A volcanic eruption in Iceland has sent ash across northern Europe. Airlines have stopped or changed the flights across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving airport hundreds of passengers stuck in airport.

Grimsvotn is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Europe. What makes Grimsvotn different is that it lies under a huge glacier(冰川) of ice up to 12 meters thick. The hot volcano heats up the ice above it, which then forms a layer of water between the glacier and the volcano. This layer of water puts pressure on the volcano, keeping it stable. As the water flows out from under the glacier, the pressure lifts. The lava(岩浆) from the volcano then comes up to the surface. This is exactly what happened today.

Now, airlines have to make changes to their flights so as not to fly through the clouds of volcanic ash. According to KLM, one of Europe’s biggest airlines, airplanes cannot go under the cloud or cover it. Going through the cloud can result in as getting stuck in the airplane’s engines, causing damage to the plane.

The eruption has also caused problems for animals in Iceland. The volcano left ash and sharp, glass-like rocks all over the countryside. Farmers are keeping their animals inside to stop them from eating ash-covered grass or the sharp object.

72. What makes Grimsvotn  different  from other volcano?

A.It is below ice.          B. It lies under the sea.

C. It is the largest volcano   D. It is lava affects the airlines.

73. What keeps Grimsvotn still?

A. The slow flow of water       B. The low water temperature.

C. The thick glacier            D. The water pressure.

74. Which of the following is the result of the volcanic eruption?

A. People stop traveling  in Europe.

B. Airlines suffer from the loss of planes.

C. It becomes dangerous for animals to eat outside.

D. Farmers have lost many of their animals.

75. This text is most probably taken from _________.

A. a research paper         B. a newspaper report

C. a class presentation        D. a geography textbook.

A new campus of that university is reported ______ in Hi-tech Zone in Chengdu now.

A. to have been built      B. to have built    C. bein g built     D. to be built

 Have you got the message I left with your father yesterday_______ you’ll have an important meeting tomorrow afternoon.                            

A. in which             B. with whom           C. that               D. which

— The hill isn’t as beautiful as I have expected.

— In fact, it looks better _____ the distance.

A. from  B. at  C. off    D. in  

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

假如你班要就“如何为高考做准备”开一个班会，请根据以下内容写一篇发言稿，谈谈你对高考备考过程中要注意的事项及建议理由：

       1．保持良好的心态有助于减轻焦虑，还能增强克服困难的勇气；

       2．目标明确、正确评价自己。太低的目标使人松懈，太高的目标使人丧失信心；

       3．与父母、老师或同学沟通帮忙走出困境；

       4．作息合理，饮食均衡，以保持旺盛的精力。

 注意：1．词数100左右，开头已为你写好(不计入总词数)；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3．参考词汇：明确的(definite)   评价（estimation）

No doubt every Senior 3 student wishes to be successful in the National College Entrance Examination.__________________________________________________________________

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．In Australia there are over 140 species of snakes, many of ______ are extremely dangerous.

       A．which           B．that         C．them       D．those

Information has been put  forward ____ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities.

   A. while           B. that          C. when          D. as     

. --      I go out to play now, mum?

--No, you     . You should do your homework first.

A. Must, mustn’t                         B. Might, wouldn’t

C. Need, mustn’t                         D. May, had better not

The pen, _____ I paid 2 dollars, was lost.

    A. to which       B. for which   C. which           D. that

We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life , but most of us don’t do a very good job . This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech .

So , you have to give a speech—and you’re terrified . You get nervous , you forget what you want to say , you stumble over words , you talk too long , and you bore your audience . Later you think , “Thank goodness , it’s over . I’m just no good at public speaking . I hope I never have to do that again .”

Cheer up ! It doesn’t have to be that bad . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making . Ask yourself the purpose of your speech . What is the occasion ? Why are you speaking ? Then , gather as many facts as you can on your subject . Spend plenty of time doing your research . Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow . Use as many examples as possible , and use pictures , charts , and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly . Never forget your audience . Don’t talk over their heads , and don’t talk down to them . Treat your audience with respect . They will appreciate your thoughtfulness .

Just remember : be prepared . Know your subject , your audience , and the occasion . Be brief . Say what you have to say and then stop . And be yourself . Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience .

If you follow these simple steps , you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking . In fact , you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet ? Give it a try and see what happens .

59．The main idea of this article is         .

       A．you can improve your speaking ability B．a poor speaker can never change

       C．always make a short speech    D．it is hard to make a speech

60．Paragraph 2 implies that         .

       A．many people are afraid of giving a speech   

       B．many people are happy to give a speech

       C．many people do not prepare for a speech

       D．many people talk too long

61．The phrase “talk over their heads” means           .

       A．speak too loudly            B．look at the ceiling

       C．look down upon them     D．use words and ideas that are too difficult

62．All of the following statements are true except that         .

       A．few people know how to make good speeches

       B．a lecturer does not need to organize his speech

       C．research is important in preparing a speech

       D．there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability

63．The title for this passage may be          .

       A．Do Not Make a Long Speech        B．How to Give a Good Speech

       C．How to Prepare for a Speech D．Try to Enjoy a Speech