阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. So one day he   36   God, “They tell me you are sending me to   37   tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so   38 

and helpless?”

God replied, “Among the many   39  , I chose one for you. She will be   40   for you and will take care of you.”

But the child wasn’t   41   he really wanted to go. “But tell me, here in Heaven, I don’t do

  42   but sing and smile, that’s  43   for me to be happy.” “Your angel will sing for you and will also   44   for you every day. And you will   45   your angel’s love and be happy.”

“And   46   am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me.” The child continued, “if I don’t know the   47   that men talk?”

God patted him on the head and said, “your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet

  48   you will ever hear, and with much   49   and care, your angel will teach you how to

  50  .”

“And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?”

“Your angel will place your   51   together and will teach you how to pray(祈祷).”

“I’ve heard that on earth there are bad men, who will   52   me?”

“Your angel will defend you even if it means   53   her life!”

And then God   54   the child on the shoulder and said, “Your angel’s name is not   55  

to remember. You will simply call her Mommy.”

A. asked      B. answered    C. taught     D. told

A. heaven    B. hell         C. earth       D. space

A. big       B. small      C. strong       D. stupid

A. nurses     B. doctors       C. teachers      D. angels

A. hiding     B. waiting      C. heading      D. voting

A. sure       B. urgent     C. conscious   D. impressive

A. anything  B. something  C. everything  D. nothing

A. much      B. little       C. few         D. enough

A. clear      B. dive        C. smile      D. react

A. damage  B. feel         C. govern           D. resign

A. when     B. why        C. how        D. whether

A.language B. meaning     C. topic       D. politics

A. poems   B. stories     C. arguments  D. words

A. strength B. patience     C. warning     D. thinking

A. sing       B. dance      C. speak      D. paint

A. hands    B. feet         C. arms       D. legs

A. replace  B. convert      C. educate      D. protect

A. burying B. risking      C. experiencingD. attacking

A. hit      B. ruined     C. touched      D. cleaned

A. hard      B. easy        C. strange       D. convenient

The unknown world’s mystry

    The sea is the biggest unknown part of our world. It covers seventy-one percent of the earth. There is still much to be discovered about this vast blanket of water. If the waters of the ocean could be removed, the sea floor with its wide valleys, irregular mountains and rivers in the sea would be an unbelievable sight.

Tourism under the deep blue sea

    Tourists can now explore the world beneath the waves without ever getting wet. From tourist submarines (潜艇) to underwater dining, undersea tourism is making a big splash.

Tourist submarines

    The popularity of submarine tours has grown rapidly in the last decade. Now, tourist submarines operate in more than 20 locations worldwide, including the waters around Okinawa and Taiwan’s Green Island. The submarines carry nearly 2 million tourists each year. Large windows offer passengers spectacular views as the submarines explore colorful coral reefs and sunken ships. Most one-hour tours cost about US $80.

Under water dinning

    For a more upscale experience, tourists can enjoy fine dining under the sea. Last summer the Hilton Maldives Resort opened the world’s first underwater restaurant, Ithaa. Diners walk down a staircase into the restaurant, which rests 35 feet beneath the waves of the Indian Ocean. Transparent walls surround the dining area, and you can treat guests to a panoramic (全景) ocean view.

    But this excellent view doesn’t come cheap. The tasting menu costs US $200 per person. Be sure to make reservations early, too. The restaurant seats only 14 people.

What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 1?

A. The sea is the biggest unknown part of our world.    B. The sea covers 71% of the earth.

C. Some information about the sea floor.   D. The reasons for researching undersea tourism.

What does the author really mean by saying “undersea tourism is making a big splash” in Para2 ?  

A. Undersea tourism is a new fashion in travelling. B. Your clothes will be made wet by the water splash. C. Undersea tourism is dangerous. D. There is still a long way for undersea tourism to go.

Which of the following statements about tourist submarines is RIGHT?

A. Tourist submarines only have a history of about 10 years.

B. There are tourist submarines in every part of the world now.

C. Tourist submarines have carried about 2 million tourists so far.

D. People can enjoy tourist submarines in the waters around Okinawa.

The walls of the restaurant Ithaa are most probably made of               .

A. stone         B. brick           C. glass          D. steel

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

As Guangzhou is accelerating its preparation for the 2010 Asian Games, Guangzhou citizens in every field are making an endeavor to help the host city take on a new look. On the 5th of January, Mayor Zhang Guangning announced that the government is considering giving its people a big Asian Games present as a reward for their cooperation and devotion to the Games. As to what the present would be, relevant departments would collect ideas from the citizens.

This good news has brought about great guesses among Guangzhou people. Thus various opinions have emerged. Some prefer to have several days’ holiday as a reward, while others hope to receive the tickets to the events in the Asian Games. Sports lovers are eager to have free access to city stadiums. Some opportunists suggest the government hand out lottery tickets, in which case they may have the chance to win a big fortune. In contrast, those who hold a down-to-earth attitude are looking forward to some new year lucky money or to have more discounts when taking buses or the subway. For apartment hunters in their 20s or 30s, nothing can be more comforting than the thought of being able to buy an Asian Games Village apartment at a reasonable and acceptable price.

[写作内容]

1. 约30个词概括短文的要点；

2. 然后以约120个词写一篇文章，并包括以下要点：

1）你对政府给市民发送亚运大礼包的看法；

2）你想要政府送什么样的亚运大礼？为什么？

[写作要求]

1. 可以参照阅读材料，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2. 不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

    When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly ad possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk(冒…危险)being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watching the storm close up.

   “Storm chasing(追逐)” is becoming an increasingly popular hobby(喜好), especially in the Midwest of the United States, where there are frequent storms between March and July. A storm chaser begins the day by checking the Internet for the latest weather reports, and then drives up to 1,000 kilometers to where the storm will be and waits for it to develop.

    Although anyone can do it , storm chasing is extremely dangerous. The power of a big storm can throw a cow into the air or destroy a whole house in seconds. Storm chasers are also often hurt in accidents caused by driving in a heavy rain. If you are a beginner, it is much safer to join a group for storm-chasing vacations during the storm season.

Even then, storm chasing is not all adventure and excitement . “Storm chasing is 95% driving,” says Daniel Lynch, who spends most of his summer storm-chasing.    “Sometimes you can sit around for hours waiting for something to happen, and all you get is blue sky and a few light showers.”

    However, for storm chasers, it is all worth it. “When you get close to a storm, it is the most exciting sight you will ever see in your life,” says Jasper Morley. “Every storm is an example of the power of nature, It is the greatest show on Earth.”

56. For storm chasing, the first thing storm chasers do is to          .

A. head straight for the center of the storm  B. get into the car for safety

C. wait patiently for the storm to develop    D. collect information about a coming storm

57. Beginners of storm chasing are advised             .

A. not to drive in a heavy rain                           B. to do it in an organized way

C. not to get too close to a storm                 D. to spend more time on it in summer

58. By saying “it is all worth it” in the last paragraph, the author means that             .

A. storm chasing costs a lot of money          B. storm chasing is worth hours of waiting

C. efforts in storm chasing are well paid          D. a storm presents the greatest show on Earth

59. What can we learn from the text?

A.  Sometimes storm chasers get nothing but disappointment

B.  Many storm chasers get killed in the storms.

C. Storm chasing is becoming popular around the world.

D. Storm chasing is only fit for young people.

Today we tell about the expression “down to earth”．Down to earth means being open and honest．It is easy to deal with someone who is down to earth．Such people could be important members of society, but they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important．They do not let their importance “go to their heads.” Someone who lets something go to his head feels he is better than others．He has a “big head.”

       A person who is filled with his own importance and pride is said to have “his nose in the air．”Often the person who has a big head and his nose in the air has no reason to feel better than others．

       Americans use another expression that is similar in some ways to down to earth---“both feet on the ground.” Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality．She has what is called “common sense.” She does not allow her dreams to block her understanding of what is real．

The opposite kind of person is one who has his “head in the clouds.” Someone with his head in the clouds is a person whose mind is not on what is happening in real life．Such a person may be called a “daydreamen.”

The person who is down to earth usually has both feet on the ground．But the opposite is not always true．Someone with both feet on the ground may not be as open and easy to deal with as someone who is down to earth．

When we have both our feet firmly on the ground，and when we are down to earth，we do not have our noses in the air．We act honestly and openly to others．And our lives are like the ground below up—solid and strong．

He who considers himself to be better and more important than others is likely to        .

       A. have his head in the clouds       B. be easy to deal with

       C. have a “common sense”    D. have “a big head”

Which of the following expressions is similar to “down to earth”?

       A. “his nose in the air”   B. “go to his head”

       C. “both feet on the ground”  D. “daydreamer”

The passage is mainly about           ．

       A. some popular American expressions   B. how to be down to earth

       C. why to be honest and open          D. how to deal with someone who is down to earth