阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
With so many constantly developing varieties, the possibility exists that English will look different in the not-too-distant future. So what might be in store for the English language in the future？
“I think, as far as America remains the world’s number one superpower, the English language will be still very important,” says Osoba. “It will still be the language of science and technology, international educational research, including space research and international diplomacy.” In this case , this international standard variety of English will be the common factor.
“By then, no one will be able to claim the sole ownership of the English language,” Osoba says. “It will have become a common property of all to be called World English or Global English.”
Devy’s view on English’s future isn’t very different from Osoba’s, but Devy imagines a clear impetus（推动）：the move away from writing as a common cultural practice. “If we have moved to an entirely digital medium for communication and knowledge acquisition（获取）, English of the world may appear in the form of a new mix which has a reasonable global ability to communicate effectively but has stronger local inflections（音调变化）,” Devy says. These local inflections could be appearing partly as a result of the sheer size of the English language. Counting the number of words in a language is very difficult, but linguists generally agree that English has far more words than other comparable languages, likely due to its absorption of words from Latin, French, German and other tongues.
“As it happened to Latin in the past, when a language reaches its peak carrying capacity, it enters a period of a slow break-down,” says Devy. “English is governed by the same principle and is likely to respond to the stress in exactly a similar manner.”
1. According to the passage, we know Osoba thinks English will___________. A. look completely different
B. be replaced by other global languages C. move to an entirely digital medium D. still have a high status in various fields
2. Why does English have much more words than other comparable languages？ A. Because it has a reasonable global ability. B. Because it is spoken by the most people.
C. Because it has absorbed words from many other languages. D. Because it is the most effective communication tool. 3. What is the structure of the passage？ A. ①-②-③④⑤-⑥ B. ①②-③④⑤-⑥ C. ①-②③-④⑤⑥ D. ①②-③④-⑤⑥
4. What may be the best title for the passage？ A. The future of the English language B. The extinction of the English language C. The real global language in the future D. The huge number of words in English
B
Give yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing？ How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door？ If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, you’ll have no trouble answering these questions.
Most of us observed much more as children than we do as adults. A child’s day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear; we are numb to new stimulation（刺激）, new
ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the world around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.
The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some students. I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked ahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted they’d felt cold water at first.
Another block to awareness is the obsession（痴迷） many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a “ruby-crowned kinglet” and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doing. The pressures of “time” and “destination” are further blocks to awareness. I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see what’s around them. I asked them what they’d seen. “Oh, a few birds,” they said. They seemed bent on their destinations.
Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk , no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life.
5. According to Paragraph 2, compared with adults, children are more __________. A. anxious to do wonders B. sensitive to other’s feelings C. likely to develop unpleasant habits D. eager to explore the world around them
6. What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3？ A. To avoid jumping to conclusions. B. To stop complaining all the time.
C. To follow the teacher’s advice. D. To admit mistakes honestly.
7. The bird watchers’ behavior shows that they ___________. A. are very patient in their observation B. are really fascinated by nature C. care only about the names of birds D. question the accuracy of the field guides
8. Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey？ A. The natural beauty isn’t attractive to them. B. They focus on arriving at the camp in time. C. The forest in the dark is dangerous for them. D. They are keen to see rare birds at the destination. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题4分，满分20分）
根据短文,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 we feel about ourselves can influence how we live our lives. 9_ They’re more likely to ask for help and support from friends and family when they need it. People who believe they can accomplish goals and solve problems are more likely to do well in school. Having good self-esteem（自尊心） allows you to accept yourself and live life to the fullest. 10___ If you want to improve your self-esteem, here are some steps:
● View mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you will make mistakes because everyone does. Mistakes are part of learning.
● Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If you’re used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that outweigh them. 11__ ● Try new things. Experiment with different activities that will help you get in touch with your talents. Then take pride in new skills you develop.
● 12___If you realize that you’re unhappy with something about yourself that you can change, then start today. If it’s something you can’t change（like your height）, then start to work toward loving yourself the way you are.
● Take pride in your opinions and ideas. Don’t be afraid to voice them.
● 13__ Tutor a classmate who’s having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood, or volunteer your time in some other way. Feeling like you’re making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve self-esteem.
Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work to develop good self-esteem, but once you do it’s a skill you’ll have for life. A. Make a contribution.
B. Why is self-esteem important？
C. How can you increase your self-esteem？ D. Aim for accomplishments rather than perfection. E. Recognize what you can change and what you can’t. F. People with good self-esteem have better relationships.
G. Each day, write down three things about yourself that make you happy. 第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
For years in school I was the consistent class-topper. I was called the “First Boy” and I 14__ to hear that all the time. My biggest fear was someday 15__ else being called the “First Boy”. To me, this would mean that I was not so 16__ as them.
Last year I went with a tourist group on a 17__ to the Himalayas and I learnt that we would soon get off the bus and 18__ all the way up to where the snow was. As the “First Boy”, in my mind I had no choice but to get there first. I started to walk fast, almost to the point of 19__. I was passing all the members in our 20__ one by one. They asked me to stop and join them 21__ I didn’t listen. Soon the climb got harder and the air thinner. Heavy breaths and dizziness made me 22__. People once behind started to 23__. However, by the time I 24__
the destination, all I ever wanted was to go back 25__ because I found it hard to even 26__ up. I looked at the other people, who still had tons of energy left. They were talking about the beautiful 27__ along the way, playing with snow and posing for pictures. When we 28__ walked down to the bus, all I could do was run to the last 29__, lying down. People were looking at me with pity. I had a（n） 30__ day.
Later I understand that life is like climbing a never-ending mountain. It is about 31__ the scenery along the way and enjoying something interesting. If we rush and get 32, we will miss out on the best. Today I don’t want to be loved, not 33__. I want to be a person whom people can open up to, trust and like to grow old with.
14. A. disliked B. refused C. agreed D. loved 15. A. everyone B. nobody C. famous D. someone 16. A. good B. clever C. famous D. unique 17. A. plan B. journey C. project D. train 18. A. move B. march C. climb D. make 19. A. resting B. running C. speeding D. cheering 20. A. school B. family C. group D. class 21. A. but B. so C. and D. or 22. A. hurt B. nervous C. scared D. sick 23. A. wait up B. turn around C. catch up D. look ahead 24. A. reached B. discovered C. forgot D. left 25. A. secretly B. immediately C. slowly D. hurriedly 26. A. stand B. give C. show D. get 27. A. changes B. contents C. facts D. views 28. A. carefully B. mainly C. eventually D. quietly 29. A. bus B. row C. seat D. chair 30. A. terrible B. shocking C. amusing D. important 31. A. noticing B. appreciating C. experiencing D. praising
32. A. bored B. excited C. tired D. disappointed 33. A. pitied B. hated C. lost D. disturbed 第三部分 短文改错（10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的用斜线（\\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Yesterday was my birthday, and it wasn’t my day! Mum’s handbag was stolen when we were shopping in a department store. We didn’t have some money and it was embarrassing of us to give up our things at the cashier. We went home with nothing. We call Dad and asked him to buy the things for my birthday party. However , the things were very heavy for him to carry them so I went to help him. I was really tired when I arrived home. As Mum had spent the whole afternoon report the theft to the police, she had no time to prepare the foods. Finally, when we were ready to celebrating at 8 pm, Mum and Dad found that they forgot to get the birthday cake from the cake shop. What “memorable” birthday!
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