Almost one in five drivers had dozed off behind the wheel, a shocking news report had showed. Of those who were dozing off, 29% have done so with their cars speeding at 70 miles per hour. The report also found a quarter of men have fallen asleep while driving, making it almost twice as many as women.

       The Safety on Wheel Report, by Post Office Insurance, also looked at how often tiredness or a lack of concentration caused accidents. Three in ten drivers have experienced an accident, from passing a walker crossing to hitting another vehicle, because of a lack of concentration. Meanwhile, almost half (49%) of UK drivers have driven when they do not concentrate.

       Paul Havenhand, head of insurance at Post Office, said, “ When tiredness strikes, drivers should avoid the roads.” There is no measurement for tired driving, unlike driving under the influence of alcohol, yet it could result in an equally dangerous accident.

       Drivers are advised to take a 15-minute break from driving every two hours. However, a third (36%) are so eager to reach their destination that they will ignore feelings of tiredness. What’s more, almost one in five (18%) will drive for longer than four hours without a break, while 6% carry on for up to 6 hours. Just over a quarter (27%) choose a quick stop to buy a cup of coffee, which is a very popular way for drivers to get rid of tiredness, and only 17% stop to have a rest until they feel energetic again. Mr. Havenhand added, “Drivers should plan ahead and rest before starting a long journey; besides, they can take regular breaks to recharge their batteries while on road; in some cases, if they do feel too tired to concentrate on the roads, they could consider an alternative means of transport.”

25.  Which suggestion is NOT put forward by Mr. Havenhand?

  A. Preparing well for a long journey and taking a complete rest before it.

  B. Having breaks regularly in order to feel refreshed.

  C. Choosing another method of transport instead.

  D. Choosing a quick stop to grab something to eat.

26. What does the underlined phrase “recharging their batteries” in the last paragraph mean?

  A. Put a new supply of electricity into their batteries.

  B. Get back their energy by resting for a while

  C. Accuse them of stealing batteries

  D. Pay twice more money for their batteries

27. It is implied in the last paragraph that for drivers the most popular cure for tiredness is _____.

  A. drinking coffee                             B. talking with others   

  C. ignoring feelings of tiredness                  D. singing songs

28.  What’s the purpose of the writer in writing this passage?

  A. To warn people of the danger of tired driving

  B. To tell people to be careful when walking on the street

  C. To inform people of the importance of a good rest

  D. To introduce some dangers while driving on the roads

   假定你是高中学生李华，你的美国朋友Jim即将升入高中，想让你给他一些学习建议。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：

    1. 与老师交流，征求老师意见；    2. 上课积极参与讨论，专心听讲，做好笔记；

    3. 课后积极完成作业，巩固知识。

注意：1.词数100左右；           2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jim,

_________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                Yours,

                                                                Li Hua

Look out! Don’t get close to the house, ______ the roof is under repair．

     A．whose             B．which         C．of which       D．that

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。
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　　修改:在错的词下面划一横线，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，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear John,

Long time no see. I was so delight to receive your letter and I’d like to sharing something with you about my school. There was no doubt that more than one change has been taken place in my school.

A new library has been built, that there are varieties of books, newspapers and magazine. Besides, lie in the front of my school, the wonderful playground makes the campus more surprising beautiful. In addition, ours teachers and we students have planted many splendid flowers and trees in our school.

I sincerely wish you could come and visit my school the near future.

Yours, Li Hua

Given the tradition of students bringing apples to their teachers, it somehow seems fitting that an old apple barn(谷仓) will find a new life as a one—room schoolhouse. And it is just as fitting that a retired schoolteacher will become the caretaker of that historic treasure.

My friend Velma, a teacher for more than 30 years, has been retired for some time now, but that doesn’t stop her giving history lessons at the old Englewood School, located on her family’s California farm. The lovingly restored building was constructed around 1850 as a home for a woodsman and later was used as apple barn. Then , in 1870 it began a new life as a schoolhouse.

Originally located in the nearby Englewood meadow, it was now moved its current site in 1978 by Velma’s late husband and his brother, Robert and Richard, who thought it would help keep Velma busy in retirement. No nails had been used in the original construction, so each piece of wood had to be carefully marked and the building was reassembled（重装） on its new site. The brothers worked with much care and hard work to ensure a perfect fit of mitered（斜接的） corners.

After the relocation, Velma and her family furnished the school with some of its original desks. They also added a collection of schoolbooks, the oldest dating back to 1845. Perhaps the school’s most cherished souvenir is the diploma of student Hettie Essig, who graduated on June 30, 1904. Hettie’s daughter, Flora, presented Velma with the precious keepsake.

Nowadays Velma gives tours to local schoolchildren and other groups, who learn what it was like to attend school back in the good old days. She has kids ring the school bell, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing “Good Morning to You” as they might have done in days gone by. Then, with twinking eyes and much enthusiasm, she tells the history of the school, and gives a short sample lesson.

24. The Englewood School was originally built as __________.

A. a man’ s house       B. a schoolhouse        C. a restroom       D. an apple barn

25. Which word can best describe the school’ s being relocated ?

A. Inspiring             B. Refreshing           C. fashionable      D. Challenging

26. What does the underlined part “the precious keepsake” in Para.4 mean ?

A. The school’s original supplies          

B. The collection of schoolbooks

C. The oldest schoolbook          

D. The diploma of Hettie Essig.

27. Which can serve as the best title of the passage ?

A. The Good Old Days in the Schoolhouse

B. A Mysterious Building with a Long History

C. A Historic One-room Schoolhouse

D. A Teacher Devoted to Restoring Old Buildings

The murderer tried to run away from the prison but he ________ getting arrested by the police.

       A．ended up  B．broke up             C．started up         D．cut up

    In today's world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.

    However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesn’t just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products’ accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory(配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.

       “Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping — are an important part of a watch’s image. Today’s watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!

    Creativity also plays a key role in designing today’s watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches. The company’s popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch.

    Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget（小玩意） in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what’s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!

28. What can we know from the first paragraph?

       A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion.        

       B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use.                        

       C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.

       D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.      

29. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays?

       A. It simply tells time.

       B. It appeals to many teenagers.

       C. It has many complex functions.

       D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.

30. Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _________.

       A. show why Shinshoku watches are popular      

       B. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash    

       C. tell that today’s watches need more imagination

       D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets

31. What may be the best title for the passage?

       A. Watches Tell More Than Time

       B. Japanese Watches Stand Out    

       C. Watch Industry Is in a Bad Situation  

       D. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular

 She is ____ honest girl, and she never tells lies.

A. a                      B. an

C. /                      D. the

While the book was not welcomed by scholars, I believed that it would make an immediate 

    __________ to the general readers. 

    A. impact     B. appeal     C. request     D. contribution

—I didn’t expect that John would be absent from my last Sunday’s birthday party.

    —As far as I know, he ______ to see his parents in the countryside on Sundays.

A．goes                       B．went                       C．has gone                 D．had gone

Step into Wonderland and follow any of the many tracks around Kinabalu Park. Even though it is the most explored and studied place in Borneo, new discoveries of rare plants are frequently being made here.

    So take a map and set off on your own or follow Park Naturalists as they take you on guided path walks and point out the various wonders. There are also visual shows advertising rare plants and animals here. If you are a first time visitor, sign up for these shows and you’ll be excited when you find yourself identifying the same plants and animals on your walks or during your climb up Mt. Kinabalu.

Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden is one of the biggest attractions at the park, which started in 1981. This 5-acre garden is an excellent collection of different kinds of plants on the mountain, as plants from all over the park have been replanted here. There are hotels, inns and chalets(牧人小屋) at Kinabalu Park to suit one’s budget. For more information, click www.sabahtourism.com.

21.What can we infer according to this text?

A. There’re still some unknown rare plants in Kinabalu Park.

B. Mt Kinabalu is a more explored and studied area than Borneo.

C. Mt Kinabalu Botanical Garden attracts visitors due to its long history.

    D. Visitors should follow the Park Naturalists so as not to get lost.

22.Which of the following is a fact based on this text?

A. Guided Nature Walk is a favorite of first time visitors.

B. Botanical Garden and Butterfly Farm open at the same time.

    C. Slide Show is unavailable unless it is arranged in advance.

    D. Visitors can have access to Night Walk anytime they wish.

23.If a couple visit the Park with their son aged 19, how much will they pay?

 A. $30.        B. $40.        C. $50.       D. $60.

The Healthy Habits Survey shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits. Here are some findings and expert advice.

1.How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?

Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.

Step：Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.

2.How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?

Finding：Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30%wash their hands only 4 times a day-half of the number doctors recommend.

Step：We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day-often inviting germs(病菌)to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.

3. How often do you think about fighting germs?

Finding：Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.

Step：Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge(海绵)that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.

21.What is found out about American seniors?

A. Most of them have good habits.                   

B. Nearly 30%of them bathe three days a week .

C. All of them are fighting germs better than expected .

D. About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day

22. Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands      .

A. twice a day       B. three times a day    C. four times a day   D. eight times a day

23.Which of the following is true according to the text ?

A. We should keep from touching our faces.          

B. There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth .

C. A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet .

D. We should wash our hands before touching a door handle .

24. The text probably comes from       .

A. a guide book      B. a popular magazine   C. a book review     D .an official document

Have Fun at UK’s Most Famous Theme Park

   Alton Towers Theme Park re-opens with selected rides and attractions for Half-Term from 19th to 27th of February 2011, and then again for the main season, starting on 26th March, 2011.

   There’s something for the whole family at Alton Towers, with lots of terrific rides, amazing live shows, and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy many different fun-packed activities. Here are some of the rides.

Thirteen

   Thirteen is based on the discovery of an ancient burial site in an area of unexpected woodland known as the Dark Forest, and built on the site of the old Corkscrew roller-coaster. You are invited to take the final ride on Thirteen, going deep into the seemingly living, breathing Dark Forest.

   You must be at least 1.2m tall to go on the ride. If you are 1.96m or over , you can’t go on the ride.

Laughs and frights

   Are you up for a bit of light-hearted fun with friends and family? The roller-coaster at the Alton Towers Resort makes for an unforgettable experience. There is a great deal of fun and lots of laughs and fun frights on its amusement rides.

Attractions

  There is entertainment for the whole family. There are lots of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long. You may take a ride on the Skyride or start or finish your day with a round of Extraordinary Golf.

   Save 20% by booking online and benefit from Early Ride Time. There is no online booking fee—the price you see is the price you pay.

25. The feature of the theme park is that ________.

A. it only provides terrific rides  

B. everyone in the family can have fun there

C. only adults can go on the ride

D. none of the activities are suitable for tall people

26. If a family of four wants to buy tickets to the theme park at the booking office, they should pay________.

   A. about 72 pounds              B. about 90 pounds

 C. about 150 pounds             D. about 113 pounds

27. Which of the following statements is true?

   A. A 13-year-old boy needs to pay 24.48 pounds for his ticket.

B. Guests can visit the theme park at any time of the year.

C. The theme park re-opens mainly for children.

   D. You can save 20% of booking fee if you book online.

In a country that defines itself by ideals, not by shared blood, who should be allowed to come work and live here? In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks these questions have never seemed more pressing.

On Dec.11, 2001, as part to effort to increase homeland security, federal and local authorities in 14 states staged “Operation Safe Travel”-raids on airports to arrest employees with false identification In Salt Lake City there were 69 arrests .But those captured were anything but terrorists, most of them illegal immigrants from Central or South America Authorities said the undocumented workers’ illegal status made them open to blackmail by terrorists.

Many immigrants in Salt Lake City were angered by the arrests and said they were being treated like disposable goods.

Mayor Anderson said those feelings were justified to a certain extent. “We're saying we want you to work in these places, we're going to look the other way in terms of what our laws are, and then when it's convenient for us, or when we can try to make a point in terms of national security, especially after Sept. 11, then you're disposable. There are whole families being uprooted for all of the wrong reasons,” Anderson said.

If Sept. 11 had never happened, the airport workers would not have been arrested and could have gone on quietly living in America, probably indefinitely. Ana Castro, a manager at a Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop at the airport had been working 10 years with the same false Social Security card when she was arrested in the December airport raid. Now she and her family are living under the threat of deportation (驱逐出境). Castro's case is currently waiting to be settled. While she awaits the outcome, the government has granted her permission to work here and she has returned to her job at Ben & Jerry's.

28. According to the author, the United States claims to be a nation ________.

A. composed of people having different values B. encouraging individual pursuits

C. sharing common interests D. founded on shared ideals

29.Undocumented workers became the target of “Operation Safe Travel” because ________.

A. evidence was found that they were potential terrorists

B. most of them worked at airports under threat of terrorists

C. terrorists might take advantage of their illegal status

D. they were reportedly helping hide terrorists around the airport

30. By saying “... we're going to look the other way in terms of what our laws are” (Line 2, Para. 4), Mayor Anderson means “________”.

A. we will turn a blind eye to your illegal status

B. we will examine the laws in a different way

C. there are other ways of enforcing the law

D. the existing laws must not be ignored

31.What do we learn about Ana Castro from the last paragraph?

A. She will be deported sooner or later.

B. She is allowed to stay permanently.

C. Her case has been dropped.

D. Her fate remains uncertain.

学校校报（英文版）新开了“外国文化”专栏，介绍外国节日风俗及民族文化，希望热爱英语的同学来校报当小记者。假设你是该校学生李华，请向校报写一封自荐信，内容包括：

1.      写信目的     2.自荐理由     3.如果被录取，。。。

注意：1. 可适当增加细节，使结构完整  2. 词数100左右

词汇：专栏 column

Dear editor,______________________________________________________________________________

               Yours,

                                                                              Li  Hua

    Chinese female scientist Tu Youyou won the 2015 Nobel Prize in medicine on October 5 for her discoveries concerning a novel treatment against Malaria（疟疾）. This is the first Nobel Prize given to a Chinese scientist for work carried out within China. 

    Tu shared the prize with Irish-born William Campbell and Satoshi Omura of Japan, who were honored for their revolutionary anti-roundworm treatment. 84-year-old Tu is awarded this prize for her contribution to cutting the death rate of malaria, reducing patients’ suffering and promoting mankind’s health. Although she received several medical awards in the past, the 2015 Nobel Prize is definitely the most privilege reward that recognizes Tu’s dedication and perseverance in discovering artemisinin（青蒿素）, the key drug that battles malaria-friendly parasites（寄生虫）.

    However, her route to the honor has been anything but traditional. She won the Nobel Prize for medicine, but she doesn’t have a medical degree or a PhD. In China, she is even being called the “three-noes” winner: no medical degree, no doctorate, and she’s never worked overseas. No wonder her success has stirred China’s national pride and helped promote confidence of native Chinese scientists.

    The fact that Tu has none of these three backgrounds reminds us that science should be more accessible to all. One shall be able to become a scientist no matter what kind of background he or she comes from, as long as one dives into scientific research. There have been discussions on people who really love science but are never able to achieve much during their whole life. Their contributions can never be ignored. They work so hard to prove the wrong way so that the future researchers will be closer to the right one.

    As the first Chinese mainland Nobel Prize Winner of natural science award, Tu’s record-breaking winning also serves as a reminder to those who are too eager for instant success. Science is never about instant success. Tu spent decades on scientific research before its value is officially acknowledged. There is no way to measure how much one devotes to science and compare it with how much reward he or she may get.

21. It can be concluded from the text that __________.

  A. Tu worked home and abroad to conduct her research

B. Tu got the Nobel Prize for her anti-roundworm treatment

  C. The Nobel Prize is the first award to recognize her work

  D. Her discovery of artemisinin has helped to cut Malaria death rate

22. The author seems to agree that a person who is more likely to become a scientist is the one with__________.

  A. a sense of national pride                 B. relevant academic knowledge

  C. enthusiasm for scientific research        D. a desire to achieve success

23. In writing the passage, the author intends to ___________.

A. remind readers of the principles of scientific research

B. discourage the pursuit of instant success in science

C. inform readers of the news and make comments

D. praise the award winner and encourage scientific research

How to Make Friends

Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. If offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools.  Such changes often leaves us without a friend     36    . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
  1. Associate with others.
  The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
  2.Start a conversation.
   Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.     37    . You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.  
  3. _   38    .
  Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
   4. Let it grow.
   It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.      39     . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
  5. Enjoy your friendship.
  The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.    40     Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be.  Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A. Be cheerful.          
B. Do things together.         
C. Do not wait to be spoken to.          
D. Try not to find fault with your friends.
E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.

The best of adventure and sport in NSW

If you want adventure, then the state of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is the place to go. No matter what the season, you can choose from a wide variety of landscapes, climates, activities and experiences all with easy access to tour operators and local guides.

For snow lovers, there’s no better place than the Snowy Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National Park. Non-skiing adventure-seekers will enjoy hiking or snowshoeing.

If water sports are more your thing, there are plenty of places to go. Surfers grab your surfboards and head to Byron Bay, Shellharbour, or Newcastle’s Merewether Beach. To see spectacular sea life up close, visit Lord Howe Island, a world-famous destination for underwater diving.

The oceans, lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetime’s worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges. Want more? Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith, or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens.

For adventure in NSW, the sky’s the limit! Book a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley, go skydiving in Wollongong, or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park.

Get to know the State’s unique and tough landscapes on a caving, canoeing or rock climbing adventure. Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours are popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW. Or explore parts of the State on horseback—you’ll find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW.

51. Where can you go barefoot waterskiing?

A. Stanwell Park.                            B. The Hunter Valley.

C. Port Stephens.                            D. Wollongong.

52. What is the purpose of this article?

A. To advertise a new holiday tour.              B. To describe the geography of NSW.

C. To encourage people to move to NSW.       D. To promote NSW’s tourist attractions.

Can eating a chocolate bar every day really prevent age-related memory loss? No. But a new research shows that large amounts of flavones, substances found in cocoa, tea and some kinds of vegetables, may improve age-related memory failure.

    Dr. Scott Small is a professor of neurology (神经病学) at Columbia University in new York City. He is the lead writer of a research paper describing the effects of cocoa flavones on brain activity. His study involved 37 volunteers aged between 50 and 69. Researchers gave them a high-level flavones drink made from cocoa beans or a low-level flavones drink. For a period of three months, some subjects got 900 milligrams of flavones a day. The others got 10 milligrams of flavones each day. Brain imaging and memory tests were given to each study subject before and after the study. Dr. Small says that the subjects who had the high-level flavones drink showed much improvement on memory tests.

    The researchers warn that more work is needed to be done because this study was performed only on a small group. Dr. Joann Manson is the lead researcher of a four-year study involving 18,000 adults. This study will use flavones capsules. The study subjects will be divided into two groups and will take two pills per day. The capsules used will all look the same. But one group's capsules will contain flavones, while the other group will take capsules made of an inactive substance, or placebo.

    Dr. Manson says it's not necessary for people to start eating more chocolate, because 3 persons would have to eat a huge amount of chocolate to get the same level of flavones given to the rest subjects. He adds many manufacturers have planned to remove the flavones from their chocolate products. Similarly, Dr. Manson says a cocoa-based flavones extract（提取）may be developed in the future.  But he says that more studies are needed to see how much flavones is good for our health.

8. What was done to the subjects after Dr. Small's study?

   A. They were asked to take a high-level flavones drink.[ ]

 B. They were given capsules containing flavones.

   C. They were given brain imaging and memory tests.

   D. They were asked to take two pills of flavones capsules per day.

9. What's the similarity of the two experiments?

   A. Both use high-level flavones capsules.   

B. The number of the subjects is the same.

   C. Drinks and placebos are used in both experiments.

   D. The subjects are divided into two groups in both experiments.

10. Why will Dr. Manson carry out the four-year study?

   A. To prove the first experiment is wrong.    

B. To carry out the experiment further.【全,品…

   C. To test how much flavones can improve our memory.

   D. To show eating chocolate is better to improve memory.

11. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

   A It's not necessary for us to eat chocolate.

   B The more we eat flavones, the better our health will be.

   C. In the future we can get flavones without eating chocolate.

   D. It's easy for people to get the same level of flavones given to the test subjects.

 He has set us a good example by serving people heart and soul, ______ his personal gain and loss.

  A. in terms of        B. regardless of        C. in favor of           D. by means of