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          Warley Woods Community Trust Welcome to our third newsletter of the year!

            Our main activity for March is our Walk for the Woods fundraising(筹款) event on Saturday,17th March,starting any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. In recognition of locally bom Jack Judge,who wrote the song It's a long way to Tipperary 100 years ago,we'11 be walking the distance between Warley Woods and ippemry. It's indeed a long way — 260 miles — so we need a lot of people to do a lot of one-mile laps round the Woods. The more people that you can get to sponsor you,the more money we can raise to help look after our beautiful woodland. Sponsor forms are available from the shop at the Woods or on our website.

             There were 15 volunteers at the Oral History Training Day which was led very ably by Julia Letts. Lots of issues were discussed and ideas considered. The group will be meeting again and will have the opportunity to do some practice interviews before starting to interview the local people who have offered to tell their stories. We are happy to hear from others who would like to be interviewed about their memories of the Woods for the proj ect. If you or anyone you know is interested,please contact(联系) Viv Cole at the office.

             Finally,don't forget the Easter Egg Roll on Bank Holiday Monday,9th April,starting at 11 a.m. Bring your £1. 00 entry money and your own hard-boiled and decorated egg to roll down the hill in the Woods. The first past the finishing line will win a very large chocolate egg!This year,due to popular demand,there will also be an Adults’Easter Egg Roll following the children's competition.

             We look forward to seeing you all soon,at one of our many events!

25. Which of the following is TRUE about Walk for the Woods?

   A. It was first started by Jack Judge.

   B. It calls on people to take more exercise.

   C. Participants need to submit their forms online.

   D. It aims to raise money to protect the woodland

26. Participants in the Oral History Training Day.

   A. have to book in advance

   B. will discuss some hot social issues

   C. have the chance to share their stories

   D. will interview others about woods protection

27. The Easter Egg Roll.

   A. is free for all participants

   B. appeals to both children and adults

   C. awards winners a beautifully decorated egg

   D. holds a competition between children and adults

第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出最隹选项。

                                          A

                Many American high schoolers participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular(课外的)activities such as sports and clubs. Personally,I enjoy playing tennis for my school's varsity team(校队) .Throughout the past decade,my high school,South,has been consistently ranked as one of the top teams in New Jersey.

                In my first year of high school,I was espe-cially nervous for tryouts(选拔赛) .The night before,I still remember lying in bed,feeling both anxiety and excitement. When I got to my school's courts,I saw a crowd of unfamiliar faces. Coach Crawbuck stressed how the team would be set up I through challenge matches. Afterwards,the coach ：paired us together to begin playing games. Unlike many other sports,tennis relies only on the individual player's abilify. Because of this,I had ：to make sure that all my points were not only consistent but strategic(有战略的) as well.

                At the beginning,I was ranked number 19 on the team. The second year,I improved greatly,ranking number 10. One day,I visited NJ.com to even find an introduction to myself!It was exciting to see that I was listed as a part of the tennis community.

                Soon,school started again,and our team began to play matches against other schools. Sometimes,it was stressful knowing that our team s undefeated record could not be broken. Once,my partner Alyssa and I played a five-hour match against South Brunswick simply so that our team could keep this standing. Needless to say,it was very exhausting!

                The term “tennis team” doesn't sound right

since the sport is singular in its nature. However,through my experiences with tennis,I have gotten to meet so many amazing players who have become my close friends. Not only does the team bond though our time on the courts,but also through the events the captains organize. Overall,playing tennis has become second nature for me and I don't know where I would be without it.

21. Before the tryouts,the author .

   A. felt frustrated

   B. wanted to quit

   C. was both nervous and excited

   D. practiced hard but made no improvement

22. Tennis differs from other sports in that

   A. the players,personal ability matters~more

   B. the players have to compete strategically

   C. the players should keep .consistent records

   D. the players are chosen through challenge matches

23. Through the exhausting match,the author and her partner aimed to .

   A. reduce their pressure 

   B. break their own record

   C. strengthen their position

   D. show their personal abilities

24. What kind of feeling does the author show for her tennis team? 

   A. Doubt.

   B. Appreciation.

   C. Curiosity.

   D. Disappointment.

                                    B

                A weather map is an important tool for geographers. A series of three or four maps presents a continuous picture of weather changes. Weather forecasters are able to determine the speed of air masses and fronts; to determine whether a pressure area is deepening or becoming shallow and whether a front is increasing or decreasing in intensity (强度) .They are also able to determine whether an air mass is keeping its original characteristics or taking on those of the surface over which it is moving. Thus,a most important function of the map is to show a general picture of conditions in the atmosphere at a given time.

                All students of geography should be able to interpret a weather map accurately. Weather maps contain a large amount of information about weather conditions existing at the time of observation over a large geographical area. They reveal in a few minutes what otherwise would take hours to describe. The United States Weather Bureau issues information about approaching storms,floods,frosts and all climatic conditions in general. Twice a month it issues a 30-day “out-look” which is a rough guide to weather conditions likely to occur over broad areas of the United States. These 30-day outlooks are based upon an analysis of the upper air levels which often set the stage for the development of air masses,fronts,and storms.

                Much effort is being made today to achieve more accurate weather predictions. With the use of electronic instruments and earth satellites,big gains have taken place recently in recognizing and tracking storms over regions which have few meteorological stations（气象台）. A lot of experiments are also in progress for weather modification（人工改变天气) studies. But the limitations of weather modification have produced few results except in the seeding（撒干冰） of super cooled,upslope mountainous winds which have produced additional rainfall on the windward(上风的) side of mountain ranges.

6. Paragraph 1 mainly deals with .

   A. the functions of weather maps

   B. the work of weather forecasters

   C. the importance of weather forecast

   D. the relationship among weather elements

7. What's the advantage of using weather maps?

   A. It uses electronic instruments.

   B. It enables man to control the weather.

   C. It gives general information about climate.

   D. It offers much information about the weather.

8. The 30-day forecast is determined by examining.

   A. air masses           B. upper air levels

   C. satellite reports    D. changing fronts

9. At the present time,experiments are being performed in .

   A. 30-day outlooks

   B. controlling storms

   C. controlling weather

   D. accurate weather predictions

10. Artificial rainfall has been most successful in the .

   A. lake areas

   B. grasslands

   C. western slopes of mountains

   D. windward sides of mountains

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项。

                                          A 

                It was on one beautiful morning in the year 1966 when a charming and attractive man visited a Greek restaurant in London with his friends. It was like any other hangout time for him. But little did he know that his life was soon going to change.

                Sonia Maino,who was working at the same restaurant as a part-time waitress for her pocket money,soon saw him and felt an instant connection with the young and good-looking man. It was love at first sight for both. Sonia came from an ordinary background in Italy,and was studying at Cambridge at that time.

                After spending a long time on courtship(恋爱期) ，Sonia discovered that the guy of her dreams was none other than Rajiv Gandhi,son of the first political family of India. The two tied the knot in Delhi in 1968. Who would have ever thought that this love at first sight would land an ordinary girl from Italy into the Forbes list of most powerful people in the world?

                An Italian girl was not of course what India's first family,the Nehru-Gandhi family,was looking for.Rajiv's  mother,Indira Gandhi was initially unsatisfied with the marriage. But as time passed,Indira and Sonia developed an inseparable bond.

                Rajiv desired to stay away from the glare of politics and so did Sonia. Rajiv became a pilot for Indian Airlines and the couple lived a peaceful life. But destiny(命运) had something else in store for them. Rajiv1's mother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984. Her death forced Rajiv to take over his mother's place and join politics. Rajiv ruled as Prime Minister till 1989. He was assassinated in a bomb attack in 1991.

                After Rajiv's ill-timed death,Sonia was so desperate that she decided to stay away from politics. But probably it was Rajiv's love that gave her the strength to gather herself and take over (国大党) ，which was in a worsening condition. She led the party to victory in the 2004 and 2009 elections but refused to become Prime Minister,when the opposite party raised the question of her Italian origin.

                Their love story is one which will be remembered by generations to come.

1. What was Sonia Maino doing when she met the love of her life?

   A. She was studying in Italy.

   B. She was working at Cambridge.

   C. She was hanging out with friends.

   D. She was working as a part-time waitress.

2. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “tied the knot” in Paragraph 3 ?

   A. Got married.

   B. Settled down.

   G. Travelled together.

   D. Quarrelled violently.

3. Rajiv became Prime Minister .

. A. with the help of Sonia

   B. after his mother's death

   C. at the request of his family

   D. under the influence of his father

4. Sonia's efforts to lead the Congress Party can be described as .

   A. violent      B. fruitless

   C. successful   D. experimental

5. What can be the best title for the text?

   A. The first political family of India

   B. The most powerful woman in the world

   C. The road to the Prime Minister of India

   D. The love story of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Maino

第二节:书面表达(满分25分)

假定你是李华，在美国某所中学做交换生。当地的某志愿者协会准备组织一次去养老院志愿服务的活动，目前正在招募志愿者并就活动方案征求意见。请你用英语给该志愿者协会写一封信，申请参加此次活动。内容主要包括：

1. 表明写信目的;2. 说明应征条件或优势;3. 提出活动方案设想。

注意：1. 词数100左右(开头和结尾己给出，但不计入总词数) ；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir or Madam,

              I am glad to hear that you re calling for volunteers to do something for the elderly in nursing homes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Yours,

                                                             Li Hua

第一节:短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧) ,并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\) 划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起) 不计分。

Hi Becky,

              Guess what,my sister Naomi is being married!She got home last week with a husband,which she met when she was traveling round New Zealand. One afternoon,she was looking a small sculpture when a young man came into the room and started to put it into her backpack. She called the security guard because she thought a man was trying to steal it. She was embarrassing to discover that the sculpture belonged to him!Anyway,he didn't mind and he asked her to going for a coffee. They get married a month later.

              We didn’t know something about it!Can you believe it? He's really nice and they are very happily together!

                                                           Love,

                                                            Ada

第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分>

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

       Daniel and Lee are visiting a museum of natural history.

Lee: By the time I got there,I found the tickets all 61. (sell) out!How did you

get two?

Daniel: 62. (luck) I booked in advance through the Internet. It's very 63. (convenience) .

Lee: Great!Let's go. Look,Daniel. The Four Great Inventions! Gunpowder,compass,paper-making and printing!I really admire those 64. made such great inventions!

Daniel: Lee,I don't see why they are great. They are just simple things.

Lee: They look simple today,but they 65. (be) milestones in their times.

Daniel: Milestones? Lee,you must be kidding.

Lee: Just think about Bill Gates,these inventions are of the same importance 66. the windows system.

Daniel: Well,I suppose the inventors must have earned lots of money.

Lee: No,quite the contrary.

Daniel: That goes against my 67.(expect) . Didn’t you say that they were milestones?

Lee: Yes,but they went public without any patent protection.

Daniel: Well,perhaps that was because their inventors were not as clever as Bill Gates.

Lee: No,I think the real reason was 68. they had no concept of

patent or intellectual property rights as we have today.

Daniel: Really? What 69. pity!

Lee: Yeah. The inventions have greatly

changed our life. 70. them we wouldn't be enjoying our life so much today.

第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

                                 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

                The everyman's sport Freedom is a fundamental human right,one which should be valued most highly. Sometimes,though,freedom doesn't have to be 41 or controversial. Sometimes,freedom — 42 freedom 一 feels as simple as wearing a pair of comfortable shoes on a sunny day,and heading out for a 43 ,out into the unknown.

                 Usually,there is a(n) 44 to follow,maybe a park to run around or a river to run along. Even on the most 45 running routes,however,there is something different to see. Here in Germany,46 as I am by beautiful scenes of countryside,my favourite route is along the winding 47 ,along the banks of which wander herds of sheep,sometimes 48 your way,while Canadian geese fly overhead (在头顶上) .Having a regular route might seem 49 ,but as you,ve seen it all before,it will seem shorter and the time will 50 quickly.

                 For a route to become regular,of course,you need to 51 and explore in the first place. One of the 52 of running,alongside physical well-being,is the inside knowledge it can give a runner. If you know a town or city by 53,you come to truly know it; you are no longer another 54 ,blindly following any public transport system,but a path fmder,an adventurer.

                 This 55 to anyone,anywhere,at any time. Running is the most 56 sport in the world. No specialist equipment is necessary; just a good pair of 57 ,and maybe an iPod if you want to run with some music. Running can 58 stress and it is also a sport in which anyone can 59 ,if given a little bit of time,practice and patience. Nike really did get it right with the slogan “Just do it!” 一 you won’t 60 it.

41. A. simple   B. complicated   C. special   D. useful

42. A. personal   B. full   C. religious   D. academic

43. A. run   B. walk   C. jump   D. hike

44. A. example   B. route   C. schedule   D. leader

45. A. convenient   B. familiar   C. interesting   D. famous

46. A. surrounded   B. attracted   C. covered   D. hidden

47. A. road   B. river   C. farm   D. beach

48. A. exploring   B. blocking   C. finding   D. minding

49. A. easy   B. tiring   C. boring   D. wrong

50. A. save   B. wait   C. spend   D. pass

51. A. get down   B. get off   C. get out   D. get away

52. A. problems   B. difficulties   C. benefits   D. risks

53. A. car   B. bus   C. eye   D. foot   C. neighbour   D. guide

54. A. tourist   B. stranger   C. neighbour   D. guide

55. A. applies   B. refers   C. belongs   D. turns

56. A. competitive   B. expensive   C. accessible   D. dangerous

57. A. shoes   B. trousers   C. gloves   D. glasses

58. A. increase   B. reduce   C. bear   D. continue

59. A. devote   B. improve   C. do   D. play

60. A. miss   B. avoid   C. forget   D. regret

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

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。

            “Migrant Mother” is one of a series of photo-graphs that Dorothea Lange made of Florence Owens Thompson and her children in Nipomo camp,California in 1936. Lange was finishing a month's   trip photographing migrant agricultural workers around the state-

             I saw and approached the hungry and desperate mother,as if drawn by a magnet (磁铁).I do not remember how I explained my presence or my camera to her. 37  I did not ask her name or her history. She told me her age,that she was thirty-two. 38 She had just sold some parts from her car to buy food. There she sat with her children huddled (依偎) around her,and seemed to know that my pictures might help her,and so she helped me.

               39 It made the government deliver food aid to the Nipomo camp,where several thousand people were hungry and living in terrible conditions. However,by that point Owens and her family had moved on.

               Lange's photo became an image of the Great Depression(大萧条) ，but the migrant mother's identity remained a mystery to the public for many years because Lange hadn’t asked her name. 40Owens died at the age of 80 in 1983. In 19987a pnnt of the image,signed by Lange,sold for $244 500 at auction(拍卖) .

   A. Not every picture tells the whole story.

   B. The photo taken that day got a chance for him.

   C. But I do remember she asked me no questions.

   D. The image of Owens was soon published in newspapers.

   E. In 1960,Lange gave the following account of the experience.

   F. In the late 1970s,a reporter tracked down Owens at her California home.

   G. She said that they had been living on frozen vegetables from the surrounding fields.

                                      D 

Dear Sir / Madam,

              I live next to your school in Grasmere Road and I am writing regarding the very bad behaviour of some of your younger students. In addition to this,I should like to bring to your attention to the irresponsibility of certain members of your staff when supervising (监督) students,evening activities.

              Firstly,concerning the students' behaviour,I should like you to make it very clear to those students walking along Grasmere Road towards the station that my front garden is not a place where people are allowed to leave their rubbish. When they leave school in the afternoons,they pass my house and throw empty cans,waste paper and even cigarette packets(although most of them are below the age for smoking) on my grass.

               Could you also please ask your students not to .... shout and use bad language in the street,as this is harmful to the reputation of both your school and the area?

               Regarding certain members of your staff,you are perhaps unaware of the fact that their evening activities sometimes continue well beyond ten and the noise is too loud. Last Thursday night the noise did not stop until 10:30 pm. Surely the members of i staff supervising these activities could bring the events to a close at a suitable moment.

               I know that I am speaking for many families in the area when I ask you to speak to your students and staff about these matters.

               Should they continue to be so inconsiderate,I shall be forced to take matters further and shall have no choice but to write to the council(地方议会) .

                                                 Yours  faithfully,

                                                 Mrs J Barker

33. The text is a letter of.

   A. introduction   B. complaint

   C. invitation   D. thanks

34. Which of the following is destroying the area's reputation in Mrs J Barker's eyes?

   A. Throwing rubbish.

   B. Smoking cigarettes.

   C. Making too much noise.

   D. Shouting and using bad language.

35. What is Mrs J Barker going to do if these matters are not solved?

   A. Turn to a lawyer.

   B. Take further action.

   C. Keep an eye on them.

   D. Continue to write to the school.