第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)

 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31～40的相应位置上。

Child labor has been a problem for many years. Over a hundred years ago, Charles Dickens shocked many of his readers when    31   （describe）the conditions under which young children worked in British factories.    32    conditions Dickens described continue, almost unchanged today, in many parts of the world. The only difference is    33    today’s employment of children is confined to small industries and family businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and    34    (particular) farms, rather than to large factories. The children not only receive nothing or very    35   for their long hours of work, but also they    36    (prevent) from attending school. Therefore, when they become older they are    37   (able) to do any other kind of work.

The solution    38    the problem of child labour is clearly better laws to protect young children greater supervision (监督) of industry and heavier fines for    39    who break the laws. Only    40    this way can young boys and girls be allowed to enjoy the most valuable time of their lives --- childhood.

III 阅读(共两节，满分40分)

第—节  阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

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

The famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean, so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine(男女主角) in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever. He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him.

The next morning he said to the men, “Have you provided me with that sunset ?”

“No, sir,” the men answered.

The director was angry. “Why not?” he asked.

“Well, sir,” one of the men answered, “we’re on the east coast here, and the sun sets in the west. We can get you a sunrise over the sea, if necessary, but not a sunset.”

“But I want a sunset!” the director shouted. “Go to the airport, take the next flight to the west coast, and get one.”

But then a young secretary had an idea. “Why don’t you photograph a sunrise,” she suggested, “and then play it backwards? Then it’ll look like a sunset.”

“That’s a very good idea!” the director said. Then he turned to the camera crew and said, “Tomorrow morning I want you to get me a beautiful sunrise over the sea.”

The camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay. Then at nine o’clock they took it to the director. “Here it is, sir,” they said, and gave it to him. He was very pleased.

They all went into the studio. “All right,” the director explained, “now our hero and heroine are going to say goodbye. Run the film backwards so that we can see the ‘sunset’ behind them.”

The “sunset” began, but after a quarter of a minute, the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop.

The birds in the film were flying backwards, and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach.

1. One evening, the director sent his camera crew out _________.

  A. to film a scene on the sea        B. to find an actor and an actress

  C. to watch a beautiful sunset       D. to meet the audience

2. Why did the director want to send his crew to the west coast?

  A. Because he changed his mind about getting a sunset.

  B. Because he was angry with his crew.

  C. Because he wanted to get a scene of sunset.

  D. Because it was his secretary’s suggestion.

3. The director wanted to film a sunset over the ocean because ______.

  A. it went well with the separation of the hero and heroine

  B. when they arrived at the beach it was already in the evening

  C. it was more moving than a sunrise

  D. the ocean looked more beautiful at sunset

4. After the “sunset” began, the director suddenly put his face in his hands ______.

  A. because he was moved to tears

  B. as he saw everything in the film moving backwards

  C. as the sunrise did not look as beautiful as he had imagined

  D. because he was disappointed with the performance of the hero and heroine

5. Which of the following is NOT true?

  A. The crew had to follow the secretary’s advice .

  B. If you want to see a sunrise, the east coat is the place to go.

  C. The camera crew wasn’t able to film the scene the first day.

  D. The director ordered his crew to stop filming the “sunset”.

I entered high school having read hundreds of books. But I was not a good reader. Merely bookish, I lacked a point of view when I read. Rather, I read in order to get a point of view. I searched books for good expressions and sayings, pieces of information, ideas, themes-anything to enrich my thought and make me feel educated. When one of my teachers suggested to his sleepy tenth-grade English class that a person could not have a "complicated idea" until he had read at least two thousand books, I heard the words without recognizing either its irony (嘲讽) or its very complicated truth. I merely determined to make a list of all the books I had ever

read. Strict with myself, I included only once a title I might have read several times. (How, after all, could one read a book more than once?) And I included only those books over a hundred pages in length. (Could anything shorter be a book?)

     There was yet another high school list I made. One day I came across a newspaper article about an English professor at a nearby state college. The article had a list of the "hundred most important books of Western Civilization." "More than anything else in my life," the professor told the reporter with finality, "these books have made me all that I am." That was the kind of words I couldn't ignore. I kept the list for the several months it took me to read all of the titles. Most books, of course, I hardly understood. While reading Plato's The Republic, for example, I needed to keep looking at the introduction of the book to remind myself what the text was about. However, with the special patience and superstition (迷信) of a schoolboy, I looked at every word of the text. And by the time I reached the last word, pleased, I persuaded myself that I had read The Republic and seriously crossed Plato off my list.

1. On hearing the teacher's suggestion of reading, the writer thought______.

    A. one must read as many books as possible.

    B. a student should not have a complicated idea.

    C. it was impossible for one to read two thousand books.

    D. students ought to make a list of the books they had read

2. While at high school, the writer_________.

    A. had plans for reading                  B. learned to educate himself

    C. only read books over 100 pages           D. read only one book several times

3. The underlined phrase "with finality" in the second paragraph probably means_________.

    A. firmly         B. clearly        C. proudly        D. pleasantly

4. The writer's purpose in mentioning "The Republic" is to________.

    A. explain why it was included in the list[

    B. describe why he seriously crossed it off the list

    C. show that he read the books blindly though they were hard to understand

    D. prove that he understood most of it because he had looked at every word

5. The writer provides two book lists to________.

    A. show how he developed his point of view

    B. tell his reading experience at high school

    C. introduce the two persons' reading methods

    D. explain that he read many books at high school        

         What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

         Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. 

         If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.  

         Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools. Perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

1. We can infer from the first paragraph that_______.

         A. learning better at school shows power in your job

         B. the better you are at school subjects, the more helpful they are in your career

         C. learning each subject well is an ability in many jobs

         D. we should think about how to find our career

2. According to the passage, if a student’s school record is not good, he will _________.

         A. have no hope in his future work

         B. be hopeful to find a suitable job

         C. regret not having worked harder at school

         D. have an opportunity of a new beginning in his future work

3. All the subjects may have direct value for job hunting except___________.

         A. mathematics                      B. English               C. history               D. technical drawing

4. The underlined words "all thumbs" in Paragraph 4 most probably mean_________.

         A. heavy-handed             B. the best               C. important           D. skilled

5. The passage mainly discusses ___________.

         A. the relationship between school performance and career

         B. how to get a job

         C. how to show strengths in your work

         D. working experience and knowledge at school

第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

请阅读下列相关信息，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。

以下是几种舞蹈的介绍：

     A, Ballroom dancing

     Although mainly popular in Latin America, it is now gaining quite a following all over the world.  Examples of the are the cha-cha, tango and foxtrot. Although you're basically required to master the fundamental steps, freestyle dancing is accepted and even encouraged for intermediate  (中级的)  and professional dancers.

     B. Jazz

     It is described as the dance that has almost all forms of dancing. It requires flexibility and grace. It emphasizes all nuances (细微差别) of body movement, so dancers are generally encouraged to wear tight fitting clothes to ensure that not even the smallest shift of the body will go unnoticed。

     C. Aerobics

     Technically, it's not a dance but since it still involves body movement and rhythm, let's put it in the list all the same. Aerobics is more suited to those who need to exercise but are easily bored by the more common workouts like jogging or sweating on the treadmill. Aerobics is also a good stepping stone for the more demanding forms of dancing because it improves your coordination.

     D. Ballet

     Lithe, flexible, graceful, elegant, poised ( 平衡的) － if you're not all of those then you shouldn't choose it. In ballet, each movement is an expression of a specific emotion so it must be done precisely and without flaw. As a rifle, ballet dancers should also be small and slender.

     E. Hip Hop

It is the most popular form of dancing of today's time, thanks to stars like Jennifer Lopez and Nelly. Hip hop is also known as street grooves and preferred by but not limited to teenagers and young adults because of its choreography (舞蹈设计). Hip hop is a good and fun place to start for amateurs.

     F. Belly

     Want to make your guy admire and gain a sexy belly at the same time? Then this Eastern dance is the answer to all your problems. Although all the shaking and bending can be somewhat exhausting, just remind yourself of your objectives and you'll be A-okay.

请阅读以下人物的信息，然后为他们匹配合适的舞蹈。

     56. Mark is a young and creative schoolboy, who is an amateur of dancing. But he just enjoys the dancing which can help him express himself freely with his self-designed steps, When he shows his dance to others, he will feel very happy and proud.

     57. Roy is a little fat. He tried to do some exercise to lose weight. But he felt bored when jogging.  So he wants to find a new way, which can not only help him keep fit but also lay the base for learning some forms of dancing.

     58. Claudia is a dance lover, who likes all kinds of dances. She has learned dancing for six months and has mastered some basic steps. Now she wants to improve her dancing skills and learn two kinds of Latin American dances.

     59. Alice is a graceful and slim young girl, who has a good sense of balance. She hopes she could be a great dancer when she grows up. So now she is planning to choose a kind of dance that is suitable for her.

     60. Joan often went out for fun with her friends, but now she isn't willing to do that because of her slightly protruding (突出的) belly. In order to be sexy and slim again, she'll try a kind of dance so that she can regain her confidence.

IV 写作（共两节，满分为40分）

第一节：基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）

假定你是李华。应你的朋友Bob的要求，写一篇短文介绍澳大利亚的基本情况。短文内容须包括下面表格中的相关信息。

注意：

1．只能使用5个句子介绍表格内的内容； 

2．标题为“Australia”

3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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：

    Anna really wanted to do something significant for her school before she went to college. But she couldn't think of anything meaningful that would influence the lives of her schoolmates.

   One day, Anna saw a girl sitting by the school pond crying. Anna went up to her and said, "Are you okay? Is there anything I can do to help?" Anna found out that the girl was in her first year and was having trouble coping with her schoolwork. Then, Anna had an idea. She would start a tutoring group where seniors could help juniors who were struggling in their subjects.

       Before long, many seniors volunteered to join Anna's tutoring group. Soon, Anna also started other support groups like "I'm not Alone" which provided counseling for students whose parents had been divorced and "Crime Fighters" where students helped prevent theft. Anna was happy that she made a difference in her peers' lives. She was showered with flowers of appreciation from her friends at her graduation!

[写作内容]

    1．以约30个词概括上面短文的主要内容；

    2．以约120个词就“帮助他人”这一主题发表你的看法，并包括以下要点：

    (1) 你在日常生活和学习中经常帮助别人吗?请举例说明，

    (2) 帮助别人之后你有何感想?

    (3) 以你的亲身经历说明应该如何去帮助别人?

[写作要求]

    你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。   

Ⅱ 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Every people has its own ____21____ of saying things, its own special expressions. Many everyday American expressions are based on ____22____.

Red is a hot color. Americans often use it to express heat. They may say they are ____23____ hot about something unfair.   When they are red hot they are very ___24____ about something. The small hot tasting peppers(辣椒) found in many Mexican foods are called red hots for their color and their fiery taste. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say the music is read hot, ____25__ the kind called Dixieland jazz.

Pink is a lighter kind of red. People sometimes say they are in the pink when they are in ___26__ health. The ____27____ was first used in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. It probably comes from ____28____ that many babies are born with a nice pink color that shows that they are in good health.

Blue is a cool color. The traditional blues music in the United States is the ____29____ of red hot music. Blues is slow, sad and soulful. Duke Ellignton and his orchestra are famous for ____30____ Blues.

21. A. method                      B. mean                       C. way                  D. manners

22. A. colors                        B. beliefs                      C. feelings             D. loves

23. A. black                         B. pink                         C. red                   D. blue

24. A. happy                        B. sad                          C. pleased              D. angry

25. A. especially                   B. specially                   C. particularly        D. chiefly

26. A. poor                          B. fine                         C. high                  D. good

27. A. appearance                 B. phrase                      C. idiom                D. expression

28. A. the fact                      B. the thought               C. the expression    D. the theory

29. A. brother                      B. opposite                   C. root                  D. origin

30. A. developing                 B. playing                    C. enjoying            D. hearing

第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为11-20的相应位置上。

Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at Stanford Hospital, I got to know a little girl ____31____(name) Lisa who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion(输血) ____32____ her five-year-old brother, ____33____ had miraculously(奇迹般地) survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies(抗体) needed to fight the ____34____(ill).

The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking ____35____ deep breath and saying, “Yes, I’ll do it ____36____ it can save Lisa.”

As the transfusion progressed, he lay in a bed next to his sister and ____37____(smile), as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale ____38____ his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a shaking voice, “Will I start to die right away?”

How fun it was! ____39____(be) young, the boy had ____40____(misunderstand) the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give her all his blood.

Ⅲ 阅读（共两节。满分40分）

第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

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

A

Do you have any idea what you would like to be and do after graduation? A lot of people don't begin thinking about career until they reach junior or senior year, which, in my opinion, is too late.

When people are trying to decide what they want to do, it helps to know something they love. Ever since I was little, I’ve always been doing someone’s hair, make-up or nails, starting with Barbie dolls and progressing to humans. Over the years my family has really inspired me to do this and now I fix friends’ and family members’ hair for weddings, dances and other big events.

I have been thinking about what I would like to do for a career since middle school. I did some research and discovered that I might really enjoy being a cosmetologist so, I went to my hair stylist and asked her lots of questions about what it takes to reach her level and what she would recommend I do. I considered her advice and then did more research.

I used Aveda’s website to get information on the Aveda Institute and what type of credits(贷款) I would need from high school to apply. I found their institute has three parts: theatrical knowledge, practical experience, and professional business-building skills. For the past few years, I have been looking at Aveda in more and more detail. This school not only offers cosmetology, but also massage therapy(疗法). I grew up in Minnesota(美国北部的一个州), so I plan to apply to the institute in Minneapolis that several people have highly recommended. It helps students become “future industry leaders in hair care, skin care, makeup and total body wellness”. It is affordable and everyone there is friendly and understanding.

Having done the groundwork and thinking about what I’d like to do after high school, I know that I will definitely pursue my dream of becoming a cosmetologist.

1. After reading the text, we can infer the author is interested in ________.

   A. traveling abroad         B. service business         C. social activities  D. acting on the stage

2. Why does the author think it’s too late for people to start thinking about careers in junior or senior year?

   A. Because he/she began to think about them when very young.

   B. Because many people are too old to learn.

   C. Because a lot of people can’t grasp the opportunity.

   D. Because many people have little they love.

3. We know from the text that a cosmetologist is ________.

   A. a chemist working at college             B. a person who works in the institute

   C. a doctor in a hospital                        D. a person doing all types of body care for people

4. The author plans to apply to the institute in Minnepolis NOT because ________.

   A. the people there are good to others           B. some people advise him/her to do so

   C. the institute is free of charge                    D. the institute is helpful to his/her future

5. The author of the text may be a ________.

   A. married person                                       B. middle school student             

C. college student                                        D. a teacher in an institute