First Man-Bear-Pig, and now global warming; it seems Al Gore never stops to surprise the world. Recently Al Gore produced the movie An Inconvenient Truth which explained the threats and told us how to control global warming. What it left out is that there is no proof that human activity is even causing global warming, let alone if global warming is even taking place.

Global warming is the idea that greenhouse gases that shut in infra-red (紅外的) radiation in the earth' s atmosphere are becoming more powerful and heating our planet up. The theory is that if the planet continues to heat up the polar ice caps could melt and cover the earth in water.

Over the last 100 years the Earth has increased one degree in temperature, and sea level has risen millimeters. Even though this "eye-opening" news is taking place, there is no clear proof saying that it is due to global warming. It could be just a regular weather pattern the earth is circulating. The polar ice caps have not grown or reduced in size since man began tracking them. Also the ground-based temperature has remained the same besides growing cities. In fact most clues support the idea that global warming is not taking place and human activity isn’t causing any earth to melt down.

Although Al Gore insists the world is on its way to certain destruction, the facts say otherwise. It seems that driving to work won' t lead to the doom (末日 ) of mankind, and the movie Water World won' t be happening any time soon.

71. It is likely that Al Gore _____.

A. is concerned about the threat of global warming    B. holds that human doesn’t cause global warming

C. knows how to stop global warming successfully   D. doesn’t believe global warming is taking place

72. Global warming is the idea generally about ______.

A. greenhouses      B. infrared radiation  C. greenhouse gases  D. the atmosphere

73. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? ______.

A. The earth has risen 1ºC temperature in the last century

B. The sea level is incredibly higher than any time before

C. Some people are upset at the news of global warming

D. The polar ice caps haven’t grown or reduced in size

74. The author believes that ______.

A. most proofs support global warming is happening

B. human activities contribute little to global warming

C. driving to work will lead to the end of mankind

D. A "Water World" will be happening very soon

75. ______ can be the best title of the passage.

A. "A Threatening Film by Al Gore"          B. "The Causes of Global Warming"

C. "The Doom of Mankind?"                    D. "The Polar Ice Melt Down!"

Do you like sitting on the edge of your seat? How about falling off it laughing? If so, "Rush Hour 1" is the perfect movie for you. Although it didn’t get the best reviews, it is perfect for those who like a good comedy.

Just as in the first "Rush Hour," Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and LAPD Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) are partners. This time, they are on vacation in China and Carter is looking for a good time, but they are on the job again when a bombing at the American Embassy kills two customs agents. Lee and Carter go to look for a suspect named Ricky Tan. For Lee this is a serious case because Tan killed his father. Will Carter and Lee be able to capture Tan?

Another reason to see this movie perhaps is for the thrilling action, which includes karate fights with Jackie Chan. One of my favorite scenes shows Carter and Lee in a massage parlor (店堂) when everything goes crazy.

"Rush Hour 2" is, of course, really funny with Chris Tucker in the lead role. Chan and Tucker have many clever jokes and remarks. Some of the jokes aren’t enjoyed by the critics, but most will find them entertaining.

With no doubt, the movie was great. I was filled with anxiety about what was going to happen next. Many critics say that sequels (續(xù)集) are not as good as the original but this one is great. I especially enjoyed it because the special effects are minimal so everything looks as though it actually happened. The lighting effect is great as well as the sound.

So, if you are looking for a great action movie that leaves you at the edge of your seat and makes you laugh quite a bit, you should rush to see “Rush Hour 2.”

67. According to the author, "Rush Hour 2" is a perfect movie particularly ______.

A. full of special effects   B. with the best actors   C. full of humors     D. with great lights

68. In "Rush Hour 2”, the two leading roles are on duty again because ______.

A. their vocation in China is limited to a short term  B. inspector Lee doesn’t want to have a good time

C. the American Embassy in China was attacked    D. a suspect named Ricky Tan killed Lee’s father

69. In Rush Hour series, the following are usually included EXCEPT _____.

A. thrilling actions  B. maximal special effects   C. karate fights     D. clever jokes and remarks

70. If "Rush Hour 3" is shot, what kind of the movie will it be? ______.

A. Stage tragedy     B. Action movie     C. Soap opera       D. Situational comedy

Relationships in general have gone downhill because of two factors: technology and our demanding drive for excitement.

Body language, especially eye contact, is very important to a relationship. With one glance we can tell the mood of a close friend, if they are happy or sad. Thus, visual contact has a major impact on the amount of understanding we have with another person and the amount of connection that can be achieved. However, when the telephone, email and message come into play, all of that human interaction is lost. We have increasingly less human contact and start lacking social skills because of a lack of communication.

Technology greatly influences our standpoint on how fast we think everything needs to be done. If you put a dollar in the soda machine, you expect the bottle to move forward and fall down to the bottom. You can' t count how many times you' ve smacked the machine if it went too slow for your expectations. You wanted instant results, immediate fulfillment.

Another shot against healthy relationships is everyone ' s demanding need for excitement. Society in general has increased its expectations for excitement. Little kids spending time playing outside together now replace that with hours of playing video games alone at home. On the weekends we seize every minute with " exciting" activities, rushing from one to the next. The effect on relationships from all these activities is that they take on more concern and that we have no patience for each other. Gradually we distance ourselves from our loved ones.

63. According to the author, good relationship mainly relies on communicating ______.

A. voice-to-voice   B. face-to-face     C. letter-to-letter       D. signal-to-signal

64. Which of the following is NOT true about the relationship going downhill? ______.

A. Visual contact is no longer commonly used in social connection

B. Technology makes us have less contact and lack social skills

C. We now pay much time and concern to "exciting" activities

D. The distance between us is gradually farther than before

65. The underlined word "smacked" in 3rd paragraph probably means ______.

A. clapped         B. hit              C. kicked           D. pushed

66. What can be the best title of the passage?______.

A. Relationships and Technology          B. Technology and Excitement

C. What Distance Our Relationships           D. Gestures Affect Relationships

"Why can't we just have cell phones in class?" This is a very frequently asked question among students all over the world.

The top five reasons for banning cell phones in schools are because they are probably troublesome, used for connection with drug or gang activity, and even used for calling bomb or other types of threats in. Also cell phones can be used for cheating in school. Many of the new cell phones include a camera and texting abilities, both of which could easily be used for cheating on tests and quizzes.

On the other side, still some students and parents feel it is a safety measure for kids to carry their cell phones in school. They are used as a tool for safety during a possible emergence.

Most school board members suggested allowing cell phones, but keeping them turned off, and in lockers during school, while allowing use before and after school. However, at some schools in European countries, the rule is no cell phones. A recent survey shows that 75 percent of students there thought the rule was unreasonable, and the other 25 percent said it did not matter either way.

One student said, “As long as you’re not using it in class, I don’t think we should get in trouble, and we should be allowed to use them before and after school.” Another student said, "It does not matter if cell phones are allowed or not because most of us can find ways to use them.”

Overall, whether cell phone can be used at schools is very debatable. There are many different opinions and ideas about the ever so popular cell phone debate. Although, some students think that they must obey the rule of no cell phones in school until they are told differently.

59. Which of the following is TRUE? ______.

A. Using cell phones has become a worldwide crisis

B. Carrying cell phones is a safety measure only for kids

C. Cell phones in school have nothing to do with criminals

D. Cell phones may be used for cheating on tests or quizzes

60. At some schools in Europe, _____.

A. Students are not allowed to use their cell phones at school

B. Most students take it serious to ban cell phones at school

C. Students are allowed to use cell phones before or after class

D. Most students are for the school rules for banning cell phones

61. The underlined word "Overall" in the last paragraph probably means ______.

A. On the whole     B. As a result       C. In addition       D. On the contrary

62. We can infer that ______.

A. Most parents are supporting their kids using cell phones in school

B. All students should be firmly forbidden to use cell phones in school

C. Students can obey the rule of no cell phones in school differently

D. Whether cell phone can be used at schools is still under argument

I’ve done many things that would make any parent proud. I’ve taken part in sports, community work and school events, but I am most proud to be a good big brother. I have to watch over four sisters and a brother, plus myself. That’s quite a task, but one I feel I have gotten good at.

My brother needs more attention than most siblings. When he was nine, he was hit by a pick-up truck on the way to the bus stop and lost use of the lower two-thirds of his body. He’s been in a wheelchair for six years. My brother does many things, but sometimes he tries to do things he used to do but can't now. I' m always there with words of encouragement.

I now watch my brother struggle to do as many things as he can within and beyond his limits. Should he fall, I will be the person to pick him up. I also watch as my younger sisters grow up into intelligent, beautiful young women. Whenever my brother or sisters need a helping hand or words of encouragement, I'm on the job. That's what I, the big brother, am for.

56. How many people are probably there in the author’s family? _______.

A. 5               B. 6               C. 7               D. 8

57. The author’s brother needs more attention because ______.

A. he is the youngest child of the family                        B. he lost the functions of his lower body

C. he was disabled by a careless bus driver                   D. he needs the words of encouragement

58. We can learn from the text that a big brother ______.

A. sometimes takes more responsibilities                          B. must put up with the incredible hardship

C. can be asked for help whenever needed                       D. is the most important guy in a big family

The most difficult thing for university student Shaun Rogers is opening the classroom door by himself. Shaun can't do this without   36   because he’s only six years old. He’s the   37 person ever to study at Rochester University in New York. Shaun began   38   at two, by the age of five he was regularly communicating with university professors and will shortly   39   his first book. "I  40   learning" , says Shaun. "My hero is the scientist Albert Einstein because he never  41  his hair or wore socks. "

Psychologists have found it difficult to test Shaun’s   42   because it goes beyond what they usually measure. Shaun's mother first   43   that her son was different when he kept crying at playschool because he was   44   with the children’s games. She started teaching him at home 45   finding that local schools were not prepared for children who leant  46   Shaun' s speed. Now Shaun is studying geography at  47  and using the Internet to complete his high school studies.

However, some   48   warn that too much study can prevent a child from  49  normally. “I don’t care how   50   the kid is, six-year-olds have to   51   their friends," says Dr Brain Wood. Mrs. Rogers   52   that her son’s time was completely   53   by school work. "He loves the violin and has many   54   interests, such as camping, fishing and swimming, just   55  other boys of his age.”

Life is harder for Senior Three students throughout China. Hardly ______ endless exercises or tests.

A. does everyday go by with                       B. does any day go by without

C. everyday goes by without                       D. any day goes by with

 Holidaymakers become more practical and pay money only for____ they need.

A. where             B. what             C. when                D. which

―Hello, is that Ms. Blackburn, the headteacher speaking?

―I'm sorry. There isn't ____ Ms. Blackburn in our school.

 A. the                B. a               C. one                D. 不填

 ―I' d like 100 T-shirts of Metersbonwe in red.

―We may be ____, but I can order some for you within two days.

A. out of date         B. in store           C. out of stock           D. in short