Twenty-six years ago,Chris Timmins became disabled in a car crash and her husband left her. She lost her job as a school teacher and had to fight 61. (get) it back. She also spent the next two years 62. (battle) with the State of California to get them to pay for a handicap van Thirteen years later,Chris 63. (strike) with breast cancer.She not only rose to meet each of these crises,but overcame them.

   Last year her van failed to work because 64. age. The state program only provides one van per person in their lifetime. And a(n)65. (special) equipped van for disabled persons cost $115,000,far from 66. she could afford. This time she needed help from others.

   So,we sent out 50 emails to people we knew,and requested 67. (they) to send this email to ten people they knew. Thus the request was passed along many times. In this way we got enough 68. (contribute) .

   Our story is 69. (big) than just getting a new van for Chris. It shows that 70. is always something we can do to solve problems,no matter how big they are.

   My history teacher Mrs. Sherman in my 11th grade is a great influence on me. She was the person who helped me develop an interest in 41 . Most importantly,she had faith in me,forcing me to 42 myself and helped me become the first in my family to attend a four-year college.

   To 43 her,I say at the beginning of one of my books that it has been written for her. I hadn’t 44 her in nearly a decade,but I knew: She changed my 45 — I owed her forever. When she got word of what I'd done,Mrs. Sherman reached out to me. I was 46 just to receive her email. Mrs. Sherman was a giant in my life. To see a 47 from her — I feel like I was 17 again.

   After a few emails back and forth,Mrs. Sherman told me a secret: she was 48 ,and she needed a new kidney (腎）49,I got in touch with Sheryl Sandberg,who was also one of Mrs. Sherman's 50 and who is the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of Facebook and we started to search for potential donors.

   One of my readers was thought to be a 51 . So,naturally,we started getting 52 . Then,a twist of fate Beth,the potential donor,was discovered to have a cancerous tumor (^5%) on her own kidney. We were 53 to learn this.

   Beth would need an operation,but she could be 54 . She kept thanking me over and over for 55 her life. But we all know the 56 . Beth saved her own life — by being so 57 ,and volunteering to save the life of a 58 .

   Though we re still looking for a donor match for Mrs. Sherman,we believe we will find one eventually 59 there are so many people out there who are 60 to do something good in this world.

41. A. learning   B. working   C. designing   D. acting

42. A. help   B. relax   C. believe in   D. turn to

43. A. encourage   B. thank   C. support   D. comfort

44. A. remembered   B. missed   C. seen   D. trusted

45. A. habit   B. life   C. dream   D. interest

46. A. confused   B. terrified   C. relieved   D. thrilled

48. A. old   B. tired   C. lonely   D. sick

49. A. Immediately   B. Suddenly   C. Generally   D. Finally

50. A. teachers   B. colleagues   C. students   D. friends

51. A. partner   B. match   C. connection   D. target

52. A. surprised   B. satisfied   C. interested   D. excited

53. A. embarrassed   B. shocked   C. worried   D. annoyed

54. A. cured   B. examined   C. protected   D. served

55. A. changing   B. improving   C. saving   D. enjoying

56. A. secret   B. reality   C. symbol   D. truth

57. A. proud   B. smart   C. kind   D. patient

58. A. stranger   B. leader   C. writer   D. reader

59. A. as   B. if   C. when   D. until

60. A. able   B. quick   C. brave   D. willing

                                     Fitting in fitness 

   Do you find excuses not to exercise? . 36 Here are a few ways to get you going.

   Do what you love.

   The easiest way to fall into the habit of doing exercise is to choose an activity you enjoy — one that doesn't feel like exercise,even though it is. 37 If you play to your strengths,you’ 11 find fitness activities you can enjoy for years.

   Choose your hour.

   Studies have shown that people who work out in the morning are most likely to stick with a routine. By doing exercise before the day starts,they can avoid the last-minute scheduling conflicts. But if you* re not a morning person,choose whatever time works best for you. 38 

   Call it by another name.

   39 If it's something you have to do anyway 一 like washing the car or planting some bushes in the yard 一 you’ 11 achieve two goals at once.

   Partner up.

   Exercise is more flin when you do it with others. 40 On days when your motivation is low,you’ re more likely to stick with the programme to avoid disappointing your exercise partners. You can also train with an expert. A personal trainer will help you set goals,design a personalized fitness programme,and vary your routine to keep it challenging.

   A. Ask yourself: what am I good at?

   B. Make fitness part of your social routine.

   C. If you* re in top form from noon to 1 pm,aim for a lunchtime workout.

   D. For example,you can join a running,walking,hiking,biking or tennis club.

   E. If a damp T-shirt is not your idea of a good time,try gentler forms of exercise.

   F. Would you rather do anything else — even sort your socks or clean the fridge?

   G. Substitute some challenging household activity for the standard exercise routine.

   In science,people copy ideas from nature or natural processes to solve problems or to create products which will serve a specific purpose to help us. This is called biomimicry and its influence can be seen in many everyday products.

   We are all familiar with Velcro? (魔術貼) .It was invented in 1941 by a Swiss engineer called George de Mestral,who found some seeds stuck to his dog's hair. Under the microscope,he discovered that these seeds had hooks (鉤) on them,so they could easily stick to clothing or hair. He copied this idea and invented Velcro?. It was initially unpopular with fashion companies but after it was used by NASA (美國國家航空航天局) to stop items floating in space,it became popular with children's clothing companies.

   More recently,swimwear has also been influenced by nature. The Speedo Fastskin?, a controversial swimsuit,was seen at the Beijing Olympics and worn by 28 of the 33 gold medal winners. The technology is based on the rough patterns on a shark's skin,which allows the shark to swim faster. Shark skin also stops bacteria growing on it'so scientists are copying this surface to design cleaner hospitals.

   For NASA. protecting astronauts' eyes from the sun's rays and other dangerous radiation is very important. Scientists studied how eagles see things clearly. They discovered that a substance(物質) called yellow oil in their eyes does the trick. NASA copied this oil and it is now used by astronauts and pilots in Eagle Eyes? glasses. In addition to protecting eyes from all the dangerous rays,these sunglasses also help people see more clearly in even poor weather conditions such as fog.

   It appears that the influence of biomimicry is unlimited,so it will be interesting to see what solutions nature provides us with in the future.

32. George de Mestral invented Velcro? .

   A. to challenge fashion companies

   B. after he examined some seeds

   C. after he studied his dog's hair

   D. to satisfy NASA’s demand 

33. At the Beijing Olympics,the Speedo Fastskin?  swimsuit .

   A. was recommended by champions

   B. helped swimmers perform better

   C. received widespread approval

   D. made swimmers healthier

34. What makes eagles see clearly?

   A. The size of their eyes.

   B. The shape of their eyes.

   C. The colour of their eyes.

   D. The substance in their eyes.

35. What's the best title for the text?

   A. The future of biomimicry

   B. The magic of biomimicry

   C. The purpose of biomimicry

   D. The limitation of biomimicry

   Most people don't notice I'm polite,which is the point. I am big and look less energetic. Still,every year or so,someone takes me aside and says,wYou actually are polite,aren’t you?” I'm always thrilled. They noticed. That's the thing. When we talk about politeness,we usually think of please; thank you; I like your hat; etc. AW we need to do is to hear,not to notice.

   When I was in high school,I read etiquette manuals (手冊) . No one noticed my politeness except for one kid. He yelled at me about it. aIt's strange that you are always so polite,” he said. I took that as praise and made a note to hide my politeness further. Real politeness,I reasoned,was invisible(看不見的) . It adapted itself to the situation.

   Politeness leaves doors open. V ve met so many people whom,if I had trusted my first impressions,I would never have wanted to meet again. Yet many of them are now great friends. One of those people is my wife. On our first date,she told me at length that she had an operation to remove a cyst (瘤) from her body. This is a cyst with hair and teeth. Of course,it killed the chemistry. But when I walked her home,I told her I'd had a great time. We talked a little after that. I kept everything pleasant and brief. Much later,I learned that she’d been having a very bad day in a very bad year.

   People silently suffer from all kinds of terrible things. The good thing about politeness is you can regard these people exactly the same and wait to see what happens. You don't have to have an opinion. You don't need to make a judgment.

   Last week,my two-year-old son,Abraham met a foreign woman in the playground. Out of curiosity,I suppose,he asked, “What's your name?” The woman told him. Then he put out his little hand and said, “Nice to meet you!” Everyone laughed and he smiled. He shared with her his firmest handshake,like I taught him.

28. Many people don't think the author is polite at first because he doesn't .

   A. look polite

   B. say polite words

   C. listen to others politely

   D. behave politely towards strangers

29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

   A. The author's good manners.

   B. The author's strange behavior.

   C. The author always making notes.

   D. The author reading etiquette manuals.

30. The author writes Paragraph 3 to show that politeness can .

   A. keep everything pleasant

   B. help people make friends

   C. be good for people's health

   D. give people second chances

31. What's the author's attitude towards his son's behavior?

   A. Embarrassed. B. Surprised.

   C. Satisfied. D. Curious.

   I didn't go to Colorado to ski. I went because I was persuaded to attend a two-day class at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School there.

   Everyone in my family came along with me. The first morning,we sat in a small classroom and our instructor,Robert,told us what to expect. The course,he explained,was designed to make the cars slip and slide on ice and snow. “If you listen to us,” Robert assured the class, “you’11 be fine."

   On a snowy day when I was 4,I had a car accident. I wasn't seriously hurt that day,but over the years the shock transformed into anxiety. When it snowed,I often called another parent at the elementary school my daughter attends to ask if he or she wouldn't mind driving my daughter the half-mile to school in the morning.

   That first morning in Colorado,after we left the classroom and headed out to the track,my heart was racing. By the time Robert said, “Cristina,it's your turn." I was lightheaded. I carefUlly did what I was instructed to do but when I turned,I pulled the wheel too hard and hit a block of ice,my car turning almost 180 degrees. When the car came to a stop,I sat rigid,trying to catch my breath. Part of me wanted to get out and never drive again. But I was sitting there safely,wasn,t I? I had overcome one of my greatest fears — losing control of the car. I even felt a little excited.

   For the rest of the class,I continued practising,and I got better enough so that a week later,when I arrived home and there was snow on the ground,I didn't even think about calling another parent to drive my daughter to school. “I can do this,” I told myself. And I did.

24. In the classroom,Robert intended to help participants to .

   A. know each other

   B. build up confidence

   C. learn about the course

   D. put theory into practice

25. The accident made the author afraid to .

   A. have kids in her car   B. drive on snowy days

   C. drive long distances   D. be in a car by herself

26. What can best describe the author's feelings after the first practice?

   A. Mixed. B. Puzzled.

   C. Thankful. D. Regretful.

27. What do we know about the class?

   A. It's tiring. B. It's helpful.

   C. It's expensive. D. It's interesting.

   Dino Scene investigation(調查)

   Dinosaurs became extinct around 65 million years ago,so how do we know what they looked like and how they behaved? Bring your pupils to our Dino Scene investigation at the Natural History Museum to find out!If you want more from your dinosaur experience,you can actually spend the night in the museum. You can watch a film before going to sleep under a giant dinosaur. See the website for details.

   Team-building: the mediaeval(中世紀的) way

   Bring your staff to our special Mediaeval Knight (騎士) School for a company event. Our knights will tell you about the history of Warwick Castle. Your employees will improve their business skills,such as leadership and trust,while they learn about fighting

;with swords and bows and arrows. For more ：information,get in touch with our sales team.

   Excellent technological achievements in motoring

   Porsche is a famous sports car brand. The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart,Germany has around 80 of the most famous Porsche models in the history of the company. Children can take part in the ‘Museum Rallye”which is a quiz relating to the exhibits. There is also a special children's audio guide(語音導覽) ，which is available in several languages. It serves to present the excitement to children from all over the world.

   ‘Live Science’ experiences and learning labs

   The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago inspires children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science,technology,engineering and medicine. In our ‘Live Science’ experiences,you can experiment with gravity by throwing things over the :balcony!In our ‘Moving with Newton’ Learning Lab,you can learn about Newton's three laws of motion (運動) ，or take part in our ‘ColourfUl Chemistry’ Learning Lab and see what happens when you mix and heat chemicals to produce light and colours.

21. Which activity is for adults?

   A. Excellent technological achievements in motoring.

   B. ‘Live Science’ experiences and learning labs.

   C. Team-building: the mediaeval way.

   D. Dino Scene investigation.

22. Where can you spend the night?

   A. At the Porsche Museum.

   B. At the Natural History Museum.

   C. At the Mediaeval Knight School.

   D. At the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago.

23. What type of writing is this text?

   A. An announcement.

   B. An advertisement.

   C. A travel guide.

   D. A news report.

書面表達(滿分25分)

請根據(jù)下表的信息為校報的英語專欄寫一篇短文。內容包括：

1. 陳述不同國家孩子做家務的時間；

2. 談談你的看法。 

注意：1. 詞數(shù)100左右；

    2. 開頭已給出，但不計入總詞數(shù)。

   The chart shows how many hoars children from different countries spend on chores at home every day.                                                                                                                                            

短文改錯(共10小題;每小題1分，滿分10分)

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加:在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧) ,并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除:把多余的詞用斜線(\) 劃掉。

注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

    2. 只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起) 不計分。

   I had an argument with my friend Ben yesterday because his favorite movie,which I thought was not interested. After the argument,he went off without say goodbye to me. I was so angry on him. In the afternoon I started to feel sad because he is my best friend. After school,I asked him if he wanted to go with me as usually. He gave me a strange look and turned away. But,this time,he does say goodbye to me quietly. Later,while I was watching TV at home,the phone rang. This was Ben and he said he was sorry for that he did. He felt like childish. I said never mind. Now I feel much better since we are still good friend.

Sally: Rebecca,is humour an important thing for you? 61. your best relationships with people who share your sense of humour?

Rebecca: Yes. I think it's also very important to not only laugh at jokes and things in the world but also to laugh at 62.(you) .

Sally: Have you ever made friends with someone 63. didn't laugh at any of your jokes?

Rebecca: I don't think I could be friends with someone 64. that because a sense of humour and 65.(personal) are very important to me. It's also very important to me 66.my new friend gets along with my old friends. 

Sally: And do you think there's a big difference between American humour 67.British humour?

Rebecca: I don't know if there's a big difference,but there's 68. (certain) a difference. I think British humour is a lot more dry and irdnic (諷刺的) than American humour which tends 69. (be) “l(fā)augh out loud” kind of humour.

Sally: What kind of American things make you laugh?

Rebecca: I would say more slapstick(打鬧劇似的胡鬧) and maybe not 70. (intelligence) humour.