1. I have to take the books off the small table to make ________ for the computer.

A．area

B．room

C．field

D．position

2. —What do you think of the film My People, My Country?
—It’s ________. I was even more proud of our country after watching it.

A．awful

B．fantastic

C．noisy

D．boring

3. —Have you discussed ________ you are going to place the new furniture?
—No, not yet. We may put it in the living room.

A．when

B．how

C．where

D．what

4. A new school ________ here.The local government hopes to finish it next year.

A．is built	B．was built
C．has been built	D．is being built

5. The two girls never argue with each other ________ they have different opinions sometimes.

A．until

B．if

C．though

D．since

6. Hurry up. The train ________ in twenty minutes.

A．has left	B．left
C．is leaving	D．has been away

7. —Who do you think can win the running race?
—John. He practices running every day and he can run ________ of all the boys.

A．fast

B．fastest

C．slowly

D．faster

8. Little Tom got an “A” in his English test and he told the news to his father ________ when he got home.

A．happily

B．sadly

C．angrily

D．quietly

9. —Oh, dear! I have ________ 2 kg this month.
—Don’t worry. It’s natural for a growing teenage girl.

A．put out

B．put off

C．put down

D．put on

10. —I’m sorry. I’m late.
— ________. But please be on time next time.

A．Of course	B．Never mind
C．Forget it	D．You’re welcome

阅读下面短文，从各小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Once, a very poor young man was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he ran out of _________ and was made to spend the night in his car.

One morning after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked nervously into a diner (小饭馆)   and ordered a big breakfast. After eating his first good meal in a week, he had to pretend (假装) that he had _________ his wallet. The waiter, who was also the owner, _________ behind the chair where the young man had been sitting. He bent down (弯腰) , and _________ a $20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the floor. “Sir, you _________ have dropped this,” the owner said. The young man couldn’t believe his luck! He quickly _________ for the breakfast, bought gas, and continued with his travel. On the way out of town, suddenly, he _________ maybe nobody had dropped the money. “Maybe the owner just wanted to offer help.” Right then he just made a8. _________ , “If I had some money one day, I would help others.”

Now, the young man is old. Although he isn’t very _________ , each year he personally hands his money out to those homeless people. “Many years ago, the owner of the diner helped __________ out,” the man said. “It makes me realize it’s much more meaningful to give than to receive in life.”

11.

A．gas

B．water

C．food

D．money

12.

A．lost

B．kept

C．found

D．broken

13.

A．sang

B．shouted

C．walked

D．smiled

14.

A．took away

B．picked up

C．made up

D．looked for

15.

A．can

B．must

C．should

D．need

16.

A．sent

B．left

C．paid

D．looked

17.

A．reminded

B．forgot

C．remembered

D．realized

18.

A．decision

B．choice

C．face

D．mistake

19.

A．rich

B．poor

C．healthy

D．hungry

20.

A．us

B．them

C．me

D．him

I always remember the first time I got on a horse. I was only a two-year-old boy. From then on, I always asked my parents for a horse. Whenever I saw a horse, I would beg even harder.

When I was four years old, I had Selective Mutism (选择性缄默症) . I stopped speaking to others. I spoke normally to my families, but I was silent at school. My parents were quite worried. They searched for a treatment. At that time, we did not even know the name of my illness. I suffered silently until I was ten years old. My doctor had an idea. He asked me what I wanted more than anything else in the world. He explained that I was going to be given a chance to work for that. I couldn’t believe my good luck. Finally, I whispered “A horse”in my mother’s ear. To get it, I had to try to talk. I had to answer the phone five times per week. I had to make five phone calls to my friends. I had to say one word to my teacher at school every day. For a child with Selective Mutism, saying one word to someone can be as difficult as climbing Qomolangma.

At last, I did all of them. As a reward, I got a perfect pony (小马) , Mario. Soon, we became good friends. When I was with Mario, I forgot all about my problems and felt strong and safe. It seemed to understand me. It changed my whole life.I began to talk!

Now, I am a lawyer (律师) and I live a happy life with my wife and my daughter. I should say “Thank you”to Mario, for it gives me the best gift that I could ever imagine.

21. After the writer had Selective Mutism, he ________.

A．didn’t know how to speak

B．hardly speak anything in his school

C．kept silent at his home

D．stopped talking to anyone

22. To get a horse, the writer has to ________.

A．answer five phone calls each week

B．say a word to a stranger every day

C．have a good talk with his parents

D．climb a mountain like Qomolangma

23. What can be the best title of the passage?

A．A Horse Changed My Life

B．The Love My Family Give Me

C．How to Train a Horse

D．Don’t Be Afraid of Illness

Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, the London home of the Queen, draws millions of tourists each year. The building was built in the 19th century.
Website: www.royal.gov.ukpalaces/bp.htm
Transport: Underground Green Park
Opening hours: Daily 09: 30-16: 15 (6 Aug.-3 Oct. only)
Ticket price: $10.5
Tower of London
The tower of London was built in 1078 by William the Conqueror. Today, it houses the priceless Crown Jewels (珠宝) .
Tel: (020) 7709 0765
Website: www.tower-of-London.com
Transport: Underground Westminster Transport: Underground Tower Hill
Opening hours: Mon.-Fri. 09: 30-15: 45 and Sat.
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is the third largest in the world. The present building was completed in 1710. Guided tours are available from Monday to Saturday.
Tel: (020) 7236 4128 or 7246 8348
Website: www.stpauls.co.uk
Transport: Underground St Paul’s
Westminster Abbey
It’s the place where members of the British royal (王室) family hold the marriage ceremony and new kings or queens are crowned (加冕) .
Tel: (020) 7222 7110
Website: www.westminster-abbey.org
Opening hours: Mon.-Sat. 09: 00-17: 00 and Sun. 10: 00-17: 00   09: 30-13: 45 all day Sun.
Ticket price: $6
27. How much should Li Hua pay if he wants to visit the London home of the Queen with his friend?

A．$6.

B．$10.5.

C．$16.5.

D．$21.

28. If you want to book a ticket to Westminster Abbey, you can call ________.

A．(020) 7236 4128

B．(020) 7709 0765

C．(020) 7222 7110

D．(020) 7246 8348

29. If you are interested in the priceless Crown Jewels, you can visit ________.

A．Buckingham Palace	B．St Paul’s Cathedral
C．Tower of London	D．Westminster Abbey

30. According to the text above, we can say it is mainly about ________.

A．travel guide

B．historical people

C．ancient buildings

D．English history

It was on a cold winter night that I knew my mother was dying. I travelled miles from home to spend the last night with her. I sat right next to her sick body, reading her long-loved books. It was one of the most difficult and painful times in my life. After she died, for many days, I stayed alone in her room, with a lonely and empty heart. Everything was in silence.

But one evening the silence was broken: I heard crying outside. I opened the door to find a little dog on the steps. He was thin and poor. I brought him inside, fed him with some fish, and then he fell asleep.

The next morning, I learned that the dog’s owner had moved out, so the little dog was there all alone, just like I was. As I walked back to the house, I tried to work out what to do with him. Taking care of something seemed like the very last thing I wanted to do. But as soon as I opened the door, he ran to me and jumped into my arms. It was clear that he didn’t want to go anywhere.

When the time finally came for me to return home, I had to decide what to do about him. There was no way I would leave without him. From then on, things grew easier. With him around, time seemed to pass much faster.

Five years has gone since my mother died. Over the years, many people have said how nice it was of me to save the dog. But I know that we rescued   (拯救) each other. I may have given him a home but he gave me something greater.

31. What did the writer do for many days after his mother’s death?

A．He cried hard.	B．He stayed alone.
C．He travelled around.	D．He read books.

32. Why was the dog there all alone?

A．Because the owner moved out.

B．Because he cried all the time.

C．Because the owner didn’t like the dog any more.

D．Because he was thin and poor.

33. From the underlined sentence in paragraph 3, we can infer that ________.

A．the writer missed his mother a lot

B．the dog needed taking good care of

C．the writer felt quite sorry for the dog

D．the writer didn’t want to bring the dog home at first

34. What did the writer deal with the dog?

A．He killed the dog.	B．He left the dog.
C．He sold out the dog.	D．He took good care of the dog.

35. The best title for this passage may be ________.

A．Dogs: Humans’ Best Friends	B．A Dog Saved, A Heart Rescued
C．The Last Night With My Loving Mom	D．Happiness From Offering Help

Blind people used to get around with the help of a walking stick. They tap it along the ground as they move. At the same time, dogs are trained to help them, too. These guide dogs lead blind people through busy areas. When blind people are in a new place, they can ask others for directions. Then they pass on the information to the guide dog by using the right orders.

Now there is a new technology that can help blind people when they are in a new place. It is GPS (全球定位系统) .GPS stands for Global Positioning System. GPS can tell a blind exactly where he or she is. It uses satellites (卫星) in space to work.

Blind people who use GPS carry around a tiny receiver. The tiny receiver works like a talking map! First, the receiver gets signals (信号) from satellites in space. Then, a computer guides the user with voice orders. Finally, the user listens for exact directions.

GPS also lets people know what is around them. It tells the name of the street that is coming up. It may even tell the user about a park or a store nearby. Blind GPS users have a better idea about their neighborhood. They feel better about traveling alone. They feel good about getting to new places. Some scientists thought that GPS still has room for improvement. For example, GPS will call the police as soon as possible when the blind people have an emergency in the future. The blind people will live like healthy people with the help of GPS. Their lives will be more convenient and easier.

1、2题完成句子；3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下第四段的主题句；5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
36. Blind people can pass on information to guide dogs by ________.
37. When the blind are in a new place, GPS can tell them exactly ________.
38. How does a computer guide the GPS user?
________________________________________________
39. ________________________________________________
40. ________________________________________________

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dear diary,

I had a meaningful day today. It was the     41     (five) day of the new term. It rained when I was     42     the way home after school.     43     (lucky), I took my umbrella.

When I passed a corner near my house, I saw     44     old man. He was carrying an umbrella and a basket of apples. Suddenly, I     45     (hear) a cry, “Help!” Then I saw the old man fall down. The apples     46     (drop) to the ground. I helped     47     (he) stand up right away, picked up the apples and put them into the basket. After that, I walked the old man to his house. When we arrived at his home, my     48     (foot) were both wet in the rain. He said “Many thanks to you! You are such a     49     (help) boy!” to me. I was very happy     50     I helped someone in need.

51. on, don’t, grass, walk, the
________________________________________________.

52. up, did, late, he, yesterday, stay
________________________________________________?

53. an, he, what, boy, is, honest
________________________________________________!

55. will, meeting, there, a, be, tomorrow
___________________________________________.