Cyclist Alain Such has been dropped from the Ingotel cycling team for two years after a positive drug test at the Institute of drug Free Sport. “ I was flabbergasted.” Said Didier Garcia, from Team Ingotel. “Alain joined our team last month and we had no idea that he was being examined.”

It’s a story that has become more and more familiar in recent years. Dr. Mohammad Farnood, a leading sports scientist from Cairo, Egypt, said, “ It is thought that some athletes will look for other ways to improve performance in addition to using drugs.”

However, it has not always been against the law. In the Olympics in 1904, Thomas Hicks won the marathon after using drugs in the middle of the race. In fact, the first one didn’t make him feel better for long, so he was given another and, as a result, he fell down soon after finishing and knew nothing. Another one may well have killed him.

Things are very different today. Some scientists are considering the possibilities of using genetic engineering to further develop athletes’ abilities. “If it works with no risk of discovering,” said Dr Farnood, “ then it’s likely to become common practice for athletes.”

Researchers are looking at the possibility of identifying “athletic” genes and correcting weak ones. Put into practice, this would make a person healthier and stronger. Once scientists understand what genes of top athletes look like , it might even become possible to identify “athletic” genes in young people, and then money could be spent on children who have the most promising genes.

“People are beginning to recognize that genetics can in many ways do good to our society, for example in saving lives and in creating better quality food for people.” Dr Farnood says. “ So, is it fair to use genetic engineering in sport? You could ask if it’s fair for some runners to use the latest scientifically developed footwear. The key question is whether it’s available to everyone.”

12. What does the underlined word “ flabbergasted” in Paragraph 1 mean ?

A. Shy .    B. Proud.

C. Excited.    D. Surprised.

13. What happened to Thomas Hicks in 1904 ?

A. He was badly hurt in training.

B. He broke the law when running in a race.

C. He took drugs and almost got killed.

D. He lost the match in the Olympic Games.

14. Who may show the greatest concern about using genetic engineering in sport ?

A. Didier Garcia .

B. Thomas Hicks....

C. Cyclist Alain Such .

D. Dr Mohammad Farnood.

15. What can we learn from Paragraph 5 and 6 ?

A. The possibility of identifying “athletic” genes has become available .

B. It’s not clear whether it is fair to use genetic engineering in sport.

C. The practice of using drugs in sport has a long history.

D. It’s dangerous to use drugs in sport.

 A doctor entered the hospital in a hurry after being called in for an urgent   26  ．He answered the call as soon as possible, changed his clothes and went directly to the operation block．He found the boy's father   27  in the hall waiting for the doctor． On seeing him, the dad   28   , "Why did you take all this   29  to come? Don't you know that my son s life is in danger? Don't you have any sense of   30  ?"

      The doctor smiled and said, "I am sorry, I wasn't in the hospital and I   31  as fast as I could after receiving the call．．．And now, I wish you'd calm down work．"

32  I can do my work.”

   “Calm down? What if your son is in this room right now, would you calm down? If your own son is   33  now what will you do?” said the father   34  ．

    The doctor smiled again and replied," I will say what Job said in the Bible 'From dust we came and to dust we return, blessed by the name of God'．  35  cannot extend lives． Go and   36  for your son．we will do our best by God's grace．"

       "Giving advice when we re not   37  is so easy．" murmured the father．The operation took some hours   38  which the doctor went out happily．

    "Thank goodness!  Your son is saved ! " And without waiting for the father's reply he carried on his   39   running． “If you have any question, ask the nurse!"

       "Why is he so   40  ? He couldn't wait some minutes so that I could ask about my son's   41  ?" commented the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor left． The nurse answered,   42   coming down her face, "His son died yesterday in a road accident．He was in the funeral when we called him for your son's operation．   43  now that he saved your son's life, he left running to finish his son's funeral．"

       Never  44  anyone．．．because you never know how their life is and what they're   45  。

26．A． meeting                 B． career                   C． operation              D． travel

27．A． calling                   B．running                   C． jumping                D．pacing

28．A． admitted                B．expressed                C． whispered             D．shouted

29．A． time                      B．cost                        C． love                      D．turn

30．A． humor                  B．responsibility           C． pride                    D．honor

31．A． worked                 B．left                         C． came                    D．moved

32．A． in case                  B．so that                    C． until                     D．even if

33．A． dying                    B．lying                       C． missing                 D．dropping

34．A． sadly                    B．cheerfully                C． hopefully              D．angrily

35．A． God                      B．Teachers           C． Friends          D． Doctors

36．A． speak                    B．spell               C． pray             D． think

37．A． worried                 B．concerned          C． lost              D． tired

38．A． after                     B．for                C． before                D． with

39．A． way                      B．spirit               C． trust             D． dream

40．A． patient                  B．proud               C． powerful             D． absent

41．A． position                 B．medicine             C． state                  D． life

42．A． sweats                  B．cold                C． clouds            D． tears

43．A． And                      B．But                C． Or                D． While

44．A．ignore                     B．judge            C． explain            D． believe

45．A．doing                      B．loading             C． experiencing       D． reducing

 It was David dreamed to be an interpreter, _____ he joined a translation club at the age of 16.

A but                          B so                           C or                            D for

Look art the beautiful big house over there! It is said to__________ an old Japanese woman.

A. belonging to    B. be belonged to    C. belong to     D. be belonging to

 ______ equal opportunities, both Frank and Billy may accomplish the task.

A. Given                   B. Giving                      C. To give                    D. To be given

 The __________ of severe punishments plays a major role in the growing road safety problem.

   A. presence                 B. absence           C. existence        D. evidence

 I was born poor. Often we hadn’t enough to eat. Whenever we had some food, Mother often gave me her portion of rice. While she was   21   her rice into my bowl, she would say, “ Eat this rice, son! I’m not hungry.”

    As I grew, Mother    22   her spare time to fish in a river; she hoped that she could give me a bit more nutritious food for my   23   . Once she caught just two fish, and she made fish soup. While I was eating the soup, Mother would sit beside me and eat   24   was still left on the   25   of the fish I had eaten. My heart was   26   when I saw it. I gave the other fish to her but she immediately    27   it and said, “Eat this fish, son! I don’t really like fish.”

    Then, in order to fund my   28   , Mother went to a match factory to bring home some used   29  which she filled with fresh matchsticks. This helped her get some money to    30 our needs. One night I   31   to find Mother filling the matchboxes by candlelight. So I said, “ Mother, go to sleep; it’s late.” Mother smiled and said, “ Go to sleep, son! I’m not   32   .” 

     After I finished my studies and got a job, it was time for my old mother to    33   , but she carried on going to the   34   every morning just to sell a few vegetables. I kept sending her money   35  she always sent the money back to me. She said, “I have enough money!

    I   36   my part-time studies for my Master’s Degree.   37   by the American Corporation for which I worked, I succeeded in my studies. With a big jump in my   38  , I decided to bring Mother to enjoy life in America, but Mother didn’t want to   39   her son; she said to me, “ I’m not used to high living!”

    Such is my mother, who   40   herself to her son.

21. A. throwing         B. donating         C. transferring     D. delivering

22. A. gave up          B. got through     C. piled up         D. carried on

23. A. strength         B. pleasure         C. recovery        D. growth

24. A. what             B. that             C. which            D. how

25. A. bone             B. heart            C. soup             D. bowl

26. A. attacked        B. beaten            C. touched          D. fixed

27. A. avoided          B. refused          C. prevented      D. accepted

28. A. work             B. family           C. business        D. education

29. A. matchsticks     B. candles           C. matchboxes     D. cases

30. A. cover            B. improve          C. discover         D. enlarge

31. A. regretted       B. awoke            C. dreamed       D. replied

32. A. asleep           B. hungry           C. thirsty          D. tired

33. A. change           B. retire          C. benefit          D. comfort

34. A. market       B. river           C. factory          D. corporation

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

36. A. deserved        B. paused        C. continued      D. released

37. A. Supposed         B. Funded           C. Praised          D. Managed

38. A. salary           B. mark             C. fate             D. belief

39. A. follow           B. ruin        C. bother           D. obey

40. A. attached        B. contributed       C. distributed     D. devoted

A.     Find out what is expected of you.          B. Know what you expect from the others.

C. Consider what resources you have to offer.    D. Be sure to offer help to other family members.

E. Keep close contact with other family members.

F. Work out exactly what your role is in the family.

How to Become a Good Family Member

Do you feel like you don’t fit in within your family, or maybe you do but want to know how you can be an even better member in the family? Then try some of these steps to see if you could be doing more to keep your home life happy!

61. ____________

 How old are you? Do you live with your parents? Do you live alone? With a child? Do you have flatmates? If you have brothers and sisters (similar relatives), what’s your age in relation to theirs? Are you the baby, or the role-model? By asking yourself these questions and finding out the answers to them, you will get to know your position in your family and the part you should play in your family.

62. _____________

What do you have at your disposal (支配)----- money, materials, skills, knowledge and so on that you can use to help your family overall? Even if you are 10 years old with no financial income, you probably know how to wash dishes, put your own clothes in the laundry basket, and entertain your little brother/sister or at the very least avoid annoying your older brothers, sisters and parents too much.

63. ______________

If you are a parent, your children need a lot from you. If you are a child or teen, your parents need a fair amount too. What do the other people in your home need you to do? If your parents ask you to take the rubbish out, a good family member does so. Similarly, if you have a sister who needs your companion, an uncle who needs a bit of time alone every Saturday morning, or a struggling mother who could use your help with the rent or the dinner, a good family member will do what they can to relieve these burdens.

64. ______________

A big source of conflict between teens and their parents occurs when parents don’t know what their teenagers expect of them; a teenager may want more freedom and independence, and the ability to control their life to a greater degree. However, if they don’t communicate this with their parents, they are unable to negotiate(商议) for it. Younger children may feel the same, and parents or other family members may have expectations of younger family members that they haven’t conveyed, either. Make sure others in your family know that you’re willing to do a little give-and-take.

65. ______________

Being nice to the family you live with is only part of it; make an effort to learn more about family members, and make sure you call them from time to time, or send out the occasional email. Be available not just for your younger brothers and sisters, but your cousins, nieces and nephews too. Send out Christmas presents and cards, and make an effort to remember birthdays. Don’t let your goodness end at home.

照片反映的是中学生暑期游览大学校园的情景。作为一名高三学生，请根据下表提示，就目前普遍存在的中学生暑期游览名牌大学的现象用英语给校报“英语角”写一篇短文。

注意：

1．短文须包括所有要点，可适度发挥，使行文连贯。

2．词数150左右，开头已经给出，但不计入总词数。

3．不得提及本人姓名和所在学校。

    Visiting famous universities during summer holidays is gaining popularity among high school students．

How long has 3-D technology been around? Most of us might think of crowds of teenagers in a 1950’s movie house watching Bwana Devil in 3-D. But 3-D technology made its first appearance on the scene in 1838 with the first stereoscope(体视镜). And the first actual 3-D movie was a 1903 film called Le Ariveed’un Train.

    Although it has such a long history, the technology has still remained based on one simple principle-----to make 3-D effects you must find a way to project two slightly different pictures to each eye. Modern 3-D technology works by rapidly flickering(闪动) two versions of the movie and projecting them onto each eye. The brain does the rest of the work, combining the two pictures together into one and giving the show the appearance of depth, the third dimension.

    But does this exposure, especially long exposures, cause harm to the child’s developing brain and visual system? Unfortunately, long-term studies on new flicker digital 3-D technology and children aren’t yet available. We do not know if regular or daily 3-D viewing over years affects the developing visual system, although older 3-D methods basically do the same thing and are not considered harmful.

    The question of possible harm in modern 3-D use in TV is really based on two facts: the amount of time children will now be watching 3-D TV each day and the sensitivity some children show in reaction to 3-D viewing. It is difficult to make actual lab studies of longer term 3-D viewing in children because of the possible harm of the experiment. Researchers will have to wait until 3-D TV technology is already in the marketplace for a number of years, then check heavy 3-D TV watchers and compare them with non-watchers.

    With a 3-D television technology in the home, we will soon be able to answer the question of whether or not longer and more frequent periods of 3-D exposure cause more changes in the visual system. We may find that the bigger problem is the introduction of a new technology that leads to even more time spent on TV rather than playing outdoors.

8. According to the text, 3-D technology ______

A. was refused by people when it first appeared.

B. will soon change the way we watch TV.

C. does no good to our visual system.

D. has a history of nearly 200 years.

9. Paragraph 2 is mainly about________

A. how 3-D technology works.              B. why 3-D movies are popular

C. the history of 3-D technology.     D. the influence of 3-D technology.

10. What’s the method suggested in paragraph 4?

A. To wait and see                      B. To carry out lab studies

C. To stop making 3-D movies                D. To improve 3-D technology

11. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to _______

A. ask children not to watch 3-D movies

B. discuss if 3-D viewing is harmful to children.

C. introduce the advantages of 3-D technology.

D. predict the development of 3-D technology.

    Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.

    One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.

    Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.

    School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a "people person" and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision­making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.

    Crucially, one must first take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an above­average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.

25．When it comes to going to college the author thinks ______．

 A．students will become homesick

 B．students are unwilling to leave their home

 C．economic situation is the first to consider

 D．students are eager to attend their ideal university　

26．What does the underlined part a "people person" in the passage mean?

 A．A very sociable person.            B．A very particular person.

 C．A person of great capacity.        D．A person of great importance.

27．Which is the most important factor when choosing a college？　

 A．The location of a college.         B．The coming challenges.

 C．School size.                       D．The examination result.

         that they may eventually reduce the amount of labor needed on construction sites by 90 per-cent.

   A.Such construction robots are clever    B.So clever the construction robots are

   C.So clever are the construction robots   D.Such clever construction robots are

 Even though it doesn’t feel like a fairy tale, I still feel like I am living in a cartoon with him every day _______ we can lie down and live a carefree life.

   A. where              B. which             C. when         D. whom

This Way to Dreamland

Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant，especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what’s happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy.__ 36．___They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.

But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history._ 37．__ Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?

So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?

First，understand that some opportunities(机会) for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams._ 38．__ And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while you’re daydreaming，try to do it while you are involved in another task—preferably something simple，like taking a shower or walking，or even making meaningless drawings.

It’s also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate. “Mindfulness”，being focused，is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep.__ 39．____

Finally，you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away.___ 40．___

Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.

A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.

B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.

C. Without wandering minds，we wouldn’t have relativity，Coke or Post-it notes.

D. At one time，daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.

E. It involves slow，steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.

F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct，quite unlike sleep dreams，which may be hard to understand.

G. Therefore，it’s a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you’re in the daydream zone.

Our local Community Youth Club is very popular organized with young people in my town. I have been   61   member for four years now and I’ve taken part   62   a lot of interesting projects. These include fun activities such as holiday camps and discos. We have organized sports competitions and we have even made a video.   63   it isn’t all just enjoyment; we   64 

(start) doing social work to help people in our neighborhood. We have organized activities for small children during the holidays. We have also formed a special support group to help young people stop   65  (smoke)! We have been   66  (particular) proud of the most recent group we have created. It organizes regular visits to the local old people’s home. The old people,   67 

were very excited by our visit, told us their   68  (person) stories. We sang songs and played games with them and had tea together. Some of   69   were in poor health and were very unhappy.   70    this visit, my friends and I decided we should do something to help improve the quality of their lives.

 ______ she couldn’t understand was ______ fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lessons.

A. What; why           B. That; why            C. What; because       D. Why; that

Autumn blues? Let the sunshine in．

       Falling leaves, withering flowers, cold winds, faint sunshine． 36   Spirits can be low．

       People who suffer from "the autumn blues" often are extremely exhausted, lack energy, need more sleep, feel increased appetite and gain weight．

"The exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder （SAD）, is not known yet," says Chen Jue, associate professor at Shanghai Mental Health Center．"But recent studies indicate that weather change is influential and strongly suggest that this condition is caused by changes in the availability of sunlight．"

One theory is that with decreased exposure to sunlight, the biological clock that controls mood, sleep, and hormones is delayed, running more slowly in winter．  37  ．Another theory is that brain chemicals that transmit(传输) information between nerves may be changed in individuals with SAD．It is believed that exposure to light can correct these imbalances．

       “   38   Remember, spring always lives in your heart," Chen says．

       Here are some tips to deed with autumn depression．

·Go outdoors and get some sunlight．Move around．Fresh air and exercise improve the respiratory（呼吸）system and blood circulation and regulate the nervous system．Thus, exercise is calming and relieves one's mood．

       ·Relax at work．Stretch, breathe deeply．Take a tea break．Think of your next vacation．

       ·  39   Chocolate and sugar raise the spirits．

       ·Look at bright colors, such as red and orange．Color therapy improves mood．

       ·Listen to your favorite music．You can dance to it, or just lie on a cozy couch, reading a

novel．

       · 40  Blooming plants are cheering．

       ·Call friends or family when you feel lonely or depressed．Recall some happy memories．

       A．Exposure to light may reset the biological clock

       B．Decorate your room and work space with flowers．

       C．It is a sad season, but you can try to make it happy．

       D．That is the way you can use to lighten yourself．

       E．Keep a chocolate bar in your pocket．

       F．For many people late autumn can be a season of gloom and depression （抑郁）．

       G．Autumn always gives us a beautiful scene．

The retirement age in China ________ is 60 for men and 55 for female civil servants and 50 for female workers, which is said to be changed gradually.

A. currently                       B. apparently                  C. originally                         D. eventually

—You look unhappy, my son?

—I’m wondering how long it’ll be          we come to China again.

A. before                        B. when                       C.since                              D. after