第一节：单词拼写(每小题1分，满分10分)
1.The
car was so badly damaged that it couldn’t be repaired and had to be _____(放弃) as a total loss.
2.One’s
appearance is not _______ (有关的) to whether he can do things well.
3.We
believe that young children should never ________(反驳) what their parents say.
4.My
first two shots missed the ______(靶).
5.There
is no _______ （通路）to the street through that door.
6.Lily,
could you r______ me a latest movie which is popular among your people?
7.I
have a______ myself to the new work environment.
8.The
new employees were presented to the rest of the s______ at the company’s
meeting.
9.Terry
was chosen by our class to p_______ in the sports meeting in the school.
10.The new discovery is b_____ to be of great benefit to humans,” the
researcher said confidently.
You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.
Getting around Australia
Air
Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australia’s can’t-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.
Drive
Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.
Bus
Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.
Rail
Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia’s size and variety, all from the comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.
Ferry
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sealink ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.
Walk
With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.
Besides all the above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia—impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.
1.The underlined word “untouched” in the 1st paragraph means _____.
A．secure B．special C．natural D．artificial
2.Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?
A．More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.
B．You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.
C．Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.
D．Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport.
3.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs ____.
A．only at night hours B．only during rush hours
C．several times a day D．Between different cities
4.From the passage, we know that ____.
A．pedestrian walking is a great way to travel between cities
B．walking in central Australia takes a long time
C．central Australia has the world’s longest railway line
D．you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia
5.If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia’s famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of travelling best suits you?
A．By air. B．By car. C．By bus. D．On foot.
Adrian’s “Amazing Race” started early when his parents realized that he, as a baby, couldn’t hear a thing, not even loud noises. In a special school for the hearing-impaired(听力受损的)， he learned sign language and got to mix with other disabled children. However, the sight of all the disabled children communicating with one another upset his mother. She wanted him to lead a normal life. So after speaking to an advisor, she sent him to private classes where he learned to read lips and pronounce words.
Later on, Adrian’s parents decided to send him to a regular school. But the headmaster tried to prevent them from doing so, saying regular schools couldn’t take care of a special needs student. His parents were determined to take the risk and pushed him hard to go through his work every day because they wanted to prove that, given the opportunity, he could do anything. Adrian made the grade and got accepted. It was a big challenge. The pace (节奏) was faster so he had to sit at the front of the class and really pay attention to the teacher, which wasn’t always easy. But he stuck to it and did a lot of extra work after school.
The efforts made by Adrian and his parents paid off. Adrian graduated with good grades and got into a top high school. He also achieved a lot in life outside school. He developed a love for the outdoors and went to Nepal to climb mountains. He even entered the World Yacht Race 05/06—being the first hearing-impaired Asian to do so.
But none of these achievements would have been possible without one of the most important lessons from his mother. “If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can achieve great results,” she often said.
1.How did Adrian communicate with other children in the special school?
A．By speaking
B．By using sign language.
C．By reading lips.
D．By making loud noises
2.Adrian’s parents decided to send him to a regular school because ___________
A．they wanted him to live a normal life
B．they wanted to prove the headmaster wrong
C．he wouldn’t mix with other disabled children.
D．he wasn’t taken good care of in the special school
3.How did Adrian finally succeed in his study?
A．He did a lot of outdoor activities.
B．He was pushed hard to study every day.
C．He attended private classes after school.
D．He worked very hard both in and after class.
4.Why is Adrian’s life described as an “Amazing Race”?
A．He did very well in his study.
B．He succeeded in entering a regular school.
C．He reached his goals in spite of his disability.
D．He took part in the World Yacht Race 05/06.
5.Who is the most important person behind Adrian’s achievements?
A．The headmaster. B．His mother.
C．The other disabled children. D．An advisor.
This is a story that can teach us a good lesson. One day, a man in rags begged from door to door along the street. With an old wallet in his hand, he was asking for a few coins to buy something to eat. He kept complaining about his bad fortune and kept 36 why those who had so much money were never 37 and were always desiring more.
“As far as I’m concerned, if I had only enough to 38 and to wear, I would not want anything more.”
Just at that moment Goddess Fortune, who came down the 39 saw the beggar and said to him, “Hi, I have wished to 40 you for a long time. Now, open your 41 and I will pour my gold into it. But I will do that only on this 42 : All that falls into the wallet will be pure gold; but every piece falling upon the 43 shall become dust. Do you understand?
“I see,” said the beggar.
“Then you should 44 ! It’s obvious that your wallet is a(an) 45 one, so don’t load it too heavily,” said the Goddess Fortune.
The excited beggar could hardly 46 to have gold. He quickly opened his wallet, and a 47 of yellow coins was poured into it. The wallet grew heavier and heavier.
“Is that enough?” Isn’t it cracking?” asked Fortune.
“Never fear. It’s still 48 enough now.” answered the beggar.
The wallet was filled with so many coins that the beggar’s hands began to 49 . “Ah, if only the golden stream would 50 forever! Just a little more,” said the beggar, “ 51 just a handful or two.”
“There! It’s full. The wallet will 52 .” warned the Goddess, but the beggar requested, “It will 53 a little more, just a little more.”
One more piece was added and the wallet split. The 54 fell upon the ground and became dust. The greedy beggar had now 55 but his broken bag.
1. A．showing B．explaining C．proving D．wondering
2. A．relaxed B．satisfied C．worried D．depressed
3. A．learn B．watch C．eat D．play
4. A．street B．bridge C．yard D．forest
5. A．praise B．forgive C．help D．comfort
6. A．coat B．pocket C．box D．wallet
7. A．occasion B．suggestion C．situation D．condition
8. A．hand B．feet C．ground D．beggar
9. A．look out B．look after C．look up D．look down
10. A．rich B．empty C．worn D．full
11. A．stand B．wait C．breathe D．think
12. A．stream B．piece C．pair D．variety
13. A．weak B．strong C．poor D．rich
14. A．spread B．close C．loose D．shake
15. A．pour B．end C．dry D．melt
16. A．take B．add C．lend D．borrow
17. A．flow B．burst C．disappear D．change
18. A．attract B．permit C．include D．hold
19. A．present B．food C．treasure D．water
20. A．nothing B．anything C．everything D．something
A friend is like a mirror. When you stand in front of a true friend, what is ____back to you?
A．reflecting B．to reflect C．being reflected D．been reflected
In the cafeteria, I saw my sister and her three friends, none of ____ I had ever seen before.
A．them B．which C．whom D．those
