In recent years advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and instruments are being developed every day to extend（延长）life. However，some people，including some doctors， are not in favour of these life extending measures，and they argue that people should have the right to die when they want. They say that the quality of life is as important as life itself，and that people should not be forced to go on living when conditions of life have become unbearable（不能忍受的. They say that people should be allowed to die with dignity（尊严） and to decide when they want to die. Others argue that life under any conditions is better.

1.In recent years, people can live longer than in the past,It’s because of_________.

A．the development of medical technology

B．big hospitals

C．good doctors

D．both B and C

2.According to some people， whether a dying patient has the right to die or not is up to_________.

A．the doctors                            B．the surroundings（环境）

C．his or her family                        D．the patient himself or herself

3.The writer’s opinion is_________.

A．death is better than life

B．life is better than death

C．neither death nor life is good

D．none of the above

4.Why do some patients want to die? Because_______.

A．the doctors are not good

B．the conditions are bad

C．life is too hard

D．they are seriouly ill

Have you ever wondered?

1. Why do airplanes take longer to fly west than east?

It can take five hours to go west-east from New York (NY) to London but seven hours to travel east-west from London to NY. The reason for the difference is an atmospheric phenomenon known as the jet (喷射) stream. The jet stream is a very high altitude wind which always blows from the west to the east across the Atlantic. The planes moving at a constant air speed thus go faster in the west-east direction when they are moving with the wind than in the opposite direction.

2. What would happen if the gravity on Earth was suddenly turned off?

Supposing we could magically turn off gravity. Would buildings and other structures (建筑物) float away? What happened would depend on how strongly the things were attached to the Earth. The Earth is moving at quite a speed, moving at over a thousand miles per hour. If you turn something around your head on a string (细绳), it goes around in a circle until you let go of the string. Then it flies off in a straight line. ‘Switching off’ gravity would be like letting go of the string. Things not attached to the Earth would fly off in a straight line. People in buildings would suddenly shoot upwards at a great speed until they hit the ceiling. Most things outside would fly off into space.

1.What information can we get from the first passage?

A．It is the jet stream that affects how fast airplanes fly.

B．Planes go slower when they are moving with the wind.

C．It takes more time to fly from NY to London than from London to NY.

D．The jet stream always blows from the east to the west across the Atlantic.

2.The word “shoot” underlined in the 2nd passage probably means “__________”.

A．send for                              B．move quickly

C．come out                             D．grow quickly

3.It can be inferred that without gravity __________.

A．buildings and other structures would float away

B．trees and buildings would not so easily fly off

C．something around your head would not float away

D．everything outside buildings would fly off into space

4.Which of the following statements is not mentioned in the passage?

A．It takes seven hours to travel from London to New York.

B．The earth is moving at a high speed

C．Everything on the earth will float away if there’s no gravity.

D．Everything not attached to the earth would fly off in a straight line.

5.Where can we most probably read this text?

A．In a research paper.

B．In a short story.

C．In a travel magazine.

D．In a student’s book.

阅读下面短文，根据短文完成表格中所缺信息，每空一词.

Many animal lovers would like to do more to help animals, but aren’t sure where to start or feel like they just don’t have the time. The good news is that there are many simple things you can do to help protect animals.

Think more before you decide

The decisions you make may go a long way toward stopping the killing of animals. Consider eating a vegetarian diet. If you aren’t ready to make this change, there are still things you can do. Do not buy animal products from companies that have illegal(违法的) practices.

Help speak the word out

Speaking the word out about the problems faced by animals can be as easy as putting up a notice on your car. Also, talk to your friends and family members about important problems of animals. Give some simple advice to a friend with a new pet about the serious pet over-population problem we’re facing. Turn to some books on the subject if you are not so clear about the advice you give your friend.

Write a letter

We’ve all heard the saying, “ The pen is more powerful than the sword(宝剑)”. Put this idea to the protection of animals. If a company has practices or rules that are harmful to animals, write them a letter to let them know you are angry about them, and that you won’t buy their products until they make some changes. Write letters to state and local legislators(立法者)to let them know how important it is that they support legislation that protects animals. Make them know that their actions will have a great effect on your vote.

Be more loving

If you’re considering adding a dog or a cat to your family, think about getting one from a homeless-animal house rather than buying a pet. There are many wonderful animals just waiting for a home. By taking back an animal from there, you will be helping in the fight against pet over-population, as well as giving your money to those who look after poor animals.

Let your actions be an example to others

It may sound simple，but one of the best ways to help animals is to let your actions speak to the world. You should do the following things first by yourself: Treat all living animals with respect. Care about your pets and look after them well. Avoid (避免)entertainment places that use animals to perform. Support legislation that protects animals. All of these things set an example for others to follow.

Title: Ways of   1.   animals

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1.More than one person_________(clean) the classroom at 6 o’clock yesterday.

2.—Is London the first European city _____(hold) the Olympic Games?

—No, it has been held in many other places in Europe.

3.It’s said the price of food in China _______(rise) quickly recently.

4.I tried many ways I could think of _______ (stop) the little boy from crying.

5.Not only the students but also the teacher _________(ask)to go to school on time now.

缺词填空(先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容和所给首字母，在空格内填入一个适当的词，使短文意思完整. 所填单词在答卷横线上必须完整写出)

Mental health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. Even though you are mentally healthy, it hardly m 1.  that you don’t have a mental health problem.

Mental health is everyone’s b 2. . We all have times when we feel down or stressed. Most of the time those feelings pass, but sometimes they d3.  into a more serious problem. It seems that our mental health doesn’t always stay the same. It can change as the environment changes and as you move t 4.  different stages(阶段) of your life.

Here are four practical ways to look after your mental health. M 5.  simple changes to how you live doesn’t cost much or take up lots of time. Anyone can f 6.  them.

●Talk about your feelings. It can help you stay in good mental health. It isn’t a sign of weakness, but p 7.  of your ability to do what you can to stay healthy.

●Eat well. What you eat and how you feel are c 8.  connected. A proper diet can have a good effect on your mental health.

●Keep in touch. Friends and family members can offer various s 9.  which may help you keep active and solve practical problems.

●Take a break. It could be a weekend exploring(探测，考察) new places to enjoy the nature, or even a ten-minute break from doing your homework. A few minutes can be e 10. to relax you.

根据所给提示将下列各句译成英语

1.任何事情都不能阻止科学家讲真话.

Nothing can __________________from___________________ .

2.我们一致同意目前应该更重视教育.

We all agree that more attention should _________________________ at present.

3.世界各国政府依然在与福岛核泄漏事件作斗争。

The governments                 against the Fukushina’s nuclear leakage.

4.你知道那部《加勒比海盗4》是以3D的形式拍摄的吗？Do you know whether the film Pirates of the Caribbean was             _______________3D.

5.她太激动了，以至于一直哭着，说不出话来。

She was _____________________________without saying anything.

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________ spring, everything grows green.

A． On a            B．In the             C．In               D．On

My family always have a party ______ the evening of October 1, and the party starts

______ 8. 00 p. m.

A．at; in             B．in; on             C．at; on            D．on; at