However, I soon discovered that one big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and  the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it became of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

40. What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child ?

A. Staying on the farm.                B. Moving to the countryside.

C. Leaving home for the city.           D. Running away from the school.

41. Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He is very old now.                 B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car.             D. He lives in the city now.

42. In the passage, the writer tries to __________.

A. express his opinions about way of life   B. describe his life in the countryside

C. an interest in the outside world       D. persuade the reader to live in the city

43. How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring.  B. By comparing. C. By listing examples. D. By discussing.

C

In the future your automobile(汽车) will run on water instead of gas! You will be able to buy a supercomputer that fits in your pocket! You might even drive a flying car!

For each prediction that has come true today, several others have missed by a mile. Many of these predictions didn’t consider how people would want to use the technology, or if people really needed it in their lives or not. Let’s look at some predictions from the not-too-distant past.

Robot Helpers

Where’s the robot in my kitchen? Nowhere, of course. And he’s probably not coming anytime soon. Robots do exist today, but mostly in factories and other manufacturing environments.

Back in the 1950s, however, people said that by now personal robots would be in most people’s homes.

So why hasn’t it happened?  Probably because robots are still too expensive and clumsy. And maybe the idea of robots cooking our dinners and washing our clothes is just too weird. At home we seem to be doing fine without them.

Telephones of Tomorrow

In 1964 an American company introduced the video telephone. They said by the year 2000 most people would have a video phone in their homes. But of course the idea hasn’t caught on yet.

Why? The technology worked fine, but it over—looked something obvious: people’s desire for privacy(隐私). Would you want to have a video phone conversation with someone after you just step out of the shower(淋浴)?  Probably not---it could be embarrassing! Just because a technology available doesn’t always mean people will want to use it.

And finally, how about that crazy prediction of the flying car? It’s not so crazy anymore! But a flying car remains one of the most fascinating technology ideas to capture our imagination. Keep watching the news, or perhaps the sky outside your window, to see what the future will bring.

44. The whole passage is mainly about ________________.

A. predictions that have come true.      B. predictions that haven’t come true.

C. why predictions don’t come true easily. D. what technology will bring about.

45. The author of this passage won’t believe that _________________.

A. predictions needn’t consider people’s practical use of technology.

B. the future isn’t always easy to guess.

C. not all past predictions have come true.

D. many of the high—tech things our parents thought we’d be using by now

simply never appeared.

46. The underlined word “weird” probably means __________.

A. wonderful   B. stupid    C. practical    D. strange

47. What does the author think of the flying car?

A. It is too difficult to imagine.   B. It is too crazy an idea.

C. It is likely to be made.        D. It is often reported in the news.

D

Opening week specials(大特惠) at Munchies Food Hall.

At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city

Monday 7th of January until Sunday.13rd of January 2008

Feast until you’re full! Come down to Monetizes time week to enjoy the special dishes on offer it all of our food outlets. Order from the following:

●Succulent chicken rice             ●spicy stays beef

●Delicious noodle dishes          ●plump porky chips

●seafood specialties                ●crunchy vegetables

●sweet tropical fruit

Halal food(清真食品) is available at the stall.  Malay Mood Heaven

Win Prizes and Gifts!

Spend $20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.

Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.

Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.

Win a holiday to Western Australia.

A free raffle ticket(彩劵) is given with every receipt(收据). Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided.

Winner to be announced in The Strait Times on the 15th of January.

Join in the Fun!

Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 15th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:

●May Lee                     ●Jackie Chen

●Kim Yap                     ● Kamala

Autograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.

48. Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell ____.

A. lamb         B. beef       C. pork        D. chicken

49. Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a ______.

A. free raffle ticket    B. lucky draw coupon

C. free meal          D. balloon and whistle

50. I will find out who has won the top to Western Australia when I ______.

A. watch Channel 3 television

B. come down to Munchies at noon

C. read The Straits Times on the 5th of January

D. attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

第二节

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。

E

What should you think about in trying to find your career(职业)? You are probably better at some school subjects than others.  51 A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. 52 So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. 53 Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

54 If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.

Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. 55 Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

A. He may do well in his future work.

B. It is better to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist.

C. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value.

D. These may show strengths(优势) that you can use in your work.

E. Your school must have taught you the skills.

F. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work.

G. If you have had a part-time job on Saturday or in the summer, think what you gained from it.

第II卷(35分)

第三部分  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)

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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^),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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;每行不超过两处错误;

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

June 12, Sunday

Today is Sunday. I didn’t get up early as usually. In the morning after I finished my homework, I do some washing. Then I telephoned one of my classmate and invited him to see a film. And unfortunately, when we got to the cinema at 3:00pm, we found all the tickets had been sold out. Then we went back school and played the football. After this, when we are about to go home, we saw our English teacher, Mr. Wang, coming into the school gate. He told us we had made great progress on English this term. He also suggested that we would read more and write more. We promised him that we would take her advice.

第二节 书面表达(共25分)

假设你是一名高中生，名叫李华，自认为符合2010年上海世博招聘志愿者的条件，请用英语写一封自荐信。内容如下表：

姓名 李华 性别 男 年龄 18周岁 身体情况 健康

自我介绍：

1、英语较好，可以用英语进行交流。

2、乐于助人，有奉献精神。

3、愿意参加必要的培训。

注意：  词数100左右。

参考词汇：奉献精神：spirit of devotion;

2010年上海世博会：EXPO Shanghai 2010

Dear sir or Madam,

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