I am wearing a small red ribbon this morning to remind myself and others around me that today is World AIDS Day.
The red ribbon, an international symbol of AIDS awareness, is gaining increasing public recognition as more Chinese, from top leaders to movie stars, wear it today.
Gone were the days when the topic of HIV/AIDS was a public and media taboo(禁忌). Over the past few years, we have watched, read and heard many stories from doctors, volunteers and public health officials at the forefront of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
Quite a few people with HIV/AIDS have come forward to share their experiences on TV or in the media.
The local and central governments have become more forthcoming (be helpful) with their new prevention and treatment programmes, and financial input. The latter rose from less than 1 million yuan (US$ 121,000) in 1986 to a pledge of 800 million yuan (US$98.8 million) in the year of 2006.
The change from silence to public and media campaigns with official promises has been remarkable, especially since China battled through the SARS crisis.
But have we got a full grip on HIV/AIDS? What do we know about the extent of HIV/AIDS in China?
The figures, ranging from confirmed cases to estimates, remain debated. After all, no more than a year has passed since the policy of free medical tests was made public. Unknown numbers from the high-risk groups: drug addicts and people working in sex- related places as well as farmers who once sold blood could still be reluctant to come forward.
69. What does the red ribbon stand for?
A. AIDS B. World AIDS Day
C. AIDS awareness D. AIDS prevention and treatment
70. Which of the following is Not true according to the text?
A. The topic of HIV/AIDS was a public and media taboo in the past.
B. The topic of HIV/AIDS is now still a public and media taboo.
C. Now a lot of people with HIV/AIDS have come forward to share their experiences on TV.
D. The writer wears a small red ribbon because today is World AIDS Day.
71. In paragraph 5 “the latter” refers to ____________________.
A. financial input B. new prevention programmes
C. new treatment programmes D. the central governments
72. We can learn from the text that high-risk groups of HIV/AIDS in China include the following EXCEPT __________________.
A. drug addicts B. people working in sex-related place
C. farmer who once sold blood D. people getting close to those affected with HIV/AIDS
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：请阅读下列关于澳大利亚几个旅游景点的简介及几位旅客的相关信息，从A、B、C、D、E和F中为每位旅客选出最合适的旅游景点。选项中有一项是多余选项。（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
61. Mike is from Great Britain. He has often heard of the amazing Great Barrier Reef. He hopes to see it with his own eyes some day.
62. Surrey is a sportsman who is very interested in water surfing, boating and some other sports on the sea. He hopes to enjoy the excitement as well as to relax on beaches.
63. Jeffery is an architect who would like to see some 19th-century buildings while visiting Australia so as to make his designs more attractive.
64. Nicholas is a scientist in geography. He would like to go to study something in the open, such as native wildlife, Ayers Rock and so on.
65. Anderson is a college student in geography, who would like to pay a visit to the coral reefs, red plains and dunes (沙丘) while visiting Australia.
A. Northern Territory & Darwin
Australia’s Northern Territory is a cast region with diverse geography. It stretches from the tip of the northern coastline to the outback. Waterfalls, interesting rock formations including Uluru (Ayers Rock), native wildlife and parkland are commonplace throughout. Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory-its relaxing atmosphere and location make it the perfect centre for touring the area.
B. Queensland
Australia’s fastest growing state is home to 3.6 million people, taking up around 25% of the continent’s area. Whether you’re after adrenalin-pumping adventure, relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, trekking through ancient rainforest or snorkeling（潜水）on the Great Barrier Reef, there’s an experience just waiting to become YOUR treasured memory. Where else but Queensland?
C. Victoria & Melbourne
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is a city of spectacular 19th-century buildings alongside contemporary structures and surrounded by large areas of parkland. It is home to more than three million people from more than 200 nations. Take a walk or a tram（电车）ride and enjoy a delicious meal, wonderful architecture, beautiful parks and gardens, and fabulous shopping.
D. Sydney
Including the harbor’s island and much of the foreshore（前滩）, Sydney Harbor National Park is full of picnic areas, bays, harbor pools and beaches to relax in, It’s where ferries, yachts, cruise vessels, jet boats, catamarans and kayaks all jostle for (争夺) a piece of the world’s best harbor, and you can enjoy a picnic surrounded by the harbor.
E. Adelaide
There’s so much to do in South Australia. And it’s all so close. Adelaide is the perfect gateway to the State’s 12 tourism regions. ..From cozy bed, tasty breakfasts and seaside villas to luxury city penthouses and gourmet retreats, we’ve got the accommodation to suit every taste and budget.
F. Tasmania
Tasmania is a land apart-a place of wild and beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; a pleasant, temperate climate; wonderful wine and food; a rich history; and a relaxed island lifestyle. Whether travelling from the ancient and varied terrains (地带) of the Kimberley to the towering forests of the southwest, from the unique coral reefs off our coast to the endless red plains and dunes of our arid heartland, you’ll find amazing series of outdoor experiences and enjoyable holidays.
第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分, 满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
You've probably heard the expression, "What you see is what you get." My grandfather used to say. "If you 41 a tree long enough, it will move." We see 42 we want to see. Psychologists tell us that 43 controls our life more than our self-image. We live like the person we see in the 44 . We are what we think we are. If you don't think you'll be successful, you 45 . You can't be it if you can't see it. Your life is 46 to your vision. If you want to change your 47 , you must change your vision of life.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was not that famous when he 48 a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Schwarzenegger,“ 49 you've retired from body building, what do you plan to do next?” Schwarzenegger answered very calmly and 50 : "I’m going to become the No. 1 movie star in Hollywood. ”The reporter was 51 and amused at Schwarzenegger's plan. At that time, it was very hard to 52 how this muscle-bound bodybuilder, who was not a 53 actor and who spoke poor English with a strong Australian accent, could ever 54 to be Hollywood's No. 1 movie star!
So the reporter asked Schwarzenegger 55 he planned to make his dream come true, Schwarzenegger said, “I'll do it the same 56 I became the No.1 bodybuilder in the world. What I do is create a vision of who I want to be, then I start living like that person in my 57 as if it were already true.” Sounds almost childishly 58 ,doesn't it? But it 59 ! Schwarzenegger did become the No. 1 highest paid movie star in Hollywood! Remember: “If you can see it, you can 60 it.”
41. A. look after B. live with C. look at D. care for
42. A. what B. where C. that D. why
43. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything
44. A. water B. picture C. novel D. mirror
45. A. don't B. won't C. can't D. will
46. A. limited B. contributed C. devoted D. offered
47. A. idea B. image C. life D. vision
48. A. turned into B. met with C. acted as D. worked as
49. A. Now that B. Even if C. In case D. Only if
50. A. proudly B. anxiously C. confidently D. happily
51. A. surprised B. excited C. disappointed D. scared
52. A. report B. imagine C. find D. judge
53. A. famous B. good C. professional D. popular
54. A. hope B. have C. fail D. happen
55. A. when B. why C. what D. how
56. A. chance B. method C. way D. effort
57. A. film B. play C. family D. mind
58. A. foolish B. simple C. funny D. clever
59. A. succeeded B. worked C. did D. completed
60. A. move B. leave C. get D. touch
---Did you meet with the famous space hero, Yang Liwei?
---_____ I had come here earlier.
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D．Despite |
. --- Steve has got the first prize in the maths contest.
--- ______ is no wonder that he looks so happy today.
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A．It |
B．That |
C．This |
D．There |
--- Has your brother returned from America yet?
--- Yes, but he ______ here for only three days before his company sent him to Africa.
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