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1、BIt was a village in India. The people were poor. However, they were not unhappy. After all, their forefathers had lived in the same way for centuries.Then one day, some visitors from the city arrived. They told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frogs legs. However, the

2、y did not have enough frogs of their own, and so they wanted to buy frogs from other places.This seemed like money for nothing. There were millions of frogs in the fields around，and they were no use to the villagers. All they had to do was catch them. Agreement was reached，and the children were sent

3、 into the fields to catch frogs. Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money. For the first time, the people were able to dream of a better future. But the dream didnt last long.The change was hardly noticed at first, but it seemed as if the crops were not doing so well.

4、More worrying was that the children fell ill more often, and there seemed to be more insects around lately.The villagers decided that they couldnt just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides （杀虫剂） and medicines. Soon the

5、re was no money left.Then the people realized what was happening. It was the frog. They hadnt been useless. They had been doing an important jobeating insects. Now with so many frogs killed, the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases.Now，the people

6、are still poor. But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs. These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning.4. From Paragraph 1，we learn that the villagers_.A. worked very hard for centuries B. dreamed of having a better lifeC. lived a diffe

7、rent life from their forefathers D. were poor but somewhat content 5. Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs?A. They needed money to buy medicine. B. The frogs were easy money.C. They wanted to please the visitors. D. The frogs made too much noise.6. What might be the cause of the childrens sickn

8、ess?A. The crops didnt do well. B. The pesticides were overused.C. The visitors brought in diseases. D. There were too many insects.7. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. Happiness comes from peaceful life in the country.B. Health is more important than money.C. Good old days wil

9、l never be forgotten. D. The harmony between man and nature is important.C Kings College Summer SchoolKings College Summer School is an annual（ 每年的） training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of Kings College and other

10、 colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This years summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.More information is as follows:Application （申请） date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. Students of other cities should se

11、nd their applications before July 16, 2007. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hoursReading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture:Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation（推

12、荐） The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.Cost Daily lessons: $200 Sports and activities: $100 Travels: Hotel service: $400You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.Please write to Thompson, Sanders 1026 King s Street New York, NY 100

13、16, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School yahoo, com8. You can most probably read the text in _. A. a travel guide B. a textbook C. a newspaper D. a telephone book9. Which of the following is true about King s College Summer School?A. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.B Only top s

14、tudents can take part in the program.C. King s College Summer School is run every other year.D. Only the teachers of King s College give courses.10. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _. A. $200 B. $500 C. $400 D. $90011. What information can you get

15、from the text?A. You can write to Thompson only in English.B The program will last two months. C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007. D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.DSince 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one

16、, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals（壁画）have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti（涂鸦）are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art,

17、thanks to the Mural Arts Program （MAP）. Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphias Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAPs artistic director. When people ask me what our program is about, she says, I answer them

18、 with one word: hope. Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals. The MAPs work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community（社区）When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develo

19、p a message. Some messages have been Safe Streets, Love and Care, and Peace Walk.The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.The making of a mural enters peoples collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history says

20、 Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.12What can be the best title for the text?A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists B. Hope, One Wall at a Time C. Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist D. MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia 13. What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?A. Pr

21、otecting the neighborhood. B. Helping the young find jobs.C. Fighting against graffiti. D. Attracting more visitors.14How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?A. By learning from the young graffiti writers.B. By having discussions with people in the community.C. By seeking advice from the

22、city governmentD. By studying the history of the city.15. Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A. Difficult. B. Successful. C. Dangerous. D Experimental第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项（请将答案涂至答题卡7175处）。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill

23、that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 16 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions

24、 and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 17 .Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 18 The following methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch f

25、or words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 19 Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand（速记）. When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you us

26、e them all the time. 20 A. There are three practical note-taking methods.B. You must write your notes on separate paper.C. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.D. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.E. That means you must first decide what is important e

27、nough to include in your notes.F. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it. G. Use words, not complete sentences.第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In a land far away, once upon a time t

28、here was great poverty （贫困）,and only the rich could manage without great _21_. Three of those rich men and their servants were_22_together on a road when they came to a very_23_village.The first could not stand seeing the poverty, _24 he took all the gold and jewels from his wagons （四轮载重马车） and shared _25 out among the villagers.