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Louis Armstrong had two famous nick names. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag, Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.
Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal. In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song. His cornet playing had a deep humanity and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6,1971, was headline news around the world. 51. Armstrong was called Pops because he . A. showed an interest in music B. traveled to play modern music C. looked like a musician D. was a musician of much influence 52. The third paragraph is developed . A. by examples B. by space C. by time D. by comparison 53. Which statement about Armstrong is true? A. He learned popular music at a boy’s home. B. His tale begins in New Orleans C. He was born before jazz was invented. D. His music was popular with his listeners. 54. When did Armstrong begin his life of a musician? A. In 1922. B. After he graduated from high school. C. When he was taught to play the cornet at a boy’s home. D. When he was in his late teens. 55. Which would be the best title for the text? A. The Father of the Jazz Style B. The Making of a Musician C. The Spread of Popular Music D. The Invention of the Jazz Music
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When someone says, "well, 1 guess I will have to face the music. It does not mean he is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less pleasant like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you did not do this or that. Terrible music indeed, but it has to be faced. At some time or another, every one of us had to "face the music", especially as children. We can all remember father's angry voice, "I want to talk to you!" and only because we did not obey him. What an unpleasant business it was! The phrase "to face the music" is familiar to every American, young or old. It is at least 100 years old. Where did the expression come from? The first explanation comes from the American novelist James Penimore Cooper. He said in 1851 that the expression was first used by actors while waiting in the wings to go on stage . When they got their signal to go on, they often said, "Well, it's time to go to face the music." And that is exactly what they did face the orchestra which was just below the stage. 46. The passage mainly tells us______. A. how the phrase “to face the music” developed in its own way B. what the phrase “ to face the music ” means C. when the phrase "to face the music" came into being D. all the above 47. A person has to face the music especially as he is______. A. a child B. a young man C. a grown-up D. a player 48.______used the phrase "to face the music" for the first time. A. Actors B. The boss C. The director D. Cooper 49. Which of the following statements is wrong? A. The actor stayed on the stage to enjoy the music. B. To face the music is usually an unpleasant thing. C. The original meaning of the phrase “to face the music ” is to face the orchestra. D. The phrase “to face the music” has been used for more than one century. 50. According to the passage the connotation of the phrase “to face the music” is____ A. to listen to the music B. to go through something unpleasant C. to stand in front of the stage D. to go to the concert
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III 阅读理解（共25小题；每小题2分，满分50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That's what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al Herpin. Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves. Al Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they never saw Herpin sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one. The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They asked him many questions, hoping to find an answer. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason? No one could be sure. Al Herpin died at the age of 95. 41.The main idea of this passage is that _______ A. everyone needs some sleep to stay alive B. people can live longer by trying not to sleep C. large numbers of people do not need sleep D. a person was found who actually didn't need any sleep 42.The doctors came to visit Herpin, expecting ______ A. to find out whether his sleeplessness was really true B. to find out why some old people didn't need any sleep C. to find a way to free people from the need of sleeping D. to cure him of his sleeplessness 43. After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Al Herpin ____ A. needed no sleep at all B. needed some kind of sleep C . was too old to need any sleep D .often slept in a chair 44.One reason that might explain Herpin' s sleeplessness was ______ A. his mother's injury before he was born B. his magnificent physical condition C. that he had gradually got rid of the sleeping habit D. that he hadn't got a bed 45.Al Herpin' s condition could be regarded as ______ A. a common one B. very healthy C. one that could be cured D. a rare one
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第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。 More than 20 million kids in the United States live with one parent .Separation and divorce are __(31)__ most common reasons for this . Living with one parent instead __(32)___ two can bring out a lot of emotions . These feelings can be pretty strong , and they can be confusing , __(33)___ . You might feel terribly sad and angry because your parents divorced .
But even though you might understand ___(36)__ your mom or dad has to work , sometimes it can be hard __(37)___accept . This can be especially true during the summer or school vacations . You are at home , they __(38)____ , and the days can seem really long . It can be tough when you don’t have enough time with your dad or mum. So __(39)__ can you do ? One of the best ways is to hold a family meeting . Talk about everyone’s schedule for work , school , and activities . You might want to help your parent cook dinner sometimes . This can be both funny and __(40)___ (help) to your parent . Maybe you can also schedule a weekly game or movie night .
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第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16－30各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Jenkins was a jeweller, who had made a large diamond ring worth ￡57,000 for the Silkstone Jewellery Shop. When it was ready, he made a copy of it which looked ___16__ like the first one but was worth only￡2,000. This he took to the shop, which accepted it without a question. Jenkins gave the much more 17__ ring to his wife for her fortieth birthday. Then, the husband and wife __18__ to Paris for a weekend. As to the __19__ ring, the shop sold it for￡60,000. Six months later the buyer __20__it back to Silkstone's office. "It's a faulty diamond,"he said. "It isn't worth the high __21__ I paid." Then he told them the __22__. His wife's car had caught fire in an __23__. She had escaped ,__24__ the ring had fallen off and been damaged in the great __25__ of the fire. The shop had to agree. They knew that no fire on earth can ever damage a perfect diamond. Someone had taken the __26__ diamond and put a faulty one in its place. The question was: who __27__ it? A picture of the ring appeared in the __28__. A reader thought he recognized the ring. The next day, another picture appeared in the papers which showed a famous dancer walking out to a plane for Paris. Behind the dancer there was a woman __29__ a large diamond ring."Do You know the __30__ with the lovely diamond ring?" the papers asked their readers. Several months later, Jenkins was sentenced to seven years in prison. 16. A. surely B. only C. nearly D. exactly 17. A. real B. worthy C. modern D. valuable 18.A. drove B. flew C. sailed D. bicycled 19. A. last B. first C. second D. next 20. A. sold B. posted C. brought D. returned 21.A. money B. price C. cost D. value 22. A. facts B. questions C. results D. matters 23. A. accident B. affair C. incident D. experience 24. A. so B. but C. or D. and 25. A. pile B. heat C. pressure D. power 26. A. real B. pure C. right D. exact 27.A. made B. stole C. copied D. did 28.A. magazines B. notices C. newspapers D. programmes 29. A. carrying B. holding C. dressing D. wearing 30. A. dancer B. woman C. jeweler D. reader
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第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 一个中国中学生旅游团（a high school student touring group）应邀访问美国某中学。美国朋友举行了一个欢迎会，主人致欢迎词后，你代表（on behalf of）旅游团致答谢词。内容如下： 对主人热情邀请你们访问并举行欢迎会表示衷心感谢； 该校是美国的一所名校，今天有机会到此访问深感荣幸； 深信此次短暂访问一定会丰富多彩。愿和美国朋友交流学习经验，特别是如何学好英语方面，请美国朋友提出宝贵建议。 注意：词数100左右，不要逐字翻译。 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入字数。 Ladies and gentlemen, First of all, ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks again for your warm welcome.
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第II 卷 第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1，满分10分） 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处语法错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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（∧）,并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。 Mike is a warm-hearted man and is always readily to help anyone that turn to him for help. Yesterday evening, his friend Jim telephoned him and asked him to help prepare for dinner, for Jim’s parents would come to see their son from another city. Hearing news, Mike turned off the light, locking the door and left for Jim’s home. He hurried to Jim’s house, only find there were many of his friend there. “Happy birthday!” they all said to him. Surprised and happily, Mike was deeply moved. At the very moment, Jim came and patted himself on the shoulder, saying, “Mike, you are such a kind man because we all would like to give you a big surprise.”
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第二节（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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I was in Tokyo last spring, walking in the street and talking with my dear friend Kirsten. 71 It turned out to be a group of four very hip Japanese college students playing their music instruments for anyone who would listen. 72 In the middle of the second song, an old homeless man broke through the crowd and started shouting at the band. The musicians did their best to ignore him but the man would not go away. It seemed he was angry about the loud noise. I remember there were probably two dozen people watching this. 73 I was also helpless because first, I couldn’t speak much Japanese, and second, the homeless man was starting to get more and more violent. At one point, he picked up a stick and started banging on the drum set. This was more than the young drummer could take. He stopped playing, stood up and pushed the old man to the ground. 74 He knelt down next to the old man, took hold of his hands and asked him if he was alright. I couldn’t understand what was being said, but I will never forget the way this young man helped bring the fallen man to his feet. And I will never forget the way he carefully placed his arm around the old man’s shoulders and quietly walked him away. 75 Maybe this old man was a prince in disguise. And maybe he was waiting to see someone act, just once, with beauty and courage.
E.But no one knew what they could or should do. F.However, not everyone was enjoying the music. G.At that time, a young Japanese man went through the crowd quietly.
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Below is a discussion on a website.
68．Who would miss his or her family most? A．Jaime B．Jayne C．Miko D．Paola 69．Which of the following people would feel most uncomfortable without the news media? A．Steve B．Jaime C．Roger D．Tomas 70．How many of them mentioned that they would miss food or drink? A．One B．Two C．Three D．Four
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Why do people buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it’ s worth every penny. People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it is by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money. Art is for enjoyment. Art is meant to be shown. Don’t ever feel pressured into buying something you won’t enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Don’t buy something that doesn’t attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you don’t like the artwork at all, don’t buy it! Art improves your environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral（必需的） part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought--out art collection will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractive. Art makes a statement. The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul. Art enriches your life. Love--even the love of a work of art--contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan (寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend precious time and resources on it? Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art needn’t cost an arm and a leg. Happy art collecting! 64. What’s the purpose of the passage? A. To advise us to buy an expensive artwork. B. To remind us to be sensible when buying an artwork. C. To teach us how to choose works of art. D. To explain the benefit of art to people. 65. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art? A. Whether it brings pleasure to you. B. Whether it is fashionable at present. C. Whether you can profit from it in the end. D. Whether it is created by a famous artist. 66. Which of the following words best describes a work of art placed in a house? A. Ordinary B. Attractive C. Necessary D. Unique 67. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means that ____. A. art can show what you look like B. art is an expression of yourself C. a mirror has a feature similar to art D. a mirror can be a piece of true art
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Born
in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often
said, “Jazz and I grew up together.”
Single parents are
often working parents __(34)___ someone needs to earn money to buy food ,
clothing , and a place to live . ___(35)___(have) a job means your mom or dad
is able to provide these things and more for you .