Tourism wasn’t as important as it is today. In the past, only people with a good deal of money could travel on holidays to other countries. More people travel today than in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world; that is to say, people now have more money for travel. Special plane fares(费用) for tourists make travel less expensive and more attractive than ever before. One person doesn’t travel for the same reason as another. But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different from their own. They also like to meet new people and to taste new food.

Tourism causes many changes in a country and in people’s lives. People build new hotels and restaurants and train native men and women as guides to show visitors interesting places. There’re new nightclubs and other amusements. International tourism is clearly a big business.

1.In the old days _________ could travel to other countries.

A. boys and girls, men or women, young or old

B. either kings or queens

C. both the poor and the rich

D. nobody but those who had money

2.More people travel today than in the past because______________.

A. people have become interested in traveling

B. traveling today is easier the in than past

C. people now have spare money for travel

D. great changes have taken place in the world

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?

A. Tourism won’t bring any changes in people’s minds.

People have some trouble in making journey.

C. With the development of tourism, great changes have taken place in many parts in the world.

D. Tourism causes only some changes in clothing.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A. The Change of Tourism

B. Tourism

C. The Importance of Tourism

D. The Cause of Tourism Change

An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

Fragile items, like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.

There is a strong chance of short circuits （短路） and fire breakouts during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.

During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.

If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.

If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.

1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _____.

A. the damage caused by earthquakes

B. the rescue work after earthquakes

C. what to do about earthquakes

D. how to prevent earthquakes

2. The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means _____.

A. easily broken B. easily found

C. expensive D. heavy

3. To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put _____.

A. on cupboards

B. in the bedroom

C. on a lower surface

D. where children can’t reach them

4. During the earthquake, people are advised to _____.

A. go out the building at once

B. turn off power and gas immediately

C. take shelter under a tree

D. drive to a safe place

Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)

Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)

Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影响) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Angela Merkel (1954 - )

In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany’s leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.

Sandra Day O’Connor (1930 - )

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.

Margaret Thatcher (1925 - )

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain’s Iron Lady.

Marie Curie (1867-1934)

Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (辐射能). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.

1.Who once won the Nobel Prize?

A. Jane Addams and Marie Curie.

B. Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher.

C. Marie Curie and Angela Merkel.

D. Marie Curie and Rachel Carson.

2. What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?

A. Both of them were scientists before coming to power.

B. Both of them are the first woman head of their country.

C. Both of them are famous for being strict.

D. Both of them have worked for three terms.

3.Who once failed to find a job?

A. Jane Addams. B. Sandra Day O’Connor.

C. Rachel Carson. D. Margaret Thatcher.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. Great women B. Famous scientists

C. Strong leaders D. Ways to success for women

第一节：完成句子（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）

1.It is the first time face to face.(see)

这是我第一次面对面目睹夜晚。

2. We ______________________to make our country a better place. (feel)

我们觉得让我们的国家成为一个更加美好的地方是我们的责任。

3. ，there is no such thing as standard English. (believe)

信不信由你，世界上没有什么标准语言

4.You cannot imagine what great difficulty we had (talk)

你无法想象我们与他交谈有多么地困难。

5. Although she didn’t know the best way of getting to places, she insisted that she _____________ (organize)

尽管她对去某些地方的最佳路线并不清楚，她坚持要妥当地组织这次旅行。

6. Mr Zhang warned us _______________ the bus before it stopped completely.(get)

张先生警告我们在汽车没有完全停下来之前不要下车。

7.At 3:42 am everything began to shake, and it seemed as if ________________ . (at)

在凌晨3点42分，一切都开始摇晃起来，世界末日似乎到了。

8.The army organized teams to dig out those_________________ and to bury the dead.(trap)

部队人员组织小分队，将被困的那些人挖出来，并将死者掩埋。

9.The time _________________ Nelson Mandela was a very difficult period of my life .(meet)

我第一次见到纳尔逊曼德拉的时候是我一生中非常艰难的时期。

10.Only when he reached the tea-house ______________________it was the same place

he had been in last year . (realize)

只是当他到了茶馆的时候，他才意识到这就是他去年来的地方。

假如你是李华，你的英国网友Rose发e-mail向你询问如何能很好地与她们班新到的两名中国学生相处。请你根据下列提示给Rose回一封e-mail。

多邀请他们参加一些聚会或者活动，这样不仅有利于提高他们的英语水平、帮助他们排遣孤独(lonely)，而且有利于你们了解中国文化、学习汉语知识。这样你们就能够很好地相处。

Dear Rose,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Wang Ming, our English teacher, has a good ______ of French; that is because he once studied in Paris.

A. power B. strength

C. vocabulary D. command

At the class get-together last night, I could hardly ______ Tom, for he had changed a lot and was no longer what he used to be in high school.

A. remember B. recognize

C. realize D. request

More and more people have lost their jobs. No one knows how long it will be before the nation _______ from its present trouble.

A. returns B. repairs

C. recovers D. requires

Whether at school or at home, children should be encouraged to read books and ______ what may be useful to their study.

A. go down B. settle down

C. break down D. set down