1 . 假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Let’s Ride Bicycles”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容包括：
1.目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题；
2. 骑自行车的益处，如能环保有利健康等。
注意：1.词数：120词左右；演讲稿开头已给出，但不计入总词数。
2.参考词汇：低碳生活（low-carbon life）   节能 (energy saving)
Good morning, everyone,
I am Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School. The topic of my speech is “Let’s Ride Bicycles”.
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2 . 假设你叫李华。你的英国朋友Andrew下月要来你校学习两个月。他来信请你对他上学期间的交通方式提出建议。现在，请你用英语回一封信，按以下各点答复。
1.建议骑自行车上学；                     2.自行车是学生常用交通工具；
3.骑自行车的一些好处；             4.骑自行车需注意的问题。
注意：1.词数120左右，信的开头和结束语已为你写好（不计入总词数）
2.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Andrew,
       Very happy to hear from you and you're welcome to study in our school for the next two months.
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       Hopefully,what I've mentioned above could be helpful and wish you a fun time in our school.

Yours,

Li Hua

3 . Back in 2003 an 86-year-old man drove his Buick through a crowded farmers’ market. Nine people were killed. More than fifty-four people were hurt, fourteen with serious injuries. When he finally stopped, the 86-year-old man got out his car and screamed at people to get out of the way. No alcohol or drugs were found in his system. Apparently, he was just old and confused.
This is a frightening accident, and it is not a rare one. There are many examples of elderly drivers driving into swimming pools, houses, storefronts, or worse.
In our teenage years, we all heard “driving is not a right; it’s a privilege.” That is still true, and there comes an age when driving is no longer aprivilege that can be allowed. After a certain age, eyesight anddementia(痴呆) are very serious concerns. Undoubtedly,these age-related problems affect some older adults’ driving ability. By the time a person is between eighty-five and ninety years old, his or her driving privilege should be examined.
Licensing laws vary greatly from state to state, and it’s time for a national law on the maximum age limit for driving. The motivation for this law is safety. Another option is to start with laws that ban anyone over the age of eighty-five from driving after sundown, because driving conditions are not as safe as daylight hours. Still another option that may allow elderly drivers to continue driving could be new technology like a voice warning system that cautions drivers on busy streets or at traffic lights. Finally, since there are laws against driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, shouldn’t some prescription drugs also be included? The average age of 85-year-old is undoubtedly taking at least one prescription drug daily.
The thought of an 86-year-old driver with failing eyesight running down the road in a two-ton piece of metal is unsettling to us all. Driving at an advanced age is not only challenging for the elderly drivers, but also it’s dangerous for the rest of us.
1. The first paragraph is written in order to show_________.

A．the harm of driving at an old age

B．the importance of traffic safety

C．traffic accidents are on the rise

D．many elderly drivers are careless

2. The author suggests that there should be new laws against driving __________.

A．over eighty-five

B．between sunset and dawn

C．with the help of voice warning systems

D．under the influence of prescription drugs

3. The underlined word “unsettling” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “________”.

A．disappointing	B．worrying
C．touching	D．interesting

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A．How to keep old people safe on the road?

B．Are drivers well protected by licensing laws?

C．Should there be an age limit for elderly drivers?

D．Is driving a right or a privilege for an old person?

4 . When you are travelling in Thailand, which means of transport is the best choice?
You can rent a variety of motorbikes or bikes in Thailand. It seems to be very popular in most of the beaches and islands along the places in the north. The most popular bikes are the little 125 cc Honda Dream which you can get for about 150 baht (铢) a day or as little as 3,000 baht per month, making it the cheapest way to tour Thailand for the people from other countries.
Sometimes you will have to go somewhere by taxi. When you are in cities in Thailand, especially in Bangkok, always remember to get a taxi that is traveling on the roads. Some drivers outside hotels refuse to use the meter(计程表). They will ask a price which is several times the price when they use the meter!
The quality of the roads in Thailand is generally pretty good, so renting cars is another way to get around. The big car rental companies may offer you slightly older cars at a very reasonable(合理的) price. It is a little surprising considering that the cost of buying a car in Thailand is more than that in the West. Petrol is also reasonably priced in Thailand, more expensive than American prices, but much cheaper than what is paid in Europe. In the past, Bangkok could be a difficult place to drive in—signs were generally in Thai only, making it a hard job to find exactly where you were by looking around. But now, the situation is improved. In a lot of places, even the farthest corners of the country, street signs are in both Thai and English.
1. To a foreigner, the most economical way to get around Thailand is renting a ________．

A．motorbike

B．car

C．taxi

D．bike

2. What is the writer's advice about taking a taxi in Thailand?

A．To make sure there is a meter in it.

B．To take a taxi parked outside hotels.

C．To take a taxi going on the road.

D．To bargain with the driver over the price.

3. It was difficult to drive in Bangkok in the past because ________.

A．there were too many traffic jams on the roads

B．the signs were written only in their own language

C．there were no signs at the farthest corners

D．the quality of the roads was not good

5 . 完形填空
阅读短文，根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Two years ago, my husband bought me a bicycle. If you live in a town, it is often faster than a car and you don’t have to _______ about parking. You can _______ it anywhere. As it has a seat at the back and a basket at the front, I can take my small daughter to school, to the library, shopping, _______ in fact.

I use it most in summer when the weather is warm and dry. It can be very unpleasant in winter when it is cold and the rain is _______ down. It can also be very _______. You must, of course, be careful on a bicycle. Accidents are not the only problem, though. One day I went shopping and came back to _______ my front wheel missing. It was a long _______ to bicycle shop! Now I have three strong locks.

My husband uses my bicycle sometimes for short journeys. He says it is better than waiting for a bus. He still uses his _______ for longer journeys, but I think that all this sitting down is making him ______ and lazy. On my bicycle I get a lot of __________ and fresh air, and this makes me feel a lot younger.

1.

A．talk

B．learn

C．argue

D．worry

2.

A．leave

B．take

C．get

D．carry

3.

A．somewhere

B．nowhere

C．anywhere

D．whichever

4.

A．running

B．dropping

C．sinking

D．pouring

5.

A．pleasant

B．dangerous

C．unhappy

D．interesting

6.

A．watch

B．find

C．understand

D．hear

7.

A．road

B．path

C．walk

D．ride

8.

A．chair

B．plane

C．car

D．bicycle

9.

A．young

B．healthy

C．thin

D．fat

10.

A．exercise

B．wisdom

C．attention

D．experience

6 . Spring is here and so is the cycling season. Here are some suggestions on how to ride a bike safely and comfortably.
Watch your feet—Using the wrong part of the foot can raise your risk of hurting the heel and arch. You should push with the ball of your foot.
Layer up—While it’s still cool, wear layers of clothing, with light clothing close to the body and outer layers that do not absorb water. Choose bright colors that increase your visibility (可见度).
Fix the fit—If you have lower back pain or numbness (麻木) in your hands and finger from cycling, it could be because your bike isn’t adjusted properly for your height. A good cycle shop can help you find the right bike.
Be mindful—You have to pay attention on the roads to vehicles, other cyclists and pedestrians (行人). Consider taking a cycling safety course to practice your skills, or do some reading about how to avoid dangerous cycling situations. bicyclesafe.com.
1. Which part of the foot should one use when cycling?

A．The heel.	B．The arch.
C．The ball.	D．The toes.

2. What kind of layers of clothing is suggested for cycling?

A．Heavy clothing.

B．Oversize (肥大的) clothing.

C．Out layers absorb water.

D．Clothing with bright colors.

3. If you feel pain or numb in back or hands after cycling, what may be the reason?

A．You lack exercise.

B．You are ill.

C．Cycling doesn’t suit you.

D．Your bike isn’t adjusted properly for your height.

4. According to the last paragraph, if you want to avoid danger when cycling, you should           .
①take a cycling safety course
②search for information on bicyclesafe.com
③choose walking rather than cycling
④ride a bike with many friends

A．①②

B．③④

C．①③

D．②④

7 . There are some strange driving laws in different countries.

Countries	Laws
Vietnam	If you’re in Vietnam without a Vietnamese driver’s license, you risk a prison sentence of up to three years.
Russia	In Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined about 2,000 rubles (about US $55). Worse yet, it’s illegal to wash your car by hand in public places — forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities.
Thailand	Drivers —male or female — can’t drive shirtless, whether it’s a car, a bus, or a tuk-tuk cab.
France	France requires its drivers to carry a portable breathalyzer(酒精测量仪) at all times when driving a car. The one-time breathalyzer cost around US$5, and if you don’t have one, you will be fined US$15.
Cyprus	Raising your hands in the car can get you fined of US$35. The law states a driver can be fined if the person “is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hand from the steering wheel unnecessarily.

1. Where should you go to wash your car when you are in Moscow?

A．The car wash facilities	B．Any public place
C．Your home	D．The forest

2. What can get you fined for in Cyprus?

A．Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer

B．Not having a Cyprus driver’s license

C．Putting your hands above your head when you are driving

D．Driving without a shirt

3. If you are fined thousands of dollars in Japan, you may have been ____.

A．in an irregular position in your car

B．sitting in a car with a drunk driver

C．splashing a person with mud

D．impolite to other drivers

4. This text can most likely be found in _______.

A．a law document

B．a fashion magazine

C．an international newspaper

D．a column on interesting cultures

8 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Cars are everywhere. In big city and small towns, the preferred method of transportation is the automobile. People can get to where they need to go quickly and easy, and it has given a new kind of freedom to many people who may not have experienced it ago. But is driving really the best thing for our society? I argue that it is not. First, pollution was a serious problem, and more cars only make them worse. There is just not way to reduce pollution without decrease the number of cars on the road. Second, cars are very dangerous. Traffic accidents are responsible tens of thousands of deaths every year. Finally, cars are so expensive for most people to afford. However, that doesn’t stop low-income families from spending the most of their money to pay for the family car.

9 . China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors --- silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.

It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.

Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

1. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A．Because they are traditional and safe.

B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

C．Because they are colorful and available.

D．Because they are fast and environment friendly.

2. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended __________.

A．to ride it for fun	B．to use it for transport
C．to experience local culture	D．to improve his riding skills

3. How did the author feel about his street crossing？

A．It was boring.	B．It was difficult.
C．It was lively.	D．It was wonderful.

4. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience

A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C．The author was praised by the other bikers.

D．The author took great pleasure in biking.

10 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Five Things to Do in a Traffic JamTired of traffic jams? Here are some tips that can help you to calm down in a traffic jam.Listen to CD audio book. It’s a good idea to keep several audio books in your car.    1    Listening to an exciting story is more interesting than sitting silently and being bored.Sing loudly. If you begin getting angry because of a long traffic jam, turn your CD player on or radio up.    2    Imagine you’re a wonderful singer and the audience is listening to you in admiration. Your stress will disappear.    3    .You can use the radio and play entertaining games while waiting. For example,you can guess the song or the singer or to see how quickly you can recognize a new song.Have a snackKeeping a tasty snack in the car is especially good for waiting in traffic jams.Choo-se what you like most of all, so you will look forward to traffic jams to have a chance to eat the delicious snack.    4    In that case, time is the last thing to worry about.Argue with the radio talk show hostFind a station with a radio talk show.    5    If you disagree, you can show your anger.Don’t be afraid to call their ideas stupid. Only make sure that the car windows are clo-sed so no one may hear you.Sitting in a traffic jam can be very stressful but next time you can use these simpletips, and you won’t notice how long you have been waiting and soon you will be onyour way.

A．Play games

B．Use the radio.

C．Enjoy every bite of it.

D．Listen to their debates carefully.

E．Loud singing can help to reduce stress.

F．Begin to enjoy them as quickly as you can.

G．The storyteller’s voice can clear all your bad emotions.