The ocean contains many strange and surprising creatures. One such creature is the puffer fish. This very strange fish is probably the most poisonous creature in the ocean. The poison that this fish produces is 275 times more poisonous than the chemical which is usually used to kill rats.
The puffer fish gets its name from the way the fish protects itself from enemies. Whenever it is attacked, the fish blows up its body to three times bigger than its normal size!
Another strange thing about this fish is the fact that it can swim like other fish. Because it does not have bones like other fish, the puffer fish can only move slowly through the water as it is carried by waves.
The puffer fish also has funny teeth. These teeth stick out of the fish’s mouth and are used by the fish to open the shells of the creatures that live on the ocean floor.
This strange, ugly, and very poisonous fish is actually a very expensive kind of food in Japan. The Japanese call this fish “fugu”, and people have been known to pay $150 per person to eat a fugu meal (usually eight servings)!
Very brave people want to eat the most poisonous part of the fugu fish on purpose. They think that this part of the fish tastes the best! Strict laws have been passed to control restaurants which serve fugu; however, quite a few people have still died from eating fugu. Almost 200 people have died over the past 25 years.
When people eat fugu poison, they do not die on the spot. First, they feel a strange tickle on their lips and in their mouth. Then they can not feel anything with their fingers. Finally, they cannot move or speak. Death follows when they can no longer breathe. The poison may take only a few minutes or up to six hours to kill a person. There is no known cure for fugu poisoning.
1.According to the passage, the puffer fish .
A. is probably the most poisonous creature in the world
B. is generally considered to be the strangest fish in the ocean
C. is slightly more poisonous than the chemical used to kill rats
D. is without doubt a deadly creature if it is not eaten properly
2. Why do people think that the puffer fish is strange when it is attacked by an enemy?
A. It becomes bigger. B. It has funny teeth.
C. It gives off poison. D. It can swim swiftly.
3.The underlined expression “on the spot” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. now and then B. once in a while
C. then and there D. sooner or later
4.Who is allowed to serve fugu according to the passage?
A. The Japanese government. B. Licensed restaurants.
C. Strict lawyers in Japan . D. Very brave people
5.Which is NOT a symptom of fugu poisoning?
A. Having difficulty breathing. B. Having no sense of touch.
C. Having no sense of taste. D. Having trouble speaking.
Hans Christian Andersen was a poor boy who lived in Denmark. His father, a shoemaker, had died, and his mother had married again.
Andersen’s father liked to read better than to make shoes. In the evenings, he had read aloud from The Arabian Nights. His wife understood very little of the book, but the boy, pretending to sleep, understood every word.
By day Hans Christian Anderson went to a house where old women worked as weavers. There he listened to the tales that the women told. In those days, there were almost as many tales in Denmark as there were people to tell them.
Among the tales told in the town of Odense, where Andersen was born in 1805, was one about a fairy who brought death to those who danced with her. To this tale, Hans Christian later added a story from his own life.
Once, when his father was still alive, a young lady ordered a pair of red shoes. When she refused to pay for them, unhappiness filled the poor shoemaker’s house. From that small tragedy and the story of the dancing fairy, the shoemaker’s son years later wrote the story that millions of people now know as The Red Shoes.
As a little girl, Hans Christian’s mother was sent out on the streets to beg. She did not want to beg, so she hid under one of the city bridges. She warmed her cold feet in her hands, for she had no shoes. She was afraid to go home. Years later, her son, in his pity for her and his anger at the world, wrote the angry story She’s No Good and the famous tale The Little Match Girl.
Through his genius, he changed every early experience, even his father’s death, into a fairy tale. One cold day his father showed him a white, woman-like figure among the frost patterns. “That is the snow queen,” said the shoemaker. “Soon she will be coming for me.” A few months later he died. And years later, Andersen turned that sad experience into a fairy tale, The Snow Queen.
1.Which of the following is TRUE about Anderson when he was a boy?
A. His father had remarried before he died.
B. His mother was struck by The Arabian Night.
C. He enjoyed listening to stories very much.
D. He would help old weavers with their work.
2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?
A. Almost all tales from around the world once had their origin in Denmark.
B. The people in Denmark were very enthusiastic about telling tales.
C. The number of tales in Denmark was exactly equal to that of the people living there.
D. The people in Denmark loved doing nothing but tell stories to each other.
3.How many of Anderson’s fairy tales are mentioned in the passage?
A. 5. B. 6. C. 3. D. 4.
4.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. The Red Shoes was based on a tragedy of Anderson’s family
B. Andersen’s genius as well as his early experience made him successful
C. Andersen was educated at home by his parents because of poverty
D. Anderson wrote The Snow Queen in memory of his parents
5.Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Hans Christian Andersen’s Own Fairy Tales.
B. Hans Christian Andersen’s Family.
C. Hans Christian Andersen’s Bitter Experiences.
D. Hans Christian Andersen’s Considerate Parents.
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。
