(D) In toy stores, what is old is new again. Some of the latest toys to hit store shelves include several names that were popular in the 1980's. Among them: He-man, My Little Pony, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Transformers. Their appearance is surprising in an industry where all but classic toys like Barbie dolls tend to stay in the market for only a few years before they leave kid culture for good. The return of toys introduced a generation ago, say experts, is largely a generational effect. These toys were among the first to be marketed primarily through TV cartoons. The result: The toys carried with them a much stronger brand identity than toys from previous ages. When those who played with these toys during the 1980s began having children of their own, businessmen realized they could take advantage of parents' emotional ties by bringing the toys back. "We're starting to see a lot of properties and products coming back now for the kids of Generation X," says Greg Livingston, vice president of Wonder group, a children's product marketing firm. But other industry observers say this return-of-toy trend is more rooted in basic economics. When the economy isn't strong, they say, toy-makers become more careful. One of the safest marketing techniques is bringing back toys that are proven successes. "If you're in the business of making and selling toys, you're going to go the safest route, which is using proven brands," says Stephanie Oppenheimer, co-founder of the Oppenheimer Toy Co., an independent consumer group that rates toys; Other companies use product ideas that have sold well in other countries, such as Japan. Still, Ms. Oppenheimer also believes that American consumers simply are not in the mood for new, high-tech toys anymore. "People are interested less in what we wish we had and more in what we already have," says Oppenheimer. "As a country, we're looking for things that remind us of simpler times." 86. The expression in the first paragraph "what's old is new again" means that " . A. both old and new toys are sold B. old and new toys are of the same price C. old toys are in fashion again D. old toys have taken on new forms 87. Which of the following is NOT listed as the cause for the return of the toys popular about two decades ago? A. Generational effect. B. Economic factors. C. Marketing techniques. D. Fierce competition. 88. The expression "for good" in the second paragraph can be replaced by . A. for ever B. for the future C. for the best D. for all 89. The main purpose of the passage is A. to introduce the development of kid culture in the past century B. to analyse the reappearance of toys popular in the 1980s C. to promote the marketing techniques of toy manufacturers D. to show the impact of high-tech toys on the kids of Generation X 短文介绍了一种新流行的东西:过去流行过的玩具.形成这一潮流的原因很多.有市场策略.也有怀旧情怀.86. 答案:C.根据短文第二段第一句Some of the latest toys to hit store shelves include several names that were popular in the 1980's.以及每一段的第一句可以综合出此题的答案. 87. 答案:D.短文中提到了is largely a generational effect-, One of the safest marketing techniques-, this return-of-toy trend is more rooted in basic economics.没有提到竞争激烈.由此可以判断此题的答案. 88. 答案:A.结合短文和该词所在句子可以知道for good表示“永远. 89. 答案:B.综合全文内容可以知道短文分析了过时玩具重新流行的原因. 第Ⅱ卷 I Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English.using the words given in the brackets. 1.我们盼望能参加下星期举行的艺术节开幕式. 2.多参加些体育锻炼.你就不那么容易感冒了.(1f-) 3.因为缺少实践.他没有通过驾驶考试. 4.直到被送入手术间时.他才明白遵守交通规则的重要性. 5虽然她孤身--人.无亲无故.但邻居们都向她伸出了援助之手. 1. We are looking forward to attending /taking part in next week's opening ceremony of file art festival /the opening ceremony of the art festival to be held next week. 2. If you take / have more physical exercise(s), you will not catch / are not likely to catch a cold easily. 3. The reason why he didn't pass the driving test was that he lacked practice. 4. He didn't realize the importance of observing / following / keeping / carrying out the traffic regulations/rules until he was sent into the operating room. 5. Although she lives with no relatives or friends, all the / her neighbours offer her a helping hand / offer to help her. 查看更多

 

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课文填空

71.袁博士从梦中醒来,希望能种植一种可以养活更多人的水稻。

   Dr Yuan awoke from his dream ______ ______ ______ ______ producing a kind

   Of rice that could feed more people.

72. 在有的地方,你还能和大魔术师梅林一起观看魔术表演。

  In one place, you ______ _____ ______ ______ with Merlin the Wizard.

73.不幸的是他的父亲去世了,整个家庭状况更糟了。

______ his father died, ______ his family even _______ _______.

74.  但总的来说,在当今文化交融的世界,学习不同国家的习俗肯定能帮助我们避免 

    交往中的困难。

    ______ _______, though, studying international customs can certainly

    _______ _______ difficulties in today's world of cultural crossroads!

75. 她主张应该让野生动物留在野外生活,而不能用于娱乐或广告。

  She has argued that wild animals should _____ _____ in the wild and not used for

   _____  or _______.

   

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第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

Chinese tennis is entering a golden time. In recent years there has been an explosion (激增) of 36 female tennis players bursting onto the global scene. And this couldn't have come at a 37 time with the 2008 Beijing Olympics just months

 38 .

These young girls have both strong will and talent. 39 the way is Li Na, who may have the 40 name in women's tennis, but she has a big reputation(名气). Li Na is China's top ranked player and the first to have 41 into the world's top 20.

After 42 nearly six months of the season with a serious injury, the 25??year??old 43 an impressive comeback by winning the Australian Women's Hardcourt Tennis Championships.

In the world of professional tennis, Li's refreshing sense of humor proved to be a hit both on and 44 the court(球场).

“My husband said he had a special gift for me 45 I won,” Li Na said after lifting the prize cup. “That’s  46 I tried so hard today. I wanted a special gift.”

The Wuhan girl 47 tennis at the age of eight after being discovered by a coach who had 48 her playing badminton. After years of hard training, Li Na turned 49 in 1999 and has become one of the most successful Chinese tennis players.

With her solid groundstroke (击落地球) and aggressive (攻击的) mindset, she 50 the first Chinese tennis player to win a WTA Tour 51 .  Then two years later, she was the first Chinese to make 52 into the last 16 of Wimbledon, which led to her being 53 number 16 in the world last January.

Li is now looking forward to winning a 54 at the Olympics. “The Olympics are very important for us,” she said. “I am more motivated after my recovery 55 I feel my desire for the Olympics is bigger than ever before.”

36.A.pleased  B.talented  C.excited  D.interested

37.A.good  B.better  C.best  D.well

38.A.along  B.before  C.away  D.later

39.A.Knowing  B.Leading  C.Showing  D.Finding

40.A.biggest  B.longest  C.smallest  D.shortest

41.A.broken  B.walked  C.dropped  D.changed

42.A.playing  B.wasting  C.sparing  D.missing

43.A.returned  B.made  C.kept  D.brought

44.A.over  B.off  C.in  D.around

45.A.unless  B.if  C.whether  D.that

46.A.what  B.how  C.because  D.why

47.A.went on  B.met with  C.took up  D.set out

48.A.spotted  B.heard  C.minded  D.persuaded

49.A.competitor  B.player  C.professional  D.coach

50.A.found  B.became  C.got  D.helped

51.A.event  B.team  C.project  D.race

52.A.one  B.this  C.that  D.it

53.A.praised  B.ranked  C.received  D.announced

54.A.reward  B.score  C.gold  D.prize

55.A.and  B.or  C.but  D.while

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  Chinese tennis is entering a golden time.In recent years there has been an explosion(激增)of   1   female tennis players bursting onto the global scene.And this couldn't have come at a   2   time with the 2008 Beijing Olympics just months   3  

  These young girls have both strong will and talent.  4   the way is Li Na, who may have the   5   name in women's tennis, but she has a big reputation(名气).Li Na is China's top ranked player and the first to have   6   into the world's top 20.

  After   7   nearly six months of the season with a serious injury, the 25-year-old   8   an impressive comeback by winning the Australian Women's Hardcourt Tennis Championships.

  In the world of professional tennis, Li's refreshing sense of humor proved to be a hit both on and   9   the court(球场).

  “My husband said he had a special gift for me   10   I won,” Li Na said after lifting the prize cup.“That’s   11   I tried so hard today.I wanted a special gift.”

  The Wuhan girl   12   tennis at the age of eight after being discovered by a coach who had   13   her playing badminton.After years of hard training, Li Na turned   14   in 1999 and has become one of the most successful Chinese tennis players.

  With her solid groundstroke(击落地球)and aggressive(攻击的)mindset, she   15   the first Chinese tennis player to win a WTA Tour   16  .Then two years later, she was the first Chinese to make   17   into the last 16 of Wimbledon, which led to her being   18   number 16 in the world last January.

  Li is now looking forward to winning a   19   at the Olympics.“The Olympics are very important for us,” she said.“I am more motivated after my recovery   20   I feel my desire for the Olympics is bigger than ever before.”

(1)

[  ]

A.

pleased

B.

talented

C.

excited

D.

interested

(2)

[  ]

A.

good

B.

better

C.

best

D.

well

(3)

[  ]

A.

along

B.

before

C.

away

D.

later

(4)

[  ]

A.

Knowing

B.

Leading

C.

Showing

D.

Finding

(5)

[  ]

A.

biggest

B.

longest

C.

smallest

D.

shortest

(6)

[  ]

A.

broken

B.

walked

C.

dropped

D.

changed

(7)

[  ]

A.

playing

B.

wasting

C.

sparing

D.

missing

(8)

[  ]

A.

returned

B.

made

C.

kept

D.

brought

(9)

[  ]

A.

over

B.

off

C.

in

D.

around

(10)

[  ]

A.

unless

B.

if

C.

whether

D.

that

(11)

[  ]

A.

what

B.

how

C.

because

D.

why

(12)

[  ]

A.

went on

B.

met with

C.

took up

D.

set out

(13)

[  ]

A.

spotted

B.

heard

C.

minded

D.

persuaded

(14)

[  ]

A.

competitor

B.

player

C.

professional

D.

coach

(15)

[  ]

A.

found

B.

became

C.

got

D.

helped

(16)

[  ]

A.

event

B.

team

C.

project

D.

race

(17)

[  ]

A.

one

B.

this

C.

that

D.

it

(18)

[  ]

A.

praised

B.

ranked

C.

received

D.

announced

(19)

[  ]

A.

reward

B.

score

C.

gold

D.

prize

(20)

[  ]

A.

and

B.

or

C.

but

D.

while

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阅读下列短文, 从所给的四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。     

    Albie is old, with a slow, heavy walk. He wears his hair short   and his trousers low. He works for some people who own small country   houses.

       The other day, he was in a little dustbin shelter ( 遮蔽物) for   the neighbors up the road. He painted shed (棚) green and let it dry.   I went to look at it, putting my finger to the smooth paint. But the   next day Albie came back with a machine and roughed up (粗磨, 使不平)   the paint. He was adding another coating. He said "That is not the way   Albie works. What I make by hand does not look unprofessional(外行的)."

  

       Nothing in Albie's world holds secrets from him so far as houses   are concerned, because at some time he either built it, repaired it or   decorated it. The fuse (保险丝) box, the stone patio (用石块砌的院子) ,   the shed, the small house, these are all Albie's work.

  

       The people Albie works for do big businesses. Albie does not know   how to buy and sell securities (证券). But when these men want to have   sheds built or patios laid, they come to Albie. People may wonder why   Albie gets paid so little for doing so much. The reason is simple. He   leads a quiet and simple life. He is always alone with his serene   thoughts.

(1)Albie works for __________.

[    ]

 A. the townsmen      B. the peasants     

C. some rich businessmen  D. the people in the neighborhood 

(2)In Albie's world __________.

[    ]

A. he knows everything well about small houses     

B. everything seems to be a secret      

C. everything is ready for others      

D. he keeps no secret when he teaches others how to build or   repair something. 

(3)Although the painting looked good enough to the writer, Albie would   _________.

[    ]

A. give it another coating    

B. give it a final coat of paint     

C. make it look professional  

D. not use any machines 

(4)Which of the following do you think is right according to the       passage? 

[    ]

A. Albie couldn't do complicated things because of his age.     

B. He wants his work to be perfect.     

C. The rich look down upon Albie.     

D. What Albie does is of great value.

(5)Which do you think is the best title for the article? 

[    ]

A. A Free Person        B. Old  Albie - Experienced     

C. A Master's Touch (风格)  D. A Simple but Helpful Man

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下面五个人有些问题需要处理。阅读下面六个选项(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各自需求的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。

  A.Pacha London www.pachalondon.com

  The world's most historic club is set in a building of the 1920s beautifully decorated in its original oak paneling and features an impressive glass ceiling.You can enjoy beauty, style and elegance when clubbing at London's most historic night club Pacha and appreciate works of some famous musicians.

  B.Amika London www.amikalondon.com

  Amika plays host to the new super elite(精英)who are seeking the latest fashion trends.A unique playground designed for fun.It is the final destination for major players and glitterati(上层人士)alike.It features table reservations & bookings, events and corporate bookings.

  C.SeOne Club London www.seonelondon.com

  SeOne is one of London's largest music clubs.Situated in the north of London, SeOne consists of five rooms.It can be broken down into smaller spaces and can be used for parties as small as 100 people.SeOne Club has attracted all kinds of promoters and event organizers, from corporate giants to dance promoters.

  D.Koko Club www.koko.uk.com

  Situated at 1A Camden High Street, Central London, Koko Club represents a versatile(通用的), 21st-century club.It's very adaptable so it can be used for anything-from small comedy to international music awards.A must visit!

  E.Bar Rumba www.barrumba.co.uk

  Located in London's west end, Bar Rumba is one of London's leading late night clubs.Playing funk, jazz, Afro-beat, Latin, Cuban, salsa, drum & bass, break beat.It has an amazing sound system for dance music.Every night it delivers a different beat-from hip hop to Latin dance, from grime to jazz.

  F.Club Colosseum www.clubcolosseum.com

  Situated in 1 Nine Elms Lane.Vauxall, London, Club Colosseum won the world's best club award in 1999.Now it features a new VIP room, a spectacular riverside bar with a view all over London & the River Thames.

下面是几位人员的情况简介,请匹配他们感兴趣的休闲场所。

1.Michael is a great painter and has just moved to London from America.On his arrival, Michael was struck by the beautiful Thames.He dreams of going to a famous night club where he can easily appreciate the unique view of the river.

2.Nancy comes from Japan and wants to go to a world-famous night club with a long history to help her know more about the British culture.Besides, Nancy likes to listen to great musical masterpieces.

3.Laura is crazy about dancing and enjoys different dances with fascinating dance music.Now she is in search of a night club that can offer her quality dance diversity.

4.Lily would like to celebrate her eighteenth birthday at a proper night club next week.She intends to invite over a hundred friends and relatives to her birthday party, most of whom are working in northern London and are true music lovers.

5.Harry is the general manager of a large company in London and he would like to go to a night club which is fashionable.What's more, it should be suitable for someone of his status.

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