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模块检测卷(二)
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman going to do on Friday
A．Take an exam.
B．Study at home.
C．Go to the mountain.
2．When will the shirts probably be finished
A．On Friday morning.
B．On Friday afternoon.
C．On Saturday afternoon.
3．What do we know about Mr Brown
A．He has had an operation.
B．He is having an operation.
C．He will have an operation.
4．How high do the ceilings today usually measure
A．2.3 meters. B．2.7 meters.
C．3.0 meters.
5．Where did the man stay during the day
A．On the beach.
B．In the mountain.
C．In the hotel.
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where does this conversation probably take place
A．At a hotel.
B．On an island.
C．In a travel office.
7．What is the man doing
A．Planning a tour.
B．Looking for a hotel.
C．Trying to find a book.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Who is Robert
A．A new sportsman.
B．A team director.
C．A retired manager.
9．What job does the man do
A．He is a tennis instructor.
B．He is a college teacher.
C．He is a club manager.
10．How does the woman think of herself
A．She is good at management.
B．She is skilled at playing tennis.
C．She is unable to work under pressure.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What do we know about the man
A．He was speeding on purpose.
B．He got lost on the way.
C．He is new to driving.
12．Why did the woman try to talk to the man
A．She was afraid for her safety.
B．She found the traffic too heavy.
C．She saw a police car behind them.
13．What will most probably happen to the man
A．He will never drive a car.
B．He will get a ticket.
C．He will run his car into another.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What does the man want the woman to do
A．Meet his sister.
B．Drive to Canada.
C．Have a trip to Seattle.
15．When will the woman return from Seattle
A．On Friday night.
B．On Saturday night.
C．On Sunday morning.
16．What do we know about the man’s sister
A．She has longed to see the woman.
B．She won’t go back to Canada.
C．She can’t stay very long.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Who is the speaker talking to
A．Travelers.
B．Patients.
C．Traders.
18．What do we know about American doctors
A．They seldom stay in their offices.
B．They always have much to do.
C．They take better care of foreigners.
19．What should people do when they are seriously hurt and alone
A．Check with hotel managers.
B．Ask the police for help.
C．Call the 911 telephone.
20．Why are people often sent to the hospital
A．To pay medical bills.
B．To get medical service.
C．To receive health insurance.
第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节　(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Check the library calendar on the home page for winter break hours! We are closed for the holidays and college closure，from December 20－26；library staff will not be available by email nor phone.We will return on December 27 at 9 am.
Accessibility
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For more information，contact the Accessibility Resource Center at 206.934.4183 or visit the ARC web page.
Library Entrance
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Study Rooms
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Other Services
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21．When would be the suitable time to visit the librarians by phone
A．At 8 am on December 23.
B．At 11 pm on December 26.
C．At 8 am on December 27.
D．At 11 am on December 27.
22．What should students do if they want to reserve a study room
A．Enter the main entrance.
B．Use a photo ID online.
C．Contact a librarian.
D．Log in Bookshare Online Library.
23．Where is this text probably taken from
A．A website. B．A course guide.
C．A textbook. D．A magazine.
B
Close to a century ago，New York’s Coney Island was famed for its sideshows(杂耍)．Eye-catching signs crowded the island’s attractions，showing off circus shows，sword swallowers—and even an exhibition of tiny babies.
The babies were premature ones kept alive in incubators(婴儿保育箱) pioneered by Dr.Martin Couney.The medical establishment had rejected his incubators，but Dr.Couney didn’t give up on his aims.Starting in 1896，he funded his work by displaying the babies and charging 25 cents to see the show.In return，parents didn’t have to pay for Dr.Couney’s incubators，and many children survived who would never have had a chance otherwise.
Born in 1920，Lucille Horn ended up in an incubator on Coney Island.She’d been born a twin，but her twin died at birth.And the hospital staff told her father there wasn’t a chance that she’d live.“It was just: You die because you didn’t belong in the world，” Horn says.But her father refused to accept that answer.He grabbed a blanket to wrap her in，called a taxi，and took her to Coney Island—and to Dr.Couney’s infant(婴幼儿) exhibit.
Years later，Horn decided to return to see the babies—this time as a visitor.When she took the opportunity to introduce herself，Dr.Couney went over to a man who was uneasily looking at his small infant.“Look at this young lady，” Dr.Couney told the man.“She’s one of our babies.And that’s how your baby’s gonna grow up.”
Horn was just one of thousands of premature infants that Dr.Couney cared for and displayed at amusement parks until the 1940s.He died in 1950，shortly after incubators like his were introduced in most hospitals.At the time，Dr.Couney’s efforts were largely unknown—but at least one person will never forget him.“Ninety-six years later，here I am，all in one piece.And I’m thankful to be here，” Horn says.
24．What can we learn about Dr.Couney’s incubator
A．It pushed medical science forward.
B．It was the most famous sideshow.
C．It saved many premature babies.
D．It charged each infant 25 cents.
25．Why was Horn taken to Dr.Couney’s infant exhibit
A．She belonged in nowhere else but Coney Island.
B．It was the only place where she might survive.
C．The hospital staff lacked the patience to care for her.
D．Her father refused to accept the death of her twin sister.
26．What is the purpose of Dr.Couney’s words in paragraph 4
A．To relieve the man’s anxiety.
B．To introduce the lady to the man.
C．To promise the baby’s bright future.
D．To explain the function of the incubator.
27．What should we learn from Dr.Couney’s story
A．Medical knowledge.
B．Earning power.
C．Persuasive techniques.
D．Flexible mind.
C
Inspired by how dandelions(蒲公英) use the wind to distribute their seeds，a University of Washington team has developed a tiny sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind.It could provide unique insights for a variety of applications，including digital agriculture and monitoring climate change.
This system is about 30 times as heavy as a milligram dandelion seed but can still travel up to 100 meters in a gentle wind，about the length of a football field，from where it is released.Once on the ground，the device，with at least four sensors，uses solar panels to power its onboard electronics and can share sensor data up to 60 meters away.
To keep things light，the team used solar panels instead of conventional batteries.The challenge is that without a battery the system can’t store a charge，which means after the sun goes down，the sensors stop working.In some cases，this might result in data losses.So the team included a capacitor，a device that can store some charge overnight.
To measure how far the devices would travel in the wind，the researchers dropped them from different heights，either by hand or by drone.One trick to spread out the device from a single drop point is to vary their shapes slightly so they are carried by the wind differently.“This is mimicking biology(仿生学)，where variation is actually a feature，rather than a bug，” said co-author Thomas Daniel，a UW professor of biology.“Plants can’t guarantee that where they grow up this year is going to be good next year，so they have some seeds that can travel farther away.It’s like putting eggs in different baskets.”
With further improvements，the technology definitely has good prospects.“We can create devices that change shape as they fall，or facilitate some more mobility once they are on the ground to get closer to an area we’re curious about，” said the lead author Shyam Gollakota，another UW professor.
28．How does the author introduce the device in paragraph 2
A．By offering examples.
B．By listing reasons.
C．By making comparisons.
D．By giving figures.
29．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．The superior flying capacity.
B．The reason for shape adjustment.
C．The complex building procedure.
D．The increasingly wide application.
30．What’s the author’s attitude to solar-powered sensors
A．Critical. B．Unconcerned.
C．Favorable. D．Doubtful.
31．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To introduce a device.
B．To clarify a concept.
C．To explain a phenomenon.
D．To advertise a product.
D
It was a cold Saturday night in February.Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir(水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl，who had touched down in the park the week before in what was reported as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years.
Except for a few excited screams from children，people were quiet—patiently awaiting the owl’s arrival at the reservoir’s north gatehouse.The snowy owl did not disappoint.She flew down from the darkness and surveyed the water and the people holding phones and cameras before taking off into the night to the applause of her many fans.They simply wanted to see this lovely creature whose improbable appearance seemed to signify hope after the lockdown.
New Yorkers who had long taken Central Park for granted felt a renewed love for this rectangle of green in the heart of the big city and，of course，its amazing wildlife.That the park is a beautiful and essential refuge is something that humans have only come to fully appreciate during these recent times of uncertainty.
Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history—in the years before and during the American Civil War.Unlike many European parks that had originally been built for the aristocracy(贵族)，Central Park was designed as a public space.In its chief architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s words，the poor and rich alike could “easily go there after their day’s work is done” and “stroll for an hour，seeing，hearing，and feeling nothing of the noise of the streets”．
As spring turns into summer，we see people sitting on the grass or benches—catching some sun，having family picnics，or tapping away on their laptops and iPads.Just being in proximity to other people in Central Park gave us a sense of community—the sense that we would somehow persevere.
32．What did people do in Central Park on that Saturday night
A．They cheered for each other.
B．They came for a rare sight.
C．They paid their first visit.
D．They appreciated a water event.
33．What does the author mainly intend to do in paragraph 4
A．Give some examples.
B．Make a comparison.
C．Introduce a new opinion.
D．Add background information.
34．What do the underlined words “in proximity to” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Close to.
B．Free from.
C．At a distance from.
D．In comparison with.
35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Meet an Improbable “Visitor” in Person
B．Trace Central Park to Difficult Times
C．Take Your Breath by Snowy Owl
D．Find Refuge in Central Park
第二节　(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you’re looking to maximize the amount of fat burned in your next workout，think about having a coffee half an hour before you get started. 36
Researchers found that 3 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight can raise the rate of fat burning during aerobic exercise. 37 The coffee dose was shown to increase maximal fat oxidation rate(MFO，脂肪氧化率) by an average of 10.7 percent in the morning and 29 percent in the afternoon.
The recommendation to exercise on an empty stomach in the morning to increase fat oxidation is common. 38 It is still unknown whether this increase is due to exercising in the morning or due to going without food for a longer period of time.
39 Caffeine is often associated with improved athletic performance，though the science behind this link isn’t as comprehensive as it could be.In later cycling tests after the caffeine had been given，the fat-burning capability of the body was measured，showing the impact that caffeine had made on MFO.Maximum oxygen uptake was also raised，as was the intensity of exercise.
The results of the study showed that acute caffeine intake 30 minutes before performing an aerobic exercise test increased MFO during exercise regardless of the time of day. 40 Overall，these results suggest that a combination of acute caffeine intake and exercise at moderate intensity in the afternoon provides the best scenario(方案) for individuals seeking to increase whole-body fat oxidation during aerobic exercise.
A．It is based on results gathered from 15 male volunteers.
B．However，this recommendation may lack a scientific basis.
C．Evidence is mounting that morning exercise is good for your health.
D．A new study suggests it can make a significant difference to fat burning.
E．They are clear enough to suggest that there is some kind of association there.
F．Researchers have found that if cyclists take more caffeine，they will ride much faster.
G．Researchers were keen to look in detail at the relationship between caffeine and exercise.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year in October，my family and I took our first camping trip.My whole family 41 ，which was the most important part of the trip for me.My siblings(兄弟姐妹) are adults with different 42 ，which makes it difficult for us to 43 an activity like this.
We had set up the tent when it suddenly started raining. 44 ，we had positioned the tent on a high flat surface where 45 could not come into our tent.Even with the rain，I had never been happier.
While we were all 46 the sound of the rain，my mom cooked a warm meal for the family.Over the dinner，my father told us 47 stories about his childhood，which made us burst into laughter.At night，it was a bit cold.My sisters and I grabbed a 48 and chatted about our daily life.Soon，a hot meal and a good 49 warmed us up.
I realized how 50 it was camping under the sound of the rain.I came to understand why my parents were so 51 about camping.
The next day，we 52 our belongings and headed home.I’m very 53 for this camping trip.Not only did I experience the beauty of the forest，but I also learned that even if the 54 is not the best for camping，we can adapt to Mother Nature as a family to make unforgettable 55 .
41．A.cheered up B．ran away
C．got together D．settled down
42．A.lives B．principles
C．abilities D．problems
43．A.report B．sponsor
C．plan D．cancel
44．A.Strangely B．Obviously
C．Similarly D．Luckily
45．A.wind B．water
C．animals D．hikers
46．A.expecting B．describing
C．enjoying D．imagining
47．A.touching B．awful
C．shocking D．funny
48．A.blanket B．phone
C．basket D．tent
49．A.negotiation B．game
C．conversation D．sleep
50．A.tough B．unique
C．expensive D．popular
51．A.particular B．disappointed
C．concerned D．enthusiastic
52．A.packed up B．picked out
C．left behind D．set aside
53．A.eager B．grateful
C．sorry D．suitable
54．A.budget B．season
C．equipment D．weather
55．A.summaries B．memories
C．lessons D．contributions
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The drum 56. (accompany) Chinese civilization for thousands of years and has a deep spiritual meaning which takes its existence far beyond a musical instrument.Confucius regarded the “Drum Dance” 57. (high)．It is also the origin of the Chinese phrase “guwu” 58. means “embolden” in English.
The earliest reference to the drum in China is in the Pottery Age.The Zhou Dynasty 59.________ (establish) the drum music institution that was responsible for the management of officials known 60. “drum men” and developed a complete drum music system.From then on，drums came to be used in ancient Chinese 61. (practice) such as sacrifice，military，labor and other activities.
In ancient China，agriculture was the main form of production and drums 62.__________ (consider) inseparable for a good harvest.Since the sound of drums echoes that of thunder，it was believed that 63. (play) drums could attract rain.
Dozens of types of Chinese drums exist today.For instance，“Taiping Drum” is used to express hope for peace and prosperity(繁荣) 64. “Ansai Waist Drum” is meant to show the spirit of the Loess Plateau(黄土高原) and the heroic character of farmers in Northwest China.
The prosperity of drum culture reflects the 65. (stable) and prosperity of Chinese society.For thousands of years，drums have been played in the backdrop as the society lives in peace and contentment.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的外国笔友 Joe的家乡遭遇了特大洪涝灾害，他的家受损严重，他本人也受伤了。 请你给他写一封信，要点包括：
1．安慰和鼓励；
2．为他提供帮助。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Joe，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第二节　(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was an early winter morning.Joan was sleeping soundly when the phone rang in the living room.She rolled over and glanced at the clock on the wall—it was already nine o’clock.Every weekend morning，her mother had to work part-time in the cafe.Although Joan was still sleepy，she knew she had to get up.After all，she didn’t expect her brother Mike，who was sleeping like a log，to hear the phone.She quietly went over to the living room.When she picked up the receiver，on the other end came the warm-hearted greetings，“Good morning，my Dear！” Recognizing the voice from her father，Joan was immediately surrounded by a sense of joy and the sleepiness swept away.
Joan’s father was a seaman，who rarely came back.Working on the sea was really hard.Born in a not-rich family，Joan and Mike felt the stress of life but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere.At school，they were straight-A students throughout the academic career and actively involved in school activities.They became the pride of the school and the envy of the students.
“Good morning，Dad，what’s up？” Joan said in an easy tone.“I have been very nice recently，my baby.Today is your mother’s birthday，and I have ordered her a cake online and it should come to the house in one and half an hour.Do remember to take the cake.”
Hearing her father’s words，Joan felt a little ashamed.How she could forget Mum’s birthday！She took a glance at the dirty clothes piled on the sofa and the oily floor that hadn’t been mopped(拖地) for a few days—there was two hours before her mother came back.She calculated they had enough time to prepare a surprise for Mum.
Thinking of this，she felt full of excitement.“Well，Dad，now I’m going to wake Mike up.We will give Mum a surprise！”
Joan hung up the phone with Dad，and hurriedly went to Mike’s room to share him her Big Cleaning plan.After listening to Joan，Mike readily accepted her idea.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
The Big Cleaning plan began.
With the cake placed on the table，Mum came in.
模块检测卷(二)
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman going to do on Friday
A．Take an exam.
B．Study at home.
C．Go to the mountain.
2．When will the shirts probably be finished
A．On Friday morning.
B．On Friday afternoon.
C．On Saturday afternoon.
3．What do we know about Mr Brown
A．He has had an operation.
B．He is having an operation.
C．He will have an operation.
4．How high do the ceilings today usually measure
A．2.3 meters. B．2.7 meters.
C．3.0 meters.
5．Where did the man stay during the day
A．On the beach.
B．In the mountain.
C．In the hotel.
第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where does this conversation probably take place
A．At a hotel.
B．On an island.
C．In a travel office.
7．What is the man doing
A．Planning a tour.
B．Looking for a hotel.
C．Trying to find a book.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Who is Robert
A．A new sportsman.
B．A team director.
C．A retired manager.
9．What job does the man do
A．He is a tennis instructor.
B．He is a college teacher.
C．He is a club manager.
10．How does the woman think of herself
A．She is good at management.
B．She is skilled at playing tennis.
C．She is unable to work under pressure.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What do we know about the man
A．He was speeding on purpose.
B．He got lost on the way.
C．He is new to driving.
12．Why did the woman try to talk to the man
A．She was afraid for her safety.
B．She found the traffic too heavy.
C．She saw a police car behind them.
13．What will most probably happen to the man
A．He will never drive a car.
B．He will get a ticket.
C．He will run his car into another.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What does the man want the woman to do
A．Meet his sister.
B．Drive to Canada.
C．Have a trip to Seattle.
15．When will the woman return from Seattle
A．On Friday night.
B．On Saturday night.
C．On Sunday morning.
16．What do we know about the man’s sister
A．She has longed to see the woman.
B．She won’t go back to Canada.
C．She can’t stay very long.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Who is the speaker talking to
A．Travelers.
B．Patients.
C．Traders.
18．What do we know about American doctors
A．They seldom stay in their offices.
B．They always have much to do.
C．They take better care of foreigners.
19．What should people do when they are seriously hurt and alone
A．Check with hotel managers.
B．Ask the police for help.
C．Call the 911 telephone.
20．Why are people often sent to the hospital
A．To pay medical bills.
B．To get medical service.
C．To receive health insurance.
答案　1.B　2.C　3.A　4.B　5.A　6.C　7.A　8.B　9.A　10.C　11.A　12.C　13.B　14.A　15.C　16.C　17.A　18.B　19.C　20.B
?听力材料
Text 1
M：Would you like to go to the mountain with us on Friday
W：I would enjoy that very much if I didn’t have to take an exam on Saturday.I think I’d better stay home and study.
Text 2
M：Do you think that you can have these shirts finished by Friday morning
W：I’m sorry.I couldn’t possibly get them done by then.Saturday afternoon would be the earliest you could have them.
Text 3
M：Have you heard Mr Brown will have to have the operation
W：That’s what I want to tell you.When I visited the hospital this afternoon，I learned they had finished the operation around 8∶30.The doctor seems to think that Mr Brown is going to be all right now.
Text 4
M：Do you remember the ceilings in the old flats
W：Sure.They were very high and gave you a feeling of a lot of space.I wonder what the height was for the old ceilings.
M：At least 3 meters.But today’s flats usually have ceilings no higher than 2.7 meters，and some only 2.3.
Text 5
W：Hi，John! Welcome back! What a tan!
M：I was really lucky with the weather.
W：Good hotel
M：Not too bad.Food was average，but I was right on the beach.You should have gone with me instead of camping in the mountain.
Text 6
W：Can I help you，sir
M：I’d like to go somewhere near the water.
W：Then might I make a suggestion Why not the Island of Pearl
M：Now，that does sound interesting.
W：The swimming and sunbathing are excellent.The hotels are quiet and comfortable.There’s also plenty of sightseeing.You’ll find it on pages 45 to 48 in this travel book.
M：I’ll take it if I may.
W：Certainly，and would you like anything else
M：No，thanks.
Text 7
M：Hey，have you heard Robert is retiring.
W：Oh，really Well，maybe you’ll be made director
M：Oh，I hope not.I’m the wrong person for that job!
W：Why do you say that I mean，what kind of person does it take
M：Someone that gets on well with everyone.
W：Oh，come on.You seem like someone who could manage anything.
M：Me You’ve got to be joking.That job would make me much too nervous.Besides，I’m happy with things the way they are.I consider teaching tennis a challenge.
W：So don’t you really think you’re cut out for it
M：No，I really don’t.I just can’t imagine myself managing a team and often worrying about money.
W：That’s how I’d describe myself.
Text 8
W：Bert...uh...don’t you think you should slow down a bit
M：Slow down What do you want me to do that for
W：But the speed limit is 70 and you’re doing at least 80 and...
M：Don’t talk to me while I’m driving.
W：I only want you to slow down a bit.There’s a pol...
M：If you don’t want me to get angry，keep quiet.
W：No，Bert.
M：My Goodness! What’s that
W：A police car，Bert.They’re following you.
M：A police car! Why didn’t you tell me
W：I tried，but you said I mustn’t talk to you while you’re driving.
Text 9
M：Hi，Jane.Would you be able to come over this Friday night？My sister will return from Canada.You two might like to get to know each other.
W：Oh! I’d love to.But I have to go to my younger brother’s graduation on Friday night after work.It takes four hours to get to Seattle，you know.
M：Seattle？Well，it’s really too bad you can’t make it.
W：Is there any chance that you could ask her to stay around for a little bit longer I’ll be getting back early Sunday.Well，if I can’t get hold of her this time，maybe I’ll have to wait till the next time she comes around.Mmm，give me a call on Saturday night.
M：OK，I will.
Text 10
W：Welcome to the United States，ladies and gentlemen.Now I’d like to tell you what you should do when you become ill.If you feel sick and want to see a doctor，check with the manager of your hotel.They may call a doctor for you.American doctors are busy all the time，and it may be difficult to see the doctor immediately，especially if you are well enough to go to the doctor’s office.If you have difficulty explaining what is troubling you in English，your tour guide may be able to help you.
You may also go to the nearest hospital，especially if you require immediate attention.If you are seriously hurt and alone，call 911 and the operator there will get help for you.Don’t be frightened if you’re sent to the hospital.In the United States，people are often sent to hospitals so that doctors can use the special machines and services for tests and treatment.Unfortunately，the United States does not have a national system of health insurance to help pay medical bills.
第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节　(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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21．When would be the suitable time to visit the librarians by phone
A．At 8 am on December 23.
B．At 11 pm on December 26.
C．At 8 am on December 27.
D．At 11 am on December 27.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中“We are closed for the holidays and college closure，from December 20－26；library staff will not be available by email nor phone.We will return on December 27 at 9 am.”可知，图书馆工作人员12月27日上午9点才开始上班，故选D。
22．What should students do if they want to reserve a study room
A．Enter the main entrance.
B．Use a photo ID online.
C．Contact a librarian.
D．Log in Bookshare Online Library.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据Study Rooms部分中“Students can schedule study rooms online or at the circulation desk.A photo ID or MySeattleColleges email account is needed.”可知，如果想预订自习室，学生需要使用有照片的身份证在线预订。故选B。
23．Where is this text probably taken from
A．A website. B．A course guide.
C．A textbook. D．A magazine.
答案　A
解析　文章出处题。根据第一段中“Check the library calendar on the home page for winter break hours! (在图书馆主页上查看寒假时间的日历！)”可推知，本文可能来自网站。故选A。
B
Close to a century ago，New York’s Coney Island was famed for its sideshows(杂耍)．Eye-catching signs crowded the island’s attractions，showing off circus shows，sword swallowers—and even an exhibition of tiny babies.
The babies were premature ones kept alive in incubators(婴儿保育箱) pioneered by Dr.Martin Couney.The medical establishment had rejected his incubators，but Dr.Couney didn’t give up on his aims.Starting in 1896，he funded his work by displaying the babies and charging 25 cents to see the show.In return，parents didn’t have to pay for Dr.Couney’s incubators，and many children survived who would never have had a chance otherwise.
Born in 1920，Lucille Horn ended up in an incubator on Coney Island.She’d been born a twin，but her twin died at birth.And the hospital staff told her father there wasn’t a chance that she’d live.“It was just: You die because you didn’t belong in the world，” Horn says.But her father refused to accept that answer.He grabbed a blanket to wrap her in，called a taxi，and took her to Coney Island—and to Dr.Couney’s infant(婴幼儿) exhibit.
Years later，Horn decided to return to see the babies—this time as a visitor.When she took the opportunity to introduce herself，Dr.Couney went over to a man who was uneasily looking at his small infant.“Look at this young lady，” Dr.Couney told the man.“She’s one of our babies.And that’s how your baby’s gonna grow up.”
Horn was just one of thousands of premature infants that Dr.Couney cared for and displayed at amusement parks until the 1940s.He died in 1950，shortly after incubators like his were introduced in most hospitals.At the time，Dr.Couney’s efforts were largely unknown—but at least one person will never forget him.“Ninety-six years later，here I am，all in one piece.And I’m thankful to be here，” Horn says.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了从19世纪90年代开始，Dr.Couney在科尼岛的游乐场里展出保育箱，并以这种方式拯救了许多早产儿的生命，Lucille Horn就是其中一个。
24．What can we learn about Dr.Couney’s incubator
A．It pushed medical science forward.
B．It was the most famous sideshow.
C．It saved many premature babies.
D．It charged each infant 25 cents.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“The babies were premature ones kept alive in incubators(婴儿保育箱) pioneered by Dr.Martin Couney.”和“many children survived who would never have had a chance otherwise”可知，Dr.Martin Couney的婴儿保育箱使许多早产儿得以存活。故选C。
25．Why was Horn taken to Dr.Couney’s infant exhibit
A．She belonged in nowhere else but Coney Island.
B．It was the only place where she might survive.
C．The hospital staff lacked the patience to care for her.
D．Her father refused to accept the death of her twin sister.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“And the hospital staff told her father there wasn’t a chance that she’d live.”和“But her father refused to accept that answer.He...and to Dr.Couney’s infant(婴幼儿) exhibit.”可知，Horn的父亲不接受医院的说法，所以带她去Dr.Couney的婴幼儿展览，由此可以推测这应是Horn在当时的情况下可以活下去的唯一希望了。故选B。
26．What is the purpose of Dr.Couney’s words in paragraph 4
A．To relieve the man’s anxiety.
B．To introduce the lady to the man.
C．To promise the baby’s bright future.
D．To explain the function of the incubator.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第四段中“a man who was uneasily looking at his small infant”和Dr.Couney的话可知，Dr.Couney用成功活下来的早产儿Horn为例来安慰这位焦虑的父亲，缓解他不安的情绪。故选A。
27．What should we learn from Dr.Couney’s story
A．Medical knowledge.
B．Earning power.
C．Persuasive techniques.
D．Flexible mind.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，Dr.Couney在被医疗机构拒绝的情况下没有放弃，而是灵活改变方法，以实现自己的目标；同时，他利用收取观看展览的费用来筹集救治资金。这都说明了做事情要有灵活的思维，多想办法，以实现自己的目标。故选D。
C
Inspired by how dandelions(蒲公英) use the wind to distribute their seeds，a University of Washington team has developed a tiny sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind.It could provide unique insights for a variety of applications，including digital agriculture and monitoring climate change.
This system is about 30 times as heavy as a milligram dandelion seed but can still travel up to 100 meters in a gentle wind，about the length of a football field，from where it is released.Once on the ground，the device，with at least four sensors，uses solar panels to power its onboard electronics and can share sensor data up to 60 meters away.
To keep things light，the team used solar panels instead of conventional batteries.The challenge is that without a battery the system can’t store a charge，which means after the sun goes down，the sensors stop working.In some cases，this might result in data losses.So the team included a capacitor，a device that can store some charge overnight.
To measure how far the devices would travel in the wind，the researchers dropped them from different heights，either by hand or by drone.One trick to spread out the device from a single drop point is to vary their shapes slightly so they are carried by the wind differently.“This is mimicking biology(仿生学)，where variation is actually a feature，rather than a bug，” said co-author Thomas Daniel，a UW professor of biology.“Plants can’t guarantee that where they grow up this year is going to be good next year，so they have some seeds that can travel farther away.It’s like putting eggs in different baskets.”
With further improvements，the technology definitely has good prospects.“We can create devices that change shape as they fall，or facilitate some more mobility once they are on the ground to get closer to an area we’re curious about，” said the lead author Shyam Gollakota，another UW professor.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍受蒲公英利用风传播种子的启发，华盛顿大学的一个研究小组开发了一种可以随风飘动的微型传感器携带装置，并描述了这种装置的独特之处、巧妙构思和它的作用。
28．How does the author introduce the device in paragraph 2
A．By offering examples.
B．By listing reasons.
C．By making comparisons.
D．By giving figures.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“This system is about 30 times as heavy as a milligram dandelion seed but can still travel up to 100 meters in a gentle wind，about the length of a football field，from where it is released.”可推断，作者是通过给出数据来介绍装置的。故选D。
29．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．The superior flying capacity.
B．The reason for shape adjustment.
C．The complex building procedure.
D．The increasingly wide application.
答案　B
解析　段落大意题。根据第四段第二句“One trick to spread out the device from a single drop point is to vary their shapes slightly so they are carried by the wind differently.”以及Daniel教授说的话可知，第四段主要介绍了调整形状的原因。故选B。
30．What’s the author’s attitude to solar-powered sensors
A．Critical. B．Unconcerned.
C．Favorable. D．Doubtful.
答案　C
解析　观点态度题。根据最后一段第一句“With further improvements，the technology definitely has good prospects.”可推断，作者对太阳能传感器的态度是支持、赞赏的。故选C。
31．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To introduce a device.
B．To clarify a concept.
C．To explain a phenomenon.
D．To advertise a product.
答案　A
解析　写作意图题。根据第一段第一句“Inspired by how dandelions(蒲公英) use the wind to distribute their seeds，a University of Washington team has developed a tiny sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind.”及全文可知，文章主要介绍受蒲公英利用风传播种子的启发，华盛顿大学的一个研究小组开发了一种可以随风飘动的微型传感器携带装置，并描述了这种装置的独特之处、巧妙构思和它的作用。所以推断，本文的目的是介绍一种设备。故选A。
D
It was a cold Saturday night in February.Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir(水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl，who had touched down in the park the week before in what was reported as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years.
Except for a few excited screams from children，people were quiet—patiently awaiting the owl’s arrival at the reservoir’s north gatehouse.The snowy owl did not disappoint.She flew down from the darkness and surveyed the water and the people holding phones and cameras before taking off into the night to the applause of her many fans.They simply wanted to see this lovely creature whose improbable appearance seemed to signify hope after the lockdown.
New Yorkers who had long taken Central Park for granted felt a renewed love for this rectangle of green in the heart of the big city and，of course，its amazing wildlife.That the park is a beautiful and essential refuge is something that humans have only come to fully appreciate during these recent times of uncertainty.
Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history—in the years before and during the American Civil War.Unlike many European parks that had originally been built for the aristocracy(贵族)，Central Park was designed as a public space.In its chief architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s words，the poor and rich alike could “easily go there after their day’s work is done” and “stroll for an hour，seeing，hearing，and feeling nothing of the noise of the streets”．
As spring turns into summer，we see people sitting on the grass or benches—catching some sun，having family picnics，or tapping away on their laptops and iPads.Just being in proximity to other people in Central Park gave us a sense of community—the sense that we would somehow persevere.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章以200名纽约人在水库观赏雪鸮开篇，引出文章的主题中央公园。揭示了长期以来，纽约人一直把中央公园视为城市的中心，中央公园已然成为纽约人的归属感的代表和象征。
32．What did people do in Central Park on that Saturday night
A．They cheered for each other.
B．They came for a rare sight.
C．They paid their first visit.
D．They appreciated a water event.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中“Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir(水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl...”以及“as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years”可知，人们在周六的晚上来到中央公园是为了观看130多年来第一只来到这里的雪鸮。故选B。
33．What does the author mainly intend to do in paragraph 4
A．Give some examples.
B．Make a comparison.
C．Introduce a new opinion.
D．Add background information.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history—in the years before and during the American Civil War.”可知，第四段交代了中央公园建设的特殊历史时期，补充了背景信息。故选D。
34．What do the underlined words “in proximity to” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Close to.
B．Free from.
C．At a distance from.
D．In comparison with.
答案　A
解析　词义猜测题。根据画线部分后的“gave us a sense of community—the sense that we would somehow persevere”可知，句中的a sense of community意为“社区归属感”，只有人们之间近距离接触的时候才会有归属感，可推知画线部分意为“接近”。故选A。
35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Meet an Improbable “Visitor” in Person
B．Trace Central Park to Difficult Times
C．Take Your Breath by Snowy Owl
D．Find Refuge in Central Park
答案　D
解析　标题归纳题。根据全文可知，长期以来，纽约人一直把中央公园视为城市的中心，更是神奇野生动物的家园。同时交代了中央公园建设的历史背景，不论是战争年代，还是和平年代，中央公园已然成为纽约人的归属感的代表和象征。D选项“在中央公园找寻慰藉”符合题意。故选D。
第二节　(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you’re looking to maximize the amount of fat burned in your next workout，think about having a coffee half an hour before you get started. 36
Researchers found that 3 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight can raise the rate of fat burning during aerobic exercise. 37 The coffee dose was shown to increase maximal fat oxidation rate(MFO，脂肪氧化率) by an average of 10.7 percent in the morning and 29 percent in the afternoon.
The recommendation to exercise on an empty stomach in the morning to increase fat oxidation is common. 38 It is still unknown whether this increase is due to exercising in the morning or due to going without food for a longer period of time.
39 Caffeine is often associated with improved athletic performance，though the science behind this link isn’t as comprehensive as it could be.In later cycling tests after the caffeine had been given，the fat-burning capability of the body was measured，showing the impact that caffeine had made on MFO.Maximum oxygen uptake was also raised，as was the intensity of exercise.
The results of the study showed that acute caffeine intake 30 minutes before performing an aerobic exercise test increased MFO during exercise regardless of the time of day. 40 Overall，these results suggest that a combination of acute caffeine intake and exercise at moderate intensity in the afternoon provides the best scenario(方案) for individuals seeking to increase whole-body fat oxidation during aerobic exercise.
A．It is based on results gathered from 15 male volunteers.
B．However，this recommendation may lack a scientific basis.
C．Evidence is mounting that morning exercise is good for your health.
D．A new study suggests it can make a significant difference to fat burning.
E．They are clear enough to suggest that there is some kind of association there.
F．Researchers have found that if cyclists take more caffeine，they will ride much faster.
G．Researchers were keen to look in detail at the relationship between caffeine and exercise.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文，文章讲述了锻炼身体前半个小时喝一杯咖啡有利于燃烧自己的脂肪，并给出了研究的过程和结果。
36．答案　D
解析　上文说考虑一下在健身前半个小时喝一杯咖啡，下文开始阐述喝一杯咖啡的优点，空处应是一句过渡句，D项“一个新的研究表明，它可以对脂肪燃烧有巨大的影响”符合语境。 D项中的“it”指代前文的“having a coffee half an hour before you get started”。故选D项。
37．答案　A
解析　上文“Researchers found that 3 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight can raise the rate of fat burning during aerobic exercise.”阐述了这个研究的结果，那么空处应是说这个结果是如何获得的。故选A项。
38．答案　B
解析　前文说大家都推荐早上空腹锻炼，因为它增加脂肪氧化，结合后文“It is still unknown whether this increase is due to...for a longer period of time.”可知，空处应是表转折。B项“但是，这个推荐可能缺乏科学依据”符合语境。故选B项。
39．答案　G
解析　后文“Caffeine is often associated with improved athletic performance，though the science behind this link isn’t as comprehensive as it could be.”提到，咖啡因经常和提高运动表现有联系，尽管这一联系背后的科学依据并不充足。这里指出了对于“咖啡因和提高运动表现的联系”的研究，因此G项“研究人员热衷于寻找咖啡因和运动之间的紧密联系”符合语境。故选G项。
40．答案　E
解析　前文说这个研究的结果说明不管何时，健身前半个小时喝一杯咖啡有利于减脂；后文说把摄入咖啡因和运动相结合为个人提供了最佳健身方案。所以E项“它们很清楚地说明了这里有某种联系”符合语境。E项中的“They”指代空前的“The results”。故选E项。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year in October，my family and I took our first camping trip.My whole family 41 ，which was the most important part of the trip for me.My siblings(兄弟姐妹) are adults with different 42 ，which makes it difficult for us to 43 an activity like this.
We had set up the tent when it suddenly started raining. 44 ，we had positioned the tent on a high flat surface where 45 could not come into our tent.Even with the rain，I had never been happier.
While we were all 46 the sound of the rain，my mom cooked a warm meal for the family.Over the dinner，my father told us 47 stories about his childhood，which made us burst into laughter.At night，it was a bit cold.My sisters and I grabbed a 48 and chatted about our daily life.Soon，a hot meal and a good 49 warmed us up.
I realized how 50 it was camping under the sound of the rain.I came to understand why my parents were so 51 about camping.
The next day，we 52 our belongings and headed home.I’m very 53 for this camping trip.Not only did I experience the beauty of the forest，but I also learned that even if the 54 is not the best for camping，we can adapt to Mother Nature as a family to make unforgettable 55 .
41．A.cheered up B．ran away
C．got together D．settled down
答案　C
解析　根据前文“Last year in October，my family and I took our first camping trip.”可知，作者是和家人去露营，所以是全家聚在一起。故选C项。
42．A.lives B．principles
C．abilities D．problems
答案　A
解析　根据前文“My siblings(兄弟姐妹) are adults”可知，作者的兄弟姐妹都是成年人了，所以有各自的生活。故选A项。
43．A.report B．sponsor
C．plan D．cancel
答案　C
解析　根据前文“My siblings(兄弟姐妹) are adults with different ”可知，作者的兄弟姐妹都是有各自生活的成年人，所以一家人很难计划这样的活动。故选C项。
44．A.Strangely B．Obviously
C．Similarly D．Luckily
答案　D
解析　根据前文“We had set up the tent when it suddenly started raining.”以及后文“we had positioned the tent on a high flat surface”并结合常识可知，作者一家把帐篷安置在一个很高的平面上，这样雨水就不会进到帐篷里，这是幸运的。故选D项。
45．A.wind B．water
C．animals D．hikers
答案　B
解析　根据前文“We had set up the tent when it suddenly started raining.”可知，开始下雨了，所以是水不会进入帐篷。故选B项。
46．A.expecting B．describing
C．enjoying D．imagining
答案　C
解析　根据后文“the sound of the rain”并结合前文作者一家不会受雨水侵袭可知，作者一家应是享受雨声。故选C项。
47．A.touching B．awful
C．shocking D．funny
答案　D
解析　根据后文“which made us burst into laughter”可知，爸爸的故事使作者他们哄堂大笑，所以是有趣的。故选D项。
48．A.blanket B．phone
C．basket D．tent
答案　A
解析　根据前文“At night，it was a bit cold.”可知，夜晚有点冷，所以作者和姐妹拿了毯子保暖。故选A项。
49．A.negotiation B．game
C．conversation D．sleep
答案　C
解析　根据前文“My sisters and I grabbed a and chatted about our daily life.”以及常识可知，此处指一顿热腾腾的饭菜和一段愉快的谈话。故选C项。
50．A.tough B．unique
C．expensive D．popular
答案　B
解析　根据上段内容可知，作者一家因为下雨，待在帐篷里享受着雨声，妈妈为大家准备了热饭，爸爸讲述了童年趣事，兄弟姐妹间聊着日常生活，结合选项，这些事让作者意识到在雨声中露营是多么独特。故选B项。
51．A.particular B．disappointed
C．concerned D．enthusiastic
答案　D
解析　根据前文“I realized how it was camping under the sound of the rain.”可知，作者意识到在雨声中露营是多么独特，所以明白了父母为什么如此热衷于露营。故选D项。
52．A.packed up B．picked out
C．left behind D．set aside
答案　A
解析　根据后文“headed home”可知，此处指作者一家收拾行李回家了。故先A项。
53．A.eager B．grateful
C．sorry D．suitable
答案　B
解析　根据后文“Not only did I experience the beauty of the forest，but I also learned that even if the is not the best for camping，we can adapt to Mother Nature as a family to make unforgettable .”可知，作者从这次露营中学到很多，所以很感激这次露营。故选B项。
54．A.budget B．season
C．equipment D．weather
答案　D
解析　根据前文内容可知，作者一家露营时赶上下雨，并根据后文“is not the best for camping”可知，此处指即使天气不适合露营，也可以拥有难忘回忆。故选D项。
55．A.summaries B．memories
C．lessons D．contributions
答案　B
解析　根据全文内容可知，作者和家人度过了一次难忘的露营之旅，再根据空前的“unforgettable”可知，此处指难忘的回忆。故选B项。
第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The drum 56. (accompany) Chinese civilization for thousands of years and has a deep spiritual meaning which takes its existence far beyond a musical instrument.Confucius regarded the “Drum Dance” 57. (high)．It is also the origin of the Chinese phrase “guwu” 58. means “embolden” in English.
The earliest reference to the drum in China is in the Pottery Age.The Zhou Dynasty 59.________ (establish) the drum music institution that was responsible for the management of officials known 60. “drum men” and developed a complete drum music system.From then on，drums came to be used in ancient Chinese 61. (practice) such as sacrifice，military，labor and other activities.
In ancient China，agriculture was the main form of production and drums 62.__________ (consider) inseparable for a good harvest.Since the sound of drums echoes that of thunder，it was believed that 63. (play) drums could attract rain.
Dozens of types of Chinese drums exist today.For instance，“Taiping Drum” is used to express hope for peace and prosperity(繁荣) 64. “Ansai Waist Drum” is meant to show the spirit of the Loess Plateau(黄土高原) and the heroic character of farmers in Northwest China.
The prosperity of drum culture reflects the 65. (stable) and prosperity of Chinese society.For thousands of years，drums have been played in the backdrop as the society lives in peace and contentment.
56．答案　has accompanied
解析　考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语for thousands of years可知，谓语用现在完成时，主语是The drum，助动词用has。故填has accompanied。
57．答案　highly
解析　考查副词。分析句子可知，空格处为副词作状语修饰动词regarded。故填highly。
58．答案　that/which
解析　考查定语从句。分析句子可知，空格处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是the Chinese phrase “guwu”，指物，定语从句缺少主语，应用that/which来引导。故填that/which。
59．答案　established
解析　考查动词时态。分析句子可知，空格处为句子谓语部分，表示过去发生的事情，应使用一般过去时。故填established。
60．答案　as
解析　考查介词。分析句意可知，此处为固定短语be known as“作为……而著称”。故填as。
61．答案　practices
解析　考查名词复数。分析句子可知，空格处作介词in的宾语，表示“习俗”，是可数名词，由下文“such as sacrifice，military，labor and other activities”可知，习俗不止一个，所以应使用复数形式。故填practices。
62．答案　were considered
解析　考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子可知，空格处为and后面句子的谓语部分，句子描述过去发生的事，且此处表示“被认为是”，应使用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是drums，为复数形式，故填were considered。
63．答案　playing
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，空格处为宾语从句的主语部分，应使用动名词形式，故填playing。
64．答案　while
解析　考查连词。分析句子可知，空格处表示前后两句话的对比，应使用连词while。故填while。
65．答案　stability
解析　考查名词。分析句子可知，空格处作动词reflects的宾语，应使用名词形式stability，表示“稳定性”，为不可数名词。故填stability。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的外国笔友 Joe的家乡遭遇了特大洪涝灾害，他的家受损严重，他本人也受伤了。 请你给他写一封信，要点包括：
1．安慰和鼓励；
2．为他提供帮助。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Joe，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Joe，
I’m so sad to know that a heavy flood struck your hometown the other day.I’m writing to offer my genuine concern and sincere backup.
I know that your hometown has been badly destroyed，and you are physically hurt and mentally affected as well.I do feel bad about this，hoping you can get recovered soon.Meanwhile，never lose heart and don’t forget I am by your side though I can not fly there to fight against the disaster alongside you.I have been raising money and collecting useful items for you，which will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Wish you all the best.And feel free to contact me if you need any more help.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第二节　(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was an early winter morning.Joan was sleeping soundly when the phone rang in the living room.She rolled over and glanced at the clock on the wall—it was already nine o’clock.Every weekend morning，her mother had to work part-time in the cafe.Although Joan was still sleepy，she knew she had to get up.After all，she didn’t expect her brother Mike，who was sleeping like a log，to hear the phone.She quietly went over to the living room.When she picked up the receiver，on the other end came the warm-hearted greetings，“Good morning，my Dear！” Recognizing the voice from her father，Joan was immediately surrounded by a sense of joy and the sleepiness swept away.
Joan’s father was a seaman，who rarely came back.Working on the sea was really hard.Born in a not-rich family，Joan and Mike felt the stress of life but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere.At school，they were straight-A students throughout the academic career and actively involved in school activities.They became the pride of the school and the envy of the students.
“Good morning，Dad，what’s up？” Joan said in an easy tone.“I have been very nice recently，my baby.Today is your mother’s birthday，and I have ordered her a cake online and it should come to the house in one and half an hour.Do remember to take the cake.”
Hearing her father’s words，Joan felt a little ashamed.How she could forget Mum’s birthday！She took a glance at the dirty clothes piled on the sofa and the oily floor that hadn’t been mopped(拖地) for a few days—there was two hours before her mother came back.She calculated they had enough time to prepare a surprise for Mum.
Thinking of this，she felt full of excitement.“Well，Dad，now I’m going to wake Mike up.We will give Mum a surprise！”
Joan hung up the phone with Dad，and hurriedly went to Mike’s room to share him her Big Cleaning plan.After listening to Joan，Mike readily accepted her idea.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
The Big Cleaning plan began.
With the cake placed on the table，Mum came in.
参考范文
The Big Cleaning plan began.Joan collected the clothes from sofa and then put them in the water of a basin.After pouring in some washing liquids，she began to wash them by hand.Realizing the clothes were clean enough，Joan gently squeezed water out and hung them to dry.Meanwhile，Mike was busy mopping the floor back and forth with all his strength，really aware of what hard work his Mum had at home！They had just finished the cleaning when the express boy came to the door.
With the cake placed on the table，Mum came in.“Happy birthday，Mum！” they greeted in chorus.Confused and surprised，Mum stood frozen.When Mum realized what had happened，a warm current rose in her heart.Staring at the clean floor and the washed clothes，she could hardly contain her excitement and hugged them tightly.“It is the best birthday gift I have ever had！” Mum said emotionally.Just then Joan took out her smartphone and took a happy video named Mum’s Birthday and sent it to Dad.

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