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Since the new speed limits ______,the number of accidents in the area has fallen strikingly.

A.were introduced B.introduced

C.have been introduced D.have introduced

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Let’s Go Fly a Kite…

—at Piedmont Middle School’s celebration of kites!

Come and learn how to build all sorts of kites,from the simplest diamond-shaped kites to the most complex box kites.Stay as long as you like and build as many kites as you want.Once you have finished a kite,get advice on flying techniques from kite expert Lorena Hallsberg.The celebration will be at Piedmont Middle School,151 Piedmont School Drive.

The Piedmont Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has organized a refreshment (茶点) tent.All profits will benefit future PTO activities.Take a break from kite flying and drink some lemonade! While you are doing so,why not join the PTO? Membership is free; you just donate your time.Show your support for Piedmont Middle School by joining the PTO this Saturday!

When: Saturday,April 11,from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where: Piedmont Middle School

Why: For fun!

Cost: Free,thanks to a generous gift from Bizarco Kite Company!

Schedule

9:00 am — Kite-building booths open.All materials are supplied for kites.

10:00 am — Kite-building shows by Lorena Hallsberg in the courtyard.Come by and learn how to build box kites and kites that look and fly like butterflies.

11:00 am — Kite-flying shows on the school track.Learn all the most important skills.

12:00 pm — Kite-flying competitions on the school track.

1:00 pm — Presentation by Dr.Brian Lehrman in the show tent: “The History of Kites”.

2:00 pm — Best Kite competitions and judging in the show tent.Come see the most artistic kites and the most interesting theme kites.

3:00 pm — Presentation by Dr.Lehrman in the show tent: “Kites and Science”.

3:30 pm — Awards ceremony conducted by Headmaster Seward on the football field.The results of the day’s judging will be announced,with awards such as Best of Show,Most Artistic,Highest Flyer,and others.Winners will receive gifts from the Bizarco Kite Company!

4:00–5:00 pm — Let’s all go fly a kite! Everyone flies kites at the same time,creating a wonderful sight for all to enjoy.

Come to the kite celebration,enjoy yourself and learn more.

1.The main purpose of Paragraph 2 is to ask people to _______.

A.build a kite

B.support the PTO

C.take a break

D.join the fun

2.Which times are most important for people who want to join in kite competitions?

A.10:00 am and 11:00 am.

B.12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.

C.1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

D.2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

3.From the passage,we know that the kite celebration _______.

A.is enjoyable and educational

B.is strict about the shapes of kites

C.gets money from PTO of Piedmont Middle School

D.gives people a chance to see kites from around the world

4.The passage is intended for _______.

A.school staff

B.kite experts

C.students and parents

D.kite companies

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

1.______ People traveled in search of food and shelter or in order to flee from their enemies.Sometimes they were looking for gold or silver in order to become rich.On other occasions they were searching for rich farmland.

This is not to say that no one ever traveled just for fun.Even in ancient times,some pleasure travel occurred.During a typical season,700,000 tourists would crowd into the ancient city of Rome,where animals performed and magicians entertained them.2.______

3.______ International tourist arrivals alone reached as many as 546 million in 1994 and are forecast to rise to 937 million in 2010,according to the World Trade Organization.

4.______ Probably the most common reason for traveling is related to our physical wellbeing.Actually,traveling to sports events is one of the fastest growing types of travel.In our fast developing society where stress has become part of people's life,people can rest and relax by having a change of environment and activities.

5.______ No one seems to doubt that travel broadens the mind.In 18th century Europe,young men would go on a Grand Tour to various countries in order to complete their education.Today the desire to travel to different countries is encouraged by modern mass media.People who travel to other countries can at the same time learn more about their own country and culture.

A.Throughout history,most travel was not for pleasure.

B.But why do people like traveling so much?

C.So they travel to a lake for a swim or a park for a bike.

D.The improvement in transportation has also encouraged people to travel.

E.Wealthy Romans made trips to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games.

F.The growth of tourism has become a modern phenomenon experienced by all countries in the world.

G.Another important reason for traveling is to satisfy our curiosity about different places and cultures.

第一节 完形填空 (共20小题,每小题1.5分, 共30分)

通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。

Over the course of a few days when I was in a nursing home to recover, I started to really appreciate the housekeeper, an elderly lady who didn’t speak English. Every morning at 6:30 she would try to get into my room so she wouldn’t disturb me. However, every time I would and see her. She would try to and at the same time gave an amazing smile. , I would be just waiting to see her come in and give that wonderful .

I from a nurse that there was an employee rewards program. I asked her to write a(an) card for my housekeeper and put it up. About ten minutes later, another nurse came into my room and told me that the housekeeper was out in the hall her eyes out. Had I done something wrong or inappropriate ? Then the nurse to tell me that the housekeeper had worked there for thirty years and had never a rewards card.

It me like a ton of bricks. Just a few simple words made such a .

From that day forward I tried to admire someone every day for the good things they showed. The results were . People came in with smiles, they talked more, they laughed more, and they life more. , it seems the more I tried to praise others, the I got.

I’m out of nursing home now and almost recovered. I thank my housekeeper for helping me see just how unbelievably life is.

Do a favor and tell your loved ones just how much they to you. It can make the world of difference with both them and you.

1.A. quickly B. quietly C. happily D. slowly

2.A. wake B. stand C. sit D. go

3.A. leave B. hide C. explain D. apologize

4.A. Eventually B. Gradually C. Suddenly D. Occasionally

5.A. greeting B. apology C. smile D. word

6.A. knew B. learned C. found D. got

7.A. invitation B. congratulation C. appreciation D. appointment

8.A. laughing B. shouting C. screaming D. crying

9.A. went on B. came up C. set out D. got up

10.A. accepted B. received C. created D. afforded

11.A. beat B. knocked C. hit D. touched

12.A. difference B. profit C. mistake D. contribution

13.A. disappointing B. interesting C. amazing D. embarrassing

14.A. understood B. valued C. enriched D. enjoyed

15.A. However B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. Otherwise

16.A. less B. more C. worse D. better

17.A. barely B. fully C. really D. rarely

18.A. dangerous B. beautiful C. tough D. enthusiastic

19.A. yourself B. you C. themselves D. them

20.A. bring B. take C. give D. mean

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