二、语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-30 各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It had been nearly two years since Mary had trouble walking. She was falling more frequently now. Every inch of ice was a 21 danger for her. “I wish I could do something,” said David, her 8-year-old son.
David, too, was having 22 of his own. The boy had a speech defect (欠缺). At school he rarely asked questions or read aloud.
One day David’s teacher announced a 23 assignment. “Each of you is going to 24 an invention.” He said. This was for “INVENT AMERICA!”, and national competition to encourage the creativity in 25 . An idea hit David one evening. If only his mother’s cane (手杖) didn’t slip on the ice, he thought. “That’s it!” David realized.
“__26__ I fixed your cane so a nail stretched out of the bottom?” he asked his mother.
“Would it scratch floors?”
“No, Mom, I could make.”
“But the sharp end.” Mary said.
“It’s like a ball-point pen. You take your hand off the 27 and the nail returns back up.” Hours later the cane was finished. David and his father, Jeff, __28__ as Mary used it to walk 50 feet across the 29 .
“It works!” she said. In July 2006, David was 30 national winner at the annual “INVENT AMERICA!” ceremony in Washington D.C.
Today, David is nearly free of his speech defect, and his cane is waiting to be widely used.
21. A. hiding B. secret C. possible D. certain
22. A. dilemma B. trouble C. demand D. disease
23. A. usual B. special C. strange D. common
24. A. make out B. find out C. put up with D. come up with
25. A. children B. people C. genius D. disabled people
26. A. What if B. How about C. What about D. How come
27. A. press B. bottom C. switch D. button
28. A. guided B. watched C. listened D. supported
29. A. ice B. road C. yard D. land
30. A. declared B. announced C. elected D. accepted
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求, 在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空, 并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40 的相应位置上。
Sport not only is physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. Criticism (批评) from coaches, parents, and 31 teammates, as well as pressure to win can create 32 excessive (过度的) amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological (心理的), and it can lead to is burnout. Burnout has been described 33 dropping or quitting of an activity 34 was at one time enjoyable.
The early years of development are critical years for 35 (learn) about oneself. The sport setting is one where 36 (value) experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to work together with others, make friends and gain other social skills that will 37 (use) throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can 38 (great) affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents’ and coaches’ criticisms to heart and find a flaw (缺陷) in 39 .
Coaches and parents should also be careful that youth sport participation (参与) doesn’t become the work for children. The result of the game should be 40 important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons.
第三部分: 阅读（共两节， 满分40分）
第一节：阅读理解（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
A small dog should be belly-up after eating a handful M&M's, at least according to conventional(常规的) wisdom. But watching "Moose," a friend's five-pound Chihuahua, race around a living room after his sweet snack makes one wonder: Is chocolate truly poisonous to dogs?
Dogs and humans have similar tastes. Like us, they seek out sweets and have no problem indulging. But unlike humans, our companions experience dangerous effects from eating chocolate—it can poison them and in some cases is fatal. Chocolate's danger to dogs depends on its quantity and quality. Large dogs can usually handle a small amount of chocolate whereas the same helping could cause problems for Moose and his pint-size family.
Chocolate is processed from the bitter seeds of the cacao tree(可可树), which contain a family of compounds known as methylxanthines. This class of substances includes caffeine and the related chemical theobromine(可可碱). Chocolate contains a significant amount of theobromine and smaller amounts of caffeine. These chemical constituents of chocolate can cause a dog's heart to race up to twice its normal rate, and some dogs may run around as if "they drank a gallon of espresso," according to Hackett. Moose, it seems, was on a "theobromine high."
Dogs are capable of handling some chocolate, but it depends on the animal's weight and the type of chocolate it eats. Unsweetened baking chocolate contains more than six times as much theobromine as milk chocolate, although amounts vary between cocoa beans as well as different brands of chocolate. Less than four ounces(盎司) of milk chocolate is potentially fatal for Moose and other small dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Control Poison Center.
Around every confection-centered holiday—Valentine's Day, Easter and Christmas—at least three or four dogs are hospitalized overnight in the animal medical center at Colorado State. But in 16 years, Hackett has seen just one dog die from chocolate poisoning, and he suspects it may have had an underlying disease that made it more vulnerable to chocolate's heart-racing effect.
41. The underlined expression “belly-up ” probably means______.
A. dead B. poisoned
C. running around D. having a stomachache
42. All of the following are true EXCEPT__________________.
A. Chocolate's danger to dogs depends on its quantity and quality
B. People buy lots of chocolate around Valentine’s Day.
C. A ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate is safe for Moose..
D. There must be some theobromine or caffeine in espresso.
43. What can we learn about Hackett?
A. He is a vet B. He is a pet shop owner.
C. He is the owner of Moose. D. He is a doctor in a small hospital
44. It can be inferred from the passage that Hackett believes that______.
A. Chocolate is truly deadly to dogs
B. It’s OK to give chocolate to a big dog.
C. Pets are usually ignored around confection-centered holidays.
D. A healthy dog probably could survive a chocolate poisoning.
45. The passage is mainly about _____.
A. the chocolate poisoning of Moose
B. the compounds of different chocolates
C. how a handful M&M’s chocolate is poisonous to dogs
D. the relation between methylxanthines and chocolate poisoning
B
Is war unavoidable? Can war be prevented?
History tells that there were wars, great or small, in every century, in every decade. Throughout the ages, from the Stone age to the Atomic Age, men have been fighting, first with swords and shields(盾), then with guns and cannons, and now, hydrogen bombs and missiles are used for military purpose. But, in spite of all these, it is still my belief that war can be prevented and peace can be won, but it requires the effort of every one of us.
I am sure that we would not like to experience another world war. If it ever happens, two-thirds of the world and much of the civilization which men have gained through time, patience and effort will be destroyed. Will then the remaining one-third of the world be able to survive on its own?
Our task now is not to blame the past, but to plan for the future.
If there is peace in the world, men can use their rockets to explore the mystery of space, their submarines to explore the depth of the sea, their missiles to deliver mails and their fine equipment to penetrate(穿透) the jungles of Africa, instead of using them military.
Governments can use their money to build more schools, so that more children can be educated to be useful citizens. Scientists can use atomic energy to propel(推动) steamships and planes. They can also design new machines to increase the production of goods and thus improve the way of living of the people.
How can a peaceful world be achieved? It requires, in my opinion, the understanding and friendship between all people from all nations. Let no one suffer discrimination by reason of color, race, religion, or national origin. Let the rich support the poor and the strong help the weak.
We know that neither peace nor such a dream world can come true in a day or a month. It may even take decades or centuries. But let us plan and begin now.
46. The best title for this passage is _________.
A. The Past and the Future B. To Die or To Survive
C. War and Peace D. Understanding and Friendship
47. In the writer’s opinion, __________.
A. it is too difficult to achieve peace
B. peace can be won through the efforts of all human beings
C. another world war is inevitable
D. wars will always exist in the world
48. We can infer from the passage that __________.
A. wars were not expensive in the past
B. wars can promote the development of weapons
C. things for military use can be transformed to peaceful use
D. as long as there are wars, people’s way of living cannot be improved
49. What should we do to achieve peace?
A. Spend more money educating children.
B. Stop military exploration
C. Call on people to help each other
D. Act from right now on.
50. Which word can best describe the writer’s picture of the future of the world?
A. Optimistic B. Pessimistic C. Imaginative D. Satisfying
C
The Chinese people stood out for me. They have been so friendly and welcoming, especially in Qingdao where they are excited about having the Olympics in their own port. I had found at Athens, Atlanta and even Sydney that the locals were initially very cool on the Olympics, particularly once work began on building the new infrastructure(基础设施). It got in the way of life, made them annoyed and it was only a fortnight before the Games started that anyone showed much interest in the sport.
Before we set out, there had been a lot of talk about the weather. When we arrived it was ideal sailing conditions and we had a couple of days of fine practice.
Naturally, once the regatta(划船比赛) started, the winds dropped immediately and we found that the strong tide made things difficult for the first three days of racing. This played into my hands as I am rather light at the moment and I could get up more speed than my rivals.
Competition was intense — only one of the top ten sailors in my Finn class was absent — but I won the first race, came second in the next and won a further seven in a row to wrap up victory with a race to spare.
This is the first time I have sailed in an Olympic class since last September as I have been busy with Emirates Team New Zealand, preparing for the Americas Cup next year. It was fantastic to be back in the water and I have taken a lot of confidence from my performance, especially as I had only five days’ practice before the regatta.
There is a chance that the Americas Cup will keep me away from the World Championships next year, so this regatta will have done my chances of getting into the Great Britain team for 2008 no harm.
I’m leaving China tomorrow for Sardinia, where I will be sailing in the Maxis Worlds. The Maxi boats are the biggest racing boats around, which should be a lot of fun, especially as there is a good breeze over there right now.
Then it is back to my home in Lymington for a week with my friends and family before heading off to New Zealand for three months of Americas Cup training — an exciting few months ahead!
51. The first paragraph implies that _________.
A. generally it is only a fortnight before the Olympics that people begin to show interest in the games.
B. the Chinese people are the most enthusiastic about the Olympics
C. Building of infrastructure for the Olympics often causes inconvenience to people’s life
D. people in Athens, Atlanta and Sydney didn’t like the Games
52. What does the underlined part mean?
A. This was what I am good at.
B. This was an advantage for me.
C. My hands held on to my boat firmly.
D. I got my boat well in my control.
53. How many races did the writer do and how many did he win?
A. 7 and 10 B. 8 and 9 C. 7 and 9 D. 8 and 10
54. According to the passage, which of the following is the right order of the writer’s schedule?
a. Busy with Emirates Team New Zealand
b. taking part in the Americas Cup
c. racing World Champions
d. racing the regatta in Qingdao
e. sailing in the Maxis World
A. a-c-d-e B. d-c-e-a C. a-d-b-e D. a-d-c-e
55. We can conclude from the passage that ________.
A. the writer has sailed in an Olympic class only once
B. The writer works for America
C. the regatta in Qingdao lasted at least 7 days
D. the writer is practising hard for the Beijing Olympics
第二节：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分， 满分10分）
下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息， 请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
阅读以下有关住房租赁的应用文，为各套房找出合适的承租人。
A. This is a true 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with park and water views. This apartment is in one of downtown's safest and most child friendly neighborhoods with great public schools. - Garage- Fitness Room- Children's Playroom/Party Room- Laundry on Every Floor- Free Bicycle Storage- Common Storage Room- Millennium High School- Near All Subways & Bus Lines- Pet Friendly.
- 945 square feet, $4,000
B. This extra large 3 bed apartment is top of the line from top to the bottom.
-Breathtaking views of the Hudson River
- Brazilian Cherry wood floors
-Solid marble bath finishes
-Stainless steel appliances
-Washer and dryer
-Elevator and garage
-40th Floor, 1,940 square feet, $8,000
The residences also offer all of the conveniences and services of a star hotel and Tenants have access to all of the hotel amenities
C. Enjoy the amenities in this spacious 3 bedroom / 3 bath apartment with breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the park.
-This fully furnished unit is ideal for corporate relocation clients and works well for families.
-Every imaginable luxury is at your disposal in this one of a kind home.
-36th Floor 1950 square feet
-Elevator and garage
-Pets allowed
D. Green luxury life on TOP floor.
-All the air in the building is centrally filtered and humidified.
-Gorgeous views in a state-of-the-art building.
-Roof terrace (阳台), sunny 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom with outstanding floor plan.
-Handsome kitchen counters, dishwasher & microwave,
-Cherry wood cabinetry & floors.
-Grand great room perfect for entertaining,
-Amenities include: Parking Garage, Fitness Center, and Storage Facility.
-Pets allowed
-35th floor, 1,200 square feet, $3,990
E. Fully Furnished 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Available Immediately.
-Luxury Full Service apartment with 24 hour doorman.
-West & North Exposure with full Water Views from all Windows.
-All new appliances, new wood floors, Marble Baths,
-Laundry on each floor,
-Elevator, swimming pool
-Pets allowed
-18th Floor, 1,014 square feet $3,000F. These brand new residences offer you every convenience and more! This
luxury is to die for! It has:
-Apartment of 3 bedroom 2 bathroom -Landscaped outdoor plaza with waterfall -An event center with hotel quality facilities and amenities including:-Light-filled fitness center with the newest equipment
-Elegant glass enclosed private lounge with magnificent river views, large screen TV, plush(豪华) seating areas and billiards.
-Outdoor golf driving range
-15th floor, 1,380 square feet, $5,500
56. Arlo and Gough are classmates in a university. They intend to share an apartment. As they are busy with their studies, they have no time for cooking or washing. They hope there are some sports facilities around. The cheaper, the better.
57. The Harrisons used to be gymnasts, and have a boy and a girl. They have a large circle of friends and very often there are get-togethers.
58. Linda is a single mother living with her 17-year-old daughter. She wants to rent an apartment in a safe community with a high school around, and rental around $4,000 is acceptable.
59. Catherine is going to retire. She lives alone with a pet cat. She loves fresh air, so she’d like an apartment in the sky. Except for her social activities, she usually entertains herself with cooking.
60. Mr. Patrick runs a tourist business. He works at home most of the time. As his business is going on very smoothly, he plans to rent a big new apartment where he can enjoy living with his wife, his two children and two dogs, as well as working.
56. Arlo and Gough Apartment A
57. The Harrisons Apartment B
58. Linda Apartment C
59. Catherine Apartment D
60. Mr. Patrick Apartment E
Apartment F
第四部分 写作（共两节，40分)
第一节：基础写作(满分15分)
请根据以下的情景说明，使用5个规范的英语句子描述全部所给的信息内容。
［情景说明］
假设你叫刘明, 你所在学校的学生会将举行一个电脑讲座。你准备邀请你的外国朋友Dick与你一起参加。
［写作内容］
请根据以下通知内容，给Dick写一封邀请信，信的开头和结尾已给出。
［写作要求］
只能使用５个句子表达全部的内容。
［评分标准］
句子结构准确，信息内容完整、连贯。
通知内容如下:
时间 5月8日, 星期二, 下午2:00 地点 图书楼316室 主讲人 四川大学计算机系陈华教授 参加者 电脑爱好者 讲座内容 计算机用途及如何利用Internet进行学习 活动安排 1. 陈教授作报告
2. 交流电脑学习经验半小时
3. 陈教授给电脑爱好者答疑 要求 准时到场
Dear Dick,
How is everything? I’m writing to let you know about a computer lecture and invite you to join us.
…
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Liu Ming
第二节 读写任务(共l小题，满分25分)
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
January 10, 2008
Dear Editor,
I am writing this letter to reflect some problems I came across recently and appeal to the improvement of the service industry.
This weekend I bought an English dictionary in a bookstore near my home since its cover is elaborately designed. But when I went home and carefully, I found that several pages of the dictionary have been cracked and befouled. What is worse, the misprints spread everywhere in the dictionary and seriously affect my comprehension. Since there was such damage and misprints to the dictionary, I went to the bookstore to require for a replace. But to my surprise, the staff of the bookstore turns down my request rudely and even denied the poor quality of the dictionary.
Today’s fast-paced and market-oriented economy calls for much higher standard for service industry. However, to my regret, many of the commercials fail to achieve this standard and the quality of the staff needs to be improved. It’s self-evident that the poor quality of practitioners in the service industry will not only deeply disappoint customers but also hamper the development of our country’s economy. As a result, I expect your newspaper to appeal to the service industry to attach more importance to the service improvement.
Thank you for you attention!
Sincerely yours
Mary
[写作内容]
1．以约30个词概括这封信中，作者与书店交涉的经过；
2． 假如你是书店的经理John Harder, 请你以约120个词就以上顾客提出的问题给顾客一封回信，并包括下面要点：
(1) 我们接受顾客的批评，并同情顾客的感受；
(2) 我们同意上门道歉，并带另一本新的词典给顾客；
(3) 我们同意顾客对改进服务的观点，并将努力改进服务。
[写作要求]
1．作文中可使用实例或其它方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接 引用原文中的句子；
2．信中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。信的开头已为你写好。
[评分标准]
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your letter, which the editor sent to me yesterday. In your letter,
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
John Harder
The Manager
参考答案
二、语言知识及应用
21.C 22.B 23.B 24.D 25.A 26.A 27.D 28.B 29.C 30.A
31.other 32. an 33. as 34. that 35. learning 36. valuable 37. be used
38. greatly 39. themselves 40. less
三、阅读理解
A 41-45 ACADD B 46-50 CBCDA C 51-55 CBBCD 信息匹配：E F A D C
四、写作
第一节 基础写作
Dear Dick,
How is everything? I’m writing to let you know about a computer lecture and invite you to join us. The lecture will begin at 2:00 pm on May 8th and will be given in Room 316 of the Library Building. Professor Chen from the Computer Department of Sichuan University will lecture on the use of computer and how to learn through the Internet. After the lecture we’ll be given half an hour to exchange our computer learning experience. Then Professor Chen will leave us time for questions and so you may bring your questions of computer learning. Any computer-lover is welcome to attend the lecture but is required to be there on time.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Liu Ming
参考答案：
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your letter, which the editor sent to me yesterday. In your letter, I know that you bought a dictionary with a lot of problems, and our workers in charge of the department were so rude to you, which brought me lots of trouble.
First of all, we are very sorry to have brought you so much trouble. It is our fault to give you this dictionary. If I were you, I would also complain about it. Now, we take it seriously. We will go to your house in person to make an apology for it and bring you a good dictionary if it is convenient to you.
Yes, we do need to improve our service, which is beneficial to our customers and our bookstore. We also really want a great success in our business field, so I would sincerely appreciate your advice.
If it is convenient to you, please give us some help or suggestions about our service. Thanks a lot!
Yours sincerely,
John Harder
The Manager
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