A TV series(电视剧) in England，Away from it all，has surprised everyone by becoming a success with young people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities. Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people’s kindness.
The director(导演) of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from(遭受) stress. They say that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people turning to happier TV series as it shows they want a happier and healthier world.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however. They say that some of their students and children spend more time before TV and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not finishing homework. Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only get personal happiness by avoiding stressful situations.
And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influence children’s lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts(反应) strongly, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in behaviour(行为). She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that parents should let their children know TV is not the same as real life.The success of the new TV series is surprising because__________.
| A．it is about the English countryside |
| B．it is the same as other successful TV series |
| C．it is different from other successful TV series |
| D．it is about life in busy cities |
The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with__________.
| A．stress | B．homework |
| C．busy life | D．exams |
The success of the series shows that young people would like__________.
| A．a world with no homework | B．English TV series |
| C．a happier and healthier world | D．relaxing jobs |
__________ are worried about the effects of the series.
| A．Teachers and parents. | B．Teachers and experts. |
| C．Experts and teenagers. | D．Young people and parents. |
阅读理解 (本大题共10分，每题1分)
Life in Britain today
Food
British people like good food, and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular---30% of all adults have a burger every three months, but 46% have fish and chips!
Sports
British people don’t do a lot of sport. Only 17% of people go swimming every week. 9% go cycling and 8% play golf. Only 6% people play football (but 32% go to watch it).
Cinema and TV
Films are very popular in Britain, and about 60% of people between 15 and 24 go to the cinema every month. At home, men watch TV for about three hours every day—half an hour more than women.
Holidays
British people love going on holidays. Most of these holidays aren’t in the UK---27% are in Spain, 10% are in the U.S, and 9% are in France. Maybe this is because the weather in Britain is terrible! The favourite food in Britain is _____________.
| A．burgers | B．fish and chips |
| C．vegetables | D．fish |
. 17% of British people ____________ every week.
| A．go swimming | B．play golf |
| C．play football | D．go cycling |
British women watch about _____________ of TV every day.
| A．2 hours | B．3 hours |
| C．2.5 hours | D．4 hours |
Their favourite country for a holiday is _______________.
| A．the USA | B．France |
| C．Britain | D．Spain |
The weather in Britain _______________.
| A．is very good | B．isn’t very good |
| C．is too hot | D．is not mentioned(提及) |
阅读表达 （共10分，每题2分）
March 24th
This morning, we had a school trip to the Dashan Collection House, a building of two floors. It is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We took the school bus and arrived at 9:00. When we entered the collection house, our eyes were caught by a collection of old photos of the town on the walls of the front hall. Those photos told us something about the history of the town. And then in the Art Room, we saw many pictures of the countryside. Some famous local artists drew them. The colors of the flowers and the trees were rich and bright. All at once, I lost myself in the beauty of nature.
Then we went upstairs（楼上）. On the left, there were over one hundred different clocks. The oldest clock was already more than two hundred years old. To my surprise, the clocks all worked well and they could tell the right time. It was then ten o’clock, and some clocks made different beautiful sounds. It seemed to be a concert. How amazing!
On the right there was also a stone（石头）collection. The stones were from all over the country. They were in different sizes, colors and shapes. Some looked like different kinds of animals. I really liked one stone that looked like a little monkey. It looked very nice.
The collections there were wonderful. So we stayed there until 11:30 in the morning. I had a great time and really liked the school trip.
Answer the following questions within 6 words.Where did the writer and his classmates go for the school trip?
What did they see in the Art Room?
How many kinds of collections are there in the passage?
How long did they stay there?
What do you think of their trip?
任务型阅读（共10分，每格1分）
阅读下面的材料，根据其内容填空，完成后面的表格。（每空一词）
Vanilla is my best friend. She is a lovely girl with two big, beautiful eyes. But she always hides them behind a pair of glasses.
One day, though, I nearly ended our friendship. I remember that day clearly. We were sitting in the classroom. The teacher was giving us our results of a Chinese test. I had done badly. I felt so sad that I wouldn’t talk to anyone. At lunchtime, I even stayed in the classroom alone. Suddenly, I heard a voice. It was Vanilla. “You look very unhappy,” she said. “What’s wrong?” I looked up at her, but said nothing. I knew Vanilla had got a good mark in the test. I thought she was making fun of me. I kept quiet, but Vanilla didn’t go away. She kept asking me questions, “Is it because of the exam? Do you want me to show you the right answers?” I looked away from her. When I looked up again, Vanilla had gone. And so had my exam paper! I looked everywhere for my paper, but couldn’t find it.
In the afternoon, Vanilla came up to my desk and gave me my exam paper back. I looked at it and got a big surprise. Vanilla had written the right answers next to every one of my mistakes. My face went red. Vanilla had been trying to help me all along. How nice she was! I wanted to hug (拥抱) her, but all I did was to hold her hands and say, “Thank you.” That afternoon, Vanilla and I went home on foot together. I felt so happy that we were still best friends.
| Who is Vanilla? |
Vanilla is my She wears a pair of |
| What happened one day? |
I did very I felt very sad and I wouldn’t talk to anyone. I stayed in the classroom by |
| What did Vanilla do? |
She kept She She wrote the right answers next to my |
| What did I do then? |
I held her hands and We |
Many people say that they are working too many hours. They don't have enough time to have a rest or to stay with their family.
Work hours are different from one country to another. In France, people spend about 1,646 hours a year at work. In Japan, however, people work about 2,159 hours a year. That means a Japanese worker works 513 more hours a year than a French worker.
Why do people work so many hours? Some people work extra hours because they want to make more money. However, many companies don't pay overtime. Their workers don't get more pay for more work. Some people think it's their duty (责任) to work more hours. Some are afraid of losing their jobs if they don't work more hours.
Many people say that their vacations are too short. In France, people get five weeks of paid vacation a year. In Germany, they get four to six weeks, and in the USA, two weeks. One study shows fewer than half of workers used all their vacation days. In Great Britain, there is a saying, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull (迟钝的) boy." If that is true, there must be a lot of dull people in the world.A Japanese worker works ________ more hours a year than a French one.
| A．513 | B．1,646 |
| C．2,159 | D．3,805 |
The word "extra" in Paragraph 3 means ________.
| A．正常的 | B．额外的 |
| C．有用的 | D．少量的 |
People in ________ get only two weeks of paid vacation a year.
| A．France | B．Germany |
| C．the USA | D．Great Britain |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．No companies offer vacations to their workers. |
| B．Many people say they have enough time to have a rest. |
| C．Not all companies pay their workers for more work. |
| D．More than half of workers use all their vacation days. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Many workers have to work long hours. |
| B．Many people have vacations long enough. |
| C．Work hours are the same around the world. |
| D．There are a lot of dull people in the world. |
Lucy Li is only an 11-year-old girl, but she’s the youngest person to qualify for (取得资格) a US Women’s Open Golf Tournament (锦标赛).
She qualified for the US Women’s Open in May 2014. And today she is playing with some of the best female golfers in the world. Earlier this week Li said that she wasn’t nervous (紧张). “I just want to have fun and play the best I can and I really don’t care about the result. I can learn a lot from these great players.”
Li doesn’t spend all her time golfing. Her favourite subjects are Maths, History, and Science and she loves to read. She also loves medicine, diving, badminton, dancing and table tennis. But golf is her favourite sport. “I like golf because it’s different from other sports. Anybody can play it,” she said.
Some golfers are worried that Li isn’t quite ready. “When I found out she qualified, I said, where does she go from here? You qualify for an Open at 11, and what do you do next? If it was my daughter, I wouldn’t let her play in the US Open at 11, but that’s just me,” said world champion Stacy Lewis.Lucy Li qualified for a US Women’s Open Golf Tournament.
| A．in May 2014 | B．in June 2014 |
| C．this week | D．last May |
Lucy Li said she played in the US Women’s Open.
| A．for good results | B．to have fun |
| C．to make friends with great players | D．to make money |
According to（根据）Lucy Li, golf .
| A．is easy to learn | B．is suitable (适宜的) for anyone |
| C．takes lots of time | D．is a usual sport |
We can infer (推断) from the report that.
| A．Stacy doesn’t feel surprised that the 11-year-old player can play in the US Open |
| B．Stacy thinks Lucy Li can have a bright future |
| C．Stacy doesn’t support Lucy Li to play in the US Open |
| D．Stacy wants to play with Lucy Li in the US Open |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE about Lucy Li?
| A．She likes many subjects. |
| B．She loves no sport but golf. |
| C．She cares much about winning or losing. |
| D．She is sure she can win. |