after match and performances of my elder son’s ban — I 53 went to another city to watch him play. These moments were so 54 . My life had been so much devoted to 55 for so long. and I felt 56 that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world.

57 , being unemployed gave me back a sense of purpose — I was someone’s mum! I felt a sense of being 58 again. Now I feel more positive about my professional 59 and I’m getting on better with my family than I ever have. Losing my job made me realize just how 60 it is to achieve real balance in life. 41. A. Promised

42. A. Therefore B. Anyhow 43. A. quickly 44. A. until 45. A. failed 46. A. suddenly 47. A. secret 48. A. see 49. A. defended 50. A. watched 51. A. disappointed 52. A. cheering 53. A. just 54. A. hopeful 55. A. work 56. A. successful 57. A. Naturally 58. A. employed 59. A. education 60. A important

第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’ daily life.___61_ these proverbs there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “plucking up a crop ___62___ (help) it grow”, is based on the following story.

B. interesting

C. simple

D. surprising

B.

comforted B. experience

C. relationship D. future C. valued

D. encouraged

B. taking B. even

B. meaningful B. family B. thoughtful B. Doubtfully

C. leading C. still C. difficult C. matches C. thankful C. Disagreeably

D. passing D. almost D. strange D. performances D. peaceful D. Unexpectedly

B. gently B. after B. finished B. finally B. quiet B. get B. directed B. missed B. worried

C. Otherwise C. partly C. as C. tried C. immediately C. lonely C. suggest C. deserted C. lost C. honoured

D. However D. easily D. so D. changed D. shortly D. dark D. understand D. disturbed D. won D. delighted

B. afforded

C. showed

D. left

It is said that a short-tempered man in the Song Dynasty(960-1279) was very anxious to help __63___ rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about ___64__ day and night. But the crop was growing much slower than he expected.

One day, he came up with an idea __65___ he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day.

He was very tired __66__ doing this for a whole day, __67__ he felt very happy since the crop did \

His son heard about this and went to see the crop. Unfortunately the leaves of the crop began to wither.

This proverb is saying we have to let things go in their __69__ (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often __70__ (result) in the contrary to our intention. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 短文改错 (共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)

As a Senior Three student, it won’t take long after I graduate. Now, I have many to share with my fellow students.

Firstly, I’d like to show my appreciation to those stood by me all the way, teachers, parents and friend included. Without their help, my life will be different. Secondly, it’s high time I said sorry to the classmates I once hurt or misunderstood. I firm believe that communication and smiles act as bridges to friendship. Thirdly, I’ve made my mind to make every effort to study, as I know hard work is the key to a success. Finally I want to express my hope which all the young fellows should make full use of time, so time and tide wait for no man. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

Nick Vujicic(力克·胡哲)是一个30岁的澳大利亚青年，他的成功之路被认为是奇迹.请根据以下信息，以“Attitude is altitude”为题目，写一篇120词左右的短文，同时谈谈Nick的经历对你的启发。

1. 不幸：出生时无手无脚，曾被很多人当作怪物嘲笑； 2. 性格：永不言弃；乐观自信；

3. 成就：会游泳、冲浪、钓鱼；完成了大学教育并获得了两个学位，是两个公司的CEO； 4. 人生信条(成功秘诀)：态度就是高度；

参考词汇：四肢limbs，学士学位bachelor’s degree

Attitude is Altitude

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

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9. ○A○B○C○D 10. ○A○B○C○D 11. ○A○B○C○D 12. ○A○B○C○D 13.○A○B○C○D 14. ○A○B○C○D 15. ○A○B○C○D 16. ○A○B○C○D 17.○A○B○C○D 18. ○A○B○C○D 19. ○A○B○C○D 20. ○A○B○C○D 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21.○A○B○C○D 22. ○A○B○C○D 23. ○A○B○C○D 24. ○A○B○C○D 25.○A○B○C○D 26. ○A○B○C○D 27. ○A○B○C○D 28. ○A○B○C○D 29.○A○B○C○D 30. ○A○B○C○D 31. ○A○B○C○D 32. ○A○B○C○D 33.○A○B○C○D 34. ○A○B○C○D 35. ○A○B○C○D 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 36.○A○B○C○D○E○F○G 37. ○A○B○C○D○E○F○G 38.○A○B○C○D○E○F○G 39. ○A○B○C○D○E○F○G 40.○A○B○C○D○E○F○G

第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 41.○A○B○C○D 42. ○A○B○C○D 43. ○A○B○C○D 44. ○A○B○C○D 45.○A○B○C○D 46. ○A○B○C○D 47. ○A○B○C○D 48. ○A○B○C○D 49.○A○B○C○D 50. ○A○B○C○D 51. ○A○B○C○D 52. ○A○B○C○D 53.○A○B○C○D 54. ○A○B○C○D 55. ○A○B○C○D 56. ○A○B○C○D 57.○A○B○C○D 58. ○A○B○C○D 59. ○A○B○C○D 60. ○A○B○C○D 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

61. _________________ 62. _________________ 63. _________________ 64. _________________ 65. _________________ 66. _________________ 67. _________________ 68. _________________ 69. _________________ 70. _________________ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 短文改错 (共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)

As a Senior Three student, it won’t take long after I graduate. Now, I have many to share with my fellow students.

my hope which all the young fellows should make full use of time, so time and tide wait for no man.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）