The data in the new study matched time periods and areas. The study also combined measurements from kinds of satellites.
12. Why does the author use a common-sense phenomenon as the beginning?
A. To present the reason for ice sheet melting.
B. To show us the result of a scientific experiment.
C. To give a simple example to introduce the topic.
D. To present a common daily finding obvious to the readers.
13. The researchers reached their conclusion by_____.
A. analyzing the findings of former studies
B. referring to the data from satellites
C. observing the Antarctic and Greenland
D. making measurements in the Antarctic and Greenland
14. What does the underlined phrase "compensate for" in paragraph 4 refer to?
A．Cut down.
B．Lead to．
C．Bring about.
D．Make up for.
15. Which of the following might be the best conclusion for the passage?
A. Ice sheets are shrinking due to global warming.
B. People are suffering from climate change.
C. Rising sea levels makes people live in danger.
D. Shrinking ice has nothing to do with sea levels.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
If you're looking for a challenging situation to practice your English, pick up the phone. Not being able to see the other person and the body language can make the chatting difficult. __16__ Here are some tips to guide you through an average phone conversation in English.
1．Greetings
Every phone call should begin with a polite greeting such as “Hi, how've you been？” or “Nice to hear from you”. Even if you're calling a business contact for a specific purpose, it'd be rude to jump right into business. __17__
2．Getting to the point
There always comes the point where you want to move on from friendly chatting and get down to business. What should you do in this situation? __18__ However, if you are waiting to find out why someone called you, you can guide the conversation by saying “So what can I do for you？”
3．Interrupting without offence
Sometimes you may happen to be speaking with a very talkative person. __19__ Keep in mind when you'd like to interrupt, and be sure to do it politely. For example, begin with “I'd like to say something here”．
4．Closing the call
This can be the trickiest part of the conversation! It may be the time to offer good wishes if it's appropriate. __20__ Sometimes it's easiest to just say you enjoyed speaking to the other person. Also remember cleverly saying the word well at the beginning of a sentence can indicate you're ready to end the conversation.
A．Use the phrase “I'm just calling to...” to change to the topic at hand.
B．Additionally, you may want to confirm any plans you've made.
C．You should make a little small talk at the beginning.
D．You'd better greet him or her in a friendly way.
E．So it may be difficult to get a word in.
F．Practice English through phone calls.
G．Never fear, though!
第二部分: 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。
In a bakery I heard a lady say her foot was hurting and that she was going to call a cab. When walking back home I saw her outside the store, probably 21 for a cab.
I asked her where she was going. She told me a place which was actually on the 22 to the craft store I’d be 23 to. So I asked her to 24 the cab and I’d give her a ride. To my __25 , she said okay without 26 . I wonder if I’d have been so 27 if a stranger made me the same offer!
Where she was going was 28 on the way to where I was going. It was such a 29__ interaction. But there was more!
When I had 30 what I went for and was waiting at the checkout, the woman behind me said she had a coupon（优惠券）for 50% off any 31 in the store. She gave it to me because she had a（an） 32 one! I thanked and gave her a 33 card.
They say “What goes around comes around”, but sometimes it is hard to see how that 34__ as there is often a “manifestation（显现）delay”. Each action 35 a ripple （涟漪）that eventually 36 back to us, but sometimes it is much 37 so we forget their connection.
Today the causes and effects have appeared in a linkable manner where in 38 I’m also opening myself to receiving gifts, now or in the future. I can learn so much from others as to how __39 they are to receive in a way I might not have been if 40 the same gift.
21. A. caring B. waiting C. applying D. ordering
22. A. left B. right C. carriage D. way
23. A. driving B. leading C. walking D. pulling
24. A. take B. postpone C. cancel D. charge
25. A. sadness B. amazement C. respect D. disappointment
26. A. hesitation B. aim C. doubt D. delay
27. A. enthusiastic B. inviting C. trusting D. puzzled
28. A. very B. universally C. surely D. right
29. A. shameful B. beautiful C. careful D. frightful
30. A. picked up B. put up C. gave up D. went up
31. A. load B. demand C. limit D. item
32. A. familiar B. devoted C. extra D. important
33. A. post B. smile C. note D. paper
34. A. shares B. compromises C. recognizes D. works
35. A. creates B. freezes C. ships D. affects
36. A. puts B. holds C. comes D. keeps
37. A. easier B. funnier C. later D. swifter
38. A. giving B. appreciating C. persuading D. demanding
39. A. close B. open C. confident D. anxious
40. A. brought B. learned C. booked D. offered
第Ⅱ卷
第二部分：英语知识运用
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。
Daniel Davila can often 41 (see) walking around the city of San Francisco. Sometimes people are surprised to see him walking 42 any shoes or socks, 43 Daniel doesn’t mind at all. He likes to walk barefoot, and so 44 740 other members of Dirty Sole Society, the club that Daniel started years ago. Daniel’s idea for this is to encourage others to live 45 (free) —free of shoes.
According to Daniel, the barefoot life has many advantages. 46 most important is simply that it feels good. He also says that 47 ( walk) barefoot allows you to experience the world directly by touching it with your feet. In addition, the feet do not smell so much 48 they stay dry, making it hard for bacteria to grow. And of course, walking barefoot keeps your feet 49 good shape, so it’s actually 50 (healthy) than wearing shoes.
第三部分：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）
假如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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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。
On the flight , I sat next to an old lady who looked very scary. She closed her eyes tightly and grasped her red bag on her lap. I thought I might be nervous, so I planned to chat with her to make her to feel relaxed. We talk a lot about our families and experiences. When the flight over, I also helped her carry her luggages. She was so grateful about my help that she gave me the big hug when we were going to leave. On our way out, we waved good-bye. She kept on turning back to see me unless we couldn’t see each other any long.
