In 1975, George Carlin appeared on a popular TV show, Saturday Night Live, with his famous words about blue food. “Why is there no blue food? I can’t find blue food—I can’t find the flavor of blue! I mean yellow is lemon; orange is orange and red is cherry. Where is the blue food? ”

Well, Carlin pretty much has it right—there’s not no blue food, but there’s certainly not a lot of it. Fresh-picked blueberries are blue, though they become purple when they are turned into jam. The blue in blueberries—like the purple in grapes and the red in tomatoes—is found in nature. But it isn’t a hot color for food. People don’t seem to prefer blue food. Some diet programs even suggest that those determined to lose weight should make their food blue.

Eating, in part, begins with our eyes. Charles Spence—an experimental psychologist from Oxford University—points out that color can change our taste experience. Commonly, we consider red-colored foods up to 20% sweeter than they actually are; and green foods as being more sour. Spence suggests: human expectations may be influenced by our long history of watching - green fruits can become sweet as they grow up and turn red.

But what about blue? Except blueberries, much of the blue food we see these days is dyed blue artificially. Food producers argue that artificial color doesn’t do much harm to health. A lot of research shows that some physical problems of kids are related to food dyes—while other studies show no effects at all. Blue birthday cake or even blue-dyed chicken can be served on the dinner table. So what?

1. George Carlin’s words are placed at the beginning of the passage to _______.

A. show the author’s opinion

B. introduce a TV show

C. tell a famous person

D. lead in the topic

2.. Which of the following statements of blue is true?

A. Blueberries are always blue, whether fresh or not.

B. The blue in blueberries is found unnatural.

C. Blue is not a very popular color for foods.

D. People often feel cold when they eat blueberries.

3.Eating sometimes begins with our eyes because _______.

A. our taste experience can be influenced by color

B. red-colored food are 20% sweeter than green food

C. people prefer red-colored food to green food

D. before eating, people watch food for a long time

4.The underlined words “is dyed” in Para. 4 are closest in meaning to “_______”.

A. is eaten up B. has grown up

C. is changed in color D. is harmful to

1.Which of the following is true about the Jelly Belly Bean Company?

A. Three meals are prepared for you. B. It is open every day.

C. You have to spend some money visiting it. D. It lies north of San Francisco.

2.If a five-year-old boy and his parents visit Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat Museum, they have to pay ______.

A. $22 B. $17

C. $18 D. $13

3.The factory tour this summer involves ______.

A. politics, economics, science and culture

B. diet, sports, traffic and art

C. history, literature, education and custom

D. health, invention, astronomy and car

Does handwriting matter? Not very much, according to many educators. However, scientists say it is far too soon to declare handwriting is not important. New evidence suggests that the link between handwriting and educational development is deep.

Children not only learn to read more quickly when they first learn to write by hand, but they are also better able to create ideas and remember information. In other words, it’s not only what we write that matters — but how.

A study led by Karin James, a psychologist at Indiana University, gave support to that view. A group of children, who had not learned to read and write, were offered a letter or a shape on a card and asked to copy it in one of three ways: draw the image on a page but with a dotted outline（虚线）, draw it on a piece of blank white paper, or type it on a computer. Then the researchers put the children in a brain scanner and showed them the image again.

It was found that when children had drawn a letter freehand without a dotted outline or a computer, the activity in three areas of the brain were increased. These three areas work actively in adults when they read and write. By contrast, children who chose the other two ways showed no such effect. Dr. James attributes the differences to the process of free handwriting: Not only must we first plan and take action in a way but we are also likely to produce a result that is variable. Those are not necessary when we have an outline.

It’s time for educators to change their mind and pay more attention to children’s handwriting.

1.What do scientists mean by saying “it is far too soon to declare handwriting is not important”?

A. Handwriting is not very important to children.

B. Handwriting has nothing to do with education.

C. Handwriting should not be ignored at present.

D. Handwriting can not be learned in a short time.

2.What does “that view” in Para. 3 refer to?

A. Children read quickly when they write by hand.

B. How we write is as important as what we write.

C. Children create ideas and remember information.

D. A group of students should know what to write.

3.Which is NOT the children’s task in the experiment?

A. Copy the image on a page but with a dotted outline.

B. Draw the image on a piece of blank white paper.

C. Type the image directly on a computer.

D. Put a brain scanner and show the image again.

4.According to the passage, the author obviously _______ giving up handwriting.

A. is for B. is against

C. is responsible for D. doesn’t care about

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。While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided. 1. .Try physical activity.2. . Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.Make time for yourself.Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don’t forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. 3. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.Take care of yourself.4. If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well enough, or if you are not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.5. .Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there’s so much to do, and not enough time”. Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.

I guess you can say I’m not healthy. I throw up almost everything I , and I have no idea what is going on with my body in the of doing it. I’m 17 years old, and I have been suffering from this for about 6 months. That doesn’t seem like a time, but those 6 months feel like 6 years.

I was never or even close to it. I’ve always been short and in shape, but it me every time to see a really pretty girl because I think, “Why can’t I like that?” Also, the town I live in is full of drugs, , and drinking , and I’ve fallen into all of those. I’m tired of the that I have been living. My parents are in me and practically think I’m a failure. I’m always worried if my trousers are going to me the next day. And on top of that, I’m friends because they think I’ve changed.

Bulimia（暴食症） is a black hole that, you have entered, it is extremely hard to get out. And if you do get out, you are so .

I hope that someday I can say I’ve from this terrible thing, because all I want to do is to live my life and not to have to my weight all the time.

At the point I’m going, I might end up in the , and that is what frightens me most. All I can do is to try and get the I need. However, I know the best help comes from my heart and the actual need within me to this illness.

1. A. remember B. see C. read D. eat

2. A. experiment B. purpose C. process D. plan

3.A. accident B. illness C. loss D. punishment

4.A. free B. meaningful C. bad D. long

5.A. fat B. rude C. sick D. wrong

6.A. shocks B. kills C. excites D. encourages

7. A. always B. sometimes C. also D. even

8. A. feel B. look C. sound D. taste

9. A. parties B. matches C. lessons D. lectures

10. A. dream B. belief C. life D. food

11.A. pleased B. honest C. interested D. disappointed

12.A. carry B. support C. fit D. attack

13.A. blaming B. losing C. visiting D. making

14.A. once B. although C. unless D. because

15.A. friendly B. lovely C. busy D. lucky

16.A. suffered B. returned C. recovered D. separated

17.A. add to B. worry about C. talk about D. depend on

18.A. hospital B. school C. house D. station

19. A. education B. space C. help D. money

20.A. catch B. spread C. forget D. stop

Nowadays, it is common that more and more high school students open their own micro blogs on the Internet. For one thing, it can provide a colorful platform to show their talent. For 1., it is a useful way to release their pressure. And all these make it more and more popular with high school students. 2. many parents and teachers hold a different view. They think that managing one’s micro blog will take a lot of time and energy, 3. should be used to study.

In my view, I am greatly in favor 4. this activity. Today the Internet is playing 5. important role in our life. Therefore as high school students of the Information Age, we need to learn to make use of this 6. (value) tool to communicate and display ourselves. What’s more, opening and organizing micro blogs need various abilities such 7. writing, designing, being skillful at computer and so on. Only if we master those abilities can we make a successful micro blog. As a result, we improve ourselves while 8. (organize) our micro blogs.

In fact, micro blog 9. (oneself) is of little harm. It is your attitude towards it 10. matters. We should take the advantages and avoid some bad effects.

假设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处错误，每句中最多有两处错误。错误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。

Mr. Zhang is sixty years old and had retired. He taught our biology when we were in Grade One. He taught very good. He tried his best to make his classes lively. He usually made good preparations for the lessons and was strict in us. Each time when we made mistakes in our homework, he would ask us to correct it. I was poor in biology. He often helps me with my study

patiently. With his help I made great progresses. He was very kind to his students. As experienced teacher, he was respected or loved by all the students.

在此次高三模拟考试前，你们班就试题该易还是该难进行了一次调查。请结合下表内容，用英语写一篇短文，介绍有关调查情况并发表你的看法。

注意：1. 词数120左右，开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）；

2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

Recently we have made an investigation on whether the test paper for Senior Three students should be difficult or not.

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

In front of the enormous Shibuya train station in Tokyo, there is a life - size bronze statue (雕像) of a dog. Even though the statue is very small when compared to the huge neon signs flashing, it isn’t difficult to find. It has been used as a meeting point since 1934 and today you will find hundreds of people waiting there for their friends to arrive—just look for the crowds.

Hachiko, an Akita dog, was born in 1923 and brought to Tokyo in 1924. His owner, Professor Eisaburo Uyeno and he were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day Hachiko would accompany his owner, a professor at the Imperial University, to Shibuya train station when he left for work. When he came back, the professor would always find the dog patiently waiting for him. Sadly, the professor died suddenly at work in 1925 before he could return home.

Although Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and his owner was very strong and he continued to wait at the station every day. Sometimes, he would stay there for days at a time, though some believe that he kept returning because of the food he was given by street vendors (商贩). He became a familiar sight to commuters over time. In 1934, a statue of him was put outside the station. In 1935, Hachiko died at the place he last saw his friend alive.

1.Why is the statue not difficult to find?

A. It’s a famous scenic spot in Japan.

B. The station is the largest in Japan.

C. It’s larger than the other statues.

D. It’s a meeting place for the people.

2.Which has the similar meaning as the underlined word “bond” in the last paragraph?

A. relationship B. desire

C. contact D. difference

3.Which of the following word can best describe the dog?

A. Friendly. B. Thoughtful.

C. Devoted. D. Enthusiastic.

The world’s first robot police officer has started working. Its name is ‘RoboCop’ and it went into service for the Dubai Police earlier this week. Robocop’s first official duty was to greet guests at the opening of a security conference in Dubai. Apart from greeting visitors’ its job was to answer questions and give directions. RoboCop has a built — in tablet for people to interact with. People can use the tablet to pay traffic fines and use other smart police services. The tablet is linked to a police station, so people can talk to human police officers. In addition, RoboCop can speak six languages, including English and Arabic. The 170 - centimetre - tall robot can also shake hands, salute people and recognize people’s emotions and facial expressions.

Dubai Police says RoboCop is the first of many robot police officers for the city. A spokesman said that by 2030, 25 per cent of the Dubai Police force will be robots. He said: “We are looking to make everything smart in Dubai Police. By 2030, we will have the first smart police station which won’t require human employees.”

“The RoboCop is the latest smart addition to the police force and has been designed to help us fight crime, keep the city safe and improve happiness levels,” He added. He also said that RoboCop would, “assist and help people in the malls or on the streets”. An official at the security conference commented that the future is here now, saying: “The age of the robots is no longer coming. It has arrived.”

1.What was Robocop’s first official duty?

A. To spot criminals in the crowd.

B. To serve guests at a meeting.

C. To organize a secure conference.

D. To offer help to the people on the street.

2.What has made Robocop “smart”?

A. Its social skills.

B. Its built - in tablet.

C. Its language talent.

D. Its ability to recognize people.

3.What can we learn from the spokesman?

A. Human police will become smarter.

B. RoboCop has done a good job at the meeting.

C. Robots will soon take the place of human police.

D. Robots will help Dubai Police do dangerous work.

4.What do the underlined sentences mean in the last paragraph?

A. The age of robots is now on the way.

B. Robots will change the world.

C. Scientists are making smarter robots.

D. The age of robots is already here.