七、阅读理解。(共20小题。51-----65每小题1分，66----70每小题2分，共25分)

( A )

We can see some overhead bridges(天桥) in Nanning City. There is one over Chaoyang Road. Another is near People’s Park. As we all know, it is not safe to cross a busy road. These bridges can help people cross the roads safely. Overhead bridges have the same use as street crossings.

Many people think it great trouble to go through overhead bridges. The old and the young think it’s difficult for them to climb up and down the steps of the overhead bridges. But why does the government build so many overhead bridges? That’s because old people and young children walk slowly. And when they cross a busy road using a street crossing, the traffic will be held up or maybe stopped, or even a traffic accident may happen. With the help of the overhead bridges, people and the traffic can move at the same time.

A lot of money has been spent building these overhead bridges. People, old or young should always use them. This can help stop traffic accidents from happening.

根据短文内容，判断句子的正(T)误(F),并在答题卡上按要求作答。

(    )51. There is only one overhead bridge in Nanning City.

(    )52. It is dangerous for people to cross a busy road.

(    )53. All the people like using overhead bridges instead of street crossings.

(    )54. Overhead bridges help people and the traffic move at the same time.

(    )55. An overhead bridge can help stop a traffic accident from happening.

( B )

Last summer, Mark became a middle school student. He took an English test in the first month. Mark was a good student and he worked hard. He finished the questions easily until he read the last one: “Everyone sees our school’s cleaner every day. What’s her first name?”

Of course, this question is a little special. Mark saw the woman some times. She was tall and her hair was dark. But Mark didn’t talk with her and didn’t know her first name. The test was over. Then one student asked the teacher, “Is the last question very important in this test?” “Yes,” said the teacher. “In our life, we meet many hard-working people. They are important.You should care about them. You should smile at them or say ‘hello’ to them.”

Mark never forgot that question. He also learned that woman’s first name. It was Kathy.

(   )56. What test did Mark have in his first month in the middle school?

A. Maths.     B. Chemistry.     C. English.     D. History.

(   )57. What did Mark know about his school’s cleaner?

A. She was a little special.           B. She was tall with dark hair.

C. She often talked with the students.   D. Mark knew her first name.

(   )58. What did Mark’s teacher think of the last question?

A. It was fun.  B. It was interesting.  C. It was boring.  D. It was important.

(   )59. What does the sentence “You should smile at them or say ‘hello’ to them.” mean?

A. We should respect (尊重) the hard-working people.

B. We should believe in the hard-working people.

C. We should help the hard-working people.

D. We should learn from the hard-working people.

(   )60. What’s the right order (顺序) about Mark?

a. He saw the cleaner some times.      b. He got to know the cleaner’s first name.

c. He became a middle school student.  d. He had a test.

A. b,a,c,d     B. d,c,a,b     C. c,a,d,b     D. a,b,d,c

( C )

Gold and Glory

The Wonders from the Inner Mongolia Museum Collection

Date: Feb. 6th ~ May 16th, 2013 (Closed on Mondays)

Time: 9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm (One can’t enter after 4:30 pm)

Place: National Palace Museum

Tickets: Grown-ups (成人): NT$ (新台币) 250

Students: NT$ 200

The old above 65: NT$ 150

Children under 115 cm and the handicapped (残疾人): free;

A group over 10 people can get 10% off

Rules: No pets.

No food or drinks.

Don’t take your camera into the show place.

Don’t touch any exhibits.

Keep quiet when seeing the show.

For more information, please call us at (022) 2882-6232.

(   ) 61. How long does the show last?

A. About a month.        B. Less than three months.

C. About half a year.     D. A little longer than three months.

(   ) 62. You can go to see the show 　　　.

A. on Monday  B. at 4:45 pm on Tuesday

C. on July 1st  D. at 10:00 am on Saturday

(   ) 63. Twenty-four students with their teacher went to the show on May 13th. How much did they pay for the tickets?

A. NT$ 4,800.   B. NT$ 4,545.    C. NT$ 5,050.    D. NT$ 4,320.

(   ) 64. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. If you want to know more about the show, you can call the museum.

B. No one can take their pets to the show.

C. An old man has to see the show along with his son or daughter.

D. You shouldn’t make much noise when you see the show.

(   ) 65. What can we learn from the poster?

A. The show place is open ten hours a day.

B. The show is held at the Inner Mongolia Museum.

C. The handicapped can see the show for free.

D. Taking photos is encouraged at the show place.

( D )

The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world. It has become Sydney's best-known landmark and international symbol. The Opera House with a " sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish architect (丹麦建筑大师), Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years before the designs were finished. Utzon spent four years designing the Opera House. In 1962, the designs were finalized (定稿) and the construction began. In 1967, they started the decoration inside. It took 14 years in total to build the Opera House. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it on October 20th, 1973.

The Sydney Opera House cost around $100 million and was paid for by the public. 6,225 square meters of glass was used to build it. The Opera House includes 1,000 rooms. It is 185 meters long and 120 meters wide. The building's roof sections weigh about 15 tons. Each year, this fantastic building attracts 200,000 tourists to come for a visit or enjoy events in it.

The Opera House reaches out into the harbour (港湾). It is amazing and unforgettable, offering people a strong sense of beauty.

(   ) 66. The designer of the Sydney Opera House was from _______.

A. America      B. Australia       C. England      D. Denmark

(   ) 67. Building the Sydney Opera House lasted__________.

A. from 1959 to 1973               B. from 1962 to 1973

C. from 1959 to 1967               D. from 1962 to 1967

(   ) 68. The underlined word "construction" means ________ in Chinese.

A.创立      B.设计        C. 施工         D. 竣工

(   ) 69. _______ paid for the cost o f the building of the Sydney Opera House.

A. Utzon    B. The public    C. Queen Elizabeth II  D. The government

(   ) 70. Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Sailing Roof                    B. Travelling in Sydney

C. The Sydney Opera House          D. The Opening of the Opera House

八、情景交际。(每小题1分，共5分)

根据对话内容，从下面方框中选出5个适当的句子补全对话，并在答题卡上按要求作答。其中有两项是多余的。

A. Guess first!         B. When was it invented?     C. How does it work?     D. It looks so interesting and strange!       E. It was invented by some farmers.   F. The machine can work well.    G. The farmers often used it.

(Tom and Li Lei are visiting some Chinese ancient inventions at a museum.)

Tom: Look at the exhibit, Li Lei! (71)

Li Lei: Oh, it’s a great invention of ancient China.

Tom: Really? (72)

Li Lei: It was invented in the Han Dynasty(汉朝).

Tom: Who invented it?

Li Lei: (73)

Tom: What was it used for?

Li Lei: (74)

Tom: Was it used for getting in the crops (收获农作物)?

Li Lei: No, it wasn’t. It was used for carrying water from lowland to highland.

Tom: It’s quite special. (75)

Li Lei: Please read the instructions, and you’ll know how it works.

Tom: OK, thank you.