Women are probably exposed to more chemicals then men because they use
more beauty products. Recently, harmful chemicals are called ―phthalates‖. Studies on animals have shown that phthalates can damage the liver, the kidneys, and the lungs. Cosmetic companies say the amounts of phthalates in their products are safe. But consumer protection groups disagree. They say some women try to look beautiful, the more they could be harming their health.
In a futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, a man found a pristine stream on a new
planet. When he drank from the stream, he died! Why? His body was so polluted that pure water was a position to him! Perhaps that is only science fiction, but it reminds us to take care of our bodies. We must find ways to reduce the pollution we absorb. Summary:
Like our polluted environment, our bodies are no longer pollution-free.
with bone cancer
Scientists now know that there is pollution in our bodies. On (61) , we have 53 cancer-causing chemicals in our bodies. Even fluoride (62) which seep into our (63) from absorbing the (64) and other diseases. Some common cosmetics contain small amounts of chemicals,
when we use these products. They prevent us our bodies need. So, it is (65) that we find ways to reduce the amount of chemicals in our bodies. We should remind our friends and families to take care of their bodies.
Part IV Cloze(15 minutes,15 marks)
Read the passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the word in
one of the following three ways: according to the context , by using the correct from of the given word ,or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
According to a group called the Voice Function, everyone has a singing voice
as well as a(66)——(speak) voice somewhere inside them. This, they say, should be (67) enc ——from an early age because it provides the best, and the (68) ——(cheap), basis on which to build an understanding of music.
The teaching of the Hungarian (69) (compose) Zoltan Kodaly are
responsible for this idea. He observed that songs can become a key part of the
relationship (70)_______a mother and her child almost from birth . This is (71) as______ true of traditional societies, (72)_______those of West Africa , where some small children are able to sing literally(73)hun______ of songs , all of which have been learn by heart . However many modern children first come to understanding of music (74)_______they learn to play an instrument (75)_______although some teaching of the theory of music is usually a part of this , their relationship with the music on the page is often a mechanical one.
The (76)____(believe) of the Voice Foundation is that a natural feeling for rhythm. harmony and musical structure .the very qualities we appreciate in the greatest musicians. can only be achieved through the (77)____(explore) of the voice from the beginning of a person’s life .The foundation has , therefore ,set itself the task of (78) _____a singing-centered musical education(79)pro_____that could benefit junior all(80)_____the world.
Part V Translation (15minutes, 20 marks)
Section A (10 marks) Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answer sheet. Embroidery (刺绣) is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art .(81) From the magnificent Dragon Robes worn by emperors to today’s fashions, embroidery adds a great deal of pleasure to our culture and our lives. The oldest embroidery on record in China dates from the Shang Dynasty. Embroidery in this period symbolized social status. (82) It was not until later on, as the national economy developed, that embroidery entered the lives of the common people. After the Zhou Dynasty, the Han Dynasty witnessed a leap in both techniques and styles of embroidery. Embroidered objects ranged from the sun, the moon, stars, mountains dragons, and phoenixes to tigers, flowers and grasses, clouds and geometric patterns. Auspicious words were also fashionable. Both historic records and products of the time prove this.
The cultural relics found in the Mawangdui Han Tomb are the best evidence of this unprecedented development in embroidery.
In addition, embroidery unearthed from the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang , the ancient tombs in Turpan and northern Inner Mongolia ,further strengthen this observation . (84) The Chinese word for embroidery is ―xiu‖, a picture or embroidery in five colours .It implies beautiful and magnificent things. Embroidery was an elegant task for ladies who were forbidden to go out of their homes. (85)It was a good pastime to which they could devote their intelligence and passion . Imagine a beautiful young lady embroidering a dainty pouch .Stitch by stitch, she embroiders a pair of love birds for her lover .It’s a cold winter day and the room is filled with the aroma of incense. What a touching and beautiful picture!
Section B (10marks)
Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures
required in the brackets .Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. 86.她先天残疾，但他从未屈服于任何困难。（倒装句）
87.无论什么时候说什么事情，你至少要让别人听得懂。（whenever） 88.对于一个公司来说，能跟上市场的发展的变化是很重要的。（keep pace with）
89.如果你通过旅行社预定你的行程，你可能会得到很大的折扣 。(discount) 90．当初要是投资电信业，我们现在会很富有。（虚拟语气）
Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes,5 marks)
There are five IQ questions in this part .Write the answers on the answer sheet.
91. If all the letters of the alphabet were written out backwards ,which would be the next but one letter after the third vowel?
92. The top two scales are in perfect balance. How many spades (黑桃) will be needed to balance the bottom set?
93. If FRTZZ is the code for ESSAY ,what is the code for PAPER？
94. A, B, C,D ,E and F are six seaside resorts. A,C and F have a fun pair and a caravan park ,whereas C has a caravan park only .The others have neither .There are amusements at all the resorts except B and C.
Which resort without a caravan park has amusements but no promenade？ On the left are some shapes and the codes that go with them .You must decide how the code letters go with the shapes. Which code should replace the question mark on the right?
XM YN ? ZM
Part VII Writing (30 minutes, 30 marks)
Task I (10 marks)
You must organize a two-day debating contest which will take place on May 1-2 .Write an e-mail to your classmate Tom:: ? informing him that you’re working on a schedule for the Contest and that you will send it by e-mail tomorrow ? asking him to get in touch with some teachers to act as judges-you need to know their names by Friday
? asking him to come up with some ideas by tomorrow morning You should write no fewer than 80 words on the answer sheet. Task II (20 marks)
You have received this letter from English –speaking Penfield .Read the letter and write your report about fashion industries.
We’re doing a project at college on fashion industries in different countries .It would be nice to include a first-hand report form someone living abroad .The report should describe how fashions for young people have changed recent years.
You should write no fewer than 120 words on the answer sheet.