C

JAPAN’S “purchase” of the Diaoyu Islands has sparked anger among Chinese people. Protests broke out across the country, sending a strong message to the world: the Diaoyu Islands belong to China.

It is necessary that we do not just shout slogans (口号) but can convince others with reason. Some historical facts can help explain why the Diaoyu Islands belong to China.

Terra nullius

Japan’s claim: “The Senkaku Islands (Japanese name for the Diaoyu Islands) were ‘terra nullius’ before Japan discovered them.”

Fact: In 1884, a Japanese explorer named Tatsushiro Koga landed on the Diaoyu Islands and claimed that they were “terra nullius”.

After receiving Koga’s application to exploit (开发) the islands, the Japanese government investigated (调查) and concluded that these islands were already recorded in Chinese documents. It turned down Koga’s application. These facts are recorded in Japan Diplomatic Documents.

However, in 1895 Japan decided that they were uninhabited (无人居住的) and illegally controlled the islands.

Japan argues that according to international law, territory without an owner may be acquired by a state.

But being “uninhabited” doesn’t mean the islands had no owner.

The Diaoyu Islands were within China’s maritime defense sphere (海防范围) as early as the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and have been part of China’s Taiwan. Chinese fishermen have long conducted activity on these islands and in neighboring waters.

Underhand exchange

Japan’s claim: “Under the 1951 Treaty of San Francisco, the Senkaku Islands came under US trusteeship (托管) and were then returned to Japan in 1971, under the Okinawa Reversion Agreement (《归还冲绳协定》).”

Fact: At the end of the S ino-Japanese War (1894-1895), Japan seized the Diaoyu Islands. It forced the Qing government to sign the Treaty of Shimonoseki (《马关条约》) and give up “the Taiwan Islands and their affiliated islands”.

At the end of World War II, the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation ruled that China recovered Taiwan, the Penghu Islands and other territories Japan had occupied before. The Diaoyu Islands were returned to China according to international law.

However, in 1951 Japan and the US, along with other countries, signed the Treaty of San Francisco unilaterally (单方面地), putting the Ryukyu Islands (currently the Okinawa Islands, 冲绳群岛) under US administration.

In 1953, the Okinawa Civil Government of the US illegally expanded the area of its administration to include the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands.

In 1971 in the Okinawa Reversion Agreement, the US unilaterally passed administrative power over the Diaoyu Islands to Japan.

China has never recognized it. This underhand exchange of China’s territory between Japan and the US is illegal and invalid (无效的) since China didn’t take part in any treaty’s preparation, making and signing.

Actual control

Japan’s claim: “In 1896, the Japanese government ‘leased (租用)’ part of the Senkaku Islands to Tatsushiro Koga to explore for 30 years for free. In 1918 his son inherited (继承) it. So Japan has had actual control over the islands.”

Fact: The Japanese government “leased” and then “sold” part of them to the Koga family in 1932.

After that, the US military base in Okinawa and the Japanese government have been “renting” the islets (小岛) from their “private owners”.

On Sept 11 the government “bought” the islets from current “private owners”.

Japan wants to prove that it has had “actual control” over the Diaoyu Islands to eventually occupy them.

Yet, the truth is that Japan is “renting”, “selling” and “buying” things that belong to others.

All facts prove that the Diaoyu Islands are part of China.

63. According to the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, ___________________.

A. Cairo should rule China and its islands

B. Japan should help China recover from the war as soon as possible

C. Japan should return all the Chinese islands it had occupied before

D. The Penghu Islands belong to Taiwan

64.The underlined word “nullius” probably means ______________.

A. land with no man B. a piece of old land

C. land with nothing D. an island with rich resources

65.All the following facts can prove that Diaoyu Islands belong to China EXCEPT__________.

A. The Japanese government turned down Koga’s application.

B. The Diaoyu Islands came under US trusteeship and were then returned to Japan in 1971.

C. Japan is “renting”, “selling” and “buying” Diaoyu Islands that belong to others.

D. Chinese fishermen have long conducted activ ity on Diaoyu Islands.

66. Which of the following can best serve as the title of this passage?

A. Fight for Diaoyu Islands against Japan B. Chinese Diaoyu Islands

C. Diaoyu Islands: Debate with facts D. Let’s defend Diaoyu Islands

D

CHILDREN start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world around them. Helping them enjoy science can be easy; there's no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. You only have to share your children's curiosity. Firstly, listen to their questions. I once visited a classroom of seven-year-olds to talk about science as a job. The children asked me “textbook questions” about schooling, salary and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat facing one another in silence. Finally I said, “Now that we're finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own about science?”?

After a long pause, a boy raised his hand, “Have you ever seen a grasshopper (蚱蜢) eat? When I try eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why?”?

This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours. ?

Secondly, give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more, children give more logical, complete and creative answers.

Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion, don't jump in with “That's right” or “Very good”. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior. But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying, “That's interesting” or “I'd never thought of it that way before”, or coming up with more questions or ideas.?

Never push a child to “Think”. It doesn't make sense, children are always thinking, without your telling them to. What's more, this can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a smaller target for your disagreement.?

Lastly, show; don't tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass(放大镜), and they'll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates (蒸发), set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.

67. According to the passage, children are natural scientists, and to raise their interest, the most important thing for adults to do is______________ .?

A. to let them see the world around

B. to share the children's curiosity?

C. to explain difficult phrases about science

D. to supply the children with lab equipment?

68. According to the passage, children can answer questions in a more logical, complete and creative way if adults___________ .

A. ask them to answer quickly

B. wait for one or two seconds after a question?

C. tell them to answer the next day

D. wait at least for three seconds after a question?

69. In which of the following paragraph(s) does the author tell us what to say to encourage children in a science di scussion??

A. The second and third. 　　　　　　　　　B. The fourth and fifth.?

C. The fifth and sixth. 　　　　　　　 　 　D. The seventh.

70. The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their children's curiosity except that adults should_____________ .?

A. tell their children stories instead of reciting(背诵) facts?

B. offer their children chances to see things for themselves?

C. be patient enough when their children answer questions?

D. encourage their children to ask questions of their own?

第二卷　(共35分)

第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分35分)

第一节 任务型读写(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。

The traditional American family is a "nuclear family." A nuclear family refers to a husband and wife and their children. In some cultures, people live close to their extended family. Several generations may even live together. In America, only in a few cases does more than one household live under one roof.

American values receive a warm welcome in the home. Many homes are run like a democracy. Each family member can have a say. A sense of equality often exists in American homes. Instead of fearing Mom and Dad, children may think of them as good friends. Husbands and wives often share household chores. In many cases, a child can enjoy privacy in his or her own bedroom. Often parents give children freedom to make their own decisions. Preschoolers choose what clothes to wear or which toys to buy. Young adults generally make their own choices about what career to pursue and whom to marry.

Families in America, like those in every culture, face many problems. Social pressures are breaking apart more and more American homes. Over half of U.S. marriages now end in divorce. More than one in four American children is growing up in single-parent homes. As a result, many people believe the American family is in trouble.

Even so, there is still reason for hope. Many organizations are working hard to strengthen families. Americans almost unanimously believe that the family is one of the most important parts of life. The vast majority also feel that the traditional two-parent family is best for children. As a result, more and more people are making their family a priority. Many women are quitting their jobs to stay home with their children. Husbands and wives are making a concentrated effort to keep their marriages solid.

The United Nations has declared 1994 the “International Year of the Family.” Not just in America, but all over the world, people recognize the importance of strong families. How do you strengthen the family bond? Do special things for each other. Talk with each other. Play together. Spend time together.

American Families

Definition It is a “nuclear family.” That is, they (72) ______ live together with another household.

Values American people advocate a democratic, (73) ______ and free (74) ______ within their home.

(71)______ with American families There are many family problems as a (75) ____ of social pressure Many couples divorce.

1/4American children are (76) ______ up by their single parent.

Hopes for American families Not only organizations but also (77) ______ are making great efforts to strengthen families The United Nations has (78) ______ 1994 the “International Year of the Family.”

Individuals hold the (79) ______ that a harmonious family is good for society as well as for children. The key to achieving this is to spend time together, care about each other and (80) ______ with family members.

第二节 书面表达(共25分)

假如你是扬州中学高二的一名学生。上个月的校庆期间，你荣幸地做了一名志愿者。请根据下面表格内容, 写一篇报道, 介绍你参与校庆志愿工作培训和庆典期间服务的情况, 并谈谈你对志愿工作的感想。

培训内容 ●学习接待礼仪

●熟悉扬中的历史及校园各部分

●了解不同地域文化 之间的差异

服务时间 10月20日早上七点开始, 下午三点左右结束

服务项目 ●问候嘉宾，引导他们登记

●引领嘉宾人座, 接受各种咨询

●向中外校友介绍今日之扬中

感 想 ……(至少两点)

注意：1. 对所给要点逐一陈述, 适当发挥, 不要简单翻译。

2. 词数：150左右。开头已经写好, 不计入总词数。

3. 参考词汇：reception etiquette 接待礼仪 register 登记

As is reported, last month witnessed our school's 110th anniversary. As a Senior 2 student , I felt very proud and was greatly honored to take part in the voluntary work.

Two months before t he anniversary,

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

第二节：书面表达(满分 25 分)

As is reported, last month witnessed our school's 110th anniversary. As a Senior 2 student , I felt very proud and was greatly honored to take part in the voluntary work.

Two months before the anniversary, ________________________________________

高二英语期中试卷答案

听力：1-5 BBCCA 6-10 ABABA 11-15 BCBAB 16-20 ABCAB

单选：21--25 CDABA 26--30 BBDCC 31---35 DDBDD

完形36-40 CBACD 41-45 ACBAC 46-50 ADBAC 51-55 CBDAC

56-58 DBA 59-62 BDCC 63-66 C A BC 67-70 BDCA?

71. Problems 72. seldom 73. equal 74. atmosphere 75. result 76. brou ght

77. individuals 78. declared 79. belief 80. communicate/talk

书面表达：

As is reported, last month witnessed our school's 110th anniversary. As a Senior 2 student , I felt very proud and was greatly honored to take part in the voluntary work.

Two months before the anniversary, we spent several weeks training for the volunteer services, learning about the reception etiquette. We also had to get familiar with the history of our school and all parts of our campus. In addition, we were trained to know the cultures of different places since our guests were from all parts of the world.

That day(Oct20th) , our work began around 7:00 a. m. and ended about 15:00 p. m. We greeted all the guests and guided them to the registering places, then led them to their seats and answered all their questions. Most of the guests were curious about our school nowadays and I always tried my best to introduce to them.

Through my services for the anniversary, I now know more about our school. More importantly, I have learned to help and understand different people and learned to be a more unselfish person. Last but not least, I have made up my mind to make every effort for my future and our school. This will be the most precious memory in my life.

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