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Global warming is the process of earth’s atmosphere heating up. Over the last 100 years, the average temperature of earth’s atmosphere has gone up 1 Fahrenheit. The weather has not changed exactly the same way in every area of the planet. But scientists think that the rise in average temperature is already affecting the earth’s climate.

Many scientists now believe that global warming is caused by cutting down trees, producing more trash, and polluting the environment are some of the reasons that the temperature has gone up. Many scientists believe that the biggest causes of global warming are new human technologies that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

The greenhouse effect is not new. Certain gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane, prevent heat energy from escaping back into space. In the past, the climate didn’t change much because nature produced just the right amount of greenhouse gases to deal with it.

Today, most scientists are pretty sure that the rising temperature can’t be blamed on nature. Ever since the industrial revolution in the 1700s, humans have relied on machines for daily life. And many of those machines give off a lot of greenhouse gases. An increase in the release of greenhouse gases from human activities is throwing nature off balance.

The climate is a very complicated thing, but many scientists agree that the rising atmospheric temperature has already damaged the environment. Sheets of ice, called glaciers, are melting in Antarctica and other parts of the globe. As glaciers break off and melt into the oceans, they are adding warm water to the oceans and causing the sea level to rise.

Over the past last 100years, the sea level has risen 6-8 inches around the world. That means land along the coasts is beginning to disappear under water. Bigger and warmer oceans are also adding to other weather problems caused by pollution in the atmosphere. Some places have received more rain, others have had bigger storms and a few areas in the world have experienced unusual droughts.

68. What is mainly talked about in this passage?

A. The melting of glaciers.                B. Global warming.

C. The world’s weather.                  D. The earth’s temperature.

69. What causes global warming according to scientists?

A. Human activities.                     B. The nature itself.

C. The earth’s atmosphere.                D. New discoveries

70. How can greenhouse gases make the globe warm?

A. They keep heat in the atmosphere   

B. They let the heat go out into space.

C. They release heat into the air.       

D. They can make the other gases warm.

71. From the passage we can see that global warming will bring about _________.

A. the pollution in the atmosphere            B. natural disasters

C. population pollution                     D. the rise of glaciers

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It is often difficult for visitors to understand Americans lack of desire for privacy(隐私) . They are not a nation of walled gardens and closed gates. Their yards normally run into one another without fences, they often visit one another’s homes without being invited or telephoning first, they leave their office doors open while they work.

Their lack of desire for privacy probable results from their history as a nation. America is a big country. There have never been walled cities in the United States, nor was there the need for Americans to protect themselves from neighboring states. During the early years, America had so few settlers that neighbors were very important, they were not to be shut out by doors and fences. Neighbors offered protection and helped in the hard work of settling the land. They depended upon each other.

From the nation’s early history has come the desire for openness rather than privacy. Visitors will notice this desire in a number of small ways, there may be rooms in American homes that do not have doors or that have glass walls. If you notice that people forget to close your door when they leave your room, do not think that this is rude, help them to learn that you would like it to be closed, or else become used to new ways. In either case, be patient with the differences.

72. According to the passage, visitors to America sometimes have difficultyunderstanding _____.

A .Americans’ openness                              B. American’s lack of desire for privacy

C. Americans’ way of home                     D. American’s style of life

73. During the early years, people were never shut out by doors because _________.

A. they were neighbors                              B. they were friends

C. they depended on each other            D. they got used to that

74. Visitors will notice American’s desire for openness in a way ___________.

A .they walled their houses with glass 

B. they leave the office doors open while working

C. they never have fence                          

D. they depended upon each other

75. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A .No Walled Cities.                                       B. The Early Settlers

C. Americans’ Lack of Desire for Privacy          D. be Patient with Differences

第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共35分）

第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节：任务型读写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。

Some people succeed, while others may not. This is because some people possess certain qualities, which others do not.

The first thing you must remember is that in order to succeed, you must be optimistic. If you do not expect to win, you will not try as hard as those who do expect to win. You also need to have a clear aim and a reason for doing something because motivation is a key to achieving success. If you do not have an aim, you will not be motivated to work hard put your performance under the microscope to make sure that every detail is right.

Another quality that helps people succeed is creativity-----thinking about things in a different way and wondering how others would do the same thing. Think about some successful people you know. They might be successful with a little creativity, but the most successful people are the most creative ones.

Reading is another to success, as it will help you learn about how other people have achieved success. If you want to learn how to set up a successful business, you should read books about famous people like Bill Gates and Jerry Yang, who have achieved amazing success in their areas of business.

Practicing is equally important if you want to succeed because practice makes perfect. Practice every day at whatever career you are in, and by doing so, you will see yourself, your business and your self-confidence begin to grow. If you feel confident about what you do, this confidence will make other people believe in you as well. Your colleagues will be happy to work with you, and your boss will give you more responsibility. Finally if you are a successful person, you will be able to look people in the eye and smile confidently.

Success is yours for the taking! Cheers!

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

现在许多网站鼓励青少年发送个人信息以方便交友，但是专家提醒，发送个人信息给陌生人可能会招来麻烦。现在请你就“中学生该不该在网上发布个人信息”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点：

（1）好处：是介绍自己的一种很好的方法，能够交更多的朋友。

（2）坏处：个人的信息可能会被利用，受到欺骗。

（3）建议：不要给陌生人发送个人信息。

词数：100词左右。

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King’s College Summer School

King’s College Summer School is an annual(每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:

60. You can most probably read the text in ___________.

A. a newspaper      B. a travel guide    C. a textbook      D. a telephone book

61. Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?

A. Only top students can take part in the program.

B. King’s College Summer School is run every other year.

C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

D. Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.

62. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school__________.

A. $200             B. $400            C. $500             D. $900

63. What information can you get from the text?

A. The program will last two months.

B. You can write to Thompson only in English.

C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.

D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

It was some time ________ we realized that we lost the chance forever.

Great scientists don't ________ graduate from well-known universities. Some didn't even attend school a year in total.

"Better city, Better life", theme of Shanghai Expo 2010, fully ________ the significance and the universal values of modem spirits — Harmony, Progress and Dream.

. — Mary, turn off the lights and lock the door before you leave.   

—________.

Google has not kept the written promise ________ made when entering the Chinese market by not checking its searches.