第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

         根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

         Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.   71   Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.

         You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.   72   whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.   73  

         The following methods may work best for you.

         · Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.

         · Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.

         · Write your notes in your own words.

         ·   74 

· Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.

As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.   75 

A.Use words, not complete sentences.

B.There are three practical note-taking methods.

C.You must write your notes on separate paper.

D.Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.

E.You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.

F.That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.

G.First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

第三部分：阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）

The American book Who Moved My Cheese（奶酪） has been a bestseller all over the world. It teaches people how to face changes in their lives. Now its author Spence Johnson has written a book just for teens（青少年）. The book tells us that when facing change in our lives, like a new school or new friends, don't be afraid. Instead, use this change to make a better life. The book gives an example of a change at school. A school is changing from having two terms to three terms because there are too many students.

Several teens are talking about this. Most of them are unhappy and worried. But Chris is not. He laughs and tells a story about two mice（老鼠）, two“little people”and some cheese.

The four are in a maze looking for the cheese. Here, cheese means something important in life, like moving to a new class or getting into college. But they find the cheese is gone. The mice realize that they can’t change what has happened and have to find more cheese. This means finding different dreams. The little people, however, can’t do this. They are afraid of change so they find no cheese.

After Chris finishes the story, the friends understand one thing: to get more cheese, move in a new direction quickly. His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teens face, such as doing well at school or having good relationships or just feeling good about yourself.

56. The book Who Moved My Cheese is __________.

A. written all over the world   B. read across the world

C. sold only in America    D. loved only by teens

57. What does the text mainly discuss?

A. Never change in our life.    B. Change when you like to do.

C. Change with the changes.  D. Pay attention to the changes.

58. The underline word “four”（paragraph 3） refers to __________.

A. Mice and little people B. Students

C. Cheese                  D. Readers

59. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The author is Britain.

B. There are three terms in every school.

C. Most teens don't understand Chris' story.

D. The book tells teens how to face changes in their lives.

They say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon; on foot, on mules(骡子) or by air. We chose the first. Up early; my husband and I and our three children couldn’t wait to get started. We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail.

As we set out, I was shocked at how narrow the path was. And I couldn’t help noticing that the other tourists weren’t like us. They had heavy backpacks, water bottles, and hats. But as usual we were dressed, As the sun rose higher, Arizona’s famous heat seemed to roast(烘烤)　us. There was no shade and our legs were aching. We decided to go back, with the girl on my back and the boys far behind. By the time we finally got back, our legs were like jelly.

The next day, after we’d had a long rest and a good breakfast, we were ready for another view of the Canyon – by air. After our last walk, this would be the easiest thing in the world.

We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon. But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed(翻转)　the plane around, pretending he was going to hit the ground. I shouted, “STOP, TAKE US BACK!” When we finally arrived back on land, once again our legs were like jelly. We hardly spoke as we drove back.

As I said, there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon. We never tried the mules, but personally I’d suggest a fourth: buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic. That way, you can see the Canyon, without fear or tiredness.

1.Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?

2.The underlined expression “Our legs were like jelly” probably means            .

3.Which of the following best describes their Canyon trip by air?

4.We can infer from the passage that          .

该文中共有十处错误,每句中最多有两处,错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）, 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2、只允许修改十处, 多者（从第11处起） 不计分。

Dear Li Mei,

With the mid-term exam come, you must get prepared for them．I think that you need is a right study

method．As we all know, there are three stage in study--- preview, study in class and review, among which review was the most important．You should first make a review plan, then stick to it．

I follow my review plan strictly and have made a progress in my study．It turns out to be good

enough．Of course, there are more than one way to review．So long as you review regular, I’m sure you can find more ways to study well．

If you have any question of subjects, you may ask me I’m glad to help you．We may meet in our

school library every Friday afternoon．

Best regards．

                                                              Yours,

                                                               Li Hua

The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It was one of the poorest nations in the region. Within the last five years, however, it has become a hot spot for adventure travelers. In 2006 it was voted the happiest place on Earth. The reason is not that Vanuatu are the richest but that Vanuatu has white-sand islands, clear waters, the world’s most accessible live volcano, great diving and food that grows faster than it can be picked.

With a population of about 221,000, Vanuatu has 113 languages, which is a result of 3,000 years of immigration from many Pacific countries. There are three official languages: English, French, and Bislama. Bislama developed from South Pacific English, a simplified language that traders and other foreigners used it to communicate with speakers of the many local languages.

Most of the islands are mountainous and of volcanic origin. There are several active volcanoes in Vanuatu, including Yasur on the island of Tanna, one of the world’s most accessible volcanoes. If you’ve ever fancied getting close to a volcano, here’s your chance.

Vanuatu Post’s Underwater Post Office has quickly become one of the busiest post offices for postcards in the world! Visitors from around the world want to experience the world’s first underwater post office. The Post Office is only 50 meters offshore and at just three meters below the surface, very appealing to the young and young at heart. Since opening in 2003, the underwater post office has received about 100,000 visitors. They have posted one of the waterproof（防水的）postcards available in Vanuatu; these cards are collected regularly by one of Vanuatu Post’s four trained divers. The underwater branch is manned daily for usually about an hour, longer with demand.

1.Vanuatu was voted the happiest place on Earth because _______.

A．it’s the poorest nation in the region

B．it’s Vanuatu that are the richest

C．it’s a favorite place for adventurers

D．it’s blessed with abundant nature

2. From the text, _______ led to over one hundred languages spoken in Vanuatu.

A．immigration        B．location           C．dialects           D．foreigners

3.Which of the following is true about Vanuatu? 

A．Bislama developed from local Pacific French.

B．Yasur is one of the live volcanoes in Vanuatu.

C．Vanuatu has more than 113 official languages.

D．Underwater Post Office has opened for 5 years.

4.Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?      

A．Working at the underwater branch          B．Great diving in amazing Vanuatu

C．A hot spot for adventure travelers          D．The busiest post office on Earth

5.What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?

A．Various languages.                       B．Underwater diving.

C．Food in Vanuatu.                        D．History of Vanuatu.