Walking down a path through some woods in Georgia, I saw a small pool of water ahead on the path. I angled my direction to go around it on the part of the path that wasn't covered by water or mud. As I reached the pool, I was suddenly attacked!

Yet I did nothing for the attack. It was so unpredictable and from somewhere totally unexpected. I was surprised as well as unhurt though I had been struck four or five times. I backed up a foot and my attacker stopped attacking me. Had I been hurt I wouldn't have found it amusing. And I was laughing. After all, I was being attacked by a butterfly!

Having stopped laughing, I took a step forward. My attacker rushed me again. He charged towards me at full speed, attempting to hurt me but in vain. For a second time, I took a step backwards while my attacker paused. I wasn't sure what to do. After all, it’s just not everyday that one is attacked by a butterfly. I stepped back to look the situation over. My attacker moved back to land on the ground. That's when I discovered why my attacker was charging me only moments earlier. He had a mate and she was dying.

Sitting close beside her, he opened and closed his wings as if to fan her. I could only admire the love and courage of that butterfly in his concern for his mate. He had taken it up on himself to attack me for his mate’s sake, even though she was clearly dying and I was so large. He did so just to give her those extra few precious moments of life. Should I have been careless enough to step on her? His courage in attacking something thousands of times larger and heavier than himself just for his mate’s safety seemed admirable. I couldn’t do anything other than reward him by walking on the more difficult side of the pool. He had truly earned those moments to be with her, undisturbed.

Since then, I’ve used that butterfly’s courage as an inspiration and to remind myself that good things are worth fighting for.

21. The writer changed his direction while walking down a path because he wanted_______.

A. to get close to a butterfly

B. to escape a sudden attack

C. to look over the bad situation

D. to avoid getting his shoes dirty

22. From the passage we can learn that the attacker _________.

A. struck the author four or five times and made him badly hurt

B. paused until the author took a step backwards

C. thought it was the author who caused the death of his mate

D. attacked the author for his mate’s safety and to accompany her for the last moments of life

23. From this experience the man learned_____.

A. butterflies are brave insects

B. the small can defeat the large

C. how to deal with challenges in his life

D. people should try their best to fight for everything

24. Which of the following words can best describe the butterfly?

A. amusing     B. ambitious     C. courageous       D. aggressive

It was the end of my first senior year. I was riding with my friends, and a bottle of beer was passed around the car. Everyone was taking swigs(一大口). When the bottle got to me, I thought:“What should I do?”I took a swig. It was the biggest mistake of my life. I had to drive home later that night.
I went back to my car, got in and drove off. At a stop sign I saw a policeman sitting in the parking lot across the street. His headlights were turned on, and I knew he was going to follow me. Then he flashed his lights at me. All I could think was: “Oh no, that swig!”

I pulled over and waited for him to come to my door. It felt like forever. “Can I see your license and registration, please, Miss?” I gave them to him. He took them and went back to his car for a while. When he returned, he asked if I had been drinking.

“No,” I said. He asked me to step out of my car.

“Walk heel to toe down the white line, please.” I passed the test. Next he had me stand on my left foot, lift my right foot and hold it for 30 seconds. I’m not the most coordinated (动作协调的) person and I can’t even walk and chew gum at the same time, so, needless to say, I didn’t pass. Then he asked me to take a breathalyzer test.

That was where I messed up. I told him I didn’t want to and didn’t understand why I had to. The officer asked me three more times, and I continued to refuse. He told me to turn around and place my hands behind my back. He arrested me right then and there.

The policeman drove me to a police station 20 minutes from my home. He called my parents and told them where I was.

I went to court two months after that, charged with refusing to obey an officer. I got a $700 (4,340 yuan) fine and 40 hours of community service. I’ll be on probation (缓刑) for a year, and I’ll have to take the driving test again. I lost my license for a whole year.

This was a huge learning experience for me. It opened my eyes to how easy it is to make a stupid decision. I want everyone reading this to know that it’s not right to drink and drive. It definitely isn’t worth losing your license over.

25. What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A. The author didn’t remember she had to drive home later when riding with her friends.

B. The author felt just one mouthful would not affect her driving.

C. The author wished she had refused to drink that night.

D. The author lost her driving license on the way.

26. What did the policeman ask the author to do at the stop sign?

a. Show her driving license.

b. Walk in a straight line.

c. Stand on her head.

d. Stand on one foot for 30 seconds.

e. Take her temperature.

A. a, b, d     B. a, c, d    C. b, c, e    D. b, d, e

27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?

A. The author was in jail for 40 hours and had to do community service.

B. The author thought her punishment shouldn’t be so serious.

C. The author believed she would have avoided punishment if she had obeyed the policeman.

D. The author was really sorry that she had made a serious mistake.

28. The article wants to ______.

A. show that severe punishment works.

B. explain how policemen test drivers.

C. warn people against driving after drinking.

D. blame the author’s thoughtless friends.

A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of some four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment. By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early on were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated(沮丧)and inflexible(固守己见的). Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn't show up on an IQ test.

The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists' concerns. But brain theory can't explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul. Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people's success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as "character". 

EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one's ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck. 

While many researchers in this ly new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.

29. Which of the following is true of EQ and IQ according to the text?

A. The higher a person's EQ is, the higher his or her IQ is. 
B. The higher a person's IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.
C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either. 
D. Scientists have already discovered the way in which EQ and IQ work together.

30. The underlined word "upbeat" in Paragraph 4 probably means _____.

A. kind    B. optimistic   C. excited     D. floating

31.Why does the author mention the experiment at the beginning of the text?

A. To introduce the topic of the text.             B. To prove the scientist's wisdom.
C. To amuse both the children and readers.         D. To show us how to do an IQ test.

32.What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?

A. Information about famous people with high EQ. 
B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ. 
C. Some reasons why EQ is a ly new field. 
D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.

Things to See & Do in Dublin

Dublin City Hall 

Inside City Hall is an interesting exhibition about Dublin’s history, with historical items from the old city and multimedia presentations. The building, which dates from 1779, once badly damaged, was recently renovated. Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:15 p.m., Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.~5:00 p.m. Admission is €6.50. Phone 672- 2204.

Dublin Castle 

This is a joy for anyone interested in archaeology or history. Dublin Castle was built in the 13th century on top of the foundations of a Viking structure. The castle served as a military fortress, prison, court of law and the core (核心) of British administration in Ireland until 1922. It’s now used for state functions and government conferences. Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m.~4:50 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.~4:50 p.m. Closed during state functions. Admission is €4.50. Phone 677- 7129 or 677- 7270.

Trinity College 

The sole college of the University of Dublin, Trinity was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The reason most visitors venture to Trinity is to take a look at the Book of Kells, which is on display at the Old Library. The ticket price includes admission to the Long Room, a striking space that contains 200,000 of the college’s oldest books. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am~5pm, Sunday noon~4:30 p.m. (from 9:30 a.m. June to September). College Green. Phone 608 -1177.

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Housed in the beautifully restored (修复) Royal Hospital Kilmainham (which was modelled (复制) on Les Invalides in Paris), the museum exhibits contemporary art and has an impressive permanent collection that includes pieces representing the cutting edge of Irish and international art. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:30 p.m., Sunday and holidays noon~5:30 p.m. The museum has no admission charge. Military Road, Kilmainham. Phone 612- 9900. 

James Joyce Centre

James Joyce is one of Dublin’s most famous 20th century writers. Author of such works as Dubliners, Ulysses and his autobiographical novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Joyce’s name is forever linked to the city of Dublin. The James Joyce Centre is dedicated to promoting the life and works of James Joyce to novices and scholars alike. Open Tues.~Sat. 10:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m., Sun. 1: p.m.~5:00 p.m., admission costs €5.00 for adults. North Great George’s Street. Phone 878- 8547.

33. What can we know from the passage?

A. Dublin Castle was used for government conferences.

B. The novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is about James Joyce’s life.

C. Dublin Castle served as a court of law in the 1930s.

D. The sole college of the University of Dublin was established by Queen Elizabeth II.

34. Which word can replace the underlined word “renovated” in the first paragraph?

A. repaired      B. reviewed        C. recreated   D. destroyed

35. Which place do you pay the most money to visit?

A. Dublin City Hall.                                                                                    B. Dublin Castle.

C. Irish Museum of Modern Art.                                          D. James Joyce Centre.

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。

The revision period is, arguably, the most difficult part of any exam process. The exam itself lasts usually between one and three hours.     36    However, the opinion that the exam is the most important peak of the entire process should provide some comfort. A well-structured revision plan can help you revise well. Below are my top tips for creating a well-structured and comprehensive revision plan, which will provide the best chance of success in the summer.

1.      37   

It is certain that planning your revision timetable must be done before anything else, to ensure there is enough time for comprehensive coverage of all subjects. With most exams starting at the end of June, the revision plan should be in place by the end of March at least.

2. Continual assessment (评估)

      38        In order to chart (跟踪记录) your development effectively, we recommend that our students attempt practice papers in each subject, marked according to the relevant mark scheme and curriculum.

3. Order your subjects strategically

       39       Ordering your subjects in an effective manner can help to do this. For example, scheduling English revision to appear early in your revision plan may provide useful when revising essay-based subjects such as History, Religious Studies and Politics later on.

4. Each subject is different

Depending on your learning style, you may find one easier than the other. More unusual exam types, such as performance exams, require their own unique attention.   40    

A. Besides, your time arrangement may be dependent on your own gift for in that subject.

B. Make a detailed timetable

C. Pressure and nerves can undoubtedly make it an uncomfortable experience.

D. Revision is a process of improvement.

E. Plan early

F. Starting with a subject that appears early on in the exam schedule is a wise decision.

G. The best revision plans have an element of strategy to their creation.

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，选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

At college I had a math teacher, Mrs．Smith, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment． Strict but fair, she held our attention with her time-proven approach． One of her    41    was for students who were more advanced academically． I chose to 42    it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head．I   43   with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effort.

One Friday we were tested   44  our ability to use a theorem（定理） that no one in the class thoroughly understood．The teacher would   45   our papers．I was ly   46  ． Finally, I didn't use the required theorem． Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an    47  ．I knew I had failed because I hadn't done the   48  assignment．l became resigned to my fate．

Our test papers were   49   back the following Monday． Everyone received a "C" except for me .To my surprise, I received an "A"．I   50  that there must be a mistake．I watched  51  as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test   52  back．She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard,   53  the class how I had arrived at the correct answer． "Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer," she said with confidence．   54  I didn't use the required theorem, she seemed genuinely proud of how I'd worked through the problem． The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook． She announced that it would be   55  with future classes.

My teacher would have been justified in giving me a    56  grade． Instead, she used the  57  to deeply influence a student who often struggled．And after forty years, I still cherish the   58  ．It helped change my self-image．I   59  up to a broad boundary of possibilities which has made my life an adventure．She understood that teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to   60 ．Thank you, Mrs．Smith．

41．A．ways              B．tasks              C．tests              D．classes

42．A．run              B．take              C．teach              D．like

43．A．compared              B．struggled              C．connected              D．argued

44．A．on              B．at              C．of              D．for

45．A．explain              B．collect              C．print              D．grade

46．A．tired              B．curious              C．lost              D．content

47．A．effect              B．end              C．answer              D．interest

48．A．completed              B．proved              C．fixed              D．required

49．A．handed              B．held              C．thrown              D．dated

50．A．hoped              B．assumed              C．declared              D．dreamed

51．A．angrily              B．regretfully              C．disappointedly              D．nervously

52．A．paper              B．score              C．question              D．method

53．A．helping              B．following              C．showing              D．praising

54．A．Since              B．Unless              C．Though              D．Because

55．A．shared              B．exchanged              C． practiced              D．checked

56．A．friendly              B．failing              C． corrected              D．wrong

57．A．possibility              B．creation              C． intention              D．opportunity

58．A．change              B．memory              C． school               D．life

59．A．opened              B．kept              C． made              D．looked

60．A．learn              B．survive              C．inspire              D．manage

The place I work for kindly provides food for all attendants. However, what bothers 61  is that they throw away all leftovers and there are usually lots!

Last week I finally made my point and 62 (allow) to take a huge plate of very nice sandwiches away with me. It would have been 63  real shame to see them ending up in the dustbin. I went looking for the homeless guy, 64  usually sits in front of our local supermarket, 65 (pet) his dog on an old blanket. He was  66  (extreme) pleased when I showed him the food. He had nothing to carry the food in and offered to return the plate the following week. 67  we had never spoken before, I decided to trust him, and I was not 68 (disappoint). He brought it back clean yesterday.

This has made me understand that the homeless are easy  69  (satisfy). And it has inspired me to share more 70   local homeless people .

假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线＼划掉。

修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2、只允许修改10处，多者从第11处不计分

My friend Li Hao was born in Jilin Province to the northeast of China. He met with a traffic accident when he was younger. As a result, he lost one of his legs. Although he suffered a great deal, he never loses his heart. Li Hao has even published a book. He enjoys playing the guitar and listen to music. He does excellent job in school. But he is always ready to help those in trouble. He wins the respects of his classmates and his teachers.

In my opinion, Li Hao is extreme brave and he sets a good example to we all.

书面表达（满分25分）

现在城市交通拥堵严重，请写一篇文章列出原因及对策。要点如下：

1．原因（私家车过多，公共交通设施不完善……）；

2．对策(重视科学的道路设计，加强公共交通，……)；

注意：

1．词数100左右；

2．参考词汇：公共交通 public transportation

（不）科学的道路设计 （unscientific）scientific road design