The world economy has run into a brick wall. Despite countless warnings in recent years about the need to address a potential hunger crisis in poor countries and an energy crisis worldwide, world leaders failed to think ahead. The result is a global food crisis. Wheat, corn and rice prices have more than doubled in the past two years. And oil prices have increased more than three times since the start of 2004. These food-price iricrcases. combined with increasing energy costs, will slow if not stop economic growth in many parts of the world and will even affect political stability. Practical solutions to these problems do exist, but we'll have to start thinking ahead and acting globally.

Here are three steps to ease the current food crisis and avoid the potential for a global crisis. The first is to promote the dramatic success of Malawi, a country in southern Africa, which three years ago established a special fund to help its farmers get fertilizer and seeds with high productivity. Malawi’s harvest doubled after just one year. An international fund based on the Malawi model would cost a mere $10 per person annually in the rich world, or S10 billion altogether.

Second, the U.S. and Europe should abandon their policies of paying partly for the change of food into biofuels. The U.S. government gives farmers a taxpayer-financed payment of 51 cents per gallon of ethanol (乙醇) changed from corn. There may be a case for biofuels produced on lands that do not produce foods — tree crops, grasses and wood products — but there's no case for the government to pay to put the world's dinner into the gas tank.

Third, we urgently need to weather-proof die world's crops as soon and as effectively as possible. For a poor farmer, sometimes something as simple as a farm pond — which collects rainwater to be used in dry weather — can make the difference between a good harvest and a bad one. The world has already committed to establishing a Climate Adaptation hind to help poor regions climate-proof vital economic activities such as food production and health care but has not yet acted upon the promise.

1.An international fund based on the Malawi model would______.

A. cost each of the developed countries $10 billion per year

B. aim to double the harvest in southern African countries In a year

C. decrease the food prices as well as the energy prices

D. give poor farmers access to fertilizer and highly productive seeds

2.With the second step, the author expresses the idea that ______.

A. it is not wise to change food crops into gas

B. it is misleading to put tree crops into the gas tank

C. we should get alternative forms of fuel in any way

D. biofuels should be developed on a large scale

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. A rain-collecting pond is a simple safeguard against dry weal

B. A Climate Adaptation Fund has been established to help poor

C. The world has made a serious promise to build farm ponds.

D. It makes a great difference whether we develop wood products or not.

4.In the passage, the author calls on us to______.

A. slow down but not to stop economic.

B. develop tree crops, grasses'and wood products

C. achieve economic growth and political stability

D. act now so as to relieve the global food shortage

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph.  There is one extra heading which you do not need.

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The causes of eating disorders are not clear. There may be genetic or biochemical factors in some cases. There may be psychological problems from early childhood or the present (such as school or family conflicts) that trigger the problem. Often, there is the double pressure to enjoy life through food and yet remain ultra-slim. Society all around us encourages eating and drinking as main ways to enjoy life- To be popular, you are supposed to eat. eat, eat

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But in real life most people, if they keep consuming like that, just keep pulling on more and more weight They then find themselves in conflict with another dominant pressure in society — to stay slim and trim. Models in ads, even those shown earing fairy foods, are usually physically lit and quite thin. All of these pressures put teens in a terrible situation. The ".solution" that some teens choose is to deny themselves all the time so as to keep temptation away. Bui soon, hunger and food boredom lead to overeating. Over time they develop anorexia or bulirnia.

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Once an earing disorder has become firmly established, there is no easy cure. Someone who's never suffered anorexia and never known an anorexic might be tempted to think. "It's simple — jusi tell them to eat more!" Unfortunately, it's not thai simple. Even when anorexics have been brought into the hospital and arc receiving physical care, nutritional therapy, and psychiatric care, many don't improve much.

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Our society's obsession with thinness, together with a constant emphasis on the theme that rich food means pleasure, puts many teens in a difficult situation. Being drawn to overeating on the one hand and self-denial on the other can bring about anorexia or bulimia — or both. Anorexics seem to feel that no matter how much weight they lose, they are still too fat Therefore, it is important for each person in our society to try to maintain a healthy and realistic self-image. Don't compare yourself wiih the models and actors in the media Set your sights more realistically by comparing yourself with family and friends, if anyone.

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Self-denial is the typical first step toward an caring disorder. Eventually, desires for what you've denied yourself become unbearable, and you react with eiiher a binge or overly fierce self-control. The answer is not of course. 10 eai all the snacks and trcais you fancy. But 10 avoid that first step that leads to overeating, strive for a good and healthy diet Such a diet is based primarily on grain products, fruits, and vegetables, with moderate amounts of meat and dairy products and with small amounts of snacks and desserts. Research demonstrates that mis kind of diet leaves you more alert and energetic.

Directions: Translate tbe following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1.我们打篮球的时间到了。 (time)

2.他设法把游客及时送到了机场。 (manage)

3.你今晚能来参加我的生日聚会? (possible)

4.应该鼓励年轻人按照自己的特长选择职业。(encourage)

5.我对学生所谈的电子产品一无所知，我发现自己落伍了。(ignorant)

6.尽管遭受如此严重的自然灾害，但只要不灰心，我们终会克服暂时的困难。(Although...)

 Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

你班将组队参加学校组织的集体舞比赛（group dancing cooipetition)，班长希望大家积极参加。对此谈谈你的看法。

你的文章必须包括以下内容：

·你是否会参加比赛

·你做出该决定的具体理由

回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上.听力部分结束前, 你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上.

第一节  (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

    听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。没段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?

    A. £ 19.15           B. £ 9.15                C. £ 9.18

答案是 B。

1.What is the weather like?

  A. It’s raining.                 B. It’s cloudy.            C. It’s sunny.

2.Who will go to China next month?

  A. Lucy.                      B. Alice.                 C. Richard.

3.What are the speakers talking about?

  A. The man’s sister.             B. A film.                C. An actor.

4.Where will the speakers meet?

  A. In Room 340.               B. In Room 314.            C. In Room 223.

5.Where does the conversation most probably take place?

  A. In a restaurant.              B. In an office.              C. At home.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

    听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或对白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

6.Why did the woman go to New York?

   A. To spend some time with the baby.

   B. To look after her sister.

   C. To find a new job.

7.How old was the baby when the woman left New York?

   A. Two months.                  B. Five months.            C. Seven months.

8.What did the woman like doing most with the baby?

  A. Holding him.                   B. Playing with him.         C. Feeding him.

听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

9.What are the speakers talking about?

  A. A way to improve air quality.  B. A problem with traffic miles.  C. A suggestion for city planning.

10.What does the man suggest?

   A. Limiting the use of cars.      B. Encouraging people to walk.     C. Warning drivers of air pollution.

11.What does the woman think about the man’s idea?

   A. It’s interesting.          B. It’s worth trying.           C. It’s impractical.

听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。

12.How long will the man probably stay in New Zealand?

   A. One week.              B. Two weeks.            C. Three weeks.

13.What advice does the woman give to the man?

   A. Go to New Zealand after Christmas.

   B. Book his flight as soon as possible.

   C. Save more money for his trip.

14.What can we learn about flights to New Zealand at Christmas time?

   A. They require early booking.

     B. They can be twice as expensive.

     C. They are on special offer.

听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。

15.Why did Jane call Mike?

    A. To ask him to meet her.     B. To tell him about Tom.      C. To borrow his car.

16.Where will Jane be in about one hour?

   A. At Mike’s place.         B. At the airport.    C. At a garage.

17.What can we infer from the conversation?

   A. Jane has just learned to drive.

   B. Jane’s car is in bad condition.

   C. Mike will go to the airport.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18.What did the speaker ask the students to do the week before?

   A. Write a short story.

   B. Prepare for the lesson.

   C. Learn more about the writer.

19.Why does the speaker ask the questions?

   A. To check the students’ understanding of the story.

   B. To draw the students’ attention to reading skills.

   C. To let the students discuss father-son relationships.

20.What will the students do in 10 minutes?

   A. Ask more questions.         B. Discussion in groups.      C. Give their answers.

 The two girls are getting on very well and share _______ with each other.

   A. little          B. much           C. some       D none

 -----Did you watch the basketball match yesterday?

   -----Yes, I did. You know, my brother ________ in the match.

   A. is playing      B. was playing      C. has played      D. had played

 Fred entered without knocking and, very out of breath, sank _______ a chair.

   A. on          B. off         C. into              D. to

 To save some of the human languages before they are forgotten, the students in our school started a discussion “Save Our ________”

   A. Sky        B. Life        C. Arts            D. Voices

 -----I have some big news for you. You’ve been accepted as a member of our club.

   -----_______ That’s great!

   A. Have I ?         B. Pardon?       C. Congratulations!     D. Good idea!