Tomas

_______________________________________________________________________________ April 20, 1539 Mexico City Dear Mariana,

Father and I finally arrived at Mexico City. Here, old buildings are being pulled down; new ones are being built. Just around the comer from Uncle's city house, Aztec workers are pulling down a small, beautiful pyramid. Father says it is one of the last Aztec temples.

In the center of the city, I met an Aztec boy named Carlos. He speaks a little Spanish. Carlos learns Spanish at his new school. He told me that the Spanish set up new schools for the Aztecs. There he got his new name, Carlos. He says he likes his new school but misses his old city. I wonder what this city used to be like before Cortes came.

Tomorrow we will go to Uncle's farmland. He and father are talking about the Aztec workers that Father will oversee(监管). Your brother,

Tomas

69. What was Tomas' nationality?

A) Spanish. B) New Spanish. C) Mexican. D) Aztec. 70. How was Tomas' journey to Mexico?

A) Stormy and cold. B) Easy and safe. C) Long but safe. D) Long and dangerous.

71. How long did it take Tomas to travel from the shore to Mexico City?

A) One day. B) One week. C) A year. D) Two years. 72. Why did Tomas and his father come to Mexico in 1539? A) To visit Mexico. B) To meet Carlos. C) To see the temples. D) To look for a better life. 73. When did Mexico get its name New Spain?

A) After 1539. B) After 1519. C) In the 1300s. D) In the 1400s.

74. What did the Spanish do to the people in Mexico in the early 1500s? A) They taught children there English. B) They built new temples for them.

C) They destroyed the local culture there. D) They helped to feed the local people there.

B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完

成短文）：（12分）

Technology provides more than a way of communication. However, it is becoming the only way to communicate for our teens. It has made face-to-face interaction 75 often and has made a negative① effect on the social abilities of the teens.

These days we communicate on websites like

Facebook, but I wonder why we have no in-person friendships. I see teens texting② 76 . They text while talking to someone else, at the dinner table, in the car and at the movies. This tiny piece of plastic is distracting③ teens from the real world.

As you can see, I am very much 77 technology but there are ways that helps: It helps many people stay in touch with friends that might have moved away. In my 1ife, I will have to move from my friends from time to time. With the help of Wechat, it can be easy to 78 them and to ask if they would like to do something in person. Staying in touch can be done in person as much as over technology.

Some people have 79 making new friends and the Internet provides ways to meet new people through chat rooms. I believe relationships built online can be a little eccentric④. One study suggests that online relationships simply take longer to develop than those face-to-face.

Online relationships can be 80 because you never know who's on the other side of the chat. You can become more open over the Internet if you don't have a chance to meet others in real life. Meeting people online can give you confidence, but I -believe it also tears you down. Online relationships will either build you up or break you down. Most importantly, don't 1et keyboards be the key to your heart.

75. A) too B) very C) less D) more

76. A) here B) there C) somewhere D) everywhere 77. A) for B) against C) with D) behind 78, A) reach B) lose C) win D) control 79. A) fun B) time C) trouble D) trust

80. A) convenient B) dangerous C) important D) necessary

C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）（14分） Tips for incoming freshman in High school

I never really knew exactly how I felt about starting high school. While I was excited to make new friends and learn new things, I was also very nervous about finding my way around. I knew it would be d 81 to get used to a new life, but there really isn't much to fear! So, for all those new incoming freshmen out there, I'm here to help you make it through your first year of high school!

Here is just a 1ist of some of the things I found helpful throughout my first year.

1) Remember, you are not a 82 . There are hundreds of teens experiencing what you are experiencing this very moment! Although you may feel a million different things, just keep in m 83 that there are people that are feeling the same way.

2) Don't be afraid to make new friends. There are many people who s 84 the same interests as you and are looking for those who have that interest. Sometimes you may have nothing in common but the need to make friends! Remember, there are plenty of teens out there for you.

3) Join an interesting club or sport. High school is the time to t 85 new things, and luckily your school has so much to offer! There are so many clubs to choose from, like the environmental club, Spanish club, cooking club, and so many more! Many schools also offer a wide variety of sports, 86 a freshman level! Joining a club or sport is also a great way to meet people!

See? It really isn't that hard! Knowing these things will hopefully make you feel a little more c 87 about your freshman year of high school. Just keep your head held high and enjoy it while you can!

D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（共12分）

Elizabeth got out of bed and dressed. She ate her favorite breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, and juice. Her mother gave her a kiss before opening the front door and wishing her daughter a good day.

Elizabeth, carefully tapping along, made her way down the sidewalk to her best friend Kate's front door.

Elizabeth used to attend a school for the blind. Today she was joining Kate at Washington Carver Elementary.

\comes my brother,\Elizabeth said. Kate looked around but saw no one. Then, suddenly, John came around the next corner on his skateboard. “How did you know John was coming?” Kate asked.

\1istened again until she heard the joyful sound hidden among all the much 1ouder noises on the street.

John rode along the sidewalk, moving from one side to the other and back again, until he came to a stop in front of Elizabeth and Kate. \John,\away from the sloppy joes in the cafeteria.\

Kate wondered if Elizabeth still remembered eating the sloppy joes before she lost her sight at the age of six, because of a high fever. Kate wondered if she felt sad. She decided to ask. \to think I couldn't do anything,\just need a little more learning time.\

Giving her friend a big hug, Kate said to herself, \

88. Was it a special day or an ordinary day for Elizabeth? 89. What kind of school did Elizabeth use to go to? 90. How did Elizabeth know John was coming around? 91. What does \92. Why did Elizabeth lose her sight at the age of six?

93. Imagine what Kate would say to herself and complete the last sentence.

Ⅶ．Writing（作文）：（共20分）

94. In 60 t0 120 words，write about the topic \is a good habit\（以“……是好习惯”为题，写一篇 60-120个词的短文，标点符号不占格）

一个好的习惯会让我们终生受益。什么是好习惯？请分享你的一个好习惯，说说你是怎么养戒的，它给你带来哪些好处。请结合生活实际，谈谈你的体验或想法。

（注意：短文中不得出现考生真实的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分。）