1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will happen if there is little rain and plants die?

A．There will be only tall trees.

B．Farmland will become a desert.

C．There will be only animals.

2. Where did all the bread for the city of Rome come from?

A．South Africa.

B．Middle Africa.

C．North Africa.

3. Who started planting trees in the desert?

A．A girl.

B．A boy.

C．An old man.

4. What will they do after planting trees?

A．They dig a well.

B．They wait for rain.

C．They carry water from far away.

2 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

The Mystery is No Mystery

The area of ocean between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda, known as the Bermuda Triangle, is the source of much mystery. Over the centuries, reports of ships and planes disappearing     1     a trace have seized the public attention, leading the zone     2     (nickname) “The Devil’s Triangle.” Suggested causes for these mysterious disappearances range front supernatural powers to underwater alien bases. However, there is a more basic question to ask: Do more craft really disappear in the Bermuda Triangle than in any similarly trafficked area? The answer,     3     it turns out, is no.

The Bermuda Triangle covers a vast 700,000 square-kilometer swathe of ocean. Close to the equator(赤道)and near the United States, it is a particularly busy patch of sea with heavy traffic. According to Lloyd’s of London and the U. S. Coast Guard,     4     you were to compare the number of disappearances to the large quantity of ships and planes that have passed through the Bermuda Triangle, you would find that there     5     (be) nothing out of the ordinary about the area.

These days, new theories are being put forward, with a bit of scientific truth to them. Some have attributed Bermuda Triangle disappearances to explosive releases of methane (甲烷) gas,     6     (trap) as methane hydrate inside water molecules beneath the cold seabed of the deep ocean. Such blowouts could potentially release a giant amount of gas that could cause the sea to bubble like it was boiling, which could possibly sink ships because the resulting bubbles would be much     7     (thick) than the water on which large ships normally float. The gas could also rise into the sky,     8     (produce) a mixture of five to 15 percent methane which could explode on contact with the engine exhaust of a hot airplane.

The only problem with this theory is that scientists won’t be able to tell with much certainty if this is a factor       9     the ocean floor is mapped in greater detail. It remains to be seen     10     they will succeed in their attempt to clear up the Bermuda Triangle “mystery” this time around.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man say about hot deserts?

A．They are hot all the time.

B．They are dangerous to live in.

C．The temperature is changeable.

2. What do deserts have in common?

A．They’re dry.

B．They re sandy.

C．They’re large.

3. What do we know about the desert animals?

A．Many of them live in groups.

B．Many of them live at the edges of deserts.

C．Many of them sleep in the day and come out at night.

4 . 假如有一批澳大利亚中学生在京旅游，住在北京饭店，请用英语为他们拟一个参观颐和园（the Summer Palace）的口头通知，内容要点如下：
(1) 参观时间： 五月四日，星期三
(2) 颐和园简介： 它是中国最大的保存最完好的皇家园林，风景优美，甚是迷人，有山有水，有皇家建筑和画廊。
(3) 活动安排：上午自由参观，中午在快餐馆吃午饭，下午5:30返回宾馆。
(4) 集合时间：星期三早上6:10，汽车6:30出发，行驶45分钟到达。
(5) 集合地点：宾馆大门口。
要求：只能用5个句子表达全部内容。

Announcement

Boys and girls,

May I have your attention?

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That’s all. Thank you!

5 . Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime. We’ve also got some of the most amazing waterfalls on Earth.

Horseshoe Falls Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada — and understandably so. Actually they are made up of three different falls, and the fittingly named Horseshoe Falls is the only one located on the Canadian side, which is the most powerful in North America. Multiple viewing options are available including tourist ships and sightseeing buses.

Nailicho (Nirginia Falls) Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories

Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, this massive waterfall is located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. The remote location means it receives only about 1,000 visitors per year who must make their way by either boat or floatplane.

Takakkaw Falls — Yoho National Park, British Columbia

Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means “the magnificent (壮丽的)”, and it’s a suitable word for the second-highest waterfall in Canada. After a steep drive up a winding road, Takakkaw Falls is only a short distance from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path.

Bridal Veil Falls — Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia

Pretty and delicate, Bridal Veil Falls is located just east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really does look like its name, with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the waterfall takes you through rich leaves. Tables are available to have a meal outdoors, and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.

1. What do we know about Horseshoe Falls?

A．It is easily accessible.

B．It consists of three falls.

C．It limits tourist numbers.

D．It crosses North America.

2. How can visitors go to Takakkaw Falls?

A．By tourist ship.	B．By cable car.
C．By floatplane.	D．By car.

3. What can visitors do in Bridal Veil Falls?

A．Swim.

B．Camp.

C．Picnic.

D．Hunt.

6 . 书面表达：
根据提示，写一篇100~120词的短文，介绍中国的情况。
（1）中国位于亚洲的东部，是世界上第三大国家，面积有9，600，000平方公里，境内河流中长江和黄河是两条最长最重要的河流。西部有大面积的沙漠。
（2）中国历史悠久，有56个民族，十多亿人口，其中汉族人口最多。
（3）北京是中国的首都。
（4）中国是个发展中国家。全国人民会把自己的国家建设得更加富强。
参考词汇：长江   Yangtze River     黄河   Yellow River
短文的开头已经为你写好。

China is situated in the east of Asia.

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7 . 根据提示， 写一篇介绍台湾的短文，词数在120左右。   
(1) 台湾的地理位置：太平洋西部北临中国东海，东南接南海，与福建隔台湾海峡（strait）相望。
(2) 台湾是我国最大的岛屿。其面积约三万六千平方千米，人口两千多万。
(3) 自然资源丰富，香蕉，稻米，茶叶等农产品驰名中外。
(4) 风景优美，气候宜人，世界各地的游客纷至沓来。台湾自古以来就是我国的一部分。岛内绝大多数居民来自福建和广东。海峡两岸人民都有统一祖国的强烈愿望   
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8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What percentage of rainforest does Peru account for?

A．10%.

B．13%.

C．60%.

2. Where is most of the rainforest located?

A．In Brazil.

B．In Peru.

C．In Colombia.

3. What is the biggest reason for so many species’ death in the Amazon?

A．Disease.

B．Bad weather.

C．Human factors.

4. What will happen if the rainforest continues to be destroyed?

A．New animals will never exist.

B．New medicine for curing diseases couldn’t be found.

C．New sources of food will be in short supply.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China has many famed explorers. There was Zhang Qian,     1     traveled into Central Asia,     2     (open) corridors of trade that became the Silk Road. Zheng He was a great mariner in the 15th century. Yet these voyages     3     (undertake) under the direction of governments Xu Xiake was different.

Born in 1587, Xu Xiake grew up in a rich family. Yet he rejected the     4     （comfort) life to travel the lost world of imperial China. As one of the greatest land explorers, Xu Xiake is said     5     (travel) thousands of miles of Chinese mountains and rivers on foot in his lifetime. The written work of Xu Xiake's travel records and diaries contains some 404, 000 Chinese characters,     6     enormous work for a single author of his time. It mixes     7     (detail) of geography, botany and local history with the ratings of the Ming Dynasty lodgings (住宿).

“On the surface, Xu's travel can neither be classified as great affairs of state     8     great undertakings that changed the course of history.” writes the cultural historian Zheng Peikai. “Xu traveled to satisfy his own     9    (curious) — he traveled for the sake of traveling.”

Xu Xiake traveled across China for 34 years. Perhaps his     10    (great) journey was his last. At age 50, he traveled to the tropical frontiers of Yunnan. Hundreds of years later, we follow. Naturally, he is the father of Chinese backpacking.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Heatable Brick Beds Warm NE China Homes

In northeast China’s chilly winter, getting into a warm bed is made possible by an ancient heatable brick bed that could date back more than two thousand years     1     is still widely used today. These beds not only bring warmth to local residents, but also continue the folk culture of northeast China.

The bed is made of bricks or other forms of fired clay with     2    width of about1.7 m to 2.3 m and a length that can be determined according to the length of the bedroom. It uses a ducted heating system similar to the Roman hypocaust,     3    (compose) of a stove, a bed and a chimney. The stove     4    (use) to burn firewood. Smoke and heat generated by burning firewood pass through an internal hollow and curved flue system to heat the bed above. Smoke is eventually discharged outward through the chimney. The bed retains heat well,     5    enables people     6    (have) a comfortable sleeping environment in the cold winter. In addition,     7    (sleep) on the heatable brick bed for a prolonged period is good for the blood     8    (circulate) and metabolism of the body, and can relieve some diseases such as arthritis and waist and leg pain.

The heatable brick bed is not only used as a bed, but also a living area for the family. People     9    (routine) have their meals and family     10    (gathering) on the bed in cold winters. The bed is a symbol of home that embodies the emotion and love they feel towards their families.