A. Nelson’s deep love for his family. B. Nelson’8 wife’s comments on him. C. Nelson’s noble character. D. Nelson's good deeds to others. 26. Which of the following statements is NOT the fact according to the passage? A. Nelson passed away after a month-long coma.
B. Nelson completely lost consciousness after the procedure. C. Nelson didn't know the boy whom he donated his bone marrow to.
D. Nelson didn't get a bone marrow match call until 22 years after he donated blood.
C
To help more disadvantaged students get into higher education, the College Board has come up with a scoring metric(度量标准)beyond its own test, which measures only verbal and math skills. The new tool is designed to help admissions officers detect if applicants have risen above limitations in their social or economic circumstances by expressing a particular character trait: resourcefulness.
The new metric, called the Environmental Context Dashboard, has been tried by 50 colleges over the past year and will be rolled out to 150 institutions this fall. Relying on public data, It looks at 15 factors in neighborhoods and schools that might negatively influence a candidate’s college readiness. These statistics include crime rates, education levels, joblessness, and the number of households that receive food stamps. If applicants come from a highly adverse background yet have decent but perhaps not high SAT scores, a college might then admit them.
This predictor of resourcefulness highlights more than tenacity(韧性). Resourcefulness shows an ability to seek support outside one’s self. It requires a clear purpose in learning. The new tool \who have been proved remarkable resourcefulness to overcome challenges and achieve more with less,” says David Coleman, the College Board’s chief executive.
The \increasingly closed off by the Supreme Court and many states. At the same time, in emphasizing a key quality for academic success, it may help prevent discrimination(歧视)in admissions.
The tool is not an absolute measure of resourcefulness(智慧). It misses other types of circumstances, such as personal or family problems. Colleges must weigh many factors in admissions. Still, it could lead to a greater focus on character in education beyond the traditional pursuit of knowledge and career skills. Graduates who have excelled despite their hardships are highly desired by today’s employers. 27. Who may benefit from the new tool?
A. The students with great verbal skills. B. The students who are good at math.
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C. The students who have much money. D. The students from the poor families. 28. What does the new metric use when judging the candidates?
A. The marks from 50 colleges. B. The difficulties candidates will face. C. The equipment of schools. D. The institutions candidates will study in. 29. What is the advantage of the dashboard? A. It will help treat participates equally. B. It will help improve the ability of races. C. It will help make participates successful. D. It will help provide clear learning purposes.
30. What kind of graduates are welcomed by employers? A. Those with excellent characters.
B. Those who have experienced the hardships. C. Those making progress in difficult situations. D. Those with the traditional pursuit of knowledge.
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。 Many of us have fond memories of traveling with our parents as children，which makes going on vacation with them as adults much more special. 31 Having one person in charge can significantly minimize stress and confusion. But depending on your parents’ age, health, and preferences, 32 Here are tips to help make sure everyone has a good time.
The most important thing is striking a balance between activities and free time to ensure that no one gets exhausted. 33 As it is wise to find one to plan who becomes the advocate for all members of the travel party. If mobility is an issue, try planning with Accessible GO, a platform that enables travelers to search by city or interest for wheelchair-friendly activities.
Be optional. 34 For example, start with a slow-paced activity that everyone can enjoy, such as wine tasting, and have more-energetic activities like hiking.
Emergencies-such as a missed flight or lost luggage-can happen at any. 35 Many policies cover medical emergencies as well as everyday travel mishaps. Be sure to do your homework as some policies are better than others. Some supplements even arrange air medical transfers to the traveler's hospital of choice. A. they are not fit to travel alone. B. It's a chance to return the favor.
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C. It’s best when finding a point person. D. Do remember to invest in travel insurance. E. going away together can also bring challenges. F. Make sure those who get lost are well attended to.
G. Knowing each traveler's fitness and activity level is essential. 第三部分 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，从短文所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
At the age of 15, I began volunteering at the New England Science Center. For the first year, the 36 of working in a museum was what kept me 37 about putting in hours every week.
However, during my second summer, I 38 what had captured my heart. It was not the polar bears in the outdoor wildlife center, 39 the train rides around the grounds. It was the 40 .The staff of the museum, the other volunteers with whom I worked, and those who would be visiting the museum were so 41 .
42 I became a more respected and trusted volunteer, I gained more 43 . I helped in a number of areas, and finally concluded that my favorite 44was at the visitor information desk. Here I would 45 everyone warmly who came to the museum, whether a visitor or an employee. I would talk to visitors, some of whom were members of the museum, who were 46 in the area. I would give 47 to the camp groups on the proper museum conduct. I saw countless 48 children who were begging to ride the train, or who were excited about seeing the exhibits. Their smiles 49 themselves on my memory. The people there were all very special, and，since most were older, spending time with them taught me a lot . Since I 50 experience, the people at the museum gave me a great deal of guidance. I was so 51 to make friends with them whom I would love and 52 forever.
Today, five years 53 ,I still remember my years of volunteering at the museum. Many of these people have moved on to different jobs. However, I can still walk into the center and know that I am surrounded by people who 54 me. By volunteering at the New England Science Center, not only have I made a number of new friends, have also learned that helping others and 55 people's respect is of great importance to be successful. 36. A. news 37. A. calm
B. idea B. silent
C. advice C. excited
D. request
D. tired
D. accepted
38. A. discovered
B. fetched C. remembered
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39. A. so B. and C. or
D. but
D. people
40. A. friends 41. A. unique 42. A. While
B. children B. happy B. As
C. visitors
C. selfless C. Unless
D. eager
D. After C. achievement
D. point D. wave
D. riding D. findings
D. annoying
D. responsibilities
43. A. encouragement 44. A. time 45. A. greet
B. experiment
C. position
C. hug
B. duty B. explain
46. A. vacationing 47. A. conclusions 48. A. returning 49. A. took
B. driving C. walking C. lectures
B. instructions B. embarrassing
C. shining
B. attracted B. shared
C. stuck
D. impressed
50. A. needed 51. A, lucky 52. A. treasure 53. A. ago
C. had D. lacked
D. light D. contact
B. respected B. recognize B. later
C. curious
C. welcome
D. then
C. after
54. A. came across 55. A. following
B. brought up B. gaining
C. cared about C. paying
D. looked for
D. wanting
选择题部分 非选择题部分
注意：将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。 策三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分45分)
第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Change is an unavoidable part of everyday life. It happens as time passes or as a consequence of one’s 56 (decide). Changes may be positive or negative 57 (depend) on how we understand them. During the last few years, change also 58 ( bring) us a lot of surprises and progress.
Whereas some people are happy to live a life of routine, 59 accept change and prefer a challenging world 60 events, unpredictable. People who accept changes think that changes make their life 61 (meaning). They think changes create new opportunities, which make us leap forward.
On the other hand, people who don’t want to step outside their comfort zone prefer following their daily habits. They feel that a routine gives them structure. They are not fond of surprises or confident 62 (face) new challenges. Such people have set times 63 performing certain functions and do things in the same way
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