B

In 1939, two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barbecue restaurant, then another drive-in. But in their new operation, they offered a new, shortened menu: French fries, hamburgers, and sodas. To this small selection they added one new concept: quick service, no waiters or waitresses, and no tips.

Their hamburgers sold for fifteen cents. Cheese was another four cents. Their French fries and hamburgers had a remarkable uniformity(一致), for the brothers had developed a strict routine for the preparation of their food, and they insisted on their cooks’ sticking to their routine. Their new drive-in became incredibly popular, particularly for lunch. People drove up by the hundreds during the busy noontime. The self-service restaurant was so popular that the brothers had allowed ten copies of their restaurant to be opened. They were content with this modest success until they met Ray Kroc.

Kroc was a salesman who met the McDonald brothers in 1954, when he was selling milkshake-mixing machines. He quickly saw the unique appeal of the brothers’ fast-food restaurants and bought the right to franchise (特许经营) other copies of their restaurants. The agreement struck included the right to duplicate the menu, the equipment, even their red and white buildings with the golden arches (拱门).

Today McDonald’s is really a household name. Its names for its sandwiches have come to mean hamburger in the decades since the day Ray Kroc watched people rush up to order fifteen-cent hamburgers. In 1976, McDonald’s had over $1billion in total sales. Its first twenty-two years is one of the most incredible success stories in modern American business history.

46.This passage mainly talks about_______.

A. the development of fast food services

B. the business careers of Mac and Dick McDonald

C. how McDonald’s became a billion-dollar business

D. Ray Kroc’s business talent

47.Mac and Dick managed all of the following businesses EXCEPT ______.

A. a drive-in                                    B. a theater

C. a barbecue restaurant                           D. a cinema

48. According to the article, the right order of McDonald’s development is _______.

① Sell the right to franchise(特许经营) their restaurants

② Allow ten copies of their restaurant to be opened

③ Start a drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California

④ Has over $1 billion in total sales

A. ③②①④   B. ③①②④      C. ③①④②    D. ③②④①

49. We may infer from this passage that _________.

A. Mac and Dick McDonald never became wealthy for they sold their idea to Kroc

B. the location the McDonald’s chose was the only source of the great popularity of their drive-in

C. Ray Kroc was a good businessman

D. forty years ago there were numerous fast-food restaurants

50. The passage suggests that ________.

A. Ray Kroc was the close partner of the McDonald brothers

B. creativity is an important element of business success

C. Mac and Dick McDonald became broke after they sold their ideas to Ray Kroc

D. California is the best place to go into business

C

Whether you’re headed to another country for business or pleasure, it is likely that you need to keep in touch with family or business partners in the United States. But if you plan to do that using your cell phone, you could have an unwelcome surprise---U.S. cell phones don’t work abroad. U.S. companies use different forms of technology, not like most of the international community, including Europe.

However, there is an easy, cost-effective solution to staying in touch while you’re traveling. You can rent a phone that is guaranteed to work in the countries you’re visiting. Roadpost offers a 30-day cell phone rental plan that includes free incoming calls, free voicemail and call waiting services.

The service is convenient and simple. You can place your order online and your phone will be shipped to arrive on the date you want. If an unexpected business trip comes up, Roadpost can provide next-day delivery for most cities. In addition to the phone, Roadpost provides a spare battery, travel charger and a leather carrying case.

When your phone is shipped from Roadpost, you receive an e-mail confirmation that contains your international cell phone number so you can leave it with family members and business partners; Roadpost even provides business cards preprinted with your international phone number.

Those who don’t want to be without e-mail while traveling can rent an international BlackBerry. It can be hard to stay in touch by e-mail when traveling. With an international BlackBerry, you can email as much as you like, without worrying about an expensive bill. If you’re traveling to very remote areas, you may want to consider renting a satellite phone: Because they receive their signals from satellites, these phones work anywhere on the planet, including oceans and mountains. When you return, simply ship the phone or BlackBerry back to Roadpost using the return kit the company provides.

51. According to the text, Roadpost probably is______.

A. an organization that offers some free services

B. a person who offers some advice to foreign tourists

C. a company that rents cell phones to Americans going abroad

D. a Person who makes travel plans for Americans

52. The first paragraph mainly tells us that ______.

A. Americans need to change their cell phones

B. U.S. cell phones don't work abroad

C. European form of technology is different from America's

D. Americans who go abroad will meet an unwelcome surprise

53. Which of the following will help you a lot in mountainous areas?

A. BlackBerry.           B. The return kit.

C. E-mail.               D. Satellite phones.

54. According to the text, it can be inferred that ______.

A. Roadpost can offer cell phones using in different areas

B. an international BlackBerry is mainly used to send e-mail

C. you should select a bag used to send your cell phone

D. Roadpost's service is convenient and simple

55. Which of the free services can you get from Road post?

A. Sending e-mail                B. Voicemail.

C. Shipping the phone back.     D. Call waiting services.

D

The temperature of the sun is over 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit at the surface, but it rises to perhaps more than 16 million degrees at the center. The sun is so much hotter than the earth that matter can exist only as a gas, except at the core. In the core of the sun, the pressures are so great against the gases that, despite the high temperature, there may be a small solid core. However, no one really knows, since the center of the sun can never be directly observed.

Solar astronomers do know that the sun is divided into five layers or zones. Starting at the outside and going down into the sun, the zones are the corona, chromosphere, photosphere, convection zone and finally the core. The first three zones are regarded as the sun’s atmosphere ends and the main body of the sun begins.

The sun’s outermost layer begins about 10,000 miles above the visible surface and goes outward for millions of miles. This is the only part of the sun that can be seen during an eclipse such as the one in February 1979. At any other time, the corona can be seen only when special instruments are used on cameras and telescopes to shut out the glare of the sun’s rays.

The corona is a brilliant, pearly white, filmy light, about as bright as the full moon. Its beautiful rays are a sensational sight during an eclipse. The corona’s rays flash out in a brilliant fan that has wispy spikelike (一束束穗状) rays near the sun’s north and south poles. The corona is thickest at the sun’s equator.

The corona rays are made up of gases streaming outward at tremendous speeds and reaching a temperature of more than 2 million degrees Fahrenheit. The rays of gas thin out as they reach the space around the planets. By the time the sun’s corona rays reach the earth, they are weak and invisible.

56. Matter on the sun can exist only in the form of gas because of the sun’s ______.

A. size            B. age            C. location            D. temperature

57. With what topic is the second paragraph mainly concerned?

A. How the sun evolved.                    B. The structure of the sun.

C. Why scientists study the sun.              D. The distance of the sun from the planets.

58. All of the following are parts of the sun’s atmosphere EXCEPT the _______.

A. corona          B. core      C. photosphere        D. chromosphere

59. According to the passage, as the corona rays reach the planets, they become _______.

A. hotter          B. clearer            C. thinner             D. stronger

60. The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses which of the following?

A. The remaining layers of the sun.

B. The evolution of the sun to its present form.

C. The eclipse of February 1979.

D. Scientists will cost more money on researching the corona.

第二节信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

A. Hunan silk embroidery is one of the most famous Chinese embroideries, which was originated almost 2,000 years ago. By using pure silk threads, they are all hand-embroidered with soft and thin rayon and diaphanous materials. Embroidery is perfect for room decoration, gift or collection.

B. Batik is both an art and a craft art of waxing and dyeing fabric to create beautiful works of art. The most fascinating feature of Batik is its uniqueness in style and it is becoming more popular and well known in the west as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of decorating cloth in this way, using wax and dye, has been practiced for centuries.

C. Chinese fans are generally hand-made of bamboo, both side decorated with calligraphy of ancient Chinese verses or famous Chinese paintings on paper or silk fabric. Paper is the common material to use on the cover of the folding fan. The cover consists of the color cover and white cover. And the golden cover is the daintiest, complicated and popular kind.

D. Chinese knots are typical local arts of China. The silk handicraft is woven separately from one piece of thread and named according to its shape and meaning. In Chinese. “knot” means reunion, friendliness, peace, warmth, marriage, love, etc.

E. Chinese scroll painting: The art of the Chinese scroll painting dates back at least 4,000 years. This art form is considered by many people as the highpoint of aesthetically speaking during the cultural history of Chinese civilization. The Chinese use special brushes and inks to create calligraphy, which are the same tools used for the scrolls. Chinese paintings are mounted on silk brocade, ready for hanging display.

F. Papercuts: People in the countryside like to paste pretty paper designs on their doors and windows during festivals. The designs, called papercuts, are a kind of folk art often used to reflect the life of the people. They create designs of the country’s scenic spots, beautiful birds and flowers to symbolize their happy life. Chinese folk papercuts are made with scissors or knives and dyed after being cut in distinctive artistic styles.

61. Mike is fond of Chinese calligraphy very much. He wishes to have something that is decorated with it.

62. Su Ning’s best friend is getting married. She wants to present her friend with something that can express marriage and love.

63. Jinnee wants beautiful silk table cloths which are attractive and colorful enough to bring about a dramatic change in the decoration of her new house. She can customerize the sizes, colors and fabrics of the tablecloths she would like to buy in her order. Craftswomen are experienced in sewing the tablecloths which are exactly what she wants.

64. Jackson’s work is about colors that make him feel good, images that make him smile, and they way light can fall on even the most ordinary situations presenting an opportunity for creative translation. He has been intrigued with the mysterious interactions of wax and dye on fabric since early childhood.

65. Chatty has traveled around China searching for the best artists and artwork. He has bought Suzhou Painting, the famous “watertown” of China, which is called “Chinese Venice”. Is Suzhou’s history, a main source of transportation was by boat along the many canals and rivers throughout the city.

顾客                              中国工艺美术

61.Mike                           A.Hunan silk embroidery

62.Su Ning                         B.Batik

63.Jinnee                          C.Chinese fans

64.Jackson                         D.Chinese knots

65.Chatty                          E.The art of the Chinese scroll painting

F.Papercuts

第三部分：单词拼写和写作(共两节，满分为40分)

第一节 单词拼写 (共25题，每小题1分，满分25分)

根据首字母和已给出的中文，写出的正确的单词，每空填一个词

66. Strickly speaking, we should get the boss's p_______(允许) before we do this.

67. There is e________(电) a few hours a day only, usually at night.

68. All cars must be e_______(装备) with parts to reduce emissions.

69. The mother was filled with a_______(焦虑)about her daughter’s health.

70.The animal was still b______(呼吸), so it was still alive.

71.They are such rock music a______(爱好者) that they won’t miss one single rock concert.

72.What c_______(导致) him to quit his job? He had been in this company for almost all his life!

73. Mary spent her spare time c_______(创作) poetry.

74. The band had their new album r______(录制) in Beijing.

75. This play is divided into three acts, and each act has three s______(场景).

76.It was a period of w______(财富) and prosperity.

77. They were designed to re-build trust in the American economy, and help the u________(失业者) and those in danger of losing their homes and farms.

78. The young lady before you told me a d________(令人愉悦的) story.

79. Every p_______ (参与者) completed a detailed questionnaire about key events in their life

80. But as t_______(能干的) and successful as he was, he was also deeply troubled.

81. She was able to get the government and i_______(保险) companies to help patients with the cost of their care

82. The teacher gave i_______(指示) that she was not to be disturbed.

83. Shenzhen, a city located in the south of Guangdong P_______(省), is very famous nationwide because of its rapid economic development.

84. We went along to the local golf club e_______ (热情地).

85. He was so glad that he was a_______ (被录取) to Qinghua University.

86. Home is a place where you can r_______(放松)and just be yourself.

87. Now I can see the tower clearly from a d_______ (距离) of around 100 miles.

88. The teacher looks absolutely e_______ (疲惫不堪的) after 4 extra classes for a whole day.

89. You’d better seek p_______ (专业的) advice about your plan for study abroad.

90. With New Year approaching, many supermarkets put goods for sale at a_______ (诱人的) prices.

第二节 基础写作 (共1题;满分15分)

假如你们学校近期派遣一学生团去英国某大学英语语言专业参观学习英语发展史，你是其中的一员。现在回到学校，请你写一篇自己对英语发展和英语学习的感想，基本内容如下：

发展概况   在16世纪末   只由英国的当地人使用

在过去的4个世纪内    发生了巨大的变化

现在     已成为世界语言，分为英国英语和美国英语;在很多亚洲和非洲国家，如印度和中国，有很多人把英语当做第二语言来和外语来学习。

感         想 英语在生活中的确很重要;我们一定要尽力学好它。

[写作要求]

只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。

[评分标准]

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯