Most newer cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When a car hits something, its air bags will come out quickly--- in less than one second ---- to keep the people inside safe.
6. The passage mainly tells us ____________.
A. how seat belts work to make cars safe B. why we must tie the egg to the skateboard C. two important ways to keep safe in cars D. what air bags are
7. The writer gives the example of the egg to _______________.
A. show why it is important to wear a seat belt when in a car B. tell us what a skateboard is C. show how to wear a seat belt D. tell us that eggs are easy to break
8. Seat belts can make cars safer because ______________
A. they are made of strong materials B. they can stop us from hitting other cars C. they can help us stay safely on the seats D. people are interested in them
9. Air bags are also important for cars because they ____________.
A. are made of plastic B. work together with seat belts to keep us safe C. are put in front of and next to the seats D. can stop cars hitting each other
10. The best title for this passage is ________________.
A. Useful Seat Belts B. Make Yourself Safe in Cars C. Air Bags Work Well D. Egg on Skateboard
Passage Two
It has been reported that in colleges across the United States, the daytime serial drama known as the soap opera has suddenly become “in”. Between the hours of 11a.m. and 4:30p.m., college television lounges are filled with soap opera fans who can’t wait to see the next episode in the lives of their favorite characters.
Actually, soaps are more than a college favorite: they’re a youth favorite. When school is out, high-school students are in front of their TV sets. One young working woman admitted that she turned down a higher paying job rather than give up watching her favorite serials. During the 1960’s , it was uncommon for young people to watch soap operas. The mood of the sixties was very different from now. It was a time of seriousness, and talk was about social issues of great importance.
Now , seriousness has been replaced by fun. Young people want to be happy. It may seem strange that they should turn to soap opera, which is known for showing trouble in people’s lives. But soap opera is enjoyment. Young people can identify with the soap opera character, who , like the college-age viewer, is looking for happy love, and probably not finding it. And soap opera gives young people a chance o feel close to people without having to bear any responsibility for their problems.
11. What is soap opera? _____________
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A. Plays based on science fiction stories. B. Plays based on non-fiction stories. C. The daytime serial dramas on TV. D. Popular documentary films on TV.
12. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. College student viewers. B. Favorite TV serials. C. Soap opera fans. D. College-age viewers.
13. Which are not the reasons why the soap opera suddenly becomes “in” according to the
passage?
A. Because the viewers want to be happy and to enjoy themselves.
B. Because the soap opera makes young people feel close to their people. C. Because the viewers can find themselves in the soap opera characters.
D. Because the young people have to bear the responsibilities for their trouble.
14. What can we learn from the passage? ____________
A. College students like soap operas more than any other social groups. B. Young people of sixties liked soap operas more than people today.
C. Young viewers have turned themselves from the seriousness of sixties to enjoyment now. D. The young as a whole are trying to look for happy love but in vain.
15. What message does the author want to convey to us? ______________
A. The people’s favorites to drama works have been changed for a long time. B. The people’s favorites to drama works change along with the times. C. The people’s favorites to drama works is changed by the soap opera. D. The people’s favorites have changed the drama works.
III. 词汇与语法（共5题）
16. It’s __________ that he was wrong.
A. clearly B. clarity C. clear D. clearing 17. The sports meeting was put off till the next week __________ rain A. in spite of B. so C. because D. because of
18. Don't forget __________ the window before leaving the room.
A. to have closed B. to close C. having closed D. closing
19. Nancy is __________ girl.
A. a eighteen –year- old B. an eighteen-years-old C. a eighteen-years- old D. an eighteen-year-old
20. Charles regretted __________ the TV set last year. The price has now gone down. A. buying B. to buy C. of D. from
IV. 完型填空（共10题）
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It was getting dark. Some children and two Canadian women were still ___21___ on the ice near a big hotel. They were having a good time.
Suddenly the ice ___22___ . One of the boys fell into the water. The children shouted. “Help! Help!” They didn’t know ___23___ to do. The two Canadian friends heard ___24___ and skated over to get the boy out of the water.
The ice was ___25___ . The two Canadians fell into the water, too. But they tried their best to ___26__ the little boy. They know they must be __27___ If they didn’t push him up onto the ice, he would soon die.
Many people ran over to ___28___. Some of them had ropes and poles. A young man jumped into the water to save the ____29___ people.
The boy and the two Canadian women were out of water at last. One of the women didn’t feel well. She was sent to the ___30___ at once. But she felt very happy because the boy was safe.
21. A. boating B. skating C. planting D. swimming 22. A. broke B. shone C. closed D. flew 23. A. who B. when C. what D. where 24. A. one B. him C. them D. her 25. A. big B. small C. thick D. thin 26. A. save B. wake C. see D. tell 27. A. slow B. quick C. sorry D. wrong 28. A. play B. shout C. push D. help 29. A. two B. three C. four D. five
30. A. hospital B. school C. library D. garden
V. 英译汉（共5题）
31. This pair of shoes cost me 260 yuan.
32. Not all Americans are interested in sports, of course.
33. Apples here like water sunshine.
VI. 写作
Instructions: 建议你在30 分钟内，根据下面所给的题目用英语写出一篇少于80词的短文。 选择一个你想旅游的地点，并安排旅行计划，你应该包括下列内容： 1． 说明你想旅游的地点；
2． 说明你为什么选择这个地点； 3． 描述你的旅行计划。
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Paper 3
I. 交际用语（共5题） 1. -----How do you do ? ------_____________.
A. Very well. B. How do you do? C. I’m a doctor. D. Nice to have known you.
2. ------Are you feeling better today, Jack? -------____________
A. There must be something wrong. B. Just have a good rest.
C. Yes, thank you, doctor. But I still don't feel good. D. Don’t worry about me.
3. -------Oh, Betty, we will be having a buffet party next Saturday, and we’d like you to join us. ------- ____________. Susan. What’s the occasion? What time do you want me to come? A. I’d love to B. No way C. By no means D. I’m afraid not.
4. --------Could you be so kind as to turn down that rock “n” roll? I’m preparing for tomorrow’s exam.
---------____________
A. It’s none of your business. B. What are you doing? C. Sure. Sorry to disturb you. D. No, I don’t think so.
5. ------- How are you, Bob? ------ _________. Ted.
A. How are you? B. I’m fine. Thank you. C. How do you do? D. Nice to meet you.
II. 阅读理解（共10题）
Passage One:
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them
If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret later in the day.
6. Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
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A. Because they may have four seasons in one day. B. Because they often have very good weather. C. Because the weather is warm just like in spring. d. Because the sky is sunny all day
7. From the story we know that when ________ come, there is a heavy rain. A. sunshine and snow B. black clouds C. summer and winter D. spring and autumn
8. The sentence “ People can also have summer in winter.” Means “it is sometimes too ______in winter.”
A. warm B. cool C. cold D. rainy
9. In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because ____________.
A. their friends ask them to do so B. it often rains in England
C. they are going to sell them D. they are their favorite things
10. The best title for this passage is ___________.
A. Bad Seasons B. Summer or Winter C. The Weather in England D. Strange English People
Passage Two
Places to stay in Britain are as varied as the places you visit. Whatever your budget is , the choice ------- from basic barn to small hotel, from tiny cottage to grand castle ----- is all part of fun.
Hostels
Cheap, good–value hostels are aimed at all types of like–minded travelers, who prefer value over luxury and you don’t have to be young or single to use them. Britain’s independent hostels and backpackers hostels also offer a great welcome. Facilities and prices vary, especially in rural areas, where some hostels are a little more than a bunkhouse (临时住房) while others are remarkably comfortable ---- almost like bargain hotels.
Youth Hotels
Founded many years ago to “help all , especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside”, the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong in the 21st century . The network of 230 hotels is a perfect gateway for exploring Britain’s towns and countryside.
B&Bs
The B&B ( bed and breakfast) is a great Britain institution. In essence you get a room in somebody’s house, and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so you’ll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may have four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as warm as a welcome.
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