第一节 单词拼写，按照提示写出单词的正确形式。（每空1分，共15分）

1.He looks handsome and gentle, but ______ __(事实上) he is a thief.

2.Judging from his            (口音) he must be from Shanghai.

3.A flash of bright            （闪电）was followed by loud thunder.

4.Of the two choices , I prefer the _________ (后者).

5. He completely _________(忽视) all these facts as if they didn’t exsit.

6. I can speak English ________(流利地)。

7.The firemen___________（营救）three women from the burning house

8After the battle they b________ the dead.

9.His mother tongue is German, but he speaks Italian like a         （本国人）

10.Though I haven’t met him for many years, I could ________（认出）him immediately when I saw him in the crowd.

11.He didn’t stop in Hong Kong and flew         (直接) to London.

12.He used to do some_________(户外) activities even in the middle of winter.

13. The city was completely________ (破坏)by the earthquake.

14After graduation, she__________ （定居）in Canada.

15.Then  _______________（渐渐地）English became less like German.

 

I prefer the stories about the swimmers at the Beijing Olympics，one of which is about Zakia Nassar. She's a 21-year-old Palestinian __21__ Bethlehem studying dentistry in Jenin. Having had neither a __22__ nor a chance to an Olympic-sized pool in the past year, she had no choice but to __23__ on her own at a 12m public pool.

There is a 50-meter __24__ in nearby Nazareth, but the Israeli government did not __25__ her to use it.

Nassar was __26__ to training only when she returned to her parents' home in Bethlehem, __27__ she did so only about every two months for two days or so. __28__ the pool is only 12 meters long.

 “My parents and friends always __29__ me, reminding me that I had to keep training if I __30   wanted to go to the Olympics,” she said.

It was only when Nassar __31__ China a month ago that she finally got the opportunity to swim in a 50m pool and enjoyed the __32__ of having a coach.

When she at last took part in the Games, she swam the 50m in 31.97 seconds, a(n) __33__ of seven seconds on her personal __34__. Nassar said it was the most beautiful moment of her life.

She will not __35__ on the cover of Time magazine or __36__ millions of dollars in endorsements（捐款）, but she can always say she won a race at the Olympics. For her, it wasn’t about __37__ the other swimmers or winning a prize, but about __38__ her own goal, __39__ difficult. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it,” I think of her. Then I realize how __40__ the task before me really is.

	A.	to	B.	from	C.	through	D.	in
	A.	employer	B.	captain	C.	coach	D.	master
	A.	drill	B.	educate	C.	row	D.	train
	A.	pool	B.	reservoir	C.	lake	D.	river
	A.	admit	B.	permit	C.	forbid	D.	restrict
	A.	accustomed	B.	controlled	C.	limited	D.	organized
	A.	but	B.	therefore	C.	so	D.	and
	A.	Besides	B.	Especially	C.	Hopefully	D.	Particularly
	A.	discourage	B.	encouraged	C.	scolded	D.	blamed
	A.	extremely	B.	merely	C.	really	D.	slightly
	A.	reached for	B.	attached to	C.	departed from	D.	arrived in
	A.	advantages	B.	honor	C.	faults	D.	trouble
	A.	development	B.	improvement	C.	disappointment	D.	movement
	A.	worst	B.	ordinary	C.	best	D.	average
	A.	publish	B.	broadcast	C.	contain	D.	appear
	A.	receive	B.	accept	C.	take	D.	earn
	A.	following	B.	exciting	C.	inspiring	D.	beating
	A.	achieving	B.	realizing	C.	starting	D.	winning
	A.	wherever	B.	whatever	C.	whenever	D.	however
	A.	difficult	B.	interesting	C.	easy	D.	hopeful

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。（每小题一分，共10分）

A：Excuse me, sir, but I’m writing a report on what people prefer to do on holiday. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?

B：No, not at all. Please go (76) a_______.

A：How often do you go on holiday?

B：I generally have two weeks’ holiday a year.

A：And what do you prefer to do when you are on holiday?

B：Well, I don’t usually visit my family. We live quite (77) c_____ and I can see them any time. But I do like to visit museums, (78) e__________ if there is a special exhibition on. I don’t like to stay at home, though my parents do. (79)I________, I prefer to get away from the city and just (80) e________ the peace of the country. You know, just sit under a tree, listen to the birds in the morning, or maybe go walking over the hills.

A：Have you ever (81) t_________ abroad?

B：No, I haven’t .It’s too (82) e__________ for me. But my wife loves to visit the coast, so if the (83) w_________ is good we often go swimming in the sea, or maybe just lie on the (84) b________ and bathe in the sun.

A：OK. Well, thank you very much for your time.

B：You are (85) w_________.

 

对话填空  （满分10分）

       请认真阅读下列对话，并根据各题所给的首字母的提示，在答题卡右栏中标有题目的横线上，写出一个英语单词的完整、正确的形式，使对话通顺。

--- Excuse me, Madam, but I’m writing a report on what people prefer to do on holiday. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? --- No, not at all. Please go （76） a_______. --- How often do you go on holiday? --- I usually have two weeks’ holiday a year. --- And what do you prefer to do when you are on holiday? --- Well, I don’t usually visit my family. We live quite （77） c_____ and I can see them any time. But I do like to visit museums, （78） e_____ if there is a special exhibition on. I don’t like to stay at home, though my parents do. （79） I________, I prefer to get away from the city and just （80） e________ the peace of the country. You know, just sit under a tree, listen to the birds in the morning, or maybe go walking over the hills. --- Have you ever （81） t_________ abroad? --- No, I haven’t .It’s too （82） e__________ for me. But my husband loves to visit the coast, so if the （83） w_________ is good we often go swimming in the sea, or maybe just lie on the （84） b________ and bathe in the sun. --- OK. Well, thank you very much for your time. --- You are （85） w_________.

（76）_________ （77）_________ （78）_________ （79）_________ （80）_________ （81）_________ （82）_________ （83）_________ （84）_________ （85）________

In the office of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, there is a picture of Catherine the Great, the legendary Russian Empress. When asked why she has the picture, Merkel says, “She was a strong woman”. Many say the same of Merkel.

The most powerful woman in the world, according to US Forbes magazine, was in China last week. She came to discuss trade and environmental issues with China’s top leaders. Germany’s first woman leader is known as a brave and practical statesman(政治家). Even since her time at school, she had the habit of getting everything in order. Every day before doing her homework she would clean the desk and think about what to do next. “I prefer a long time for full preparations to make my decision. But once I decide, I will stand up for what I believe,” Merkel said.

Perhaps it was good habits that helped her do well in her studies. At 32, she got a doctorate (博士学位) in physics and then she worked as a researcher.

However, the life of a scholar couldn’t put off her love of politics. While working in labs, Merkel took time off to read political books and at last joined a political party. “Her calmness helped her stand out in the party. She could always find a way out while others felt hopeless,” said one of her old friends.

In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s youngest chancellor since the second World War.

Now half way through her four-year term, the 53-year-old woman has made a name for herself both in Germany and abroad. At the EU summit in 2005 when France quarreled with Britain over the EU budget(预算), some people believed the EU was close to breaking down. But Merkel didn’t give up. She shuttled(穿梭) between the heads of the two powers and had them reached an agreement.

“Strength comes from composure(镇定) and courage. Many people say I am a strong woman. But I would rather say I have perseverance,” said Merkel.

1. Why does Merkel put a picture of Catherine the Great on the wall of her office?

A. Because Catherine the Great is beautiful.

B. Because Merkel wants to be a strong woman too.

C. Because Merkel likes the drawing skill of it.

D. Because it is very expensive.

2.What is the correct order of the following events?

a. became the German Chancellor

b. got a doctorate in physics and then she worked as a researcher

c. join a political party

d. visit China

e. take part in the EU summit

f. as Minister for the Environment

A. bcafde         B. cbfdae          C. bcfaed           D. cbfaed

3.Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Merkel usually is hurry to make a decision when facing difficulties.

B. At the EU summit in 2005, the relationship between French and Britain was in tension.

C. Merkel is a well-known leader all over the world.

D. She is outstanding because of her calmness.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A. An excellent lecturer                     B. Germany’s iron lady

C. The change of a scholar                D. The youngest chancellor