Tourism wasn’t as important as it is today. In the past, only people with a good deal of money could travel on holidays to other countries. More people travel today than in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world; that is to say, people now have more money for travel. Special plane fares(費用) for tourists make travel less expensive and more attractive than ever before. One person doesn’t travel for the same reason as another. But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different from their own. They also like to meet new people and to taste new food.

Tourism causes many changes in a country and in people’s lives. People build new hotels and restaurants and train native men and women as guides to show visitors interesting places. There’re new nightclubs and other amusements. International tourism is clearly a big business.

1.In the old days _________ could travel to other countries.

A. boys and girls, men or women, young or old

B. either kings or queens

C. both the poor and the rich

D. nobody but those who had money

2.More people travel today than in the past because______________.

A. people have become interested in traveling

B. traveling today is easier the in than past

C. people now have spare money for travel

D. great changes have taken place in the world

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?

A. Tourism won’t bring any changes in people’s minds.

People have some trouble in making journey.

C. With the development of tourism, great changes have taken place in many parts in the world.

D. Tourism causes only some changes in clothing.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A. The Change of Tourism

B. Tourism

C. The Importance of Tourism

D. The Cause of Tourism Change

An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

Fragile items, like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.

There is a strong chance of short circuits （短路） and fire breakouts during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.

During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.

If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.

If trapped in debris (瓦礫堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.

1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _____.

A. the damage caused by earthquakes

B. the rescue work after earthquakes

C. what to do about earthquakes

D. how to prevent earthquakes

2. The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means _____.

A. easily broken B. easily found

C. expensive D. heavy

3. To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put _____.

A. on cupboards

B. in the bedroom

C. on a lower surface

D. where children can’t reach them

4. During the earthquake, people are advised to _____.

A. go out the building at once

B. turn off power and gas immediately

C. take shelter under a tree

D. drive to a safe place

Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)

Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)

Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影響) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Angela Merkel (1954 - )

In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany’s leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.

Sandra Day O’Connor (1930 - )

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.

Margaret Thatcher (1925 - )

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain’s Iron Lady.

Marie Curie (1867-1934)

Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (輻射能). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.

1.Who once won the Nobel Prize?

A. Jane Addams and Marie Curie.

B. Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher.

C. Marie Curie and Angela Merkel.

D. Marie Curie and Rachel Carson.

2. What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?

A. Both of them were scientists before coming to power.

B. Both of them are the first woman head of their country.

C. Both of them are famous for being strict.

D. Both of them have worked for three terms.

3.Who once failed to find a job?

A. Jane Addams. B. Sandra Day O’Connor.

C. Rachel Carson. D. Margaret Thatcher.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. Great women B. Famous scientists

C. Strong leaders D. Ways to success for women

第一節(jié)：完成句子（共10小題，每小題2分，滿分20分）

1.It is the first time face to face.(see)

這是我第一次面對面目睹夜晚。

2. We ______________________to make our country a better place. (feel)

我們覺得讓我們的國家成為一個更加美好的地方是我們的責任。

3. ，there is no such thing as standard English. (believe)

信不信由你，世界上沒有什么標準語言

4.You cannot imagine what great difficulty we had (talk)

你無法想象我們與他交談有多么地困難。

5. Although she didn’t know the best way of getting to places, she insisted that she _____________ (organize)

盡管她對去某些地方的最佳路線并不清楚，她堅持要妥當?shù)亟M織這次旅行。

6. Mr Zhang warned us _______________ the bus before it stopped completely.(get)

張先生警告我們在汽車沒有完全停下來之前不要下車。

7.At 3:42 am everything began to shake, and it seemed as if ________________ . (at)

在凌晨3點42分，一切都開始搖晃起來，世界末日似乎到了。

8.The army organized teams to dig out those_________________ and to bury the dead.(trap)

部隊人員組織小分隊，將被困的那些人挖出來，并將死者掩埋。

9.The time _________________ Nelson Mandela was a very difficult period of my life .(meet)

我第一次見到納爾遜曼德拉的時候是我一生中非常艱難的時期。

10.Only when he reached the tea-house ______________________it was the same place

he had been in last year . (realize)

只是當他到了茶館的時候，他才意識到這就是他去年來的地方。

假如你是李華，你的英國網(wǎng)友Rose發(fā)e-mail向你詢問如何能很好地與她們班新到的兩名中國學生相處。請你根據(jù)下列提示給Rose回一封e-mail。

多邀請他們參加一些聚會或者活動，這樣不僅有利于提高他們的英語水平、幫助他們排遣孤獨(lonely)，而且有利于你們了解中國文化、學習漢語知識。這樣你們就能夠很好地相處。

Dear Rose,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Another two people were reported to have died of the Ebola virus yesterday, which caused greater _______ about their safety among the public.

A. concern B. expression

C. power D. trouble

Wang Ming, our English teacher, has a good ______ of French; that is because he once studied in Paris.

A. power B. strength

C. vocabulary D. command

At the class get-together last night, I could hardly ______ Tom, for he had changed a lot and was no longer what he used to be in high school.

A. remember B. recognize

C. realize D. request

More and more people have lost their jobs. No one knows how long it will be before the nation _______ from its present trouble.

A. returns B. repairs

C. recovers D. requires

Whether at school or at home, children should be encouraged to read books and ______ what may be useful to their study.

A. go down B. settle down

C. break down D. set down