【题目】For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.

As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in social isolation( 隔离). “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.

Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.

Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed . For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks, I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”

【1】Which of the following is true of amusics?

A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.

B. They love places where they are likely to hear music.

C. They can easily tell two different songs apart.

D. Their situation is well understood by musicians.

【2】According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who _________.

A. dislikes listening to speeches

B. can hear anything nonmusical

C. has a hearing problem

D. lacks a complex hearing system

【3】In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that __________.

A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier

B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy

C. her problem could be easily explained

D. she were able to meet other amusics

【4】What is the passage mainly concerned with?

A. Amusics’ strange behaviours.

B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.

C. Musical talent and brain structure.

D. Identification and treatment of amusics.

【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。

Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?

In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland, Ohio. It【1】____(be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it 【2】___(actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of 【3】___most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.

But the river wasn’t changed in a few days 【4】___even a few months. It took years of work 【5】____(reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is【6】___(clean) than ever.

Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you have a habit 【7】___is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?

While there are 【8】___ (amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the 【9】___(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be【10】____(patience).

【题目】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，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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。

I just came back from Britain last week．I was luckily enough to be one of the students from different country to visit the UK from Feb．16 to 28．We paid a visit to a good many of places, like London, Oxford or the Lake District．I learned much about British culture and history in London, where was my favorite．I also liked Oxford, in which I saw much more old buildings．The Lake District was beautiful, but it was pity that it rained heavily when they were there．The most excited thing for me in Britain was that I make a lot of friends there．

【题目】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。

A young man, while traveling through a desert, came across a spring of clear water. 【1】___water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder 【2】__ had been his teacher. After a four-day journey, the young man 【3】 ( present ) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled 【4】 ( warm ), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home 【5】 a happy heart.

After the student left, the teacher let 【6】 student taste the water. He spit it out, 【7】___(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher, "Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like ___【8】__ ?" The teacher replied, " You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be 【9】__ (sweet). "

We understand this lesson best 【10】 we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe or a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.

【题目】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。

How to Love Your Parents

Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.

【1】 A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.

Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them for when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. 【2】

Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 【3】 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 【4】 Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are you teachers in this way or another.

Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 【5】 Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.

A. Forgiveness is the key.

B. Tell them you love them every morning.

C. Parents will in turn express their love to you.

D. After this, share your feelings with your parents.

E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.

F. Please remember parents are as important as friends.

G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.

【题目】Westminster Abbey, founded in 1065, was the King’s place of residence until the 16th century. Since 1066, the Norman Conquest, it has been the “Royal church”—the place where kings and queens are crowned when they take the throne(即位).

It has also been the site of many royal weddings and funerals. King George VI, got married there in 1923; twenty four years later, his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Phillip there; on April 29, 2011, Prince William also married Kate Middleton there. While fourteen years ago, the funeral service for Princess Diana, William’s mother, took place there.

It is also famous for its Poets’ Corner, which has been the traditional burial ground of the most famous English poets, writers and playwrights.

Today it is still a working church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation. All are welcome to attend the regular services.

Do pay a visit to the Poets’Corner, where are tombs and memorials for such well---known writers as Geoffery Chaucer---father of English Literature, Charles Dickens, and Thomas Hardy(Refer to next page for more or surf its official website:www.westminister-abbey.org). The Grave of the Unknown Warrior is an attractive story of a body brought back from France after the First World War.College Garden is thought to the oldest garden in England at nearly 1,000 years old.

【1】According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Westminster Abbey has been the king’s residence for over 1,000 years.

B. About fifty years after Queen Elizabeth II got married, Princess Diana died.

C. All famous English poets, writers and playwrights can be buried in the Abbey.

D. From Monday to Saturday, one can visit the Abbey at any time in the day.

【2】How much will a couple with two children(aged 17 and 19) at least pay for a visit to the Abbey?

A. ￡62 B. ￡59 C. ￡50 D. ￡48

【3】Famous sights in the Abbey are recommended to see EXCEPT________.

A. the Poet’s Corner B. the Grave of the Unknown Warrior

C. the College Garden D. St. James’s Park

【4】This passage is most likely from a(n) ________.

A. advertisement B. website

C. guidebook D. Poster

【题目】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。 错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1每处错误下画一横线，并在该词下面写互相修改的词。

2 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

In my view, the Internet is helpful. It is known to all, the Internet is playing a important part in our daily life. On the Internet, we can read news home and abroad and got as much information as we can. We can also attend to the net school and read many books. We can even do shopping online. Beside, our ability to operate the computer can be improved great.

So we should not be addicted to the Internet, or we’ll get our life and study destroying. In addition, we should keep off the harmful website. Anyhow, this doesn’t prevent the Internet from becoming our friend.

【题目】星期五的课堂上，同学们经过一番讨论，列出了以下地震时的注意事项（Dos and Don’ts）：

1. 如果在露天场所，请尽量远离电线，高楼，加油站等。

2. 如果在高楼内，请躲避在桌子，床的底下，或到狭小的卫生间，以免被窗户玻璃，吊灯等砸伤。

绝不要乘坐电梯，要走楼梯；不要轻易跳窗户。

3. 如果不幸被废墟掩埋，请不要盲目呼救，要节省体力，等待救援。

4. 要使手机处于待机状态，但不要频繁使用手机，如果那样，电池（battery）会很快耗尽。

【写作要求】

只能用五个句子表达全部内容；

【评分标准】

句子结构合理，信息内容全面。

【题目】短文改错,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。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，并在该词下面写出改正后的词。

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。

Did you enjoy yourself yesterday? I suppose you do. But I’d like to tell you what a bad day I had yesterday. Nothing just went wrong. On the morning, my alarm clock didn’t ring, since I woke up an hour late. I was in such a hurry that I burnt my hand when I was cooking breakfast. Then I ran out the house to catch a 8:30 bus. This is the bus I usually take. But you may laugh, I missed it of course. I am very unhappy, and scared as well as because my teacher hates the students’ coming late to school. So I ran three miles to school only discover that nobody was there. The school was quietly and peaceful. Our classroom was locked. I realized that moment: It was Sunday.

【题目】短语填空

【1】So it will be very difficult for us __________ ( 领先 ) in this competition .

【2】We _______( 呼吁) South Africans not to do this many times , but it doesn’t work .

【3】________ ( 把目光从…移开)the screen about every 20 minutes and stare at a distant object for several seconds to relax your eyes .

【4】Exchange opinions with your parents frequently so you can ____(和… 关系好) each other .

【5】They ____________ ( 对…感到羞耻) their treatment of the black in the 19th century .