Tobacco is the second major cause of death in the world. It is responsible for the death of one in ten adults worldwide (about 5 million deaths each year). If current smoking patterns continue, it will cause some 10 million deaths each year by 2020. Half the people that smoke today, which is about 650 million people, will eventually be killed by tobacco.

Tobacco is the fourth most common risk factor for disease worldwide. The economic costs of tobacco use are equally devastating (破坏性的). In addition to the high public health costs of treating tobacco-caused diseases, tobacco kills people at the height of their productivity, depriving (剥夺) families of breadwinners and nations of a healthy workforce. Tobacco users are also less productive while they are alive due to increased sickness. A 1994 report estimated that the use of tobacco resulted in an annual global net loss of 200 thousand million US dollars, a third of this loss being in developing countries.

Tobacco and poverty are closely linked. Many studies have shown that in the poorest households in some low-income countries as much as 10% of total household expenditure is on tobacco. This means that these families have less money to spend on basic items such as food, education and health care. It contributes to a higher illiteracy rate, since money that could have been used for education is spent on tobacco instead.

1.According to the passage, tobacco affects a family in the following aspects EXCEPT _______.

A. relationship

B. education

C. health

D. economy

2. The text uses a lot of figures to _____.

A. show we shouldn’t smoke too much

B. tell people exactly the number

C. warn people of the harm of smoking

D. indicate the writer had a careful investigation

3.The underlined word “illiteracy” in the last paragraph means ____.

A. great intelligence

B. good education

C. bad behaviors

D. inability to read or write

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Tobacco Should Be Banned.

B. Why Is Tobacco a Major Threat to Public Health.

C. Tobacco and Poverty Go Hand in Hand.

D. Tobacco May Cause Death.

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We’ll give you the support of a personal teacher, and the chance to meet your fellow students. You can study for a diploma, a degree or a postgraduate degree. Subjects available include: Computing, Business Management, Technology, Modern Languages, Social Sciences, English Law, Arts, Science, Mathematics, Education and Health & Social Welfare.

Whether you want to study to improve your career prospects or for your own personal interest, there’s almost certainly a course for you. If you haven’t studied for a while, we will help you get started. No previous training or degrees are required. All that is required is a willingness to learn. The OU is great value for money and you can pay monthly.

The OU leads the world in the use of new technology for learning, and a number of courses provide source material on CD-ROM. What else can the Open University offer you?

☆ The OU is in the top 15% of all UK universities for teaching quality.

☆ 25% of all British MBAs come from the OU.

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☆ There are 9-month courses and diplomas as well as degrees.

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1. The purpose of writing this passage is to _________.

A. introduce the best university in Britain

B. let the readers know the OU Support Open Learning

C. describe the new technology for learning in the Open University

D. attract students to the Open University

2. If you want to study in the Open University, you need ________.

A. a good study habit

B. some previous training

C. a willingness to learn

D. a degree from a good university

3. The Open University can offer you all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A. an MBA degree

B. high-quality teaching

C. a computer so you can study online from home

D. 9-month courses and diplomas as well as degrees

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。

Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.

Italy is shaped like a boot. The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1. It is a popular tourist attraction today. Italy is well-known for its designers,who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.

Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 2. Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies,too.

3. The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jods, so it is not as prosperous.

Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.

Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza.McDonald’s is also popular there.

Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day.

5. Families spend a lot of time together.

A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.

B. The country used to depend on agriculture.

C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.

D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and prople.

E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.

F. Italy has several islands off the coast.

G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The measure of a man’s character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out. —Thomas Macaulay?

Some thirty years ago, I was studying in a public school in New York. One day, Mrs Nanette O’Neil gave an arithmetic(算术) ______ to our class. When the papers were ____ she discovered that twelve boys had made the same mistakes throughout the test.?

There is really nothing new about ____ in the exams. Perhaps that was why Mrs O’Neill _____ even say a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to _____ after class. I was one of the twelve. Mrs O’Neill asked ___ questions, and she didn’t ____ us either. Macaulay, she wrote on the blackboard the ____ words by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to ___ these words into our exercise-books one hundred times.?

I don’t _____ about the other eleven boys. Speaking for myself I can say: it was the most important single _____ of my life. Thirty years after being introduced to Macaulay’s words, they __ seem to me the best yard-stick(准绳), because they give us a _____ to measure ourselves rather than others.? _____ of us are asked to make ____ decisions about nations going to war or armies going to battle. But all of us are called ____ daily to make a great many personal decisions. ____ the wallet, found in the street, be put into a pocket or turned over to the policeman? Should the _____ change received at the store be forgotten or _____? Nobody will know except _____. But you have to live with yourself, and it is always better to live with someone you respect.

1. A. test B. problem C. paper D. lesson

2. A. examined B. completed C. marked D. answered

3. A. lying B. cheating C. guessing D. discussing

4.A. didn’t B. did C. would D. wouldn’t

5.A. come B. leave C. remain D. apologize

6.A. no B. certain C. many D. more

7.A. excuse B. reject C. help D. scold

8.A. above B. common C. following D. unusual

9.A. repeat B. get C. put D. copy

10.A. worry B. know C. hear D. talk

11.A. chance B. incident C. lesson D. memory

12.A. even B. still C. always D. almost

13.A. way B. sentence C. choice D. reason

14.A. All B. Few C. Some D. None

15.A. quick B. wise C. great D. personal

16.A. out B. for C. up D. upon

17.A. Should B. Must C. Would D. Need

18.A. extra B. small C. some D. necessary

19.A. paid B. remembered C. shared D. returned

20.A. me B. you C. us D. then

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。

Every student will 1._________ (face) with the question when he or she2.__________ (pass) the College Entrance Examinations: Should we choose a good major（专业） or a good university first?

Some students preper to consider majors first so that they can learn 3._________ they are interested in. It will also make 4._________ possible for them to take their favourite jobs in the future. However, those who think 5._________ (different) believe that the environment is important to one’s 6.__________ (develop) and that graduates from leading universities are often more likely 7._________ (find) a good job.

In my opinion, the best choice is a good major at a good university. If we cannot obtain 8.__________ , the first thing to consider is a good major, because no matter 9.________ we study, we can still achieve a lot in 10.________ certain field if we try our best.

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。

My father and I stayed at the South Lake Hotel for a week when we visit Beijing last month. It is in the downtown area, but it is easy to go to anywhere from the hotel by public transport.

We lived in a comfortably double-room with a big bath. What I liked best were the free high-speed Internet connection in the room. I checked my email messages every day. I also shared for my friends many photos taking in Beijing. The food was wonderful with reasonable prices, and we enjoyed several local dish.

It is such great hotel that I would recommend it to any friend of me who is going to Beijing.

假如你是高二某班的一名班长。你所在班级的关系总体上很好，师生如同朋友、同学如同兄弟姐妹；但是，也存在一些问题，如有时因为学习压力大，有些同学容易发火导致和其他同学吵架，有时不听老师或家长的劝告等。针对这个情况，你在一次班会上首先介绍了当前的实际情况：好的方面和不够好的方面；然后向同学们提出了一些建议（至少两条）。

注意：1. 文章开头已给出，不计入总词数；

2. 词数：120左右。

Dear classmates,

Today,I would like to say something about the relationship between students in our class. Generally speaking, the relationship between students is good. ___________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.

Arrive

The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The country’s main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city.

Why now?

The best time to visit Sri Lanka’s southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, you’ll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lanka’s main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.

See

There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other must-sees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambulla’s cave temple, the country’s largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and crafts remain.

Do

Sri Lanka owns about 1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the world to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.

Taste

Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet.

Did you know?

Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the world’s largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).

1.Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka?

A. Kandy.B. Anuradhapura.C. Polonnaruwa.D. Colombo.

2.If you want to know something about “Diwali”, you’d better go there in ________.

A. September.B. October.C. November.D. May.

3.We learn from the passage that Sri Lanka ________.

A. is in the Pacific Ocean

B. is famous for its excellent food

C. is the world’s largest producer of tea

D. has only flights to London

Next autumn when you see wild geese (大雁) heading south for the winter flying in a V formation you might think about what scientists have discovered as to why they fly that way.

As each bird flaps (拍打) its wings, it creates an uplift (上升力) for the bird immediately following. By flying in a V formation the whole group adds at least 71% greater flying range (航程) than if each bird flies on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the push of one another.

When a wild goose falls out of the formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance (阻力) of trying to go alone and quickly tries to get back into the formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. When the head goose gets tired, it flies back into the formation and another goose flies to the front. It is wise to take turns doing difficult jobs whether it be people or wild geese flying south.

Wild geese honk (发出雁叫声) from behind to inspire those up front to keep up their speed. What can we learn from this?

When a wild goose gets sick or wounded by gunshots, and falls out of the formation, two other geese will fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They will stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then will they go on with their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.

1.Wild geese fly in a V formation in order to ________.

A. protect themselves from danger

B. fly more quickly and easily

C. help the sick and wounded

D. fly much higher in the sky

2.If a wild goose falls out of the V formation, ________.

A. the other geese will call it back

B. the other geese will fly with it

C. it will try to get back into the group

D. it will fall behind the whole group

3.What can we learn from the fifth paragraph?

A. We should try to lead others to move forward.

B. We should give people facing difficulties encouragement.

C. We should believe in those who offer us help.

D. We should care more about the old and sick.

4.When a wild goose becomes sick or is wounded, ________.

A. it will be left alone and will fall on the ground

B. the whole group will stop flying

C. two other geese will stay with it to offer help

D. other geese will honk to give it encouragement

To the Editor,

I have been reading your newspaper, the Hometown Gazette, for the past two years, ever since I moved to Smithville. We moved here from New York City, so I am accustomed to reading excellent newspapers such as The New York Times. In fact, we still have the Times delivered on Sundays. The entire family enjoys reading the recipes(食谱) in the newspaper, as well as the Styles section.

The Times is great, but the Gazette is another story. I've never read an article that doesn't contain at least three or four spelling or grammatical errors. For instance, in last week's issue, you misspelled the word “secretary” used a singular verb with a plural noun, and used “it's” as a possessive(所有格). And that was just in the lead story! In case you never went to elementary school, “it's” means “it is”. It's not a possessive adjective!

It's a pity that this tiny little hick (乡下) town has only one newspaper, because I' d like to have an alternative to the rag (烂报) you publish. I find it hard to believe your news stories. If you can' t spell correctly, how can you get your facts right？

I've been meaning to get this off my chest for some time. Please cancel my subscription(订阅). And buy yourself a dictionary.

Sincerely,

Jane Z. Jones

1.Which phrase from the passage shows the writer' s prejudice(偏见)？

A. get this off my chest

B. tiny little hick town

C. reading the recipes in the magazine

D. three or four spelling or grammatical errors

2.The author's tone in this passage can best be described as ________.

A. happyB. humorousC. objective (客观的)D. angry

3.Which statement from the passage is a fact?

A. We still have the Times delivered on Sundays.

B. It's a pity this town has only one newspaper.

C. The Times is great, but the Gazette is another story.

D. You never went to elementary school.

4.Which statement of the following is NOT true according to the passage？

A. The writer once lived in New York City, so he was used to reading newspapers like The New York Times.

B. The entire family enjoys reading the Styles section in the local newspaper.

C. The writer has long been planning to express his dissatisfaction with the local newspaper.

D. It is obvious that the editors of the newspaper are not very careful about their work.