Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. ___36_____.

Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they’re in poorly lit places and so more likely to eat lots of food.     37    .

___38______ . Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites . In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when it’s time to repaint , go blue.

Don’t forget the clock or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里）per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down , turn on relaxing music.   39    .

Downsize the dishes.  40    . We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake（摄入） jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

A.      Mind the colors .

B.      It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

C.      Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.

D.     The smaller , the better .

E.      If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.

F.      Colors are important.

G.     Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat.

 —Helen, will you be at the party tonight?

—Yes, but I really 　　　 as I have so much homework to do. 

A. can’t             B. shouldn’t       C. mustn’t          D. won’t

阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 

One day, a mother horse told her son, “My child, will you happily go and carry this bag of wheat to the mill (磨坊) to grind it into flour?” The little horse happily agreed without hesitation, and ran out of the house with a bag of wheat on his back. 

After quite a long journey, the little horse came to a river, which blocked his path to the mill. He suddenly got confused. Looking around, he saw a cow. So he asked the cow, “Auntie Cow, can you tell me whether I can cross the river?” The cow answered, “Definitely you can. The water is very shallow.” When the little horse was about to cross the river, a squirrel shouted to him, “Little horse, don’t cross the river. You will drown.” The little horse didn’t know what to do, so he decided to go back to ask his mother. 

After he told his mother everything that happened on his way, his mother said, “My child, it’s not enough to only listen to others; you have to give it a try by yourself, and then you’ll know the answer.”

With those words, he walked carefully across the river. The water was neither shallow nor deep. It was just fine for him. Finally the little horse crossed the river and completed his task. 

1. 以约30词概括上文的主要内容。

2. 然后以约120个词就“亲身实践”谈谈你的看法，内容包括： 

(1) 你读完这个故事后的感受；

(2) 讲述一次你通过亲身实践学会一项技能的经历；

(3) 你从这次经历中所体会到“亲身实践”的重要性。 

1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

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    At one time, computers were expected largely to remove the need for paper copies of documents because they could be stored electronically. But for all the texts that are written, stored and sent electronically, a lot of them are still ending up on paper.

    It is difficult to measure the quantity of paper used as a result of use of Internet-connected computers, although just about anyone who works in an office can tell you that when e-mail is introduced，the printers start working overtime. "I feel in my bones this revolution is causing more trees  to be cut down.” says Ted Smith of the Earth Village Organization.

    Perhaps the best sign of how computer and Internet use pushes up demand for paper comes from the high-tech industry itself, which sees printing as one of its most promising new markets. Several Internet companies have been set up to help small businesses print quality documents from a computer.   Earlier this week, Hewlett-Packard Co. announced a plan to develop new technologies that will enable people to print even more so they can get a hard copy of a business document, a medical record or just an on-line e-mail，even if they are nowhere near a computer. As the company sees it, the more use of the Internet the greater demand for printers.

    Does all this mean environmental concerns have been forgotten? Some activists suggest people have been led to believe that a lot of dangers to the environment have gone away.“I guess people believe that the problem is taken care of, because of recycling," said Kelly Quirke, director of the Rainforest Action Network in San Francisco. Yet Quirke is hopeful that high-tech may also prove helpful. He says printers that print on both sides are growing in popularity. The action group has also found acceptable paper made from materials other than wood，such as agricultural waste.

28. The growing demand for paper in recent years is largely due to_____.

    A. the rapid development of small businesses

    B. the opening up of new markets

    C. the printing of high quality copies

    D. the increased use of the Internet

29. Hewlett-Packard Co. has decided to develop new technologies because____.

    A. people are concerned about the environment

    B. printers in many offices are working overtime

    C. small companies need more hard copies

D. they see a growing market for printers

30. Environmentalists believe one possible way of dealing with the paper situation，is____.

    A. to encourage printing more quality documents

    B . to develop new printers using recycled paper

    C. to find new materials for making paper

    D. to plant more fast growing trees

31 .What would be the best title for the text?

    A. Computers and Printers                B. E-mail and the Business World

    C. Internet Revolution and Environment     D. Modern Technology and New Markets

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。错误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11处起)不计分。

Sometime in February, my teacher told us about the city speech contest, its topic

was “People who have overcome difficulties in their lives”. I thought of my grandma

would be my perfect topic. Then I carefully prepared for contest. A couple of weeks

later, after the first round I was choosing to be one of the seven finalists! The final was

held soon. I was the sixth to presenting the speech. How a relief when I finished it ! After

the last person finished, the judge made their final decisions and announced that I have

won first prize. The audience were going wildly clapping and cheering ! I was extremely

happy. It was such exciting a moment that I will always remember it.

Many facts suggest that children are overweight and the situation is getting worse, according to the doctors.    36．  .

Some people blame(责备) the fact that we are surrounded (包围) by shops selling unhealthy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken and ice cream, at low prices.    37．  , then probably children would buy less take-away food.

38．  . I agree with this, because good eating habits begin early in life, long before children start to visit fast food shops. If parents often give their children fried chicken and chocolate rather than healthy food, they will go for sweet and salty foods, and children will find it hard to get rid of the habit.

There is a third reason for this situation. Children these days take very little exercise. They do not walk to school. When they get home, they sit in front of the television or their computers and play computer games.    39．  . What they need is to go outside and play active games or sports.

The above are the main reasons for this problem.  40． , as well as forcing them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits.

A. There is another argument that blames parents for allowing their children to become overweight

B. Adults are becoming fatter and unhealthier too

C. If there were fewer of these restaurants

D. Therefore we have to encourage young people to be more active

E. Not only is this an unhealthy pastime (消遣), it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy food

F. I feel there are a number of reasons for this

G. It’s a good idea to allow children to eat what they choose

  On my desk is a photo that my father took of          when I was a baby.    

A. him          B. his              C. me             D. mine

 It is said that walking is one of the best ways for a person to ________ healthy.

A. reserve            B. preserve              C. stay                 D. obtain

 An interview is a conversation between an employer and a(n)________ employee so that the interviewer can access the applicant and see if he or she is fit for the position.

   A. dynamic                B. excellent          C. anxious       D. potential

   Having a hobby can greatly enrich a teenager's life. However, many teens are unwilling to try a hobby. Here are some tips on how to help your teen explore his or her interests.

    ____36____ A hobby is a lifelong interest that a person takes up for pleasure. No one can "assign (指派)" a person a hobby, as it's a deeply personal thing. You can encourage a hobby, but it's absolutely up to the teen.

    Look for opportunities you think he or she might like. A good time for this is the beginning of a new school year, or the summer holidays. ____37____ At schools, there's usually a system where teens are exposed to and encouraged to try out various interests.ziyuanku.com

    Bring up ideas for interests, gently. Parents are the first people to spot opportunities for fun activities. ____38____ Mention possible enjoyable activities, but three times is generally enough. If your child does not want to do a hobby, respect it.

    Be supportive of hobbies. It would be terrible to convince him or her to do something and then be too busy to help him or her enjoy it. Always be proud of what your teen accomplishes. If you know a lot about the hobby, just offer some advice if asked. ____39____

    Do not force your teen. If you attempt to force your teen to try something, it's unlikely to end well ____40____ Then stress that you'd really like him/her to continue, but the decision is not yours to make.

A．But avoid "taking over" a project.

B．Parents can never solve their teen's problems.

C．But teenagers dislike being pushed into things.$来&源：ziyuanku.com

D．He or she might be too stressed to accomplish it.

E．Hobbies are not something one is required to do.

F．If you are desperate, have your teen try something for just a week.

G．These are all times that various organizations and clubs are starting up.

In today's world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.

However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem（挽回） popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesn’t just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products’ accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory(配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.

“Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping — are an important part of a watch’s image. Today’s watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!

Creativity also plays a key role in designing today’s watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches. The company’s popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet（手镯） than a watch.

Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of little things in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what’s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!

28. What can we know from the first paragraph?

 A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion. 

 B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use.  

 C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.

 D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today. 

29. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays?

A. It simply tells time.                        

B. It appeals to many teenagers. 

C. It has many complex functions.                    

D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.

30. Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _________.

A. show why Shinshoku watches are popular                   

B. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash     

C. make a comparison between watches and bracelets

D. tell that today’s watches need more imagination 

31. What may be the best title for the passage?

 A. Watches Tell More Than Time                              B. Japanese Watches Stand Out  

 C. Watch Industry Is in a Bad Situation               D. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular 【答案】

 In the Russian media about the Olympic ceremony, there is applause for _____ Brazil has managed to achieve on such a limited budget.

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

假如伦敦奥运会组委会正在向全世界招聘奥运会志愿者。条件如下：

1.有热情为他人服务的思想；

2.有丰富的文化知识，既能做好服务工作，也能传播文化；

3.有流利的英语表达能力和良好的沟通能力。

假如你叫李华，你想申请成为一名奥运会志愿者。请根据以上要求，写一封申请信。

注意：1.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

2.词数120左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

_____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

–I heard that more than 300 people died from the cold weather in England this winter.

 --Yes,        news came as        shock to us.

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

A man was driving at 70 miles in a 40milezone, when a police car came behind him with the light on.   32 

As the policeman came to him, he said, "Hi, officer, I guess you caught me a little bit over the limit. I was in a rush to get home, to be with my wife and kids, you know my younger son wasn't feeling well when I left home this morning."

     The policeman said, "Well, I guess so,” and started writing something in his notebook. ___33___ A few moments later, the policeman came to his window and handed him a paper, and returned to his car without saying a single word. The man started to wonder, how much this ticket was going to be as he began to look at the paper.   34 

"I had a daughter who was killed by a speeding car at the age of six, by a speeding driver like you. He got a fine, a few months in prison, and was free, free to hug two other daughters.   35   I have tried to forgive that man a thousand times, and I thought I had. Maybe I really forgive him, but I have to do it again, even right now. So pray for me, and be careful when you drive again, my son is all I have left. "

     The man was very surprised and could not move for the next few minutes. When finally he did, he drove slowly, even a few miles under the speed limit, praying for forgiveness.

A. He began to driver faster.

B. I only had one, and now I had to wait until I go to heaven before I can hug her again.

C. Right away the man started thinking of excuse to give.

D. He was surprised it was not a ticket as he read.

E. As minutes went by, he could see from the side view mirror, the policeman was still writing.

 They eat only plant foods, and take care to _____ animal products from other areas of their lives.

  A. contain             B. maintain          C. exclude       D. include

 His writing is so confusing that it’s hard to make out ______ it is that he’s trying to express.

A. that                     B. how                              C. who                              D. what

Human demands on natural resources have doubled in less than 50 years and are now outstripping(超过) what the Earth can provide by more than half, a new report has warned. If this situation continues, globablly it will need the capacity of two Earths by 2030, the Living Planet Report said. And the report, from the World Wide Fund For Nature, the Zoological Society of London and the Global Footprint Network, said British people are still consuming（消费、消耗） far more than the Earth can offer..

Wildlife in tropical countries is also under huge pressure, with populations of species falling by 60 percent in three decades. The study’s authors looked at 8,000 populations of 2,500 species and studied the change in land use and water consumption across the globe. Warned that if everyone are now living lifestyles which would  require one and a half planets to support their lives, though there are signiflcant differences between rich and poor nations.

The UK comes 31st in a list of countries based on their “ecological footprint” — the amount of land and sea each person needs to provide the food, clothes and other products they consume and to absorb the carbon dioxide they give off. The country has fallen down the league table from having the 15th biggest footprint in the last report two years ago, but the World Wide Fund For Nature points out this is due to an increase in other countries’ impact rather than a reduction in the UK’s use of resources. Ireland has the 10th highest ecological footprint in the world, while the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Denmark, Belgium and the USA are the five worst countries for over-consumption of resources.

It also carried a warning about the loss of wildlife and ecosystems which people depend on for food, fuel, clean water and other resources — with populations of species declining by 30 percent worldwide between 1970 and 2007.

48．In this text the author wants to tell us           .

       A．humans are overusing the planet

       B．e need two earths to live on by 2030

       C．differences between rich and poor nations

       D．wildlife on earth is under huge pressure

49．According to the text, what has happened worldwide in the last three decades and seven years? A．Populations of species have fallen by 60 percent.

       B．Human demands on natural resources have doubled.

       C．Populations of species have declined by 30 percent.

       D．Our lifestyles have used up 1.5 planets’ resources.

50．From the third paragraph we know           .

       A．the UK’s sudation is no better than that of Ireland

       B．the UK is now in its 15th position in the league table

       C．the UK has reduced its consumption of natural resources

       D．other countries are increasing their consumption of natural resoures