Eleven-year-old Evan Green doesn’t want to save just one tree-he 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
第二节根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
--He is very good, isn’t he?
-- 61
--I said the singer was great.
-- 62
--Have you seen him here before?
-- 63 I think he probably writes the music and words because I’ve never heard any of the songs before.
--It’s not fair.
-- 64
-- People with musical ability like that having to stand around here to make a living.
--Perhaps he enjoys it or makes more money than you think.
-- 65
A.What do you mean? |
B.Sorry, what did you say? |
C.I hope so. |
D.Do you like popular music? |
E. Be quiet, listen to him.
F. Yes, and interesting to watch.
F. Oh, yes. He’s always at exactly the same place on Saturdays when I come into town.
E
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有多余选项。
Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.
71 Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.
Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle. 72 ideal (理想的)study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.
Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity. 73
You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.
74 Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.
75 This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.
A.One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to. |
B.Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying. |
C.Pick a place where your children can study properly. |
D.Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too. |
E. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.
F. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.
G. Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves
第二节 信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
以下是美国某报纸所提供的几种服务机构及其服务范畴。
A.Vista’s Enrichment Program Helps Shay Find Role Models and Alter Bad Attitudes. At a time when arts education is disappearing in public schools, Vista’s enrichment programs are thriving, providing residents and students valuable outlets for creativity, allowing them to express themselves, boosting their self – esteem, and helping them to heal.
B.The Child Car Program is a comprehensive program combining child care, child development services, mental health services, and family support services to income eligible families. Child care is provided in a network of 20 State licensed family child care homes located in the Hollywood and Mid – Wiltshire areas. The program enables low – income parents to work or attend school or job training programs, thus supporting and enhancing parent / family self – sufficiency and self – esteem.
C.The Family Project is a prevention and treatment program for families with young children and their siblings who are at – risk for child abuse and neglect. Clinicians make weekly home visits to provide counseling / family therapy, parent education, child development guidance, family support services, mental health services, and case management.
D.The Teen Parent Project serves pregnant and parenting teens at local high schools by providing a combination of education, case management, and counseling. The Teen Project is designed to help students stay in school, be good parents to their children, and avoid continued involvement in high – risk behaviors.
E.Family Service of Santa Monica, Home SAFE. Julia Ann Singer Center, Reiss – Davis Child Study Center and Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services – are always looking for caring dedicated professionals to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of troubled children. For students pursuing degrees in family / child oriented psychotherapy, Vista Del Mar also offers a Family Therapy Internship Program
F.Community Services – We’re here to assist you in growing your Family through Adoption. Vista Del Mar’s adoption services, established in 1948, is one of country’s largest, state licensed, private, non – profit adoption services. We help over 200 children each year find a permanent home through Domestic, International and Foster Adoption opportunities.
以下是寻求服务的人员,请匹配人物与他们所需要的服务机构。
56.Anderson is a firefighter while his wife is a cleaner.They are too busy to look after their two—year-old daughter so they look for someone else with child.care experience to look after her, but they are not well.paid.
57.John is a high school student who lacks confidence.He is very tamed and always fellow others,but he never tries to create anything new, because he believe he himself is low in ability.Now, his parents desire to find role models to inspire him.
58.Charles got married 5 years ago However, his wife lost the ability of giving birth after an accident Now’ they want badly to adopt a child to color their life.
59.Catherine is a girl of 16 studying in a high school of Ohio As a single mother of a two-year-old child,she is suffering from high pressure How she regrets her risk behavior in the past Now, she needs others to teach her to be a good parent as well as give her some advice on coping with different affairs
60.James was born in a low—class family His father is always drunken and beats him while his mother can do nothing but complain.Though is eager to receive a good education but is given no chance to go to school. He hopes to live in a harmonious family where he is cared and respected.He longs for help.
人物 服务机构
56.Anderson A.Vista’s Enrichment Program
57.John B.The Child Care Program
58.Charles C.The Family Project
59.Catherine D.The Teen Parent Project
60.James E.Family Service Of Santa Monica
F.Community Services
Section C
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not nee
A.Choose a limited subject
B.Draw in black and white
C.Use only simple actions
D.Use words sparingly
AB.Revise and simplify
AC.Create easy-to-recognize characters
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Consider straightforward, uncomplicated actions for you characters. While the actions may be symbolic, such as pumping up for a business deal, it should be clear what the character in the drawing is doing
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Aim your satire at targets that can be “summarized” in a few easily recognized images, You might choose a single person, such as a rock star, or a group or institution—such as business people, a nation, Congress, or basketball players, Labels or dialogue can help identify characters, but remember that the less “work” your audience has to do, the more effective your cartoon will be .
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While brief, simple dialogue may be necessary to get your point across, make sure it’s easy to understand and doesn’t take up much room. If you rely too heavily on dialogue, you are really creating an illustrated story or play instead of a cartoon. Labels and captions, too, should be minimal and easy to understand.
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Consider subjects that are familiar to your audience and that can be encapsulated in a few words and images. Try characters actions, or ideas that become laughable with only a little exaggeration or an unlikely comparison.
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76.
Eliminate all that is extraneous and reword your cartoon until its impact is as immediate as possible. In fashion circle, there is a saying: less is more which can be applied to creating a cartoon.
阅读下列各小题,根据括号内的汉语提示,用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子,并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。
71.Hardly (他刚一收拾好) the papers on the desk when the door burst open.
72.Most of us considered solving the problem as soon as possible, while he considered it
(无关紧要). (ignorance)
73.Jim was late again. (这就是他的一贯风格) keep others waiting. (typical)
74.Jim should (信守诺言). I wonder why be changed his idea. (promise)
75.If a woman with a very ugly hat asks you whether you like it, (最好说), “Well, it certainly looks nice on you” than to say, “No, that is the ugliest hat I have ever scan.”
76.By the day of the dance he still (没找到机会) to speak to her in the way he wanted. (find)
77.His younger sister teaches in a secondary school, in front of (流淌着一条小河).(flow)
78.In recent years travel agencies have succeeded in selling us the idea that the further we go,
(我们的假日就越好). (holiday)
79. (他拒绝承认) his mistakes made the held teacher very angry. (refuse)
80.The professor was surprised to see some country people (坐在后边) of the classroom. (seat)
阅读下面短文,根据第58至第60小题的具体要求,简要回答问题,并将答案转写到答题卡上。
For Americans, a mosquito bite is an itchy(使人发痒的) bother, but for many in Africa, a tiny bite can be deadly. One million people die each year of malaria, a disease spread by infected mosquitoes. Most of these people live in Africa, and are under age 5.
Malaria can be prevented and treated. However, many African nations don’t have the funds to fight it. Nothing but Nets (NBN) hopes to change that. The United Nations Foundation created the campaign in 2006. The mission: Squash(压制) malaria by covering sleeping areas with nets. Hanging bed nets treated with insecticide(杀虫剂) is the simplest way to stop mosquitoes from biting at night. The chemical lasts four to five years. For $10, anyone can send a net to Africa and help save a life.
So far, NBN has raised $19 million and delivered 700,000 nets to seven countries. Families are taught how to use the nets. Kids also get vaccines(疫苗) and vitamins. “Women line up for miles to get these interventions(干预措施) for their kids,” says NBN director Elizabeth McKee Gore. “They understand the importance.” So do kids in this country. “They get so excited thinking of ways to raise money,” says NBN spokesperson and basketball star Ruth Riley.
NBN’s biggest fund-raiser is Katherine Commale, 7. She’s been spreading thebuzz(嗡嗡声) about bed nets for the past two years. To show how they work, she and her brother made a picture. “We teach that bed nets can save lives,” she told TFK.
Katherine has raised $42,000 for NBN. “She just wants those who need a net to have one,” says her mom, Lynda. “It’s pretty simple to her.” To find out how you can help, visit nothingbutnets.net.
58. Why can a tiny mosquito bite be deadly in Africa? (within 10 words)
___________________________________________
59. List the ways to prevent malaria. (not more than 8 words)
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60. Paraphrase(用英语重述) the underlined sentence. (not more than 12 words)
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阅读下面短文,根据所读内容在文后第53至第57小题的空格里填上适当的单词或短语,并将答案转写到答题卡上。
注意:每空不超过3个单词。
Each year there is an increasing number of cars as millions of new cars are produced in America. Americans will not live without cars! However, some have realized the serious problem of air pollution by cars. It is necessary to find ways to solve the problem of air pollution.
One way to clean the air is to build a new kind of clean car. That’s what several of the large car factories are trying to do. But to build a clean car is easier said than done. Progress in this field has been slow.
Another way is to take the place of the car engine by something else. Engineers are now working on it. Many makers believe that it will take years to develop a practical model for us.
To prevent the world being polluted by cars, Americans have to make some changes in the way of their life. They have to cut down on the number of their cars and are encouraged to travel and go to work by bike. But this change does not come easily ---- many workers may find themselves without jobs if a car factory closes down. And the problem of their pollution would become less important than that of unemployment.
Americans may live a happy but sad life for a long time because of the car problem..
Cars and Pollution in American
Problem |
Methods |
Disadvantages |
57.____________ |
53.______________ |
Building a new kind of clean car. |
Progress in this field is slow. |
Americans may live a happy but sad life. |
It takes years to develop a 55._______ |
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54.________ on the number of cars |
Many workers may 56.__________ |
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Traveling and going to work by bike. |
根据对话情景和内容,从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两个为多余选项。
Sandy is at home. She is now calling Lisa, her classmate.
Sandy: Hi, Lisa. Have you finished helping your parents?
Lisa: I finished cleaning the living room a little while ago, but I haven’t cleaned my bedroom yet. 61
Sandy: I know what you mean. 62 Do you think you’ll be finished soon?
Lisa: I should be done in about an hour.
Sandy: 63
Lisa: I did the English homework last night. 64 I don’t understand it.
Sandy: Me neither. 65 We can help each other work it out.
Lisa: OK. Then we can go and have our hair cut.
Sandy: Great. See you in a little while.
A.I don’t math at all. |
B.But I haven’t started my math yet. |
C.Housework is tiring, and I’m tired |
D.What do you think we should do then? |
E. Why don’t we so it together this afternoon?
F. Have you looked at Monday’s homework yet
G. I also hate doing the cleaning around the house.
Molly信箱是一个报刊栏目,主持人Molly回答读者提出的各种问题。下列1~5题是五位读者的来信。请从A、B、C、D、E和F中为每封来信选出最合适的回复,并在答题纸上将该选项桔号涂黑。选项中一项是多余选项。
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Dear Molly, ------ Overworked
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2. |
Dear Molly,
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3. |
Dear Molly,
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4. |
Dear Molly,
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5. |
Dear Molly,
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根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项多余选项.
——Can you help me?
——Sure, what’s the problem?
——____81___.
——Well, how about San Francisco? We went there last year and had a great time.
—— 82
——Well, there is Golden Gate Bridge of course, and Golden Gate Park. It’s a really big park. You can go for long walks or take a rest in the Japanese Tea Garden. It’s beautiful there.
—— 83
——There is also a place called Fisherman’s Wharf. That’s really popular with tourists. There are lots of shops, cafes and restaurants. And from there you can go on a boat trip to Alcatraz. You know, it’s a small but very beautiful island.
—— 84
——No, you can’t stay on the island; there aren’t any hotels. You can only go for the day. I think I’ve still got a book about San Francisco. I can lend it to you.
—— 85
A. What can you do there?
B. Oh, great! What a great place to stay in!
C What an idea! What is the best time to go there?
D. I can’t decide where to go for the holiday-----any ideas?
E. Thanks a lot. San Francisco, here I come!
F. Hmm, that sounds good.
G. How can I go there?
阅读表达(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题。(请注意问题后的词数要求)
(1) The word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions. Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.
(2) Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity. Many people enjoy going to stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics. They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing. They are booked on shopping and usually buy things that they don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want.
(3) The question is, why do they have this addiction? There isn’t a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say they feel more important and better after they buy something. They also tend to have this addition when they feel guilty.
(4) Shopaholism seems to be harmless addiction, but it can _____. Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot. It can also cause financial problems. They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt and get sent to prison.
76. List three activities that might develop into addictions based on the test. (Please answer within 8 words)
①___________②___________③____________
77. What is the main ides of the Paragraph 3? (Please answer within 8 words)
_________________________________________________________________________.
78. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (Please answer within 6words)
____________________________________________________________________.
79. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?
Accordingly, these shopaholics should turn to a certain organization for help so that they can stop compulsive shopping.
____________________________________________________________________.
80. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.
______________________________________________________________________.
Cathy,Jason,Kate,Wayne和Frank各自打算订一份杂志。第61至65题是他们的个人情况介绍。阅读下面六种杂志的简介(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各人需要的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
61.A young mother raising her first child,Cathy tries to spend as much time as she can playing with her baby girl.She is eager to get more knowledge of child development and to better understand how young children look at the world.
62.Jason is a successful young businessman.He travels widely and enjoys adventures and challenges.Having been to many different countries,Jason is still looking for new places to visit.His biggest dream is to see every corner of the world before he retires.
63.Smart and pretty,Kate is very popular among her friends.She takes great care of how she looks and has a great interest in fashion and the lifestyle of famous people.Besides,she also enjoys reading articles written specially for young girls.
64.Wayne teaches science in a middle school.He not only wants his students to know more about modern science,but also tries hard to develop a curiosity about nature among his students.He is gathering materials for his students to read.
65.Frank is the father of a 10-year-old boy.He believes that in this fast-developing world parents should prepare their children for lifelong learning at an early age.Therefore,in his opinion,the most important skill for children to learn is to discover things on their own.He is looking for a magazine for his son.
A
Seventeen Seventeen provides advice and encouragement for masses of young girls.Although its primary focus is fashion and famous people,this teen magazine offers more.Mixed among the latest styles,you’ll find short but interesting articles.Topics range from beauty to the risks of drinking. Price:$22.95($3.83/issue) |
B
Muse Muse seeks to stimulate,delight,and challenge every curious child between the ages of 13 and 16.Produced by the editors and publishers of Cricket,Muse features articles on space,genetics,lasers,rain forests,computers,physics,math,earth sciences,and almost everything else in the universe. Price:$32.97($3.66/issue) |
C
WONDERTIME WONDERTIME is a new magazine from the editors of FamilyFun,devoted to helping parents develop children’s love of learning.A blend of how and why,WONDERTIME inspires parents to see the world through the eyes of their children.WONDERTIME mixes playful activities with scientific knowledge about how children develop physically,socially,intellectually,creatively,and emotionally. Price:$10.00($1.00/issue) |
D
National Geographic Adventurer A new magazine from National Geographic,National Geographic Adventurer is intended for a generation of active men and women who seek new & challenging ways to explore and experience the world.The magazine offers an exciting mix of great photography and interesting articles.Features focus on best adventure stories,travel destinations,sports and more. Price:$14.95($1.50/issue) |
E
FamilyFun What does family fun mean to you?Crafts?Recipes?Party ideas?FamilyFun magazine dishes up these and more interesting activities in over 180 colorful pages.Aimed at parents with young children,this energetic magazine promises to enrich the lives of families.Reviews of computer games,books,videos,and DVDs,written by experts,help parents feel up to the minute. Price:$9.95($0.99/issue) |
F
Kids Discover To help children aged 6 to 12 become lifelong learners,each issue of Kids Discover looks into a single topic in science or social studies which children of this age group have a great interest in.The combination of exciting color photography,lovely pictures and informative kid-friendly text engages readers with attractive content. Price:$26.95($2.25/issue) |
根据对话情景和内容,从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两个为多余选项。
Li Hua,who is planning to travel with his parents,is now calling Hyatt Travel Agency in Xi'an.(A:Assistant
L:Li Hua)
A:Hello,this is Hyatt Travel Agency.May I help you?
L:Yes.This is Li Hua.I'll have a short holiday,and I'm thinking about travelling abroad with my parents.1
A:Of course.May I ask how long your holiday will be?
L:About a week.
A:OK.2
L:I'd love to go to Europe.
A:3We have a special offer for European tours.
L:Great!4
A:Sure.For family tours,we have five European cities on the list,and we'll see the Big Ben in London,the Eiffel Tower in Paris and other places of interest.
L:5I'll talk about this with my parents and call you back.Thank you.
A:You are welcome.
A. |
What would you like to know? |
B. |
You are very lucky. |
C. |
What do you have in mind? |
D. |
Can you give me some advice? |
E. |
That's just what I am thinking of. |
F. |
Can I have some extra information? |
G. |
I hope you'll have a good journey there. |
对话填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面对话,掌握其大意,并根据所给字母的提示,在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式,使对话通顺。
Travel Agent—T;Paul—P
T:Good afternoon,how can I help you?
P:Hi,I want to(76) b____a room and some tickets for the summer holiday.
T:Where are you going?
P:Sydney.
T:And how many people will be going?
P:Four.Two(77) a____and two children.
T:(78)W____would you like to go?
P:Anytime after 12th July,but(79) b____20th July.Can you tell me the (80) p____of the cheapest flight?
T:Sure,can I ask if your children are over two years old?
P:Yes,they are.
T:In that(81) c_______,for the flight they will be charged at children’s rates and for the hotel there won’t be any charge.It(82) l____on 15th July and returns on 29th July on Virgin Atlantic.This is the cheapest flight(83) a_______.
P:Fine.Do you have a(84) c____of the journey plan that I can take away with me?
T:Sure.I hope to hear from you soon.
P:Thanks.I’ll think about it tonight and ring you in the(85) m____tomorrow.
T:Thanks.I’m looking forward to your reply.
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