36.A.rewarded           B.awarded             C.called             D.made

37.A.rule               B.result                C.whole            D.ruler

38.A.cruel              B.friendly              C.dangerous         D.unknown

39.A.their              B.its                   C.the               D.a

40.A.among             B.of                  C.in                D.between

41.A.settlers             B.persons             C.peoples            D.nations

42.A.killed              B.died                C.protected          D.wounded

43.A.brought             B.given               C.taken             D.caused

44.A.increased           B.fallen               C.improved          D.developed

45.A.danger             B.trouble              C.peace             D.distance

46.A.after               B.down               C.for               D.forward

47.A.But               B.Until                C.So               D.Therefore

48.A.income            B.rights                C.education         D.experiences

49.A.English            B.Japanese             C.German           D.French

50.A.area               B.land                 C.population        D.island

第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

A

Canada is a very large country.It is the second largest country in the world.By contrast it has a very small population.There are only about 29 million people there.Most Canadians are of British or French origin，and French is an official language of Canada as well as English.About 45% of the people are of British origin，that is，they or their parents or grandparents，etc，come from British.Nearly 30%are of French origin.Most of the French–Canadians live in province of Quebec.

Over the years，people have come to live in Canada from many countries in the world.They are from many countries in the world.They are from most European countries and also from China，besides other Asian c ountries.

However，Canada was not an empty c ountry when the Europeans began to arrive.Canadian Indians lived along the coast，by the rivers and lakes and in forests.Today，there are only about 350，000 Indians in the whole country，with their own languages.In the far north live the Inuit，there are only 27，000 Canadian-Inuit.Their life is hard in such a difficult climate.

(    )51.According to the passage, about ____ live in Quebec.

A.350,000 Indians             B.45% of the Canadians

C.29，000，000 people    D.8，700，000 French – Canadians

(    )52.The official languages of Canada are ____.

A.English and Chinese    B.French and English

C.Indian and French    D.Chinese and Inuit

(    )53.The word “origin” in the passage means ____.

A.血统   B.后裔   C.先驱   D.猿人

(    )54.Which of the following is true according to this passage?

A.There are 27，000 Canadian-Indians in Canada.

B.More than 13 million people have come from Britain and France recent years.

C.There are 30% of the population whose parents or grandparents come from                     France.

D.There are no people when the Europeans began to arrive in Canada.

B

A  holiday is any day when people lay aside their ordinary duties and cares. The word comes from Old English. At first, holidays honored some holy(神的) events or persons. People in Great Britain and other countries speak of holidays as Americans speak of vacations.

Every nation has its special holidays. China observes New Year’s Day(January 1), May Day and National Day as legal(法定的) holidays, as it was on Oct. 1, 1949 that People’s Republic of China was founded. The Chinese have long celebrated the Chinese lunar year. In the United States, congress(国会) has declared(宣告) several as legal days such as New Year's Day (January1), Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and so on. Some holidays celebrate special events in  the development of a country, such as Greece’s Independence Day, Italy’s Liberation Day and India’s Independence Day.

In the United States, banks and schools usually close on a legal holiday. When such a holiday falls on Sunday, the  following Monday is often observed. Schools and organizations often observe days known as traditional holidays, although schools and businesses do not close then. Those holidays include Valentine's Day and Halloween.

(    )55. Which of the following holidays has nothing to do with a country’s development?

A. China’s National Day            B. Valentine’s Day

C. Italy’s Liberation Day            D. America’s Independence Day

(    )56. From  t he passage we can infer that _________.

A. Chinese will no longer observe the Spring Festival

B. students don’t have to go to school on any holiday

C. Chinese and Americans share at least one holiday

D. Americans can easily draw money from banks on legal days

( )57. In the sentence “China observes New Year’s Day(January 1)”, “observes”                          means________.

A. praises         B. spends         C. celebrates        D. cares

(    )58. If  a  legal holiday falls on Sunday, people usually celebrate on_________.

A. Sunday               B. the following Sunday

C. the following Monday   D. the following Tuesday

C

In light of what has happened in many countries,we can all see how devastating(破坏性的)an earthquake can be.You may be asking yourself,“How do I get prepared for a quake if I don’t know that it’s coming?”There are some steps that you can take to make your home a little safer in the event that a quake occurs.

Ensure that heavy furniture is not in a position where it could fall onto a bed.If a quake occurs while you are in bed,you do not want your bookcase falling on you.Check and repair deep cracks(裂缝)in ceilings.This is especially important after a quake.

If you see any damage that you are unable to repair,consult a professional.Ensure that you have no gas leaks(泄露)in or around your home.

Have your disaster plan in place.Know where to meet your family.Have your bags packed.Do drills with your family at least twice a year,which will ensure that everyone knows what to do.

What to do during the quake:

Earthquake safety tips are different depending on your place.Here are some tips for various locations.

Indoors:If you stay indoors,get low to the ground and move only to the nearest piece of strong furniture or corner.Crouch(伏)down low covering the back of your neck and head with your hands.Stay away from windows or anything that could fall on you.

Outdoors:If you stay already outdoors,stay out there.Get away from any buildings,power lines,or anything that could fall.

Vehicle:If you are in a vehicle,pull over when you can safely do so.Avoid bridges,tall buildings and power lines.

(    )59.To make everyone know what to do once there is an earthquake,you should_________.

A.turn to a professional              B.exercise twice a year to run faster

C.tell your family where to meet       D.practice your plan with your family

(    )60.Which of the following is NOT the right way when you stay indoors during a quake?

A.Covering your mouth with wet towels.

B.Avoiding staying near windows.

C.Covering your neck and head with your hands.

D.Getting low to the ground and moving to the corner.

(    )61.If you happen to be in your car during the quake,you should _________.

A.rush out of the car quickly          B.stop your car where it is safe.

C.ensure you are awake in the car      D.speed your car to a safer place.