54. My personal ________ (判断) is that he is to blame.

55. Seeing the__________ (令人恐惧的) scene, the boy began to cry. 

56. Our company is more concerned with________ (质量) than quantity.

57. The headmaster wrote a letter to __________(祝贺) her on her good performance.

58. My brother is __________ (慷慨的) with his money.

59. They ________ (酬谢) the boy with￡5 for bring back the lost dog.

60. __________ (致力于) to his research work, the professor cared little about any other things.

61. These exercises are __________(设计) to develop and strengthen muscles.

62. Today the ___________ (生存) of many wild animals is threatened.

63. At the court, he was ____________ (正式地) charged with murder.

 Our teachers always tell us to believe in _____ we do and who we are if we want to succeed.

A. why                         B. how                      C. which                    D. what

  That holiday morning I didn't have to attend school. Usually，on holidays，mother  41  me to sleep in．And I would certainly take full advantage of it．On this particular morning， 42 ，I felt like getting up early．

  I stood by my window overlooking the  43  having nothing better to do．But as it turned out，I was soon to learn about something  44  in life．

  As I watched several people go by，get into their cars and go off，I  45  an old man on a  bicycle with a bucket on its  46  and a basket of rags and bottles on its back-carriage．He 47  from one car to another，washing and cleaning them．From the water on the ground，it seemed that he had already  48  washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars．He must have begun to work quite early in the morning．

  Several thoughts  49  my mind as I watched him work．He wasn’t well-dressed. He had on a pair of shorts and a(n) 50 T-shirt．The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern  51  would want to be seen riding on．But he seemed  52  with life．There he was，working hard at his small business，53 at passers-by and stopping to chat now and then 54 elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby．

  There was a noticeable touch of 55 in the way he seemed to be doing things 56 the  windscreen(挡风玻璃)，then standing back to admire it；scrubbing(擦净)the wheels and  57 ，  standing back to see what they look like after the scrub.

  It was a 58 to learn，I felt．At no age need one have to beg for a 59 if one has good health and is willing to work hard．For a while I felt  60  of myself．Young as I am ---just sixteen，and there was this old man who must have been usefully engaged perhaps before the sun appeared above the horizon．

41．A．allows           B．forces           C．causes       D．forbids

42．A．otherwise        B．however      C．therefore    D．besides

43．A．bus stop    B．parking lot      C．school       D．market

44．A．useful           B．amusing          C．awful        D．interesting

45．A．called           B．recognized  C．noticed      D．assisted

46．A．handle           B．back         C．wheel        D．seat

47．A．searched    B．1eft             C．wandered     D．moved

48．A．stopped      B．finished         C．intended     D.  started

49．A．disturbed        B．slipped          C．crossed      D．inspired

50．A．simple           B．shiny            C．attractive   D.  expensive

51．A．repairmen    B．cyclists         C．drivers      D．businessmen

52．A．content          B．busy         C．careful      D．bored

53．A．1aughing    B．1ooking          C．waving       D．pointing

54．A．about            B．for              C．1ike         D．with

55．A．worry            B．pride            C．sympathy     D．respect

56．A．fixing           B．cleaning    C．replacing    D．covering

57．A．still            B．again            C．yet          D．soon

58．A．1esson           B．subject          C．skill        D．fact

59．A．business    B．success          C．1iving       D．right

60．A．ashamed      B．doubtful    C．fearful      D．tired

Kong Zi , also called Confucius (551-479 B.C) , and Socrates (469-399 B. C) lived only a hundred years apart , and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting to look at how the world that each of these great philosophers came from shaped their ideas , and how these ideas in turn ,shaped their societies.

Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars in Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rules how to govern effectively. Thus, Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom, and knowledge for its own sake. Confucius, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went out to government service.

Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life:” Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you.” He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some had more potential than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart. Socrates focused on the individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom. He believed that the superior class should rule the inferior(下层的)classes.

For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however, the family was the centre of the society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.

Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes.

32. Which of the following is TURE according to the first paragraph?

A. Socrates and Confucius had much in common,

B. Confucius had much influence on Socrates’ ideas.

C. The societies were influenced by the philosophers’ ideas.

D. There were cultural exchanges between China and Greece.

33. Socrates shared with Confucius the idea that           .

A. all men were equal when they were born

B. the lower classed should be ruled by the upper class

C. the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdom

D. people should not ask others to do what they did not want to

34. What made some people different from others according to Confucius?

A. Family.                      B. Potential.

C. Knowledge.                D. Community.

35. This passage is organized in the pattern of          ,

A. time and events                         B. comparison and contrast

C. cause and effect                       D. definition and classification

Recently I failed an exam. However, when I came out of my teacher's office, I told myself, “Smile! It's not so serious.”

I smiled a big smile and it __61．__(work) a little, really.

Everyone gets __62．__(disappoint) sometimes. I used to be always influenced by pressure and I was often in low spirits. But one day I meet  _63．__ a sentence in the Bible, “Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself, let the day's own trouble be enough for the day.” __64．__suddenly occurred to me that __65．__(worry) about a problem doesn't help. Why not just give a big smile and face up to the trouble？”

Now every time I want to cry, I remind myself that_66．__  (laugh) is better than tears and anger. I __67．__(deep) believe that there's something magical about a smile. A smile helps me recover confidence and gives me _68．__ courage to move on.

Remember, whenever you're faced with a setback, _69．__difficulty you come across, all it takes is determination and you can feel happy again. Smile at life, _70．__ it will shine on you.

       It was a day in late June, gray and depressing, with clouds hanging low. My husband and I were driving to Nova Scotia, Canada, for a much-needed vacation. We traveled tiredly, hoping to  36   rest and dinner before the rain came. Suddenly, on a lonely stretch of highway, the storm  37   . Cascades of water shut us in, making driving impossible. We   38    onto the shoulder of the road and stopped.

       Then, as though someone had turned off a celestial tap, it   39   . A thin radiance, like a spray of gold,  40   from the clouds. Every blade of grass was crystalline as the sun flashed on   41    drops. The very road shone, and a rainbow arched across the sky. It was as though this beam of color had been built for us   42   . We could hardly speak for awe and joy.

       A friend of mine has described a   43    experience. She had walked out on a lonely beach at twilight. It was a time of grief for her, and   44    was what she wanted. Offshore, across the darkening sea, she made out the   45    of an anchored fishing boat, and in it the figure of a man. My friend told me that after a while, she felt an intense and glowing sense of oneness with that    46    figure. It was as though sea and sky and night and those two solitary human beings were united in a kind of profound identity. “I was    47   by joy,” she said.

        48   almost anything may serve as the motivation of such a ­feeling—stars shine on new snow; a sudden field of daffodils; a moment in marriage when hand reaches out to hand in the    49    that this other person speaks as you speak, feels as you feel. Joy may wait, too, just    50    danger when you have enough to face a situation and live it out.   51    the source, such experiences provide the most memorable moments of life.

       What if these moments of joy are given to us to  52   that this is the way we are meant to live? What if the clarity of joy is the way we should be seeing all the time? To many people, it seems almost wicked to feel this radiance in a world  53   as ours is. But most generations have known uncertainty and   54   . The more damaged the world, the more we need to remember the luminous beauty at the center of life. Our moments of joy are  55   that at the heart of darkness an unquenchable(不可遏制的) light shines.

       Joy is the feeling that we have touched the edge of something far beyond ourselves.

36. A. reach            B. purchase            C. afford               D. offer

37. A. struck                 B. attacked                 C. fell                      D. covered

38. A. pulled up        B. pulled through         C. pulled off                 D. pulled down

39. A. started                B. ended             C. paused                    D. disturbed

40. A. spread             B. unfolded                C. broadcast                       D. reflected

41. A. bright            B. shrinking           C. trembling             D. thick

42. A. alone                B. lonely                     C. only                           D. together

43. A. contrary             B. different                  C. similar                    D. strange

44. A. discomfort          B. loneliness                C. despair                   D. pain

45. A. sightseeing         B. scene                      C. image                 D. picture

46. A. silent                  B. peaceful                   C. quiet                     D. calm

47. A. overlooked         B. overcome                C. overtaken              D. overdone

48. A. Apparently        B. Purposely                C. Accidentally              D. Fortunately

49. A. imagination        B. reputation             C. innovation               D. realization

50. A. against              B. beyond                   C. within                    D. without

51. A. Whichever       B. However                  C. Whatever                D. Whenever

52. A. represent       B. recall                     C. resemble                D. reveal

53. A. threatened           B. destroyed                C. cursed                 D. interfered 

54. A. opportunity         B. happiness              C. challenge                D. benefit

55. A. proof           B. version                  C. foundation                     D. comprehension

      Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.

       Many roads and places in Singapore(新加坡) are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries ---- in both the West and the East.

       Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus ---- obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.

       Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay(马来语). Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.

       A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent(月牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.

36. We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.

   A. the government is usually the first to name a place

   B. many places tend to have more than one name

   C. a ceremony will be held when a place is named

   D. people prefer the place names given by the government

37. What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

   A. Change suddenly.          B. Change significantly.

   C. Disappear mysteriously.     D. Disappear very slowly.

38. Which of the following places is named after a person?

   A. Raffles Place.        B. Selector Airbase.

   C. Piccadilly Circus.     D. Paya Lebar Crescent.

39. Bras Basah Road is named _______.

   A. after a person      B. after a place     C. after an activity    D. by its shape

40. What can be inferred from the passage?

   A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain.

   B. Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes.

   C. The way Singaporeans name their places is unique.

   D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.

为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了HEART-TO-HEART专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰；近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。     内容要点如下：1. 表示理解并给予安慰；   

         2. 提出建议并说明理由。

注意：1. 词数120左右；

      2. 信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；

      3. 信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。

Hi Worried,

    I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment. _________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Jamie

    It is typical of students to stay up ________ deep into the night for the final exam.

A. to read B. having read  C. to have read D. reading

假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter在电子邮件中邀请你高考结束后赴美国参加他的毕业典礼。请用英语给他写一刻回信，包括以下要点：

1.表示感谢；

2.委婉地拒绝邀请并解释原因；

3.邀请他在暑假来中国旅游。

注：1.可适当添加细节使文章连贯；

       2.字数：100词左右。

山东省实验中学2017届高三下学期第二次模拟考试

If you’re ever reading a book or watching a movie and get the clear feeling that you’ve come across the story before-or even better, can predict exactly what’s going to happen next---there could be a good reason for that.

Researchers from the Computational Story Laboratory at the University of Vermont studied the complete text of some 1,737 fiction works available on Project Gutenberg, an online collection of more than 50,000 digital books in the public area. They discovered that English literature consist of just six kinds of emotional arcs(情感弧线)that make up nearly all of the most well-known stories. By analyzing the sentiment(情感)of language used in these texts, the researchers were able to show the emotional ups and downs for the stories as a whole. They discovered that negative words like “poverty”, “dead”, and “punishment” dragged the emotion down, while positive terms like “love”, “peace”, and “friend” brought it up.

According to the researchers, those six core emotional arcs are:

● “Rags to riches” (An ongoing emotional rise)

● “Tragedy, or riches to rags” (An ongoing emotional fall0

● “Man in a hole” (a fall followed by a rise)

● “Icarus” (A rise followed by a fall)

● “Cinderella” (Rise-fall-rise)

● “Oedipus” (Fall-rise-fall)

Interestingly, based on download statistics from Project Gutenberg, the researchers say the most popular stories are ones that use more complex emotional arcs, with the Cinderella and Oedipus arcs registering the most downloads. Also popular are works that combine these core arcs together in new ways within one story, such as two “Man in a hole” arcs stuck together, or the “Cinderella” are coupled with a tragic ending.

28. Readers often feel familiar when reading a new story because stories have similar_______.

   A. beginnings          B. endings        C. characters        D. emotional arcs

29. How did researchers carry out their study?

   A. By conducting surveys among readers

   B. By reading books borrowed from libraries

   C. By analyzing works from an online collection

   D. By interviewing authors of the well-known stories

30. Which set of words may drag emotion down?

   A. Hope, fortune and riches        B. Disease, murder and war

   C. Smile, health and beauty        D. Cold, earthquake and spring

31. According to the last paragraph, which kind of works are most popular among readers?

   A. Works with an ongoing emotional rise

   B. Works with an ongoing emotional fall

   C. Works with a rise followed by a fall

   D. Works with more than one rise and fall

I vividly remember walking back to my house after collecting the afternoon mails. I saw a credit card statement, another credit card statement and our bank statements. I was in that moment that I felt a deep tension.

I realized that even though I had married a man who I absolutely loved and adored, I really didn’t have a clear sense of how he handled money and how the two of us were going to combine our different approaches to handling money in our marriage. I was more organized and detailed, but he was more of a laid-back type. I knew that getting on the same financial page was a key factor in creating a successful marriage and financial future.

I asked my husband if he would be willing to set up a time each week to talk about our finances and develop a plan for getting rid of our credit card debt. My husband said he would be willing to do this. Admittedly, he was skeptical — but willing.

We came to refer to our weekly meetings as our Financial Dates. We didn’t really have a clue as to what we were doing. All we knew was that we needed to give our finances serious attention. Some Dates were filled with tense conversations. Other Dates were filled with laughter, joy and creativity. However, we kept showing up for our Dates and we never gave up. What started out as a means for survival became a powerful connecting thread in our relationship. Something shifted within us.

Instead of our finances becoming a source of divisive tension that pulled us apart, they became

the glue that held us together as we became a unified team.

I still recall the day that we excitedly crossed off our last credit card payment on the chart we had created. We had finally arrived. We were free. We had been given wings to fly.

Now, whenever I feel huge stress I ask myself, “How am I contributing to what is happening right now?” This gives me the ultimate power to take action. Even though my husband and I don’t have any guarantee against future challenges, I am left with something deep within that is unshakable

and that can never be taken away — the memory of our past successes and the power to integrate (整合) these lessons in my day-to-day life.

51. Why did the author feel nervous when collecting the afternoon mails?

   A. She was not sure about her marriage.

   B. She didn’t know how to handle money.

   C. She could feel the pressure of the huge debt.

   D. She was reminded of the quarrels in the family.

52. Which word can replace the underlined word “laid-back” in the second paragraph?

A. relaxed.            B. skeptical.          C. lazy.          D. confident.

53. What can we learn from the Financial Dates?

A. They showed the couple clear direction at first.

B. They left the couple nothing but deep sadness.

C. They were once interrupted but quickly continued.

D. They strengthened the couple’s relationship at last.

54. We can infer that when faced with stress the author will _______.

A. try to change the situation                               B. focus on what contributes to it

C. get power from the memory                                  D. feel free to do what she likes

Matt Damon, an American actor, filmmaker, and philanthropist, was born on October 8, 1970. He, along with his friend Ben Affleck, got attention in the movie industry with their Academy Award-winning screenplay, Good Will Hunting (1997), 61           he also starred in. He is 62           of the top-40 highest-grossing actors of all time. In addition  63           the many awards Damon has received, including Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, he received a star on 64           Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007 for his work in the film industry.

Damon has become known for his versatility, starring in many successful films such as the rogue secret agent Jason Bourne in the Bourne series, a soldier 65          (fight) in France in Saving Private Ryan (1998), and an astronaut 66          (trap) on Mars in The Martian (2015). He 67          (win) further critical acclaim for his performances in dramas such as Syriana (2005) and The Good Shepherd (2006), as well as for his role as a villain in the crime drama The Departed (2006).

Damon has also performed voice-over work and  68          (establish) several production companies. He has been 69          (active) involved in charitable work, including the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, Feeding America, and Water.org. With his wife, Luciana Bozán Barroso, he has three daughters and a stepdaughter from Barroso's prior 70          (marry).

America, the“land of immigrants”, has always had people of many different nationalities and languages. A survey indicates that ethnic settlements, found particularly in the central cities, have kept the language and culture of American immigrants. Some local residents can do quite well in their native language, without having to bother learning English. __ 1    . Yet only three percent reported that they spoke English “not well” or “not at all”. That means that slightly more than one out of ten Americans could be considered bilingual. Besides that, many high school and college students--and even some elementary school students--are required to take a foreign language as a part of their course. More and more people pick up another language besides English.

    __ 2   Since the 1980s, the “English Only” movement has sought to make a law which would establish English as the “official language” and limit the use of non-English languages. However，some groups，including TESOL, the organization for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Language, object to such“language limitation”. Their view，known as “English Plus”, suggests that Americans should have respect for people’s native and help them fit into the mainstream of society. But so far, nineteen states have passed English Only law, and the topic is the focus of an ongoing debate.

Whether or not English is the official language, it remains the language of wider communication. Nearly everyone recognizes the need to develop a good ability in English in order to do well in America. To help those who want to improve their English skills, English as a Second Language（ESL）classes are around. Cities with large numbers of recent immigrants often set up bilingual education programmers to teach students content subjects in their native language while they improve their English.    3   

Americans recognize that English is the international language, and people with good English skills can get by in many international settings.   4   They can build cross—cultural bridges and give people an edge in a variety of career fields. Indeed, lack of foreign language ability can limit one’s chances for advancement and keep one in a cultural dead—end street. As many people in America are discovering, it is absolutely not a laughing matter.

第一节：根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D、E中选出最适合放人短文空缺处的选项，并将序号及相应答案写在答题纸上。选项中有一项是多余选项。

A．In fact, almost fourteen percent of Americans speak a non-English language at home.

    B．Second language skills can be a great favour in a world growing increasingly smaller, though.

    C．However，some Americans have begun to fear that the English language is being threatened.

    D．Some Americans even begin to appreciate the benefits of being bilingual.

    E．In this way, they can help students do well in English.

第二节：根据短文所给的信息，用一个完整的句子回答下列问题，并将序号及相应答案写在答题纸上。

5．What does the author mean by the underlined sentence?

假如你是新华中学的学生李华。某学生英文报正在招聘兼职的学生记者，你向应聘。请根据以下要点给该报社写一封自荐信。信的开头已经给出。

1.写信目的: 对兼职记者感兴趣，决定应聘。

2.自身优势: 知识面广, 英语水平高，写作能力强；

3.有过类似的经历（学校广播站记者）；

4.性格外向，善于交际，乐意与他人合作。

5.个人要求: 希望能收到回复，并被聘用。

 Dear Sir,

I am a student from Xinhua Middle School                                                                             _______________________________________________________________________  

_________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,[]

Li Hua

He is _____ his lesson _____ the final exam.

A. preparing; to           B. preparing; for

C. ready; to               D. ready; for

Vacation is a time for refreshment. In work, we are often called to think. Sometimes, it’s good to give our brains a rest. Without a break, we may not be able to perform up to our potential. This can be a problem, not only for the employee, but for the employer as well.

“The main benefit of vacation is for the worker to come back energized,” says Weaver. “If they haven’t had a break, then they’re not coming back with new energy. They haven’t had a chance to step back and get perspective（远景）, and come back with renewed enthusiasm.”

Long working hours without a break, insecurity about one’s job, and other work-related worries can lead to burnout and stress. Humans can usually adapt to pressure, but not for a limitless amount of time.

“It is a problem of relating good workers and having them loyal to the firm while they’re there,” says David Maume, PhD, professor of sociology at the University of Cincinnati. He says burnout can also affect employees’ productivity, creativity, and effectiveness.

In addition, high levels of stress are likely to be precursors (前兆) to depression, which can hit both the employer and employee’s pocketbook. Even people who manager to remain productive at work can have problems. If they’re always at work, then they’re not with their family and friends. If they’re working while on vacation, for the time that they’re on the job, they’re not really present.

An unbalanced emphasis on work can strain family and social life. When you come up for air, you may see that you’re alone, or that your relationships have gone on without you.

21. What’s the main benefit of a vacation

A. The manager can be more creative.

B. The worker can step back and get more excited

C. The worker can come back with new energy.

D. The worker can adapt to pressure much better.

22. The underlined word “there” in the fourth paragraph probably refers to______.

   A. on vacation     B. at home    C. at the university    D. in the company

23. When a worker is always at work, he is likely to get more and more__________ .

A. absent-minded   B. energetic   C. skillful D. active 

Do you like travelling? Staying   61   (health) while   62   (travel) can help to ensure

your trip is a happy and enjoyable one.   63   you are travelling abroad, here are the tips you

need to make your trip much   64   (easy):

Make sure you have got signed passport(护照) and visas. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport! Make two copies of your passport identification

page. This will help a lot if your passport   65   (steal). Leave one copy at home with friends

or relatives. Carry the other   66   you in a separate place from your passport.

Read the Public Announcements or Travel Warnings for the countries you plan to visit. Get

yourself familiar with local laws and customs of the countries to   67   you are travelling.

Leave a copy of your itinerary(旅行日程) with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.

Do not accept packages from strangers. Do not carry too much money or   68  (necessary) credit cards. If we make enough  69  (prepare), we will succeed. Have   70   good time!