It was a Sunday and the heavy storm had lasted all night. The morning after the storm, though, was beautiful: blue skies, warm air and a calm, inviting sea touching the shore gently. My father realized it was a good day for fishing and invited my sister and me to go with him. I was only 14 and fishing had never been my thing, but I decided to go all the same. I’m so glad I did.

On the road to the harbor we could see the terrible destruction on the coast, but the harbor itself was in fairly good shape. After all, it was protected by the arms of a bay that had only one tiny channel to the sea. As we got on board, we noticed two big humps(脊背) in the distance.

On approaching them, we saw it was a mother whale with her baby. We couldn’t believe it — there aren’t any whales along the coast here. The storm must have driven them across the ocean into the bay, in which the still water was so badly polluted that nothing could survive.

The little baby whale — actually as big as our boat — was obviously stuck and could not move. The mother dived under the water and came up suddenly, making big whirlpools(漩涡) and waves. “She’s trying to help her baby, but on the wrong side,” my father said. At this point, my father moved our boat in a semicircle to the other side and, heading the boat towards the baby whale, pushed it gently. With our several gentle pushes the big hump turned over and disappeared under water. Then it swam up right beside its mum. They struggled in their desperate attempts to escape but missed the exit and started heading in the wrong direction. We hurried up to the whales and tried to lead them towards the bay channel. Slowly, they let us lead them, some-times rising from the water right beside us to breathe — and to give us a trusting look with those huge eyes. Once they hit their first part of clean water flowing straight from the sea, the mum gave us a wave with her tail and off they swam into the distance.

In the excitement it had felt like only a few minutes, but we had been with those wonderful animals for almost an hour and a half. That was the simple and lasting beauty of the day. Nearly four decades later, I still look back fondly to that golden day at sea.

The author says “I’m so glad I did.” (in Para.2) because __________.

A. he spent the weekend with his family

B. be witnessed the whole process of fishing

C. he enjoyed the beauty of the calm sea

D. he experienced the rescue of the whales

The harbor survived the storm owing to __________.

A. the long coast line                         B. the shape of the harbor    

C. the arms of the bay                         D. the still water in the channel

The mother whale failed to help her baby because __________.

A. the waves pushed her baby in the wrong direction

B. she had stayed in the polluted water for too long

C. the whirlpools she had made were not big enough

D. she had no other whales around to turn to for help

What is the theme of the story?

A. It’s vital to protect the environment

B. Saving lives brings people a sense of happiness

C. Fishing provides excitement for children

D. It’s necessary to live in harmony with animals

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断:如无错误,该行右边横线上画一个勾(√ );如有错误(每行只有一个错误,则按下列情况改正:

此行多一词:把多余的词用斜线(/)划掉;在该行右边横线上写上该词,并也用斜线划掉。

此行缺一词:在缺词处加一个漏字符(∧),在该行右边的横线上写上该加的词。

此行错一词:在错的词下划一横线,在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

注意:原行没有错的不要改。

I was a honest child indeed. I didn’t dare to tell lies.                      

because of my eyes often let the secret out. I remembered                  

telling a lie to my parents, and I could hard fix my eyes on                

my father’s face, to let alone my mother’s eyes. I glanced                

here and there, up and down, nervously.                                        

       However, after I came to Beijing, I no longer have to                       

worry my nervous eyes because everything I wanted to say                

was sent by letter. I found myself often tell small lies. I wrote              

“I’m well in Beijing. I enjoy the food selling at the university.              

And at the weekends, I often buy fried chickens or pork to eat.”             

阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Dear Ari,

     As you sleep in my arms, I'm amazed at how light you feel. I stare at your tiny body, so fragile that a sudden wind could lift you up into the air. I love this feeling of protecting you and dreaming of all I have in store for you.

     I intend to bring you up to be brave and successful in an often difficult society. That's why your mommy and I have named you Ari, which means "lion". It's our hope that you will grow strong and eagerly grasp every opportunity to do well for yourself and others.

     Before you came into the world, we had spent months imagining what you'd be like. Would you be a boy or a girl? Would you look like Mommy, Daddy or your elder brothers? Anyway, we would find out soon.

     Finally your mother's labor came. And several hours later, we met the first time. I held you high up in the air. I then was able to cut your umbilical cord (脐带) and put you in your mother's arms. She still had enough energy to radiate the love while she pressed you to her face.

     And here we are tonight. As I hold you close, you sleep so peacefully. I press my ear to your chest and hear your strength. I am listening to the first beats of a lion's heart. Welcome to the world, Ari.

      Love,

      Daddy

[写作内容]

    假设你就是信中的Ari,父亲在你出生的时候写了这封信。今天是父亲50岁生日,你准备以写信的方式,祝贺他的生日。以下是信的内容(信的开头和结尾已经为你写好):

1.以约30个词概括父亲在他信中对你的期望;

2.以约120个词表达你对父亲的感恩,并包括如下要点:

(1)读信后的感受;

(2)以你自己成长的经历说明你的感受;

(3)表达你对父亲的感激和祝福。

 [写作要求]

1.作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事,也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接    引用原文中的句子;

2.信中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

 [评分标准]

概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。

完形填空。
     A parable(寓言)tells about a martial artist who kneels (跪) before a master in a ceremony to receive the Black Belt, which is hard to earn. After years of  1 , the student has finally reached a height of achievement
in the discipline.
     "Before gaining the belt, you must  2 one more test," the coach seriously tells the young man.
     "I'm ready," responds the student,   3   perhaps one more round of boxing.
     "You must answer the   4   question: what is the true meaning of the Black Belt?"
     "Why, the end of my journey," says the student. "A well-deserved  5 for my hard work."
     The master waits for more.  6 , he is not satisfied. The coach finally speaks, "You are not ready for the
Black Belt.  7 in one year."
    As the student  8   before his master a year later, he is again asked the question, "What is the true  9 of
the Black Belt?"
     "It is a symbol of honor and the highest achievement in our art." The young man responds.
     Again the master waits for more. Still   10 , he says once more, "You are not ready for the Black Belt.
Return in one year."
     A year later the student kneels before his coach and   11 the question, "What is the true meaning of the
Black Belt?"
     This time he answers, "The Black Belt  12 not the end, but the beginning, the 13 of a never-ending
journey of discipline, work and the pursuit of an ever higher standard."
     "Yes," says the master. "You are now ready to 14 the Black Belt and begin your work."
     You may not be  15 for a Black Belt, but you might be at an important point. Maybe you're facing a life
change, perhaps even a  16   one. Or maybe you are waiting for something you have worked hard to
achieve-graduation, a new job, a  17 , or even retirement.
     All wise people see that  18 can be new beginnings. Change need not be feared. And neither should
we be looking for a  19 resting place, for a full and happy life is always active.
     Does the change you face represent, not just an ending, but a new beginning in your life's  20 ? If so,
you may be ready to move forward.
(     )1. A. studying  
(     )2. A. pass      
(     )3. A. intending  
(     )4. A. difficult  
(     )5. A. achievement
(     )6. A. Certainly  
(     )7. A. Practice  
(     )8. A. stands    
(     )9. A. importance
(     )10. A. disagreed
(     )11. A. responds  
(     )12. A. shows    
(     )13. A. start    
(     )14. A. abandon  
(     )15. A. hoping    
(     )16. A. wonderful
(     )17. A. marriage  
(     )18. A. changes  
(     )19. A. positive  
(     )20. A. journey  
B. training    
B. give        
B. preparin    
B. relevant    
B. reward      
B. Clearly    
B. Remain      
B. kneels      
B. opinion    
B. unsatisfied
B. answers    
B. represents  
B. end        
B. desert      
B. wanting    
B. painful    
B. career      
B. jobs        
B. potential  
B. access      
C. performing  
C. accept      
C. expecting    
C. easy        
C. award        
C. Finally      
C. Wait        
C. appears      
C. meaning      
C. unhappy      
C. wonders      
C. presents    
C. time        
C. receive      
C. looking      
C. special      
C. family      
C. actions      
C. steady      
C. tour        
D. teaching      
D. fail          
D. promising      
D. essential      
D. gift          
D. Unfortunately  
D. Return        
D. came          
D. content        
D. disappointed  
D. hears          
D. means          
D. process        
D. accept        
D. waiting        
D. common        
D. promotion      
D. retirements    
D. probable      
D. route          

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