Fireworks explosions killed many people and injured hundreds more in China as the 2006 traditional Lunar New Year celebrations led to much disorder as well as joy across the nation.

    At a temple fair in Henan, 36 people were killed on New Year's Day when a nearby storeroom full of fireworks exploded. The accident, caused by 3 children who threw burning fireworks into the storeroom, injured up to 48 people.

    In the capital, Beijing, where a 12-year ban on Lunar New Year fireworks had just been lifted, the government reported 112 people were treated at hospital emergency rooms over the weekend for fireworks-related injuries.

    "On New Year's Eve alone, we had more than 40 injuries and among them there were around a dozen people with serious injuries," hospital assistant director,Tian Jian said. In China's south-western city, Chongqing, where the fireworks ban was also lifted after 12 years, firefighters rushed to put out nearly 200 fires caused by fireworks on New Year's Eve.

    A ban on fireworks, which are traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits and ghosts trying to enter New Year, was put in place across 200 cities in China due to safety and environmental pollution concerns. The ban was lifted in Beijing and many other cities in 2006.

    However, despite the fireworks disorder, China's 1.3 billion people were largely enjoying the festival, with celebrations to continue throughout all of this week-long public holiday.

46. In which year were fireworks forbidden in Beijing and Chongqing?

   A. In 1990                     B. In 1992                    C. In 1994                    D. In 1995

47. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

   A. The origin of fireworks during the Spring Festival

   B. The cause of lifting the ban on fireworks.

   C. The direct cause of the fireworks explosion in Henan.

   D. The number of injuries caused by fireworks in Chongqing.

48. The underlined phrase" ward off" in the fifth paragraph means ________.

   A. prevent              B. set off                     C. allow                D. burn down

49. Which of the following is the very reason why fireworks were banned in China?

   A. Noise pollution                                       B. Waste of money       

C. Air pollution                                                D. Possible injury and death

50. The purpose of writing the passage is to ________.

   A. warn people of the great danger of fireworks

   B. report the number of fireworks deaths and injuries during the festival

   C. report that fireworks cause more fires and injuries than deaths

   D. Advise people to keep away from fireworks

第二节:读写任务(共1小题,满分25分)

阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

An Internet war of words is violent between China’s younger generations---the 1980s and the 1990s---commonly known as the “Strawberries” and the “Jellies”. It’s about values and identity, who’s patriotic and responsible, who’s spoiled.

The Strawberries see the Jellies as “self-centered and irresponsible, materialistic, spoiled kids.” while the Jellies see the Strawberries as “out-of-date.”

Retired English teacher Paul Wang has taught both the 1980s and 1990s students and worries more about kids the latter. “I worry more about the 1990s, because kids from the 1980s, although naughty and rebellious, would still listen to teachers, if not fear teachers. They have different opinions and would argue with me, but there was still respect.” Kids today are different, says Wang. “They know your salary, they know that you won’t criticize them and many of them don’t respect us any more.”

Since the earthquake on May 12th, media have shown a greater appreciation of the 1980s generation. “ We used to feel disappointed about the 1980s, but they showed unbelievable courage and energy after the earthquake and proved they are patriotic and responsible enough to support this nation. However, the 1990s generation is listless. They don’t know what they want because they have everything. They don’t care about anything else except themselves.”

【写作内容】

1. 请用约30个词概括文中对90后的观点.

2. 然后以 “我眼中的90后” 为题写120词左右的短文,内容如下:

1) 对上文中提到的关于对90后的观点,你有何看法?

2) 你认为90后的主要特点是什么?

3) 用自己经历的事情或他人的事迹来进行说明90后的特点.

【写作要求】

1. 可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容, 但不得直接引用原文中的句子.

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称.

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