【題目】For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes (音調(diào)). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.

As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in social isolation( 隔離). “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.

Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.

Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed . For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks, I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”

【1】Which of the following is true of amusics?

A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.

B. They love places where they are likely to hear music.

C. They can easily tell two different songs apart.

D. Their situation is well understood by musicians.

【2】According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who _________.

A. dislikes listening to speeches

B. can hear anything nonmusical

C. has a hearing problem

D. lacks a complex hearing system

【3】In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that __________.

A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier

B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy

C. her problem could be easily explained

D. she were able to meet other amusics

【4】What is the passage mainly concerned with?

A. Amusics’ strange behaviours.

B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.

C. Musical talent and brain structure.

D. Identification and treatment of amusics.

【題目】閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬?nèi)容（不多于3個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?

In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland, Ohio. It【1】____(be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it 【2】___(actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of 【3】___most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.

But the river wasn’t changed in a few days 【4】___even a few months. It took years of work 【5】____(reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is【6】___(clean) than ever.

Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you have a habit 【7】___is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?

While there are 【8】___ (amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the 【9】___(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be【10】____(patience).

【題目】短文改錯（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同學寫的以下作文。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：把多余的詞用斜線（＼）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。

I just came back from Britain last week．I was luckily enough to be one of the students from different country to visit the UK from Feb．16 to 28．We paid a visit to a good many of places, like London, Oxford or the Lake District．I learned much about British culture and history in London, where was my favorite．I also liked Oxford, in which I saw much more old buildings．The Lake District was beautiful, but it was pity that it rained heavily when they were there．The most excited thing for me in Britain was that I make a lot of friends there．

【題目】閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

A young man, while traveling through a desert, came across a spring of clear water. 【1】___water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder 【2】__ had been his teacher. After a four-day journey, the young man 【3】 ( present ) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled 【4】 ( warm ), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home 【5】 a happy heart.

After the student left, the teacher let 【6】 student taste the water. He spit it out, 【7】___(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher, "Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like ___【8】__ ?" The teacher replied, " You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be 【9】__ (sweet). "

We understand this lesson best 【10】 we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe or a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.

【題目】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

How to Love Your Parents

Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.

【1】 A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.

Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them for when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. 【2】

Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 【3】 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 【4】 Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are you teachers in this way or another.

Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 【5】 Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.

A. Forgiveness is the key.

B. Tell them you love them every morning.

C. Parents will in turn express their love to you.

D. After this, share your feelings with your parents.

E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.

F. Please remember parents are as important as friends.

G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.

【題目】Westminster Abbey, founded in 1065, was the King’s place of residence until the 16th century. Since 1066, the Norman Conquest, it has been the “Royal church”—the place where kings and queens are crowned when they take the throne(即位).

It has also been the site of many royal weddings and funerals. King George VI, got married there in 1923; twenty four years later, his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Phillip there; on April 29, 2011, Prince William also married Kate Middleton there. While fourteen years ago, the funeral service for Princess Diana, William’s mother, took place there.

It is also famous for its Poets’ Corner, which has been the traditional burial ground of the most famous English poets, writers and playwrights.

Today it is still a working church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation. All are welcome to attend the regular services.

Do pay a visit to the Poets’Corner, where are tombs and memorials for such well---known writers as Geoffery Chaucer---father of English Literature, Charles Dickens, and Thomas Hardy(Refer to next page for more or surf its official website:www.westminister-abbey.org). The Grave of the Unknown Warrior is an attractive story of a body brought back from France after the First World War.College Garden is thought to the oldest garden in England at nearly 1,000 years old.

【1】According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Westminster Abbey has been the king’s residence for over 1,000 years.

B. About fifty years after Queen Elizabeth II got married, Princess Diana died.

C. All famous English poets, writers and playwrights can be buried in the Abbey.

D. From Monday to Saturday, one can visit the Abbey at any time in the day.

【2】How much will a couple with two children(aged 17 and 19) at least pay for a visit to the Abbey?

A. ￡62 B. ￡59 C. ￡50 D. ￡48

【3】Famous sights in the Abbey are recommended to see EXCEPT________.

A. the Poet’s Corner B. the Grave of the Unknown Warrior

C. the College Garden D. St. James’s Park

【4】This passage is most likely from a(n) ________.

A. advertisement B. website

C. guidebook D. Poster

【題目】短文改錯（共10小題； 每小題1分， 滿分10分）

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文， 請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。 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：在缺詞處加一個漏詞符號，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1每處錯誤下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫互相修改的詞。

2 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

In my view, the Internet is helpful. It is known to all, the Internet is playing a important part in our daily life. On the Internet, we can read news home and abroad and got as much information as we can. We can also attend to the net school and read many books. We can even do shopping online. Beside, our ability to operate the computer can be improved great.

So we should not be addicted to the Internet, or we’ll get our life and study destroying. In addition, we should keep off the harmful website. Anyhow, this doesn’t prevent the Internet from becoming our friend.

【題目】星期五的課堂上，同學們經(jīng)過一番討論，列出了以下地震時的注意事項（Dos and Don’ts）：

1. 如果在露天場所，請盡量遠離電線，高樓，加油站等。

2. 如果在高樓內(nèi)，請躲避在桌子，床的底下，或到狹小的衛(wèi)生間，以免被窗戶玻璃，吊燈等砸傷。

絕不要乘坐電梯，要走樓梯；不要輕易跳窗戶。

3. 如果不幸被廢墟掩埋，請不要盲目呼救，要節(jié)省體力，等待救援。

4. 要使手機處于待機狀態(tài)，但不要頻繁使用手機，如果那樣，電池（battery）會很快耗盡。

【寫作要求】

只能用五個句子表達全部內(nèi)容；

【評分標準】

句子結(jié)構(gòu)合理，信息內(nèi)容全面。

【題目】短文改錯,假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。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：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出改正后的詞。

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。

Did you enjoy yourself yesterday? I suppose you do. But I’d like to tell you what a bad day I had yesterday. Nothing just went wrong. On the morning, my alarm clock didn’t ring, since I woke up an hour late. I was in such a hurry that I burnt my hand when I was cooking breakfast. Then I ran out the house to catch a 8:30 bus. This is the bus I usually take. But you may laugh, I missed it of course. I am very unhappy, and scared as well as because my teacher hates the students’ coming late to school. So I ran three miles to school only discover that nobody was there. The school was quietly and peaceful. Our classroom was locked. I realized that moment: It was Sunday.

【題目】短語填空

【1】So it will be very difficult for us __________ ( 領(lǐng)先 ) in this competition .

【2】We _______( 呼吁) South Africans not to do this many times , but it doesn’t work .

【3】________ ( 把目光從…移開)the screen about every 20 minutes and stare at a distant object for several seconds to relax your eyes .

【4】Exchange opinions with your parents frequently so you can ____(和… 關(guān)系好) each other .

【5】They ____________ ( 對…感到羞恥) their treatment of the black in the 19th century .