. required B. promised C. decided D. agreed 27. A. unique B. comfortable C. local D. remote 28. A. rent B. purchase C. discover D. enter 29. A. talking B. walking C. working D. sleeping 30. A. phone B. bus C. glasses D. coat 31. A. persuade B. remind C. convince D. allow
32. A. preparation B. imagination C. hesitation D. permission 33. A. then B. still C. just D. again
34. A. pay off B. help out C. speak out D. take off
35. A. transporting B. accompanying C. devoting D. inviting
36. A. rewards B. responses C. achievements D. benefits 37. A. sold B. repaired C. searched D. volunteered 38. A. presented B. performed C. repeated D. donated 39. A. selfless B. regular C. extra D. natural 40. A. reached B. understood C. made D. impressed 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
Would you like____41.____（get）in touch with your friends? Do you send a text____42.____make a phone call? A new study in theJournal of Experimental Psychologysuggests that you____43.____（call）instead of____44.____（send）a text. Calling makes you feel more connected to your friends.
Scientists asked 200 people to reconnect with an old friend by email or by phone. Many people____45.____（think）that a phone call would be more awkward. But____46.____（actual）, hearing someone's voice made the experience____47.____（good）.
According to the study, people like to text because they can have more control. They can think about their message before they send it, and they won't be cut off or interrupted while messaging.
But____48.____the other hand, texting can make____49.____hard to understand the true meaning of a conversation. Making a phone call is more natural. You don't need to overthink the possible meanings behind the words and punctuation____50.____can be useful in a text. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(℃)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线(\\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分
I still remember my first presentation in front of my entire class. When it comes to my turn, I was very much nervous! My head went blank and I had no idea that to say. Then I took deep breath and slowly breathed out. I kept do so for some times. That helped me feel less terribly. After a while, I calmed down but began my speech. I did a good job in the end. It was deep breathing that helped me out of anxious. So remember to breathe deeply
when you feel nervous in a presentation. Focus on your speech and don't worry with not making my presentation perfect. The world won't end even if you mess up. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My granddaughter Elizabeth lives in Washington state. When she was a rather naive 12 year old,she had spent the summer visiting her father near Atlanta,Georgia. Elizabeth's school was to start in about three weeks,so it was decided that she could stop and visit with us in Texas before returning to Washington just in time to start school.
Our visit would be rather short,but Elizabeth is such a joy that we enjoy every moment that we can share with her.
I can't imagine what the travel agent in Georgia was thinking when she scheduled 12-year-old Lizzy's flights. First,she was to fly from Atlanta to Houston William Hobby Airport, arriving about 9:00 p.m. Then she was to depart for San Antonio about 11:00 p.m. from Houston's George H.W. Bush Inter. Continental Airport. However,Bush is some 25 miles across town from Houston Hobby Airport,and there was no ground transportation available between the two.
The lady who sat next to Liz on the plane learned of the situation andsensing Liz's worry,gave her a phone card and $10. 00. When Elizabeth called us and explained her situation,we advised her to contact a police officer there at the terminal.
She did. He put her in touch with Ms Joy Fears,a Continental gate agent. Initially,Ms Fears was going to put Elizabeth in a taxi to make the cross-town trip. Liz had $20. 00 or so that her dad had given her upon leaving Atlanta Hartsfield Airport,plus the $10. 00 that her seatmate had given her—enough for the taxi fare to Bush Airport. However,no doubt considering Liz's age and the late hour,Ms Fears decided to show her kindness by taking an enjoyable“do it yourself”approach.
First Ms Fears got a meal voucher(代金券) and got Lizzy fed. Then she proceeded to round up Liz's baggage,then put both the luggage and our granddaughter in her private vehicle. She went so far as to personally deliver Liz to the Continental gate at Bush,and saw to it that she was properly checked in and on her way for the 55 minute flight from Houston to San Antonio.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
We feel very grateful to Liz's seat-mate, the Houston police officer.
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There are many helpful folks who don't get recognition for their kindness.
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参考答案
1. D 2. C 3. D
4. D 5. C 6. C 7. D
8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
12. C 13. D 14. B 15. C
16. A 17. G 18. C 19. B 20. E
21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. B 37. D 38. D 39. A 40. C
41. to get 42. or 43. (should) call 44. sending 45. thought 46. actually 47. better 48. on 49. it 50. that/which
51.(1).comes→came (2).nervous前的much删去 (3).that→what (4).deep前加a (5).do→doing
(6).terribly→terrible (7).but→and
(8). anxious→anxiety (9).with→about (10).my→your
52.略
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