Someone said encouragement is simply reminding a person of the “shoulders” he’s standing on, the heritage he’s been    1 . That’s what happened when a young man, the son of a star baseball player, was   2   by one of the minor league teams. As hard as he tried, his first season was   3   and by midseason he expected to be released any day.

The coaches were puzzled by his   4   because he   5   all the characteristics of an excellent athlete, but he couldn’t seem to incorporate （并入）those   6   into a coordinated （协调） effort. He seemed to have become disconnected from his   7  .

His future seemed   8   one day when he had already struck out his first time at bat. Then he   9   up to the batter’s box again and quickly ran up two strikes. The catcher called a time – out and ran to the pitcher’s mound for a conference.   10   they were busy, the referee, standing behind the plate, spoke   11   to the boy.

     Then play continued, the next pitch （投球） was thrown－and the young man   12  it out of the park. That was the turning point. From then on, he played the game with a new   13   and power that   14   drew the attention of the parent team, and he was   15   to the majors. 

On the day he was leaving for the city, one of his coaches asked him what had caused such a turnaround. The young man replied it was the encouraging   16   the referee had made that day when his baseball career had seemed doomed （注定失败）.

“He told me I reminded him of all the times he had stood   17  my dad in the batter’s box,” the boy explained.“He said I was holding the bat just the way Dad had held it. And he told me, ‘'I can see his genes in you; you have .your father’s   18 .’ After that,   19   I swung the bat, I just   20   I was using Dad’s arms instead of my own.”

1．A．witnessed              B．given                   C．conveyed            D．awarded

2．A．separated              B．recommended      C．drafted                D．inspected

3．A．disappointing         B．demanding           C．embarrassing       D．promising

5．A．possessed             B．included              C．represented          D．undertook

6．A．instructions           B．ambitions             C．advantages          D．preparations

7．A．experience             B．background         C．situation              D．potential

8．A．darkest                 B．positive               C．endless                D．optimistic

9．A．held                      B．turned                 C．stepped               D．speeded

10．A．Though               B．Until                    C．Since                  D．While

11．A．casually               B．silently                C．urgently              D．angrily

12．A．scratched            B．attempted            C．knocked              D．carried

13．A．decision              B．confidence           C．privilege              D．gesture

14．A．fortunately           B．hopefully             C．practically           D．quickly

15．A．taken on              B．checked out         C．called up             D．turned out

16．A．remark                B．lecture                 C．determination       D．presentation

17．A．before                 B．behind                 C．over                    D．like

18．A．strength              B．feeling                 C．arms                   D．talent

19．A．whenever            B．however              C．wherever             D．whatever

20．A．supposed             B．pretended            C．expected             D．imagined

Leading investors have joined the growing chorus of concern about governments and companies rushing into producing biofuels as a solution for global warming, saying that many involved in the sector could be jeopardizing future profits if they do not consider the long – term impact of what they are doing carefully.

It is essential to build sustainability criteria into the supply chain of any green fuel project in order to ensure that there is no adverse effect on the surrounding environment and social structures. The report produced by the investors expresses concern that many companies may not be fully aware of the potential pitfalls in the biofuel sector.

Production of corn and soya beans has increased dramatically in the last years as an ecofriendly alternative to fossil fuels but environmental and human rights campaigners are worried that this will lead to destruction of rain forests. Food prices could also go up as there is increased competition for crops as both foodstuffs and sources of fuel. Last week, the UN warned that biofuels could have dangerous side effects and said that steps need to be taken to make sure that land converted to grow biofuels does not damage the environment or cause civil unrest. There is already great concern about palm oil, which is used in many foods in addition to being an important biofuel, as rain forests are being cleared in some countries and people driven from their homes to create palm oil plantations.

An analyst and author of the investors’ report says that biofuels are not a cure for climate change but they can play their part as long as governments and companies manage the social and environmental impacts thoroughly. There should also be greater measure taken to increase efficiency and to reduce demand.

1．What is the best title of this passage?

       A．Worries about Global Warming             B．Our World Is Going Green

       C．Biofuel and Environment                       D．New Energy Resource - Biofuels

2．In the first paragraph there is a concern that          .

       A．biofuel industry isn’t booming

       B．the quality of biofuels hasn’t improved

       C．biofuels aren’t a way for global warming

       D．biofule producers may get less reward

3．As is suggested in the passage, some measures should be taken to         .

      A．keep biofuel industry developing soundly

       B．prevent biofuel industry developing slowly

       C．make people realize climate change

       D．raise awareness about global warming

4．In the author’s view,         .

       A．investors should not spend money on biofuel industry

       B．it’s unnecessary for companies to concern environment

       C．crops needn’t be grown for biofuels in the future

       D．biofuel is a possible way to fight global warming

With thousands of years of history and mythology in its area, Athens—named for the olive-tree-loving Athena---is more than a concrete jungle. It’s a lovely city decorated by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and plenty of characters. If you get into the spirit of things, you might not even notice the smoke and fog hanging overhead.

The city is connected three sides by Mt Parnitha, Mt Pendeli and Mt Hymettos. Within Athens there are no less than eight hills, of which the Acropolis and Lykavitos are the most famous. The hills provide a peaceful rest from the noise of the city.

Just about everything of interest to the traveler is within a small area surrounding Plateia Syntagmatos （Syntagma Square）. This area is connected with the districts of Plaka to the south, Monastiraki to the west, Kolonaki to the east and Omaonia to the north.

Plateia Syntagmatos is dominated by the old Roal Palace and is the beating heart of the business district, with luxury hotels, banks and airline offices. Plaka, nestled below the Acropolis, is the old Turkish quarter and virtually all that existed when Athens was declared the capital of independent Greece. Though Plaka is packed with tourists in high season, it’s also one of the prettiest and most atmospheric areas of the city. Monastiraki is the market district and a fascinating part of town to wander. Psiri, nearby, is full of stylish cafes and bars and makes a great place to stop for a rest of lunch. Kolonaki, a classy living area, is full of trendy boutiques, art galleries and cafes.

1．Which of the following words can best describe Athens?_____

A．Modern         B．Crowded.          C．Hilly            D．Luxurious

2．What is the main idea of the text?______

   A．A detailed introduction of Athens          B．The location of Athens

   C．The appearance of Athens                D．The beauty of Athens

3．If you want to buy something, where will you go?______

A．Plaka           B．Kolonaki            C．Omonia          D．Monastiraki

4．What can not be found in Kolonaki?_______

A．Fashion clothes   B．Painting            C．Leisure people     D．Horse riding

In America, drivers’ education is part of regular high school curriculum. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a class in driver’s education. However, unlike other courses, it is not given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.

The course is divided up into two parts: class time for learning laws and regulations and driving time to practise driving. Class time is not unlike any other class. The students have a text from which they study the basic laws they must know to pass the written driving test that is given to anyone wanting to get a driver’s license.

Driving time is a chance for the students to get behind the wheel （steering wheel） and practise starting steering, backing up, parking, switching lanes, turning corners, and all the other maneuvers required to drive a car. Each student is required to drive a total of six hours. The students are divided up into groups of four. The students and the instructor go out driving for two-hour blocks of time. Thus, each student gets half an hour driving time per outing. The instructor and “driver” sit in the front seats and the other three students sit in the back.

Drivers Ed cars are unlike other cars in which they have two sets of brakes, one on the driver’s side and one on the other side where the instructor sits. Thus, if the student driver should run into difficulties the instructor can take over. The car also has another special feature. On the top of the car is a sign that reads: STUDENT DRIVER. That lets nearby drivers know that they should use extra caution because the student driver is a beginning driver, not very experienced and prone to driving slowly.

After the student has passed the driver’s education course and reached the appropriate age to drive （this age differs in every state but in most cases the person must be 16 years old）, they can go to a designated state office to take their driver’s test, which is made up of an eye examination, a written test, and a road test. The person must pass all three tests in order to be given a driver’s license. If the person did well in his or her driver’s education class, he or she will pass the test with flying colors and get a driver’s license.

1．In America, the driver’s course mentioned above __________.

A．is considered as part of the advanced education

B．is given to anyone wanting to get a driver’s license

C．is carried on at the same time as other courses

D．is offered to all the students of Grade 2 in high schools

2．We can infer that the students are required to __________ in their whole driving practice.

A．go out driving for twelve times         

B．spend at least six hours driving

C．drive for two-hour blocks of time       

D．get half an hour driving

3．In the last sentence, the underlined phrase “with flying colors” means _________.

A．happily              B．successfully             C．colorfully          D．quickly

根据短文或所给词的适当形式,完成下面短文。

The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as __1_ investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 2  _（late） medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from _3  countries and cultures. However, __4____there are many positive developments  __5 _ （associate） with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns.  _6___ concern relates to a lack of control over__7__ appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are ____ 8（restrict）on what kinds of programs can ___9 （broadcast） and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable__10___ their children to see.

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。

Learning to study is not difficult. The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn. It doesn't mean that you must always like the subject. It does mean, however, that you must be willing to learn whatever is necessary. Try to understand why it is important and how it will help you now and later. Knowing mathematical facts will be useful in your whole life. Knowing how to spell words makes any kind of writing easier. Sometimes the subject that you think is going to be uninteresting will be attractive when you begin to work on it. Learning things can be fun if you can try your best.

Here's some advice for you. Have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting for study, so that you can concentrate on your study without interruptions. Have everything ready before you sit down to study, a dictionary, paper, a pen and books. Be sure you understand what you should learn before you start. Read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things. When memorizing, find out the main parts and then recite the whole thing. Check your homework after you finish it. Never forget the importance of review and preview.

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1．概括短文内容要点，该部分词数大约30词；

2．就“想学就能学好”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包括以下内容要点，该部分的词数120词左右：

 a．以亲身经历说明只有想学才能学好这个道理；    b．学习本身就是乐趣；

 c．要有良好的学习方法；                        d．学习并不是难事。

从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。                    

1．passenger     A．sugar        B．organize       C．strange        D．together

2．chemistry     A．stomach       B．achieve        C．check         D．machine

3．club         A．pollution        B．struggle        C．useful         D．bury

4．majority      A．baggage      B．attract       C．Canadian       D．magazine

5．area         A．theatre          B．breathe        C．break          D．heaven

---- I didn’t do well in the last English contest. How about you?

---- _____________.             

A．I’ll do better next time                    B． A lot better

C．Even worse                                        D．I like English, though

---- Excuse me．Where's Mr. Brown’s office，please?

----It's on the third floor．But he ______ there now．He's gone to the airport to meet some Chinese friends．

A．should be        B．can't be        C．might be        D．mustn't be

It was not until she had arrived home ______ her appointment with the doctor.

A．did she remember                  B．that she remembered

C．when she remembered               D．had she remembered