Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform is likely to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform.
What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a hairdresser, or a waiter to lose professional identity（職業(yè)身份） than to step out of uniform?
Primary among the argument against uniforms in their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they are likely to think ,speak, and act similarly on the job at least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes, Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain , requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with types of civilian clothes.
60  People are likely to think that a man in uniform_________.
A.  suggests quality work
B.  shows his social position
C.  appears to be more practical
D.  looks more fresh and attractive
61 Those who are against uniforms believe that people wearing uniforms_________.      
A.  are usually helpful                B.  have little freedom
C.  lose personal character             D.  enjoy greater popularity
62  It can be concluded from the passage that_________.
A.  people generally trust a person in uniform
B.people enjoy wearing comfortable uniform
C.the cost of the uniform is acceptable to people
D.people wear uniforms to show their professions
63  The underlined sentence tells us that_________.
A.  it’s impossible that people can be recognized more easily by their uniforms
B.people’s identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms
C.nurses and policemen must wear uniforms when working
D.people in those professions act in an easier way without uniforms

One evening in November, Berlin received a telephone call from Mrs. Green. “Please, Dr Berlin, come to my house. I had 50,000 dollars on my desk and now it is gone.”
Dr Berlin arrived at Mrs. Green’s house at eight o’clock. First he asked Mrs. Green, “When did you see the money last?”
“At seven o’clock. I put it on my desk in my living room. Then I went to wash my hair. I came back at seven thirty and the money was gone.”
“I see.” Dr Berlin said. “Were you alone in the house?”
“No. My sister’s son Jack is here, too.” Then Dr Berlin and Mrs. Green went to Jack’s room.”
“Please, sit down,” Jack said. Dr Berlin sat on the only chair in the room, and the chair was cold. He also saw some books on the ground near his feet.
“What have you been doing this evening?” Dr Berlin asked.
“I came home at six-thirty, and went right to my room. I’ve been sitting in that chair and reading all the evening. I never got up and I never left the room. Maybe somebody came into the house and took my aunt’s money.”
After hearing that, Dr Berlin was clear about who had taken the money.
59. When did Dr Berlin answer the phone from Mrs. Green?
A. At 6:30      B. At 7:00      C. After 7:30  D. At 8:00
60. Where did Mrs. Green put her money?
A. In her living room.   B. In her washing room.
C. In Jack’s room.                  D. In her office.
61. When did the thief take Mrs. Green’s money?
A. Before Mrs. Green came back home.
B. When Jack was reading.
C. After Mrs. Green went to wash her hair.
D. When Dr Berlin was answering the phone.
62. Which of the following is WRONG?
A. Mrs. Green didn’t live alone.     
B. Jack had given a careless reply (回答).
C. Dr Berlin found out who had taken the money.
D. Jack had been really reading books all that evening.

第三部分：閱讀理解（共20小題.每小題2分,滿分40分）
閱讀下列短文,從每小題所給的四個選項（A,B,C和D）中選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
Now, it’s time for some brief news items.
1. China wins women’s 3,000m short track relay, S. Korea disqualified
VANCOUVER, Feb. 24 2010(Xinhua) -- Twice Olympic champion Wang Meng led the Chinese short track speed skating team to the top podium of women's 3,000m relay with a world record at the Vancouver Winter Games here on Wednesday, as South Korea was later disqualified. Canada took the silver, with the United States picking up the bronze. South Korea's skaters had already started waving flags in joy after crossing the line but later the judges decided Kim Min-jung had impeded(阻礙) during an exchange push.
2. Severe drought cracks Airport’s runway
KUNMING, March. 18 2010(China Daily)??Severe drought continues to plague southwestern China's Yunnan Province.
In the provincial capital Kunming, the surface of Wu Jiaba International Airport's only runway has been fractured(斷裂的). Repairs have been going on since Tuesday. The airport is closed every day from midnight to seven-thirty in the morning. Airport authorities say the severe drought is the cause of the damage. The airport also needs to repair its plane taxiing and parking area. Chen Zhiwei, Security Dept., Kunming International Airport, said, "The drought has greatly lowered the underground water level. And this has affected the runway foundations. The damage to its surface is severe."
3. School Soldiers
Russian school students will have to do basic military training in their final year of school, the government has decided. The lesson will include learning to fire guns, marching drills and how to deal with a chemical, nuclear or biological attack. The activity is seen as part of a drive toward the education of their love for their country.
4.
Is it hard for you to get up early and get ready for classes? Some students at Winter Park High School just roll out of bed in their pajamas(睡衣)and go to class in their own bedrooms, Of course, their teachers and classmates do not see them because all their class work is on the computer. The Florida High School, the state’s only online program take classes in algebra, American government, chemistry, computer, economics, and web-page design. They also have to go to regular school to attend other classes.
56. Which country ranks fourth in the women’s 3,000m short track relay according to the first news?
A. S. Korea.          B. Canada.             C. The USA.          D. Not known.
57. Which of the following is correct according to the second news?
A. The airport has been closed since Tuesday.
B. Drought caused the trouble for repairs.
C. The underground water level became lower, and that’s why the Airport's runway cracked.
D. Flights were not really stopped during the day, because Wu Jiaba International Airport had another runway.
58. Why will Russian school students have basic military training?
A. To get ready for a military parade.         
B. To learn to protect themselves.
C. To gain some military knowledge.          
D. To develop their love for the country.
59. The news from Florida can be given a title “________”.
A. Get up Late                                        B. Online School    
C. The Special Pajamas                                   D. The Popular Subjects

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Hannibal, Missouri, founded in 1819, is known worldwide as the boyhood home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain), 1835-1910. The Clemens family moved to Hannibal in 1839 from nearby Florida, Missouri when Sam was four years old. He spent his formative years here, leaving such a lasting impression that his childhood memories provided the basis for much of his writing. In later life during an interview in India he said, “All that goes to make the me in me is a small Missouri village on the other side of the globe”.
Besides Mark Twain, famous Hannibal residents(居民) that may interest tourists include:
Margaret Tobin Brown, known as “Unsinkable Molly Brown” after he survived the sinking of
the Titanic in 1912, was born in Hannibal in 1867.
William P. Lear, inventor of the automobile radio, the automatic pilot for airplanes and the Lear
Jet, was born here in 1902.
Cliff Edwards, actor and musician, was born here. He was known in Hollywood as “Ukelele
Ike”, provided the voice for “Jiminy Cricket” in Pinocchio and appeared in many films.
Admiral Robert E. Coontz, a native of Hannibal, became Commander of the United States
Fleet(艦隊) in 1923.
Jake Beckley, known as “Old Eagle Eye”, played baseball for three major league teams. He was
inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
Helen Cornelius, country and western singer, is a Hannibal native.
William Henry Hatch, Hannibal lawyer who, while as a congressman (議員), played an
important role in making sure of the passage of agricultural legislation that established the position of Secretary of Agriculture in the Cabinet(內(nèi)閣) of the President of the United States.
64. Hannibal, Missouri is known worldwide ________.
A. because the Clemens family used to live there
B. as the birthplace of Mark Twain
C. because Mark Twain spent his boyhood years there
D. for a number of notable people who once lived there
65. What Mark Twain said during an interview in India implies that _______.
A. the life he lived in Hannibal had a decisive influence on his whole life
B. he spent all his life in a small Missouri village
C. the years he spent in Hannibal left the deepest impression on his memory
D. if he had not been a native of Hannibal, he couldn’t have become famous
66. Among the famous Hannibal residents, __________.
A. Helen Cornelius was a western singer singing in the country
B. Cliff Edwards acted in the film Pinocchio
C. Jake Beckley made contributions to the American navy
D. William Henry Hatch worked as a politician

WASHINGTON (AP) — A chemical has caused a global food safety scare. In the U.S., White Rabbit candies from China were recalled(召回) after melamine(三聚氰胺) was found in California and Connecticut. Melamine levels in imported Chinese candies recalled in California were as high as 520 parts per million, about 200 times greater than the level set on Friday by the FDA (The Food and Drug Administration) for "acceptable" risk.
And Friday, a New Jersey company announced it was recalling a yogurt-type drink from China, Blue Cat Flavor Drink, after FDA testing found melamine.
No illnesses have been reported in the U.S., but experts are checking for any increase in reports of heath problems.
The FDA says baby formula(配方) sold here is safe, because producers do not use any materials from China. But officials expect more melamine recalls as they continue to test products in ethnic(少數(shù)民族) markets.
“However, tiny amounts of melamine, are not harmful in most foods, except baby formula,” said U.S. government experts Friday.
The FDA said Friday its safety experts had concluded that eating a minuscule amount of melamine — 2.5 parts per million — would not raise health problems, even if a person ate food every day that was infected with the chemical.
“It would be like if you had a million grains of sand and they were all white, and you had two or three that were black, that's kind of the level,” said Stephen Sundlof, director of the FDA’s food safety program.
The FDA guideline is meant to help federal and state investigators(調(diào)查員) check for infected foods from China at ports(港口) of entry and in Asian community shops around the country. “We are trying to recognize products that have levels we are really concerned(worried) about, rather than trying to find the last molecule,” said Sundlof.
67. The underlined word “minuscule” in Paragraph 6 means __________.
A. very small      B. acceptable      C. worried      D. large
68. According to FDA, people in America needn’t be worried if _________.
A. food is infected with melamine below a level of 2.5 parts per million
B. baby formula contains no melamine
C. they buy candies for babies produced locally
D. foods imported from China are recalled
69. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.
A. America won’t import foods from China any more
B. America is still importing foods from China
C. manufactures do not use any ingredients from China for baby formula
D. all foods imported from China contain melamine
70. The passage is probably found in _________ section on the Internet.
A. News Reports            B. International Trade
C. Science and Life          D. Food and Health

　  The old man walked with a cane(拐杖) slowly into the restaurant. His poor jacket, patched (打補丁的) trousers, and worn-out shoes made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. Unforgettable were his pale blue eyes that were bright like diamonds, large rosy cheeks, and thin lips held in a smile.
He walked toward a table by the window. A young waitress watched him and ran over to him, saying, “Here, Sir. Let me give you a hand with that chair.”
Without a word, he smiled and nodded a thank you. She pulled the chair away from the table. Steadying(穩(wěn)住) him with one arm, she helped him move in front of the chair, and get comfortably seated. Then she pushed the table up close to him, and leaned his cane against the table where he could reach it.
In a soft, clear voice he said, “Thank you, Miss.”
“You are welcome, Sir.” She replied. “My name is Mary. I’ll be back in a moment. If you need anything, just wave at me!”
After he had finished a hearty meal of pancakes, bacon, and hot lemon tea, Mary brought him the change, helping him up from his chair and out from behind the table. She handed him his cane, and walked with him to the front door. Holding the door open for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir!”
He nodded a thank you and said softly with a smile, “You are very kind!”
When Mary went to clean his table, she was surprised. Under his plate she found a business card and a note written on the napkin, under which was a $100 bill.
The note on the napkin read, “Dear Mary, I respect you very much, and you respect yourself, too. It shows by the way you treat others. You have found the secret of happiness. Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you.”
The man she had served was the owner of the restaurant. This was the first time that she, or any of his employees, had seen him in person(親自).
71. The relationship between the old man and Mary was ______. 
A. father and daughter                B. employer and employee
C. waiter and customer                         D. uncle and nephew
72. Based on the passage, all of the following words can be used to describe Mary except _____.
A. kind       B. considerate       C. helpful       D. calm
73. Mary ran over to the old man because _______.
A. the old man was the boss of the restaurant
B. she saw the old man had some difficulty moving and taking a seat
C. she was worried that the old man might cause trouble to the restaurant
D. the old man had asked her to wait on him
74. The man came to the restaurant _______.
A. to have breakfast
B. to see his employees
C. to find out how his restaurant was working
D. to see how Mary served customers
75. The words the man left on the napkin indicated that _______.
A. respecting others means respecting oneself
B. serving others is a respectable job
C. Mary would get a rise as a result of her kindness
D. Mary’s kind service would bring in more money for her

When she looked ahead, Florence Chadwick saw nothing but a solid wall of fog. Her body was numb(全身麻木). She had been swimming for nearly sixteen hours. Already she was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. Now, at age 34, her goal was to become the first woman to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast.
On that fourth of July morning in 1952, the sea was like an ice bath and the fog was so dense she could hardly see her support boats. Sharks cruised toward her lone figure, only to be driven away by rifle shots. Against the cold sea, she struggled on ---- hour after hour ---- while millions watched on national television.
Alongside Florence in one of the boats, her mother and her trainer offered encouragement. They told her it wasn't much farther. But all she could see was fog. They urged her not to quit. She never had … until then. With only a half mile to go, she asked to be pulled out.
She told a reporter hour later, "Look, I'm not excusing myself, but if I could have seen land I might have made it." It was not tiredness or even the cold water that defeated her. It was the fog. She was unable to see her goal.
Two months later, she tried again. This time, despite the same dense fog, she swam with her goal clearly pictured in her mind. She knew that somewhere behind that fog was land and this time she made it! Florence Chadwick became the first woman to swim the Catalina Channel, eclipsing(超出) the men's record by two hours!
44. Florence Chadwick was the first woman to swim across ________.
A.the English Channel             B.the Catalina Channel  
C.the California coast              D.Catalina Island
45. Florence failed on her first trial mainly because of _______.
A. the sharks     B. the tiredness      C. the cold water     D. the bad weather
46. The underlined word “then” in this passage refers to the period when _______.
A. she had swum nearly sixteen hours           B. sharks swam toward her
C. she couldn’t see her support boats          D. millions of people watched her on TV
47. We can infer from the passage that it was ______ that resulted in her success.
A. her family’s encouragement            B. her iron will 
C. her swimming skills 　                D. the good weather

第二節(jié)根據(jù)對話內(nèi)容，從對話后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項.選項中有兩項多余選項. （共5小題，每小題1分，滿分5分）
W: How did you like the English Evening organized by the first-year students?
M: ___61__. I thought some of the items were wonderful.
W: ___62_.
M: Well, the group singing was good, and the storytelling was also interesting. And I especially liked the poem recited by the girl with long pigtails. ___63___.
W: How about the play on by Class Six? ___64___.Their intonation was a bit faulty here and there, but the acting was good. They certainly did an excellent job.
M: ___65__.And they wrote the play themselves, you know.
A: I thought it quite a success.
B: I don’t think so.
C: Very much indeed.
D: I agree with you.
E: She’s got such good pronunciation.
F: Which did you like best?
G: Very disappointing.

第三部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，有16小題，滿分32分）
第一節(jié)：閱讀下面短文并做每篇后面的題目。從A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出能回答所提問題或完成所給句子的最佳答案。（本節(jié)有11小題；每小題2分，共22分）
A quarrel at home may result in you falling ill. Don’t laugh, it’s true. Family matters including living habits and even the way we speak have a big effect on our health, doctors say.
Wang Xiaoyu, a Senior 2 girl from Xichang, Sichuan Province, fainted (暈倒) in class when she heard her classmates quarrel at the top of their voices. Quarrels between her parents also put the girl into a coma. It is because she is suffering from depression (抑郁癥), caused by bad relations at home, doctors explained.
“We don’t get sick or stay well by ourselves,” says Dr Robert Ferrer from the US. Ferrer shows that family forces may explain up to a quarter of health problems, in his recent research.
The genes you get from your family may cause illness. If one of your parents has a heart attack, your risk of being affected may double. But effects on health are not only written in our DNA.
Unrelated people who live under the same roof also get similar problems. Diet, lifestyle and environment affect our health, too. 
Ferrer’s research also found that if teenagers feel they are ignored or unimportant at home they are more likely to get sick.
We may never fully understand all the effects that families have on our health. But just as individual (個別的) problems can have effects on others, a small improvement can have big benefits, Ferrer said.
45. Which of the following can best explain why Wang Xiaoyu fainted in class?
A. Because her classmates often quarreled in class.
B. Because her parents used to quarrel.
C. Because of her depression caused by bad family relations.
D. Because her classmates shouted loudly at her.
46. According to Dr Ferrer, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. We get sick or stay well by ourselves.
B. Only the genes we get from our family have a big effect on our health.
C. Our health has nothing to do with diet, lifestyle and environment.
D. Teenagers who are ignored at home get sick more easily than those who are not.
47. The best title for this passage is ________.
A.  Family relations.                                  B. The reasons why we get sick.
C.  Happy family makes you healthy.            D. A research about teenagers’ health.

Eleven-year-old Evan Green doesn’t want to save just one tree－h(huán)e wants to save a whole rainforest!
In the Redwood City, Calif., a boy started a group called the Red Dragon Conservation Team four years ago to do just that. So far, the team’s members have raised $4,500. That’s enough to purchase and protect more than 16 acres of rainforest in Costa Rica through the Center for Ecosystem survival.
Every year, thousands of square miles of rainforest are destroyed worldwide. Logging（伐木）and farming are mostly likely to blame, scientists say. The loss is terrible news for animals and people. Even though rainforests cover less than 2 percent of the earth, they are home to half the world’s plants and animals. Rainforests also provide water and help control the earth’s climate.
Evan’s work to save the rainforests recently earned him a Barron prize for Young Heroes. The prizes are given to children or teenagers who have made a positive difference in the world. Evan’s goal is “to save enough rainforests to last forever”. He won’t have to do it alone. His actions have already inspired other kids to chip in. One girl asked for donations instead of presents on her birthday. She raised $850. Other kids are starting their own conservation teams.
Evan says everyone can help the planet－even by taking small steps such as recycling. He and his family try to make a difference every day. “We recycle, we try to limit our garbage… we’ve been walking a little more, and we buy local food,” Evan said.
48. How much does it cost to buy and protect an acre of rainforest in Costa Rica?
A. About $4,500.      B. About $850.     C. About $280.     D. About $1,000.
49. The underlined phrase “chip in” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.
A. look at                                    B. contribute money
C. ask for birthday presents               D. donate gifts
50. What Evan said in the last paragraph suggests that _________.
A. we can all do something to protect the earth
B. actions speak louder than words
C. we should learn to recycle from now on
51. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Evan Green-a famous teenager    B. The Red Dragon Conservation Team
C. Rainforests are being destroyed    D. Boy gathers support for rainforests