so many girls were dieting to death.”
However, the efforts to regulate models’ weight in Spain and Italy have not resulted in significant changes in part because of difficulties in determining reliable methods of measuring weight and health.
Still, folks including Ice say there’s no denying that images from Hollywood and the fashion industry can be difficult for young women to deal with. “Certainly I don't believe the modeling industry has caused the rise in eating disorders, but it makes it harder,” she says. “It’s a difficult recovery environment, worshiping thinness as the beauty ideal.”
32. One benefit the new Israeli law may bring is ________. A. to change the working conditions of models
B. to prevent models from suffering from eating disorders C. to provide guidance for women worshiping thinness D. to lower the chance of skinny models’ death
33. In the opinion of the critics, the law won’t succeed because . A. it misleads young women to form a bad eating habit. B. the fashion industry is much too influential.
C. it doesn’t create a healthy working environment for models. D. it doesn’t provide a proper approach that can work well.
34. What caused Adatto to think that a law was needed to change the situation? A. Being interviewed by a reporter.
B. Establishing his fashion model agent.
C. Meeting an ambitious but too skinny model. D. Seeing a model die from eating disorders.
35. According to the passage, the new Israeli law banning skinny models is .
A. practical B. Reasonable C. acceptable D. argumentative
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
While serious training is important for all dogs, playtime is just as important. 36 Use these games to help teach your dog how to play.
1．Hide and Seek
Hide and seek isn’t just for kids. Dogs can really enjoy this game. Pick up one of your dog’s favorite toys or treats. Tell your dog to stay. 37 When you are ready, call your dog to come to you. If possible, squeak(使吱吱叫) the toy or shake the treats. Reward your dog with praise and the toy／treat when she finds you．
2．Fetch
Many dogs have a natural ability to fetch. Other dogs can be taught how． 38 Play indoors with a soft toy or outdoors in a fenced-in area with a ball or disc. For dogs that really love to run, try this game of fetch!
3．Find the Treat
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Dogs have superior senses of smell, and most love to use their noses to find food. Let your dog use her brain and her nose to find hidden goodies. First, have your dog stay out of sight. Then，hide her favorite treats in different places around the room． 39 If help is needed，you can lead her around or point to areas for her to explore．
Whatever the game, safety comes first! Remember to watch your dog for signs of exhaustion or overheating when you are playing. Stop if your dog seems tired or shows signs of anxiety. 40 When other dogs or people are around, it may create a dangerous distraction (分神)．
A．Then, go to find a good hiding place．
B．You can include games in training as well．
C．A good game of fetch can be played almost anywhere．
D．Try different games to see which your dog responds to best． E．Also be aware of your surroundings when playing with your dog． F．Encourage your dog to play with other dogs．
G．Bring your dog back in and tell her to “go find!”
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s 41 filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so 42 that I decided to write an article about her.
I 43 Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She 44 and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of my mind. I 45 I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there 46 , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that 47 Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The 48 was almost unbearable. I struggled for days 49 draft after draft. Finally I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didn’t take long before my manuscript was 50 . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I 51 in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t 52 the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later, I was moving to California. While 53 my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in 54 :
Ms Profit, Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some 55 materials. Please
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add those and return the article immediately. We would like to 56 your story soon. Shocked, it took me a long time to 57 . Fear of rejection cost me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of 58 writing. Today, I have become a full – time writer. Looking back on this 59 , I learned a very important lesson: You can’t 60 to doubt yourself.
41. A．speech B．smile C．joy D．voice 42. A．satisfied B．moved C．proud D．active 43. A．phoned B．interviewed C．visited
D．emailed
44. A．hesitated B．paused C．agreed
D．refused
45. A．explained B．knew C．replied
D．discovered
46. A．nervously B．quietly C．seriously
D．patiently
47. A．inviting B．urging C．blaming D．fooling 48. A．comment B．pressure C．hardship D．failure 49. A．on B．in C．with D．by 50. A．spread B．improved C．disappeared D．returned 51. A．survive B．compete C．compare D．struggle 52. A．face B．receive C．ignore D．deliver 53. A．cleaning B．leaving C．decorating D．repairing 54. A．horror B．trouble C．disbelief D．anxiety 55. A．private B．reliable C．subjective
D．relevant
56. A．publish B．assess C．broadcast D．create 57. A．escape B．concentrate C．recover
D．prepare
58. A．typical B．enjoyable C．energetic
D．endless
59. A．benefit B．accident C．experience
D．success
60. A．expect B．pretend C．attempt D．afford
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 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。 If you had no arms and no legs, would you be able to swim, use a computer and go fishing? You might think it is impossible, 61 for Nick Vujicic, “impossible” means nothing.
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Nick was born without arms or legs on December 4, 1982 in Australia. His parents were very sad. They were not sure whether Nick would grow up or not. Yet Nick is not depressed, bitter or upset about 62 has happened. In fact, his life is full of joy and 63 (happy).
Nick faced difficulties and challenges throughout his childhood. In fact, life was never easy for him. However, he never gave up hope or stopped 64 (push) himself to succeed. As time went by, Nick learned to do things 65 his own. After graduating from university, he became a famous speaker. He traveled around the world sharing his inspirational stories and encouraging people to carry out their goals 66 (brave). So far, Nick 67 (speak) to more than three million people. He is a real inspiration to all 68 see and hear him.
Nick says it is 69 waste if time looking at what other people have and feeling sorry for yourself. Instead of constantly thinking about what we don’t have, perhaps it is time 70 (start) focusing on what we have.
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）
下面短文中有10处语法错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 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11处起）不计分。 One Monday afternoon, we were playing the basketball on the playground while I suddenly slipped and fell over. On seeing that, all my classmates rushed to me. Under the help of several other students, Li Xiang, one of my best friend, put me on his back and head for the clinic immediately. It turned out that my right ankle got hurt badly but I had to be sent to hospital. He did leave until the ambulance arrived. The following day, he came to see me. To my greatly relief, he brought textbooks with them and helped me with my lessons. It was a great pleasure to have such a devoting friend.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华,你的新西兰笔友Jack最近迷上电脑游戏而常常熬夜,疏忽学业,并受到
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th
父母责骂。请给他发一封电子邮件进行劝告。
内容主要包括：1、写信事由;
2、沉溺游戏的不利影响,至少两点; 3、提出你的忠告。 注意：1、词数100左右;
2、可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3、邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Jack,
How have you been doing lately?
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
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湖北省宜昌市部分示范高中教学协作体高二英语上学期期中试题
