语法填空,阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
As we all know, there are some differences between American English and British English. How did these differences take place? There is no quick answer __1._ this question.
Actually at first the language in Britain and America was the same. After America became an independent(独立的) country, the language gradually began to change. For a long time the language in America stayed the __2.__, while the language in England changed.
Over the centuries, a number of words and meanings __3._ are still in everyday use in the United States have __4.__ (disappear) in British English. For example, American English still use the __5._ (express) “I guess” (meaning “I think”), just as the British did 300 years ago.
In 1828 Noah Webster published the first American dictionary. To make American English different from British English, he changed the spelling of many words. That’s __6.__ the words colour, centre and traveller are __7._ (spell) color, center and traveler in American English. Except for these differences in spelling, __8.__ (write) English is nearly the same in both British English and American English.
The differences are much __9.__ (great) in the spoken language. However, most of the time, people from the two countries do not have difficulty in _10.__ (understand) each other.
完型填空 （共15小题， 每小题1分，满分15分）
People have been raising pigeons(鸽子) for about 10,000 years. And pigeon keepers use different kinds of pigeons for different __ . Some people use pigeons for ____. For example, in parts of China people cook a special meal with pigeon to celebrate the New Year.
Some people also keep pigeons because they look especially____. There are many interesting kinds of these “pretty” pigeons. Different kinds of pigeons have interesting features ____ long, soft tail feathers or designs on their heads. The owners of these kinds of pigeons enter them in ____ and the best looking pigeons are chosen to win prizes.
But pigeons have many other ____ too. Pigeons can fly long distances without growing ____. They also have another ____ sense. No matter how far from home they are, pigeons can usually fly back to where they ____. This is often called a “homing sense”. This sense makes them good for carrying _____.
In many cities around the world, pigeons live in special houses, and pigeon keepers spend a lot of money and time ____ their birds. When someone has a very good pigeon, he is very ____. He may also have a way to make money. But this is not usually the main ____ people keep pigeons. For some people, they keep pigeons as a hobby.
People love pigeons so much that they even take them ____ when they move to a new country. They ____ these birds as their children. “When you are looking at a pigeon in the sky you feel free. It is the best feeling you have in a strange country”, a pigeon lover says.
1.A. ways B. types C. purposes D. decision
2.A. food B. sport C. money D. family
3.A. beautiful B. clever C. funny D. happy
4.A. because of B. according to C. except for D. such as
5.A. shows B. competitions C. classes D. discussions
6.A. skills B. ideas C. signs D. problem
7.A. worried B. tired C. hungry D. cold
8.A. special B. quick C. weak D. sixth
9.A. live B. eat C. play D. fall
10.A. luck B. peace C. messages D. supplies
11.A. winning over B. looking at C. caring for D. warming up
12.A. brave B. proud C. nervous D. patient
13.A. duty B. prize C. reason D. power
14.A. along B. back C. up D. out
15.A. wish B. consider C. prove D. choose
（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面各题，上栏是学生们的五种不妥行为或危险的情形，下栏是老师所给出的六条建议。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合1-5题的选项，其中有一项是多余选项。
1.Yesterday Li Hong found a stranger following her all the way. She ran home as quickly as possible.
2.Tom likes music very much, and he often uses earphones when walking outside.
3.It’s a long way from Wang Jun’s home to school, so he often sleeps all the way on the bus.
4.There are too many passengers on the bus today, and Li Feng puts his bag out of his reach.
5.The house is on fire and it is full of smoke in the house, and you are in it.
A. You should press the cut with a piece of cloth to stop the blood, and then go to hospital as quickly as possible.
B. If you are followed by a stranger, cross the street and go in the other direction. Next, go and get help from others if it is necessary. Don’t go home directly. You are safer on the street than you are at home alone.
C. Your bag should be put within your reach, or it is easy enough for the thieves to steal the things in your bag. Learn to take good care of your things.
D. Don’t use earphones when walking outside. It’s dangerous to do so because you can’t notice those cars, buses or trucks back and forth.
E. Don’t sleep on buses, or you may miss the right stop. Why don’t you read a good book or talk with your partners on the boring way?
F. If your house catches fire and you have to escape through smoke, move on your hands and knees with your head 30 to 60 centimeters above the floor. Please remember there is cleaner and cooler air near the floor during the fire.
Scientists have found a new use for children’s imaginations(想象力)—to make Stomachaches go away.
The BBC reports a new study that shows: “Children can be taught to use their Imaginations to deal with stomachaches.” This may be very good news for parents who need a quick cure for their sick children.
Any mother or father understands the stomach problem is one of the most frequent(时常发生的) things their children complain about. Around twenty percent of children suffer from stomachaches that doctors cannot find a reason for.
This new research is especially good for kids with active imaginations. Researchers found that the more creative the child is, the better he or she is at imagining the pain away.
The researchers used a relaxing CD with children. A voice guided them through different fantasy(幻想) situations. One of these was pretending to be floating on a cloud. Thirty children took part in the tests. Half of them used the “guided imagery” method, and the other half received normal medicines. Researchers found 73.3 percent of the CD users reported a reduction in pain. This compared to only 26.7 percent of kids who got normal treatment.
Study leader Dr Miranda Tilburg was very excited about her findings. She believed that it was a very cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches. She said it would not work as well with adults.
1.The new study may be good news for those who____________.
A．have less imaginations
B．don’t know how to relax
C．want to stop their kids’ stomachaches in a short time
D．can find why children suffer from stomachaches
2.What kind of kids will benefit(从…收益) most from the new research?
A．Kids who like listening to music.
B．Kids who are good at remembering things.
C．The independent(独立的) kids.
D．Kids with active imaginations.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Sometimes, doctors don’t know why children suffer from stomachaches.
B. Children complain about their learning problems most frequently.
C. The more creative the child is, the less likely he or she is to have a stomachache.
D. 30 children received normal medicines in the tests.
4.From the end of the passage, we know that__________.
A．adults can also use their imaginations to make stomachaches go away
B．Dr Miranda Tilburg wasn’t pleased with her findings
C．the normal cure for stomachaches will not be used
D．a cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches has been found
5.What does this passage mainly tell us?
A．Tell us how to stop stomachaches in public places.
B．Children can “imagine”their pain away.
C．Children’s imaginations are very active.
D．It mainly talks about how to develop children’s imaginations.
The last few days before Christmas passed quickly and it was soon Christmas Eve. That night when everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't sleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted his special Christmas gift to be. He wondered how Santa Claus would know what to bring him if he didn't know himself.
As he was sitting up in bed , Bunny heard a big noise on the roof and a sound downstairs. It was Santa Claus, he realized. Bunny jumped out of bed and raced down the hall to the stairs hoping to have a look at the old man with his own eyes.
By the time Bunny reached the bottom of the stairs, though, everything was again silent .Beautiful gifts were piled(堆积) under the Christmas tree, but Santa Claus was gone. He looked for him for a few minutes, but it was already too late. Bunny turned to climb back upstairs when he heard a cry.
“Hello,” said Bunny. “Is somebody there?”
He was answered by another cry. Bunny looked around the big pile of gifts to see what was making the noise. Right under the tree was a funny looking brown animal with big feet and sad eyes. Bunny might have mistaken it for a dog, if it hadn’t been for the antlers(鹿角) on its head.
"Are you a reindeer?" asked Bunny.
"Yes," replied the animal, “my name is Ralph."
"And you were pulling Santa’s sled(雪橇)?"
"I was until I got air-sick," replied Ralph," I'm afraid I wasn't cut out for the job. Now I'm stuck here and I don't know how to get back to the North Pole."
"Well, if you like, you can stay with us as a friend," said Bunny. As he made the offer, Bunny suddenly realized the gift he wanted from Santa Claus was a new friend!
1.Why couldn't Bunny fall asleep on Christmas Eve?
A. He had a lot of things to do.
B. He wanted to take a look at the reindeer.
C. He was disturbed by a big noise .
D. He was thinking of what gift he would get.
2.As soon as Bunny came downstairs, he _____.
A. was probably very sad
B. found what he wanted
C. ran into a reindeer
D. heard a loud cry
3. The underlined part “cut out for” in the passage probably means”___”
A. fit for B. afraid of
C. proud of D. interested in
4. Why didn't Ralph go back to the North Pole?
A. He got stuck in the chimney.
B. Bunny asked him to stay.
C. He was air-sick.
D. He didn't know the way to the North Pole.
5. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A strange Christmas tree B. A special Christmas gift
C. A quiet but smart boy D. A lovely reindeer
Hi, everyone! I am Paul Hawking, the trip leader for this weekend' s activity. It’s that time of the year again when the days are long and it is nice to sit outside and enjoy some oysters(牡蛎).
We plan to head out to the Mission Bay this Sunday for a beach picnic. You can buy fresh oysters at the Mission Bay Oyster Company and you just need to pay $6 to $l0 for each dozen, depending on the size. It' s on Sunday, June 30.
We will meet at the Student Center at 9:00 a.m. and all go together. The driving time is one and a half to two hours, and the time of return is still uncertain. Come and join us in what must now be the 4th or 5th such trip for the Outing Club.
The oyster farm has a small picnic area with chairs and barbecue grills (烧烤架). Bring some briquettes (煤球) if you would like to grill. Except for oysters, oysters and oysters, little is available there, so please bring your own food and drinks. And of course, if you have any special oyster recipes (食谱), bring them make them and share them!
The weather forecast says it's going to be sunny and around 26°C this weekend. My telephone number is 408-896-3228. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Remember to finish your homework before we leave for the picnic.
1.On June 30, Paul Hawking will ______.
A. hold a meeting at the Student Center
B. arrive at the oyster farm at 9:00 a.m.
C. teach the students to cook oysters
D. take the students for a picnic
2.If you buy 24 big oysters, you should probably pay _________.
A. $6 B.$10 C.$12 D.$20
3. If you plan to grill, you must bring ___________.
A. a BBQ grill B. some briquettes
C. your own recipes D. some oysters
4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. The writer plans to head out the Mission Bay next Sunday for a beach picnic.
B. You should finish the homework before leaving for the picnic.
C. You can buy and share food and drinks on the farm
D. The driving time is less than one and a half hour
5. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A notice on a school website.
B. A book on the Mission Bay.
C. A business newspaper.
D. A science magazine.
