【题目】根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，在答题卡对应位置上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。（每空只写一词）

【1】Kindness is one of the prime minister's ________（特征）.

【2】We must try to ________（分析）the causes of the strike.

【3】He’s ________（连续不断）disturbing me.

【4】His first speech as president left a strong ________（印象）on his audience.

【5】We gave our classroom a _______ (彻底) cleaning before the National Day

【6】Who is to b_____________ (责备) for the serious mistake?

【7】She graduated from English ________ (院，系)of Beijing University.

【8】How would you like a cup of _________(瞬间的，速溶的) coffee?

【9】If a student ______(缺少)the motivation to study，he or she will quickly become tired of studying.

【10】I ______(申请)to four colleges for the chance of studying and was accepted by all.

【题目】必背句型

【1】我们凌晨4点钟就得起床，一直忙到半夜才能上床睡觉。

We had to get up at 4 am and we ________________.

【2】以每小时四百多千米的速度行驶，磁悬浮列车8分钟就能走完30千米的行程。

________________over 400 kilometres per hour，the train can complete the 30kilometre journey in eight minutes.

【3】超速磁悬浮列车是利用磁悬浮技术的世界上最快的火车。

The Transrapid Maglev is the world’s first highspeed train ________________.

【题目】-When on earth will the bus come? We have been waiting here for what seemed long ages.

-Look，__________.

A. there comes the bus B. there is the bus coming

C. there the bus comes D. there is coming the bus

【题目】Long ago, in a far-away place, an old tribal chief found himself terminally ill. So he called three most promising young villagers to his bedside and said, “As I【1】(leave)you soon, I hope you can do one more thing for me. Young men, you three are all【2】(usual)strong and resourceful, so I’d like you to strive to climb that high mountain we have always been worshipping【3】a sacred place. Try to reach the top and then turn back to tell me about your findings.

Three days later, the first young man returned smartly dressed and said【4】(smile), “Lord, I’ve been to the mountaintop【5】I saw flowers of all sorts, spring water and singing birds. That’s a real nice place. ”

The old tribal chief replied with a smile, “Son, I’ve been there before. It’s not the mountaintop【6】the foot of the mountain. You can leave now. ”

A week later, the second young man also returned. “Lord, I’ve been to the mountaintop【7】a forest of tall pine trees and vultures circling in the air. That’s a really nice place. ”

“What a pity! ”said the chief. “Son, you’ve been halfway up the mountain rather than to the summit. Now you can leave. ”

A month later, the third young man showed up in rags, his hair off-colored but his eyes clear and bright.

“Lord, I succeeded in reaching the summit. There was nothing there but the highland wind and the blue sky【8】(hang)over the land. ”

“So you saw nothing at all? Not even【9】butterfly? ”

“No, Lord, nothing. All you can see is yourself. You just feel how insignificant you are in this infinite universe【10】standing at the top! ”

“Son, you’ve reached the real mountaintop. Congratulations! You will be undoubtedly made our new tribal chief! ”

【题目】艾萨克·阿西莫夫（Isaac Asimov）是美国科学家兼作家，1920年1月2日出生于俄罗斯， 1992年4月6日于纽约去世。1948年他获得了化学博士学位。第二年在波士顿大学的医学院任生化教师。1958年他放弃了教学工作成为专职作家。一生中，他写过大约480本书，包括怪诞小说、科学和历史方面的书，甚至还写过有关《圣经》和莎士比亚的书。但使他最负盛名的作品是他的科幻小说, 如《基地》三部曲，《我，机器人》等。

【题目】单词填空（共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分）

根据横线前首字母或括号内的汉语意思填写出恰当的词。

【1】Parents usually make the a_______ that children spend too much time chatting and playing games on the Internet.

【2】The London Underground has the d_______ of being the oldest and most complex underground system.

【3】Early underground lines needed large holes leading to the surface with spaces in between—at regular i________ to get fresh air.

【4】 Examples are often used and s ________ several purposes.

【5】I don’t quite understand your point. Could you please be more e________ about it?

【6】P________ (行人) are not allowed to walk on expressways.

【7】Recently many senior students live around the school, a________ (陪伴) by their parent or grandparent.

【8】There have been calls for Britain to w_________(退出) from the EU.

【9】Good manners are a_________ (欣赏) all over the world. No one likes people who are rude.

【10】When the phone rings, whatever the c_________ (情况), everything stops so that the call can be answered.

【题目】Charles Dickens is often thought of as one of the greatest British writers. February 7 marked the 200th anniversary of his birthday. Yet for many, his language is old-fashioned and his stories often improbable. So why do so many people know and read Dickens today?

One reason is the British government’s insistence that every child studies a Dickens novel at school. Alongside William Shakespeare, Dickens is on every English literature school reading list.

His stories, though often long by today’s standards, are great moral tales. They are filled with colorful characters.

Earlier this month, a ceremony was held in Portsmouth, where Dickens was born. Prince Charles said at the ceremony, “Dickens used his creative genius to campaign passionately for social justice… His characterization (人物刻画) is as fresh today as on the day it was written.”

His books stand out from many other writers because of his insight into human nature. Dickens, like Shakespeare, tells us truths about human behavior. They are as true in the 21st century as they were to his readers in the 19th century.

Readers have returned to Dickens’ books again and again over the years to see what he has to say about their own times.

No surprise then that it was Dickens whom Britons turned to during the economic crisis in the last couple of years. Dickens helped them make sense of a world that was rapidly falling apart. The BBC adapted one of his less well-known novels, Little Dorrit, into a popular television drama that introduced many Brits to the novel for the first time. A dark story about greed and money, it was the perfect illustration of bad times.

As long as Dickens’s novels have something to say to modern audiences, it seems likely that he will remain one of Britain’s best-loved writers.

【1】In the article, the author intends to tell us ______.

A. why Dickens’ novels still appeal to readers in modern times

B. that Dickens’ works are no longer popular among young people

C. why the British government puts Dickens on school reading lists

D. that Dickens and Shakespeare’s works are required for study at school

【2】In Britain, people still read Dickens because of ______.

a) romance in his books

b) moral value in his books

c) his colorful characters

d) his insight into human nature

e) government education requirement

f) his prediction of the current economic crisis

A. abdf B. bcde C. bdef D. abed

【3】We can infer from the article that ______.

A. it’s better to read Dickens in time of difficulty

B. Dickens was a great social observer of his time

C. human nature seems worse during bad times

D. Dickens’s novels are short and easy to read

【4】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Little Dorrit is one of Dickens’ best-known novels.

B. Dickens’ novels are of greater value during economic crisis.

C. Dickens’ works have gained more popularity than Shakespeare’s

D. Dickens’ novels are still of realistic significance to today’s world.

【题目】Alzheimer's disease is a major national health problem. Nearly2 million Americans over the age of 65 have Alzheimer's disease. It is a leading cause of death among the elderly. But Alzheimer's disease is not confined （限于）to the aged. There may be a million or more people under the age of 65 suffering from the disease.

At one time, people suffering from the disease were said to be "getting old". The disease was thought to be a natural part of growing old, but it is now known that Alzheimer's disease strikes young and old alike. It is an organic （器官的）disease, that destroys brain cells.

Alzheimer's disease affects the patient's memory, speech, and movement. In the beginning stages of the disease, the patient may seem slightly confused. He may have trouble speaking, then the patient's memory begins to fail. He may forget dates, numbers, names and plans.

As the disease progresses, the patient may not recognize family and friends. These symptoms （症状）often cause terrible anxiety in the patient. He may feel lost and frightened. Sometimes the patient reacts with wild and bad behavior.

In the last stages of the disease, the patient may not be able to take care of himself. He may have lost the ability to speak and walk.

Scientists don't know exactly what causes Alzheimer's disease. It may be caused by a virus （病毒）. It may be caused by a poisonous substance （物质）in the environment. At present, there is no cure for the disease. But there are ways to slow its progress. Exercise and physical treatment can help the patients of this disease.

【1】The main idea of the passage is that Alzheimer's disease __________.

A. is a terrible part of the aging process

B. is an organic disease that affects young and old

C. can be cured by physical treatment

D. causes forgetfulness

【2】All of the following are symptoms of Alzheimer's disease EX-CEPT __________.

A. forgetfulness B. difficulty in speaking

C. loss of sight D. loss of the ability to walk

【3】According to the passage, which of the following may be a cause of Alzheimer's disease?

A. Poisons produced by the brain.

B. Getting old.

C. A virus.

D. Lack of exercise.

【4】The press of Alzheimer's disease can be slowed by __________.

A. operation

B. a change in environment

C. medicines

D. physical treatment and exercise

【题目】Nowadays a vegetarian lifestyle is becoming more and more popular. Leading health experts agree that maintaining a vegetarian diet is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our families.

【1】 . A well planned vegetarian diet provides us with all the nutrients we need and avoids fat, cholesterol(胆固醇) and the pollutants found in animal flesh, eggs, and dairy products. And it can provide protection against various kinds of diseases, including the three biggest killers: heart disease, cancer, and strokes. The American Dietetic Association states that vegetarians have lower rates of death from heart disease, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension(高血压) . 【2】 .

Scientists have also found that vegetarians have stronger immune systems than their meat eating friends. 【3】 Vegetarians live, on average, 6 to 10 years longer than meat eaters.

【4】 . Animals raised for food consume the vast majority of their calories simply in order to live, just as we do. We feed more than 70 percent of the grains and cereals we grow to farm animals, and almost all of those calories go into simply keeping them alive, not making them grow. Only a small amount of the calories consumed by farm animals are actually turned into the meat that people eat .So it’s really a huge waste, isn’t it? Try your best to find tips for maximizing(最大化) the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. 【5】

A. All of these diseases are more likely to happen to meat eaters

B. Living on plants also saves energy

C. Growing all the crops needed to feed animals requires massive amounts of water and land

D. This means that they are less likely to be affected by everyday illnesses like the flu.

E. Vegetarian diets are the only diets that work for long term weight loss

F. It’s never too late to turn over a new page.

G. Healthy vegetarian diets support a lifetime of good health.

【题目】Eco City Farms(生态城市农场) are becoming more popular in cities and towns around the Unites States.

Eco City Farms in Edmonton, Maryland, is located near shopping centers, car repair shops and homes. The neighborhood is a working-class community(社区). People do not have very much money. And they have limited access to fresh food in markets.

Over the past two years, the farm has attracted volunteers from the community like Marcy Clark. She schools her four children at home. On a recent day she brought them to Eco City Farms for a lesson. Her son Alston Clark thinks his experience is very valuable.“I like coming out here,”he says,“You know, you connect with the earth, where your food comes from. You appreciate the food a little bit more.”

Margaret Morgan started Eco City Farms. She thinks of it as a place where people can learn to live healthier lives. “Growing food in a community brings people together,”she continues,“Every piece of what we do here is a demonstration(示范) to show people everything about how to have an eco-friendly community.”she says. From the Eco City Farms people come to know that they are not only growing food and raising chickens and bees, but improving the soil with compost(肥料)made from food waste.

Eco City Farms is an experimental operation. The farm gets its power not from the local electricity networks, but from the sun with solar panels. In winter, the green house use a geothermal(地热)system.

Vegetables can be grown all year. So once a week, all winter long, neighbors like Chris Moss and her three children bike to the farm to pick up a share of the harvest.

“I like eating the vegetables ”say five-year-old Owen Moss.

【1】What is mainly talked about in the passage?

A. Eco City Farms save a lot of energy.

B. Eco City Farms are gaining popularity.

C. Eco City Farms are influencing community life.

D. Eco City Farms helps the working-class live better.

【2】 According to the passage, Eco City Farms are close to the following places EXCEPT______.

A. shopping centers B. car repair shops

C. fast-food restaurants D. working-class community

【3】What is the author’s attitude toward Eco City Farms?

A. Enthusiastic(热心的). B. Disappointed.

C. Surprised. D. Doubtful.

【4】 In which column(专栏) of a newspaper can you most probably read this article?

A. People. B. Travel. C. Environment. D. Education.