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1.What do we know about 1234 PENS?

A. It has a history of over 30 years.

B. It has built up a large pen market.

C. It has its name printed on each pen.

D. It charges a low price for extra service.

2.What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3?

A. The different types of the products.

B. The high quality of the products.

C. The quick service of 1234 PENS.

D. The trade shows of 1234 PENS.

3.What is special about the pens produced in 1234 PENS?

A. They are designed in 16 styles.

B. They come in 48 different colours.

C. Their material is less harmful to the earth.

D. Their price is much lower in the pen market.

4.The main purpose of the passage is to _____.

A. persuade people to order the products

B. explain the process of making logo pens

C. show people how to choose different pens

D. introduce the different services of 1234 PENS

How Room Designs Affect Our Work and Feelings

Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused and lead to relaxation.

Researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers—Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room’s ceiling affects how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook.

In additions to ceiling height, the view afforded by a building may influence an occupant’s ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.

Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design & Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.

Recent study on room lighting design suggests than dim light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax.

So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. “We have a very limited number of studies, so we’re almost looking at the problem through a straw,” architect David Allison says. “How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad, generalized use of them? That's what we’re all struggling with.”

1.What does Joan Meyers—Levy focus on in her research?

A. Light. B. Ceilings. C. Windows. D. Furniture.

2.The passage tells us that _____.

A. the shape of furniture may affect people’s feelings

B. lower ceilings may help improve students’ creativity

C. children in a dim classroom may improve their grades

D. students in rooms with unblocked views may feel relaxed

3.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that _____.

A. the problem is not approached step by step

B. the researches so far have faults in themselves

C. the problem is too difficult for researchers to detect

D. research in this area is not enough to make generalized patterns

4..Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?

CP: Central Point P: Point SP: Sub-point（次要點(diǎn)） C: Conclusion

Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life

1. Live Below Your Means

There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can’t afford. It might feel great at the time but unwise spending hurts a lot later on. Enjoy life’s simple pleasures and save as much as you can. Expensive things don’t create lasting happiness and security. Careful spending will bring you greater leisure and enjoyment in the long run.

2. Put Your Money to Work

Saving is great, but to make the most of your money you need to put it to work. Good investments can be the difference between retiring in your 40’s or in your 60’s. A post today at The Simple Dollar really got me thinking. According to Trent’s estimates, if a person in their early 20’s invests 20% of their income in an S&P index fund, the interest they earn will equal their current salary when they reach their early 40’s. They could retire without a drop in income! Wise investing is the surest path to financial independence and it’s something everyone can work on. It’s definitely an area I’ll be devoting more attention to in my personal life.

3. Educate Yourself

To be happy we need continuous growth. The best way to grow is life-long education. This doesn’t mean you need to pursue a doctorate or spend 2 hours reading every day. Self-education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas and perspectives. Education builds over time. It might feel like the bits of wisdom you acquire don’t mean much, but over the years they add up to form a wiser, kinder, more interesting person.

4. Develop Lasting Personal Relationships

Suppose you had everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships we develop with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Don’t forget about them. Taking the time to cultivate and enjoy personal relationships is essential to long-term happiness. Without the people you care about you’ll probably be miserable, no matter how successful you become.

1.According to the passage, in order to achieve financial independence after retirement, we’d better ________.

A. get along well with our family and friends

B. bring ourselves leisure as well as enjoyment

C. invest our money wisely when we are young

D. learn some new skills and try to find a new job

2.From the passage we can infer that some people try to ________.

A. gain happiness by buying themselves expensive things

B. save everything they can to help those in need

C. devote more attention to their personal life

D. take out a loan to promote technology

3.The author of the passage may agree that the key to self-education is ________.

A. gaining as many degrees as possible

B. being open to new ideas and views

C. only focusing on very big events

D. creating long-term happiness

4.The above passage is written in order to ________.

A. explain what true happiness is about

B. offer ways to achieve a happy and successful life

C. introduce different definitions about happiness

D. persuade readers to find out the meaning of life

News that Microsoft made a $44.6 billion bid to buy Yahoo resulted in heated discussions made by many Internet users. Here are some responses:

Diane Burke of Weeks bury, Kentucky

I think it would definitely be an interesting combination. Everyone recognizes the names Yahoo and Microsoft, but everyone also says, “Did you Google it?” Such a catchphrase (時(shí)髦話) is going to be hard to beat.

Shaun Carney of Laurelville, Ohio

I think the merger (合并) will provide more competitions for Google. I don’t think the merger will allow Microsoft to develop faster than Google, though. I believe the increased competition this merger brings will force Google to stay on top of its game by offering more fresh and original Internet tools and expanding on the tools it already offers.

Toni Suarez of Hacienda Heights, California

I view the merger as a necessary element in preventing a monopolization (壟斷). Perhaps it would bring better high technology innovations to e-mail and help in researching and developing a better Internet!

Rick R. of Edgewater, Florida

It sounds like a disaster to me. If this were to happen, I would stop using my Yahoo e-mail account because I don’t like the feeling of Microsoft spying upon my business. I will sign up for Google.

Antonio Glosser of Kansas City, Missouri

Right now, Yahoo offers a lot of features and tools at no cost for all different levels of Internet users. Microsoft seeks nothing but profit. Undoubtedly, they’ll do nothing other than find ways to start removing Yahoo’s formerly non-priced features. Microsoft’s greed will ruin the great thing that Yahoo currently is.

1.How many companies are mentioned in the passage?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Shaun’s attitude towards Google is passive.

B. Toni believes the Internet will have a promising future.

C. Rick will support Google after the merger.

D. Antonio is afraid that the merger will cost Yahoo’s free features.

3.The passage is mainly about ______.

A. the future of Yahoo and Microsoft

B. the strengths of Yahoo and Microsoft

C. the strengths and weaknesses of large companies

D. opinions on the merger of Yahoo and Microsoft.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從下框的A~F選項(xiàng)中選出能概括每一段主題的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)涂黑。選項(xiàng)中有一項(xiàng)為多余項(xiàng)。

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1.

Learning to read early has become one of those indicators — in parents' minds at least – that their child is smart. In fact, reading early has very little to do with whether a child is successful academically. Research has shown that difficulty with reading is often due not to inferior intelligence but to differences in the developmental wiring of each individual child. In some cases, there are neurological problems and developmental lags that can be overcome with proper training.

2._______________.

Traditionally, American schools teach children at age six, but many schools begin teaching informally in kindergarten and pre-kindergarten. If parents start too early to encourage reading, and a child does not immediately succeed, the parent has a hard time relaxing and letting the child go at his or her own pace.

3._____________________

Over the years, research has proved that the use of both the “whole language" method and the "phonic" method works best for a child to master reading. While the whole language approach, which includes reading to children and getting them interested in both the activity of reading and the story they are reading, is helpful, phonics must be taught. Children must be taught that one of the squiggles they see is a "p" and another a "b". Getting the print off the page requires a different ability than being able to understand the meaning of what is written.

4.___________________

You can start developing the skills needed in reading at a very young age without putting any pressure on children. Besides reading to them, parents can start "ear training" their child by playing thyme games. This develops the child's ability to recognize different sounds. In reading to children, parents also can point to words as they go, teaching the child that the funny lines on the page are the words you are saying. All this should be a fun activity.

5._____________________

Once a child is in school, the learning of reading is inevitably more serious. For children who have some kind of reading difficulty, you must get a professional diagnosis. While the teacher might say the child is merely disinterested but will get over it, disinterest or poor performance in reading can stem from a number of things, some being very specific learning disabilities that can be identified and worked on. But it is very tricky for parents to deal with their own child's learning disabilities.

單詞拼寫（共10題；每題1分，滿分10分）

根據(jù)下列各句句意和空白之后的漢語(yǔ)提示詞，在答題卡指定區(qū)域的橫線上寫出對(duì)應(yīng)單詞的正確、完整形式，每空只寫一詞。

1.The dogs are always trying to chase their own (影子) , which is funny to see.

2.Our school has （采用）a new teaching method.

3.A good time table should be （靈活的）, which can be changed according to different situations.

4. （贊助by several big companies, the tennis match is bound to be a success.

5.The man was caught by the police because he entered the country ______________（非法地 ）.

6.The bridge has a long history, so repairs are necessary to （鞏固）it.

7.All the people should make great （貢獻(xiàn)）to building a more beautiful China.

8.Though the project is very difficult, it has still received _ _（普遍的）public support.

9.Who will be （任命） as the mayor of our city if Mr. Smith retires?

10.The soldiers were commanded to be careful as there were many (潛在的) dangers.

短文改錯(cuò)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）

文中共有10處語(yǔ)言錯(cuò)誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯(cuò)誤涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏詞符號(hào)（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（ ）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線（ ），并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及修改均僅限一詞； 2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

Dear Mr. Black,

We’re very gladly to have received your money and some reading materials. Thank you very much.

We had been studying hard since we came back to school. Under the help of our teachers and classmates, we have made great progress on our studies. So we often praised and encouraged by our teachers and parents. We have made up our minds to study hard than before to learn every subject well in order to be admitted to key university in the future.

We’re looking forward to see you, but we have no chance to go to the Nanjing ourselves. So we hope you can post us a photo of yours soon.

Best wishes!

Yours,

書面表達(dá)（滿分30分）

假設(shè)美國(guó)某中學(xué)的學(xué)生明天來(lái)你校訪問(wèn)交流，主題是高中生對(duì)文，理科的選擇。請(qǐng)你用英語(yǔ)寫一篇發(fā)言稿，向他們介紹你所做的選擇，并說(shuō)明選擇的理由。

注意： 1.開頭和結(jié)尾已為你寫好，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)；

2.詞數(shù)120左右； 3.短文中不能出現(xiàn)與本人相關(guān)的信息。

參考詞匯：文科 arts; 理科: science

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A. escape B. busy C. suspect D. grasp

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A. think B. find C. alone D. sentence