Beach volleyball is one of those sports that can be an exciting game to play and watch, or, can just be about some friends getting together to have a great time. It’s really easy, and all you need is sand, a net and a group of people, of any age or fitness level, who want to have fun.

Beach volleyball can be played with as few as two people on each team, making a total of four people. However, if you are less skilled and experienced in the game, it will be easier to play with a larger team. The more players you have, the less ground each person will be responsible(负责)for covering and the more time they will have to recover in between shots. If you only have a few players, each of you will get quite a workout running for the ball after each volley. If you are looking for that relaxing, fun, low-key experience, choose larger teams.

Beach volleyball is similar(相似)to regular volleyball in its rules. However, even experienced volleyball players do not realize how much more difficult it is to run and jump on sand. Since it is harder to move quickly on sand than a hard ground, play will be much slower than regular volleyball on a playground. When a player trains for beach volleyball, he will focus(专注)on building lower body strength as well as upper body. While he needs to be able to hit the ball with a great deal of power and accuracy(准确性), strengthening his legs is extremely important.

Whether you are in it for the competition, or just to have a great time with your friends, beach volleyball can be very exciting and fun. You may even start out with friends and fall in love with the sport.

1.When you join a large beach volleyball team, you’ll_________.

A．have as many shots as possible             B．improve your volleyball skills

C．be responsible for more ground            D．feel light-hearted(轻松)while playing

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．You can hit the ball with much less power when playing beach volleyball.

B．The playground size of beach volleyball is much larger than that of regular volleyball.

C．You can run more quickly when you are playing regular volleyball.

D．The rules of beach volleyball are totally different from those of regular volleyball.

3.What does the writer think of beach volleyball?

A．It is a difficult sport to learn.

B．It is a very exciting and interesting sport.

C．It is a sport which needs less power.

D．It is a sport which needs more skills.

4.Why is it much slower to play beach volley ball than regular volleyball?  Because _________.

A．it is not an easy job to move on sand

B．it is a workout running for the ball

C．it is usually a larger team

D．the beach volleyball is heavier

5.The passage mainly tells us _________.

A．the game of beach volleyball

B．how to become an excellent volleyball player

C．why beach volleyball is one of exciting sports

D．what we should pay attention to when playing beach volleyball

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。

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B. New Car Buyer is the only magazine in Australia that covers every new car on the market. The magazine gives details of small cars, small/medium cars, medium cars, family cars, coupe & sports cars and luxury cars on the Australian market.

C. Cheap Eats In Sydney is a guide to more than 600 restaurants where you know you will get smart service, great food and top value.

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E. The Used Car is a guide for anyone looking to buy a used car. We are trying to save you money and make sure you don’t get into trouble. In this magazine you can get the best deal for your car.

F. Pymble Ladies’ College encourages your daughters to discover and develop her own special talents and abilities. For more information, please telephone our secretary on (02) 9855 7799 or visit our website at www.pmblelc.nsw.edu.au

请阅读下列参与者的信息,然后匹配参与者和适合他们的活动。

1.Mr. Smith wants to buy a car. He wants to buy a used one for he hasn’t enough money, but he knows little about the business on used cars. Where can he find some help?

2.Tony just got married and is spending his honeymoon in Sydney. They want to find somewhere nice to have their supper.

3.Mr. and Mrs. Li want to send their only son Li Zhi to go to high school abroad. They want to choose a good school for their child. They need a guide.

4.Mr. Garry Brown plans to send his two daughters to a school only for girls. He thinks this kind of school is much better for them than any other kind of school.

5.Echo wants to buy a big house for her parents. She is a millionaire and likes big and comfortable house.

根据各题的要求，完成、改写或翻译句子。

1.If the neighbours do not give any sweets , the children might ______ ______ ______ ______ (捉弄) them.

2.He is full of curiosity, but his mother tells him not ______ ______ ______ ______(对……好奇) everything.

3.It's not easy ______ ______ ______ ______ (谋生) if you don't have any skills in the modern society.

4.As is well -known, computers are playing an important role in our daily life.  (改写)

______ ______ ______ ______ computers are playing an important role in our daily life.

5.I never forget the day. She said goodbye to me on that day. （合并为定语从句）

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6.We can succeed only by working hard.   (用倒装句改写)

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7.我想知道你是否介意我们问几个问题。(翻译)

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8.很明显，他在撒谎。 (翻译)

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【写作内容】

请根据下列提示要点，用英语写一篇关于J.K.Rowling 的短文。

1. J.K.Rowling是《哈利.波特》的作者，她于1965年7月出生于英格兰，从小就梦想当一名作家。

2.中学毕业后她的父母鼓励她去读法语，一年后她在巴黎的大学毕业并在伦敦工作。

3.就是在1990年她有了写关于Harry Potter的想法。

4.她的第一部“Harry Potter”的书出版于1997年，从那以后，她成为世界上最受儿童欢迎的作家。

参考词汇：鼓励encourage  ; 出版 publish 

【写作要求】

1．字数：90词左右；

2．可以适当发挥，但短文必须包括所有内容；

3．书写规范，卷面整洁。

【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to   11 the seats, settled in one of them.

It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of   12 . Susan’s husband Mark watched her sink into    13  and he was   14  to use every possible means to help his wife.

Finally, Susan felt ready to   15  to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too    16  to get around the city by herself. Mark   17  to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening until she could manage it by herself.

For two weeks, Mark accompaniedSusan to and from ____18____ each day. He taught her how to rely on her other   19   , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new   20  .

At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she hugged her husband   21  , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their    22   ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement took hold of Susan. She was doing it!

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure  23 you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver why.

“You know, every morning for the __24_ week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform(军服) has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.

Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than_25_, That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.

1.                A．touch          B．fall             C．count    D．feel

2.                A．weakness       B．sickness        C．darkness  D．sadness

3.                A．hopefulness     B．hopelessness     C．carefulness    D．loneliness

4.                A．encouraged     B．determined      C．honored  D．pleased

5.                A．return         B．adjust          C．prefer    D．stick

6.                A．skilled          B．astonished      C．excited   D．frightened

7.                A．volunteered     B．tried           C．continued D．refused

8.                A．school         B．shop           C．work D．bus

9.                A．feeling         B．abilities         C．skills D．senses

10.               A．position        B．environment    C．tradition   D．role

11.               A．politely         B．calmly          C．briefly D．tightly

12.               A．broad          B．separate        C．long  D．lonely

13.               A．respect        B．admire         C．know D．support

14.               A．past           B．same          C．first  D．next

15.               A．courage        B．will            C．sight  D．hearing

根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空。

1.He got his driving license yesterday. He _______ be excited now.

2.The playground is so wet. It __________ (rain) last night.

3.The bridge_______ was washed away was built 200 years ago.

4.Do you know ________ they can arrive by noon today？

5.His reason for being late for school is_______ he didn’t set the alarm clock.

6.My question is______ can solve this tough task for us.

7.He didn’t realize_______ he was going until he hit the big tree.

8.His brother’s success gives him so much________(strong)

9.Everyone in my class got A in the final Chinese exam, which was ____________(believe)

10.Bobby has bought_______ useful dictionary.

11.The little boy was curious_______ everything in the exhibition hall.

12.Tom sold newspaper from door to door, _______ (hope) to earn more money.

13.Great changes_______ (take) place in this small village in the past few years.

14.Would you mind______ opening the windows. I feel so hot.

15.Jennifer has always been________(luck) than any other student since she came to study here.

It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn’t see some rain soon we would lose everything.

I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. He was obviously walking with a great effort... trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.

Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow purposeful long step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.

He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill(溅出) the water he held in them. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.

Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer laying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap(舔) up the water cupped in my beautiful boy’s hand.

I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so hard to save a life. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops... and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, Himself, was weeping with pride.

1.What can be learned from Paragraph 1?

A．The writer lived in the hottest place.

B．It wouldn’t rain during the dry season.

C．All the crops in the area were dead.

D．People were in great need of rain.

2.Billy walked carefully to the woods because ______.

A．he was not old enough to walk freely

B．he didn’t want to be followed by his mother

C．he tried not to spill the water in his hands

D．he wanted to attract his mother’s attention

3.Why did the writer almost scream for Billy to get away?

A．Because she saw the most amazing site in the woods

B．Because those large deer appeared dangerous

C．Because she saw a baby deer laying on the ground

D．Because the deer suffered from heavy loss of water

4.After learning about the truth, the author felt _______.

A．curious and confused                    B．scared and excited

C．moved and curious                      D．proud and moved

5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．The Water of Life                       B．Importance of Water

C．How to Save Animals                     D．Animals in Danger

While many teenagers may dream of meeting with pop star Jay Chou or NBA hero Yao Ming, Li Jing had a far more powerful person on her mind. The Senior 2 from Beijing No. 35 High School dreamt of meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

After more than a year of hard work and with a little good luck, Li fulfilled(实现) her dream. On October 11, 2004, the 16-year-old girl joined a team of Chinese Journalists who went to the Kremlin(克里姆林宫), Moscow, to interview Putin.

Li felt nervous before talking with Putin.“But his greeting and warm smile put me at ease,” she said.

Li admires Putin very much, because of his strong will and style of leadership. “He looks very cool,” Li said. During her interview, Li asked Putin whether he plans to educate his two teenage daughters to be officials in the future. Putin smiled and answered he hopes they can do whatever job suits their interests and personalities.

Although Li would only have several minutes, she started working on her interview questions last August after applying for the opportunity. “Journalists” work is by no means easy. You need to do lots of homework on your interviewee,”she said. She read many books about Putin and Russia in her spare time.

Li’s parents encouraged her to be a student journalist. “We fully support her, as long as it does not affect studies,”said her father. Previous in her job for a student magazine, Chinese Young Journalists, she wrote a letter to President Hu Jintao during the SARS epidemic(流行疫情).

Li has learnt a lot from her experience. She said learning to manage her time and develop the confidence to speak with important people were not things she could learn in class.

1.The underlined word “interviewee” in the fifth paragraph probably means __________.

A．the person who interviews others

B．the person who is interviewed

C．the person who know how to interview

D．the person who plan to interview famous people

2.Which of the following best describes Li Jing’s parents’ attitude towards her being a student journalist?

A．They think to a student journalist is purely a waste of time.

B．They worry that to be a student journalist will affect her studies

C．They consider it is quite good for Li Jing if it doesn’t affect her studies.

D．They neither support it nor object to it.

3.Li Jing is different from those students of her age because __________.

A．she doesn’t like pop star Jay Chou

B．she hates meting with the NBA hero Yao Ming

C．she wants to meet neither Jay Chou nor Yao Ming

D．She dreams of meeting the president powerful Russian leader

4.Which of the following statements is Not True?

A．Li realized her dream not just because of her hard work

B．Li was at easy at the first sight of president Putin

C．Li considers Putin a great leader because of his strong will and style of leadership

D．Li thinks impossible to learn in class the confidence to speak with great people

5.It can be inferred from the passage that________

A．Everybody can be a journalist easily.

B．Putin will force his daughters to what he plans for them.

C．President Hu Jintao answered Lijing’s letter.

D．Journalists must get permission to ask questions.

When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.

　　My mother has long realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on the phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人). I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, "This is Mrs. Tan.”

　　And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, "Why he don’t send me check, already two week late.”

　　And then, in perfect English I said, "I’m getting rather concerned. You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived. "

　　Then she talked more loudly.  "What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss. "And so I turned to the stockbroker again, "I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week. "

　　The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.

　　When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.

1.Why was the author’s mother poorly served?

A．She was unable to speak good English.       B．She was often misunderstood.

C．She was not clearly heard.                 D．She was not very polite.

2.From Paragraph 2,we know that the author was        .

A．good at pretending                      B．rude to the stockbroker

C．ready to help her mother                 D．unwilling to phone for her mother

3.After the author made the phone call,       .

A．they forgave the stockbroker              B．they failed to get the check

C．they went to New York at once             D．they spoke to their boss at once

4.What does the author think of her mother’s English now?

A．It confuses her.                         B．It makes her ashamed

C．It helps her understand the world.          D．It helps her bear rude people.

5.We can infer from the passage that Chinese English       .

A．is clear and natural to non-native speakers

B．is interesting and straight to non-native speakers

C．leaves a very bad impression on America

D．may bring inconvenience in America

A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below l6℃. Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. Without the forest cover，these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere，warming the rest of the world. Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns，potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.

In the past hundred years，humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources（资源）：land for crops，wood for paper and other products，land for raising farm animals. This action affects the environment as a whole. For example，a lot of carbon dioxide in the air comes from burning the rainforests. People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.

There are two main reasons for this. Firstly，when people cut down trees，generally they can only use the land for a year or two. Secondly，cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now，but in the long run it actually reduces the world’s wood supply.

Rainforests are often called the world’s drug store. More than 25％ of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However，fewer than l％of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value. It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world’s shrinking rainforests.

1.Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they      .

A．reflect more heat into the atmosphere

B．bring about high rainfall throughout the world

C．rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than l6℃

D．reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth

2.What does the word “this” underlined in the third paragraph refer to?

A．We will lose much more than we can gain.

B．Humans have begun destroying rainforests.

C．People have a strong desire for resources.

D．Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests.

3.It can be inferred from the text that      .

A．we can get enough resources without rainforests

B．there is great medicine potential in rainforests

C．we will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained land

D．the level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Losing the rainforests has caused natural disasters all over the world.

B．Cutting rainforests will help increase the world’s wood supply in the future.

C．Rainforests can’t provide medical cures for diseases at all

D．Rainforests helps to control the temperature and adjust climate for humans.

5.What might be the best title for the text?

A．How to Save Rainforests

B．How to Protect Nature

C．Rainforests and the Environment

D．Rainforests and Medical Development