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。

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were still  26  to her door.

Each year he sent her roses, and the  27  would always say, “I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.” My love for you will always 28  , with every passing year. “She knew this was the last time 29  the rose would appear. Her loving husband did not know that he would  30  . he always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy,  31  would work out fine.”

A year went by, and it was  32  to live without her mate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses  33  , calling the florist shop. The owner answered, and she asked him , if he would explain, why would someone do this to her,  34  her such pain?

“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,” The owner said, “I knew you’d  35  , and you would want to know. “ “ The flowers you received today, were   36  in advance.” “Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.”

She thanked him and  37  the phone, her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to 38  the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. This is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it’s been a year  39  I’ve been gone, I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome.” “I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very 40  . for if it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared  41  everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say.”

“You were my friend and lover, I know it’s only been a year,  42  please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy,  43  when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.”

“ When you get these 44  , think of all the  45  that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. My love, you must go on, you have some living still.”

1.A. passed          B. shown        C. presented        D. delivered

2.A. note           B. message      C. line             D. information

3.A. disappear        B. decrease      C. grow            D. keep

4.A. that            B.when          C. which           D. what

5.A. pass by         B. pass away      C. pass down       D. pass on

6.A. everything      B. something      C. nothing          D. anything

7.A. happy          B. meaningful     C. hard            D. impossible

8.A. in             B. out            C. along          D. up

9. A. curing          B. healing        C.causing          D. killing

10. A. ask            B. wonder        C. doubt            D. telephone

11.A. booked         B. grown         C. planted          D. designed

12.A. picked up       B. turned up       C.held up          D. hung up

13. A. buy            B. get            C.read           D. write

14.A. when          B. that            C. before           D. since

15.strong            B. weak          C. true             D. real

16.A made           B. bad            C. let              D. left

17. A. so             B. but            C. though           D. still

18. A. even           B. only           C. merely           D. just

19.A. roses           B. belongings      C. congratulations    D. remarks

20.A. sadness       B. disappointment   C. happiness        D. sufferings

The London Marathon is an annual event and of the thousands of runners who take part, many of them have a story to tell as to why they are running the 26.2 mile (42.2 km) course around London.

The men's race was won by Kenyan, Martin Lel, who finished the race in just two hours and five minutes, a personal best time for him. Irina Mikitenko was the winner of the women's race and this was astonishingly only her second race at marathon distance!

There was also a group of 24 runners who have competed in every single one of the 28 London marathons. Jeff Aston is one of them and at 60 years old, he finished in just over three and a half hours.

A lot of the non-competitive runners take part in the marathon to raise money for charity. Jeff estimates he has raised about ￡25,000 (350,000 RMB) over the 28 years he has been running.

Jane Tomlinson is a well-known name in the UK. She raised millions for charity doing long cycle rides, marathons and triathlons while struggling against terminal cancer, a battle she sadly lost last year. In honor of Jane, her husband and daughter took part in the marathon. They managed to raise ￡20,000 (280,000 RMB) for a charity set up in Jane's name.

 Another astonishing one was blind runner Dave Heeley completing the marathon. As if that wasn't enough, this was his seventh marathon in seven days, as he took part in a special challenge which took him to seven countries.

1.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. A Variety of Athletic Runners                B. London Marathon

C. Inspirational Event                         D. Astonishing Marathon Stories

2.What do we know from the passage?

A. The London Marathon is held every year to raise money for charity.

B. Jane Tomlinson together with her husband took part in the marathon.

C. Dave Heeley is an inspiring marathon runner.

D. Kenyan, Martin Lel won the men's race just over three and a half hours.

3.The underlined word “triathlons” in the fifth paragraph probably refers to    .

A. a formal meeting                           B. a special challenge

C. a kind of disease                            D. an athletic competition

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. We can conclude from Paragraph 2 that many people     .

A. talk too long in a speech

B. are happy to give a speech

C. are afraid of giving a speech

D. do not prepare for a speech

2.All of the following statements are true except that      .

A. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech

B. few people know how to make good speeches

C. research is important in preparing a speech

D. there are simple steps to improve your speaking

3.The underlined expression “talk over their heads” means “      ”.

A. speak too loudly                          B. look at the ceiling

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

4.The main idea of the passage is that      

A. you can improve your speaking ability

B. a poor speaker can never change

C. it's easy to make a short speech

D. it is hard to make a speech

Are you ready to do your bit to stop global warming? On Saturday, March 29, you will have a chance-to tell Toronto and the entire world that you are devoted to doing your part.

You can do it by turning off your lights during Earth Hour, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Started last year by the World Wildlife Fund in Sydney, Australia, Earth Hour this year is going international, with 17 cities signed up so far, including Toronto.

The challenge for us Torontonians will be to show we are as devoted to fighting global warming as Sydneysiders were last year. Of course, one hour of darkness isn't going to stop global warming. But the thinking behind Earth Hour is that it gets people personally involved(加入). Besides giving people a chance to show their concerns over climate change, the goal is to get them to start changing their wasteful habits. Did you know, for example, that your electronic devices(设备) that you think you've turned off are still drawing power if you leave them plugged in?

If you want to make a difference, sign up today and promise to turn off your lights when Earth Hour arrives on March 29. Persuade others to do their part. Start to think about changes that can be made in your home and your workplace that will cut down on waste and greenhouse gas.

1.What can be the best title for the passage?

A. A Chance to Help Save the Earth           B. A Chance to Help Prevent Pollution

C. An Hour to Fight Against Bad Habits        D. An Hour to Keep Climate Unchanged

2.The passage mainly calls on people of     to join in the March 29th activity.

A. Sydney         B. Toronto          C. the world           D. the 17 cities

3.The Earth Hour movement mainly aims to get people to    to save our earth.

A. sense the danger                     B. make a promise

C. perform their duties                   D. show their value

4.Which is implied（暗示） in the passage that should not happen in our daily life?

英 语 试 题

    14 days for just ￡2090 pp

    Fully inclusive from the UK

    Price covers：International airfares，departure taxes，fuel charges，local transportation，accommodation，all meals，entrance fees，guides，daily tours and visas for UK citizens.

    ◆Days 1­-3：UK­—Shanghai

    Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening, sample traditional Shanghai food. Visit the beautiful Yu Gardens，Old Town，Shanghai Museum，cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area .Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920's style Shikumen buildings and end your stay in Shanghai with an amazing Huangpu River evening tour.

    ◆Days 4-­7：Shanghai­­—Yangtze River Tour

    Fly to Yichang and change (approx.one hour)to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam(三峡大坝)before sailing on the grand Yangtze River，passing through the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side trip to the Lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way.

     ◆Day 8：Chongqing­—­Chengdu

    Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.

    ◆Days  9­-10：Chengdu­—­Xi'an

   Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovely animals. We then fly to the historic city of Xi'an for two nights' stay and enjoy traditional Shuijiao. Next day explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th Century—the Terracotta Warriors(兵马俑)，followed by the ancient City Wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

    ◆Days 11-­13：Xi'an­ ­—Beijing

Visit Little Wild Goose Pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-­known Shaanxi Provincial Museum before walking through the lively Muslim Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights' stay and try Peking Duck.During our stay in Beijing，we stroll through Tian'anmen Square to the Forbidden City，the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China，and visit the Summer Palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great Wall，tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrobatic Show.（杂技）    

◆Day 14：Beijing­—UK

    Fly back to the UK，arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.

1.The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “______”．

A．buy           B．reserve         C．taste        D．make

2.The first and last scenic spots to be visited in Xi'an are______.

A．the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque

B．the Terracotta Warriors and Shaanxi Provincial Museum

C．Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque

D．Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the ad?

A．The tourists will have to pay extra for fuel and meals.

B．The tourists will visit the 1920's Shikumen buildings in Beijing.

C．The tourists will take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam during the tour.

D．The tourists will stay in Beijing for three nights before leaving for the UK.

4.The ad is mainly intended to______.

A．encourage the British to travel in China

B．attract the British to traditional Chinese food

C．offer services of booking air tickets to tourists

D．provide the British with a better understanding of China

阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。（请注意问题后的字数要求）

A little old couple walked slowly into McDonald's one cold winter evening. They took a table near the back wall, and then the little old man walked to the cash register(收银台) to order. After a short while he got the food back and they began to unwrap it.

There was one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink. The little old man carefully cut the hamburger in half and divided the French fries in two piles. Then he neatly placed the half of the food in front of his wife.

He took a sip(啜) of the drink and his wife took a sip. “What a poor old couple!” The crowd thought.

As the man began to eat his hamburger and his French fries, his wife sat there watching him and took turns to drink. A young man came over to the old couple. He             . But they refused politely and said that they got used to sharing everything.

Then a young lady asked a question of the little old lady. “Madam, why aren't you eating? You said that you share everything. What is it that you are waiting for? ”

“The teeth,” she answered.

61. What's the best title of the passage?(Please answer within 10 words.)

62. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?

Both the old man and his wife drank a little of the drink.

63. Please fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)

64. What do you think the couple also share besides the food and drink? (Please answer within 5 words.)

65. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.

完成下列句子（每小题1.5分，共15分）

66.我本打算去那里，但是我哥哥来看我了。

I ____  ____  _____  ______ ______ , but my brother came to visit me.

67.我宁愿你明天不去上海。

I would rather you ____ ____ ____ Shanghai.

68我会感激你的帮助。I’ll _____ ____ ____ ____ can help me.

69.他走近玛丽，触摸了她的胳膊，并且吻了她的脸颊。

He _____ Mary, touched her shoulder ____ ____ ____ _____ ____ _____..

70.出于好奇，那个男孩打开了那个箱子。The boy opened the case ____ ____ ____.

71.亲切的回忆涌上了他的心头。Dear memories _____ ____ ____ him.

72.他的一番鼓励激起了我的信心。His encouraging remarks ___ ___ ___ ___.

73.他困惑地看着我，没有回答问题。He looked at me ____ ____ and did not answer the question.

74.他的行动使我们确信他是诚实的。His action  ____ ____ ____ ____ ___.

75她对穿着特别挑剔。She ___ ____ ____ _____ what she wears.

短文改错  （每小题1分，共10分，注意格式 ）

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行做出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：

此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：原行没有错的不要改。

At the age of fourteen Bell sent to London to                                    1._________

live for a year with his grandfather, that took good care                         2._________

of him. A year late young Bell returned to Scotland. 　　　　　　　　 3._________

After working for time with his father, he began teaching 　　　　　　 4._________

speech at a school. His free time was devoted to study　　　　　　      5._________

sound.Before he studied the human voice and the　　　　　　　　        6._________

vibrations（振动）that goes to make up sound, he found that the 　        7._________

voice is not a simple thing. So he continued on with his 　　　　　　     8._________

studies and his teaching until at the age of twenty-third 　　　　　        9._________

he moved with his family to Canada. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　10._________

假设你校举办看图征文活动，题目为“How to protect your eyesight”。请你用英语写一篇短文，指出图中所反映的现象，并从阅读时间，光线，眼保健操及睡眠等方面，谈谈保护眼睛的具体做法．

注意：

1．词数100-120字；

2．可适当加入细节，以便行文连贯。

3．参考词汇：近视-----near-sighted

眼保健操------eye exercise

How to protect our eyesight

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—Are there any books about writing on the shelf?

—There are only a few, ________.