12、—Can you hand in your composition tomorrow?

—Sure. ______ it handed in on time, I’ll stay up tonight.

A．To have got           B．To get            C．Getting             D．Having got

11、During the reconstruction of the city, many modern tall buildings went up ______ old shabby houses were torn down.

A．where             B．in what           C．in which             D．which

10、—You don’t go to that supermarket quite often, do you? 

—No, I only go there ______ because it’s too far away from my house.

A．eventually            B．constantly           C．occasionally             D．frequently

9、Not until he called the secretary three times ______ that the manager went to an important meeting.

A．did he tell             B．he told            C．was he told              D．he was told

8、The police were seeking more information to find out ______ the rich merchant.

  A．who was it that killed                    B．who it was that killed

C．it was who killed                           D．who was it killed

7、He drove after drinking alcohol, having a severe accident and had to get his arms removed．Since then, he has had to __1__ on his younger brother, who became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was totally unable to do __2__ else. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their own problems and would often __3__. Finally, his younger brother went away and lived __4__, leaving him heartbroken and at a loss what to do.

       __5__, a misfortune befell（降臨）a girl. One night she was preparing dinner when the kerosene light on the stove was overturned, __6__ in a fire which took her hands away. Having decidedly __7__ her sister’s willingness to help her, she determined to be thoroughly __8__. At school, she always studied hard．Most of all she learned to be self-reliant. “I am lucky. Though my __9__ are broken, my heart can still fly.” she wrote in her blog.

       One day, the young man and the girl were both invited to a（n）__10__ programme. The boy told the television hostess about his __11__ future, whereas the girl was full of __12__ for her life. They were both asked to write something on a piece of paper with their __13__. The boy: My younger brother’s arms are my arms. The girl: Broken wings, flying heart.

       They had both gone through the same ordeal（痛苦經(jīng)歷）, but their different __14__   determined the nature of their lives. As seems the case, __15__ disasters can strike our life at any time. How you handle the __16__ when faced with it is the true __17__  of your character. If you choose to __18__ or escape from the ordeal, it will follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the _19__ will turn out to be a fortune on which new __20__will arise.

1．A．live                       B．stand                   C．rely                     D．a(chǎn)ssist

2．A．something             B．everything           C．nothing               D．a(chǎn)nything

3．A．quarrel                  B．share                   C．support               D．dislike

4．A．happily                  B．lonely                  C．separately            D．disappointedly

5．A．Unfortunately        B．Unexpectedly       C．Similarly              D．Naturally

6．A．leading                  B．bringing               C．causing               D．resulting

7．A．turned to               B．turned down        C．turned off            D．turned against

8．A．a(chǎn)lone                    B．free                     C．independent         D．successful

9．A．a(chǎn)rms                     B．wings                  C．dreams                D．promises

10．A．interview             B．radio                   C．sports                 D．health

11．A．hopeful                B．uncertain             C．bright                  D．miserable

12．A．calmness             B．enthusiasm          C．patience              D．excitement

13．A．hands                  B．strength               C．toes                    D．mouths

14．A．characters           B．desires                C．opinions              D．a(chǎn)ttitudes

15．A．unexpected          B．passive                C．rough                  D．serious

16．A．emergency          B．misfortune           C．difficulty             D．a(chǎn)ccident

17．A．test                     B．reflection             C．display                D．problem

18．A．ignore                 B．resist                   C．complain             D．suffer

19．A．problem              B．result                  C．failure                 D．hardship

20．A．solutions             B．ways                   C．rewards              D．hopes

6、Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity. All who work with her admire and respect her. But Heather’s life hasn’t always been so easy. When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother abandoned her and her two brothers. At the age of 13, she ran away from home and ended up living on the streets in London. Eventually, however, her exceptional beauty led to a career in modeling. At that time, Heather also began helping with the war relief efforts in former Yugoslavia. Through her modeling and relief work, she soon became famous.

But in August 1993, at age 25 her life changed once again. She was crossing the street in London when a motorcycle crashed into her. She was so badly injured that the doctors had to cut off her left leg. After that, she discovered she frequently needed to change her artificial limbs. It was expensive and she felt it was a waste to just throw away the old one. It occurred to her to set up an organization that could deliver used artificial limbs to Yugoslavia and other war-torn countries. It was through her charity work that she met her husband Paul McCartney.

     Throughout her life, Heather has risen above problems and focused on helping others. Her work with artificial limbs even earned her a nomination(提名) for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996. Heather’s persistence and determination are what impresses anyone who knows her. Heather believes anyone can make a positive difference in the world.

1．This passage is mainly about _________.

       A．Heather’s miserable life                  B．Heather’s contribution to the world

       C．Heather’s success in her work          D．Heather’s belief in life

2．Heather began her modeling career _________.

A．due to her mother’s encouragement

       B．a(chǎn)fter her brothers abandoned her

       C．because of her excellent intelligence and performances

       D．because she was especially beautiful

3．Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

       A．Heather won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996.

       B．Heather began her charity work while working as a model.

       C．Her artificial limbs had to be replaced continuously.

       D．Heather has never been defeated by her problems.

4．From the passage we can infer that people admire and respect Heather because _________.

       A．she had a lot of misfortunes during her childhood.

       B．she was a world-famous model

       C．she is determined and never gives in

       D．she made a great difference in the world

5、Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

1．Which school will you choose if you work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day?

       A．Global English Centre and Modern Language School.

       B．Global English Centre and the International House.

       C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century.

       D．The 21st Century and the International House.

2．The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that _________.

       A．its teaching quality is better

       B．it is nearest to the city center

       C．its courses are more advanced

       D．it requires an entrance examination

3．You will probably prefer to go the International House because it _________.

       A．offers free sight seeing and class activities

       B．costs less than the other schools

       C．has a special course in oral English

       D．has native English teachers

4．If you take the evening programme at the International House, you will pay about

_________.

       A．60 yuan            B．240 yuan         C．720 yuan         D．960 yuan

4、Among various programs, TV talk shows have covered every inch of space on daytime television. And anyone who watches them regularly knows that each one is different in style. But no two shows are more opposite in content, while at the same time standing out above the rest, than the Jerry Springer and Oprah Winfrey shows.

Jerry Springer could easily be considered the king of "rubbish talk". The topics on his show are as surprising as can be. For example, the show takes the ever-common talk show titles of love, sex, cheating, and hate, to a different level. Clearly, the Jerry Springer show is about the dark side of society, yet people are willing to eat up the troubles of other people's lives.

Like Jerry Springer, Oprah Winfrey takes the TV talk show to its top. But Oprah goes in the opposite direction. The show is mainly about the improvement of society and different quality of life. Contents are from teaching your children lessons, managing your work week, to getting to know your neighbors.

Compared to Oprah, the Jerry Springer show looks like poisonous waste being poured into society. Jerry ends every show with a "final word". He makes a small speech about the entire idea of the show. Hopefully, this is the part where most people will learn something very valuable.

Clean as it is, the Oprah show is not for everyone. The show's main audience are middle-class Americans. Most of the people have the time, money and ability to deal with life's tough problems. Jerry Springer, on the other hand, has more of a connection with the young adults of society. These are 18 to 21- year olds whose main troubles in life include love, relationship, sex, money and drug. They are the ones who see some value and lessons to be learned through the show's exploitation.

1．Compared with other TV talk shows, both the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey shows are _________.

A．more interesting                       B．unusually popular

C．more detailed                       D．more formal

2．Though the social problems Jerry Springer talks about appear unpleasant, people who watch the shows _________.

    A．show disbelief in them                          B．a(chǎn)re ready to face up to them

       C．remain cold to them                             D．a(chǎn)re willing to get away from them

3．We can learn from the passage that the two talk shows _________.

A．have become the only ones of its kind

B．exploit the weaknesses in human nature

C．a(chǎn)ppear at different times of the day           

D．a(chǎn)ttract different people

4．What is the advantage of the Jerry Springer show?

    A．The show exposes the dark sides of society.

    B．The show pours poisonous waste into society.

    C．Jerry sums up the whole idea of the show.

    D．Jerry talks about the improvement of society.

3、Few people would question the value of taking part in sports for young people．With proper training，supervision，protective equipment and techniques，and an proper emphasis on winning，sports can develop a healthy body and spirit and a life-long interest in being active and fit .Without such measures，childhood sports can lead to injuries and even paralysis or death．

Even in the best conditions，no activity can be risk—free．But most serious hazards are preventable．Cyclists and football players can reduce their risks by wearing helmets；hockey players by wearing masks；basketball and tennis players by wearing eye guards；baseball players by wearing batting helmets．

Besides，risks to individual players can often be found，and thus prevented，through a properly performed medical exam before a child plays．For accidents that may not be preventable，having an emergency plan and first-aid equipment，and someone trained to use the equipment，can be lifesaving．

Still，each year，according to the American College of Sports Medicine，more than 775,000 children under 14 are treated in emergency rooms for sports injuries，nearly half of them preventable．An estimated 300,000 athletes experience exercise—related head illnesses each year，and almost all of them should have been avoided．

Further，from half to three—fourths of sports-related concussions（腦震蕩） are never even diagnosed；the injured are often sent back in to play too soon and put at risk of another more serious brain—damaging concussion．To help reduce these risks, the National Center for Sports Safety, with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, offers a three-hour online safety course for coaches for $28 at www. Sports Safety. org.

1．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．All the accidents can be prevented．

B．All the accidents cannot be prevented．

C．Lives can be saved so long as there is proper equipment．

D．Lives cannot be saved even if there is proper equipment．

2．What does the underlined word “hazards” (in paragraph 2)mean?

A．mistakes             B．diseases             C．dangers              D．situations

3．It is implied in the passage that         ．

A．prevention of injuries is not paid enough attention to

B．children under 14 are more easily hurt in sports

C．most head illnesses are related with exercise

D．none of the head illnesses should have happened

4．What can coaches mainly learn from the online safety course?

A．How to cure brain-damaging concussion．

B．How to diagnose brain-damaging concussion．

C．How to predict the possibility of brain damage．

D．How to deal with the injured properly．