Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Piccadilly line?

   A. The Piccadilly line is the most convenient one around the world.

   B. Taking the Piccadilly line can save the passengers more money.

   C. The Piccadilly line is the only public transportation to Heathrow.

   D. The flight from Earls Court to Piccadilly Circus takes 39 minutes.

At what time does the first train from Earls Court arrive at Heathrow on Sunday?

   A. 07:49.                B. 06:34.                   C. 07:54.               D. 06:31.

If Mr. Smith wants to take the train with his five-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter at 08:00 on Sunday morning, how much should he pay?

   A. ??5.00.                B. ??6.70    .               C. ??5.20.                   D. ??4.20.

When taking the Piccadilly line, whether to or from Heathrow, one may _________.

   A. expect a train every 5 minutes at the stop            B. get to the first stop no later than 23:30

   C. get a discount once traveling in groups           D. get to the destination within 34 minutes

One way to understand thousands of new words is to have________ good knowledge of basic word formation.

     A./              B. the          C. a           D. one

I’d like to study law at university ____ my cousin prefers geography. 

A. though              B. as                 C. while                 D. for

—I’d like to go to see the film with you, Dad.

—Sorry, my son, but only the grow-ups are _________ into the cinema.

A. required         B. commanded        C. admitted         D. needed

I’ll never forget such a beautiful place __________ I spent my childhood there with my grandparents.

  A. because      B. where        C. which        D. when

完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

When my children were small, the toughest part of the day was getting to work. There were diapers(尿布), formula(奶粉),  36  of clothes to worry about for the children. There was their breakfast, and I must  37  they were clean and ready for the day. It was pretty chaotic(混乱的). I have always been one to   38  more about making sure everyone else had what they needed than to take care of myself.  39 , I had my clothing and my packed lunch set out so that I could quickly get ready and then turn my  40  back to getting the children ready.

  I tried to keep my  41  pretty easy in the morning. There just wasn’t time, but that was OK as long as I kept moving. I would manage a  42  look at myself in the full-length mirror just before I  43  out the door.

  Once a week we had management team  44  and it was important to be there on time and to appear relaxed and  45 . We would go around the conference table, each  46  on successes and areas of concern. When it came around to my  47 , all eyes would be on me as I had my chance to brag(自夸) on my programs and increasing  48 .

  I thought I was pretty  49  at playing the role of the cool, calm, collected program manager 50  one week I arrived at one of these management team meetings and as the  51  went around the table, getting to me. There were  52  looks on the faces of the others looking at me. I started to feel a little  53  as that “ what’s going on?”  54  grew more intense. My closest colleague started doing this strange nodding thing in my direction. It was then that I  55  that I had my dress on inside-out.

Our country did a lot about the drunk-driving, and it took some time ____ the situation got better.

   A. after             B. since            C. unless               D. before

Skiing only caught on for ordinary Chinese in the mid-1990s in the country’s north and northeast, but has since developed into a pastime that can be practiced nationwide. Here are four resorts(度假胜地) worthy of consideration.

Yabuli Ski Resort

    The ski resort, built on Yabuli Sun Mountain, part of the Changbai Mountain Range, is located in China’s northernmost province, Heilongjiang.

    It has the best snow quality, skiing trails and impressive views. Wild animals are often spotted on the site.

    The resort serves as the primary training centre for China’s national teams. It also has a trail vertical drop from 200 meters to 1,200 meters with an average drop of 700 meters.

    What’s cool: The largest ski resort in China.

Beijing Huaibei International Ski Resort

    This is a great destination for snowboarders and skiers to escape the rush life of the city and is a large recreational spot that boasts excellent ski slopes, world-class facilities, beautiful natural scenery, as well as convenient accommodation and dining services.

    Travelers are also able to take a bird’s eye view of the Great Wall by catching a cable car along 1,200 meters.

    What’s cool: Close to the Great Wall and Beijing’s largest ski resort.

Shennongjia Ski Resort

    Opened in 2004, the ski resort is located in the inland of Shennongjia. It covers an area of 100,000 square meters and is only 0.5 km from the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve.

    There are ski tracks for beginners and more than 20 coaches for tourists. While experiencing the excitement of skiing, people can also admire Shennongjia’s distinctive scenery of countless different odd mountain valleys, unknown beautiful flowers and plants.

    What’s cool: Largest winter sports complex for skiers from South and Central China.

Changbai Mountain Ski Resort

    The ski resort is an ideal place for skiing and ice-skating because of its well-constructed ski tracks, comprehensive winter sports training facilities and breathtaking environment.

    Enthusiasts can also choose other activities including motor skiing, sleigh skiing, shooting and hunting.

    The area’s natural hot springs are another attraction of the resort.

    What’s cool: The resort is located in the heart of Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve’s thick forest and has natural hot springs.

The passage is intended to ______.

  A. encourage people to learn skiing during holidays

  B. attract people to ski in these places

  C. offer services of booking tickets for skiing

  D. provide people with a better understanding of skiing

In what way is Changbai Mountain Ski Resort different from the other three resorts?

 A. It has various training facilities.

 B. It has coaches for tourists.

 C. It has natural hot springs.

 D. It has breathtaking natural scenery.

China’s national teams are usually trained at_______.

  A. Yabuli Ski Resort                     B. Shennongjia Ski Resort

  C. Changbai Mountain Ski Resort          D. Beijing Huaibei International Ski Resort

书面表达(满分25分)

　　下面是某中外合资企业刊登在昨天的China Daily上的一则广告：

Office secretary，with experience in bookkeeping，typewriting，public relations，operating PC（personal computer）.

Address，age，health condition.

Write to A518，Charlie Office.

假设你是林涛，现年20岁，身体健康，学习英语6年，学过广告中所列项目。通信地址是滨海市765信箱（P. O. Box 765）。请根据广告中提出的招聘职务、应聘条件和你自己的简要情况，写一封自荐信。词数：100左右。

Dear Sir，

I have read your advertisement in yesterday’s China Daily.

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　                                                           　Yours，

                                                              Lin Tao

E-mail, as well as telephones, ___ an important part in daily communication.

    A．have played      B．is playing       C．are playing      D．play