Smoking in public places influences non-smokers to start smoking, especially adolescents. When teens see people around them smoking, they will follow them. Thus the number of teen smokers will increase. Also asthma(哮喘) and other problems are often seen in children living around smokers. So if it is banned, these places will become safe for children and teenagers.

Smoking should be banned to increase work productivity(生产率). Employees(雇员) who smoke usually take breaks to smoke while working. So the number of hours they put in their work is smaller.

If you see from the environment point of view, smoking should be banned. Smoking causes air pollution. If it is banned, it will help keep the environment from getting worse. 49. __________ isn’t a non-smoking place. A. A field

B. A hospital

C. A library

D. A restaurant

50. The second paragraph mainly wants to tell us __________. A. banning smoking is good for restaurants B. banning smoking is good for non-smokers C. banning smoking is good for spread of diseases

D. banning smoking is good for active smokers and passive smokers

51. According to the text, the underlined word “adolescents” means __________. A. men

B. women

C. adults D. teenagers

52. Which of the following statements in NOT true? A. If smoking is banned, work productivity will increase.

B. If smoking is banned, the number of teen smokers will be larger. C. If smoking is banned, it will make the environment become better. D. If smoking is banned, smokers will learn how to live without smoking.

D

Your brain controls everything you do. It makes it possible for you to think, learn, create and feel; to blink(眨眼) and breathe and for your heart to beat—this fantastic control center is your brain. It is so amazing that a famous scientist once called it “the most complex(复杂) thing we have discovered in our universe”.

Can this small grey organ(器官), which weighs less than one and a half kilos, really do so much? Amazingly, your brain contains(包含) about 100 billion neurons(神经元)—it would take you over 3,000 years to count them all. Believe it or not, the activity in your brain never stops. Your neurons create and send more messages than all the phones in the world. And although one neuron creates only a little electricity, all your neurons together can produce enough electricity to power a light bulb (灯泡).

So exactly how fast does your brain work? Well, imagine this: a bee lands on your foot. Neurons in

your skin send this information to your brain at a speed of more than 240 kilometers per hour. Your brain then uses other neurons to send the message back to your foot to shake the bee off quickly. These neurons can send this information at more than 320 kilometers per hour. No computer has your brain’s unbelievable ability to deal with the amount of information coming from your eyes, ears and other sensory(感觉的) organs.

But how does your brain allow you to learn things that you will use in the future? The structure (结构) of your brain changes every time you have a new thought, remember or learn something. For example, riding a bike seems impossible at first, but soon you are able to do it. How? As you practice, your brain sends “bike riding” messages again and again. Soon, the actions are learnt and you are able to ride a bike easily from then on.

53. From the passage we know that neurons __________. A. receive messages very slowly C. send messages to your brain

B. are only found in your skin

D. need electricity to work

54. When you have a new thought, __________. A. your brain will power a light bulb C. you remember something

B. your heart beats faster

D. the structure of your brain changes

55. The article is mainly about __________. A. all the steps when your brain learns things B. what an unbelievable organ the human brain is C. how the brain makes people smarter than computers D. the things you can do to make your brain work faster

七、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 （共10分，每小题2分）

If you want to get along well in the US, the following(下列的) dos and don’ts are helpful. As a rule, it isn’t easy to find anyone to talk to in a big city. However(然而), here are some suggestions. 56 . Walk with it several times a day. Americans love dogs and usually stop to talk to anyone with a dog. Then, try to eat in a dining hall. People generally share the same tables and will sometimes talk to you if they see you are a stranger. Next, take your dirty clothes to a laundry(洗衣店). 57 , and many people wait there. They often pass the time talking to other customers. Always ask for information from a woman, if you are a man.

58 ! It seems to get better results for a reason I can’t understand. Learn the expressions(语句) “please” “thank you” “you are welcome” and use them all the time.

59 . Don’t ask people their ages, especially women! Everyone wants to be young. Never tell heavy people they are fat. Everyone here wants to be thin. 60 . When someone is going to meet you at

six o’clock, be sure to get there by six—Americans respect time and expect everyone to be on time.

八、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共 10分，每小题2分）

Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship(陪伴), improves self-worth(自我价值) and promotes(促进) good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend. Be cheerful. Here are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. 1. Stay in touch with others.

The first step to making friends is keeping in touch with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.

2. Start a conversation.

Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in communicating with other people.

3. Do things together.

Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Going out together will always be a pleasant experience. 4. Let it grow.

It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press(逼迫) your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. 5. Enjoy your friendship.

The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. So you will need to give your friend time to react(反应) to you. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be.

61. Is friendship a very important human relationship?

62. How many suggestions on how to make and keep friends are there in the passage? 63. What is the first step to making friends? 64. What is the best way to enjoy your friendship? 65. What does the passage talk about?

书面表达 （共15分）

九、文段表达（共15分）

66. 从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总．．．．词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。 题目①

假如你是李华，你们学校要组织以“我心中的榜样”为主题的英文展示活动。请你用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你心中的榜样是谁，他（她）具有什么品质并举例, 以及从他（她）身上你学到了什么。

提示词语：trait(品质)，optimistic(乐观的)，outgoing(开朗的)，righteous(正直的)

提示问题：·Who is your role model?

·What traits does he / she have? Can you give an example? ·What have you learned from him / her?

Dear teachers and friends, I think it’s my pleasure to talk about the topic—Role Model In My Heart.

题目②

假如你是李华，你的英国友Peter给你发来了一封电子邮件，询问北京今年冬天雾霾天气多不多，在红色预警发布期间你是如何学习的，作为一名中学生你如何做来保护自己和环境。请你根据Peter的问题回复他的邮件。

提示词语：haze(霾)，alert(警报)，issue(发布)， mask(口罩) 提示问题：·Do you often have haze days this winter?