D. can spend the least time getting to another place ( )62. We can learn from the passage that ____________.

A. there are three parts to the GPS B. a GPS can’t be put into a watch C. a GPS can help you start your car

D. the GPS are becoming more and more expensive

( )63. The underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 means “____________”.

A. Receivers B. GPS devices C. Satellites D. Ground stations ( )64. The passage is mainly about _______________.

A. the history of the GPS B. the introduction of the GPS C. the shape of the GPS D. the three parts of the GPS ( )65. What can we infer(推断) from the passage?

A. All GPS devices have electronic maps.

B. People in many countries will use the GPS for free.

C. The receiver of the GPS contacts at least five of the satellites. D. The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life.

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A programmer and an engineer are sitting next to each other on a long flight from Los Angeles to New York. Most passengers are sleeping or reading. Time goes so slowly.

The programmer leans over to the engineer and asks if he would like to play a fun game.

The engineer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window to have a short rest.

The programmer persists and explains that the game is really easy and has a lot of fun. He explains, I ask you a question, and if you don’t know the answer, you pay me $5. Then you ask me a question, and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $5. Again, the engineer politely declines and tries to get to sleep.

The programmer, now somewhat agitated, says, “OK, if you don’t know the answer you pay me $5, and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $100.”

This catches the engineer’s attention, and he sees no end to this trouble unless he plays, so he agrees to the game.

The programmer asks the first question. “What’s the distance from the earth to the moon?” The engineer doesn’t say a word, but reaches into his wallet, pulls out a five dollar bill and hands it to the programmer.

Now, it’s the engineer’s turn. He asks the programmer, “What goes up a hill with three legs, and comes down on four?”

The programmer looks up at him with a puzzled look. He takes out his laptop computer and searches all of his references. Frustrated, he sends e-mail to his workmates — all to no success. After about an hour, he awakes the engineer and hands him $100. The engineer politely takes the $100 and turns away to try to get back to sleep. The programmer, more than a little angry, shakes the engineer and asks, “Well, so what’s the answer?” Without a word, the engineer reaches into his wallet, hands the programmer $5, and turns away to get back to sleep. ( )66. The engineer agrees to play the game because _______ .

A. he pays attention to the money B. he finds the way to deal with the invitation C. he wants to win the game D. he can’t sleep well

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( )67. What’s the meaning of the underlined work “agitated”?

A. Angry. B. Excited. C. Surprised. D. Curious. ( )68. The engineer wins _______ in all at last.

A. $100 B. $5 C. $90 D. $95 ( )69. We learn from this passage that _______ .

A. the engineer know more than the programmer B. the engineer is asked only one question

C. the programmer plays a joke on the engineer D. the engineer doesn’t know the answer either ( )70. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. A Boring Conversation B. A Fun Game

C. A Trick During The Flight D. A Question Without Answer V. 词与短语填空 (每小题2分, 共10分)

仔细阅读下面五个句子, 然后用下面方框中所给的词或短语填空,使每个句子在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。(提示：选项中有一个是多余的) salt /crispy /invented /discovered /remains /is used 71.The invention _______ for scooping really cold ice cream. 72.The soup is not _______ enough. Please add some salt.

73.My daughter likes _______ cookies. They are hard, dry and easily broken. 74.The novel is very popular, but its true author still _______ unknown. 75.Franklinthat _______ lighting is electricity. Ⅵ. 阅读理解填词（每小题1分，共10分）

先阅读短文，然后在短文空白处写出各单词的正确形式，单词的第一个字母已给出。

Football in Brazil was first introduced by an Englishman, Charles Miller. school in England. He was b 76 in Brazil, and went to school in England. When he r 77 to Brazil, he was surprised to find that nobody knew the game. At the age of 19, he came back to Brazil with many soccer balls. He taught his friends to play, and it was the b 78 of football in Brazil. People in Brazil like the game very much. It is often said that the English i 79 football, but the Brazilians made it perfect.

Football is a p 80 game because it is a sport that anybody can play anywhere. The rules aren’t hard to u 81 , and it’s fun to watch, which are why football in Brazil has taken off.

In Brazil football is like breathing and people are good at it. you’ll be amazed at the s 82 of some ordinary people. In Brazil, you’ll see people everywhere of all a 83 playing the ball around on every part of their body. There are games everywhere, and you can join in any time. The Brazil Word Cup team is considered to be the b 84 in the world. The players in the Brazil team are known all over the word. The Brazil team has w 85 more game than any other team in the World Cup.

76. b 77. r 78. b 79. i 80. p 81. u 82. s 83. a 84. b 85. w Ⅶ. 书面表达（本题15分）

发明改变了世界，改变了我们的生活。请以“Inventions”为话题，根据提示写一份值日报告。 1. 介绍电视和自行车的用途； 2. 你想发明的东西； 3. 你的发明用途；

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4. 你的发明理由。

听力材料及参考答案

第一节 听下面五个问题，每个问题后有三个答语，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每个问题仅读一遍。 Text 1 Where was the TV invented? Text 2 When was the car invented?

Text 3 What is the alarm clock used for? Text 4 Who was the telephone invented by?

Text 5 Why do you think the most helpful invention is the light bulb?

第二节 听下面七段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。 Text 6

W：Is this machine used for cleaning the floor? M：No, it’s used for making leather shoes clean. Text 7

W: Why do you think the light bulb is the most helpful invention? M: Because it gives people more time to work and play every day. Text 8

W: When was the telephone invented?

M: Let me see. It was invented before the car, in 1876. Text 9

W: Which do you think is the most useful invention, the car, the TV set or the telephone?

M: I watch TV almost every day. I can’t live without it. But I can still live without the car or the telephone. Text 10

M: I would like a room for Saturday. How much does it cost? W: It’s $28 for a single and $38 for a double. Text 11

M: Ted is going to wear slippers to the school. W: Oh, no. The teachers won’t let him in. Text 12

M: Why are you standing here?

W: One of my friends said he would come earlier to meet me but he didn’t show up.

第三节 听下面四段对话或独白。每段对话或独白有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第13段材料，回答第13至第15题。 Text 13 M: Hello.

W: Hi, Peter. This is Anna here.

M: Anna! How nice to hear you. How are you? W: Oh, so-so. And you?

M: The same, Anna, would you like to go out one evening this week? W: Peter, I’d love to. When? Which day? M: How about tomorrow evening?

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W: I’m afraid I can’t. My parents are coming to see me. M: Wednesday?

W: Wednesday is fine. And what do you want to do? M: Let’s go to the cinema on our bicycles. W: Great idea!

M: And after that, let’s have dinner. W: Wonderful.

M: Then I’ll get the tickets and I’ll call you back. W: OK, Bye. M: Bye.

听第14段材料，回答第16至第18题。 Text 14

M: Hi, Sue. Did you enjoy yourself on West Hill at the weekend?

W: Yes, thanks. I had a great time because some friends went there with us. M: Did you stay in a hotel?

W: No. We stayed in the open air. We had our tent with us and we cooked all our meals. M: Wonderful! How were the people there?

W: They were friendly. We met some farmers and they invited us to have tea in their houses. M: When did you get back?

W: This morning. We got up at 5: 00, left at 5: 30 and arrived here at 8:30. I’m very tired. Where did you spend your weekend? M: I just stayed at home. W: What did you do then?

M: I played a new computer game. It was very interesting and I like it very much. 听第15段材料，回答第19至第22题。 Text 15

W: Could you go shopping with me, Tom? I want to buy a pair of jeans.

M: OK, wait for a moment. Look at that magazine. Jeans are very popular around the world. W: Do you know who made the first jeans? M: Sorry, I don’t know. Who made them?

W: The first jeans were made by two Americans in 1923. M: Oh, really? What were the first jeans like?

W: They were blue and they were made for workers. But in 1965 jeans became fashionable among women.

M: Oh, let’s go shopping for jeans together. W: OK. Let’s go.

听第16段材料，回答第23至第25题。 Text 16

Last Friday when I was doing the dishes in the kitchen, suddenly I heard a big noise outside. I looked out of the window and found my grandpa lying on the ground. He wanted to ride the bike to go shopping, but fell off. There was something wrong with his leg, so my father and I took him to the hospital at once. The doctor said my grandpa had to stay in the hospital for two weeks. My parents were both very busy. So I went to the hospital to look after him every day. I hope he will be better soon.

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76~80 born, returned, birth, invented, popular 81~85 understand, skills, ages, best, won 书面表达(one possible version)

Good morning, everyone! Today I’m going to talk about inventions.

Inventions are created every day because people would like to make life easier. There are famous inventions like the TV and the bicycle. TV provides us with different kinds of information so that we can know more about the world. The bicycle is very useful. We go to school or work by bike. It’s not too expensive. It makes no pollution. Riding a bicycle is good for our health.

My ideal invention is a new kind of pen. I wish to invent a kind of pen which can help us students write more quickly and neatly. When we meet difficult problems, it will tell us how to solve them.

That’s all. Thank you very much.

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