D
Cigarette butts (烟蒂) are everywhere - clogging up our streets, littering our beaches - and for decades they've been thought of as “unrecyclable”. But a New Jersey-based company, called TerraCycle, has taken on the challenge, and has come up with a way to recycle millions of cigarette butts and turn them into industrial plastic products. Its aim is to take items that people normally consider impossible to recycle, and then use science to figure out a way to do just that.
Despite the increase in anti-smoking ads and messaging over the past 20 years, global sales of cigarettes increased by 8 percent, and a whole lot of those cigarette butts are ending up as trash, which can surely pollute the surrounding environment.
So how do you go about turning all those poisonous ends into something useful? TerraCycle does this by first breaking them down into separate parts. They mix the remaining materials, such as the tobacco and the paper, with other kinds of rubbish, and use it on non-agricultural land, such as golf courses. The filters (过滤嘴) are a little harder. To recycle these, TerraCycle first makes them clean and cuts them into small pieces, and then combines them with other recycled materials, making them into liquid for industrial plastic products.
They now have more than 7,000 cigarette recycling bins in nine countries around the world. They’re also expanding their recycling offerings to the rest of the 80 percent of household waste that currently can’t be recycled, such as chocolate packaging, pens, and mobile phones. The goal is to use the latest research to find a way to stop so much waste ending up in landfill (垃圾填埋), and then get companies to fund the process. And so far, it’s working.
“We haven’t found anything that we can’t recycle,” communications director of Terra Cycle, Albe Zakes, said. “But with the amount and variety of packaging and litter in the world, we are always looking for new waste streams to address.”
32. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. It is impossible for the filters to be recycled.
B. Terra Cycle has achieved a lot in recycling what used to be considered “unrecyclable”. C. Anti-smoking ads and messaging have led to people’s quitting smoking. D. Mobile phones can’t be recycled by means of the latest research. 33. What can we learn about the approach to recycling cigarette butts? A. Unbelievable and costly.
B. Excellent but hard to carry out. C. Useless in dealing with other household waste.
D. Practical and environmentally friendly
34. The underlined word “trash” in Paragraph 2 probably means ______. A. mineral B. fertilizer C. rubbish D. poison 35. In Albe Zakes’s opinion, ______.
A. TerraCycle has successfully recycled everything. B. they still have a long way to go.
C. it will be too difficult for them to find new ways.
D. the public should be aware of the environmental pollution.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
There is no doubtthat going without sleep for too long makes us feel terrible, and that getting a good night's sleep can make us feel ready to take on the world. 36 Here are some top tips on getting the most out of the night.
37 You'd better avoid eating any food three hours before bed, as it will lower your blood sugar during sleep and help minimize damage from too much sugar floating around.
Keep your bedroom dark. To get a good night’s sleep, you need a bedroom that is pleasant, inviting and welcoming. 38 This is because the all important sleep-inducing (催眠) hormone melatonin is extremely sensitive to light, and may not be produced optimally (最佳的) unless it’s completely dark.
39 The foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed. The right mattress(床垫) can make the difference between a refreshingnight’s sleep and poor quality sleep resulting in tiredness and fatigue.
Get into a relaxed state. 40 Both of them will help to take the mind off the daytime pressures.
Since the start of the 21st century, studies have linked a lack of sleep to many diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Taking action now will lead to long-term benefits for you. A. Take a bath or listen to soft music. B. Never eat too much before bedtime. C. Above all, it should be dark.
D. Healthy people value a good night’s sleep.
E. However, not all of us know the best way of getting it. F. Experts suggest putting away your mobile phone. G. Have a suitable bed, especially a suitable mattress.
完形填空 (共20小题，每小题.1.5分, 满分30分)
A Letter to August
Priscilla and I wrote our newly-born daughter August a letter about the world we hope she grows up in, and also hoping she doesn’t grow up too fast. Dear August,
Welcome to the world! Your mom and I are so excited to see who you will 41 .
When your sister was 42 , we wrote a letter about the world we hoped she and now you will grow up in – a world with better education, 43 diseases, stronger communities, and greater equality. Your 44 should live better lives than ours, and we have a(n) 45 to do our part to make that happen. 46 headlines often 47 what’s wrong, we still believe these 48 trends will win out. We’re 49 about your generation and the future.
But 50 write about growing up, we want to talk about 51 .
Childhood is magical. You only get to be a child once, so don’t spend it 52 too much about the future. We’ll do everything we 53 can to 54 the world is a better place for you and all children in your generation.
The world can be a serious place. That’s why it’s 55 to make time to go outside and play. You will be 56 when you’re older, so I hope you take time to 57 all the flowers and put all the leaves you want in your bucket now. I hope you sleep soundly and take frequent 58 . And I hope even in your 59 you can feel how much we love you.
August, we love you so much and we’re so excited to go on this 60 with you. We wish you a life of joy, love and the same hope you give us.
Love,
Mom and Dad
41. A. meet B. know C. become D. recognize 42. A. happy B. born C. puzzled D. excited 43. A. rare B. less C. incurable D. fewer 44. A. friends B. cousins C. generation D. classmates 45. A. responsibility B. concern C. satisfaction D. experience 46. A. Since B. While C. Because D. But 47. A. depend on B. stick to C. hold on D. focus on 48. A. negative B. normal C. positive D. reasonable 49. A. optimistic B. particular C. curious D. concerned 50. A. rather than B. on purpose C. by chance D. instead of 51. A. neighborhood B. childhood C. friendship D. relationship 52. A. knowing B. complaining C. arguing D. worrying 53. A. likely B. occasionally C. gradually D. possibly 54. A. make sure B. believe in C. figure out D. build up 55. A. perfect B. difficult C. important D. comfortable 56. A. energetic B. busy C. eager D. patient 57. A. smell B. touch C. spot D. taste 58. A. tasks B. pictures C. naps D. yawns 59. A. reality B. dreams C. future D. smile 60. A. vacation B. goal C. event D. adventure
第II卷
注意：请将答案写在答题卡上。写在试卷上无效。
第三部分：英语知识运用
第二节：（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Despite the truth 61 students are supposed to make every effort to study, they need other things as well. 62 my view, the schoolwork assigned to high school students is too heavy. They should 63 (allow) more time for play, if they are to grow into healthy and well-rounded adults. As the saying 64 (go), \ 65 dull boy.\with work leads you nowhere, for you will get tired and 66 (bore) with your daily routine work. Besides, the pressure put on high school students by excessive schoolwork can cause serious depression, 67 is unhealthy physically and 68 (mental). Proper relaxation, such as 69 (jog) and seeing movies will relieve the tension. All in all, a 70 (reduce) of the current heavy load will certainly benefit them.
第四部分：写作(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节：短文改错 (共10分;每小题1分,满分10分)
Last Sunday, I take part in a walking activity with my friends. Early in the morning, we joined in other participants of different age. At 8:30, they gathered at the starting point, prepared ourselves for the long distance walking. As soon as the signal was giving, we set off along the walking route around the Sports Park. Some people walked fast, when others just took their time to enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful natural scenery. My friends and I cheered each other on, and reached finishing line. Regularly activities like this not only keep us fit, but also help get us closer with nature.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，美籍交换生Lisa在邮件中说对你校流行的“阅读经典好书”(reading classic books)活动很感兴趣。请你回封邮件详细地介绍此活动。内容包括： 1. 阐述阅读经典好书的意义。 2. 阅读活动时间安排。 3. 期待她的参与。
注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Lisa,
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Yours truly, Li Hua
B卷
听力理解
1. CABCB ACCAA 11. CBABC BCCBA
阅读理解
21. ACA 24. BDCB 28. AACD 32. BDCB 36. EBCGA
完形填空
41. CBDCA BDCAA 51. BDDAC BACBD
语法填空 （共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
61. that 62. In 63. be allowed 64. goes 65. a
66. bored 67. which 68. mentally
短文改错 （满分10分）
69. jogging 70. reduction
1. take—took 2. joined后去掉in 3. age—ages 4. they—we
5. prepared—preparing 6. giving—given 7. when—while 8. reached 后加the 9. Regularly—Regular 10. with—to
书面表达 （满分25分）
Dear Lisa,
I am glad to receive your e-mail, in which you told me that what interests you is the popular activity “Reading Classic Book” in our school. Now let me inform it to you.
As we know, reading classics is both important and beneficial to the character development and personal growth of the young people. As for me, nothing can bring more joy and happiness than reading those masterpieces created by great figures like Confucius and Cao Xueqin. Personally, we students should be fully aware of the important role the classics play in broadening one's vision. Once a week on Friday afternoon, the students in our school are eager to take part in the activity.
Looking forward to your joining us soon!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
河北省五个一联盟第一次模拟考试
