Charles Yerkes, a wealthy American businessman, _______the job improving the system by obtaining ______of the many different lines.

   A. overtook; invitation                     B. undertook; authority

   C. underwent; reputation                   D. undertook; ownership

假定你是李华，已经在今年的全国中学生英语演讲比赛中获得一等奖。在准备的参赛的过程中，曾得到过美国外教Mr. Smith的帮助。请你给Mr. Smith写信，要点包括：

1.完成比赛，已经获奖。

2.感谢他的帮助。

3.欢迎他再次来中国做客。

注意：

1.词数100左右

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.开头语和结束语已为你写出。

Dear Mr. Smith,

I’m Li Hua, your former student in China._____________________________________________________

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Yours,

Li Hua

    Mature-age university students are annoying, I know. I understand that when you're 18 or 19, and already know everything, there's no need to do the readings or other easy tasks. I also understand that there are these old people in class who should be doing other things —  maybe retiring, or gardening in the backyard. However they are eagerly asking questions (or even, answering them) and generally loud in class.

    I understand because I used to be one of them. I dropped out of high school in Year 11 and after playing guitar in a band for a few years, I spent the next ten years working different jobs. Then a friend, who thought I was wasting my life, suggested I enrol at his university. Although afraid, I eventually took a university preparation course and a year later became a 35-year-old university freshman.

    Like many mature-age students, after completing my degree, I continued studying and eventually attained my PhD.

    Now I'm a lecturer at Toronto University in Canada. In fact, I have just finished preparing a group of mature-age students to annoy next year's young first years. My students come from many different backgrounds. But they all share an enthusiasm for knowledge and learning.

    Besides,they're likely to be waiting in class, counting away the seconds silently in the hope that someone young will want to talk about all of these amazing ideas they are learning about. Only after waiting for younger voices to speak. ( but which often remain silent)  do they begin talking.

    Speaking for myself, I love students who come prepared and ready to discuss. So let's celebrate all of those “annoying”mature-age students.

32  According to the article, a mature-age student is a person             .

    A. who starts university at an older age

    B. who behaves like an adult

    C. not yet qualified to enter university

    D. studying for a higher degree

33..What is the author’s attitude towards mature-age students?

    A. annoyed                 B. supportive                     C. indifferent               D. negative

34 .. What does the underlined word "them" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

     A. Retired people.                  

B. Mature-age university students.

     C. Early high school leavers.   

D. University students aged below 20.

35. Why do mature-age students often wait before speaking in class?   

     A. They want to give the younger students more chances to speak.

     B. They are not very familiar with the topic being discussed.

     C. They lack the ability to give their opinions.    

     D. They don’t want to express their opinions.     

假如你是一名英语老师，发现个别学生对英语学习失去了信心。请你写一篇英语短文来开导他们。

写作要点：1．学英语的重要性。2．提高英语成绩的措施(至少3点)。

要求：   1．短文词数不少于100。

2．内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯。

3．书写须清晰、工整。

Crossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people don’t even notice that they’re doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.

A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason this happens is because the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart, crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You won’t feel any immediate effects, but if you sit for long periods of time it’s important that you take note of how long you have your legs crossed for. You shouldn’t have your legs crossed for more than 15 minutes, and it’s important that you get up and walk around at least once every hour.

Crossing your legs can also lead to neck and back pain. Ideally, it’s best for our bodies to sit with our feet planted flat, hip width apart, on the floor, but it’s not easy to maintain perfect posture all day at the office.

You also might notice that when you sit with your legs crossed for long periods of time your feet and legs get tingly or have the feeling of being asleep. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.

So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.

21.  Crossing legs affect your blood pressure because___________.

A.    it causes your body to push the blood back to the heart.

B.    you can’t feel any immediate effects.

C.    you don’t have enough time to walk around.

D.    it is harder for the blood to circulate.

22.  To solve the problems caused by crossing legs, you’d better_______.

       A.    sit with your feet planted flat on the floor for hours.

B.    pay attention to how long you have your legs crossed for.

C.    keep your sitting posture and stability permanently.

       D .   try to be aware of whether you are comfortable or not.

23.  Which word can’t describe the feeling when you cross your legs for a long time?

       A.    nervous               B.    tired             C.    numb            D.    painful

Crime today: Jet Street gang

Street gangs, already prominent in large cities and urban areas, are rapidly becoming more popular among young people. With their membership expanding, the rate of street crime in some communities has risen dramatically in the last few years. One of the largest and most prolific criminal gangs in the world today, with an estimated membership of thousands in San Francisco, and tens of thousands in other areas of North and Central America, is the Jet Street gang. This transnational criminal organisation started as a small street gang in one of the poorest areas of San Francisco and has been active since the 1980s in many regions of the United States, Mexico and Central America.

In the last decade, state police forces, the FBI and customs and immigration officers have been involved in a number of cases where they undertook raids and carried out arrests of suspects right across the regions where the gang operates. The gang’s criminal activities range from minor criminal offences, such as petty theft, joyriding, shoplifting and vandalism, to serious criminal activities such as drug trafficking, arson, robbery, weapons trafficking, human trafficking, identity document forgery, fraud, and murder.

"Every police officer and most judges recognise the name ‘Jet Street gang’", says special FBI agent Bob Hemsley. "They are one of the most prolific street gangs in the USA. They steal cars, burgle homes, and I'd say that someone is robbed by one of the gang members every day."

"It's a well-established gang and its members commit all kinds of street crimes," claims Raphael Dominguez, who oversees investigations by the Bureau of Firearms and Drug Trafficking in Central America. "They are devoted to the gang and to the letter J. We see street graffiti and tattoos with variations of the letter J all the time. Gang members also identify themselves with the letter J on their clothing."

Unfortunately, most gang members caught and arrested by police officers do not make it to court. Witnesses often pull out of trials, as they fear for their lives. This is quite understandable due to the number of threats they receive from gang members prior to the trial. As fast as arrests are made, accused gang members are released, often due to alibis provided by other gang members. And if a gang member does eventually appear in court, he is likely to be acquitted and released due to a lack of evidence.

29.   The writer claims that                      

A.  crime committed on the streets is generally on the rise.

B.   due to the street gang Jet Street operating on the streets, crime has risen dramatically.

C.  the violence of street gangs is going up, hence crime is on the increase.

D.  the crime rate in some areas is directly influenced by the rising number of street gang members.

30.   According to the article,                      

A.        a vandal or a thief who steals small items is less of an offender than a fraudster or arsonist.

B.        the Jet Street gang commits a large number of trafficking offences.

C.        police officers have arrested a large number of 13th Street gang members recently.

D.       a large number of Jet Street gang members have been arrested and imprisoned for their crimes.

31. One of the police officers quoted in the article says that the gang       

A. is the most important street gang in the world today.

B. is well known in the law enforcement community.

C. has committed almost all existing crimes.

D. has many members who escape from police after being arrested.

32.   The article says that                         

A.        most policemen have met one of the gang members.

B.        the Jet Street gang is among the most active gangs in America.

C.        the letter ‘J’ is important to members of gangs.

D.       the Jet Street gang members commit car theft and burglary on a daily basis.

    Is it possible that the sinking of the Titanic was caused by a ghost? A lot of the story below is true…but did it really happen quite like this? 

    Our story begins not in the icy cold waters of the North Atlantic, but rather thousands of miles away in Egypt. It is here, perhaps, that we can find the start of the mystery(谜) of the Titanic, in the year 1910, in the great city of Cairo. 

    One day, a famous professor of Egyptian history called Douglas Murray was staying in Cairo, when he was contacted by an American adventurer. 

    The American had something unusual to offer Murray, something that was certain to thrill him: a beautiful ancient Egyptian mummy case, containing the mummy of an Egyptian queen. It was over 3000 years old, but in beautiful condition —gold, with bright paintings on it. Murray was delighted with both the object and the asking-price. He gave the man a cheque immediately.

    The cheque was never cashed. That evening the American adventurer died. For his part, Murray arranged to have the treasure sent back to Britain. However, it was not long before he learnt more about the beautiful mummy case: On the walls of the tomb in which it had been discovered, there were messages which warned of terrible consequences to anyone who broke into the tomb. Murray was disbelieving of these warnings until a few days later, when a gun he was holding exploded in his hand, shattering his arm. The arm had to be cut off.

After the accident, Murray decided to return to his homeland. On the return journey, two of his companions died mysteriously, and two servants who had handled the mummy also passed away. The now-terrified Murray decided he would get rid of the cursed case as soon as he arrived in London. A lady he knew named Janet Jones said she would like it, so he gave it to her. Shortly afterwards, Jones’ mother died, and she herself caught a strange disease. She tried returning the mummy, but naturally Murray refused it. In the end, it was presented to the British Museum.     

Even in the museum, the mummy apparently continued to cause strange events. A museum photographer died shortly after taking pictures of the new exhibit, and a manager also died for no apparent reason. In the end, the British Museum decided to get rid of the mummy too. They sold it to a collector in New York. 

    At the start of April 1912, arrangements for the transfer were complete, and the mummy began the journey to its new home. But the New Yorker never received the mummy or its case. For when the Titanic sank, one of the objects in its strong-room was the mummy case. Or so they say. 

5. From the passage, we know Professor Murray ________.

  A. used to work for the British Museum            

  B. was a British professor of Egyptian history 

  C. didn’t believe the mummy really brought bad fortune

  D. was a famous American adventurer 

6. In Paragraph 6, the underlined word “cursed” is closest in meaning to

  A. uncommon      B. expensive          C. unlucky           D. forgotten

7. In what order did the following events occur?

  a. The case was given to the British Museum.

  b. Janet Jones caught a mysterious illness.

  c. Murray’s arm was cut off

  d. The mummy case was sold to an American.

  e. A man who took a picture of the case died.

  f. Warnings were written on the tomb’s walls.

  A. c, f, b, a, e, d                           B. d, f, b, c, a, e

  C. f, a, c, b, e, d                           D. f, c, b, a,e, d

8. According to the passage, where is the Egyptian mummy now? 

  A. In New York.            B. In Egypt.      

  C. Under the sea.            D. At the British Museum.

A Canine Reading Buddy

Dogs and people have developed a special bond over time. Recently, however, some dogs have taken a different role in people’s lives—therapy dogs.

   36    Some therapy dogs visit patients in hospitals or nursing homes, while others visit children in schools and libraries. They are there to help children become better readers.

Reading programs that use therapy dogs have been in existence for more than ten years. All therapy dogs of this program are registered with an organization that tests the dogs to make sure they have the right personality for the job.

   37    Both the dogs and the handlers are volunteers with the reading program.

At the start of a reading therapy session, a child and a dog are introduced. The pair is allowed to settle down in a quiet corner together.    38    An adult handler stays nearby but generally lets the dog perform its job without interfering(干涉). Sometimes, a handler may ask a question that encourages the child to work with the dog to help the child feel more comfortable.

Not every child will be able to be part of a reading therapy program that uses dogs. A few children might be allergic to dogs or afraid of them; some children might have cultural traditions that prevent them from touching a dog.    39  

Reading therapy programs inspire learning and change.    40    They spend time with human friends. For dogs that love human companionshiop and a quiet place to rest, being part of a reading therapy program can be a great way to spend a few hours each day. The readers benefit too, gaining confidence and learning that reading aloud can be a relaxing experience.

A. How do the therapy dogs benefit from it?

B. But therapy animals also serve in many other areas.

C. As the child reads, the dog usually lies quietly and listens.

D. When reading to an animal, some children may become relaxed.

E. In these circumstances, other animals are available, such as cats and parrots.

F. A therapy dog is more of a companion and is trained to help people in different ways.

G. A dog’s handler also takes a class and must pass a test to work in the therapy program.

She doesn’t like Miss Anderson, so she always avoids ______ alone with her.

A. leaving   B. being left   C. to be left       D. to leave

 Bookable study rooms

    The Library provides a variety of bookable group study rooms, some with presentation areas, for groups of between 6 and 12 students to use for team work.

Group study rooms

    There are 10 Group Study Rooms on Level 30f Northampton Square Library.

    ·Rooms 3A, 3F, 3G, 3H,3J and 3K are equipped with presentation area to help prepare group presentations.

    ·Rooms 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E are intended for group discussion and seminar work. These rooms are equipped with whiteboards. Whiteboard pens can be borrowed from the service desk on Level 2.  Please do not use any other writing tools on the whiteboards.

    Maximum booking period of 2 hours at one time.

    Presentation areas provide:

    ·LED screen to practice presentation with group colleagues

    ·Network access on PC with wide range of software

    USB port to plug in（插入）your own device or laptop

Assistive（为残疾人设计的）Technology Rooms

    Assistive technology rooms are available for students by using ID cards to get access permission and can be booked for a maximum of 4 hours per person per day.

    Rooms are equipped with the following software: Dragon, JAWS, Zoom Text, Kurzweil, Supernova, TextHelp and Inspiration.  A scanner is provided for use with the assistive software packages. For further information click Guide to Library Services for Additional Needs.

1. lf you and your five team members need to book a room to present a project, which room should you go to?

     A.  Room 3B.           B.  Room 3C.           C.  Room 3E.            D.  Room 3G.

2. What do we know about Group Study Rooms?

    A.  They are on Level 2.                           B.  They are equipped with whiteboards.

    C.  They have no Internet access.             D.  They provide USB disks.

3. Which of the following is specially provided for students with disability?

    A. 2 hours per person per day.             B. Whiteboard pens.

    C. LED screen.                                     D. A scanner with assistive software packages.

4. We may read this article on a           .

A. website                 B. magazine                 C. booklet                  D. story book      

Pacha London     www.pachalondon.com

The world’s most historic club is set in a building of the 1920s beautifully decorated in its    original oak paneling and features an impressive glass ceiling. You can enjoy beauty, style    and elegance when clubbing at London’s most historic night club Pacha and appreciate    works of some famous musicians.

Amika London     www.amikalon london.com

Amika plays host to the new super elite(精英) who are seeking the latest fashion trends. A unique playground is designed for fun．It is the final destination for major players and glitterati(上层人士) alike．It features table reservations & bookings, events and corporate bookings．

SeOne Club London  www.seonelondon.com

SeOne is one of London’ largest music clubs. Situated in the north of London, SeOne consists of five rooms. It can be broken down into smaller spaces and can be used for parties as small as 100 people. SeOne Club has attracted all kinds of promoters and event organizers，from corporate giants  to dance promoters.

KoKo Club     www.koko.uk.com

Situated at 1 A Camden High Street, Central London, Koko Club represents a versatile(通用的), 21st-century club．It’s very adaptable so it can be used for anything—from small comedy to international music awards. A must visit!

Bar Rumba           www.barrumba.co.uk

Located in London’s west end, Bar Rumba is one of London’s leading late night clubs. Playing funk, jazz, Afro-beat, Latin, Cuban, salsa, drum &bass, break beat, it has an amazing sound system for dance music. Every night it delivers a different beat—from hip hop to Latin dance, from grime to jazz. 

    Club Colosseum          www.clubeolosseum.com

Situated in 1 Nine Elms Lane, Vauxall, London, Club Colosseum won the world’s best club award in 1999. Now it features a new VIP room, a spectacular riverside bar with a view all over London & the River Thames.

21. What is the feature of the world’s most historic club?

A. 5 rooms                       B. A new VIP room

C. Table reservations & bookings     D. An impressive glass ceiling

22. Where is one of London’s largest music clubs situated?

A. In the north of London         B. In 1 Nine Elms Lane, Vauxall

C. In London’s west end      D. At 1 A Camden High Street，Central London

23. Which is suitable for people crazy about dancing and different fascinating dance music?

A. Pacha London    B. Amika London   C. Bar Rumba    D. Club Colosseum

What would you do if you saw a mountain gorilla? Most people would probably be very afraid and run away. That’s because gorillas have a very frightening appearance. Firstly, gorillas are huge. They can grow up to 2 metres tall and can weigh more than 200 kilograms (made gorillas weigh twice as much as female gorillas). Secondly, gorillas can make a lot of noise. They can roar, beat their chests and show their teeth. In fact, these angry actions are very rare and mail gorillas only do it when their families are under attack.

The truth is, gorillas are incredibly intelligent, gentle and social animals that stay together in small family groups. The leader is the largest male, and is called the silverback. That’s because of the beautiful silver fur on its back. Gorillas spend almost all their time on the forest floor, eating and sleeping. They are mainly vegetarian, although they eat some insects. Young gorillas often play together. They run around and climb trees. At night, the animals make a nest to sleep in. The lighter gorillas nest in trees, the heavier gorillas make nests on the ground and babies sleep with their mothers. Gorillas rarely attack humans. They only fight when something or someone attacks them or their young. In that situation, they will fight to the death. Hunters looking for baby gorillas may have to kill the whole family to get what they want.      

Sadly, there are fewer than 650 mountain gorillas left in the wild, which means they are an endangered animal. These gorillas only live in the mountain jungles of central Africa. They are endangered because people hunt them for food and for sport. They are also threatened by war, and humans cutting down their forests for farmland, fuel and housing. Life for these gentle giants isn’t peaceful.

5. What is a silverback according to the passage?

   A. Any gorilla with silver fur.        B. Any male gorilla in the group.

   C. The leader in the gorilla family.    D. The oldest gorilla in the group.

6. Where would you expect to find a silverback gorilla sleeping at night?

   A. In the trees.              B. On the ground.

   C. With the baby gorillas.     D. Away from the others.

7. The underline word “they” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.

   A. fighters                      B. hunters

   C. baby gorillas                      D. gorilla families

8. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?

   A. To describe the lifestyle of mountain gorillas.

   B. To summarize the details of the passage.

   C. To explain why mountain gorillas are endangered.

   D. To examine the behavior of mountain gorillas.

 Mr. Patrick was new to the school and to us. Even though he was a great teacher, he seemed rather like a character out of a horror movie. He didn’t look that bad, but somehow, he looked extremely scary to me.

Some kids began to believe that he was a murderer or a ghost; some believed he was mad and a few believed that he might have suffered a lot in his life. I was one of those “few”.

One day I gathered up my courage and headed towards the school garden. He was, as usual, sitting on a bench alone. I breathed heavily a few times and then walked towards him.

“How are you?” I asked with my voice crackling.

 He managed to say, “Fine.”

“Well, good to know,” I tried to be happy.

“Hmmm…” was all I heard.

“What’s up with you?” then seeing a puzzled look on his face, I tried to be more formal and respectful. “I mean, why aren’t you like all other people in the school? Why are you always so quiet and sad? Why…”

“No dear, some things are better left unsaid,” he said gloomily.

“Oh no sir, nothing is better left unsaid. If you want to share your feelings with me and reduce the pain of your heart, you are free to do so. I promise I will never ever tell anyone.”

“With you? You are just a little girl; what will you understand?”

I was somehow offended but still I managed to persuade him, “So what, Sir? You see, if you tell me your problem, you will have a light heart and you will have the feeling that someone somewhere cares about you.”

“Oh okay, that was a very nice belief indeed; let’s take a walk and I will let you know everything.”

Soon after our little talk, there was a visible change on his face. Later that day in the class, there was a smile on his face.

21. From the text, we can know about Mr. Patrick that he .

       A. once acted a character in a horror movie

      B. scared his students with his looks

       C. often punished the students for bad marks

      D. did better in teaching than others in the school

22. Mr. Patrick was thought by the author to .

       A. be a murderer or a ghost       B. be mad

       C. have suffered a lot      D. have a special personality

23. While walking towards Mr. Patrick in the school garden, the author felt .

       A. excited    B. nervous   C. worried D. happy

But for water, it ____(be) impossible to live in the earth

Another person's enthusiasm was what set me moving towards the success I have achieved.That person was my stepmother.

I was nine years old when she entered our home in rural Virginia.My father_36_me to her with these words:"I would like you to meet the fellow who is_37_for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no_38_than tomorrow morning."

My stepmother walked over to me,_39_my head slightly upwards,and looked me right in the eye.Then she looked at my father and replied,"You are_40_.This is not the worst boy at all,_41_the smartest one who hasn't yet found an outlet（释放的途径）for his enthusiasm."

That statement began a(n)_42_between us.No one had ever called me a smart boy.My family and neighbours had built me up in my_43_as a bad boy.My stepmother changed all that.

She changed many things.She_44_my father to go co a dental school,from which he graduated with honours. She moved our family into the county,where my father's career could be more_45_and my brother and I could be better_46_.

When I turned fourteen,she bought me a second-hand_47_and told me that she believed that I could become a writer.I knew her enthusiasm,and I_48_it had already improved our lives.I accepted her_49_and began to write for local newspapers.I was doing the same kind of_50_that great day when I went to interview Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became my life's work later.I wasn't the_51_.beneficiary（受益者）.My father became the _52_man in town.My brother and stepbrothers became a physician,a dentist,a lawyer, and a college president.

What power_53_has!When that power is released to support the certainty of one's purpose and is_54_ strengthened by faith,it becomes an irresistible（不可抗拒的）force which poverty and temporary defeat can never _55_.

You can communicate that power to anyone who needs it.This is probably the greatest work you can do with your enthusiasm.

36.A.rushed         B.sent          C.carried           D.introduced

37.A.known          B.favoured      C.mistaken      D.rewarded

38.A.sooner         B.later         C.longer       D.earlier

39.A.dragged            B.shook         C.raised            D.bent

40.A.perfect            B.right         C.wrong         D.impolite

41.A.but                B.so                C.and           D.or

42.A.agreement      B.friendship        C.gap           D.relationship

43.A.opinion            B.image         C.expectation  D.mind

44.A.begged         B.persuaded    C.ordered           D.invited

45.A.successful    B.meaningful        C.helpful           D.useful

46.A.treated       B.entertained       C.educated      D.respected

47.A.camera         B.radio         C.bicycle           D.typewriter

48.A.considered    B.suspected    C.ignored           D.appreciated

49.A.belief         B.request           C.criticism    D.description

50.A.teaching           B.writing           C.studying      D.reading

51.A.next               B.same          C.only          D.real

52.A.cleverest          B.wealthiest        C.strongest    D.healthiest

53.A.enthusiasm    B.sympathy      C.fortune           D.confidence

54.A.deliberately       B.happily           C.traditionally     D.constantly

55.A.win                B.match         C.reach         D.doubt

Reading and learning new words is about finding their meaning and use within a passage. The meaning of unknown words which you21    in your reading sometimes can be known by their22  , that is, their contexts. The context of the sentence can tell us the part of speech(词性) of the23  word. Using the context of the paragraph to define unknown words can also be24  .

Readers often have trouble because they understand the sentence word by word but  25   meaning of a word, when they should identify the way it has been used in the passage.

One consideration in using the context is to determine the unknown word's part, of speech. The words around the unknown word can give you 26  . Once you know if the word is a noun or an adjective, it is often enough for you to 27 reading without having to stop to look up the meaning of the word. After coming across the word a few more times, you will know its meaning more28  than if you had just looked it up.

Comparison clues indicate that two or more things are 29   .A comparison is possible because the known and unknown words have 30  . Words likewise show you that comparisons can be made.

31   clues tell you that an example of an unknown word follows. Example clues are usually  32    by the following words and phrases: such as, such, other, for example, and like.

To find meanings from text -based clues, you should look for clues in the sentence. A second kind of clue does not  33   on specific words to indicate meaning. This kind of context clue is called framework -based clue. Your knowledge of the meanings of surrounding words  34   you discover the meaning of a word or sentence. Common  35   and your knowledge of the parts of speech also help in defining unknown words. For example: The angry driver shouted vehemently during his fight with the other driver. What does vehemently  36  ?You know what 37   means, and you know how people 38   when they argue. From this, you can 39    out that vehemently has something to do with strong  40    or intense feeling.

21. A. take down        B. look up.         C. come across         D. pick  out            

22. A. sentences       B. words           C. topics           D. surroundings      

23.A.unknown        B. abnormal        C. familiar             D. negative    

24. A. unique           B. natural            C. helpful             D. common     

25. A. incorrect        B. inconvenient     C. different               D. satisfactory  

26. A. cases            B. reasons       C. effects               D. clues

27. A. translate        B. interview          C．continue         D. Examine

28. A. strangely        B. uncertainly   C． potentially     D. firmly

29. A. alike            B. meaningful     C． proper           D. great

30. A. properties       B. similarities       C． possibilities       D. personalities

31. A. Popularity       B. Consideration     C．Example          D. Comparison

32. A. affected         B. adjusted           C. changed           D. introduced

33.A．focus         B. spend          C. carry                 D. rely

34. A. prevents         B. helps              C. tells            D. displays

35. A. point            B. taste              C. awareness        D. sense 

36. A. mean             B. use           C. contain          D. complete

37. A. angry            B. grateful           C. happy                 D. anxious

38. A. act         B. say                C. take                  D. think

39. A. come             B. figure        C. feel                  D. set

40. A. demand       B. ambition           C. attitude              D. emotion

假设你是银川二中高二（2）班的学生李华，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，用英文写一篇日记，记述爸爸出差期间，妈妈生病，你照顾她的过程。

注意：1.可适当增添合理的情节，以使行文连贯。 2.字数100左右。

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    The Internet has become part of teenage life. There's a report on 3,375 students in seven Chinese cities It says that 38% of them believe they use the Internet often. While most of them get useful information and use the Internet to help in their studies, some are not-using it in a good way.

    Many are playing online games too much. A few even visit websites they should not look at. lied things can happen if young people spend too much time on the Internet.      

    In order to help young people use the Internet in a good way, a textbook has been used in some Shanghai middle schools this term. It uses real examples to teach students all about good ways of using the Internet. It gives useful advice such as it's good to read news or find helpful information to study. Some students also snake online friends.

Teachers and parents all think the book is a very good idea It will teach students how to be a good person in the on-line world. It will be a guide for teens using the Internet and keep students away from bad sites.

25. The report shows that         of the 3,375 students are playing online

games too much.

    A. 38%        B. most       C. many       D. a few

26. How does the textbook teach students?

    A. With real examples.          B. With pictures.       

    C. With music.                  D. With tapes.

27. Which of the following useful advice is NOT mentioned in the passage?

    A. Read news.          B. Find information.

    C. Make friends.       D. Watch films.

28. What do teachers and parents think of the textbook?

    A. It's a very good idea.

    B. It's a foolish idea.

    C. It keeps students looking at bad sites.

D. It can't teach students how to be good.

 “USA? Britain? Which country is  61  (good) to study in?” We often hear such discussion. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.

It’s true that studying abroad can help students develop  62   (they). Their foreign language skills will  63   (improve) and it may be easier to find jobs.

But there are problems  64   should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time  65   (learn) another language.

Students must also learn  66   (live) without parents’ care and deal with all kinds of things they didn’t have to do before, like looking after themselves. There are   67   (report) about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean of difficulties   68   giving up in the end. When they have to take care   69   themselves, it is hard for students to study well.

Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad  70   (be) very high. But is it worth it?

The National Park Service in the United States will mark its one hundredth anniversary in 2016. As it nears its second century, the Park Service plans to increase its educational programs for students and teachers.

The plans include transportation support for one hundred thousand students each year to visit national parks to learn about nature and history. Yellowstone is believed to have been the world’s first national park when it was established in 1872. Other students will get a chance to see parks in faraway places through Skype and other online programs.

The National Park Service also works with partners to provide education. One of its partners is a nonprofit organization called NatureBridge.  NatureBridge is  celebrating  its  fortieth anniversary and says one million young people have taken part in its programs. The organization works with students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and uses national parks as its classrooms. It provides field science programs at Yosemite National Park and four other locations in California and the northwestern state of Washington.

Now, NatureBridge is launching an East Coast center with a four­million­dollar grant from Google. The program will begin in April at the Prince William Forest Park in Virginia. Students stay for three to five days in NatureBridge programs. The activities are aimed at developing their science skills.  For example, they learn about different soils and study water quality under a microscope.

Jason Morris is executive vice president of NatureBridge.  He says when they are not sleeping, eating or in a laboratory, the students spend their  time outdoors. Julia Washburn is associate director of education and interpretation for the National Park Service. She says in a time of budget cuts, the agency has to find ways to still meet its goals. Ms. Washburn says one of the most important services that the Park Service provides every day is nature interpretation. Park rangers (公园管理员) try to make visiting the outdoors more meaningful. Interpretation is a form of informal education. Essentially, it is a word that we use for the people in parks that explain the park or help orient (确定方向) you. So park rangers are interpreters. They orient you to the place you are in and help you make connections, emotional and intellectual connections, with the place.

54. What’s the general idea of the passage?

A. National parks are used as outdoor classrooms for students.

B. Students are called on to be members of NatureBridge.

C. Some famous national parks in US are attractive to students.

D. Park rangers make visiting parks much more interesting.

55. Which of the following is the correct structure of the whole passage? (Para.＝Paragraph)

A.     B.

C.     D.