【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many years ago, Manhattan Island, 【1】 is a part of the great city of New York, 【2】 (cover) with forest. Along its shores were small Indian villages. In fact, Indians were the only people on the island until 1609. In the spring of that year, Henry Hudson, a famous sea captain, arrived there. He was trying to find a short way to the Far East for Dutch traders. His ship was very small. It was only about the size of one of the 【3】 (lifeboat) you see on modern ocean liners today. Of course, Henry Hudson did not find a 【4】 (short) way to the Far East. Instead he reached the shores of North America. He came to the mouth of the large waterway now 【5】 (call) the Hudson River.

As he came near to the shore, he saw 【6】 Indian village. The Indians seemed 【7】 (friend). They even came out to meet the ship and offered 【8】 furs to the Dutch sailor in exchange for glass beads and 【9】 small things. When Henry Hudson returned to Holland, he showed everyone the fine furs. He told of the rich soil, and the streams filled with fish. Later Dutch traders began to send many ships 【10】 the rich new world across the sea.

【题目】 短文改错（满分10分）

下面短文中共有十处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误只涉及到一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该增加的词。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. 每处错误及其修改词均限一词。

2. 只许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不记分。

Once a year, a race is held. A lot of cars took part in this race in last year and there had a lot of experiments just before it began. One of the most beautiful car was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The most usual car was a Benz which had only three wheels. Building in 1885, it was an oldest car in the world. After a great many loud noises, the race began. Many of the cars broke down on the way, but some drivers spent much time under their cars than in it. The winner car reach a speed of forty miles an hour．

【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Every year, approximately 1.6 million tons of soil flows into Yellow River, China’s second 【1】 (long) river.The soil contains materials to keep the natural balance of the area.Over time, a lot of soil 【2】 (remove),which has caused serious erosion of the land 【3】 the River.In some areas in Shanxi Province, this has destroyed almost all the land, and has forced many local farmers 【4】 (move) to other areas.

【5】 is a huge job to control Yellow River erosion.Many people believe this kind of work is best done by government or international 【6】 (organize).You may agree with this point of view.If【7】 , it is time for you to think again.

In fact, it is you 【8】 have the most important role to play in stopping Yellow River erosion.Did you know the importance of your 5 yuan? For a start, it can buy you a tree, 【9】 will help make soil stay on the land.On land with rich soil, local farmers can grow crops to make 【10】 living, with the money they earn from their crops, farmers buy goods or services.This helps to develop local economies.

【题目】When I was growing up, I was unhappy to be seen with my father. He was disabled and quite short. He used to walk together with me and his hand was on my arm for balance. At this time, people would look at us strangely. I was afraid to look at others but he never cares.

It was difficult to coordinate our steps — his slow, mine impatient. But each time, he always said, “You set the pace, I'll follow you.”

He never talked about himself as a disabled man and nor did he envy other people’s good fortune or health. What he looked for in others was a “good heart” — a good heart in man.

Now that I am older, I believe that is a right standard to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times when I don’t have it. Unable to take part in many activities, my father still tried to participate in some way. When I played ball, he “played” it too. When I joined the Navy, he “joined” too. He often introduced me, saying “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this if things had been different.”

He has been gone many years, but I am so sorry for my unwillingness to walk with him. I never told him how I regretted it. I think of him often when I complain about small affairs and when I don’t have a “good heart ”. At such times, I want to put my hand on his arm and say, “You set the pace, I'll try to follow you. ”

【1】The author felt unhappy walking with his father because ______.

A. he was pitiful for his father’s disability

B. it was easy for them to walk together

C. he didn’t want others to know he had a disabled father

D. his father often blamed him

【2】In his father’s view, the most important quality a good person should have is ______.

A. excellent health B. a good heart

C. smart hands D. beautiful appearance

【3】What does the underlined word “coordinate” mean?

A.行走 B.协调 C. 抚平 D. 暂停

【4】According to the last paragraph, by saying “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.” the author means that ______.

A. he will follow father’s standards of being a good man

B. his father didn’t participate in any activities

C. he is glad to walk on his own

D. he still cares more about the appearance

【题目】单词，短语，语法填空（15x1=15)

【1】It is known that many types of cancer can now be c________.

【2】The children are the helpless ________ (受害者) of the fighting.

【3】The government has ________ (宣布) that public spending will be increased.

【4】Unfortunately a big nose seems to be a family ________ (特征).

【5】The clear reasons for the disaster are difficult to ________ (分析).

【6】The woman has ________ (安排) for her son to have swimming lessons.

【7】She has given the police a very full ________ (描述) of the robber.

【8】There’s a strong ________ (可能性) that it will rain today.

【9】We were very glad to see the injured boy well ________ (attend) in the hospital.

【10】The rising number of car crimes is a(n) ________ (全国范围的) problem.

【11】The tour g________ showed us the way across the mountains.

【12】If you want to start the machine, p________ the button.

【13】According to the t________, the bus should have come in at 9:00.

【14】We are still relatively ________ (乐观的) that the factory can be saved.

【15】The woman has two children from a(n) ________ (早先的) marriage.

【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Every day, on her way to work, Amelia had to pass a slum(贫民窟). As 【1】 social worker, she had not paid much attention to 【2】 . This changed one day when she met a ragged boy named Sam. Sam knew 【3】 she was the head of social services, and that she could help. He reached out his hand 【4】 said, “Can you help me? I’m looking for my dad.” His hands were so cold. Amelia said, “What’s up?” “My mom is 【5】(terrible) sick. Her birthday is coming. I know my father’s coming back would be the best present. My dad had left us 【6】 I was two years old,” said the boy.

Amelia was deeply moved and asked Sam to take her to his home. He 【7】 (lead) her to a small house. Amelia saw a woman 【8】 (lie) on the bed. The woman knew she was dying. She said to Amelia, “Please find a home for my son.”

Amelia take her hand and nodded 【9】 tears in her eyes. She got an idea. Her husband and she had no children, and looked forward to having one. Later Amelia brought Sam home. Ever since then, the new family have had happiness and 【10】 (laugh).

【题目】Camping is an American tradition, and especially important for families. 【1】

★Time together

Camping allows you to spend quality time as a family. Most family members are too caught up in their everyday lives to stop and spend time with each other. At home there are just too many distractions, such as televisions. 【2】 On a camping trip one can spend time with one’s kids and form a real relationship.

★ 【3】

Another great reason to go on a camping trip is to teach kids things like respect for nature and outdoor survival skills — things that just can’t be learned adequately from books.

★Camping is cheap

【4】 You will save on air travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses.

★Outdoor activities

On camping trips, people don’t just stay in their tents the whole day. 【5】 These include bird watching, wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and playing games with kids.

A. Camping trips are inexpensive compared to regular vacations.

B. Instead of doing activities together, they may just sit there and watch TV.

C. They can do lots of enjoyable and worthwhile activities.

D. Learning

E. Enjoying nature and relaxing

F. Here are four important reasons.

G. Activities should be colorful.

【题目】Volunteers Wanted

Ecuador

A village in Ecuador has recently developed a ecotourism (生态旅游) project that needs volunteers with a background in tourism. This is an unpaid, challenging job that might last one year. You must be enthusiastic and speak good level of Spanish. You will need to cover your food and lodging on your own.

To find out more information, e-mail volunteer@ ecuador.org.

Bali

Would you like to teach English or computer skills to our local school children in a lovely village in the mountains of Bali? There are also western children homeschooling here, some of whom need help with their daily programs. For volunteers of homeschooling, you are required to have baby-sitter experience. Please contact me for more information at Bali@yahoo.com.

Dominica

Experience nature and adventure in Dominica, the island of the Caribbean. Be part of a happy team, doing things from gardening, to building tree houses, to maintaining hydro systems.

For more information please e-mail info@Dominica.com.

【1】A college graduate who speaks good Spanish and is interested in ecotourism had better work in ______.

A. an island of Dominica B. a village in Ecuador

C. the mountains of Bali D. a house in Caribbean

【2】One who wants to teach small children English will contact ______.

A. volunteer@org B. info@Dominica.com

C. volunteer@ ecuador.org D. Bali@yahoo.com

【3】Which is NOT a required task for a volunteer at the island of Dominica?

A. Gardening.

B. Building tree houses.

C. Swimming in the pool.

D. Maintaining hydro systems.

【题目】There is an old Spanish Proverb which states, “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week”.【1】I’d say, too many. Our dreams should not, and cannot wait. We have to go for them now! Here’s why.

1. 【2】

Nobody likes to talk about death, but the reality is – everybody is going to die at one point. None of us know theday, or the hour. Therefore, today is all we have. Don’t go to your grave with unfulfilled dreams. Make the decision to go after every dream, big or small right now.

2. The world is waiting for your gift

I know thismaybe hard to believe, but the world is waiting for YOU! Yes, YOU!【3】Sure, other peoplemaybe able to sing. But they’ll never be able to sing exactly like you. Sure other people can write, but they’ll never be able to writefromthe same perspective in which you write. Don’t deprive the world of yourgift. It’s the oxygen that we need to survive. Thus, it is your responsibility to figure out exactly what your gift is, and use it to better your life and the lives of those around you.

3.【4】

You can dream about writing thegreatAmerican play that you want, but it’s never going to happen unless you actuallyputpento paper. You can dream about finding a cure for cancer, but it will never happen unless you actually go to school to become equipped with the necessary tools to find that cure.【5】 They require you to get your head out of the clouds, and actually do the work to make them happen. Get to it!

A. You can‘t let fear win.

B. Tomorrow is not promised.

C. In other words, dreams don’t work unless you do.

D. How many times have we put off our dreams until tomorrow?

E. You were born into the world with a unique gift, which nobody on this earth can copy.

F. Possibilities you never knew existed are waiting on you.

G. Unless you take the first step, your dreams will never come true.

【题目】There are the two simple words, “if” and “what”. These two words can be used in many sentences and questions by themselves, but if you put them together, it forms a serious question, “What if…?”

This question will bring you back to a certain time in your life when you made a choice. You may not be happy with that choice today and often think about why you did it, but you made the decision because it was the best choice at that specific moment in your life. Now, years later, you start to think about that specific choice you made. You mentally struggle with yourself and consider if you could choose again, what would you do? Would it be totally different?

I truly believe if you want something very much, you can do it and achieve it , because “Where there is a will, there is a way.” You can correct the mistakes of your decisions for the past, go out and find happiness in the right decisions for your future. It is never too late to do anything in life.

【写作内容】

1. 以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。

2. 以约120个词就“人生努力永不晚”谈一谈你的看法，内容包括：

(1) 你对人生努力的理解；

(2) 举一个“大器晚成”的例子；

(3) 你对实例的评价或看法。

【写作要求】

1. 作文中可以使用实例来支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容论述，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。