2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（安徽卷）
英 语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第Ⅰ卷
第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
21. As the story , the truth about strange figure is slowly discovered.
A. begins B. happens C. ends D. develops
22. Surprisingly, Susan’s beautiful hair reached below her knees and made almost an overcoat for her.
A. them B. her C. itself D. herself
23. — Oh, you sounded just like a native. — .I still have trouble expressing myself.
A. Well, not quite B. I don’t care C. Yes, you’re right D. I’m glad you like it
24. To be great, you must be smart, confident, and, honest.
A. therefore B. above all C. however D. after all
25. Sometimes proper answers are not far to seek food safety problems.
A. in B. to C. on D. after
26. — What do you think of store shopping in future?
—Personally, I think it will exist along with home shopping but .
A. will never replace B. would never replace C. will never be replaced D. would never be replaced
27. The factory used 65 percent of the raw materials, the rest of which saved for other purposes.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
28. Whatever is left over may be put into the refrigerator, it will keep for two for three weeks.
A. when B. which C. where D. while
29. —Y
— We won’t, we promise!
A. Then what B. All right C. How come D. So what
30.Tom asked the candy makers if they could make the chocolate easier ______ into small pieces.
A. break B. breaking C. broken D. to break
, I managed to get through the game and the pain was worth it in the end.
A. Hopefully B .Normally C. Thankfully D. Conveniently
32. ——I didn’t ask for the name list. Why ______ on my desk?
——I put it there just now in case you needed it. .
A. does it land B. has it landed C. will it land D. had it landed
33. His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out ____ it is he is trying to express.
A. that B. how C. who D. what
34. If you _____ faults but you still want the bicycle, ask the shop assistant to reduce the price. .
A. come across B. care about C. look for. D. focus upon
35. ——We got here Tuesday afternoon. ——_____ Why didn’t you call us earlier?
A. Good luck! B. You did? C. It’s no surprise D. You are welcome.
完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后个体所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处地最佳选项，并在答题
卡上将该项涂黑。
When I began planning to move to Auckland to study .my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural my living expense, Determined to do this I spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job, but response(回应)
there were any job opportunities(机会)，The people there advised me not to continue my job search in that asked me to wait outside 44 .Nearly ten minutes later, he 45 ,He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay 46 . Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to 47 a job.
I was a little surprised. but had a feeling about him. Along the way ,I realized that I resumes(简历).Seeing this, the man 50 at his business partner’s office to make me fifteen 51 copies. He also gave me some 52 on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resume and went home feeling very 53 . The following day, I received a from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.
to you when you need it .And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.
36. A. doubts
37. A. Even if
38. A. of B. concerns B. Every time B. at C. instructions D. reasons C. Now that D. Soon after C. for D. with
C. by any chance D. by the day
C. some D. little
C. whether D. whenever
C. language D. manner
C. leave D. refuse
C. as usual D. for a while
C. passed D. regretted
C. positive D. comfortable
C. take on
C. guilty D. give up D. general 39. A. on my own B. on my way 40. A. any B. much 41. A. why B. wherever 42. A. direction 44. A. for ever 45. A. returned 46. A. silent 47. A. pick out 48. A. dull B. attitude B. at any time B. hesitated B. busy B. search for B. good 43. A. answer B. work
49. A. made use of B. taken care of
50. A. stopped B. knocked
51. A. right B. more
53 . A. lonely B. funny C. run out of D. become tired of C. glanced D. appeared C. former D. different C. disappointed D. satisfied 52. A. pressures B. agreements C. impression D. suggestions
54. A. call B. tip C. present D. report
55. A. turns off B. goes over C. gives back D. looks up
BD
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Passage 1
The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services： the Web，e-mail，and software，to mention just a few. Not long ago，the Information Highway was a new road with not many users. Now，everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families connected worldwide. Not surprisingly, this
well-traveled highway is starting to look like a well-traveled highway. Traffic jams can cause many serious problems，forcing the system to close down for repair. Naturally，accidents will happen on such a crowded road，and usually victims are some files，gone forever. Then，of course，there’s Mr. Cool，with this new broad-band connection，who speeds down the highway faster than most of us can go. But don’t trick yourself；he pays for that speeding.
Passage 2
Want to know more about global warming and how you can help prevent it？Doctor Herman Friedman，who is considered a leading expert on the subject，will speak at Grayson Hall next Friday. Friedman studied environmental science at three well-known universities around the world before becoming a professor in the subject. He has also traveled around the world observing environmental concerns. The gradual bleaching （变白）of the Great Barrier Reef，which came into the public eye in 2002，is his latest interest. Signed copies of his colorful book，which was published just last month，will be on sale after his talk.
56.The information highway ___________.
A. is free from traffic jams
B. is crowded with car drivers D. appeals to a large number of users B. By repairing the system. D. By using a broad-band connection. C. offers just a few online services A. By storing fewer files. 57. How does Mr. Cool manage to travel the Information Highway so fast？ C. By buying a better computer.
58. What can be learned from Passage 2？
A. There will be a book show at Grayson Hall. B. Friedman is now studying the Great Barrier Reef.
C. There will be a talk on global warming this week. D. Friedman is a leading expert on computer science.
59. Passage 2 is most probably________.
A. a poster about a lecture
C. a note to a doctor in a university B. an ad for a new book D. an introduction to a professor
B
Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources(来源).as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills(风车)began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.
For many centuries, people used windmills to grind(磨碎)wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were rarely used.
During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity .People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.
60. From the text we know that windmills________.
A. were invented by European armies
C. used to supply power to radio in remote areas B. have a history of more than 2,800 years D. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered
th61. What was a new use for wind power in the late 19 century?
A. Sailing a boat. B. Producing electricity.
C. Grinding wheat into flour. D. Pumping water from underground.
62. One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that_________.
A. wind power is cleaner B. it is one of the oldest power sources
C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind D. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs
63. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?
A. The advantages of wind power.
B. The design of wind power plants. D. The global trend towards producing power from wind
C
They are the sort of friends who are so close they trust each other with their lives .If one falls, the other is there to catch him.
They are Wellman. Whose legs were permanently injured nine years ago in a rock-climbing accident and Corbett, an experienced rock climber. Together, they climbed up Half Dome, the famous 2,000-foot rock in the Yosemite National park, through one of the most difficult routes(路线).
During the climb, Corbett took the lead, hit in the metal spikes (尖状物)that guided the ropes and climbed up. Then, after Wellman pulled himself up the rope, Corbett went down to remove the spikes and climbed up again. This process was repeated time and again, inch by inch, for 13 days
Wellman’s job was not easy either, He got himself up the rope through upper body strength alone. In all, Wellman figured that he had done 5.000 pull-ups up the rope on the climb.
However, when the two men first met, they never talked about climbing “He knew that was how I got injured.”Wellman said. Until one day Wellman decided that he wanted to climb again and they started training
Their climb of Half Dome was not all smooth. At one point, pieces of rock gave way, and Corbett dropped down quickly. Wellman locked their rope in place, stopping the fall at 20 feet. His quick action probably saved his friend’s life.
“Your partner can save your life—you can sane your partner’s life” Wellman said as the pair received congratulations from friends “there are real close tic. ”
64. Which of the following was a challenge for Corbett in climbing Half Dome?
A. To climb up to remove the spikes.
C. To do 5,000 pull-ups up the rope.
A. climbed was poorly trained.
B. To climb it twice. D. To lock the rope in place. B. Wellman had lost interest in climbing. D. Wellman hadn’t decided whether to climb again. B. He was disabled in a traffic accident.
D. He was saved by Corbett during the climb.
B. friendship is precious in life
D. a man can be destroyed but cannot be defeated.
D
Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English ruler tried to conquer (征服) Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland .The result is that today there are two “Irelands”. Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south in an independent country.
In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage (短缺) of work , forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA ,the UK, Australia and Canada, As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851.
For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people will work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.
The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were “the greatest talkers since the Greeks”. Since independence ,Ireland has revived (复兴)its own culture of C. The worldwide movement to save energy 65. Why did the two men never talk about climbing when they first met? C. Corbett didn’t want to hurt Wellman. 66. What do we know about Wellman? A. He climbed Half Dome by himself. C. He stopped rock-climbing for some time. 67. The main idea of the text is that_______. A. two heads are better than one. C. the disabled should never give up.
music ,language , literature and singing .Different areas have different styles of old Irish songs which are sung without instruments .Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc.
68．What does the author tell us in Paragraph 1?
A． How the Irish fought against the English.
C． How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.
69．We learn from the text that in Ireland _______． B． How Ireland gained independence D． How two “Irelands” came into being.
A．food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in population
B．people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countryside
C．it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker
D．different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments
70. The last paragraph is mainly about _______． .
A．the Irish character
C．Irish musical instruments
71．what can be the best title for the text ?
A．life in Ireland
C．Ireland．past and present B．A Very Difficult History D．The independence of Ireland
E
George Prochnik would like the world to put a sock in it. He makes his case in a new book. Listening for Meaning in a World of Noise. Here he explains himself (using his voice);
“We’ve become so accustomed to noise, there’s almost a deep prejudice against the idea that silence might be beneficial, if you tell someone to be quiet ,you sound like an old man. But it’s never been important to find continuing quiet, Silence focuses us, improves our health, and is a key to lasting peace and satisfaction.”
“We need to excite people about the sounds you start to hear, if you merely quiet things down a little, During a Japanese tea ceremony, the smallest sounds become a kind of art the spoons making a light ringing sound on a bowl, the edges of a kimono（和服）brushing against the floor.
“Deaf people are very attentive（专注的） in almost every aspect of life. If two deaf people are walking together, using sign language, they constantly watch out for each other and protect each other by paying steady attention to the other. They are connected yet also fully aware of their surroundings, Even deaf teenagers! We in the hearing world can learn from them. If we remove the powerful blasts（一阵阵）of noise .we become aware of an extraordinarily rich world around us---of little soft sounds and the sound of footsteps, of bind songs and ice cracking（开裂声），it’s astonishing how beautiful things sound when you can really listen..”
72．What does the phrase “to put a sock in it ”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．to be quiet B．to be colorful
C．to be full of love D．to be attentive to someone
73．What does Proehnik say about us?
A．We are used to quietness B．We have to put up with noise
C．We do not think silence to be beneficial D．We do not believe lasting peace to be available
74．Which of the following is true according to Proehnik?
A．We need more sounds in our lives.
C．We are not aware how rich the world around us is.
75．It can be inferred from the text that
A．we can benefit a lot from old people
C．there is no escape from the world of sound
第Ⅱ卷 B．There is nothing to be learned from the deaf D．There is too much noise at Japanese tea ceremony. B．it is a good idea to use sign language. D．it is possible to find how beautiful things sound B．Irish culture D．a famous Irish writer
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
A. 任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。
注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
If we agree that the function of education is to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we ought to concentrate on teaching children something really useful. Here is what our schools should teach.
Politeness is a mark of civilization. The sooner children learn this, the better . In any case, a lot can be accomplished by a smile and good manners.
Like it or not, our adult lives will be consumed by the struggle for money, but we don't make an effort to teach
children how to manage it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.
We're likely to accept something we are told, but that's not what educated people do. Educated people are reasonable and they look at facts. If our schools teach nothing else, they should at least teach critical（批判性的）thinking.
Children should learn to take care of their health. They should know that if they eat junk food（垃圾食品）,they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happens to their bodies when they drink or smoke.
All of us are part of society. We have rights and responsibilities. We ought to understand what they are. We have to know a little bit of our history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to relate to the people around us.
How will we test students on these? We can't. But that's not a reason to avoid teaching what is important. Our
schools should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: "This is life, this is what you are going to face, and this is how you deal with it."
B. 书面表达（满分25分）
某校英文报开辟了一个专栏：Experience 。本期话题是如何解决学习中遇到的困难。请你以“My Approach to Difficulties in Learning”为题，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈自己的一些做法。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 短文中不能出现本人相关信息。
参考答案：
单选：21-35 DCABB CDCAD CBDAB
完型：36-55 BDCAD CDCDA CBBCA BDDAC
阅读：56-75 DDBAC BADBC CBDAB CACCD
任务型读写：
76.Teaching/Education/Schooling 77.preparation 78.school(s) 79.Content(s)/ content(s)/Subjects/subjects/Topics/topics 80.politely/ properly/well 81.managing 82.think 83.healthy/fit
84.society 85.life
书面表达：
One possible version
My Approach to Difficulties in Learning
As high school students, we run into one difficulty after another in the process of learning. Everyone has their own way to deal with them. Here I would like to share mine.
When I am faced with a difficulty, I usually choose to refer to relevant learning materials or Web pages. In this way, I can not only work it out but also improve my ability to overcome problem all by myself.
However, when it is something beyond my competence, I turn to my classmates or teachers for help. Sometimes I also ask my parents for advice. As a result, I have made steady progress in my studies.
2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（安徽卷）
英 语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第Ⅰ卷
第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
21. As the story , the truth about strange figure is slowly discovered.
A. begins B. happens C. ends D. develops
22. Surprisingly, Susan’s beautiful hair reached below her knees and made almost an overcoat for her.
A. them B. her C. itself D. herself
23. — Oh, you sounded just like a native. — .I still have trouble expressing myself.
A. Well, not quite B. I don’t care C. Yes, you’re right D. I’m glad you like it
24. To be great, you must be smart, confident, and, honest.
A. therefore B. above all C. however D. after all
25. Sometimes proper answers are not far to seek food safety problems.
A. in B. to C. on D. after
26. — What do you think of store shopping in future?
—Personally, I think it will exist along with home shopping but .
A. will never replace B. would never replace C. will never be replaced D. would never be replaced
27. The factory used 65 percent of the raw materials, the rest of which saved for other purposes.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
28. Whatever is left over may be put into the refrigerator, it will keep for two for three weeks.
A. when B. which C. where D. while
29. —Y
— We won’t, we promise!
A. Then what B. All right C. How come D. So what
30.Tom asked the candy makers if they could make the chocolate easier ______ into small pieces.
A. break B. breaking C. broken D. to break
, I managed to get through the game and the pain was worth it in the end.
A. Hopefully B .Normally C. Thankfully D. Conveniently
32. ——I didn’t ask for the name list. Why ______ on my desk?
——I put it there just now in case you needed it. .
A. does it land B. has it landed C. will it land D. had it landed
33. His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out ____ it is he is trying to express.
A. that B. how C. who D. what
34. If you _____ faults but you still want the bicycle, ask the shop assistant to reduce the price. .
A. come across B. care about C. look for. D. focus upon
35. ——We got here Tuesday afternoon. ——_____ Why didn’t you call us earlier?
A. Good luck! B. You did? C. It’s no surprise D. You are welcome.
完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后个体所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处地最佳选项，并在答题
卡上将该项涂黑。
When I began planning to move to Auckland to study .my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural my living expense, Determined to do this I spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job, but response(回应)
there were any job opportunities(机会)，The people there advised me not to continue my job search in that asked me to wait outside 44 .Nearly ten minutes later, he 45 ,He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay 46 . Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to 47 a job.
I was a little surprised. but had a feeling about him. Along the way ,I realized that I resumes(简历).Seeing this, the man 50 at his business partner’s office to make me fifteen 51 copies. He also gave me some 52 on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resume and went home feeling very 53 . The following day, I received a from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.
to you when you need it .And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.
36. A. doubts
37. A. Even if
38. A. of B. concerns B. Every time B. at C. instructions D. reasons C. Now that D. Soon after C. for D. with
C. by any chance D. by the day
C. some D. little
C. whether D. whenever
C. language D. manner
C. leave D. refuse
C. as usual D. for a while
C. passed D. regretted
C. positive D. comfortable
C. take on
C. guilty D. give up D. general 39. A. on my own B. on my way 40. A. any B. much 41. A. why B. wherever 42. A. direction 44. A. for ever 45. A. returned 46. A. silent 47. A. pick out 48. A. dull B. attitude B. at any time B. hesitated B. busy B. search for B. good 43. A. answer B. work
49. A. made use of B. taken care of
50. A. stopped B. knocked
51. A. right B. more
53 . A. lonely B. funny C. run out of D. become tired of C. glanced D. appeared C. former D. different C. disappointed D. satisfied 52. A. pressures B. agreements C. impression D. suggestions
54. A. call B. tip C. present D. report
55. A. turns off B. goes over C. gives back D. looks up
BD
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Passage 1
The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services： the Web，e-mail，and software，to mention just a few. Not long ago，the Information Highway was a new road with not many users. Now，everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families connected worldwide. Not surprisingly, this
well-traveled highway is starting to look like a well-traveled highway. Traffic jams can cause many serious problems，forcing the system to close down for repair. Naturally，accidents will happen on such a crowded road，and usually victims are some files，gone forever. Then，of course，there’s Mr. Cool，with this new broad-band connection，who speeds down the highway faster than most of us can go. But don’t trick yourself；he pays for that speeding.
Passage 2
Want to know more about global warming and how you can help prevent it？Doctor Herman Friedman，who is considered a leading expert on the subject，will speak at Grayson Hall next Friday. Friedman studied environmental science at three well-known universities around the world before becoming a professor in the subject. He has also traveled around the world observing environmental concerns. The gradual bleaching （变白）of the Great Barrier Reef，which came into the public eye in 2002，is his latest interest. Signed copies of his colorful book，which was published just last month，will be on sale after his talk.
56.The information highway ___________.
A. is free from traffic jams
B. is crowded with car drivers D. appeals to a large number of users B. By repairing the system. D. By using a broad-band connection. C. offers just a few online services A. By storing fewer files. 57. How does Mr. Cool manage to travel the Information Highway so fast？ C. By buying a better computer.
58. What can be learned from Passage 2？
A. There will be a book show at Grayson Hall. B. Friedman is now studying the Great Barrier Reef.
C. There will be a talk on global warming this week. D. Friedman is a leading expert on computer science.
59. Passage 2 is most probably________.
A. a poster about a lecture
C. a note to a doctor in a university B. an ad for a new book D. an introduction to a professor
B
Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources(来源).as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills(风车)began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.
For many centuries, people used windmills to grind(磨碎)wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were rarely used.
During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity .People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.
60. From the text we know that windmills________.
A. were invented by European armies
C. used to supply power to radio in remote areas B. have a history of more than 2,800 years D. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered
th61. What was a new use for wind power in the late 19 century?
A. Sailing a boat. B. Producing electricity.
C. Grinding wheat into flour. D. Pumping water from underground.
62. One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that_________.
A. wind power is cleaner B. it is one of the oldest power sources
C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind D. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs
63. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?
A. The advantages of wind power.
B. The design of wind power plants. D. The global trend towards producing power from wind
C
They are the sort of friends who are so close they trust each other with their lives .If one falls, the other is there to catch him.
They are Wellman. Whose legs were permanently injured nine years ago in a rock-climbing accident and Corbett, an experienced rock climber. Together, they climbed up Half Dome, the famous 2,000-foot rock in the Yosemite National park, through one of the most difficult routes(路线).
During the climb, Corbett took the lead, hit in the metal spikes (尖状物)that guided the ropes and climbed up. Then, after Wellman pulled himself up the rope, Corbett went down to remove the spikes and climbed up again. This process was repeated time and again, inch by inch, for 13 days
Wellman’s job was not easy either, He got himself up the rope through upper body strength alone. In all, Wellman figured that he had done 5.000 pull-ups up the rope on the climb.
However, when the two men first met, they never talked about climbing “He knew that was how I got injured.”Wellman said. Until one day Wellman decided that he wanted to climb again and they started training
Their climb of Half Dome was not all smooth. At one point, pieces of rock gave way, and Corbett dropped down quickly. Wellman locked their rope in place, stopping the fall at 20 feet. His quick action probably saved his friend’s life.
“Your partner can save your life—you can sane your partner’s life” Wellman said as the pair received congratulations from friends “there are real close tic. ”
64. Which of the following was a challenge for Corbett in climbing Half Dome?
A. To climb up to remove the spikes.
C. To do 5,000 pull-ups up the rope.
A. climbed was poorly trained.
B. To climb it twice. D. To lock the rope in place. B. Wellman had lost interest in climbing. D. Wellman hadn’t decided whether to climb again. B. He was disabled in a traffic accident.
D. He was saved by Corbett during the climb.
B. friendship is precious in life
D. a man can be destroyed but cannot be defeated.
D
Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English ruler tried to conquer (征服) Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland .The result is that today there are two “Irelands”. Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south in an independent country.
In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage (短缺) of work , forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA ,the UK, Australia and Canada, As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851.
For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people will work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.
The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were “the greatest talkers since the Greeks”. Since independence ,Ireland has revived (复兴)its own culture of C. The worldwide movement to save energy 65. Why did the two men never talk about climbing when they first met? C. Corbett didn’t want to hurt Wellman. 66. What do we know about Wellman? A. He climbed Half Dome by himself. C. He stopped rock-climbing for some time. 67. The main idea of the text is that_______. A. two heads are better than one. C. the disabled should never give up.
music ,language , literature and singing .Different areas have different styles of old Irish songs which are sung without instruments .Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc.
68．What does the author tell us in Paragraph 1?
A． How the Irish fought against the English.
C． How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.
69．We learn from the text that in Ireland _______． B． How Ireland gained independence D． How two “Irelands” came into being.
A．food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in population
B．people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countryside
C．it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker
D．different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments
70. The last paragraph is mainly about _______． .
A．the Irish character
C．Irish musical instruments
71．what can be the best title for the text ?
A．life in Ireland
C．Ireland．past and present B．A Very Difficult History D．The independence of Ireland
E
George Prochnik would like the world to put a sock in it. He makes his case in a new book. Listening for Meaning in a World of Noise. Here he explains himself (using his voice);
“We’ve become so accustomed to noise, there’s almost a deep prejudice against the idea that silence might be beneficial, if you tell someone to be quiet ,you sound like an old man. But it’s never been important to find continuing quiet, Silence focuses us, improves our health, and is a key to lasting peace and satisfaction.”
“We need to excite people about the sounds you start to hear, if you merely quiet things down a little, During a Japanese tea ceremony, the smallest sounds become a kind of art the spoons making a light ringing sound on a bowl, the edges of a kimono（和服）brushing against the floor.
“Deaf people are very attentive（专注的） in almost every aspect of life. If two deaf people are walking together, using sign language, they constantly watch out for each other and protect each other by paying steady attention to the other. They are connected yet also fully aware of their surroundings, Even deaf teenagers! We in the hearing world can learn from them. If we remove the powerful blasts（一阵阵）of noise .we become aware of an extraordinarily rich world around us---of little soft sounds and the sound of footsteps, of bind songs and ice cracking（开裂声），it’s astonishing how beautiful things sound when you can really listen..”
72．What does the phrase “to put a sock in it ”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．to be quiet B．to be colorful
C．to be full of love D．to be attentive to someone
73．What does Proehnik say about us?
A．We are used to quietness B．We have to put up with noise
C．We do not think silence to be beneficial D．We do not believe lasting peace to be available
74．Which of the following is true according to Proehnik?
A．We need more sounds in our lives.
C．We are not aware how rich the world around us is.
75．It can be inferred from the text that
A．we can benefit a lot from old people
C．there is no escape from the world of sound
第Ⅱ卷 B．There is nothing to be learned from the deaf D．There is too much noise at Japanese tea ceremony. B．it is a good idea to use sign language. D．it is possible to find how beautiful things sound B．Irish culture D．a famous Irish writer
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
A. 任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。
注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
If we agree that the function of education is to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we ought to concentrate on teaching children something really useful. Here is what our schools should teach.
Politeness is a mark of civilization. The sooner children learn this, the better . In any case, a lot can be accomplished by a smile and good manners.
Like it or not, our adult lives will be consumed by the struggle for money, but we don't make an effort to teach
children how to manage it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.
We're likely to accept something we are told, but that's not what educated people do. Educated people are reasonable and they look at facts. If our schools teach nothing else, they should at least teach critical（批判性的）thinking.
Children should learn to take care of their health. They should know that if they eat junk food（垃圾食品）,they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happens to their bodies when they drink or smoke.
All of us are part of society. We have rights and responsibilities. We ought to understand what they are. We have to know a little bit of our history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to relate to the people around us.
How will we test students on these? We can't. But that's not a reason to avoid teaching what is important. Our
schools should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: "This is life, this is what you are going to face, and this is how you deal with it."
B. 书面表达（满分25分）
某校英文报开辟了一个专栏：Experience 。本期话题是如何解决学习中遇到的困难。请你以“My Approach to Difficulties in Learning”为题，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈自己的一些做法。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 短文中不能出现本人相关信息。
参考答案：
单选：21-35 DCABB CDCAD CBDAB
完型：36-55 BDCAD CDCDA CBBCA BDDAC
阅读：56-75 DDBAC BADBC CBDAB CACCD
任务型读写：
76.Teaching/Education/Schooling 77.preparation 78.school(s) 79.Content(s)/ content(s)/Subjects/subjects/Topics/topics 80.politely/ properly/well 81.managing 82.think 83.healthy/fit
84.society 85.life
书面表达：
One possible version
My Approach to Difficulties in Learning
As high school students, we run into one difficulty after another in the process of learning. Everyone has their own way to deal with them. Here I would like to share mine.
When I am faced with a difficulty, I usually choose to refer to relevant learning materials or Web pages. In this way, I can not only work it out but also improve my ability to overcome problem all by myself.
However, when it is something beyond my competence, I turn to my classmates or teachers for help. Sometimes I also ask my parents for advice. As a result, I have made steady progress in my studies.