B

When early colonial settlers went to America, they took many forms of dance to their new home. Square dancing, one of the oldest forms of American folk dancing, developed from several different Old World group dances, mainly English country dances, and the French quadrille(四对方舞).

In the American version of square dancing, four couples form a square and dance to music. An American addition to square dancing is the caller. What do you think a caller does?

The callers---someone who calls out the dance steps in time to the music--- was a completely American invention. At first dancers memorized all the steps for a particular dance, but eventually the dances became so complicated that it was necessary to have someone call out cues (提示) so that dancers didn’t have to remember so many steps. The caller didn’t just call out “do-se-do your partner”; a good caller also came up with colorful sayings or witty lines that he said in between the cues such as “Don’t be shy and don’t be afraid. Swing on the corner in a waltz promenade (步伐).” A caller might also come up with new dance steps and routines.

Although popular for years, square dancing seemed to be going out of style and fading away until the early 1930s, when Henry Ford helped revive(复苏)interest in it. Ford, the automobile manufacturer, used to vacation at the Wayside Inn in Massachusetts, where he enjoyed the dance programme run by a man named Benjamin Lovett. Ford asked Lovett to come to Detroit and teach dances, but Lovett said he couldn’t because he had a contract with the inn. Ford solved that problem by buying the inn and Lovett’s contract. He took Lovett back to Detroit, where together they established a programme for teaching squares and rounds. Square dancing was updated and groups began forming all over the country.

25. What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Different Steps of Square Dancing

B. The Origin and Development of Square Dancing

C. Who Was the Inventor of Square Dancing?

D. Why Did Square Dancing Go Out of Style?

26. What does the underlined part “their new home” refer to?

A. The United Kingdom.   B. France.    C. Africa.    D. America.

27. Why did the caller call out the steps for the dancers?

A. Because the dance was invented by the caller.

B. Because the dancers didn’t know the names of the steps.

C. Because the steps were very particular.

D. Because it was hard for the dancers to remember all the steps.

28. What can we learn about Henry Ford in the last paragraph?

A. He was the man who made the first car.

B. He was very fond of dancing.

C. He helped make square dancing popular again.

D. He taught people how to dance.

C

Almost every day we come across situations in which we have to make decisions one way or another. Choice, we are given to believe, is a right. But for a good many people in the world. In rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, something wonderful but hard to get, not a right. And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, a false idea created by companies and advertiser, hoping to sell their products.

The endless choice gives birth to anxiety in people’s lives. Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly simple. Easy access to a wide range of everyday goods leads to a sense of powerlessness in many people, ending in the shopper giving up and walking away, or just buying an unsuitable item that is not really wanted. Recent studies in England have shown that many electrical goods bought in almost every family are not really needed. More difficult decision-making is then either avoided or trusted into the hands of the professionals, lifestyle instructors, or advisors.

It is not just the availability of the goods that is the problem, but the speed with which new types of products come on the market. Advances in design and production help quicken the process Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time. The typical example is computers, which are almost out-of-date once they are bought. This indeed makes selection a problem. Gone are the days when one could just walk with case into a shop and buy one thing; no choice, no anxiety.

29. What does the author try to argue in Paragraph 1?

A. The exercise of rights is a luxury.

B. The practice of choice is difficult.

C. The right of choice is given but at a price.

D. Choice and right exist at the same time.

30. Why do more choices of goods give rise to anxiety?

A. Professionals find it hard to decide on a suitable product.

B. People are likely to find themselves overcome by business persuasion.

C. Shoppers may find themselves lost in the broad range of items.

D. Companies and advertisers are often misleading about the range of choice.

31. By using computers as an example, the author wants to prove that    .

A. advanced products meet the needs of people

B. products of the latest design fold the market

C. competitions are fierce in high-tech industry

D. everyday goods need to be replaced often

32. What is this passage mainly about?

A. The variety of choices in modern society.

B. The opinions on people’s right in different countries.

C. The problems about the availability of everyday goods.

D. The helplessness in purchasing decisions.

D

Mr William Shakespeare and the Internet

Explanation of Contents

This is the fourth edition of these pages. It is hard to believe, but once again they are new and improved. My motive in publishing these pages remains to help and stimulate others in Shakespeare studies, and especially those who might contribute their work to the Internet. The spirit of altruism (利他主义) that originally built the Internet is not quite gone, though, sadly, through the pressure of time and profit has lessened.

A major new addition to the pages is a Shakespeare Timeline, which is an online biography mounted at this site. The problems with searching for Shakespeare resources using the available Search Engines are:

---- It is difficult to focus most searches so that you get a manageable number of relevant hits;

---- It is impossible by simply reading an abstract(摘要) to make any distinction between the output of a Junior High School student and that of a professional researcher.

Another change in these pages over previous editions is the “What’s News” page.  If you come away from these pages with the feeling that they are very useful but slightly pedantic (学究的), I will have realized my goal.

An Apology

I am continually apologizing to the many who have written me requesting revisions of the pages. We are all too busy. I simply have not had the time to dedicate to these pages that I wish. But I love the material and so have, at long last, made some time to update them.

A Reminder to Young Students

These pages contain the best links I can find to Shakespeare on the Internet. As a reminder, I would say I very much enjoy hearing from people who view and use these pages. If you want to do Shakespeare research using the web, this page is a great starting point, and I keep it as current as I can. The web is in its infancy(初期in bringing good, scholarly content to students. Don’t forget the best, if not quickest, resources are still in your library.

33. The passage is written to ________.

A. introduce the fourth edition of these pages

B. make an apology to readers

C. show off these pages to readers

D. let Shakespeare researchers buy these pages

34. When searching for Shakespeare resources using Search Engines, you ________.

A. can easily recognize what the abstract means

B. will waste some time in finding what you want

C. will often come into the “What’s News” pages

D. will find something special on your computers

35. Which of the following can best conclude the last paragraph?

A. The writer will often read letters from those who use these pages.

B. The writer of the passage is very selfish.

C. The web was just created four years ago.

D. Shakespeare researchers should first of all refer to these pages.

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Making Peace with Your Parents

As a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are increasing.  36  . Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are all out in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.

For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation for now.  37   . Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you’re listening.  38  . Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others’ feelings can disagree without getting things ugly.   39  . How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-maker—they’re interestingpeople who like to watch movies and go shopping—just like their teenagers!

What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky?  40  You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear. Remember you can only change your own behavior. Your parents are the only ones who can change theirs.

A. It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you’re not on the same page.

B. You can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed.

C. And then you’ll be able to accept what your parents say.

D. Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what to do

E. You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if

your parents believe in you.

F. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.

G. You may consider seeking outside help.

第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)  阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项。

It was the first morning of the New Year and the weather was very cold.I have always been an early bird and my morning walks have been the _ 41  for the last 7 years, so I put on my shoes to _ 42  for my first walk of the New Year.

There was complete _ 43  outside.Litter could be seen everywhere.It seemed that everyone had an all-night_ 44  .It was too cold to_ 45  anyone to be awake to clear all the walkways at 5 in the morning.I was_ 46  to walk on the dirty walkways and decided to go back home.

I was about to leave_ 47  I saw Sam cleaning the garden.He is an employee of our society association and is_ 48  to take care of the walkways and the garden.I walked up to Sam as it was a(an) _ 49   to see him there cleaning at this time.He saw me and politely_ 50  me, "Happy New Year!"

“How come you are here and doing all this on the very first day of a new year?” I asked. Sam answered_ 51  ,“It is the first day of the year so they should feel good and special. For me, today is like any other_ 52  day and my job starts with the _53   .”

It was good to see someone so_ 54  at heart. Like other staff members, Sam could have taken a day_ 55  , but he woke up early and came for all of us. I suddenly realized life does not _ 56  when the clock strikes twelve at midnight and a New Year begins. We_ 57  all night, the surround is dirty.Life goes on and others need to_ 58  up early and clear the garbage.Isn't the very next morning a new day of a New Year for all those who clear our garbage? Why can't we also keep our_ 59  clean so that everyone can have a New Year the very next day? It is true that small things can make a big_ 60  in our lives.

41.A.manner      B.trend        C.routine      D.procedure

42.A.look        B.send         C.long         D.head

43.A.waste       B.freedom       C.silence      D.absence

44.A.celebration   B.tradition      C.decoration   D.pollution

45.A.order        B.expect      C.trust         D.catch

46.A.tired B.scared C.puzzled D.annoyed

47.A.because B.though C.unless D.when

48.A.advised B.promoted C.supposed D.determined

49.A.pleasure B.success C.surprise D.honour

50.A.suggested B.wished C.asked. D.congratulated

51.A.coldly B.hopefully C.casually D.calmly

52.A.dirty B.narrow C.busy D.cold

53.A.beginning B.same C.special D.new

54.A.devoted B.cautious C.honest D.polite

55.A.over B.out C.up . D.off

56.A.change B.improve C.return D.happen

57.A.sleep B.party C.work D.clean

58.A.put B.stay C.wake D.pick

59.A.surroundings  B.conditions C.background D.location

60.A.decision' B.difference C.promise D.suggestion

第II卷

第三部分  英语知识运用

第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

It is important to believe in yourself. Believe that you can do it under any circumstances, because  61  you believe you can, then you really will.  62  belief keeps you searching for answers, which means soon you will get them.

Confidence is more than an attitude. It comes from knowing  63  (exact) where you are going and how you are going to get there. It comes from a strong sense of purpose. It comes from a strong commitment to take  64  ( responsible), rather than just letting life happen. One way to develop self-confidence is to do the things that you fear and to get a record of  65  (succeed) experiences behind you.

Confidence is not just  66  (believe) you can do it. Confidence is knowing you can do it. Know that you are capable  67  completing anything you want, and live your life with confidence.

Anything can be achieved through  68  (determine) effort and self-confidence. If your life is not what you want it to be, you have the power to change  69  , and you must make the changes step by step. Live with your goals and take action. Act with your own purpose, and you  70  ( have) the life you want.

第四部分  写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节  短文改错(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(/)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线(____)，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词;

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分)

Last Sunday, I sat at my favorite table in a restaurant and wait for the food I had ordered to arrive. Suddenly I found that Lin Ling, one of my classmate, worked like a waitress there. Honest speaking, it was great surprise for me to find her working there. As far as I know, she’s from a richer family. What was it that made her to work there? I walked up to her and asked her the reason. When asking, she said, I just want to earn some pocket money so that we can help some children in poor areas go back to school. “How a good girl!” I should learn from her.

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

最近你校就“狼来了”这则寓言故事及其寓意展开讨论，大家踊跃发表各自的看法。请你根据下面所给的要点，给《21世纪高中生版》的 “Your Words” 栏目写一篇英文稿件。要点如下：

1、该故事的寓意

2、怎样做一个诚信的学生(举例说明)

3、你的看法 (诚信的重要性)

注意：1、词数 100 左右;

2、可适当增加细节以使行文连贯;

3、开头以为你写好。

Almost all of us heard the story “Here Comes the Wolf” when we were little kids.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___