【题目】So difficult ___________ it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English well.

A. I have felt B. I felt

C. I did feel D. did I feel

【题目】Looking back on my childhood, I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental math.

Before World War I we spent out summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim(模糊的)memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys, Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a crystal clear memory of dogs, the farm animals, the local birds and above all, the insects.

I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my enthusiasm has led me into various investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil reading about other people’s observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle. Because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books, which some may light honor, with the title of scientific research.

But curiosity, a keen eye ,a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist: one of the outstanding and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack, A scientist can be made a naturalist. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds.

【1】According to the author, a born naturalist should first of all be

A. full of ambition B. self-disciplined

C. full of enthusiasm D. knowledgeable

【2】The first paragraph tells us that the author

A. lost his hearing when he was a child

B. didn’t like his brothers and sisters

C. was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood

D. was born to a naturalist’s family

【3】The author says that his a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he

A. just reads about other people’s observations and discoveries

B. lacks some of the qualities required of scientist

C. has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmetic

D. comes up with solutions in most natural ways.

【4】The author can’t remember his clearly because

A. He didn’t live very long with them

B. He was too young when he lived with them

C. The family was extremely large

D. He was fully occupied with observing nature

【5】Which of the following statements is true?

A. The author believes that a born naturalist cannot be a scientist

B. The author read a lot of books about the natural world and oil industry

C. The author’s brothers and sisters were good at music and languages

D. The author spent a lot of time working on riddles.

【题目】Infiniti, Nissan’s luxury brand, continues to show off ideas for the future.

The Q80 Inspiration here in Paris is an excellent piece of work, perhaps a concept elegant enough to make us forget that Infiniti’s former Hong Kong-based president, Johan de Nysschen, moved to take over General Motors’ Cadillac car brand in July and Infiniti chairman Andy Palmer is the new CEO at Aston Martin, the British luxury car brand.

The Q80, if it becomes reality, will be brought to market by Infiniti’s new boss, former BMW （another famous car brand ）executive Roland Krüger. He should focus on this, at least until he is head-hunted to another company.

The Q80 Inspiration is a low and sexy four-door fastback, and it is also a showcase for technology – from autonomous driving to eco-friendly power trains. Here in Paris, the Infiniti people say the hybrid drive in this concept suggest exactly where the brand is going in the future.

The company says the Q80 speaks to how Infiniti plans to pull people into more expensive cars – cars that compete with the Porsche Panamera, for instance.

Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti Executive Design Director, said the car “delivers feminine elegance and muscular menace in equal measure and strikes big in terms of styling, craftsmanship, choice of materials and attention to detail.”

Most importantly, for luxury cars buyers who are increasingly puzzled by all the technology, the designers focused on making things simple.

“There is a tendency with modern design that every time you add interior features and technology you add complexity,” said Albaisa, pointing to the concept’s easy-to –understand –and –operate infotainment interface.

As for power, the Q80 Inspiration gets 550 horsepower from a twin turbocharged 3.0-litre V-6 combined with a hybrid electric power train. Fuel economy could be as good as 5.5 litres/100 km.

【1】Who will take charge of the launch of the Q80 Inspiration?

A. Andy Palmer B. Alfonso Albaisa

C. Johan de Nysschen D. Roland Krüger

【2】 In the future Infiniti will pay more attention to ______.

A. details B. craftsmanship

C. energy conservation D. materials

【3】The Q80 Inspiration _______.

A. has been produced in large numbers

B. has autonomous driving system

C. has double doors

D. has complicated operating features

【4】 How many car brands are mentioned in the passage?

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

【5】What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. An introduction of the Q80 Inspiration.

B. A promotion of The Q80 Inspiration

C. The future of the Q80 Inspiration

D. The history of the Q80 Inspiration

【题目】This kind of ancient book requires a great deal of .

A. concentration B. attraction

C.appreciation D.notice

【题目】【改编】The island of Great Britain being small (compare the size of Australia), the natural place for holiday relaxation and enjoyment is extensive coastline, above all its southern and eastern coasts, and the favorite resort of the mass-population of industrial Lancashire, is on the north-west coast. Distant and little-inhabited area like Northern Scotland, are too remote for the development of large seaside resorts.

For most children, going to the seaside suggests a week or fortnight of freedom on the beach, ideally a sandy one providing enough opportunities for the construction of sandcastle, fishing in pool, paddling in shallow water or swimming in deep water. Their parents spend sunny days swimming in the sea and sunbathing on the beach. Not that the British sun can be relied on and the depressing sight of families wandering round the town in old –fashioned and under umbrellas is only too common. However, there are always shops with their tourist souvenirs, plenty of cafes and if the worst comes to the worst, the cinema to offer a refuge.

The average family is unlikely to seek accommodation in a hotel as they can stay more cheaply in a boarding-house. There are usually three or four-storeyed Victorian buildings, whose owners spend the summer season letting rooms to a number of couples or families and providing three cooked meals a day at what they describe as a reasonable price, with the hope that in this way they will add enough to their savings to see the winter through. Otherwise there are the camping sites for those who prefer self-catering.

Nowadays, even when an increasing number of people fly off to Mediterranean resorts where a well-developed suntan (晒黑) can be assured, or explore in comfort Swiss lakes and mountains or romantic Italian or Spanish cities, the British seaside is still the main attraction for families, especially those with younger children. As they queue for boats trips, cups of tea or ice-cream under gray skies and in dizzling rain, the parents are reliving (重温) their own childhood when time seemed endless, their own sandcastles the most splendid on the beach, the sea always blue and friendly and the sun always hot.

【1】Where do tourists seldom go ?

A. Australia B. Great Britain

C. Northern Scotland D. Lancashire

【2】Why do children prefer the seaside ?

A. Because they can stay with their parents.

B. Because they can play various games on the seaside.

C. Because they can meet many other children there.

D. Because they can buy whatever they want.

【3】What attracts people to Mediterranean resorts?

A. Romantic Italian or Spanish cities

B. Ice-cream under gray skies.

C. Cups of tea in dizzling rain.

D. Reliving their own childhood.

【4】Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A. The cinema is the best place to get enough sunshine.

B. The English seaside is an ideal place for children.

C. Northern Scotland is very popular with tourists.

D. Few people in Britain go abroad for holiday.

【5】Where can you find this passage in a newspaper ?

A. Economy B. Science.

C. Fashion. D. Tourism.

【题目】面对中学生“出国热”，社会对此有不同的看法。请你以Studying Abroad为题，根据以下提供的信息，谈谈自己的看法。

注意：1．第一句已为你写好，不计入总词数。

2．词数100左右

3．参考词汇：媒介，中间人mediator 民族 nation 费用 expense

In recent years, studying abroad has been popular.

_______________________________________________________________________________

【题目】Indiana middle school and high school students can receive free help with their math and science homework, 【1】 ___is great news for parents, teachers, kids in grades six through twelve in the state of Indiana. The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has 【2】 _ homework hotline that makes 【3】 possible, and the homework hotline provides this 【4】 ___ (value) tutoring(辅导) service for free. Not only is homework help 【5】 __ (complete) free to Indianan middle school and high school kids, but the call is also free 【6】 charge.

Since 1991, the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 【7】 ___(help) middle school and high school kids in the state of Indiana develop the skills they need 【8】 __(solve) math and science problems, and Rose-Hulman college students help in a way that makes kids think and solve problems without 【9】____ (provide) the answers. This free tutoring program is a great benefit 【10】 ____middle school and high school students in Indiana.

【题目】阅读短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Life is just like a box. Inside it are happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in it teach us new lessons and make us a better person.

Love

Love plays a key role on our life. Without love a person could become cruel and violent. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care. They tell us what is right or wrong, good or bad.【1】. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to the feelings of others. Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.

Happiness and Sorrow

Materialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others gives a certain level of fulfillment.【2】. No mind is happy without peace. We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure and despair. But these things are temporary and pass away.

Failure and Success

【3】. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way.

Hope and Despair

Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience.【4】, because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have only one choice — keep moving on in life and be hopeful.

Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond our control. Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be right or dull.【5】, so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.

E. So let’s enjoy every day

F. Failure is the path to success

G. Peace of mind is the main link to happiness

【题目】阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

The use of advertisement is certainly great both to the producer and the consumer. There is a great deal of truth in the saying that good quality and honest workmanship are best advertisement. Of course, people know that the manufacturers would have done better if they have used the money for advertising in making better products to sell. But in these days of far-extended trade, there is no doubt that advertisement is necessary to make the existence of even first-class goods known. And even goods that are already well known must still be advertised. Some manufacturers are aware of the value of it, for, when they try to save money by stopping their advertisements, their sales go down at once.

But advertising has its abuses. Many advertisements are meant to cheat, and do at times cheat the public by raising the price of worthless goods. There is only one comfort in this aspect that a lying advertisement cannot sell worthless goods for long, for the people who buy it will not buy it a second time. As an old saying goes, “You can take in all people part of time; and you can take in some people all the time; but you cannot take in all the people all the time.

[写作内容]

1. 概括短文的内容要点,该部分的词数约为30;

2． 就 “广告的好与不好” 发表你的看法,写一篇字数约为120的文章，并包括

以下要点：

(1)广告对消费者和商家的作用；

(2)广告到处可见，是一个大的产业；

(3)但有时商家会以虚假夸大的广告获取利益而损害消费者的利益；

(4)你个人的观点。

[写作要求]

1）文章可参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子;

2）题目自定。

[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

【题目】This coastal area __________ a national wildlife reserve last year.

A. was named B. named

C. is named D. names