New archaeological discoveries suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many centuries earlier than once thought. The findings, coupled with a widening range of scientific and historical research could add a fascinating new page to the epic (史诗) of the Silk Road.
The most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy from about 1000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and at least one thousand years before silk was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia.
The official origin of East-West trade along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC when an agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-di returned from a dangerous secret mission(使命)across the desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far as Afghanistan and brought back knowledge of even more distant lands such as Persia, Syria and a place known as Lijien, perhaps Rome. Historians have called this one of the most important journeys in ancient times. His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be the first indirect contacts between the ancient world’s two superpowers, China and Rome. Chinese silk, first traded to central Asian tribes for war horses and to the Parthian for acrobats and ostrich eggs, was soon finding its way through a network of merchants to the luxury (奢侈品) markets in Rome.
But the new discoveries show that Chinese silk was apparently present in the West long before the Han emperor started organized trade over the Silk Road. The research could change thinking about the early history of world trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and when Europe and the Mediterranean lands first became aware of the glorious culture at the other end of Eurasia.
【小题1】The word “coupled” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by        .

A.combinedB.contributedC.doubledD.produced
【小题2】The silk thread found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy suggests that         .
A.Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silk
B.new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices
C.historical research often achieves fascinating results
D.trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thought
【小题3】Until recently historians mostly believed that trade along the Silk Road       .
A.began a million years ago
B.primarily benefited the Egyptians
C.originated in the 2nd century BC
D.extended human migration into eastern Asia
【小题4】Historians have always considered Zhang Qian’s mission important because they believe       .
A.he discovered the Silk Road
B.he helped establish East-West trade
C.he travelled as far as Afghanistan
D.he brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperor


第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分80分)
第一节:阅读理解(共35小题;每小题2分,满分70分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It has long been known the ancient Egyptian rulers, or pharaohs, were buried with great ceremony and lavish treasures that were to be used in the other world.
Unfortunately, until 1922 no remains of any of the pharaohs or their treasures had ever been found. In that year, however, an archaeologist named Howard Carter and his sponsor, Lord Carnavon, were at last successful. They found the tomb of King Tutankhamen, who was buried 3,200 years ago. King Tut’s tomb was the first fully preserved burial site to be uncovered in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. The two men found the tomb to contain wonderful treasures. Gold figures and magnificent furniture decorated with gold were found in the myriad of secret rooms and tunnels within the pyramid.
The only disappointment for Howard Carter came when he found that King Tut’s body was nothing but dust. Apparently a mistake had been made when the king’s remains were mummified (使成木乃伊). Carter did, however, find 143 pieces of jewelry within the mummy case, mostly made of gold and precious stones.
Actually, despite all the publicity about the remarkable finds in his tomb, Tutankhamen’s reign (统治时期) as pharaoh was short and relatively uneventful. He died when he was just 18 years old.
There is an interesting story that goes along with King Tut’s tomb. According to legend, a powerful curse was placed in it. This curse was to descend on anyone uncovering Tutankhamen’s burial place. Not very long after the discovery, Lord Carnavon, along with several of the workmen, died suddenly.
1.The subject of this passage is              .
A.the Valley of the Kings    B.the discovery of King Tut’s tomb
C.King Tut’s accomplishments   D.Howard Carter, archaeologist
2.Which statement is true according to this article?
A.Not until King Tut’s tomb was found did people realize that Egyptian pharaohs
were buried with great ceremony and lavish treasures.
B.The first grand burial site of the ancient Egyptian rulers was built 3,200 years ago.
C.Historically, Tutankhamen’s reign was not very much important.
D.The writer feels it a pity that Lord Carnavon and several of the workmen died
because of the curse.
3.It seems clear that King Tut        .
A.was a great military leader      B.thought a great deal of himself
C.was afraid of dying  D.was killed by his enemies
4.If you have a myriad of something, you have          .
A.many       B.some C.few   D.several
5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.King Tut’s Tomb     B.The Egyptian Tombs and Treasures
C.King Tut’s body      D.The First Pharaoh’s Treasures


第二节:读写任务(共1小题,满分25分)
阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求一篇150字左右的英语短文。
One night when my wife was preparing dinner, our little son took a piece of paper to her which read:
For washing the car---- $5.00
Playing with little sister---- $0.25
Getting a good report card----$5.00
For sweeping the common corridor--- $2.00
Total---$12.25
His mother looked at him standing there expecting payment. She picked up the pen and turning the paper over, this is what she wrote:
For 10 months I carried you---- No charge
For the toys, food and clothes ---- No charge
The full cost of my love ---- No charge
When he finished reading, he had big tears in his eyes. He looked at his mother and said, “Mummy, I love you!” Then he took the pen and in great big letters wrote on the “bill”: “All paid.”
[写作内容]
1. 以约30词概括短文的内容要点。
2. 以约120词,以“母爱无价”为题,记一件有关母爱的感人事件,并包括:
(1)、描述你的感受;
(2)、总结你对母爱的看法。
[写作要求]
(1)、你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但是不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子;       (2)、标题自定。
[评分标准]           概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。
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下面 是各位专家的有关信息,请阅读六位不同的人的需求(A---F),并按照需求匹配信息。选项中有一项是多余选项。
【小题1】Doctor Allen
Doctor Allen is a dentist.The dentist is a doctor who is specially trained to care for teeth.When you visit your dentist for a checkup, he or she will look at your teeth and gums to check for any problem.The dentist also wants to make sure your teeth are developing properly as you grow.It’s important to visit your dentist every 6 months to make sure you’re taking good care of your teeth and that your teeth and gums are healthy.
【小题2】Doctor Philips
Doctor Philips is a pediatrician.Basically, pediatricians focus on the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to 21 years.Their patient-care lens is focused on prevention, detection, and management of physical, behavioral, developmental, and social problems that affect children.Even more basically, pediatricians take care of children.This might involve treating an ear infection, talking to parents about school or behavioral problems, or seeing them for well child checkups and giving them their shots.
【小题3】Doctor Smith
Doctor Smith is a surgeon, who is a physician specializing in surgery.General Surgeons perform comprehensive general surgery examinations, consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, which includes: trauma, wounds, and conditions of soft tissue, including aspiration,
biopsy, and repair, etc.
【小题4】Doctor Steward
Doctor Steward is a clinical psychologist, who is trained and educated to perform psychological research, testing, and therapy.Clinical psychologists may simply, but importantly, provide an opportunity to talk and think about things that are confusing and worrying.They would also discuss with you different ways of understanding or interpreting your problems or situations.Clinical psychologists are trained to use a range of different approaches aimed to help you become more expert about yourself, and more able to overcome or cope with life problems.
【小题5】Doctor Lisa
Doctor Lisa is an excellent school consultant.Educational consultants counsel students and their families in the selection of programs, schools and treatment centers, based on the student’s individual needs.When students graduate from high school, some of them want to continue their study; they may be not sure which university is more appropriate for them, or what subject they will choose.In that case, most of them will turn to their educational consultants.
请阅读以下相关信息,然后匹配他/她拟要咨询的相关专家或医生。

A.Tom’s mother is worried because Tom’s wounded this morning when he jumped off the speeding bicycle.The soft tissue of his right leg was broken.
B.Alex is going to take a course of computer.But he is not sure whether this course will be useful when he goes to the university.
C.Mummy is unhappy because she feels painful when she bites into something cold or hot.Her teeth are really a trouble to her.
D.Mary’s younger brother Tim, who is 8 years old, felt uncomfortable, because he had eaten too much ice-cream.
E. Lily wants to visit some places of interests during the long holiday.But she doesn’t know where to go and how to have a good tour and not waste money.
F. Lee is really frustrated nowadays.He doesn’t know why other students don’t want to speak to him.What’s wrong? It seems that he can never get out of it .He gets angry easily recently.He wants to talk to someone to get out of it.

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