假定你是李华，你校将在暑假举办国际中学生夏令营，主题为“感受中国文化”。请给你的美国朋友Mary写一封电子邮件，邀请她来参加，并说明相关情况（大学教授讲座；游览故宫、长城等名胜古迹；所需费用等）。

注意：1.词数100左右；

  2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

—Some people say that using hair dye（染发剂）too often increase the risk of some kinds of cancer.

—Oh,         . That was the story in the 1970s. Not today.

       A．that’s right           B．come on              C．never mind          D．go ahead

短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

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。

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. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

  2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第十一处起）不计分。

In the winter vacation, I paid a visit a mountain village in a suburb of Handan. No sooner had I got off the bus when I was greatly surprising to see all the changes. It was far better than I had been expected. Now every family can drink cleanly running water. The villagers needn’t carry water himself any more. Firewood is no longer used for cooking. Marsh gas, a new cheap clean energy, make it very convenient to cook and light. As all the families have color TV set, they can enjoy plays at home. It impressed me most was that the best building in a village was the school. I hope the mountain village will become better and better.

 The Expo 2010 Shanghai China has been a successful event. If it ______for one more week, we might have visited all the pavilions.

   A. continues       B. had continued     C. continued    D. has continued

When she entered the police station, she recognized the man who ______ her at once．

    A．was attacking   B．attacked           C．had attacked              D．would attack

It’s clear that with unprecedented (空前的) pressure on our natural resources and our climate, the world economy needs to “green up”. The shift to a green economy represents one of the biggest business opportunities in decades. Already, the global low-carbon market is worth more than £3 trillion, and is set to reach £4 trillion by 2015 as more economies invest in low-carbon technologies.

And we need to focus on green growth because the price of inaction is too high. Business is constantly looking for ways to become more efficient and the competitive gains for British companies’ efficient use of resources such as water, energy and materials are enormous, with potential savings of about £23 billion a year. We do not underestimate the challenges that we face in moving to a green economy. We often take our natural resources for granted but these are not inexhaustible, and demand is increasing. This is an economic issue, it’s a development issue, and it requires global action.

Next month, I’m joining leaders in business, government and civil society from all over the world at the Rio+ 20 Earth Summit in Brazil. I’ll be calling for an absolute commitment from my international colleagues to inclusive (广泛的) green growth as the path to shared prosperity. Governments need to create the framework for the private sector（部门）to act. We want an agreement to develop sustainable development goals that meet the linked challenges of food, energy and water security.

At home, we’re providing support to companies that are changing the way they do business. Our Green Economy Council brings together government, businesses and the third sector to help us create the right way to enable action from everyone — from government, businesses and consumers. We in the government want to create an effective basis for the green economy, with policies that are helping growth and giving businesses the certainty to plan and invest.

A strong green economy will generate the investment and innovation (创新) to transform our products and services and capture new markets, though the case for green investment and green growth is compelling (有吸引力的), as we rebuild the British economy. To my mind, there is no other option.

59. It is time for the world economy to “green up” due to _______.

   A. the appearance of low-carbon technologies

B. the pressure on natural resource and climate

   C. the increasing demand of worldwide population

   D. the present environmental problems like pollution

60. What can be learned from the second paragraph?

   A. Some businesses have efficiently saved a lot.

   B. Inefficient companies will have to compete much.

   C. A green economy is in reality a development issue.

   D. There are many difficulties on the way to a green economy.

61. To develop green economy, the governments should ________.

   A. change the way companies do business

   B. make effective policies for the green economy

   C. actively attend Rio+20 Earth Summit to be held in Brazil

   D. encourage businesses to invest more on sustainable energies

62. What is the author’s attitude towards the coming green economy?

   A. Doubtful.              B. Hopeful.          C. Negative.        D. Worried.

 John received an invitation to dinner, and with his work _____, he gladly accepted it. 

   A. finished         B. finishing          C. having finished         D. was finished

Andrew Carneigie, known as the King of Steel, built the steel industry in the United States, and, in the process, became one of the wealthiest men in America. His success resulted partly from his ability to sell the product and partly from his policy of expanding during periods of economic decline, when most of his competitors were reducing their investments. Carnegie believed that individuals should progress through hard work, but he also felt strongly that the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society. He opposed charity, preferring instead to provide educational opportunities that would allow others to help themselves. “He who dies rich, dies disgraced”, he often said. Among his more noteworthy contributions to society are those that bear his name, including the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, which has a library, a museum of fine arts, and a museum of national history. He also founded a school of technology that is now part of Carnegie-Mellon University. Other philanthropic(慈善的) gifts are the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to promote understanding between nations, the Carnegie Institute of Washington to fund scientific research, and Carnegie Hall to provide a center for the arts. Few Americans have been left untouched by Andrew Carnegie’s generosity. His contributions of more than five million dollars established 2,500 libraries in small communities throughout the country and formed the nucleus of the public library system that we all enjoy today.

60. The author quoted(引述) “he who dies rich, dies disgraced” in the passage to show______.

 A. He felt strongly that the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society.

 B. He opposed charity.

C. The wealthy die from their fortunes

 D. The wealthy die from not contributing to society.

61. Carnegie’s success includes following aspects EXCEPT_____.

 A. his policy of expanding.

B. his ability to sell the product

C. his ability to produce the product 

D. his hard work

62. Which of the following may NOT be philanthropic gifts to society according to the passage?____

   A. the Carnegie Institute of Washington.

B. the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh.

C. the steel industry.

   D. the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

63. What is the meaning of “Few Americans have been left untouched by Andrew Carnegie’s

generosity.” in the passage?________

    A. Few Americans have touched Andrew Carnegie’s generosity.

B. Many Americans have touched Andrew Carnegie’s generosity.

C. we all enjoy Andrew Carnegie’s generosity today.

D. Many Americans were given Andrew Carnegie’s generosity.

 “Hi Dave, how are you today? Just thought I’d let you know what I’m doing,” the e-mail would read. Or “Sorry you’re going. I’ve had a good time and that would probably have had something to do with you, so thanks.”
In some ways, the relaxed attitude was shocking, says Melville. But it was a sign of how students’ understanding of their role has changed. “They have a more independent view of the university, and they feel free to comment,” said Melville.
A committee, led by Melville, was set up earlier this year to explore the change in students’ attitudes towards teachers.
“This is something being driven by young people,” said Melville. “They live surrounded by different kinds of electronic resources. They use social networking tools and things like Wikipedia. The first group of these students is now at university.”
Students do not regard teaching staff in the same way as previous students did. “Because Web 2.0, Google, Wikipedia are all about being able to change things yourself, students expect to be able to do this as well,” said Melville.
There have been other changes in the student-teacher relationship. If students choose to study through a social networking group, they are in control. They don’t always make staff welcome, and they are free to decide which staff members they allow in.
   “Almost everybody who gets into using these kinds of technologies, it appears, becomes much shallower in their research,” said Melville.
4. Who is Dave most probably in the first paragraph?
A. a high school studentB. a university student
C. a teacherD. an online pen friend
5. We can find the following changes in the student-teacher relationship EXCEPT

_____.
A. it becomes much more relaxed than before
B. students are more at ease to comment
C. students have the say in choosing teachers to welcome into their social group
D. teachers are no longer regarded as knowledgeable and necessary

6. What is the change in attitudes rooted in according to Melville?
A. The first group of students at university.
B. The electronic resources.
C.The society.
D. Wikipedia.

7. What may be the disadvantages of using the technologies?
A. Students have more information resources besides from teachers.
B. Technologies keep them from doing deep research.
C. Teachers cannot control or influence their students at all.
D. Students spend too much time on online games.

The Red Cross is an international organization 61.________ task is to stop suffering. They don’t care about the people’s race, nationality, religion 62._____ political beliefs. They help anyone 63._____ need of help.

The story of the Red Cross begins with Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman who saw a battle in 1859 in Italy. After the battle, 40,000 soldiers were 64._____ (die) or injured, but there was no one to help them. Dunant worked for three days helping them.

When he returned to Switzerland, he wrote a book about his experience. The leaders of many countries read his book and wanted to do something. As a result, the Red Cross 65._ _______ (establish) in Geneva, Switzerland in 1863. It was an organization that would help all the people affected.

In 1864, there was 66.______ Red Cross meeting in Geneva, an American woman called Clare Barton wanted the Red Cross to help people in peace time as well as in wartime. She wanted the Red Cross to get 67.________ (involve) in disaster relief. Since then, the Red Cross 68._____ (help) millions of victims of earthquakes and other disasters all around the world.

The Red Cross not only works worldwide at big disasters, but also works in the community, 69._____ (take) care of victims at small accidents or fires. The Red Cross is 70._______ (clear)  fulfilling its task to stop suffering in this world.

 Last night the naughty boy climbed ______ the wall and jumped into the swimming pool only to find there was no water.

   A. across        B. over           C. down           D. for

1. Those who eager for success will make every effort to achieve it.

2. This particular sad event left a deep impression to Pliny who had lost an uncle in the eruption.

3. Trying to learn the word “love” was a experience that she remembered well.

4. Miss Sullivan put her arm gentle round me

5. She had a breakthrough while work on a simple task.

6. Mr Fan, the English teacher, the large but friendly man, seeing me and gave me a nasty surprise.

7. I read from my book instead reciting the poems.

8. The day started to go wrong the instant when I left home.

9. I had to wait for the school bus for ages.

10. One person, sitting alone, look like he is praying.

 Since people are fond of humor, it is as welcome in conversation as _______ else.

    A. anything             B. something       C. anywhere         D. somewhere

While music has value all by itself, researchers have long noticed that musicians also tend to be better at learning languages and show other improved reading and math abilities. Now a new study from the University of Washington by Christina Zhao shows that rhythm is an important bridge between music and speech as early as nine moths of age.

Researchers randomly placed babies into two groups of 20 each, and each group played at the lab with their parents for a dozen 15-minute sessions over a month.

In one group, researchers played recordings of songs with a waltz rhythm and showed the parents how to help their babies tap out that 1-2-3 beat in time with the music on boy drums or with their feet. In the other group, children played with typical toys and no music.

The babies in the music group were better able to detect random mistakes in that rhythm when they heard it within two weeks of the last session. They also showed a stronger brain response to disruptions in the rhythm. For example, researchers would sometimes alter the timing of syllables(音节)by slightly shortening the middle sound of a word like bibbi to make it bibi—and the babies with music training were more likely to notice it.

In other words, music training not only improved the babies’ ability to notice when a musical rhythm skipped a beat, but also improved their ability to notice when the rhythms of speech changed unexpectedly, an important skill for learning to talk

The study reflects Zhao’s personal experiences as a pianist who music in college, and as someone who speaks both Mandarin and English. She noticed that a lot of her fellow musicians were also good at learning other languages. “That really got me wondering how these two are related, “Zhao said.

29. What can we learn about the new study?

   A. It included twenty babies

   B. The babies were grouped by age.

   C. It was carried out in form of lab tests

   D. The two groups were offered different types of music

30. According to the last paragraph, Christina Zhao______

   A. will carry on with this study

   B. is good at discovering hidden connections

   C. is willing to share her personal experiences

   D. began learning different languages during childhood

31. Which is the best title for the text?

   A. Music Learners’ Advantages Over Language Learners

   B. An Important Bridge Between Music and Babies

   C. Researchers Prove Music’s Influence on Babies

   D. Music Skills May Help Babies Learn Languages

       Due to China’s vast and varied landscape, the people historically developed different housing styles for each particular region and climate. Usually traditional Chinese hours  61  (design) around the common values of shared communal and family space.

       Dating back to ancient times, courtyard houses, also known as Beijing Siheyuan buildings, are enclosed and inward-facing structures  62  a courtyard in the center surrounded by four one-story housing structure. The main  63  (enter) is on the south end. The south side contains rooms  64  (tradition) serving as the kitchen and servants’ quarters. The main house in on the north end.  65  the east and west sides are for married children and their families.

       One of the most interesting  66  (style) of Chinese houses is the so-called “cave dwelling”. Despite the name, these are man-made structures  67  (dig) out of the sides cliffs or the ground. They are found along northern China,  68  has dry, loess soil, and using earth helps provide comfortable temperatures.

       Another famous style is the earthen house（土楼）of the Fujian province in southeast Chin. A group of Han Chinese known as Hakka built these clay houses more than a thousand years ago after they  69  (move) south to escape wars. These structures are three or four floors high, and are in enclosed round or rectangular designs,  70  (help) protect from invaders.

  Hands-on experience is still attractive to many buyers, although online ordering is popular in the UK today.

 Oxford Street

   London is shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Sel-fridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician, a great sportsman, or a super star.

 Kensington High Street

A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden-good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.

 Borough Market

   You can’t visit London and not go to a supermarket. One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialist food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.

More places for bargains

Portobello Road on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the subway station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at the weekends, though. Convent Garden offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.

21. Oxford Street becomes special in December for ____________.

A. the wonderful window dressing                        B. the Europe’s largest music shop

C. the lights lit by a famous person                      D. many bargains to choose from

22. To enjoy food, you can go to _____________.

A. Borough Market                                      B. Camden Market

C. Kensington High Street                       D. Portobello Road

23. Where is this passage probably taken from?

A. A science book.            B. A traveler’s journal.     C. A trip guide.        D. A news report.