高考英语查漏补缺题
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第一组
1. --- Jack, you have earned so much in such a short time!
--- Yes, I have. But I am still _______, in terms of fortune, than you.
A. better off B. more worse off C. less well off D. less badly off
2. --- Who is singing and dancing in the gym now?
---_______ the students from the art department.
A. They are B. It is C. There are D. That is
3. ---The plane is due to take off at 7:50 from the airport. ______ we fail to arrive there in time?
---Try to take another flight then.
A. What if B. As if C. Even if D. Only if
4. It was the early 2000s ______ mobile phones were widely used in China,
______ it was considered the patent of the rich.
A. that; in which B. when; before which
C. that; after which D. when; in where
5. He realized his mistakes and took measures to reduce the loss _____ it was too late.
A. until B. when C. before D. as
6. —What about film last night ?
—It is too moving , I think , film for me .
A．/; the B．a; a C．the ; / D．the ; a
7. We trust you ; only you can him to give up smoking .
A．persuade B．make C．advise D．let
8. The news that Chinese athletes won 19 gold medals pleased us greatly , ?
A．did they B．did it C．didn’t it D．didn’t they
9. —How will you go home , Tom ? It is raining .
—I’m waiting for my brother’s car to me .
A．send …up B．pick…up C．give…up D．call…up
10. I was driven by a to learn and determined to be ahead of my classmates .
A．desire B．wish C．hope D．expect
11. —My son failed the exam again ! Is he a little bit slow , Miss Li ?
—In my opinion , your son is than slow .
A．much lazy B．lazier rather C．quite lazy D．more lazy
12. Now we realize problem of pollution is.
A．so serious a B．how serious the C．such serious a D．what serious
13. —Who broke the window ? Anybody you know ?
—Well, it be Jackson , but that’s just a guess .
A．must B．would C．might D．should
14. E-shopping , when properly ,can save us a lot of time and energy .
A．to do B．is done C．doing D．done
15. Not only to stay at home , but he was also forbidden watching TV.
A．that he was forced B．he was forced
C．was he forced D．was forced he
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第二组
1．Human beings are different from animals_____they can use language as a tool to communicate.
A．in that B．for that C．in which D．on which
2．You have to be very careful with the dry wood. It ___________ very easily. A．is lighted B．lights C．will be lighting D．is lighting
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A．should be B．must be C．shall be D．could have been
4．A: What do you mean __________ “too hot”?
B: I mean it’s too hot _________ this time of year.
A．for; with B．by; for C．for; by D．by; to
5. When you listen to people talk or read something without a title, try to invent _______ title that summarizes ________ main idea.
A. a; a B. the; the C. a; the D. the; a
6. — Have you seen your nephew lately?
— Yes, in fact I saw him yesterday. I ________ him for three years.
A. haven't seen B. didn't see C. hadn't seen D. don't see
7. Sailing down the Yellow River, ________.
A. the boat hits a rock B. an accident had happened
C. the boat hit a rock D. a terrible accident happened
8. — Do you have ________ at home now?
— No. I still have to get a bottle of milk and some vegetables.
A. everything B. nothing C. something D. anything
9. He never doubted ________ they would succeed.
A. where B. whether C. when D. that
10. — ______ matters to do the job well — what you are or where you come from?
— Neither. It depends on whether you put your heart into it.
A. Which is it that B. What it is that
C. Which it is that D. What is it that
11. The classroom is big enough _______, but we’ll have to move if we have more students.
A. at any moment B. in a moment
C. for the moment D. for a moment
12. There are two small rooms in the beach house, ________ serves as a kitchen.
A. a smaller of which B. the smaller of which
C. a smaller of that D. the smaller of them
13. — Show me your permit, please.
— Oh, it's not in my pocket. It ________ out of my pocket.
A. might fall B. could fall
C. should have fallen D. must have fallen
14. Children under six are not ________ to school except those of extraordinary intelligence.
A. permitted B. received C. admitted D. accepted
15. Why don’t you put the meat in the fridge? It will ___ fresh for several days.
A. be stayed B. stay C. be staying D. have stayed
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第三组
1. Mrs. Green has three children, one of whom is a boy, ___ twin girls.
A．another B．other C．the other D．the others
2. Technology is developing so rapidly that _______for only a year, my cell phone is out of date.
A．using B．having been used C．having used D．is using
3. After the party, I wrote a letter to show my _____ of his thoughtfulness.
A．achievement B．agreement C．attention D．appreciation
4. --- _______we move the picture over there? Do you think it will look better?
--- I couldn’t agree more.
A．What do you think B．What if
C．Even if D．Only if
5. Compared with the nervousness of driving in the rain or snow, it is_______ to sit in a train and look out of the windows without any worry of bad weather.
A．more tired B．less tiring C．less tired D．even more tiring
6. —How is the case?
—A hair and some drops of blood were found, in the light of _____ the murderer will soon be found out.
A. that B. which C. what D. when
7. The moment I opened my eyes, I found the day ______. It was almost midnight again.
A. has gone B. is gone C. would be gone D. had gone
8. Displaying feelings, at one point, ____ expressing those feelings through a facial reaction.
A. is meant B. mean C. are meant D. means
9. —I told him to take _____ he considered helpful to him and his family from everything ____ I was having then.
—You were really kind to him.
A. what; what B. what; whichever C. whatever; that D. whichever; that
10. If you are sent to work ____ you are not used to the people’s life style, be sure to adapt yourself to them as soon as possible.
A. what B. in which C. in the place that D. where
11. Anyone who knows about the world-famous scientist Steven Hawking can see that within his small and weak figure, he _____ a big heart.
A. is carrying B. has carried C. was carrying D. carries
12. ---Did you get the prize for the high jump?
---Yes, even I myself didn’t believe I could make _______.
A. that B. it C. myself D. them
13. I _______ you’re wondering why I asked you all to come here today. Well, let me explain.
A. expect B. have expected C. am expecting D. was expecting
14. ---My main consideration is _______ the growth of tourism actually helps people.
---That’s not a problem.
A. whether B. if C. why D. how
15. My grandmother _______ roses all her life: whenever I see flowers, I’ll always think of her.
A. has been growing B. grows C. is growing D. would grow
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第四组
1．People of all races should hold such a common belief that one’s value lies in what he/she can give what he/she can get.
A．except for B．rather than C．in case D．even though
2．In , most people in were not able to resist the temptation of make economy.
A．1990s; their twenties B．1990s; the twenties
C．the 1990s; their twenties D．the 1990s; the twenties
3． English at an early age, the boy can speak it quite fluently now as a primary school student.
A．Taught B．Having taught C．Teaching D．Being taught
4. Only when he was asked to see the boss that he had made a serious mistake in his business decision.
A．realized David B．David realized
C．did David realize D．David did realize
5．No one can tell on earth that created so colorful and amazing a world full of vitality.
A．how is it B．how it is C．what is it D．what it is
6． ,he does not know the answer.
A．As he is a teacher B．As he is teacher
C．A teacher as he is D．Teacher as he is
7．Lily was so badly ill, as was known to us all, that she couldn’t help the meeting room.
A．clean B．cleaning C．being cleaning D．to be cleaned
8．It was we were having dinner at the table there was a knock at the door.
A．where; while B．which; as C．when; after D．when; that
9．—Could you tell me why he was arrested?
—He happened to on the train for Shanghai.
A．be stepping B．be seen picking
C．be caught to pull D．catch damaging
10．Around the shopping center a lot of buildings, many residents live.
A．are; in which B．has; next to which
C．is; where D．have; that
11. _____ that we all had to stay at home.
A. So terrible was the weather B. So the weather was terrible
C. The weather so terrible was D. So was the terrible weather
12.--The boy cares too much about himself
—Yes, he's never interested in what _____ is doing
A. anyone else B. someone else C. no one else D. other people
13. As darkness _____, I made my way over to the city park _____ on Park Street.
A. fell; locating B. falling; located
C. falling; locating D. fell; located
14. Beijing _________ so rapidly that maps of the city go out of date almost as soon as they are published.
A. changes B. has changed C. is changing D. has been changed
15. It is none of my business _________ you don’t like him.
A. that B. whether C. how D. when
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NO. 1
A heart-warming story tells of a woman who finally decided to ask her boss for a raise in salary. All day she felt 1 and worried. Late in the afternoon she 2 courage to approach her employer. To her 3 , the boss agreed to a raise.
The woman arrived home that evening and found a beautiful table set with the best dishes. Candles were softly burning. Her 4 had come home early and was preparing a festive meal. She wondered if someone from the office had 5 it out to him or did he just 6 know that she would not get turned 7 ?
She came into the 8 and told him the good news. They shared the joy, then sat down to the wonderful meal. 9 her plate the woman found a 10 lettered card. It 11 ," Congratulations, darling! I knew you'd got the raise! These things will tell you how much I love you."
The next day, her husband put on his coat to go out to work. She noticed that a (an) 12 card had fallen from his 13 . Picking it 14 from the floor, she read, "Don't worry about 15 getting the raise! You should get it anyway! These things will tell you how much I love you."
16 has said that the measure of love is 17 you love without measure. What this man feels for his wife is total acceptance and unselfish 18 , whether she succeeds or fails. His love celebrates her 19 and soothes (抚平)her wounds. He stands by her, no matter what life throws 20 their direction.
1. A. excited B. nervous C. happy D. sad
2. A. met B. made C. took D. lost
3 A. surprise B. expectation C. fear D. delight
4. A. father B. husband C. friend D. servant
5. A. let B. left C. declared D. announced
6. A. at once B. in some way C. with pleasure D. by no means
7. A. over B. out C. off D. down
8. A. sitting-room B. kitchen C. study D. garden
9. A. On the left B. On the right C. Next to D. In the front of
10. A. beautifully B. correctly C. clearly D. brightly
11. A. wrote B. expressed C. showed D. read
12. A. second B. dirty C. fine D. ID
13. A. hand B. office C. pocket D. towel
14. A. over B. out C. up D. on
15. A. already B. still C. even D. not
16. A. Someone B. The man C. The wife D. Everyone
17. A. what B. when C. how D. why
18. A. need B. importance C. love D. value
19. A. progress B. joy C. raise D. victories
20. A. in B. off C. for D. about
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NO. 2
Most mornings, Marcus Jackson is up by 6:15. A fourteen-year old in Harry Potter-style glasses, he wastes little 1 before rushing down the stairs of his home. As Mom 2 breakfast, he heads straight for a kitchen drawer and 3 out a Ping-pong paddle and ball. For the next five minutes, Marcus practices serves off the refrigerator.
“I can hit the ball really 4 so that the other person hardly even sees it fly 5 the table,” he says. He’s so good at his game that he holds the number-one ranking in table tennis for boys under 15 in 6 .
He 7 his success to a set of practice that goes 8 morning contests with his parents’ Kenmore refrigerator. Since he was six-and-a-half years old, Marcus has spent two hours a day, six days a week, 9 with his dad, Morris, who won the national table-tennis 10 in 1988. He also receives lessons from Cheng Yinghua and Jack Huang, two former Chinese National Team members.
When Marcus was eight, he 11 himself to be a force in the sport by winning the United States Table Tennis Association National Championships (Under-ten). Since then, his talent has led him all over the country for competitions. Along the way, he has learned how to deal with 12 as well. “I know when to step back if I get 13 ,” Marcus says. He’s also 14 a bit of the true spirit of sports. During a match last year, when he was up 8 to 0, his dad flashed him a 15 — a quick move of his thumb over the shoulder — to let Marcus know he 16 allow his opponent (对手) to score 17 once. At 10 to 0, Marcus finally gave 18 a score. He took the next point, for an 11-to-1 victory.
Apart from table tennis, Marcus enjoys Game Boy, basketball and swimming. The straight-A student hopes to study electrical engineering at an Ivy League college when he gets 19 . In the meantime he has two athletic goals: “ 20 in the 2008 Olympics in China and beating my dad on a regular basis.”
1. A. energy B. strength C. time D. ability
2. A. eats B. makes C. has D. orders
3. A. pulls B. pushes C. turns D. reaches
4. A. directly B. gently C. strongly D. hard
5. A. on B. across C. from D. through
6. A. the world B. China C. America D. Europe
7. A. owes B. regards C. compares D. treats
8. A. beyond B. for C. over D. after
9. A. fighting B. training C. challenging D. advancing
10. A. praise B. admirer C. title D. pride
11. A. got B. turned C. changed D. proved
12. A. the match B. pressure C. the ball D. victory
13. A. puzzled B. sad C. nervous D. excited
14. A. made up B. turned up C. kept up D. picked up
15. A. signal B. word C. picture D. pace
16. A. could B. need C. should D. would
17. A. almost B. at least C. at most D. already
18. A. in B. away C. out D. up
19. A. taller B. heavier C. smarter D. older
20. A. competing B. winning C. expecting D. attending
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阅读理解
No.1
Learning English is a great challenge, but with a little help from technology it can be as easy as a piece of cake.
As well as the classroom, teachers and textbooks, the Internet, TV and radio programs can play an active role in helping learn English. The Internet is full of rich and up-to-date information. English learners might wish to try. This website is co-established by the British Council, the BBC World Service and Central Radio and TV University. It provides cultural information about Britain and has an example of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) that students can use for practice. Different levels of grammar tests can also be found.
Make friends online
Another useful website for middle school students and teachers is. Besides reading 21st Century School Edition online, students are also invited to put their views on different topics up on the website.
Users have the opportunity to make friends with people who share their interests.
In the teaching and learning section, there are reading and vocabulary tips for students.
Compared with the Internet, TV programs have their own advantages: one does not have to sit at a computer and the audio and visual effects can even be relaxing.
One popular English-learning program is called "Modern English". This focuses on oral English in practical situations such as taking photos and shopping.
The short dialogues and useful phrases may help students to express themselves if they go abroad or meet foreigners in China. More than 50 TV stations in about 300 cities have aired the program.
Word to World
If you watch Beijing Television Channel 8, you might see a program titled "Study Abroad". On this show Professor Wang Qiang from New Oriental School hosts "From Word to World".
He selects words with a deep cultural background and teaches useful phrases related to that word. Cartoons are also used to explain how to use the word in daily life. Listening to the radio may not be a new way to learn English but it is easy.
China Radio International airs a program called "Studio Classroom" at 6:30 a.m. every day. This 25-minute program is aimed at middle school students and covers subjects from current news to travel and history, all in simple language.
1. This passage is written to ______.
A. introduce some new websites and TV and radio programs
B. focus on advantages and disadvantages of different medium forms
C. recommend technological help in learning English
D. aim at advertising various English courses
2. If you want to read an English newspaper and make comments on different topics, you try_____.
A. www.in2english.com.cn. B. www.21se.com.cn.
C. Modern English D. Studio Classroom
3. One can practise oral English in everyday situations in _____.
A. Studio Classroom B. From Word to World
C. Study Abroad D. Modern English
4. According to the author, one advantage of TV programs over the Internet is that they ____.
A. offer more English learning resources
B. cost you nothing
C. have better audio and visual effects
D. have English courses available whenever you need them
5. The author wants the readers to know that learning English ______.
A. is difficult
B. is easy
C. is neither easy nor difficult
D. can be made much easier with a little help of modern technology
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No.2
A cactus(仙人掌) stood all alone in the desert, wondering why it was stuck in the middle of nowhere. "I do nothing but stand here all day," it sighed. "What use am I? I’m the ugliest plant in the desert. My spines (脊骨) are thick and prickly (多刺), my leaves are rubbery and tough, I can't offer shade or juicy fruit to any passing traveler. I don’t see that I’m any use at all." All it did was stand in the sun day after day, growing taller and fatter. Its spines grew longer and its leaves tougher... It truly was strange-looking.
"I wish I could do something useful," it sighed. By day, hawks circled high overhead. "What can I do with my life?" the cactus called. Whether they heard or not, the hawks sailed away. At night, the moon floated into the sky and cast its pale glow on the desert floor. "What good can I do with my life?" the cactus called. The moon only stared coldly as it goes on its way. A lizard crawled by, leaving a little trail in the sand with its tail. "What worthy thing can I do?" the cactus called. "You?" the lizard laughed, pausing a moment. "Worthy deed? Why, you can't do anything! The hawks circle ways overhead, tracing delicate patterns for us all to admire. The moon hangs high like a lantern at night, so we can see our way home. Even I, the lowly lizard can decorate the sands with these beautiful brush-drawings as I pull my tail along. But you do nothing but get uglier every day."
And so it went on year after year. At last the cactus grew old, and it knew its time was short. "Oh, God" it cried out, "I've wondered so long, and I’ve tried so hard. Forgive me if I’ve failed to find something worthy to do." But just then the cactus felt a strange stirring and unfolding. At its very tip, like a sudden crown, a glorious flower suddenly opened in bloom. Never had the desert known such a blossom? Its fragrance (香气) perfumed the air far and wide and brought happiness to all passing by.
The butterflies paused to admire its beauty, and even the moon smiled when it rose to find such a treasure. The cactus heard a voice. "You have waited long," the God said. "the heart that seeks to do good reflects My glory, and will always bring something worthwhile to the world, something in which all can rejoice (得到喜悦) --even if for only a moment."
1. What does the underlined word "sailed" in the second paragraph mean?
A. surfed on the water B. flew in the sky
C. moved on a ship D. dived into the water.
2. Whose attitude to the cactus is the worst?
A. The hawks'. B. The moon's.
C. The lizard's. D. The butterflies'.
3. In which paragraph can you find the topic sentence of this passage?
A. The first. B. The second. C. The third. D. The fourth.
4. What attitude should lonely ordinary people have in order to build harmonious society?
A. Aiming high and do admirable things like hawks.
B. Learning from the cactus to be worried and ashamed of itself.
C. Acting as the lizard to be proud of itself and look down upon others.
D. Having a heart that seeks to do good and never gives up.
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NO.3
In a society where lung and breast cancers are leading causes of cancer death worldwide, early detection of the disease is highly desirable. In a new scientific study, researchers present astonishing new evidence that man's best friend, the dog, may have the ability to contribute to early cancer detection.
Researchers show scientific evidence that a dog’s extraordinary smelling ability can distinguish people with both early and late stage lung and breast cancers from healthy people. Researchers first discovered this in the case report of a dog warning its owner to the presence of a melanoma (恶性黑素瘤) by constantly sniffing the skin lesion (损伤). Later studies published in major medical magazines proved the ability of trained dogs to detect both melanomas and bladder cancers. The new study is the first to test whether dogs can detect cancers only by sniffing the breath of cancer patients.
In this study, five household dogs were trained within a short 3-week period to detect lung or breast cancer by sniffing the breath of cancer patients. The experiment consisted of 86 cancer patients (55 with lung cancer and 31 with breast cancer) and 83 healthy people. All cancer patients had recently been diagnosed with cancer and had not yet undergone any chemotherapy treatment (化疗). The dogs were presented with breath samples from the cancer patients and the healthy ones, captured in a special tube. Dogs were trained to give a positive identification of a cancer patient by sitting or lying down directly in front of a test station containing a cancer patient sample, while ignoring healthy samples.
The results of the study showed that dogs can detect breast and lung cancer between 88% and 97%. Moreover, the study also proved that the trained dogs could even detect the early stages of lung cancer, as well as early breast cancer. The researchers concluded that breath analysis may become a potential of cancer diagnosis.
1. What's the best title of the passage?
A. Can dogs smell cancer?
B. Dogs and treatment
C. A new research on breast cancer
D. An interesting experiment on lung cancer
2. In this scientific study, five household dogs, ____ lung cancer patients and healthy people are involved.
A. 86; 88 B. 31; 97 C. 55; 83 D. 86; 83
3. The last sentence of the passage means .
A. doctors won’t be worried about detecting cancers any more
B. dogs will be the only way to detect cancers
C. breath analysis can be used in diagnosing cancers in the future
D. dogs can use its smell to identify people
4. The research found that dogs could help detect cancers by_______.
A. being captured in a special tube
B. sniffing the skin lesion
C. sniffing the breath of the cancer patients
D. sitting or lying down before a cancer patient
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No.4
From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world's art treasures.
Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries. It is the biggest art museum in the world.
The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a castle. In 1190, it was the king's castle with high walls and a round tower. It had a river to keep out the enemies.
Over the years, the number of the buildings around the castle grew. By 1350, the castle no longer needed to be extended. The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.
During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During the days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.
When Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from other countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" is the best-known painting in the museum today.
In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures are kept for everyone to enjoy, Every year millions of people from all over the world come to the Louvre to see the masterpieces.
1. How long has the Louvre been a public museum?
A. For over 800 years. B. Since 1350.
C. Since 1515. D. For over 200 years.
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Da Vinci once stayed in France.
B. "Mona Lisa" is kept in the Louvre.
C. The Louvre was once a church as well as a palace.
D. The Louvre is a place of interest to different people from all over the world.
3. We know from the passage that ________.
A. French kings and queens ordered people to build another buildings as their palace home in 1350
B. many treasures were brought into the Louvre in 1190
C. Francis I came into power in 1515 and damaged some buildings
D. Some works of art in the museum have been collected from many countries
4. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. an art museum called the Louvre
B. an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci
C. a king of France named Francis I
D. the best-known painting in the Louvre
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No. 5
Ecotourism
The latest buzzword in the tourism industry is “ecotourism”—responsible, environmentally sound vacationing．Ecotourism, or “green tourism,” means taking care of natural resources, protecting endangered species, and preserving and contributing to local communities.
Armed with this “checklist,” I booked a vacation in an “ecoresort.” The brochure looked appealing---a hotel right on the beach, with a large swimming pool and golf course, in acres of unspoiled rain forest.
Unfortunately, the only way to get to this resort was a 12-hour flight followed by a long taxi ride．I was relieved to see the hotel at the end of the road．It was a low-rise building, made out of local stone．But as I later found out, in order to build the resort, the wealthy owner had bought up 30,000 square kilometers of unspoiled rain-forest.
Sunbathing by the glorious swimming pool, enjoying the sound of sprinklers on the golf course, I suddenly realized that this was an area where water is scarce.
So far, not so eco-friendly．I decided to try some of the trips to nearby conservation projects, to give the resort another chance to convince me.
Although it was the breeding season for turtles, we didn’t see any．Apparently the large groups of tourists who arrive at the beach to see the turtles laying their eggs have driven the turtles away．A boat ride to a marine park was also disappointing．The noise of the boats means that the alligators (短吻鳄) are afraid to lie in the sun．The tourists, expecting to see some action, throw stones at the alligators in the water, in the hope of getting them to move.
The trip to the “authentic” local village was pleasant．The resort has turned the local homes into picturesque cottages．However, they are so charming that tourists are buying them, and the locals now live in small towns of badly built houses in the poorest areas of town.
All in all, my vacation didn’t meet any of the standards for ecotourism．But there are many projects around the world where you can have a genuinely “green ” experience．My next trip is to a mountain village, as a paying guest in a local family’s home.
I will miss the swimming pool and the golf, though.
1．What caused the writer to choose this resort?
A．The advertisement which looked attractive
B．The resort which was a 12-hour flight away
C．A useful checklist
D．The writer’s love of rain forest
2．Why were there no turtles on the beach?
A．Because tourists have caused the turtles to stay away.
B．Because tourists throw stones at them.
C．Because the noise of the boats has made them afraid.
D．Because the tourists take away their eggs
3．According to your understanding, what will the writer think about “ecotourism” after this trip?
A．He thinks it as a brilliant idea.
B．He likes the swimming pool and the golf course.
C．He is disappointed and will have some doubts about it.
D．He will still strongly support “ecotourism”.
4．The word “buzzword” (Paragraph1) means all of the following EXCEPT_________.
A．a word that cause a lot of trouble
B．a word well-known
C．a word often used
D．a word people think very important
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NO. 6
Around 55 per cent of people aged 18-34 in Spain still sleep in their parents’ homes, says the latest report from the country’s state-run Institute of Youth.
To persuade young people to leave their homes, the institute started a “Youth Independence” programme this month. The programme offers guidance in finding rooms and jobs.
Economists blame young people’s family dependence on the unstable labour market and increasing housing prices. Housing prices have risen 17 per cent a year since 2000.
Cultural reasons also contribute to the problem, say sociologists. Family ties in south Europe—Italy, Portugal and Greece—are stronger than those in middle and north Europe, said Spanish sociologist Almudena Minguez in her report “The Late Independence of Spanish Youth: Keys for Understanding”.
“In general, young people in Spain firmly believe in the family as the main body around which their private life is organized,” said Minguez. In Spain, especially in the countryside, it is not uncommon to find entire groups of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews all living on the same street. They regularly get together for Sunday dinner.
Parents’ tolerance is another reason. Spanish parents accept late-night partying and are wary of setting bedtime rules. “A child can arrive home at whatever time he wants. If parents complain he’ll put up a big fight and call the father a Fascist,” said Minguez.
Mothers’ willingness to do children’s household chores (杂务) worsens the problem. Dionisio Masso, a 60-year-old in Madrid, has three children in their 20s. The eldest, 28, has a girlfriend and a job. But life with mum is good. “His mum does the wash and cooks for him; in the end, he lives well,” Masso said.
1. The passage mainly tells us __________.
A. about some social problems caused by young people
B. that parents are to blame for their children’s staying at home
C. why young people are unwilling to leave their homes
D. young people’s dependence on their parents is common in European countries
2. According to this passage, economists think that __________.
A. job opportunities and housing prices are responsible for young people’s family dependence
B. young people should be blamed for staying at home
C. staying at home causes an increase in housing prices
D. housing prices have risen 17 percent each year since 2000
3. Which of the following is NOT the reason for young people’s staying at home?
A. Strong family ties. B. Father’s complaining.
C. Parents’ tolerance. D. Good life with mother’s help.
4. The underlined phrase “are wary of” means “__________ ”.
A. are good at B. are in favour of C. are afraid of D. are aware of
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No. 7
Beijing: Qinghai – Tibet Railway was unfolded to the public on Monday. From July 1 the service will cost a minimum of 389 yuan（hard seat） and take about 48 hours from Beijing to Lhasa. A hard sleeper（bottom bed） will cost 813 yuan, and a soft sleeper（bottom bed）1,262 yuan. The fare for an air ticket is about 2,540 yuan. Trains will run to and from Lhasa in three directions: through Beijing, chengdu/Chongqing and Xining/Lanzhou
New York: The aid group Save the Children says that African nations south of the Sahara are among the worst places to be a mother. The group examined the quality of life for mothers in 110 countries. It found that Northern European nations such as Sweden were at the top of the list. Many African nations were at the bottom. The group said the study shows that the quality of children’s lives is linked to the health and education of their mothers.
UK: the world’s costliest（最昂贵的）city MOSCOW is this year’s most expensive city for big consumers in the world, a study released by British human resources firm Mercer HR suggests. Seoul was in second place, followed by Tokyo – which topped the list in 2005, when the Russian capital was in fourth position – then Hong Kong and London. The findings were based on prices for 200 goods and services, especially housing, transport, food, clothing and entertainment. In the 144 cities surveyed, Beijing and Shanghai ranked 14th and 20th.
1．The train trip from Xining to Lhasa will take you hours and yuan.
A．48; no more than 389 B．less than 48, ; less than 1262
C．less than 48, ;2540 D．more than 48; not more than 1262
2．What can we infer from the second news?
A．Africa is the worst place to be a mother.
B．Mothers in Sweden are the best.
C．The quality of children’s life is linked to their countries.
D．The poor health and education of mothers should be improved to improve the living quality of their children in many African nations.
3．Moscow was the most expensive city in 2005 in the world according to the news.
A．first B．second C．third D．fourth
4．In the third news the underlined part “Mercer HR” is .
A．an office to set the prices of goods and services
B．a Russian company to release the prices of goods
C．a UK company to do some social surveys
D．a news agency
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No. 8
This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights.
Live Music – Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7 – piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.
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Scottish dancing
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.
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Exhibitions – Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!
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Dining – Sushi chef in town
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.
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For a full listing of events, see our website.
1．Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?
A．Live Music – Late Night Jazz B．Scottish dancing
C．Exhibitions – Shanghai Museum D．Dinning – Sushi chef in town
2．From the text we may learn that Sushi is .
A．a cook B．a kind of food C．an instructor D．an artist
3．Which is not true about the ads?
A．Yuki Kamura will stay in Shanghai in March for a whole month.
B．A family of parents with 15 – year – old twins should pay 75 yuan for the Shanghai museum admission.
C．You will probably be taught to dance if you go to Jack Stein’s.
D．American jazz from Herbie Davis is popular in Shanghai.
4．Where are the ads available to people?
A．Newspaper B．Magazine C．TV D．Internet
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No. 9
In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits（赢利）. Therefore, they invest（投资）in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent – controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.
Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low – paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics claim, an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.
1．There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may .
A．cause a shortage of apartments
B．worry those who rent apartments as homes
C．increase the profits of landlords
D．encourage landlords to invest in building apartment
2．According to the critics, rent control .
A．will always benefit those who rent apartments
B．is unnecessary
C．will bring negative effects in the long run
D．is very necessary
3．The problem of unemployment will happen .
A．if the minimum wage is set too high
B．if the minimum wage is set too low
C．if the workers are unskilled
D．if the maximum wage is set
4．The passage tells us .
A．the relationship between supply and demand
B．the possible results of government controls
C．the necessity of government control
D．the urgency of getting rid of government controls
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No. 10
People can be addicted to different things, e. g. alcohol, drugs, certain foods, or even television. People who have such an addiction are compulsive (难以抑制的); i. e. , they have a very powerful psychological need that they feel they must satisfy. According to psychologists, many people are compulsive spenders; they feel that they must spend money. This compulsion, like most others, is irrational – impossible to explain reasonably. For compulsive spenders who buy on credit, charge accounts are even more exciting than money. In other words, compulsive spenders feel that with credit, they can do anything. Their pleasure in spending enormous amounts is actually greater than the pleasures that they get from the things they buy.
There is even a special psychology of bargain hunting. To save money, of course, most people look for sales, low prices, and discounts. Compulsive bargain hunters, however, often buy things that they don’t need just because they are cheap. They want to believe that they are helping their budgets, but they are really playing an exciting game: when they can buy something for less than other people, they feel that they are winning. Most people, experts claim, have two reasons for their behavior: a good reason for the things that they do and the real reason.
It is not only scientists, of course, who understand the psychology of spending habits, but also business people. Stores, companies and advertisers use psychology to increase business: they consider people’s need for love, power, or influence, their basic values, their beliefs and opinions, and so on in their advertising and sales methods.
Psychologists often use a method called “behavior therapy” to help individuals solve their personal problems. In the same was, they can help people who feel that they have problems with money.
1．According to psychologists, a compulsive spender is one who spends large amounts of money .
A．and takes great pleasure from what he or she buys
B．in order to satisfy his or her basic needs in life
C．just to meet his or her strong psychological need
D．entirely with an irrational eagerness
2．According to the writer, compulsive bargain hunters are in constant search of the lowest possible prices .
A．because they want to save money to help their budgets
B．because they can have the feeling of winning others in getting things for less money
C．and will not have money problems if they can keep to their budget
D．but they often admit they feel dissatisfied if they can get things for less money than others
3．The passage is mainly concerned with .
A．the psychology of money – spending habits
B．the purchasing habits of compulsive spenders
C．a special psychology of bargain hunting
D．the use of the psychology of spending habits in business
4．Which of the following statements is true?
A．All people spend money for exactly the same reason they need to buy things.
B．Business people and advertisers can use the psychology of money to increase sales.
C．Business people understand the psychology of compulsive buying better than scientists do.
D．Compulsive bargain hunters do not have problems with money.
5．From the passage we may safely concluded that compulsive spenders or compulsive bargain hunters .
A．are really unreasonable
B．need special treatment
C．are really beyond treatment
D．can never get any help to solve their problems with money
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No. 11
As the basic building materials of communication, words communicate meaning, but as we have seen, the meanings of words are very much influenced by culture. Meaning is in the person, not in the word, as each person is the product of a particular culture which passes on shared and appropriate meanings. Thus, if we want to learn to communicate well in a foreign language, we must understand the culture that gives that language meaning, Culture gives meaning and provides the context for communication, and the ability to communicate allows us to act out our cultural values and to share our language and our culture.
But our own native language and culture are so much a part of us that we take them for granted. When we travel to another country, it’s as if we carry along with our passports. We view the new environment using our own culture as the standard, and although not purposely, our ways of thinking and acting often get in the way of our understanding other languages and cultures. The ability and willingness to change lenses (视角) when we look at a different culture is both the cure and the prevention for such cultural blindness. Studying a new language provides us the opportunities to practise changing lenses when we also learn the context or the culture to which it belongs.
1. The main idea of the first paragraph is that _____. .
A. words are the basic building materials of communication
B. we have to study its culture before we learn a foreign language
C. each person has a different meaning when using the same word
D. the meaning of words are very much influenced by culture
2. The underlined word "it" in the last sentence refers to ______.
A. the context B. the culture C. the language D. the opportunity
3. In this passage the author mainly discusses ______.
A. the basic building materials of communication
B. the importance of understanding a person in communication
C. how to communicate well in a foreign language
D. the relationship between communication and culture
4. What can we learn from this passage?
A. You have to forget your culture to prevent cultural blindness.
B. The meanings of words are not very important in language learning.
C. Culture is a must for learners of foreign languages.
D. One has to live in the country to learn its language well.
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No. 12
Twenty years are just a blink in time. But 20 years is also long enough for a man to grow up. It is always painful. For Andrew Agassi, maturing in the spotlight of international tennis competition was even harder.
On September 3, the American tennis player said a tearful goodbye to his 21-year career after a third-round defeat in the US Open. The 36-year-old tried his best, but was unable to keep up with German Benjamin Becker, more than ten years his junior.
"The scoreboard said I lost today, but what the scoreboard doesn't say is what I've found," Agassi said to the fans. "I have found inspiration and you willed me to succeed." It was an emotional speech at the end of a long career.
Agassi hated tennis as a teenager as much as he loves it now. His father made him play when he was a child. He got bored, and became a rebel(叛逆). The strict training that his father pushed upon him got in the way of his wild lifestyle. He grew hair long, wore colourful clothes and spat at a judge. Over the years, he has made bad jokes during news conferences. Asked what he would say to his 17-year-old self, Agassi answered, "I would say, I understand you a lot more than I want to be you."
The turning point in Agassi's career came in 1992 when he unexpectedly won his first Grand Slam (大满贯赛事)at Wimbledon. It was the first time Agassi understood what real champions finally understand: winning is a test of courage and not just power, it's a marathon, not a sprint(短跑).
And what a marathon Agassi was about to begin. He cut his long hair, got fitter and tightened up emotionally. On the court, he was ranked No. 1 for almost two years. His lowest point came in 1997 when his ranking dropped to No. 141. He didn't quit though. "I knew that I would try to get the most out of myself every day from that day forward. That was my promise," he said. "That never stopped."
1. The underlined phrase "more than ten years his junior" in the second paragraph means _____. .
A. having lower ranking than Agassi for more than ten years
B. having higher ranking than Agassi for more than ten years
C. more than ten years older than Agassi
D. more than ten years younger than Agassi
2. From paragraph 3, we know after Agassi was defeated in the competition he felt ______.
A. angry with the judge
B. disappointed with the scoreboard
C. regretful but encouraged
D. desparing
3. The passage implies ______.
A. after 1997 Agassi began to take up marathon besides tennis
B. Agassi began to play tennis before he was fifteen
C. Agassi decided to quit his sports career
D. the reason why Agassi lost his last competition was that he was lack of courage and power
4. The score of the match between Agassi and Becket is ______.
A. 0-2 B.0-3 C.1-3 D.2-3
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No.13
Though it is mere 1 to 3 percent of the population, the upper class possesses at least 25 percent of the nation’s wealth. This class has two segments: upper-upper and lower-upper. Basically, the upper-upper class is the “old rich”－families that have been wealthy for several generations－an aristocracy of birth and wealth. Their names are in the Social Register, a listing of acceptable members of high society. A few are known across the nation, such as the Rockefellers, Roosevelts, and Vanderbilts. Most are not visible to the general public. They live in grand seclusion(深居简出), drawing their income from the investment of their inherited wealth. In contrast, the lower-upper class is the “new rich”. Although they may be wealthier than some of the old rich, the new rich are anxious to make their money like everybody else beneath their class. Thus their prestige(威望) is generally lower than that of the old rich, who have not found it necessary to lift a finger to make their money, and who tend to look down upon the new rich.
However its wealth is acquired, the upper class is very, very rich. They have enough money and leisure time to cultivate an interest in the arts and to collect rare books, paintings, and sculptures. They generally live in exclusive areas, belong to exclusive social clubs, communicate with each other, and marry their own kind－all of which keeps them so distant from the masses that they have been called the out-of-fight class. More than any other class, they tend to be conscious of being members of a class. They also command an enormous amount of power and influence here and abroad, as they hold many top government positions, run the Council on Foreign Relations, and control multinational corporations. Their actions affect the lives of millions.
1．According to the author, the “old rich” get richer ___________.
A．through the Social Register B．through their reputation
C．by investing their inherited wealth D．by collecting paintings and sculptures
2．The reason why the “old rich” look down upon the ‘new rich” is that ___________.
A．the former are wealthier than the latter
B．the latter sweat themselves to make money
C．the “new rich” have no interest in arts
D．the “old rich” are conscious of being members of the upper class
3．The upper class is also called the out-of-sight class because ____________.
A．they keep away from the general public
B．they spend most of their time abroad.
C．they don’t communicate with any people
D．they move frequently from place to place
4．We can learn from the passage that ____________.
A．the upper class is powerful and influential
B．the upper class collects rare books to make money
C．the upper class holds all top government positions
D．the “old rich” make much more money than the “new rich”
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书面表达
No. 1
The other day while reading The Meaning of Life , I came across this advice of Monty Python’s — “Try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live together in peace and harmony with people of all creeds(信仰) and nations.”
Please tell your classmates your understanding of the advice. You only need to deal with one aspect of Python’s advice.
_______________________________________________________
One possible version:
This advice impressed me deeply. I want to say that “Try and be nice to people” is what we teenagers should do right now. As everybody knows, with the social competition growing fiercer, people are becoming more and more indifferent towards each other. What’s worse, some people even believe that “Eat lunch or be lunch”. Needless to say that many tragedies have occurred because of such belief. Fierce social competition is taking human nature out of us human beings. It is high time that we realized it and started to do something to change the situation. “Try and be nice to people” is exactly what we can and what we should do right now.
No. 2
请根据以下信息写一篇介绍霍英东的文章。
| 出 生 | 1923年5月，香港。 |
| 个人经历 | 1、7岁丧父，家境贫困; 2、1955年后，经营建筑、航运、石油等，成为国内外知名人士; 3、改革开放 (the reform and open policy) 以来，先后捐资支持教育、 文化、体育、和福利事业款项达100多亿港元。 |
| 影 响 | 成为“感动中国”的人物。 |
One possible version:
In May, 1923, Dr Huo Yingdong was born from a poor family in Hong Kong. At the age of ten, his father died. After 1955, he was engaged in architecture, shipping, petroleum and became a famous person at home and abroad.
Since the beginning of the reform and open policy, he had donated over 10 billion dollars to sponsor education, culture, sports, public welfare in Mainland.
He has made great contributions to constructing and benefiting our country, which makes him a Moving China hero.
No. 3
随着经济的发展，人们的生活方式、消费习惯也在悄然变化。目前，在商场、超市购物时使用信用卡和VIP卡的人越来越多了，请根据下列表格中的内容提示和你对这种现象的认识，用英语写一篇题为“The use of credit cards”的短文。
| 产生这种现象的原因 | 1. 安全方便 |
| 2. 气派 显示身份 | |
| 这种现象可能带来的影响 | 1. 过渡消费 |
| 2. 易差生信用卡诈骗 | |
| 我的观点 | （内容由考生自己拟定） |
要求：1. 对所给要点，不要简单翻译，要有适当发挥。
2. 词数：120词左右，可以适当增加细节。
3. 参考词汇：过渡消费overspend
One possible version:
The use of credit cards
With the development of economy, people’s living style and spending habits have changed gradually. At present, more and more people prefer to use credit or VIP cards in shopping malls and super markets for almost everything. Some people think it more convenient and safer. Some think it is a way to show off, feeling more graceful to use cards than to use cash.
However, their pleasure in spending large amounts is actually greater than the pleasure that they get from the things they buy, which results in overspending. And if they are not careful, there are credit card cheatings now and then.
In my opinion, we shouldn’t follow the fashion and use cards for everything. We should use them properly.
No. 4
假设你是李平，是一名高中学生。请你围绕“建设和谐社会”的主题，根据下面所提供的信息，用英语给你的同学写一封信。
1．人与社会：祖国、家乡、学校
2．人与人：家人、师长、同学
3．人与自然：能源、环境、动植物
4．你的态度：(内容由考生自己拟定)
注意：
1．信必须包括以上信息内容，可适当发挥；
2．开头、结尾已给出；
3．词数100左右(开头与结尾不计入总词数)。
Dear fellow students,
Our government is aiming to build a harmonious society. I think it is every citizen's duty to work hard to achieve this goal. As high school students, what should we do? ….
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Ping
One possible version:
Dear fellow students,
Our government is aiming to build a harmonious society. I think it is every citizen's duty to work hard to achieve this goal. As high school students, what should we do?
First of all, we should love our motherland. We should also care our hometown and our school. Secondly, legs fill the world with love. We should show our respect for old people, our parents and our teachers. We should also learn from each other, care for each other and help each other. More importantly, all of us must be faithful and honest in our daily life. Finally, let's work together to save energy and protect our natural environment, including animals, trees, flowers and grass.
As for myself, I will study even harder and try my best to do all the above. Let's start work now and do what we can to build a harmonious society!
Best wishes.
Yours, Li Ping
No. 5
假如你是李华，是大连外国语学校的学生会主席，根据双方约定，你们打算今年冬天去英国牛津Studio School 进行四个星期的学习和旅游。请根据下面表格的内容写信给牛津 Studio School。告诉他们一些你们的基本情况及活动内容，请他们帮你们做好安排。
注意：1．文章必须包括主要内容，可以适当增减细节，使其连贯完整。
2．字数在120左右。
3．生词:办理手续：go through all the procedures， 正式邀请函：formal invitation
4．信的开头已给出。
Studio School
Dear Sir,
I’m Li Hua, Chairman of the Students’ Union of Dalian Foreign Languages School．…
One possible version:
Studio School
Dear Sir,
I’m Li Hua, Chairman of the Students’ Union of Dalian Foreign Languages School. According to the agreement, we plan to send 30 students and teachers to have a study tour in Oxford this winter. Now I’d like to tell you something about our group and something we’d like you to arrange for us.
Our group consists of two women teachers and 28 students, of whom 18 are boy students. It is better for us to live in host families so that we can have opportunities to practise our oral English. As for the activities, it is suggested we have English classes in the morning, do some sightseeing or take part in some sports in the afternoon. In the evening we want to be free. On Sundays and Saturdays, we’d like to visit some scenic spots within the county.
I wonder if you can send us your formal invitation as soon as possible so that we can go through all the procedures.
Best wishes!
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
No. 6
2006年9月6日北奥组委向公众展示了北京2008年
残奥会吉祥物(如图)。
请你为你校英文报写一篇相关报道，要点如下：
1.简单介绍吉祥物的名称和创作原型；
2.阐述该吉祥物的象征：幸福、快乐、人与自然的和谐统一；
3.列举该动物当选吉祥物的理由：体现了残疾人的勤奋、坚定、勇敢和忍耐力；
4.举例说明中国残疾人在2004年雅典残奥会上的表现：获金牌57块，刷新27项世界纪录；
5.谈谈该吉祥物使你对残疾人产生的新认识。
要求：1.对所给要点，不要简单翻译，要有适当发挥。
2.词数120左右。短文中已写好的部分，不计入词数。
3.参考词汇：残奥会 Paralympic Games 吉祥物mascot 忍耐力 endurance
The mascot for the 2008 Paralympic Games was unveiled on September 6,2006, marking the two-year countdown(倒计时) to the games. …
One possible version:
The mascot for the 2008 Paralympic Games was unveiled on September 6,2006,marking the two-year countdown(倒计时) to the games.
The mascot, named Fu Niu Lele, is modeled after a lovely young cow. It is the symbol of happiness and joy, and expresses the harmony between man and nature. Fu Niu Lele is popular as a mascot because its features can best show the spirit of disabled people competing in the Paralympic Games. The characteristics of a cow, like diligence, determination, courage and endurance, just match the spirit, which was well demonstrated by the Chinese disabled athletes in '04 Athens Paralympic Games. They earned 57 gold medals, set 27 world records and won honor for our country.
The mascot has really helped me achieve a better understanding of the disabled. Though they are physically weak, they are strong in mind and can make great contributions to our society.