the universe and never care about the rest?” And he also blamed the obsession(迷恋) over league tables for some parents? anxiety. He said，“League tables have caused too much anxiety for parents and have led to a boom in the number of tutoring agencies as parents feel they have no choice but to give their children a chance”.
Mr. Tait acknowledged that being a parent has become increasingly difficult．He concluded，“While teachers may occasionally feel discouraged by over sensitive and demanding parents，they should note that this parenting lark is rather more difficult than it used to be”. 29. What does Mr. Tail think parents should care more about?
A. Children?s mental development B. Children?s school reports． C. Children?s wide interests D. Children?s physical health.
30. Which of the following can hest replace the underlined phrase “league tables” in Paragraph 4?
A．Parents? obsession B．Teachers detachment C．Students? scores ranking D．Faith in school and teachers 31. What?s the main idea of the text?
A. Parenting is more difficult than it was.
B. Parents should allow children lo develop naturally． C. Teachers may feel discouraged by demanding parents. D. Children should be put at the center of the universe．
D
When Hurricane Phailin hit India in late 2013, it became the largest storm to strike the subcontinent in over a decade. The storm affected more than 12 million people in India and neighboring countries, and damaged or destroyed many houses. However, good news is that cleverly-designed beach house created by architect Ray Huff can survive such strong winds and storm waves.
Located on the shore of an Indian island, Huff?s award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane Phailin.
Huff pointed out that many houses built along shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement(执行) of building codes wasn?t strict. After Phailin?s attack, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house should be able to stand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.
At first sight, Huffs house looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble \The house?s wooden frame is reinforced(加固) with long steel rods to give it extra strength.
To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on pilings－long columns of wood anchored(固定) deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also balance the house above storm waves. The pilings allow the waves to run under the house instead of running into it. “ These swells of water come ashore at great speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings,” said Huff.
Huff designed the wooden pilings to be partially hidden by the house?s ground-to-roof shell. \shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn?t look like it?s standing with its pant legs pulled up, ” said Huff. In case of a storm wave, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.
32. After Hurricane Phailin, new houses built along shore line are required .
A. to be easily reinforced B. to look smarter in design C. to meet stricter building standards D. to be designed in the shape of cubes 33. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because . A. it is made of redwood B. it is in the shape of a shell C. it is strengthened by steel rods D. it is built with wood and stones
34. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on wooden pilings in order to . A. support the weight of the house B. allow the waves to run through the house C. anchor stronger pilings deep in the sand D. prevent water from rushing into the house 35. The main function of the shell is . A. to give the house a better appearance B. to strengthen the pilings of the house C. to protect the wooden frame of the house D. to slow down the speed of the swelling water 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。
Physical education plays a vital role in the students? development and growth. According to recent medical studies, physical well-being of a student is directly related to his or her performance whether in class or in the office. 36 .
It’s a link to good health.
37 It?s only in physical educational classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves through proper grooming, healthy eating and regular exercise. 38 Many doctors today agree that obesity is a serious health risk. Without any form of diet management and control with the numerous processed food students intake every day, a student?s health can easily be at risk to many diseases. Physical education in school is a preventive measure to teach students the value of regular exercise.
It promotes academic learning.
Physical health allows students to function better in classrooms. A good cardiovascular system developed from regular exercise promotes excellent blood and oxygen circulation. 39 This circulation produces longer attention span during classes allowing longer concentration and absorption.
It builds self-trust.
Students who are active in physical activities are more confident with themselves according to most social school studies. It?s probably because of the self discipline and dedication to excel in a sport that brings out the best in students. In school, the physical education program introduces these sport activities to students. 40
It promotes a physically active lifestyle.
The purpose of physical education is to instill in students, at an early age, the value of self preservation and choosing a lifestyle that is good for both the mind and body.
A. The value of physical fitness can never be overstated.
B. They can make choices about which sport they get involved in. C. It is the best way to cure your illnesses. D. The article will give you reasons to agree.
E. This means more nutrients circulate throughout the body. F. Some students prefer to abandon such activities. G. It?s a preventive measure against disease.
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Life is full of ups and downs. When you are at your breaking point, learn to cope with it just like the bamboo tree---- show adaptability but don?t break.
One of my fondest memories as a child is going by the river and sitting idly on the bank. There
I would enjoy the 41 and quiet, 42 the water rush downstream and listen to the chirps of birds and the rustling of leaves in the trees. I would also watch the bamboo trees bend under 43 from the wind and watch them return 44 to their 45 position after the wind had 46 . When I think about the bamboo tree's 47 to bounce back, the word adaptability comes to mind. When used 48 a person, this word means how to readily 49 from shock, depression or any other situation that 50 the limits of a person's emotions.
Have you ever felt like you are about to snap? Have you ever felt like you are at your breaking point? Thankfully, you have 51 the experience to live to talk about it.
During the experience you probably felt complex emotions that 52 your health. You felt emotionally drained, 53 exhausted and you most likely endured unpleasant physical symptoms.
Life is a 54 of good times and bad times, happy moments and unhappy moments. The next time you are experiencing one of those bad times or unhappy moments that take you 55 to your breaking point, 56 just like the bamboo tree, but don't break. Try your best not to let the situation 57 you.
A measure of 58 will take you through the unpleasant ordeal (折磨). With hope for a better tomorrow or a better situation, things may not be as bad as they seem to be. The unpleasant ordeal may be easier to deal with if the end result is worth having.
59 the going gets 60 and you are at your breaking point, show adaptability like the bamboo tree, but don't break. 41. A. scene B. memory C. peace D. sight 42. A. imagine B. admire C. ignore D. watch 43. A. pain B. attack C. pressure D. weight 44. A. gracefully B. violently C. thankfully D. rapidly 45. A. opposite B. original C. ordinary D. perfect
46. A. died down B. calmed down C. went down D. settled down
47. A. chance B. necessity C. ability D. adventure 48. A. in response to B. in answer to C. in addition to D. in reference to 49. A. recover B. suffer C. get over D. break away 50. A. requires B. stretches C. reduces D. promotes 51. A. gained B. got rid of C. survived D. relied on 52. A. threatened B. improved C. stimulated D. influenced 53. A. physically B. mentally C. totally D. basically 54. A. success B. failure C. game D. mixture 55. A. far B. away C. close D. up 56. A. stand B. bow C. bend D. tolerate 57. A. take possession of B. take control of C. take advantage of D. take charge of 58. A. hope B. quality C. frustration D. happiness 59. A. As B. If C. Although D. Unless 60. A. easy B. complicated C. extraordinary D. tough
第II卷 (非选择题 共50分)
注 意：请把第二卷所有试题答案写在答题纸上。 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，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处用一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Currently, news has it 61 some major cities in China are setting about pushing \sorting\ 62 the purpose of both reforming the traditional waste treatment and improving this fragile environment we live in. What 63 encouraging change!
64 (compare) with the traditional way of collecting waste, the new method has brought with it a variety of benefits. First and foremost, wastes 65 (send) to different factories according to their classification rather than landfills (垃圾填埋地), where they would be simply burnt and buried. What's more，waste classification not only cuts the spending on treating waste, 66 brings some interest. Recyclable wastes, such as paper, glass and plastic, can be reused after 67 (process) in related factories, while other wastes can be turned into the valuable. In a word, waste classification is both significant and necessary to environmental protection as well as our life.
From my point of view, waste classification should be 68 (far) promoted as an effective means of environmental protection. As students, we are supposed to obey related 69 (regulate), sorting wastes before we throw them away. Meanwhile, it 70 (be) rather beneficial if we could influence as more people around us as possible.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
第四部分 写作 (共两节 满分35)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，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。
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