题目内容
Although I love my life, it hasn’t been a lot of fun as I’ve been ill for 28 years.
Music has always been a great love of mine and, in my 20s, when my ___36___ was more manageable, I ___37___ ten years as a professional singer in restaurants, playing and singing folk songs. ___38___ that was years ago and times have changed. ___39___ I live with my mother on a country farm.
Two years ago, I decided that I would need to have some kind of extra work to ___40___ my disability pension(残疾抚恤金). ___41___ I needed to sleep in the afternoons, I was limited in my ___42___. I decided that I would consider ___43___ to singing in restaurants.
My family are all musicians, so I was ___44___ when I went into our local music store. I explained that I wanted to sing again but using recorded karaoke music. I knew that discs were very expensive and I really didn’t have a lot of ___45___ to get started. And ___46___ you find only three to four songs out of ten on a disc that you can ___47___ use.
When I told the owner of the shop about my ___48___, he gave me a long, thoughtful ___49___. “This means a lot to you, doesn’t it?” he said. “Come with me.”
He led me ___50___ the crowded shop and to a bench with a large professional karaoke box on it. He placed his large hand ___51___ on his treasure and said, “I have 800 karaoke songs in here. You can take your ___52___ and I’ll record them for you. That should get you started.”
I ___53___. Thanking him, I made a time with him to listen to all the songs and choose ___54___ that I could sing. I have come full circle with his help.
His ___55___ still warms my heart and makes me do just that bit extra, when I have the chance.
1. A．sadness B．tiredness C．sickness D．loneliness
2. A．enjoyed B．kept C．shared D．set
3. A．Eventually B．Unfortunately C．Surprisingly D．Gladly
4. A．Then B．Sometime C．Meanwhile D．Now
5. A．make up for B．get rid of C．take advantage of D．add up to
6. A．As B．Though C．Before D．If
7. A．condition B．choices C．positions D．movement
8. A．living up B．getting on C．going back D．reaching out
9. A．interviewed B．found C．invited D．recognized
10. A．time B．energy C．knowledge D．money
11. A．once B．seldom C．often D．thus
12. A．hardly B．nearly C．formerly D．actually
13. A．family B．idea C．offer D．job
14. A．view B．look C．sight D．face
15. A．along B．towards C．through D．over
16. A．lovingly B．pitifully C．gratefully D．unhappily
17. A．turn B．role C．step D．pick
18. A．ought to cry B．should have cried C．could have cried D．had to cry
19. A．the ones B．few C．the rest D．more
20. A．devotion B．kindness C．trust D．courage
BUKHANNON, West Virginia—Two rescue teams slowly moved along a two-mile path on Monday night to the site of a coal mine explosion that trapped 13 miners, who had not been heard from since the early morning accident.
Meanwhile, at a nearby church, more than 250 family members and friends gathered, waiting for updates（最新报道）on the rescuers’ progress.
The miners were trapped at about 6:30 and many families weren’t informed of the accident until about 10 a.m-more than three hours after it happened. “It’s very upsetting, but you’ve got to be patient, I guess,” said John Helms, whose brother, Terry, was trapped in the mine.
The trapped miners were about 260 feet underground and about 10,000 feet from the Sago Mine’s entrance, said Roger Nicholson, general counsel from International Coal Group.
At a late night news conference, Nicholson said one team had advanced about 4, 800 feet in the four hours since entering the mine just before 6 p.m. Another team entered the mine about 30 minutes later.
He said the crew was very experienced, with some members having worked underground for
30 to 35 years. The miners were equipped with about one hour of breathable oxygen each. The company has not released the names of the miners.
The teams test the air about every 500 feet, and have to disconnect （remove） the power to the phones they use to communicate with the surface before doing that. “ We don’t want to be energizing anything if it’s in an atmosphere with burnable gases,” Kips said.
The cause of the explosion was not immediately known. High levels of carbon monoxide were detected shortly after the explosion, which delayed rescue efforts, but those levels have since subsided（减退）, authorities said.
1. According to the passage, we can infer that ________.
A. all the miners who were trapped underground were still alive
B. communication with the trapped miners was cut off
C. the two rescue teams entered the mine at the same time
D. the rescue started as soon as the accident happened
2. If the first team advanced at an average speed, they could dig about _______ per hour.
A. 1,000 feet B. 2,400 feet C. 1,200feet D. 4,800feet
3. Where can the passage be seen?
A. In a magazine. B. In a newspaper.
C. In a science book.. D. On an advertisement.
4. Which of the following shows the position where the miners were trapped?
MONEY – SAVING TIPS FOR DISNEY WORLD
Every time you visit Disney World, there’s something new to see. What began in 1971 as the Magic Kingdom now includes the high – tech, movie-mad Disney and Animal Kingdom . Each time the park expands（扩大）, so do your chances to spend money. How can you save ? As a family guide to Disney World, I've been to the park more than 25 times with my kids , and I've developed a few money-saving tips for you.
●Buy the Five-Day All-in-One Hopper Pass. Even if you're visiting for fewer days , it's a deal （The pass costs $ 229 for visitors aged 10 and up , $ 183 for kids aged three to nine and is free for kids under age three）. Without the pass , you'll have to pay separately for Pleasure Island and the water parks . A single trip to Blizzard Beach , for example , would cost a family of four $100.
● Dine out at Lunchtime. The prices at some of the nicer restaurants , especially those in Epcot's World Showcase , are much lower at noontime than at any other time. It's wise to make reservations（预定）before you leave home . Call 407-W-DISNEY .
● Become a Gold Card Member. For $ 65 , you can get a Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card （call 1-800-56-DISNEY）. Cardholders get up to 20% off Disney hotel rooms , plus prices on character breakfast , theme park tickets and goods from Disney stores .
● Don't Pay Extra to See a Character. Character-theme dinner shows are expensive , costing a family of four about $ 140 , and even a character breakfast , where Mickey or Donald Duck joins you for cakes , can set you back $ 50. If your budget (预算) is tight, try to meet the characters inside the theme parks and at free in-park shows . You can watch the Diamond Horseshoe show , for example , in the Magic Kingdom for no additional cost , while the similarly themed Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue needs expensive tickets .
● Wait Until the End of Your Trip to Buy Souvenirs. By then , the kids will really know what they want , and you won't waste money on expensive things .
67．If you are short of money, the writer suggests you should not .
A．buy things for the kids from Disney stores.
B．buy souvenirs at the beginning of the trip
C．make a trip to Blizzard Beach
D．have your meals out at noontime
68．Which of the following can be used in place of “set you back”
A．offer you B．save you C．return you D．cost you
69．You should pay more money if you .
A．have a five – day All – One Hopper Pass while you’re visiting for four days.
B．do not make a reservation for hotel rooms in advance..
C．are not a Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card holder.
D．have lunch at a restaurant in Epcot’s World Showcase
70．In the writer’s opinion, the better way of meeting the Disney cartoon character is .
A．to have a character breakfast
B．to watch the Diamond Horseshoe show
C．to pay separately for Pleasure Island and the water parks
D．to attend the Hoop – Dee – Doo Musical Revue
IV. 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
首先, 请阅读下列的应用文:
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers.
A. English Training Centre attached to Zhongshan University
*Common English Course for primary school teachers during winter or summer vacations 3 weeks (500yuan); 4 weeks (700yuan).
*Special course for those who are to take an examination for his/her promotion at lowest cost 800 yuan, 6 periods a day for a month.
*English teachers training course: listening, speaking, reading and writing, 1 month at the cost 1500 yuan.
Tel: 020- 36968848 (for further information)
B. Modern Language School
* Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
* Small classes (12 - 16 students) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
* Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
* Language lab and computers supplied.
* 3 - month course: 1,050 yuan; 6 - month course: 1,850 yuan.
Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
C. The 21st Century English Training Centre
* We specialise in effective teaching at all levels.
* We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
* Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
* Only 15- minute walk from city centre.
Call 67801642 for more information.
D. The International House of English
* Three/Six- month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours afternoon classes on Wed., Sat. & Sun.
* A four- month evening programme for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
* Well- trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language.
* Free sightseeing and social activities.
* Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308
E. The New Oriental English School
*Special English course for strengthening reading comprehension at all levels. Three - week course cost: $400. Whole day classes.
*2 - month course for GRE preparation classes at low cost: $2,000
*2- week course for revising TOEFL grammar items at a cost $500
*Experienced teachers from some famous universities nearby
*1- year full- time classes for both TOEFL & GRE to any level at the cost $10,000
*Receiving students from all walks and also other provinces
Tel: 0755- 28896698 (for further information)
F. Global English Centre
* General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
* 3- month (700 yuan) , 6- month (1,200 yuan) and one- year (2,000 yuan) courses.
* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.--Fri.
* Experienced college English teachers.
* Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel:67605272
Add:105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
请阅读以下求学者的信息, 然后匹配求学者和他/她拟要要参加学习的学校:
56. Wang Hua works in Dong Feng Truck Factory from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every day. She wants to improve her reading.
57. Li Xiang wants to take an examination to see how well she has mastered English before starting the course.
58. Wei Wei, a secretary of a big firm, wants to improve her spoken English.
59. Zhou Lan wants to go to the US to continue her study for Master Degree.
60. Fang Fang wants to apply for the title of engineer.
求学者 办学单位
56. Wang Hua A. English Training Centre attached to Zhongshan University
57. Li Xiang B. Modern Language School
58. Wei Wei C. The 21st Century English Training Centre
59. Zhou Lan D. The International House of English
60. FangFang E. The New Oriental English School
Many people have been talking about the way in which the world will come to an end in 2012. Everybody wants to find out if December 21, 2012 is the last day of the earth. The rumor has already been spreading for a very long time. The Mayan’s prediction can account for the rumor. According to the rumor, the earth will experience dramatic changes in 2012 and the changes will be disastrous to all of the living creatures on earth. It is widely assumed that a Planet X will return to orbit the solar system. The return of Planet X will have a destructive effect on the solar system as well as on some planets including the Neptune, the Jupiter and the earth. Planet X will cross into their orbits. There’s a possibility that Jupiter will change into a little sun at this time, so folks will be well placed to see two suns in the sky in 2012.
The solar flares (耀斑) that occur in a 11-year cycle will reach their highest point in 2012. The powerful solar flares will affect the magnetic field of the earth and cause disasters. On December 21, 2012, the sun and the earth will line up in the same line at the equator(赤道). The winter solstice(冬至) only occurs once every 25,800 years. The events in the universe are signals that the world will come to an end. As a result of the solar flares, lots of disasters will happen that will destroy the face of the whole earth. Scientists are making the guess primarily based on the Mayan Long Count Calendar.
Many films have been made about the end of the world including End Game by Alex Jones and End Clock: Nostradamus 2012. The former provides insights about the way the world will become one state. After the world government is in place, it’s going to be easy to exterminate 80% of the people in the world. The rest will continue to live with assistance from advanced technology.
No one knows whether the world will end on December 21, 2012: There is no clear answer until the day arrives. Just as the Mayans claim, it will not be the time for the world to end. Instead, it will be the dawn of a fresh start.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Information about end-of-the-world predictions.
B. Different opinions about end-of-the-world predictions.
C. Some doubts about end-of-the-world predictions.
D. Destructive effects of the end of the world.
2.Which of the following things will NOT happen if the end of the world really happens?
A. Humans will see two suns at the same time.
B. The earth will look completely different.
C. The earth and the moon will line up in the same line.
D. The solar flares will become stronger than before.
3.The underlined word “exterminate” in Paragraph 3 probably means “__________”.
A. save B. kill C. help D. rule
4.What is the author’s attitude to the rumor that the world will end?
A. Optimistic . B. Sad. C. Unconcerned. D. Scared.
Meanwhile, at a nearby
church, more than 250 family members and friends gathered, waiting for updates（最新报道）on
the rescuers’ progress. 
The teams test the air
about every 500 feet, and have to disconnect （remove）
the power to the phones they use to communicate with the surface before doing
that. “ We don’t want to be energizing anything if it’s in an atmosphere with
burnable gases,” Kips said. 
Many
people have been talking about the way in which the world will come to an end
in 2012. Everybody wants to find out if December 21, 2012 is the last day of
the earth. The rumor has already been spreading for a very long time. The Mayan’s prediction can account for the rumor. According to the rumor,
the earth will experience dramatic changes in 2012 and the changes will be
disastrous to all of the living creatures on earth. It is widely assumed that a
Planet X will return to orbit the solar system. The return of Planet X will
have a destructive effect on the solar system as well as on some planets
including the Neptune, the Jupiter and the earth. Planet X will cross into their
orbits. There’s a possibility that Jupiter will
change into a little sun at this time, so folks will be well placed to see two
suns in the sky in 2012.