It came as _____ great achievement for China’s space program when Liu Yang went to ______ space as the first Chinese female astronaut.

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

请据内容提示，假如你是李华，你的好友Mary来信说她近来因减肥而烦恼。请你根据下列提示给她发一封邮件安慰她。

要求：1．行文应连贯流畅, 内容要充实完整，并可适当发挥。

2．词数：100词左右。邮件的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入词数，不用抄在答题卡上。

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Dear Mary,

How are you going now? I’m sorry to hear that you feel ashamed of your figure. Here is some advice I want to give you.

Yours,

Li Hua

In the United States, train transportation is unpopular compared with cars and airplanes. Most people like traveling by car or by air. Officials of the United States Department of Transportation made a study in 2001. The study is about how many miles Americans traveled by different means of transportation. They only studied trips longer than 50 miles. The study showed that fifty-six percent of all miles were traveled in personal vehicle. Forty-one percent were traveled in an airplane. Two percent were traveled in a bus. And less than one percent of miles were traveled in a train. Amtrak is the national provider of train transportation in the United States. In the past ten years, the number of its passengers has increased by eighteen percent. Although the number of passengers has increased, it is still very small now. In countries such as France, Germany, or Japan, more people use trains. There are several reasons why many people ________________________.

Firstly, Americans love to drive their own cars. On highways, cars can travel as fast as trains. These highways connect all major cities in America．Secondly, many travelers like to be independent. When they use their own cars they can decide when to travel. Thirdly, many buses travel between major cities. Bus travel is less costly than train travel. In a huge country like the United States, cities are far away from each other. In some cases, travel from one city to another by train may take more than a day. Airplanes can carry passengers over long distances much faster. People who do not want to spend long time traveling by train decide to fly. For these people saving time is the most important thing.

76. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 8 words)

_____________________________________________________________________

77. What does the underlined word “it” refer to? ( Please answer within 4 words)

_____________________________________________________________________

78. Fill in the blank with proper words. ( Please answer within 6 words)

_____________________________________________________________________

79. Complete the following statement according to paragraph 2.( Please answer within 6 words)

When they use their own cars they are _______________________________________、、

80. Why American people have to travel a long time if they go from one city to another?

 (Please answer within 10 words)_______________________________________    

Winter weather has returned to northern areas of the world. In much of the United States, winter means the return of snow.

Snow is a form of frozen water. It contains many groups of very small ice particles (颗粒)called snow crystals(晶体). These crystals grow from water particles in cold clouds. They usually grow around a piece of dust. All snow crystals have six sides, but they grow in different shapes. The shape depends mainly on the temperature and water levels in the air. The shape of a snow crystal may change from one form to another as the crystal passes through levels of air with different temperatures. Snow contains much less water than rain. About 75 cm of snow has as much water as 2.5cm of rain.

Generally, the color of snow and ice appears white. This is because the light we see from the sun is white. Most natural materials take in some sunlight. However, when light travels from air to snow, some light is sent back, or reflected(反射). Snow crystals have many surfaces to reflect sunlight. It is this light that gives snow its white color.

Much of the water we use comes from snow. Melting（融化） snow gives water to rivers and crops. Snowfall helps to protect plants and some wild animals from the cold. Fresh snow is made largely of air which is kept among the snow crystals. Because the air has trouble moving, the movement of heat is greatly reduced. However, snow is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people in the United States every year. Many people die in traffic accidents on roads that are covered with snow or ice.

71. In the center of a snow crystal there is ______.

A. air       B. water      C. dust     D. sunlight

72. If fifteen centimeters of snow completely melts, the height of water will be ______.

A. 0.5 centimeter   B. 1centimeter   C. 1.5 centimeters   D. 15 centimeters

73. According to the text, snow looks white because _______.

A. snow is actually white                

B. the ice particles are white

C. the reflection of light makes it look white 

D. there is a lot of air in the snow

74. How can snow protect plants from the cold?

A. Snow gives them much heat.

B. Snow turns into water and waters them.

C. Snow makes them keep moving.

D. Snow contains air which has trouble moving.

75. What is the last paragraph of the text mainly about?

A. Snow can give water to rivers and crops.

B. Snow can help crops keep warm in winter.

C. Snow has both advantages and disadvantages.

D. Snow is the cause of the deaths of many people

Americans use many expressions with the word “dog”. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for lead a different kind of life. The expression “to lead a dog’s life” describes a person who has an unhappy life.
    Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
    Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
    People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
    Doghouse provide shelter but they can be cold and lonely in the winter. Husbands and wives use this doghouse when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse and treats him badly. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
    Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.
66. The underlined expression “work like a dog” in Paragraph 2 means ________.
   A. become successful               B. have an unhappy life
   C. compete for the same things       D. work very, very hard
67. If a man comes home late, his wife might say angrily, “_____________.”
   A. it will rain cats and dogs          B. every dog has its day
   C. you lead a dog’s life              D. you are in the doghouse
68. “Leave things untouched” has the same meaning as “__________”.
   A. lead a dog’s life                B. teach an old dog new tricks
   C. let sleeping dogs lie                 D. make people dog-tired
69. It has been really hot these days, as _______.
   A. it rains cats and dogs               B. we are having the dog days of summer
   C. we’re leading a dog’s life          D. we’re in the dog’s house
70. What does the text mainly talk about?
   A. Expressions in American culture.     B. Some expressions with the word dog
   C. A  good way to learn English well    D. Dog’s influence on American culture

For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, click or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission, single-day use only.

● Sea World San Diego

A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998.

DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults, $37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children aged 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com.

● San Diego Zoo

There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a new panda cub (幼兽), Mei Sheng. Nightime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts Jun. 26.

DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children aged 2 and younger. 1-(619)-234-3153 or www.sandiegozoo.org.

● Maritime(海洋的) Museum of San Diego

The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and Commander, is on exhibit through Nov. 30.

DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids aged 5 and younger. 1-(619)-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org.

● Old Town Trolley Tours

Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride for free with your paid admission.

DETAILS: The main ticket booth (售货亭) is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $25. www.historictours.com/sandiego.

61. The purpose of the text is to ______ the tourists.

A. warn        B. amuse         C. persuade        D. guide

62. If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins, you should go to ______.

A. Sea World San Diego               B. San Diego Zoo

C. Maritime Museum of San Diego       D. Old Town Trolley Tours

63. If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children, one aged 3 and the other 2, how much will the admission be?

   A. $35.      B. $49.       C. $56.      D. $70.

64. According to the text, Old Town Trolley Tours can be well described by the saying “______”.

A. Love at first sight.                B. Kill two birds with one stone.

   C. Easy come, easy go.               D. Strike the iron while it is hot.

65. It can be inferred from the text that ______.

A. San Diego Zoo will attract the largest number of children

B. there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis

C. tickets during the holidays are more expensive

D. the film Master and Commander can be seen in Maritime Museum of San Diego

Most people cannot live to 100. Those that do can hardly walk, let alone take part in any activities. A few people, however, take part in dangerous activities even though they are more than 100 years old---They keep going and going! There’s a great great grandmother who likes challenging herself although she is 101 years old this year.

Mary Hardison believes that people should always be cheerful and more importantly, take on all kinds of adventures（冒险） while they physically still can. So, instead of celebrating her 101st birthday with a boring party, she decided to go paragliding（高崖跳伞运动） ----- an idea she got from her 75-year-old son who recently took it up as a hobby.

So on her birthday, cheered on by her big family, she tied herself up together with expert instructor（专业指导者） Kevin Hintze, and jumped fearlessly from the skies near her home in Ogden, Utah. And, it was not just a simple jump either. According to Kevin Hintze, the grandmother encouraged him to turn around, as they made their way down.

This is not the first time that Mary has done something “wild” and “crazy”. For her 90th birthday she rode all the adult rides at Disneyland. And, she is not done yet ----- For her 102nd birthday she hopes to go down the 3,000 foot Alpine Slide at Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort!

Not surprisingly, this great action has made Mary Hardison very famous and also earned her a place in the Guinness World Records where she broke a 2007 record set by a 100-year-old British woman. Pretty amazing!
56. What do we know about Mary Hardison?
   A. She took up paragliding as her hobby at the age of 75.              

B. She is a 101-year-old lady who likes challenging herself.

C. She was recorded in the Guinness World Records in 2007.      

D. She is the oldest woman in the Guinness World Records.
57. From whom did Mary get the idea of going paragliding?
   A. A 100-year-old woman.          B. Kevin Hintze.
   C. Her great grandson               D. Her 75-year-old son.
58. It can be learned from the text that Mary Hardison _________.
   A. finished paragliding safely by herself               

B. practiced paragliding with the help of her son

C. has set another goal for her 102nd birthday                

D. likes dangerous activities even though she can hardly walk
59. How does the author feel about Mary’s action?
   A. Amazed.          B. Supportive.   C. Doubtful         D. Worried.
60. The text is likely to appear in _________.
   A. a news report.            B. an advertisement    

C. a novel                  D. a science textbook

 There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists  36 . The king looked at all the pictures. But there were  37  two he really liked, and he had to  38  between them.  One picture was of a  39  lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for  40  mountains all around it. Overhead was a  41  sky with white clouds. All who saw this picture  42  that it was a perfect picture of peace.
    The other picture had  43  , too. But these were lifeless and  44  . Above was an angry sky, from which rain  45  and wind was blowing. Down the side of the mountain rushed a(n)  46  . This did not look peaceful at all.
    But when the king looked   47 , he saw behind the waterfall a small   48  growing in a crack in the rock. In the leaves of the tree a mother bird had   49  her nest. There, in the midst of the angry water,  50  the mother bird on her nest—in perfect peace.
    Which picture do you think   51  the prize? The king decided on the   52 picture. Do you know why?

“Because,” explained the king, “peace does not  53  to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. To be in the  54  of all those things and still be calm in your  55  . That is the real meaning of peace.”

36．A. failed        B. passed          C. tried            D. agreed
37．A. only           B. really           C. surely           D. generally
38．A. judge             B. compare        C. check            D. choose
39．A. wide             B. deep            C. calm            D. blue
40．A. beautiful      B. strange          C. tall                  D. peaceful
41．A. black         B. bright           C. gray                  D. pale
42．A. advised       B. argued          C. thought             D. doubted
43．A. lakes         B. mountains       C. mirrors           D. clouds
44．A. low        B. far             C. snowy                  D. rough

45.  A. stopped      B. fell            C. followed         D. continued
46．A. waterfall      B. river            C. animal           D. artist
47．A. quickly       B. impatiently     C. closely                 D. aimlessly
48．A. grass                 B. flower                 C. root                     D. tree
49．A. found                B. built                 C. designed                D. damaged
50．A. danced       B. performed       C. slept            D. lay

51．A. won                  B. completed     C. presented            D. shared
52．A. first              B. second            C. new                      D. colorful
53．A. stay                  B. remain                  C. mean                    D. promise
54．A. middle              B. use                        C. company               D. period
55．A. life             B. work                  C. dream            D. heart

---- Hey, can I ask you a favor?

---- Sure, _________ .

A here you are      B just as I thought   

C how is it going    D what can I do for you?

Sometimes I really wonder how I can make friends with a man who has a lot _______ with me. 

A. in ordinary       B. in similar     C. the same         D. in common