第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，共40分)

A

My grandmother Myra is very dedicated woman. Once she sets her mind on something, then there's no stopping her. In this case, that's a good thing because to do what she did requires extreme dedication.

She was born in Montreal, Canada. Her mother died of cancer in her forties and her father wasn't very supportive of her and her younger sister. Because of this, my grandmother became extremely close with her sister Rhea.

Early in her life, my grandmother was a little fat and she was picked on for it. Because she missed her mother so much, she turned to food for false love. Throughout the years she became more overweight. Like most people, my grandmother was not happy with her weight, but she never really did anything about it either. She had a close friend who once told her that she needed to do something about her weight if she didn't want to die.  Her extra weight caused her to have health problems. She had a stroke and heart problems and spent many years in a wheelchair. My grandmother decided to join Weight Watchers and follow their plan, She started to see improvement. After a little while she completely refused to eat all fatty foods and sweets.

In the end she was very satisfied. She dropped over two hundred pounds and didn't need her wheelchair anymore. Because of the experience she went through, she helps other people to slim down. Also because she knows how it feels to be overweight, she's now a nutrition counselor (营养顾问). She knows more about food's effect on health than anyone I know.

My grandmother taught me an extremely useful lesson. Because of her dedication and perseverance (毅力), I've learned that no matter how tough a situation looks or how impossible it seems, do have a try.

56. According to the passage, the author's grandmother is such a woman EXCEPT that ________.

A. she is a person with a strong will

B. she has a close relationship with her sister

C. she is dedicated

D. she was unkind to her father

57. The underlined phrase "Weight Watchers" is most probably the name of ________.

A. a group of overweight people

B. an organization which helps people lose weight

C. a doctor who operates on patients

D. a supermarket selling all fatty foods and sweets

58. The meaning of the underlined sentence in the last paragraph is closest to "_________".

A. Where there is a will, there is a way

B. Actions speak louder than words

C. The best fish swims near the bottom

D. Take a pain for a pleasure all wise men can

59. From the passage, we can infer that _________.

A. the author's grandmother was a teacher

B. the author admired her grandmother very much

C. the author's grandmother worked in Weight Watchers later

D. the author's grandmother hated her father very much

B

Once upon a time, there was a seed and because he was only a seed, nobody cared to notice him. Thus, feeling kind of inferior, the seed gave no importance to his existence.

Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field under the hot sun. He wanted to know why. But instead of any answer, he was provided with rain besides sunlight, sometimes small and sometimes heavy.

Time flew and years later he saw a traveler sitting by his side. "Thank God for this. I really need some rest," he heard the traveler say.

"What are you talking about?" the seed soon asked. He thought the man was making fun of him. Sure, he had seen many people sitting by his side but no one ever spoke to him like that.

"Who's this?" the man was surprised.

'It's me. The seed."

"The seed?" the man looked at the big tree. "Are you kidding me? you're no seed. You're a big tree?

"Really?"

"Yes! Why do you think people come here? To feel your shade!"

A moment passed before the traveler's words touched the chord (心弦)  in him. The seed, now a great tree, smiled for the first time in his life. Years of sufferings from the sun and the rain finally made sense to him.

"Oh! That means I'm not a small seed anymore!  I didn't die unnoticed but was born to help people with tiredness. Wow! Now that's a life worth a thousand gems (宝石)!"

60. What does the underlined word "inferior" (in Paragraph 1) probably mean?

A. Not funny.     B. Not weak.   C. Not good.  D. Not interesting.

61. The seed thought the man sitting by his side was laughing at him because _______.

A. the man didn't think the seed was important

B. the seed never thought he could be noticed

C. the man was talking about God with him

D. the man really wanted some rest near him

62. When the seed first heard that he had been a big tree, he felt _______.

A. disappointed        B. excited    C. doubtful       D. satisfied

63. The passage mainly tells us that ________.

A. every life is of some value

B. one's existence is in need of a finder

C. life goes on no matter what happens

D. failure is the mother of success

C

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64. According to the passage,  these activities are mainly intended for _________.

A. college students     B. teachers     C. parents      D. children

65. If Mary, aged 12, wants to learn how to behave well, which of the following will she choose?

A. Barrow Institute Summer Camp.

B. 21st Century Princess Program.

C. Digital Kids World Summer Camp.

D. Kids Advanced College Program.

66. Which of the following can offer you information about animals and animal medicine?

A. (602) 716-2028.         B. www. digitalkidsworld. com.

C. (602) 273-1341.         D. www.pvc.maricopca.edu.

67. According to the passage, we know that __________.

A. all these activities are held in the same city

B. 21st Century Princess Program lasts the longest

C. the price of Camp Zoo is the highest per week

D. Kids Advanced College Program is popular with plant lovers

D

Opened  on  October, 27,  1907 and completed in 1908, Union Station (联盟火车站) is considered to be one of the finest examples of the Beaux-Arts (古典装饰的)  style of architecture.  Architect Daniel Buraham designed the building.

At the time it was built, Union Station covered more ground than any other buildings in the United States and was the largest train station in the world.  In many ways, Union Station was a city within a city. At various times it employed a staff of over 5,000 people and provided hotel, ice house, first-class restaurant and police station.

As train travel was the means of transportation for even US Presidents in the early 1900s, a Presidential Suite (总统套间)  was added to Union Station. In 1909, President Taft was the first President to use the room and over the years many famous people were officially welcomed there. The last President to use the Presidential Suite was President Eisenhower.

For half a century and through two world wars, Union Station served Washington and the US as a major center of transportation and the place for many historic events.  On April 14, 1945,  a train backed into Union Station carrying the casket (棺材) of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

However, the air travel led to a decline in railroad passengers, and Union Station began to fall into disuse. In 1968, the decision was made to change it into the "National Visitor Center". The project opened in July 4, 1976 but failed to draw enough crowds to sustain(=keep up) its operation, and was closed in 1978.

While Congress debated the future of Union Station, rain damage caused parts of the roof to fall down. Following three years of repair at a cost of $160 million, Union Station reopened on September 29, 1988.

Today, Union Station continues to make history as the most visited place with over 29 million visitors a year. World-class exhibitions and international cultural events are hosted there for the public to enjoy. Private special events are celebrated in the grand halls. Even today, US Presidents still visit Union Station.

68. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Introduction to Union Station.

B. Architecture in the US.

C. Train stations in the US.

D. Transportation in the US.

69. Place the following events in the correct order.

a. Union Station reopened.

b. President Taft used the Presidential Suite.

c. The decision was made to change Union Station into the "National Visitor Center".

d. The construction of Union Station was completed.

A. cdba     B. dacb    C. dbca  D. acbd

70. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 implies that _______.

A. Union Station was a symbol of the US

B. Union Station was of no use

C. the government was unwilling to waste money on Union Station

D. Union Station was not rebuilt immediately

71. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Union Station is still the largest train station in the world.

B. Union Station made great contributions to the United States.

C. The repair work of Union Station lasted several years.

D. Union Station is popular in the US nowadays.

E

"If you're busy preparing for your job interview now, you could learn a lot by watching this show," says Joe Turner.

Mr. Turner says American Idol (美国偶像) has many lessons to teach an employee about making an impression in a job interview, especially selling your strengths and skills.

To win on American Idol, "you don't have to be the best singer, just the most memorable singer," he said. "Same for the job interview — you don't have to be the best employee with the top skills, but you do have to be the most memorable employee worth being hired."

The No.1 thing in an interview and a job search is knowing your audience. For American Idol competitors, the judges and voting (投票的) public are the audience; for job hunters, it's the hiring manager.

Just as talented American Idol competitors lack confidence when singing the wrong song, job hunters can fail to be chosen when they fail to present their skills according to the employer's needs.

"Difference" is how Mr. Turner describes the way American Idol competitors stand out among singers who may be equally good.

In the real world, the right skills, education and experience still make one's ability different or memorable.  But it's important for the job hunter to present "something special" that he or she has to offer.

A recent survey suggests that managers often sense whether they'll hire someone within minutes after the first handshake. Just as an Idol competitor prepares for performances, a job hunter should prepare carefully to make the first good impression.

Job hunters also can learn from past American Idol winners who proved an ability to recover from setbacks. If they can take feedback (反馈), make improvements and make sure they're better prepared the next go-round, that will pay off eventually.

72. The purpose of the passage is _________.

A. to persuade readers to take part in American Idol

B. to praise the winners of American Idol

C. to advertise for American Idol

D. to tell job hunters what they can learn from American Idol

73. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. if a job hunter fails to be chosen for one job, he or she will never succeed

B. job hunters should distinguish themselves from other applicants when interviewing

C. the skills, education and experience are the keys to your success

D. an American Idol competitor is never the same as a job hunter

74. The underlined word "setbacks" in the last paragraph means __________.

A. failures                    B. successes

C. performances               D. advantages

75. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage ?

A. The reason that you are planning to change your job.

B. The best singer may not win on American Idol.

C. An employer may have the opinion on a job hunter within minutes.

D. How an American Idol competitor can stand out among singers.

第二卷(共35分)

第一节：短文填词(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)

阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1)汉语提示;2)首字母提示;3)语境提示, 在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，所填单词要求意义准确、拼写正确

Dear Sir,

I’m a senior high school student. I was caught_______(作弊) in       76____________

the exam and got_________(惩罚). I know I was totally wrong        77____________

and now I f__________ so ashamed. To my teachers, I was once      78____________

an outstanding student. I did well _____my school work most         79____________

of time. In a________, I worked hard in the student union.            80____________

Before the exam, I had a strong d________ to get a good            81____________

mark to please my teachers. Now I regret ______I have done,        82____________

though I know the result can’t be ________(改变). Recently         83____________

I’m t_________ by the disturbing problem. I just dare not tell        84____________

my parents about it and I’m worried about my ______(将来)        85_____________

What should I do?

第二节：书面表达(满分25分)

学校举办看图征文，请以How to Protect Your Eyesight

为题写一篇120词左右的英语短文，指出图中所反映的现象;简单分析成因;从阅读时间长短、光线是否充足、眼保健操、睡眠等方面提出四条保护视力的建议和方法

注意： 1语句通顺，意思连贯，符合英语表达习惯， 字迹工整。2 每段开头已给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：near-sighted近视    faint light昏暗的光线  How to Protect Your Eyesight

As we can see from the picture, most of the students…

Some students spend too much time…

Here are some suggestions on how to protect your eyesight. …

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