Are you happy? Do you remember a time when you were happy? Are you seeking happiness today?

Many have sought a variety of sources for their feelings of happiness．Some have put their heart and efforts into their work．Too many have turned to drugs and alcohol．Meanwhile, untold numbers have looked for it in the possession of expensive cars, exotic（異國的）vacation homes and other popular “toys”. Most of their efforts have a root in one common fact: people are looking for a lasting source of happiness.

Unfortunately, I believe that happiness escapes from many people because they misunderstand the journey of finding it. I have heard many people say that, “I’ll be happy when I get my new promotion,” or “I’ll be happy when I lose that extra 20 pounds.” It is dangerous because it accepts that happiness is a “response” to having, being or doing something.

       In life, we all experience stimulus（激勵(lì)） and response．Today, some people think that an expensive car is stimulus．Happiness is a response．A great paying job is stimulus．Happiness is a response．A loving relationship is stimulus．Happiness is a response．This belief leaves us thinking and feeling：“I’ll be happy when…”

It has been my finding that actually the opposite is true．I believe that happiness is a stimulus and response is what life brings to those who are truly happy．When we are happy, we tend to have more success in our work．When we are happy, people want to be around us and enjoy loving relationships．When we are happy, we more naturally take better care of our bodies and enjoy good health．Happiness is not a response but a stimulus．

Happiness is a conscious choice we make every day of our lives．For unknown reason to me, many choose to be painful, unsuccessful and angry most of the time．Happiness is not something that happens to us after we get something we want—we usually get things we want AFTER we choose to be happy．

From the second paragraph, we know too many people           .

       A．a(chǎn)re not happy when they work hard

       B．a(chǎn)re not happy when they drink or take drugs

       C．a(chǎn)re happy when they possess their own expensive cars

       D．a(chǎn)ll desire exotic vacation homes

Generally speaking, most people feel happy because          .

       A．they think happiness is rooted in their deep heats

       B．they get what they want to have

       C．they get a great paying job

       D．they get an expensive car

Which f the following is right according to the author?

      A．If you want to get what you want, you first choose to be happy.

       B．We should try to get more and then we’ll be happy.

       C．Most people today are happy.

       D．Work is a necessary part in our daily life.

From the viewpoint of the author, happiness is        .

       A．based on our needs  B．unconditional

       C．out of reach            D．linited 

E

An Australian 3-year-old was described as a hero after saving his mum from an almost certain death by calling emergency services right after she collapsed(because of an epileptic attack (癲癇發(fā)作).

Aiden McDonald amazed the doctors who arrived at Jeanine McDonald’s house 10 minutes after Aiden called 000. The boy was very calm and spoke to the doctors as his mother got into an unconscious state.

Sasha Lewis took the strange call and sent out an ambulance immediately. Aiden answered questions during the 19-minute call that made it clear it was a serious matter.

Lewis said: “He sounded worried and was telling me things like ‘Mummy is not awake’, so I got an idea that it was a fairly serious matter.”

This is part of the “conversation” they had:

“Can I talk to Mummy please?”

“Mummy’s not well.”

“How old are you, sweetheart?”

“I got a clock.”

“Can I talk to Mummy?”

“I can’t get my Mummy.”

“Where is she?”

“On the floor. Mummy’s had a fit （昏厥）.”

“Do you live in Kallangur?”

“We’ve got milk in the fridge and, um, (pause) I can’t find the ambulance (crying), Mummy, Mum ... Mum ... Mum ...”

Mrs McDonald, who was making a cup of tea when she collapsed, was taken to hospital and allowed to leave the same night. “After hearing what he did I thought, no, that can’t be right,” Jeanine McDonald said. “But I’m so proud.”

72. In Australia, people will call 000 when they _____.

   A. are diagnosed with a serious illness

   B. are looking for a job

   C. need emergency help in the event of health problem

   D. need to find someone to take care of their children

73. Why did Sasha Lewis talk with Aiden on the phone so long?

   A. She tried to comfort Aiden and calm him down.

   B. She tried to get as much information as possible.

   C. Aiden was too slow in speaking on the phone.

   D. Aiden was too nervous to describe what was happening.

74. Jeanine McDonald received medical help about _____ after she suddenly became unconscious.

   A. 10 minutes     B. 20 minutes           C. 30 minutes       D. one hour

75. The most useful lesson that parents learn from the story is that _____.

   A. it’s important to teach children to respond properly in serious situations

  B. it’s important to teach children to use the phone

  C. they should build a parent-child relationship based on love and trust

  D. they should believe that children have the abilities to solve their own problems

第二部分：英語知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）

第一節(jié)  單項(xiàng)填空（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）

從A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

— Did you see _________ jacket on the playground just now?

   — Is it _________ new one and very cool?

   A. a; the        B. the; a        C. a; a       D. the; the

—Hi, Tom. Any idea where Jane is?

—She_______in the classroom. I saw her there just now.

       A. shall be       B. should have been                 C. must be              D. must have been

D

American Watersports

Tuesday-Saturday

Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jetskis, and even parasails! Enjoy the water upclose or from a bird’s eye view! No matter what activity you’re enjoying, be sure to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s powerful rays and apply plenty of sun block!

15th Street Boat Company

Monday-Saturday

15th Street Boat Company offers rental boats of all kinds. They’re sure to have what you are looking for, whether it’s a small boat for a quick and simple outing or a luxurious boat with comfortable seats with a stereo（立體聲）and high tech navigation（導(dǎo)航）. You can rent a boat for half a day, a couple days, or even weeks at a time. If you want it, they’ve got it. It’s fun for everyone!

Coconut’s Watersports

9a.m.-5p.m. Monday through Sunday

Coconut’s Water sports is open 7days a week for your convenience and offers tons of water fun for the whole family. Jet ski activities last 30 minutes or 1hour and can make stops along the way. You must be at least 14years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the jet ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended.

Jet Ski Tours of Miami

Thursday- Sunday 10 a.m.-7p.m

Jet Ski Tours of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two hour tour and each jet ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitation for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins playing or a manatee resting in these fabulous Florida waters.

68. What activity is convenient for the visitors to have lunch?

A. Jet Ski Tours of Miami           B. Coconut’s Watersports

C. 15th Street Boat Company        D. American Watersports

69. To satisfy your son’s curiosity about marine animals, you_________.

A. will rent a boat to ride with him

B. prefer a high-living boat with comfortable seats with a stereo

C. would like to prefer American Watersports to Florida waters

D. can choose the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock

70. If you like to sail a boat, you can_________.

A. go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort     B. visit 15th Street Boat Company

C. choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami          D. go to Coconut’s Watersports

71. To ride alone in the jet ski activities, _________.

A. you have to be at least 14 years old     B. you can choose to wear a life jacket or not

C. you must be over 18 years old         D. you have to be with parents

第三節(jié)  書面表達(dá)(滿分30分)

    越來越多的學(xué)生近視，請(qǐng)以“How to Protect Your Eyesight(視力)”為題，談一談保護(hù)視力的重要性及你的建議。

    1．注意用眼習(xí)慣，看書時(shí)間不宜太長；

    2．讀書時(shí)眼睛要與書保持一定距離；

    3．不在昏暗的角落里看書，也不能在車上或床上看書；

4．堅(jiān)持每天做眼保健操：

注意：1．詞數(shù)：100詞左右。

      2．參考詞：nearsighted(近視) eye—exercises(眼保健操) dim(昏暗的)

      3．連詞的使用。

      4．開頭已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。

How to Protect Your Eyesight

As we all know，“Eyes are the Windows of the soul” ．                           

Reading is______good habit．Stick to it，and you'll make______great progress．

    A．a(chǎn)；／    B．a(chǎn)；a    C．the；a     D．／；a

Though he is a(n) _______ worker, he works very hard.

A. ordinary                B. common               C. usual                    D. general

Phillip, can you see something red _____ in the distance on the water?

A. Floated             B. float          C. being float              D. floating

A recent report found that women graduates are more likely than non-graduates ____ childless throughout their lives.   

A. remained          B. to be remained         C. remain                    D. to remain