三．阅读理解：（20×2.5=50分）

People have smoked cigarettes for a long time. The tobacco used to make cigarettes was grown in what is now part of the United States. Christopher Columbus, who discovered America, saw the Indians smoking, and soon the dried leaves were transported to Europe where smoking began to catch on. In the late 1800s, the Turk(土耳其人) made cigarettes even popular.

Cigarettes smoke contains at least two harmful substances, tar and nicotine. Tar, which forms as the tobacco burns, damages the lungs and therefore affects breathing. Nicotine, which is found in the leaves, causes the heart to beat faster and increases breathing rate.

Smoking cigarettes is dangerous. The U.S. Public Health Service stated that cigarette smoking is the cause of lung cancers and several other deadly diseases. The U.S. government now requires that each package of cigarettes bear（带有）a special warning about the danger of smoking.

1. The expression “catch on” in the passage may mean _________.

A. start           B. cost a lot         C. become popular            D. dangerous

2. Before Columbus discovered America __________.

A. Europeans had smoked              B. Nobody smoked in the world

C. Nicotine was not in tobacco            D. Europeans had never smoked

3. In the nineteenth century smoking became popular because of the people in ________.

A. India  B. Turkey       C. the U.S.     D. British

4. Breathing is affected by ___________.

A. nicotine     B. tar           C. heat           D. both A and B

At 3:30 a.m. Pearl Carlson was shaken awake by a forceful pull. King, the family dog, was trying to pull her out of bed.Then she smelled smoke and heard the sound of fire from her parent's room. Pearl's screams awaked her mother， Fern and father, Howard, who had recently been in hospital for lung disease. Helping Howard to a first-floor window, Fern told him to climb out, then ran to her daughter.

Still inside, King appeared at Pearl's window, making squeaking (短促尖叫) sounds. When running toward Pearl's bedroom, Fern realized her husband hadn't yet escaped. She made her way back through the smoke and flames, following King's sound to where Howard lay semiconscious (半昏迷) on the floor. Fern helped him get outside. King came out only after both were safe.

As day dawned, the Carlsons saw that King's paws were badly burned, and his entire body was burned too. His chain collar had gotten so hot that it burned his throat, making it impossible for him to bark (叫) normally. Only after the seven-year-old dog refused food did they find pieces of wood in his mouth and realize that King, who slept outside, had bitten through a wood door to warn his family.

1. Who was King in this story?

A. The family sore                               B. The family daughter.

C. The family dog.                               D. The master.                              

2. According to the story, the first one who was completely out of danger could be          . 

A. Howard                   B. Fern                 C. Pearl and Fern                 D. Pearl

3. After reading this story, we've learnt that the following statements could be reasonable except               .

A. the dog made a big hole in the door

B. the dog awoke mother first

C. the dog was the last one to escape from the burning room

D. the dog was badly burned , hurt and not able to eat

4. From this story it can be inferred that              .

A. Pearl loves her parents very much

B. Howard is the best man of the family

C. the woman loves her children more deeply than her husband

D. the dog is man's best friend

The following are the world-renewed attractions（迷人地方） in London, so don’t miss them while touring there.

Shakespeare’s Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe, which officially opened in 1997, is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, built in 1599, and brings Shakespeare’s world to life. As a visitor to the exhibition you’ll discover how shows were produced in the theatres during Shakespeare’s time. The guide-storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour.

Price: Adult ￡9.00；Child(5-15) ￡6.50;  Student ￡7.50;  Under 5 FREE.

The Tower of London

The tower, nearly 100 feet high, with walls 15 feet thick, was built in the early 1080s. King Henry Ⅲ made this tower his home. King Edward V and his

younger brother were murdered inside by their uncle. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by her half sister Mary who felt that her throne(王位)was being threatened(威胁). In 1603, part of the tower became a museum.

Price: Adult ￡16.50; Child (5-15) ￡9.50; Under 5 FREE; Student ￡13.50; Family (two adults with three children) ￡46.00.

Banqueting(宴会) House

Banqueting House is the remains of Whitehall Palace which was built in 1529 and was home to the English kings. It was destroyed by fire. Famous for its architecture and painting, the building is also known for being the scene(地点) of Charles I’s execution(处决)。

Price: Adult ￡4.50; Child ￡2.25; Student (with ID) and senior citizen (60+) ￡3.00; Under 5 FREE.

Tower Bridge Exhibition

Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the world. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the history of the bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian engine rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the bridge.

Price: Adult￡6.00; Child (5-15) ￡3.00; Under 5 FREE; Senior citizen(60+) ￡4.50; Student￡4.50.

1. Which of the following places has the longest history?

A. Whitehall  Palace.                        B. The Globe Theatre.  

C. The Tower of London.                    D. Tower   Bridge.

2. If two parents with their 4-year-old son visit the Tower of London, they should pay      .

A. ￡33            B. ￡43       C. ￡46        D. ￡52

3. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by Mary mainly because        .

A. Mary didn’t like her                  ]

B. she tried to steal Mary’s treasure

C. Mary feared she would become the Queen 

D. she intended to murder Mary

4. How many places used as a king’s home are mentioned in this passage?

A. One.                 B. Two.           C. Three.        D. Four.

五．单词拼写：(附加题:10×1.5=15分)            

71.Anyone’s finger prints are u_______. There’re no same ones.

72.Most middle schools ______(禁止) students to carry cell phones to classes.

73.The opening ceremony of Beijing Olympic Games was a  _____ (盛宴)for the eyes.

74. We shall o_____ difficulties to gain more achievements.

75.We must  a______ (适应，调整)ourselves to new conditions.

76. It’s very cold outside .Put on your coat o______ (="or)" you will catch a cold.

77.Schooling is a  _____(="lawful" 法律的) requirement for children over 5 years old in  Britain and the US.

78.I s______ (发誓)that I’ll tell you everything some day.

79. His parents are 59 and 61 years old, and their a______ age is 60.

80.Changes in q______(数量) can lead to changes in quality .

六．书面表达：25分

开头已给出：请你给《中国日报》写一篇稿件，谈谈农村儿童失学的主要原因及你的看法。

原因：

1. 家庭贫穷，供不起儿童上学，他们不得不在家赚钱养家。 (供起afford)

2．部分家长认为女孩上学无用，不愿让他们上学。

3．部分儿童对功课不感兴趣，不愿上学。

你的看法：

1．包括女孩，每个儿童都应有受教育的机会。

2．全社会都应重视儿童教育，他们对国家的未来将起到重要作用。

要求：不要逐字逐句翻译。语句要连贯通顺。字数在100个左右。

Now in the country areas, there are many children out of school.             

.

—Which T-shirt do you prefer? Blue or green?

— _________________ will be OK. I don't mind.

.

—Was _________________ problem solved?

—We were trying to think of _________________ way out, but it was difficult to find one.

.

—Do you want to go to the cinema tonight?

—Sorry, I'm so tired. I ___________ an early night.

.

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）

第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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56. Where do whitewater rafting tours start?

A. Travertine Falls.                        B. Peach Springs.

C. Diamond Creek.                        D. Grand Canyon West.

57. We learn from the passage that ________________________.

A. Hualapai River Runners provides dry clothes

B. you will get $20 back if you are dissatisfied

C. the trip is free of charge for children under 2

D. online booking has a better offer all year round

58. What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract people to the sights.

B. To explore the Hualapai culture.

C. To explain how to make a rafting trip.

D. To introduce the history of the Colorado River.

Scientific experiments __________ by students without the teachers’ instructions can be dangerous.