1 . 句型公式：It will take＋一段时间＋before从句
教材原句：Nevertheless, ________________ most new homes begin to use this new technology.
然而，要让大多数新房屋开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。

2 . 句型公式：what引导宾语从句
教材原句：All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud________________and the home system will obey.
所有的控制都会对语音指令做出反应，所以如果你想改变你的日常生活习惯，你只要大声说出你想要的，家居系统就会遵照执行。

4 . 语法填空

Han Jing is a senior high school student now. On the first day, she felt anxious and was not sure if she could make a good first     1     (impress). Her first maths class was very difficult. The teacher, kind and     2    (friend), told them a funny story,     3    (make) the students laugh. However, in the chemistry class, a guy tried to talk to her the whole time,     4     made her can’t concentrate     5     the experiment. She just wanted the guy to be quiet and leave     6    (she) alone. After the first day, Han Jing had a different opinion about the life at senior high. She didn’t feel awkward or     7     (frighten) at all. Though she missed her former friends, she believed she     8     (make) new ones. She felt much     9     (confident) than that morning and even thought the next day would be     10     great day!

5 . 【课本原文】

THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDN’T SLEEP

Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. For several days, the water in the village wells rose and fell, rose and fell. There were deep cracks that appeared in the well walls. At least one well had some smelly gas coming out of it. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat, and dogs refused to go inside buildings. Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide, and fish jumped out of the water. At about 3:00 a.m., on 28 July 1976, bright lights were seen in the sky outside the city of Tangshan and loud noises were heard. But the city’s one million people were asleep as usual that night.

At 3:42 a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Eleven kilometres directly below the city, one of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century had begun, a quake that even caused damage more than 150 kilometres away in Beijing. Nearly one third of the whole nation felt it! A huge crack, eight kilometres long and 30 metres wide, cut across houses, roads, and waterways. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Two thirds of the people who lived there were dead or injured. Thousands of children were left without parents. The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000.

Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. About 75 percent of the city’s factories and buildings, 90 percent of its homes, and all of its hospitals were gone. Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. Most bridges had fallen or were not safe to cross. The railway tracks were now useless pieces of metal. Tens of thousands of cows, hundreds of thousands of pigs, and millions of chickens were dead. Sand now filled the wells instead of water. People were in shock—and then, later that afternoon, another big quake shook Tangshan again. Even more buildings fell down. Water, food, and electricity were hard to get. People began to wonder how long the disaster would last.

But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. Water and food were brought into the city by train, truck, and plane. Slowly, the city began to breathe again.

Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet .With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. The new city has become a home to more than seven million people, with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.

1. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．A terrible earthquake of Tangshan.	B．Before the earthquake of Tangshan.
C．During the earthquake of Tangshan.	D．Damages of the earthquake of Tangshan.

2. Match the main idea with each paragraph.

A．The rescue work. B．The revival of the city. C．Warning signs before the earthquake. D．The happening of the big earthquake. E．The bad effects of the earthquake.

Para.1 ________ 　Para.2 ________ 　Para.3 ________ Para.4   ________ 　Para.5 ________
3. Why were people asleep as usual before the earthquake?

A．Because they didn’t notice anything strange happening.

B．Because they knew well about earthquakes.

C．Because something strange happened in many places.

D．Because they realized the arrival of an earthquake.

4. Why does the author use the figures in Paragraphs 2 and 3?

A．To stress the damage levels of the earthquake.	B．To explain the details of the earthquake.
C．To show the speed of the earthquake.	D．To describe the people’s helplessness.

5. What does the last sentence “Slowly, the city began to breathe again.” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．People who were trapped came to life.

B．The trees turned green.

C．The animals began to breathe.

D．The city returned to normal gradually.

6. What is the mood (语气) of this text?

A．Calm.	B．Pessimistic(悲观的)．
C．Serious but hopeful.	D．Heartbroken but cautious(谨慎的)．

7. 作者在下面的句子中使用了什么修辞手法?
(1)Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt.________
(2)It seemed as if the world were coming to an end. ________
(3)Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. ________

6 . 仿佛世界末日即将来临!(句型公式：as if引导表语从句)
教材原句：It seemed ________________ the world were coming to an end!

7 . TSUNAMI HITS ASIA: OVER 6,500 DEAD

By Robert Woodhouse Monday, 27 December 2004

The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries. Fishermen, tourists, hotels, homes, and cars were swept away by huge waves caused by the strong earthquake that reached a magnitude of 9.0. The undersea quake struck around 7:00 am. Sunday off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. In that area alone, at least 1,870 people were killed.

In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometres west of the quake centre, the number of deaths stood at 2,498, and one million more were affected by the tsunami, government officials said. Indian officials said as many as 1,900 had been killed along the southern coast. Another 254 were found dead in Thailand and 54 in three other countries. In southern Thailand, 1,900 people were hurt and many more were missing, local officials said. “I was having breakfast with my three children when water started filling my home. We had to leave everything and run to safety,” said Chandra Theeravit, a local Thai woman.

Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected to grow even higher over the next few days. Foreign aid is being organised for the tsunami­hit countries. However, dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.

1. Where can this passage most probably be seen?

A．A monthly magazine.	B．A daily newspaper.
C．A travel brochure.	D．A government website.

2. What caused the tsunami?

A．A drought.

B．A flood.

C．A volcanic eruption.

D．An earthquake.

3. In         , the number of people who were killed in the tsunami was the largest.

A．Indonesia

B．Sri Lanka

C．India

D．Thailand

4. Why would it be difficult to deliver food and supplies to the tsunami­hit countries?

A．There were no enough trucks.

B．It was still raining heavily.

C．The people in these areas were not willing to accept these food and supplies.

D．The roads to these areas were blocked.

8 . 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。

The Amber Room, the gift from Frederick William I to Peter the Great with    1    amazing history, was given this name because several tons of amber were used to make it. It was also a treasure    2    (decorate) with gold and jewels,     3    took the country’s best artists about ten years to make.    4    return, the Czar sent him a troop of his best soldiers. Later, Catherine II had the Amber Room     5    (move) to a palace outside St. Petersburg where she spent her summers. She told her artists to add more details to    6    . Sadly,     7    the Amber Room was considered one of the wonders of the world, it is now missing. In September 1941, Germany and Russia were at war. There was not enough time for     8    (Russia) to remove the Amber Room. However, some of the Nazis secretly stole the room itself. In less than two days 100,000 pieces were put inside twenty-seven     9    (wood) boxes. There is    10    doubt that the boxes were then put on a train for a German city.

9 . 【课本原文】

THE FRESHMAN CHALLENGE

Hi! My name is Adam and I’m a freshman at senior high school. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge. The first week was a little confusing.

First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones;maths, English, chemistry, world history, and Chinese. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser recommended that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.

　　I had to choose extra­curricular activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn’t play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. I’ll find a way to improve on my own so that I can make the team next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community.

I know I’ll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course, and it’ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, I’m happy to be here. Studying hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.

1. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．The importance of taking courses.

B．Why Adam joined a volunteer club.

C．How Adam dealt with the freshman challenge.

D．Adam is worried about his advanced course.

2. Read the passage quickly and then fill in the blanks.
Para.1: Senior high school: a________
Para.2: How to choose________
Para.3: How to choose ________
Para.4: How to________
3. What is the function of Paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic.

B．To arouse the interest of readers.

C．To stress the importance of challenge.

D．To open a new stage for high school.

4. How did Adam feel at the beginning of his senior high school?

A．Excited.	B．Interested.
C．Confused.	D．Worried.

5. Hearing he was poor in playing football, how did Adam feel?

A．He felt disappointed and gave up.

B．He felt confused and left the football team.

C．He felt worried and signed up for a new team.

D．He felt unhappy but didn’t give up and tried to improve.

6. Which words can best describe Adam as a senior high school student?

A．Hard­working and responsible.	B．Shy and strong­willed.
C．Humorous and confident.	D．Careful and clever.

7. 标出句中含有心理描写的词汇
①Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit.________
②I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course...________
③Still, I’m happy to be here.________
④The first week was a little confusing.________
8. 细读短文并找出描写Adam爱好与性格的句子
①_____________________________________________________________________________
②_____________________________________________________________________________
③_____________________________________________________________________________
④_____________________________________________________________________________

10 . 课文语法填空

There are various kinds of theme parks. Whichever and whatever you like, there is an incredible theme park that will appeal    1    you! The theme park you are    2     (probable) most familiar with is Disneyland. Disneyland has many exciting rides    3     (amuse) you. Dollywood is unique because it shows and celebrates America’s    4     (tradition) southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put    5    performances there all year round. Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy that American southerners    6     (make) 150 years ago is    7    rare experience. Come to Dollywood to have fun    8     (learn) all about America’s historical southeastern culture. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world. The park has    9     (much) rides than you can imagine. If it is ocean entertainment    10    you are looking for, come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom!