Discouraged by reading bad news daily and with his marriage failing, Canadian Neil Pasricha  decided to try to focus on the positive and come up with 1,000 simple, free, awesome things, posting one each day on a blog.

       Pasricha said his blog aimed to highlight life's simple pleasures, which were often taken for granted, such as finding forgotten money in a pocket, or fixing a TV set with a heavy blow.

       Little did he realize his blog would strike a nerve and attract 40,000 people a day to join his discussions on how to enjoy the last triangle of a potato crisp, or the pleasure of laughing so hard that you cry.

       Pasricha, aged 30, was amazed to win two Webby awards, known as "the Oscars of the Internet," something positive at a time when his marriage broke up and one of his closest friends committed suicide.

       "I turned the worst year of my life into my best year by focusing on the positive. " Pasricha told Reuters in a telephone interview. "Every day I try to find something that is happy, free and universal to share, like the smell of a bakery or when a cashier opens up a new line at a store. "

       Pasricha said when he began his blog in June 2008 he thought he might have trouble coming up with 1,000 simple, happy moments in life but now he is more than halfway through and ideas keep flooding in, from himself and from followers of his blog.

       "These moments can start a huge conversation. Most of our life is really about hitting green lights on the way home from, or waking up before your alarm goes off and realizing you have more time in bed. But it is those small moments we forget about."

       Despite the success of his blog, Pasricha does not want to change his daily life. “I travel regularly for an hour a day to work in the suburb. I like work because I like the people in my office. I’m not a writer and I don’t know how to use punctuations correctly. I just like observing the world and putting it down,” he said.

1.Neil Pasricha determined to post positive feelings or things on his blog because          .

       A．daily bad news and broken marriage saddened him

       B．1,000 simple, free, happy things excited him

       C．he wanted to forget his marriage life

       D．he wanted to make his blog successful

2.Which of the following will Pasricha probably NOT post onto his blog?

       A．Coming across an old schoolmate.

       B．Finding his lost dog come back home.

       C．Falling off his bike and getting injured.

       D．Buying his favourite book at a special price.

3.According to the passage, Pasricha         .

       A．gets ideas for 1,000 simple, free, happy things with trouble

       B．gets ideas for 1,000 simple, free, happy things on his own

       C．is on his way to collecting 1,000 simple, free, happy things

       D．has finished collecting 1,000 simple, free, happy things

4.Which of the following might be the best title for the poassage?

       A．Hard life for a Canadian blogger           B．Busy life for a Canadian blogger

       C．Great awards for a Canadian blogger     D．Great success for a Canadian blogger

 

（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

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。

Almost everyone likes to eat apples. Apples grow in nearly every part of the world. The United States produces more apples than any other country except France. The states of Washington and New York grow the most apples.   71   New York is on the east coast and Washington is on the west near Canada.

Apples are red, yellow or green. They are very popular in the United States.   72   Most American people are often too busy or too tired to cook dinner, so they often have their dinners very simply. Apple juice is also a popular drink and apple pie is the favorite sweet dish for many Americans.

  73   The trees there produce nearly five billion apples every year—one apple for every man, woman and child in the whole world.

  74   For example, “You are the apple of my eye.” means “You are actually the one I love best and care most.” In China, it is a custom in some places for the marrying couple to hold an apple in each one’s hand, promising that their marriage will be “safe” without anything bad and that their marriage will never be broken. “To apple polish” often refers to a man who fawns (奉承) on somebody for the purpose of getting some benefits. So you can easily get “apple polisher”. However, “in apple-pie order” usually has the same meaning as “in good order”.   75   In fact, it’s another saying about “compare two things that can’t be compared”.

A. The state of Washington is proud of its apples.

B. Apples play an important part in people’s health.

  There are many stories and sayings about apples.

D. Perhaps this is why “New York” is often called “Big Apple” by some people.

E. The apples in France are better than those in America.

F. Many people like to carry apples to work or to school to eat with their lunches.

G. It is likely that you hear about “compare apples and oranges”

 

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题.每小题2分,满分40分）

阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Now, it’s time for some brief news items.

1. China wins women’s 3,000m short track relay, S. Korea disqualified

VANCOUVER, Feb. 24 2010(Xinhua) -- Twice Olympic champion Wang Meng led the Chinese short track speed skating team to the top podium of women's 3,000m relay with a world record at the Vancouver Winter Games here on Wednesday, as South Korea was later disqualified. Canada took the silver, with the United States picking up the bronze. South Korea's skaters had already started waving flags in joy after crossing the line but later the judges decided Kim Min-jung had impeded(阻碍) during an exchange push.

2. Severe drought cracks Airport’s runway

KUNMING, March. 18 2010(China Daily)??Severe drought continues to plague southwestern China's Yunnan Province.

In the provincial capital Kunming, the surface of Wu Jiaba International Airport's only runway has been fractured(断裂的). Repairs have been going on since Tuesday. The airport is closed every day from midnight to seven-thirty in the morning. Airport authorities say the severe drought is the cause of the damage. The airport also needs to repair its plane taxiing and parking area. Chen Zhiwei, Security Dept., Kunming International Airport, said, "The drought has greatly lowered the underground water level. And this has affected the runway foundations. The damage to its surface is severe."

3. School Soldiers

Russian school students will have to do basic military training in their final year of school, the government has decided. The lesson will include learning to fire guns, marching drills and how to deal with a chemical, nuclear or biological attack. The activity is seen as part of a drive toward the education of their love for their country.

4.

Is it hard for you to get up early and get ready for classes? Some students at Winter Park High School just roll out of bed in their pajamas(睡衣)and go to class in their own bedrooms, Of course, their teachers and classmates do not see them because all their class work is on the computer. The Florida High School, the state’s only online program take classes in algebra, American government, chemistry, computer, economics, and web-page design. They also have to go to regular school to attend other classes.

56. Which country ranks fourth in the women’s 3,000m short track relay according to the first news?

A. S. Korea.          B. Canada.             C. The USA.          D. Not known.

57. Which of the following is correct according to the second news?

A. The airport has been closed since Tuesday.

B. Drought caused the trouble for repairs.

C. The underground water level became lower, and that’s why the Airport's runway cracked.

D. Flights were not really stopped during the day, because Wu Jiaba International Airport had another runway.

58. Why will Russian school students have basic military training?

A. To get ready for a military parade.         

B. To learn to protect themselves.

C. To gain some military knowledge.          

D. To develop their love for the country.

59. The news from Florida can be given a title “________”.

A. Get up Late                                        B. Online School    

C. The Special Pajamas                                   D. The Popular Subjects

 

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

       Born in America , I spoke English ,not Chinese , the  language of my ancestors ．When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese    36  at my face , but I pushed them   37   ．My mom believed I would learn   38    I was ready ．But the    39   never came．

       On a Chinese New Year’s Eve , my uncle spoke to me in Chinese , but all I could do was    40   at him , confused , scratching my head ．“ Still can’t speak Chinese?” He     41   me , “You can’t even buy a fish in Chinatown ．”

       “Hey ,this is America , not China．I’ll get some    42    with or without Chinese．” I replied and turned to my mom for     43    ．

       “Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu ,” she said , handing over a $20 bill ．I     44   the words,  running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown．

       I found the fish    45   surrounded in a sea of customers．“I’d like to buy some fresh fish,” I should to the fishman．But he     46    my English words and turned to serve the next customer ．The laugh of the people behind increased     47    their impatience．With every   48  , the breath of the dragons on my back grew stronger—my blood boiling—    49    me to cry out ．“ Xian Sheng Yu , please．” “Very Xian Sheng ,” I repeated ．The crowd erupted into laughter ．My face turned    50   and I ran back home    51   , except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket．

       Should I laugh or cry? They’re Chinese．I should feel right at     52    ．Instead , I was the joke , a disgrace （丢脸）to the language．

       Sometimes, I laugh at my fish      53   , but , in the end, the joke is on    54  ．Every laugh is a culture     55   ; every laugh is my heritage （传统） fading away．

1.A．custom            B．games          C ．characters     D．language

2.A．ahead            B．around          C．along           D．aside

3.A．when              B．before          C．unless           D．until

4.A．success            B．study           C．time            D．attempt

5.A．aim              B．joke            C．nod             D．stare

6.A．cared about        B．laughed at    C．argued with   D．asked after

7.A．right now         B．from now     C．at times        D．in time

8.A．decision           B．Permission    C．information    D．preparation

9.A．repeated          B．reviewed        C．spelled         D．kept

10.A．farm           B．stand          C．pond          D．market

11.A．guessed          B．forget           C．doubted       D．ignored

12.A．by             B．as              C．with         D．from

13.A．second          B．effort         C．desire           D．movement

14.A．forcing         B．allowing     C．persuading     D．leading

15.A．bright          B．blank         C．pale            D．red

16.A．open-mouthed    B．tongue-tied   C．empty-handed D．broken-hearted

17.A．service        B．home         C．risk            D．root

18.A．trade                 B．deed          C．challenge      D．incident

19.A．it              B．us              C．me            D．them

20.A．thrown               B．lost           C．divided      D．reflected

 

 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

A. Pasta House – new Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It’s always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.

B. A Taste of India – famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you’re planning to go on the weekend make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.

C. Paris Match – this is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surroundings. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.

D. Mountain Diner – not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It’s at least an hour’s drive from the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

E. Owl Café – open 24 hours a day the café has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.

F. Greek Bistro – a lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

以下是五个人的选择要求，请匹配每个人拟选择的地方：

1. Bill – was late getting up today so hasn’t had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so he has enough energy to last through to lunch time.

2. Julie – works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn’t want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat.

3. Sally – has friends visiting her from out-of-town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn’t have a lot of money and doesn’t like her food too hot.

4. Albert – is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his guest with both its food and its surroundings. 

5. Robert – is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn’t like arranging things in advance so he hasn’t booked a table.