阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
From Paragraph to essayOf particular relevance to students who wish to improve their organizationalskills and who feel that their final product is never clear enough.Thursday 10:00—12:00 Kiran Singh |
Source MaterialHow do you gather information for a project or paper? A practical course which looks at sources of information and how to use cataloguing systems.Monday 10:00—11  :00Kiran Singh |
| Express Yourself An advanced course suitable for students who are about to step into organizations where they may have to voice their opinions often. Monday 12:00—2:00 Dave Parrin |
Media UseOpen to all students ,this course focuses on the many ways we can benefit from the radio and television. Group projects form part of course.Tuesday 9:00—11:00 Steve Ansell |
The Short StoryA research into the world of popular writers. One story is selected for adaptation into a short play and group performance. Pre-arranged groups welcome.Thursday 11:00—1:30 Mrs Owen |
Caught for SpeedingOpen to all students .Simple eye exercises to help you with speed reading. How to be selective on the page . Using headings, topic sentences and paragraphs for easy access.Wednesday 11:00—1:00 Mrs Owen |
| Tense about Tenses For those who worry about their use of words—a look at tenses and other aspects of the language through poetry and song. Good voice helps but not a must. Saturday 10:00—12:00 Steve Ansell |
If a student takes the course The Short Story, he can’t take .
| A．From Paragraph to Essay | B．Tense about Tenses |
| C．Source Material | D．Media Use |
Which of the courses can develop the students’ team work?
| A．From Paragraph to Essay | B．The Short Story |
C．Caught for Speedi ng |
D．Express Yourself |
From where can a student read this?
| A．On the radio. | B．On television. |
| C．In a local newspaper. | D．On a school notice board. |
Jeans are very popular especially with teenagers. It’s said that the material came originally from Nimes, a city in France. These jeans were particularly created for the sailors, who loved wearing jeans very much. These jeans could be worn when wet and it could even be rolled over with ease. This was particularly useful when the sailors were busy with their everyday work.
Our favorite pair of blue, jeans was originally worn by workers particularly during World War II. Perhaps the strong and durable(耐用的) look made these blue jeans popular among all the factory workers. A strange thing that can be noticed happened in the early period of the 1950s when blue jeans worn by teens were considered to be a form of being against others. Besides, adults who wore blue jeans were not allowed to enter a movie theatre. It was only during the 1960s that blue jeans were accepted as a fashion trend in the United States of America. Movie stars wore them in films and in public. Many young people follow them.
The different looks of the regular blue jeans which are enjoyed by people were introduced by the mid 1950s. It was Donald Freeland who gave jeans a whole new look and brought it to the front. Originally, jeans were always worn loose. At first, jeans worn by men had the zipper(拉链)on the front. However, for women, it was on the side. By the late 1960's , the zipper finally was on the front side for women as well.
Today, there are many new designs that are being created by fashion designers to meet the increasing demands from jean lovers! A pair of basic blue jeans, however, is one such piece of clothing that will never go out of fashion! When you open one's cupboard, there is always one pair of jeans one likes best.The sailors originally were interested in wearing jeans because jeans .
| A．could give them a pleasant look | B．were convenient and easy to use |
| C．were cheaper than other trousers | D．could be washed and made easily |
According to the passage, blue jeans .
| A．were once a sign of being against their parents |
| B．were popular with people of different ages in the 1950s |
| C．began to be poplar with American people in the 1960s |
| D．have been worn by the factory workers after World War II |
The following all lead to the popularity of jeans EXCEPT .
A．American cul ture |
B．v arious designs |
| C．movie stars' influence | D．its cloth quality |
It is known from the passage that .
| A．Donald Freeland gave jeans a whole new design |
| B．the zipper was always on the front side of all jeans |
| C．The jeans were introduced into America in the 1950s |
| D．Donald Freeland was the first to make jeans popular in the world |
In the last paragraph, the writer is trying to .
| A．show his interest in blue jeans |
| B．tell us the popularity of jeans |
| C．praise the benefits of blue jeans |
| D．discuss the development of jeans |
The food on the moon has come a long way from the freeze – dried bread to half – dried food. They have changed a lot in the past few years. And now US scientists want to grow vegetables in mini – greenhouses on the moon.
Scientists say they are looking forward to a time when people on the moon or even Mars will be able to eat green and fresh vegetables. Paragon Space Development Corporation has shown people what it called the first step toward growing flowers – and finally food – on the moon.
Paragon, which is a partner of NASA in experiments at the International Space Station, calls it a “Lunar Oasis (绿洲)”
This is a closed greenhouse placed in a metal box. It is designed to safely land a laboratory plant on the moon surface, and protect it while it grows.
The small greenhouse is to be sent up into space by Odyssey Moon Ltd, which takes part in the Google Lunar X Prize. This competition offers $ 20 million to any company which can send up, land and operate a lunar rover (月面车) on the moon surface.
Leaders of Paragon say future testing of the “Lunar Oasis” will be driven by Odyssey’s flight schedule, which will not happen until 2012 at the earliest.
When it is sent up, the greenhouse will have the seeds (种子) of cabbage inside it. Because they go from seed to flower in just 14 days, they can complete their life cycle in a lunar night.
“Growing plants on the Moon or Mars seems so far away, but it is important that we do this research now,” Paragon president Jane Poynter said. “It takes a long time to do a lot of research.”What do we know about “Lunar Oasis” from the passage?
| A．It is made of wood by scientists. |
| B．It is open for people who are on the Mars. |
| C．It can carry different kinds of plants to the moon. |
| D．It will protect plats to grow on the moon. |
The seeds of cabbage are chosen because they .
| A．have beautiful followers | B．can grow very quickly |
| C．can grow in the greenhouse | D．can grow bigger than other seeds |
According to the passage, Paragon Space Development Corporation .
| A．has produced food on the moon | B．is in charge of NASA in experiments |
| C．takes part in the Google Lunar X Prize | D．may test “Lunar Oasis” in the future |
What does Jane Poynter think of growing plants on other planets?
| A．It is possible. | B．It can be realized easily |
C．It is impossible. |
D．It will come true very soon. |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Exploring the Moon and the Mars | B．Making Use of the Lunar Rover |
| C．Researching Fresh Food on the Moon | D．Seeking the Living Things on the Moon |
At EF – English First, we aim to provide the best English language training program and teachers are at the heart of our leaning system. EF has over 100 schools in 60 cities throughout China, and it is well – known in China. EF is looking for native English speakers with teaching experience to help Chinese people learn English well. Our English teaching principles focus on practice, confidence building and practical application of the language. While teaching English with EF
, you will continue to develop as a teaching professional and experience life in this great nation.
As soon as you walk into an EF school, you will understand why creating a welcoming learning environment is important to how we teach English. Our schools have well – equipped, modern classrooms, computer labs, and teaching preparation arcas. Our teachers receive a complete modern teaching program, popular classroom – based training to prepare them to teach to our high standards.
A professional package for an international teaching professional.
Our package includes:
◆High salary ◆Flight payment
◆Health insurance ◆Living place & food
help
◆Generous paid vacation + national holidays ◆Working visa (签证)
◆Help upon arrival ◆Teacher training & development
◆Chances of being raised to higher ranks
Set up in 1965 with they duty to “break down difficulties in language, culture and geography”, EF has helped over 15 million stud tens, learn a new language and travel in foreign countries. EF was the Official Language Training Services Supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and one of the largest employers of English teachers in China
. EF works in one of today’s fastest growing industries – education – and promises teachers a chance to make a real difference.What does EF stand for?
| A．English Farm. | B．English First. | C．English Fit. | D．English Fact. |
Where will the teachers at EF schools work?
| A．In 60 cities in China. | B．In the middle of China. |
| C．In 100 cities in China. | D．In the countryside of China. |
What kind of person can probably the chosen as a teacher by EF?
| A．A native Frenchman with working visa. |
| B．A native Englishman who lived in China. |
| C．A native American who wants to help others. |
| D．A native English speaker with teaching experience. |
The professional package includes the following EXCEPT .
| A．medical insurance | B．high salary |
| C．unemployment insurance | D．help when arriving |
What is the main idea of the last para
graph?[
| A．It is about EF – English First. |
| B．It is about traveling in foreign countries. |
| C．It is about the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. |
| D．It is about difficulties in language, culture and geography. |
It’s time to do something for your father – the man who for many people has been an encouragement and support since birth.
The third Sunday of June is Father’s Day. The holiday honors not only fathers, but also all men who act as father figures, such as stepfathers, uncles and grandfathers.
The idea of Father’s Day came from the 
love and appreciation of American lady called Sonore Smart Dodd in 1909.
Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. He rai
sed six children by himself on a countryside farm in Washington State after his wife died during the birth of their sixth child.
When Dodd became an adult, she realized the selflessness her father has shown in raising his children as a single parent.
It was her father who did all for his children. In the eyes of his daughter, William Smart was a 
courageous, selfless and loving man.[
Dodd’s father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father’s Day celebration in Washington on June 19th, 1910.
In 1924, US President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father’s Day. Finally, in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared the third Sunday of June as Father’s day.
So this is a perfect chance to let your father know what he means to you. To show your love and respect, you need not buy an expensive gift. You can send him a home – made card; You can call him every day; Even you can give him a sweet smile when he comes back from work. All these little things are easy for us to so, but they can show your care and love to your father.Father’s Day always falls on .
| A．the same day every year | B．the last day of June |
| C．the third Sunday of June | D．June 16th of each year |
Which of the following was NOT used to describe the character of Dodd’s father?
| A．Loving | B．Sellless. | C．Humorous. | D．Courageous. |
What does the underlined word “raise” in the fourth paragraph mean?
| A．抬高 | B．饲养 | C．升起 | D．养育 |
Who declared the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day?
| A．President Coolidge. | B．President Johnson. |
| C．President Washington. | D．President Lincoln. |
What’s the best title for this passage?
| A．Father’s Day | B．Being a Good Father |
| C．Dodd’s Father | D．Showing Love to Your Father |
I am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language — the way it can evoke（唤起） an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.
Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, I’ve been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. I’ve heard other terms used, “limited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including people’s perceptions（认识）of the limited English speaker.
I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother’s “limited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her English. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is, because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me: the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.
I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I won’t get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with: the English she used with me, which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken”, and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese, her internal（内在的）language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure: I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show; her intention, her feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts. By saying “Language is the tool of my trade”, the author means that ______.
| A．she uses English in foreign trade | B．she is fascinated by languages |
| C．she works as a translator | D．she is a writer by profession |
The author used to think of her mother’s English as ______.
| A．impolite | B．amusing | C．imperfect | D．practical |
Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?
| A．Americans do not understand broken English. |
| B．The author’s mother was not respected sometimes. |
| C．The author’ mother had positive influence on her. |
| D．Broken English always reflects imperfect thoughts. |
The author gradually realizes her mother’s English is ______.
| A．well structured | B．in the old style | C．easy to translate | D．rich in meaning |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A．The changes of the author’s attitude to her mother’s English. |
| B．The limitation of the author’s perception of her mother. |
| C．The author’s misunderstanding of “limited” English. |
| D．The author’s experiences of using broken English. |