Not only _____________ their economy, but they successfully protected the environment.

A. this company developed                     B. did this company develop

C. would this company develop                D. this company did develop

Since my family were not going to be helpful, I decided I would look for one job by myself and not tell them about it till I’d got one.

 I had seen an agency advertised in a local newspaper. I rushed out of the   1_  in search of it. I was wildly excited, and   2_  as if I were going on the stage. Finding the   3_  quite easily, I ran breathlessly through a door which said “Enter without knocking, if you please.”

 The simple atmosphere of the office   4_  me. The woman looked carefully at me 5  through her glasses, and then   6_  me in a low voice. I answered softly. Suddenly I started to feel rather 7_  . She wondered why I was looking for this sort of   8_ . I felt even more helpless when she told me that it would be   9   to get a job without   10_ . I wondered whether I ought to leave,   11_  the telephone on her desk rang. I heard her say:

 “As a matter of fact, I’ve got someone in the   12_  at this very moment who might   13_ .” She wrote down a  14_ . and held it out to me, saying: “Ring up this lady. She wants a   15  immediately. In fact, you would have to start tomorrow by cooking a dinner for ten people.”

 “Oh yes,” said I——  16_  having cooked for more than four in my life. I   17_  her again and again, and rushed out to the   18_  telephone box. I collected my thoughts, took a deep breath, and rang the number. I said   19  that I was just what she was looking for.

 I spent the next few hours   20_  cook books.

1. A. bed                      B. house                  C. agency                D. office

2. A. proud                     B. please                 C. nervous                D. worried

3. A. family                    B. door                    C. place                  D. stage

4. A. calmed                   B. excited                C. frightened              D. disturbed

5. A. as usual                   B. for a while              C. in a minute             D. once again

6. A. advised                   B. examined              C. informed               D.questioned

7. A. encouraged                B. dissatisfied             C. hopeless               D. pleased

8. A. place                     B. job                  C. advice                 D. help

9. A. difficult                   B. helpless              C. possible               D. unusual

10. A. ability                   B. experience                   C. knowledge             D. study

11. A. after                   B. since                   C. until                  D. when

12. A. family                   B. house                 C. office                 D. restaurant

13. A. hire                     B. accept                 C. suit                 D. offer

14. A. letter                    B. name                     C. note                   D. number

15. A. cook                    B. help                     C. teacher                D. secretary

16. A. almost                   B. never                 C. nearly                 D. really

17. A. answered                B. promised              C. thanked                D. told

18. A. outside                    B. local                   C. closest                D. nearest

19. A. curiously               B. confidently          C. happily              D. surprising

20. A. borrowing                B. buying               C. reading                D. lending

It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations”. I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.

 Then I looked at my financial package.

 The cost of Dream School’s tuition, room and board was around MYM40,000—an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.

 In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as 1 was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.

 One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.

 At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.

 As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chain. As I walked out of that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years fighting there.

 In all honesty, my university is not at well-known as my “dream” university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.

1. How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?

 A. He was full of joy.

 B. He was lost in his dream.

 C. He was worried about the money.

 D. He was uncertain which school to go to.

2. We can learn from the passage that the parents were        .

 A. honest           B. strict           C. supportive      D. decisive

 3. In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride” can be replaced by “       ”.

 A. would pay for transport to the school

 B. would show me around the campus

 C. would offer free meals at all events

 D. would charge me nothing for tuition

4. What does the author mainly want to say?

 A. Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit.

 B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.

 C. You should try your best to attend your dream school.

 D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.

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1. What is the purpose of writing the passage?

 A. To attract more tourists to the hotel.

 B. To introduce a new hotel.

 C. To show the importance of science.

 D. To make the trip for tourists easier.

2. If you want an immediate booking, you’d better use “       ”.

 A. Online Reservations        B. Reservations By Phone

 C. Reservations By E-mail   D. Did you know?

3. From the passage we can learn the hotel is in _______.

 A. Canada 　 B. mainland America       C. France 　 D. Hawaii

4. If you want to book a package you have to _______ . 

 A. submit an e-mail reservations request

 B. make sure of your check-in and check-out dates

 C. refer to Group Accommodations

 D. wait for further notice

Each Indian tribe had a different language. Many Indians never learned any language except their own. Do you know how Indians from different tribes talked to each other? They had two ways to talk without sound. One way was by sign language; the other way by signals.

 Sign language is a way of talking by using signs. Indians used sign language when they met strangers. In this way, they could find out whether the stranger was a friend or an enemy. In the Indian sign language, signs were made with the hands. One sign meant “man”. Another meant “horse”. To tell the time of day when something happened, an Indian pointed to the sky. He showed where the sun had been at the time.

 Indians usually used signals when they wanted to send messages to someone far away. To make signals, an Indian might use a pony. He might use a blanket. Or he might use smoke, a mirror or fire arrows.

 To signal that he had seen many animals, an Indian rode his pony in a large circle. Sometimes the Indian gave a signal like this and then went away to hide. This meant that there was danger.

 The blanket signal was visible from far away. An Indian held the corners of a blanket in his hands. Then he began to swing the blanket from side to side in front of him. An Indian could send many different signals with his blanket.

 He could also send many signals with a mirror. He usually used the mirror to warn someone of danger. Or he attempted to get the attention of a person far away. But he also used it to send messages in code. Of course, mirrors could be used only when the sun was shining. At night, Indians used fire arrows for signaling.

 An Indian also sent signals with smoke. He made a small fire of dry wood. Then he put grass or green branches on it. He held a blanket over the fire for a minute. When he removed the blanket from the fire, there was a cloud of smoke. The number of clouds of smoke told his message in code.

 Now you can see that Indians didn’t need to learn each other’s language. They could talk to one another by using signals or sign language.

1. The whole text is mainly about _______.

 A. different tribes have different languages

 B. the Indians had many kinds of languages

 C. how Indians communicated between different tribes

 D. why the Indians used many languages

2. An Indian used a mirror to do all the followings EXCEPT _______.

 A. send messages in code

 B. get the attention of someone in the distance

 C. warn someone of danger

 D. to tell a friend from an enemy

3. Sign language is _______.

 A. to write one’s signature

 B. a secret way of talking to some Indian tribes

 C. a kind of gesture only for Indians

 D. a way to express one’s ideas by making gestures

4. Indians didn’t need to learn each other’s language because _______.

 A. they thought they could easily make themselves understood

 B. they could use signals or sign language

 C. different tribes lived far away and never met each other

       D. they never communicated with one another

China Daily Oct. 11, 2008 —The Ministry of Health has called for more awareness from the public on the mental health of the young, as part of efforts to mark the World Mental Health Day which fell on Friday.

 More than 15 percent of Chinese youths have been found with mental problems, and about 30 million young people under 17 are suffering from depression, the Shanghai-based Wenhui Daily reported. The World Health Organization estimates that before 2020, the rate of children with mental problems will increase to 50 percent, and mental problem will become a major factor behind deaths and illness in the young worldwide.

 Deng Xiaohong, the spokesperson for the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau, said rapid social changes is one of the reasons behind the rising number of youngsters with psychological problems. If these mental diseases are not treated on time, science of crimes, drug-taking and other dangerous behaviors are expected to rise. Experts said mental diseases could be caused by many factors, such as the inability to handle interpersonal relations well, unstable emotions and pressures from an overload of studies. A number of experts have also said the one-child policy is another reason leading to poor mental health in the young. Children are said to be too “spoiled” and “selfish” in a one-child family.

 It’s reported that schools in many cities are rolling out measures to help students maintain their mental well-being. Yin Jingmiao, a teacher of the Beijing No, 105 Middle School, told China Daily that the school invites psychologists to provide counseling to students three times a month, “Students can be arranged to have 40-mimute counseling sessions, “Yin said. The school also gives lectures on mental health to senior grade students before they take the National College Entrance Exam to help ease any anxiety arising from the tests.”

1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

 A. Efforts to Mark World Mental Health Day

 B. Seriousness of Youngsters’ Mental Health Problems

 C. How to Maintain Mental Well-being

 D. Public Awareness on Youngsters’ Mental Diseases Expected

2. The writer intends to tell us in the second paragraph that            .

 A. mental health problems of the young are becoming a popular problem

 B. only young people are suffering from mental health problems

 C. mental problems will become as serious as deaths and illness

 D. the rate of children with mental problems will increase to 50 percent

3. Why is Beijing No. 105 Middle School mentioned in the passage?

 A. To provide the students with counseling sessions.

 B. To give an example showing how mental problems are dealt with.

 C. To help ease the anxiety arising from college entrance exams.

     D. To call on other schools to learn from No. 105 Middle School.

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。

 When I was a kid my parents sent me to a summer camp in New Hampshire. ___1___ At camp we did tons of great things like swimming, sports, and archery, but for me, the most memorable experience was an overnight trip of mountain climbing. If you’ve ever hiked a mountain, you know it’s a physical challenge, especially when you’re carrying your food and shelter on your back. ___2___

 “How much farther is it?”

 “My pack is too heavy, can you carry it for me?”

 The reply of the teachers was, “Suck it up.” The truth is, the complaining campers were nowhere near the point of exhaustion. If they had been, the teachers would have noticed the signs and given them care. ___3___ Once they realized they weren’t getting any sympathy they overcame the discomfort, and in most cases ended up having a great time.

 ___4___You can complain, or you can make the best of it. If you complain, you might feel like you’re getting the negative energy out, but you’re probably not going to cause a positive change. It’s much more likely that your complaining will arouse the dislike of those around you.

 No one likes a complainer. Complaining makes life harder for everyone. ___5___

 A. The summer camp was interesting but full of complaint.

 B. The kids simply weren’t used to the physical challenge.

 C. It’s no use complaining and it can’t bring us what we want.

 D. This was a great experience for me.

 E. There are two ways to deal with an unpleasant situation.

 F. When campers got tired, they certainly started complaining.

     G. We should complain less and make more effort.

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：在缺詞處加一個漏子符號（/\），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. 每處錯誤僅限1詞；

 2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

 Dear Sir or Madam,

 I’m a student from the Xinhua University. I’m glad to learn you want a few part-time English reporter. I’m quite interested in it.

 I think I fit for the job. As a student, I’ve read a lot and have much knowledge in many field. I’m fond of English and do well both speaking and writing. Beside, I’m easy to get along and enjoy working together with others. Above all, I once work as a reporter for my school broadcasting station. But I’m sure I can do the job well if I can get the position.

 I’m looking forward to an early reply if possibly. And I’d appreciate very much if you could call me at 13936925255.

 Thank you very much.

 Yours sincerely,

 Li Hua

假如你叫王宇，你校網(wǎng)站新開設了一個英語角。請你用英語給外教Mr．Steven發(fā)一封E-mail，向他介紹新欄目，問他能否擔任該欄目的在線指導，并為“海外視野”欄目供稿。

 欄目內(nèi)容如下：

 1．習作園地Try Your Pen    2．校園新聞Campus News

 3．海外視野Overseas、View 4．心靈之友Heart to Heart

 5．暢所欲言Say Your Say

 注意：

 1．詞數(shù)：100左右

 2．可適當增加細節(jié)以使行文連貫

 3．開頭已給出，不計人總詞數(shù)

 Dear Mr. Steven，

 How are you?

 I’m writing just to tell you that ______________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

In face of ______ failure, it is most important to keep up ______ good state of mind.

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