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一：单项选择（从A.B.C.D中选出一个正确的选项）40分
1.---It's reported that nearly 150,000 people lost their lives in Asian tsunamis(海啸).
---Yes, ______ news came as _____ shock to me.
A.the; a B.the; the C.a; a D.a; the
2.As they are retired, Mr and Mrs Scott prefer a house in the country to spend their late years to _____ in a large city.
A.like B.it C.one D.that
3.---What's the difference between the first house and the second ?
---The first house has a garage while the second has _____.
A.no one B.nothing C.neither D.none
4．The house rent is expensive. I've got about half the space I had at home and I'm paying_____here.
A.as much three times B.much as three times
C.twice times much D.three times as much
5.She looks more beautiful when she wears her____ skirt.
A.green tight new silk B.new tight green silk
C.silk new tight green D.tight silk green new
6．John has put on so much weight recently that his mother has to _____ all his trousers to his measure.
A.let out B.give away C.bring in D.make up
7．Bill , often regarded as one of the best students in his class , _____ to be student who cheated in the exam.
A.came out B.let out C.sent out D.turned out
8. ---Remember the first time we____ , Ed ?
---Of course, I do. You _____ a song on the stage.
A.have met;sang B.met;sang C.met;were singing D.have met;have sung
9. ---Has Tom finished his job yet?
---I have no idea of it; he _____ it this morning.
A.has been doing B.had been doing C.did D.was doing
10．I should very much like to have gone to the party, but______.
A.I'm not invited B.I won't be among the invited
C.they won't invite me D.they didn't invite me
11.The teaching building of our school_____ for many times.
A.has been added to B.has added to
C.has been added up to D.has added up to
12.We saw a film yesterday afternoon , _____we had supper in a nearby restaurant.
A.when B.which C.before it D.after which
13．Although he knew little about the large amount of work done in the field, he succeeded_____ other more well-informed experiments failed.
A.which B.that C.what D.where
14．The passenger was very impolite to the conductor, ____ , of course , made things even worse.
A.who B.whom C.which D.what
15._____ was known to all , Willian had broken his promise ______ he would give us a rise.
A.As; which B.As; that C.It; that D.It ; which
16．John knocked at the door for nearly five minutes____his wife opened it.
A.when B.before C.until D.as
17._____much advice I gave him, he did exactly what he wanted to do.
A.How B.However C.Whatever D.No matter
18.Generally speaking, _____ according to the derections , the drug has no side effect.
A.when to take B.when taking C.when to be taken D.when taken
19.---_____ I watch TV, I'll turn it down and never make any noise.
--- Good. ______ you are doing should never disturb others. ____ how important you are,never forget about how others feel.
A.Whatever; Whenever; No matter B.Whenever; Whatever; No matter
C.Whether; Whatever; 不填 D.No matter; Whenever; 不填
20.The most exciting thing for him was_____ he finally found two tinned fruits in_____ seemed to him to be a servant's bedroom.
A.that; what B.what; what C.that; that D.what; that
21.My parents used _____ they had to get a new car for my brother.
A.what B.which C.all what D.不填
22.The question came up at the meeting _____ we had not enough money to do the research.
A.whether B.if C.that D.what
23.Is this hotel _____ you said we were to stay in your letter?
A.where B.which C.in that D.in which
24．---Did you visit the famous museum ?
---No. We ______ it. But we spent too much time shopping.
A.can't have visited B.could have visited
C.must have visited D.shouldn't have visited
25．When____, the museum will be open to the public next year.
A.completing B.completed
C.being completed D.to be completed
26．_____ the ladder, get someone to hold it.
A.When climbed B.When to climb
C.When climbing D.When one climbs
27．Prices of daily goods _____ through a computer can be lower than store prices. A.buying B.bought C.are bought D.been bought
28.______ in the chimey for five hours, the thief looked very pale and tired.
A.Having been trapped B.Being trapped
C.trapping D.Having trapped
29．____she is not so healthy _____she used to be ?
A.How it is that; as B.Why is it that; what
C.Is it why; that D.How is it that; as
30．It was not until she had finished all her work_______home tired
A.did she return B.that she returned
C.when she returned D.that did she return
31._____ his father came back from work_____ his homework.
A.Not until; he did B.It wasn't until; when he did
C.It was until; that he didn't do D.It wasn't until; that he did
32. It is ______you deal with difficulties that shows_____ you are really like.
A.what; what B.how; what C.how; that D.which; how
33．_____only 20 minutes to go before the train left, I felt uneasy in the taxi to the railway station.
A.For B.I had C.With D.As
34.---John has got a very good job in the government.
--- _____ he looks so happy.
A.No doubt B.No wonder
C.That's because D.It's natural
35._____ be sent to work there
A.Who do you suggest that should B.Who do you suggest
C.Do you suggest whom should D.Do you suggest who should
36．It is ______ work of art that everyone wants to have a look at it.
A．so unusual B．such unusual
C．such an unusual D．so an unusual
37．Tim Bemers-Lee is generally considered ______ the World Wide Web, on which all the information is shared by all．
A．to have founded B．having founded
C．founding D．to found
38．The door opened and in ______．
A．did he come B．came he C．he came D．did a man come
39．I’d love ______ to your party last Sunday if not because of the unexpected guests．
A．to go B．going C．having gone D．to have gone
40．I admired my classmate Lisa very much．______ her prettiness, she was smart and helpful．
A．Except for B．But for C．Apart from D．In spite of
二：完型填空题（20分）请认真阅读下列短文，并从所给选项中选出最佳答案。
A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shop, bought a bag of 41 and found a place to drop. She was reading her book when she 42 to see that a man sitting beside her, as 43 as could be, took a cookie or two from the bag in 44 , which she tried to ignore to avoid a 45 .
So she munched the cookies, watching the clock. 46 the man decrease her stock, she was getting more irritated as the minutes 47 by. With each cookie she took, he took one too. When only one was 48 , she wondered what he would do. With a smile on his face, he took the last cookie and 49 it in half. He offered her half and he ate the other. She 50 it from him and thought, “This guy has some 51 and he’s also rude. Why didn’t he even show any 52 ? ”
She sighed with relief when her 53 was called. She gathered her belongings and headed for the gate. 54 to look back at the cookie thief, she boarded the plane and sank in her seat. Then she sought her book, which was almost 55 . As she reached in her baggage, she gasped with 56 . There was her bag of cookies!.
“If mine are here, ” she said to herself. “The others were his, and he tried to 57 .” She realized she was the rude one, the thief , but that it was too late to 58 .
How many times in our lives have we 59 known that something was a certain way, only to discover later that what we believed to be 60 was not?
41. A. biscuits B. sweets C. cookies D. chocolates
42. A. started B. happened C. seemed D. pretended
43. A. hungry B. rude C. impolite D. bold
44. A. between B. seat C. chair D. among
45. A. war B. fight C. debate D. scene
46. A. As B. While C. When D. Because
47. A. passed B. ticked C. flew D. came
48. A. left B. remained C. stayed D. kept
49. A. cut B. broke C. split D. chop
50. A. caught B. took C. received D. snatch
51. A. nerve B. humour C. manners D. strangeness
52. A. anger B. sorrow C. gratitude D. surprise
53. A. number B. plane C. name D. flight
54. A. Rejecting B. Refusing C. Pretending D. Continuing
55. A. total B. finished C. complete D. new
56. A. surprise B. joy C. anger D. fright
57. A. calm B. share C. divide D. separate
58. A. return B. thank C. apologize D. appreciate
59. A. exactly B. absolutely C. surely D. certainly
60. A. real B. right C. true D. right
三：阅读理解(20分)
(A)
Microsoft founder Bill Gates said that he planned to give away almost all of his vast fortune , largely to the cause of global health , during the course of his lifetime . With an estimated worth of more than $ 40 billion , according to Forbes , the project will be no small feat （功绩）for Gates . Having already provided the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with $ 24 billion to address global health issues , Gates said that eventually his entire fortune will be put towards the cause except “a few percent left for the kids.”
So what has made the richest man in the world to channel his resources so heavily into one interest ? Gates believes that “the equality of opportunity” in which Americans take such pride needs to extend to other nations around the world . Improving the health of the populations , he says , has proven to be an essential method in helping poor countries to be financially successful . “National borders allow inequalities ,” said Gates : “We all need to take a more global view , rather than just saying my country is doing well . We have to step up these health issues , knowing how few resources are going into them .”
Gates said that both his parents set an example for him as a child . His father , William H. Gates , was the head of the local Planned Parenthood , and his mother , Mary , volunteered for the United Way . As he gathered his fortune , Gates knew he would eventually want to give back as well , but he didn’t expect to devote himself whole-heartedly to one project until he was about 60.
However , Gates , 47 , began to question his ability to wait that long . “It seemed there was a real time urgency,” Gates said . “I started to think , How many lives could I save before then ?”
61．Bill Gates will give away his vast fortune to .
A．improve the health of population in America alone
B．improve the health of population all over the world
C．avoid leaving his children too much money
D．spare the American government the burden of health care
62．Bill Gates believes that one important way of developing poor countries is .
A．to set up more foundations for them
B．to aid them with natural resources
C．to put more effort into the health issues in them
D．to help them take a more global view
63．It can be learned from the text that Bill Gates thinks .
A．Americans should care about people in other countries
B．Americans should treat fellow citizens well
C．Americans should devote themselves to certain projects
D．Americans can be world-famous by giving away vast fortune
64．Bill Gates gave away his vast fortune earlier than he had expected because of .
A．his weakening health condition
B．his parents’ suggestions
C．his great success in business
D．his concerns for suffering people
（B）
London is the most expensive city in the world to live and rent a property (财产), while residents of Zurich can get the most for their (typically large) pay packets, according to research published today.
In a comparison of prices and earnings in 71 cities around the world, the Swiss banking giant ‘UBS’ found those living in London faced higher living costs than those in any other major capital.
When rents were excluded (剔除) from the calculations, those living in London fared slightly better, with the prices of common goods and services ranking third highest behind Oslo and Copenhagen.
Salaries in the two cities make up for the high cost of living: according to UBS ，Copenhagen has the highest wages before tax, and is closely followed by Oslo.
London only makes it to 10th on the list, after cities such as Dublin and Frankfurt.
Zurich ranks number three in terms of gross salary (毛收入), but when tax and other deductions have been made and net earnings are compared, the citizens of the Swiss city take home the most cash.
Zurich citizens also possess the highest purchasing power, UBS said, with workers having the most to spend for the hours they work.
The report said unstable exchange rates had pushed European countries up the cost-of-living rankings.
These include Dublin, which has seen rising living costs push it from the 13th most expensive city in which to live in 2005, to the fourth this year.
"Other cities known for their high prices have ceded (转让) their places," the report said.
"The US dollar's sharp decline in value — at the time of our editorial deadline, down almost 18% against the euro since our last survey — has made New York a much more affordable place for European shoppers.
"London is now 26% more expensive."
65. What makes London the most expensive city to live in?
A. The cost of rent. B. The cost of goods.
C. The cost of services. D. Low salaries.
66 Which city has the highest wages before tax?
A. London. B. Dublin. C. Oslo. D. Copenhagen.
67. Where is Dublin on the cost-of-living rankings?
A. 13th. B. 10th. C. 4th. D. 1st.
68. What has made New York more affordable?
A. The US Dollar’s rise in value.
B. The US Dollar’s fall in value.
C. A 26% rise in the value of the Pound Sterling.
D. A 26% fall in the value of the Pound Sterling.
（C）
In the age of reality television, success isn’t the only way to the public eye. Failure can also create fame, just like William Hung, 21, a native of Hong Kong.
Hung recently has made an agreement with US-based entertainment firms Koch Records and Fuse Music Network. They will publish a full-length record, titled “The True Idol（偶像）” on April 6.
The idol is a civil engineering student at the University of California at Berkeley. He did a version（改写本）of Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs” on the television show “American Idol 3” on January 27. The Fox TV singing contest searches for pop stars among ordinary people. In the case of Hung, however, his act was so bad that the judges cut him off in mid-act.
Hung’s response was “I already did my best, so I have no regrets at all.” That’s good, because any common person would have plenty to regret: the off-key singing, the blue Hawaiian shirt worn with pants pulled up too high, the terrible dancing, the hips jerking（摇摆）to a beat that did not belong to the song, maybe not even to this planet. It was, by all accounts, bad.
But, it was this very bad act that sold well.
Marc Juris, president of Fuse, explained it this way: “Every one of us is happily guilty of singing our favorite song at the top of our lungs with complete freedom, completely off-key and completely unworried. That’s what William did and immediately won the hearts of America.”
Whatever it is, for the moment it’s big. Three websites devoted to Hung have gone up on the Internet in the past few weeks. Versions of this performance have been remixed with hip-hop and techno music and have made it to the top 10 request list at a Chicago radio station.
So, what does Hung think of this? “There were all these people saying things about me. A lot were saying I was very courageous and that I was great on the show, but some didn’t show much respect for me and some were kind of mean.”
Now, he says he’s not so sure whether to distance himself from the glamour（魅力）or to accept it. Returning to normal hasn’t been easy.
69. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Sometimes an idol behaves quite foolishly.
B. Returning to normal isn’t easy.
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C. How an unsuccessful person became famous.
D. Success sometimes does not require hard work.
70. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 6 refer to?
A. William Hung. B. Hung’s bad act.
C. Hung’s website. D. The public’s opinion.
71.Which of the following shows the correct order of what happened to Hung?
a. The entertainment firms made an agreement with Hung.
b. The judges cut Hung off in mid-act in the singing contest.
c. Hung became popular among Americans.
d. Hung gave a terrible performance though he tried his best.
A. dbca B. acdb C. adbc D. dbac
72. Why was Hung able to win the hearts of America?
A. His success was based on his own hard work.
B. He attracted people’s attention before the contest.
C. He was good-looking though he didn’t sing well.
D. He developed his own special manner of performance.
(D)
A university graduate described as a “respectable and intelligent” woman is seeking professional help after being convicted of shoplifting for the second time in six months.
Ana Luz, recently studying for her PhD,has been told she could end up behind bars unless she can control the desire to steal from shops .
Luz ,who lives with her partner in Fitzwilliam Road ,Cambridge ,admitted stealing clothes worth ￡9.95 from John Lewis in Oxford Street ,London ,on March 9.
Phillip Lemoyne ,prosecuting（起诉）,said Luz selected some clothes from a display and took them to the ladies’ toilet in the store .When she came out again she was wearing one of the skirts she had selected ,having taken off the anti-theft security alarms.
She was stopped and caught after leaving the store without paying ,Mr Lemoyne said.
He added that she was upset on her arrest and apologized for her actions.
Luz,28, was said to have been convicted of shoplifting by Cambridge judges last October ,but Morag Duff, defending ,said she had never been in trouble with the police before that .
“She is ashamed and embarrassed but doesn’t really have any explanation why she did this ,” Miss Duff said . “She didn’t intend to steal when she went into the store .She is at a loss to explain it . She is otherwise a very respectable and intelligent young lady .She went to her doctor and asked for advice because she wants to know if there is anything in particular that caused her to do this.”
Judge David Azan fined Luz ￡ 50, and warned : “You’ve got a criminal record .If you carry on like this ,you will end up in prison ,which will ruin your bright future you may have.”
Luz achieved a degree in design at university in her native Spain ,went on to a famous university in Berlin , Germany for her master’s degree and is now studying for a PhD at Cambridge University ,UK.
73.What does the underlined sentence “She is at a loss to explain it” mean?
A．In her opinion it was a loss to the clothes shops where she stole things .
B．She doesn’t have any idea why she has the desire to steal from shops .
C．She thinks it is a loss for her to explain why she stole things from shops.
D．Personally she feels ashamed and embarrassed for her shoplifting actions.
74．Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “shoplifting” used in the passage?
A．Carrying goods in a lift for a shop.
B．Taking goods to the ladies’ toilet .
C．Selecting some goods from a display.
D．Taking goods from a shop without paying.
75.From the passage we can learn that .
A．Ana Luz is already got her PhD at Cambridge University ,UK
B．Ana Luz is ashamed and embarrassed and knows why she often did so
C．the university graduate will be put in prison if she steals in shops once more
D．Phillip Lemoyne is the “respectable and intelligent” woman’s defense lawyer
76.What would be the best title for the passage ?
A．Shoplifting Shame of a PhD Student
B．Apologizing for the Actions in Shops
C．Seeking Professional Help from Experts
D．Controlling the Desire to Steal from Shops
(E)
The gray-haired lady can’t wait to leave the building to search for her dad .Unless watched ,she will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father ,who died 30 years ago.
Not all cases of Alzheimer’s disease look like this ,but Alzheimer’s is a serious disease that is said to be the fourth or fifth leading cause of death for people over age 75.
It is said that about three percent of the U.S. population over age 65 have Alzheimer’s .In the early stages ,people may exhibit short term memory loss. Some may experience changes in personality , easy to be angry .As the disease progresses ,patients might lose the ability to move and may be unable to speak or move at all. This progressive disease generally lasts 8 to 10 years before death occurs.
While no one is certain what causes these changes in the brain’s nerve fibers ,their effect is certain .Alzheimer’s destroys not only the patients ,but also spouses（配偶）,friends and families.
What should you do if you notice progressive memory loss in yourself or a loved one? Have the person examined by a doctor who is a specialist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Though many reasons other than Alzheimer’s disease may cause memory loss ,its early diagnosis and treatment may delay some of the most serious effects.
What feeling will you likely experience should a loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s disease ?A person will often go through the various stages of sadness ,shock ,anger ,and so on .If the spouse develops the disease ,you may experience hurt and disappointment when he or she doesn’t remember you are married.
Life for the Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones will never be the same as the disease progresses ,bringing a deep sorrow ,loss and even anger towards God .No matter what feelings are present ,facing them honestly will serve one better than burying them.
77．What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired lady?
A．She has been living with her father.
B．She was sad about the death of her father.
C．She can’t search for her father without being watched.
D．She suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.
78．When people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease , ________.
A．their families and friends will suffer from the same disease
B．their families and friends will experience mental sufferings
C．they will certainly die in 8 to 10 years
D．they will forget everybody but their spouses
79．Memory loss occurs ________.
A．from Alzheimer’s disease and nothing else
B．from sadness ,shock ,anger ,and so on
C．for a number of reasons
D．with changes in personality
80．From the passage we know that .
A．early treatment may stop Alzheimer’s disease occurring
B．it is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain’s nerve fibers
C．nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer’s disease
D．when one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease ,he will be buried
四：书面表达题目（20分）（请直接写在答题纸上）
今年元月国家下发通知，从2008年6月1日起所有商品零售场所将所实行塑料购物袋有偿使用制度。此举一出，引起社会广泛关注。请根据下面的信息，写一篇英语短文，介绍有关情况，并谈谈你对此事的看法：
1. 购物塑料袋的大量生产造成严重资源浪费；
2. 大量使用过的购物塑料袋因得不到正确处理，造成了严重的环境污染；
3. 政府通过立法限制使用购物塑料袋旨在保护资源和环境，但也将给人们的生活带来不便；
4. 你的看法和建议。
注意：1．对所给要点不要简单翻译，要有适当发挥；
2．字数150左右。
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