7.The crossing of this dangerous river was a c_____________（挑战）to most of us.

8.Remember, keep a ___________ (积极的) attitude and good things will happen.

9.There is no effective c__________（治疗方法）for colds except rest.

10.I’ve ___________ (安排) for Mrs Morrison to look after you for a few days.

11.What first a__________（吸引）me to him was his sense of humor.

12.The blanket was ___________（折叠）up and packed in the box.

13.We have provided seats for the c____________ （方便）of our customers.

14.From the evidence, I must _______________ (推断出) that you are wrong.

15.The water at the bathing beach was p____________（污染）by chemical wastes.

第二部分：阅读理解题（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

People and the sources of air pollution are found in the same places. This means that cities with large populations have the biggest problem of dirty air. Air pollution is caused by many different things. A major source of air pollution is the gas fumes from cars. Statistics show that 93 percent of all auto trips are within cities. Another major source of dirty air is the burning of coal and oil for energy. This energy is needed to make electricity. Of course, much more electricity is used in the city than in the country.

On the average, we throw away more trash and garbage than the year before. The burning of garbage contributes to air pollution. Many major industries are also responsible for the dirty air in the around cities. The fumes from iron, steel, chemical, and petroleum production add particles to the air.

The effects of air pollution range from mild headaches to death. The levels of pollution found in heavy for traffic may cause headaches for loss of clear vision. Wherever coal and oil are used for fuel, fumes（气体）may kill trees and plants and cause metal to corrode. In some of the larger cities, these fumes endanger the live of human beings by contributing to lung diseases and causing early death.

16. The main idea of the passage is that _________.

　 A. the cause of air pollution is people

　 B. the causes and the effects of air pollution are found in cities

　 C. the effects of air pollution range from headaches to death

　 D. air pollution is caused by dirty air

17. What is the purpose of this passage?

　 A. to persuade people to stop polluting the air

　 B. to tell the causes of air pollution

　 C. to tell why cities are bad places to live

　 D. to describe why cities are bad places to live

18. Why is air pollution more serious in the city than in the country?

　 A. Because there are larger populations in cities.

　 B. Because the air in the city is dirty.

　 C. Because there are more cars in the city.

　 D. Because there are much more gas fumes, burning of coal and oil

for energy.

19. In larger cities, the fumes from coal and oil may contribute to ___________.

　 A. heart disease B. lung diseases

C. loss of clear vision D. serious headache

B

There are some new drivers going back to school. Teens who have recently gotten their driver's licenses may be taking the wheel to drive to school this fall. However, parents fear when their teen starts driving. And it turns out that such parental fears are justified—so it's worth reviewing how to keep your teen safe while he or she is behind the wheel.

　　Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in US teens. Drivers 16 to 19 years old are at the greatest risk for crashes. In fact, their risk is 4 times greater than for older drivers. The teens at the greatest risk are those who are male, those carrying other teenage passengers in the car, and those still in their first year of driving. Nearly 50 percent of teen deaths related to automobile crashes happen on Fridays ’ Saturdays ’ or Sundays between the hours of 3 p. m. and midnight.

　　Why are teens at higher risk for motor vehicle crashes?

　　Development. Teens haven’t completely matured mentally and have greater risk-taking behaviors, possibly because they tend to underestimate（低估）the risk associated with a particular behavior. Teens also have a greater tendency to speed and to drive too close to the cars in front of them.

　　No seatbelts. Teens have the lowest rate of seatbelt use among all driving groups.

　　Alcohol. At least 25 percent of motor vehicle deaths in teens are related to alcohol use.

　　Technological distractions (分散注意力).Cell phones, texting，MP3 players, and the like can all distract drivers greatly.

　　Be aware of your teen ’ s driving practices and discuss safe driving habits when opportunities present themselves. Check out the applications and devices now available for restricting your teen’s use of technology while driving. Some applications alert you to when your teen is texting while the vehicle is moving. Another device blocks incoming and outgoing texts when the car is running—incoming messages get an automatic reply ( e. g, " I ’ m driving right now")，and phone calls go directly to voicemail. You can also get notifications if your teen tries to shut off the program. There are also GPS programs that let you know your new driver' s whereabouts（下落） at all times. All in all, you can't be too cautious when teaching your teen how to be safe on the road.

20. What factor is least related to the teen drivers’ high risks of crashes?

　 A. Driver age B. Passenger gender(性别) C. Driving experience D. Driving time

21. Teens probably turn away their attention from driving when they are_____.

　 A. using no seatbelts B. drinking water

　 C. carrying passengers D. answering cell phones

22. According to the passage, which should be prevented during teens' driving?

　 A. Texting B. GPS programs C. Automated replies D. Voicemail

23. The author writes the last paragraph in order to_____.

A. offer parents practical suggestions B. summarize teen' s driving practices

C. advocate different driving habits D. establish examples for the future

C

How can you help kids deal with stress（压力）? Proper rest and good nutrition can improve coping skills, so can good parenting. Make time for your kids each day. Whether they need to talk with you or just be in the same room with you, make yourself available.

　　Even as kids get older, quality time is important. It’s really hard for some people to come home after a tiring day of work, get down on the floor, and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day -- especially if they’ve had a stressful day themselves. But expressing interest in your kids shows that they’ re important to you.

　　Help your child deal with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up with a few solutions. For example, he should cut back on after-school activities, spending more time talking with his parents or teachers, developing an exercise plan or keeping a journal.

　　You can also help by predicting potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them. For example, let a child know ahead of time, but not too far ahead of time, that a doctor’s appointment is coming up and talk about what will happen there. Keep in mind, though, that younger kids probably won’t need too much advance preparation. Too much information can cause more stress.

　　Remember that some level of stress is normal, Let kids know that it’s OK to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings, too.

　　When kids can’t or won’t discuss these problems, try talking about your own concerns. This shows that you’re willing to handle tough topics and are available to talk with when they’re ready. If a child shows symptoms that concern you and is unwilling to talk, consult a counselor (顾问)or other mental health experts.

　　Most parents have the skills to deal with their children’s stress. The time to seek professional attention is when any change in behavior continues to exist, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or when the behavior is causing significant problems in functioning at school or at home.

24. What is the purpose of the text?

　 A. To share the author’s ideas on proper parenting.

　 B. To persuade parents to spend more time with their kids.

　 C. To advise parents how to help their kids deal with stress.

　 D. To seek different ways to help solve kids’ problems.

25. Why do some parents feel it difficult to spare quality time for their kids?

　 A. Their kids are growing so fast. B. They have too much housework.

　 C. Their kids are losing interest in them. D. They are tired out after work.

26. What can we learn from the text?

　 A. Normal people share the same feelings.

　 B. It is normal for kids to have some stress.

　 C. Kids should get rid of the negative feelings.

D. Everybody feels angry, scared, lonely or anxious.

D

It’s not uncommon in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group. Donating one’s time and services is very much a part of the American way of life. Most charitable(慈善的) activities are organized by churches and groups around the nation and even encouraged by the government. The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless and the disabled. Some people work to teach youngsters how to read. Others open up soup kitchens to feed the homeless. Volunteers also take care of the disabled by making reading tapes for the blind and working in orphanages（孤儿院）to help children without parents.

High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students may work with disabled children during a summer program, or participate in a club activity which helps to bring meal to senior citizens who are shut-ins. With their sense of idealism（理想主义）students are often eager to donate their spare time. They see such activities as a way of participating in the community and the adult-world. Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.

In a like manner，throughout