【小题1】. There is an __________（气氛）of peace and calm in the country , quite different from that of a
big city.
【小题2】 Two people were arrested at a Paris airport for bringing animals into Europe from South
America __________（非法地）.
【小题3】English poetry can’t be __________（欣赏）unless you understand its rhythm（韵律）.
【小题4】Sang Lan has won the __________（同情）and admiration of people across the world with her
good attitude and beautiful smile.
【小题5】The __________（宣告）made by the government aroused a storm of criticism and anxious
residents voiced concern over their uncertain future.
【小题6】As is known to all, taking exercise regularly is of great b__________ to people’s health.
【小题7】 She told me not to be i__________ in this kind of matter because it’s none of my business.
【小题8】 Zhao Benshan is a born c__________. People can’t help laughing when he performs his comic
sketch at the Spring Festival Gala(春晚).
【小题9】 I have been q__________ up in lines for more than an hour in order to get a ticket for Jay Zhou’s concert.
【小题10】 Most of the exhibition halls were c__________ with people because it was the last day of the 2010 Shanghai Expo.

单词拼写（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）
【小题1】The doctor suggested that he be __________ (禁止) from having sugar because he was overweight.
【小题2】The government is making every effort to n__________ the gap between the rich and the poor.
【小题3】You can be paid in cash weekly or by check monthly; those are the two a__________.
【小题4】As is known to all, up to now most earthquakes are still __________ (不可预料的).
【小题5】Many people think the 2008 Olympics were the most i          games ever held. They claim they will never forget it.
【小题6】You should check the cab has a business permit, and make sure you ask for a __________ (收据).
【小题7】We don’t have much time left before the end of the meeting, so let’s come __________(直接) to the point.
【小题8】If you are s___________ by soldiers or the police, they spread out so that they are in positions all the way around you.  
【小题9】The e__________ of the bomb in the church shook the entire town. They all ran out to see what was the matter.
【小题10】Scientists have made a __________ (突破) in the treatment of lung cancer, which has brought much hope to patients.

  Environmental protection is frequently talked about nowadays. The authorities are doing their best to arise the public awareness of the vital importance of the environmental protection. This issue is, indeed, worth following up.
Environmental protection is closely related not only to our personal life, but also to the entire human race and the world’s further development. For one thing, the environment, in a narrow sense, determines the quality of our individual life. The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, etc. , all come directly from the environment. If they continue to be contaminated, we may have neither clean water, nor healthy food. For another thing, in a broader sense, the environment plays a decisive role in fate of mankind. As is known to all, the earth, up to now, is human being’s only dwelling place. We can expect that some day we will live on another planet, but I doubt that this day will come earlier than the day when the earth becomes a globe of waste, if we keep damaging the environment. Finally, the environment is essential to the further development of the world. Extensive industrialization, which has brought about all the convenience and facilities we enjoy today, has been depending on the comprehensive exploitation of the earth’s natural resources found in the environment. If we do not protect the environment properly, further development cannot be guaranteed. In a word, to protect the environment is an urgent task.
Nevertheless, environmental protection is indeed a demanding task. Many people are still, either unconscious of the urgency of the task or deliberately damaging the environment for the interests of their own. Hence, we should adopt severe measures to prohibit people from doing more harms to the environment. Meanwhile, we need to make the gravity of the present situation known to all. In other words, punishment and instruction should be equally emphasized. Only in this way can we look forward to a cleaner and greener world.
【小题1】.
. What does the underlined word contaminated（in paragraph 2）probably refer to?

As is known to all language learners, newly learnt words will soon be forgotten unless ______ used in everyday communication.

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Are Societies Ageing Too Fast?

       An ageing society is one in which the population of people over the age of 60 is increasing．The global population at present is about 6 billion with 1 person in every 10 aged 60 or above．_．This will mean that for the first time in human history the population of older persons will be larger than the population of children! What are the causes of this population change?

       _．And another is that birthrates have dropped as people, especially women, are educated．Measures to slow population growth like China’s one-child policy, have also contributed to lowered birthrates．The increase in the aged population is not just an interesting trend, however; it also has severe implications for the future of global economies．

       People traditionally retire at 65 and live on government pensions．_．Another concern is that as medical expenses increase with age, the demands of the growing aged population will eventually cause medical systems to face bankruptcy（破产）．

       ___．They suggest that because people are living longer, they ought to work longer, while governments need to establish a sound social security system．They also suggest that individuals start saving as soon as possible to ensure a financially secure retirement．People should also develop good health habits in their youth to ensure an active and productive old age．__．By finding cures for diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer, medical bills and the need for care would be drastically reduced．

       Finally, an important step to ensure a bright future for all is to do away with negative stereotypes that see valuable members of society only as pensioners or patients．It’s high time we stopped seeing ageing as a disease and started playing our parts in securing the future of our ageing societies．

A. Due to ageing problem, cities are facing more challenges．

B. Experts insist that steps should be taken now to prepare for the future．

C. As people grow older, a huge financial burden will be placed on the government．

D. Biomedical research is another tool we can use to deal with the problems of ageing societies．

E. One reason is that dramatic health advances have added 20 years to the average life-expectancy．

F. The United Nations projects that by 2050, it will be 1 in every 5．

G. As is known to all, good habits lead to good health．