第六部分：单词拼写（满分10分）

1. These measures to be taken soon will all bring great _________________（方便） and delight to the citizens’ lives.

2. All of them said they didn’t like the design, but ________(就个人而言 ) I thought it was very fashionable.

3. “Are famous film stars always getting leading roles in movies?” “Not n________.”

4. With the development of economy, a lot of companies have s______up in the industrial area.

5. The electric products produced in our company have good quality and usually a three-year g________.

6. A p____________ is a person who has general skills to treat physical problems.

7. Hard work is ____________ (基本的，根本的) to success.

8. Aspin can reduce the risk of heart attacks by t__________ blood.

9. Her name is quite f______ to me, but I just couldn’t remember when I met her before.

10. Stoke is a type of serious illness when blood vessels in the brain burst suddenly or are b___________.

第六部分：单词拼写（满分10分）

1. These measures to be taken soon will all bring great ___（方便） and delight to the citizens’ lives.

2. All of them said they didn’t like the design, but ________(就个人而言 ) I thought it was very fashionable.

3. “Are famous film stars always getting leading roles in movies?” “Not n________.”

4. With the development of economy, a lot of companies have s______up in the industrial area.

5. The electric products produced in our company have good quality and usually a three-year g_______.

6. A p___________ is a person who has general skills to treat physical problems.

7. Hard work is ____________ (基本的，根本的) to success.

8. Aspin can reduce the risk of heart attacks by t__________ blood.

9. Her name is quite f______ to me, but I just couldn’t remember when I met her before.

10. Stoke is a type of serious illness when blood vessels in the brain burst suddenly or are b___________.

单词拼写（共10个，每个1分，共计10分）

1.The teacher         (预测) that all of his students would pass the examination.

2.With the         (接近) of the Spring Festival children begin to talk about what they will do.

3.The new generation is very         (吸引) by electric products, such as computers, gaming devices, Pods and cell phones.

4.Although the swimming             (距离) is short, the water temperature in this lake is very low.

5.He was         (注意到) driving at 90 kilometres per hour in this busy street, so he was fined 50 yean.

6. Learning a language is a slow p  . Don’t be anxious to master it within a short period of time.

7.With the u      religious colour, Tibet is considered to be one of the most charming places of interest.

8.N       most kids prefer watching TV to reading.

9.I, as well as two other students, came to the airport, r       our school to welcome the foreign guests.

10.He made a (n) o       visit to America in January.

On August 5 at 10:31 p.m. PST, a rover（探测器）named Curiosity touched down safely on the surface of Mars, and I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat.
My name is Clara, and when I was in Grade 6, I won the essay contest NASA held to name its next Mars rover. The essay I wrote was not even 250 words long, but somehow it was enough to change my life.
I still remember that cold December day, sitting in a science class. I’d finished a worksheet early and decided to get a Time for Kids magazine off Mrs. Estevez’s bookshelf. It was the 2008 Invention Issue, but that wasn’t the only thing that caught my eye. In the magazine, there was an article about a girl who named the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. The article also talked about the essay contest NASA was holding to name its next Mars rover. Before I even knew anything else about it, a single word flooded my 11-year-old mind: Curiosity.
I couldn’t wait for the bell to ring so I could get started on my essay. That afternoon, I raced home from the bus stop, sat down at the computer and typed until my fingers ached. It turned out that I was just in time. A few days later, and the contest would have closed.
Five months later, shortly after I had turned 12, I was watching a National Geographic special on mammoths when the phone rang. My mom answered, and immediately, a wide smile spread across her face. When she told me that I had won, I was happier than I could ever remember being, I screamed and ran up and down the stairs and all around the house. I completely forgot about the mammoths and did not even remember to turn off the TV until it was really late.
Curiosity is such an important part of who I am. I have always been fascinated by the stars, the planets, the sky and the universe. I remember as a little girl, my grandfather and I would sit together in the backyard for hours. He’d tell me stories and point out the stars.
My grandfather lived in China, thousands of miles away from my home in Kansas. I loved the stars because they kept us together even when we were apart. They were always there, yet there was so much I didn’t know about them. That’s what I love so much about space. No matter how much we learn, it will always possess some mystery.
In the past, space exploration may have been a competition to see who got somewhere first or the fastest. But now, it is one of the few things that bring people together. Science is a language that needs no translation. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what you look like – you just have to have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning in order to succeed.
People often ask me why we go to faraway places like Mars. Why do we explore? My answer to that is simple: because we can; because we’re curious; because we as human beings do not just stay holed up in one place. We are constantly wondering and trying to find out what’s over the hill and beyond the horizon.
The curiosity rover is more than just a robot. It is more than just a titanium body and aluminum wheels. Curiosity represents the hard work, passion, love and commitment of thousands of people from all over the world who were brought together by science. Science is so awesome. It is breathtaking and mind-blowing; and sometimes, it’s just a little bit crazy. The discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. They move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind.
This December it will be four years of my life that have been tied to Curiosity in some way. I’ve met so many amazing people through this experience, from scientists to engineers to administrators to volunteers. Their devotion and enthusiasm inspire me greatly. My journey with Curiosity and the MSL mission team has shaped the person that I am today, as well as the person I would one day like to become.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who made it possible for me to have this amazing adventure.
And to you, I hope your curiosity takes you far.
【小题1】 The method the writer uses to begin the passage is _____.

There are several ski hills that can be found locally, and not so locally. Here's a bit of an informal snow report for any visitors to the city who may be unfamiliar with the local options for skiing.

Sunshine Village

   Sunshine is definitely the premier ski hill in the area. Of all the hills in Alberta, Sunshine is the one that has earned international renown. Ticket prices are cheaper this year than they have been in the past. Adults pay $76.5, seniors $61.5, and children only pay $26.5. At present, they have a snow base of 107 cm. The terrain (地形) is a mix of both easy and hard runs.

Lake Louise

   Of all the ski resorts nearby it is the largest with 4,200 acres of ski-able terrain. It has the best balance between easy and difficult runs, and it gets snow of 93 cm right now. Adults pay $75.5, seniors pay $54.5, and children pay $24.5. Lake Louise is a great choice for anyone looking to do some easy access backcountry skiing.

Nakiska

   While it will be opening shortly, Nakiska is popular to the public. Currently, they have a base of 71cm. The terrain at Nakiska is varied, but slants (倾斜) more towards the easy side. It's the best place for families to go skiing as there is a lot of beginner and kid terrain. Tickets are relatively cheap. Adults pay $64.5, seniors pay $51.5, and children only pay $19.5.

Olympic Park

    O.P. was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Canada, and it is a world-class facility (设施） for almost every winter sport. It has facilities not only for skiing, but also for all kinds of other activities. It has a snow base of 102 cm, but it isn't the primary focus. However, with tickets starting at $5 and capping at $39, it is very inexpensive.

1.What can we know about Sunshine Village?

    A. It is a ski hill in Europe.

    B. Its snow is the thickest of the four.

    C. It is suitable for ski beginners.

    D. its ticket prices are getting more expensive.

2.What does the underlined word "renown" mean in the passage?

    A. Good attraction.       B. Place of interest.

    C. Prize or reward.       D. Fame or reputation.

3. Which will be the best choice for someone who is fond of other sports games besides skiing?

    A. Sunshine Village.  B. Lake Louise.

    C. Olympic Park.    D. Nakiska.

4. How much will a woman pay if she and her husband with two children go skiing in the best family place?

    A. 168 dollars.   B. 103.5 dollars.

C. 209 dollars.   D. 129.5 dollars.