Have you ever wanted something so ①badly that you wanted to do anything to get it? Well, that used to be me. Three years was quite a long time and hard time, but I got what I wanted: a lovely dog named Dion.

My family and I met it at a dog show. We drove for four hours to its owner’s house where she showed us three little dogs. They were all so lovely with their little legs, long bodies and heads that looked too big for their bodies, I couldn’t decide which to choose until ②the smallest dog came up to me and licked my face.

Dion felt quite strange to our home at first. Every night, she cried in a way that sometimes made me cry. She cried almost every second of the day. But after a few weeks, she got used to us.

My mother and I took Dion to a kindergarten for little dogs. It was funny to see all the dogs barking very loudly. She was very shy. But she was very friendly with the other dogs. The trainer says that she is doing very well for a four-month-old dog.

If you want to get a dog, think about your time and the work you must do. I walk Dion four to six times a day. I feed her, spend time with her and watch her when she is out of her doghouse. Even if my favorite TV program is on, or a good part in a movie is coming up, __③__. It is a lot of work to keep her clean. Sometimes when I brush her, ④I end up with hair all over me.

But Dion also gives her love to me in return. She is always there to lick me and lie on me. I enjoy playing with her, I think she can __⑤__ when I am happy, sad, angry or troubled. Dion is my dog, and she is my friend as well.

任务（一）回答问题：

1. ①badly的英语解释(不超过3个词)：

______________________

2.       Why did Dion cry at first?             

________________________

任务（二）选择：

(   ) 3. 在文中___③___上填上合适的选项：            

A. I still have to take care of her.        B. Dion is barking, too.

(   ) 4. ⑤处单词为：______  

A. say       B. tell       C. speak         D. talk

任务（三）列举“我”为Dion做的事情(用词组表示)。 (at least 3 things)

5. ___________________________________________

6. ___________________________________________

7. ___________________________________________

任务（四）翻译：

8. ②the smallest dog came up to me   

_________________________________

9. ④I end up with hair all over me.    

_________________________________。

Reading comprehension(阅读理解)：

　　Here is a page from a magazine named Future. Read the following information about things that may happen in ten years. And then do the exercise below.

GET READY FOR THE FUTURE

　　A．Cars will run on solar power(太阳能) or electricity and will be much cleaner. They will be much safer. For example, if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, your car will slow down by itself.

　　B．Because there won't be any spare land, new cities will have to be built in the sea. Some cities on water will have two levels(层). People will live on the upper level; the lower level will be used for traffic, shops and factories.

　　C．Biotechnology(生物技术) will make food better and healthier. Plants that are not affected(影响) by insects or illnesses will be developed. The taste of fruit and vegetables will be better and food will be kept longer.

　　D．New technology will be used to make TVs that are only 5 cm thick. They will have pictures that are as clear as photos. Electrical appliances(家用电器) will be quieter and will be controlled by computer; they will also use 50% less power.

　　E．Many new ways to cure(治愈) illnesses will be successful using products of genetic engineering(基因产品). Cures will be found for the flu and the common cold. However, some new illnesses will appear.

True or False(判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示)：

1．Cars using solar power or electricity will cause fewer accidents and less pollution.

(　　)

2．People will be able to live in the new cities in the sea.

(　　)

3．Biotechnology will help divide food into two groups：better food and healthier food.

(　　)

4．Electrical appliances will save 50% of power because they are controlled by computer.

(　　)

5．Genetic engineering can help doctors to cure illnesses.

(　　)

6．The information above is about the history of the development of modern science.

(　　)

A)读句子，根据所给汉语提示写出单词
1. Look, Mum! All the boxes in the room are filled with       （蔬菜）.
2. Many people died in       （自然的）disasters every year.
3. Reading English aloud every day will of course help you to improve your       （发音）. 4. The have planted about five       （千）trees in and around the town in the past few years. 5. Many roads are being improved to meet the coming       （国际的）Marathon in Lanzhou.
B）根据句义，用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1. Lucy usually enjoys       （she）in front of the mirror before leaving home.
2. “ Why are you late for school again?” said his teacher       （angry）.
3. My uncle lives on the       （twelve）floor of the building.
4. We all received an       （invite）to her wedding.
5. You can go       （cross）the street when the traffic lights turn green.
C）用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空
1. All of you are very busy       （get）for this exam, aren't you?
2. You had better       （not hurry）. There is still enough time to go.
3. The student       （name）Wang Lin is my example in English learning.
4. If you are really tired, you can stop       （have）a rest for 10 minutes.
5. When I got home, my pet dog       （lie）on the floor, dead.