六、选词填空（5*1=5分）

be suitable for    put up with    even if    be opposed of     burn to the ground

71. Many old men ________________cutting down the 100-year-old tree for rebuilding a shopping center.

72. __________ there was a risk of being killed, the nurses went to save the injured in the earthquake.

73. We can’t _______________ the smell coming from the river behind our school.

74. In the fire, all his furniture was ___________________.

75. In terms of the weather, it ______________ us to go out for a picnic today.

__________ other students, Bill is more ___________ to the teachers.

A. Compared with; satisfied                                     B. Compared with; satisfactory

C. Comparing with; satisfying                               D. Comparing with; satisfied

Sitting at the back of the room but in front of some old men and women ______ a very shy girl with two bright eyes.

A. was                       B. were                        C. are                   D. being

D

Who takes care of the elderly in the United States today? Many people wrongly believe that when people reach old age, their families place them in nursing homes. They are left there in the hands of strangers for the rest of their lives. Their grown-up children visit them only occasionally, but more often, they do not have any regular visitors. Actually this is not true. In fact, family members provide over 80 percent of the care that elderly people need.

Prof. Samuel Preston, a sociologist at the University of Pennsylvania, studied how the American family is changing. He reported that by the time the average American couple reaches 40 years of age, they have more parents than children. This statistic (统计) shows the change in life-styles and responsibilities of aging Americans. The average middle-aged couple can look forward to caring for elderly parents some time after their own children have grown up. Moreover, because people today live longer after an illness than people did years ago, family members must provide long-term care. These facts also mean that after care-givers provide for their elderly parents, who will eventually die, they will be old and may require care too. When they do, their spouses (配偶, 指夫或妻) will probably take care of them.

Because Americans are living longer than ever, more psychologists and social workers have begun to study care-giving to improve care of the elderly. They have found that all caregivers share a common characteristic: all caregivers believe that they are the best person for the job, for different reasons. One caregiver said that she had always been close to her mother. Another was the oldest child. In other words, they all felt that they could do the job better than anyone else. Social workers interviewed caregivers to find out why they took on the responsibility of caring for an elderly, dependent relative. They discovered three basic reasons. Many caregivers believed that they had the responsibility to help their relatives. Some stated that helping others made them feel more useful. Others hoped that by helping someone now, they would deserve care when they became old and dependent.

（   ）68. It can be inferred that a middle-aged couple in the US _______.

A. spend more time with their children than with their parents

B. depend on their children’s assistance in caring for the elderly

C. don’t pay more attention to their children than to their parents

D. spend more time taking care of their parents than before

（   ）69. The most common characteristic of caregivers is ______.

A. they all have professional qualifications in care-giving

B. they all believe themselves to be the best caregiver

C. they are the eldest child in the family

D. they are close to their parents

（   ）70. Which of the following is NOT a basic reason for care-giving?

A. Respect from other members of the family.

B. Prepayment for the care they will get in old age.

C. A feeling of being needed and helpful.

D. A strong sense of duty to the elderly.

（   ）71. What is the main idea of this passage?

           A. Most old people in the US are living a happy life.

           B. Most old people in the US live longer today after an illness than people did years ago.

           C. Most elderly people in the US are taken care of by their families, who often find the experience satisfying.

           D. Most elderly people in the US prefer living with their families to living nursing houses.

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左右的英语短文。 

Mankind is wasting things everywhere and everyday . Wherever we go , we can see that food is wasted just because of poor taste ; clothes are thrown away simply due to their old fashion . Trees are cut down merely for fuel ; wild animals are killed simply for meat and fur ; oil and coal are exploited (开采) in a bad way .

The worst example of man’s waste is the waste of time . Many people tend to spend their time on worthless things , such as wandering about in the street , gossiping（闲聊） in the office , sleeping too much during the day .

It is time to call for an end to the waste . On one hand , we must save on natural resources and make full use of them . On the other hand , we must value time .

[写作内容]

(1) 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

(2) 然后以约120个词就“珍惜时间”的主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点：

① 简要论述为什么要珍惜时间。

② 结合自身实际谈谈我们学生应该如何珍惜时间。

[写作要求]

(1) 可以使用实例或其它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) 标题自定。

[评分标准]

         概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

What way are you thinking of ______rid of the air pollution in our capital city?

A. being getting           B. getting                C. to get                     D. being got

No one could have failed to be moved had he watched the live televised volleyball game between the Chinese and Cuban women’s teams. As we sat before the television set, with our eyes fixed on the screen, we experienced every kind of feeling. When the two teams played neck and neck, we were on pins and needles, anxious as to what would come next, and when our team fell behind our hearts were in our mouths. Watching the game between those two teams is not only a matter of great joy. For more than that it provides food for thought. Just see how the Chinese women won the game ──by their co ──operation (合作), by their excellent skill, their effort and strong will. A Chinese saying goes, “When two competent opponents (比赛的k^s5*u双方) meet, the strong ──minded one will win. “This is the spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team. If every Chinese showed some of the spirit, never losing heart in times of difficulty and remaining clear ──minded in times of advantage (优势), then our nation would stand in the vanguard (前列) of the world family of nations, just as the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team has done, is doing and will do.

44. While watching the game, we _____.

A. had feelings of different kind

B. enjoyed a friendly and wonderful game

C. clapped and cheered only for the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

D. were eager to know what would happen later on

45. The wonderful game _____.

A. brought us great joy

B. provided us with food for our thoughts

C. gave us not only great joy but also food for thoughts

D. give us a valuable amusement

46. The author believed that _____.

A. the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team was the strongest

B. China was sure to become stronger and stronger if only we have that spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

C. The Chinese must remain clear-minded in time of advantage

D. The Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team never lost heart in times of difficulty

47. The best title of the passage might be _____.

A. Watching a Close Volleyball Game

B. The Spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

C. Learn from the Members of the Volleyball Team

D. The Strong

 ──Minded Are the Winners

单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

81. During my a_____________, my neighbor took care of the dog for me.

82. It’s believed that eating vegetables and fruit is b__________ to our health.

83.I don’t care what you think. As far as I am c__________, what they did was wrong.

84. Students should try to become more _____________(独立的) of their teachers.

85. She has a natural ability to sing well. In other words, she has a t________ for singing.

86.Most smokers are perfectly a__________ of the dangers of smoking.

87. Police are appealing to any driver who may have __________(目睹) the accident.

88. Mary's t____________  is so sharp that it will get her into trouble one day.

89. I’m not surprised that he became a writer. Even as a child he had a v_____ imagination.       90．Everyone in the class is expected to p__________ in the discussion.

The books are easily ___________  to the readers as all the shelves are open.

A. relevant       B. accessible    C. acceptable       D. sensitive

   People ______ long distances frequently have to decide whether they would prefer to go by land, sea or air.  

A. to travel               B. travelled                        C. travel            D. travelling