Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been few players who were truly great. How did these players get that way---was it through training and practice, or are great players “born, not made”? First, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the past---players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate(模仿). In the history of soccer, only seven countries have ever won the World Cup---three from South America and four from western Europe. There has never been a great national team---or a really great player---from North America or from Asia. Second, these players have all had years of practice in the game. Alfredo Di Stefano was the son of a soccer player, as was Pele. Most players begin playing the game at the age of three or four.

Finally, many great players come from the same kind of neighbourhood---a poor, crowded area where a boy’s dream is not to be a doctor, lawyer, or businessman, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer(艺人). For example, Liverpool, which produced the Beatles, had one of the best English soccer teams in recent years. Pele practiced in the street with a “ball” made of rags(破布). And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing the ball off a wall(对着墙壁踢球) in the slums(贫民窟) of Belfast.

All great players have a lot in common, but that doesn’t explain why they are great. Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele. The greatest players are born with some unique quality that sets them apart from all the others.

46. According to the writer, which of the following statements is true?

A. Soccer is popular all over the world, but truly great players are few.

B. Millions of people all over the world are playing soccer, but only seven countries have ever had famous stars.

C. Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but only seven countries from South America and western Europe have ever had great national teams.

D. Soccer is one of the most popular games all over the world, but it seems the least popular in North America and Asia.

47. The world “tricks” at the end of Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. experience        B. cheating          C. skills            D. training

48. The Brazilian streets are mentioned to illustrate that ______.

A. famous soccer players live in slum areas

B. people in poor areas are born with some unique quality

C. children in poor areas start playing football at the age of three or four

D. a great soccer player may be born in a slum area

49. In the last paragraph the statement “…but only one became Pele” indicates that ______.

A. Pele is the greatest soccer player

B. the greatest players are born with some unique quality

C. Pele’s birthplace sets him apart from all the others

D. the success of a soccer player has everything to do with the family background

50. The writer mentions all the factors that may affect a soccer player’s success except ______.

A. his family background                B. his neighbourhood

C. his practice                               D. his character

 She usually ______ creative imagination with intelligence to create some wonders.

  A. connects                 B. joins                     C. combines             D. attaches

In order to be a successful man, you need to have many qualities, but __________, you need to be confident.

A. in all                       B. above all                 C. after all                   D. at all

With a final conclusion _____, the meeting ended at 4:30 p.m. last Monday.

A．to draw                                            B．to be drawn 

C．drawn                                          D．drawing

第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共35分）

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节：情景作文

       假如你是红星中学业高三一班的学生李华，为校刊英语园地写一篇题为“A Volunteer Day” 的英文稿件。请根据以下四幅图所提供的情景，叙述去年12月5日（The International Volunteer Day）你班志愿者日活动的完整过程。

       注意：

       1．短文的开头已为你写好。

       2．词数不少于60。

       提示词语：patrol vt.巡视   trim vt.修整

Last December 5th our class organized an activity to celebrate the International Volunteer Day. We decided to spend the day doing something for our school instead of having classes.

Sue will invite all her classmates to her house________coffee.

       A．for    B．with  C．of     D．by

The two birds _________ each other in shape and color. In other words, they ________ each other in shape and color.

   A. differ; are different from             B. differ from; are different to

   C. resemble; are similar to              D. resemble; are similar with

Did you know it takes 21 days to form a good habit? Research shows that when you “stick to something” for three weeks you are more likely to reach your goals. This is important for language learners or anyone who wants to make a change.

  People who try something new often “fall off the wagon”. Whether it is a plan to lose weight or a decision to learn something, life often gets in the way. Those who make up their minds to learn English are more likely to succeed if they have a short-term goal at the beginning.

  How to make learning English a habit:

Set a specific goal

Example: Break up the four main skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and plan to do one hour of practice in each area at the same time every day.

Find a learning partner

Choose a friend to keep you moving towards your goal. Your friend doesn’t need to be a language learner. He can be someone who wants to start exercising. He can be someone who wants to write a novel. It is best if you both have a goal.

Write out how your life will change when you reach your goal

If I improve my English, I will be able to get a better job.

If I take the TOEFL test, I will be able to get into university.

If I improve my pronunciation, my customers will understand me.

Keep track of your progress

Keep track of your effort in a notebook or online list. Share your progress list with your partner.

  When you reach 21 days, reward yourself! Go out for a dinner or a movie or buy yourself a treat. It will be easier to stay on your program now that you are in the habit. If you ever fall off again, put yourself back on the 21-day challenge.

65. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Life sometimes makes people give up their plans or decisions.

B. An English learner should find a language learner as a partner.

C. A long-term goal is of importance in forming a good habit.

D. It is necessary to spend an hour on each language skill every day.

66. Why does the author advise an English learner to reward himself when he reaches 21 days?

A. Because he should share his progress with his partner.

B. Because he has had a good knowledge of English.

C. Because he would put himself on another 21-day challenge.

D. Because he has formed a good habit of learning English.

67. The best title of the passage would be “________”.

A. Taking 21 days to form a good habit

B. A research on learning English

C. Make learning English a habit

D. Setting a goal in life

第二节  短文改错(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)                                           

On my way an interview, a yellow car passed by me and made me     76_________

fall off my bike. Luckily I was not hurt, so I was very angry with the       77_________

man in the car. I stopped his car and shout at him loudly. His face     78_________

turned red. Later I came across the man again. She was the manager  79_________

who interviewed me. I was very disappointing and nervous. Even     80_________

I had no idea what to say. Just then the manager suggested me to be  81_________

calm and asked me a couple of question about my work experience. I       82_________

never mentioned the accident on the road and he seemed thankfully to      83_________

me. Finally I given the job I dreamed of. I almost danced out of       84_________

the company and decided do not to be rude in public from then on.   85_________

I ’d rather have a room of my own, ________small it is, than________a room with others.

A. no matter ; to share                     B. however; share 

  C. whatever; sharing                      D. no matter how; sharing