—You didn’t come to the party yesterday.

— ______? I’m not a party animal.

A. How can I have     B. How would I have     C. Why should I have     D. Why must I have

Dye (染料) can bring a little color to life. Most clothing is colored with dyes. Modern, manufactured dyes can be costly. Natural dyes from plant and animal products have been used since ancient times. So this week, we describe a natural way to dye wool.

         There are several methods to put dye onto material. The vat method, for example, can be used to dye wool with onionskins. For this example, use one hundred grams of natural wool. The wool must be clean. Leave it overnight in water and liquid soap. Then wash it with clean water that is a little warm. Gently squeeze out the extra water.

         A solution called a mordant (媒染) is used in the dying process. A mordant helps fix the dye to the material. Traditionally, mordants were found in nature. Wool ash is one example. But chemical mordants such as alum are popular today. Alum is sold in many stores. It is often mixed with cream of tartar, a fine powder commonly used in cooking.

         Mix eight grams of alum with seven grams of cream of tartar in a small amount of hot water. Add the solution to a metal pan of cool water. Next, add the wool and place the mixture over heat. Slowly bring the liquid to eighty-two degrees Celsius. Heat the mixture for forty-five minutes. After it cools, remove the wool and wash it.

         To prepare the dye solution, cover thirty grams of onionskins with water. Use only the dry, brown outer skins. Boil the liquid until the onionskins lose their color, about forty-five minutes. Remove the skins after the dye cools.

         Now it is time to dye the wool. Place the wool into the dye and heat the mixture. Bring it to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to eighty-two degrees. Now heat the dye for about forty-five minutes or until the wool is the desired color. Keep in mind that wet wool looks darker than it is.

         Once the dye cools, remove the wool and wash it. Now the wool is orange or yellow. Or at least it should be.

57. According to the passage, mordants are ________.

A. dyes used in the dying process

B. materials which will be put dye to

C. wood ashes used in the dying process

D. not dyes but play an important role in the dying process

58. Which of the following statements about “natural dyes” is true?

A. They might be cheaper than chemical dyes.

B. They are more expensive than chemical dyes.

C. They have been used for only recent years.

D. They are all made from animal products.

59. As for the vat method, which of the following statements is NOT necessarily needed?

A. Ash.                      B. Water.              C. Mordant.                   D. Temperature.

60. Choose the proper order of dying wool:

a. boil the liquid with onionskins.

b. add mordants to a metal pan of cool water.

c. wash the wool with clean water.

d. put the wool into the liquid and heat it

e. heat the mixture and then wash it.

A. c, b, e, a, d            B. e, b, c, d, a     C. b, e, a, d, c            D. a, b, e, c, d

第二节 情景对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

---- Why didn’t you answer me in the exam just now?

---- Hey, I really don’t like to help you cheat.

----     6   

---- Yes, we are. But that’s nothing to do with good friends or not.

---- Why ?   7      People say “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”

I needed your help just now.

---- Well,    8     If I had helped you cheat just now, then I would

not be a real friend. If I had helped you, you might be able to pass

the exam but you can’t learn anything and you will never try to

study hard.

----     9     You know my father will beat me if I can’t pass this

exam.

---- Well, if your father beats you then, that should be a good lesson for

you.

---- Now I really doubt if you are really my friend or not.

----    10  

---- Good for me? You want me to be beaten by my father?

Good friends should know what I mean.

I think you should know what I mean.

Come on! It’s just an exam.

I don’t agree with you.

We are good friends, aren’t we?

I can’t agree with you more.

What I said and did is for your own good.         

 ________seems to be a strong competition in China for senior high students to enter universities does exist in other countries as well.

       A．It      B．There       C．What D．That

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

This morning, I received a phone call from one of my close friends, Nikko, which immediately changed this bright sunny day into a dark terrible pit of endless sorrow. He told me that Diane’s dad had just  36  , at 12:00 on January 3,2008.

Nikko told me that Diane had  37  everything about her dad on her blog, so I  38  right up from bed and got to her blog instantly. Her blog, always so  39  and nice, is suddenly filled with sorrow and grief.

She must have been writing with  40  streaming down her cheeks, with eyes so  41  from the sleepless night, and with a heart so  42  and regretful and yet, she wrote the post, full of determination and will,  43  strength and love. She showed no  44  of weakness and retreat. She  45  that she didn’t notice how her father was feeling before the sudden stroke (中风)   46 him on his sleep. I feel so sorry for her , as her close friend, that I am not able to give her my support and a shoulder to  47  because I live so far away. But I know she will be  48  . She had determined to become the pillar(支柱) of  49  for her mom and her brother.

Although Diane’s father is no longer  50  , his memories would always be with his family. I gave Diane my deepest condolence（吊唁）for her  51  of her most beloved one.

I have known Diane and her family ever since we were in primary school.  52  can be really cruel sometimes,  53  someone or something you have learned to love and rely on. A(n)  54  death like Diane’s father is the most sorrowful. Destiny didn’t even give his family the  55  to say their last goodbyes.

Diane wanted everyone to cherish their loved ones and do not wait until it’s already too late. Tell them you love them and let them know how you feel before it’s too late.

36．A. passed away      B. left over     C. sent off      D. filled up

37．A. spoke  B. found  C. written       D. uncovered

38．A. jumped      B. run     C. shouted      D. cleaned

39．A. interesting  B. colorful      C. good   D. mind

40．A. water  B. tears   C. blood  D. sweat

41．A. sleepy B. big     C. infected      D. red

42．A. bleeding     B. heavy  C. painful       D. sympathetic

43．A. from   B. of       C. on      D. without

44．A. sign    B. explanation C. expression  D. impression

45．A. argued　　　　       B. noticed       C. blamed       D. regretted

46．A. broke  B. attacked     C. affected      D. made

47．A. depend on  B. keep up      C. cry on D. carry out

48．A. strong B. weak   C. sorrowful   D. lonely

49．A. mind  B. center C. power D. support

50．A. lively  B. present       C. painful       D. alive

51．A. loss    B. love    C. regret  D. thanks

52．A. Future       B. Lives  C. Destiny      D. experience

53．A. giving up   B. taking away       C. suffering from   D. mourning for

54．A. regretful    B. heart-broken      C. unforgettable     D. instant

55．A. chance       B. reward       C. treat    D. attention

Washington D. C. is the capital of the United States. It’s the center of national government. It’s a busy, working city with a large population. But what is more, Washington is also a city of history and culture.  

Washington was created in 1790 when Congress ( the highest law-making body of the U. S. A. ) decided to place the nation’s new capital in the east of the country. It was build halfway between the northern and southern states of America. And of course it was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.

There are many tourist sights in Washington. Perhaps the most important tourist sight is the Capital Building. This house is the Congress.

Another world-famous building in Washington is the White House. This is the home and office of the President of the United States. Most visitors are, however, surprised by how small the White House actually is.

Washington is also a great culture city. The Library of Congress contains one of the largest library collections in the world. The Smithsonian Museum holds the nation’s largest collection of cultural materials. And the John F. Centre is a famous centre of art and culture. It has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year.

64. The writer mainly talks about ______.

A. Washington                      B. the history of Washington

C. buildings and sights in Washington    D. the history and culture of Washington

65. From the passage we know that Washington is situated in ________.

A. the east of the U. S. A.         B. the centre of the U. S. A.

C. the center of the middle point from north to south, of the country

D. the east and halfway from the north

66. . The white House impresses the people most for ______.

A. its white colour                             B. its size   

C. it as the home and office of the president         D. its history

67. . The writer introduces Washington in the order of _____.

A. population, history and culture               

B. hostory and culture

C. general introduction, history, sights and culture

D. generall introduction, history, sights, buildings and culture

第Ⅱ卷（共40分）

第三部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）

第一节：完成句子（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子。

71．“It’s a new term and a new day.I wish I _______________( 能适应新环境) as soon as possible,”15-year-old Li Mingyang said. (adapt)

72．As Liu Qian puts it, it’s not the magic that makes it work, ______________________________ (我们工作方式) that makes it magic.( way)

73．___________________________, ( 尽管他的想法听起来奇怪) it was accepted by all the people at the meeting.(as)

74．While watching Titanic, most people _____________________ (禁不住哭起来) when it came to the scene in which Jack saves the life of the girl but dies in icy water himself. (help)

75．There is much chance ___________________________(Bill康复) his injury in time for the race. (recover)

76．I think it important ________________________________ (与我们的朋友保持联系). (touch)

77．_______________________________________ (她生病的原因) was that she ate something that had gone bad. (why)

78．If Newton lived today, he would be surprised by what __________________________ (已发现) in science and technology. (discover )

79．Many people were afraid to swim in the sea when they remembered the scenes ______________ by the shark. (人被吃掉). (which)

80．____________________________ (随着时间推移), we become older but wiser. (with,go )

Dear College Dean

It is my understanding that this college has received a large donation to be used to enhance (improve) the quality of life for students: expand the bookstore or add computers to the computer lab. It is the tradition of this school to promote education and to be in the vanguard of new technology. That is why I strongly argue in favor of the addition of more computers to the computer lab.

Although expanding the campus bookstore to include CDs, gifts, and a snack bar will give a nicer look to the college, we have to think about a greater goal and a more practical way to enhance the quality of life for students. What do we want for our students and our college? Do we want our college to be known as a place with a great bookstore where you can find CDs and gifts, or as a place where the students can explore and research in their field using the best tools provided by technology? In addition, there are already several snack bars on campus, and there are music stores nearby, so students do not depend on the college bookstore for these things.

We live in a highly technological world and computers play an increasingly important role in how we live. As a learning institution, this college has the responsibility to offer its students the best technology to help them prepare for their future. Many students will be expected to be familiar with the latest software and other tools when they go on to work or to graduate school.

While they are in college, students find they are expected to use computers. Many professors expect students to use computers to do homework or to complete projects. Students are asked to create PowerPoint presentations and use spreadsheets and database programs, as well as to research many topics on the Internet. Since students are competing for good grades, those who have limited access to computers are at a great disadvantage. Furthermore, being able to do projects using the computer enhances the process of learning, giving students the opportunity to find information that without a computer would be much more difficult to find.

If there are more computers, students will also be able to complete their work more efficiently. No more will they have to wait in line, paper and disk in hand, while scanning the room for an empty chair and computer. No longer will they have to sit and wait while an outdated computer struggles to follow their commands. Having more new and faster computers available will enable students to finish their work more quickly.

The more computers are used in society the more colleges will depend on them as a tool of teaching and learning. Making computers more available to students facilitates their learning process by making the process easier, more interesting, more engaging, and in the process enhancing their quality of life

68．The purpose of the author in writing the passage is__________

       A．to describe the problems caused by lack of computers

       B．to explain why students are in great need of computers

       C．to tell us what benefits students can gain from computers

       D．to persuade the Dean to purchase more advanced computers

69．From the passage we can infer that______

       A．present computers in the college cannot meet the demands of the students

       B．computers in the college will be updated to meet the student’s demands soon

       C．the college has the responsibility to help the students to prepare for their future

       D．it is also necessary to expand the college bookstore by using part of the donation

70．In paragraph 4, the author mainly wants to tell us that_______

       A．computers are beneficial to students’ academic success

       B．computers are helpful to student’s competition for success

       C．students find it convenient to do assignments by using computers

       D．students wish to use the money to buy more advanced computers

71．Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?

CP: Central Point     P: Point    SP: Sub-point（次要点）    C: Conclusion

第二节：书面表达（共一题，满分25分）

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注意；

根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。

要准确使用语法和词汇；使用一定的句型、词汇，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意见；

词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计词数。

Dear Mr. Wang

We’re so pleased that you are willing to share our views.

______________________________________________________________________________   ______________________________________________________________________________   ______________________________________________________________________________   ______________________________________________________________________________                                                                           

                                                         Yours

.What the boss really doubts is _______his employees will go on working in the company

A that                B weather    C when    D if