In many people’s opinion，that company，though relatively small，is pleasant____________．

   A．to deal with      B．dealing with    C．to be dealt with  D．dealt with

with Father’s Day around the corner, I have taken some money out of the bank_______presents for my dad

  A buy    B.to buy     C buying      D to have bought

Ⅲ.阅读（共两节，满分40分）

阅读理解（共15小题；每小2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

   When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks,

And at restaurants did not take her seriously ,did not give her good service ,pretended not to

Understand her ,or even acted as if they did not hear her .  

My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she . I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人).I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs.Tan..”

   And my mother was standing beside me ,whispering loudly, “Why he don’t send me cheek already two week lone.”

And then , in perfect English I said : “I’m getting rather concerned .You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.”

Then she talked more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately , I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”

The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs.Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.

  When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.

1.Why was the author’s mother poorly served?

       A.She was unable to speak good English.

       B.She was often misunderstood.

       C.She was not clearly heard.

       D.She was not very polite.

2.From Paragorph 2, we know that the author was____________.

       A.good a pretending

       B.rude to the stockbroker

       C.ready to help her mother

       D.unwilling to phone for her mother

3.After the author made the phone call, __________

A.they forgave the stockbroker

       B.they failed to get the check

       C.they went to New York immediately

       D.they spoke to their boss at once

4.What does the author think of her mother’s English now?

       A.It confuses her.

       B.It embarrasses her.

       C.It helps her understand the world.

       D.It helps her tolerate rude people.

5.We can inter from the passage that Chinese English__________.

       A.is clear and natural to non-native speakers

       B.is vivid and direct to non-native speakers

       C.has a verv bad reputation in America

       D.may bring inconvenience in America

The island is__________attrative in spring and autumn because of the pleasant weather in both seasons.

A.partly      B.merely   C.nearly   D.equally

B

Love ,suaeess, happincss, family and frecdom——how important are these valucs to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.

Question : Could you introduce yourselr first?

Amswer:My name is Misbah,27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.

Q :What are yout grcat memorise?

A:My parents xxxx to take xx to hunt birdo.and play in the fields. For me it was like a holidax xxx we were going to have fun all day long. Those aer my great mernorics.

Q:Does your childhood mean a lot to you?

A:Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my chidhood working. I learnt to be independent.

Q;What changes would you like to make in your life?

A:If I could change comething in my life. I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another xxx. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have mach money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.

Q:How do you get along with your parents?

A:My parcnts supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is tbrough the phone, but I xxx using it. It filters(过滤)out your cmotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, henring and touch.

60.In Misbuh’s childhood, _________.

  A.he was free from worry

  B.he liked living in the countryside

  C.je was fond of getting close to nature

  D.he often spent holidays with his farnily

61.What did Mishap desire most in his childood？

  A.A colorful life.

  B.A beaunful house

  C.Peace and freedom

  D.Money for his family

62.How would Misbah prcfer to communicatc with his parents?

  A.By chatting on the Internet.

  B.By calling them sometimes

  C.By paying weekly visits

D.By writing them letters

63.If there were only one question left ,what would it most probably be?

  A.What was your childhood dream?

  B.What is your biggest achievement?

  C.What is your parents view of you?

  D.What was your handest expenrience in the war?

（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示，2)首字母提示，3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。

Dear editor,

I am Evan from Canda. Being the eldest child in the family has its disadvantages.First of all,I have to share all my ______(玩具)with my younger sisters . Of course, they don’t n____to return the favor because I’m totally uninterested in their things ._______（除……之外）that, they are always hanging around me . I just can’t get a moment;s p_____.

  At meals,I have to eat whatever is _____the plate regardless of the taste .My sisters only try one bite if it’s not ______favorite food. In addition ,w____it comes to practicing our musical instruments,. I have to paractice ______than double the time. Worst of all, I get a larger quantity of homework,_____(对比)to them.

  I’m feeling rather annoyed. Can you please g_____me some advice?

                                                   Yours truly

                                                   Evan Smith

When you introduce me to Mr. Johnson, could you please say       for me?

A. everything  B. anything    C. something  D. nothing

Section C Composition 15%

随着网络的发展，目前很多人给亲朋好友发电子贺卡。请根据以下提示，阐述电子贺卡的优越性。

1．可播放动画和声音；

2．传递速度快。

3．形式多样，还可自己设计。

4．有利于保护环境。

注意：文章包括以上要点，可适当发挥，不要逐条翻译。

词数：100—120字

参考词汇：电子贺卡：electronic card;      动画：animation

. Which do you enjoy _____ the coming weekend, picnicking or a visit to Shanghai World Expo?

   A. to spend      B. to spending     C. spending      D. on spending

. It’s true that he did write some excellent poems, but he is ______ known as a playwright.

A. more      B. rather      C. better      D. much