（安徽省屯溪一中2010届高三上学期期中考试）

E

  You must be at the examination center ten minutes before the examination starts. If you are more than ten minutes late, you may not enter the examination center. The examination takes place at the same time in different states.

  You must have proof of your name and grade as well as official examination number. Show these when you come to the examination center.

  Depending on which examination you are taking you  may bring certain items into the examination center. Mathematics examinations may allow you to use electronic calculators(计算器). Other subjects may allow you to use dictionaries and other reference material. Please read the notes sent with your time table carefully.

  You must bring your own pencils. None will be provided for you. The following items are not allowed in the examination center: walkmans and radios, head sets, any food or drink, school bags, electronic equipment (unless specifically permitted for various subjects), and mobile phones.

  Once in the center, you must sit at the desk with your examination number on it. When you sit down, place your examination number at the to corner of your desk. You must remain silent during the examination. You must not disturb other people who are taking the test.

  If you need a drink or toilet break, you should raise your hand and wait for the supervisor(监督者) to speak to you. You will be given water or the supervisor will take you to the bathroom. You are not allowed to talk with anyone during the break.

  You must write your answers in the official answer sheet. Your supervisor will provide extra paper if you wish to make notes.

  You may leave the examination room at any time if you do not plan to return, If you finish early and want to leave well away from the examination center.

  The supervisor will warn you fifteen minutes, five minutes and one minute before the end of the examination. When the supervisor says that the time is up you must put down your pencil and wait at your desk until your paper is collected.

72. What kind of examination are these rules probably for?

  A. A local exam.       B. A final exam.    C. A college exam.       D. A national exam.

73. What are you allowed to have with you when you take mathematics examination?

  A. Related material.  B. Proof of yourself.  C. A cell phone.       D.A dictionary.

74. What should you do if you finish the test early and want to get a better result?

A.      Take some notes carefully.                    

B. Leave the room immediately.

  C. Remain in your seat and check again.    

D. Raise your hand to inform your teacher.

75. What can be provided for you during the exam?

  A. Pencils.               B. Food and drink.       C. Extra paper.     D. Calculators.

（福建省三校2010届高三上学期期中联考）

C

CONGRATULATIONS

We’ve organized the following information to help you prepare for your arrival at Boston College. Please feel free to contact our Admissions Office at any time over the coming months with any questions.

Your First Steps…

Please return the Acknowledgment Form sent with your acceptance letter to Dean Robert Howe, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, McGuinn Hall 221,140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

■For Ph. D. Acceptances and Master’s Acceptances with funding, we ask you to reply by April 25, 2008.

■For Master’s Acceptances without funding and Non-degree Acceptances, we ask you to reply by May 31, 2008.

■You should also contact your department to receive any department information.

Over the Coming Months…

Get informed about services around campus(校园). We have provided links for you to the following offices.

■Student Services

After you return your Acknowledgment Form, you should receive a letter containing your BC Username and Eagle ID number. With this information you can reach email and Agora. In Agora, BC’s online community, you can update your student information, check your student account, and register (登记) for classes.

The Office of Student Services issues (发行) your BC Eagle One Card. This ID card acts as your campus library card and meal card.

Student Services’ website offers a complete listing of courses for the school year, as well as student forms and other important student information. The Office of Student Services also handles billing.

■Housing

…

CLICK HERE for more information.

If we can be of any more help to you, just contact us. Congratulations again! We look forward to you joining our University!

64. The above page can most probably be read _________.

       A. on the Boston College website            B. in the Boston College newspaper

       C. on BC Eagle One Card                  D. at Student Services

65. The information above is particularly useful for those ________.

       A. who want to apply for Boston College    B. who want to know about Boston College

       C. who’ve been admitted to Boston College  D. who’ve decided to pay a visit to Boston College

66. If you want to study for your master’s degree with funding, you will have to _______.

       A. return your Acknowledgment Form by May 31, 2008

       B. send back your Acknowledgment Form by April 25, 2008

       C. email your Acknowledgment Form to Admissions Office by May 31, 2008

       D. return your Acknowledgment Form to Student Services by April 25, 2008

67. If you want to decide what courses for the school year you’d better _________.

       A. call up the Office of Student Services    B. get in touch with the Admissions Office

       C. read your acceptance letter            D. visit Student Services’ website

（甘肃省天水一中2010届高三第一学期第二次段考）

D

Business Week ( Oct．8,2008 )

       Introducing Business Week's Power 100, our ranking of the most influential people in the world of sports.

Prospect(展望) ( Oct. 20,2008)

       In July, Gordon Brown published a green paper called "The Governance of Britain.” The final section said that we need to be clearer about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be British. It proposed(倡议) "to work with the public to develop a British statement of values. "  We asked 50 writers and intellectuals to give us their thoughts on this statement and what should inform it.

Science( Sep. 28,2008)

       In the journal's 28 September 2008 issue, Science, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, is pleased to present the winners and honorable mentions in the fifth annual Science and Engineering Visualization(视觉) Challenge.

Time( Sep. 1,2008 )

       From the phone that has changed phones forever, to futuristic cars, to a building made of water, to a remote controlled dragonfly(蜻蜓)—a dazzling display of ingenuity(独创性).

Guardian( Oct. 17,2008)

       Against all the odds, and seeing off competition from favourite to win Ian McEwan and Lloyd Jones, rank outsider Anne Enright,45, has been awarded the Man Booker prize for what the judges called a "powerful, uncomfortable and even at times angry book," The Gathering.

53．What do these five books have in common?

    A．Each of the articles in each book is introduced in detail.

    B．They are all published in the year and have one article digest.

    C．Each of them is commented by a great man in the world.

D．They all introduce the most influential people.

54．What would be the best title for the article from Prospect?

    A．In Search of British Values.

    B．The Final Section.

    C．The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.

    D．50 Writers and Intellectuals.

55．Who wins the Man Booker prize according to the passage?

    A．Gordon Brown.                               B．Ian McEwan.

    C．Lloyd Jones.                                     D．Anne Enright.

56．The passage probably appears in a _______.

    A．report          B．magazine            C．text book          D．science book

（浙江省绍兴一中2010届高三上学期期中考试）

B

45. If you choose a camp for your baby, you may choose ____.

   A. Cybercamps               B. Glen Cove                C. Farmingdale              D. Camp Blue Bay

46. In Cybercamps, you will learn ____.

   A. how to design a Web page                     B. how to do Red Cross swimming

   C. how to improve your level of subjects             D. how to play tennis

47. If you apply for Glen Cove for a week, you may pay ____.

   A. $425                          B. $1,062.5                   C. $749                        D. $4,250

48. If you want to enroll a camp for your daughter, you may call ____.

   A. 206-442-4500             B. 519-676-0904          C. 516-756-1751           D. 516-741-2550

（浙江省东阳中学2010届高三上学期期中考试）

C

AMERICANA HOTEL CRYSTAL CITY

       Convenient location 5 minutes from Washington ,D.C. and one block to Crystal City METRO(地铁),Crystal City Underground. Alexandria. Free Parking, free Deluxe Continental Breakfast and complimentary（收费的）Hotel Shuttle （区间公共汽车）Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

       14000 Jefferson Davis Hwy(endurance on S. Eads St.)

       Phone (703) 979-3722

DAYS INN ARLINGTON

       Days Inn Arlington is located two miles from the Pentagon ,Lincoln Memorial .There is a restaurant which serves American style food ,plus two meeting rooms and an outdoor pool. Complimentary shuttle service runs to the Rosslyn Metro Station. Complimentary parking is available on the property .An experienced staff welcomes our guests.

       Phone（703）525-0300

THE HIGHLANDER MOTOR INN

       Comfortable rooms at moderate rates . Convenient location only minutes away from Washington area attraction. Near VA Square METRO Station and Ballston Commons Shopping Mall. Free continental breakfast ,free parking.

       Phone(703)524-4300

HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY

       Conveniently located next to Washington National Airport and two miles from Washington D.C. Complimentary Shuttle to and from National Airport ,metro ,local restaurants and shopping .Experience a view to remember at out rooftop restaurants “Chesapeake Grill.” Call for Reservations.

       Phone(073)418-12341

49．Which hotel does not provide service to drive its guests to the airport or metro stations?

       A．Americana Hotel Crystal City                B．Days Inn Arlington

    C．The Highlander Motor Inn                    D．Hyatt Regency Crystal City

50．If you want to stay in a hotel which provides free parking and free breakfast , which telephone numbers will you ring to ask for further information?

       A．(703)979-3722 or (703)524-4300          B．(703)524-4300 or (073) 418-12341

       C．(073)418-12341 or (703) 525-0300       D．(703)525-0300 or (703)979-3722

51．Which hotel is close to airports?

       A．Americana Hotel Crystal City                B．Days Inn Arlington

       C．Hyatt Regency Crystal City                   D．The Highlander Motor Inn

52．Steven loves the idea of having delicious meal while enjoying the night view of Washington D. C. He will probably reserve a room by calling         .

       A．(703)524-4300   B．(073)418-12341  C．(703)525-0300      D．(703)979-3722

（陕西省西安铁一中2010届高三上学期期中考试）

C

       Science is a major topic in our culture. Since it touches almost every field of our life, educated people need at least some knowledge with its structure and operation. They should also have an understanding of the scientific subculture in which scientists live and the kinds of people they are. An understanding of general characteristics of science as well as specific scientific ideas is easier to obtain if one knows something about the things that excite and discourage the scientist.

    This book is written for the person whose knowledge with science is not complete; for the person who has been presented with science as a musty storehouse of dried facts; for the person who sees the chief objective of science as the production of tricks; and for the person who views the scientists as some sort of magician. The book can be used to add to a course in any science, to come with any course that attempts to give an understanding of the modern world, or simply to provide a better understanding of science. We hope this book will lead readers to a broader view on scientific attitudes and a more realistic view of what science is, who scientists are, and what they do. It will give them an idea and understanding of the relationship between science and our culture and an appreciation of the roles science may play in our culture. Besides, readers may learn to appreciate the relationship between scientific views and some of the values and philosophies（哲学）that are deep in our culture.

       We have tried to present in this book a correct and up-to-date picture of the scientific world and the people who populate it. That population has in recent years come to include more and more women. This increasing role of women is not just the only event but, rather, part of the trend obvious in all parts of society, as more women enter traditionally male-controlled fields and make influential contributions.

       We have also tried to make the book entertaining as well as informative. Our method is usually informal. We feel, as do many other scientists, that we shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously. As the reader may observe, we see science as a delightful pastime rather than as a cruel and unpleasant way to earn a living.

  43 According to the passage, ‘scientific subculture’ means __________.

       A. scientific society                                           B. technical groups

       C. complex situation                                          D. knowledge system

  44. We need to know something about science because __________.

       A. scientists have specific scientific ideas

       B. science affects almost every field of our life

       C. it is easier to understand general characteristics of science

       D. it is not easy to understand the things that excite and discourage scientists

  45. The book mentioned in this passage is written for readers who __________.

       A. are scientists making influential contributions

       B. want to have a little understanding of science

       C. want to break the male-controlled world

       D. have a misunderstanding about science

  46 This passage most probably is __________.

       A. the review of a book                                      B. the concluding part of a book

       C. the information added to a book                      D. the introduction of a book

47. According to the passage, we can infer that the book probably is __________.

       A. interesting                 B. serious                      C. realistic                     D. humorous

（湖北省部分重点中学2009届高三第一次联考）

Attention Tim Hortons

Stainless Steel Travel Mug Owners

Lid Recall--15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug

A fault at the cup has been recognized．The fault may result in some lids lifting slightly from the body of the mug，and could probably cause injury from hot liquid leaking．Therefore，we have given an immediate lid recall notice．This recall notice is related only to Tim Hortons15 oz stainless Steel Travel Mugs sold between October 2005 and January 2006．The bootom of the mug is stamped with distributor's（经销商）name，Thermo Serv．There is no printing on the handle of the mug．

At Tim Hortons，we value out customers’ safely above anything else．So,whether your lid is leaking or not，in the interest of your safety, we are requesting that you bring your mug to your nearest Tim Hortons（excluding Esso Tim Hortons）．where they will exchange the lid for a new lid that fits safely．The new lids will be available February l，2006．

Please do not use your mug until you exchange the lid．

Here’s what you do：

●    Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one．

●  New lids will be available February 2,2006．

●  Return your travel mug to a Tim Hortons store．

●  Your lid will be exchanged for a new lid．

If you prefer to return the entire mug，bring it back at any time for a full repayment．

If you have any questions regarding his

recall，please contact us at：

Toll Free Number：l—888—508一77l7

8：30 a．m．~5：00 p．m．Eastern Standard Time

Tim Hortons

65．This advertisement is trying to            ．

A．introduce a new type of mugs

B．persuade people to buy a new steel mug lid

C．inform people of exchanging a lid

D．warn against the danger of using the faulty mug

66．The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who             ．

A．often travel around                                      B．have 15 oz Stainless mugs

C．want to buy 1 5 oz Stainless mugs                D．are selling the Tim Hortons mugs

67．Your lid will be exchanged for a new one          ．

A．if the distributor’s name is on the handle of the mug

B．if you go to the nearest Esso Tim Hortons

C．if you bought the mug in February 2006

D．if your lid is not leaking

68．According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．People should stop using the Tim Hortons15 oz stainless steel travel mug immediately．

B．People can return the lid between October 2005 and January 2006．

C．People can get the money back if they return the faulty mug．

D．Tim Hortons does its duty to care about the customers’safety．

（湖北省部分重点中学2009届高三第二次联考）

E

Mattel Inc．is recalling4．4millionPolly Pocket toys with magnets（磁铁）after some of them caused serious injuries to children who swallowed magnets that fell off．

Tiny magnets inside the toys call fall off without being noticed by parents and babysitters．The magnets call be swallowed．or placed in children’s noses or ears．When more than one magnet is swallowed，the magnets can attract each other and cause intestine perforation（肠内穿孔）．which can be deadly．

The Consumer Product Safety Commission（CPSC）received 170 reports。of the small magnets coming out of these recalled toys．There were three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet．All three suffered intestinal perforations that required operation．A 2-year-old child stayed in hospital for seven days and a 7-year-old child was hospitalized for 12 days．An 8-yeal-old child was also hospitalized．

The recalled Polly Pocket toys contain plastic dolls and accessories（附件）that have small magnets．The magnets measure one-eighth inch in diameter and are fixed in the hands and feet of some dolls，and even in the plastic clothing，hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces  stay on the doll or the doll’s house．

The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the toys．Contact Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall．Polly Pocket magnetic toys currently sold in stores are not included in this recall．The model numbers included in the recall ale：B2632，B3158，B3201，B7118，G8605。H1537，H1538 and H3211．The toys were on sales in department stores and toy stores from May 2003 through September 2006 for between$15 and 530．

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact  Mattel for the return of the toys．For more information contact Mattel at 888 597-6597 anytime．or visit the company’s Web site．

77．The main purpose of the passage is            ．

A．to criticize Mattel Inc．for their bad products．

B．to inform readers of Polly Pocket toys，recall．

C．to warn readers the danger of swallowing magnets．

D．to suggest some Ways to return Polly Pocket toys．

78．What did the writer use to show the danger of the problem toys?

a．figures                 b．quotes（引言）   c．serious cases

d．description of possible injuries            e．description of operation scenes

A．abc                     B．abd                      C．acd                        D．ace

79．The word “'recalling” in the first paragraph can be best explained as          ．

A．taking back            B．destroying            C．giving up         D．examining

80．All of the following points are covered in the story except           ．

A．the danger of small magnets

B．the ways of returning Polly Pocket toys

C．the methods of recognizing a recalled Polly Pocket toys

D．the apology made by Mattel Inc．

（江苏省如东高级中学2010届高三国庆假期自主练习）

A

Here are two letters from our readers expressing their concern about school assessment:

56．Simon Harper writes from the viewpoint of someone who          .

A．insists grades should become optional in the near future

B．believes in the advantages of assessment based on grades

C．is concerned about improving students’ creativity

D．supports using students’ interests to measure their abilities

57．Magdalena Smith thinks it is important for         .

A. educators to assess the students by grades  B. educators to pay more attention to grades

C. students to compete for better grades  D. students to take part in music, drama, and sports

58．According to the letters, which of the following is true about Village High School? ______

A. Grades are effective in every way.           B. Grades hold back students’ creativity.

C. Grades bring about unnecessary competition.  D. Grades are still in use at present.

59．What are the two letters mainly about? ________

A. The role that grades should play in assessing students.

B. The importance of art and music in students’ life.

C. The need to have a standard measure for students’ success.

D. The reasons why grades shouldn’t be used to assess students.

（湖南省湘潭市外国语学校2010届高三第二次月考）

（B）

Read the following two advertisements and answer the questions below:

59. What’s the best time for drivers to get gas filled?

A. Monday                                        B. Tuesday

C. Wednesday                                    D. Thursday

60. We can get all kinds of services from Paiges Basic except _________ .

A. giving advice for free.                            B. changing pets’ bad behavior.

C. going to hosts’ home for training.    D. curing Pets’ disease.

61. Of these two advertisements, which one doesn’t provide the address?

A. The first one.            B. The second one   C. Neither one     D. We have no idea.