Our neighbour's son was getting married at an out-of-town church, and my husband and I were invited. We immediately rushed out to a store, and I bought a nice pink dress with a jacket. The dress was a little tight, but I had a month to go before the June 30 wedding and I would lose a few pounds.
June 29 came and, of course, I hadn't lost a single pound; in fact I had gained two. But I figured a nice new girdle (紧身内衣) would cure everything. So on our way out of the city we stopped once again at the store. I ran in and told the clerk I needed a large-size girdle. The shop assistant found the box with the described girdle marked "LG", and asked if I would like to try it on. “Oh, no, a large will fit just right. I needn't try it on.”
The next morning was rather hot, so I waited to get dressed until about 45 minutes before time to go. I opened the box only to find a new girdle in a small size. Since it was too late to find another one and the dress wouldn't fit right without a girdle, a fight broke out in the hotel room between me and the girdle. Have you ever tried to shake 20 pounds of potatoes into a five-pound bag? That's it. Finally my husband, laughing like crazy, got hold of each side and shook me down into it. At once I put on the pink dress, which didn't match my red face well, and was ready to go.
Finally we got to the church. I heard one of the people say that they were having a High Mass. I turned to my husband and asked, "What is a High Mass?" He shrugged his shoulders.
Unfortunately, I learned that this particular mass would last one hour, twenty-two minutes and eight and one half seconds—the priest (神父) was going to bless everything except my girdle.
1. The author most probably bought a nice pink dress with a jacket ______.
A. 4 weeks later B. 4 weeks ago C. a fortnight ago D. a fortnight later
2. What had the author wanted to do with the tight dress?
A. To make herself thinner. B. To buy a large-size girdle.
C. To put on some weight. D. To shake herself into it.
3.Which of the following statements about the author is TRUE according to the story?
A. She was very lucky to buy a girdle to go with her dress.
B. She had no choice but to put on the dress without a girdle.
C. She complained to the shop assistant about her carelessness.
D. She managed to put on the girdle with her husband’s help.
4.The purpose of this passage is ______.
A. to show a husband’s selfless love B. to share an interesting experience
C. to describe a changeable girdle D. to tell us how to keep calm in trouble
5. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Funny Wedding B. A Wise Decision C. A Tight Situation D. A Fierce Fight
根据照句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词语或使用括号中词语的适当形式填空, 并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31~45的相应位置上。
31. Liu Xiang was proud to have won _______ gold medal in the 110-meter hurdle in the 28th Olympics.
32. When she was a child, her ambition was _______(admit) to a famous university.
33. Tom feels that _______(accept) by others is a great pleasure for him.
34. The Internet has not seen anything quite like Susan Boyle _______ online popularity is headed straight to the history books.
35. The 16th Asian Games will be held from November 12th to 27th, 2010, _______ many reporters will be there to cover the events.
36. Day dreaming again, Ellison? Now _______ you need to do is to work hard.
37. Many scientists hold the belief _______ cloning may lead to many important scientific breakthroughs and medical treatments.
38. Newspapers keep us ________(inform) of what is going on around the world.
39. Poorly ________ (write), the article was turned back by the editor.
40. The rescue team members ________ (search) the lost for a week, but about 20 students are still missing.
41. As it is known to all, eating fruit and vegetables is ________ (benefit) to our health.
42. -- I have finally passed the driving test!
-- _______(congratulate)!
43. Candy only played a small part in one movie, but she fancied _______ as a famous actress.
44. She sings as ______(merry) as a little bird.
45. Don't drink and drive. You know _______ is dangerous to drink and drive.
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从16 ~ 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。
It was Christmas Eve, but I had to work in the clinic. The only thing that 16 my day was the beautiful Christmas tree in our waiting room and a 17 sent to me by my boyfriend — a dozen red roses.
As I was cleaning my desk, I was told that a 18 in the office urgently needed to speak with me. Stepping out, I 19 a tired-looking woman with a baby in her arms. 20 , she explained that her husband was my next 21 . The guards were to bring him to the office that afternoon. She wasn’t allowed to visit her husband in 22 , so he had never seen his son. She 23 me to let the boy’s father sit in the waiting room with her as 24 as possible before I called him for his appointment. I agreed.
A short time later, her husband arrived. The woman’s tired face 25 when her husband sat beside her. They laughed, cried and shared their child.
After almost an hour, I called the prisoner in. He seemed like a 26 and humble man. I 27 what he possibly could have done to be held under such conditions. I tried to make him comfortable.
Finally, I wished him a Merry Christmas—a(n) 28 thing to say to a man headed back to prison. He smiled and thanked me. He also said sadly that he couldn’t get his wife anything for Christmas. Hearing this, I was 29 with a wonderful idea.
I’ll never forget the 30 on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful roses.
1.A. darkened B. brightened C. frightened D. strengthened
2.A. flower B. souvenir C. gift D. plant
3.A. lady B. couple C. guard D. patient
4.A. judged B. followed C. recognized D. noticed
5.A. Nervously B. Bravely C. Curiously D. Seriously
6.A. customer B. neighbour C. patient D. visitor
7.A. school B. university C. town D. prison
8.A. forced B. begged C. reminded D. encouraged
9.A. early B. often C. long D. soon
10.A. lit up B. cheered up C. looked up D. went up
11.A. rude B. cruel C. gentle D. selfish
12.A. wondered B. realized C. praised D. doubted
13.A. sad B. easy C. annoying D. difficult
14.A. filled B. inspired C. delighted D. satisfied
15.A. impression B. expression C. puzzlement D. sadness
假如你是某中学的学生，请你用英语写一篇短文，简要介绍世博会历史以及正在举办的上海世博会，供你班的墙报使用。
[写作内容]
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首届世博会 |
1851年在英国首都伦敦举行，以19世纪的产品展示为主 |
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上海世博会 |
时间 |
2010年5月1日至10月31日 |
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地点 |
黄浦江两岸 |
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主题 |
更好的城市，更好的生活 |
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规模 |
240多个国家或国际组织参加 , 约7千万游客参加, 预计是有史以来最大的一届世博会。 |
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意义 |
促进国际交流，展示中国的发展成就 |
参考词汇：世博会World Expo
[写作要求]
1. 字数：100-120词；
2. 可以适当发挥，但短文必须包括所有内容；
3. 尝试使用名词性从句；
4. 书写规范，卷面整洁；
[评分标准]
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。
句子考查（共8小题，71~74每小题2分, 75~78每小题3分, 满分20分）
根据下列各个句子的要求，完成、改写或翻译句子。
71. It looks as if he were enjoying himself at the party.（改写）
He ______ ______ ______ _______ himself at the party.
72. We don’t permit the students to smoke. （改写）
The students ______ not ______ _______ _______.
73. The doctors took immediate measures in case the disease spread quickly.（改写）
The doctors took immediate measures ______ ______ the disease ______ ______ quickly.
74. Three boys were playing basketball on the playground. (改写)
______ ______ three boys ______ ______ on the playground.
75. The baby calmed down only after his mother came back.（改写）
Only ______________________________________________.
76. My mother told me something. It surprised me greatly.（合并为含主语从句的复合句）
__________________________________________________.
77. He told us that his confidence and courage helped him succeed.（强调划线部分）
He told us it _____________________________________.
78. 4月14日发生在玉树的大地震使我们感到极大震惊。（汉译英，含定语从句）
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息, 并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先，请阅读下列电影简介：
A. Dreamgirls
Based on the 1981 Broadway musical comedy Dreamgirls, a story of greed, tough hate, and romance. Three young women - Deena Jones, Effie White, and Lorrell Robinson - desire to become pop stars and get their wish when they’re picked to be backup singers for the legendary James “Thunder” Early.
B. Charlotte's Web
A live-action/computer-animated feature film, based on the popular book with the same name by E.B. White. Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.
C. Miss Potter
Thirty years old and single, Beatrix Potter lives in London with her parents, who are angry that she has turned down any number of eligible young men. Her only real friends are the animals which she has drawn and made up stories about. She finally succeeds in selling a book of the stories, and it becomes Norman Warne's first project. He quickly falls in love with both the book and Beatrix.
D. Babel
Richard and Susan are a couple from San Diego, California who are vacationing in Morocco while their two children are at home with their Mexican housekeeper, Amelia. Meanwhile, a local herdsman's young sons, shot at a tour bus and hit Susan in the shoulder, causing her severe injury. The anxious Richard calls home to tell Amelia of the situation, who shortly departs for Mexico to attend her son's wedding, along with their children. Disaster thus multiplies, with the situation in Morocco owing to terrorists in the media, Amelia meets with trouble at the Mexican border when she returns.
E. Children of Men
Set in 2027, when no child has been born for 18 years and science is at loss to explain the reason, African and East European societies collapse and their dwindling populations migrate to England and other wealthy nations. In a climate of violence, a London peace activist joins forces with his revolutionary ex-wife Julian in order to save mankind by protecting a woman who has mysteriously became pregnant.
F. Der Untergang
As the Russians advance through Berlin in the spring of 1945, Adolf Hitler and his remaining military and secretarial staff shelter in the centre of the city. His mood swings between completely optimism that his forces will still break through, and anger against the incompetence and betrayal of his military commanders.
请阅读以下观众的信息, 然后匹配观众与适合他/她们的电影:
66. Abby White is 8 years old. She is a pupil at the local elementary school. She spends hours watching TV every day, among which her favorite is cartoon films like King Lion. She shows great enthusiasm about animals.
67. Mr. Smith works in a software company. He is so occupied with his business that he can’t afford time to appreciate films. This weekend he plans to spend the weekend with his girl friend, who is crazy for war films. They are looking for something about World War II.
68. Jonathan is a college graduate. Now he is looking for a job. However, he can’t find a suitable one because of the economic recession. He prefers sci-fi films. He has just appreciated Avadar and 2012. He is fascinated by this kind of topic.
69. Sara Turner is a girl of 28. She works in a designing company. She works with a few male colleagues but shows little interest in them. She is interested in topics about romance. She usually dreams about finding a boyfriend in an unexpected way.
70. Tina Smith works as a magazine editor and she is tired of endless paperwork. This weekend she hopes to enjoy a film. If there is something adventurous and thrilling, it will greatly arouse her interest.
