（2011·安徽卷）B

Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources（来源）, as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills（风车）began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.

For many centuries, people used windmills to grind（磨碎）wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the 1940s, when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were rarely used.

During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.

60. From the text we know that windmills              .

A. were invented by European armies

B. have a history of more than 2800 years

C. used to supply power to radio in remote areas

D. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered

61. What was a new use for wind power in the late l9th century?

A. Sailing a boat. 

B. Producing electricity.

C. Grinding wheat into flour.

D. Pumping water from underground.

62. One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that             .

A. wind power is cleaner

B. it is one of the oldest power sources

C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind

D. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs

63. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?

A. The advantage of wind power.

B. The design of wind power plants.

C. The worldwide movement to save energy.

D. The global trend towards producing power from wind.

【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据末段句子Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind可知，接下来作者应该谈论利用风能发电的情况，因此选择D项。

第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

从A. B. C. D四个项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

21. --- Could I borrow your MP3?

   --- ______.              

   A. Of course you could       B. Yes, you might borrow

   C. Yes, go to borrow         D. Yes, help yourself

 
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A. B. C. D四个项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. --- Could I borrow your MP3?
--- ______.              
A. Of course you could       B. Yes, you might borrow
C. Yes, go to borrow         D. Yes, help yourself

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。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、C，选G涂A、D．）

How do you stay true to yourself when you're surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? It's not easy! ? 1.?? Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life．

? 2.??

Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter - your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you．Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else．

Don't fear people

??? ?????? 3.???? The reason most people don't take risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them．If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody．

? ? Value yourself and your choices

When you do, others will too．Own the choices you make in your life．???? 4.?? When you believe in yourself, in time, others will believe in you too．Show confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others agree or not．

?? Focus on appreciation

No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for．All successful people ask, What am I grateful furl How can / improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others? 5. These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and

productivity．

A．Focus on your own talents and strengths

B．Never let others' opinions guide your choices

C．Treat every person like they are important．

D．When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you．

E．Stay fearless in everything you will have to do．

F．Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you’ I lead a successful life．

G．However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want．

阅读下列材料， 从所给的六个选项（A, B,C, D, E, F）中， 选出符合各个小题要求的最佳选项，选项中有一项是多余选

以下是复活节的活动介绍:

A. Second Church in Dorchester sponsors Easter Egg Hunt

Join the fun at the Second Chruch in Dorchester’s Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 12 noon. Children aged 12 and younger are invited to the Church Lawn at the corner of Washington St. and Talbot Ave. in Codman Square to search for the hidden candy-filled egg. Bring your own basket.

This free event is fun for the whole family.

For more information call 617-825-2797, visit the website at http://www.secondchurchchnaz.org,

or email info@secondchurchnaz.org.

B. Choate Park Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Bunny will visit Choate Park this year and will hide thousands of Easter eggs throughout the historic town park for kids to find! The special day is Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. at Choare Park in Medway. The Easter Egg Hunt costs $5 per child over the age of 2, and is open to children up to ten years old. Pre-registration suggested at cholatefriends@yahoo.com or by calling 508-533-3275 so there will be enough eggs for everyone.

C. Billerica Breakfast with Easter Bunny

http://www.town.billerica.ma/us/cities/billericama/docs/UploadPages?recreation.htm#Breakfast

Sunday, March 16,2008

8:30-12 noon

Shawsheen Valley Technical School Cafeteria

100 Cook Street, Billerica

$5.00 per person for a GREAT Meal and LOADS of fun!

(Includes breakfast, photo with Easter Bunny, egg hunt, hat parade, face painting & crafts!)

D. Burlington—FLASHLIGHT AT NIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT

http://www.burlington.org/reaction//Special Events.htm

Thursday, March 20, 2008

The Easter bunny will be making a special trip to Burlington to hide some eggs for Easter. This year the Easter bunny will be hiding eggs in two separate locations. Bring your flashlight and a parent and help us find the eggs that are scattered about the Town Common and Simonds Park. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures, so bring your camera. The Easter egg hunt is open for residents only who have signed up and have a ticket. This is for children ages 2-5 with a parents and tickets are $6 each.

E. Wilmington

http://www.towm.wilmington.ma.us/old/rec.htm

EASTER EGG HUNT (Town Common)

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children aged 6 and younger will be held on Saturday, March 22 on the Town Common. In case of poor weather or ground

F. Methuen Easter Egg Hunt

http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/

Saturday, March 22, 12:00 Noon at Veterans Park on Milk Street

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a Basket! Special Appearance by the Easter Bunny!!!

Ages: Preschool to 3rd Grade.

Information: 978-983-8590

请根据下面家长和小孩的信息，为其挑选合适的活动。

76.Mr. Brown. My son is 5 years old. He loves Easter Egg Hunt. But this time I won’t be free until Saturday afternoon, March 22.

77. Mrs. Houston My husband and I will be free on March 15, so we would like to take our kid, Jason, 12, to join in some free events.

78．Mr. Robinson Judy, my daughter, is 3 years old. She loves the Easter Bunny so much that she will be happy to take a picture with it.

79．Mrs. Ryan I am available before noon on March 15 so I am taking my boy, Justin, aged 8, to try for the egg hunts.

80. Mr. William Besides egg hunts, my boy would also like to watch other performance, such as parade and painting.