第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

2007年12月26日,中卫市下了一场百年以来最大的雪.雪持续了一个月.雪灾给人们的生活工作都带来了不便.请根据下面的提示写一篇作文.

1.　　　 早晨外面大雪纷飞.

2.　　　 许多车辆被困在路上,人们被迫步行前往目的地.

3.　　　 所有班车被取消,列车被迫延迟.

4.　　　 市政府召集全市市民参与扫雪活动.

5.　　　 市政府及时采取措施解救受困群众,确保市民生活尽快恢复正常.

6.　　　 最后写出你的感受.

注意:

1.　　　 词数100左右

2.　　　 文章开头已给出,不记入总词数

3.　　　 参考词汇:　 目的地 destination

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 A Snowstorm

　 On December 26^th , 2007, the city of zhongwei saw a disaster of snowstorm that has never happened in the last a hundred years. The snowstorm lasted for a whole month, greatly affecting the life of people.

第一节短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

　　 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在此处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出修改的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者(从十一处起)不计分。

　Are the years you spent at school best years of your life? Personally, I found most lesson rather uninteresting. We had to sit at our desks in silence and paid attention to what the teachers were saying. They were used to write on the blackboard and ask us difficulty questions. We also had to do plenty of homework, and hand it no time. We had to wear school uniforms and obey lots of rules. I left school as soon as I can and started work. I read books at the public library, and late I decided to attend college. Now I really enjoy study because I’m growing old and know what I want it. When I was at school. I was just the wrong age!

E

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项.

I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment.　 　71　　 Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven’t thought about it ,don’t have it on their schedule, didn’t know it was coming or are too strict to depart from their. Routine。

I can’t count the times I called my sister and said, “ 　　72　 ” She would gasp and stammer(结结巴巴地说),“ I can’t. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday. I had a late breakfast. It looks like rain.” And my personal favorite response:“ It’s just Monday.” She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I’ve tried to be a little more flexible.

　 73　 The days get shorter, and the list of promise made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we are awoken, and all having to show for our lives is repetition of “ I’m going to ”，“ I plan on ”and “ someday, when things are settled down a bit.”

When anyone calls my “ seize the moment ” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. 　　74　 　My lips have not touched ice cream for 10 years . I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy.　

　 75　 　Do something you WANT to…. not something on your SHOULD DO LIST.

A. Now go on and have a nice day.

B. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet.

C. Life has a way of going faster as we get older.

D. So I won’t feel sorry because I have changed my attitude to life.

E. How about going to lunch in half an hour?

F. She used to promise to do something instead of doing it right away.

G. You talk with her for a while , and you’re ready to change your attitude to life.

第二卷

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D

　　　 There are two types of people in the world Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy, the other becomes unhappy This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.

　 People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things. The pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine, the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend (hurt) many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation(仿效)It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.

　 Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrong doings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact(联系)with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.

66. People who are unhappy　　　　

A. always consider things differently from others

B. usually are affected by the results of certain things

C. usually misunderstand what others think or say

D. always discover the unpleasant side of certain things

67. The underlined phrase “sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means “　　　 ”

A. have a good taste with social life　　 　　B. make others unhappy

C. tend to scold others openly　　　　　　 D. enjoy the pleasure of life

68. We can conclude from the passage that 　　　

A. we should pity all such unhappy people

B. such unhappy people are dangerous to social life

C. people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness

D. unhappy people can not understand happy persons

69. If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should

A. prevent any communication with them

B. show no respect and politeness to them

C. persuade them to recognize the bad effects

D. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes

70. In this passage, the writer mainly　　　

A. describes two types of people　　　　 B. laughs at the unhappy people

C. suggests ways to help the unhappy　　 D. tells people how to be happy in life

C

Almost everyone accepts the fact that crime can never be wiped ort entirely. Thus control of crime becomes the focus of police and government around the world. The question lawmakers must answer is, “Which system of criminal punishment works best for society?” Each country has developed its own ideas for solution to this question, and these solutions then determine how criminals are punished under different systems. However, none of the current system in use has proved 100 percent effective. There are many ideas about punishment of criminals. Some systems look only to get retribution against criminals. These systems work to frighten criminals away from repeating a crime in the future.

　 These systems also try to deter(威慑)others in society by using the criminal as an example of what can happen to a person if he or she is caught committing crimes. Rehabilitation(悔过)is another philosophy by which many systems of punishment operate. The goal of these systems is to return a former criminal to society after a required period of treatment and training, usually in prisons. The idea is to help change the person’s behavior and approach so that he or she becomes a law-abiding citizen.

　 Capital punishment is another form of punishment which systems use in extreme criminal cases, sometimes involving such crimes as a murder, rape, and violent theft. In these cases, the person is put to death. Today, capital punishment is used in relatively few countries. Many countries have done away with it. In other words, capital punishment remains only in officially law books but is rarely used. However, capital punishment remains in use in some countries including the United States.

63. The police around the world usually concentrate their attention on 　　　　.

　 A. how to catch the person who commits crimes

　 B. how to punish the person who commits crimes

　 C. how to control crimes

　 D. how to determine the system of punishment of criminals

64. Different purposes of the systems of criminal punishment are mentioned in the passage except 　　　　　.

　 A. to frighten criminals and stop them from committing crimes again

　 B. to warn others in society not to commit crimes

　 C. to reform criminals and help them return to society

　 　D. to help criminals get some knowledge of law

65. Which of the following is NOT true?

　 A. Many countries including the USA have got rid of capital punishment

　 B. In some countries capital punishment can only be found in law books, but it is hardly used.

　 C. Capital punishment is only used in extreme criminal cases.

D. Some countries including China still use capital punishment

B

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 WHAT’ SON

60．Suppose you are too far away from Beijing or you can’t spare time to go there in person,which of the following show can you enjoy all the same?

　　　 A．Russian dances　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．Kite show

　　　 C．Folk music　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．Flower festival

61．The phrase“get a preview of”used in the passage means　　　　 .

　　　 A．watch in advance　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．see clearly

　　　 C．get good position of　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．get a general idea of

62．If you and your classmates have a free evening to spend on the 19th of January, which is a useful number to call?

　　　 A．6606-4258　　 B．6491-2902　　 C．6559-8285　　 D．8259-5547

A

Career education is instruction intended to help young people identify, choose, and prepare for a career. Such instruction may focus on a person’s role in work, leisure, or family life. Career education differs from vocational education, which is designed to teach specific occupational skills.

　 Career education includes the formal and informal learning that occurs in the family, in the community, and in schools. In schools, career education consists of instructive activities included in many courses. These activities are designed to improve the attitudes, knowledge, and skills important for work roles. Career education helps students develop self-understanding and use it to plan their education and working life.

　 A complete career education program in school begins in kindergarten and continues at least through high school. Many colleges and universities also offer career education through their consulting programs. In kindergartens and elementary schools, youngsters learn about different types of work. In middle schools or junior high schools, children begin to explore the occupations and leisure activities that interest them most. In high school students get more specific information about occupations and life styles. They may be in classroom, small group, or individual sessions where they learn how to make career decisions. They also should obtain the skills they need for further study or for a job after graduation. Counselors provide information on such matters as how to locate and apply for jobs and how to be successful in interviews. Teachers and counselors use a variety of methods to provide career education, including films about occupations or industries. Children may invite parents or other adults to come to school and describe their jobs. A student may accompany a worker on the job. Cooperative education combines classroom study with practical work experience.

56. According to the passage, which statement is TRUE?

A. Career education is carried out in primary schools only

B. Career education is carried out in middle schools only

C. Career education is carried out in colleges only

D. Career education is carried out in the whole process of people’s education---from kindergarten to university.

57. It may be inferred from the passage that　　　

A. not only teachers but also parents are responsible for youngsters’ career education

B. in high schools, students know more specific information about occupations

C. career education may be in classroom, small group, or individual sessions

D. teachers use a variety of methods to provide career education, including films

58. A Child may get career education in all the following places EXCEPT　　

A. schools　　　 B. homes　　　 C. communities　　 D. public place

59. The underlined word “combine” in the last paragraph means “to　　 ” A. connect　　　 B. force　　　 C. provide　　　 D. attempt

第一节　　 ：单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

21. What you said 　　　quite to the point but what we need 　　　experienced technical workers.

　 A. is ; are　　　 B. is ; is　　　　　 C. are ; are　　　 D. are ; is

22. --- Which do you prefer, classical music or pop music?

　 --- 　　　　. I prefer folk music.

　 A. Either　　　 B. Both　　　　　 C. None　　　　 D. Neither

23. --- How long will you be staying?

　 --- I don’t know. 　　　　　　　.

　 A. That’s OK　　　　　　　　　　 B. Never mind

　 C. It depends　　　　　　　　　　 D. It doesn’t matter

24. What he told us about the situation simply doesn’t make any 　　　　.

　 A. sense　　　 B. idea　　　　　 C. meaning　　　 D. mistake

25. We found the old man lying in bed, 　　　　.

　 A. coldly and hungrily　　　　　　 B. cold and hungry

　 C. coldly and hungry　　　　　　 D. cold and hungrily

26. If you meet 　　　problems, please turn 　　　me.

　 A. with ; to　　 B. down ; up　　 C. with ;up　　　 D. across ; to

27. 　　　　the fact that I don’t like my job, I must work very hard.

　 A. In spite of　 B. Instead of　　　 C. Because of　 D. In place of

28. John received an invitation to dinner, and with his work 　　　, he

gladly accepted it.

A. finishing　　 B. finished　　　 C. having finished　 D. was finished

29. --- She looks very happy. She 　　　have passed the exam.

　 --- I guess so.

　 A. should　　　 B. could　　　　 C. must　　　　 D. might

30. --- Who 　　　it be that is standing under the tree?

　 --- It 　　　be my father, but I’m not sure.

　 A. can ; may　　 B. must ;can　　 C. may; must　　 D. must ;should

31. It ’s already 6 o’clock now. Don’t you think it’s time 　　　　?

　 A. we are going home　　　　　 B. we go home

　 C. we went home　　　　　　　 D. we can go home

32. As a result of the serious flood, two thirds of the buildings in the area 　　　　.

　 A. needs repairing　　　　　　　 B. need repairing

　 C. need to repair　　　　　　　 D. needs to be repaired

33. Last week, only two people came to look at the house, 　　　　wanted to buy it.

　 A. none of them　 B. both of them　 C. none of whom 　D . neither of whom

34. No sooner 　　　　arrived here 　　　　she began to work.

　 A. did she; when　 B. had she; as　 C. had she; than　 D. she had; when

35.The boss made a promise 　　　　he would pay more attention to the workers’ health.

　 A. whether　 　　B. why　　　　 C. that　　　　　 D. which