1、英语AThe Donkey Mobile Library It is a bright morning in the Ethiopian countryside. Yohannes walks beside a pair of donkeys that are pulling a two-wheeled cart. They arrive at the agricultural town of Awassa where Yohannes opens the sides of the cart to display, not the usual vegetables or tools, but
2、childrens books. This is the Donkey Mobile Library, the first of its kind in Ethiopia and one of only a few in the world. Yohannes was born in Ethiopia, North Africa, but trained to be a librarian in the USA and returned to Ethiopia years ago. The cart is full of picture books donated by American li
3、braries, teachers and school children. Yohannes arranges small painted benches in the shade of the trees, and suddenly Ethiopian children come shouting and racing down every road and path. Its mobile library day! They circle the bookshelves with great excitement. Until the Donkey Mobile Library bega
4、n its regular two-monthly visits, many of these children had never seen a book. “Without books, education is very dull, like food without salt. You can survive but you cant really come alive,” says Yohannes. “The ability to read is the basis for greater productivity, better health and longer life. E
5、ven though the children lack material goods, with books they can imagine a world of possibilities.” Yohannes first worked in the childrens section of the main library in America. Surrounded by books he had never seen before, he realized how joyful and imaginative childrens literature is. He says, “I
6、 always thought of Ethiopia. But how could I bring childrens books to my home country when it had almost no libraries to keep the books in?” He contacted Jane Kurtz, a writer born in America but brought up in Ethiopia, and together they created the Donkey Mobile Library. The children say that the Li
7、brary has given them ideas about what they might do in the future. A child called Dareje wants to be a scientist and find a cure for life-threatening diseases. An eleven year-old girl, Fikerte, wants to do research about the moon and discover new facts about outer space. Tamrat, aged 10, comes every
8、 time. “What brings you back here time and time again?” the librarian asks him. “The stories,” Tamrat replies instantly. 1.How do the children feel when they see the Donkey Mobile Library? A. Curious. B. Surprised. C. Interested. D. Excited.2. We can conclude from the passage that .A. Ethiopian chil
9、dren have no idea about their futureB. Yohannes and Kurtz share similar life experiences C. donkey carts in Awassa usually carry vegetables and toolsD. most books in the Donkey Mobile Library were bought in America3. According to the passage, the Donkey Mobile Library . A. visits the countryside eve
10、ry day B. benefits Ethiopian children a lot C. was created by Yohannes himself D. was the first of its kind in the world4. Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?A. A news report. B. A book review. C. A historical story. D. An advertisement.BSir,Just over six months ago, I saw an a
11、dvertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William Shakespeare. Your company, Cosmo books Ltd., offered this set (eight books of plays and two books of poetry) at what was claimed to be a remarkable price: fifteen pounds and fifty pence, including postage and packing. I had
12、wanted a set of Shakespeares plays and poems for some time, and these books, in red imitation leather, looked particularly attractive; so I sent for them.Two weeks later, the books arrived, together with a set of the complete works of Charles Dickens which I had not ordered. So I returned the Dicken
13、s books to you, with a cheque for fifteen pounds and fifty pence for the works of Shakespeare. Two more weeks passed. Then there arrived on my door step a second set of the works of Shakespeare, the same set of novels by Dickens and a six book set of the plays of Moliere, in French. Since I do not r
14、ead French, these were of no use to me at all. However, I could not afford to post all these books back to you, so I wrote to you at the end of August of last year, instructing you to come and collect all the books that I did not want, and asking you not to send any other books until further notice.
15、You did not reply to that letter. Instead you sent me a bill for forty two pounds, and a set of the plays of Schiller, in German. Since then, a new set of books has arrived every two weeks, the works of Goethe, the poems of Milton, the plays of Strindberg; I hardly know what I have. The books are st
16、ill all in their boxes, in the garage, and my car has to stand in the rain outside.I have no room for any more books, and even if I read from now until the Last Judgment, I should not finish reading all the books that you have sent me.Please send no more books, send no more bills, send no more angry
17、 letters demanding payment. Just send one large lorry and take all the books away, leaving me only with the one set of the complete works of Shakespeare for which I have paid. Yours faithfully, SIMON WALKER5. Simon Walker wrote the letter to _ A. show his anger to Cosmo Books Ltd. B. complain about
18、getting books he didnt want. C. advise readers not to order books from Cosmo Books Ltd. D. urge for the final solution to the problem with the unwanted books. 6. The advertisement that Mr. Walker saw in the Morning Mail was for _ A. unlimited number of Cosmo Books. B. a set of 10 books of the works
19、of Shakespeare. C. fifteen pounds and fifty pence. D. a book containing all the plays and poems of Shakespeare.7. Mr. Walker answered the advertisement because _A. he wanted a set of Shakespeares works which was a good bargain B. he claimed that the books were being offered at a remarkable price. C.
20、 he had ordered the set and had been waiting for them to come for some time.D. the set he already had was not particularly attractive.CFor many businessmen online education has been a dream. Now it has come true. The investment (投资) in higher education, whether financial or in terms of time, has lon
21、g been impossible for many of them. But well-known educational institutions have chosen to deliver an internet-based program, and these barriers have been lifted. That is good news for people eager to improve themselves and is more attractive to employers. It is also a benefit to industry with bette
22、r qualified candidates applying for jobs at every level. Having the benefits of a higher qualification without going to the university campus is attractive to many students. Campus study means greater cost, while online programs are flexible and save time, whether at home or at work. Students can ac
23、hieve their degrees without causing too much disruption to their career or home life. In addition to affordable, flexible classes and greater convenience, students also have access to the online learning resources of many of the worlds top educational institutions. They can also communicate with the
24、ir tutors no matter what time it is or whether either party is away for any reason. This has opened up the possibility of getting a qualification from a university or college that many students could only have dreamed of in the past. It also allows specialists to get the precise qualifications and f
25、ocus on their studies. As well as seeing the increase of applicants from lower-incomes and housewives, studying online in the US is even becoming popular with younger people of college age. Employers have become increasingly welcome and positive to online qualifications as more candidates earn them,
26、 especially if theyre properly approved by the US Department of Education. US institutions have led the way in online education provision. Many top US colleges and universities offer a range of online programs that are highly respected and in every way perfectly fit for adults who need to combine th
27、eir studies with a working life. 8. According to Paragraph 1, many US colleges and universities . A. have begun to lift the barriers to financial investment B. have begun to run an internet-based program C. have had a dream of offering online education D. have gained financial investment 9. Why do p
28、eople choose online education? A. They can find jobs more easily than on-campus graduates. B. They can get qualifications from US Department of Education. C. They can save money and arrange their time and courses freely. D. They can invest money in different courses provided online. 10. The underlin
29、ed word “disruption in the third paragraph probably mean . A. dissatisfaction B. attention C. attraction D. interruption 11. Which would be a good title for the passage? A. Adult Education Online B. The Best of USAs Online Education C. Top US Universities Offering Online EducationD. Online Education
30、 Taking the Place of Campus EducationD Sometimes you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you dont act on your impulse (冲动), but let it pass instead. You know that to take the action is wrong in some way and that other people will not accept your be
31、havior. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the phenomenon of taboo behavior is how it can change over the years, how certain behavior and attitudes once considered taboo can become perfectly acceptable and natural at another point in time. Topics such as death, for example, were once considere
32、d so upsetting that it was a taboo to even talk about them. Now with the publication of important books such as On Death and Dying and Learning to Say Goodbye, people have become more aware of the importance of expressing feelings about death and, as a result, are more willing to talk about this tab
33、oo subject. One of the newest taboos is the topic of fat. Unlike many other taboos, fat is a topic that people talk about constantly. Its not taboo to talk about fat; its taboo to be fat. The “in” look is thin, not fat. In the work world, most companies prefer youthful-looking, slim manager to sell
34、their image as well as their products to the public. The thin look is associated with youth, vigor, and success. The fat person, on the other hand, is thought of as lazy and lacking in energy, self-discipline and self-respect. After all, how can people permit themselves to become fat? In an image-co
35、nscious society, thin is in”, fat is “out”. It s not surprising that millions of people have become obsessed (着迷) with staying slim and “in shape”. The pursuit of a youthful physical appearance is not, however, the only reason for peoples obsession with diet and exercise. Recent research has shown t
36、he importance of diet and exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style of people has changed since last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor. Cars and buses transport us quickly from point to point. As a result of inactivity and disuse, peo
37、ples bodies can easily become weak. In an effort to avoid such a fate , millions of people are spending more of their time exercising. Parks are filled with joggers and bicyclists, and many companies are providing special exercise equipment for their employees to use during the work day. 12. What do
38、es the word “taboo refer to in the passage? A. A crime committed on impulse. B. An unfavorable impression left on other people. C. A strong desire to do something strange or terrible. D. Behavior considered unacceptable to the society. 13. What does the underlined phrase “in” look probably mean? A.
39、The fashionable look. B. The hidden look. C. The usual look. D. The inside look. 14. According to the passage, the common belief is that _. A. fat people are full of energy B. thin people are more successful C. fat people prefer to have fat bosses D. thin people are less image-conscious 15. People p
40、ay more attention to diet and exercise because of _.A. their need to kill time B. their love for sportsC. their concern for health D. their belief in hard work第二节 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，选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Winners Guide to SuccessHow do successful people think? What helps them to make success? To
41、 find out the answers, an American scholar recently visited some of the most successful people in America. 16 Be responsible for yourselfSometimes you may want to blame others for your failure to get ahead. 17 Youre saying, “You have more control over my life than I do.”Live life “on purpose”Almost
42、all successful people live life “on purpose” they are doing what they believe they should and want to do. When you live your life on purpose, youll try your best to do your job or study as well as you can. You love what you do and you can find pleasure in what you do.Write a planIt is very difficult
43、 trying to get what you want without a good plan. 18 A good plan is like a map to you. Without this “map”, you may waste your time, money and also your energy; while with the “map” youll enjoy the “trip” and get what you want in the shortest possible time.Be willing to pay the priceNothing great is
44、easy to get. So you must be ready to work hard even harder than you have ever done. If you are not willing to pay the price, you wont get anything valuable.Never give up 19 When you are doing something, you must tell yourself again and again: Giving up is worse than failure because failure can be th
45、e mother of success, but giving up means the death of hope. 20 Once an American writer was writing a novel. He could not have a good ending for his book until one night when he had a very good idea. He was so excited that he made a phone call to one of his best friends. “Ive got a perfect idea,” he
46、said, “Ill put it down later and show it to you.” But he never did, because he died that night. His book was left without a perfect ending. So remember, do what you can right away. Never delay at all. A. It is just like trying to drive through strange roads to a city far away.B. It seems to us that
47、everyone knows this. But it is easier said than done.C. Some people achieve success much later in life because they fail to realize earlier the importance of hard work.D. In fact, when you say someone or something outside of yourself is stopping you from making success, youre giving away your own po
48、wer.E. Someone elses opinion of you doesnt have to become your reality.F. Dont delayG. Here are some keys to success that they give.第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying someth
49、ing. The sorrow of 21 my husband of 22 years was still too painful. And this grocery store held so many sweet 22 . Bob often came with me and almost every time hed 23 to go off and look for something special. Id always see him walking down the walkway 24 the three yellow roses in his hands. Bob knew
50、 I loved yellow roses. With a heart 25 with pain, I came to the meat shelf, I searched for the 26 small steak and remembered how Bob had loved his steak. Suddenly a woman came beside me. She was in a soft green dress. I 27 as she picked up a large pack of T-bones, 28 them in her basket, hesitated, a
51、nd then put them back. She saw me watching her and she smiled. My husband loves T-bones, but 29 , at these prices, I dont know. My husband passed away eight days ago, I told her. Buy him the steaks. And value every 30 you have together. She smiled and I saw the feeling in her 31 as she placed the pa
52、ckage in her basket and 32 away. I turned and pushed my cart forward too. Several minutes later I saw first the green suit and then 33 the pretty lady coming to me. In her arms she carried something. On her face was the 34 smile I had ever seen. As she came closer, I saw what she held and 35 welled
53、down. These are for you, she said and placed three beautiful yellow roses in my arms. She placed a gentle kiss on my cheek, then smiled again. I wanted to tell her what the roses 36 , but still unable to speak. I watched as she walked away as tears clouded my 37 . I looked down at the beautiful rose
54、s and found it almost 38 . How did she know? Suddenly the 39 seemed so clear. I wasnt alone. Oh, Bob, you havent 40 me, have you? I whispered, with tears in my eyes. He was still with me, and she was his angel.21. A. losing B. leaving C. passing D. failing22. A. flowers B. roses C. memories D. thoug
55、hts23. A. decide B. happen C. refuse D. pretend24. A. by B. with C. during D. between25. A. full B. filled C. pleased D. crowded26. A. very B. beautiful C. pretty D. perfect27. A. watched B. saw C. found D. glared28. A. fell B. carried C. dropped D. took29. A. exactly B. generally C. usually D. hone
56、stly30. A. moment B. dinner C. time D. year31. A. hands B. eyes C. voice D. basket32. A. left B. ran C. slipped D. wheeled33. A. realized B. recognized C. received D. thought34. A. saddest B. funniest C. brightest D. strangest35. A. words B. tears C. feelings D. sweats36. A. stood B. described C. me
57、ant D. designed37. A. sight B. cart C. roses D. package38. A. unknown B. uncommon C. unreal D. unlike39. A. question B. answer C. case D. puzzle40. A. missed B. disappointed C. hated D. forgotten第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分）Vitamins are complex chemical substances 1 (find) in many foods. The human body ne
58、eds them for health and 2 (grow). The body makes some vitamins, but usually in amounts too small to meet its needs. 3 vitamins are not made in the body. These must _4_(supply). No one knows 5 (exact) how all vitamins work. Doctors do know that vitamins have very special uses. 6 , One vitamin cannot
59、take the place of another. The steady absence of one vitamin causes a deficiency disease. Rickets, scurvy, and pellagra are examples7_ deficiency diseases. It is best to get vitamins 8 eating the foods in which they occur. There are also pills that contain a single vitamin _9_a combination of vitami
60、ns. People should ask their doctors_10_they take any vitamin pills.第二卷（共65分）第一节 词汇运用（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）（一）根据下列句子所给汉语意思写出空缺处单词。1. His a_ (任命)as head of department has caused a lot of trouble.2. We can never e_（评估） ones success until he succeeds finally.3 The program deals with subjects as d_ (多种多样的
61、) as pop music and Beijing Opera.4. Take this opportunity and I g_(保证) you wont regret it.5 There are a lot of e_(设备) needing to be repaired in that factory.6 I will do some voluntary work for our _(社区) this summer.7 The remote desert area is a_(可进入的) only by helicopter.8 My job is to improve the qu
62、ality of life for all _(残疾的) people.9 The concert c_(指挥) by the famous director appealed to many people.10 We didnt receive any news during his _(缺席).11 We need you there to offer words of _(鼓励).12 We all wonder why that lady always looks so _(优雅的).13 The court d_ (宣布) that the strike action was ill
63、egal.14 She and her sister were collecting materials for the _(传记) of their father.15 We further discuss the question later in this _(篇，章).第二节：短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2、只允许修改
64、10处，多者从第11处不计分。Last Sunday we went to see a AIDS patient in hospital. We bought her some flower and fruit. She was glad to see us. Many people began to avoid see her after she was infected to HIV virus. A doctor told us that the HIV virus mustnt be infected through daily communication and that those
65、 who suffering from AIDS shouldnt be looked down. We had a talk with the woman and gave her some CDs as gifts. She was moved to tears and promise to be optimistic and confident in overcoming the disease. We promised to see her again before left. In my opinion, the world will become more beautiful if
66、 all of us love each other and help those in the trouble.第三节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是某中学高三学生李华，刚刚收到美国笔友Sarah发来的一封电子邮件，请你用英语给她回复一封邮件，具体内容包括：1. 学习科目、作息时间；2. 课余活动（运动、阅读、上网）;3. 理想大学及选择的原因。注意：1. 词数：120词左右；头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。 2. 可以适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。 3. 开头语和结束语以为你写好。Dear Sarah,Im very glad to receive your last e-mail. At
67、your request, Id like to tell you something about my school life._Best regards, Li Hua写作：Dear Sarah,Im very glad to receive your last e-mail. At your request, Id like to tell you something about my school life.This year I am Senior 3, and I have six subjects to learn every day. School hours usually
68、begin at 7 am and end at 8:30 pm. We are making the most of every minute, preparing for the coming college entrance examination. Though time is precious, I try to do some sports or do some reading after class. Sometimes, too, I surf the Internet to update and amuse myself.Its been my dream to go to Peking University ever since I went to senior high school because of its strong cultural atmosphere as well as its high academic status.Id appreciate it if you can tell me something about your school life as well. Im looking forward to it.Best regards, Li Hua- 12 -
