语音辨析(2.5’)

homeland

A. common           B. hot            C. note           D. wonder

     southern

    A. mouth        B. though       C. aloud         D. enough                                        

     agent

       A. again                B.gentle         C.angry          D.drag                                             

     national

       A.perhaps              B.nation         C.native         D.nature

     hear

       A.wear                  B.bear            C.clear           D.early

________, he also had a son in college who had taken a bank loan to pay for his studies.

   A. Make matters worse               B. What worse

   C. To make matters worse             D. To make thing worse  

四中的同学进行了一场有关英语学习的讨论。讨论的题目是：学习英语要不要从儿童时期开始？请你根据下表中的提示写一篇短文，介绍讨论的情况并发表自己的感想。

参考词汇：为…打下坚实基础—lay a solid foundation for  汉语拼音—Chinese pinyin

The temperature has _____ heavily, which doesn’t _____ the growth of the crops.

A. dropped; contribute to           B. fallen; see as            

C. decreased; refer to                          D. gone; classify as

Have you ever heard the old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.”? This is a good rule to follow when trying to judge the intelligence of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young man with an unusual gift in writing may find himself speechless before a pretty girl when he speaks. He may not be able to find the right words. But don’t make the mistake of thinking him stupid. With a pen and paper, he can express himself better than anybody else.

    Other people may fool you into overestimating(过高估计) their intelligence by putting up a good front. A student who listens attentively and takes notes in class is bound to (一定会) make a favorable impression on his teachers. But when it comes to exams, he may score near the bottom of the class.

    In a word, you can’t judge someone by appearance. The only way to determine a person’s intelligence is to get to know him. Then you can see how he reacts to different situations. The more situations you see, the better your judgment is likely to be. So take your time. Don’t judge a book by its cover.

The passage suggests that ______.

     A. a good writer may not be a good speaker   

     B. a good writer is always a good speaker

     C. a speechless person always writes well   

     D. a good writer will find himself speechless

According to this passage, a student who listens attentively and takes notes in class

______________.         

     A. is an intelligent student

     B. may not be an intelligent student

     C. will score better in exams

     D. will not be a good student

The passage suggests that we should judge a person’s intelligence through ______.

     A. his teachers                        B,his deeds in the classroom

   C. his appearance                     D. his reactions to different situations

The writer of this passage wants to tell us not to______.

     A. judge a book by its cover

     B. make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid

     C. overestimate a student’s intelligence

     D. judge a person’s intelligence by his appearance

Mr. Johnson insisted that he _____ his debts, but nobody believed him.

 A. pay           B. pays         C. paid          D. had paid

Trip 1 Black Bear Count

There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: Free       When: May 8

Trip 2 Garland Valley

Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland hut is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: $ 15       When: May 8, May 15

Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip . The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

Cost: $ 12       When: May 8, May 15, May22

Equipment to be needed:

??      Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

??      Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.

??      Wear a hat for day walks.

??      Dress warmly for night walks.

??      Children must be with an adult.

??      Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

??      Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.

Bookings:

??      Bookings for the above trips can be trade by telephone（893 — 4847）or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com

Where are these trips?

A. In a large city.                 B. In a park in the mountains.

C. In a special kind of zoo.        D. In three different countries.

On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

A. Black Bear Count                B. Garland Valley

C. Flashlight Adventure           D. None of the trips

Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

A. Good walking shoes        B. A pair of glasses

C. Food and water            D. A sleeping-bag

Which following statement about Flashlight Adventure is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Bring your drink and lunch for this walk.

B. Many of the animals you will see on this trip .

C. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see.

D. There is no need to book early.

What is the best title for the passage?

A. Adventure Travel in America

B. Hunting around the Great Mountains

C. Interesting Trips in the East of the USA

D. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

短文改错(共10小题；每小题l分，满分l0分)

Christine was just a girl in one of my class. I never knew much about her except for that she was strange. She didn’t talk many, her hair was black and purple, and she worn black sports shoes and a black sweater, although in the summer. She was, in fact, rather attractively, and she never seemed care what the rest of us thought about her. Like the rest of my classmate, I didn’t really want to get closest to her. It was only when we did their chemistry project together that I begin to understand why Christine dressed the way she did .

—Do you like the place of interest?   

—On the contrary, it’s the     place that I want to visit.

A.worst                 B.last                    C.best                  D.latest

Those who show respect for others will be respected ________.

A. in response   B. in return   C. in turn   D. in place.