阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的适当形式,将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。

In the United States, there were 222 people __1.__ (report) to be billionaires (亿万富翁) in 2003. The __2.__ (rich) of these is Bill Gates, worth _3.__ least $ 41 billion, who made his money __4.__ starting the company Microsoft. Mr. Gates was only 21 years old _5.__ he first helped to set up the company in 1976. He was a billionaire by the time he was 31.

__6.__, there are still some other people who have made lots of money at even __7.__ (young) ages. Other young people who have struck it rich include Jackie Coogan and Shirley Temple. _8.__ of these child actors made over a million dollars _9._ (act) in movies before they were 14. But __10.__ youngest billionaire is Albert von Thurn und Taxis of Germany, who, in 2001, inherited (继承) a billion dollars when he turned 18!

One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?

Listen — Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.

Help them — If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.

Be there for them — Try to make something for your friend to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!

Make plans — Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!

1.While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should _____.

A. give him or her some advice

B. just listen unless asked

C. calm him or her down

D. share your feelings as well

2.When we provide help for our friends, we should _____.

A. try to do everything for them

B. put them before ourselves

C. change their bad habits first

D. ignore their faults

3.What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe’s words?

A. Life without a friend is death.

B. A friend is easier lost than found.

C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

D. A man is known by his friends.

I climbed Kilimanjaro with Lava Expeditions (探险队) during the rainy season.

I flew to Nairobi in Kenya and spent several days there. At my hotel in Nairobi I met the rest of the group with whom I would spend the next week. We all travelled on the bus together for a 6-hour journey into Tanzania and then Arusha, a quiet town.

After we arrived at our hotel in Arusha, we had dinner and a few drinks. Then we were introduced to more members including Taddeus Minja, the main guide, who was very experienced — climbing Kilimanjaro runs through the generations (代) of his family.

The next day the Lava Expeditions members checked if we had the correct and enough clothing for our expedition on Kilimanjaro. Only one person needed to bring more clothes.

After that we set off, walking in the rain through the beauty of the rainforest, all the way to the first camp. I was happy the next few days as the view was so wonderful and changed every day. I suffered a little during the trip and I felt so tired. But the members of Lava Expeditions provided me with lots of encouragement, which was one of the best memories. Finally we reached the top of Kilimanjaro in bright blue skies.

I felt excited about climbing Kilimanjaro and the feeling didn’t change during my trip. Lava Expeditions looked after me so well that I was deeply thankful for their help.

1. What do we know about Taddeus Minja according to the passage?

A. He organized the journey.

B. He was the leader of Lava Expeditions.

C. He was the manager of a hotel in Arusha.

D. He had much knowledge about climbing mountains.

2.How did Lava Expeditions help the author while climbing Kilimanjaro?

A. By carrying bags for him.

B. By offering food to him.

C. By encouraging him.

D. By teaching him climbing skills.

3.What did the author think of his climbing Kilimanjaro?

A. Tiring and disappointing.

B. Tiring but happy.

C. Dangerous but exciting.

D. Dangerous and tiring.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To tell readers about Lava Expeditions.

B. To give readers advice on climbing Kilimanjaro.

C. To encourage more people to climb Kilimanjaro.

D. To share his experience of climbing Kilimanjaro.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Eyesight plays avery important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight：

•Schedule yearly exams.__ 1.___Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.

•Protect against UV rays(紫外线)．Long?term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses.__ 2.__

•Give your eyes a break. Two?thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.__ 3.__ Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20?second break and look at something 20 feet away.

•___4.__ As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins(维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.

•Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses(隐形眼镜)．Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.__ 5.___ Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.

A．Eat your greens.

B．Eye care should begin early in life.

C．They can properly protect your eyes.

D．Stay in good shape by taking more Vitamins.

E．Parents usually don't care about their own eyesight.

F．Always follow the doctor's advice for appropriate wear.

G．This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

完形填空

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第1—20 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。

On a cold winter evening, I was walking home, tired and hungry, when suddenly came screams(呼喊声) from behind some tress.____， I slowed down to listen, and ____ that what I was hearing were the sounds of a fight. A woman was being ____ not far from where I stood.

“Should I go to help her？” I thought. I was worried about my own ____，and I regretted having suddenly decided to take a new way home that night.“What if I am ____ too? Shouldn't I just ____ to the nearest phone and call the police？” But already the girl's ____were growing weaker. I knew it was time for me to act fast because I could not ____ the life of this unknown woman，____ it meant risking my own life.

I am not a ____ man. I didn't know where I found the ____ and physical strength(体力), but once I had finally ____ to help the girl, I became suddenly changed. I ran behind the bushes and ____ the attacker off the woman. Struggling, we fell to the ground, where we fought for a few minutes ____ the man jumped up and ran away.

____ heavily，I stood up and came up to the girl, who was crying behind a tree. In the ____，I could not see her clearly, but I could certainly ____ her shock. Not wanting to frighten her any further, at first I spoke to her from a distance.

“It's OK，” I said ____.“The man ran away. You're safe now.”There was a long stop and then I heard the words, said in both wonder and ____.“Dad, is that you？” And then, from behind the tree, stepped my youngest ____， Katherine.

1.A. Excited B. Frightened C. Interested D. Disappointed

2.A. knew B. understood C. realized D. imagined

3.A. attacked B. killed C. robbed D. caught

4.A. money B. safety C. future D. family

5.A. happy B. sad C. excited D. hurt

6.A. move B. take C. run D. go

7.A. cries B. noises C. cheers D. sounds

8.A. save B. ignore C. change D. decide

9.A. although B. because C. as D. but

10.A. kind B. powerful C. mean D. brave

11.A. courage B. belief C. attitude D. idea

12.A. agreed B. planed C. promised D. decided

13.A. took B. dropped C. pulled D. got

14.A. unless B. if C. since D. until

15.A. Walking B. Drinking C. Breathing D. Looking

16.A. daylight B. afternoon C. darkness D. midnight

17.A. feel B. see C. guess D. find

18.A. angrily B. softly C. sadly D. happily

19.A. shame B. peace C. pain D. surprise

20.A. son B. daughter C. grandson D. cousin

课本知识运用：根据所给的单词或汉语提示写出所缺的单词和其恰当形式。

1.Sam lives in a small ______ (dust) village on the edge of the desert.

2.For him, this will be an ______ (entire) new hobby.

3.His project is wonderful but the cost is too high, so almost everyone ____________ (agree) with him.

4.My brother is__________(rely)and you can follow his words.

5.She’s _________ (gradual) recovering from the deadly disease.

6.You’d better recite these words, because they are___________(frequent) used.

7.这是我第一次亲眼目睹夜晚。

It was the first time _______ I’d seen the night face to face.

8.大学毕业以后，我们终于有机会骑自行车旅行。

After _________ from college, we finally got the chance to take a bike trip.

9.我熬到11点半故意不睡觉，为的是独自好好看看月亮。

I stayed awake _______ ________ until half past eleven in order to have a good look at the moon by myself.

10.她坚持要把这次旅游组织得尽善尽美。

She insisted that she _______ ________ the trip properly.

11.Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts. The plane ______ _________(take) off .

12.这个国家经历了太多的战争。

The country _______ _________ _______ too many wars.

13.我父亲总是问我学习进展如何。

My father always asks me how I ____________ ____________ ____________ my study.

14.作为学生，我们要学会利用时间来学习。

As a student, we should learn to _______ _______ _______ our time to study.

15.当时的英语更多的是一德语为基础，而我们今天所说的英语不是。

It ______ _______ more _______ German than the English we speak at present.

16.She said, “My brother left home three years ago.”(改为间接引语）

She said __________ brother __________ __________ home three years __________.

短文改错

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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/\)，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（一），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Of all the subject, I like Chinese best because I have excellent Chinese teacher, Ms Sun. She has been taught us for only three months, but she is thinking highly of by all the students.

Ms Sun is 36 years old and she is neither tall nor short. She is always the last to leaving her office. She always tries to make her classes interest and active but we are getting on well with each other. On the other hand, she teaches us very well and is very strict in us in our studies, that makes our Chinese improved. We all think he is the best teacher we have met in the school.

People hold different views on what or how much homework should be. It is partly due to(由于) the fact that people can’t seem to agree on the purpose of homework.

Some teachers think that homework is necessary to reinforce (巩固)what is learned in school. And so they ask their students to memorize what was discussed in class through homework. Some teachers think the point of homework is to cover material that the class didn’t have time to get to, so their homework is to let students learn additional things. Other teachers like homework simply because they want students to form work habits and still others believe homework is necessary because it’s the best way for parents to learn what their children do in school.

However, many parents seem to have different ideas. Elisa Cohen, who has twins at Lafayette Elementary School, doesn’t like the fact that third-grade students in DC elementary schools are asked to write about 25 book summaries a year. She said, “They do the same thing over and over without really getting into alternate (交替的) ways of thinking about books, reading and writing.”

Some education reformers (改革者), such as Howard Gardner, a Harvard University professor well-known for his theory on multiple intelligence, think that Cohen is on the right track. But it’s often hard to persuade overworked teachers to give much thought to homework tasks.

1. How many opinions do the teachers have on “homework”?

A.3.B.4.C.5.D.6.

2. According to the experts’ opinions, ___________.

A. what Cohen’s thinking about is correct

B. teachers shouldn’t work too hard or too long

C. teachers should give necessary work to the students

D. teachers should let the students repeat what they didn’t have time to get in class

3.What’s the problem with Elisa Cohen’s twins in writing about their book report?

A. They find homework really hard.

B. They simply copy one repeatedly.

C. They get different ways of thinking about their work.

D. They aren’t given much thinking about what they read.

4.Some education reformers think we should improve our school education by_____.

A. increasing homework B. changing schools

C. changing teachers D. reducing homework

He’s an old cobbler(修鞋匠) with a shop in the Marais, a historic area in Paris．When I took him my shoes, he at first told me: “I haven’t time．Take them to the other fellow on the main street; he’ll fix them for you right away.”

But I’d had my eye on his shop for a long time. Just looking at his bench loaded with tools and pieces of leather, I knew he was a skilled craftsman. “No,” I replied, “The other fellow can’t do it well.”

“The other fellow” was one of those shopkeepers who fix shoes and make keys “while-U-wait”(立等可取)-- without knowing much about mending shoes or making keys. They work carelessly, and when they have finished sewing back a sandal strap (鞋带) ,you might as well just throw away the pair.

My man saw I wouldn’t give in, and he smiled. He wiped his hands on his blue apron (围裙), looked at my shoes, had me write my name on one shoe with a piece of chalk and said, “Come back in a week.”

I was about to leave when he took a pair of soft leather boot off a shelf.“See what

I can do” he said with pride. “Only three of us in Paris can do this kind of work.”

When I got back out into the street, the world seemed brand-new to me. He was something out of an ancient legend, an old craftsman with his way of speaking, his pride in his craft.

These are times when nothing is important but the bottom line, when you can do things any old way as long as it “pays”, when, in short, people look on work as a path to ever-increasing consumption (消费) rather than a way to realize their own abilities. In such a period, it is a rare comfort to find a cobbler who gets his greatest satisfaction from pride in a job well done.

1.Which of the following is true about the old cobbler?

A．He had the best repairing tools.

B．He was the only cobbler in the Marais.

C．He was proud of his skills.

D．He was a native Parisian.

2. The sentence “He was something out of an ancient legend.” (paragraph6) implies that .

A．nowadays you can hardly find anyone like him

B．it was difficult to communicate with this man

C．the man was very strange

D．the man was too old

3.According to the author, many people work just to .

A．realize their abilities B．gain happiness

C．make money D．gain respect

4.This story wants to tell us that .

A．craftsmen make a lot of money

B．whatever you do, do it well

C．craftsmen need self-respect

D．people are born equal

完形填空

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

There was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding school．Before being sent away this boy was the ________ student in his class．He was at the top in every ________ ．He was a champion．

But the boy ________ after leaving home and attending the boarding school．His ________ started dropping．He hated being in a group．He was ________ all the time．And there were especially dark times when he felt like ________ himself．All of this happened because he felt ________ and that no one loved him．His ________ started worrying about the boy．But they did not ________ know what was wrong with him． ________ his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and talk with him．

They sat ________ the bank of the lake near the school．The father started asking him ________ questions about his classes, teachers and ________ ．After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, ________ I am here today?”

The boy ________ , “to check my grades?”

“No, no” his dad replied, “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for me．I want to see you happy．I don’t care about grades．I care about ________ ．I care about your happiness．YOU ARE MY ________ ．”

These words caused the boy’s eyes to fill with tears．He ________ his dad．They didn’t say anything to each other for a long time．

Now the boy had everything he wanted．He knew there was someone on this ________ who cared for him deeply．He ________the world to someone．And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad!

1.A．richest B．prettiest C．laziest D．brightest

2.A．game B．school C．competition D．group

3.A．changed B．died C．arrived D．regretted

4.A．hair B．tears C．love D．grades

5.A．worried B．careless C．lonely D．busy

6.A．teaching B．killing C．helping D．enjoying

7.A．cold B．worthless C．well D．sick

8.A．parents B．classmates C．teachers D．companions

9.A．even B．now C．yet D．then

10.A．And B．But C．Or D．So

11.A．toward B．along C．opposite D．on

12.A．serious B．casual C．personal D．difficult

13.A．work B．study C．sports D．education

14.A．when B．where C．how D．why

15.A．turned away B．answered back C．whispered softly D．cried out

16.A．it B．you C．myself D．us

17.A．LIFE B．ANXIETY C．CARE D．NEED

18.A．forgave B．hit C．hugged D．begged

19.A．side B．earth C．trip D．day

20.A．meant B．owed C．moved D．left