old. But doctors now say babies begin learning on their first day of life. A baby will smile if his or her mother does something the baby likes. A baby learns to get the best care by smiling to please her mother or other care givers. This is when babies learn to connect and “talk” with other people.
Language skills are believed to develop best in the first three years when the place is rich with sounds and sights. Scientists say children should hear the speech and language of other people again and again. The first signs of communication (交际) happen during the first few days of life, when a baby learns that crying will bring food and attention.
Research shows that most children recognize the general sounds of their native language by six months of age. By that time, a baby usually begins to make sounds. By the end of their year, most children are able to say a few simple words, although they may not understand the meaning of the words. By 18 months of age, most children can say between eight and ten words. By two years of age, most children are able to make simple sentences. By ages three, four and five, the number of words a child can understand quickly increases. It is at these ages that children begin to understand the rules of language.
47. When do babies begin to learn according to doctors?
A. Right after they are born B. Not until they are five months old C. When they are six months old D. As soon as they are one year old
48. Babies will smile when . A. they are wet or hungry B. they want to get the best care C. they want to talk to others D. they learn sounds and words
49. What do most children begin to do from age three or older?
A. Make sounds B. Make simple sentences C. Say a few words D. Understand language rules
50. What would be the best title for the text?
A. The Language of Babies B. When Do Babies Learn to Talk C. The Roles of Cry and Smile D. How Babies Understand Words
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五.补全对话（共5句：每句满分为3分，共15分。）
根据中文提示，把对话中缺少的内容写在答题卡相应题号后。这些句子必须符合英语表达习惯。打句号的地方，用陈述句；打问号的地方，用疑问句。
提示：Henry和妻子准备请朋友吃饭。Henry打电话到餐厅预约，女服务员接听了电话。 (Waitress=W; Henry=H) W: Star Restaurant. 51 ?
H: Yes. I’d like to book a table for dinner this evening. W: 52 , please? H: My name is Henry James. W: 53 ?
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H: Four people, Can we have a table by the window, please? W: No problem, sir. 54 ? H: We’ll arrive at 7:30.
W: All right, sir, I’ve taken everything down. H: Thank you very much. W: 55 .
51. Can I help you
52. What’s your name/May I have your name 53. How many people (are coming) 54. When/What time will you arrive 55. You’re welcome
六.书面表达（满分30分）
假设你是李华，学校组织夏令营，欢迎外国学生参加。请用英语写一封信邀请你的美国朋友Tim参加并告诉他夏令营的具体安排：
时间 内容 7月15日至8月12日 上午：汉语、英语、国画课程 下午：中国文化与习俗讲座 周末：城市观光和旅游
注意：1.开头已为你写好 2.词数应为100左右 生词：文化 culture
******************************************************************************* Dear Tim,
How are you doing recently? Yours, Li Hua
内容要点： 1.发出邀请 2.夏令营时间 3.上午活动内容 4.下午活动内容 5.周末安排
Dear Tim,
How are you doing recently?
I’m writing to invite you to join us in a summer camp. Our school plans to have a four-week summer camp, from July 15 to August 12. There’ll be both Chinese and international students. In
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the mornings we’ll have classes including Chinese, English, and Chinese painting. In the afternoons there’ll be lectures on Chinese culture and customs. On weekends we’ll tour around the city and visit some places of interest, such as the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. We are sure to have a lot of fun together. So what do you think of it?
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours, Li Hua
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