When I opened the door I found my son completely ______ a game.

A. absorbing in       B. absorbed to        C. absorbed in       D. absorbing to

In my mind, no such _____ thing in our country as _____ Great Wall can stand for the image and culture of China.

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

假定你是李华，你的一位美国朋友Jane在北京学习中文两年，即将回国。现在由你给她发E-mail，邀请她参加为她举办的欢送会，要点如下：

(1)祝贺 她顺利通过考试，她的学习进步很大，为她骄傲; (2)感谢她帮助你们学习英语;

(3)时间：星期六晚六点; 4)地点：阳光俱乐部(The Sun Club)302房间;

注意： (1)须包括以上主要内容，可以适当增加细节，使内容连贯;

(2)词数：120 ---- 150。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

(3)参考词汇：欢送会 farewell party

Dear Jane,

Congratulations on your passing all the exams.

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Yours Sincerely,

Do you have any skiing equipment you are no longer need? A ski school in the far north of India could put it to good use.

In March we published a photo story about the extraordinary Zsnskar region in northern India，which is cut off from the outside world for more than seven months of the year，and only accessible (可通行的)via a frozen river．We also included information about the limited use of skiing in the region and the recent creation of the Zanskar Ski School。

“Despite the difficulties of travelling through the region when the snow comes，skiing hasn’t traditionally been used as a means of transport by the locals，largely because trees don't grow here，so there is little in the way of raw materials (原材料)from which to make skis．In 1995，a group of British scientists in the region noticed the lack of skis and one of them returned to set up the Zanskar Ski School in Padam．The school provides lessons for a small fee and rents skis to the local people．Among the benefits that the school hopes to bring are improved education—children often find it difficult to get to school through the deep snow—and the possibility of offering ski tours to tourists in the future．So far，more than 300 local people have received training，and local doctors and policemen regularly borrow skis．”

But，what we weren't able to include in the article is that the ski school is always on the look out for old skiing equipment—particularly of a size suitable for children—and，I thought．now the European ski season is drawing to a close，there might be a few of you out there who have some old equipment you'd like to see go to a good home．If that's the ease you can get in touch with the school via their website 

71．What's the purpose in writing the text?

A．To ask people to give away their skis to the school

B．To attract more tourists to the area

C．To appeal to more locals to attend the school

D．To raise money to develop this area

72．The local people don't use skiing to go about because_______________     

A．it is against the local custom     

B．trees are in the way of the skiing route

C．they don't have the wood to make skis

D．it is dangerous to go skiing in this region

73．The Zanskar Ski School_______________        .

A．has donated money to the local community

B．makes it easier for the students to attend school

C．provides special training to the tourists 

D．has borrowed many skis from Europe

74．Who would be the most helpful to the school now?

A．Locals in Zanskar region．            B．Students in the Zanskar Ski School．

C．People having old skiing equipment．  D．Tavellers enjoying skiing．

75．What were a photo story published in March about ?

  A. It’s       about tree growing        B. It’s about skiing equipment

  C. It’s about a school in American

 D. It’s about the extraordinary Zsnskar region in northern India

 Most children, even the youngest of children, are delighted to be around cats and dogs. But these pets carry plenty of germs（细菌） and allergens（过敏原）, prompting researchers to ask: Are cats and dogs really safe for children？

A study finds that, contrary to many parents’ fears, owning cats or dogs does not increase a child’s risk of developing allergies, and in fact, may actually protect them. The study’s lead author, Dr. Dennic Ownby of the Medical College of Georgia, says that even he was “very surprised” by the results. Ownby and colleagues followed more than 470 children from birth to age 6 or 7, comparing those exposed to cats and dogs during their first year of life to those who were not.

By using skin-prick tests for detecting common allergies, the researchers found that, contrary to what many doctors had been taught for years, children who had lived with a pet were not at greater risk.

Even more remarkable, children who had two or more dogs or cats had an even greater reduction, up to 77 percent, in risk of allergies. Researchers suggest this protective effect may be the result of early exposure to lots of bacteria that are carried by dogs and cats. Exposing young children to these bacteria helps" exercise" their immune systems early in life so that they're better able to resist allergic diseases later.

There's something very important in that first year of life when the immune system is developing that we can retrain it away from an allergic response（过敏反应）, said Dr. William Davis.

    And while researchers are not encouraging parents to buy dogs or cats just to reduce a child’s allergy risk, they say if a family already has one or more animals, there's no need to get rid of them.

66.Why do the researchers feel “very surprised” by the results of the study?

A．Because the results are contrary to their expectation．

B．Because so many children are playing with cats and dogs．

C．Because parents are so much worried about their children．

D．Because children with animals may develop allergies easily．

67.Compared with children who have pets，those who haven’t  ______.

A．will lose the chance to develop immune system    

B．may suffer allergic diseases more often

C．will reduce the harm from bacteria     D．can keep doctors away

68.It can be inferred from the passage that ______．

A．pets are ill-treated by their owners  

B．less families would like to own cats and dogs

C．keeping pets is a good way to keep children healthy

D．the results of the study can make families with pets feel at ease

69.The underlined word “it” in the fifth paragraph refers to________.

A．the early life       B．an allergic disease

C．immune system        D．something important

70.What may be the best title of the passage?

A．How to protect your kids from allergies B．Your pets may be helping your kids

C．Bacteria do good to your kids           D．Advantages of owning pets

Twelve years ago, a young traveler named Rhett Butler from San Francisco, California, visited the Sabah rainforest on Malaysian Borneo. In one area of the rainforest, he watched a bird flying through the trees. The beautiful sight left quite an impression on him. But weeks later, back home, Rhett Butler got the news that trees had been cut down in the area he visited.

　　That experience led Rhett Butler to begin writing a book about rainforests and threats to their existence. But he did not publish the book. Instead, in 1999, he used his research for the book to create a website. The site is Mongabay. Com. His purpose was to inform the public about tropical rainforests. But the subject quickly developed. As a former businessman, he became a respected writer of science and environmental stories.

The popularity of Mongabay. Com attracted advertisers. Small ads on the site pay for its operations. Mongabay.Com has grown and led to other sites. For example, there is a site for children which is called kids. Mongabay.Com. Another one, WildMadangascar.Org, is all about the island nation that Rhett Butler calls his favorite place.

　　To keep his website going, he travels around the world on several major trips each year. His working tools are a laptop computer, cameras and sometimes diving equipment. He often calls on experts for information. For example, he interviewed Alison Jolly, a top experts on lemurs(狐猴). He interviewed Rodney Jackson, a biologist who established the Snow Leopard Conservancy.

Stories like these have made Mongabay a favorite place on the Internet for researchers, students and teachers. In April, Time.Com named it one of the fifteen top climate and environment websites in the world.

61.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. Rhett Butler and his website.  B. Rainforest on Malaysian Borneo.

C. How Rhett Butler protected rare animals.　

D. How Rhett Butler made his website popular.

62.Rhett Butler didn’t publish his book about rainforests because _______.

A. making websites earns more money than writing books  　　

B. he didn’t want to become a writer

C. the book was not about rainforest protection

D. he wanted to use the information to create a website

63.Which of the followings is NOT true about the Mongabay. Com?

A. It was set up in 1999.    B. It attracted many advertisers.

C. At least two related websites grew from it.

D. Rhett Butler made a lot of money from it.

64.To keep his website going, Rhett Butler ________.

A. kept visiting the rainforest  　　B. traveled around and interviewed experts

C. raised rare snow leopards  　　   D. made a great number of advertisements

65.We can learn from the passage that _________.

A. Mongabay.Com was loved by researchers as well as students

B. kids.Mongabay.Com. has many stories written by kids

C. WildMadagascar.org is better known than Mongabay.Com

D. Rodney Jackson was once a businessman

Long ago there lived a powerful king. Some of his ideas were good , but others caused people to suffer . One of the king’s ideas was to set up a public arena（竞技场）.When a person was accused of a crime , his future would be decided in this arena. It had two doors, side by side , exactly alike . The accused person was taken into the arena and asked to open one . Behind one door was a hungry tiger, while behind the other was a lady chosen especially for him . To this lady he would be immediately married, in honor of his innocence.

The king had a beautiful daughter whom he loved very much , and she secretly loved a young commoner（平民）.When the king discovered their relationship, the man was immediately put in prison, and a day was set for him to enter the arena.

The princess knew behind which door stood the tiger, and behind which a lady. She also knew that the lady was one of the loveliest in the kingdom. The princess hated the woman behind that silent door.

As he entered the arena and his eyes met the princess’s, the young man knew that she knew behind which door waited the tiger, and behind which stood the lady. The princess raised her hand, and made a short, quick movement toward the right. No one but her lover saw it. Every eye was fixed on him. He turned, and with a firm, quick step he walked across the empty space to the door on the right and opened it.

Now, the point of the story is this: Did the tiger come out of that door, or did the lady? The more we think about this question, the harder it is to answer. It involves a study of the human heart. The soul of the princess loved the young man but also burned under the fires of sadness and jealousy.

The question of her decision cannot be easily answered. And so I leave it with all of you: which came out of the open door? The lady or the tiger?

56.When a person was accused of a crime, his future would mainly depend on _________.

A. the princess         B. luck               C. the judges       D. the viewers   

57.The young man was in the arena because he _________.

A. had opposed the king’s decision

B. had fallen in love with a lady the princess hated

C. loved two ladies during the same period

D. had fallen in love with the king’s daughter

58.From the passage we know that _________.

A. the princess stood behind the right door

B. the young man trusted the princess completely

C. the princess was not jealous of the lady

D. the young man chose the left door in the end

59.What can we infer from the passage?

A. The young man would survive.

B. The lady behind the door would be killed.

C. The princess would lose her lover regardless of what happened.

D. The king knew what the result of the trial would be.

60.Which of the following is TRUE about the princess’s decision?

A. The question of it is left open by the author.

B. It has no influence on the life of the young man.

C. It was never shown to the young man.

D. It is hard to understand why she loved the young man.

　　　 A Love Note to My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled (T台展示) for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling 　36 in your life. Little did I know you were 37 every penny you earned to go to 38 school.

I cannot thank you enough for 　39 you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried 　40 piles of law books. I was 　41 why you were doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for 　42 ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know Moms 　43 be lawyers too. You smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”

As young as I was, that statement kept 　44 in my ears. I watched as you faced the 　45 of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a 　46 and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you 　 47 . With your words of wisdom in my 　48 mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world 　49 . I set out to live my life filled with 　50 , seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I 　51 found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) 　52 one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I’ll try that.”Encouraged by your 　53 , I have forged ahead(毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and 　54 meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m 　55 it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

36. A. found 　　　　　　　　　 B. played 　　　　　　　　 C. kept 　　　　　　　　 D. provided

37. A. saving　　　　　　　　　 B. making　　　　　　　　　 C. donating　　　　　　 D. receiving

38. A. business　　　　　　　　 B. fashion　　　　　　　　　 C. law　　　　　　　　　　 D. medical

39. A. what 　　　　　　　　　　 B. that　　　　　　　　　　　 C. which　　　　　　　　 D. where

40. A. at　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. to　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. upon　　　　　　　　　 D. under

41. A. amused　　　　　　　　　 B. worried　　　　　　　　 C. puzzled　　　　　　　 D. disappointed

42. A. roles　　　　　　　　　　　 B. tests　　　　　　　　　　　 C. positions　　　　　　 D. shows

43. A. must　　　　　　　　　　 B. ought to　　　　　　　　 C. need　　　　　　　　　 D. could

44. A. ringing　　　　　　　　　 B. blowing　　　　　　　　 C. falling　　　　　　　　 D. beating

45. A. choices　　　　　　　　　 B. chances　　　　　　　　 C. challenges　　　　　 D. changes

46. A. professor　　　　　　　 B. doctor　　　　　　　　　 C. reporter　　　　　　　 D. model

47. A. in danger　　　　　　　 B. in action　　　　　　　　 C. in trouble　　　　　　 D. in charge

48. A. weak　　　　　　　　　　 B. powerful　　　　　　　 C. youthful　　　　　　 D. empty

49. A. came back　　　　　　 B. closed down　　　　　 C. went by 　　　　　　 D. opened up

50. A. hope　　　　　　　　　　　 B. hardship　　　　　　　　 C. harmony　　　　　　 D. sadness

51. A. constantly　　　　　　　 B. shortly　　　　　　　　　 C. hardly　　　　　　　　 D. nearly

52. A. and　　　　　　　　　　　 B. but　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. or　　　　　　　　　　　 D. for

53. A. description　　　　　　 B. statement　　　　　　　 C. praise　　　　　　　　 D. introduction

54. A. secretly　　　　　　　　 B. curiously　　　　　　　 C. carelessly D. eagerly

55. A. doing　　　　　　　　　　 B. considering　　　　　　 C. correcting　　　　　 D. reading

 --- Madam, the two pairs of shoes are the new arrival of this season.

   --- Well, I like ______ of them. Do you have another pair?

   A. neither         B. both                  C. either         D. the other