When I took his temperature，it was two degrees above ______.

A．average B．ordinary C．regular D．normal

What a ______ match, we were all ______ at it.

　 A. disappointed; disappointing　 B. disappointing; disappointing

　 C. disappointed; disappointed　 D. disappointing; disappointed

_______ I explained on the phone, your request will be considered at the next meeting.

　 A．When　 B．After C．As　　　　　　　 D．Since

secondary modern school which neighbours selective grammars—to form partnerships with other schools to raise standards.

Today's figures contained in a Department for Children, Schools and Families study on the composition of state schools examined the distribution of children from the poorest homes and found segregation had increased. It said the average increase in segregation on class lines across England was “relatively small”. But the study added: “The segregation of free school means pupils in primary and secondary schools increased for most local authorities between 1999 and 2007.”

Whether children lived in a grammar school area was the most significant factor in how segregated secondary schools were, it said. The report also suggests that secondary schools have increased in size in the past decade.

David Laws, the Liberal Democrat education spokesman, said: “Grammar schools educate a very low number of children from disadvantaged backgrounds...Ministers need to concentrate on breaking the link between social background and academic performance, so all children can fulfill their potential.”

1．It can be inferred that ________.

A．there were about 128,800 pupils in 1997 in selective grammar schools

B．Ed Balls was for the selection in order to raise standards

C．the average increase in segregation on class lines was very big

D．breaking the link between social background and academic performance is unnecessary

2．According to the passage, the number of pupils taught in grammar schools has increased because ________.

A．education system has become more segregated

B．grammar schools welcome many children of disadvantaged background

C．grammar schools have the best teachers and school management system

D．grammar schools are free of charge

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

A．Ed Balls wanted low?performing schools to cooperate with other schools.

B．Nowadays secondary schools have become smaller.

C．Labour is to blame for wider class division.

D．Ministers should object to segregation to let all children achieve their potential.

4．What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Report shows grammar schools are gaining popularity

B．Who is to blame for the education system?

C．Report shows rise in grammar pupils as class divisions widen

D．The development of British grammar schools

The Chinese ship,Tiunyu 8,was reported _____off the east coast of Kenya in November,2008. w*w*A.to be attacked　 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B.to have been attacked

C.to be attacking 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D.to have been attacking

They ____another song from Susan because she sang so well.

A. requested　　　　　 B. needed　　　 C. ordered　　　　　 D. asked

In my opinion, that country would suffer more terror attacks if a woman president ______.

　 A. comes into power　 B. came into power C. is voted　 D. voted

The grass has grown so tall that it needs _________.

　 A. to cut　　　　 B. to be cut it　　 C. cutting　 D. being cut

—There were already five people in the car but they managed to take me as well.

—It ________ a comfortable journey.

When we are in a new place, we must _________ our manners and try to follow the customs of the place.
A. look out      B. keep eyes out      C. mind      D. put up with