A．True or False (判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示)：(7分)
Hetty Robinson was born in 1834. When her parents died, they left
her $10 million. She was very good at business and made more money. Soon Hetty
became the richest woman in the United States, but she was very stingy(吝啬的).
Hetty always wore the same black dress. The color of the dress
changed to green and then to brown as the years passed by. Her home was a
run-down flat with no heat in New Jersey. All she ate was onions, eggs, and
cold cereal. She was too stingy to heat her food.
She was married for a short time to a millionaire. Edward Green and
had a son. She was even stingy with her own child. For example, when her son
hurt his knee in an accident, Hetty did not call a doctor. She dressed her son
in old clothes and took him to a free clinic. The doctors knew her and asked
for money. Hetty refused and took her son home. The boy did not get medical
treatment, and a few years later his leg was amputated (截肢). When Hetty Green died in 1916,
she left more than $100 million!
71. Hetty Robinson's parents died when she
was bora in 1834.
72. $10 million made Hetty the richest
woman in the United States.
73. Hetty did quite well in business and
her money increased.
74. Hetty was too stingy to buy herself any
new clothes.
75. Hetty loved cold food so much that she
never heated her food.
76. The doctors in a clinic asked Hetty to
pay as they knew she was rich.
77. Hetty left a huge amount of money when
she died.
B.
Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案): (7分)
It's not easy being a teenager- nor is it easy being the parent of a
teenager. If your teen has you puzzled and upset, or even refuses to talk to
you. the following offers a practical approach to giving your child the space
he needs to grow while gently making him know that you'll be still there for
him when he needs you.
Offer your help always, but your advice only when asked. If your
child is unwilling to discuss a particular topic, don't force him to tell you
what's in his mind. Let him attempt to solve things by himself - a sure sign to
him that you support his growing independence and the greatest way for him to
build self-respect.
Don't invade your teenager's space. Show the same respect for his
privacy (隐私)that you
would show for any adult relatives. Never read his mail or listen in on
personal conversations. And do avoid going into his room to tidy up when he's
not at home. Remember a teenager is old enough to maintain his own room.
Mirror only positive (积极的) feelings about physical appearance. Most teenagers are
oversensitive about how they look. Although they may be highly critical (批评的) about the way others look or
dress, they are often unable to handle such criticism directed toward them.
Self-image is very important to teenagers, so keep a cool head about fashions
your teen chooses to wear. You should look for ways to support and strengthen
any positive comments your child makes about himself.
It may seem like a simple step, but talking to your teen about the
risks of drugs (毒品) may help
keep your teen drug-free. In fact, teens who learn about the dangers of drugs
from their parents are less likely to (可能) try drugs than those who learn nothing at home.
Try to open up the lines of communication with your teen.
78. According to the author ________is
really not an easy job for parents.
A) to give your teen the space
B) to offer your teen help
C) to make your teen talk to you
D) to be a good parent
79. The sentence "Offer your help
always, but your advice only when asked." in the 2nd paragraph means
"________"
A) You should always give your teen help.
B) Your help should be always good advice.
C) You'll give your teen help when he asks.
D) You also need to get help from your teen.
80. Which of the following can properly
show the respect for your teen's privacy?
A) To treat him as one of adult relatives.
B) To listen to his private conversations.
C) To read his personal e-mails often.
D) To tidy up his room when he is out.
81. What is mainly discussed in the 4th
paragraph?
A) Parents should not give any advice on their teens’ clothes.
B) Parents should comment positively on teenager's self-image.
C) Teenagers cant accept the criticism for their physical
appearance.
D) Teenagers may put much emphasis on their physical attractiveness.
82. The passage shows that teens who
know_________.
A) more about drags at home are less likely to take them
B) less about drags at school are less likely to take them
C) more about drags at home are more likely to take them
D) less about drags at school are more likely to take them
83. The author wrote the passage w itli the
purpose of telling us_________.
A) that teens arc growing quickly in their bodies
B) the friendship between parents and teens
C) the way how parents treat with their teens properly
D) sometimes parents should learn something from their teens
84. What is probably the best title for
this passage?
A) Difficulties of Being Teens’ Parents
B) A Get-Along Guide for Teens* Parents
C) How to Be an Educated Parent
D) Know More in Your Teen's Mind
C.
Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage( 选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)
You have waited 45 minutes for the valuable 10 minutes* break
between classes. But when the bell for the next class rings, you can't believe
how 85 time has passed.
If you are familiar with this scene, you'll know how time flies when
you are having fun. Now scientists have thought over a reason why this is the
case.
Scans(扫描仪)have
shown that patterns of activity in the brain 86 according to how we
focus on (专心于) a task.
When we feel 87 we concentrate(专心于) more on how time is passing.
And this makes our brains think the clock is ticking more slowly.
In an experiment carried out by a French laboratory. 12 volunteers
watched an image while researchers monitored their brain activity.
The volunteers were told to first concentrate on 88 an image appeared for,
then focus on the color of the image, and thirdly, study both duration(持续时间) and color. The results showed
that 89 was more active when the
volunteers paid attention to more subjects.
It is thought that if the brain is focusing
on many aspects of a task, it has to spread its resources, and pays 90 attention to the clock.
Therefore, time passes without us really noticing it, and seems to go quickly.
If the brain is not so active, it concentrates its 91 energies on monitoring
the passing of time. As a result, time seems to drag.
Next time you feel bored in class, perhaps you should pay more
attention to what the teacher is saying!
85. A) slowly
B) quickly
C) terribly
D) foolishly
86. A) change
B) develop
C) grow
D) stop
87. A) interested
B) bored
C) excited
D) active
88. A) how often
B) how soon
C) how long
D) how fast
89. A) the time
B) the experiment C) the
clock D)
the brain
90. A) no
B) more
C) some
D) less
91. A) enough
B) full
C) right
D) proper
D.
Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给)：(14分)
Last Friday a storm swept through two villages in the New
Territories, destroying fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged that
their o 92 had to leave them, and fifteen others had
broken windows or broken roofs. One person was killed, several were badly hurt
and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received smaller hurt.
Altogether over two hundred people were h 93 after the storm. They didn't
know where to go.
A farmer, Bob, said that the storm b 94 early in the morning and
lasted for over an hour.
"I was eating with my wife and children," he said,
'"When we heard a loud noise. A few minutes later our house f 95 down on top of us. We tried our best to
climb out but then I saw that one of my children was missing. I went back
inside and found him, s
96 but very frightened." Bob continued,
"My boy cried out immediately when he saw me. I wanted to give him a hand
It that time, but failed. We both tried hard and finally he managed to find his
way out."
Mrs. Woo said that her husband has just 1 97 for work when she felt that her house was
moving. She ran outside at once with her children. ''There was no time to take
a 98 ," she said, "A few minutes
later, the roof came down."
Rescue workers helped to take people out of the flooded area and the
welfare department brought them food, clothes and shelter.
E.
Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题): (14 分)
Malls are popular places for Americans to go. Some people spend so
much time at malls that they are called mall rats.
People like malls for many reasons. They don't feel any danger
around them because malls have police stations or private security guards.
Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest
malls have beautiful rest area with waterfalls and large green trees.
The largest mall in the United States is the Mall of America in
Minnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight night
clubs, and a seven-acre park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About
750,000 people shop every week.
The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Edina, Minnesota. People loved
doing all their shopping in one place. More malls were built all over the
country. Now, malls are like town centers where people come to do many things.
They shop, of course. They also eat in food houses that have food from all over
the world. They see movies at theatres. Some people even get their daily
exercise by doing the new sport mall walking. Others go to malls to meet
friends. In some malls, people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend
church. In other words, people can do just everything in malls. Now residents
can actually live in their favorite shopping centre.
99. Why are some people in America called
mall rats?
100. What is the purpose of having police
stations inside the malls?
101. Do people need to pay for parking in
malls?
102. How many cars can the parking spaces
of the largest mall in the United States hold?
103. When and where was the first indoor
mall set up in the United States?
104. Why were more malls built all over the
country?
105. Do you prefer to have a one-day trip
to such malls? Give at least two reasons.