Loma just had to get in touch with someone: “I had to tell my best
friend something important. I tried calling her but I couldn’t get through. So I sent her an e-mail and then I spoke to her on MSN. Without technology I would not have been able to tell her. ”
Staying connected with friends and family is important for us. That’s
why we asked our readers to tell us how cell-phones, e-mail, blogs, text messaging, and personal pages help them keep in touch. More than 1,500 responded.
Most of them told us they couldn’t live without technology: 80％of
teens said they need technology to stay in touch. Almost 30％said they’d be completely out of their friends without their cell-phones and other methods of communication.
What do they do when they’ve got news they need to share now? Most
teens say they try to reach their friends by phone. But if they don’t reach them, they use QQ, e-mails, and text messaging to get the words out.
Lots of people use one way of communication—like text messaging—to
get a friend’s attention and then use another where they can talk more. “My friends and I always tell each other everything that happens. So I send them text messages to tell them to come online so we can talk about it,” said Sabeiha.
“When planning to get together with friends”, Julian said, “the easiest
and fastest way I know is to send a text message to my contact group.”
Jocelyn said. “If I want to go to see a movie with a few friends, I usually
send text message to them. By telephone, you have to call every single friend
one by one. But text messaging allows you to send the same message to as
many as you’d like, which saves a lot of time. ”
【小题1】Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Once a farmer had some puppies to sell. He painted a(n)____ advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his

yard.____he was driving the last nail into the post，he felt a sudden pull on his trousers.He____down into the eyes of a little boy.

“Mister，”he said，“I want to buy one of your puppies.”

“Well，”said the farmer，as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his___，“these puppies come from fine parents and____ a good deal of money.”

The boy____his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket，he pulled out a handful of____and held it up to the farmer. “I’ve got thirty­nine cents. Is that enough to take a look？”

“Sure，”said the farmer.

And with that he____a whistle，“Here，Dolly！”he called.

____from the doghouse and down the road ran Dolly____by four little balls of fur. As the dogs made their____to the fence，the little boy noticed something else moving inside the doghouse.____another little ball appeared，this one noticeably smaller. The little pup began walking unsteadily toward the others，doing its best to____.

“I want that one，”the little boy said，____at the runt (矮个子)．

The farmer knelt down at the boy’s side and said，“Son，you____want that puppy. He will never be able to____and play with you as other dogs would.”

With that the little boy____back from the fence，reached down，and began rolling up one leg of his____.In doing so he showed a steel brace(支柱) running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a____made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer，he said，“You see，sir，I don’t run too well myself，and he will need someone who understands.”  The____is full of people who need someone who understands.

1.A.sight             B．paper               C．information      D．sign

2.A.Then            B．Before                  C．As                                    D．After

3.A.put               B．looked                  C．knelt                      D．stared

4.A.nose            B．neck                      C．head                      D．face

5.A.spend          B．spare                     C．make                     D．cost

6.A.raised          B．lifted                     C．fell                         D．dropped

7.A.notes           B．change                  C．sugar                     D．goods

8.A.let out                   B．carried out C．put out                           D．left out

9.A.Up                B．Over                      C．Out                        D．In

10.A.came                  B．followed               C．went                      D．caught

11.A.step           B．way                        C．walk                       D．drive

12.A.Quickly     B．Slowly          C．Oddly           D．Sadly

13.A.get up                 B．stand up               C．catch up               D．move up

14.A.moving      B．pointing           C．calling           D．turning

15.A.mustn’t     B．don’t                     C．can’t                      D．needn’t

16.A.run            B．sit                           C．walk                       D．stand

17.A.stepped    B．talked          C．climbed                D．fell

18.A.clothes               B．dresses                 C．sweaters               D．trousers

19.A.simply                 B．specially               C．carefully               D．newly

20.A.farm          B．country                 C．city                        D．world

C
In my profession as an educator and health care provider, I have worked with numerous children infected with the virus that causes AIDS．The relationships that I have had with these special kids have been gifts in my life．They have taught me so many things, but I have especially learned that great courage can be found in the smallest of packages． Let me tell you about Tyler．
Tyler was born infected with HIV: his mother was also infected．From the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications to enable him to survive．When he was five, he had a tube surgically inserted in a vein in his chest．This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back．Medications were hooked up to this pump and were continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream．At times, he also needed supplemented oxygen to support his breathing．
Tyler wasn’t willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease．It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine - laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon．All of us who knew Tyler marveled at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him．Tyler’s mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast she needed to dress him in red．That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard, she could quickly spot him．
This dreaded disease eventually wore down even the likes of a little dynamo like Tyler．He grew quite ill and, unfortunately, so did his HIV - infected mother．When it became apparent that he wasn’t going to survive, Tyler’s mom talked to him about death．She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too, and that she would be with him soon in heaven．
A few days before his death, Tyler beckoned me over to his hospital bed and whispered, " I might die soon．I’m not scared．When I die, please dress me in red．Mom promised she’s coming to heaven, too．I’ll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me．"
64．What is the boy Tyler's attitude towards death?
A．pessimistic．   B．optimistic．     C．sorrowful．     D．fearful．
65．Tyler requested the writer to dress him in red when he died simply because___________．
A．red is a lucky color              B．red might help to cure him
C．his mom could spot him easily     D．he could find more mates by wearing red
66．Which of the following might serve as a possible title for this passage?
A．My unusual profession． B．A caring mother．
C．Mother and son．           D．Dying in red．
67．The underlined word dynamo in the fourth paragraph here means      ________________．
A．a promising and helpful youth          B．an extremely energetic person
C．a rare and beautiful flower             D．a magic and understanding superstar

Can you remember the day when you spoke your first word? If you can, you are unusual. Try to imagine what first few months of your life were like. I am sure you just spent most of your time eating, sleeping and crying. As you grow older, you were awake more of the time. It took your parents more time to play with you and talk to you. You watched and listened curiously. You began to know that people made certain sounds to go with certain things.
Then you began to try making the sounds you heard. And step by step you were able to make the right sound for one thing.On that day you came to understand the secret of language. The secret is that a certain sound means a certain thing. One sound might be as good as another. But it is no good as a word unless everybody agrees on its meaning. Only when a group of people use the same set of sounds of things, can they understand each other. Then, and only then do these people have a LANGUAGE.
After you found the secret of language, you learned words. Some of the words meant things, such as BOOKS, CHAIRS and SHOES. Some words meant doing things, such as GO and SWIM. And other words describe things, such as GOOD and DIRTY. Soon you learned to put words together to express one’s idea, such as “I want to go out and play with my friends.” This is language. By means of language people can communicate. So we say languages are means of communication.
【小题1】When you were a little baby, you_________.

Bill, George, Franklin, Louisa 和 Nana 想今年夏天外出旅游。阅读下面有关六个旅游目的地的介绍（A、B、C、D、E和F），选出适合他们去的地方，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余的。
61.Bill: I want to go to visit a country with a relatively short history, where I can not only enjoy fun things but also see some national parks.
62.George: I wish I could go to a place with a very long history where I can enjoy warm beaches. At the same time, I can also visit cities well known as romantic ones. 
63.Franklin: I like hunting and fishing. However, this summer I want to do something for a change. I hope to visit a place with wonderful beaches and also see some ruins left by ancient people.
64.Louisa: My purpose of traveling is to meet more friendly people, who are easy to get along with. Meanwhile, I want to enjoy their special music. 
65.Nana: I have travelled to a lot of inland places. This summer I want to have some adventures on wonderful beaches where I can enjoy a variety of water sports.
A
Canada is known for great hunting and fishing, as well as major cities such as Toronto and Vancouver. It also has many interesting natural wonders like Niagara Falls. With two major cultures and languages, French and English, Canada offers a unique cultural experience.
B
The United States has many of the top tourist locations in the world. Visiting the US offers a historical view of a relatively young country. Its youth is marked by fun things to do in cities like Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York where theme parks, museums, and entertainment are the top America tourist attractions. The states in New England offer a good deal of locations that are great to visit if a tourist is looking to learn about US history. The western United States is home to many national parks and natural geologic formations. When looking for a relaxing tropical vacation Hawaii is the destination many Americans choose.
C
Mexico is an excellent place to visit for the traveler looking to both relax and explore. The country offers fantastic beaches and ancient ruins. The city of Cancun is a major city with both ancient Mayan ruins and a large beach. When looking to learn about history, Mexico is a great place to visit as it has ruins left by several different Native American tribes such as the Aztecs and the Mayans. The various resort hotels of Mexico are a great place for the traveler looking to mix relaxation with exploration.
D
Greece, Italy, and Spain offer warm beaches and thriving cities for the person looking to relax. The warm beaches and resorts along the Mediterranean are perfect for relaxation and fun. The Romantic cities of Venice and Paris are excellent for tourists looking to go on a romantic getaway. The exciting and historical sites of Vienna and London can be great for the traveler looking to have fun and just do some sightseeing. The colder regions of Norway, Switzerland, and Sweden are great for travelers looking for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, or relaxing near the fireplace while the snow falls.
E
The splendid tourist destination of Pattaya in Thailand offers travelers a range of attractions. The Pattaya tourist attractions highlight the rich history and culture of this beautiful beach resort. Travelers will have endless pristine beaches to sunbathe or relax. There are also various types of water activities. Tourists can enjoy the various water sports such as water skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing and snorkeling. Elephant Village has in store for you all the fun you ever dreamed of. You can enjoy thrilling expeditions on elephant back, trekking though the jungle, rafting on the lake, riding on ox cart and enjoying elephant shows.
F
Rio de Janeiro, the city itself being one of the world’s tourist attractions, is extraordinary. Just taking in the eye candy of a city surrounded in green mountains, covered in Atlantic rainforest, and the samba music on all the happy faces of the cariocas (people born and raised in Rio) is revitalizing! The Brazilian population. They are quite something else. They are curious, open- minded, helpful and smiling people, easy to get into contact with. You can enjoy the most famous beach in the world.