Ⅰ.单项选择
　　 1. The little boy studied day and night. He was ____ for knowledge.
　　 A. eager B. anxious C. worried D. curious
　　 2. He said that we shouldn’t ____ in time of difficulties and that we
　　 should be hopeful.
　　 A. lose heart B. lose hearts
　　 C. love our hearts D. lose the heart
　　 3. ——I’m afraid I can’t finish the book within this week.
　　 ——____.
　　 A. Please go ahead B. That’s right
　　 C. Not at all D. Take your time
　　 4. The man ____ his horse ____ a post and then entered the restaurant.
　　 A. fixed; at B. fastened; on C. tied; up D. tied; to
　　 5. David likes country life and has decided to ____ farming.
　　 A. go in for B. go through with
　　 C. go back on D. go along with
　　 6. Although he had looked through all the reference material on the
　　 subject, he still found it hard to understand this point and her
　　 explanation only ____ to his confusion.
　　 A. extended B. amounted C. added D. turned
　　 7. After a short holiday, he ____ himself once more to his studies.
　　 A. applied B. returned C. sent D. engaged
　　 8. ____ is necessary ____ us students to read English every morning.
　　 A. It; of B. That; for C. It; for D. What; is
　　 9. Would you slow down a bit, please? I can’t ____ you.
　　 A. keep up with B. put up with C. make up to D. hold on to
　　10. The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather ____
　　 the helplessness of the crew at sea.
　　 A. added to B. resulted from C. turned out D. made up
　　11. ——It’s cloudy outside. Please take an umbrella.
　　 ——____.
　　 A. Yes, take it easy B. Well, it just depends
　　 C. OK, just in case D. All right, you’re welcome
　　12. This ____ girl is Linda’s cousin.
　　 A. pretty little Spanish B. Spanish little pretty
　　 C. Spanish pretty little D. little pretty Spanish
　　13. The prize of the game show is $30,000 and an all expenses ____
　　 vacation to China.
　　 A. paying B. paid C. to be paid D. being paid
　　14. Mum is coming. What present ____ for your birthday?
　　 A. you expect she has got B. you expect has she got
　　 C. do you expect she has got D. do you expect has she got
　　15. You can find whatever you need at the shopping centre, ____ is
　　 always busy at the weekend.
　　 A. that B. where C. what D. which
　　Ⅱ.完形填空
　　I made a promise to myself on the drive down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I __1__ try to be a loving husband and father. Totally __2__. No ifs, ands or buts.
　　The idea had come to me __3__ I listened to a commentator(评论员) on my car’s tape player. He was __4__ a passage about husband being __5__ of their wives. __6__ he went on to say, “Love is an act of __7__. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband __8__ our love had been dulled by my own insensitivity(感觉迟钝). I feel sorry that even in some unimportant ways I seemed to be a bit selfish scolding Evelyn for her tardiness(拖拉);__9__ on the TV channel I wanted to watch; throwing __10__ the old newspapers that I knew Evelyn still wanted to read. Well, for two weeks all that would __11__.
　　And it did. Right__12__ the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks __13__ on you.” “Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said, surprised and __14__, maybe a little puzzled.
　　After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn __15__ a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyn’s been alone here with the children all week and now she wants to be __16__ with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.
　　So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street investment(投资) firm __17__ I am director; a visit to the shell museum, __18__ I usually hate museum(and I enjoyed it); __19__ my tongue while Evelyn’s getting ready for a late dinner for us. Relaxed and happy, that’s __20__ the whole vacation passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
　　 1. A. used to B. would C. ought to D. could
　　 2. A. loving B. lovely C. lively D. living
　　 3. A. until B. after C. as D. before
　　 4. A. thinking B. writing C. believing D. reading
　　 5. A. helpful B. useful C. thoughtful D. hopeful
　　 6. A. Instead B. Then C. Otherwise D. Thus
　　 7. A. play B. will C. promise D. story
　　 8. A. that B. but C. when D. if
　　 9. A. insisting B. hanging C. taking D. turning
　　10. A. about B. down C. away D. back
　　11. A. happen B. change C. develop D. forbid
　　12. A. in B. for C. from D. at
　　13. A. great B. big C. sorry D. tight
　　14. A. frightened B. anxious C. sad D. pleased
　　15. A. asked B. suggested C. took D. began
　　16. A. lonely B. alone C. together D. active
　　17. A. which B. what C. where D. that
　　18. A. if B. but C. as D. though
　　19. A. stopping B. preventing C. keeping D. holding
　　20. A. why B. because C. where D. how
　　Ⅲ.阅读理解
　　(A)
　　You may have heard the term “the American Dream”. In 1848, James W. Marshall found gold in California and people began having golden dreams. That 19th century “American Dream” caused the Gold Rush and gave California its nickname(绰号) of the “Golden State”.
　　The American Dream drove not only 1800s gold-rush prospectors(淘金者) but also waves of immigrants(移民) throughout that century and the next. People from Europe, and a large number of Chinese, arrived in the US in the 19th century hoping that in America they would find gold in the streets. But most, instead, worked as railroad labourers. They created the oldest Chinatown, in San Francisco, and gave the city a Chinese name “the old gold hill”.
　　In the 20th century, some critics(评论家) said that it was no longer possible to become rich through determination and hard work. Unfair education for students from poor families and racial discrimination(歧视) almost made the American Dream a nightmare(噩梦).
　　Then, in the 1990s, California saw a new wave of dreamers in Silicon Valley. People poured their energy into the Internet. This new chapter of the American Dream attracted many business people and young talents from China and India to form start-ups and seek fortunes in America.
　　Better pay, a nice house, and a rising standard of living will always be attractive. However, the new American Dream is no longer just about money. It encourages Americans to use money with a plan, protect the environment, raise the quality of life, and promote social justice.
　　The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has become the model of new American Dream. After years of hard work, he grew from a poor young man from Austria into a movie superstar and then governor. Many people hope his story can save the American Dream and give California a brighter future.
　　 1. Most of the people who came to California in the 19th century turned
　　 into ____.
　　 A. thieves B. robbers
　　 C. beggars D. railroad workers
　　 2. The phrase “the old gold hill” refers to ____.
　　 A. America B. the oldest Chinatown
　　 C. San Francisco D. China
　　 3. Which country has much to do with both the American dreams
　　 according to the passage? ____.
　　 A. China B. Japan C. India D. Korea
　　 4. What is the second American dream not about? ____.
　　 A. Money B. Protecting the environment
　　 C. Finding gold D. Promoting social justice
　　 5. Arnold Schwarzenegger is ____ of the second American dream.
　　 A. a founder B. a model C. designer D. supporter
　　(B)
　　All Roads Lead to Rome
　　Elegant performances by Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn in the 1953 Hollywood classic “Roman Holiday”, made the ancient city a romantic destination.
　　Before the film the city seldom was associated with romance. Rome, the centre of Western civilization(文明) for centuries, had been a city of heroes rather than lovers.
　　Built in 753 BC, the city’s roots go back to the legend(传奇) of twin brothers Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a she-wolf instead of a human mother. The two boys built the city, but ended up at war with each other. Romulus won the battle and the city became known as Rome.
　　Many famous people, like Julius Caesar, have left their marks on the city. The saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day” is proved quickly when you start exploring the city. Like a museum of architecture and history, Rome presents a mix of temples, churches, and statues from different periods.
　　You can imagine yourself a gladiator(角斗士) in the Colosseum, showered with applause and flowers like a thunderstorm from the audience. You can view masterpieces(杰作) by Da Vinci and Michelangelo with your own eyes in the Vatican, the world’s smallest country.
　　In addition to its cultural riches, Rome is famous for hospitality(好客). Don’t worry if you don’t speak Italian. A simple “Ciao”, (pronounced “chow”; English meaning=both hello and goodbye) can bring you warm smiles.
　　“When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is another saying. So don’t forget to make a wish while throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain. It is said the wish will bring you back to Rome one day. The fountain is said to be the most visited one in the world, because “All Roads Lead to Rome.” Believe it or not, the fountain collects US$1000-worth of coins every day.
　　 1. People regarded Rome as a city of ____ before 1953.
　　 A. romance B. lovers C. heroes D. films
　　 2. Why were Romulus and Remus war-lovers? ____.
　　 A. Because they were spirits of wolves
　　 B. Because they were raised by a she-wolf
　　 C. Because they met with a war in their childhood
　　 D. The text doesn’t tell us
　　 3. The sentence in the fourth paragraph “Rome presents a mix of temples, churches, and statues from different periods.” shows ____.
　　 A. Rome wasn’t built in a day
　　 B. when in Rome, do as the Romans do
　　 C. all roads lead to Rome
　　 D. Rome is a city of civilization
　　 4. What is Vatican? ____.
　　 A. A country B. A city C. A writer D. A hero
　　 5. What does the passage tell us? ____.
　　 A. Rome is a city of heroes
　　 B. Rome is a city of romance
　　 C. Rome is a city of culture
　　 D. Rome is a city of ancient civilization and modern style
　　(C)
　　Haunting Sound of the Bagpipes
　　The sound of the bagpipes(风笛) is as familiar to the Scottish as wearing a kilt(苏格兰方格呢短裙) and climbing mountains. But the sad sound of the Scottish bagpipes will send a shiver(震颤) down your body, whether you love the sound, or hate it.
　　Most modern Scottish bagpipes are made up of three wooden pipes, which come out of the top of a bag made of sheep or deer skin. When the piper blows into the pipes, a long sound is heard, rather like that of a Chinese erhu. Tunes are created when the piper puts his fingers over the nine holes on the pipes.
　　If the piper wants to take a breath, he can press on the bag with his arm, and the bagpipe music does not stop.
　　Bagpipes have been played for thousands of years. They don’t originally come from Scotland, although many people think they do. A piper is always needed at Burns-suppers. Burns-night started 200 years ago as a tribute(颂辞) to the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns. A Burns-Supper starts when a haggis (羊杂碎布丁) is brought in to dinner to the sound of the bagpipes(洋葱). A haggis consists of sheep meat, oatmeal(燕麦), onions and spices(调味品), and is cooked by boiling it inside a bag.
　　The British royal family employ a bagpiper to play for them. When the Queen stays at her Scottish castle, Balmoral, the royal piper plays every morning after breakfast, as well as at special dinners and balls.
　　So whether the sharp sound of the bagpipes thrills you or not, there is no sign that the popularity of this strange and ancient instrument is fading.
　　 1. What do the Scottish like to do? ____.
　　 A. Blowing the bagpipes B. Wearing a kilt
　　 C. Climbing mountains D. All the above
　　 2. Which of the following is true according to the passage? ____.
　　 A. Scottish bagpipes are usually made of nine wooden pipes
　　 B. There are three holes on the pipes
　　 C. The bag of the Scottish bagpipes is made of deer or sheep skin
　　 D. The Scottish bagpipes look like Chinese erhu
　　 3. People blow the bagpipes at Burns-suppers ____.
　　 A. to enjoy the happy life B. to get together with friends
　　 C. to celebrate a good harvest D. in memory of Robert Burns
　　 4. What is Balmoral? ____.
　　 A. The Scottish Queen’s castle
　　 B. The British Queen’s Scottish castle
　　 C. A royal piper
　　 D. Bagpipes
　　 5. What does the word “fading” mean in the sixth paragraph? ____.
　　 A. Falling B. Rising C. Changing D. Disappearing
　　(D)
　　In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. In the midst of utter devastation and chaos, a father left his wife safely at home and rushed to the school where________________, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake.
　　After the unforgettably initial shock, he remembered the promise he had made to his son: “No matter what, I’ll always be there for you!”Andtears began to fill his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins that once was the school, it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his commitment to his son.
　　He began to direct his attention towards where he walked his son to class at school each morning. Remembering his son’s classroom would be in the back right corner of the building, he rushed there and started digging through the ruins.
　　As he was digging, other helpless parents arrived, clutching their hearts, saying: “My son!”“My daughter!”Other well meaning parents tried to pull him off what was left of the school, saying: “It’s too late! They’re all dead!You can’t help!”
　　“Go home!Come on, face reality, there’s nothing you can do!”
　　To each parent he responded with one line: “Are you going to help me now?” And then he continued to dig for his son, stone by stone. The fire chief showed up and tried to pull him off the school’s ruins saying,“Fires are breaking out, explosions are happening everywhere. You’re in danger. We’ll take care of it. Go home.” To which this loving, caring American father asked, “Are you going to help me now?”
　　The police came and said, “You’re angry, anxious and it’s over. You’re endangering others. Go home. We’ll handle it!”To which he replied, “Are you going to help me now?” No one helped.
　　Courageously he went on alone because he needed to know for himself: “Is my boy alive or is he dead?” He dug for eight hours…12 hours…24 hours…36 hours…then, in the 38th hour, he pulled back a large stone and heard his son’s voice. He screamed his son’s name, “ARMAND!” He heard back, “Dad!?! It’s me, Dad! I told the other kids not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you’d save me and when you saved me, they’d be saved. You promised, ‘No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you!’ You did it, Dad!” “What’s going on there? How is it?” the father asked.
　　“There are 14 of us left out of 33, Dad. We’re scared, hungry, thirsty and thankful you’re here. When the building collapsed, it made a triangle, and it saved us.”
　　“Come out, boy!”
　　“No, Dad!Let the other kids out first, because I know you’ll get me!
　　No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!”
　　 1. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10
　　 words.)
　　 2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
　　 He thought of his promise made to his son after he recovered from
　　 the great shock.
　　 3. Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or
　　 phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)
　　 4. What can you learn from this story? (Please answer within 30 words.)
　　 5. Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into
　　 Chinese.
　　Ⅳ.短文改错
　　New York, London, Paris and other big city are nice and 1.____
　　excited places to live in. There are many interesting things 2.____
　　to see and to do them. You can go to various kinds of museums 3.____
　　and place of interest. You can also go to the theatre and 4.____
　　do some shopping. But there are lot of problems, too. 5.____
　　There are too many people and the cost of living is low. 6.____
　　Every year people move to big cities to find jobs and study 7.____
　　at good colleges. But sometimes their wishes won’t come true. 8.____
　　Also, too many people make that hard to keep cities safe and 9.____
　　clean. So think about the problems after you move to big cities. 10.____
　　 Ⅴ.书面表达
　　众所周知，执行了九年的“五一长假”被取消， 取而代之的是增加了清明、端午、中秋三个传统的节日作为公休日，对此人们看法不一。请就此用英语写一篇短文，并谈谈你的看法。
　　注意：1.词数: 110 左右。 2.开头已为你写好，但不记入总数。 3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
　　The week-long May Day holiday which has been in place for nine years has been cancelled this year. At the same time, we will have more holidays on traditional Chinese festivals, like Tomb-sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-autumn Day. …
　　Key(4)