C

There are plenty of possible reasons why you don’t have any flowers near you. Perhaps, you just don’t like them. Or maybe someone nearby doesn’t. Maybe you’re at work, and flowers are not allowed. Assuming(假定) the problem is simply that you don’t have time to go out and get flowers, you may be surprised to learn just how easy it actually is.

It’s good to get flowers for yourself, but even better to be given them. I’m sure you know this, just as I’m sure there’s someone special in your life who feels the same way. So why not take the chance to make someone happy, and get them some flowers? I know, you would, but it’s just too much trouble. Well, that’s where you’re wrong!

It’s a good excuse, and while it might have worked in the past, I’m afraid it doesn’t work any more. Perhaps you are really too busy to go into town and get some flowers. On the other hand, the fact that you are reading this clearly shows that you have enough time to go online. Nowadays, you can buy pretty well anything online, and yes that includes flowers.

By the way, there’s another point to consider here.

Price. I’m sure you’ve noticed that you can usually get things cheaper if you buy online, and flowers are no exception. For the same price as a few roses, you could have a full bouquet of flowers picked and arranged by an expert.

So why are you still here? Go online, and hunt down some flowers! There are plenty of flower shops available, and you should have no trouble finding one that delivers near you, especially if you live in a city or large town. Then you’re just a few clicks away from a beautiful bouquet.

58. From the third paragraph, we can know that ________.

A. we can get flowers with the help of the Internet

B. it is very difficult for us to get more flowers

C. everyone used to be very busy with their work

D. we are too busy to surf the Net

59. The underlined work “delivers” in the last paragraph refers to ________.

A. buys sth. for you             B. brings sth. to you

C. books sth. for you            D. teaches sth. to you

60. What’s the purpose of the author’s writing this passage?

A. To advise people to buy flowers online.

B. To explain why people don’t buy flowers.

C. To list the advantages of buying flowers online.

D. To share some information about a flower shop.

D

Recently, a professor of philosophy (哲学) in the United States has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day-to-day life has more meanings than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they often see what they really value in life.

He says our relation with others often becomes clearly defined (限定于) when money enters the picture. You might have wonderful friendship with somebody and you think that you are very good friends. But you will know him only when you ask him to lend you some money. If he does, it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before. Or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn’t. This person may say that he has a certain feeling, but if it is not carried out in the money world, there is something less real about it.

Since money is so important to us, we just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do I need for any given purposes in my life? In his book, the professor uncovered an important need in modern society: to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the material world, but expecting money to give happiness may be missing the meaning of life.

61. According to the first paragraph, people have not realized____.

A. how important money is in their day-to-day life

B. how one spends money shows what is important to him

C. that money is more important than their philosophy of life

D. that their understanding of life is more important than money

62. The author seems to believe that asking your friend to lend you some money ____.

A. is a good way to test your friendship   B. will do harm to your friendship

C. will do harm to your friendship         D. is a good way to break off your friendship

63. What does the American professor of philosophy want to explain in his book?

A. Money is an end.               B. Money is a means.

C. Money is not an end.            D. Money is unimportant.

第II卷 (非选择题  共24分)

第四部分：写作(共两节，满分24分)

第一节：单词拼写(共9小题; 每小题1分,满分9分)

1. The earthquake which happened on March 11th has a____________ the life and work of Japanese a lot.

2. Edison e____________ his living by selling newspapers when he was young.

3. She failed the test but it was her own f____________, because she didn’t do any work.

4. Let’s c____________ my scientific knowledge and your business skills and start a company.

5. Wang Ying’s father is a famous m_____________, and he teaches music in Central Music College.

6. We do morning exercises every day, from which we b____________ a lot.

7. A very important experiment is being done in the lab and nobody can enter it without p_______________.

8. It’s a custom for all members of each family to g____________ at their parents house on New Year’s Eve.

9. She’s been trying to pass her driving test for 3 years and she has finally s______________.

第二节：书面表达(满分15分)

据报道，我国有1200万肥胖儿童和青少年。不吃早餐、经常吃快餐和锻炼少是导致中国儿童肥胖(obesity)的主要因素。

请根据以下要点写一篇短文：

1. 描述现状以及你对此的看法

2. 提出建议(应减少糖和脂肪而增加维生素;加强锻炼;……)

注意：1. 字数：100左右

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

英语答案

听力:     1—5 BCBBC  6—10 CAABA   11—15 CCACC  16—20 BCAAC

单项选择：21—25 DCBBA  26—30 BCDAC  31—35 BACAC

完型填空：36—40 DADCA     41—45 BABDB   46—50 ADCDB

阅读理解：51—54 BCDA  55—57 ACB  58—60 ABA  61—63 B A C

单词拼写：

affected; earned; fault; combine; musician; benefit; permission; gather; succeeded

书面表达：

Obesity has become a serious problem which affects Chinese children. It’s reported that there are 12 million obese children in our country. No breakfast, too much fast food and no sports contribute to this problem. It’s dangerous to live with such a lifestyle. The next generation is at risk.

In my opinion, parents ought to prepare a balanced diet for their children which contains less sugar and fat but more vitamins. Going for regular exercise to lose weight can be a solution too. Besides, the government should control the number of fast food restaurants and the food industry should care more about the health of the children instead of just seeking profits.

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