84．What will happen at “Smithsonian Inside Out” this year (in 2010)? (No more than 12 words )(3 marks)

SECTION C(25 marks)

Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

　　 请以My View On Examinations为题，分析考试的利与弊，写一篇不少于120词的英语短文。

83．What does the Fourth of July holiday mean to Americans today? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)

82．What right does everyone have according to the the Declaration of Independence? (No more than 13 words) (2 marks)

81．Why was the idea of independence spreading before July 4,1776? (No more than 10 words) (2 marks)

70．In which section of a newspaper can you find this passage?

　　 A．Entertainment. B．Technology.　　 C．Politics.　　　 D．Opinion.

PART FOUR WRITING

SECTION A(10 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage．Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage．

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer．

　　 The art of growing dwarf (short) trees, or “bonsai” as their Japanese planters call them, is increasing in popularity in the United States. Growing bonsai can make a fascinating hobby for anyone who enjoys plants and creating beautiful effects with them. However， how can we meet the goal of making such a kind of art？ This maybe is the problem for many of us.

　　 There are， in fact， four important guidelines to follow in growing bonsai. First, one must be careful in choosing the type of tree. Not all species of trees can be made into bonsai, since the growing conditions are unusual.

　　 Second， one must be careful in choosing the size of the container the bonsai will be in. This is necessary because the major growth of bonsai is kept confined to the tree’s trunk and leaves， not its root system.

　　 Another thing the bonsai-grower must do is to trim (修整) the roots and branches of the tree periodically(定期地).　 Unless this is done， the plants will look unnatural. The Japanese ideal for bonsai is not to have the proper proportions and will have trees which are just like normal trees in everything， but in small size.

　　 The last thing one must do is to be careful to keep the miniature(small)tree well-watered， or it will die.

　　 As one can see from above， the art of bonsai-growing is one which requires a certain amount of time and effort. The satisfactions that growing bonsai brings can be great，however. Imagine having such a tree in your living room and passing it down through several generations of your family. That is exactly what bonsai-growing is all about：establishing a tradition of beauty which lasts for years and years and is a symbol of the beauties of the natural world.

Title： 71. ___________

72. _________	To teach people how to grow bonsai
73. ___________	The right 74.	75. 　　　of trees can’t be made into bonsai.[
The right size of the container	76. 　　　is confined to its trunk and leaves.
77.	It will make the plants look 78.
Enough water	It keeps the plants 79.
Effects	Bonsai – growing establishes a tradition of natural 80. 　　　　 beauty.

SECTION B(10 points)

Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.

The Fourth of July marks the anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence from Britain. During the summer of 1776, American colonists were deeply divided. Almost one in three was loyal to Britain. Yet most were increasingly angry about what they considered unfair treatment by the British government. By June, fighting had already taken place between colonial forces and Britain. The idea of independence was spreading.

Delegates from the 13 colonies gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Continental Congress decided that a document declaring separation from Britain should be declared. Thomas Jefferson led a committee chosen to write it.

On July fourth, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence. It says that people have the right to change their government if it denies them their rights. It states that everyone has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Today, the Fourth of July is a time for friends and families to gather. They might play sports and eat hot dogs, hamburgers and other foods cooked outdoors. They might watch a parade in their community. At night, many people gather to watch fireworks bursting in the sky.

In Washington, D.C. this year, thousands of people will attend a concert with performances by musicians including Reba McIntire, Darius Rucker and Gladys Knight. There will also be a huge fireworks show with more than 2,500 shells exploding over the National Mall.

Another event that traditionally takes place on the National Mall this weekend is the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. This year's event celebrates the cultures of Mexico and Asian Pacific Americans. Visitors can hear the music, eat the food and learn about the many traditions of these cultures.

The third subject of the festival is called "Smithsonian Inside Out." Smithsonian experts will have a chance to present their research and knowledge to the public.

69．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

　　 A．Saya is the first life – like female robot in history.

　　 B．Robots like Saya will replace human teachers in the future.[来

　　 C．Some children in the countryside know little about new technology.

　　 D．It’s difficult for most Japanese teachers to teach children about technology.

68．What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

　　 A．Saya needn’t be remotely controlled while having classes.

　　 B．Robots like Saya will replace human teachers in the future.

　　 C．Some children in the countryside know little about new technology.

　　 D．It’s difficult for most Japanese teachers to teach children about technology.

67．The underlined word “podium” in Paragraph 2 probably means “　　　　 ”.

　　 A．a surface for teachers to stand on　　　　　　　　 B．a board for teachers to write on

　　 C．a toy for students to play with　 D．a video for students to watch

66．Saya was first designed to 　　　　．

　　 A．be touched by students 　　　　　 B．teach children about science

　　 C．work as a robot receptionist　　 D．work together with scientists

65．Whichofthefollowingwordscanbeusedtofillintheblankinthelastparagraphy?

　　 A．lone 　　　　　 B．loving 　　　　 C．busy 　　　　　 D．lazy

C

Saya, the teacher doesn’t mind being pinched(掐), or if the students play in class: she’s a robot designed to show children that science and technology can be fun subjects．

Saya, a life – like female who started her career as a robot receptionist at Japanese companies and was then reprogrammed to teach, gave a lesson to fifth – graders at Tokyo’s Kudan Elementary School after being carried to the podium in the classroom．

Professor Hiroshi Kobayashi, who built Saya, says she’s not meant to replace human teachers, but to bring the joy of technology to children. “We’re not looking at making something that will take over from teachers. Our main reason for building this robot is to use new technology to teach children about technology,” he said. “But Saya may be able to help in schools where there’s a shortage of teachers,” he added. “In the countryside and in some small schools, children don’t have the chance to come into contact with new technology and also few teachers there can teach these lessons．So we hoped to be able to develop this robot to be remotely controlled to teach these classes.”

Many of the children were attracted by Saya, and didn’t take their eyes off her throughout the lecture. When class was over, some students pinched her. “ It’s so much more fun than regular classes,” said10 – year – old Nanako Iijima．

The children’s human teacher, however, was not as impressed with the robot as her students. “I am impressed that they’ve got robots to go this far, but on the other hand they still have a long way to go before they can make it a truly robotic teacher.” Akito Fukuda, the school’s science teacher said．

Japan, home to almost half of the world’s 800,000 industrial robots, expects the industry to expand to $10 billion in the future including models that will be able to care for its fast – growing elderly population．