If you are a Lefty, then Left Handers Day is just for you!

            The world is built for right handers. In school, have you ever seen a left handed desk? They don't exist. Many left handed items cost more. The computer mouse is designed for right handers. Scissors for right handers. Only a lefty would understand this.

            But do you know that right handed people operate in the left side of the brain. Left handed people use the right side. Therefore, only left handed people are in their right mind.

            Left Handers certainly earned the right to have a day special for them. This special day was first declared and celebrated on Friday, August 13, 1979 by an organization called Lefthanders International. They chose to open their business on that day to address the myths and misconceptions about left-handers. They published a magazine for left-handers and they sold left-handed products for more than twenty years before going out of business a few years ago. The holiday is celebrated annually on the 13^th of August.

            But Left-handers Day is not merely a celebration of the creative superiority of lefties, it also aims at raising awareness of the difficulties presented by a right-handed world. This is a day for left-handers to show their pride and pay tribute to famous left-handers past and present, including some of our greatest artists, athletes and entertainers. Furthermore, this day is to praise the creativity and talents of those left-handers who are less famous but equally productive members of our society.

            So take a minute to appreciate your left handed friends and loved ones. Don't forget to send them a Left Handed Day E-card to show your respect. Remember that "Lefties have rights!"

1． Why does the writer say, "The world is built for right handers"?

    A. Because left-handers aren't paid enough attention to.

    B. Because the number of right-handers is larger than that of left-handers in the world.

    C. Because there are no special products for left-handers.

    D. Because right-handers didn't like International Left-hander's Day.

2． From the passage, we can infer that______.

    A. International Left-hander's Day was first declared and celebrated in 1979

    B. there was once a magazine for left-handers

    C. more and more people wilt use their right hands

    D. a lot of people think doing things with right hands is reasonable

3． Which statement is not included m the passage?

    A. There are many famous left-handed artists, athletes and so on in the past and at present.

    B. All left-handers are proud of themselves.

    C. Relatively, left-handers have more difficulties to overcome than right-handers.

    D. a lot of ordinary left-handers can also make great contributions to society.

4． The best title of this passage is______.

    A. International Left-hander's Day          B. Right Handers Should Respect Left Handers

    C. Lefties Have Rights                        D. Left Handers, Right?

Before I stood on the ground of the largest island in the world I knew only a little about Australia. I came here in 2000, I had just heard of Sydney and Melbourne, and I knew koalas and kangaroos were Australian animals. To be frank, I was confused and did not know the name of or where the national capital was for a long time.

            When I was sitting on the plane traveling from Beijing to Melbourne, many questions were rolling around in my mind ceaselessly. Will I, a foreigner, be welcomed by the Australian or not? How long will it take me to get used to this wholly new life in this strange land?

            I stepped out the customs sections at Melbourne airport, aimlessly, like a day-dreamer. I really lacked any confidence. However, my start did not seem so bad. I made my way to find a taxi from the information desk. I found my fried, who lived in Melbourne, very easily. I felt that living in Australia was not so difficult, with the help of a taxi driver, as I had imagined. At the end of my first day here in Australia though, I had only spoken to a customs officer, a receptionist and a taxi driver.

            With the time passing day after day, I began to understand this country. The most impressive thing for me is the fresh air, the green grass, and the clear and clean water. Several months later, I realized Australia is a good place for entertainment. There are many sports, games, art exhibitions, music and various cultural festivals fill up everyday Australian life. One of these events attracted me so much that I went to see the international air show held in Laverton Melbourne, and my interest in aircraft was ignited.

           Australians are outgoing and friendly. Whenever I meet an Australian face to face, going along the same way as me, most people here will say hello to me. After the first few times this happened, I was affected by this custom, and started to say to people in advance, when I met them.

           In fact, Australia has many charming points to me. The exotic animals, the tasty wine, the wonderful coastline, even the Australian English accent! Every experience I undertake is a great discovery to me.

           All in all, Australia in my eyes is an ideal country for living. Peace, tranquility （quietness） and friendship are forever repeating themes of this country. I love Australia.

        1. Why did the writer say, "I was confused and did not know the name of or where the national capital was for a long time."?

           A. Because the name of Australia capital city is too difficult to remember.

           B. Because the writer didn't know where the Australian capital city is.

           C. Because the writer was too nervous when he got to Australia first.

D. Because it was an example to show that he knew little about Australia.

2. From the third paragraph, we can infer that______.

           A. the writer often dreams a dream in the daytime

           B. no one met him and picked him up at the airport

           C. taxi drivers were more helpful than expected

           D. the writer couldn't speak English in Australia

3. What does the underlined word "ignited" mean?

           A. aroused            B. lost                 C. meaningless                  D. worthless

4. Which statement does not match the passage?

           A. The Australian English accent is a little different.

           B. Australian people are very friendly and helpful.

           C. All the people are going along the same way.

   D. Australia has a very wonderful environment.

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，在该行右边的横线上画一个勾（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列规则改正：

    该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉，在该行右边的横线上写出该词，并也用斜线（＼）划掉。

    该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），在该行右边的横线上写出该加的词。

该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边的横线上写出改正后的词。

    I was an honest boy indeed. I didn't dare to tell lies                   1.______

Because of my eyes often let the secret out. I remember                 2.______

telling a lie to my parents, and I could hard fix my eyes on                          3.______

my father's face, to let alone my mother's eyes. I glanced                          4.______

here and there, up and down nervous.                                          5.______

    However, after I came to Chengdu, I no longer have to                     6.______

worry my nervous eyes because everything I wanted to say              7.______

was sent by letter. I found myself often tell small lies. I                  8.______

wrote, "I'm well in Chengdu, and I enjoy the food selling at                         9.______

the university. And at the weekends, I often buy fried chickens              10.______

or pork to eat".

假如你是高三的学生，就高三模拟考试题该难还是容易的问题，进行了一次调查，请根据下列材料用英语写一篇报告，介绍有关调查情况，并发表自己的意见。

注意：

1 不要逐词翻译，可适当发

2 词数：80-120

3 开头语已为你写好。

     Recently I have made an investigation on Whether a model-test paper for Senior Three should be difficult or easy. __________________________________________________ 

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My neighbor asked me to go for ______ walk, but I don't think I've got ______energy.

A．a; 不填              B．the; the                  C．不填; the                       D．a; the

--- Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?

--- Because the old one has been damaged ___________.

A．beyond reach                    B．beyond repair      

C．beyond control                  D．beyond description

---How long do you think it will be ________ China sends a manned spaceship to the moon?

---Perhaps two or three years.

A．before         B．until          C．when          D．that

--- Is this machine often in need of repair?

--- No. _______ problems to arise.

A．Never had we wanted                     B．Hardly did we wish  

C．Never do we hope                                 D．Seldom do we expect

-- What a hot day! Have you had a drink?

--- Yes. But I’d like to have ________ after work.

A．another           B．one             C．it         D．other

Whether ways will be found to stop pollution or not is just _____ worries the public.

A．why           B．which            C．that           D．what