五、完形填空 (共15小题，计15分)
通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案
Students at Empire High School started class with 26 text books-but 27 wasn’t because of money problems.
28 , the school gave iBooks-laptop computers to each of its 340 students, becoming one of the first US public schools to 29 printed textbooks.
School officials believe that the electronic materials will make 30 enjoy learning more. Empire High School 31 to have a textbook-free environment.
Students at Empire High School get the materials 32 the school’s Internet network. The school has a central control system that limits what can be downloaded at the school.
“Students can 33 homework online. We have a web program 34 helps to check if you copy from others,” the headmaster Baker said.
In addition to 35 up-to-date information, teachers can make the lessons 36 . For example, lessons in 37 can include links to a person’s daily life, his ideas, his discovery, and so on.
Social studies teacher Jeremy Gypton said the 38 was easier than expected. Gypton said he assigned reading based on websites, used online groups and message boards to 39 the students connected. And he also asked them to comment on each other’s work.
Julian Tarazon, a new student, said that it was kind of hard at first, because you had to put things in folders(文件夹). But after a couple of days, you got used to it. Another student, Morgan Northcutt said the computer system had made it easier to do homework.
The school isn’t completely paperless, however. It has a 40 , and students can read books in it.
“We’re not trying to get rid of books,” Baker said. “We love books.”
26. A. any B. some C. no D. few
27. A. it B. they C. she D. he
28. A. But B. Instead C. So D. In this way
29. A. start B. use C. stop D. destroy
30. A. teachers B. parents C. readers D. students
31. A. was built B. was opened C. was made D. was designed
32. A. over B. off C. by D. into
33. A. hand out B. share C. hand in D. provide
34. A. what B. that C. where D. who
35. A. writing B. making C. reading D. offering
36. A. more enjoyable B. more outgoing C. more athletic D. more amazing
37. A. history B. culture C. habit D. language
38. A. chance B. change C. movement D. advice
39. A. help B. keep C. mention D. show
40. A. library B. cinema C. club D. bar
六、阅读理解(共20小题，计35分，其中第一节15小题，计30分;第二节5小题，计5分)
第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项
A
Little Tommy was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything—tutors , cards, special learning centers—in short, everything they could think of. Finally they took Tommy to a catholic (天主教的) school.
After the first day, little Tommy came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little Tommy was hard at work. His mother was surprised. She called him down to dinner and as soon as he finished eating, he went back to his room, without a word. In no time he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time, day after day while the mother tried to understand what was happening.
Finally, little Tommy brought home his report card. He quietly put it on the table and went up to his room and hit the books. His mom looked at it and to her surprise, little Tommy got an A in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity. She went to his room and asked, “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns (修女)?”
Little Tommy looked at her and shook his head, “No.”
“Well then,” she asked again. “WHAT was it?”
Little Tommy looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school, when I saw that man nailed (钉) to the plus sign , I knew they weren’t joking.”
41. Why did Tommy’s parents send him to a catholic school?
A. Because he could eat well there.
B. Because he could earn more about nuns.
C. Because his parents wanted him to do better in his math.
D. Because his parents didn’t want him to learn math any more.
42. Tommy’s mother felt surprised that his son _______.
A. was still the same as usual B. ate so much at dinner
C. kissed her hello after school D. worked hard but said little
43. “Hitting the books” means “_______” in Chinese.
A. 用功 B. 捶书 C. 发泄 D. 振作
44. The last sentence in the passage shows that _______.
A. Tommy felt sorry for the mail B. Tommy was afraid of being nailed
C. Tommy didn’t like the plus sign D. Tommy liked playing jokes on others
45. From the passage, we can infer that _______.
A. teachers should be strict with their students
B. mistaking might do good sometimes
C. a catholic school is much better than other ones
D. nuns are good at helping children with their math
B
South of Florida, many islands dot (点缀着) the ocean. One of them is Hispaniola. Hispaniola is the 22nd-largest island in the world, located in the Caribbean island group, the Greater Antilles. It is the second largest island in the Caribbean after Cuba, the tenth-most-populous island in the world, and the most populous in the Americas.
Its name points to the fact that Christopher Columbus visited the island in 1492. As a result, Spain ruled the island for the next 300 years. Two nations now share the island. The Dominican Republic with 48,445 square kilometers makes up the eastern two-thirds. Haiti which contains 27,750 square kilometers makes up (占据) the western third.
The Dominican Republic’s area is about 18,000 square miles with the population of 8 million. Most people live close to the island’s coast. Like many other tropical(热带的)islands, the Dominican Republic regards tourism as a key industry. The coastal cities, especially, depend on tourists to fill their hotels and restaurants. The natural beauty of the beaches and of the forests draw Dominicans and tourists alike.
When you’re ready for something else, walk into town. Music, dancing , and people in colorful masks (面具) will greet you at nearly every street corner. Whether you go to join them or get away from them, there will be a place for you in the Dominican Republic.
46. Which of the following maps shows the right position of Hispaniola, Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
A. B. C. D.
47. What happened to Hispaniola after Christopher Columbus visited there in 1492?
A. Spain ruled the island for 300 years.
B. Two nations shared the island.
C. The Dominican Republic joined the island
D. The name of Haiti began to use.
48. The Dominican Republic is famous for
A. hotels B. restaurants C. tourism D. forests
49. The last paragraph (段落) seems to tell us that people in the Dominican Republic are _____.
A. colorful B. friendly C. busy D. brave
50. The reading above is probably taken from_________.
A. a science book B. a story book
C. a geography book D. a picture book
C
A report from the United Nations said that around 60 million people across the world, with 80% of them in Asia, are drinking polluted water. About 4,500 children die every day because of polluted water.
A report showed that environmental problems kill 3 million children under five years old each year, making them one of the key contributors in more than 10 million child deaths worldwide each year. Dangerous factors include indoor and outdoor air pollution, water pollution, lack of good hygiene facilities (环卫设施)and poor ecological (生态) systems , it said.
Another study showed that parents and experts from seven countries including the United States, India and Nigeria, regarded pollution as the biggest threat to children’s natural living environment. Many parents say that children today are being brought up with fewer blue skies than when they were little kids.
Mrs. Green tries to teach her daughter Su san by setting a personal example. She picks out recyclable waste and uses the water from the washing machine to wash the toilet.
Chinese children mostly learn about environmental protection in school. Some non-governmental organizations and child centers also teach kids to protect the environment. More parents have become aware of it. “Family is now playing a more important role,” says a Chinese official.
Vera Lehmann, an expert from Germany says many Chinese are increasingly aware of polluted. “I was surprised to find how much schools in China are willing to contribute to educating the children on environment,” Lehmann said. “There has been a big change between now and ten years ago when I first traveled here.”
51. What is the main cause of child deaths?
A. polluted water B. poor ecological systems
C. environmental problems D. indoor and outdoor air pollution
52. How m any dangerous factors(因素) are mentioned in the article?
A. three B. four C. five D. six
53. From the example of Mrs. Green ,we can know that she is a woman who .
A. takes good care of her daughter. B. is strict with her daughter.
C. likes housework very much. D. pays much attention to recycling.
54. Which is right according to the article?
A. 80% of the people in Africa are drinking polluted water.
B The government now plays a more important role in protecting the environment.
C. Not only developed countries regarded polluted as the biggest threat to children’s natural living environment.
D. Vera Lehmann thinks China still pays no more attention to the poor condition as usual.
55. What’s the best title of the article?
A. Children today are in poor condition. B. Teaching children to stay green.
C. Children died of environmental pollution. D. The biggest problem in the world.
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