. She makes _______ effort to learn maths and she has made _______ great progress in it.

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

.When _____ my childhood, I get lost in happy memories of times now gone forever.

A. looking out for         B. looking forward to  

C. looking back on        D. looking down on

“I don't think it’s my _____ that the window has been broken. I just played football with my friends and John kicked the ball forwards the window.”said the boy.

A．error 　　　　B．mistake         C．fault 　　　　　D．duty

Danby left a message with the professor ______ he would call again in the afternoon.

   A. who         B. that         C. as          D. which

---I hear Mary is in hospital

   ---Oh, really? I      know, I      go to visit him.

       A. didn’t, will        B. didn’t, am going to   C. don’t, would           D. don’t, will

A gadget (器具) which makes water out of air could become the greatest household invention since the microwave.

Using the same technology as a dehumidifier (除湿器), the Water Mill is able to create a ready supply of drinking water because it can always get it from an unlimited source—the air.

The company behind the machine says not only does it offer an alternative to bottled water in developed countries, but it is a solution for the millions who face a daily water shortage.

The machine works by drawing in wet air through a filter (过滤器) and over a cooling instrument which changes it into water drops. It can produce up to 12 liters a day. The Water Mill will also produce more water when storms pass over, as the amount of water which is contained in the air increases. In keeping with its eco-development, the machine uses the same amount of electricity as three lights.

Inventor Jonathan Ritchey said: “The demand for water is off the chart. So people are looking for freedom from water distribution systems that are shaky and unreliable.”

The machine, which is about 3 feet wide, is likely to cost ￡800 when it goes on sale here in the spring. Its maker, Canadian Firm Element Four, roughly (粗略地) calculates that a litre of water cost around 20p to produce.

Environmentalists state that half the world’s population will face water shortage because of climate change by 2080. One in five is said to lack access to safe drinking.

The Water Mill is not effective in areas where the amount of water contained in the air is below about 30 percent, but in Britain that won’t be much of a problem.

49. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?

       A. Drinking water. B. Invention.  C. Microwave.       D. Water Mill.

50. What do we learn about the machine?

       A. It works in the same way as microwaves.

       B. It is very expensive for families to afford.

       C. It absorbs steam and turns it into water.

       D. It helps to make the water clean to drink.

51. What does the passage lead us to believe?

       A. The cost of water will go up.    B. Bottled water will disappear sooner.

       C. The machine is energy saving.  D. The machine will be popular worldwide.

52. What’s the best title for the passage?

       A. A New Way to Solve Water Problem.  B. A Machine to Make Water out of Air.

       C. A Dehumidifier to Produce Water.   D. An Absolutely New Invention

第二节：短文写作（共1题；满分25分）

       在紧张的高三备考阶段，英语陈老师为了提高复习效率，广泛征求学生意见。假如你叫王飞，请根据以下提示，给陈老师写封信，表达你们的需求和建议。

  ●适当放慢复习进度，留出思考时间；

  ●反复训练重要的、易错的知识点；

  ●学法指导；

  ●减少作业量以保证质量；

  ●……

注意：

      1．词数：120个左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。

      2．根据以上内容写封信表达自己的意思，不必逐条翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Chen

       We’re so pleased that you are willing to share our views.

       …………

第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应

题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

以下是为留英学生编写的系列留学指南的简介：

A. The number-one guide to what to study in the UK

This two-volume Guide features up-to-date and in-depth information about UK course options and institutions. It also includes course charts, teaching and research ratings, and advice on choosing your course.

B. The A to Z of where to study in the UK

A reference directory of UK institutions belonging to the British Council’s Education Counselling Service. Includes easy-to-use comparative data on everything from accommodation to courses and fees.

C. The essential online guide to UK education

This site gives you instant access to a wide range of information on studying and living in the UK, including hotlinks to the British Council’s Virtual Campus and institutions’ own web sites.

D. The practical guide to making the most of your UK experience

This fully updated book features the latest information about study opportunities, traveling to the UK, arranging accommodation, working in the UK, financial and legal matters, and student life.

E. New guide to choosing the right UK course

Every year, The Times newspaper compiles a league table of all the UK’s ninety-seven universities. This is published as The Good University Guide, which features over fifty tables ranking universities by degree subject.

F. The magazine that shows why so many international students choose to study

in the UK

If you’ve enjoyed reading this magazine and want to keep up with the latest UK student news and views, place your order now for issues 3 and 4.

以下是留英指南图书或杂志的封面，请匹配封面与其对应的简介：

 BP will continue to be focused on making sure that the costs ________with oil spill cleanup in the Gulf of Mexico are paid.

A.covered           B.filled               C.occupied     D.associated

 Jane nearly missed the flight ____ doing too much shopping.

A. as a result of    B. on top of     C. in front of     D. in need of