…Please tell Tom that he has won the first prize in the maths contest．

   …    !He never did so well before．

  A．Congratulations        B．Of course I will   

  C．What a good surprise    D．That’s right

The study suggests that   secondhand smoke may be   terrible and under-recognized cause of heart attack deaths．

  A．a：a    B．the；a    C．／；a    D．／；the

   本周是你校的“文化·艺术周”，周三你们有幸邀请到了在W大学任教的外籍老师Hudson教授给高一（8）班的学生上了一节英语课。假如你是校报School Weekly Express的记者，请以An Impressive English Lesson为题按下列提示用英语写一篇100~120词的新闻报道。

1．Hudson 教授上课的情况（语言简洁、幽默、易懂，帮助及时有效……）

2．学生们的表现（积极参与……）

3．学生们课后感想……

注意：报道的标题和开头已给出（不计词数）。

An Impressive English Lesson

       On Wednesday of this Culture & Art Week, we                                                                   _

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行做出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：

1. 该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。2. 该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^)，在该行右边的横线上写出该加的词。

3. 该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

Dear Hou Ting,

  I am sorry that maths disappoint you, but you can’t give it up.                66._______

As you say, it is one of the most important subject and there                    67._______

is a reason for this.We have to use maths from all the time.                     68.________

Wherever your career takes you, maths will have to be using.                   69._______

In fact , most employers and universities will accept people who                70._______

have failed or given up maths. All you can do is try your best in                 71._______

maths and make the most use of time you had.                               72.________

If you have trouble understand anything, the first person                       73.________

you should tell is your teacher. That is often surprising how simple               74.________

things seem when you are explained properly---even maths problems!             75._______

根据对话内容，从对话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。

Policeman：Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view of the accident?

Jimmy：Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it quite clearly.

Policeman：Do you know what time it was?

Jimmy：Yes.   61   . It was 2:45 exactly.

Policeman：Good.   62   .

Jimmy：Well, quite slowly — about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road.   63   But they were still red when he went over them.

Policeman：I see.   64   was it also driving slowly?

Jimmy：It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Toyota.   65  _.

Policeman：Did you see what colour his traffic light was?

Jimmy：Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it.

       A. What about the car?

       B. I checked my watch.

       C. Didn’t you see the car?

       D. Now, how fast was the truck moving?

       E. Was the car going beyond the speed limit?

       F. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change.

       G. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.

　　　 Nuclear energy has always been controversial. But since the tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima (Japan) last year the issue is back in the headlines. And the world is divided— some countries are planning more nuclear plants, while others have promised to shut theirs down.

　　　 After Fukushima, Germany decided to switch off all its nuclear plants by 2022. Switzerland and Italy are also phasing out nuclear power. But France and the United States remain staunch supporters of atomic energy. In fact, almost 80% of France’s electricity comes from nuclear power, the highest percentage in the world. And in the US, the Obama administration said it “continues to support the expansion of nuclear power, despite the crisis in Japan.”

　　　 Nuclear supporters claim nuclear power can help the environment. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear power doesn’t create greenhouse gases. So, pro-nuclear countries argue that nuclear power allows them to generate energy without contributing to climate change. Britain’s chief scientific adviser (John Beddington) supports this view. He recently said that the world doesn’t have the luxury of ignoring nuclear energy.

　　　 Nuclear power is also relatively cheap. Renewable energy sources such as solar, hydro and wind power may be clean, but they’re expensive; and right now, they require a lot of investment. This higher cost of using “green energy” is usually passed onto the consumer. So, while many people may prefer their energy to come from a renewable source, not so many are prepared to pay higher energy bills. This is of particular concern while the world economy is in such bad shape.

　　　 The main argument against nuclear energy is that it isn’t safe. For a start, nuclear waste is very difficult to dispose of, and remains toxic to humans for thousands of years. And even before Fukushima, there were several high-profile nuclear disasters. The most famous is probably the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, in the Ukraine. The radiation from the meltdown spread all over Europe, affecting thousands.

　　　 The nuclear energy issue is very complex. And it doesn’t look like it’ll be resolved anytime soon. As a Japanese commentator recently said, “it’s been a bad year for the ‘nuclear village’, but I don’t think they’re down and out yet.” The battle continues.

57. Which of the following may NOT be the advantage of nuclear energy over other energy sources?

　 A. Nuclear energy doesn’t produce any greenhouse gases.

　 B. Nuclear energy can help prevent the climate damage.

　 C. Nuclear energy is more environmental-friendly than other green energy sources.

　 D. Nuclear energy can save the consumers some money, compared to other renewable energies.

58. What does the underlined word “this” refer to in paragraph 4?

　 A. The fact that many people prefer to use the green energy sources while unwilling to pay higher bill.

　 B. The cost of using renewable sources

　 C. The fact that the nuclear power is cheaper.

　 D. The investment of renewable energy sources

59. We can learn from the last paragraph that _______.

　 A. the Japanese commentator is positive about the future of nuclear energy

　 B. the nuclear energy issue will be soon settled

　 C. a battle will break out in the future

　 D. Japan is considering to build a nuclear village in the future

60. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

　 A. To highlight the danger of using nuclear energy.

　 B. To introduce some serious nuclear disasters.

　 C. To show the argument between nuclear supporters and protesters.

　 D. To give some advice on how to use nuclear energy safely.

　　　 Authorities will continue to take a hard line on Internet-based rumors and punish those creating fake information, a senior official said on Thursday.

　　　 Authorities have removed more than 210,000 online posts and shut down 42 websites since mid-March in their latest crackdown on online rumors, said Liu Zhengrong, a senior official with the State Internet Information Office.

　　　 Fake information or rumors spread through the Internet, especially on micro blogs, have harmed social order and residents’ daily lives, he said at a news briefing in Beijing.

　　　 Before the crackdown, six people who allegedly fabricated (伪造) rumors about “military vehicles entering Beijing” had been detained and 16 websites closed for disseminating fake online information, according to police authorities.

　　　 “What we’ve done and will do is to make sure residents can know what they want to know, say what they think and supervise our management in a reliable and useful network environment,” Liu said.

　　　 Liu disagreed that the Internet can police itself against rumors, and told China Daily that some netizens can’t distinguish truth from fiction, “requiring government departments and website companies to take measures”.

　　　 On Monday, the Internet Society of China posted a proposal calling on Internet companies and websites to strengthen self-discipline and prevent the spread of online rumors.

　　　 In response, three main Internet companies in the country - Sina, Baidu and Tencent - said they will target fake information with advanced technology and invest in manpower to supervise online information.

　　　 Zhao Zhiguo, deputy director of the Telecommunications Administration under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said stricter self-management of websites will help banish online rumors.

　　　 “Internet companies should take legal responsibility when operating their websites. They should not become a hotbed for rumors and provide opportunities for fake information,” Zhao said, adding they will launch similar crackdowns to close illegal website companies and punish those responsible.

　　　 Currently, people who make or spread rumors related to terrorism and securities trading, or information affecting State security and companies’ commercial reputations, will face criminal punishment.

　　　 Liu Honghui, a Beijing lawyer specializing in online cases, said he welcomed the government’s action to curb online rumors.

　　　 “Residents used online banks to shop or book flights, which needs a safe platform without fake information,” he said.

　　　 Yu Guofu, another lawyer from Sheng Feng Law Firm, said the key to reducing rumors is netizens themselves.

　　　 “If micro-bloggers think twice before forwarding information, rumors will decrease.”

53. How many websites were shut down before mid-March in the latest crackdown on online rumors?

　 A. 42 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. 58 　　　　　　　　　　　 C. 16　 　　　　　　　　　 D. 18

54. What does the underlined word mean in fourth paragraph?

　 A. creating　　 　　　　　 B. spreading　　 　　　　 C. providing　　 　　　　 D. operating

55. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

　 A. Not all netizens can distinguish truth from fiction on the Internet. 　

B. People who have harmed social order will face criminal punishment.

　 C. The Internet Society of China called on micro-bloggers to prevent the spread of online rumors.

D. Three main Internet companies in the country promised to launch more crackdowns to close

　　 illegal websites.

56. Who plays an important role in reducing Internet-based rumors?

　 A. Authorities　 　　　　 B. Internet companies C. Micro-bloggers　　 D. Police

       The traditional distinction between products that satisfy needs and those satisfy wants is no longer adequate to describe classes of products. In today’s prosperous societies, the distinction has become unclear because so many wants have been turned into needs. A writer, for instance, can work with paper and pencils. These are legal needs for the task. But the work can be done more quickly and efficiently with a word processor. Thus a computer is soon viewed as a need rather than a want.

    In the field of marketing, consumer goods are classed according to the way in which they are purchased. The two main classes are convenience goods and shopping goods. Two lesser types are specialty goods and unsought(主动提供的) goods. It must be emphasized that all of these types are based on the way shoppers think about products, not on the nature of the products themselves. What is regarded as a convenience item in France (wine, for example) should be a specialty goods in the United States.

    People do not spend a great deal of time shopping for such convenience items as groceries, newspapers, toothpaste, aspirin, and candy. The buying of convenience goods may be done routinely, as some families buy groceries once a week. Such regularly purchased items are called staples. Sometimes convenience products are bought without enough thinking; someone has a sudden desire for an ice cream sundae(圣代) on a hot day. Or they may be purchased as emergency items.

    Shopping goods are items for which customers search. They compare prices, quality, and styles, and may visit a number of stores before making a decision. Buying an automobile is often done this way.

    Shopping goods fall into two classes; those that are recognized as basically the same and those that are regarded as different. Items that are looked upon as basically the same include such things as home appliances, television sets, and automobiles. Having decided on the model desired, the customer is primarily interested in getting the item at the most favorable price. Items regarded as essentially different include clothing, furniture, and dishes. Quality, style and fashion will either take precedence(优先) over price, or they will not matter at all.

49. It can be learned from the first paragraph that ______.

       A. a writer needs a word processor

       B. needs and wants can’t be separated clearly

       C. the way to distinguish the products is unimportant

       D. a computer is a need rather than a want

50. The example of wine is used to illustrate that ______.

       A. goods are classified differently in different countries

       B. the types of the product lie on the people rather than its nature

       C. Frenchmen often drink but Americans sometimes do

       D. one product may belong to many types

51. Staples are items that ______.

       A. are convenient to purchase

       B. are purchased without enough thinking

       C. people “want but don’t need”

       D. people are in constant need of

52. Shopping goods that are considered as basically the same are those that ______.

       A. consumers don’t care where to buy them

       B. consumers spend much time searching for

       C. satisfy similar needs of the consumer

       D. can be found in nearly every shop

45. We can know from Fish Face that_______.

     A. Emily is best at reading in her class

     B. Emily gets along well with Tiffanie

     C. Tiffanie is best at running in school

     D. Tiffanie is more popular than Emily in her class

46. If you want to buy a book about the geography of America, you can save _______.

     A. ＄5.1          B. ＄3.67          C. ＄9         D. ＄2.5

47. Which of the following is true according to the text?

     A. Angela’s Ashes is a reflection of the author’s own life.

     B. The Old Man and the Sea mainly talks about the friendship between Santiago and Manolin.

     C. The Secret Garden is intended for children only.

     D. For Boys Only is the only book that won awards.

48. And Then There Were None is similar to The Firm, because _______.

     A. they are both thrillers                   B. they are both best sellers in New York

     C. both stories are set on an island           D. both stories are adapted into films

       It had been a very disheartening day. The doctors had given us the worst of news. Our daughter, who had just completed her first brain surgery to remove a tumor (肿瘤) and was going through radiation treatment, was now officially given a two percent chance of survival as this type of cancer had no cure.

       My wife and I decided to take our daughter to lunch before continuing our afternoon conversation. We went to a local restaurant where we sat in silence waiting for the waitress. I noticed a very elderly couple sitting a few booths away, who were also in silence and did not speak a word. I couldn’t help but wonder what challenges they had faced in their life and if they ever faced such terrible news about a child of theirs.

       We eventually ordered our lunch and still sitting in silence we ate what we could. At some point I became intrigued by the old couple. I thought to myself that they hadn’t yet spoken to each other and I wondered if it was the peace they were enjoying or the food or maybe both. However, at some point I lost interest and put my focus back on my lunch.

       Molly was still talking away and enjoying her meal. Her mom and I both listened and tried to be happy in her presence but it wasn’t going very well. All of a sudden I saw a hand come out of nowhere. It was huge and I could tell that it had been afflicted with arthritis (关节炎). I couldn’t take my eyes off that hand. It landed on my daughter’s tiny six-year-old hand and as it did I looked up; it was the old woman who had been sitting with the old man in silence eating their lunch.

       I looked into her eyes and she spoke, but not to me. She looked at my daughter and simply whispered, “If I could do more for you I would…” and then she smiled and moved away to join her husband, who had moved towards the door.

       “Look, a whole dollar,” Molly spoke with excitement as she discovered a crumpled one dollar bill left behind by the old lady. I looked up to thank her, but she was gone. I sat stunned, not sure what had just happened and then I looked over at my wife. In almost unison, we broke out into a smile. The sadness of the day had been wiped out by the crippled hand and generous touch of the old lady. The dollar, although exciting to Molly, was not what made us smile; it was the offer from the old lady, who felt our suffering. The crippled hand symbolized a healing touch and made us realize that we did not have to fight this battle alone.

41. The author was _______, when he first caught sight of the old couple in the restaurant.

   A. curious          B. confused             C. upset                  D. indifferent

42. By saying “If I could do more for you I would…”, the old woman means_______.

   A. she had the ability to cure the disease of Molly

   B. she had the responsibility for the safety of Molly

   C. she was an old friend of the author and can lend some money to them

   D. she would like to help Molly as much as possible

43. What can we inferred from the passage?

   A. The author and his wife were not satisfied with the food in the restaurant.

   B. The old couple had once gone through the same trouble as the author did.

   C. The one dollar bill made the author feel touched by the warmth from others.

   D. The old woman sympathized with Molly because she suffered from serious arthritis herself.

44. What would be the best title of the text?

   A. A girl with cancer                    B. A touch of heaven

   C. A crippled hand                           D. A kind-hearted couple