Section B

Directions：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

　　The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that over 50,000 people every year sustain some sort of winter-related back injury, and 5,800 of those are holiday decorating-related. These aches and pains can __41__ bring trouble to people’s life. It is said that people’s back could sustain all sorts of strain from carrying heavy __42__ , and from the increased stress of lugging suitcases, decorations and gifts. Dr. Alanna Levine spoke to Debbye Turner Bell on “The Early Show” about how to protect the back for the holiday season.

　　The first tip Dr. Levine gave was about carrying heavy shopping bags. Smaller bags, she said, are better. “You don’t want to load everything up into one bag and lug it around,” Dr. Levine explained. “You want to __43__ the weight on your body.” She also recommended putting heavier items towards the bottom in those bags and lighter items on top. Also, if you can, make    __44__ trips to the car to drop off purchases.

　　Travel can be another pain in the back — from carrying heavy luggage. Again, Dr. Levine    __45__ not to pack everything into one bag. Even though it may cost more, she said that packing two smaller bags is safer than packing one heavy one. Also, choose a light-weight bag, so that the only weight you’re carrying is the __46__ inside the suitcase.

　　When __47__ bags from an airport carousel, Dr. Levine suggests standing close to the carousel and bending your knees to lift it up. “You want to avoid that reach-and-lift. It puts a lot of    __48__ on your lower back,” she said.

　　When it comes to holiday decorating, people can get __49__. Dr. Levine suggests decorating in pairs, so one person can hand the lights and ornaments to the other person to hang, as to avoid reaching or twisting to get what you need.

This charming table lamp is a wonderful way to add customized color and accented lighting to a room. Turn on this light and give your home the soft glow while adding a natural style to your home. The lamp comes with an on/off switch for easy lighting control.

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* Designed for a 35 watt bulb (not included); on/off switch for easy lighting control.

* Measurements: (5.25 inches W×5.25 inches D ×8 inches H )

* Handcrafted by skilled artisan; light bulb not included.

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You will love this coffee table with a traditional style. You can place this elegant table in your living room for an instant style update. This beautiful pie-shaped table features a lift top for convenience, in a warm dark walnut finish that will add depth to your room. An angular apron(板) at the base, and silver metal feet complete the fine look. Create a warm and welcoming living room that is great for entertaining, with this excellent cocktail table.

Product Features

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1.What is the purpose of writing the passage?

A. To make advertisements for the three items.

B. To attract more and more tourists.

C. To make more money from the goods.

D. To make preparations for an auction.

2.What’s the advantage of the coffee table?

A. It is worth collection.

B. It makes the room more convenient.

C. Its top is purely made of silver metal.

D. Its shape can be easily adjusted.

3.We can infer from the passage that the Home Office Desk is ___.

A. totally made of dark walnut wood

B. meanwhile sold with a personal computer

C. designed to protect individual privacy

D. only allowed to be used at home

4.Which of the above goods has the least discount?

A. A charming table lamp.     B. The Home Office Desk

C. The lovely coffee table.     D. None of them

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卷Ⅱ（非选择题共55分）　

　第一节 单词拼写（共10题，每小题1分；满分10分）

据下列句子及所给汉语注释，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。（每空只写一词）

66. 1. I wonder why Jack hasn’t w_____ to us recently. We should have heard from him by now.

67.There was no lift and we had to climb six f_______（一段楼梯）of stairs.

68.People should wash ______(定期)to ensure personal health.

69.I think you o ____ us an apology for not informing us of the important news in time.

70. He told us that the _______(北部)part of his country had many mountains.

71.We reached our destination, tired and _______（饥饿）.

72.Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining w_____.

73.The whole day we unpacked the boxes, filled the cupboards and tidied, until we were _____(极其)tired.

74. The house is h_______by trees, so it is hard for us to find it .

75. He left his village school and _____（教）himself while working in a factory.

第Ⅱ卷

第四部分：书面部分（共两节，满分35分）

一．对话填空（满分10分）

Tom: I’m (76) w_______ if it is going to be fine this afternoon.

Lily: So (77) w_______?

T: The sports meet! It’s (78) f________ at 2:00, but the fog! You can only see a short (79) d_______.

L: But don’t you see the wind is (80) b________ to lift it up? I bet it will be fine this afternoon.

T: Don’t be so sure.

L: You’ve heard the (81) f_________ this morning, (82) h_________ you?

T: No, that’s why I am worried.

L: Why not try the 24-hour telephone weather forecast (83) s_______?

T: Yeah! How (84) c_______ I didn’t think of that? I’ll do it right (85) a________.

第Ⅱ卷
第四部分：书面部分（共两节，满分35分）
一．对话填空（满分10分）
Tom: I’m (76) w_______ if it is going to be fine this afternoon.
Lily: So (77) w_______?
T: The sports meet! It’s (78) f________ at 2:00, but the fog! You can only see a short (79) d_______.
L: But don’t you see the wind is (80) b________ to lift it up? I bet it will be fine this afternoon.
T: Don’t be so sure.
L: You’ve heard the (81) f_________ this morning, (82) h_________ you?
T: No, that’s why I am worried.
L: Why not try the 24-hour telephone weather forecast (83) s_______?
T: Yeah! How (84) c_______ I didn’t think of that? I’ll do it right (85) a________.