Match the words and expressions in column A with the words and expressions in columnB.（从B栏中选出A栏词的英语释义。）

Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择恰当的单词或词语完成短文）：（14分）
Ben is reading the following magazine article now. He wants to find out more about a special kind of theft.
Identity(身份) theft
The modern world is very convenient. It's     85    to buy or rent things. We can do a lot of our shopping and banking on the Internet. However, we also face a growing problem: identity theft.
We often give our personal information to stores. That     86    our birth date, personal ID number, and home address. When we apply for a store membership, we give our information to a stranger. When buying something online, we do the same thing.
87   work hard to get that information. They- steal receipts(收据) and     88    computers. They also try to steal our passwords. They can use that information to become" another person. That's identity theft.
One common crime is to apply for a credit card using     89    else's name. The thief buys expensive things but doesn't pay the bill. That can hurt a victims credit. With bad credit, it's harder to get bank or car loans.
90    can you prevent identity theft? First, be careful about giving away personal information.    91   give someone your birth date and personal ID number when necessary. Second, tear up old credit card receipts and bank statements if you don't want them. Finally, some experts recommend paying in cash as much as possible.

【小题1】

A．hard B．interesting C．easy D．exciting

【小题2】

A．includes B．collects C．consists D．means

【小题3】

A．People B．Thieves C．Engineers D．Bank clerks

【小题4】

A．break into B．break out C．work for D．keep off

【小题5】

A．someone B．no one C．anyone D．everyone

【小题6】

A．When B．Where C．How D．Why

【小题7】

A．Never B．Ever C．Only D．Even

Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语，完成短文)
1．We have always been warned of the dangers of the forest fires. They cause     1   to a forest. They kill many plants and animals in an eco-system, which is a group of living things and their environment. But have you ever heard of a forest fire that can be     2    for a forest?
2．People start some of the fires with special reasons to actually do well to the eco-system.
3．In fact, fires are a natural part of any eco-system. Without fires, the oldest and largest trees would stop sunlight from reaching the forest floor. Fires can       3      some of these old trees. When the trees die, they provide something good for the earth. New trees can grow strong and healthy in their place.
4．Some trees even need fires to grow. These trees hold their seeds(种子) inside. Heats from a fire allow the coat of the seeds to open up. Then the seeds fall to the ground and have the 4 to grow.
5．Scientists, who know about nature’s needs, start some of these fires, called controlled burns. A fire is started and kept under control. This way, the fire does not spread out of the area or 5   a large space of the forest. Fires can be dangerous for animals. Even when animals continue to live after forest fires, they can go hungry   6    their food has been damaged in the fire. Small, controlled fires mean that animals will not have to move far to find food. After some time, small plants begin to grow. Animals return soon after the plants return. This   7 makes an eco-system.
6．So the next time you hear about a forest fire, think about the good as well as the bad. It may take a new eco-system a while to return, but it will likely come back stronger and healthier than ever.

【小题1】

A．illness B．difficulty C．damage D．flood

【小题2】

A．helpful B．powerful C．harmful D．awful

【小题3】

A．take the place of B．get ready for C．be bad for D．get rid of

【小题4】

A．time B．water C．chance D．skill

【小题5】

A．discover B．cover C．but D．waste

【小题6】

A．because B．although C．but D．so

【小题7】

A．almost B．again C．never D．even

Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage
Exam time is the most stressful (最有压力的) period of the year. You've worked all the term on your classes and now it's the time to prove what you have learned. With so much at stake, it is easy to get stressed about your exams. However, with the right amount or hard work and focus you can pass your tests    1!
When I was in school, I used to get very stressed over my examinations. So did my friends. Some people stopped eating and others ate too much! Some     2 and others burned themselves out! The most important thing to remember when studying is not to panic! Take the middle path---stay calm, eat healthy food and get your rest. Stressing out and _3___yourself too hard is just as dangerous as not studying enough. A tired, overworked brain is just as useless as a stupid, empty one!
So, what do you do? Set aside a time each day for study and a time For __4 . You may have less time to relax than usual, but you still need to let your brain rest for a few moments. Get plenty of sleep. If you are_ 5  , information will not stick in your memory. Finally, eat healthy food that fuels your body and mind.
It does no good to look at your exams like the rest of your life   6  them. Instead, just view them as another obstacle (障碍物) you will overcome. You have overcome all kinds of obstacles in your life so far. With the right amount of work and focus, you will pass your examinations with flying colors! High school is right around the corner.

【小题1】

A．quickly B．carefully　 C．easily　　 D．importantly

【小题2】

A．got off B．gave up　 C．took up D．put off

【小题3】

A．moving　 B．encouraging C．pushing D．enjoying

【小题4】

A．learning B．relaxation C．sleep　　 D．sports

【小题5】

A．tired B．excited　 C．satisfied D．terrified

【小题6】

A．looks on B．puts on 　 C．depends on D．sits on

Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词语，完成短文)
For many years the United States and the other countries used gold and silver as money. Paper money was used to stand for the holdings(储备)of both gold and silver. The value of silver was limited to that of gold. Fifteen ounces(盎司) of silver had the same value of one ounce of gold. These values did not change until after 1860 when mines(银矿)in the west of the United States began to  1 large amounts of silver. This extra amount of silver caused the price of silver to 2    . Then fifteen ounces of silver would no longer buy one ounce of gold. In 1871 Germany declared(宣布)that it would not support its paper money with silver any more. Instead, it would use only gold. Other countries of Europe quickly  3 the same. The United States passed a law in 1973 that prevented the government from using silver as money. Western silver producers protested(抗议)loudly and put much pressure on the  4 makers. Five years later a new law was 5 . It said that the government must buy four and half million ounces of silver each month. The new law increased the amount of silver money. The country had two kinds of quite different views on the issue(发行)silver money. Businessmen, bankers and other rich men wanted to 6  the use of silver money because it made the dollar less valuable. But farmers, laborers and the others who owned the money not only wanted silver money but also wanted an unlimited supply of it.

【小题1】

A．produce B．find C．search D．dig

【小题2】

A．rise B．lift C．fall D．set

【小题3】

A．did B．took C．made D．acted.

【小题4】

A．law B．money C．gold D．silver

【小题5】

A．refused B．accepted C．planned D．passed

【小题6】

A．end B． continue C．protect D．allow