Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案)：

Do you have a passport? A passport is a very important personal document when you travel abroad. It is also a great treasure for every holidaymaker because each page provides wonderful memories of each visit. Here are some of the most bizarre and interesting facts about passports from Britain.

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was once offered a passport with the number 007, the code number for fictional special agent（特工） James Bond. However, she turned it down. The passport with 007 now belongs to Geoffery Howe, a member in Thatcher's government.

Everyone needs a passport to travel around the world, but one person doesn't. Although she may not travel abroad as much as she used to, Queen Elizabeth II has traveled around the world – all without a passport. According to the U.K., it is unnecessary for the queen to have one because British passport is issued（颁发） in the name of Her Majesty. However, it doesn't mean that the entire British royal family doesn't need passports. All the other members, including Prince Philip and Prince Charles, all have passports.

The British passport had a very long history. The oldest passport still in existence in Britain dates back to June 18, 1641. And there is the signature of Charles I on it.

In addition, the British passport is one of the most powerful passports in the world. Anyone with a British passport can travel 174 countries without a visa（签证）. It is as powerful as passports from Finland, Germany, Sweden and the U.S.A. However, U.K. travellers pay some of the highest passport costs in the world – more than people in China and Russia. On average, British people have to pay about 72.5 pounds for the passport.

1.A passport ____________.

A.is a personal document B.has very short history

C.is issued by royal family D.is the most powerful

2.The underlined word “bizarre” in paragraph 1 probably means _________.

A.boring B.strange C.dangerous D.serious

3.Who has the passport with the number 007 now after Thatcher turned it down?

A.Prince Charles B.James Bond C.Geoffery Howe D.Queen Elizabeth II

4.__________ doesn’t need a passport to travel around the world.

A.Queen Elizabeth II B.Margaret Thatcher

C.James Bond D.Prince Philip

5.Which is TRUE about the British passport according to paragraph 5?

A.The British passport is as powerful as the passports from Finland, Germany and Russia.

B.If someone has a British passport, he can travel 174 countries with a visa.

C.All British people have to pay 72.5 pounds for the passport.

D.The British passport costs more than the Chinese passport.

6.The best title for the passage may be “___________________”.

A.The History of British Passports B.The Powerful British Passport

C.Fun Facts about British Passports D.The Most Expensive Passport in the World

B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文）

It was my first week in Kansas City, the USA. My friend, Sharon, asked me whether I'd like to try McDonald's for a quick lunch. So, we went. American fast food is quite popular in China, so I could_______ pick something that I used to have in Beijing-a super burger, a coke and French fries, though the names of the food were in English.________, the burger was much bigger than what I had back home. I thought to myself, after all, most Americans are bigger than Chinese. They must need more for lunch.

With my lunch set in front of me, I wanted some tomato sauce to_______my French fries, so I went to the waiter and asked him for some tomato sauce.

"What?" he looked puzzled. "Tomato sauce?"

I started to feel uncertain. I had studied English for six years. He should be able to understand me without any problems. Maybe, it was not called "tomato sauce" here, I________.

"I'm not sure what you call that thing," I tried again, "but it's American food, and you put tomato sauce on everything."

"Sorry , Miss," he said, shaking his head, "but we don't have tomato sauce here. Never have."

I walked back to Sharon and asked her the question. She smiled and asked me to wait for a moment. A few minutes later, she came back with several packages that I had asked for. So, they never used the________ packages for the tomato sauce. Oh, no, it's written right there, "Ketchup".

"What's the difference between Ketch-up and the tomato sauce?" I asked.

"I don't know________we call it this name," replied Sharon. "Never thought about it."

Sharon's smile suddenly made me realize that the difference between Ketch-up and the tomato sauce lay not so much in the food itself as in our different cultures.

1.A.carefully B.happily C.easily D.hardly

2.A.To my surprise B.For example C.In addition D.In this way

3.A.compete B.match C.mix D.cook

4.A.wondered B.believed C.agreed D.apologized

5.A.expensive B.attractive C.natural D.same

6.A.how B.where C.why D.when

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):

Do you envy people who have a good memory? They only have to spend a few minutes on a page and will r1. the content. There are some things you can do to improve your memory. Try these.

Be more abservant (善于观察的). Some people who claim(宣称) to have a bad memory don’t r2. have memory problems. They just don’t take time to notice the d3.. If you pay more attention to the specifics, you’re sure to have a more clear memory of events. A little exercise that you could do is to practice memorizing lists. It can be the ingredients printed on your cereal (谷物) in the morning.

Do more mental activities such as puzzles, word games and learn a new language. These activities will f4. improve your brain functions and will definitely help you improve your memory.

Avoid stress. When you’re tired, you are more l5. to have a weaker focus. Find ways to avoid stress, so your brain will be refreshed and ready to take on new information.

Have a strategy(策略) in recalling things. Some people read aloud when studying. Some people write notes during lectures. These are m6. that people use to remember things more clearly. What’s yours?

Get enough sleeping hours. Lack of sleep affects the brain functions. You need at least seven hours of sleep every night. Give your brain cells a chance to r7. the damage done by a day’s work and even more if you drink coffee or alcohol a lot. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and grains. Aside from (除......以外) being healthy, these foods help you improve your memory.

Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题)

“More young people should study Science", Hazel Wallace, a Science teacher from London, said at a conference for young scientists last weekend." More young people should take Science subjects at school and study them at university, "she said." Scientists can change the world and can improve life for everyone. We also need more people who want to teach science and do scientific research."

But there was bad news from Professor George Benson, a research scientist and university Science teacher, who was also at the conference." Science courses at university are very good," he said, "but there’s a real problem with Science teaching in schools. One in three people who teach Physics to 15-and 16-years-olds don’t have a physical degree. Not enough people are studying Science at university and this means that there are not enough science teachers."

Mrs Wallace didn’t agree." It’s true that the number of Science pupils fell between 2000 and 2010."She said ." But now the numbers are rising again. The number of students who take Science subjects at school is much higher now than it was five years ago."

Professor Benson was certain that numbers were still too low and added, "There’s still a problem with science lessons in schools. Most young people think that Science is boring or difficult or both. We have to find ways to interest 12-16 years olds in studying Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Old-fashioned teaching methods have to change, We must spread the news that Science is very important, but it can also be fun."

1.What does Hazel Wallace do?

2.Who was the conference for?

3.The number of science pupils is still falling now, isn’t it?

4.According to Benson, what can teachers do to make Science lessons more interesting?

5.What might be the topic of the conference?

6.Will you choose Science as your major at university? Why or Why not?(Explain in 2-3 sentences.)

Writing (作文):

Write at least 60 words about the topic “______ is more important a way to learn the world”

（以“______是更好的了解世界的方式”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。)

Some people think that reading is more important than travelling in order to understand the people and the world. Others think that travelling is more important. What’s your opinion?

Suggested questions(以下问题仅供参考)

1. What is more important a way to learn the world, reading or travelling?

2. Why do you think it’s more important? (Give at least 2 reasons.)

（注意：短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分。）

ficult. I would choose a subject that best suits me as a major. (Any reasonable answers are acceptable)

Abacuses are so fast and accurate that people still use them today. Which of the following is correct for the underline word in the sentence?

A./?kjur?t/ B./?kju:r?t/ C./??kj?r?t/ D./aeku:r?t/

Shanghai is a big city and over ________ people are living here.

A.24 millions B.24 million C.24 millions of D.24 million of

December 9 should be read as ________.

A.December of the 9th B.December of 9

C.9 of December D.the 9th of December

________ is less than ________.

A.First-three; first-threes B.One-third; two-third

C.One-third; two-thirds D.First-three; one-threes

Today QQ and WeChat make it easier ________ each other.

A.talk with B.to talk with C.talking with D.talks with