(D)

Thinking is something you choose to do as a fish choose to live in water. To be human is to think. But thinking may come naturally without your knowing how you do it. Thinking about thinking is the key to critical(判断性的) thinking. When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes(过程). Otherwise, you might be controlled by the ideas of others. Indeed, critical thinking is at the heart of educa¬tion.

The word “critical” here has a special meaning. It does not mean taking one view against another view, as when someone criticizes another person for doing something wrong. The nature of critical thinking is thinking beyond the easily seen—beyond the pictures on TV, the untrue reports in the newspapers, and the faulty reasoning.

Critical thinking is an attitude as much as an activity. If you are curious about life and desire to dig dee¬per into it, you are a critical thinker. If you find pleasure in deep thinking about different ideas, characters, and facts, you are a critical thinker.

Activities of the mind and higher-order reasoning are processes of deep and careful consideration. They take time, and do not go hand in hand with the fast speed in today’s world: fast foods, instant coffee, and self-developing film. If you are among the people who believe that speed is a measure of intelligence(智力), you may learn something new from a story about Albert Einstein. The first time Banesh Hoffman, a scien¬tist, was to discuss his work with Albert Einstein, Hoffman was too nervous to speak. But Einstein immedi¬ately put Hoffman at ease by saying, “Please go slowly. I don’t understand things quickly.”

32. Critical thinking is important to us because if we do not think critically, ______.

A. it will be hard for us to think naturally and fast

B. we might be controlled by other people’s ideas

C. we will follow the ideas of others naturally

D. we might be fooled by other people’s ideas

33. If you are a critical thinker, you will ______.

A. think deeply about different ideas B. trust the reports in the newspapers

C. take one view against another view D. criticize other people for their mistakes

34. In the last paragraph, “something new” suggests that ______

A. the smarter you are , the faster you do things

B. the faster you do things, the smarter you become

C. speed can improve intelligence

D. intelligence is not decided by speed

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

A. Thinking and Critical Thinking  B. Understanding Critical Thinking

C. Thinking is Natural and Human  D. Thinking Fast Means Intelligence

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。选项中有两项为多选

(36)____You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:

Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating , sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. (37)____ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.

Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.

Make good use of your time in class. (38)____Listening carefully in class means less work later. [来源:Z-x-x-k.Com]Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. (39)_____If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.

(40)_____ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.

B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

E. Maybe you are an average student.

F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.

G. This will help you understand the next class.

第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节 满分45分)

第一节 完型填空(共20小题：每小题1.5分满分30分)

I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a   41   village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be   42  at a nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and   43  to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the   44 . With several hours to spare, I went to a theater.   45  ,when the last movie finished, it was six. I was two hours late!

I knew Dad would be angry if he   46   I'd been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I  47   there I apologized for being late, and told him I'd   48    as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed some major repairs. I'll never forget the   48   he gave me.

"I’m disappointed you   50   you have to lie to me, Jason." Dad looked at me again. "When you didn't  51   , I called the garage to ask if there were any  52  , and they told me you hadn't yet picked up the car." I felt   53   as I weakly told him the real reason. A 54 passed through Dad as he listened attentively. "I'm angry with    55   . I realize I've failed as a father. I'm going to walk home now and think seriously about    56    I've gone wrong all these years." "But Dad, it's 18 miles!" My protests and apologies were 57   . Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him, 58    him all the way, but he walked silently.

Seeing Dad in so much    59 and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was    60    the most successful lesson. I have never lied since.

41. A. lonely       B. small          C. distant         D. familiar

42. A. kept         B. washed        C. watched        D. serviced

43. A. agreed       B. planned        C. determined     D. promised

44. A. village       B. community     C. garage         D. theater

45. A. However    B. Then          C. Therefore      D. Still

46. A. realized      B. found out      C. thought       D. figured out

47. A. went        B. ran            C. walked       D. hurried

48. A. started       B. left            C. arrived        D. come

49. A. word        B. face           C. look          D. appearance

50. A. find         B. decide         C. believe        D. feel

51. A. turn up      B. drive out       C. go away       D. come out

52. A. questions     B. problems       C. mistakes       D. faults

53. A. ashamed     B. frightened     C. nervous        D. surprised

54. A. nervousness      B. sadness         C. silence         D. thought

55. A. you         B. myself         C. me            D. yourself

56. A. where       B. how           C. why           D. when

57. A. meaningless  B. useless        C. helpless        D. worthless

58. A. asking       B. persuading     C. begging        D. following

59. A. physical      B. practical       C. personal      D. natural

60. A. indeed       B. always         C. also           D. almost

第二节：语法填空(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。见答题页

Nowadays, millions 61    lonely singles are now going online instead.   62   World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world’s most popular matchmaker(媒人).Singles are flocking(涌向) to the Internet 63       because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other. Using dating sites(约会网址) is quick and convenient. Many singles say the regular dating scene    64    (just lead) them from one bad experience to  65         and are ready to try something else. Dating sites also make 66      easy to avoid someone 67        you are not interested in. In the real world, 68        , ignoring someone you don’t like can  be difficult.

Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People aren’t always those who they declare to be in their online   69  (describe). Safety is another concern. You are just 70      (like) to find a criminal online as you are Mr. Or Miss Right.

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)

My brother Tom was very selfish when he was a little boy. He did not want share things with other people. For example，when he bought a chocolate cake, he put them in a secret place where I couldn’t find. Then he ate it all by himself. He never helped other. He said he is busy. That is, a game of tennis making him very busy. He did not care if something he did made people angrily. For instance, on one night he played strong and loudly music till four o’clock in the morning. But he is difference now. He often helps grandma with housework, helps mum with cooking and helps his classmates with their lessons.

第一节 书面表达(满分25分)

2013年高考在即, 高三全体学生目前正处在紧张复习迎考的氛围中。假如你叫李华，高三学生，面对目前的压力，想和父母说说知心话，请你用英文在你的博客上用书信形式表达出来。主要内容如下：

知心话 感  恩 关切鼓励，倾注爱心

对父母的期望 1. 多交流，使自己保持良好状态

2. 创造条件，给自己提供适时帮助

学习打算 考生自拟(至少写三点)

注意：1. 短文须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥。

2. 词数：150左右。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mom and Dad,

The annual college entrance examination is around the corner. On this special occasion, how I wish I could have a heart-to-heart talk with you.

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Lihua