he party was______success．We sang and danced until it came to_______end at midnight．

A．a；an                         B．a；the                 C．the；an                  D．／；an

The new plane will _______ a series of test flights in the first half of 2008.

A. put forward          B. deal with       C. hold up             D. go through

— Jane and Maria look exactly the same to me.

 — Oh, sometimes it’s hard for me to tell one twine from____.

A. another                  B. others               C. the other                  D. the others

       The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”:

       Price: ＄10

       BOOKING

       There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:

       ------ in person

       The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a．m．—8 p．m．

       ------ by telephone

       Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card（Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted）

       ------ by post

       Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office．

       ------ on line

       Complete the on-line booking form at www．Satanfiedtheatre．com

       DICOUNTS:

       Saver: ＄2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday．Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students．

       Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion．It is advisable to book in advance．There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show．

       Standby: best available seats are on sale for ＄6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible（suitable）for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers．

       Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more．

       School: school parties of ten or more can book ＄6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free．

       Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances．

65．If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _______．

       A．go to the Box Office on Sundays

       B．ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card

       C．use the Internet

       D．complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office

66．If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?

       A．＄126      B．＄120       C．＄140       D．＄150

67．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

       A．There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre．

       B．A school party of 15 students should pay＄90 for the standby tickets．

       C．A group of 12 persons can get 10 per cent discount．

       D．The audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show．

第二节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

   此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行做出判断∶

　如无错误,在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√);如有错误(每行只有一个错误), 则按下列情况改正∶该行多一个词∶ 把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉, 在该行右边横线上写出该词,并也用斜线划掉。

　　该行缺一个词∶ 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。

　　该行错一个词∶ 在错的词下划一横线,在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

注意∶ 原行没有错的不要改。

Dear Carmen,                                   

   It is early afternoon and I am sitting in the small restaurant      76.____________

closed to my work . It is a terrible day in New Orleans. It is      77.____________

raining and I am feeling homesick . I am thinking you              78.____________

and my other friends in Mexico. Outside, the sidewalks      79.____________

is crowded with people. All of them are wearing coats       80.____________

and carry umbrellas. Everyone is in a hurry to get a dry place.   81.____________

Bus and cars are moving up and down the streets. Inside,           82.____________

it is warm and pleasant. I attend classes in every morning. I              83.____________

don’t have many free time. But I like my life here. I hope        84.____________

that you are good and happy. Please write soon. I enjoy your     85.____________

letters with news from home.                            

You really need to go out and get some fresh air and sunshine．You ______ overworked during the last  two weeks．      

A．have been    B．were            C．had been        D．would be

---They live on a busy road．    --- There ______ be a lot of noise from the traffic．

       A．must            B．may           C．would          D．could

--- I wish I would succeed in the competition．

    --- Yeah, I understand how you feel．But ____hard?

       A．did you work               B．have you worked 

       C．had you worked         D．do you work

10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking

By The Princeton Language Institute, Lenny Laskowski

Paperback: 224 pages

Publisher: Warner Books

ISBN: 0446676683

This book is a course on giving public talks. It’s written by an expert in the field and has the tools to make you a relaxed, effective, and commanding public speaker. You can find clear, brief, step-by-step to help you: Overcome nervousness and discover your own natural style. Set up an immediate connection with your audience.

Practise new techniques daily in conversations with friends. Write a speech that builds to an unforgettable conclusion. Mix together humour and anecdotes into your talk. Use special techniques to memorize your speech.

In the Spotlight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Performing

By Janet E. Esposito

Paperback: 176 pages

Publisher: Strong Books

ISBN: 1928782078

In the Spotlight is a gift for people experiencing any degree of fear or discomfort in speaking or performing in front of others, either in formal settings. The book has many different methods to help you get beyond stage fright and learn to speak or perform with ease and confidence.

The Lost Art of the Great Speech: How to Write One and How to Deliver It

By Richard Dowis

Paperback: 288 pages

Publisher: American Management Association

ISBN: 0814470548

Here’s expert guidance on how to write a forceful speech. Attractive slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contacts are fine. Now everyone can learn to give a powerful, direct speeches that catch an audience’s attention. The key is not just in the delivery, but in using the power of language. It requires interesting ideas, presented in a clear and memorable way.

It’s speech-writing guide made by an award-winning writer. It has everything from researching and writing the speech to preparing the text to delivering the speech to handling questions from the audience.

Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History

By William Bathe

Paperback: 1,055 pages

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company

ISBN: 0393040054

This is a collection of more than 100 speeches that seeks to show the enduring power of human eloquence (雄辩) to inspire and uplift (振奋). These speeches are said to have moved millions and changed history. There is an introduction to each speech, and an essay on the art of public speaking.

This collection is edited by a former presidential speechwriter-William Satire. He knows firsthand, the importance of putting together the right words for the right movement.

These speeches prove that, even in the digital age, the most forceful medium of communication is still the human voice speaking directly to the mind, heart, and soul.

49. The purpose of the above books is to _______.

   A. give you encouragement in making a speech

   B. tell you how to make a forceful speech

   C. show you the skills of making a good speech

   D. tell you how to catch an audience’s attention while making a speech

50. If you want to improve your speaking skills by reading some great speeches by famous people, you will read ______.

   A. Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History

   B. The Lost Art of the Great Speech: How to Write One and How to Deliver It

   C. In the Spotlight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Performing

   D. 10 Days to More Confident Public speaking

51. Which of the following people used to write speeches for presidents？

   A. Rechard Dowis.                 B. Janet E. Esposito. 

   C. Lenny Laskowski.               D. William Satire.

第二节  书面表达（满分25分）

某中学生英语报正在向广大中学生征文。请以“Why a sense of humor is important”为题写一篇英语短文，向该报投稿。内容包括：

1. 幽默能体现个性；

    2. 幽默有益于身心健康；

    3. 幽默能融洽与他人的关系。

注意：

　　1. 词数100左右；

2. 请在答题卡上作答。

Why a sense of humor is important?

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