A. Don’t try to stop hiccups by drinking water. B. Sometimes a kind help can lead to bad results. C. We should always protect ourselves from some robbers. D. Don’t load a gun if you put it in your store.

B

Sport is very popular in England. In other words，lots of English people like the idea of sport. A lot watch sport on TV. But the number who take part in sport is quite small. On the whole，English people prefer to be fat rather than thin. The most popular sport in England is football. Football is played on Saturday afternoon in most towns and the supporters of a certain team will travel from one end of the country to the other to see their team play. There are four divisions(级别) of the football league. Not surprisingly，the best

teams are in the

first division. But the best supporters are often in the fourth division. You

have

to be a good supporter to watch the fourth division football!

Many other sports are also played in England，such as golf，in which you try to knock a ball into a hole； basketball，in which you try to get a ball through a net； tennis，in which you try to hit a ball so that your opponent(对手)can not hit it. As you see，if the ball had not been invented，there would have been no sport. Actually，that is not quite true.Athletics(田径)isn’t played with a

ball，nor horseracing.Perhaps that is why they are not as popular as football!

25. is the most popular sport in England. A. Basketball B. Football

C. Golf D. Tennis

26. You have to be a good supporter to watch division football. A.the first B. the second C.the third D. the fourth

27. Why do many English people not take part in sport? A. They are too busy.

B. They like watching sport on TV. C.They would rather be fat. D.They prefers to be thin.

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28. What makes athletics not so popular as football in England? A. That Englishmen have their football team. B.That football is played on

Saturday

afternoon.

C.That there are four divisions of the football league. D.That Englishmen like ball games.

C

After finishing my teaching for a school year，I thought that I should go back to Montreal，Quebec， my hometown for a visit. My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year. Through my stay in Montreal，I met lots

to succeed and then

of Chinese who are struggling

lead a better life in Canada.

Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge. When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had t o face after they arrived in Canada， they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while swit ching be tween English and French.

Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick. They miss their families and friends. Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants，they long for a home-cooked meal.

I met some tourists who were

of experiencing

the life

trying to realize their childhood dreamsin a developed country. When I asked them if

Montreal had lived up to their expectations # they hesitated. They said that reality never agrees with fantasies. However, they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didn’t regret taking the trip.

Not all the Chinese people I met were happy. I once met a young lady who met with a gentleman through the Internet. However # to her disappointment# he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Mon3real. I was

served by another Chinese person who could not handle the

challenges of studying in an English environment and ended up working in a

restaurant with minimum pay.

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Exploring different parts of the world，without any doubt，is an enriching experience. However# one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in a foreign country. One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life. 29. The writer went to her hometown to . A. meet her old friends

B. prepare for her retirement life C. go on with her teaching D. study a new language

30. The main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada is . A. language B. homesickness C.food D. income 31. The writer thinks that .

A. people should think carefully before chasing the dreams abroad B. the trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to study C. overseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in Canada D. overseas Chinese are good at communication in Canada 32. What is the best title for the passage? A. Improving Life Skills in Canada B. Exploring Different Parts of Canada C. Struggling for a Better Life in Canada D, Going to Canada-Your Ideal Destination 第二节（共3小題;每小題2分，满分6分）

下面文章中有3处(第33!35题)需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C和D)中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。 There are a few

tips old people should keep in mind while traveling

keep your travelling

during the long weekend. Consider these tips to

stress-free. Plan ahead.

Get to know your destination ahead of time. Find out the weather for the weekend

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and choose some fun places to go with loved ones. You also can pack the necessary items like an umbrella. If you need a wheelchair or other devices，inform the place you’re staying ahead of time. 33 Let your

doctor know

about your

travel plans. He may want

to discuss medications or dietary changes and offer sound medical advice.

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The old should always think about any medicine they take daily. Bring enough medicine to last you the entire weekend. Pack your medications in your carry-on if you’re flying. That way，if there are travel delays, you’ll be prepared. Don’t leave your medications exposed in your room while you’re away. Always place them in a safe spot out of harm’s reach. Avoid showing flashy items.

Keep your jewelry at home while you’re travelling# or tuck it in a hidden spot. If you’re staying in a hotel# use the room safe to hold valuables such as wallets while you’re gone. Avoid placing the “clean my room” sign on the door. If you are on the first floor always keep windows locked to avoid break-ins. 35

Old people should always aim to travel comfortably. Pack flat shoes with good support. Even the smallest of heels can throw off your balance and possibly cause you to fall. Use luggage with wheels for easy mobility. A. Traved comfortably B. Talk to your doctor. C. Consider your medications. D. Take your doctor with you

第三部分知识运用（共三节，满分25分）

第一节 完形填空（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后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。 Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born.

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