Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu may make a difference in how long the misery lasts. The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on fighting colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription (处方) drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter medicine, the sooner relief will come.

　　The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses—virus A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu. But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common colds have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for. Cold symptoms such as runny noses and scratchy throats typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throats and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.

　　The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool-aged children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms. Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合症)，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system. There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.

1.According to the passage, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________.

　 A. shorten the duration(length of time) of the illness

　 B. the patient buy medicine over the counter

　 C. the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs

　 D. prevent people from catching colds and the flu

2.We can learn from the passage that ________.

　 A. one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu

　 B. aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicine for the flu

　 C. delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system

　 D. over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu

3.Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?

　 A. A stuffy nose.                                     B. A high temperature.

　 C. A sore throat.                                     D. A dry cough.

4.If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ________.

　 A. are advised not to give them aspirin

　 B. should watch out for signs of Reye syndrome

　 C. are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccine

　 D. should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever 

“Opinion” is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This casual use would probably cause little confusion if people didn’t attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most believe it is of great importance. “I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours,” and “Everyone’s entitled to his opinion,” are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another’s opinion is likely to be considered intolerant(不可容忍的).

    Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another’s opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend “What do you think of the new Ford cars?” And he may reply, “In my opinion, they’re ugly.” In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. It’s obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, “It’s pointless to argue about matters of taste.”

　　But consider this very different use of the term, a newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial(有争议的) case. Obviously the justices did not share their personal preferences, their likes and dislikes; they stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and careful consideration.

　　Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence. Is everyone entitled to his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.

1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

　 A. Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.

　 B. Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.

　 C. Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions.

　 D. Casual use of the word “opinion” often brings about quarrels.

2.The new Ford cars are mentioned as an example to show that ________.

　 A. it is foolish to criticize a famous brand

　 B. one should not always agree to others’ opinions

　 C. personal tastes are not something to be challenged

　 D. it is unwise to express one’s likes and dislikes in public

3.Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________.

　 A. it is stated by judges in the court      

 B. it reflects public likes and dislikes

　 C. it is a result of a lot of argument　　

 D. it is based on careful thought

4.As indicated in the passage, being free to act on one’s opinion ________.

　 A. means that one can ignore other people’s criticism

　 B. means that one can force others to accept his preferences

　 C. doesn’t mean that one has the right to do things at will

　 D. doesn’t mean that one has the right to charge others without evidence

    America’s national parks are like old friends. You may not see them for years, but just knowing they’re out there makes you feel better. Hearing the names of these famous old friends ---Yellowstone and Grand Canyon --- revives memories of past visits and promotes dreams of those still to come.

   Ancient fossil beds, Revolutionary War battlefields, mountain ranges, and monuments to heroic men and women who influenced this country are all a part of our National Park System (NPS). The care and preservation for future generations of these special places is entrusted to the National Park Service. Uniformed Rangers, the most visible representatives of the Service, not only offer park visitors a friendly wave, a helpful answer, or a history lesson, but also are rescuers, firefighters, and resource protection professionals. The National Park Service ranks also include historians, biologists and other experts who preserve and protect everything.

   Modern society has brought the National Park Service both challenges and opportunities. Satellite and computer technologies are expanding the educational possibilities of a national park. Cities are turning to the Park Service for expert assistance to preserve their cultural heritage, and are also working with the NPS to turn abandoned railroad tracks into bike and hiking trails.

To help meet these challenges and take advantage of these opportunities, the National Park Service had formed partnerships --- some dating back 100 years, some only months old --- with other agencies, state and local governments, community groups and individuals who share the National Park ethic.

1.Which of the following statements is TRUE about uniformed rangers?

A. They take tourists to national parks.      B. They always act as tourist guides.

C. They help set up new national parks.      D. They protect the National Park System.

2.The National Park Service does all the following EXCEPT _____________.

A. offering help to visitors                   

B. influencing the Nation

C. informing people of the National Park System   

D. helping preserve the cultural heritage

3.What is probably the best title for the passage?

A. American National Parks                         B. National Park Service

C. National Park Service Partnerships         D. Care and Preservation of American National Parks

4.What will the paragraph following this passage most probably discuss?

A. Cultural heritage of the National Park.

B. Educational possibilities of National Parks.

C. The work that has been done by the partners.

D. The preservation of national resources in America.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

注意：请将答案转写到答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

A great life doesn't happen by accident. It is the result of allocating(分配) your time, energy, thoughts, and hard work towards what you want your life to be. Stop setting yourself up for stress and failure, and start setting up your life to support success and ease. It is the result of using what you get in a creative and thoughtful way, instead of just what comes next.　1.

S—Simplify. A great life is the result of simplifying your life. People often misinterpret what simplify means. It's not a way to remove work from your life.  2.In order to create a great life, you will have to make room for it in yours first.

E—Effort. A great life is the result of your best effort. Creating it requires that you make some adjustments. It may mean re-evaluating how you spend your time, or choosing to spend your money in a different way. Life will reward your best effort.

　C—Create priorities（首要事情）. A great life is the result of creating priorities. It's easy to spend your days just responding to the next thing that gets your attention, instead of intentionally using the time, energy and money you have in a way that's important to you.  3.

R—Remove distractions (分心). A great life is the result of removing distractions.  4.Removing distractions can be a difficult concept to many people, since they haven't really considered that there is another way to live. Find ways to free up your mental energy for things that are more important to you.

　 T—Thoughts.  5.Your belief in the outcome will directly determine how successful you are. Motivated people have specific goals and look for ways to achieve them. Believing there is a solution to the same old problems you encounter year after year is vitally important to creating a life that you love.

A. When you focus on simplifying your life, you free up energy and time for the work that you enjoy and the purpose for which you are here.

B. A great life is the result of having reserves—reserves of things, time, space, energy and money.

C. Today, right now, is the right day to start to take a step in the direction of your heart’s desires.

D. Up to 75% of your mental energy can be tied up in things that stop you concentrating.

E. Now please use “secrets” to fit your own needs and style, and start creating your own great life today.

F. A great life is the result of controlling your thoughts so that you accept and allow for the possibility that it actually can happen to you!

G. Focus on removing the obstacles that get in the way of you making sure you are honoring your priorities.　

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词。

      2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

One day, Mrs. White went to the car park to get her car. While she got to the car park, she found that someone stolen her car. So he rushed to the police station and told the police about it. Meanwhile, the next morning, the car was in its usual parking place in the car park. Inside the car is a note, “We are sorry that we stole your car. We really needed for an emergency trip to the hospital. Please receive these two tickets for Saturday’s show at the Great Theater.” Mrs. White’s husband said, “Criminals are a lot more politely nowadays. They are educated people.” So they went to the show. When they returned home, there was something left in the house except a note saying that, “Hope you enjoyed the show!”

假定你是李华，有一位美国朋友John托你在北京找工作。当你看到《中国日报》（China Daily）上刊登了一则招聘启示的时候，你认为很合适。请你用英文写一封短信（词数110左右），用E-mail发给他，告知此事。广告原文如下：

注意： 1. 要求内容顺畅，连贯；

2.参考词汇：

    相关专业：related field

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Dear John,

How are you doing?

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     Good luck!

                                                                          Li Hua

 ---Stay a bit longer, please. It’s been such _______ fun having you here.

   ---Thank you, but I’ve got _______ early start tomorrow morning.

   A. /; the            B. a; an                 C. /; an                D. the; an

 --- Sorry, honey. I’m afraid we are too busy to take a holiday at the present time.

   --- Could we take ______ two weeks from now?

   A. one             B. that                  C. it                    D. a one

 ---Did Tom win the 200-meter race at our sports meet?

   ---Of course not. I’m a poor runner and he did _______ than I.

   A. as well as      B. no better             C. no worse            D. not better

 What you smell as you sleep may influence your dreams. Smell the flowers before you go to sleep ________ you may just end up with rosier dreams.

   A. and            B. /                           C. or                 D. but