The line of flagpoles is a very interesting sight. From San Francisco to about Reno, it is almost unnoticeable, a row of poles about a foot high. From Reno eastward the poles increase in height until, near Columbus, Ohio - about four - fifths of the way across the nation - flags fly about 10 feet in the air.

But as we approach the eastern terminus (終點) , the poles suddenly begin to mount (升高) . There are about 300, 000 firms in the country with sales over $ 500, 000. These firms take up the last 75 miles of the 3,000 - mile road. There are 200, 000 firms with sales over $ 1 million. They take up the last 50 miles. Then there are 1, 000 firms with sales of $ 50, 000, 000 or more. They take up the last quarter of a mile before the city limits, flags flying at cloud height, 5 , 000 feet up .

At the very gate of New York, on the last 100 feet of the last mile , we find the 100 largest industrial firms . They have sales of at least $ 1.5 billion, so that their flags are already miles high. Along the last 10 feet of road , there are 10 largest companies . Their sales are roughly $ 10 billion and up : their flags fly 190 miles in the air , almost in the stratosphere (平流層) .

【1】What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?

A.To tell the reason why the largest firms are in New York.

B.To show the geographical distribution (分布) of the United States businesses.

C.To provide a general idea of the size of businesses in the United States.

D.To tell us how the United States businesses are arranged.

【2】What’s the correct order of the following places from east to west?

A.San Francisco, Reno, New York, Columbus.

B.San Francisco, Reno, Columbus, New York.

C.New York, Columbus, Reno, San Francisco

D.New York, Reno, Columbus, San Francisco

【3】Among the four parts of the imaginary road , which part , considering all the firms in it , has the largest total volume of sales ?

A.The last 75 miles.B.The last 50 miles.

C.The last 100 feet of the last mile.D.The last quarter of a mile

【4】Which of the following diagrams (圖表) shows the right order of size of the US businesses , according to the text ?

S =" San" Francisco R =" Reno" C =" Columbus" N =" New" York H =" height" F = feet

A.B.C.D.

Runswick Bay, North Yorkshir

It is a popular destination for rock poolers, walkers and hunters. Many of the homes are now holiday accommodations, linked by paths and walkways rather than streets. The Royal Hotel, at the heart of the village, offers homemade cakes and coffee alongside a simple but tasty bar menu and local Black Sheep bitter on draft.

Stay inCastle House(sleeps six, three nights from 500) at the top of the village; has sweeping views of the bay from a comfortable window seat.

South Shore, Brownsea Island, Dorset

Reached by ferry from the moneyed shores of Sandbanks, Brownsea Island is a pocket of safe wilderness in Poole harbour. Famous for its red squirrel population and as the site of Baden-Powell’s first Scout camp, its mixture of woodland, wildland, and ponds suits a day of exploration and adventure. Push yourself into the sandy banks and enjoy views across the harbour in the company of various sea birds.

Stayin National Trust-ownedCustom Houseon the seaport (sleeps four, three nights from 622); offers a real Brownsea experience.

Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent

The lack of a convenient car park means that Kingsgate Bay, between Margate and Broadstairs, is quieter than other beaches on the Thanet coast. A short walk from the car park at neighboring Joss Bay (popular with surfers), however, will take you to this sheltered sandy bay with its sea caves. It is also a safe place to swim and canoe.

Stay intheBotany Bay Hotel(family rooms from 80 B&B); has some dog-friendly rooms.

【1】Which of the following suits you most if you are an animal lover?

A.Joss Bay.B.Kingsgate Bay.

C.South Shore.D.Runswick Bay.

【2】What can we learn from the passage?

A.Runswick Bay can be accessible by ferry.

B.Your pet dogs are admitted into theBotany Bay Hotel.

C.There are lots of convenient car parks for visitors at Kingsgate Bay.

D.You can enjoy homemade cakes during your stay in theBotany Bay Hotel.

【3】What kind of people is the text mainly written for?

A.Scientists.B.Students.

C.Tourists.D.Artists.

【題目】假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下短文。短文中共有10處錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在此符號下面寫出該加的詞。
刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（＼）劃掉。
修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。
注意：①每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；
②只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。
Dear Mr. Yang,
I am writing to let you know that I needed your help with my English writhing. Which is known to all, grammar plays a very vital part in the writing. But I feel that I have some problems of my grammar. I am afraid that I am not able to identify my specifically errors. I would be grateful if you could point out and correct your mistakes. What is more, I used to the Chinese way of thinking, which stops me organize my writing in a proper way. I am wondering that you could also help me improve the structures of my writing.
I am looking forward to making great progresses under your instruction. Thanks are extended to you in advance!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua

—The line might have been out of order, _________?

A．don’t you B．do you

C．wasn’t it D．hadn’t it

【題目】假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），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每處錯誤及其修改均限一詞;
②只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。
The other day I ran into an old schoolmate of my, Sally Barber, while I was at the cashpoint. I hadn’t seen her for age. I wanted to catch up with her, so I suggested go for a cup of coffee. Unfortunately, Sally’s a very busy woman, but she didn’t have time for a coffee. Let’s meet late in the week, I suggested. That is often the case, Sally looked in her diary, and said we could get together for lunch at 1 pm on Friday at her favorite restaurant. I thought it was a very much smart place, so I had dress in for the occasion. I arrived at a restaurant in good time. I finished my dessert by the time she turned up –she was an hour late!

【題目】


LakeLander 2 hours ago
Today, a man talked very loud on his phone on a train between Malvern and Reading, making many passengers upset. I wonder how he would react if I were to read my newspaper out loud on the train, I have never had the courage to do it, though.
Pak50 ··· ·57 minutes ago

Why not give it a try? Perhaps you should take lessons on a musical instrument. The late musician Dennis Brian is said to have
asked a fellow train passenger to turn off his radio. When his request was refused, he took out his French horn(號) and started
to practice.
Angie O’Edema ·42 minutes ago
I don’t see how musical instruments can help improve manners in public. Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t like to be done to yourself. Once, a passenger next to me talked out loud on his mobile phone. I left my seat quietly, giving him some privacy to finish his conversation. He realized this and apologised to me. When his phone rang again later, heleft his seat to answer it. You see, a bit of respect and cooperation can do the job better.
Taodas ·29 minutes ago
I did read my newspaper out loud on a train, and it turned out well. The guy took it in good part, and we chatted happily all the way to Edinburgh.
Sophie 76 ·13minutes ago
I have not tried reading my newspaper out loud on a train, but ,several years ago, I read some chapters from Harry Porter to my bored and noisy children. Several passengers seemed to appreciate what I did.
（1）The passenger made an apology to Angie O’Edema because____.
A.he offered his seat to someone else
B.he spoke very loudly on his phone
C.he refused to talk with Angie
D.he ignored Angie’s request
（2）Who once read a newspaper out loud on a train?
A.Pak50
B.Angie O’Edema
C.Taodas
D.Sophie76
（3）What is the discussion mainly about?
A.How to react to bad behavior.
B.How to kill time on a train
C.How to chat with strangers.
D.How to make a phone call.
（4）Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A.A webpage.
B.A newspaper.
C.A novel.
D.A report.

FOR 9 DAYS EVERY SUMMER, IOWA SKIES COME ALIVE as nearly 100 hot air balloons paint the town with brilliant colors and charming special shapes. Don’t miss a moment of the excitement as skilled pilots compete for points and prizes every morning and every evening. Great family fun and unbelievable entertainment value await you at the Memorial Balloon Field. Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful countryside as you listen to live music during the evening balloon flights. Grab a bite to eat, take the children to Kids Land, buy a balloon ride for a one-of-a-kind view, and prepare to be amazed as dark skies come alive with a mystical light during Dawn Patrols and Nite Glows.

【1】When could people attend the National Balloon Classic in 2019?

A.July 3rd.B.July 25th.

C.August 1stD.August 26th.

【2】What can people do on the National Balloon Classic?

A.Buy a balloon.

B.Take a balloon ride.

C.Paint balloons with colors.

D.Compete in a balloon flight.

【3】What can we learn about the admission?

A.Children are free of charge for entry.

B.People can only pay cash for admission.

C.People should print online tickets before entry.

D.People can call 815-777-2747 for further information.

【1】What can we learn from the passage?

A.Recycling helps to generate energy.

B.Bacteria and worms helps handle food waste.

C.The landfill is used to drive scavengers away.

D.Trash ash is carefully handled to save room.

【2】What’s the purpose of the passage?

A.To inform us of trash treatment.

B.To appeal for trash classification.

C.To discuss solutions to trash pollution.

D.To raise awareness of the harm of trash.

【題目】下面文章中有5個段落需要添加首句(第1-5題)。請從以下選項(A, B, C,D, E和F)中選出適合各段落的首句，并在答題紙上將相應選項的標號涂黑。選項中有一項是多余選項。
A. Come in with something to say.
B. Prepare general comments.
C. Bring materials with you.
D. Don’t make them wait.
E. Have no fear.
F. Go it alone.
One of the best things you can do any time in the semester is go see the professor. So hoof on over to an office hour and have some one-on-one face time with someone who’ll help you master the material and improve your grade, to boot. But how should you have this conversation with the professor? Here are five insider tips about how to make that office hour really count:
No need to get all bent out of shape about going to see the professor. The professor would actually like to see you and answer your questions. Believe it or not, he or she is on your side and is eager to see you do well. And besides, he or she has seen many students stupider than you, so nothing you’re gong to ask will set the record for stupidity.
Even though you might feel more comfortable going with a friend or partner, the office hour will go better if it’s just you and the professor. You’ll get in more questions, the discussion will be tailored to what you need most help on, and two-party communication is almost always more productive than committee work. You friend can wait outside for the discussion.
If you can’t make the official office hours, most professors are willing to make individual, appoin tments to help you out. If you’re lucky enough to land such an accommodation, though, be sure you’re 100 percent on time. There’s nothing that ticks off a professor more than making him-or herself available for a custom office hour only to find that you don’t care enough to come on time. And besides, the professor might leave after ten minutes, which would make your trip a total loss.
If you’re meeting with the professor to go over a paper or test, or to ask questions about a particular lecture or reading, make sure you bring that paper or test, or your lecture notes or a copy of the article. The professor doesn’t remember the comments he or she wrote on your individual piece of work—though he or she will be able to recall them after just a brief glance at your work. And if you have your lecture notes or the article in hand, you and the professor will be able to examine specific points that are confusing to you, rather than just talking in a general way about the contents.
Office hours almost always go better if you bring a few specific questions to the meeting. It’s almost never good to start a meeting with general comments such as: “I didn’t understand what you said about [main topic of the course]”or “I couldn’t understand any of your lectures last week.” Much better is to come in with two or three conversation-starters, about a specific concept, point, or problem you didn’t understand. Keep in mind that in a fifteen-minute office hour (which is how long these things usually last), two or three questions are usually the most you’ll have time to discuss.

【題目】閱讀理解
B
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