① On Friday, January 14, 2005, my cousin, Kara Rose, came into the world. ② She looked perfectly healthy from the outside, but on the inside, the doctors had failed to discover a serious problem. ③ She often had trouble breathing and then turned blue. ④ The doctors found that Kara had been born without part of her heart. ⑤ They didn’t think she would live long enough to leave the hospital. ⑥ When she was four days old, she had her first operation. ⑦ My family stayed together during this hard time, hoping everything would turn out for the best.

Kara’s strength and determination to live were strong. Eventually, she could go home. We all waited patiently for new technology that could give Kara a new heart. When she was eighteen months old, her parents took her to a famous surgeon who performed a series of operations. There was no guarantee she would make it through the operation, but she succeeded.

Kara grew stronger every day, and it was not long before she was well enough to be around people. She had an amazing character and always wore a sweet smile. When she fell asleep against my body, happy and content, I realized how valuable life really is. As I took her in my arms with her warm breath against my neck, I decided to live every day of my life to the fullest.

This child, who is 15 years younger than I, has gone through more suffering and pain than I ever have. I admire her strength and determination. Kara has taught me that no matter how bad things seem, they can work out in the end. Knowing this small, beautiful child has made me a stronger person, I now believe that difficulty can be beaten.

1.Kara often had trouble breathing because　　　　.  

A. she didn’t stay long enough in the hospital

B. the doctors failed to discover the problem

C. she was born with an incomplete heart

D. her first operation was not successful

2.When did Kara have the first operation?

A. 15 years old. B. 4 years old.

C. 4 days old. D. 18 months old.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Kara’s determination helped her get through.

B. Kara eventually recovered at the age of 15.

C. The new technology gave the family the hope to live on.

D. Doctors were confident in the success of her operation.

4.The writer wants to tell us that　　　　.  

A. younger people often suffer more pain

B. strong wills can help beat difficulties

C. experienced doctors can make miracles

D. medical technology is developing fast

5.Where should the sentence in the box be added in Paragraph 1?

I was also anxiously hoping the doctors would be able to make her life longer.

A. After Sentence ①. B. After Sentence ③.

C. After Sentence ⑤. D. After Sentence ⑦.

How I Turned to Be Optimistic

I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt＇s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people　on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.

I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see—the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.

The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times. ”

My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.

From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.

1.How did the author get to know America?

A. From her relatives B. From her mother

C. From Books and pictures D. From radio programs

2.Upon leaving for America the author felt .

A. confused B. excited

C. worried D. amazed

3.For the first two years in New York, the author .

A. often lost her way

B. did not think about her future

C. studied in three different schools

D. got on well with her stepfather

4.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?

A. She worked as a translator

B. She attended a lot of job interviews

C. She paid telephone bills for her family

D. She helped her family with her English

5.The author believes that .

A. her future will be free from troubles

B. it is difficult to learn to become patient

C. there are more good things than bad things

D. good things will happen if one keeps trying

情景对话（每题1分，共5分）请将正确答案序号填到题号前，有两项为多余选项。

1.—I am sorry, I couldn’t find the book you want to borrow.

—________

2. —How was your visit to Lake Tai？

—______

3.—Professor Wang, I haven’t finished my paper.

—_____. You have some time left.

4.- The car looks nice. Could I have a try before I decide to buy it?

　- _____________

5.—Would you like another piece of cake?

—___________. I’m still hungry.

方框填词 （每空1分，共10分）请将单词的适当形式填写在横线上使文章意思完整。

Xu Beihong was one of China’s greatest ____1.____. During his lifetime, he developed the tradition of ___2.____ poetry with painting. In the 1930s, he held several ____3.____ in Asia and Europe to ___4.___ Chinese art. In his painting Racing Horse, a horse is seen running like a ___5.____ across the sky. The ____6.___ hair on the horse’s mane and tail was ___7.____ drawn. Xu Beihong used different shades of grey in a ___8.____ way to show ____9.___ along the horse’s body. Many people showed great ____10.___ in this painting.

句子英译汉（每题1分，共10分）请将下列句子翻译成汉语。

1.In the last thirty years, the Internet has grown rapidly.

2.Just imagine never having to pack a suitcase.

3.Her singing was full of feeling; the first part of the song was filled with anger, while the last part expressed love and joy.

4.Symbols play a very important role in Beijing Opera.

5.He was made to practise the piano so much that, at times, he thought about giving up.

6.Ballet tells a story with music and actions but no words.

7.Its black eyes, which are fixed on the cabbage, show the creature’s interest in the vegetable.

8.It is a Chinese art with a long history.

9.There are three types of paper cuts which people still make today.

10.During his lifetime, he developed the tradition of combining poetry with painting.

汉译英（每题2分，共10分）请使用括号内短语翻译句子。

1.她没有和她的家人联系是很明显的。（obvious, get in touch with）

2.我每天都洗碗，习惯了。（be used to）

3.她被大家公认为一个优秀的舞蹈家。(be known as)

4.这可以使我们的城市成为一个更好的居住地方。(make)

5.天真热！我想喝杯冷饮。（fancy）

你打算让外国朋友了解新落成的国家大剧院的情况，准备在互联网上制作一个介绍中国国家大剧院的网页。请根据下例提示，为网页写一篇短文。词数不少于70.

Where is the National Grand Theatre located?

(the heart of Beijing, west of Tian’anmen Square)

When did the construction begin and when was it completed?

( in December 2001, in September 2007)

What is the area that it covers?

( 35,5000 square meters)

What does it look like surrounded by an artificial lake? (a big egg)

What kind of halls are there inside the theatre? How many seats are there in each hall?

( an opera hall, paint it mainly gold, 2398 seats; and a music hall, paint it white, 2019 seats)

What are your opinions or feelings about the National Grand Theatre?

I like _______ color of your handbag. It is ______ good match for your dress.

A. a; 不填 B. the; a

C. the; 不填 D. a; a

Tell Mary there is someone __________ for her at the door.

A. wait B. to wait

C. waiting D. waited

Anyone _______ wants to learn something can sign up for the online courses.

A. which B. who

C. whose D. whom