Once there was a man travelling in a faraway village. As he was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped. He found that these huge elephants were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains(锁链), no cages. It was clear that the elephants could, at any time, break away from their ropes but for some reason, they did not.
He saw a trainer nearby and asked why these animals just stood there and didn’t try to get away. “Well,” the trainer said, “when they are very young and much smaller we use the same size rope to tie them and, at that age, it’s enough to hold them. As they grow up, they still believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can hold them, so they never try to break free.”
How could it be? These animals could at any time break free from their ropes. But because they were always stuck(固定) right where they were, they believed they couldn’t.
Just like the elephants, how many of us go through life believing that we cannot do something, just because we failed at it once before?
We should never give up the struggle(斗争) in life.What did the writer see in the village？
| A．Chains | B．Elephants. | C．Cages. | D．Farmers. |
Why do the elephants never try to break free from the ropes?
| A．Because they think they can not.. |
| B．Because they are too old to do it. |
| C．Because they like their living places. |
| D．Because they get on well with the trainer. |
How did the man feel after he heard what the trainer said?
| A．Moved. | B．Surprised. | C．Angry. | D．Nervous. |
Which of the following is the missing part(空白处) in the last paragraph?
| A．Failing is part of learning |
| B．We should be different from others |
| C．Helping animals is helping ourselves |
| D．Travelling always makes people relaxed |
What is the best title for this text?
| A．A Pleasant Trip | B．A Cruel Trainer |
| C．Elephant Training | D．The Elephant Rope |
My sister has a nice room, There is a bed near the desk. A bookcase is between (在……之间) the bed and the desk. There is a jacket and a ring on the bed. A baseball is under the bed. There is a chair under the desk. There is a computer on the desk. Her hat and keys are under the chair. Her schoolbag is on the chair. Some books and CDs are in the bookcase.
She has a photo on the wall. You can see some plants (植物) in the photo. Our family photo is on the wall(墙), too. You can see my father, my mother, my sister and me in the photo. It is a nice photo.What is in the middle of(在……中间) the bed and the desk?
| A．A chair. | B．A bookcase. |
| C．A sofa. | D．A table. |
Where are the books and CDs?
| A．On the table. | B．On the desk. |
| C．In the bookcase. | D．In the desk. |
What are on the wall?
| A．Some plants. | B．Some photos. |
| C．Some people. | D．Some CDs. |
people are in the family photo.
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
The best title (最好的标题) for this passage is.
| A．My Family | B．My family photo |
| C．My sister | D．My sister's room |
书面表达（本题有1小题；共计15分）
假如你是李华，今年寒假美国某中学学生来你学校访问，学校征募志愿者（volunteer）与美国学生进行交流，并带领他们参观宁波。现在请你用英文写一篇短文推荐自己。
要求：根据提示写出语意连贯、符合逻辑、字数不少于70的自我介绍。开头已给出。
| Name |
Li Hua |
Class |
Class 1, Grade 2 |
| Personality |
careful, friendly…… |
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| Interests and Hobbies |
play sports, read books…… |
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| Advantages(优势) |
be good at English know Ningbo well know something about the USA (studied in USA for three months in 2013) |
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| Plan |
show them around Ningbo ( such as visiting…… ) do some shopping …… |
I’m Li Hua, a student in Class 1, Grade 2. I want to be the volunteer to guide the American student..
任务型阅读（本题有5小题，每小题1分；共计5分）
根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D中选择正确的选项填入第61~64四个空格中。
When you stay away from your home for a long time, you start to miss your good old bed, your good old parents. Believe it or not, you’re feeling homesick (想家的). You can help yourself to feel less homesick. Here’s how:If you’re going away from home, bring your favourite pajamas (睡衣). You can also bring some pictures of the people who you may miss. You can look at them any time you want.
The busier you are, the less time you’ll have to feel homesick. Spend your free time on music, sports or books. Try to join in activities wherever you are.
You can make a plan for when you’ll call your mum or dad. You can also keep in touch with family and friends by emails or text messages.
Sometimes, telling someone that you’re feeling a little homesick will help you feel better. Maybe you can tell a friend that you feel homesick and the two of you can do something fun.
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．How to stay away from home |
| B．How to do something fun |
| C．How to feel less homesick |
| D．How to miss your home |
根据短文内容和所给出的首字母，写出空白处各单词的正确形式（每空一词）。
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Reporter: How long have you been a firefighter?
Wilson: For eight years.
Reporter: How did you get started?
Wilson: First, I had to take a lot of tests in two weeks. Then, I went to the firefighter school for four months. I learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment. I also had a full-time training every day!
Reporter: How do you stay safe on the job?
Wilson: I wear special clothing. It helps me protect(保护) from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank(氧气瓶) and a mask(面具). They help me to breathe(呼吸) in a smoke-filled building.
Reporter: Are there any new tools that firefighters use?
Wilson: We have a special camera that can exactly tell the place of a fire.
Reporter: Do you save animals?
Wilson: Just three days ago, I helped save some cats. They were hiding under the beds. Animals usually hide(躲藏) during a fire because they are afraid of danger.
Reporter: Do you ever get afraid?
Wilson: No. There is no time to be afraid. I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely.
Reporter: What do you like best about being a firefighter?
Wilson: Helping people!
Kate Wilson has done her job for_______.
| A．2 weeks | B．3 days |
| C．4 months | D．8 years |
To become a firefighter, Kate Wilson _______ at first.
| A．took a lot of tests |
| B．learned to stay safe |
| C．saved some animals |
| D．used fire equipment |
Kate Wilson says she does not get afraid because _______.
| A．She has an oxygen tank |
| B．she knows how to fight fires |
| C．she enjoys finding heat |
| D．she is too busy putting out the fires |
What did the reporter make this interview for?
| A．To tell people what a firefighter does. |
| B．To teach people how to prevent fires. |
| C．To make people want to be firefighters. |
| D．To show people how a firefighter is trained. |