September 28, 2006

Dear Jenny,

  We have been talking to each other mostly through e-mails. This time, I choose to write a letter instead, as I feel like writing English with a pen. When I write with a pen, it seems easier for me to express my thoughts and feelings.

  It is almost a month since school started. I really like being in high school. It's exciting. There are so many new things to do and so many new friends to meet.

  High school students in China live a busy but colourful life. We have to work hard for the National College Entrance Examinations, which will take place in less than three years.

  Now I have a large group of friends. We take all of our classes together in the same classroom. It's good to have friends to study with because we can help each other. I'm pretty good at English, so many guys ask me for help with their English. I don't mind. After school we usually go to play sports for a little while. Sometimes we take a walk down the river or visit some bookstores. We have to be back for evening class by 7:30.

  Among my classmates, there is one guy named Dazhi, whom I like most. I met him on the sports ground one afternoon. He was sitting alone, deep in thought. I went up to him and introduced myself. I learned from our talk that he is from the countryside some two hundred kilometers away from Shijiazhuang. Dazhi's fascinating life attracts me very much, because it has been very different from mine. As time goes on, I find we have many similar interests and hobbies. I think I can learn a lot from him. Being friends means learning from each other. Don't you think so?

  I have invited Dazhi to come to my home for dinner this Sunday. I think we will have a good time together. We will have lots of things to share(分享)with each other. I am quite happy with this growing friendship. It has opened a door to many new experiences.

  I must go back to class now.

  Best wishes!

Yours friendly,

Li Ming

(1)In the passage, the author mainly wants to tell _________.

[  ]

A.the new things he has learned in high school

B.why he writes this letter with a pen

C.friends should learn from each other

D.his school life and how he developed a friendship with Dazhi

(2)Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

[  ]

A.The writer can express his ideas more freely with a pen than through e-mails.

B.The writer is willing to help others with their English.

C.The writer shares some interests and hobbies with Dazhi.

D.The writer got to know Dazhi through e-mails.

(3)The underlined word“fascinating”(in Paragraph 5) probably means _________.

[  ]

A.boring
B.dangerous
C.interesting
D.comfortable

(4)From the passage we can know that the author __________.

[  ]

A.is sure to pass the National College Entrance Examinations

B.will experience a lot of new things in this school

C.is quite used to the life in the countryside

D.only works hard at his lessons all day long


第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分, 满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Mr. Whitson taught sixth-grade science. On the first day of class, he gave us a lecture about an animal called the Cattywampus, a nocturnal (夜间活动的) animal that was wiped out during the Ice Age. He passed around a skull as he talked. We all took notes and later had a quiz.
When he returned my paper, I was shocked. There was a big red “X” through each of my answers. There had to be some mistakes! I had written down exactly what Mr. Whitson said. Then I realized that everyone in the class had failed. What had happened? Very simple, Mr. Whitson explained. He had made up all that story about the Cattywampus. The information in our notes was, therefore, incorrect. Did we expect credit for incorrect answers? Needless to say, we were outraged. What kind of text was this? And what kind of teacher is he?
We should have figured it out, Mr. Whitson said. After all, at the very moment he was passing around the Cattywampus skull (in truth, a cat’s), hadn’t he been telling us that no trace of the animal remained? He had described its amazing night vision, the color of its fur and any number of other facts he couldn’t have known, he had given the animal a ridiculous name, and we still hadn’t been suspicious. The zeroes on our papers would be recorded in his grade book, he said. And they were. Mr. Whitson said he hoped we would learn something from this experience. He told us not to let our minds go to sleep, and to speak up if we ever thought he or the textbook was wrong.
We carded our new skepticism (怀疑主义) into all our classes. This caused problems for the other teachers, who weren’t used to being challenged. Our history teacher would be lecturing about something, and then there would be clearings of the throat and someone would say “Cattywampus”.
If I’m ever asked to propose a solution to the crisis in our schools, it will be Mr. Whitson. I haven’t made any great scientific discoveries, but Mr. Whitson’s class gave me and my classmates something just as important: the courage to look people in the eye and tell them they are wrong. He also showed us that you can have fun doing it.
51.The best title for this passage would probably be _______.
A. Cattywampus                                      
B. An interesting and unforgettable Lesson
C. A new teaching method                        
D. The Best Teacher I Ever Had
52.The underlined word outraged in the second paragraph here means _______.
A. angry                            B. excited                     C. disappointed             D. discouraged
53.From this passage, we know that Mr. Whitson was a teacher _______.
A. difficult to get along with                                   B. creative in teaching  
C. fond of being challenged                          D. full of energy and enthusiasm 
54.We can infer from the passage that _______.
A. teachers and textbooks are not always right
B. Cattywampus could be found in the Ice Age
C. the history teacher didn’t like to be challenged
D. Mr. Whitson always made a bad impression on his students


B
Wild Blue is a none-of-a-kind, geography-oriented exploration and adventure center for children aged 3 through 10.Our mission is to immerse(使沉浸于)children and their families in experiences that relate to the people,places and natural elements of the wonderful planet we live on.All our programs are developed and led by our own world-class team of explorers and educators.The following is a brief introduction to some of our classes:   
Global Kitchen
All over the world,people gather together to share meals.In this class, children will learn about the cuisine of a foreign country or region while they create a delicious snack. Recipes will be kid-friendly, and use ingredients(原料)from the country of origin.Your child will learn healthy,easy-to-create recipes he can bring home to share!
Documentary Filmmaking
This 50-minute video documentary film class is specially designed for our 6and 7 years old explorers.Classes will concentrate on the basics of visual storytelling and include subject discovery, story development, storyboard, filming,editing and presenting.Participants will work as a team to produce their own documentary, which will then be screened for friends and family at the course’s conclusion.
Exploring the Wonders of Earth
Designed specifically with our youngest explorers in mind, this semester-long program will expose your child to a wide variety of exciting scientific events that occur on our planet,from chocolate melting,to volcanoes erupting,to seeds sprouting.Through this course children will begin to develop an awareness of the science that makes the earth a marvelous place.
A World of Arts and Crafts
Whether you are seeking to simply extend your child’s time at Wild Blue or looking for a favorite pastime,we offer our own unique version of arts and crafts.Focusing on using found objects,this course encourages children to draw creative inspiration from cultures around the world.This course is available,upon request, as an additional class in your child’s schedule.
55. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. an interesting exploration to the outer space
B. various tips on how to explore
C. an exploration program designed for children
D. a vivid description to an exploring experience
56. In the “Global Kitchen” class, children will _____.
A. learn to create a delicious snack of his own country or region
B. focus on learning complex recipes
C. enjoy the food over the process of making
D. mainly use ingredients that are unpolluted and good to children’s health
57. Those who sign up for thedocumentary filmmaking class     .
A. should be children with advanced filmmaking ability
B. can do filmmaking with his partner as wellas his families
C. can work both individually or as a pair
D. will present their works in the end
58. If one parent intends to develop his child’s love for science, which course can he take?
A. Global Kitchen                      B. Documentary Filmmaking
C. Exploring the Wonders of Earth D. A World of Arts and Crafts

五位学生打算选择适合各自情况的文学课程。第1至5题是学生对课程要求的介绍。阅读下面六个课程简介(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各人需要的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
【小题1】        Tommy has the basic knowledge of American literature. He wants to take a course which can help him read more famous works about American literature.
【小题2】        Kate likes to read literature works and she has many opinions after reading, but she doesn’t know how to express her idea properly.
【小题3】        Jerry wants to write some articles to show the significance of researching literature today. He is looking for a course which can help him.
【小题4】         Helen wants to become a famous writer in the future. She is eager to take a course which can help her realize her dream.
【小题5】        Peter was ill last term and missed a lot of lessons in American literature. He wants to take a course which can give him an outline of it.

A.American Comments
The course is a study of how to write literature comments through some vivid examples. We believe that practice makes perfect. Only by following our examples can you acquire your ability on literature comments.
B.Works of Some Famous American Writers
Works of Some Famous American Writers show us the introductions to eleven famous writers and their works and also give us some comments on the works.
C.Detailed Reading of American Literature
Detailed Reading of American Literature is a course which focuses on some important and moving details in the works of American literature. It will analyse the details.
D.Story and Plot
It is a course which analyses the setting of the main plots in some famous stories. The aim of this course is to help those who want to become writers in the future.
E.Characters and Life
As you know, literature comes from our life, but it is more than our life. This course will analyse the personalities of some important characters in the world literature, and combine the analysis with our life. It will help us gain wisdom from the characters.
F.A Look at American Literature
A Look at American Literature is a course which gives us a brief outline of American Literature. Our classes are organized in small size and given by professors who are expert in American literature.

下面是一篇应用文及应用场合的信息,请阅读下列应用文和相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息.

A. English Classes   Our English teachers do not follow a fixed lesson for each class. Every class is different because every student is different.

B. Cooking Classes   We believe that if you do well in cooking, you will eat better, feel better and live better. Our cooking classes are for you. Our teachers will come to your house and teach you all the skills you need.

C. Driving Classes    Cars become more and more popular. Driving skills are necessary for everyone . We promise to make you drive freely in a month.

D. Children’s Dance Classes    Children between the ages of 5 and 15 are taught in our classes. Common dance styles for children include ballet and jazz dance.

E. Piano Classes    Piano lessons are for both the beginners and the students who want to review their skills. Learning to play the piano is great for all ages. In the beginning, you will progress rather quickly through our piano lessons.

F. Yoga Classes    Yoga is an ancient method of exercise and personal development for the body and mind. With its gentle movement and deep breathing, it’s a good method of relaxation.

阅读下列人物的个人信息,然后匹配适合他(她)们的培训班。

1. Cathy is an editor. She is always very busy. She wants to relax after work and on weekends.

2.. Mary believes that cooking is great. Cooking is a creative art. Like painting, dancing or a perfect tennis serve, cooking can be one of the most fulfilling of outlets for creative energy.

3. Amy is fourteen years old. She believes dance is an expression of the body and is a part of all living things in the universe.

4. Tina likes piano concerts. She studies piano a little when she was young. Her dream is to be a pianist.

5. Linda is a middle school student. She studies very hard and does well in every subject except English. She is looking for a training class to improve her English.

 

需培训者

培训班

6.

Cathy

A. English Classes

7.

Mary

B. Cooking Classes

8.

Amy

C. Driving Classes

9.

Tina

D. Children’s Dance Classes

10.

Linda

E. Piano Classes

 

 

F. Yoga Classes

 

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