Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?
Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.
A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.
Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage(电压) transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.
The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?
Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated(隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.
1. Although heroes may come from different cultures, they _______.
A. generally possess certain inspiring characteristics
B. probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people
C. are often influenced by previous generations
D. all unknowingly attract a large number of fans
2. According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that ____.
A. they have a vision from the mountaintop
B. they have warm feelings and emotions
C. they can serve as concrete(具体的) examples of noble principles
D. they can make people feel stronger and more confident
3. Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because ________.
A. they are popular only among certain groups of people
B. their performances do not improve their fans morally
C. their primary concern is their own financial interests
D. they are not clear about the principles they should follow
4. Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who ___.
A. are good at demonstrating their charming characters
B. can move the masses with the skill and the charm
C. are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships
D. can provide an answer to the problems of their people
5. The author concludes that historical changes would ______.
A. be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities
B. not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices
C. take place if there were heroes to lead the people
D. produce leaders with attractive personalities
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A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In order to know a foreign language thoroughly(完全地), four things are necessary. First, we must understand the language when we hear it spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves, correctly with confidence(自信) and without hesitation(犹豫). Thirdly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are correct in grammar.
There is no short way to succeed in language learning. A good memory(记忆) is a great help, but it is not enough only to memorize the rules from a grammar book. It is no much use learning by heart long lists(一览表) of words and their meanings, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. If we are pleased with a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. We must “Learn through use”. Practice is important. We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever(无论何时) we can.
1.The most important things to learn a foreign language are __________.
A.understanding and speaking B.hearing, speaking, reading and writing
C.writing and understanding D.memorizing and listening
2.Someone hears and writes English very well, but he speaks it very badly. This is because __________.
A.he doesn’t understand the language when he hears it spoken
B.he doesn’t have a good memory
C.he always remember lists of words and their meanings
D.he often hesitates to practise speaking it
3.One can never learn a foreign language well only by __________.
A.much practice B.studying the dictionary
C.learning through use D.using the language
4.Which of the following is the most important in learning a foreign language?
A.A good memory. B.Speaking. C.Practice. D.Writing.
5.“Learn through use” means __________.
A.we use a language in order to learn it
B.we learn a foreign language in order to use it
C.we can learn a language well while we are using it
D.both B and C
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。
I remember my first Christmas adventure with Grandma. I remember tearing across town 31 my bike to visit her on the day my big sister dropped the bomb: “There is no Santa Claus.” she laughed. “Even dummies(傻瓜) know that!” I 32 (flee) to Grandma 33 I knew she would be straight with me. She always told the truth.
“No Santa Claus?” she said. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe 34 . Put on your coat, and let’s go.” “Go where, Grandma?” I asked.
As we walked through the doors of the general store Grandma handed me ten dollars and said, “Buy something for someone 35 needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.”
I was only eight years old. Never had I shopped for anything all by myself. For a few moments I just stood there, 36 (wonder) what to buy, and who to buy it 37 . I thought of everybody I knew. Then I thought about Bobbie Decker.
He was my classmate with bad breath and 38 (mess) hair, and he sat right behind me. He didn’t have a coat. I knew that because he never went out to play games during the winter. I held 39 bill with growing 40 (excite). I would buy Bobbie a coat.
第二节 读写任务(共l小题，满分25分)
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。
The use of advertisement is certainly great both to the producer and the consumer. There is a great deal of truth in the saying that good quality and honest workmanship are best advertisement. Of course, people know that the manufacturers would have done better if they have used the money for advertising in making better products to sell. But in these days of far-extended trade, there is no doubt that advertisement is necessary to make the existence of even first-class goods known. And even goods that are already well known must still be advertised. Some manufacturers are aware of the value of it, for, when they try to save money by stopping their advertisements, their sales go down at once.
But advertising has its abuses. Many advertisements are meant to cheat, and do at times cheat the public by raising the price of worthless goods. There is only one comfort in this aspect that a lying advertisement cannot sell worthless goods for long, for the people who buy it will not buy it a second time. As an old saying goes, “You can take in all people part of time; and you can take in some people all the time; but you cannot take in all the people all the time.
[写作内容]
1. 概括短文的内容要点,该部分的词数约为30;
2．就 “广告的好与不好” 发表你的看法,写一篇字数约为120的文章，并包括
以下要点：
广告对消费者和商家的作用；
广告到处可见，是一个大的产业；
但有时商家会以虚假夸大的广告获取利益而损害消费者的利益；
你个人的观点。
[写作要求]
1）文章可参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子; 2）题目自定。
[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
Ⅳ.写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）
下面是一个学生的个人情况登记表，请用英语全面地介绍一下表中所列情况。
【写作内容】
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姓名 |
李华 |
性别 |
男 |
出生年月 |
1988.9 |
籍贯 |
广东 |
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现就读学校 |
中山大学英语系 |
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职务 |
校团支部书记 |
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兴趣、爱好及特长 |
爱好体育运动、唱歌、跳舞，英语口语流利 |
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志向 |
当一名好翻译 |
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学校鉴定 |
该生多才多艺，出类拔萃 |
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主要家庭成员 情况简介 |
父母：教师，工作认真，教学成绩优秀，受人尊敬 姐姐：医生，在一家医院工作，远近闻名 |
【写作要求】
1. 请用5个句子表达全部所给的内容；
2. 将5个句子组织成一篇连贯的短文。
【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：
校团支部书记 the secretary of the Youth League Branch of the university
第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，
并按照要求匹配信息。
Mauritius, an island lying off the southeast Africa in the Indian Ocean. The pleasant tropical climate and scenery provides the perfect setting to enjoy everything. The sea is full of colorful life that lives around the coral reef. This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving.
Las Vegas is really a fascinating city, where you can dine in the finest restaurants, shop in the most chic stores, and watch world-class entertainment. Maybe you will become a millionaire or lose all your money overnight. What’s so clever about Las Vegas is that it makes absolutely certain that you have such a good time that you don’t mind losing a bit of money along the way. That’s why they don’t even call it “gambling” any more, but “gaming”.
Few cities leave the visitors with such vivid impressions, the whole city is something of a work of art. And annual film festival is held with a refreshing emphasis on art. Few cities can compete with the thousands of cafes, bars and restaurants that line every Parisian street. And along the street you will be fascinated by the beautiful window shows of various clothes.
Kitzbuhel is a paradise for all the skiers. With fine weather and breath-taking scenery, it is a world-class ski report. Every winter, thousands of people come from all parts of the world to challenge themselves.
Jerusalem is regarded as a holy place by Jews, Muslims and Christians. For Jews, it is where their ancestors built the first and second temples. For Christians, the city was the scene of Jesus’ life. However, since the war broke out, people there have suffered a lot, the situation has been tense, and peace is just a dream.
The old Nile brought about the civilization of Egypt; people there regard it as “the mother river” of them. On both sides of the Nile stand noble pyramids which were built as the tombs of the ancient pharaohs (法老). Along with the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Great Sphinx is one of the greatest and most studied monuments of human history.
现在，请阅读下面信息，根据他们的实际情况，进行相应的信息匹配。。
56. Smith is a professor who does research on ancient buildings. This month, his university gives a reward to him for his great contributions. So now an idea of traveling to a new place to continue his study has come into his mind.
57. Though Lola is a woman reporter, she is brave enough to go deep into the places at war. This year, she was honored as “Rose of Front”. Next month, she will go to a place at war. She is confident to do her work well and give people the most brief and real reports.
58. Alice and Simon are going to get married. They want to hold an underwater wedding in a special place, which has beautiful scenery, silver sand, delicious seafood and luxurious hotels, where they can enjoy themselves.
59. Jane is a modern girl, who is a crazy fan of rock music and films. She has a romantic dream, that is, one day, she will go to a beautiful place to appreciate all the attractive music and films with a cup of coffee in her hand.
60. Tom is really depressed these days. Owing to his bad management, his company closed. He wants to go to a place to try his fortune so that he can start his business again in the near future.
