The truth of this question lay deep under the surface, ______ my power of understanding.

A. beyond                 B. within                      C. against                            D. through

Chengdu is blessed with       warm climate, which makes it       suitable place to live in．

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

 According to the family planning authority, the two-child policy is expected to ________ 3 million more babies every year in the coming five years.

A. result in                      B. arrive in                    C. result from                      D. take place

In summer, some people avoid outdoor activities because they don't want to get hot and sticky or sun burnt．Luckily, there are some outdoor activities which don't involve breaking sweat．

    River rafting

Hot summer weather and cool water-what a perfect match! River rafting can be both scenic and exciting．When the raft follows a gentle stream, the views of the countryside or valley is like a traditional Chinese painting．And when you enter white water where the riverbed creates a natural roller coaster, you feel a rush of adrenaline （肾上腺素）．Paddle your raft to the riverbank to have a picnic or barbecue which will taste best when you are starving．

Where to find: River rafting trips are usually on offer in mountainous or valley regions such as the Three Gorges．

    Tips: Wear a helmet and life jacket at all times; bring enough sunscreen; and bring lots of water．

    Caving

People say that the only naturally air-conditioned place in summer is a big cave．It is true．Cave tours featuring light shows are old hat．Now it's time to wear a lamp on your helmet like a mineworker to explore caves in darkness．Exploring unknown caverns and navigating underground rivers is what makes caving so thrilling．Plus, caving can be a very healthy sport, for the oxygen level is usually higher so basically you are having an oxygen spa as the bonus．

Where to find: caving can be very risky, so consult local travel agents and go in groups with professional cavers．

Tips: Follow your guides; drink enough water to avoid dehydration（脱水） ; and wear strong and not easily damaged hiking boots．

    Coastal walking/cycling and beach activities

For those who live far away from mountains, coastal regions and beaches are good places to spend time in the summer．With sea breezes in your hair, it is nice to take a hike or cycle ride while enjoying the coastline．If you want to be sportier, try beach games, such as soccer and volleyball．It's a totally different experience from playing on hard courts or grass．

    Where to find: Just go to the beach or find an urban artificial beach such as the one in Chatoyant Park in Beijing or the man-made lake beach in Wuhan．

    Tips: Loads of sunscreen needed; water and snacks are necessary; be aware of jellyfish and garbage floating in the water．

28．What does the underlined words "old hat" in paragraph 5 mean?

    A．Out of fashion．                 B．Out of the way．

    C．A particular fashion．          D．A unique style．

29．If you love river rafting trips, you can _____．

    A．go to the beach                  B．explore caves   

    C．do some outdoor activities           D．drift the boat downstream

30．What is specially needed to explore caves?

    A．An oxygen spa．                  B．A professional caver．

    C．A lamp．                    D．A helmet．

31．Helen lives in a big city, where is the best place for her to spend weekends?

    A．A riverbank．                   B．Underground rivers．

    C．An urban artificial beach．          D．Mountainous areas．

 The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see ______ the next year.

A. carried out                B. carrying out           C. carry out                    D. to carry out

People think what I do is so wonderful because I interview stars. And I have to admit that when I first started working at Sassy in 1987 I was excited about that part of my job for the first couple of months，anyway. Then I noticed how stars would fool me around for months. I could never get enough time with a star to find out anything interesting, and some acted just simply rudely. I started hating the way I was treated, and I was really disappointed to see that these people I had worshipped (崇拜）before were pretty ordinary. So I decided I would just tell the truth instead of keeping up their myths(神秘）.If the star was a bad guy, I would say so. If I thought anyone was stupid, I did not hold back that information.

I thought readers would appreciate that kind of honesty. Surprisingly, many of them hated me for it. I have gotten so many attacks on my character. In their eyes，being famous is everything, even more desirable than being truly creative and talented

Why do we need stars? In fact, the media created stars to satisfy our basic need for gossip (闲话）.Over time, talking about people we have never met and we are never likely to meet has become what we are crazy about. Thus, some people are more interested in the personal lives of the stars than in the lives of their own family and their own friends. That is why it is so ridiculous when a star wants to discuss only his or her work in an interview -as we care. We want the dirt on their personal lives.

There is another reason we worship stars. As a whole, our society is not as religious as it once was. It seems that people need something to fulfill them the way religion once did. Star worship exists as an unfulfilling desire for true heroes.

We make them stars, but then their reputation makes us feel unimportant, and we truly feel better about ourselves when they die. I am part of this whole process. No wonder I feel soiled at the end of workday.

39.   What are the stars like according to the author?

A.    They always treat others rudely.

B.    They always talk about something dull.

C They are acutually ordinary people.

D.    They are usually honest and polite,

40.   We worship stars because ______.

A,    we need true mental heroes to support us

B.    we can learn something useful from famous stars

C. we concern about the stars ，family and friends

D. we like talking about the stars ，dressing styles

41.   When the author is writing this article ，his tone sounds  ______.

A,    excited    B. angry  C. worried      D. calm

42.   What is the main purpose of the author writing the passage?

A.    To show the disadvantages of working with stars.

B.    To remind us not to worship famous stars blindly.

C.    To laugh at the failures of stars he has interviewed.

D.    To talk about the reasons why we worship stars.

We all see and hear about extraordinary people around us and wonder why can’t we be more like them? It’s not the big things that make someone extraordinary. Here are some small things that extraordinary people do every day:

●      36     Just because you’re the boss, doesn’t mean you are right every time. Learn to back up your decisions with reason. Use logic(逻辑) to explain things, not authority. By doing this your decisions might invite criticism, but you will also get an opportunity to improve.

●They are generous with compliments（恭维）. Remember the time, when you worked really hard but got nothing in return. Not even a thank- you._____37_______ So every chance you get to praise someone, do it. A simple, “That was some great work, keep it up,” can go a long way in making the employees feel great about themselves.      38    

●They are helpful. Never hesitate to help someone. It’s fairly simple but it goes a long way. Don’t be non-committal（不负责的）and say something vague（含糊）like, “Can I help you?” because they might just say, “No, I’m good.”      39      “I had the same problem with this coffee machine in the morning. I think I have figured a way to make it work.” Offer in a way that feels mutually beneficial（互利）.

●They’re in charge of their emotions. Sometimes it is very important to stay silent. Especially when you’re angry, you don’t want to end up saying things you didn’t really mean to. So they take their time to think back to what happened, and then come to a decision about how to deal with it.   40      Never be too casual with words or actions.

A. They are sensitive to others.

B. The key is to be specific.

C. A compliment can have a positive impact on their lives.

D. When you feel awkward receiving a compliment, give the person a smile.

E. They are open to criticism.

F. It hurts when your efforts are not recognized.

G. Before you say anything, consider others’ feelings. 

   Parents usually go to malls to find new school supplies for their children. One of the most important things to get during this time is the backpack. Most students choose to bring a backpack because it allows them to have both hands free. This makes the bag less likely to hinder (妨碍)other activities that the person carrying it may be doing at the same time. Here are the ways parents can choose the perfect backpack for school.

   How many books will children be carrying to school? How many notebooks should be inside the bag? Parents should know these details before buying a bag for their children. Each situation requires a different bag so it pays to ask children about the expected load.

   Do children need special storage for the bag? If they will be carrying a laptop computer inside the new backpack, make sure that parents get a model that’s designed specifically for laptop use. This will protect the computer from bumps and falls that might damage the device if it had less protection.

   Are children going to use the bag for a long time? If they want to use a bag for a long time，parents will be better off investing in a good brand that is known for quality. Parents may have to pay extra cash to get the  top of the line and the best backpack in the market.

   Count the pockets. Backpacks usually come with a lot of pockets, and generally, the more pockets, the better. This allows children to organize their things, like pens and pencils inside small pockets.

   Picking the perfect school   backpack      is all about getting the sweet compromise (折中）between form, function and price. Remember to choose the best fit for children’s needs.

21. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A. Parents should find out how many books their children have.

B. Parents must ask teachers for help before buying a backpack.

C. Parents should know the weight of things that will go inside the backpack.

D. Parents must ask their children’s requirements when buying a backpack.

22. The underlined word “bumps” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to“      ”.

A. knocks        B. jumps        C. stands          D. beats

23. Which of the following can we know from the text?

A. Picking a backpack is very easy to do.

B. It’s better for children to have a backpack that has more pockets.

C. The backpacks that have a good brand are more popular with children.

D. Parents always feel worried when buying a backpack for their children.

请以"One person I’m grateful to"为题，用英语写一篇100—120个词的短文，记述一个你认为值得感谢的人。要求如下：

1. 内容必须结合生活中的一个事例;

2. 简要说明值得感谢的原因或从中得到的启示；

3. 文中不得透漏个人信息。

注意：文章的标题已给出（不计词数）。

One Person I’m Grateful to

英语参考答案

        After a ________ week on the markets the country's stock market has stabilized.

      A. tough              B. peaceful                   C. tight                  D. comfortable

假设你是高中三年级的学生李华，马上面临毕业，想对你的一位任课老师说些心里话，请根据下列要点，用英文给你的老师写一封信。内容包括：

1. 老师在你心目中的印象；

2. 举1-2个相关事例进行具体描述；

3. 表达感激及美好祝愿。

注意：1.可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；

  2. 文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；

  3. 词数为120左右。开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数。

Dear Sir/Madam,

How time flies! With our graduation day drawing near, it’s time to say goodbye to you.                                                                                                      

Yours,

Li Hua

Danielle Bowman is living the dream.At just 17 years old she has her own animation studio，PowerLight Animation Studios，where she has produced series，animated shows and illustrated books.Dani's success at such a young age is inspiring.And to add to the inspiration，Dani has autism(自闭症)．

In opening her own animation studio，not only does Dani hope to create a successful studio，but also to show the world that autism isn't a disability.

With television shows like America's Next Top Model casting people with autism and with books such as Jodi Picoult's House Rules，autism awareness has been getting more and more recognition.

Autism is a developmental disorder that appears early on.Living with autism makes it hard to engage in social interaction and delays communication skills.

While there are varying degrees of autism，children and adults with autism have the possibilities to do everything that  people without autism can do.Dani's animation studio is proving just that!

Dani became interested in animation when she was 11 years old，partially due to her love of anime like Pokemon.“I've always enjoyed drawing and creating，and would sketch out a whole series of characters on a sheet of paper and leave them all over the house，”Dani said.Her first animated series was Gemstar & Friends，written at age 11.Now Dani is up to 8 original series that she writes，animates and voices.

Dani draws inspiration from some of her favorite animated characters，including characters from Tangled，Gnomeo & Juliet，and Puss in Boots.

When Dani was 14，her animation hobby became a real job with many incoming clients.Her first professional project was working on the music video The Cave，produced by Joey Travolta.“Since then，I have illustrated two anti­bullying  books for Picalata Press，won several awards for the autism  awareness short Eeya's Story and completed several commercial projects，”Dani said.

For Dani，one of her favorite things about animation is telling stories.“What I love most about animation is creating the wonderful characters and virtual worlds，or alternative universes.”

Dani has even done numerous speaking engagements herself，talking not only about her animation，but also about changing the concept people have about autism.

Dani's initiative to help others with autism doesn't stop with her speaking engagements.One of her goals ever since starting her own animation studio has been to employ other people with autism.  She currently is training her first employee，and mentoring two others with autism.

While Dani hopes to change the concept people have about autism，another goal is“to find the treatment for autism，not for the ones who are already autistic，but for the future generations so they can more easily overcome the challenges of the condition”.

1．Which of the following descriptions about autism is NOT true?

A．Autism is a developmental disorder which appears at an early age.

B．People with autism usually have difficulty in communicating with others.

C．In fact if treated at an early age，autism can be cured.

D．It is hard for people suffering from autism to participate in social activities.

2．The passage is aimed at informing readers________.

A．what people with autism can do to change their life

B．that people with autism shouldn't be looked down upon

C．that people should change their concept about autism

D．how a kid with autism has been trying to realize her dream

3．All of the following are Dani's goals EXCEPT________.

A．changing people's concept about autism

B．curing people who are already autistic

C．proving that autistic people can do as well as others

D．employing autistic people to work in her studio

4．According to the passage Dani can be best described as________.

A．modest  B．generous

C．ambitious  D．sensitive

For many people, leisure time is an opportunity to get outdoors, have some fun and meet interesting people. Add two pieces of advanced 21st century technology — global positioning system (GPS) devices and the Internet — to get “geocaching”.

The word geocaching comes from “geo” (earth) and “cache” (hidden storage). Geocachers log onto a website to find information about the location of a cache — usually a waterproof plastic box containing small items such as toys and CDs — along with a notebook where “finders” can enter comments and learn about the cache “owner”, the person who created and hid the cache. Finders may take any of the items in the cache but are expected to replace them with something of similar value. They then visit the website again and write a message to the owner.

Geocaching became possible on May 1, 2000, when a satellite system developed by the U.S. Department of Defense was made public. Using an inexpensive GPS device, anyone on earth can send a signal to the satellites and receive information about their position. This is basically a high-tech version of orienteering, the traditional pastime which uses maps and compasses instead of GPS to determine one’s location.

Geocachers are a very considerate group. Owners carefully choose a cache’s location to give finders an enjoyable experience, such as a beautiful view or a good campsite. They also consider the environmental impact of their cache since it could result in an increased number of visitors to an area. As for the content of the caches, owners and finders must only use items that are suitable for the whole family, as caches are found by geocachers of all ages.

28. According to the passage, geocaching is __________.

A. an outdoor leisure activity          B. a new type of technology

C. a game used to teach geography      D. a program to protect environment

29. How can finders learn about the cache owners?

A. By meeting them.                 B. By going to a website.

C. From the notebook.             D. From the satellite.

30. Which of the following is NOT used in geocaching?

A. A GPS device.                 B. A compass.         C. A plastic container.             D. The Internet.

31. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   A. Most geocachers are adults.

   B. Any item can be placed in the caches.

   C. The caches should be put in a remote place.

   D. Geocachers try to avoid damaging the environment.

My wood-shop teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most influential teacher I ever had.

   I had gotten into21   in his class: Another student had pushed me into a wood lathe (车床), and I became 22   and began to hit him. Mr. Bachmann stopped the 23  , but instead of sending me to the office, he sat me down and asked a simple question: “Penna, why are you24  your life? Why aren’t you going to college?”

I didn’t know anything about 25. No one had ever considered that a fatherless boy from the poorest neighborhood had a 26 . That day, instead of rushing off for 27 , he stayed and explained possible 28  options to me. At the end of our29, he sent me to see a secretary who had a child at a state college. This was in 1962.

Well, 53 years have passed, and what have I done with the 30 he gave me? I gained a PhD from Fordham University when I was only 29. I31 English and social studies and then 32   the chain of command from teacher to principal.

   I’ve sat on the board for Magnet Schools of America and 33  that organization at the United Nations. I’ve won a number of prestigious (声望很高的) educational awards.

34 where would I be if a truly35 teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me? It was 56  only his confidence in me that pushed me forward.

I have 37  his kindness hundreds of times by encouraging misguided youngsters to ___38  higher. If I have___39___ any children, it is because of him. If I have been a 40  educator, it is because I had a great role model in Mr. Bachmann.

21. A. debt                   B. water                C. prison            D. trouble

22. A. afraid                 B. angry              C. brave              D. curious

23. A. play                    B. game                 C. fight                 D. quarrel

24. A. wasting                   B. ending               C. changing           D. living

25. A. schools               B. colleges             C. friendship          D. teamwork

26. A. role                    B. try                    C. job                   D. future

27. A. work                  B. rest                   C. lunch                D. emergency

28. A. education            B. interest              C. exercise            D. career

29. A. talk                    B. class                C. trip                   D. silence

30. A. money             B. knowledge         C. luck                  D. experience

31. A. chose                 B. quitted               C. taught            D. learned

32. A. set up                 B. moved up          C. gave up             D. took up

33. A. founded                     B. supported          C. helped               D. represented

34. A. So                      B.Or                            C.But                    D. And

35. A. caring                 B. honest               C. clever               D. humorous

36. A. after all            B. without question C. in reality            D. beyond expectation

37. A. repaid                 B. shown               C. recognized         D. received

38. A. jump                  B. climb                C. aim                   D. feel

39. A. praised           B. surprised           C. understood       D. saved

40. A. successful         B. confident           C. strict                 D. special

Beijing, April 2----Starting from this year, the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau will begin to promote a home medical service. With this service a medical team which is made up of a doctor, a nurse and a medical health worker will be sent to some communities in the city. They will set up a medical filing recorder for every resident in community and publicize their contact information to them. If people in the community feel sick, they can consult their community doctor first. If community doctors cannot treat their illness, they will then be transferred to large hospitals. Liang Wan, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau, made the statement last Friday .

   In addition ,the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau will set up some funds to train home medical service workers for families whose members suffer either from high blood pressure, diabetes,cerebral apoplexy , or coronary heart disease . The home medical service workers will remind patients to take pills on time and lead the patients to follow some health tips in their daily life. They will also learn some practical knowledge to save patients in case of an emergency .

The work will first begin in the medical service room in the 25 community centers and spread to all communities in Beijing. The disease prevention and control centers at various counties and districts in Beijing will be responsible for teaching community doctors and giving home medical service lectures, or advice . These workers will not be able to work until they pass related examination and obtain the work certificates. It is expected that by the end of this year, there will be 10000 home medical service workers in Beijing .

26. Where does a person go to see first if he gets sick according to the passage ?

A. The community clinics.                  B. Large hospital .

C. Private clinic .                  D. Small hospital .

27. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.The medical team which is made up of a doctor, a nurse and a medical health worker will set up a medical filing record for every resident.

B. The home medical service workers not only give some healthy suggestions to the patients, but also learn practical knowledge about first aid.

C. Some funds will be provided by Beijing Municipal Health Bureau for home medical service training.

D. The government aims to offer the home medical service for free.

28. If you want to work as a home medical worker, you need to _____________.

A. receive the training about medical service.

B. pass related examinations.

C. obtain the work certificates.                     

D. All the above.

29. What can we learn from the passage?

A. All communities in Beijing have started home medical service.

B. People in Beijing will not easily get ill.

C. Medical service in Beijing will be promoted greatly in the future.

D. The other cities in China should learn from Beijing.

30. The main purpose of the passage is __________

A. to introduce community service in Beijing.

B. to report home medical service available in Beijing.

C. to provide some efficient treatments for diseases in community.

D. to describe a special medical team in Beijing.

Exploit your parking space

An unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to £200 or £300 a week. Put an advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.

Rent（出租）a room

Spare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you won’t have to pay any tax on the first £4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.

Make money during special events

Don’t want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money, Grashpadder can advertise your space.

Live on set

Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.

Use your roof

   You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing  solar equipment(around￡14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.

24. If you earn ￡5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ______.

A. ￡500    B. ￡800         C. ￡4500    D.5000

25. Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event?

A. On Letpark.         B. On Grashpadder.

C. On Roomspare.      D. On Roommateeasy.

26. If you want to use energy free, you have to_____.

A. sign an agreement with the government      B. pay around ￡14,000 for the equipment

C. keep the roof unchanged for within 25 years  D. sell the roof to some energy companies

27. For whom the text most probably written?

A. Lodgers.          B. Advertisers.

C. Online companies  D. House owners.

 Among the mountains         a lake and next to the lake         some cottages.

  A. lie; stand          B. lies; stands        C. lies; stand         D. lie; stands

I have always lived in India, and was recently traveling from Mumbai to Jaipur for work. Arriving at the airport __41__, I was asked to hang out in the waiting area __42__, without much else to do, I decided to check out the gift shop. As I walked around the store, I saw two American __43__ having a nap on a recliner(躺椅) outside. It looked as if they had been at the airport for hours, and I felt I had to do something to help ease their __44__.

  I looked around the store for a few moments, and __45__purchasing a medium-sized stuffed by toy which looked like the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants (though it was orange instead of the normal yellow). I asked the owner of the shop for a __46__ and a pen and wrote, “When you get up __47__ this makes you smile, it would __48__ the world to me. Have a good trip and an awesome experience. ”

  I walked __49__ towards the two women and placed the toy and the note next to them. Not wanting to shock on __50__ them, I tried to be as slow as possible, but in my __51__ to flee the scene, one of them woke up and __52__me in the act. At first when she looked at me, I __53__: maybe she thinks I’m a thief? __54__when she looked at the soft toy and the note, she brightened up, as if this was the __55__thing anyone had ever done for her. “Is this for me?” she asked. I gave her a huge __56__ and nodded.

  She was so excited! For a minute, it didn’t feel like we were __57__ anymore. I shook hands with her, and her smile __58__my day. I walked away with nothing but __59__ for her, and came to feel that, even though we were from __60__ places, she was just like me.

41. A. directly         B. early              C. hurriedly           D. late

42. A. which          B. what              C. that                   D. where

43. A. men           B. boys              C. girls                  D. women

44. A. wait         B. sadness          C. time                  D. thought

45. A. came about   B. ended up        C. focused on        D. stuck to

46. A. book          B. paper       C. note                  D. pencil

47. A. when         B. if          C. although             D. as

48. A. give          B. pass                     C. take                 D. mean

49. A. quietly         B. anxiously       C. happily              D. unbelievably

50. A. wake        B. trouble           C. disturb                     D. encourage

51. A. dream         B. try                C. attempt             D. track

52. A. saw           B. reminded        C. caught                     D. greeted

53. A. desired       B. worried             C. screamed          D. feared

54. A. But              B. So                    C. Because            D. However

55. A. fittest           B. last                   C. best                  D. first

56. A. handshake   B. present              C. laugh                D. smile

57. A. strangers      B. passengers         C. passers-by         D. tourists

58. A. cheered       B. found                C. made                D. took

59. A. love             B. appreciation       C. kindness            D. satisfaction

60. A. same           B. faraway             C. strange              D. different