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16—25的相应位置上。
Ms. Mary was over eighty, but she still drove her old car like half her age. She loved driving very fast, and boasted of the fact 16. she had never, in her thirty-five years of driving, been punished 17. a driving mistake.
Then one day, she nearly lost her record. A police car followed her, and the policemen in it saw her pass a red light without 18. (stop).
When Ms. Mary came before the judge, he looked at her severely and said that she was too old to drive a car, and that the reason 19. she had not stopped at red light was most probably that her eyes had become weak 20 old age, so that she had simply not seen it.
When the judge had finished 21. he was saying, Ms. Mary opened the big handbag she was carrying and took out her sewing. Without saying a word, she 22. (choose) a needle with a very small eye, and threaded it at the first time.
When she had 23 (success) done this, she took the thread out of the needle again and handed both the needle and thread to the judge, saying, “Now it is your turn. I suppose you can drive a car well, and you have no doubts 24. your eyesight.”
The judge took the needle and tried to thread it. After half a dozen times, he had still not succeeded. The case against Ms. Mary 25. (dismiss), and her record remained unbroken.
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。
Earth Hour is an annual international event set up by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and held on the last Saturday of March. It asks families and factories to turn off their non-essential（不必要的） lights and electrical appliances(电器) for one hour to raise awareness(意识) of the need to take action on climate change. It was first held in Australia in 2007, and achieved worldwide participation（参加） in 2008.
Earth Hour 2008 was the biggest voluntary power down in history. More than 370 cities in 35 countries took part and celebrated Earth Hour in their local ways. Businesses, school groups, communities and individuals celebrated all over the world with candle-lit dinners, torch parties, and street celebrations. Symbolic(标志性的) buildings and landmarks went dark, including the Sydney Opera House, the Sears Tower, and the Coliseum in Rome.
The WWF is sending a message to the people around the world that Earth Hour is the perfect opportunity for individuals, governments, schools, businesses and communities from all over to unite in a common purpose, and in response to a global issue that affects us all.
【写作内容】
假设你是广东某中学学生会主席，在今年的Earth Hour来临前，请你写一封英文倡议书，号召你所在中学的学生们参加此活动，并把此倡议书发表到Earth Hour的官网上。内容要点包括：
以约30个词介绍Earth Hour活动；
然后以约120个词写一封倡议书号召同学们参加此活动，内容包括：
（1）目前地球环境和能源的状况；
（2）发起倡议并提供可行的做法。
【写作要求】
1．作文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．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
请写一段英语短文介绍以下有关英国的基本情况。
【写作内容】
上述表格中的所有信息。
【写作要求】
只能用5个英文句子表达所有信息。
|
国名 |
英国 |
|
首都 |
伦敦 |
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人口 |
5,883万 |
|
自然地理 |
２４.３万平方公里。位于欧洲西部的岛国。由英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士、北爱尔兰和其它一些小岛组成。隔北海、多佛尔海峡(the Dover Channel)、英吉利海峡(the English Channel)与欧洲大陆相望。终年温和湿润。多雨雾，秋冬尤甚。年平均降水量约１,０００毫米(millimetre)。 |
【评分标准】
句子结构准确；信息内容完整；篇章结构连贯。
参考词汇：海峡 channel; 温和的 mild; 平均的 average; 降水量 rainfall 大陆continent
完成句子: 在空格里填写适当的短语, 使意思完整, 每个空格只准填一个词 (共7 小题, 每小题1分).
1.看起来很奇怪他竟然拒绝了我们提出的行之有效的建议.
It seemed strange that he should have rejected the practical suggestion _______ _________ by us.
2.在玉树地区, 遭遇地震的人们得到了全国各地的帮助.
In Yushu area, the people __________ ____________ the earthquake received help from the whole nation.
3.由七位专家组成的调查组将开始对这件事进行调查.
The investigation group ___________ _________ 7 experts will begin to look into this case.
4.人们相信即使将来机器人也不会完全取代人类去执行各项任务.
It is believed that even in the future robots will not completely _________ ________ _________ ________ human beings to perform all kinds of tasks.
5.河两边的工厂应该为河水污染负责.
The factories on both sides of the river _________ _______ ________ for the water being polluted.
6.现在认真看待学习真的对你们的前途发展是很明智的.
Taking study seriously now really __________ _________ to your future development.
7.老师把学生分成8个小组, 然后他们分开组织活动.
The teacher had the students ____________ ___________ 8 groups, and then they organized their activities separately.
在下列的空格里填写括号里单词的正确形式(共8小题, 每小题1分共8分)
1.The whole world seemed ___________ (shock) at the news of the death of the famous American singer, Michael Jackson.
2.Much to their delight, their hometown was found __________ (change) a lot after such a long time.
3. Mary got blamed by her boss because she had left the office with all the lights _________ (burn).
4. The book fair, ____________( open) last week, has attracted a large number of people including many little children.
5. No witnesses could give the police a detailed ______________ (describe) of the murder happening in that district.
6. While staying in England, he was always _____________ (enthusiasm) about making friends with the local people.
7.There is no ____________ (possible) that he will win the game even though he has got much trained.
8. I keep the reference books on the desk for ______________ (convenient) because I frequently use them.
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息, 并按照要求匹配信息。
首先, 请阅读下列招生的信息:
A. English Training Centre attached(附属) to Zhongshan University
*Common English Course for primary school teachers during winter or summer vacations 3 weeks (500 yuan); 4 weeks (700 yuan).
*Special course for those who are to take an examination for his/her promotion(提升) at lowest cost: 800 yuan, 6 periods a day for a month.
* English teachers training course: listening, speaking, reading and writing, 1 month at the cost of 1,500 yuan.
* Tel: 020-36968848 (for further information)
B. Modern Language School
* Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
* Small classes (12-16students) on Sat.& Sun. from 2:00p.m-5:00 p.m
* Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
* Language lab and computers supplied.
* 3- month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
* Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
C. The 21st Century English Training Centre
* We specialize(专攻) in effective teaching at all levels.
* We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
* Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1
* Only 15-minute walk from city centre.
* Call 67801642 for more information
D. The International House of English.
* Three/ Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours afternoon classes on Wed, Sat.& Sun.
* A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills ( same cost as day classes).
* Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second /foreign language.
* Free sightseeing and social activities.
* Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308
E. The New Oriental English School
* Special English course for strengthening reading comprehension at all levels. Three- week course cost: 400 yuan. Whole day classes.
* 2-month course for GRE preparation classes at low cost: 2,000 yuan.
* 2- week course for revising TOEFL grammar items at a cost of 500 yuan.
* Experienced teachers from some famous universities nearby.
* 1-year full- time classes for both TOEFL & GRE to any level at the cost: 10,000 yuan.
* Receiving students from all walks and also other provinces.
Tel: 0755-28896698 (for further information)
F. Global English Centre
* General English in all four skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing.
* 3-month( 700 yuan), 6-month(1,200 yuan) and one- year (2,000 yuan) courses.
* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri.
* Experienced college \English teachers.
* Close to city centre and bus stops.
Tel: 67605272
Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
请阅读下列求学者的信息, 然后匹配求学者与所拟选择的学校;
1.Jessie works in Dongfeng Truck Factory from 9:oo a.m to 4:30 p.m. every day. She wants to improves her reading.
2. Alice wants to take an examination to see how well she has mastered English before starting the course.
3.Jenny, a secretary of a big firm, wants to improve her spoken English.
4. Susan wants to go to the USA to continue her study for Master Degree.
5.Joseph wants to apply for the title of engineer.
