4、       “Taxi drivers” ,said BOGC (Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Committee) staff, “are learning English to support the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.”

       Albert Selmer, a German businessman who speaks good English, was pleasantly surprised during his latest trip to Beijing. When he got into a taxi on Chang’an Avenue（街）, the driver greeted him and asked where he would like to go—in English! “This couldn’t be imagined eight years ago when I first visited Beijing,” said Selmer. Selmer wouldn’t have been so surprised if he had known many people are learning English in this Olympic city.

       Fourteen years ago Beijing failed in its bid（申办）for the 2000 Games. One of the reasons was that foreigners found it hard to communicate with Beijing residents （市民）, most of whom speak only Chinese. This time, the city is working to improve communication.

       “One great change has happened during Beijing’s preparation,” BOGO officials are speaking directly in English instead of using interpreters as they did 14 years ago.

       In addition to BOGO officials, Beijing residents are looking forward to the 2008 Games by actively learning the foreign language. Free classes offered in a number of Beijing communities are enjoying high attendance. Residents are taught useful expressions, greetings, how to give directions and how to introduce themselves.

       Shop assistants, bus and taxi drivers and even policemen are learning English. The young taxi driver who surprised the German visitor is probably one of those learners.

       The first-stage aim of the “ Beijing citizens’ English Speaking Plan” started by the city government in August, is to popularize English among government staff, taxi drivers, hotel staff and shop assistants. In five years the percentage of Beijing residents who can speak English will be raised to around 30 percent from the present15 percent.

1．Albert Selmer was surprised when he got into the taxi, because ______.

       A．he found the driver served him better.

       B．the car didn’t look the same as it did eight years ago.

       C．the driver was very polite to him

       D．the driver could speak English

2．From the passage we know that ______.

       A．the main reason why Beijing failed in its bid for the 2000 Games was that very few people could speak English.

       B．Albert Selmer often came to China in recent years.

       C．Beijing residents are taking an active part in learning English

       D．spoken-English is of great importance in our daily life

3．More and more Beijingers are learning English in order to ______.

       A．make themselves understood easily while talking to foreigners

       B．make English the official language in China.

       C．support the 2008 Olympics

       D．match the modern development

4．If more and more Beijingers can communicate with foreigners in English, ______.

       A．they will learn more about the Olympic Games     

       B．they will be treated strangely

       C．they will be given a hand while in trouble

       D．it will help to hold Beijing’s 2008 Olympics successfully

3、       Although she was risking her life and being criticized by many, she spent nine years needed for her reports, she often tested the dangerous equipment on herself.

       Chen Xiaolan, a 55—year—old former doctor, is the model of a person filled with bravery and determination. “Once in the doctor’s uniform ,she always sticks to her belief to be responsible for the patients .She has made the career even more holy（神圣的）,” said China Central Television, which honored her ,along with ten other, “People Who Moved China in 2007” on February 17, 2008.

       Chen’s lonely fight against cheat began in 1997 when her patients complained about a high—tech injector（注射器）. The patients said the injection was unusually painful but doctors ignored their complaints .Soon Chen found that doctors were receiving 7 yuan from the 40 yuan fee each time the new injector was used.

       To test the injector, Chen risked her own life by having the same injection. After receiving the injection she got sick. After researching ,she found her problems came from the injection. With proof（证据）in hand ,she reported to the government and a nationwide ban (law)was introduced in 2005. During the past nine years, Chen reported on eight different types of fake medical equipment and became a hero.

       However ,she paid much for her honesty and bravery. Chen twice lost her job as a doctor and was almost sent to a mental（精神的）hospital by her boss. She used up her money and lived on support from her relatives abroad.

       “I never regret,” said Chen. “Doctors shouldn’t lie. And I just stick to what I believe is right.”

1．What does “fake” (paragraph 1) mean?

       A．Not real               B．Expensive            C．Popular               D．Mental

2．Why was Chen Xiaolan once almost sent to a mental hospital by her boss?

       A．She was really mentally ill and became mad.

       B．She received some money from some medical equipment’s being used.

       C．She introduced a ban to stop fake medical equipment.

       D．She protected patients from fake medical equipment, which affected some people’s personal interest.

3．According to the passage, we know Chen Xiaolan is        .

       A．ill                        B．lonely                  C．brave                  D．moved

4．Which of the following statements is NOT talked about but can be inferred from this essay?

       A．”People Who Moved China in 2007” are those making contributions to China.

       B．Chen Xiaolan used to be crazy when she was in the doctor’s uniform.

       C．Chen Xiaolan thinks every patient should be responsible for his/her health.

       D．Chen Xiaolan must make lots of money from selling medical equipment.

5．The following is the lists of her life experiences. Which group happens in order of time?

       ①She was honored “People Who Moved China in 2007”.

       ②A national—wide ban was introduced because of her efforts.

       ③She used to be a responsible doctor.

       ④She tested a high—tech injector on herself to get proof.

       ⑤She began to fight against fake medical equipment.

       A．①②③④⑤        B．③⑤④②①         C．①③⑤④②        D．⑤④①③②

2、       Zhang Xiaofeng, 16, had a relaxing winter vacation until a few days ago. The Senior 1 student in Jingmen , Hubei Province suddenly realized that she needed to hurry for the coming exams when the new term begins this week.

       Zhang took no final exams last term. Because of the heavy snow , rain and unusually cold temperatures ,her school announced the winter break early.

       “What a happy surprise! No reports for our parents and no worries about getting low scores,”  she said . “But the exams are put off until this term .Isn’t it a depressing (unpleasant)beginning?”

       Going back to school is hard, yet Shao Jingzhu at Changsha Yali High School in Hunan Province would rather have classes than stay home.

      “The unusually long winter vacation made me uneasy,” she said. “With a few months left before the College Entrance Examination, we Senior 3 students are eager to have teachers around for our questions”.

       During breaks between classes ,Shao discussed the worst winter weather in five decades(a decade=ten years )with her classmates.

       “I believe it was just a natural weather phenomenon（现象）. Who can tell for sure the disaster was caused by human activities? she questioned.

       But Li Cheng at Luzhou High School in Sichuan Province thought that nature was teaching humans a lesson with the strange winter snowstorms.

       She was trapped (caught ) on the way to visit her grandma for three days instead of the five hours in normal weather.

       “It warns us to pay more attention to environmental protection,” Li said.

       Teng Xiangling at Jinshi No 1 High School in Human Province agrees. As a volunteer for environmental protection, she calls on her classmates to give up on take—away boxes and to recycle used papers.

       “Such a natural disaster may take place more frequently (often) if we care little about our daily behavior,” Teng said.

1．Why did Zhang Xiaofeng take no final exams last term?

       A．She became ill all of a sudden.

       B．Her teachers didn’t permit her to do so .

       C．The unusual weather prevented her school holding it.

       D．She was going to take the CEE in June.

2．What does “it” (Paragraph 7) refer to?

       A．Environmental protection.                     B．Hunan activities.

       C．The unusually cold temperatures.          D．The last worst winter weather.

3．Which of the following statements is TRUE?

       A．Every student welcomed the snowstorms.

       B．It is not certain whether human activities have caused this phenomenon.

       C．Last winter weather is the worst weather in the past 40 years.

       D．Hubei and Hunan were the worst provinces hit by snowstorms.

4．Which of the following can be the most probable title of this passage?

       A．A Nature’s Lesson                               B．A Student’s Lesson

       C．A Nature’s Disaster                              D．A Weather Phenomenon

1、       2008年8月8月是北京奥运会开幕的日子，也是全世界共同关注的日子。假如你是李华准备邀请你的美国朋友Peter来中国观看奥运，体会“新北京，新奥运”（口号：slogan）的魅力。请根据提示写一封邀请信。

1．举国盼奥运；2．北京新面貌；3．届时当导游。

注意：1．词数：80~120；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入字数。

Dear Peter,

       How time flies! We have been back to school for one month . I hope everything is all right!

       ……  ……

       I’m looking forward to your coming .Welcome to Beijing.

                                                                                                      Yours sincerely,

                                                                   Li Hua

36、Be confident my boy, _____ you are born rich or poor.

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

34、找出与所给单词划线部分读音相同的选项。

1. chapter                     A. chorus                  B. stomach     C. chain             D. Christmas

2. worthy                  A. thread               B. further        C. worth             D. through

3. chief                 A. believe              B. lie              C. tie                 D. diet

4. biology            A. commercial       B. observe    C. occur           D. obvious

5. explanation        A. excellent            B. excuse              C. explain          D. express