The question was so ________ that there was a ________ expression on the teacher's face.

A. puzzled; puzzling B. puzzled; puzzled

C. puzzling; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzling

— I failed my driving test again.

— Don't be discouraged. You'll be successful ________.

A. at times B. at one time C. on time D. in time

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The Voice of America began during the World WarⅡ. When Germany was broadcasting a radio program to get international , American officials believed they should the German broadcast with words that they thought were the facts of world events. The first VOA news report began with words in . “The may be good or bad, but we shall tell you the truth.” Within a week, other VOA were broadcasting in Italian, French and English.

After the World WarⅡended in 1945, some Americans felt VOA’s had to be changed, the Soviet Union became enemy of America．They wanted to Soviet listeners. Then VOA began broadcasting in Russian.

In the early years VOA began adding something new to its broadcast that was “ Music USA”. Another new idea came along in 1959．VOA knew that many listeners did not know English to completely understand its English broadcast. So VOA a simpler kind of English, uses about 1,500 words and is spoken of course, it is special English.

In the of most VOA listeners, the most program is the news report. News from around the world into the VOA news rooms in Washington 24 hours a day. It comes from VOA reporters in cities and also from other like BBC．VOA writers and editors use these materials to news reports, which are being broadcast in 43 languages.

1.A．business B．culture C. support D．information

2.A．reply B．a(chǎn)nswer C．join D．interrupt

3.A．same B．short C．English D．German

4.A．news B．problems C．effects D．opinions

5.A．stations B．news C．a(chǎn)nnouncers D．officials

6.A．home B．position C．purpose D．results

7.A．if B．supposing C．considering D．in order that

8.A．reach B．satisfy C．a(chǎn)ttack D．support

9.A．known B．reported C．called D．printed

10.A．American B．British C．standard D．enough

11.A．normal B．fast C．good D．exact

12.A．invented B．discovered C．taught D．stopped

13.A．it B．who C．which D．that

14.A．slowly B．rapidly C．normally D．loudly

15.A．pleasure B．course C．opinion D．a(chǎn)dvice

16.A．difficult B．important C．various D．common

17.A．flies B．sends C．delivers D．pasts

18.A．a(chǎn)ll B．major C．American D．news

19.A．broadcasts B．forms C．newspapers D．countries

20.A．broadcast B．a(chǎn)nnounce C．translate D．prepare

February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.

On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage. But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.

Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.

1.Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?

A. Because there were few women in his country at that time.

B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.

C. Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people.

D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.

2.Valentine was put into prison because ______.

A. he killed one of the soldiers

B. he stole a lot of food

C. he didn’t obey the emperor’s order

D. he didn’t want to be a soldier

3.The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.

A. students in China send cards to their teachers

B. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China

C. it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China

D. Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now

4.The best title for this passage should be ______.

A. Valentine’s Day B. A Brave Priest

C. Valentine’s Day in China D. A Romantic Man

There are a number of different ways to study a language, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. You may find a combination of these is a best choice for you.

If you can find a course in the language you want to learn in your country, this is quite a good way to study. A variety of courses are usually available, including part-time and full-time courses. If you look around, you can probably find a course that suits your needs.

The main advantage of such courses is that you’ll have a teacher to provide you with instructions, support and with whom to practice your language. You will also be studying with others who are at more or less the same level and you can exchange ideas with them and help one another.

One choice is to study a language in a country where it’s spoken. There are many schools teaching English, French, Spanish, Italian and German, but far fewer teaching other languages. The main advantage of studying abroad is that you are totally in the language, not just in class, but the rest of the time as well. As a result, you can make rapid progress.

The main disadvantage of studying abroad is the cost, not just of your course, but also of your food and travel. However, if you’re a native speaker of English, you could get a job teaching English in a country where the language you want to learn is spoken.

Studying online is also a good choice. There are plenty to choose from a lot of languages. Many are free but there are some you have to pay for. Some of the paid ones provide support from teachers via email, chat programs, video conferencing, telephone or even face to face.

1.Studying in your country has many advantages except that _____.

A. there are many courses to choose from

B. you can study with others of the same level

C. all the courses are free of charge

D. the teacher can offer you instructions and practice

2.Compared with two other ways, the obvious disadvantage of studying abroad lies in its _____.

A. various courses B. high cost C. studying time D. job chances

3.The online courses ________.

A. are all free of charge

B. can’t be found everywhere

C. can be easily taken on the Internet

D. are all supported by teachers

4.What can we learn from this passage? ________

A. Studying abroad is the only good way to study English.

B. All the online courses are very easy to study.

C. If you study a language in your own country, you can study with more partners of the same level.

D. You can get any job you like after studying abroad.

The earth is the only planet that scientists think has life. Why does the earth have life while the other planets (行星) don't? For one thing, the earth is just the right temperature. As the_third_planet from the sun, the earth seems to be just the right distance away. The planets which are closer to the sun are hot that their surfaces bake (烘烤) in the sun. The farthest planets are cold balls.

When the earth developed — which scientists believe may have happened about 4 billion years ago — many gases covered the earth. The gases caused the earth to be hot. But something wonderful happened. The temperature was just right for thick clouds to form. It rained very hard for a very long time. This gave the earth its oceans. Water made it possible for plants to grow. The plants created oxygen in the atmosphere. Oxygen is the gas that humans and animals breathe.

Only one other planet in the solar system seems to be something like the earth. That planet is Mars (火星). Mars is smaller than the earth, and it is quite a bit cooler. But it is not too cold for humans. On some days, the temperatures are as low as a winter day in the northern United States. If you wore a special space suit, you could walk around on Mars. You would have to bring your own air to breathe, the air on Mars is too thin to breathe.

Mars has the largest volcano (火山) in the solar system. It is sixteen miles high. The highest volcano on the earth is five miles high. The most unexpected (未預(yù)測到的) sight on Mars is dried up river beds. Scientists believe that Mars was once much better than it is now. Does this mean there could have been living things on Mars? Scientists are not sure, but there has been no sign so far.

1.Which of the following is NOT the reason that the earth has life?

A. The earth is just the right temperature.

B. The volcanos on earth are lower than those on Mars.

C. There is oxygen in the atmosphere of the earth.

D. The earth seems to be just the right distance away from the sun.

2.The underlined phrase “the third planet” in the first paragraph refers to ________.

A. the Sun B. the Moon

C. the Earth D. the Mars

3.Which of the following about the Mars is NOT true?

A. There could have been living things on Mars.

B. Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system.

C. There is almost no oxygen in the air on Mars.

D. Mars is smaller than the earth, and it is quite a bit cooler.

When Steve Jobs was born on Febuary24, 1955, in San Francisco , California, his unmarried mother decided to put him for adoption because she wanted a girl. So in the middle of the night, his mother called a lawyer named Paul Jobs and said, “We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?” But his mother told his future parents to promise that they would send Jobs to college. After Steve Jobs graduated from high school, he went to college but decided to drop out because it was so expensive that he had to sleep on the floor in his friends’ rooms.

At 20, he and a friend(Steve Wozniak) started a company in a garage on April 1, 1976. Jobs named their company ----Apple in memory of a happy summer he had spent as an orchard (果園) in Oregon.

After 10 years of hard time and failures, starting from two kids working in a garage, Apple computer eventually grew into a big company with over 4000 employees.

At 30, Jobs , however, was fired from the company he co-founded. But after he had to leave the company, Apple was under heavy pressure from rival (對手) Microsoft and in 1996 posted billions of dollars in losses. Apple needed Steve Jobs and he was appointed as Apple’ CEO in1997. Under his leadership, Apple returned to profitability and introduced new products such as tthe iPhone and the iPad.

Steve Jobs once said, “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick, Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.

1.Which of the following is right according to paragraph 1?

A. Jobs’ unmarried mother adopted him.

B. Paul Jobs was a college teacher.

C. Jobs’ finished his education.

D. Jobs’ unmarried mother wanted a girl.

2.Steve Jobs didn’t finish his college education because he ______.

A. wanted to start a company.

B. had financial problems.

C. took no interest in his major.

D. hated to share rooms with his friends.

3.It can be inferred that Apple____.

A. was founded in Oregon

B. developed from a garage

C. had a difficult beginning

D. had a successful beginning

4.What can we learn from what Steve Jobs said?

A. Interest is key to success.

B. Hope helps us succeed.

C. Attitude is everything.

D .Courage goes with confidence.

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If you want to keep fit, please refer to the following:

Move More

Make it a daily to find ways to move your body. 1. Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator(電梯). Walk your dog; play with your kids. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute dance class. But that’s great when you’re up to it. At the same time, move more.

Give up Smoking

Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we’ve seen more and more teens smoking. Could it be the Hollywood influence? 2. Take care! Warn your children against smoking.

3.

While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney(肝腎) disease and cancer.

Reduce Stress（壓力）

Easier said than done, stress comes in many ways. 4. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like such as walk on the beach or in a park, read a good book, visit a friend, listen to relaxing music, and watch a funny movie.

Protect Yourself from Pollution

If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms. 5. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good.

A. Avoid Excessive（過量的）Drinking.

B. There are many things you can do to move your arms and legs.

C. Think carefully about what you will do.

D. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low.

E. It seems that the stars in every movie smoke cigarettes.

F. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook.

G. Some techniques given by experts are to think positive thoughts.

單詞拼寫（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）

1.People are grateful because their food is __________(聚集) for the winter and the agricultural work is over.

2.The Dragon Boat Festival in China honours the famous ancient _________(詩人), Qu Yuan.

3.The ­­­________（女主人）, a very thin lady, came forward.

4.She did not look happy but __________（怒目而視）at him.

5.The fact is that I earned my __________（船費(fèi)） by working as an unpaid hand, which accounts for my appearance.

6.Right, sir. I'm afraid it'll cost a large _________（數(shù)量）of money.

7.However, according to a widely accepted _________（理論）, the universe began with a "Big Bang".

8.I cheered up immediately and ___________（漂�。﹚eightlessly around in our spaceship cabin.

9.Canada's population is only ___________（稍微） over thirty million.

10.As they sat in a buffet restaurant looking over the _________（寬闊的）St Lawrence River, a young man sat down with them.

下文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

Dear Diary,

Here I am in the middle of a city, 350 miles far away from our farmhouse. Do you want to know why we move last week? Dad lost his job, and as Mom explained, “He was lucky to find other one.” His new job meant I had to say goodbye to my classmate, my school or just everything else I love in the world. To make matters bad, now I have to share a room with my younger sister, Maggie. Tomorrow is first day of school. I am awfully tiring, but I know I’ll never fall sleep.

Good night and remember, you, dear diary, is my only souvenir from my past life and my only friend.

Yours,

Lihua