Fireworks explosions killed many people and injured hundreds more in China as the 2006 traditional Lunar New Year celebrations led to much disorder as well as joy across the nation.
At a temple fair in Henan, 36 people were killed on New Year's Day when a nearby storeroom full of fireworks exploded. The accident, caused by 3 children who threw burning fireworks into the storeroom, injured up to 48 people.
In the capital, Beijing, where a 12-year ban on Lunar New Year fireworks had just been lifted, the government reported 112 people were treated at hospital emergency rooms over the weekend for fireworks-related injuries.
"On New Year's Eve alone, we had more than 40 injuries and among them there were around a dozen people with serious injuries," hospital assistant director，Tian Jian said. In China's south-western city, Chongqing, where the fireworks ban was also lifted after 12 years, firefighters rushed to put out nearly 200 fires caused by fireworks on New Year's Eve.
A ban on fireworks, which are traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits and ghosts trying to enter New Year, was put in place across 200 cities in China due to safety and environmental pollution concerns. The ban was lifted in Beijing and many other cities in 2006.
However, despite the fireworks disorder, China's 1.3 billion people were largely enjoying the festival, with celebrations to continue throughout all of this week-long public holiday.
46. In which year were fireworks forbidden in Beijing and Chongqing?
A. In 1990 B. In 1992 C. In 1994 D. In 1995
47. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The origin of fireworks during the Spring Festival
B. The cause of lifting the ban on fireworks.
C. The direct cause of the fireworks explosion in Henan.
D. The number of injuries caused by fireworks in Chongqing.
48. The underlined phrase" ward off" in the fifth paragraph means ________.
A. prevent B. set off C. allow D. burn down
49. Which of the following is the very reason why fireworks were banned in China?
A. Noise pollution B. Waste of money
C. Air pollution D. Possible injury and death
50. The purpose of writing the passage is to ________.
A. warn people of the great danger of fireworks
B. report the number of fireworks deaths and injuries during the festival
C. report that fireworks cause more fires and injuries than deaths
D. Advise people to keep away from fireworks
III. 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的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’s hard to believe that before 1985, people in Britain didn’t use mobile phones. That was the year when the first mobile phone company began operation in the UK, although in other parts of Europe mobiles had been used for several years.
Early mobiles were much larger than they are today. Some of them weighed about 5 kg and the owners had to pay several thousand pounds for them. By the beginning of the 1990s, companies in the UK had updated their mobile phones so they were more like the mobiles used all over Europe. Those phones weighed about 500g, and the batteries lasted longer，whereas before they had lasted for only one hour’s talk-time.
Nowadays, some of our mobiles weigh as little as 50g and have a talk-time of up to five hours and a battery life of up to 10 days. About 80% of UK adults now own a mobile phone, and there are now almost 50 million mobile phone users in the UK.
Nobody had ever expected mobile phones to become so popular. One huge surprise was the increase in the use of text messages. Twenty years ago, people didn’t hear of “texting”. Now, over one billion text messages are sent every month in the UK. People are also using their mobile phones as music centers, as personal organizers and to surf the Internet.
Mobile phones are developing all the time and people are predicting that soon nobody will want to leave his house without one in his pocket. Mobile phones will no longer be just useful, but necessary for people in the UK.
41. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Mobile phones in the UK are getting smaller and lighter.
B. Mobile phones in the UK have more functions now.
C. Mobile phones in the UK are developing very slowly.
D. The history development of mobile phones in the UK.
42. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Mobile phones in the UK appeared earlier than in other parts of Europe.
B. In the UK some early mobile phones were about 100 times as heavy as those today.
C. In the UK more than twelve billion text messages are sent every year.
D. The British use mobiles to enjoy music, organize personal lives and surf the Internet.
43. When was the first mobile phone company started in the UK?
A. In 1985. B. Before 1985. C. In 1990. D. In 1970.
44. Which word can replace the underlined “whereas” in the second paragraph?
A. when B. while C. just D. till
45. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?
A. Mobile phones will be predicting daily life in the UK.
B. Mobile phones will be more popular in the UK.
C. Mobile phones will be necessary for people in the UK.
D. Mobile phones will develop quickly.
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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31~40的相应位置上。
Five years ago, when I founded the Garden of Friendship, I had no idea it would play such 31 important role in the lives of so many of our members.
To many of us, the Garden of Friendship 32 (become) a home in our lives. Many of our members are disabled, 33 (limit) to our homes and the Garden gives us 34 may not be possible in everyday life. The Garden has touched our lives and hearts in many ways, yet the 35 (big) reward of membership is our friendship.
36 the Garden celebrates five years of friendship, I would like to say “thank you” to each of our members 37 the role you take in our success. I’d also like to express 38 deepest thanks to the Garden keepers. Together, the ten Garden keepers handle all the Garden of Friendship administration and website maintenance, discuss new ideas, and keep in touch with all our group leaders.
Congratulations to all our Garden family! I look forward to celebrating many more years of friendship together in the future. Special thanks to everyone for the love 39 care you give to the Garden.
Happy the 40 (five) Birthday to the Garden of Friendship!
II. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节完形填空（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21~30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。
At the beginning of a new year, I always ask my Chinese friends what their expectations are. I am 21 to realize that, they all dream of owning a car. Most of them 22 that sooner or later every Chinese family can acquire a car.
I don’t by any means contest the 23 of Chinese people to enjoy the same housing conditions, household appliances and other goods that are available in developed countries. But it seems obvious that many of them have related to the mass ownership of 24 autos.
I know that it’s not 25 to sacrifice our personal comfort and open our minds to consider what is good for an entire 26 , rather than just for ourselves. But I would not 27 to the further pollution of Beijing by owning a car. And if I were to return to Montreal, I would not buy a car there either.
In today’s China owning a car is seen as a symbol of 28 and success. I wish Chinese people would acquire the maturity to reject that idea, and make their 29 towards developing a good public transportation system. The country needs more trains, more buses and more subways. That is the only way to get out of the traffic 30 .
21. A. delighted B. surprised C. satisfied D. frightened
22. A. hope B. suggest C. require D. encourage
23. A. trends B. hobbies C. rights D. duties
24. A. modern B. fashionable C. public D. private
25. A. difficult B. easy C. convenient D. suitable
26. A. organization B. family C. society D. country
27. A. belong B. contribute C. stick D. devote
28. A. wealth B. glory C. treasure D. achievement
29. A. ways B. decisions C. turns D. efforts
30. A. accident B. jam C. way D. system
2.根据汉语提示或首字母提示写出正确的单词：（请把完整的单词写在答题卷上！！！）
1. The painter does not ____________ (试图) to paint object as we see them with our eyes.
2. John Snow wanted to face the ________________(挑战) and solve this problem.
3. List poems have a ____________(灵活的) line length and repeated phrases which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem.
4. You’ll find your colleagues very eager to ____________(帮助) you, so you may be able to concentrate on photography later if you’re interested.
5. At first my new surroundings were difficult to ____________(忍受)。The air seemed thin, as though its combination of gasses had little oxygen left.
6. Some poems tell a story or describe something in a way that will give the reader a strong impression. Others try to c_______________ certain emotions.
7. John was presented with his award at a ceremony which recognized the b________________ of ten people who had saved the life of another.
8. You can get burned by a v_______________ of the things :hot liquids, steam, fire , radiation, the sun electricity or chemicals.
9. Y0u must keep your eyes open if you are going to make your trip to the United kingdom e_________________ and worthwhile.
10. Art is influenced by the customs and f_______________ of a people.
第五部分：词汇
1.选择合适的单词或短语填空：（注意用正确的形式）（共10小题）
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appeal for, adopt, typical , specific, predict, eventually vital ,apply… to, aid, in place, make a difference to, delight, demand, approve, acquire |
1. He was ____________ funds to build a new school.
2. These developments have created a great _____________ for home computers.
3.. You can join the class if you parents__________.
4. The collector has__________ a fine collection of impressionist paintings.
5. Before you leave the office, everything should be put _____________.
.6. He gave us very _____________instructions.
7. In this way they can better ____________theory ____________ practice.
8. The sea air has ____________ her health.
9. He _________________ the audience with his performance.
10. As they had no children of their own, they _______________an orphan.(孤儿)
