With ______ help of WWF, many endangered species are now enjoying a peaceful life in ______ wild.
A．/; the B．the; the C．the; / D．/; /
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The computer system________suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.
A．broke down B．broke out C．broke up D．broke in
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My glasses，________I was like a blind man, fell to the ground and broke.
A．which B．with which C．without that D．without which
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I’m sorry you’ve been waiting for so long, but it’ll still be some time _______ Brian gets back.
A．since B．after C．when D．before
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A good article should not only be rich in the use of language, but also it ought to be ________ organized.
A．personally B．faithfully C．unexpectedly D．logically
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Effective measures should be taken to ______ the rare species _______ being over-killed by human beings.
A．keep; against B．prevent; from
C．stop; against D．protect; from
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The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism _______ the wildlife in the area.
A．on B．in C．at D．of
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Smile is recognized as a/an _________ language, which can be understood by people all over the world.
A．artificial B．technological C．universal D．analytical
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Rainforests _______ and burned at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future.
A．cut B．are cut C．have been cut D．are being cut
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The doctor came out and said the operation was well finished. The parents smiled ________ and the nervousness disappeared from their faces.
A．in relief B．in danger C．in peace D．in reality
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When I was young, I belonged to a club that did community service work. There was one specific event that was1for me. I spent three or four hours handing out warm dinner to the ___2_ out in the streets. After that I went to a homeless shelter(避难所) not far from the Bay Bridge. I was in high school and at the time my sister was too young to join in . She wanted to help, 3 she made many chocolate chip cookies for me to __4_____ and hand out to people. When getting to the shelter, I passed out the 5. I began making sandwiches and shared them with the crowd. I had the containers with my sister’s cookies in them and began to walk around, offering them to anyone near me.
I walked 6 to an old gentleman and said, “Sir, would you like a cookie?” He stopped and turned around, looked at me 7 and said, “What did you say? Did you call me sir?” I told him I had , and his eyes 8 a little bit and said, “No one has ever called me sir.” So he was completely 9. It struck me.
I explained I had been raised that regardless of (不顾) 10 and social status（地位）, everyone deserved(值得）11 . It saddened me to think that just because he was homeless, no one offered him the honor . It broke my heart. I just didn’t understand 12 no one ever called him sir. I had never thought that anyone was 13 me because I wasn’t raised that way. Every single person deserves to be treated with respect. Years later, I still carry that 14 and the lesson it taught me. Somtimes, what we take for granted can really make a difference in 15 life.
1. A．uncommon B．unusual C．universal D．simple
2. A．winners B．losers C．hopeless D．homeless
3. A．but B．so C．while D．though
4. A．enjoy B．eat C．take D．produce
5. A．meals B．cookies C．chocolates D．chips
6. A．near B．close C．forward D．along
7. A．briefly B．swiftly C．highly D．directly
8. A．cried B．opened C．watered D．lit
9. A．disappointed B．moved C．spoiled D．relieved
10. A．income B．pain C．colour D．goal
11. A．respect B．praise C．happiness D．laughter
12. A．what B．how C．why D．whether
13. A．in front of B．below C．behind D．beside
14. A．word B．memory C．feeling D．sadness
15. A．someone’s B．anyone’s C．everyone’s D．no one’s
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How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments---mostly for entertainment purposes --- is fair and respectful?
Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely and far from their natural homes.
Zoo claims to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leaves zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behaviour, intelligence, or beauty. Zoo keeps animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural range. The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs.
The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.
Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding (圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and another species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?
Actually, we still save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.
1.How would the author describe the animals’ life in Zoos?
A．Dangerous B．Unhappy C．Natural D．Easy
2.In the state of zoochosis, animals _______________.
A．remain in cages B．behave strangely
C．attack other animals D．enjoy moving around
3.According to the passage what point of view does the author hold?
A．Zoos are not worth the public support.
B．Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.
C．Zoos should treat animals as human beings.
D．Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.
4.The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by________.
A．pointing out the faults in what zoos do
B．using evidence he has collected at zoos
C．exploring the way animals are protected
D．discussing the advantages of natural habitats
5.Although he argues against zoos, the author would still agree that___________.
A．zoos have to keep animals in small spaces
B．most animals in zoos are endangered species
C．some endangered animals are reproduced in zoos
D．it’s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats
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Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Maybe you thought that they were just happy. After all, you probably sing when you are happy.
Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy. However, they sing most of the time for a very different reason. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.
Do you know what a “territory” is? A territory is an area that an animal, usually the male, claims (声称) as its own. Only he and his family are welcome there. No other families of the same species are welcome. Your house is your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If a stranger should enter your territory and threaten you, you might shout. Probably this would be enough to frighten him away.
If so, you have actually frightened the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time, especially at nesting (筑巢) season. So he is screaming all the time, whether he can see an outsider or not. This screaming is what we call a bird’s song, and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.
1.Some scientists believe that most of the time bird’s singing is actually ________.
A．an expression of happiness B． a way of warning
C．an expression of anger D． a way of greeting
2.What is a bird’s “territory”?
A．A place where families of other species are not accepted.
B．A place where a bird may shout at the top of its voice.
C．An area for which birds fight against each other.
D．An area which a bird considers to be its own.
3.Why do birds keep on singing at nesting season?
A．Because they want to invite more friends.
B．Because their singing helps frighten outsiders away.
C．Because they want to find outsiders around.
D．Because their singing helps get rid of their fears.
4.How does the writer explain birds’ singing?
A．By comparing birds with human beings.
B．By reporting experiment results.
C．By describing birds’ daily life.
D．By telling a bird’s story.
5.What does the underline word “screaming” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．哭喊声 B．令人惊愕的 C．尖叫声 D．尖叫的
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As computers become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly depending on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes（笔画）of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.
Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more wide-spread among university students. Almost all their homework and essays are typed on a computer.
All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.
It's faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And that's why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear.
"When I'm writing with a pen, I find I often can't remember how to write a character, though I feel I’m familiar with it."
"I'm not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper."
Many students don't feel this is something to worry about. Now that it's more convenient and quick to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite?
Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei , the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said "Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic(审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only have their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writer's emotion(情绪). Through one's handwriting, people can get to know one's thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”
To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的)and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.
1.Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A．The Importance of Handwriting and Typing.
B．To Type or To Hand Write
C．Writing By Computer Will Replace Writing By Hand
D．Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters.
2.The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because______.
A．they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and Essays
B．they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently
C．they find it not easy to remember how to write a character
D．computers have become popular in China.
3.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the advantages of handwriting?
A．Handwriting contains the writer's emotion.
B．The writer’s thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting,
C．Handwriting can impress people well and build up one’s self-confidence
D．Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.
4.The underlined expression “taking stock in”(Paragraph 4) probably means_____.
A．getting bored with B．getting dependent on
C．becoming crazy about D．getting curious about
5.We can draw the conclusion from the passage that_______.
A．more and more students will give up writing on a computer
B．writing by hand will give way to typing by computer one day
C．more and more students will pay attention to handwriting
D．the typing article better expresses one’s emotion and quality
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请阅读下列旅游景点的信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
A．Leigongshan Nature Reserve
Located 15 kilometers east of Kaili, Guizhou Province, Leigongshan is the most fascinating scenic area of the Miaoling Mountains. It gained its reputation as a National Nature Reserve because of its abundance of overlapping(与…重叠) mountain ridges, flourishing verdant plants, valuable and rare animals, and historical war remains.
B．Wuyi Mountain
The Wuyi mountain is situated in the middle of the Wuyi mountain range, The Nine Twist Stream, a meading brook running nine kilometers through the mountain, has been designated as a key national scenic spot. A great many scholars and poets like Zhuxi, Luyou and Xinqiji visited and lectured here. As a result, a valuable cultural heritage has been preserved.
C．Hengshan Mountain (South Mountain)
There are five scared mountains in China, among which Hengshan Mountain in Hunan is
the most famous for its natural scenery. It has 72 peaks and extends 150 kilometers, with 800 miles in circumference. The mountain consists of 72 peaks. It runs 150 kilometers in extend, and possess the reputation of Buddhism(佛教） and Taoist（道教） culture of China.
D．Mountain Tai xkb1
Mountain Tai is the first mountain in the five high mountains. It lies in the middle of Shan dong province.There are four natural remarkable spectacles. They are sunrise, sunset glow, cloudy sea and yellow river. The pines and cypresses on the mountain still stand firmly. Their branches and leaves heap up a lot of snow, which shine brightly under the sunshine.
E. Luoxiao Mountain
Luoxiao Mountain lies on the border between Hunan Province and Jiangxi Province. It is where China's revolution started. High peaks and thick forests contribute to make the mountain quite steep. Luoxiao Mountain is rich in natural resources with a forest coverage rate of 64%. More than 3,800 different plants grow here, including over 30 rare tree species and over 20 rare animals species.
F. Mt.Huangshan
Mt.Huangshan is bound to be one of the most visited tourist destinations in the 21st Century. Old residences, archways, clan temples, ancient bridges and pagodas(宝塔) are abundant. Mt.Huangshan is famous for the uniquely shaped pines, the fantastic rock peaks, the sea of clouds and the hot springs. The mystic clouds drift in and out, changing the scenery from minute to minute.
请阅读下面5个人的特点，然后将他们与想去的旅游景点匹配起来。
1.Peter intends to go to a famous mountain for a holiday. As he is into Chinese classical literature and works, he is sure to consider something like that when he chooses a mountain to visit.
2.Jacky is from Australia. He has never been to a really high mountain before. So he is eager to visit a famous Chinese mountain. Jacky particularly enjoys the beautiful scenery on the top of a mountain in the early morning watching the sun rising.
3.Susan is a university student in LA. She has just got a holiday, but as she is doing a research on how religion or ancient Chinese doctrines（宗教教义） have influenced Chinese people, she will not lose any chance for her research.
4.Smith, a German exchange student, extremely adores Chairman Mao Zedong. He is told that if he visits the mountain he can feel the beginning of Chairman Mao Zedong’s revolutionary cause, otherwise he will feel regretful in his later life if he misses it.
5.George is a photographer from a Canadian journal. He likes to take pictures of remarkable scenery, especially the lightning in a thunder storm and the change of clouds. It is said that he can make it in a well-known mountain.
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单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
1.I’m f__________ with my best friend’s hobbies.
2.In order to e __________a living , my parents must be busy working every minute .
3.The naughty students p________to be reading when his English teacher came into the classroom.
4.It ___________（完全地） agree with you because I think you are right.
5.In that country ,housing price has d__________by 15%.
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课文填空（共9小题；每小题1分，满分9分）
_____1______ a calculating machine, I could__2______ difficult sums. I developed slowly for hundreds of years until I was made to work as a “universal machine”. From then on, I grew ____3_______ both in____4______ and in brainpower .Then as my memory improved, I changed my ____5_______ to a much smaller one. But I have to stand there by myself, feeling so ______6_____ . Since the 1970s, many new applications _____7______ (find) for me and I have become very important in communication, financeand trade. To provide humans with a life of high____8_____ is what I am all about. I am really proud that I am a_____9_____ friend and helper of the human race.
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下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改l0处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
When my father bought me a computer as a birthday gift for me in last year, I felt very excited. As we all know, computers are getting more and more usefully now. Much information can be stored in them. We can also learn that has lately happened in the world in the Internet. In the past, people had to do lots of work which was very dangerous. Now, but, computers can do it instead. When an exam is coming, I often did some exercises on my computer. Then it will correct it and tell me the right answers. In this way it is very convenient（方便） for me to prepare the exam than before. The computer has become my real friend.
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根据下面的提示用英语写一篇关于歌唱家刘欢的短文。
1、1963年8月26日出生于天津。
2、歌唱不同风格的歌曲。包括流行音乐和摇滚乐，民歌和外文歌曲。他还是个作曲家。
3、他演唱的歌曲在中国大地广为流传，得过很多荣誉称号。还被邀请为国际运动会创作歌曲和演唱。包括2008年的29届奥运会。
4、他能力很强，爱好广泛，除喜欢音乐外还喜欢旅游和艺术等。
注意：1、文章须包括以上主要内容，可适当增减细节使内容连贯。
2、字数120左右。 作曲家：composer 称号：title
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