Every American who helps to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, _______the uncertainty inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd.

A. when        B. if                  C. because          D. while 

”Long time no see.”is ____ sort of informal, but it is part of ____ language that Americans use daily.

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

      If cars had wings, they could fly and that just might happen, beginning in 2012．The company Terrafugia, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, says it plans to deliver its carplane, the Transition, to customers by the end of 2012．

     “ It's the next ’wow’ vehicle,” said Terrafugia vice president Richard Gersh．“Anybody can buy a Ferrari, but as we say, Ferraris don't fly．”

     The car plane has wings that unfold for flying－a process the company says takes one minute-and fold back up for driving． A runway is still required to take off and land．

     The Transition is being marketed more as a plane that drives than a car that flies, although it is  both．The company has been working with FAA to meet aircraft regulations, and with the National High way Traffic Safety Administration to meet vehicle safety regulations．

    The company is aiming to sell the Transition to private pilots as a more convenient and cheaper way to fly．They say it saves you the trouble of trying to find another mode of transportation to get to and from airports: You drive the car to the airport and then you're good to go．When you land, you fold up the wings and hit the road．There are no expensive parking fees because you don't have to store it at an air port-you park it in the garage at home．

    The carplane is designed to fly primarily under 10,000 feet．It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 pounds, including fuel and passengers．Terrafugia says the Transition reduces the potential for an accident by allowing pilots to drive under bad weather instead of flying into marginal（临界） conditions．

    The Transition's price tag: $ 194,000．But there may be additional charges for options like a radio, transponder or GPS．Another option is a fullplane parachute．

    “If you get into a very awful situation, it is the necessary safety option,”Gersh said．

     So far, the company has more than 70 0rders with deposits． “We're working very closely with them,

 but there are still some remaining steps, ” Brown said．

71．We can learn from the first paragraph that          ．

    A．carplanes will be popular in 2012

       B．people might drive a carplane in 2012

       C．both Transition and Ferrari can take off and land

       D．Richard Cersh is the vice president of Massachusetts

72．It takes the carplane one minute to           ．

    A．fold and- unfold its wings                            B．unfold wings for flying

    C．land in the airport                                        D．meet flying safety regulations

73． According to the passage,  which of the following is NOT true?

    A．The carplane needs a runway to take off and land．

    B．To meet aircraft regulations, the company has been working with FA         A．

    C．The carplane may fly as high as normal planes．

    D．People can park the carplane in the garage at their home．

74．The underlined word "it" in the last but one paragraph refers to           ．

    A．the radio                                                 B．the transponder

    C． the GPS                                                D．the fullplane parachute

75． What's the best title for the passage?

      A．Cars With Wings May Be Just Around The Comer

      B．Which To Choose: A Ferrari Or A CarPlane?

      C．A More Convenient And Cheaper Way To Fly

      D．Cars With Wings Can Fly As Fast As Plane

I was feeling_________ (不舒服) hot.

How do you feel about watching other people work?

Nothing is more refreshing on a warm summer day than watching someone else work.

Right now, I’m sitting on my porch and watching young Beth baling（打捆）the big field on top of the hill. She’s been haying that field for over ten years. I know: I put her on the tractor when she was just twelve years old.

 She picked a great day for baling. It’s not too hot, and there’s a nice breeze. On Monday, when she cut the field, it was so hot I thought the corn would start popping in the field. Didn’t stop her, though. She just stuck that big hat on her head, wrapped a wet handkerchief around her neck, and set to work. I remember when I would have done the same thing.

While I’m here sucking a lemonade, Beth is driving the “hay(干草) train,” a tractor pulling a baler and an old wagon. You’d think someone her size would never be able to see over the tractor. But somehow she manages. When she’s finished, her tracks are very straight.

The whole time she’s haying, that dog of hers is working just as hard, running along beside her like he’s afraid she’ll drive away without him. Beth sure knew what she was doing when she trained him.

The way the machine works is pure poetry. Each row is pushed into shape. When just enough hay is in a bale, it is wrapped up and fastened together. A second or so later, the bale comes flying out and into the old wagon. The person who invented that machine sure was some kind of genius.

That’s not to say it works perfectly. Every once in a while a bale misses the mark, especially when you are turning the machine at the end of a row. That means, of course, that you have to go back and pick up those bales and throw them into the wagon.

I can remember when Beth’s mother was her age. She looked an awful lot like Beth does now. Makes a man proud to see his daughter and granddaughter taking such good care of themselves.

Well, I suppose I should get up and fill this glass again. Not much fun sitting here with an empty glass.

56. We can learn from the passage that at some time in the past the author ______. 

   A. bought the tractor for Beth                           B. forced Beth to work at an early age

   C. worked in the field like Beth             D. trained the dog to help Beth work

57. In the eyes of the author, the sight of Beth baling hay is _______.

   A. uncommon        B. beautiful          C. unforgettable        D. changeable      

58. Before thrown into the wagon, the hay must be _______.

   A. tied up            B. dried up           C. cut up              D. lined up  

59. Who do you think is telling this story?

   A. Beth’s mother.      B. Beth’s father.       C. Beth’s grandmother.    D. Beth’s grandfather.

假如你是红星中学高三（1）班的学生李华，你参加高校招生英语面试，请根据以下提示用英语做自我介绍。

1. 性格特点；     2. 兴趣爱好；

3. 擅长科目；     4. 未来专业意向。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

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That’s all! Thank you!

Get ready for the journey of a lifetime — this driving route will introduce you to the very best of the South Island of New Zealand．

Day 1  Methven — Geraldine—Timaru — Lake Tekapo

Keen golfers may like to get up early for a round of golf before continuing their journey to Geraldine，a pretty town known for its clothing stores and delicious foods．Stop for lunch and explore Caroline Bay．Afterwards，drive west to admire the lakeside Church of the Good Shepherd，and then spend the afternoon at Lake Tekapo enjoying the great outdoors — perhaps fishing or hiking．

Day 2  Lake Tekapo — Twizel — Oamaru

Start your day with a sightseeing tour by helicopter — the best way to enjoy the scenery including Mt Cook．Next，drive south along SH 8 to Omarama，a popular place for gliding．Turn off SH 8 and head east along SH 83 through the beautiful Waitaki Valley to Oamaru．At dusk，visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony to watch the world’s smallest penguins come ashore．

Day 3  Oamaru — Dunedin

Drive south along SH 1 to Dunedin and spend the rest of the day enjoying many experiences Dunedin has to offer．History lovers will enjoy fantastic museums and historic houses such as Larnach Castle．Get back to nature — drive out along Otago Peninsula to visit the NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium．

Day 4  Dunedin — Te Anau — Milford Sound

Make sure your camera is charged because Day 4 is the most wonderful visual treat．Visit the Department of Conservation for an insight into the region’s natural treasures before setting out for Milford Sound．A guided tour is an excellent choice that allows you to focus on the scenery．

25. On which day can you enjoy the most beautiful scenery？

A. Day 4．         B. Day 2．                C. Day 3．                   D. Day 1．

26. If you would like to explore history along the journey，you can stop at_________．

A. Te Anau        B. Larnach Castle        C. Milford Sound        D. Waitaki Valley 

27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A. No guide is available during this journey．

B. Drive all through SH 8，and you will see the world’s smallest penguins．

C. No shopping is recommended along this journey．

D. Outdoor sports fans can have great fun during this journey．

    If you had a strange sound in your ear，what would you do? One man in Wales who thought he had a fly in his ear called 999，the emergency services number in Britain．And so did a woman who was worried about her green potatoes．Could she make chips with them? Were they poisonous? She didn’t hesitate about calling the local ambulance service to ask．According to a recent report，more than 31，000 non-urgent calls were made to the Welsh Ambulance Service in the last year．

Inappropriate calls are a headache for health professionals everywhere．In the US，prank calls to 911 happen on a daily basis．Many callers use apps which hide their identity．But those who try to be funny shouldn’t be surprised if the police have the last laugh．One man from Colorado was arrested for making more than 1，200 prank calls，according to a report on the US television station KOAA—TV．

    People who take these calls are trained to stay calm and keep a straight face，no matter how strange the call sounds．“There’s no way for us to know whether the call is real，accidental or a prank call，”said a public safety worker interviewed by the American TV channel．

    The Head of Clinical Services at the Welsh Ambulance Service，Richard Lee，has a warning for prank callers．He says，“When people misuse the service it means our precious time is being taken away from someone who really does need our help．”Indeed，these hotlines are supposed to help the seriously ill or those with a life—threatening injury．You never know，one day，the person who needs assistance could be you or someone in your family．

24．How does the author introduce the topic of the text?

A．By giving examples．       B．By telling a story．

C．By listing figures．                     D．By making a comparison．

25．Why are prank calls usually made?

A．To be helpful．                 B．To deal with problems．

C．To get praise．                          D．To play tricks．

26．What does the phrase“have the last laugh”in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Win at last．                    B．Never find them．

C．Laugh at them．                 D．Know nothing．

27．What does the author intend to suggest in the text?

A．Prank calls are usually easy to identify．

B．Operators feel annoyed by strange callers．

C．Prank calls may cause serious results．

D．Prank callers should be punished by law．

—Don’t you believe me?

—      , I’ll believe        you say．

       A．No; whatever                                          B．Yes; no matter what                     

       C．No; no matter what                                  D．Yes; whatever

 He didn’t make _____ clear when and where the meeting would be held.

A. this                            B. that                          C. it                             D. these

Do you often feel extremely lonely when you live away from home? Here are some tips for you.

Don’t Skip Orientation Week (0-Week).

Be involved! 16 Maybe you are a fairly quiet person, and you come to university without knowing anyone. It is a little hard at first, but as long as you participate and keep your spirits up, you should make new friends in no time. Stay Connected.

17 Making new friends and diving into activities and homework is a great way to keep yourself occupied, but in those moments when you are feeling incredibly lonely and wondering what your mom is making for dinner, you need something extra. My recommendation is to have a couple of photo albums to look through. 18 That way you have a piece of home to look forward to. Live in Residence Halls.

Get to know people on your floor; let their home become yours. 19 I’ve attended all the events in my residence and school, and I’ve met tons of awesome people. People living on your floor are more likely to understand your problems with school.

20

I met many off-campus people during O-Week and in my classes, and some are now my best friends. Get involved in clubs, talk to people and don’t go home immediately after your classes are done.

A. Spend time on campus.

B. Get involved with other people.

C. Spending time with people you love when you live away from home.

D. It is also a good idea to make a plan to have a friend or a family member visit you.

E. My residence holds lots of events such as parties for us to meet new people.

F. I message and text my sister often and Facebook my friends to keep connected.

G. It is by far the most effective way to make friends during the first couple weeks.

假定你是星光中学的高中毕业生李华，母校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to learn in senior high school?”的英语沙龙活动，特邀请你结合自身经历谈谈自己的体会。请根据以下提示准备一份英语发言稿。

        1.学会学习：方法，习惯等；

        2.学会做人：真诚，友善；

        3.学会其他：考生自拟。

注意：1.词数120左右；

2.发言稿开头和结尾已给出，不须抄在答题卡上，不计入总次数。

Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on learn in senior high school.

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Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on learn in senior high school.

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    Thank you!                            

 Brendan hurriedly got to the airport, only ______ the plane had taken off.

A. to find                  B. to finding                  C. to be finding             D. to have found

假定你是李华，是某高中的一名学生。为了让更多的人了解中国优秀的传统文化，你校近日将举办中国传统文化展( The Traditional Chinese Culture Fair)。请给你的外教Mr. Smith

写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加。邮件的内容包括：

    1．展会的宗旨，时间、地点以及参加人；

    2．展出内容：相关书籍、图片、实物等；

    注意：1.词数100左右；

    2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

 Professor James will give us a lecture on the Western culture, but when and where _______ yet.

A. hasn’t been decided                                        B. haven’t decided

C. isn’t being decided                                             D. aren’t decided

 ---Helen sat up late watching TV.

---No wonder ________ she looks so tired.

A. what                        B. that                          C. whether                   D. when

The doctors almost reached the stage _______they all lost hope, but the patient finally _______ .
A. which; pulled out          B. where; pulled up  

C. where; pulled through      D. which; pulled over