In __ area of agriculture, Yuan Longping is __ very famous person.

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

某英文报社举办以“I Like Reading”为主题的征文活动,你打算投稿。请根据以下要点写一篇短文:

1.你为什么喜欢读书;

2.你喜欢读哪一类的书(例如:历史、科学、文学等)?请给出至少两个理由。

注意:词数120左右。

    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。每处错误仅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（∧），并在其下面这写出该加的词。

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）

My father and I stayed at the South Lake Hotel for a week when we visit Beijing last month. It is in the downtown area, but it is easy to go to anywhere from the hotel by public transport.

We lived in a comfortably double-room with a big bath. What I liked best were the free high-speed Internet connection in the room. I checked my email messages every day. I also shared for my friends many photos taking in Beijing. The food was wonderful with reasonable prices, and we enjoyed several local dish.

It is such great hotel that I would recommend it to any friend of me who is going to Beijing.

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. 　71　

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When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activities. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.

● Take care of yourself.

　73　 If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well enough, or if you’re 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.

● 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. 　74　Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.

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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.

A. Do whatever you like and want to do.

B. You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest.

C. Make a list of things to do.

D. Try physical activities.

E. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.

F. You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every day.

G. The following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress.

Regarded as one of the English language’s most gifted poets, John Keats wrote poetry that concentrated on imagery human nature, and philosophy. Although Keats didn’t receive much formal literary education, his own studies and passion brought him much success. Additionally, his own life situation influenced his poetry greatly.

   At around the age of 16, John Keats began studying under a surgeon so that he too might become a doctor. However, his literary appetite had taken too much of his time. He was completely addicted to the poetry of Edmund Spenser. He published his first poem in  the examiner in 1816, named O solitude! If I Must with Thee Dwell. Within two months in 1817, Keats wrote a volume(集) of poetry, but was sharply criticized by a magazine. However, the negative response didn’t stop him.

   John Keats’ next work was Endymion, which was published in May1818. The story involves a boy who falls in love with the moon goddess. He begins an adventure and overcomes the limitations of a human being. Following Endymion, he wrote Isabella.  During this period, John know found his limitations of poetry due to his own limit of life  experiences. He would have to have the “knowledge ” associated with his poems. His next work was Hyperion that would attempt to combine all he learned. However, a bout of tuberculosis (肺结核发作) while visiting Italy kept him form his work and eventually took his life in 1821.

67. According to the passage, John Keats’ attitude towards life was changed by ____.

A. the death of his parents 

B. his early education at school 

C. the poetry of Edmund Spenser 

D. the criticism from a magazine 

68. From the passage, we know that _______

A. Keats hardly received education at school 

B. Keats once liked Edmund’s poetry best 

C. Endymion was a real love story 

D. in 1817 Keats spent two months writing a poem

69. What can be inferred from the passage? 

A. The poem Hyperion might remain uncompleted. 

B. Edmund Spenser was the greatest poet in Keats’ time 

C. It was most likely that Keats rewrote his poem Isabella

D. Keats’ family must be very poor when he was young 

70. What’s the possible order of the events related to John Keats?

a. His father died 

b. He tried to be a doctor 

c. His first poem was published

d. He began to study at a public school 

e. He found he lacked life experiences

A. a-b-c-d-e                B. b-a-c-e-d

C. c-a-b-e-d                D. d-a-b-c-e

Up to half of all the food produced in the world—two billion tons(吨)of it—is tossed away, according to a new report.

 The waste is caused by poor storage equipment in the developing world, “buying-one-get-one-free” offers, and critical(挑剔的)consumers in the developed world, the report said.

One of the worst offenders is Britain, where as many misshapen(畸形的) and supermarkets will not sell them. The report also suggests that half of the food that is bought in Europe and the United States is thrown away by consumers.

Dr. Tim Fox, head of energy and environment at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said,” The amount of food wasted and lost around the world is amazing. This is food that could be used to feed the world’s growing population. It is also an unnecessary waste of the land, water and energy resources that are used in the production, processing and distribution of this food. The reasons for this situation range from poor engineering and agricultural practices, lack of good transport and their encouraging consumers to overbuy through buy-one-get-one-free offers.”

The report also found that 550 billion cubic meters of water is wasted globally in growing crops that are never eaten. The report said the demand for water production could reach between 10 trillion(万吨) and 13 trillion cubic meters a year by 2050.

Fox said, “The UN predicts that the global population will swell to 9.5 billion by 2075, meaning there will be three billion more people to feed. As water, land and energy resources come under increasing pressure from competing human demands, engineers have a key role to play in preventing food loss and waste by coming up with more efficient ways of growing, transporting and storing foods. But in order for this to happen, governments, development agencies and organizations like the UK must work together to help change people’s attitudes towards waste and discourage wasteful practices by famers, food producers, supermarkets and consumers.”

63. The underlined phrase” tossed away” in paragraph 1 can be replaced by___.

A. thrown away    B. given away   C. put away   D. take away

64. What is the main factor that causes the waste of food in the United States?

A. Supermarkets’ bad environment.  B. Poor storage equipment.

C. Critical consumers themselves.     D. Lack of good transport.

65. How should engineers help prevent the waste of food?

A. They should teach people how to make full use of land.

B. They should change people’s attitudes towards food.

C. They should stop farmers and consumers from wasteful practices.

D. They should develop better ways of growing, transporting and storing food.

66. The passage is mainly intended to____?

A. To call on people to save food.

B. To criticize people for wasting food.

C. To attract readers’ attention to wasting food. 

D. To report the problem of waste food.

   When I was 12, all I wanted was a signet (图章) ring. They were the "in" thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 13th birthday, my Mum gave me a signet ring with my initials(姓名首字母) carved into it. I was in heaven.

What made it even more special was that it was about the only thing that wasn't being "replaced". We'd been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everything—so most of the " new" stuff (东西) we got was really just to replace what we'd lost. But not my ring. My ring was new.

Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took it off before bed and it was missing in the morning. I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up and stopped looking for it. And two years later, we sold the house and moved away.

Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents' when Mum told me that she had something for me. It wasn't my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other gift-giving occasion. Mum noticed my questioning look. " You'll recognize this one," she said, smiling.

Then she handed me a small ring box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful signet ring inside.

The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom, they found the ring. As it had my initials carved into it, they realized who owned the ring. They'd had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my mother. And it still fits me.

59. The underlined word "in" in the first paragraph probably means "_____".

A. fashionable   B. available   C. practical   D. renewable

60. When she got the ring back, the writer was about _____.

A. 13 years old   B.15 years old   C.26 years old   D.28 years old

61. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The writer's family moved several times.

B. The writer never stopped looking for her ring.

C. The writer's ring was cleaned up by the new house owner.

D. The writer lost her ring in the morning when she took it off.

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

A．My New Ring     B．Lost and Found 

C．Lost and Replaced  D．An Expensive Ring

Picnicking in special places throughout the US has become a choice for many people. We’ve come up with 5 of the top picnicking areas across the US.

Cumberland Islands, Georgia

This national shore(海岸) is a perfect picnicking place. It’s an undamaged place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails(小径) and beaches. The trails are lined with trees covered in Spanish moss.

Grant Park, Chicago

If you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for taste of a 20-day, lake-front foodie festival that happens each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax. If you are there on July 4^th, be sure to plan the day to include the firework display at the Navy Pier.

Cranberry Islands, Maine

Here, you’ll find natural picnicking with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20minutes by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your friends or go for a family outing to visit the islands. You can visit the Islands by private boat or ferry service.

Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

If you happen to be in Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon and the nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park offer a welcome rest. Situated just 19 miles west of Vegas, it’s a trip worth taking. There are plenty of picnic areas along the drive and in nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park which also offers outdoor theaters and concerts in summer months.

Big Sur, California

The Point Lobos State Reserve has often been called “ the crown(皇冠) jewel of the State Park System”. Besides the coastal wildlife, there are rare plant communities and unique geological formations(地质构造)。It’s good for you to have a picnic in the reserve. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.

56. In which state will there be the firework display on the National Day?

A. Georgia.  B. Chicago   C. Maine   D. California

57. We can infer from this passage that___.

A. you can see wild animals in the cages in Red Rock Canyon.

B. there is a half-a- month foodie festival every year in Grant Park.

C. the Point Lobos State Reserve is often considered as the best in the park.

D. the national park has something to do with strawberries.

58. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To introduce some picnicking areas.

B. To attract more people to visit these places.

C. To tell readers how to appreciate the parks.

D. To show the pleasure in these attractions.

A little girl lived in a simple and poor house on a hill. Usually she_36_ play in the small garden. She could see over the garden fence and across the valley a wonderful house with shining golden windows high on another hill. 37 she loved her parents and her family, she desired to live in such a house and 38 all day about how wonderful and exciting 39 must feel to live there.
    At the age when she gained some 40 skill and sensibility(识别力), she 41 her mother for a bike ride 42 the garden. Her mother finally allowed her to go, 43 her keeping close to the house and not 44 too far. The day was beautiful. The little girl knew 45 where she was heading! 46 the hill and across the valley, she rode to the 47 of the golden house.
    48 she got off her bike and put it against the gate post, she focused on the path 49 to the house and then on the house itself. She was very disappointed when she 50 that all the windows were 51 and rather dirty.
    So 52 and heart-broken, she didn’t go any further. She 53, and all of a sudden she saw an amazing 54 . There on the other side of the valley was a little house and its windows were golden. Looking at her little home, she_55_that she had been living in her golden house filled with love and care. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose.
36. A. might                B. should                    C. would                     D. must
37. A. Although                  B. Unless                    C. Since                     D. But
38. A. worried                    B. dreamed                 C. asked                    D. shouted
39. A. this                          B. that                        C. which               D. it
40. A. different                  B. scientific          C. basic                      D.musical                    41. A. begged                  B. blamed                   C. invited                    D. paid
42. A. inside                      B. outside                   C. through                  D. along
43. A. insisting on             B. relying on               C. arguing about        D. wondering about
44. A. traveling                  B. riding               C. running                  D. walking
45. A. madly                      B. exactly                   C. rapidly                   D. possibly
46. A. Over                       B. Around                   C. Down               D. Beside
47. A. windows                  B. steps                      C. center                    D. gate
48. A. Until                        B. While               C. As                           D. Because
49. A. getting                    B. introducing             C. leading                  D. moving
50. A. felt                          B. learned                  C. concluded              D. found
51. A. transported             B. plain                C. bright               D. wide
52. A. anxious                   B. angry                     C. serious                  D. sad
53. A. turned around        B. cheered up            C. settled down          D. dropped in
54. A. hill                           B. valley                     C. background           D. sight
55. A. imagined                 B. decided                  C. realized                  D. guessed

 The flowers__ sweet in the garden attract a lot of visitors.

A. to smell   B. smelling   C. smelt   D. to be smelt