As he reached _____ back door, Jack saw _____ strange sight.
A. the ; / B. a; the C. /; a D. the ; a
Between the two parts of the concert is an interval, ______ the audience can buy ice-cream.
A. when B. where C. that D. which
––Linda didn’t invite us to the party.
–– ______? I don’t care.
A. For what B. So what C. What’s on D. What’s up
Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese．
使用手机发短信俗称“拇指文化”(Thumb Culture)，这种文化日益成为青年人热衷的一种交流方式，但有人也提出多用手机发短信(text message)会造成很多负面影响。
假设你学校举行了一场关于发短信优劣的辩论赛，请描述一下辩论赛的情况，阐明正方和反方的观点，并说明你支持哪一方，以及你的理由。
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1．他对什么事都感到好奇。 (curious)
2．我们的童年总是充满了甜蜜的回忆。(fill)
3．如今在不少西方电影中都能看到中国元素的使用。(apply)
4．研究表明人每天至少要锻炼一小时，才能控制体重和保持健康。(maintain)
5．虽然全球性的金融危机使就业问题更加困难，大学毕业生还是对未来充满信心。(Although)
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than 12 words．
The iPad is a tablet computer designed and developed by Apple．It is particularly marketed as a platform for audio and visual media such as books, periodicals, movies, music, and games, as well as web content．At about 700 grams （25 ounces）, its size and weight are between those of most contemporary smart phones and laptop computers．Apple released the iPad in April 2010, and sold 3 million of the devices in 80 days．
The iPad runs the same operating system as the earlier iPod Touch and iPhone．It can run its own applications as well as ones developed for the iPhone．Without modification, it will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via its online store．
Like iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPad is controlled by a multi-touch display ?a break from most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus（尖笔）．The iPad uses a Wi-Fi data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install software．Some models also have a 3G wireless data connection, The device is managed and synced（同步） by iTunes on a personal computer via USB cable．
Media reaction to the device has generally been neutral or positive, with more positive reaction after the device was launched．
（Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS．）
1．The Marketing Strategy of iPad is to make it ____ for audio and visual media．
2．The programs approved by Apple can only be bought from ____．
3．How do people control some previous tablet computers?
4．What's the media reaction to the device prior to its launch?
