This bill doesn’t agree ________ your original estimate(估计). Can you explain why?

A. to                 B. on            C. with            D. about

I don’t like _______ of the sweaters. Would you please show me a third one?

A. both               B. any           C. all             D. either

  Would you like to come to China for your vacation?

_________, I’d like to.

A. No problem         B. You bet        C. Not at all        D. Thank you

假设你叫李华，下面海报是你校英语角的一次活动安排。请根据海报内容用英语写一封电子邮件，邀请你的外校朋友李明前来参加。

注意：①邮件要涵盖海报中全部信息，并可适当增加细节。

②要写成一篇连贯的短文，不可照抄海报内容。

③单词数：100左右（已给句子中的单词不计入总词数）；

参考词汇：subtitle（电影）字幕；popcorn爆米花

The English Corner invites you to come  and see an English movie

February 26,2008

No. 1 Lecture Hall   3:30~5:30 p.m

Free popcorn & soft drinks!

Ready help from native speakers of English

Good chance to learn English & make friends!

Dear Li Ming,

Good news for you!

Yours,

Li Hua

How many times have you heard the expression that most people spend more time planning their vacation than they do planning their lives. I would explain that expression by adding that most people spend more time “thinking” about their vacation than they do thinking about what’s important in their life.

While rest and relaxation are a must in living a balanced life, it’s not what we were created to do. After all, the Master Creator took his R&R (Rest and Recreation) on the seventh day, only after six days of "definitely directed thought.” ①

My friend Mike Litman wrote an article this week. ②It’s called “The Millionaire Composite” and it analyzes one of the big differences between super-successful people and everyone else. He wrote “I recently visited a Real Estate Multi Millionaire Mogul. What did I see next to his desk? His vision (构想) statement, along with a list of what he values in life－handwritten.”

“A few months back, I interviewed an individual Marco Dorigo who sold over a billion dollars worth of products on television. He told me that he read his life and business vision and goals daily, and that he took time to imagine exactly what he wanted to create each night before falling asleep.”

What is your life’s purpose or your personal task statement? Is it written down? Do you review it and think about it often? ③Is your life organized around your purpose and a set of goals that support that purpose?

Without purpose and goals - certainly directed thought－you are like “ship without a rudder.(舵)” There is power in your purpose and in your goals.④

One of my favorite passages of James Allen is one he wrote in The Mastery of Destiny:

“All successful people are people of purpose. They hold fast to an idea, a project, a plan, and will not let it go; they treasure it and develop it; and when upset by difficulties, they refuse to give in; the greater the difficulties are, the stronger the purpose is. ” And that’s worth thinking about.

72．Who spent time imagining what he planned to do every night before going to bed?

       A．Mike Litman.                                       B．Marco Dorigo.

       C．The Master Creator.                             D．James Allen.

73．The supporting sentence “It is the power that helps you out of difficulties, the fuel that drives you toward the life you want.” should be placed at          .

       A．①                      B．②                       C．③                      D．④

74．In the passage, the writer intends to tell us that           .

       A．we are supposed to slow down and there is no need to plan for the future

       B．people should spend more time in planning their vacation than making a choice

       C．only successful people set goals and list what is important in life

       D．we should be a person of purpose and stick to our ideas and our plans

75．What would be the best title for the passage?

       A．Never give up.                                     B．Hold fast to your life’s purpose.

       C．Live a balanced life.                             D．Rest and Relaxation.

LOS ANGELES Jesus Ibarra was puzzled by the elderly man.

He was obviously much older than other students at Central Ault High School. And he was an Anglo on a campus where most students are Latins, Blacks, and Asian Americans.

“I asked myself what he was doing here,” said Ibarra, 21, of Los Angeles. “I thought he was a visitor. The first time I talked to him, I asked a question in English, and he answered in Spanish. I thought he was white and Jewish. I never imagined that he would speak Spanish.”

Jacob Blitzstein surprised his fellow students all the time. He isn’t some stuffy man, though he wears his neat gray beard and conservative (traditional) clothes.

Blitzstein is warm and gregarious (enjoys being with others). He likes to hear a good joke and loves to tell a good story. He is determined, especially when it comes to realizing his dream.

Recently, that dream came true. At a graduation ceremony attended by two of his children and three grandchildren, Blitzstein, 81, graduated from high school.

After Principal Lanny Nelms handed him the diploma（毕业证书）and announced his age, Blitzstein waved to the audience and cried.

And why not? He’s probably the oldest Central High School graduate since the school opened in 1974. According to the Los Angeles district spokesman, although no records of such things are kept, Blitzstein is the oldest graduate he’s ever heard of.

Earning his diploma took 10 years, during which the retired store owner suffered heart attack and ill health, and lost his wife and two brothers.

He kept to his task for a reason. “School is the best medicine you can have,” he said. “You have something on your mind a goal.”

With his diploma in hand, Blitzstein states that he’s not through yet.

“You know something ? I’m going to college,” He told a visitor recently. He has checked out West Los Angeles and Santa Monica community colleges and hopes to move from there to a four-year school.

“It’s not a joke,” he said. “If I live to the year 2008, maybe I’ll be a doctor.”

64．What was Jacob Blitzstein’s dream?

       A．To be the oldest graduate.

       B．To graduate from high school.

       C．To surprise his fellow students.

       D．To invite his children to attend his ceremony.

65．The underlined word “stuffy” in the 4th paragraph means “       ”.

       A．old fashioned                                    B．respectable

       C．narrow minded                                 D．fat

66．What does Blitzstein mean by saying “he’s not through yet?”

       A．It’s a dream from which he can’t wake up.

       B．He will continue his studies and there is a long way to go.

       C．He can’t believe that he can get the diploma.

       D．He doesn’t think he’ll pass the examination.

67．You can conclude from the passage that          .

       A．Jacob is the oldest graduate in the world

       B．it’s necessary to receive college education

       C．learning is an art

       D．a person’s effort can lead to success

Martha’s Vineyard has long been considered a favorite quiet of the Northeast. The vineyard is rich in history, breathtaking beaches, and beautiful scenery. It is well known for its unique lighthouses you’ll enjoy the variety and the history of each lighthouse, among the most photographed structures on the Vineyard. When the former First Family, the Clintons, chose to vacation on the island several years ago, it became a more popular tourist attraction.

Martha’s Vineyard got its name from its discoverer, Bartholomew Gosnold, who gave it the name of his wife Martha and was in memory of the thick growth of wild trees on the land.

The island of Martha’s Vineyard lies south of Cape Cod off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts，United States. It is nearly 20 miles long and runs from 2 to 10 miles in width. There are wide，hard beaches on the southern side. The north is hilly, but in the south and eastern parts there are wide areas of open land covered with wild flowers.

The island was discovered early in the 17th century. The Indians were quiet and friendly, and the new-comers fished for a living, making a lot of money from whaling (捕鲸). With the decline (衰落) of whaling and sailing ships. Martha’s Vineyard was almost forgotten until about 60 years ago when people began to buy the old houses of the whaling captains and the small building of the fishermen near the beaches. Now people go there year after year for their summer holidays.

60．What is Martha’s Vineyard famous for?

       A．A long history.                                     B．Lighthouses.       

       C．Friendly Indians.                                  D．Fishing industry.

61．Which of the following maps tells where Martha’s Vineyard is？

（Mas＝Massachusetts；C＝Cape Cod；M ＝Martha's Vineyard）

62．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

       A．How the island got its name.                 B．The population of the island.

       C．The scenery of the island.                     D．When the island was discovered.

63．When you visit Martha’s Vineyard,           .

      A．you can see a lot of hills in the eastern parts

       B．you can enjoy the sunshine on the beach on the northern side

       C．you can live in the fishermen’s old houses in the hills

       D．you can see different kinds of lighthouses and learn about the history

In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. A father rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake.

After the shock, he remembered the promise he had made to his son: “No matter what, I’ll always be there for you!” And tears began to fill his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins that once was the school, it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his promise to his son.

Remembering his son’s classroom would be in the back right corner of the building, he rushed there and started digging through the ruins.

Other well－meaning parents tried to pull him off what was left of the school, saying: “It’s too late! They’re all dead! You can’t help! Face the reality, there’s nothing you can do!” He replied, “Are you going to help me now?” The fire chief showed up and tried to pull him off the school’s ruins saying, “Fires are breaking out, explosions are happening everywhere. You’re in danger. We’ll take care of it. Go home.” This loving, caring American father asked, “Are you going to help me now?”

The police came and said, “You’re, anxious and it’s over. You’re endangering others. Go home. We’ll handle it!” He replied, “Are you going to help me now?” No one helped.

Courageously he went on alone. He dug for eight hours...12 hours...24 hours...36 hours...then, in the 38th hour, he pulled back a large stone and heard his son’s voice. He screamed his son’s name, “ARMAND!” He heard back, “Dad! It’s me, Dad! I told the other kids not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you’d save me and when you saved me, they’d be saved. You promised no matter what happened, you would always be there for me! You did it, Dad!” “What’s going on in there? How is it?” the father asked.

“There are 14 of us left out of 33, Dad. ”

“Come out, boy!”

“No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, because I know you’ll get me! No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!”

56．Why did the father keep digging?

      A．Because he promised his wife he would take care of their son.

       B．Because others persuaded him to do so.

       C．Because he promised his son that he would be with him whatever happened.

       D．Because his son was his only child.

57．Many people came up and tried to persuade the father to stop digging except         .

       A．the police                                            B．the fire chief       

       C．some kind parents                                D．the medical officer

58．Which of the following best describes the son?

       A．Frightened, hopeless and thankful.

       B．Careful, helpful and brave.

       C．Calm, hopeful and determined.

       D．Selfish, honest and faithful.

59．We can learn from the passage that         .

      A．sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand

       B．you cannot go on well in life until you forget your past failures

       C．love can set us free from all fear and overcome the toughest challenges

       D．we have enough happiness to make us sweet and enough sorrow to keep us human

It was 10 p.m. fritz said good night to his wife. The next day was a big day. It was his last day of   36  . Thirty years with the government. Thirty years of flying out of town for weeks on end. Thirty years of interviews, meetings, and heavy briefcases. The next day it would all be   37  . Not that he didn’t like it, but that he had   38   his career.

Fritz felt   39  . His father had had a tough life as an unskilled member of labor force. Whenever Fritz was a bit   40   or upset, he thought about his overworked but   41   father. He thanked God for his own good life,   42   for the fact that he had been able to make his dad’s last years comfortable.

His two children were married and had their own   43  . His wife Paige kept busy with her tennis club. She had tried to get him interested in tennis, but without   44  . Fritz was   45   with his own Friday night chess group.

Friday morning, he went to work for the   46   last time. Those who knew him well would   47   him. Fritz was a really nice man. He never had a bad   48   to say about anyone. Some people   49   have thought he was a little dull, but he was intelligent, a hard worker, and a   50   player. He had taken only three weeks of sick leave in 30 years.

A small group invited him to eat out at noon. When he returned from   51  , the whole office gathered around for cake, ice cream, a farewell card, and a few short   52  . They   53   him with various going away gifts, including a big, paperback US travel book he had told his friends that he and Paige were going to spend a couple of years visiting all the places that he never had gotten to   54   while there on business. As a final gift, the chief in his office told him to take the rest of the day off.

Paige’s car wasn’t in the driveway when he got home. She was probably shopping for some traveling clothes. Maybe she was out   55   a dinner at a restaurant that evening for just the two of them. That would be nice.