●Putting Movies on Mobiles

Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies such as the Oscars．But how about movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm —the first mobile film festival.

The first MoFilm competition, received 250 entries from more than 100 countries．Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length－ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones．An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers．The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones．

●New Platforms

The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment industry．Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films．They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work．Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works．

It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression seen by a wide audience．Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!

●New Technology Advances

MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood．The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size．However this could be overcome as technology advances．

In the near future, longer films will likely oe seen on the mobile phone．And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality．

Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the qualify of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere．

1.At the first MoFilm, _____．

A．movies in the theater got their recognition

B．more than 100 countries took part in the competition

C．ideal films were five minutes or less in length

D．the winner was chosen by experts' voting

2."They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work．" The underlined word means "_____"．

A．discouraged            B．encouraged         

C．frightened            D．surprised

3.Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of_____．

A．online services                                            B．the mobile phone

C．technology advances                                       D．the screen size

4.What's certain about the future of MoFilm according to the passage?

A．The number of mobile phone users may contribute to the popularity of MoFilm．

B．Audience is not likely to watch longer films on mobile phones in the near future．

C．Some mobile companies are on the way to producing mobile films of higher quality．

D．Grassroots filmmakers can achieve their career success more easily starting from MoFlim．

Every year students flock to the college bookstore to purchase the different textbooks that they need for their classes. Little do these students realize that, in doing so, they are throwing good money away. It may sound unbelievable but textbooks, in some cases, actually cost as much as, if not more, than college fees.
Many people think that college bookstore are the most convenient source for textbooks. Titles are usually in-stock and students may purchase new textbooks or  choose to buy second-hand books and save money . But the money saved by purchasing second-hand textbooks from college bookstores is small compared to the amount they could save by shopping online.
More and more online booksellers have begun selling textbooks at heavily discounted prices. Online second-hand bookstores are another source for college books as they stock a large number of textbooks, which means sizable savings for students. Students should avoid purchasing their textbooks at the first store that they browse online since there are so many ‘virtual’ booksellers on the Net. Price isn't the only factor to consider when making an online purchase. Students should also consider shipping costs and delivery time when making their decision.
Online auctions(拍卖) are another option for students seeking a bargain. This option, however, has its pros and cons. A plus is that students can get incredibly cheap books. One problem is that while online bookstores have a system in place that ensure  you receive your order within a reasonable amount of time, with an auction purchase, however, you  must depend on the auction seller's timetable.
One way that students can really save is by getting books for free. Project Gutenberg is one resource that English majors will find invaluable. Here students can legally download a huge collection of classic novels. In the past students needing help with their studies would often have to spend a lot of money buying expensive study guides. Today that is no longer the case. Cash-strapped students can now visit the website SparkNotes for free downloadable study guides as well as classics.
56. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A. Learning to save money on Textbooks           B. Why Buy Textbooks
C. Tips for Buying Secondhand Textbooks          D. Online Shopping
57. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source to obtain textbooks ?
A. Online used bookstores.              B. College bookstores. 
C. Online auctions.                    D. Secondhand bookstore centres.
58. The underlined expression ‘pros and cons’(paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to __________.
A. professionals and conservatives         B. processes and conditions
C. joy and sadness                      D. good and bad points
59. According to the passage, Project Gutenberg is probably __________.
A. a project to help poor students get free learning materials
B. a government project aimed at helping English majors
C. a website for English majors to get the guides from language experts
D. a website for students to get free sources for English learning
60. From the passage, we can learn that__________.
A. online auctions are perfect for students seeking text books.
B. students should visit many websites before buying their books.
C. the cost of textbooks in college is low compared to the amount spent on tuition
D. students should consider shopping costs and delivery time above all else when making their buying decision.

完形填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ和Ｄ）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

He fell in love with her at the first sight at a party． She was so outstanding while he was so  36  ． At the end of the party, he invited her to have  37  with him． She was very  38  , but she promised．

Sitting in a nice coffee shop, he was too  39  to say anything． Suddenly he

said to the waiter,“Would you please give me some  40  ?” Everybody stared at him, so strange！His face turned red, but still, he  41   the salt in his coffee and drank it．

She asked him  42  ,“Why do you have this  43  ?”

He replied,“When I was a little boy, I was living near the  44  ． Now every time I have the salty coffee, I always think of my childhood and my  45  ．”

While saying that tears  46   his eyes． She was deeply  47  ． That was a really nice talk, also a beautiful beginning of their story． Later they got  48   … And, every time she made coffee for him, she put some salt in the coffee, as she knew that’s the way he liked it．

After 40 years, he passed away, leaving her a letter which  49  :

My dearest, please forgive my lie,  the only  50   I said to you --the salty coffee． The first time we  51   I was so nervous that actually I wanted some sugar． I  52   to tell you the truth many times, but I was too afraid to do that, as I have  53   not to lie to you forever… Having you is my biggest happiness even though I have to drink the salty coffee．

Her tears  54  the letter totally wet． Someday, someone asked her,“What’s the taste of salty coffee?”She replied,“It’s  55  ．”

A． handsome   B． pretty      C． humorous    D． ordinary

A． dinner B． coffee  C． tea     D． meal

A． surprised  B． disappointed    C． shocked D． ashamed

A． anxious    B． eager  C． nervous     D． serious

A． sugar      B． paper   C． salt    D． spoon

A． put    B． took    C． mixed  D． dipped

A． curiously  B． carefully   C． seriously   D． elegantly

A． interest   B． practice    C． hobby   D． act

A． city   B． village C． sea D． road

A． mother     B． family  C． hometown    D． friend

A． formed         B． filled  C． collected   D． appeared

A． touched    B． moved   C． inspired    D． encouraged

A． divorced   B． married C． drunk   D． hurt

A． wrote  B． spoke   C． told    D． said

A． request    B． will    C． fact    D． lie

A． danced     B． dated   C． gathered    D． talked

A． managed    B． offered C． tried   D． failed

A． promised   B． asked   C． ordered D． persuaded

A． romantic   B． salty   C． sweet   D． cosy 

Hee-haw! Scores of farms across the country are opening up to overnight guests. The best have all the appeal of a first-rate inn ----- plus here a moo, there a moo.

Sure, you and your kids plan to conquer the theme parks. In the meanwhile, why not make a little hay? Farm stays are fast becoming the great American alternative to the pre-packaged vacation.

LIBERTY HILL FARM

Rochester, Vt.; 802/767-3926; www.libertyhillfarm.com. Adults$75, teens $50,kids 12 and under $35, including breakfast and dinner; shared baths.

Beth and Bob Kennett run a farm straight out of a storybook. You’ll find Beth in the kitchen, rolling out dough（生面团） for a pie. Bob’s busy with other work. Guests sleep in seven sunny bedrooms right in the farmhouse and can participate in any of the farm jobs. Maybe you and your kids won’t be up at 6 a.m. to meet the milk truck, but you can help with the milking twice a day, collect eggs, and pick sweet corn and wild blackberries in season.

HULL-O FARM

Durham, N.Y.; 518/239-6950; www.hull-o.com; Adults $110, kids 10—14 $60, 5—9 $50, 2—4 $35, under 2 free, including breakfast and dinner; private baths.

It started in 1993 as a way to bring in some extra money at a time of falling milk prices. But soon after Frank and Sherry Hull opened their Catskill Mountains dairy farm to overnight visitors, they discovered they loved it. As you drive up, Sherry greets you on the porch（入口处）of the 1825 farmhouse with a cow-shaped cookie jar. Before long your kids are playing around with the cows, sheep, ducks, goats and getting ready for a hayride（乘坐装满干草的牛车出游）.

MERAMEC FARM CABINS

Bourbon, Mo.; 573/732-4765; http://www.wine-mo.com Doubles with private bath $75, $10 per additional person. Trail and riding fees extra.

Climb onto the back of the Ford pickup and catch up with the herd. One gentle cow named Cricket will even let the kids sit on her back. At the barn（牲口棚）, Carol will introduce you to the horses ---15 Missouri Fox Trotters --- and lead you on a trail ride over the hills and down along the spring-fed Meramec River, where everyone swims. Grab a fishing pole and head back to the river. When you have your fill of the wild, try Carol and Dave’s favorite restaurants or wineries（酿酒厂）, within 20 miles of the farm.

1.The underlined sentence in the first paragraph implies that ___________.

A. you can enjoy the best cuisine at the first rate restaurant

B. some farm provide country experiences as well as good accommodations

C. farm work is hard, but you can enjoy it a lot, playing with the animals

D. if you want to hear a cow’s cry, please stay on a best farm

2.We can learn from the three ads that _____________.

A. Hull-O Farm was not built for overnight visitors

B. Frank and Sherry Hull run a farm out of a storybook

C. kids can sit on a gentle cow’s back on Hull-O Farm

D. you can’t milk a cow if you get up late on Liberty Hill Farm

3.The Browns have a 13-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter. If they stay on Liberty Hill Farm for one night, how much will they pay?

A. $175.                 B. $220.                C. $235.                D. $250.

4.Who will be most likely interested in the webpage?

A. Kids who want to find pleasure in the theme parks.

B. People who expect to be employed on the farm.

C. Researchers who are interested in raising cows on farms.

D. Those who plan to have family vacations on working farms.

短文改错（本题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
Dear Mum and Dad,
I expect you are surprised at hearing from me so soon.
The fact is I can’t come home this Saturday                           76.          
as I plan. I have had an accident and hurt my                           77.          
back, and it is not serious. What happened was                         78.          
this. I was riding in the street with Mike when                          79.         
I felt down and lay on my back. I thought it a                          .80         
great joke at the first. But when I tried to stand up,                   81.         
I felt a pain on my back and could hardly move.                       82.         
Don’t worry about me. Mike and his family is               83.         
so kind to me. I will better soon and there is no need                   85.         
for you to come there. I will write to you again soon.                 85.