Up to now, thousands of red phone boxes, the old image of Britain, ______ due to  mobile phones.

A. removed   B. have removed       C.were removed       D. have been removed

How to Avoid an Internet Addiction

While it may seem like everyone surfs the web these days, there is fine line between casually checking your social media pages and having a full blown internet addiction. If you fear that you may lose interest in other aspects of your life because you prefer to be on the internet, you may be on your way to an internet addiction.    36 

Admit you are at risk of an addiction. 

More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the internet. You are not the only one with this problem and it is becoming more and more common and more and more well- known.    37 

Set aside limited time for computer use. 

Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it.    38    If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet.

Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts. 

If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside. This will distract you from the computer.    39    

Use an alarm clock or timer. 

Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer shortcut on your desktop.     40    

A. Make a small list of what you want to do within that time.

B. When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it.

C. This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time.

D. Luckily, there are ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer.

E. This will stop you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page.

F. If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person.

G. Do not be embarrassed; find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.

--I hear that there was a terrible crash in the subway in Shanghai the other day.

--Yes, _____ news came as _____ shock to all of us.

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

Some 30,000 years ago, artists who lived in caves in Europe painted pictures of the animals around them: panthers, hyenas, rhinos, cave lions, mammoths and other creatures which have been extinct for a long time. The paintings were highly realistic. Some even showed movement.

The artwork, more than a thousand drawings, is considered the oldest group of human cave drawings which have ever been discovered. They were preserved because the cave was sealed-- closed off--for more or less 23,000 years.

Fast forward to December 18, 1994, a group of French cave scientists were exploring caves in southern France. Jean-Marie Chauvet, who led the group then, describes the process of discovering the cave paintings. “At that time I was in the front, Eliette just walked behind me, Christian behind. Eliette said she saw two marks made with red ochre and she said, ‘They came here.’ And at this very moment everything began. The drawings and everything linked to the parietal art (壁画). That is where it started.”

Cave art expert Jean Clottes reviewed the paintings. “I was amazed at the number of paintings there were and paintings of their quality and particularly in front of the panel of the horses.”

Scientific analysis confirmed the prehistoric date of the artwork. Studies showed the drawings were created tens of thousands of years ago, before human history was written. The United Nations’ cultural agency UNESCO lists the cave as a World Heritage Site. They say that the drawings form a remarkable expression of early human artistic creation of grand excellence and variety.

The Chauvet Cave has been named after the explorer who first entered it. However, its environment and drawings are too fragile to be visited by human beings. So the cave is closed, and only people there for scientific purposes can go inside and see the artwork.

However, French authorities asked experts to create an exact copy of the cave, called Pont d’Arc Cavern. The copy, which we also call replica, cost more than 59 million dollars to build. It opened at the end of April in France.

Pascal Terrasse is the president of the cavern. He says everyone will be able to experience the thrill of looking at drawings made by the first humans in Europe. He says the place is magic because it is done so well. Authorities say they think as many as 400.000 people will be allowed to visit Pont d’Arc Cavern every year.

41.   According to the passage, the first scientist to enter the cave was ________.

A. Christian         B. Eliette           C. Clottes          D. Chauvet

42. According to Jean Clottes’ words in Paragraph 4, the paintings in the cave were ________.

A. abstract          B. superior        C. creative        D. inspiring

43. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Chauvet Cave?

A. It was closed off for more than 30,000 years.

B. It is thought to be the origin of modern parietal art.

C. The environment and artwork there are very easy to damage.

D. The majority of drawings there are about the extinct animals.

44. Who can pay a visit to the Chauvet Cave nowadays?

A. People who do scientific research.

B. Scientists who found the cave first.

C. Officials protecting historical heritage.

D. Scientists from the United Nations.

45. The purpose of creating Pont d’Arc Cavern is to ________.

A. show admiration for the earliest artists in Europe

B. arouse visitors’ awareness of protecting ancient art

C. offer visitors chances to view the wonderful artwork

D. collect money for the perseverance of the Chauvet Cave

假定你是李华，是高三1班的一名学生。最近，你校广播站面向全体学生招募两名英语播音员。你很想尝试一下，请根据下面的要点写一封自荐信。

1、自我介绍和写信的目的；

2、自身优势；

3、希望被录取。

注意：

1、词数100左右；

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3、文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am Li Hua. __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am looking forward to your early reply.

                                                                   Yours, 

Li Hua

 — Excuse me, I wonder if you can show me the nearest way to Rio’s Maria Lenk Aquatics Center?

— ______. Actually, I am terrible with directions.

A. You are not alone      B. You are the boss     C. You’ve got me  D. You made my day

 Fitness is important in sport, but of at least ______importance are skills.

   A. fair                         B. reasonable          C. equal              D. proper

Never go into a supermarket hungry! This is a good piece of advice. If you go shopping for food before lunchtime, you’ll probably buy more than you plan to. Unfortunately, however, just this advice isn’t enough for consumers these days. Modern shoppers need an education in how and how not to buy things at the store. First, you check the weekly newspaper ads. Find out the items that are on sale and decide if you really need these things. In other words, don’t buy anything just because it’s cheaper than usual! “New and Improved!” or “All Natural” on the front of a package influence you. Instead, read the list of contents on the back. Third, compare prices, that is, you should examine the prices of both different brands and different sizes of the same brand.

Another suggestion for consumers is to buy ordinary items instead of famous brands. Ordinary items in supermarkets come in plain packages. These products are cheaper because producers don’t spend much money on packing or advertising. The quality, however, is usually as good as the quality of well-known name brands. In the same way, in buying clothes, you can often find high quality and low prices in brands that are not famous. Shopping in discount clothing stores can help you save a lot of money. Although these stores aren’t very attractive, and they usually do not have individual dressing rooms, not only are the prices low, but you can often find the same famous brands that you find in high-priced department stores.

Wise consumers read magazine ads and watch TV commercials, but they do this with one advantage: knowledge of the psychology behind the ads. In other words, well informed consumers watch for information and check for misinformation. They ask themselves questions: Is the advertiser hiding something in small print at the bottom of the page? Is there any real information in the commercial(商业广告), or is the advertiser simply showing an attractive image? With the answers to these questions, consumers can make a wise choice.

25．All the following statements are true about the phrase “ordinary items” in Paragraph 2 except ______.

A. ordinary products are usually cheaper than famous brands.

B. producers spend less money on packaging of ordinary items .

C. the quality of ordinary items is usually as good as that of famous brands.

D. ordinary items never say “New and Improved” or “All Natural”.

26．What does the writer think about ads?

A. They are believable.    B. They are attractive.

C. They are helpful.   D. They are harmful.

27．One of the author’s suggestions to consumers is ______.

A. to buy any ordinary items instead of famous brands .

B. to make use of advertisements carefully for shopping.

C. to buy high quality items such as famous brands after lunch .

D. not to buy items with words like “New and Improved” or “All Natural”.

28．The author implies that ______.

A. advertisements sometimes don’t tell the truth to the consumers.

B. discount clothing stores are only good places to go to for shopping.

C. going into the supermarket hungry, you may buy less than you plan to.

D. the quality of ordinary items is usually high and the prices are relatively low.

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

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. 每句不超过两个错误；

2. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

3. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

As is known to all that we students of today have to fix our attention on our lessons, so we know few of society. A holiday is the best time and the best chance to make up for that. Take a part-time job is a good form of social practice. That we have learned in books and in class can’t have the same important effect us as what we have learned through personal practice. In social practice, we can surely make a progress in both knowledge or practical ability. Beside, when we take a part-time job, we may got paid more or less to help our family. Thus, I will say we senior school students should take part-time jobs in their holidays, if possible. 

Soon enough, we will lose some of the most amazing sites on Earth!

The Great Barrier Reef---Rising air temperatures will cause sea temperatures to rise as well. All life supported by the oceans will be affected with this shock to their ecosystem. Coral are some of the most vulnerable marine animals and we are already watching whole reefs disappear. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is no exception and will continue to shrink as the temperatures rise! These reefs are some of the best in the world for diving, but they will soon disappear!

Venice---Sprawing across(横跨)hundreds of small islands in Northeast Italy, Venice is at extreme risk of sinking into the Adriatic Sea. Rising sea levels are in fact a serious threat to many coastal cities located at sea level. Lucky for us, however, Venice is developing a series of sea walls to protect the city in times of high tide.

Glacier(冰川)National Park---Glacier National Park was once covered by over 150 glaciers, but by 2005 it only had about 27! Located in Montana, Canada, this park is over a million acres and has a huge plant and wildlife population. As temperatures rise, the glaciers and ice melt, which will upset the ecosystems sustaining over a thousand plant species and hundreds of animals.

The Amazon---The cause behind the disappearance of these fantastic places ultimately comes down to humans. Our expansion usually requires cutting down forests for land, fuel and materials, but rarely considers the consequences. These forests are sources of food and medicine for just about everyone on the planet!

What will happen if we lose these valuable places and beautiful destinations?!

1. According to the text, what is causing coral’s death?

A. Rising sea levels

B. Humans’ diving activities

C. Rising sea temperatures

D. The shrinkage(缩小)of their habitats

2. What can we infer from the part of “Venice”?

A. Venice is the only coastal city of Italy

B. Many places are in the risk of sinking below the sea level

C. Venice will never sink because of the protection of sea walls

D. Italy consists of hundreds of small islands in the Adriatic Sea

3. What can we learn about Glacier National Park from the text?

A. It covers a large area in Montana

B. It is covered by over 150 glaciers

C. Plant species and animals in it have died out

D. It doesn’t support any living thing for its cold

4. Which site’s shrinking reason differs from the other sites?

A. The Great Barrier Reef    B. Venice

C. Glacier National Park    D. The Amazon

GAD How to find time for yourself

Do you ever find yourself longing for some time for yourself? Many of us are so busy with work, school, and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that necessary time you need to slow down, and enjoy life.

  36   This is a great one because you’re accomplishing many things at once. You’re getting exercise, you have time to think or enjoy music, and you’re helping to save the environment.

Arrive early.   37   Then use this time for yourself: reading, writing, relaxation, thinking, whatever.

Buy tickets in advance. Sports, theater, concerts, or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later.   38 

Evenings with yourself.   39   If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have plans. Use the time for gardening, reading, exercise, or doing nothing!

  40   What are you interested in? Strike while the iron is hot. Look up a club in your area today and join! If you can’t find a club, consider starting one yourself!

A. Join a group.

B. Walk to work.

C. Take an education class.

D. Try to save certain weeknights just for you.

E. If you want more time for yourself, you can get it.

F. Any appointment that you have, plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early.

G. Having the tickets already in your hand will force you to make it happen!

 ---What do you think of contemporary  Chinese  Literature about it ?

   --- Sorry , I have only a(n ) ____ idea about it ..

  A. subjective          B. straightforward      C. arbitrary         D. vague

假如你是新华中学的高三学生李华，你校校报最近为高三学生创立了名为 “Sharing” 的专栏(column)。请你写一篇文章对其进行介绍，并谈谈自己的看法。

内容要点包括：

开设目的：缓解压力，确保健康

专栏内容：高三学生的问题、困扰及焦虑；有针对性的指导及建议

专栏优势：专业的心理指导

你的感想

注意：1. 词数100左右；

      2. 开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Our school has set up a column called Sharing for Senior 3 students. _________________

_________________________________________________________________________

___________________

Everyone wants to be happy, but do you know the secret about it? Here I’d like to share with you some tips on happiness from the kind bear Winnie the Pooh.

1._______36______

“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” It’s easy to get locked into a reactive mindset. You just follow along with whatever is happening. ____37_____.You react to whatever is going on. You tend to feel powerless and like you are just drifting along in life. So in order not to get lost in your circumstances, you should be the one who takes action first and takes the lead.

2. Keep conversations simple and positive.

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?”___38___ Of course, everyone wants positive, focused talks where it is interesting to listen, communicate and exchange ideas.

3 Appreciate the little things.

“Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.”   39   . If you just allow yourself to be happy when accomplishing a big goal or when you have some great luck, you will make life harder than it needs to be. Instead, focus on appreciating things that you may take for granted. ___40______ .It might not sound like much. But this simple two-- minute exercise can help you to uncover a lot of the happiness that is already in your daily life.

A .What do people want in a conversations and relationships?

B. You do the same as people around you do.

C. Listen to all the things you can’t hear, and don’t bother

D. Take two minutes and find things in your life you can appreciate right now.

E. Learn to be active. Take the lead.

F. Daily happiness is to a large part about appreciating the small things.

G. Send others balloons whenever possible

 When we worked in the same office, we ________ often have coffee together.

   A. would             B. might             C. could               D. should

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。

删除：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，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Nowadays, the electric bicycle is developing fast, many kinds of that can be seen on the

road. It is popular with more and more people. Why? The reasons are simply.

First of all, it is much convenient than taking a bus or taxi. What's more important is that it

saves strength and goes fast, so the rider feel less tired. Also it is easy of anybody to ride,

whether old or young. Finally, it is not only energy-saving but also environmentally friendly.

Every coin has the two sides. The electric bike also has it’s disadvantages. On the one hand, the

rider may lose the alternative to be physical involved while riding, which is not beneficial to

health. On the other hand, it may also lead to more traffic accidents. Personally, the electric

bicycle does our more good than harm. As long as the rider drives carefully, the number of

 accidents can greatly reduced.

Kids' health: Four steps for fighting stress

Everybody gets stressed from time to time.___16___Some ways of dealing with stress like screaming or hitting someone - don't solve much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.

Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed:

(1)    Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talkto a trusted adult, such as a parent or other relatives. ___17___They might havehad similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.

(2)    Don't take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they takeit out on themselves. Oh, dear, that's not a good idea. Remember that there arealways people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself___18___

(3)    Try to solve the problem. After you're calm and you have support from adults andfriends, it's time to get down to business.___19___Even if you can't solve it all,you can solve a piece of it.

(4)    Be positive. Most stress is temporary (暂时的). Remember stress does go away,especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.

These steps aren't magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you makeyour way through a tough time, you'll help yourself feel better even faster. -___20___

A.    Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone.

B Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.

C.    Notice your friends' feelings and find a way to help them.

D    Different people feel stress in different ways.

E.    And don't forget about your friends.

F.    Then, find a way to calm down

G.    You need to figure out what the problem is