—You didn’t wait for Mr. Smith last night, did you?

—Yes, but we ________. He didn’t return home at all.

A. don’t have to　　 B. needn’t have　　　 C. didn’t need to　　　　 D. should have

The education of _______ young is always _______ hot and serious topic in modern society.

A. the；/         B. the；a        C. /；the        D. a；the

根據(jù)短文選出正確的詞并將詞填在短文后的橫線上, 一空一詞。

A friend of mine once asked me: “Why should a Chinese take time to learn a language that is not his own?”O(jiān)bviously he has __96__in learning a foreign language. He is not the only one who is mentally against English learning. One reason, as I suspect, is the way English is ___97___. The emphasis on memorization is such that no __98___is left in the process of learning, only endless annoyance. What students are presented in the classroom is not the language in real communication. A Chinese student with extremely high scores for American standardized tests was __99__ into one of the most famous universities. But his professors soon found out  he could __100__ understand the lesson. Suspecting that he__101___in the tests, the school demanded he repeat them. Again, he passed with high scores. Not till then did they realise the student had mastered the __102__for dealing with the tests, not the skills of using the language.

Many people take TOFEL, IELTS, GRE, annual Band 4 and Band 6 exams not because they work inareas where English is a___103___tool, but because they have to do it for job promotion.　　 Must English learning be such a pain in the neck? Create a(n)__104__ where learning English is natural and painless. Don't make it compulsory for people whose work or major does not require it. China will not become more___105___ by adding millions of people who can only say a simple “Hello.”

   96. _________    97. _________   98. _________   99. _________   100. _________

   101. _________   102. _________  103. _________  104. _________  105. _________

下面短文中共有10個錯誤, 請找出并按要求在文中標(biāo)記并改正在短文下的橫線上。

如多一個詞：把多余的詞用斜線（／）劃掉, 在短文下邊橫線上寫出該詞, 并也用斜線劃掉。

如缺一個詞：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧）, 在短文下邊橫線上寫出該加的詞。

如錯一個詞：在錯的詞下劃一橫線, 在短文下邊橫線上寫出改正后的詞。

After I finished the school this year, I began to look for work. Several month later, I still couldn't find the job I was interested. Last Sunday morning, I received a phone call from a man calling him Mr Smith. He said to me on the phone, “I hear you do very well in your studies, I may have a job for you.” I entered in his office with a beaten heart. How I hoped I will go through the job interview today and he would employ me as a lab assistant. But to my surprised, what he said disappointing. He only needed a model.

1. _________　 2. _________　 3. _________　 4. _________　 5. _________

6. _________　 7. _________　 8. _________　 9. _________　 10._________

翻譯：根據(jù)所給漢語句子意思, 完成下列句子

76. 每次我一張口, 就會講錯話。

   _________ _________ I open my mouth, I put my foot in it.

77. 設(shè)想這樣一種情景, 雙方都認(rèn)識的人離開了房間, 兩個陌生人開始交談。

  _________ a situation _________ two strangers are talking to each other after someone they both know has left the room.

78. 老師講英式英語還是講美式英語沒有太大的差別。

  _________ doesn't make much of a _________ whether a teacher speaks British or American English.

79. 他開著一卡車香蕉, 突然就在轉(zhuǎn)彎處掉下路面。

  He was _________ a lorry load of bananas _________ he came off the road.

80. 對于從事這項工作的人來說, 擁有常識、健康的身體以及外向的個性可能比掌握計算機技能更重要。

  For people doing this job, common sense, physical fitness and an outgoing _________ are _________ to be more important than computer skills.

81. 他身無分文地來到新奧爾良的時候, 卻發(fā)現(xiàn)那里沒有開往南美洲的船了。

  He arrived in New Orleans without a penny in his pocket only _________ _________ that there were no boats for South America.

82. 面具的使用受到了法律條文的限制, 這最早可以追溯到14世紀(jì)。

  Their use was limited by laws, the first of _________ _________ back to the 14th century.

83. 如果你走進(jìn)任何一個地方的中學(xué)或大學(xué)校園, 你很有可能看到身著印有那個熟悉標(biāo)志的李寧運動服的學(xué)生們。

  If you go into a school of university anywhere, the _________ are that you will see students _________Li Ning tracksuits with the familiar logo.

84. 馬拉松是奧運會的最后一項賽事, 因為它被認(rèn)為是最艱難的項目。

  The marathon is the final Olympic event because it is _________ _________ be the hardest.

85. 如今, 政府似乎正在贏得這場戰(zhàn)爭。

  Today, the government seems to _________ _________ the battle.

   76._________ _________       77. _________ _________    78. _________ _________   

   79. _________ _________     80. _________ _________    81. _________ _________  

   82. _________ _________      83. _________ _________    84. _________ _________  

   85. _________ _________

       I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are too strict to depart from their routine.

       I can't count the times I called my sister and said,“How about going to lunch in half an hour?” She would gasp and stammer(結(jié)結(jié)巴巴地說), “I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday. I had a late breakfast. It looks like rain.”And my personal favorite response:“It's just Monday.”She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.

       Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all have to show for our lives is repetition of “I'm going to”,“I plan on” and “Someday, when things are settled down a bit.”

       When anyone calls my“seize the moment” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.

       My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy.

       Now go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to, not something on your SHOULD DO list.

72. The example of the writer's sister serves as__________.

   A. an argument   B. an introduction    C. a support    D. a conclusion

73. The writer thinks that the underlined excuse “It's just Monday.”is acceptable, because __________.

   A. it is still likely that they can have lunch together some time later

   B. it sounds most reasonable of all the excuses.

   C. it shows respect for the writer's suggestion

   D. it indicates the time when they can have lunch together

74. The underlined word “contagious” in the fourth paragraph means “_________”.

   A. appropriate      B. influential    C. practical    D. evident

75. What is the purpose of the writer by writing this passage?

   A. To suggest how time flies.

   B. To persuade busy people to relax.

   C. To advise people to keep their promise.

   D. To convince readers to be flexible on their schedule for practical joy.

       Happy April Fool's Day. In celebration of the day, we have put together a list of some of the greatest hoaxes in history. They are the lies that have been designed for innocent people who are ready to believe them.

INSTANT COLOR TV

       In 1962 there was only one TV channel in Sweden, and in broadcast in black and white. The station's technical expert, Kjell Stensson, appeared on the news to announce that thanks to a newly developed technology, all viewers could now quickly and easily transform their existing sets to display color reception. All they had to do was pull a nylon stocking over their TV screen , and they would begin to see their favorite shows in color. Reportedly, hundreds of thousands of people, were taken in. Actual color TV transmission only started to appear in Sweden on April 1,1970.

SAN SERRIFFE

       In 1977 the British newspaper The Guardian published a special seven-page supplement(增刊)in honor of the tenth anniversary of San Serriffe, a small republic located in the Indian Ocean. A series of articles affectionately described the geography and culture of this unknown nation. The Guardian's phones rang all day as readers asked for more information about the beautiful holiday spot. Few noticed that everything about the island was made up.

NIXON FOR PRESIDENT

In 1992 American National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation program announced that Richard Nichard Nixon , in a surprise move ,was running for President again. His new campaign slogan was,“I didn't do anything wrong, and I won't do it again.” Accompanying this announcement were audio clips(片斷)of Nixon delivering his election speech. Listeners responded immediately to the announcement , flooding the show with calls expressing shock and anger. Only during the second half of the show did the host John Hockenberry reveal that the announcement was a practical joke, Nixon's voice was copied by comedian Rich Little.

68. Which of the following western countries is NOT mentioned in the text?

   A. India             B. the UK           C. the United States    D. Sweden

69. Who worked as a host on the radio?

   A. Kjell Stensson      B. Rich Little        C. Richard Nixon      D. John Hockenberry

70. When did the small republic San Serriffe come into being?

   A.In 1962            B. In 1977          C. In 1992            D. Never

71. Where can we probably read this article?

   A. In an ad.           B. In a magazine   C. In a novel          D. In a news report

    After years of hearing drivers complain about scratches on their cars, Japan's Nissan Motor Company has officially: announced the next big thing—a paint that not only resists scratches and scrapes, but actually repairs itself within a few days.

    The new material, developed by Nippon Paint Company, contains an elastic rubbery-like resin(彈性樹脂）that is able to heal minor marks caused by car wash equipment, parking lot encounters, road debris(石頭碎片）or even on-purpose destruction.

    The automaker admits its results vary depending on the temperature and the depth of the damage, but adds this is the only paint like it in the world, and tests prove it works. Minor scratches, the most common type, are said to slowly fade over about a week. And once they're gone, there is no trace that they were ever there.

    The special paint is said to last for at least three years after it is first applied, but there is no word yet on whether more can be added after that period.

    Nissan claims car washes are the worst offenders for this type of damage, accounting for at least 80 percent of all incidents

    But the complete auto-healing won't come without scratching your wallet. The vehicle maker notes the special paint adds about＄100 U. S. to the price of a car.

    It plans to use its new chemical mixture only on its X -Trail SUVs in Japan for now, as it looks for a more widespread presentation. And while plans to offer the feature overseas haven't been made yet, if it's a hit there, you can be almost sure market forces will drive it to these shores, as well.

64. From the article, we can find that __________.

   A. the paint has already been used on cars by now

   B. it beats other products of its kind in its lengthy effect

   C. car damage is mainly caused by scratches and scrapes

   D. marketing this paint in Europe is not under way.

65. The paint used on cars can __________.

   A .last 3 years before it is re-applied again

   B .fade only in a few days

   C. help to protect minor paint damage.

   D. reduce car scrape incidents to 20 percent

66. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph refer to?

   A. certain models of Nissan       B. name for one kind of paint

   C. somewhere in Japan                  D. a word standing for a car-dealer store

67. What can be inferred from the article?

   A. The paint was developed by Nissan Motor Company.

   B. The paint might work better in summer than in winter.

   C. The mark on the car could disappear as soon as the paint is applied.

   D. The paint is very popular in Japan.

    Every spring scores of people flock to the Buzzard Festival at Hinckley, Ohio. They come to watch for buzzards. Most would. Be glad just to take a look at a buzzard. If they do see one of these" flying garbage cans", it will probably be circling high in the sky. From there it can watch the ground for signs of the waste and the dead animals on which it feeds.

    The buzzard is the ugliest bird in the United States. In fact, it may well be the ugliest bird. in the world. It has a small, bare, pink head. Its thick body is covered with dark, rough feathers.

    In spite of its looks, the buzzard is important to the people of Hinckley. It is their first sign of spring. After a winter in the south, buzzards return to their homes in the north. In the Hinckley area, they always return on March 15. No one knows why. But they have come back to Hinckley Ridge on that day, sure as clocks work, for at least forty years.

    The excitement starts in February. By the middle of March it has reached a high peak. Bets are placed. Prizes go to the person who sees the first buzzard. Radio stations and newspapers tell of the coming festival. And on the weekend after March 15 the people of Hinckley hold their Buzzard Festival.

    The people come and look around. They chat. They eat their fill of pancakes and sausages. Then they drive past Buzzard's Roost on Hinckley Ridge.

    A lot of them stop near the road at the stand set up to give information to visitors. There they can hear, from a recording, the main facts about the buzzard. They can see a stuffed buzzard. They can look at some pictures taken of buzzards in other years. With good luck and a strong pair of field glasses, they may sight one or two live buzzards high in the sky.

    Buzzards may be ugly. They may be "flying garbage cans". But in Hinckley they are just as welcome as the swallows in Capistrano, California. It would be a sad spring indeed if the buzzards ever failed to come back to Hinckley Ridge.

60. A good title for this story would be __________.

   A. The Hinckley Buzzard Festival

   B. Buzzard, the Ugliest Bird

   C. Why the Buzzard Has a Pink Head

   D. The Return of“The Garbage Can"

61. The buzzard is called the "flying garbage can" because it __________.

   A. is ugly                      B. eats waste and dead animals

   C. looks like a garbage can        D. collect rubbish on the ground

62. The surprising thing about Hinckley's buzzards is that＿.

   A. they spend the winter in the south

   B. they come very close to the town

   C. they return on the same day each year  

   D. both buzzards and swallows return to Capistrano on March 15

63. At the information stand, visitors to Hinckley's Buzzard Festival can _________.

   A. learn some facts about. the buzzard

   B. easily see a live buzzard

   C. take some pictures with the background of live buzzards

   D. feed their fill of pancakes and sausages to buzzards

    The new mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan, is a man of the people, ready to listen to their problems, but only until 6 p.m. Then he has to do his homework. Michael Sessions, 18, beat former mayor Douglas Ingles, 51, by just two votes and became the new mayor of Hillsdale. He is America's youngest mayor.

    As Sessions was too young to enter the election in the spring of 2005, he registered- to vote on Sept. 22, one day after his 18-year-old birthday. The day after that he started his write-in campaign, which means he should persuade voters to remember his name and write it by hand on the voting ballots（選票）·

    To help get his name known, Sessions earned＄700 by selling apples over the summer. He spent the money on posters and put them on the Hillsdale's lawns.

    Sessions' month-long campaign included going door to door, explaining his ideas of the town's future in the kitchens of his neighbors. "They'd look at me, and say‘How old are you again? How much experience do you have?'And I say‘I'm still in high school', "he said. Sessions promised Hillsdale's voters he would renew local economy. “I was hopeful the whole time, ”he explained. One day he spent so long out on the streets knocking on the doors that he ended up in a hospital emergency room·

    Sessions said that his schoolwork will not get in the way of his job as a mayor. “From 7:50 a.m. to 2:30p.m., I'11 be a student. From 3 to 6, I'11 be the mayor of Hillsdale," he said.

    “He did a very brave thing that couldn't have been easy for him to do, "said Jack Vettel, a councilman in Hillsdale, a city of 8,200 about 75 miles southwest. of Detroit. "He does care about this town. He's been here all his life. ”

    Sessions will receive＄3, 600 a year during his four-year term, and will work out of his bedroom since the town does not provide the mayor with an office.

56. What is TRUE of Sessions' election campaign according to the text?

   A. Sessions launched his election campaign on Sept. 22.

   B. Sessions worked so hard that he once tried to persuade people in a hospital.

   C. Sessions won the election campaign by a very close outcome.

   D. Sessions felt disappointed when asked about his age and experience.

57. In order to gain more support from the voters Sessions had to do all these things EXCEPT＿.

   A. put up posters'                                 B. renew the economy

   C. sell apples                                       D. talk to neighbors in. kitchens

58. What can we infer from the passage?

   A. American mayors usually work from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m.

   B. In America, young people are encouraged to get involved in politics.

   C. All teenagers are allowed to enter political elections.

   D. American mayors receive a salary of 3, 600 a year during their 4-year term.

59. Which of the following would best summarize the text?

   A. Schoolboy becomes American's youngest mayor.

   B. How to become a teenage mayor.

   C. Hard work is the ticket to success.

   D. Never too young to shake the world.