In 1883, an imaginative engineer named John Roebling decided to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with Long Island. However, bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was a pipe dream. It was not practical. It had never been done before.

But Roebling refused to listen to them. He thought about the bridge day and night and he knew deep in his heart that it could be done. After much discussion and persuasion he convinced his son Washington, who was a promising engineer himself, that the bridge in fact could be built.

Working together for the first time, the father and son developed concepts of how it could be accomplished. With great excitement, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.

The project started well, but several months after it began, a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was so seriously injured that he was never able to walk, talk or even move again.

"We told them so", "Crazy men and their crazy dreams", "It's foolish to chase wild visions", the critics said and most thought the project should be scrapped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. In spite of his handicap Washington still had a burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever.

Washington's wife tried to inspire and pass on her husband's enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they were too daunted by the task. As he lay in his hospital room, an idea suddenly hit him. All he could do was move one finger and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving this finger and tapping it on his wife's arm, he slowly developed a code to communicate with her. Then he used this method to tell his wife what the engineers should do. It seemed crazy but the project was under way again. For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed.

Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory as a tribute to the triumph of one man's spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances.

1._ What did most people think about Roebling's idea to build the bridge?

A. It would never become a reality.          B. Washington was not experienced enough.

C. It would take a lot of time.              D. Finding the money would be impossible. 

2._The underlined word `daunted' (para. 6) is closest in meaning to '______'.

  A. unpleasant    B. scared    C. amazed    D. determined

3._ Which of the following shows the correct order of the events that happened in the story?

   a. Roebling convinced his son.

   b. Washington found a new way to communicate.

   c. They hired the crew.

d. The bridge was completed.

   e. Roebling wanted to build a bridge.

   f. There was a tragic accident.

A. e, a, c, f, d, b     B. e, a, f, b, c, d    C. e, f, a, b, c, d    D. e, a, c, f, b, d　　

4._ What can we learn about Washington's wife?

A. She knew sign language very well.

B. She was devoted to her husband.

C. She developed a code to communicate with her husband.

D. She helped her husband design the plan.

5._ What does the story tell us?

  A. Success will come with the passing of time.

  B. Struggles are exactly what we need in our lives.

  C. Even the most distant dream can be realised with a never-say-die attitude.

  D. The people who make a difference in our life should be remembered forever.

The easy way out isn't always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat Doug, my husband of one month, to a special meal. I glanced through my cookbook and chose a menu(菜谱) which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time , I started on it as soon as Doug left for work. As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozens would be better, so I doubled（加倍）everything. As Doug loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was a sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks. Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face Doug laughing at my work. I went on preparing the rest of the meal, and, when Doug got home , we sat down to eat Cornish chicken with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice he got up and went outside , saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing. Looking out, I saw Doug standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in our rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder. Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the fermenting yeast (酵母)made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing. It looked like some unknown being from outer space. I could see why Doug was so shaken. I had to admit what the “living thing” was and why it was there. I don't know who was more embarrassed(尴尬)by the whole thing -- Doug or me.

1._The writer's purpose in writing this story is ___________

    A. to tell an interesting experience

B. to show the easiest way out of a difficulty

C. to describe the trouble facing a newly married woman

D. to explain the difficulty of learning to cook from books

2._ Why did the woman's attempt at making the bread turn out to be unsuccessful?

A. The canned orange had gone bad.      B. She didn't use the right kind of flour.

C. The cookbook was hard to understand. D. She did not follow the directions closely.

3._ Why did the woman put the dough in the rubbish bin?

A. She didn't see the use of keeping it         B. She meant to joke with her husband.

C. She didn't want her husband to see it .  D. She hoped it would soon dry in the sun.

4._ What made the dough in the rubbish bin look frightening?

A. The rising and falling movement.    B. The strange-looking marks. 

C. Its shape.                     D. Its size.

5._ When Doug went out the third time, the woman looked out of the window because she was ____.

A. surprised at his being interested in the bin  B. afraid that he would discover her secret

C. unhappy that he didn't enjoy the meal      D. curious to know what disturbed him

Bad moods can actually be good for you, with an Australian study finding that being sad makes people less gullible (轻信), improves their ability to judge others and also boosts memory.

The study, authored by psychology professor Joseph Forgas at the University of New South Wales, showed that people in a negative mood were more critical of, and paid more attention to, their surroundings than happier people, who were more likely to believe anything they were told.

"Although positive mood seems to promote creativity, flexibility, cooperation, and reliance on mental shortcuts, negative moods trigger (引发) more attentive, careful thinking, paying greater attention to the external world," Forgas wrote.

"Our research suggests that sadness ... promotes information processing strategies best suited to dealing with more demanding situations."

For the study, Forgas and his team conducted several experiments that started with inducing happy or sad moods in their subjects through watching films and recalling positive or negative events.

In one of the experiments, happy and sad participants were asked to judge the truth of urban myths and rumors and found that people in a negative mood were less likely to believe these statements.

People in a bad mood were also less likely to make snap decisions based on racial or religious prejudices, and they were less likely to make mistakes when asked to recall an event that they witnessed.

The study also found that sad people were better at stating their case through written arguments, which Forgas said showed that a "mildly negative mood may actually promote a more concrete, accommodative and ultimately more successful communication style."

"Positive mood is not universally desirable: people in negative mood are less prone to judgmental errors, are more resistant to eyewitness distortions（扭曲）and are better at producing high-quality, effective persuasive messages," Forgas wrote.

The study was published in the November/December edition of the Australian Science journal.

1._ The study suggests that when someone is in a bad mood, he ________ .

A. is particular about everything        B. shows less concern about others

C. is willing to believe what he hears   D. cares more about his surroundings

2._Which of the following is connected with positive mood?

A. New ideas.     B. Being stubborn.    C. Being careful.     D. Concentration.

3._ How did researcher put the subjects in good or bad moods?

   A. By watching sports programs.          B. By listening to happy or sad stories.

   C. By dealing with demanding situations. D. By thinking back on their past experience.

4._ Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

    A. Positive mood leads to better judgement.

B. Sad people remembered what they saw precisely.

    C. Cheerful people were less likely to believe rumors.

    D. People in bad mood tend to make quick decisions.

5._The author intends to convince(说服) us that __________ .

    A. Joseph Forgas made a great discovery B. bad moods can actually be good for us

    C. we should think positively and negatively    D. the Australian study is of practical value

信息匹配（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5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。选项中有一项是多余选项。

注意：选E在答题卡上同时涂黑A和B，选F在答题卡上同时涂黑C和D。

A. Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business lad, 17 Browning Street

B. Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening No experience required. Applicants should be between 18 and 26. Call 366 – 76564 for more information.

C. Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes , give us a call at 457-896754

D. Teacher Needed: Tommy’s Kindergarten needs 2 teachers/trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit Tommy’s Kindergarten in Leicester Square No. 56

E. Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend . Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customers information. For more information contact us by calling 345-674132

F. University positions open: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information.

请阅读以下职位申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和他/她拟要申请的职位：

1._. Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position.

2._ Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part time position to help her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings.

3._ Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full time position.

4._. Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position.

5._ Lynne Nagata. Lynne, aged 65, once worked in a kindergarten. She is now a housewife, helping her daughter with her housework on weekdays. She is looking for a part time job.

申请者                                          申请职位

1. Jack Anderson                       A. full time secretary

2. Margaret Lillian                        B. part time shop assistant

3. Alice Fingelhamm                C. computer trained secretary

4. Peter Florian                            D. kindergarten teacher

5. Lynne Nagata                       E. part time job at the weekend

                                               F. university teaching assistant

单词拼写  （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

  根据句意填入适当形式的词，首字母或中文已给出。 

1._ If you go to New York, you can enjoy the beauty of the S______ of Liberty by yourself.

2._ While traveling, we often find many r_________ paintings on the walls of temples.

3._The first living ______________(生物) sent into space was a dog named Laika.

4._. Both sides are trying to find a peaceful s___________ to the nuclear problem.

5._ Look! The excellent dancer is dancing ______________(优雅地) on the stage.

6._The world-famous artist’s works are on _______________(展览) here.

7._ He worked so hard that e_______________ he made himself ill.

8._ It was our ____________ (祖先) who invented the paper-making, the compass and so on.

9._ They give 10% d________________ for cash payment.

10._ At the crossing of the street you can find the ____________ (农业的) Bank of China.

完成课文原句（共5小题，10个空，每空0.5分，满分5分）

1._A young woman sits alone and is ________  ________  ________.

2._ People ____  _____ the dead person ______  _______ would make these offerings on

special days and during festivals.

3._ Biarni was hoping to join his father who was Eric, but he was blown off course and ________  _________ in an __________ world.

完成句子和句型转换 （共20个空；每空0.5分，满分10分）

1._Never ________the children __________ (让孩子玩耍) near water unattended. (leave)

2._ I often practise speaking English with James, who speaks English well.

I often practise speaking English with James, ________  _______  _________ is excellent.

3._ He lay in bed, with his eyes _______  _______  _______  ________ (盯着天花板). (fix)

4._ There will be more people making a living by doing e-commerce.

There will be more people ______  _______  ________  ______ by doing e-commerce.

5.________  __________ the shop different（使这间店与别不同的）is the variety of goods.

6._ __________  _________ these figures（这些数据反映）, the company is doing well.

7._I will never forget the days ________ I learned _____  ________ paper cuts（剪纸的日

基础写作 （共1题，满分15分）

佛山一中英语协会上周举行了“My Dream House”的设计大赛，你们小组的作品获得了一等奖。现邀请你们在颁奖典礼上用英语介绍你们的作品。

[写作要求]

1、请你将下面的中文按照给出的提示翻译成英语；

2、每个要点限定用一个句子表达；可适当添加连接词或内容使文章更加连贯。

3、词数在100字左右。

[写作内容]

a). 我的梦中房子是坐落在森林里的漂亮木屋(cabin)，周围有五颜六色的花和各种各样的植物。（locate, with）

b). 小屋的中间有一个大厅，大厅的周围有厨房、卧室和洗手间。(there be)

c). 二楼有我最喜欢的书房。我可以在里边安静地看书，上网或放松自己。(定语从句)

d). 我的小屋很特别，因为遇到紧急情况（in emergency），它可以飞走，这样我们都会安全。(because, so that)

e). 我爱我的小屋。我会考虑更多的细节去使它完美。(in order to)

完形填空 （共15小题； 每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从下列各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。

I climbed the stairs slowly，carrying a big suitcase，my father following with two more. By the time I got to the third floor，I was　1　and at the same time feeling lonely. Worse still，Dad　2　a step and fell，sending my new suitcases 　3　down the stairs. “Damn!”he screamed，his face turning red. I knew trouble was ahead. Whenever Dad's face turns red，　4　！

How could I ever　5　him to finish unloading the car without screaming at me and making a scene in front of the other girls，girls I would have to spend the rest of the  6  with？Doors were opening and faces peering out(探出)，as Dad walked with difficulty close behind. I felt it in my bones that my college life was getting off to a(n)　7　start.

“Enter the room quickly，”I thought. “Get him into a chair and calmed down.” But then again，would there be a chair in Room 316？Or would it be a(n)　8　room？

Finally I turned the key in the lock and   9   the door open，with Dad still   10    about a hurting knee or something. I put my head in，　11　the worst. But to my　12　，the room wasn't empty at all！It had furniture，curtains，a TV，and even paintings on the walls.

And there on a well­made bed sat Amy，my new roommate，dressed neatly. Greeting me with a nod，she said in a soft voice，“Hi，you must be Cori.” Then，she　13　the music and looked over at Dad. “And of course，you're Mr.Faber，”she said，　14　.“Would you like a glass of iced tea？”Dad's face turned 15　 less red before he could bring out a “yes.”

I knew then that Amy and I would be friends and my first year of college would be a success.

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。

Animal testing

“It is always my ambition to be a research analyst studying amphibian anatomy（两栖动物解剖学 ）for the benefit of mankind.” said Dr. Cull to the high school students touring the laboratory. “My ancestors were all scientists and my father taught   1   that it is simply amazing to appreciate the details in each creature. I also hope that my research can help us to understand   2   humans influences these creatures so that we can know how to improve   3  (environment) problems and correct our wrongs.”

“You are very ambitious, Dr. Cull.” a bright, amber-haired girl said. “So you are looking for similarities between animals and humans?”

“Yes, and there are already enough findings. We know much about how anesthetics(麻醉药) work, for example,   4  (base) on clinical trials with rats.” “But I disagree with using animals for tests!” another student suddenly said. “  5   is often discussed whether using animals for testing is moral. But the knowledge we have collected about health, vaccines, antibiotics   6  (be) incredible. We have benefited a lot  7    animal research.”replied the Doctor.

“  8  I've seen videos of animals for research put in bad conditions.”Another student broke in.  “Oh, it seems that we've hit on   9   interesting topic.What about stepping into this conference room and discussing it   10  (far)？”