D．supply teachers with drinks
61．We know from the text that Ginger Gray ______. A．manages the Dixie PIT program in Kenton County B．sees that the drinks meet health standards C．teaches at Dixie Heights High School D．owns the school's coffee shop
C
Along the river banks of the Amazon and the Orinoco there lives a bird that swims before it can fly，flies like a fat chicken，eats green leaves，has the stomach of a cow and has claws(爪)on its wings when young.They build their homes about 4.6 m above the river，an important feature(特征) for the safety of the young.It is called the hoatzin.
In appearance，the birds of both sexes look very much alike with brown on the back and cream and red on the underside.The head is small，with a large set of feathers on the top，bright red eyes，and blue skin.Its nearest relatives are the common birds，cuckoos.Its most striking feature，though，is only found in the young.
Baby hoatzins have a claw on the leading edge of each wing and another at the end of each wing tip.Using these four claws，together with the beak(喙)，they can climb about in the bushes，looking very much like primitive birds must have done.The hostzins，however，live in the modern world.
During the drier months between December and March hoatzins fly about the forest in groups of 20 to 30 birds，but in April，when the rainy season begins，they collect together in smaller living units of two to seven birds for producing purposes.
When danger comes in the form of a snake or a monkey，the young hoatzins—maybe three in one family—jump over the side into the river.They swim about under the water until it is safe to return and then，using their claws，lift themselves up through the branches and get back home.When they have learned to fly they lose their claws and escape enemies not by swimming but by flying off，in a slow and heavy way，to a neighboring tree.
62．What is the text mainly about?
A．Hoatzins in dry and rainy seasons. B．The relatives and enemies of hoatzins. C．Primitive birds and hoatzins of the Amazon. D．The appearance and living habits of hoatzins.
63．Young hoatzins are different from their parents in that ______. A．they look like young cuckoos B．they have claws on the wings C．they eat a lot like a cow D．they live on river banks
64．What can we infer about primitive birds from the text? A．They had claws to help them climb. B．They could fly long distances. C．They had four wings like hoatzins.
D．They had a head with long feathers on the top.
65．Why do hoatzins collect together in smaller groups when the rainy season comes?
A．To find more food. B．To protect themselves better. C．To keep themselves warm. D．To produce their young.
D
There were smiling children all the way.Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway，wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang.Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives.This is the simple village people of Malaysia.I was moved.
I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car，so this was the first time I was on a train.I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.I looked about the train.There was not one familiar face.I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.
It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia.Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore，so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past.As we went beyond the city，I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green.Then the first village came into sight.Immediately I came alive，I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting.I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life.Then everything came alive.The mountains seemed to speak to me.Even the trees were smiling.I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry.I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3：00 pm.Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.I looked at the people all around me.They all looked beautiful.When my uncle arrived with a smile，I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug.I had never done this before.He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile.We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.
66．The author expected the train trip to be ______. A．adventurous B．pleasant C．exciting D．dull
67．What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip? A．The friendly country people. B．The mountains along the way. C．The crowds of people in the streets. D．The simples lunch served on the train.
68．Which of the following words can best take the place of the word “relish” in the second paragraph?
A．choose B．enjoy C．prepare for D．carry on 69．Where was the writer going?
A．Johore Baru. B．The Causeway. C．Butterworth. D．Singapore.
70．What can we learn from the story? A．Comfort in traveling by train. B．Pleasure of living in the country. C．Reading gives people delight. D．Smiles brighten people up.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Q & A
Question：I have recently got a senior position within my company.One of my new tasks is to make monthly progress reports on my department in front of other senior officials.During my first meeting，I presented and then opened the floor to questions.__71__ My first reaction was to answer defensively.Later I realized that I shouldn't have felt that way.But how can I keep cool and effectively answer questions in this type of settings?
Answer：Congratulations on your new position！Presenting in front of your peers(同事) is a hard task in itself，and it becomes much more difficult when a question and answer period is required.Question-and-answer periods are a great way to clarify the message and strengthen key points.__72__ ●__73__ When a person is asking a question，show interest and a desire to understand the question by listening and asking for clarification.
●Buy time.
When facing a hard question，most people can't give an answer immediately.Buy time by repeating the question in your own words.__74__ These techniques allow you to quickly organize your thoughts as well as to make sure you will be correctly answering the question.
●Suggest a private meeting.
A one-on-one meeting is a calmer setting than speaking in front of your peers.__75__ A．Show your true interest. B．Restate the question with respect.
C．Some ideas can be quite concrete. D．There were many difficult questions.
E．It can also be more effective in exchanging ideas. F．You may also ask for clarification on the question.
G．Here are some ideas that can help you prepare for your next meeting.
第二卷
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词：
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My friend Nick told me story about his experience back in the US，which was very interested.One day he was having a yard sale and the old man living next door come by to help.As the old man looked over the things on the yard that were to be sold，he stopped at a box of golden ball for Christmas trees.On the box was a card say: “25 cents each.” “You will never sell these for that much.” he told Nick.Convinced，Nick has brought the price up to 10 cents a piece.Without a moment's delay，my neighbor picked up the box but announced “I'll take them.”
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是育才中学学生会主席李华。你校将举办一次英语演讲比赛(speech contest)，希望附近某大学的外籍教师Smith女士来做评委。请参照以下比赛通知给她写一封信。
英语演讲比赛