Some people have called ________ the worst period ever for Pop Music.

A. 1990’s                      B. the 1990        C. the 1990’s     D. 1990s

Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Shanghai dazzles (使目眩) visitors with its    of places new and old, East and West New Shanghai begins at the airport with a step onto the Maglev, Shanghai’s high-speed train. Reaching 431 km/h, it whisks（迅速移动）travelers the 32 kilometers from the airport to Pudong in 8 minutes. Visitors disembark (登陆) from the Maglev at Pudong, where Shanghai’s modern side awaits       outside the station.       

The West’s     on Shanghai is very obvious on the Bund. European countries and America established concessions here between the early 1840s and 1943. Visiting the Bund takes one back to that era. Fifty-two buildings, all built in    European styles, line this famous section of East Zhongshan First Road.

The HSBC Tower, which now houses the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, dominates the Bund. Inside, visitors gazes are     to colorful mosaics (马赛克) on the dome ceiling.

Just south of the Bund, the traditional buildings and tiny lanes of the old Chinese city take visitors back in time. Here, the Yuyuan Gardens are the main attraction. Built in 1577 by a government official for his parents, the Yuyuan Gardens     an area of two hectares（亩）.

Shanghai’s premier shopping destination, Nanjing Road boasts 5.5 km of shops, malls, restaurants and excitement. Colorful neon（霓虹灯）signs     the street at night when thousands of people flood the area.

Restored shikumen exteriors open into restaurants, shops and art galleries. Photographer Guo Changyao  

  , “In the 21st century, if you don’t go to Xintiandi, then you haven’t seen Shanghai.”

To    experience Shanghai, one must explore all its sides. The beauty of the city lies in its old and new, West and East.

根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

M: _____, Julie?

W: I can’t wait to see Canada, Jack. We can’t agree on how to make the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. ____.

M: _____ How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?

W: I have no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.

M: And how often do you hear of crash? Once or twice a year?

W: Yes, but ____.

M: Look, there are more people killed in the road accidents everyday than in air crashes every year.

W: ____ Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax.

M: OK, hoof luck with your trip.

I would like to travel by ship.

Planes make me nervous.

I’d still prefer to go by sea.

Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada?

What are you frightened of ?

There is nothing to be frightened of.

Planes fly so high and so fast that one would be enough.

   --- Look! Jane has _______ tense expression on her face.

       --- So she does. It seems that ________ news is true.

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

The teacher spoke very slowly ____the students could understand everything

 he was saying.

A. in order to    B. so as to   C. so that   D. such that

The manager of the sales department is kept busy all day. After he has solved one problem, another is sure to _______.

     A. raise       B. rise     C. arise       D. be appeared

The manager’s son, _____ is Bob, gave me a sweet smile.

  A. his name     B. he name of whom   C. of whom the name   D. of whom name

●Putting Movies on Mobiles

Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies such as the Oscars．But how about movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm —the first mobile film festival.

The first MoFilm competition, received 250 entries from more than 100 countries．Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length－ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones．An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers．The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones．

●New Platforms

The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment industry．Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films．They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work．Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works．

It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression seen by a wide audience．Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!

●New Technology Advances

MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood．The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size．However this could be overcome as technology advances．

In the near future, longer films will likely oe seen on the mobile phone．And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality．

Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the qualify of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere．

At the first MoFilm, _____．

A．movies in the theater got their recognition

B．more than 100 countries took part in the competition

C．ideal films were five minutes or less in length

D．the winner was chosen by experts' voting

"They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work．" The underlined word means "_____"．

A．discouraged              B．encouraged         

C．frightened               D．surprised

Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of_____．

A．online services              B．the mobile phone

C．technology advances          D．the screen size

What's certain about the future of MoFilm according to the passage?

A．The number of mobile phone users may contribute to the popularity of MoFilm．

B．Audience is not likely to watch longer films on mobile phones in the near future．

C．Some mobile companies are on the way to producing mobile films of higher quality．

D．Grassroots filmmakers can achieve their career success more easily starting from MoFlim．

The computer makes doing schoolwork easier for me than it was for my mom and dad. For example, when writing book reports and stories, I use Microsoft Word instead of a pen and paper. That way, after my teacher checks my work, I can go back and make revisions without having to rewrite the whole thing. And Microsoft Word has a spell check! I use it all the time.

For English class, we are reading The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. As pre-reading homework, my teacher asked us to research teenage groups on the Internet. I tried Google, Encarta, and Yahoo first, and finally found an article on Time. com .

For geography homework on the United States, I used Encarta to learn about the Mississippi River. I needed to find out how deep the river is, how its widths and depths are different, what states it runs through, and what kinds of fish live in it. I used the information to show how the geography of a country influences its economy. For example, the river’s trade paths, the number of fish caught in it and the tourists it attracts directly affect Southerners’ jobs and incomes.

I never go to the library to do research. It takes too much time. Since I live in New York City and both my parents work, getting to the library isn’t always easy. For a big task or research project, I used to stay at the library to read, or sign out whatever books or magazines I needed. Now being able to find the information in my own living room makes everything a lot simpler. Online dictionaries and encyclopedias (百科全书) also save time.

Sometimes, I think the computer spoils my generation because it is so easy --- at least physically. But computers are not like television, which does the thinking for you. You still have to use your mind. I prefer using a computer, easy, fun, and fast.

What does the writer use when he writes book reports and stories? (no more than 3 words)

Why doesn’t the writer go to the library to do research? (no more than 6 words)

How does the writer complete a big assignment or research project at present? (no more than 10 words)

Why does the author prefer using a computer? (no more than 11 words)

I guess Tom won’t keep on asking me the time from now on, as he has had his watch ______.

A. repaired                B. repairing      C. being repaired                D. been repaired