第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A teenage girl is fighting for her life today after being struck by lightning as severe thunderstorms swept across Britain. The girl was one of four teenage girls from London who were hit by lightning in the Parade Ground area of Hyde Park during a storm. Earlier, Joseph Wharton, 14, died as he was struck by lightning while camping in his friend’s backyard in the West Midlands.
A spokesman for Scotland Yard said the girl remained in serious condition at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. She had stooped breathing by the time the first paramedic arrived on the scene just two minutes after the strike at 5:40 p.m. yesterday.
The other three girls hit by the bolt all had injuries, and were taken to University College Hospital. Their conditions were not serious, the spokesman added. The strike lifted the girls into the air and then dropped them to the ground, a witness reported.
A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service said paramedics risked their lives to treat the girls. “The storm was still overhead and lightning was still coming down while they were treating the patients,” he said. “All staff involved acted very professionally in providing fast treatment to these patients in very difficult circumstances.” Scotland Yard said the incident was being looked into by officers from the Royal Parks’Operational Command Unit.
Joseph Wharton of Byland Way, Bloxwich, was hit during the extended thunderstorm which struck the region yesterday morning. He was pronounced dead at Walsall Manor Hospital.
He had been sleeping in a tent while staying with school friend Michael Lees at a house on nearby Cresswell Crescent.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics were called at 7:50 a.m. and unsuccessful attempts were made to revive the sports-mad teenager. A spokesman for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said four or five people die each year as a result of lightning strikes in the UK.
1.All four girls _______________.
A were killed by the lightning B were seriously injured
C were being treated at the same hospital D were lifted up and dropped to the ground
2 The underlined word “bolt” probably means “ ______________”
A thunder B rain C storm D lightning
3 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A The boy was killed after the four girls had been hit.
B The paramedics began to treat the girls after taking them to the hospital.
C First-aid was given to the girls during the storm.
D The boy was hit by lightning in the Parade Ground area of Hyde Park.
4 It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A many British people die from lightning strikes every year
B the writer blames the government for the accident
C the paramedics could also have been hit by lighting while aiding the girls.
D Joseph had been playing in the open air before the strike
5 This passage is probably taken from a _______.
A magazine B newspaper C science fiction D weather report
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，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答案标号为31—40的相应位置。
Were you the first or the last child in your family? Or were you a middle or an only child?
Some people think 31 matters where you were born in your family. But there are different ideas about what birth order means. Some people say that oldest children, 32 are smart and strong-willed, are very likely 33 (succeed). The reason 34 this is simple. Parents have a lot of time for their first child and give him or her a lot of attention. An only child will succeed for 35 same reason.
What happens to the 36 children in the family? Middle children don’t get so much attention, so they don’t feel that important. If a family has many children, the middle one sometimes gets lost in the crowd. The youngest child, 37 , often gets special treatment. Often this child grows up to be funny. But a recent study saw things quite 38 (difference). The study found that first children believe in family rules. They didn’t take many chances in 39 lives. They usually 40 (follow) orders. Rules didn’t mean as much to later children in the family. They took chances and they often did better in life.
第二部分语言知识及应用（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各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Secondhand smoke clearly kills people and the only way to control it is to ban smoking in all workplaces, US Surgeon-General Dr Richard Carmona said.
In 1964Surgeon General’s report first laid out the 21 of smoking. Years later, in another report Dr Richard Carmona 22 the effects of secondhand smoke and said no one should be forced to inhale it.
“Secondhand smoke causes early death and disease in children and in 23 who do not smoke,” the report reads. “Children 24 to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome（综合症）, acute respiratory（呼吸道） infections, and ear problems,” it adds.
Smoking by 25 causes respiratory symptoms and slows lung growth in their children. A 2005 report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 430 26 died every year in the United States from sudden infant death syndrome-all 27 by secondhand smoke.
States, 28 and other local authorities have battled over instituting（制定）smoking bans. Some 29 , especially bars and restaurants, have said they will lose business if smoking is completely banned. But the report said it is impossible to protect non-smokers even with designated smoking areas, and at least one report from California, which has strict bans, has shown no 30 on businesses.
21．A．advantages B．dangers C．poisons D．elements
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22．A．neglected B．gained C．detailed D．conquered
23．A．gentlemen B．mothers C．youngstersD．adults
24．A．exposed B．resisted C．reported D．invited
25．A．audiences B．authorities C．patients D．parents
26．A．teenagers B．elders C．mothers D．newborns
27．A．obtained B．created C．caused D．abandoned
28．A．countries B．cities C．schools D．businesses
29．A．stores B．headquarters C．businesses D．factories
30．A．comment B．impact C．attack D．affect
第二节 读写任务（共1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。
Everyone has an experience they would rather forget. Some are embarrassing, some are moving, and some teach us a lesson. Here is a story of mine.
Last Sunday I went fishing. After setting up my fishing rod（钓鱼竿） with bait（钓鱼的饵）, I sat down on the bank of the lake. But two hours later, I didn’t catch any fish. I got very angry and began to pack up my stuff（收拾东西）, preparing to go back home.
Just then, I saw an old man sitting near me. To my surprise, his basket was full of fish, so I went over to him, wanting to know why. “Excuse me, but how long have you sat here?” I asked. “About four hours,” he answered. “Four hours?” I could believe my ears. “Yes. It’s very important to be patient,” the old man said. “ Don’t consider fishing a tiring sport. Just enjoy it.” Suddenly, I understand what he said. I must learn to be patient. Then I sat there and waited for fish patiently. I felt a fish touch the bait, but I didn’t move and waited for the right moment to reel it in（卷收钓鱼线）. At last, I caught it. This made me very happy. In the following six hours, I caught over 10 fish.
On my way home, I thought what had happened on the bank. I gradually realized that the secret of success was patience.
［写作内容］
1. 以约30个词概括短文的要点；
2. 然后以约120个词写一篇记叙文，描写你认识到耐心的重要性的一次经历，
并包括以下要点：
A）. 叙述你认识到耐心的重要性的一次真实或虚构的经历；
B） 你是如何认识到耐心的重要性的；
C） 耐心对你的生活、学习有什么影响。
［写作要求］
可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构，组织故事，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；标题自定。
［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，满分为40分）
第一节 基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）
【写作内容】 你的英语老师要求你在班上用英文向同学们介绍你英语写作的方法和心得。请根据下表提供的中文提纲，选择相关的信息写一篇发言稿。
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学习方法 |
学习效果 |
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背诵范文 |
运用英语思维，进行模仿性写作 |
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多阅读英文文章 |
吸取语言材料 |
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多听英文广播 |
提高听力水平 |
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学习语法 |
正确表达 |
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多写日记 |
在做中学 |
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多练习口语 |
提高口头技能 |
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参考他人的习作 |
取长补短 |
【写作要求】 1. 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；
2. 文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3. 开头与结尾已经给出。
Ladies and gentlemen,
Now I would like to tell you how I learn English writing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That’s all. Thank you.
【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。
第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息， 并按照要求匹配信息。 请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
以下是广告信息：
以下是与广告相关的读者来信。请匹配来信与它们所对应的广告。
56. May 15，2006
Gentleman,
The enclosed advertisement for your organization comes from the April issue of Cosmopolitan. I am interested in doing volunteer work for abused children and would 1ike to have your information booklet. My address is as follows:
6 Villa Maurice，
92160 Antony France
Yours truly，
D. Gruber
57. January 15, 2006
Dear Sir or Madam，
I am interested in writing adventure stories for children. Please send information on the course you offer to the following address:
5481 Torrance Blvd，
Torrance, CA 90503
Yours faithfully，
Irene Ponbs (Ms)
58. April 14，2006
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am interested in finding a part-time job in the morning. Please send information to the following address:
2955 Pacific Coast Highway,
Torrance, CA 90505
Sincerely,
M. E. Nielson (Mr)
59. 1068 Baxter Road,
Loveland, Ohio 45140
March 13，2006
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please send me your catalog and information on the service you offer. I have a small business and have been robbed several times.
Yours truly，
J. Barnes
60.
Am Frankenheim 21,
5000 Koln 40 Germany
June 1, 2006
Dear Sir,
I would like to receive the list mentioned in your recent advertisement, as well as more information about L.A. Parent. I enclose a self-addressed envelope.
Yours faithfully,
H. Wolf
