（Xinhu）The Expo 2010 Shanghai China formally opened its door to the highly avid public this morning．

Top Chinese political advisor Jia Qinglin and International Exhibitions Bureau President Jean-Pierre Lafon activated the opening device together at a commencement（开始；开端） ceremony．

The Expo, carrying a theme of "Better City, Better Life", reflects the crystallization （结晶化）of wisdom about urban（城市的）construction and vision of a better future life, Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said while addressing the ceremony．

BIE Secretary Teneral Vicente Gonzalea Loscertales said the Shanghai World Expo would be "the most splendid and unforgettable" and would help the world better understand the present, have a glimpse（一瞥；一看）into the future and strengthen cooperation between countries and organizations．

Visitors, from home and abroad, are thronging（成群；挤满） to the gates of the Expo site, waiting for security checks in long queues．Around 300,000 tickets have been sold or distributed（分发） for the opening day, organizers said．

The Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from China and abroad．The Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers along both sides of the Huangpu River, a tributary（支流）of the Yangtze River．

1.What is the theme of the EXPO 2010 Shanghai China?[来源:]

       A．Better City, Better Future.                  B．Better City, Better World.

       C．Better City, Better Life.                   D．Better City, Better Future.

2.What does the underlined word “avid”in paragraph 1 probably mean?

       A．active．        B．brave．               C．energetic．                   D．eager.

3.What is the best title for this passage?

       A．Expo site opens to public．

       B．Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers.

       C．The Expo is wonderful.

       D．The Expo is unforgettable.

4.According to the passage which of the following statements is NOT true?

       A．The Expo reflects the crystallization of wisdom about urban construction and vision of a better future life.

       B．The Shanghai World Expo would be "the least splendid and unforgettable".

       C．Expo site covers an area of 5.28 square kilometers.

       D．Visitors, from home and abroad, are thronging to the gates.

第Ⅱ卷（共45分）

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1.这本杂志花了我20多元。（cost）

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2.雨天我总是比平时起得晚。（than）

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3.看到奶奶有些睡意，他拉上窗帘并把电视的音量调低了。(turn)

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4.乍一看，这块手表没有什么特别之处，但实际上它是一部手机。（there be）

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5.我们一致同意一旦得出调查结论，就尽早让公众知晓。（once）

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Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 今年元旦我们玩得很开心。(enjoy)

2. 舅舅昨天寄给我一张卡片，祝贺我18岁生日。(congratulate)

3. 经过多年的建设，这个小镇现在和地震前一样充满了活力。(as...as)

4. 演出以一段五十多岁的人耳熟能详的经典音乐开始。(familiar)

5. 她一看完那个关于已灭绝物种的电视节目，就立志加入野生动物保护组织。(No sooner)

假设你是李华，听说你的同学王涛吸烟， 给他写一封建议信，包括下列内容:
（1）吸烟对自己、同学、老师有害，影响肺部健康。
（2）吸烟浪费钱和时间，中学生应该珍惜时间努力学习。
（3）已经吸烟成瘾的同学要下决心戒烟。
（4）如果你不吸烟，就会感到焦虑和紧张，深呼吸或做一些积极活动。
（5）把注意力转移到学习上。?
写作提示：
1.文字要浅显易懂，让人一看就知道要干什么，或要停止干什么；
2.书写要规范整洁；
3.字数100-120
Dear Wang Tao,
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Yours,
Li Hua

完成句子（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。

71. ______________ (席地而坐) are a group of young people who come from all over the world, exchanging ideas about their own cultures. (seat)

72. The whole world is amazed at _________________ (中国取得的巨大进步) since the policy of the reform and opening up was carried out. (progress)

73. ______________ (暴露在强烈的阳光下) too long will do harm to your skin. (expose)

74. When he came back to himself, he ________________（发现自己被锁）in a damp basement. (lock)

75. I don’t quite understand  _________________ (是为什么) several murders of kindergarten children happened in China recently. (why)

76. Nowadays_______________ (值得一看的东西) in the museum has attracted a lot of visitors all over the country. (worth)

77. If you had come here 10 minutes earlier, you would have heard _____________ (在讨论什么). (discuss)

78. He may not come today, ___________ (如果是那样的话) there is no need to wait any longer. (case)

79. All flights _______________ (被取消了) because of the terrible weather, they had to go there by train. (cancel)

80. Do you feel like dining out for a change or would you rather we two _______________ (吃晚饭) at home? (have)