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Britons stranded（搁浅）at sea or in flooded homes could find a real-life prince riding to their rescue. Prince William announced on Monday that he is to train to be a full-time pilot with the Royal Air Force's Search and Rescue Force (SARF).

William, who is currently a Lieutenant（中尉）in the Army's Household Cavalry Regiment（皇家骑兵团）, will transfer to the RAF and begin an 18-month training course in January 2009.

If successful, he will become a fully operational Search and Rescue pilot in 2010, flying Sea King helicopters at one of the six SARF units based in Britain.

"The time I spent with the RAF earlier this year made me realize how much I love flying," the prince, who spent two weeks with a SARF team while on work experience in 2005, said in a statement.

"Joining Search and Rescue is a perfect opportunity for me to serve in the Forces operationally, while contributing to a vital part of the country's Emergency Services."

It means he will follow a similar career to that of his uncle, Prince Andrew, who was a Sea King helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands war.

The Search and Rescue teams' main duty is to recover RAF personnel but in peacetime they mainly respond to civilian emergencies, dealing with more than 1,000 calls a year.

The units deal with incidents ranging from helping those trapped by sudden major floods to rescuing people lost while out walking on hills.

William, who has spent the last year on secondment（借调）to the various branches of the military to prepare for his future role as head of the armed forces, received his RAF wings （飞行勋章）following a four-month stint（持续的工作）with the service earlier this year.

However, his time with the RAF was clouded when the Defense Ministry was forced to fend off (挡开) criticism for allowing the prince to fly military helicopters to a bachelor party for his cousin and to the family home of his girlfriend Kate Middleton.

49. Prince William wanted to be a full-time pilot because _______.

      A. he liked flying

      B. he would like to do something in the country’s Emergency Services

      C. many Britons were in danger at sea waiting for rescue

      D. he had much experience in flying

50. According to the passage, _______.

      A. the Falklands war broke out in 2005

      B. Prince William served in the Army’s Household Cavalry Regiment in 1982

      C. Prince Andrew is serving in SARF now

      D. William would finish his training course in June 2010

51. The author’s opinion on William’s joining RAF is _______.

      A. enthusiastic          B. doubtful        C. negative         D. pessimistic

52. What is the purpose of the author by mentioning what the prince had done before in the last

paragraph?

      A. The author wants to say that Prince William pays much attention to his family and friends

      B. The author suggests that the Defense Ministry was criticized when William flew for his

private business

      C. William had a hard time when he went against his leaders

      D.The author has the worry that Prince William is likely to get the Defense Ministry into

trouble again.

Tom ______to paint the fence but he got his friends to do it for him.

A. supposed          B. was supposing      C. had supposed    D. was supposed

_______his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.

       A．In spite of   B．On account of     C．Regardless of    D．Instead of

Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场）in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.

57. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A. Cycling around a lake                                   B. Motor racing in the desert

C. Playing basketball in a gym                           D. Swimming in a sports center

58. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain  

B. It causes water shortages around the world

C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes

D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green

59. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because______.

A. it is an outdoor sport                                 B. it improves our health

C. it uses fewer resources                                D. it is recommended by experts

60. The author writes the passage to ______.

A. show us the function of major sports         B. encourage us to go in for green sports

C. discuss the major influence of popular sports 

D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports.

— ______?

 — Nothing serious, but a bit tired.

A. Anything the matter with you             B. Is that all                      

C. Anything else                           D. What’s this

What surprised me was not what he said but ______he said it.

A. the way B. in the way that in the way D. the way which

Dr. Smith, as well as his wife and daughters , ______ visit Beijing this summer. 

A  is going to    B are going to     C was going to     D  were going to

   Only in recent years ______ to realize the importance of wildlife conservation.

         A. do people begin                                                 B. have people begun

         C. people have begun                                            D. people begin

Dear Daughter,

As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.

    First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real proof of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.

    It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period where you go from teacher-taught to master-inspired, after which you must become self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn isn’t critical for your life, the learning skills you acquire will be something you will treasure forever.

    Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don’t be trapped by what others think or say, but make up your own mind.

    Most importantly, make friends and be happy. Pick a few friends and become really close to them – pick the ones who are genuine to you. Don’t worry about their grades, looks, or even personalities.

    Start planning early. I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses.

    Whether it is coursework planning or picking a major, you should take control of your life. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver’s seat – this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great.

    So please treasure your college years – make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny fate, learn and grow through your successes and challenges.

    May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you blossom into just what you dream to be.

                                                          Love,

                                                         Dad (& Mom)

65. According to the letter the author’s daughter is ______.

A. scared to be leaving home                                      B. a well-rounded student

C. the pride of her university                                       D. learning to drive a car

66. Which advice below is given to his daughter by the author?

         A. Party with friends in her free time.

B. Ignore what others think or say.

C. choose friends with similar personalities.

D. Treasure and make the best of her college years.

67. From the passage, we can conclude the father is ______.

A. worried about his daughter                                    B. strict with his daughter

C. positive about his daughter’s future            D. sad about his daughter’s leaving home

Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 校园内禁止吸烟。（allow）

2. 我建议你星期一早上早点起床，因为总是会塞车。(suggest)

3. 国际问题应该以和平方式而不是暴力方式来解决。(rather than)

4. 多亏父母的理解与支持，他终于实现了当一名宇航员的梦想。（Thanks to）

5. 应该鼓励学生多参加户外运动，缺乏体育锻炼可能会对他们的成长造成许多负面的影响。（lack）