（2010·福建莆田九中高三上第二次月考）      21. It’s not        good idea to drive for four hours without      break.

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

第二部分 阅读理解（满分20分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.

    So, you have to give a speech-- and you’re terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again. ”

    Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

    Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to -person contact with your audience.

    If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.

1. The main idea of this article is _________.

   A. you can improve your speaking ability   B. a poor speaker can never change

   C. always make a short speech            D. it is hard to make a speech

2. Paragraph 2 implies that ________.

    A. many people are afraid of giving a speech   B. many people are happy to give a speech

    C. many people do not prepare for a speech    D. many people talk too long

3. The phrase “talk over their heads” means ________.

    A. speak too loudly      B. look at the ceiling

    C. look down upon them   D. use words and ideas that are too difficult

4. All of the following statements are true except that ___________.

    A. few people know how to make good speeches

    B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech

C. research is important in preparing a speech

D. there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability

5. The title for this passage may be _______.

    A. Do Not Make a Long Speech   B. How to Give a Good Speech

C. How to Prepare for a Speech   D. Try to Enjoy a Speech  

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

注意：请从以下两篇作文中任选一篇作答，满分均为25分。

（一）

  假设你是李华，你的一位美国笔友Robert写E-mail问及你高考后暑假的安排，请根据以下要点，写一封E-mail回复他。

内容要点：1. 学开车                 2. 读名著，开拓视野

3. 强身健体               4. 帮父母做家务

5．可能的话，参加社会实践，勤工俭学　　

注意 ：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

2. 词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Robert,

　　How time flies! ____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Looking forward to hearing from you, telling me about your arrangements of vacation.

Best wishes!

                                                                 Yours,                                                                    Li Hua

I wonder what will become of my daughter. ______ endless homework ,she also bears other leading loads such as revision and recitation.

A．Apart from        B．Beside         C．Except         D．Other than

Who is going to ______ the lecture to be held on Sunday?

A. attend     B. join     C. take part in  D. join in

. After he graduated from college, he _______ his father’s business.

A. took over    B. took up   C. took in   D. took on

They all wanted to stop working because they were tired, but______of them would say sl.

       A．any B．some C．none  D．neither

第二节  完型填空（共20小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）

    阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

In the United States there was an unusual tale telling of the daughter of a mechanic （技工）. One day while walking along the bank of a lake, the girl  36   to see 20 eggs laid by a wild goose. After some time the girl   37   the mother would not return to her eggs and she   38   to take them home. There she carefully   39   the eggs in the heat of a lamp. Several days   40   the eggs broke and the baby geese came into the   41  .

Geese are known to take the first living thing they see as their mother.   42  , to these young geese, the girl was their mother.

As they   43  , the girl was able to   44   her birds to run across the grass, but she could not teach them to   45  . The girl became increasingly worried about this, both when   46   and in her dreams. Later, she had an   47  : She would pilot a plane to guide them in   48  . She asked her father for a plane and he assembled（组装）a small aircraft for her.

Caring about   49   safety, the father decided to pilot the plane himself. However, the birds did not   50   or follow him, and   51   slept in the grass.

One day, the girl   52   into the plane, started it and soon left the   53  . Seeing their mother take to the air, the birds   54   flapped（拍打）their wings and     55  . She flew the plane freely in the sky, her young birds following.

36. A. managed    B. attempted           C. happened        D. supposed

37. A. realized            B. expected            C. imagined        D. admitted

38. A. helped        B. decided             C. afforded         D. meant

39. A. placed        B. protected            C. treated         D. examined

40. A. ago               B. out                 C. later            D. long

41. A. family        B. lake                C. home            D. world

42. A. But          B. Also                   C. Thus            D. Still

43. A. increased      B. improved            C. rose           D. grew

44. A. ask           B. lead                C. want           D. allow

45. A. fly                B. race                 C. swim           D. sing

46. A. asleep        B. away              C. around          D. awake

47. A. idea          B. opinion            C. explanation      D. excuse

48. A. sky          B. heaven             C. flight           D. plane

49. A. his           B. her                C. their           D. its

50. A. respect       B. remember           C. recognize       D. receive

51. A. so         B. instead             C. hardly          D. too

52. A. climbed       B. looked             C. reached         D. fell

53. A. house         B. floor              C. water           D. ground

54. A. secretly       B. disappointedly       C. patiently        D. eagerly

55. A. looked away   B. set out             C. went by         D. turned back

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

       Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

       “Jack, did you her me?”

       “Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.

       “Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce(回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,” Mom told him.

       “I love that old house he lived in,” Jack said.

       “You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.

       “He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important… Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said.

       Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

       The night before the had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture… Jack stopped suddenly.

       “What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.

       “The box is gone,” he said.

       “What box?” Mom asked.

       “There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.

       It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box, He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

       “Now, I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.

       Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.

       “Mr. Harold Belser” it read.

       Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside.

       “Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.

       Inside he found these words carved: “Jack, Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”

       “Oh, My God! This is the thing he valued most…”

   Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.

   “I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.

1. Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?

   A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Bleser.

   B. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.

   C. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.

   D. His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.

2. Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that ______.

   A. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing

   B. Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday

   C. Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address

   D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together

3. Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?

   A. Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.

   B. Because he had no children or relatives.

   C. Because he thought he had to keep his word.

   D. Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.

4. Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?

   A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.

   B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.

   C. He had missed his son and his family for days.

   D. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.

5. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?

   A. The Good Old Times                 B. What He Valued Most

   C. An Old Gold Watch                   D. The Lost Childhood Days

Wang Lin failed to be admitted by Hong Kong University last year, and only then _____________the importance of English.

   A. he finally realized  B. he had realized C. had he realized  D. did he realize