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。

Beijing is set to lift its12-year-old ban on fireworks for the traditional Spring Festival holidays, probably starting from next Chinese Lunar New Year in January 2006.

Zhou Jidong, director of the Legislative Affairs Office of the Beijing municipal government(市政府), told a press conference last Thursday that his office has completed the draft(草案) regulations on firework safety supervision.

Under the draft regulations , setting off fireworks will be allowed in the capital city’s eight downtown districts from the Eve of the Lunar New Year to Lantern Festival 15 days later. When the draft regulations were posted on the municipal government’s website for suggestions, local residents gave a total of 969 pieces of advice, with 70 per cent in favour of lifting the ban. Related surveys suggest local people who want to light fireworks during Spring Festival range from 50.4 per cent to 86.3 per cent.

In fact, the voice of opposition and criticism has never ended since the municipal government introduced the ban in 1993, considering pollution, noise, fire worries and personal injuries caused by letting off fireworks.

Opponents accused the government of introducing the ban only for the sake of facilitating its management role while disregarding the will of the people. Worse, they say, the ban threatened to break down the age—old traditions of celebrating Spring Festival among Chinese people.

Partly due to this endless objection, about 106 out of a total 282 Chinese cities that had followed Beijing’s lead in banning fireworks have already dropped the ban.

[写作内容]

1．概括短文的内容要点，该部分的字数大约30词左右；

2．就“should the ban be lifted”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分的字数大约120词左右；

1）解禁的利弊；

2）你的看法如何；

3）你有什么建议？

[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，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子。

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第二部分：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，共20分）　

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21~35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将其该项涂黑。

“Long time no see” is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend’s email, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect 21       of Chinglish. Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal(照字面意思的) translation of the Chinese greeting with a ruined English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American 22         . I was too amazed to believe her. Her words could not convince me 23          . So I did a search on www.google.com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages 24        “long time no see”. This sentence has been 25          used in emails, letters, newspapers, movies, books, or any other possible place. Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily.  26         , if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.

　　Nobody knows the 27         of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan’s movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully 28         a world wide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting(引用) Confucius(孔子). “Long time no see” was his trademark. Soon after Charlie Chan, “Long time no see” became a popular phrase in the real world thanks to the popularity of these movies.

Some scholars compare America to a huge pot of stew(大熔炉). All kinds of culture are mixed in the stew together, and they 29          the color and taste of each other. American Chinese, though a minority ethnic(少数民族的) group in the United States, is also influenced some changes to the stew! Language is usually the first thing to be 30          in the mixed stew. 

21.   A. word           B. sign      C. example       D. change

22.   A. custom         B. greeting   C. habit           D. proverb

23.   A. almost        B. in all      C. at all          D. after all

24.   A. publishing     B. printing   C. containing           D. expressing

25.   A. seldom        B. hardly    C. widely         D. deeply

26.   A.Unfortunately   B. Luckily   C. Suddenly       D. However 

27.   A. use           B meaning   C .expression      D. origin

28.   A. did           B. published  C. created        D. discovered

29.   A. improve        B. change    C. lower         D. promote

30.   A. mentioned     B. used      C. considered      D. influenced 

第二节：语法结构（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）      

阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式

填空，并将答案填在答题卷标号为31~40的相应位置上。

We must have water to live. _____31_____the water we use is clean and fresh, it will make us ill. The animals _____32_____ (live) in and around lakes and rivers must also have clean water. Our rivers and lakes supply most of our water. The clear, blue water found by the first American settlers has changed. Many of our water sources are now _____33_____. They are filled _____34_____ dirt and waste which cannot be cleaned out. In many places, waste is not safe for most uses.

Lake Erie was _____35_____ a beautiful lake. Now it has been called “a dying lake”. Waste from nearby homes and factories has been dumped into _____36_____. Fish can no longer live in much of its polluted water. George Washington once called the Potomac “_____37_____ finest river in the world”. Now its water is no longer blue. Instead, it is soupy green. Suds, from detergents used to wash clothes, often cover the water of our rivers.

Water cannot _____38_____(make) in a factory. Once water is polluted it is _____39_____ to make it clean and safe again. We must learn to take care of the water _____40_____ we now have.

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）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Although April did not bring us the rains we all hoped for, and although the Central Valley doesn’t generally experience the sound and lightning that can go with those rains, it’s still important for parents to be able to answer the youthful questions about thunder and lightning.

The reason these two wonders of nature are so difficult for many adults to explain to children is that they are not very well understood by adults themselves. For example, do you know that the lightning we see flashing down to the earth from a cloud is actually flashing up to a cloud from the earth? Our eyes trick us into thinking we see a downward motion when it’s actually the other way round. But then, if we believed only what we think and we see, we’d still insist that the sun rises in the morning and sets at night.

Most lightning flashes take place inside a cloud, and only a relative few can be seen jumping between two clouds or between earth and a cloud. But, with about 2,000 thunderstorms taking place above the earth every minute of the day and night, there’s enough activity to produce about 100 lightning strikes on earth every second.

Parents can use thunder and lightning to help their children learn more about the world around them. When children understand that the light of lightning flashing reaches their eyes almost at the same moment, but the sound of the thunder takes about 5 seconds to travel just one mile, they can begin to time the interval(间隔) between the flash and the crash to learn how close they are to the actual spark(闪光).

1. According to the author, in the area of the Central Valley, ___________.

A. rains usually come without thunder and lightning

B. it is usually dry in April

C. children pay no attention to the two natural wonders

D. parents are not interested in thunder and lightning

2. We believe that lightning is a downward motion because ___________.

A. we were taught so by our parents from our childhood

B. we are taken in by our sense of vision

C. it is a common natural sight

D. it is a truth proved by science

3. What is TRUE about lightning according to the passage?

A. Only a small number of lightning flashes occur on earth.

B. Lightning travels 5 times faster than thunder.

C. Lightning flashes usually jump from one cloud to another.

D. There are far more lightning strikes occurring on earth than we can imagine.

4. The underlined word “activity” is most closely related to the word(s)___________.

A. “cloud”                                       B. “lightning strikes”        

C. “lightning flashes”                              D. “thunderstorms”

5. It can be concluded from the passage that____________.

A. we should not believe what we see or hear

B. things moving downward are more noticeable

C. people often have wrong ideas about ordinary phenomena (现象)

D. adults are not as good as children in observing certain natural phenomena

第二节　信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，

并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读下列广告：

A.  Full-time Secretary Needed

Applicants should be able to type 60—70 words per minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at Haizhu Business Ltd. 10 Garden Street.

B.  Part-time Shop Assistants Available

Are you looking for a part-time job? We require 3 part-time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience is required. Applicants should be between 18 and 26. Call 3788 8878 for more information.

C.  Teacher Needed

Yumiao Kindergarten needs three teachers to help with classes from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information, visit us at 66 Yumiao Road.

D.  Part-time Clerk Wanted

We are looking for the retired who would like to work part time on weekend. Responsibilities include answering calls and giving information to customers. For more information, contact Nile Airlines by calling 8888 8888.

E.  Computer Trained Secretaries Available

Do you have work experience with computers? Would you like a full-time job working in an exciting new company? If so, just call 6666 6666.

F.  University Positions Open

The Riverside University is looking for 2 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Computer Science. Please contact the Riverside University for more information by calling 3333 3333.

请阅读以下读者的相关信息，然后匹配和他/她感兴趣的职位：

Ⅳ. 写作（共两节，满分40分）

基础写作（共1小题；满分15分）

请根据以下的情景说明，使用5个规范的英语句子描述所给的全部信息内容。

中国面积达9,600,000平方公里，气候因地而异。根据下列信息写一篇关于中国气候及农业的短文。词汇：潮湿：humid

[写作要求] 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容

[评分标准] 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

第二节 读写任务（共1小题；满分25分）

阅读下面的短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

On Keeping a Diary in English

Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability. Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes less time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we stick to this practice, gradually we’ll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against a lot of difficulties. In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble finding appropriate words and phases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there are many idiomatic（习语的；惯用的）ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly. Surely, there are some other roadblocks we may come across in keeping a diary in English.

As far as I’m concerned, my suggestion is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for the development of our writing skills.

[写作内容]

概括短文的内容要点，该部分的词数约30词；

就“记日记的作用”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分的词数约120词；

①  要用英语思维，最好写英语日记；

②  经常用英语记日记，等于天天在练笔；

③  你对用英语写日记有什么看法？为什么？

[写作要求]

1. 你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，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子。

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]  概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

第二部分：语言知识及运用（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，从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。

The guitar is one of the oldest instruments known to man. It   21   originated in the vicinity of (在……附近) China. There were guitars in ancient Egypt and Greece as well, but the   22   history of the guitar started in Spain in the 13th century. By 1500 the guitar was   23   in Italy, France, and Spain. A French document of that time   24   that many people were playing the guitar. Stradivarius, the famous king of violin makers, could not resist   25   a variety of guitars. Also, there was no lack of music written for the instrument. Haydn, Schubert, and others   26   guitar music. When Beethoven was asked to compose music for the guitar, he went into a rage(大怒) and   27  , but eventually even Beethoven could not ignore the   28  .Legend tells us he finally called the guitar a miniature orchestra. Indeed the guitar does   29   like a little orchestra! Perhaps that is why in rural areas around the world the guitar has been a source of   30   for millions to enjoy.

21. A. certainly             B. mainly                     C. probably           D. partly

22. A. written                      B. learned              C. found                D. spoken

23. A. acceptable           B. popular            C. familiar             D. available

24. A. predicted            B. warned              C. denied               D. recorded

25. A. destroying           B. accusing            C. creating             D. following

26. A. enjoyed                     B. wrote                C. accepted            D. commented

27. A. refused               B. accepted            C. failed                D. escaped

28. A. contribution        B. challenge           C. history                     D. suggestion

29. A. look                   B. feel                   C. taste                  D. sound

30. A. intelligence         B. energy                     C. music                D. spirit

第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

In Japan, most people still feel that a woman’s place is in the home; and most women willingly accept their traditional role as wives,  31     (leave) the business of making a living to their husbands. For those  32         do want a career of their own, opportunities are limited, and working women usually have to settle for   33            (low) wages, fewer promotions, and less responsible positions.

In America,   34     the other hand, most women, including wives and mothers, work most of their lives. But until recently, few have had real careers. American women work mainly because they have to ; in these days of inflation and luxurious living, only one income per family is  35    (simple) not enough to live on. So American women actually have   36     jobs: one nine-to-five position   37     the home, and the other in-the-home job as wife, housemaid, cook and nurse.

One of the main goals of the modern women’s liberation movement, which started in   38   early 1960s, was to eliminate(消除) sex discrimination in the work force, and to open up opportunities for women  39     were previously reserved for men. And   40     there is still a long way to go, a lot of progress has been made.

Bedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects.

Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals — as well as some humans.

The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead — all found in fireworks — have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.

Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources.                              

Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:

? Sky lanterns — a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.

?  Party crackers — a favorite in the United Kingdom — give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers.

? Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm! 

46. The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _____.

A. the special sounds of fireworks excite people

B. debris from fireworks can even find its way into water

C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies

D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers

47. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks.

B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous.

C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain.

D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.

48. All the underlined words are probably _____________.

A. mineral materials                             B. tiny solids

C. chemical elements                                   D. broken pieces

49. What is implied from the passage?

A. Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises.

B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns.

C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground.

D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.

50. What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?

A. It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays.

B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means.

C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors.

D. You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.