At least 115 Chinese miners have been pulled alive from a flooded coal mine after more than seven days trapped underground.

   Rescuers cheered and some shed tears as the latest survivors emerged alive Monday after more than a week trapped in a flooded mine in north China's Shanxi Province. Officials were also relieved as their round-the-clock rescue mission prevented one of the country's worst mining disasters.

   The head of the province's Work Safety ministry, Luo Lin, was among thousands of relatives waiting desperately for news at the pit entrance after rescuers said they had heard voices deep within the mine shaft over the weekend.

   It is a miracle in China's mining rescue history, Luo says. He thanked the rescuers for their effort as he counted the miners leaving the entrance.

By late evening Monday, 115 miners had been pulled out alive, China's state media said. They were led to waiting ambulances with their eyes covered to prevent the glare from lights. All are said to be in a stable condition after being trapped in water for nearly nine days. They were able to breathe during their ordeal thanks to air pockets.                          

Three-thousand rescuers dug and pumped water for seven days to reach the miners at the Wangjialing Coal Mine, which is considered a modern facility.

   The first survivors were brought to the surface shortly after midnight on Monday. Attempts to reach the 38 who remain trapped are continuing.

   153 people were believed to be trapped underground. But families say this is an underestimate, claiming many more were working in the mine at the time of the flooding.

   A preliminary investigation last week found that officials had ignored reports of water leaks prior to the accident.

   China relies heavily on coal to fuel its booming economy. But it has some of the most dangerous mines in the world, with many mine bosses ignoring safety concerns to meet demand and chase profits.

   The government has sought to improve safety in recent years by clamping down on illegal mines and this seems to have prevented many deaths.

   According to official figures, 2,631 coal miners died in 1,616 mine accidents in China in 2009 – down 18 percent from the previous year.

1. Which is the best title of the passage?

A. The Flooded Coal Mine

B. Miners Trapped were Saved

C. The Worst Coal Mine Accident

D. 115 Miners Rescued, 38 Still Missing 

2. The underlined word “round-the-clock” in Para 2 most probably means “_______”.

A. finishing before a particular time

B. changing the time shown by clock

C. all day and all night without stopping

D. from the beginning to the end

3. Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A. Coal plays a decisive role in China’s economy.

B. Mine accidents have been increasing in recent years.

C. 115 miners were working underground when the flooding happened.

D. About 3200 coal miners died in mine accidents in China in 2008.

4. At least 115 coal miners were rescued _______.

A. on the day the accident happened

B. after more than 7 days trapped underground

C. after working underground for 9 days

D. 10 days after the accident happened

第二节  书面表达（满分25分）

众所周知，合肥市的各项“大建设”项目正在进行得如火如荼。为了配合这次的物质文明大建设，你们学校正地进行一次精神文明大讨论的活动。作为一名中学生，你发现身边还存在着许多不文明的行为。请你根据以下提示，用英文写一篇倡议书，号召全校师生从我做起，杜绝不文明行为。内容包括：

1．不文明行为的表现（如乱穿马路，乱扔垃圾等）；

2．不文明行为的影响；

3．你的建议和措施（至少三点）。

注意：

1．可根据要求要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯；

2．词数：120词左右。

短文开头已为你写好，不计入总数。

    As we all know, the Big Construction in Hefei is in progress. Meanwhile, we should also pay attention to the construction of the spiritual civilization.

He has made up his mind to____________his dream no matter what difficulties he may run into.

       A．hug   B．realize      C．reach D．touch

 It was ________ of my secretary not to have let others disturb me this morning when I was occupied with my work.

完形填空：20%

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to find one more person in our world who is kind and caring. It was about 11:00 p.m.   16   my telephone rang. The caller ID showed the number of a Best Western Hotel.   17  , I would ignore this type of call. For some reason,   18  , I went ahead and answered.

The man on the other end asked if I knew Samual K. I   19  , as he is my 91 – year – old grandfather. Still not   20   why I was the one that had been called, the caller went on to tell me that I was the only   21   listed in the phone book. He said his name was Mason and that he was the   22   at the Best Western Hotel. The   23   was that grandpa had no money with him, and that he couldn’t   24   any phone numbers, so Mason called all over the state trying to get help.

Grandpa told me that he just wanted me to tell Mason that he is a (n)   25   guy and would pay the money once he got home. But the man in charge there was   26   because my grandfather seemed to be   27  . He had been going somewhere else when he got on the wrong bus and   28   100 miles from home.

Not wanting to turn him away and not wanting the police to   29   him to the police station, Mason,   30   any normal duty, not only took the time to   31   me, but also charged just $ 39 so that grandpa could   32   safely and comfortably overnight. (The rooms normally rent for about $ 140!) Besides, he had the staff of that hotel all   33   him until my uncle was able to drive the 100 miles to pick him up!

So, it’s just one more piece of   34   that proves that there are still good people out there; wherever you go, there is always one who   35  .

16．A．while          B．when           C．after                D．before

17．A．Obviously     B．Personally    C．Actually       D．Generally

18．A．however       B．besides         C．otherwise      D．therefore

19．A．was           B．did            C．had           D．would

20．A．admitting     B．accepting      C．understanding   D．recognizing

21．A．neighbor       B．relative         C．colleague      D．friend

22．A．manager       B．waiter           C．mayor          D．guest

23．A．disadvantage    B．question        C．problem        D．pity

24．A．write         B．remember     C．repeat           D．keep

15．A．easy – going    B．generous       C．forgettable           D．okay

26．A．concerned      B．disappointed     C．convinced     D．surprised

27．A．hurt          B．moved          C．annoyed        D．lost

28．A．went up        B．added up       C．ended up       D．sent up

29．A．take          B．bring         C．invite               D．carry

30．A．except          B．against          C．beyond         D．from

31．A．contact         B．persuade       C．warn         D．approach

32．A．leave         B．live           C．adapt         D．stay

33．A．look for        B．watch over       C．care about     D．adjust to

34．A．news         B．information      C．advice          D．evidence

35．A．minds           B．cares         C．sees           D．matters

Turning on the TV, a wonderful scene comes to your eyes—a group of men, tall, strong and handsome, and women, young, beautiful and attractive, too. Together they eat in the finest restaurants, traveling everywhere around the world by luxurious planes and pleasure ships. They are models.

  Do you envy them? What sort of life are models leading? Is it a wonderful life for a young lady or a young man?

A few models are well-known actors or actresses who can make a lot of money only by showing themselves off in commercials. But the majority of them are just curious to see what it is like. They’d like to be models just because they are attracted by what they imagine—models earn a lot of money and lead a glorious life. This is true for those who are very successful. However, most models find it difficult to get work. Very few can earn enough to live on, and for all models their expenses are high. Their agents claim about 20% of the earnings, and no model will get very far without a clever agent. Besides, they have to buy good clothing. They also have to pay to travel to interviews and reach the places where the work is to be done.

  Interviews for a model job are known as cattle-markets in the modeling world, and not without a good reason. A top model can choose his or her work, demand and receive high fees and has his or her expenses paid. But for most models, the situation is quite different. And agent or employer inspects each model much as a farmer inspects cattle at a market. Intelligence, qualifications and personal characteristics count for little against good looks and tight figures. For all except the very few lucky ones, the life of a model is a continual search for work, trying to sell himself or herself in the face of fierce competition and, sometimes, not particularly moral standards on the part of some employers.

  Immigration officials at airport look suspiciously at a girl whose passport shows her occupation as “Model”, and these are men and women of considerable experience of the world. It comes no surprise to find that some models prefer to put “Secretary” or “Businessman” as their jobs in their passports.

  Modeling is a changeable world with great rewards for a tiny minority but not for the majority.

1. For models, their good looks and tight figures are ____, compared with their intelligence and qualifications.

   A. more important    B. less needed     C. less essential    D. more looked down upon

2. Which of the following can lead you to believe according to the passage?

   A. A model’s traveling expenses are usually paid by his employer.

   B. To be a model, good looks are the most important qualification.

   C. Most models have a fairly easy way of life with high pay.

   D. A model can hardly be successful without a good agent.

3. Models often put “Secretary” or “Businessman” instead of “Model” in their passports because ____.

   A. they want to avoid being stopped to sign their names by fans

   B. a person with the occupation of a model is easily attacked by black societies

   C. models are sometimes looked down upon

   D. secretaries and businessmen are free of custom duty

4. What may be the author’s attitude towards modeling?

   A. It is a worthwhile life for a young lady or a young man.

   B. He is in favour of young people to try modeling.

   C. Before being crazy about a model job, young people should be aware of the difficulties.

   D. It is a field in which everyone has a great chance to succeed.

5. The underlined word “suspiciously” can most probably be replaced by ____.

   A. doubtfully         B. excitedly         C. proudly           D. sadly

New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate and enter the new year with a smile on your face. This year, there’re plenty of local activities for all ages and interests, so the smiles will come easily.

BLUE CONCERT

Blues band the Coyotes is playing at the Dance Barn，at 8 Barn View in Sudden Valley, The show will start at 9 p. m. and benefit the charity Bikers Fighting Cancer. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 224-2308 for more information.

NEW YEAR’S LAUGHS

Ring in the New Year and laugh out the old one at the Upfront Theatre Comic improvisers will hit on all the highlights of the year with The Last Laugh of 2008. The 9 p. m. show will cost $15 and is open to all ages. The 11 P. m. show is to 21 and older and costs $18, which includes a champagne (香槟酒) toast. Call 733-8855 for more information.

MAZE

For a fun activity earlier in the evening，walk the labyrinth (迷宫) at the Leopold Crystal Bellroom. Wander through the maze, based on the French Chartres Cathedral, for free from 4 to 9 P. m. Call 752-0048 for more information.

COUNTRY DANCING

At the Bellingham Eagles Hall, live local music will help get the dance started at 8 p. m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for kids 12 and younger. For more information, call 676-1554.

1. In what way do these activities have in common?

A. They’re all held in the same day.                   B. They’re all held by the same organization.

C. They’re all organized for children.         D. They’re all about the dancing and music.

2. Which of the following activities may be free for Tom aged 16?

A. COUNTRY DANCING.                              B. NEW YEAR'S LAUGHS.

C. MAZE.                                          D. BLUE CONCERT.

3. If you want to know something about the Coyotes at 8 Barn view, you'd better call        .

A. 676-1554       B. 733-8855         C. 752-0048              D. 224-2308

4. Which of the followings will be the highlights of NEW YEAR'S LAUGHS?

A. Wander through the maze.                         B. The champagne toast.

C. Its live music.                                        D. The Last Laugh of 2008.

5. It can be inferred from the text that            .

A. $10 is enough to book a ticket to Blue Concert   B. you can read the text on a telephone book

C. all these activities are international ones    D. New Year’s Laughs will hold shows three times

— Do you want anything else for your birthday?

   — Nothing else. I’m very ________ with what you’ve bought me.

    A. satisfying          B. disappointed             C. content                     D. honest

书面表达（满分15分）

     假设你是李华，你所在的学校与德国某一中学有一个交流项目(Exchange Programme)，此项目为部分同学提供在德国学习一年的机会。现在你有意要参加该项目，请根据以下内容要点，用英语向该校写一份申请。

1、渴望了解不同文化，乐于传播中国文化；

2、现在正寄宿学校（boarding school）上学，习惯离家生活；

3、新的经历对性格培养有益，是学习、锻炼的好机会。

注意：1、短文必须包括以上要点，可适当添加细节。

      2、词数：100词左右。开头已经为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to apply for a position in the exchange programme_________

_______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________-

I hope I can have this wonderful chance                                    

Best regards                                                          

                                                                      Li Hua

_ ___that the weather was to be very hot this Sunday.

A. It was said in the newspaper    B .As was reported on the newspaper

C. What the weather report said     D .It was said in the newspaper was