D

We regularly hear how important consumer spending is for the economy. The story goes like this the more consumers spend, the more money circulates in the economy, which contributes to healthy job growth and profits. Keynes, a British economist, went as far as to say that individuals saving their money may actually be hurting the economy. Sounds troubling, doesn’t it?

Fear not. You aren’t actually hurting anyone else by saving money. Strong economic growth only comes from the place savings. Not consumption. In fact, economic activity should not be mistaken for economic growth. For example, somebody takes their money, walks into a store, and purchases goods. The store increases its revenue.

But what happens to all of those goods and services that people have chosen not to consume by saving their money? Simple other people are allowed to consume them. Think of it this way when you lend out your savings, you are actually saying, “Here, I am not going to consume right now, so why don’t you?” Banks simply play the middleman they collect lots of people's savings and then lend out lots of funds.

It takes an unbelievable amount of goods and services to construct a building. It takes food, shelter, and entertainment for all of the workers, as well. Without savings, it is quite impossible to finance such a construction. The coordination between savings and consumption is a necessary basis for sound economic growth. This coordination is also why consumer lending (say, to borrow a big sum of money to buy a car) is not productive, in a strict sense. It doesn't increase the net (净的) amount of wealth of an economy. Those savings could have been used to construct, say, factory equipment.

None of this means consumption and spending are “bad” things. They simply do not make us wealthier. After all, the final goal of production and savings is to consume. But to say that consumption is the engine of economic growth is to put the cart before the horse. Or, to rephrase the consumption of wealth can never make you wealthier. Happier, perhaps. Wealthier, no.

32. What is the author’s attitude towards Keynes’ theory?

A. Approving.         B. Reserved.          C. Uncertain.        D. Critical.

33. The underlined word “revenue” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_______”.

A. cost              B. reputation           C. income          D. interest

34. According to the author, which chart could show the effect of savings on economy?

35. What would be the best title for this passage?

A. The Saving Behavior of the Economy

B. Consumption a Key Concept in Economy

C. Consumer Spending and Economic Growth

D. The Truth about Savings and Consumption

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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

When we’re young children, many of us seem to have little trouble making new friends.       36      . As adults, we tend to become more guarded with new people and have less time to devote to friendships. Consequently, most of us find it much harder to make new friends. If you’ve never experienced a close friendship, even as a child, you may find it even harder. But we all need and want good friends, even those of us who may sometimes pretend otherwise.

The need for friends is instinctual (本能的). Our survival used to depend on having friends to hunt and find food with, to help us build shelter and keep our families safe.  37   They add meaning to life. They help you enjoy the good times and overcome the difficult ones. While strong relationships with friends can be a huge source of fun and pleasure, they are also important for your physical and emotional health.

Good friends can：

●    38

Even if it’s just having someone to share your problems with, friends can help you cope with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, the break­up of a relationship, or any other challenge in life.

● Help you to reach your goals.

Whether you’re trying to get fit, give up smoking, or otherwise improve your life, encouragement from a friend can really boost your willpower.    39

● Improve your mood.

Happiness can be infectious.   40

● Reduce stress and depression.

Having an active social life can benefit your immune system and help reduce isolation, a major factor for depression.

A. Friendships take time to form and even more time to deepen.

B. Provide support when you're going through tough times.

C. But as we age, friendships grow and develop differently.

D. Spending time with positive friends can be happy.

E. Yet they are less important nowadays.

F. It also increases your chances of success.

G. Today，good friends are just as important.

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;每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面的短文，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。

When hard times came, the depression settled over my soul. The park bench was __41__ as I sat down to read beneath an old willow tree. A young boy out of breath __42__ me, all tired from play. He stood right before me with his head tilted (倾斜的) down, saying in great __43__， “Look what I found!”

In his hand was a flower, and what a __44__ sight, with its petals (花瓣) all worn — not enough rain, or too little light. __45__ him to take his flower and go off to play, I __46__ a small smile and then shifted away. But instead of __47__, he sat next to my __48__ and placed the flower to his nose and declared with surprise, “It surely smells pretty and it's beautiful, too. That's why I __49__ it; here, it's for you.”

The flower before me was dying or dead. But I knew I must__50__ it, or he might never leave. So I reached for the flower, and __51__，“Just what I need.” But instead of placing the flower in my hand, he __52__ it mid¬air without reason. It was then that I __53__ for the very first time the boy was __54__.

I heard my voice shake, tears shone like the sun __55__ I thanked him for picking the very best one.  He smiled, and then ran off to play, __56__ of the effect he'd had on my day.

I sat there and __57__ how he managed to see a self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree. How did he know of my__58__?Perhaps from his heart, he'd been blessed with true __59__.

Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see, the problem was not connected with the world; the problem was me. And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I vowed (发誓) to see __60__, and appreciate every second that's mine.

41. A. faded         B. unoccupied    C.  worn           D.   untidy

42. A. overlooked     B. approached    C.  understood       D.   stopped

43. A. excitement     B. sorrow        C.  trouble       D.   panic

44. A. unique         B. rough        C.  bothering       D.   pitiful

45. A. Expecting     B. Demanding    C.  Persuading       D.   Inviting

46. A. played         B. adjusted        C.  forced           D.   delivered

47. A. declining         B. accepting        C.  refusing       D.   quitting

48. A. side             B. way            C.  shoulder       D.   direction

49. A. spotted         B. pulled        C.  sold           D.   picked

50. A. bring         B. fetch           C.  take            D.  smell

51. A. shouted         B. whispered    C.  listened       D.   replied

52. A. seized         B. held            C.  caught       D.   grasped

53. A. convinced     B. explored        C.  noticed         D.  refused

54. A. strange         B. blind        C.  deaf           D.   unimaginable

55. A. once             B. after           C.  as           D.   since

56. A. unaware        B.  ashamed        C.  regretful       D.   regardless

57. A. doubted         B. felt            C.  found           D.   wondered

58. A. embarrassment B. adventure        C.  discouragement   D.   effort

59. A. sense         B. sight            C.  hearing       D.   ability

60. A. beauty         B. comfort        C.  fantasy       D.   love

第II卷

注意事项：

用0.5 毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

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(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Lionel Messi, __61___ player from the South American country of Argentina, is the greatest soccer player alive today. At a young age, he ___62___(move) to Spain and now plays ___63_____(profession)for the Barcelona soccer club. Messi started playing soccer at the age of 5 for a small soccer team __64____(own) by his father. Even as a young boy, he did very well. But when he was 11 years old, he found out he had a sickness which would prevent him from growing much ___65_____(tall). There was a way to help him grow more, ___66_____his parents did not have enough money to pay for his medical needs. So, they looked around for a soccer club ___67____would be able to do this for them. The clubs in Argentina couldn’t help him, but the famous Barcelona club in Spain offered ___68_____ (accept) Messi on the junior team and pay for the bills. The Messi family happily took the offer and moved to Spain. In the Barcelona soccer club, Messi was one of the best ___69____(play)through his teen years. Messi has surprised the world ___70____his incredible talent. He has led Barcelona to many victories and earned his place among the greatest players ever.

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)

假段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。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：把多余的词用()划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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

As a student, Li Hua works very harder at his lessons, so he is always one of the top student in our class. He loves sports very much that he makes it a rule to play the football at weekends with his friends. Li Hua is concerning about the students who are not good at their lessons, so she always helps them after class.

As a monitor, Li Hua has organized some voluntary activities successful. We visit a nursing home last month, and we pick rubbish in the park near our school every week. What we do is warmly welcomed by the community. This is how Li Hua is so popular.

第二节   书面表达  ( 满分25分)

假如你是新华中学的学生李华，你的美国朋友Tom借给你的一本书你不慎丢失了。请你根据以下要点给他写一封道歉信：

表达歉意;2. 丢失过程; 3.补救措施。

注意： 1. 词数120左右

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

_______________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

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