杨开云　马远庆

I 听力(共两节，满分35分)(略)

Ⅱ 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分35分)

第一节 完形填空(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Turn things off if you are not using them. This age-old advice still___21___today, but surprisingly most people still dont___22___it. I can almost___23___theres an appliance in your house you leave on standby - either your laptop or something thats ___24___charging like your electric toothbrush or razor. Turning everything off might___25___you a minute or two each day when you wait for it to warm up again, but over the course of a year you can save hundreds of pounds off your electric ___26___.

The same goes for your ___27___——many of us have heating on a timer but if its not too cold just switch it off, or put on another sweater! A great tip is to turn off the radiators in___28___you dont use- the back bedroom for example thats just used as a storeroom. Of course you dont want it to get completely ___29___but turning the heating down to a minimum stops wasted energy and you can still be___30___and warm in the rooms you do use.

21. A. remains B. adapts

C. appliesD. receives

22. A. followB. understand

C. accept D. give

23. A. doubtB. assume

C. check D. guarantee

24. A. constantlyB. completely

C. surprisingly D automatically

25. A. save B. use

C. waste D. leave

26. A. light B. bill

C. toothbrushD. razor

27. A. timerB. fans

C. heatingD. air-conditioning

28. A. houses B. rooms

C. offices D. cars

29. A. freezing B. fresh

C. hot D. burning

30. A. contentB. cozy

C. lazy D. damp

第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31～40的相应位置上。

There is an old Chinese tale about a woman whose only son died. She went to the holy man and said, “What magical prayers do you have___31___（bring） my son back to life？”

The holy man said to her, “Fetch me a mustard（芥菜） seed___32___a home that has never known sorrow. We will use it to drive___33___sorrow out of your life.”The woman went off at once in search of that magical mustard seed.

She came first to a splendid house,___34___（knock）at the door and said,“I am looking ___35___ a home that has never known sorrow. Is this such a place？”They told her,“Youve certainly come to the wrong place,”and began to describe all the tragic things ___36 ___recently had happened to them.

The woman said to___37 ___, “Who is better able to help these poor,___38___（fortune） people than I, who have had misfortune of my own？”She stayed to comfort them, and then went on in search of a home that had never known sorrow. But___39___she turned, in palaces or huts, she found one tale after___40___of sadness and misfortune. She became so involved in ministering to other peoples grief that finally she forgot about her own sorrow.

Ⅲ 阅读 (共两节，满分40分)

第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Dear Mr. President，

I would like to start by saying congratulations on your election. You were elected because we as a nation believe you can bring change. There are a few things that I believe are in need of change.

One of the problems that I see is the national debt.We are currently in debt to other countries $ 9，797，337， 679，549.What is worse is that our nation has a nineteen percent interest rate. This makes the debt go up much faster.While this vast amount of money seems impossible to reach, I suggest an alternate plan contrary to the one currently intact.I suggest that instead of spending money on the war in Iraq, we take the troops out and then the money that is saved from the war can be used to pay off our debt to other countries.This plan sounds simple, but it will be difficult.But, hey, you are the president.

This plan brings me to my second point.This is the war in Iraq. Along with the debt that is constantly growing, this war is costing lives. While money is disposable, a human life should not be. I understand that soldiers are willing to give there lives for their country, but if we can stop them from having to, why not. No one can replace those lives lost, but you can make sure that our troops will go on living.

Finally, on the subject of living, I would like to bring your attention to the number of deaths in America.The number of drunk driving deaths so far is 10,256. This is even more than the number of deaths in Iraq. The difference is that those in Iraq have put their lives on the line; however, those in America have not. A great number of these deaths have been of innocent bystanders. I suggest hammering down (no pun intended) on those who chose to drink and drive. By this, I mean longer sentences or higher bail（保释金） for those who are driving whileintoxicated.

I would like to thank you for taking time out of your schedule to read my letter.

41. Whats the authors opinion of the Iraq War？

A. It brings pains to the Iraqi people.

B. It is worthwhile for the soldiers to give there lives in the war.

C. The Iraq war caused the national debt to go up much faster

D. The soldiers lives are more valuable than the money spent in the war.

42. How does the author suggest dealing with the problem of national debt?

A. By reducing the interest rate.

B. By pulling the US troops out of Iraq.

C. By spending less money on the war in Iraq.

D. By making sure that the troops will go on living.

43. Whats true about the subject of living？

A. The number of deaths in Iraq is more than that of drunk driving.

B. So far 10,256 people have died from drinking too much alcohol.

C. Many people were killed in the traffic accident related to drunk driving.

D. Many people in America died because they have not put their lives on the line.

44. The underlined word “intoxicated”(in Para 4) probably means _______.

A. drunk. B. excited.

C. unconscious D. innocent

45. Which of the following are subjects included in the suggestions to the President？

A. Election; finance; the war in Iraq

B. Election; national debt; living

C. Finance; the Iraq war; healthy eating

D. Finance; foreign policy; traffic safety

B

Did you know that you can increase chances of success by consciously choosing the right words？Its true! Lets say youre motivated to create change in your life. Youve even gone so far as to put your well-formed goals down in writing. Youve got great enthusiasm and know exactly what it is that youre going to do. You choose your goal tomorrow, and then unknowinglycripple your successbefore you even start. You say, “Ill try.”

What does “Ill try” mean？ It means youve given yourself an out. The word predicts failure. It lacks intention and confidence. You are sowing doubt in your own mind. It says, “Alright, Ill give it a go, but I cant really see it working out.”

Now observe what it feels like to say “I am”. For example, “I am now committed to feeling good by honoring my decision to walk 20 minutes today.” If it doesnt feel right, then youve selected a goal that is something other than your natural first step. Back up and find the action step you are ready to undertake. It doesnt matter how small and insignificant it may seem at the time. The wise Lao-Tzu once started, “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Make sure you are able to complete your first step.

Perhaps having revised your initial starting point, again notice what it feels like to say, “I am now”. This phrase says that you believe in what you are saying and you will find a way to make it happen. Youve made a commitment to yourself that youve chosen to honor. It says that you will find a way to get it done even if things get in the way. It means that even if difficulties pop up, youll find some way to stick to your intent.

Once you find a plan of action that seems doable, forget trying to do it. To try to do something is to not do it. Instead, declare whole-heartedly, “I am now achieving this!”

46. In paragraph 1, the underlined part “cripple your success” probably means _________.

A. have determination to achieve success.

B. make it difficult to succeed.

C. have confidence in your success.

D. doubt your success.

47. By quoting Lao-Tzus words, the author intends to __________.

A. make sure you are able to complete your first step.

B. give readers confidence to accomplish a journey of 1000 miles.

C. tell readers that a great accomplishment starts with something small.

D. tell readers to achieve success by starting with something they are ready for.

48. According to the passage, the phrase “I am now” shows that _______.

A. you will succeed because there is nothing in the way.

B. you will achieve your goal without difficulty.

C. you have confidence and determination.

D. you will be honored by others.

49. The last paragraph mainly tells us that ________.

A. It is useless to try to do something.

B. It is important to have a plan of action.

C. we should forget failure and try to achieve success.

D. we should work heart and soul instead of just giving it a go.

50. Whats the best title of the passage?

A. Increase chances of success.

B. Try to be successful.

C. The secret of success.

D. From “Ill try to” “I am now”.

C

Scientists are to dig up ice dating back more than 100,000 years in an attempt to shed light on how global warming will change the world over the next century.

The ice, at the bottom of the Greenland ice sheet, was laid down at a time when temperatures were 3C （5.4F） to 5C warmer than they are today. With temperatures forecast to rise by up to 7C in the next 100 years, the ice more than 8,000ft（2,400m）below the surface is thought by researchers to hold valuable clues to how much of the ice sheet will melt. Drilling will start in northern Greenland during the summer in an international project involving researchers from 18 countries to extract ice cores covering the Eemian Period.

The Eemian began 130,000 years ago, ending 15,000 years later, and is the most recent time in the Earth's past when temperatures resembled those that can be expected if greenhouse gas emissions are not brought under control.

Carbon dioxide, methane and other chemicals trapped in the ice can provide a detailed picture of the atmosphere and the climate thousands of years ago. Fragments of organic matter can offer details about animals and plants alive when the ice formed, while particles of dirt can indicate forest fires, tundra fires and volcanic activity. Analysis of the ice should provide the first measurement of CO2 levels over Greenland during the Eemian and the most detailed analysis yet achieved of climate indicators from the period.

Four researchers from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) will be taking part in the operation. They are hopeful of seeing ice not only from the whole Eemian but the years preceding it as well, which could hold clues to what prompted the temperature to start rising, or at least could chart the atmospheric changes that accompanied the rise. Researchers also hope that the chemical traces hidden in the ice up to 8,340ft below the surface will reveal how the Greenland ice sheet responded to the higher temperatures. This will have implications for sea level rises in the coming century. If the ice sheet melts entirely, seas would be expected to rise by 21ft.

Researchers expect to find that much of the ice persisted even when temperatures were 5C higher than today, offering hope that much of it will remain in a world of manmade climate change.

51. It can be inferred from the passage that.

A. The Eemian Period lasted 115,000 years.

B. Uncontrolled greenhouse gas emissions will cause the earths temperature to rise

C. It is predicted that the temperature will increase 3C to 5C over the next century.

D. The ice at the bottom of the Greenland ice sheet was formed when it was colder than it is today.

52. Which of the following can help scientists describe the atmosphere and the climate thousands of years ago？

A. Gases ant other chemicals trapped in the ice.

B. CO2 levels over Greenland

C. Fragments of organic

D. Particles of dirt.

53. Which of the following is NOT the purpose of digging up ice？

A. To find out what prompted the temperature to start rising.

B. To predict the change of sea level in the next century.

C. To stop the temperature form rising in the next 100 years.

D. To find out how the Greenland ice sheet responded to the higher temperatures.

54. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ________.

A. ice B. hope

C. temperature D climate change

55. The writer writes this passage in order to.

A. warn people of the danger of manmade climate change

B. introduce the Eemian Period to the readers

C. discuss the effects of global warming.

D. report on a scientific research.

第二节信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

以下是礼物的信息：

以下是礼品赠送者的话语，请匹配赠送者与他们所赠送的礼品：

56. Amy from Florida says, “My brother is an avid Harley Davidson fan. For Christmas last year, I bought him a framed share of Harley stock - he couldnt have been more excited! Although he received stock from the company when he bought his motorcycle, he never received the paper certificate.”

57. Bill from Georgia says, “Yesterday was our 8th wedding anniversary. Id ordered a share of Wal-Mart as we were shopping there often for Debbies birthday in August. Not being able to wait that long I decided to give it to her for our anniversary. ”

58. Becky from Illinois says, “Well give our granddaughter a share of DreamWorks Animation Stock for her baptism（洗礼）. It is my son （her Dad）who is really thrilled! Hes been collecting DreamWorks items since he was a child”.

59. Lisa from Washington says,“My niece will be two this August. Shell be receiving a share of Disney stock. Ive already received it and have it wrapped for her birthday party. Happy your birthday, my niece!”

60. Pat from Virginia says, “On our tenth wedding anniversary my husband thrilled me with a beautifully framed share of Tiffany Stock. We both have bikes and love to ride. He really impressed me with a simple and touching message:‘Ten years ago we made the best investment of our lives. Im very pleased! ”

Ⅳ 写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节 基础写作 (共1小题，满分15分)

学校进行一次反映改革开放30周年成果的英语征文活动，你应征投稿。

[写作内容]

请根据以下中文提纲，用英语介绍近30年来我国铁路建设的发展：

全国铁路里程

1978年为5.17万公里，2008年达7.9万多公里。

火车动力

上世纪80年代前为蒸汽机（steam engines)，后来逐渐为内燃机（diesel engines)和电力机车所替代。

速度

1978年平均速度为40公里/小时，最高速度60公里/小时；现在平均速度200公里/小时，客运列车最高速度达350公里/小时。

铁路发展的意义