When you stand on the top of the mountain and overlook the surrounding        scenery, you’ll find it is _______ to climb it up with effort.

     A. worth           B. worthy              C. possible          D. worthwhile

     I knew he was _______ Joe when he spoke of the teacher.

   A. bringing up        B. referring to C. asking for          D. taking up

    Jane is the only one of the students who _______ a little Chinese and is    one of my friends who _______ studying in China now.

       A. know; have       B. knows; has C. knows; are       D. know; is

寫作內(nèi)容：

假如你是李華，在美國留學(xué)。你母親今天下午要從國內(nèi)來看你，但你湊巧要去做個講座，故給你的朋友Peter留下字條請他下午三點(diǎn)半去機(jī)場接你母親。因Peter未見過你母親，請根據(jù)下表在字條中描述你母親的特征以便他辨認(rèn)。

寫作要求：

1．必須使用5個句子介紹全部所給內(nèi)容；

2．詞數(shù)：100詞左右。開頭和結(jié)尾已經(jīng)給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。

評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)：

句子結(jié)構(gòu)的準(zhǔn)確性和復(fù)雜度；信息內(nèi)容的完整性和連貫性。

                                                    Sunday

Peter,

       I am very glad that my mother is coming this afternoon by air.

   I will be grateful to you for your help.

　　                                                  Yours,

 完成句子：

66. When the war ______  ______ (爆發(fā)), he was working in the navy.

67. I can’t ______  ______(想出)why she said that.

68. ______  ______he is free will he come to see me.

69. ______  ______ a good teacher, John made great progress in his English study last term.

70. If I have a choice I would ______  ______ choose something else.

  根據(jù)句中所需單詞的首寫字母或中文提示，寫出該單詞的正確形式，并將答案寫在答題卡相應(yīng)題號后面的橫線上。

56. In order to stay s_________, she eats very little every day.

57. It was really u________ that he fell off the truck without being hurt.

58. Your brother is full of h________; he had us laughing all through the meal.

59. A cinema is a place of e________.

60. The birth r________ is the number of births compared to the number of people.

61. Many people went to America hoping to make a _______ (財富) there.

62. The more _______ (有學(xué)問的) a man is, the more modest he usually is.

63. The a______ stayed up, but the kids went to bed.

64. Many people find it difficult to accept her______ (先進(jìn)的) idea.

65. You can buy many ______ (紀(jì)念品) in every place of interest.

閱讀下列文字資料，按照要求匹配信息，并將答題卡上的相應(yīng)選項(xiàng)涂黑。  

  請閱讀下面幾種假日集訓(xùn)班的信息：

A. You’ll spend half of each day learning different types of dance. The teachers will give you lots of tips and advice as well as help you find your own dance style to impress your friends.

B. This course is for those who are interested in making films. You and your group will be able to choose what type of film to make. You’ll become a film crew(全體人員) and create your own film ready to show to everyone else. What’s more, you’ll have your film on DVD to take home with you, too!

C. Football players at this club will experience fun and dynamic training, which aims to improve their all-round football skills. It doesn’t matter how good you are as we will normally try and put you in a group with others of a similar level.

D. Our Learner Driver holiday means that when it comes to having lessons and taking your test, you will be well ahead of the crowd. You’ll experience 30 minutes of driving each day as will as theory.

E. Our coaches will make sure you cover all the surfing basics (基礎(chǔ)). Before you know it you’ll be getting up and riding. We promise you’ll never forget the feeling you get when you catch your first wave!

F. We will show you how to create music of different styles and then record your own professional quality tracks (錄音) on CDs to take home for your friends and listen to. You don’t even need to be able to play an instrument or have any musical knowledge to get involved.

  請閱讀下面人物信息，并為他們選擇合適的項(xiàng)目：

51. Mary lives far away from her office, and it takes her long time to get there every day. Recently, she has been thinking about buying a car, but she wants to get training before she buys it.

52. Laura loves music very much. She often says that she cannot be separated from her iPod. Although she doesn’t know how to play an instrument, she wants to create her own music.

53. Louis is a middle school student; he likes to spend his spare time on the playground. He used to watch others play football because he is not very good at it. He wants to attend a training course to improve his skills.

54. Wang Ling is a college student who likes to dance. She wants to take part in a party next week, so she wants to learn some new moves to try out on the dance floor.

55. Star is a freshman. He is an English Major, but he likes photography very much. He and his roommates often go out to take photos. They plan to go on an outing during the summer holiday to make their own film.

There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms. The idea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effective coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.

Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment. Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat（整潔的）and professional manner. It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.

Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation(猶豫) and consideration. No matter what the school’s policy is, there are only specific essential(基本的) pieces to the wardrobe（服裝） that are necessary, so it won’t break the bank. A few wardrobe items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.

Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality(個性) with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.

Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture. Celebrities and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.

46. What would be the best title for the text?

   A. How to dress properly.        

B. The history of school uniforms.

   C. The advantages of school uniforms.       

D. How to deal with pressure in school.

47. Teachers think that wearing school uniforms ________________.

   A. is just a tradition that students should follow

   B. makes students feel less pressure in study

   C. helps students put more effort into their studies

   D. makes students lose their independence and identity

48. The underlined part “it won’t break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “___________”.

   A. a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of money

   B. a school uniform should be worn every day

   C. parents will have to go to the bank many times

   D. parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform

49. We can infer from the text that school uniforms _________.

   A. are not popular with fashion designers   

B. were not accepted by parents in the past

   C. will be designed by students themselves  

D. will be more fashionable in the future

50. The author’s attitude towards students’ wearing school uniforms is ___________.

   A. negative    B. supportive     C. doubtful     D. unclear

College is a lifetime investment (投資) — the gift of a college education can open the door to a world of opportunity for your child or grandchild. Savings（儲蓄）, even not so many at a time, can make a big difference.

With the cost of a college education continuing to rise, the key is to start saving early and regularly. By saving a set amount at set times, your money can grow as your child does. According to the College Board, the average cost for four-year public colleges has increased by nearly 51% over the last 10 years and these costs will almost certainly continue to rise. Saving for college can help with the increasing cost of a college education and help you be well prepared when your child is ready for college.

Saving for your child’s college education is an investment in their future. The savings you make today will pay off in increased earnings in the future. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, college graduates earn an average of $1 million more than high school graduates during their careers. The value of your investment in a college education will continue to grow for a lifetime.

Set your college saving goals realistically. You may not be able to save enough for all four years’ fees, but you could save enough to give your child the right start.

More and more families depend on student loans(貸款) to pay for college. By saving for college, families will have less burden of paying off loans and help their children leave school without worrying about paying off loans.

41. From the second paragraph we can learn that_______________.

A. the College Board increased public college costs

B. public college costs will increase by 51% in the next ten years

C. it’s not too late to start saving when your child is ready for college

D. saving can help deal with the rising cost of college education

42. Savings for college education _____________.

   A. will increase in the value in the future   B. make one earn a lot

   C. help create good jobs                D. are wise for businessmen to invest

43. Which of the following is TRUE about saving for college?

A. You should save to help children get scholarships more easily.

B. It’s better to increase the savings as the child grows.

C. It’s better to save early and regularly.

D. You should set a further and bigger saving goal.

44. Who are the expected readers of the passage?

   A. Parents.       B. High school students.   C. Educators     D. Bankers.

45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. When to Save for Children’s College Costs

B. How to Make a Good Investment

C. Why We Should Save for Children’s College Costs

D. How Much Four-Year College Costs

What’s delicious, healthy to eat and comes in various colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as versatile as an egg. It can be steamed, fried or baked. It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables.

 Eggplant was first grown in India during the 5th century B.C. Its popularity soon spread to China and then throughout Asia. Finally, during the Middle Ages the vegetable made its way to Europe. At that time, eggplant was not the shiny purple vegetable most people know today. Instead, it was like a white egg. Due to this egg-like appearance, eggplant got its name. In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter that people often called it a “mad apple”. This nickname started because people believed its bitterness was bad for one’s health. People actually thought eggplant could cause insanity(精神錯亂) and cancer.

 Fortunately, today people know that eggplant doesn’t cause insanity or cancer. In fact, eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer. In addition, the brain and the heart benefit from this supper vegetable. Since it is high in fiber, eggplant can also improve digestion.

 Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the leading growers of eggplant in the world today. Depending on its location, eggplant may be purple, green, orange or yellow-white. And it can be as small as a tomato or as large as a cucumber. Dish diversities(多樣性) range from simple to complex, with all of them being delicious!

Today, thousands of people are gathering in Loomis, Calif, for the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival. The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes. There is plenty more to do and see, though. Recipe contests, arts and crafts, performers, races and children’s activities all “egg-cite” festival-goers. Most people at the festival would agree — eggplant is an “egg-cellent” vegetable!

36. What does the underlined word “versatile” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

   A. simple in shape                B. various in cooking  

C. diverse in size                 D. flexible in price

37. Which of the following statements about eggplants is TRUE?

   A. Eggplant was once misunderstood by the people for its bitterness.

   B. Eggplant was introduced into Europe during the 5th century B.C.

   C. Eggplant got its name for its nutrition which is as rich as an egg.

   D. Eggplant looks like what it used to be in color and shape.

38. Eggplant is so healthy that it can _____________.

   A. cure the cancer with certainty          B. do good to digestion

   C. replace other vegetables              D. help relieve insanity

39. The diversities of eggplant reflect in many aspects EXCEPT _____________.

   A. colors   B. sizes    C. dishes    D. nutrition

40. The passage mainly tells us about __________________.

   A. the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival    

B. the general introduction of eggplant

   C. the origin of eggplant                    

D. the benefits of eggplant