Many methods have already been developed to prevent human from mosquitoes, such as, bed nets and insecticide(杀虫剂). But no such developments have been made to battle them outdoors. The smelly mosquito trap may be the answer. \(根除)of malaria will not be possible without new technologies,\
Okumu mixed eight chemical compounds(化合物)to create the perfect smell to attract the mosquitoes into the trap. Then he experimented with poisons until he found one that could kill up to 95 percent of mosquitoes. And the tests showed that traps with the smell of human feet attracted four times as many mosquitoes as a human volunteer.
33. Dr. Fredros Okumu wants to create a new device to ____. A. prevent human from being disturbed by mosquitoes B. help human fight against an awful disease C. catch more mosquitoes to do his experiment D. cure those people who have smelly feet 34. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about? A. The reason why malaria can be prevented and treated. B. What African people have done to fight malaria. C. The current situation of malaria in Africa.
D. The reason why malaria has affected so many people in Africa. 35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Bed nets and insecticide rarely work outdoors.
B. The chemical compounds used by Okumu are collected from smelly socks. C. Dirty, old socks have been proved to be useful to kill mosquitoes. D. Malaria will be eradicated soon by smelly mosquito traps.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to improve self-control
Self-control helps us in fighting temptations(诱惑).The tips listed below will tell you how you can
improve your self-control.
Be a Fighter
The first thing you need to know is you are a fighter and that you can fight absolutely anything. There is nothing in this world that a human mind cannot do if it decides to do so. 36 Know the strength of Will Power
Your will power is your biggest strength. 37 There are many exercises that will help you strengthen your will power. A strong will power will help you stay away from what you know is wrong for you.
Say Goodbye to Pessimism
If you are a pessimist by nature, your self-control will work for you in the opposite direction. You will find yourself losing the battle even before you fight it. You need to understand that you can take up any challenge, however strong it is. Pessimism is like a virus. 38 Find “Good” Company
If you are trying to get rid of an addiction, find other people in your friends who would want to do the same or who might provide you with the much-needed motivation. 39
Now that you know how to improve self-control, you can start applying these mind control tips in your daily life. 40 Keep at it and you might just notice some amazing changes in respect of your control over yourself.
A. The key is not to give up
B. Therefore, you need to train it properly.
C. Some people just can’t stay away from those wrong things. D. This way, indirectly, you will be improving your self-control. E. It’ll keep on growing inside your mind unless you put a stop to it. F. You just need to be a great fighter when you fight against certain issues. G. It is these temptations that challenge our determination to do something.
第三部分:英语知识应用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题:每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was the last week of the summer holiday, and Robin was bored .His father , Leif ,was also at _41_ on vacation. Leif suggested going sailing for a few days. Robin _42_at the idea. It was a sunny afternoon .Father and son _43_ food for the trip and then set sail.Robin was old enough to learn some seamanship .He listened patiently as his father_44_ what to do. But as the boat hit the bigger _45_ in the open sea,the boy feel seasick and lay on a bed. The sunset at 10:30 pm found the boat _46_ into more terrible weather .They’d be _47_ to reach a port before dawn.Leif found that there was something wrong with the sail(帆) .He panicked and decided to_48_ it on his own. However,the sailboat shook _49_ and threw him into the water.In the cabin ,Robin heard _50_ from his father ,In the water,he saw Leif ,breathing _51_ in his red life jacket.“Dad,what shall I do ?”Robin _52. Robin dialed 112,the emergency number, but he was too far from Sweden to get a(n) _53_. Outside , Robin scanned the dark_54_ wildly. His father had disappeared into the night. The 55_ fell with a noise like thunder. Remembering his seamanship_56_ just s few hours earlier, Robin pushed the tiller(舵柄) over. The sail filled again. Robin swung the boat around, _57_ east, toward Sweden. Every few minutes, he checked his_58_. When Robin dialed 112 for the sixth time, he heard a woman answer: “Emergency service.” After 1.5 hours, Robin heard the news :“Your father is alive and well.”
The rescuers praised Robin ’s self-control and _59_ decision to sail away for help. Leif’s praise is generous. “Robin’s wonderful kid who _60_ that night, and he’ll make a great man.” 41. A. sight B. risk C. work D. home 42. A. scared B. jumped C. cried D. stopped 43. A. bought B. ate C. consumed D. offered 44. A. decided B. warned C. explained D. learned 45. A. snow B. waves C. boats D. coral 46. A. looking B. diving C. struggling D. changing 47. A. lucky B. sad C. worried D. sick 48. A. care for B. search for C. play with D. deal with
49. A. slowly B. violently C. slightly D. gradually 50. A. screams B. voices C. stories D. songs 51. A. hard B. gently C. steadily D. normally 52. A. insisted B. begged C. ordered D. shouted 53. A. opinion B. image C. signal D. sign 54. A. bed B. street C. sea D. cabin 55. A. boat B. sail C. flag D. jacket 56. A. adventures B. lessons C. books D. challenges 57. A. standing B. walking C. heading D. facing 58. A. health B. oil C. watch D. phone 59. A. wise B. difficult C. foolish D. temporary 60. A. gave up B. rang up C. dressed up D. grew up
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注意:将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
A lawyer who came 61. ______ a big city went hunting in the countryside. He shot a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on 62. ______ other side of a fence (篱笆). As the lawyer climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer walked up and asked him 63. ______ he was doing. When the lawyer said he wanted to get the bird 64. ______ (hunt) by him, the old farmer replied, “This is my field, and you’re not coming over here.” The lawyer got angry and said, “I’m one of the 65. ______ (good) lawyers in the country. If you don’t let me get that bird, you 66.______ (charge) and lose everything you own.” The farmer smiled, “Well, generally, when people here cannot reach a(n) 67. ______ (agree), we follow the Three-Kick Rule. I first kick you three times and then you kick me three times, and so on, until someone gives up.” Hearing that, the lawyer decided he could 68. ______ (easy) win and agreed. The lawyer nearly 69. ______ (give) up after the farmer gave him three good hard kicks. Then when he struggled 70. ______ (get) to his feet and said, “Now, it’s my turn!” the old farmer smiled and said, “No, I give up. You can have the bird!”
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)