1 . Satellites are an important part of our ordinary lives. For example, the information for weather forecasts is sent by satellite. Some satellites have cameras which take photographs of Earth to show how clouds are moving. Satellites are also used to connect our phone calls.

Computer connections of the World Wide Web and the Internet also use satellites. Many of our TV programs come to us by satellite. Airplane pilots sometimes also use a satellite to help them find their exact location.

We use satellites to send television pictures from one part of the world to another. They are usually 35,880 kilometers above the equator (赤道). Sometimes we can see a satellite in the sky and it seems to stay in the same place. This is because it is moving around the world at 11,000 kilometers an hour — exactly the same speed that the Earth rotates (转动). A satellite must move around the Earth with its antennae (天线) facing the Earth. Sometimes, it moves away from its orbit (轨道), so there are some rockets on it which are used to put the satellite back in the right position. This usually happens about every five or six days.

Space is not empty! Every week, more and more satellites are sent into space to orbit Earth. A satellite usually works for about 10-12 years. Satellites which are broken are sometimes repaired by astronauts or sometimes brought back to Earth to be repaired. Often, very old or broken satellites are left in space to orbit Earth for a very long time. This is very serious because some satellites use nuclear power and they can crash into each other.

1. Which of the following is NOT done by satellite according to the passage?

A．Sending information for weather forecasts.

B．Taking photographs of the Earth.

C．Sending TV pictures to the Earth.

D．Providing food for airplane pilots.

2. What’s the speed that the Earth rotates at?

A．35,880 kilometers per hour.

B．335,880 kilometers per hour.

C．11,000 kilometers per hour.

D．110,000 kilometers per hour.

3. What does the underlined word “This” in the third paragraph refer to?

A．A satellite moves around the Earth forever.

B．A rocket always keeps a satellite’s company.

C．A satellite seems to stay in the same place in the sky.

D．The satellite puts the rockets in the right position.

4. Which of the following statements about satellites is TRUE?

A．A satellite usually works for about 10-12 years.

B．Every time a satellite gets broken, it is thrown away.

C．A broken satellite is never left in space.

D．Broken satellites always crash into each other.

2 . My interest in body language began with a professor of mine at university. He mentioned “Pinocchio” to me one cold morning after saying that I always rubbed my nose when giving excuses for being late to his courses. Actually, when someone tells a lie, the person’s blood rushes to the nose and the extra blood makes it itchy (发痒的). This little example of non-verbal communication inspired me to become a body language expert. Now, I earn my living by training people in non-verbal communication. Knowing when someone is lying and knowing how to persuade people are two of the most important skills you’ll ever learn.

I have spent a lot of time studying the ways the human body gives and they provide more reliable information than the words we speak. The words say one thing but the body may say something completely different. We know that crossed arms can be seen as either defensive or aggressive (攻击性的), but what about facial expressions, postures and gestures? All of these say a lot and can only be understood if you know how to make sense of the signs.

Business companies always need my services and I try to improve their confidence by teaching them about body language. I give advice about handshakes, which should always be firm and steady, and I teach the importance of personal space. They may seem like small matters, but these codes of behaviour can be the key to making or breaking a business deal.

My working life gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I feel that I’m providing a public service, but it is a service that has had its downside. Whenever I meet someone new and I tell them what I do for a living, they immediately put their guard up and they’re no longer relaxed. They quite literally freeze in the attempt to hide all the signals that they think I’m reading. It makes life difficult at times, but I consider it a small price to pay for a job I enjoy so much.

1. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning his professor?

A．To describe his professor’s success.

B．To explain why he chose his career.

C．To show his professor’s study of the “Pinocchio” effect.

D．To introduce what impressed him most during his career.

2. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A．The body language can tell you the real story behind words.

B．It takes a plenty of time to study the body language.

C．Crossed arms can be regarded as an impolite way.

D．Facial expressions play an important part in the body language.

3. Why do people react in an unnatural way when knowing the author’s profession?

A．They dislike his services.

B．They think he is too proud.

C．They consider him unreliable.

D．They believe he is studying them.

4. What can we learn about the author from the text?

A．He thinks little of minor gestures.

B．He travels the world giving advice.

C．He is happy with his work.

D．He is good at pretending.

3 . 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。

As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them     1    (form) bad habits. These bad habits, if     2     (leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults. To change bad habits which we rely     3    is never easy, even with many     4     (attempt). The good news is that we can change bad habits if we know     5    habits work. To facilitate     6     positive change in bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by     7     (combine) the information from our habit cycles with our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle to create good habits. Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and if we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. In fact, the most successful way to change     8     (be) not suddenly, but over a period of time. A person must     9     (repeated) take many small steps to reach the goal of change. Young people will make     10    their minds to build a happy and healthy life !

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel (吵架) with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand (货摊) for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.

The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”

“Oh, yes, but I don’t have money on me.” she replied.

“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “Come in.”

The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.

“What is it?” asked the man kindly.

“Nothing. Actually, I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”

Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you remember the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her?”

Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock: she remembered her mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn’t I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful. Why haven’t I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?”

On the way home. Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Nearing the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.

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At that time, her mother came back and touched her hair gently, which called her mind back.

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5 . The next time you have cheese, remember the French scientist Louis Pasteur who discovered that bad milk, and many diseases are caused by bacteria(细菌).

Louis Pasteur is known as the father of microbiology. In his lifetime, he not only proved that bacteria are the cause of diseases, but also discovered the process of vaccination (接种疫苗) which has saved billions of lives.

When Pasteur worked with chickens that were suffering from cholera(霍乱) during his experiments, he accidentally spread cholera to his chickens. Pasteur’s chickens became mildly sick but did not die. This was strange as every chicken that came near cholera earlier had died. He realized soon that the cholera had become weak. By the time he tried again, the chickens he had cured earlier did not get cholera anymore. He realized that a weak cholera helped his chickens develop an antibody against it.

Later, Pasteur went on to try this on cows, pigs and dogs. All his research helped him develop different vaccines. We now know that the process of vaccination introduces a weakened kind of bacteria into our body. Our body reacts by creating antibodies to fight the bacteria. Now, when our body comes across the same bacteria which are much stronger, it can fight them off.

Louis Pasteur received numerous awards for the advancement of biology, chemistry, and medicine. He founded the Pasteur Institute to study diseases. It was the first university to teach microbiology and today there are 32 institutes across 29 countries. For every child vaccinated against a deadly disease, we have Louis Pasteur to thank.

1. What do we know about Louis Pasteur?

A．His discoveries weren’t used at his time.

B．He discovered the connection between bacteria and diseases.

C．He was a professor at the Pasteur Institute.

D．His discoveries brought many profits and awards to him.

2. What can we learn from his experiment with chickens?

A．Cholera was not a deadly disease then.

B．Pasteur spread cholera to chickens on purpose.

C．All chickens suffered from cholera died at last.

D．The weakened cholera couldn’t kill the living creatures

3. What is the function of the process of vaccination?

A．It builds up people’s body.

B．Without it, people will die.

C．It improves people’s ability to avoid diseases.

D．It can kill all the diseases and make the sick bealthy.

4. Why does the author write the passage?

A．Because he wants to honour Louis Pasteur and his contribution to the world.

B．Because he wants to show the discoveries of the vaccination.

C．Because be wants to call on children to learn from Louis Pasteur

D．Because he wants to introduce an important invention in microbiology.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

    1     (know) as the “father of hybrid rice”, Yuan Longping is one of China’s the most famous scientists, who regards himself     2    a farmer despite his fame and influence.    3    (tackle) the crisis of food    4    (short), he attended Southwest Agricultural College and made up his mind to study agriculture. Then as a researcher, he was devoted     5     research and found     6     approach to boost yields without expanding the area of land. Having overcome enormous difficulties, he developed the first hybrid rice in the world    7    could be used for farming in 1974, which made    8     possible for farmers to expand their output    9    (great). Not only has his innovation helped to feed China, but also has alleviated hunger in other countries     10    (depend) on rice like India and Vietnam. He received numerous awards both in China and abroad. In spite of being wealthy, he cared little for celebrity or money and made large donations to support agricultural research.

7 . Asia has long tradition of tea-drinking. And China is no ___________.

However, lately more and more Chinese people are turning to a different drink. Coffee has become a/an _________ popular choice of Chinese people living abroad and in the country's __________ cities. In big cities such as Beijing, coffee shops seem to be on nearly every major street corner. These _________ are not just selling drinks from Starbucks, the world-famous coffee company. Coffee businesses from South Korea and Britain are also _________ in China.

Many young Chinese people drink coffee ________ -- when meeting with friends. Yang Lin lives in the U.S. but comes from an area in China ________ for growing tea. She used to _________ drink tea while in China. But now, she says, she drinks both and for different reasons.

Yang Lin says she was a tea drinker when she was back in China. But she likes coffee and tea ________ now. Drinking coffee for her is a social event. She and her co-workers like to sit in a café and talk over a cup of coffee. Tea, she says, is more about family _________. She grew up in Fujian province -- an area known for its tea. Ms. Yang says that as a child, her family would _________ together in the evening and talk about the day's events over a steaming pot of tea. So now, _________ the smell of Fujian tea brings back these __________ family memories.

________ a person in China drinks about five cups of coffee a year. This information comes from the China Coffee Association Beijing. That amount is far below the world average of 240 cups a year. But the association says the amount of coffee that Chinese drink is ________ by about 15 percent every year.

1.

A．business

B．exception

C．attitude

D．custom

2.

A．fundamentally

B．severely

C．thoroughly

D．increasingly

3.

A．huge

B．ancient

C．remote

D．initial

4.

A．cities

B．companies

C．shops

D．foreigners

5.

A．producing

B．earning

C．operating

D．strengthening

6.

A．optimistically

B．passively

C．elegantly

D．socially

7.

A．famous

B．appropriate

C．ambitious

D．beneficial

8.

A．seldom

B．only

C．often

D．never

9.

A．completely

B．gradually

C．equally

D．eventually

10.

A．memories

B．values

C．concepts

D．traditions

11.

A．work

B．gather

C．cook

D．participate

12.

A．even

B．still

C．somewhat

D．hardly

13.

A．rare

B．tough

C．brilliant

D．warm

14.

A．Above all

B．In summary

C．On average

D．On the whole

15.

A．decreasing

B．growing

C．casting

D．engaging

8 . 假如你是校英文报主编李华，为积极响应节能号召，共建绿色家园，请用英语写一封以“节约用电，珍惜能源”为主题的倡议书。
内容包括：1.节约用电的意义；2.日常节电的措施；3.对大家的呼吁。
注意：1.词数80左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and students,
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The School Newspaper

9 . What to do when it’s wet in Woolacombe

When it’s wet in Woolacombe you still have so much to do. Though the weather in England is changeable, there are still many attractions and activities for all-weather family fun in Woolacombe.

Cinemas

Both of our Woolacombe Bay and Twitchen House Holiday Parks have brand-new air-conditioned cinemas. These cinemas are always showing the latest blockbuster films, with drinks and hot snacks, and comfortable seating. We let you bring in your own snacks, or order from the bar and get an in-seat delivery. Hide from wet Woolacombe in style.

Indoor Pools

Try our amazing surfing simulator (模拟器). Our Wavesurfer, at Golden Coast, creates an artificial wave you can bodyboard on—for beginner or experienced boarders alike.

When it’s wet in Woolacombe, our indoor pools and waterslides are a fantastic option. Arcades (拱廊) and soft-play areas are all over our Parks, as well as eateries and bars. Ask at reception for a list of our on-Park activities—all included in the price of your holiday!

The Milky Way

This family-friendly theme park is an out of this world, all-weather adventure!   Featuring North Devon’s largest indoor play area, typhoon roller-coaster, gravity rider, circular slide, bumper cars and so many more activities!   

Wake Park and Aqua Park

If you don’t mind getting a bit wet in Woolacombe, then head across to Bideford and visit the Wake Park and Aqua Park. Something for all the family, from beginner to the experienced. Race, slide and chase each other across the fantastic Aqua Park—or learn a new skill in the Wake Park, hours of fun!

1. Where can you see a film?

A．At Golden Coast.

B．At Twitchen House.

C．In Wake Park.

D．In Aqua Park.

2. The indoor pools attract those who 　　　.

A．are fond of surfing

B．are afraid of water

C．like eating

D．care little for price

3. What can you do in The Milky Way?

A．Learn to surf.

B．Play waterslides.

C．Play ride games.

D．Learn new skills.

10 . My parents always told me that I couldn’t dance, because it was a girl’s sport. But I never gave up my dream of becoming a dancer, I practised secretly, learning from books, movies, and shows. However, without my parents’ support, that_________seemed all but impossible to reach.

One summer, my little sister Maggie was going to dance lessons. I immediately asked my parents for permission(允许) to take her to the lessons. What a_________chance to learn dancing!

One afternoon, I was_________a new dance in my room, when Maggie walked in.

“What’s the matter, Maggie?” I stopped_________.

“Denis, you are a great dancer! Can you help me?”

“What is it?” I wondered.

“There’ll be a dancing performance in my school,_________the boys think I’m slow, and none of them wants to be my partner. Could you dance with me for it?” She looked at me_________.

“You can be a good dancer!” I_________her, “Let’s show those people that they have been_________all along.”

In the following months, we practised every evening,_________from my parents. I was having a fantastic time and soon Maggie improved a lot.

Finally came the big day. I became__________when I heard my parents would come to watch the performance. As the__________began, I took a deep breath and tried to calm down. We moved perfectly, shining with pride. From the cheering of the crowd, I was sure we had__________.

My heart was beating wildly when I saw my father coming towards me. He put his hand on my shoulder. “Well done, son. Though it is hard for me to__________it, you really looked like you__________this stage. Go for it and make us proud.”

I’d been waiting for this moment for so long. I knew that the road ahead wasn’t going to be easy, but I wouldn’t__________. I wanted nothing more in life than to dance.

1.

A．line

B．dream

C．answer

D．message

2.

A．similar

B．funny

C．good

D．strange

3.

A．playing

B．struggling

C．achieving

D．practising

4.

A．drawing

B．dancing

C．singing

D．writing

5.

A．but

B．or

C．so

D．if

6.

A．happily

B．anxiously

C．slowly

D．angrily

7.

A．asked

B．believed

C．encouraged

D．informed

8.

A．sad

B．lazy

C．sorry

D．wrong

9.

A．chatting

B．resting

C．sleeping

D．hiding

10.

A．shy

B．bored

C．nervous

D．angry

11.

A．music

B．lesson

C．meeting

D．party

12.

A．arrived

B．finished

C．succeeded

D．regretted

13.

A．admit

B．catch

C．cause

D．agree

14.

A．took away

B．paid for

C．fell into

D．belonged to

15.

A．give up

B．give in

C．give out

D．give away