By Road Around the World
Nickname: Walker
Email: ragwani@hotmail.com
When to travel: May 2011-Aug 2011
Who am I: I am 55. From my childhood, have this dream to go around the world by hitch hiking. However this is now changed and I want to go by road.
My travel plans: Going throughout the world and study various people, culture, habits.
Who am I looking for: A female companion, and she must have similar interest as me.
Just for fun
Nickname: Stream
Email: qrutta@yahoo.co.uk
When to travel: Jan 2011-Dec 2011
Who am I: Young slim girl, looking to see Asia with anyone who wants to travel.
My travel plans: I most prefer a white man in his late30’s to have fun with me as he travels either on business or leisure trips
Whom am I looking for: Someone who is honest, friendly; good sense of humor, adventurous.
22yr old Australian looking for travel companion
Nickname: Angela
Email: alyssia_europe@hotmail.com
When to travel: March 2011
Who am I: a lovely girl, with fun, honest, caring.
My travel plans: I will be traveling to Europe cities, then the world!
Who am I looking for:  An extremely fun and entertaining male/female, middle-aged, someone that I can enjoy every travel moment with.
★Fun and maybe more
Nickname: Sunnygirl
Email: sunnygirl2008@yahoo.com
When to travel: Jun2011-Aug2011
Who am I: Slender African girl in her late 20’s. Quite charming, loving, pretty,fun to be with.
My travel plans: Nothing in mind for sure, just looking to come with you.
Whom am I looking for: Looking for a white male between 40-50 years, someone who is full of energy and lively.
【小题1】What way would Walker like to choose for his travel this time?

A．By plane.

B．By road.

C．By water.

D．By hitch hiking.

【小题2】Stream will probably travel to ______ according to the ad.

A．France	B．Egypt
C．Japan	D．Australia

【小题3】Who’s to travel for the shortest time with a companion?

A．Sunny girl	B．Angela
C．Stream	D．Walker

【小题4】A middle-aged man wants to travel from June to August in 2011, he should send an email to _______ to find a travel companion.

A．sunnygirl@yahoo.com

B．alyssia_europe@hotmail.com

C．qrutta@yahoo.co.uk

D．ragwani@hotmail.com

完型填空（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，并在答题卡上涂黑。
My mother attended college during the day while my sister was in school and I was in daycare．One day at daycare I   36  a tired mother attempt to   37  her daughter．The mother refused her little girl’s request to go to McDonalds for dinner and the daughter immediately  38 over the floor, kicking and screaming, "I want to go to McDonalds．"_39_her mother tried stopped her crying．Finally her mother gave in, the girl stopped crying and they left．To say I was amazed would be   40  ,I was delighted that 41  I wanted could be got in the same way．
That day my mother picked me up early from daycare  42  we were collecting our - Christmas shopping．As we walked through the toy section, I saw a  43  I had to have．It was a white and red telephone whose bells   44  as it was pulled along on a string．
45  lovingly at my mother, I asked, "Mama,   46  I have that telephone?" She replied, "Not now, but if you are a good girl maybe Santa will bring it to you．" As I insisted, her eyes narrowed and her hand 47  on mine．
By now we were standing in the long line, and I figured it was _48_．I lay down on the ground and began screaming．"I want that telephone．" Tired Christmas shoppers looked as my mother   49 said, "Becky, you ’d better get up by the count of three  50 ．"
Nothing happened．So then she lay   51  me on the floor, and began kicking and screaming, "I want a new car, I want a new house, I want some jewelry, I want…" _52_ , I stood up．
"Mama, stop．Mama, get up," I   53  said．
She stood, and   54  herself off．At first astonished, the others waiting in line began to clap．And as they were leaving, they said with a smile, "Your mom got your good．I bet you’ll never try that again．"
And I didn’t, because it left a lasting mental picture more effective than any   55 _ mark．

【小题1】

A．looked B．found C．observed D．watched

【小题2】．

A．pick up

B．hold up

C．make up

D．hang up

【小题3】．

A．knocked

B．fell

C．came

D．took

【小题4】．

A．Anything

B．Something

C．Nothing

D．Everything

【小题5】

A．enough B．abrupt C．impossible D．inaccurate

【小题6】

A．however B．whenever C．whatever D．whichever

【小题7】

A．where B．because C．though D．after

【小题8】

A．toy B．bell C．ring D．doll

【小题9】

A．hung B．burst C．stayed D．rang

【小题10】

A．Looking up B．Holding up C．Carrying on D．Going through

【小题11】

A．must B．can’t C．shall D．will

【小题12】

A．tended B．accumulated C．tightened D．approved

【小题13】

A．more or less B．again and again C．now and then D．now or never

【小题14】

A．calmly B．angrily C．anxiously D．disappointedly

【小题15】

A．at length B．and so on C．or something D．or else

【小题16】．

A．beside

B．against

C．besides

D．over

【小题17】

A．Shocked B．Excited C．Angry D．Amused

【小题18】

A．excitedly B．tearfully C．smilingly D．jokingly

【小题19】

A．lift B．polished C．breathed D．brushed

【小题20】

A．arbitrary B．worthy C．physical D．Necessary

—I want to go to the library but I am afraid I am not in the right _____.

   —  _____. Go ahead.

A. way; No         B. distance; No

C. side; Yes       D. direction; Yes

阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给首字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。

   

W：Hello, Jim. Where are you going? M：To the cinema. What about  (76) c_______ with me? W：No, thanks. I’m going home. My friend’s expecting me. M：What a (77) p_____！ I believe it’s a very good film. W：Do you go to the cinema a lot? M：(78) O___ a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch TV. W：Oh, I see. (79) B__ the way, where are you going for your holidays this year? M：I don’t know yet. My wife’s going to her mother’s for a (80) c_____ of weeks. She lives by the sea, you know. W：Oh, does she? That’s convenient. M：Yes, but I want to go to the (81) c________. W：Don’t you like the sea? M：Yes, very much. But I need (82) p_____ and quiet when I’m on holiday. What are you going to do? W：I’m going to (83) s_____  at home. M：Aren’t you going to (84) h____ a holiday abroad this year? W：No, I want to buy a car, and that’s going to take (85) e_______ penny I’ve got.

1.________ 2._______ 3.________ 4.________ 5._______ 6._______ 7.________ 8.________ 9._______ 10._______

 

阅读下列短文,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。

                     Choosing to Study Overseas

Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

   1.  

Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture.

   2.    Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay?

    3.    Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?

Getting ready to go

Get your passport and visa early!   4.   Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.

Once you are there

After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things.    5.      When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.

A. You should improve your mother tongue before you go.

B. Why do it?

C. large number of students can’t afford to study overseas.

D. How long do I want to study overseas?

E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.

F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.

G. Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.