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第二节 读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）

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 age one becomes a legal adult in the US is largely the age at which most children are considered adults in the world. A few countries set this age lower, but in most of the western world, one is considered an adult at 18.

For many parents the term legal adult does not mean their children possess certain adult characteristics. For example, being an adult implies being able to make mature decisions, participate in civic(公民的) matters, have self-control, and be responsible. Some 18-year-olds simply lack these characteristics and need further time to develop them. It concerns some parents that an 18-year-old can make life-altering decisions, like marrying early or joining the army, which may not have been made with significant forethought.

Even if a newly legal adult is still in high school, a parent is under no legal pressure, frequently, to continue to provide housing or care. Some exceptions to this rule have been proven, particularly in cases of divorce where a spouse (配偶) still claims child support, or help with payments for college. Some parents feel that continued financial support really proves the fact that the child is really not quite an adult yet, regardless of age.

【写作内容】

1．以约30个词概括这段短文的内容；

2．然后以约120个词就“我的18岁生日”这个主题进行表达，内容包括：

      （1）中西文化中父母对成人子女的态度和要求。

      （2）18岁生日对你意味着什么？

      （3）18岁以后你打算怎么做？

【写作要求】

1．在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，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。

【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

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 According to a recent report, India is considering ______ the cheapest laptop computer which can be afforded by most of the people.

       A. to produce  B. producing   C. to be producing  D. it produced

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III. Reading Comprehension     

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D.  Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

Your cell phone holds secrets about you. Besides the names and   50   that you’ve programmed into it, traces of your DNA remain on it, according to a new study.

　　DNA is genetic material that appears in every cell. Like your fingerprint, your DNA is unique to you   51   you have an identical twin. Scientists today routinely analyze DNA in blood, saliva (唾液), or hair   52   behind at the scene of a crime. The results often help detectives identify   53   and their victims. Your cell phone can   54   more about you than you might think.

　　Meghan J. McFadden, a scientist at McMaster University1in Hamilton, Ontario, heard about a crime in which the suspect（嫌疑犯）bled onto a cell phone and later dropped the   55  . This made her wonder whether traces of DNA remained on cell phones ___ even when no blood was involved.　    56   she and colleague Margaret Wallace of the City University of New York analyzed the flip-open phones(翻盖手机) of 10 volunteers. They used swabs(药签) to collect   57   traces of the users from two parts of the phone: the outside, where the user holds it, and the   58  , which is placed at the user’s ear.

The scientists scrubbed the phones using a solution made mostly of alcohol. The aim of washing was to   59   all detectable (可查明的) traces of DNA. The owners got their phones back for another week.   60   the researchers collected the phones and repeated the swabbing of each phone once more.

The scientists discovered DNA that   61   to the phone’s owner on each of the phones. Better samples were collected from the outside of each phone, but those swabs also   62    DNA of other people who had apparently also handled the phone.   63  , DNA showed up even in swabs that were taken immediately after the phones were scrubbed. That suggests that washing won’t remove all traces of evidence from a criminal’s device. So cell phones can now be added to the   64   of clues that can settle a crime-scene investigation.

50. A. secrets　                 B. music                      C. numbers                  D. films

51. A. because                   B. unless                      C. although                  D. if

52. A. kept                        B. dropped                   C. stayed                      D. left

53. A. criminals                 B. clues                    C. witnesses                 D. policemen

54. A. reveal                     B. convince                  C. acquire                     D. value

55. A. document                 B. paper                             C. card                        D. device

56. A. However                 B. But                          C. So                          D. For

57. A. invisible                  B. non-existent             C. missing                   D. apparent

58. A. microphone            B. keys                        C. screen                     D. speaker

59. A. preserve                   B. revise                      C. remove                    D. protect

60.   A. Then                        B. Thus                       C. Meanwhile               D. Otherwise

61.   A. stuck                       B. belonged                 C. happened                 D. contributed

62. A. took in                    B. mixed with              C. picked up                D. gave out

63.   A. Generally                B. Shortly                    C. Disappointedly         D. Surprisingly

64. A. explanation              B. list                          C. book                       D. discovery

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Section D

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions and complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

An addiction（瘾）is an activity or substance we are eager to experience repeatedly, and for which we are willing if necessary to pay a price. Common addictions involve alcohol, cigarettes, food, drugs, gambling, etc. This article discusses the concepts which can be helpful in coping with addictive behavior. 

Relatively minor addictions, such as watching too much television, or lying in bed on weekend mornings, are often not even considered addictions, because the price paid for engaging in them is not high. On the other hand, we tend to use the term “addict” to describe the person who, at least in the eyes of others, continues to be addicted in a behavior long after it has become clear that the substantial price being paid was not worth the benefit. The individual who has lost career, house, family and friends because of cocaine (可卡因) use, but is unwilling to consider stopping is an unfortunate example.

Negative addictions range from those with very minor negative consequences, to those as serious as the cocaine addict just mentioned, with much area in between. Although it is not necessarily true that a negative addiction grows stronger over time, yet a constant level of addictive behavior (e.g., overspending $ 200 a week ) can lead to an increasing level of negative consequences.

You may be surprised to learn that addictions can also be considered positive. Positive addictions are those in which the benefits outweigh the price. A common example would be the habit of regular exercise. The price of membership in a gym, the time involved and any clothing expense is outweighed by the benefits of better health, energy, self-confidence and appearance. As with negative addictions, positive addictions may not get stronger over time, and there is a broad range of how much benefit is actually obtained.

What is common to both positive and negative addictions is the urge to engage in the addictive behavior, and the satisfaction that is felt when the urge is acted upon. The urge is a state of tension and expectation that is experienced uncomfortably as a desire for the substance or activity. Because we experience relief when the urge is acted upon, there is an increased likelihood that we will act on the urge again.

81. What does the passage mainly talk about?

___________________________________________________________________________

82.We use the term “addict” to describe a person when he or she goes on _______________even

though he or she knows it is not worthwhile.

___________________________________________________________________________

83. Why is exercising in the gym considered to be a positive addiction?

_______________________________________________.

84. How do people feel when the urge is acted on?

   _______________________________________________.

(Note: Answer the questions and complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)

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 The higher the oil price is, ___________to the global economy.

  A. the more damage will it cause         B. the more it will cause damage

  C. the more damage it will cause         D. the more will it cause damage

        China understands the situation and needs of underdeveloped countries on the issue of climate change and urges developed countries to support them______ technology and finance.       

A. in spite of              B. owing to             C. regardless of      D. in terms of 

The 8.0-magnitude quake，centered in Wenchuan County，    more than 69000 people dead．

A．left    B．leaving    C．to leave   D．having left

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---What you have done is___________ the doctor’s orders.

   ----Really? Sorry, I won’t do that again.

       A．attached of       B．resistant to       C．responsible to   D．contrary to

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--- Sorry indeed, I __________to your birthday party if…

    --- Forget it, I know you were out on business.

       A．would have come    B．should come     C．could come  D．must have come

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Israeli paintings Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman will hold a solo (个人的) show entitled "Flock of Sheep" from November 26 to December 20, at the China National Art Museum. On show are 550 colorful oil paintings of sheep heads.  His works have been displayed in many important galleries over the past 30 years. They may be seen in the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and Tate Gallery in London.

Time: 9am-4pm, November 26-December 20.

Place: China National Art Museum, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Tel: 6401-2252

Russian Ballet The Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical ballets

"Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker" -at the Beijing Beizh'an Theatre.Set up in 1990, the theatre has a number of first-class ballet dancers. Most of their performances are classical.

Time: 7:15. December 5 and 6 ("Swan Lake"); 7:15pm, December 7 ("Nutcracker")

Place: Beizhan Theatre, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing.

Tel: 6500-3388

Folk concert The Central Conservatory of Music will hold a folk concert to commemorate the late musician Situ Huacheng. On the programme are many popular folks such as "Moon Night on the Bamboo Tower", "Celebrating Harvest", "Deep and Lasting Friendship", "Golden Snake Danoes Wildly", and "Children's Holiday".

Time: 7:30pm, November 25.

Place: Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie.

Tel: 6605-5812

60. If your child is very fond of dancing, you may take your child to__________.

    A. China National Art Museum             B. Beizhan Theatre

    C. Beijing Concert Hall                   D. 1 Wusi Dajie

61. Menashe Kadishman is famous for painting

    A. deer          B. birds           C. sheep          D. flowers

62. If you dial the telephone number 6500-3388 on Dec. 8, you can

    A. go to the folk concert                B. visit the Art Museum

    C. watch the ballet                     D. none of the above