【改编】Ready to give up long showers, water parks, and unlimited water gushing（喷涌）out of your taps? A new study says more than three-hundred-thirty-five-million people are faced with water _________ now. The oceans are full, of course. But the liquid—fresh, clean water for drinking and watering crops is in short _________ in many parts of the world. Rivers are running low, lakes are shrinking, streams have stopped _________, and groundwater is being pumped(抽) dry. However, the _________ for water keeps increasing. So there comes ________ the water crisis!
What is causing the crisis? Experts say it is a complex _________ of climate change and rapid population growth. On the one hand, global climate change threatens to reduce water supplies due to _________ rainfall. On the other hand, population growth is driving _________ demand for water, prompting(促使) rivers in thirsty countries to be tapped for nearly every drop and ________ governments to pump out so-called fossil water.
Lack of water may result in several ________. It may increase health problems. Lack of water often means drinking waters are not _________. Lack of water may also result in more international _________. Countries may have to compete for water in the future. Some countries now _________ sixty percent of their fresh water from other countries. And lack of water would _________ the ability of developing to improve their _________. This is because new industries often need a large amount of _______ when they are beginning.
One partial _________ to the world water shortage, at least for countries near the sea, is to _________ more desalination(去盐作用) plants that change _________into fresh water. Another suggested solution is for water-rich countries, such as Canada, to sell water to countries which are _________ in water.
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| A．industry | B．agriculture | C．economies | D．tourism |
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| A．fund | B．money | C．water | D．equipment |
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| A．ice | B．seawater | C．snow | D．rain |
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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。
I met Mrs. Neidl in the ninth grade on a stage-design team for a play and she was one of the directors. Almost instantly I loved her. She had an Unpleasant voice and a direct way of speaking,1she was encouraging and inspiring. For some reason, she was impressed with my work and me.
Mrs. Neidl would ask me for my2. She wanted to know how I thought we should3things. At first I had no idea how to answer because I knew4about stage design! But I slowly began to respond to her5. It was cause and effect: She believed I had opinions, so I began to6them. She trusted me to complete things, so I completed them perfectly. She loved how7I was, so I began to show up to paint more and more. She believed in me, so I began to believe in myself.
Mrs. Neidl's8that year was, "Try it. We can always paint over it9!"I began to take10. I
had been so afraid of failing but suddenly there was no failing--only things to be11upon. I learned to dip my brush into the paint and12create something.
The shy, quiet freshman achieved success that year. I was13in the program
as "Student Art Assistant" because of the time and effort I'd put in. It was that year that I14I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing stage design.
Being on that stage-design team15Mrs. Neidl changed me completely. Not only was I stronger and more competent than I had thought, but I also16a strong interest and a world I hadn't known existed. She taught me not to17what people think I should do: She taught me to take chances and not be18. Mrs. Neidl was my comforter when I was upset. Her19in me has inspired me to do things that I never imagined20.
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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四册选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Most people give little thought to the pens they write with , especially since the printers in modern homes and offices mean that very 36things are handwritten .All too often,people buy a pen based only on 37,and wonder why they are not satisfied 38 ,they begin to use it ,However, buying a pen that you’ll enjoy is not 39 if you keep the following in wond.
First of all, a pen should fit comfortably in your hand and be 40 to use .The thickness of the pen is the most important characteristic(特征)41comfort. Having a small hand and thick fingers, you may 43 a fatter pen .The length of a pen can 44 influence comfort. A pen that is too 45 can easily feel top-heavy and unstable.
Then, the writing point of the pen should 46 the ink to flow evenly(均匀的) while that pen remains in touch with the paper 47 will make it possibly for you to creat a 48 line of writing .The point should also be sensitive enough to 49 ink from running when the pen is lifted.A point that does not block the 50 may leave drops of ink, 51 you pick the pen up and put it down again.
52 ,the pen should make a thick , dark line. Fine-line pens may 53 bad handwriting, but fine, delicate lines do not command 54 next to printed text ,as ,55, a singnature on a printed letter .A broader line, on the other hand ,gives an impression of confidence and authority (权威)。
36.A.many B.few C.pleasant D.important
37.A.looks B.reason C.value D.advantanges
38.A.once B.if C.because D.though
39.A.coveenient B.practocal C.strange D.difficult
40.A.heavy B.easy C. hard D.safe
41.A.taking B.finding C.determining D.seeking
42.A.strong B.weaker C.smaller D.larger
43.A.prefer B.recommend C.prepare D. demand
44.A.hardly B.also C. never D。 still
45.a.thick B.light C. rong D. soft
46.A.changeB.allow C. reduce D .press
47. Athey B. one C. this D. some
48. A. from B. rough C. black D. smooth
49. A. prevent B. free C. protect D. remove
50. A. way B. sight C. flow D. stream
51. A. so B. as C. and D. yet
52. A. Meanwhile B. Generally C. Afterwards D. Finally
53. A. show up B. differ from C. break down D. compensate for
54. A. attention B. support C. respect D. admission
55. A. at most B. for example C. in brief D. on purpose
阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～20各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Robert Moody, 52, is an experienced police officer. Much of his work involves dealing with1an gang (团伙)problems in the schools of his community. Knowing that many kids often2trouble, he decided to do something about it. So in 1991 he began to invite small groups of kids to go fishing with him on his day3.
Those fun trips had a(n)4impact. A chance encounter in 2000 proved that. One day,5working security at a school basketball game, Moody noticed two young guys6.He sensed trouble between them.7one of them headed toward Moody and gave him a hug."I8you. You took me9when I was in fifth grade. That was one of the10days of my life ."
Deeply touched by the boy's word, Moody decided to create a foundation（基金会）that11teenagers to the basics of fishing in camping programs. "As a policeman, I saw12there was violence, drugs were always behind it. They have a damaging13on the kids," says Moody.
By turning kids on to fishing, he14to present an alternative way of life, "When you're sitting there waiting for a15,"he says, "you can't help but talk to each other, and such16can be pretty deep."
"Talking about drugs helped prepare me for the peer（同龄人）pressures in high school," says Michelle, 17 who17the first program. "And I was able to help my little brother18drugs."
Moody faces19in three years, when he hopes to run the foundation full-time."I'm living a happy life and I have a responsibility to my20to give back," Moody says."If I teach a kid to fish today, he can teach his brother to fish tomorrow."
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第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题l．5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入
空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a busy morning，about 8:30,when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital。I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment(约会)at 9:30
The nurse had him take a 36in the waiting area,37him it would be at least 40
minutes 38someone would be able to see him。 I saw him 39his watch and decided，since I was 40busy—my patient didn’t 41at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound .While taking care of his wound．I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment
The gentleman said no and told me that he 42to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his 43 .。He told me that she had been 44for a while and that she had a special disease。I asked if she would be 45if he was a bit late. He replied that she 46knew who he was，that she had not been able to 47him for five years now. I was 48 ,and asked him，“And you 49go every morning，even though she doesn’t know who you are?”
He smiled and said．“She doesn’tknowme butIknowwho sheis”I hadto holdback 50as he left.
Now I 51that in marriages，true love is 52of all that is。The happiest people don’t 53havethe best of everything；they just 54thebest ofeverythingthey have。 55isn’t about how to live through the storm，but how to dance in the rain.
36 A breathB.testC seat D break
37 A persuadingB promisingC understanding D telling
38 A ifB
beforeC sinceD after
39 A taking offB．fixingC looking at D winding
40．A veryB alsoC seldom D not
41 A turn upB show offC come on D go away
42 A neededB forgotC agreed D happened
43 A daughterB wifeC mother D sister
44 A. lateB wellC around D.there
45 A lonelyB worriedC doubtfulD hungry
46 A so farB neitherC no longerD already
47 A recognizeB answerC believe D expect
48 A movedB disappointed C surprisedD satisfied
49 A onlyB.thenC.thus D still
50A curiosityB tearsC words D judgment
51 A realizeB suggestC hope D prove
52 A agreement B expressionC acceptance D exhibition
53 A necessarily B completely C．naturally D frequently
54 A. learnB makeC.favor D.try
55 A Adventure B BeautyC Trust D Life
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Behind our house is the start of a fascinating trail (小径). This trail is one of the old roads that wind through untold miles of forest. My1, Beans, and I walk the trail frequently. Normally, Beans sniffs along side the trail to follow the smell of a deer track or2some cause known only to him.
Beans is a white dog, quite handsome and very3. He not only understands whatwe tell him, but also often makes sounds as if he were trying to4back.One morning, we took a different route, which led us to an unfamiliar trail. I was sure this trail would eventually lead us to our familiar5. But, no. We seemed to be far off course. After two hours, I suddenly realized that Beans probably6the way home. So I urged, "Beans, take me home." He ran down a new trail. But it merely led to an intersection (岔道口) of trails.Soon it became7that we were getting nowhere. I began to picture the rest of the day in the8, without food or drink. We had walked about ten miles. But Beans seemed totally9. The sniffing and exploring was going well for him.Finally, we10a crossroad near a highway. Lady Luck suggested I should turn left. We did and11reached a cottage beside a field. I knocked on the door and explained my situation to an old man. He laughed and then drove us home.Since our adventure, I12that Beans probably knew all along how to get home.
He was just having too much fan exploring new trails.
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