80. He got a large r____________ from his boss because of his hard work.

79. There are many n_____________ disasters in the world, such as typhoon, earthquake, tsunami and so on.

78. France is one of the E______________ countries.

77. In which d______________ are you going, east or west?

76. As teenagers, you shouldn’t get into the h____________ of smoking .

D

Students who say they never or hardly ever used dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes.

　　 The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. Therefore they do not have time to read much. Those who use small two-language dictionaries have the worst problems. Their dictionaries often give only one or two words as translations of English. But one English word often has many translations in a foreign language and one foreign word has many translations in English.

　　 The most successful students are those who use large college edition dictionaries with about 100,000 words but do not use them too often. When they are reading, these students first try to get the general idea and understand new words from the context. Then they reread and use the dictionary to look up only key words that they still do not understand. They use dictionaries more for writing. If they are not sure how to spell a word, or divide it into syllables (音节), they always use a dictionary. Also, if they think a noun might have an unusual plural form, they check these in a dictionary.

71. The writer thinks that 　　　　.

　 A. choose a good dictionary, and you’ll be successful in learning English

　 B. dictionaries are not necessary to the students who learn English

　 　C. it is very important for students to use good dictionaries properly

　 　D. using dictionaries very often can’t help to improve writing

72. According to the passage, which of the following is wrong?

　 　A. Dictionaries have little effect on learning to speak English.

　 B. Whatever new words you meet while reading, never use dictionaries.

　 C. Small two-language dictionaries have serious defects (缺陷).

　 D. Reading something for the first time, you’d better not use dictionaries.

73. When in the reading does the writer advise students to use a good dictionary?

　 A. At the beginning of the reading

　 B. At the end of the reading

　 C. During the first reading

　 D. After the first reading

74. This passage mainly tells us 　　　　.

　 A. that students shouldn’t use small two-language dictionaries

　 B. what were the defects of small two-language dictionaries

　 　C. why students should use large college edition dictionaries

　 　D. what dictionary students should choose and how to use it

75. Which is not mentioned in this passage?

　 A. How to make good use of a dictionary.

　 　B. When to use a dictionary.

　 C. How to improve spoken English.

　 D. How to practise reading fast.

C

Trip 1　 Black Bear Count

There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: Free　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 When: May 8

Trip 2　 Garland Valley

Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: $ 15　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 When: May 8, May 15

Trip 3　 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

Cost: $ 12　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 When: May 8, May 15, May22

Equipment to be needed:

•　 Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

•　 Wear good walking shoes-no high heels.

•　 Wear a hat for day walks.

•　 Dress warmly for night walks.

•　 Children must be with an adult.

•　 Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

•　 Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.

Bookings:

•　 Bookings for the above trips can be traded by telephone (893 - 4847) or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com

66. Where are these trips?

　 A. In a large city.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. In a park in the mountains.

　 C. In a special kind of zoo.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. In three different countries.

67. On which trip(s) had you better wear a hat?

　 A. Trip 1　　　　 B. Trip 2　　　　 　　 　　 　C. Trip 1&2　　 　　 　D. Trip 3

68. On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

　 A. Black Bear Count.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Garland Valley.

　 C. Flashlight Adventure.　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 　　　 D. None of the trips.

69. Which of the following is not necessary for the three trips?

　 A. Good walking shoes.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 B. A pair of glasses.

　 C. Food and water.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 D. A sleeping-bag.

70.　 What is the best title for the passage?

　 A. Adventure Travel in America

　 B. Hunting around the Great Mountains

　 C. Interesting Trips in the East of the USA

　 D. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

B

　 Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But many years ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, people never tried skating on wheels. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making instruments. In his free time he liked to play the violin. Merlin was a man with many ideas and many dreams. People called him a dreamer.

　 One day Merlin received an invitation to go to an important party. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think. He wanted to find a way to make a wonderful entrance at the party. Merlin had an idea. He thought that he would attract a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

　 Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skate shoes. Merlin was very proud of them. He dreamed of arriving at the party and skating into the room while playing the violin. He was sure that everyone would be very surprised.

　 On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room, playing his violin. Everyone was really surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skating. He rolled on, playing the violin. Then, with all eyes on him, Merlin hit into a huge mirror on the wall. The mirror broke into many pieces with a very loud noise.

　 Nobody forgot Merlin’s wonderful entrance after that.

61. The story tells us that people began to enjoy roller-skating _______.　　　　　 .

　 A. before the year 1750　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 　　　 B. before the invitation

　C. because of Joseph Merlin　　　　　　　 　　　 　　　 D. because it was dangerous

62. People called Merlin a dreamer because ___________.　　　　 .

　A. he slept and dreamed a lot 　　　　　　　　　

　B. he was full of different ideas

　C. he invented the first roller skates　　　　　

　D. he always made people’s dreams come true

63. ___________ made Merlin think of skating on wheels.

　A. Merlin’s work　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Merlin’s violin　　　　　

　C.A huge mirror　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. An important party

64. What was Merlin’s problem after he rolled into the room?

　 　A. He couldn’t stop his roller-skating.　　　　

　B. He couldn’t attract a lot of attention.

　C. Everyone was surprised at him.　　　　　

　D. He couldn’t play the violin while rolling.

65. What’s the best title for the passage?

　 A. Joseph Merlin’s Story　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. How Roller Skating Was Invented

　 C. A Surprising Entrance to the Party　　　　 D. Roller Skating

A

“Here is the Eight O’ Clock News.”

…

“Chinese people spent about 120 billion yuan during the first three days of the May Golden Week last year. This year it has increased to 140 billion yuan.”

“The children of Beijing No.2 Middle School sang with students from Toronto in Canada to celebrate the 20^th anniversary. They had been sister schools since 1986. They spent about two weeks together in Beijing. They visited the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. They took a lot of photos in Beihai Park.”

“Have you ever got tired of heavy shopping bags? A new shopping assistant robot which was invented by Japanese company could be the answer. The helpful robot can follow you around and carry several bags. The robot was tested at a shopping center in February 2006. ”

　“About 500 people from different countries were in the 2006 “Rock Paper Scissors(剪刀)” World Match in Canada. This event was founded in 1842. It is said playing this game is fun, and also a good way to solve problems among people.”

…

“And now it’s time for Morning Music.”

56. The students from Canada and Beijing No. 2 Middle School didn’t ________.

　　 A. take photos　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. visit places of interest

　 　C. sing songs　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. have a football match

57. This year during the first three days of the May Golden Week, it cost Chinese people ___________ yuan more than that of last year.

　A. 260,000,000,000　　　　　　　 　　　 B.120,000,000,000

　　 C. 140,000,000,000　　　　　　　　 　　　 D. 20,000,000,000

58. Which of the following is not talked about in the news?

　　　　 A. The robot can help with shopping bags.

　B. A Japanese company invented the robot.

　　　 　C. The robot was tested at a shopping centre.

　　　 　D. There are such robots in people’s homes now.

59. The underlined word “anniversary” means 　　　　　.

A. birthday　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 B. yearly return of the date of an event

C. university　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. the new beginning of something important

60. Which of the following is a game?

A. Rock Paper Scissors　　　　　　 　　　 B. May Golden Week

C. Shopping assistant robot　　　 　　　 D. A visit to the school

It was the last day of the final examination in a large eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of students were talking about the exam that was going to begin in a few　 36　 .On their faces was confidence(信心).This was their 　37　 exam-then on to graduation(毕业)and jobs.

Some talked of jobs they already had, others talked of jobs they　 38　 get. With the certainty of four years of college, they felt　 39　 and able to take control(控制)of the world.

The coming exam, they knew, would be a(n) 　40　 task, as the professor had said they could bring　 41　 books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not　 42　 each other during the test.

　 43　 they entered the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles　 44　 on the students’ faces as they found there were only five questions.

Three hours had passed　 45　 the professor began to collect papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. Papers in hand, no one spoke as the professor faced the class.

He looked at the　 46　 faces before him, and then asked: “How many completed all five questions?” 　47　 a hand was raised.

“How many answered four?” Still no hand.

“Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats.

“One, then? Certainly somebody finished　 48　 .” But the class remained silent.

The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I 　49　 ,” he said. “I just want you to know that, although you have completed four years of study, there are　 50　 many things about the 　51　 you don’t know. These questions you could not answer are relatively common(普遍)in everyday　 52　 .” Then, smiling, he added, “You will all　 53　 this course, but remember-even though you are now college graduates, your education had just　 54　 .”

The years have weakened the name of the professor, but not the 　55　 he taught.

36. A. seconds　　　　　　　　 B. minutes　　　　　　　　 C. hours　　　　　　　　　 D. days

37. A. only　　　　　　　　　　　 B. first　　　　　　　　　　　 C. very　　　　　　　　　　 D. last

38. A. would　　　　　　　　　 B. must　　　　　　　　　　 C. had to　　　　　　　　 D. used to

39. A. glad　　　　　　　　　　　 B. ready　　　　　　　　　 C. sorry　　　　　　　　　 D. nice

40. A. interesting　　　　　　 B. necessary　　　　　　 C. easy　　　　　　　　　　 D. unusual

41. A. no　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. either　　　　　　　　　 C. any　　　　　　　　　　　 D. some

42. A. listen to　　　　　　　　 B. look at　　　　　　　　 C. care for　　　　　　　 D. talk to

43. A. Hardly　　　　　　　　　 B. Happily　　　　　　　 C. Quickly　　　　　　　 D. Carefully

44. A. appeared　　　　　　　 B. changed　　　　　　　 C. failed　　　　　　　　　 D. stopped

45. A. then　　　　　　　　　　　 B. as　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. before　　　　　　　　 D. after

46. A. pleased　　　　　　　　 B. worried　　　　　　　 C. surprised　　　　　　 D. moved

47. A. Not　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Once　　　　　　　　　 C. Only　　　　　　　　　　 D. Even

48. A. all　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. none　　　　　　　　　　 C. one　　　　　　　　　　 D. it

49. A. wondered　　　　　　 B. enjoyed　　　　　　　 C. hated　　　　　　　　　 D. expected

50.A. even　　　　　　　　　　　 B. already　　　　　　　　 C. so　　　　　　　　　　　 D. still

51. A. exam　　　　　　　　　　 B. subject　　　　　　　　 C. question　　　　　　　 D. college

52. A. job　　　　　　　　　　　 B. class　　　　　　　　　　 C. practice　　　　　　　 D. study

53. A. pass　　　　　　　　　　 B. fail　　　　　　　　　　　 C. take　　　　　　　　　　 D. start

54. A. begun　　　　　　　　　 B. completed　　　　　 C. failed　　　　　　　　　 D. succeeded

55. A. subject　　　　　　　　 B. questions　　　　　　 C. words　　　　　　　　 D. things