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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21~30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Tales of the supernatural are common in all parts of Britain. In particular, there was (and perhaps still is) a belief in fairies(仙女). Not all of these 21 are the friendly, people-loving characters that appear in Disney films, and in some folktales they are 22 and cause much human suffering. This is true in the tales about the Changeling. These tell the story of a mother whose baby grows 23 and pale and has changed so much that it is almost 24 to the parents. It was then 25 that the fairies had come and stolen the baby away and 26 the human baby with a fairy Changeling. There were many ways to prevent this from happening: hanging a knife over the baby’s head while he slept or covering him with some of his father’s clothes were just two of the recommended 27 . However, hope was not lost even if the baby had been 28 . In those cases there was often a way to get the 29 baby back. You could 30 the Changeling on the fire — then it would rise up the chimney, and you would hear the sound of fairies’ laughter and soon after you would find your own child safe and sound nearby. 1.A. babies B. believers C. fairies D. supermen 2.A. powerful B. cruel C. frightened D. extraordinary 3.A. sick B. slim C. short D. small 4.A. uncomfortable B. unbelievable C. unacceptable D. unrecognizable 5.A. feared B. predicted C. heard D. reported 6.A. covered B. changed C. replaced D. terrified 7.A. cases B. tools C. steps D. methods 8.A. missed B. stolen C. found D. lost 9.A.1ittle B. pale C. sad D. real 10.A. seize B. burn C. place D. hold
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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， 并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31～40的相应位置上。 Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’s daily life. 31 these proverbs, there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “plucking up a crop 32 (help) it grow”, is based on the following story. It is said that a short-tempered man in the Song Dynasty (960 — 1279) was very anxious to help 33 rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about 34 day and night. But the crop was growing much slower than he expected. One day, he came up with an idea 35 he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day. He was very tired 36 doing this for a whole day, 37 he felt very happy since the crop did “grow” 38 (high). His son heard about this and went to see the crop. Unfortunately the leaves of the crop began to wither. This proverb is saying we have to let things go in their 39 (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often 40 (result) in the contrary to our intention.
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I came to study in the United States a year ago. Yet I did not know the real American society until I was injured in a car accident because after the accident I had to see a doctor and go to court. After the accident, my roommate called a doctor for me. I was very grateful and determined to repay him one day. But the next day, he asked me to pay him $200 for what he had done. I was astonished. He had good reason to charge me, he said. And if I wanted to collect money from the person who was responsible for my injury, I’d have to have a good lawyer. And only a good doctor can help me get a good lawyer .Now that he had helped me find a good doctor, it was only fair that I should pay him .But every time I went to see the doctor, I had to wait about 50 minutes. He would see two or three patients at the same time, and often stop treating one so as to see another. Yet he charged me $115 each time. The final examination report consisted of ten lines, and it cost me $215. My lawyer was all smiles the first time we met. But after that he avoided seeing me at all. He knew very well the other party was responsible for the accident, yet he hardly did anything. He simply waited to collect his money. He was so irresponsible that I decided to dismiss him. And he made me pay him $770. Now I had to act as my own lawyer. Due to my inexperience, I told the insurance company the date I was leaving America. Knowing that ,they played for time,… and I left without getting a cent. My experiences taught me two things about America: firstly, in a country like America money is everything. It is more important than friendship, honor or professional morality. Secondly, foreigners are still being unfairly treated. So when we talk about America, we should see both its good and bad sides. 1. The author’s roommate offered to help him because _____. A. he felt sorry for the author B. he thought it was a chance to make some money C. he knew the doctor was a very good one D. he wanted the author to have a good lawyer 2.A good doctor is essential for the author to_____. A. be properly treated B. talk with the person responsible for the accident C. recover before he leaves America D. eventually get the responsible party to pay for his injury 3.The underlined word “ charge ” in this passage means ______. A. be responsible B. accuse C. ask as a price D. claim 4.Both the doctor and the lawyer in this passage are very ______. A. friendly B. greedy C. professional D. busy 5. What conclusion can you draw from the story? A. Going to court is something very common in America. B. One must be very careful while driving a car. C. there are more bad sides in America than good sides. D. Money is more important than other things in the US.
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In 1605 some Englishmen planned to kill their king, James I, because they thought he was a bad man. They knew that on November 5th the king would go to the House of Lords to talk with his nobles. The men rented a building next to the House of Lords. They dug through a wall and put many barrels of gunpowder in a cellar of the House of Lords. They chose a man called Guy Fawkes to set fires to the gunpowder but something went wrong with their plan. One of the men had a relative who was coming to the House of Lords to meet the King. He warned his relative to stay at home .The relative spoke to other nobles and soon the King heard about the danger. Soldiers searched the cellars and found the gunpowder on November 4th, Guy Fawkes was caught and killed. Every year, on November 5th , English children remember Guy Fawkes . They collect old boxes, newspapers and rubbish so that they can make a big fire, which they call a bonfire. They put a pole in the middle of the fire and tie a “guy” to it . “The guy” is the figure of Guy Fawkes and is made of old clothes and paper . Sometimes they push their “guy” round the streets in a cart and ask for money so that they can buy fireworks. In the evening they light the bonfire and let off many fireworks: crackers, rockets , bangers and many other kinds .November 5th is an exciting day for children in England. It is always a busy day for firemen and for hospitals. Sparks from the bonfires sometimes set fire to fences, trees or houses. Every year children are injured when fireworks exploded unexpectedly. 1.Some Englishmen planned to kill their king because _______. A. they thought highly of him B. they thought poorly of him C. they thought nothing of him D. they thought well of him 2.Something went wrong with their plan because one of the men _____ . A. told the King about B. told other nobles about it C. told his relative about it D. Guy Fawkes was killed 3.How do English children remember Guy Fawkes every year ? A. They make a bonfire B. They make a figure of Guy C. They left off fireworks. D. All above. 4.The phrase “let off many fireworks” in the passage means “_____”. A. allow the fireworks to leave B. cause the fireworks to explode C. keep the fireworks off the bonfire D. put the fireworks into the bonfire 5.November 5th is a busy day for firemen because ______. A. fireworks are in great need B. quite a few houses catch fire when fireworks explode C. many children are injured by the unexpected explosion of fireworks D. both B and C
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Someday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the Website you've visited，Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits. In fact, it's likely that some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girl friend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen ---- the 21st century replacement of being caught naked. Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that it's important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times. But few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs(碎屑) you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret. The key question is: Does that matter? For many Americans, the answer apparently is "no." When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found a strong bad feeling about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is "slipping away, and that bothers me." But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny part of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths(收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquisti has run a series of tests that reveal people will give away personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon(优惠卷)。 But privacy does matter ---- at least sometimes. It's like health: When you have it, you don't notice it. Only when it's gone do you wish you'd done more to protect it. 1.What does the author mean by saying "the 21st century replacement of being caught naked"? A. People's personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge. B. In the 21st century people try every means to look into others' secrets. C. People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age. D. Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology. 2.What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friends? A. Friends should open their hearts to each other. B. Friends should always be faithful to each other. C. There should be a distance even between friends. D. There should be fewer arguments between friends. 3.Why does the author say "we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret"？ A. Modern society has finally developed into an open society. B. People leave traces around when using modern technology. C. There are always people who are curious about others' affairs. D. Many search engines benefit from giving away people's identities. 4.What do most Americans do as for privacy protection? A. They change behaviors that might disclose their identity. B. They use various loyalty cards for business transactions(交易).. C. They rely most and more on electronic devices. D. They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it. 5.According to the passage, privacy is like health because ___. A. people will make every effort to keep it. B. its importance is rarely understood C. it is something that can easily be lost D. people don't treasure it until they lose it
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信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分. The people below are all looking for a hotel in Scotland for their holidays. After the description of these people, there is information about six Scotland hotels A-F. Decide which hotel would be most suitable for the people mentioned in questions 56-60 A．Edinburgh. Post House A popular base for visitors to Edinburgh, this fine hotel stands next to the zoological Gardens within easy reach of the many famous sights, shops and entertainments of one of Europe’s most elegant capitals.
B．Gatehouse of Fleet. Cally Hotel This impressive hotel, well-known for its good Scottish cooking, is an ideal choice for a relaxing family holiday. Set in 100 acres of private grounds, the Cally, a former stately home, has something for everyone including its own fishing lake, outdoor heated swimming pool, green lawn, tennis court, children’s playground and sauna baths.
C．Glenborrodale. Glenborrodale Castle Hotel There can be few better places for a refreshing holiday than this picturesque hotel set in its own 120 acres of beautiful countryside by charming Lake Sunart on the Ardnamurchan Peninsular（半岛）. Boating and fishing are both available here.
D．Inverness. Royal Hotel! A unique feature of the Royal is its fine collection of antique furniture, china and glass. This friendly comfortable hotel, a favourite meeting place for the townspeople, is an excellent base for getting to know the Highlands-Lake Ness, Great Gien and Culloden Moor are all within easy reach. E．Peebles. Tontine Hotel The Tontine had a fascinating beginning-it was built in 1808. This homely hotel has been extended to make it a really comfortable base for exploring the Tweed Valley and the attractive Lowland country. F．North Berwick. Marine Hotel This fine hotel overlooks the famous West Links golf course and is close to several sandy beaches. The Marine has its own open-air swimming pool and putting green as well as tennis courts, squash courts and saunas. Edinburgh, well-know for its art festivals, is only some 24 miles away. 1.Two women friends who want to do several all-day hikes in the mountains during the spring. They like a place with traditional decorations and superb views 2.A woman with two children aged six and ten, who will spend July in Scotland. The children are interested in animals and plants and the mother enjoys fashions. 3.A handicapped lawyer who must use a wheelchair but drives her own car. She enjoys concerts, museums, fine architecture and swimming. She will spend the first two weeks of October in Scotland. 4.A writer, a teacher and their one-year-old daughter. They want to be in a quiet place during August. They enjoy good food, and like to take long walks(the baby rides in a back-pack.. 5.An old couple, aged 65 and 68. They love mountain scenery and still take easy walks by the lakeside when they can. They hope to enjoy fresh air and some relaxing activities.
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基础写作（共1小题，满分15分） 你校开展了“环境保护周”活动，请你为校英语角墙报写一篇相关报道。 [ 写作内容 ] 活动目的：支持广州举办2010年亚运会，保护我们生存的环境； 活动时间：1月3日到1月8日 主办单位：校团委和学生会（the League and Student’ s Union of our school） 活动内容: 打扫操场, 给树木花草浇水, 收集旧报纸、旧书、空罐头盒、废玩具， 分类后送交回收中心。 活动意义：提高同学们的环保意识。 [ 写作要求 ] 只能用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。
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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。 Dear Patti, I’m writing to you for some advice on my studies. As you know, football is a very popular sport in the world and I am attracted to it and I have fallen in love with it, which makes me feel so crazy. I have spending lots of time doing many things related to it, like watching football matches, reading newspapers and magazines, and searching the Web for more information about football. As a result, it has certainly disturbed my normal study. Though I know to be a football fan is my hobby and my major adjective is to learn more knowledge in school, I can’t concentrate on my lessons and gradually I am tired of them. I am still a senior two middle school student, and I’ll have my own business even when I grow up, so I am not likely to do a job in the field of football. But now I can’t stop myself from getting involved further with football. So I feel very depressed and want to know how to deal with the contradiction (矛盾. between my studies and boobies.) Sincerely yours, Li Ming 【写作内容】 假设你是李明的笔友Patti，请根据他信中所诉说的苦恼回信。以下是回信的内容（信的开头和结尾已经为你写好） 以约30个词概括李明的苦恼； 以约120个词发表你的看法，并包括如下要点： （1）你认为李明应该如何处理好他的学习和业余爱好的关系，并说明你的理由。 （2）表达你对他的希望。 【写作要求】 1．可以使用实例或其他论述的方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 2．信中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 Dear Li Ming, Thank you for your letter. From your letter, I’ve known something about your situation.
Yours Patti
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