J.K. Rowling is the writer of Harry Potter, which is now one of the bestsellers in the world.
J.K. Rowling was born in Bristol on July 31st, 1965. She has one sister who is two years younger than her. Both girls loved listening to their father reading bedtime stories to them. They especially loved stories about magical worlds. Rowling wrote her first story, called Rabbit, at the age of six.
After she graduated from the university, Rowling worked as a translator (翻译者) in London. During this time, on a long train trip in the summer of 1990, the idea came to her of a boy who has magic but doesn’t know it. In 1992 Rowling began to teach English. She lived with her baby daughter, Jessica, and spent much time finishing the first Harry Potter book for young readers. It appeared in June 1997. To her surprise, the book was greatly successful. The film came out in November 2001. Now Harry Potter series (系列) is popular with people of all ages and about 60 million books were sold in 200 countries.
Why has the series been so successful? There are a few things. Many other magical stories take place in faraway lands or in past or future times. But Harry lives in modern (现代的) England. He’s also a very normal (平常的) boy: polite, friendly, brave and clever. So when other children read about Harry,  they can imagine being like him.
J.K. Rowling is very happy with the success, and she is now busy finishing the whole series of seven books. She’s writing full time and she’s really enjoying life. She says she will go on living a normal life with her daughter and writing children’s books.
【小题1】From the passage, we know ___________.

A．J.K. Rowling met a boy named Harry on a long train trip

B．J.K. Rowling loved listening to stories when she was very young

C．J.K. Rowling is two years younger than her sister

D．Harry Potter is J.K. Rowling’s first story

【小题2】The Harry Potter series is __________.

A．written for young people

B．only enjoyed by children

C．only sold in England

D．about a young inspector

【小题3】J.K. Rowling has been successful, and she ___________.

A．likes to travel all over the world with her daughter

B．is too busy to enjoy her life

C．is excited about her success every day

D．is still writing stories for children

【小题4】How is Harry Potter series different from other magical stories?

A．There are magical things.

B．The stories happened in the modern world.

C．It has seven books.

D．It took much time to finish.

                              

Reporter: How long have you been a firefighter?
Wilson:   For eight years. JP Reporter: How did you get started?
Wilson: First, 1 had to take a lot of tests in two weeks. Then, I went to the firefighter school for four months. 1 learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment I also
had a full-time training every day!
Reporter: How do you stay safe on the job?
Wilson: I wear special clothing. It helps keep me protected from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank (氧气瓶) and a mask (面具). They help me to breathe in a smoke-filled building. Reporter: Are there any new tools that firefighters use?
Wilson: We have a special camera that can see in the dark. It can find heat. That way, we can
exactly tell the place of a fire. Reporter: Do you save pets?
Wilson: Just three days ago, I helped save some cats. They were hiding under the beds. Pets
usually bide during a fire because they are afraid of danger. Reporter: Do you ever get afraid?
Wilson: No. There is no time to he afraid. I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely. Reporter: What do you like best about being a firefighter?
Wilson: Helping people!
【小题1】 Kate Wilson has done her job for____________.
A. 2 weeks b. 3 days c. 4 months D. 8 years
【小题2】To become a firefighter, Kate Wilson ____________at first.

A．took a lot of tests	B．learned to stay safe
C．saved some animals	D．used fire equipment

【小题3】Kate Wilson says she does not get afraid because_____________.

A．she has an oxygen tank	B．she knows how to fight fires
C．she enjoys finding heat	D．she is too busy putting out fires

【小题4】As a firefighter, Kate Wilson likes____________ most.

A．wearing a mask	B．asking questions
C．helping people	D．hiding in smoke

【小题5】What did the reporter make this interview for?

A．To tell people what a firefighter does.

B．To teach people how to prevent fires.

C．To make people want to be firefighters.

D．To show people how a firefighter is trained.

Lin Tao has a lot of problems now. Could you help him? Please choose the best advice for him.

【小题1】My mother is a doctor. She is too busy with her work to stay with me. 【小题2】I don’t know what to wear for a party. 【小题3】I am not allowed to hang out with friends at all. My parents want me to study all the time at home. 【小题4】I’m shy and I often don’t know what to say or do. 【小题5】I get pimples when I’m nervous.

 

A.You should drink lots of water and ask your doctor for advice. B.Tell your mother you need her sometimes. Also you should do some housework with your mother so she can finish her work quickly. C.If I were you. I’d wear a nice dress. D.If I were you, I’d talk to someone who looks friendly. E.Let your parents know your friends are nice. You learn a lot from them as well as having fun with them. You study with them outside, too.

请仔细阅读下题五位人员的个人情况说明，从A-F中选出能解决他们问题的恰当建议。（有1个多余选项）（共5小题，计5分）

I. Students’ problems 【小题1】My mother is a doctor. She is too busy with her work to spend the weekends with me. It seems that she doesn’t care me at all. I feel lonely. 【小题2】. I am too shy to speak in front of my classmates. They always laugh loudly when I am answering teachers’ questions. 【小题3】I am not allowed to meet friends at all. My parents want me to study all the time at home. I feel unhappy. 【小题4】I think I work harder than others but I get bad grades. Am I too stupid? 【小题5】A senior high school student asked me to give him ￥100 every week without telling others. I am frightened, so I don’t want to go to school now.

II. Some good advice A．Nobody was born stupid. Maybe you haven’t got right ways of study yet. Ask the teachers or classmates for help if you have any questions. B．Your classmates may not laugh at you. If you don’t like their laugher, you should talk to them about your feelings. They might understand you. And you had better be more easygoing and be their friend. C．If you feel unhappy, go to have a good sleep and you will forget everything unhappy. D．Don’t be afraid. You should tell your parents or teachers at once. Don’t go out alone then. E. Let your parents know your friends are nice. You learn a lot from them as well as have fun with them. You study with them outside, too. F.Tell your mother you need her company sometimes. Also you should do some housework with your mother so she can finish her work quickly. Try to understand her, too.

 

第二节 补全对话（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）?

根据语境，用恰当的语言完成对话。?

( Han Mei is our monitor. She’s talking to Li Ming.) ?

Han Mei =" H  " Li Ming = L?

L: Hi, Han Mei, you look unhappy. 87.                    ??

H: I am going to the hospital. Our English teacher Mrs. Gao is ill and now in hospital.?

L: 88.           . What’s the matter??

H: She has a terrible stomachache.?

L: 89.               ??

H:  Three days ago. She is always around us before exams. She is too busy to see the doctor. We’d better go and see her tomorrow. 90.               ?

L: What about fruits and flowers? You know, some presents are never too small. She treats us all as her own children.

H: I agree with you. 91.                ??

L: Outside the hospital gate at 8∶ 30 a.m.?

H: 8∶ 30? It’s too early. Let’s make it 10∶ 00 a.m. Some classmates live far from the hospital.

L: OK. By the way, remember to tell the others about it by using QQ.?

H: Yes, I will.?