一、完形填空（共10小題，每小題1分，滿分10分）

閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，從各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出一個最佳答案。

When you step into a new environment， you must have a strong wish to fit in. Fitting in means making more friends， 1 more influence on others and getting more chances to live a happier life. Here is some advice that can help you.

Be confident. Confidence attracts more people. Everyone is special and there is only one person like you in this world. Spend some time thinking about your strong points. 2 ， you will be able to build up confidence step by step. You wont have much difficulty in fitting-in.

Be kind to everyone. Kindness is the bridge to your own happiness. 3 people notice your kindness， they will 4 it one day. Always give more than you receive， and think more of others than of 5 . A person who cares for others is popular everywhere.

Be active in group activities. Various activities like playing football 6 help you to be known to others. You may add more friends to your circle. At the same time， youll be amazed to see how much they like you. 7 wasting time being alone， go out to dance and sing together with others to develop 8 .

Be optimistic （樂觀的）. Optimism makes both you and others feel pleased. It makes a good first impression. A pleasant smile costs the 9 and does the most. Humor catches others attention as well. People will like you for making them live happily.

If you follow what is mentioned above， you 10 by people around you. As a result， you will fit in very well and enjoy your new life.

（ ）1. A. had B. to have C. having D. have

（ ）2. A. And then B. As if C. And so D. If so

（ ）3. A. Though B. When C. Until D. Before

（ ）4. A. recall B. turn C. call D. return

（ ）5. A. you B. your C. yourself D. yours

（ ）6. A. can B. have to C. neednt D. mustnt

（ ）7. A. Instead of B. As well as C. As long as D. Out of

（ ）8. A. neighborhood B. relationship C. childhood D. friendship

（ ）9. A. little B. few C. least D. fewest

（ ）10. A. will accept B. wont accept C. will be accepted D. have accepted

二、閱讀理解（共15小題，每小題2分，滿分30分）

閱讀下列材料，從各小題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出一個最佳答案。

A

（ ）11. How many days will the show be on？

A. For 10 days. B. For 9 days. C. For 8 days. D. For 7 days.

（ ）12. How long does each show last？

A. Half an hour. B. One hour.

C. One hour and a half. D. Two hours.

（ ）13. If a family of four go to the theater in the evening， they have to pay at least ________.

A. eighty-five dollars for the tickets

B. one hundred dollars for the tickets

C. one hundred and twenty dollars for the tickets

D. one hundred and forty dollars for the tickets

（ ）14. ________ are not allowed to enter the theater.

A. Latecomers B. Adults without children

C. School students D. Kids below three years old

（ ）15. What information can not be found in the advertisement？

A. The name of the show. B. The name of the director.

C. The telephone number. D. The name of the theater.

B

When my son， Mark， was in the third grade， he saved all his pocket money for over three months to buy holiday presents. The third Saturday in December， Mark said he had made his list and had twenty dollars in his pocket.

I drove him to a nearby supermarket. Mark picked up a hand basket and went in while I waited and watched in the car. It took Mark over forty-five minutes to choose his presents. Finally he came to the checkout counter and reached into his pocket for his money. It was not there！There was a hole in his pocket， but no money. Mark stood there holding his basket， tears falling down his face.

Then a surprising thing happened. A woman came up to Mark and took him in her arms. “You would help me a lot if you let me pay for you，” said the woman. “It would be the most wonderful gift you could give me. I only ask that one day you will pass it on. When you grow up， I would like you to find someone you can help. When you help others， I know you will feel as good about it as do now.”

Mark took the money， dried his tears and ran back to the checkout counter as fast as he could. That year we all enjoyed our gifts almost as much as Mark enjoyed giving them to us.

I would like to say “thank you” to that very kind woman， and tell her that four years later， Mark went house to house collecting blankets and clothes for the homeless people in the fire. And I want to promise her that Mark will ________.

（ ）16. When did the story probably happen？

A. On Christmas Day. B. Before Christmas Day.

C. On New Years Day. D. After New Years Day.

（ ）17. What happened to Mark in the supermarket？

A. His gifts were stolen. B. He broke his basket.

C. He lost his money. D. He lost his way.

（ ）18. Why did the writer want to say “thank you” to the woman？

A. Because she bought Mark a nice present.

B. Because she always paid money for others.

C. Because she collected clothes for the homeless.

D. Because she taught Mark to help people in need.

（ ）19. Which can be filled in the blank best in the last sentence at the end？

A. never forget to keep passing it on B. keep on saving his pocket money

C. never forget to ask for help D. keep on going to the supermarket

（ ）20. Whats the best title for this passage？

A. A Big Supermarket. B. A Kind Woman.

C. A Happy Family. D. A Wonderful Gift.

C

Paul and Jason were brothers who lived and worked on neighboring farms. For thirty-five years they farmed side by side， sharing machinery and goods as needed， without a single problem.

However， one autumn， things changed. It began with a tiny disagreement about a horse， which grew into a major difference. The difference led to angry words， followed by weeks of silence between the two brothers.

One morning there was a knock on Pauls door. He opened it and saw a builder holding his toolbox. “Im looking for a few days work，” the builder said， “Are there any jobs here I could help with？”

“Yes，” answered Paul， extremely pleased to see the builder. “I do have a job for you. Look at that farm across the creek （小溪）. Thats my brothers farm. That creek used to be a grass field， but last week my brother dug a path from the river and made the creek. But Ill go him one better. See that pile of wood？ I want you to build me a fence， two meters tall， so I wont need to see him anymore.”

The builder said thoughtfully， “I think I understand the situation and Ill be able to do a job that pleases you.”

Paul had business in town that day and left the builder to his work. When he returned， the builder had just finished his job. Paul was shocked. Instead of a fence there was a bridge， stretching from one side of the creek to the other.

As Paul stood on the bridge， staring in amazement， his younger brother Jason， came across， and took Pauls hand. “Youre a good man to have built this bridge after all Ive done，” said Jason.

Then， Paul， with tears in his eyes， said to the builder who was packing his bag to go， “Thank you so much. Please stay and I have much more for you to do.”

“Id love to，” the builder said quietly， “but， I have many more bridges to build.”

（ ）21. What was the cause of the disagreement between the two brothers？

A. The digging of the creek. B. A problem about a farm animal.

C. Who owned the field between the farms. D. Who would pay for building the fence.

（ ）22. The underlined phrase “go him one better” in paragraph 4 means ________.

A. do something even worse B. improve the situation

C. point out his mistake D. help him out

（ ）23. What do we know about the brothers？

A. They had been fighting for many years. B. Their farms were not very successful.

C. They finally realized their mistakes. D. They liked building bridges in village.

（ ）24. Why did the builder build the bridge？

A. Because he needed a way to get across the river.

B. Because there was not enough wood for the fence.

C. Because he misunderstood Pauls instructions.

D. Because he wanted to bring the brothers together.

（ ）25. In what order did the following take place in the story？

a. The brothers stood on the bridge.

b. Jason dug the creek.

c. The brothers became angry with each other.

d. The builder asked for work.

e. Paul went into town.

A. b， c， e， d， a B. c， b， d， e， a C. b， e， c， a， d D. c， d， b， a， e

三、書面表達(dá)（滿分15分）

假設(shè)你是學(xué)生會的主席（President of the Students Union）韓敏。你校將舉辦一次英語演講比賽（English Speech Contest），你想邀請外籍教師Mr. Mario來做評委。請參照下面的比賽通知，用英語給Mr. Mario寫一封80詞左右的邀請函。開頭和結(jié)尾已經(jīng)給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。

邀請函內(nèi)容要點：

1. 韓敏同學(xué)的個人簡介；

2. 比賽通知中的所有信息；

3. 對被邀請人提出希望。

Dear Mr. Mario，

I am looking forward to your reply.

With best wishes，

Han Min

（湖南 張造云 供稿）