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There has been a lot of rain in California recently. Villagers and leaders there begin to be worried because they have found two birds died from a disease, West Nile Virus(病毒).
West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitoes(蚊子).The symptoms(症状) are just like the flu. However, it can cause dangerous brain problems. When it rains a lot, it will leave a lot of water in ponds and trees. These places are good for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in the water. Warm weather will help the mosquito eggs to develop and then the number is increasing. Birds eat the mosquitoes and get sick. People can get the disease if they are bitten(叮咬) by mosquitoes with West Nile Virus.
The government is trying its best go stop the spread of West Nile Virus. People are asked to wear long sleeves(长袖)and pants, close their windows and shut the doors. At the same time, workers have been sent out to check the wet areas. If they find mosquitoes they will use some special medicine to kill them.
Why did the two birds die?
A. They died from West Nile Virus.
B. They could not get enough food.
C. The villagers killed them.
From the passage we know West Nile Virus is carried by ______.
A. flu                    B. mosquitoes                  C. water
People will get the disease if ______.
A. they get wet in rainy days
B. they are bitten by any mosquito
C. they are bitten by mosquitoes with West Nile Virus
People are asked to wear long sleeves and pants in order to ______.
A. keep warm
B. check the wet areas
C. avoid being bitten by mosquitoes

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阅读下列短文,根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。(每空一词)
Hi, Daming,
You ask me about how to improve(提高) your English listening. Here are some advice(建议). I hope they can help you. 
◆Relax(放松) yourself.
Before you start listening to something, don’t get excited or nervous(紧张的).You need to relax.This will help you with your listening. 
◆Listen carefully to the first sentence.
The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage.For example,if,at the beginning,you hear “Our reporter says…”,you know you will hear a piece of news,not a children’s story, or a science report.
◆ Think when you’re listening.
When you’re listening, try to do some thinking.For example, you can think of the following questions: When, where and how? What does the speaker want to tell us? In this way, you may understand the passage better. 
◆Listen to important facts.
It’s important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings, and how the scientists get their results. This is also very helpful to your listening.
Yours,
Tom

Advice on to improve your English listening
 yourself
This will help you listen if you get nervous or.
Listen to the first sentence
Because the first sentence tells you about the whole passage.
Think when  
Thinking of some questions may help youthe passage better.
Listen to important facts
Remembering some facts is.
to remember its findings if the passage is a science report.
This is also of greatto your listening.
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Who is the superstar of the cat world? It has to be Uncle Cat. Uncle Cat is a fat white cat living in the countryside of Japan. He is already nine years old, as old as our 50-year-old uncle in cat years. That’s why he gets the nickname(绰号) Uncle Cat.
Uncle Cat is a lazy cat. He often half shuts his eyes and lies in the sun. It makes him look relaxed and peaceful. He also enjoys himself in a basket, so he has another name: Basket Cat.
Uncle Cat is clever. He knows exactly how to make himself look cool—to wear a pair of sunglasses. From hats to flowers, Uncle Cat likes everything that makes him a different cat.
Uncle Cat’s owner likes to take pictures of Uncle Cat. To his surprise, these photos are very popular on the internet. They make people from all over the world to know and love this cute cat.
Recently, a big earthquake happened in Uncle Cat’s hometown. But don’t worry. Uncle Cat is also a lucky cat. He is safe and sound. That means there will be more photos of Uncle Cat on time and he will soon bring us more fun!
What do you know about Uncle Cat’s looks?
A. He is a fat white cat.
b. He is already nine years old.
C. He is a lonely cat.
D. He lives in the country of Japan.
The main reason why Uncle Cat is called Basket Cat is that          .
A. He often half shuts his eyes.
b. He always lies in the sun.
C. He enjoys himself in a basket.
D. He looks relaxed and peaceful.
People from all over the world get to know and love Uncle Cat           .
A. during a big earthquake.
b. on the Internet.
C. from photo collections.
D. in the newspaper.
Which of the following can best explain “Uncle Cat knows exactly how to make himself look cool”?

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Who is reading your blogs or checking out your information online? Two reports show that surfing the Internet and sending personal information to people you do not know could be a problem.
Most sites give users their own webspace where they can write their diaries or post their pictures. The sites encourage users to get their friends to look at their work and to comment(评论)on what are posted on the sites.
Teachers are worried that some children are posting their personal information on websites. This could put them at risk from those who plan to do harm to young people. Teachers are also worried some users think it is OK to use the websites in a way that could get others into trouble.
In a school in Illinois(伊利诺斯州)in the US where some popular sites are used wildly, the school would punish(惩罚)students who posted pictures or information about smoking , drinking and other illegal(违法的)activities on the websites.
The school is now going to encourage its 3,200 students to obey a new rule. The warning is clear. That is, be careful when posting information about yourself such as your age, sex, address and interests on a website that anyone can see.
Another warning about the Internet comes from a report. It shows searchers are leading users to websites that show them spam(垃圾短信)and other dangerous downloads.The words “ free screen savers” were found to be the most dangerous words that people search for.
It is well-known that visiting sites offering free MP3s leave users at serious risk. Spyware(监控软件)should be installed on their computers. So, happy surfing ,but remember not to get caught in the Net!
What kinds of pictures or information are not allowed on the websites in a school in Illinois?

A.Smoking , drinking and exercising.
B.Drinking, fighting and playing.
C.Smoking, drinking and fighting.
D.Chatting, watching and smoking.

What does the underlined phrase “screen savers” in the sixth paragraph mean?

A.The program of hurting screens.
B.The program of protecting screens
C.The program of using screens less.
D.The person who uses screens less.

How do the users avoid the danger of downloading information?

A.By using spyware. B.By not going online.
C.By getting others into trouble. D.By being happy.

What’s the best title of this passage?

A.Happy but safe surfing. B.Don’t comment on the Internet.
C.Warning about downloads. D.Activities on the websites.
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MENU
Meat dishes
mutton              ¥60
Beijing duck          ¥35
beef with potatoes          ¥20
rabbit                  ¥18
fried chicken              ¥30
fried fish                 ¥25
Other foods
tofu                     ¥4
cabbage                  ¥10
eggs and tomatoes      ¥ 12
vegetable salad         ¥7
egg and tomato soup        ¥5
rice                 ¥ 1/bowl
dumplings           ¥5/plate
noodles             ¥5/bowl
pie                 ¥8/plate
Drinks
cola              ¥9/bottle
green tea           ¥ 10/cup
coffee              ¥30/cup
milk              ¥3/bottle
yogurt           ¥3/bag
orange juice      ¥ 12/glass

What food is the cheapest?
A. Noodles. B. Potatoes. C. Rice.
What drink is the most expensive?
A. Milk. B. Coffee. C. Orange juice.
How many kinds of drinks are there?
A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight.
How much will you spend if you want a plate of dumplings and Beijing duck?
A. ¥35.     B. ¥40.     C. ¥57.
Which of the following will cost you ¥42?
A. Beef with potatoes,a bowl of rice,eggs and tomatoes.
B. Mutton,milk, cabbage and a bottle of milk.
C. Fried chicken, vegetable salad and a bowl of noodles.

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请阅读下面短文。根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中,选择五个还原到文中,使短文意思通顺、结构完整。(每小题2分)
A hobby can be almost anything that a person likes to do in his spare time. Hobbyists(沉溺于某嗜好之人)raise pets, watch birds, paint pictures, play the piano and grow flowers.     They collect everything from books to butterflies and from boxes to stamps.
People take up(从事) hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship and relaxation. Hobbies help people relax after a long time of hard work, and provide(提供) a balance (平衡) between work and play. Hobbies offer(提供) interesting activities for the old. Some hobbies can make a child grow as a person, develop his interest and help him learn new skills.     Doctors have found that hobbies are useful in helping patients (病人) recover (恢复) from illness. Hobbies give patients who can’t move around something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. Many hospitals treat (治疗) patients by having them take up interesting hobbies.   
In early times, most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies. But some persons who had spare time did enjoy hobbies.     People today have more time than ever before for hobbies. Machines have now reduced much time that people must spend on their jobs.
   Those who have developed(发展) hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly-found free time hours.
Sir William Osler, a famous Canadian doctor expressed the value (价值) of hobbies by saying, “No man is really happy or safe without a hobby.”

A. More people retire at an earlier age than before.
B. Hobbies can also help a patient to keep healthy.
C. Hobbies can  help kids to keep healthy.
D. The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood.
E. Anyone, old or young, sick or well, rich or poor, can follow a good hobby, in spite of(尽管) his age, health or money.
F. They also go to concerts, climb mountains, go fishing, skate and swim.
G.Many people have nothing to do in their spare time.
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How many parts does the book have?

A.1 B.4 C.18 D.233

If you’re interested in shopping you can read _____.

A.Chapter 3 B.Chapter 8 C.Chapter 16 D.Chapter 18

The book does NOT include _____.

A.help with European languages
B.information about visas
C.ideas about what to take on a trip
D.a section about traveling with pets
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阅读判断(根据表格内容判断正误。正确的用A,错误的用B。)

 
Sperm whale
Killer whale
Length
15 meters
8 meters
Weight
35 tons
3,600kg
Teeth
50, each up to 20cm long
40, each up to 20cm long
Tail
8 meters long
6 meters long
Food
Squid, lobsters and small sharks
Fish, birds, seals and even whales
Skill
Can dive into the deep cold water
Good swimmer, can jump out of the water

A killer whale is shorter than a sperm whale in its length.
A sperm whale is heavier than a killer whale in its weight..
A killer whale has 50 teeth, each up to 20cm long.
The tail of a killer whale is longer than a sperm whale.
A killer whale is a good swimmer.

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Dreams are expressions of thoughts, feelings and events that pass through our mind while we are sleeping. Everybody dreams. But only some people remember their dreams. Our dreams often include all the senses—smells, sounds, sights, tastes and things we touch. We dream in colour. Sometimes we dream the same dream over and over again. These repeated dreams are often unpleasant. They may even be nightmares—bad dreams that frighten us.
Early in the twentieth century, two famous scientists developed their personal ideas about dreams. Austrian psychiatrist Sigmund Freud published a book called “The Interpretation(诠释) of Dreams” in 1900. Freud believed people often dream about things they want but can’t have. These dreams often have something to do with sex and aggression(侵犯). Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung worked closely with Freud for several years, but he believed dreams could help people grow and understand themselves. He believed dreams provide solutions(解答) to problems we face when we are awake. He didn’t believe dreams hide our feelings about sex or aggression. Today we know more about the science of dreaming because researchers can take pictures of people’s brains while they are sleeping.
Other researchers are studying how dreaming helps our bodies work with problems and very sad emotions(感情). Robert Stickgold is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard University in Massachusetts. Doctor Stickgold says that when we dream, the brain is trying to make sense of the world. He does not agree with Sigmund Freud that dreaming is the way we express our hidden feelings and desires(愿望).
Scientists believe it is important to keep researching dreams. Doctor Stickgold says it has been more than one hundred years since Sigmund Freud published his important book about dreaming. Yet there is still no agreement on exactly how the brain works when we are dreaming or why we dream.
请根据短文内容,选择最佳答案, 将其标号在答题卡上涂黑。(每小题2分,共10分)
Dreams _________.

A.are remembered by everyone
B.express all that we think in our mind
C.include few senses and things we touch
D.are sometimes nightmares that repeat and frighten us

A book on dreaming was published by _________.

A.Sigmund Freud B.Robert Stickgold C.Carl Jung D.the writer

In the passage, all the psychiatrists _________.

A.believe dreams can help people understand all the problems that they face
B.think dreams always hide someone’s feelings about sex or aggression
C.study dream and dreaming and have their own ideas
D.have the same idea that people often dream about the things they want

From the passage, we know that _________.

A.Jung thought that dreams provide solutions to problems we face when we are sleeping
B.Freud developed the idea that dreams are expressions of people’s hidden feelings
C.scientists have known quite well why we dream because they can take pictures of our brains
D.other researchers have discovered how dreaming helps our bodies work with problems and very sad emotions

Which would be the best title(标题) for the passage?

A.The Explanations of Dreams B.The Ways of Dreams
C.The Solutions to Dreams D.The Mystery(奥秘) of Dreams and Dreaming
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When Mr. Jones went to a restaurant one day, he left his coat near the door. There was nothing in the pockets of the coat when he left it, so he was very surprised when he took his coat after his meal and found the pockets full of jewelry(珠宝).There was a waiter near the door, so Mr. Jones said to him, “Somebody has made a mistake. He has put some jewelry in my coat. Take it, and when he comes back, give it to him.” The waiter took it and went away. Suddenly another man came in with a coat just like Mr. Jones’s. “I’m sorry ”,said this man. “but I made a mistake. I mistook your coat and you have got mine. Please give me my coat and jewelry .”Mr. Jones answered, “I gave the jewelry to the waiter. He will give it to you.” Mr. Jones called the manager of the restaurant at once, but the manager said, “We have no waiter here. We only have waitresses.” “You gave the jewelry to a thief !” Shouted the other man. “I shall call the police!” Mr. Jones was frightened and paid the man a lot of money for the jewelry.
Who took the jewelry?

A.The waiter. B.Mr. Jones. C.The manager. D.The thief.

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.We have no waiters here. B.Mr. Jones.
C.Jewelry in Mr. Jones’ coat. D.A clever waiter.

Which of the following statements is right?

A.Mr. Jones had put some jewelry in his pocket.
B.Mr. Jones was an honest man.
C.The man who came later was the thief.
D.Mr. Jones was punished by the police.

Why was Mr. Jones frightened?

A.The man wanted to beat him. B.He was afraid of the police.
C.He had no money to pay. D.He was afraid of the manager.
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This is a true story in Guyana. One day, a child took some silver paper from a cigarette box. He rolled it into a tiny ball and pushed it up his nose. He couldn’t get it out again. He ran crying to his mother. His mother couldn’t get the paper out, either. A week later the paper was still in his nose. His nose began to have a bad smell. So his mother took his child to the hospital. The doctor looked up his nose. She put a tiny steel rod(钢棒)into his nose and felt the paper. She said she would have to cut his nose to get the paper out. The child’s mother came home looking sad. She didn’t want her child to have his nose cut. He was a handsome boy and the cut would make him ugly.
Next day, the child’s mother took him to her friend Sidney. Sidney lived in a house with an old woman called May. She asked to see the child, so the child let her look up his nose. He closed his eyes. “Yes, I can see it,” May said. “It will be out soon!” As she spoke, she shook black pepper on the child’s nose. He gave a mighty sneeze and the paper flew out. His mother was surprised. May told her to take the boy to the sea for a swim. She said the salt water would go up his nose and stop the bad smell.  So the child didn’t have to go to the hospital and gave his nose cut.
How did the silver ball go into the boy’s nose?

A.His mother put it into his nose.
B.The boy himself pushed the ball up his nose.
C.The silver ball rolled into his nose itself.
D.The passage didn’t tell us.

Why did the boy’s nose have a bad smell?

A.The ball stayed in his nose for too long.
B.The boy didn't like to wash his nose.
C.His nose is cut and gave a bad smell.
D.Because he had a running nose.

What can help to stop the bad smell?

A.Some medicine. B.Some black pepper. C.Fresh air. D.The salt water.

In the last paragraph, the underlined word mighty  means _____________.

A.有力的 B.可能的 C.好笑的. D.坚硬的
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Researchers have announced(宣布)the result of two studies on the health effects of the drug aspirin(阿斯匹林). One study shows aspirin can sharply reduce the chance that a healthy, older man will suffer from a heart attack(心脏病).
  The study offered two new results from earlier findings. It said taking one aspirin pill every other day helped only healthy men over the age of fifty. It also said aspirin gave the greatest protection against heart attacks to men with low blood cholesterol(胆固醇)levels.
  Earlier in the United States began a major aspirin study in the early 1980s. It included 22,000 healthy men doctors. All were between the ages of fifty and eighty-four. Almost 11,000 of the doctors took a harmless(无害的)pill that contained no drug. The men did not know which kind of pill they were taking.
  The doctors who took aspirin suffered 44% fewer heart attacks than those taking the harmless pill. 139 men who took aspirin suffered from heart attacks. Ten of them died. 239 men who did not take aspirin suffered from heart attacks. Twenty-six of them died.
The researchers said the doctors’ study provided clear proof(证据)that taking aspirin could prevent a first heart attack in healthy, older men. They said, however, the result did not mean every man over the age of fifty should take aspirin. They said aspirin couldn’t help men who did not eat healthy foods, who smoked cigarettes and who were fat. The researchers said men who thought they would be helped by taking aspirin should talk with their doctors first.
The passage tells us that the new use of aspirin is ______.

A.to treat heart disease
B.to reduce pain while one suffers from a heart attack
C.to help old people to be more healthy  
D.to reduce the chance of a heart attack in old men

Aspirin can help those who ______.

A.work as doctors B.are under 40 years old
C.are fat and smoke cigarettes D.are older and healthy

At last the researchers advised us to take aspirin ______.

A.with care B.as much as we like
C.every day D.only considering the age

From the experiment we can know that about ______ of people who suffered from heart attacks without aspirin died.

A.7% B.11% C.19% D.44%
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The one-child policy has been carried out for about 20 years .Most Chinese families have only one child. By the year 2008,the number of only children in China had already been 330 million ,which was about the population of the United States .In the next twenty years ,the only-child generation (一代人) will become the main builders of our society .No one knows how much he or she will change the world .
Only children in families often receive the best care, sometimes ,even get a lot of indulgence .Parents always try their best to satisfy their children’s needs .Those children, who are called “little emperors” ,are in danger of too much love .
However these kids often fell lonely because neither their parents nor their classmates can take the place of a brother or a sister.
It seems that only children are still not ready to do their duty .some elder only children have already graduated from college .But they still depend on their parents .They need a longer time to change for their jobs, because they were brought up in a safe environment. When their parents get older, a couple of only children will have four parents and even more grandparents to look after. It will surely be the biggest problem if they don’t well prepare to face it. 
What was the population of the U.S.A in the year 2008?
A. About 3, 300, 000.   B. About 330, 000, 000.  C. About 33, 000, 000.
In this passage the word  “indulgence” means ________.
A. 溺爱             B. 批评               C.指导
Why do only children feel lonely?
A. Their parents have no time for them.
B. They don’t have free time for activities.
C. They have no brothers or sisters.
What’s the biggest problem for the family that is made up of two only children?
A. They have to look after four parents and even more grandparents.
B. They they still depend on their parents.        
C. They need a longer time to change for their jobs
The best title for the passage is ____________.
A. Parents for Only Children  B. The Only-child Generation  C. The Only-child Policy

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Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude (态度). A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chance to make themselves successful. Here are some suggestions about how to be more confident.
Speak loud  When you are not confident, you can't do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak _______(1) enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can _______(1) you become more confident.
Play sports .Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.(2)
Encourage yourself  Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you've done.
Pick up a hobby.If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.
Get rid of (消除) fear  Fear comes along with failure (失败). But it's easy to overcome (克服) if you know that failure is part of your life. Don't hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.
在(1)处横线上填入适当的词。___________ ___________
将(2)处划线部分翻译成中文。______________________________________________
回答问题How many suggestions can help you to be more confident?   
______________                                              
找出并写出所给句子的同义句。
If singing is your favourite, you can sing as often as possible.
                                                            
找出并写出最能表达该短文主题的句子。
                                                            

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President Hu Jintao flew to the earthquake-hit region in Yushu, Qinghai on April 18, 2010. At a field hospital on the grounds of a sports stadium, Hu sat on the bed of Drolma, a middle school student, and held her in his arm as she wept(哭泣). “Rest assured(放心的), you will have a full recovery(康复). Be strong. You will have a bright future,” he told her.

The 2010 World Expo, Shanghai China
The 2010 World Expo Shanghai China
Duration(举办时间): May 1 to October 31, 2010
Expected visitors: 70 million
Theme(主题) : “Better City, Better Life.”
The theme represents the common wish of the people all over the world for a better living in future urban(城市的) environments.

The 19th FIFA World Cup(世界杯足球赛)
Duration: June 11 to July 12, 2010
Host(主办) nation: South Africa
Number of teams: Thirty-two
Number of matches: Sixty-four
It is the first time that the tournament(锦标赛) has been hosted by a nation in the Confederation(联盟) of African Football.

President Hu Jintao flew to Yushu, Qinghai _________, 2010.

A.on May 1 B.on June 11 C.on April 18 D.on July 12

President Hu Jintao comforted(安慰) _________ at a field hospital.

A.a middle school student B.a soldier
C.a farmer of Yushu D.a doctor

The 2010 World Expo in Shanghai will end on _________.

A.September 30 B.October 31 C.November 30 D.December 31

The theme of Expo 2010 is “_________”

A.Better City, Bright future. B.Better City, Good Environment.
C.Better City, Better Life. D.Better City, Best Investment(投资).

There will be _________ teams taking part in the 19th FIFA World Cup.

A.10 B.12 C.13 D.32
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