Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. __46__The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai. __47__The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.

Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers’ exhibition. __48__We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers’ exhibition.

After visiting Perth, we spent the day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves. Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. __49__    There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.   __50__ 

After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.

A. The government has made enough laws to fight pollution.

B. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.

C. Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos.

D. Australia is big, but its population is not large.

E. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as

quickly as we could.

F. There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before.

G. The people of Australia are very hard-working.

  Mark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was also a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humour. Many people liked to listen to him talk because he liked to tell some interesting stories to make people laugh all the time.

　　One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing. Before he was going to leave, one of his friends said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes(蚊子) in the town and told him that he’d better not go there. Mark Twain waved (摇动) his hand and said, “It doesn’t matter. The mosquitoes are no relatives of mine. I don’t think they will come to visit me.”

After he arrived at the town, Mark Twain stayed in a small hotel near the station. He went into his room, but when he was just about to have a rest, quite a few mosquitoes flew about him. The waiters felt very sorry about that. “I’m very sorry, Mr. Mark Twain. There are too many mosquitoes in our town.” One of them said to him.

Mark Twain, however, made a joke, saying to the waiter, “The mosquitoes are very clever. They know my room number. They didn’t come into the wrong room.” What he said made all the people present laugh heartily.

But that night Mark Twain slept well. Do you know why? That was because all the waiters in the hotel were driving the mosquitoes away for him during the whole night.

32. That day Mark Twain went to the town _____.

  A. to see one of his friends       B. because he wanted to do something there for his writing

  C. because he was told there were a lot of mosquitoes there

  D. to see one of his relatives

33. The waiters felt sorry because _____.

  A. they did something wrong to Mark Twain      

B. their hotel was too small

  C. the room was not very clean  

D. there were quite a few mosquitoes in Mark Twain’s room

34. All the people present laughed heartily because _____.

  A. the mosquitoes were very clever and they didn’t come into the wrong room

  B. the mosquitoes knew Mark Twain’s room number

  C. Mark Twain gave the waiters some nice presents

  D. Mark Twain made a joke

35. From the story we know _____.

  A. no mosquitoes troubled Mark Twain in the night

  B. the owner of the hotel told the waiters to look after Mark Twain well at night

  C. Mark Twain didn’t have a good rest that night

  D. there were not mosquitoes in the hotel any longer

Dr. Ge Yun has helped many kids who were born with defects(缺陷),____51____(include)me. She did my first two operations when I was a baby, which were the most important and____52____(effect) ones.

I don’t remember the first two operations very well____53____I do recall the third. Dr. Ge Yun was kind and eased me into the process. She tried everything she could___54___(make)sure that I was okay. I___55___(recent)saw a picture of me before my operation, and I knew what a big job she did.

Dr. Ge Yun operates ___56___people with all types of birth defects. She also goes to other countries___57___people cannot afford the treatment and helps them for free. Many people benefit from her new ways___58___(invent)to fix birth defects of the head and face. She___59___ (win)many awards so far.

Though I was just one of the patients to her, to me she was___60___ (much)that just my doctor. She was and is my hero, and she returned the smile to me.

假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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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，多着（从第11处起）不计分。

  My soccer coach retired in last week．I wanted to do anything special for him at his retirement party．My mum makes the better biscuits in the world，so I decide to ask her for help．Mum taught me some basic step of baking．I insisted on doing most of the baking myself. I thought the biscuits were really well．My only mistake was that I dropped some on the floor after I was packing them up．

  At a party, my coach, with a biscuit in his mouth, asked surprisingly who made them and joked,“I might have to retire again next year just get some more of these biscuits.”

  My favorite picture at the party is of my coach and me enjoy the biscuits with happy laughter!

The Israeli farmers who pioneered the revolutionary technology known as drip irrigation weren’t trying to solve one of the world’s most urgent problems．They were just trying to survive．They lived in the desert，and they didn’t have enough water to grow their crops．

In its simplest form，it was little more than a pipe with holes in it．But behind each hole was a hi-tech dripper that let out just the right amount of water．Snaked along a row of crops so that the holes were positioned directly above the roots，the pipe could direct each precious drop of water directly to the plants，getting a bigger harvest while using a very small amount of the water．

Over time，the farmers improve d upon the technology，perfecting the drippers that regulated the flow of water，and connecting the pipelines to computers that could determine exactly how much water each plant needed and when．

If the global population kept growing，the rest of the world would increasingly resemble their little community in the desert．So they began selling their irrigation systems in other parts of the world，eventually expanding to more than 110 countries．Netafirm，the company says it’s lifting people out of poverty and conserving water at a time when the importance of doing so has never been clearer．

The mass adoption of drip irrigation won’t save the world by itself．To avoid the coming catastrophe，nearly everybody will，in some way，have to do more with less，perhaps through accepting and using other new technologies．Otherwise，it’s going to get ugly．

12．Why is drip irrigation called “the revolutionary technology”?

    A．It saves the world all by itself．             B．It is controlled by computers．

    C．It makes irrigation more effective．           D．It provides deserts with water．

13．What does “one of the world’s most urgent problems” in Paragraph l refer to?

    A．lacking water．  B．lacking labor．    C．lacking food． D．lacking energy．

14．How does the drip irrigation help farmers with crops?

    A．By drilling holes on the pipes．                 B．By regulating water via drippers.

    C．By snaking pipes along the crops．              D．By placing pipes just above roots.

15．Which of the following will be the best slogan for Netafirm to sell the irrigation systems?

    A．Less water；More harvest．                    B．New technology；New world．

    C．More grain；Less starvation．                     D．Water saving；World surviving．

56. 这项活动旨在增强人们的环保意识。(mean to)

The campaign was_______people's awareness of environmental protection.

57. 政府呼吁每个人注意即将到来的沙尘暴。(appeal to)

The government is_______pay attention to the coming sandstorm.

58. 当你爸爸回来的时候，请把这封信转交给他。(pass...on)

Please_______to your father when he comes back.

59. 我们明天是否去观光旅行将取决于天气。(sightseeing)

Whether we will_______tomorrow will depend on the weather.

60. 会员的支持对于这个社团来说是非常重要的。(importance)

The support of our members is,_______the Association.

假设你是李华，想应聘学校英语校报的记者兼编辑，请根据下面表格中的个人情况用英语写一篇应聘信。

Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume（消耗） rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to（往往，倾向于） stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.

    According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed（挤出） between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.

   After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.

   In spite of（尽管） all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity — or  extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject（拒绝） older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.

25.In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?

A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.     

B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.

C. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.

D. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.

26.This text is mainly the relationship between _________.

A. Americans and the French                       

B. life style and obesity

C. children and adults                                    

D. fast food and overweight

27.The text is mainly developed __________.

A.by contrast （对比） B. by  space         C. by process（变化过程）     D. by classification（分类）

28.Where does this text probably come from?

A. A TV interview      B. A food advertisement   

C. A health report      D. A book review（书评）

Travelling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global village,  but this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way.

How should we behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American shakes your hand firmly while looking you straight in the eye. In many parts of Asia, there is no physical contact () at all. In Japan, you should bow, and the more respect you want to show, the deeper you should bow. In Thailand, people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest. In both countries, eye contact is avoided as a sign of respect.

Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear. In Korea, you should takeoff your shoes when entering a house. Remember to place them neatly together where you came in.

In Spain, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours. For this reason many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner. In Mexico, lunch is a time to relax, and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat. In Britain, it's not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast.

In most countries, an exchange of business cards is necessary for all introductions. You should include your company name and your position. If you are going to a country where your language is not widely spoken, you can get the back side of your card printed in the local language. In China, you may present your card with the writing facing the person you are giving it to.

       The eyes are the windows of the soul. Having a pair of bright, clear eyes is very important, so we should protect our eyes throughout our lives.

            16     Don’t read while lying down or walking. Relax after every hour of reading.

       Keep a distance from the TV set when you watch TV and give your eyes a rest every 30 minutes.

       Don’t stare at the sun or try to read in the darkness.      17    This can damage your eyes easily.

       Get your eyes checked often. Not many people have this habit, but it is necessary. If you feel that there is something wrong with your eyes, get them checked quickly.     18         

            19    You can close your eyes for a few seconds or look into the distance for one or two minutes. A small break will relax your eyes and help to stop you from getting eye problems.

       Be careful when you choose your glasses.     20    . Make sure your glasses are right for you . If they don’t feel right, get your glasses changed.

A. Develop good reading habits.

B. Rest your eyes whenever you can.

C. Make sure you get enough sleep every night.

D. Glasses that aren’t suitable for you could bring you trouble.

E. Even if you’re wearing sunglasses, never look directly at the sun.

F. Eye problem can be found and treated early with regular checks.

G. Drink green tea every day as a way to protect your eyes against eye problems.

Lily’s fond of       travelling and she always keeps       travel journal of what she does each day during her trip.

       A. the; the             B. /; the               C. the; a                 D. /; a 

TODAY, Friday, November 12

JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.

DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8:00 a. m. to

8:00 p. m. Tel: 682—1158.

SATURDAY, November 13

JAZZ Lysis at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.

MUSICAL HALL at The Star and Garter, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, provided by the Aba Daba Music Hall company. Good food and entertainment fair price. Tel: 789—6749.

FAMILY night out? Join the sing-along at The Black Horse, Sheen Road, Richmond.

JAZZ The John Bennett Big Band at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 80p.

THE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion(手风琴). Tel: 789—4536

SUNDAY, November 14

DISCO Satin Sounds Disco, free at The Lord Napier, Mort Lake High Street, from 8:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. 

FOLK MUSIC at The Derby Arms. The Short Stuff and residents the Norman Chop Trio. Non-remembers 70p. Tel: 688—4626.

HEAVY MUSIC with Tony Simon at The Bull, Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen.

THE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you folk music on the electric accordion.

26.     Where and when can you hear the Norman Chop Trio?
A. At the Bull’s Head on Sunday.           B. At the Derby Arms on Sunday.
C. At the Bull on Saturday.                D. At the Black Horse on Saturday.

27.     If you want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family, where should you go?
A. Disco at The Lord Napier.                           B. The sing-along at The Black Horse.
C. The electric accordion at The Derby Arms.   D. Jazz at The Bull’s Head.

28.     Which of the following is your best choice if you want to spend the same day at two different places?
A. The sing-along at the Black Horse and DISCO Satin Sounds Disco.
B. The sing-along at The Black Horse and Folk Music at The Derby Arms.
C. Folk Music at The Derby Arms and Heavy Music with Tony Simon at The Bull.
D. Musical Hall at The Star & Garter and Disco at The Lord Napier.

I don't think I need to tell you that reading is good for you.Unfortunately,most people don't read.Sometimes, people do want to read,but can never seem to find the time._36_

Have a goal.

Some people set goals for themselves like reading one book a week.You can start by reading a book a month,or a book every two months even.It's up to you,whatever floats your boat._37_

Apply a little pressure.

You can have a reading partner.Set something up between both of you like what books you're going to read and when to see your promise through._38_The return date gives you a sense of pressure to finish your book by a certain deadline.

_39_

If you're determined and willing,use every possible moment to bury yourself in the art of the written words.On the bus.On the subway.On your lunch break.Or at the gym.You won't regret it,I promise!

Take action right away.

_40_We will make up all kinds of excuses not to do it.Not get out of bed.Not clean the house...At these moments,the trick to avoiding this mental block is to just pick up the book and read!Once you start reading,it's quite difficult to stop!

A.Start with great passion.

B.Read whenever and wherever you can.

C.You may find it easy to take action immediately.

D.You can also borrow books from your local library.

E.Goals can always keep you focused to get the job done.

F.If you are one of them,well,my friends,this post is for you.

G.Sometimes the thing preventing us from reading is our mind.

 ----Shall we go to the art show right away?

 ----        .

A. It’s your opinion    B. Never mind     C. It’s up to you      D. That’s your decision

71.For the Japanese festival Obon,people should go to clean graves and light incense i______ 

m_________  o_____ their ancestors.

72.They are putting too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which p_____ heat  f____ escaping from the earth into space.

73.The fact is that I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand, which a________ f____ my appearance.

74.The earth became so v___________ that it was not clear whether the shape would last or not.

75.The country, covered with cheery tree flowers, looks a____ t______ it is covered with pink snow.

76.I look forward to___________(结合) our ideas so that we can provide a balanced menu with food full of energy and fibre.

77.They fell in love and __________  ___________(不久以后) they got married.

78.When he was in trouble, he ____________（寻求）advice from his lawyer.

79.You think you are clever; ________  _________  _________（正相反），I think you are foolish.

80.Anyone has ___________（长处）and weaknesses.

It ______ me all of a sudden that I might have left my schoolbag on the bus.

A. occurred to     B. happened to              C. hit to                     D. struck to

Long ago, in days of the Roman Empire, people used to believe a god of farmings called “Saturn”. They believed that Saturn could make the weather good or bad, and that he had the power to control how much rain would fall.

Before a Roman farmer would plant his fields, he would try to get Saturn to give him good weather. He believed that if he killed an animal for Saturn, that would make Saturn happy. Then Saturn would make sure that the weather was good.

Not only did the people name a planet after Saturn but they also name a day of the week after him. They called this day “Saturni dies”, Latin words which mean “day of Saturn”. In English those words became Saturday.

8. What was Saturn believed to be in charge of?

  A. Rainfall.    B. The power of nature.

  C. Farming.    D. Days in a week.

9. Why did a Roman farmer kill an animal before planting his fields?

Because      .

  A. killing an animal would bring him good luck

  B. Saturn enjoyed eating animals

  C. Saturn was happy to see animals being killed

  D. he wanted to please Saturn so that Saturn would make the weather good for his planting

10. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

  A. Saturn is also the name of planet.

  B. The Roman people used to believe Saturn to be their god.

  C. Saturn was named for the last day of the week.

  D. Saturn had three meanings.

11. What’s the aim of the author in writing this passage?

  A. How the Romans worshipped (崇拜) Saturn.

  B. Why the Romans believed in Saturn.

  C. The different meanings of the word Saturn.

  D. How Saturday got its name.

Dad made a promise                   I got a good mark he would buy me a present to reward me.

J.    what                           B. that whether             C. that if                       D. that

Fast food is becoming more and  41  _____  popular in China, especially among children and teenagers. There are several explanations for its popularity. First, it is very convenient and42              a lot of time. You just go into a fast food restaurant to order your food, (方便)and your food is ready immediately .43              , you can either eat it there or 44             it away. Third, the environment of fast food restaurants is both clean and 45                 （comfort）. Fourth, excellent service(服务) 46                   (provide提供) and the quality of food is high. 47            , fast food isn’t healthy enough. It is usually not a balanced diet and low in nutritional value. Fast food is only a good choice when you are in a(n)  48              and have it now and  49           . So I would say that It’s good for people, especially children, to eat fast food as 50                as possible.

How to manage your time

For many high school students it seems that there is never enough time. There are several steps you can take to organize your time better.

First, make a to-do list every day. It makes it easy to plan any activities or meetings you may have in addition to homework. Be sure to set priorities(优先的事物).    36   
    Use spare time wisely. Do you have a study hall(自习时间)? Instead of wasting that time, read a book or do homework.    37    If a friend asks you to do something and you have homework to do, realize which is more important and see your friend later. 
     Decide on the time that is good for you to do certain things. If you are more of a morning person, try getting up an hour earlier and do schoolwork before school. Review your notes every day.    38    If you spend a few minutes at the end of every day going over what you learned, it will mean less time studying when it is time for the exam. 
      29    Studies have shown that getting enough rest helps your memory. When you are tired, everything seems more difficult. It is best to stay on a regular sleeping cycle as much as possible. 
    Tell your friends and family about your work timetable. Explain that you will be working at certain times and ask them not to disturb(打扰) you.    40    you can call your friends later. 

A. Set goals for yourself. 
B. Get a good night’s sleep. 
C. Do the most important tasks first. 
D. Also, do not be afraid to say “no”. 
E. You should finish your task on time. 
F. Don’t take phone calls during the time you set aside for work. 
G. Don’t wait until just before a test to try and remember everything.