三、(2011·山东潍坊)(8分)
In 1961，a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland.The cat's ears were folded，bent forward，on its head.In fact，this was a new kind of cat.People named it the“Scottish Fold(苏格兰折耳猫)”.
The Scottish Fold has a round head and large eyes.Its neck and legs are short，whichmakes it look very cute.Interestingly，all the Scottish Folds are born with straight and unfoldedears.And when they are growing up day by day，some cats a ears will begin to fold.So，the Scottish Fold comes in two types： folded ears and straight ears.
Besides，there is a nickname for the Scottish Fold.It is the“Messenger of Peace”.Why？
Because the Folds are sweet and friendly animals.They can get along well with other cats.And unlike some other cats， they can even get along well with dogs！In many differente nvironments，such as at a noisy house，or in a cat show，you can see them playing with otheranimals happily.
Well，when you come to a new school，do you think it"s difficult to adapt to the new environment？ Perhaps you can learn from the Scottish Fold.That is：always be sweet and friendly to others.
11.The Scottish Fold.
A.is born with folded ears
B.is born with straight ears
C.always has folded ears
D.always has straight ears
12.What does the Scottish Fold look like？
A.It has a round head and large eyes.
B.Its neck and legs are short.
C.It looks very cute.
D.All above.
13.Why are the Scottish Folds named the“Messenger of Peace”？
A.Because their ears are folded.
B.Because they look very cute.
C.Because they can get on well with other animals.
D.Because they can stay at a noisy house or in a cat show.
14.According to the passage，what is the writer"s suggestion to us when we are in a new environment？
A.We should have a nickname.
B.We should learn from the cats.
C.We should get along well with dogs.
D.We should always be sweet and friendly to others.
四、(2010·江苏徐州)根据短文内容和所给单词的首字母提示，写出短文中所缺的单词，使短文完整、合乎情景。请写出完整的单词(10分)
Earth Hour started in Sydney on March 31，2007.M(15) than two million homes and businesses turned off their lights for an hour.A year l(16)，in 2008，Earth Hour became the world"s activity and was supported by millions of people from thirty five countries.In 2009，over two thousand cities in the world t(17) part in it，and Earth Hour came to China.The purpose of the activity is to save energy and i(18) climate.Earth Hour has brought about some new c(19) to our lives.
We may have different ways to spend the hour.For example，we can go to school on foot or b(20) bike，plant more trees，use water more than once，never leave the lights o(21) when we are not at home.Try to make full use of paper by using b(22) sides.Earth Hour is a call for us to work together for a bright f(23).It is also a message of hope and action. Everyone can make a difference.The improvement of our environment n(24) everyone"s efforts.Come on！Join us in Earth Hour 2010！
五、(2010·湖北黄冈)(8分)
Wen Jiabao is the premier of the world"s most populous(人口众多的) country.But，millions of people would rather call him“grandpa”.Always in plain jackets，he seems anordinary old man with a kind smile.
Wen has visited the“left behind”children before Children"s Day.He visited YangSaike"s home，a primary schoolboy in a village of Xingping County，Shanxi.Yang"s parentswere working in Fujian，thousands of kilometers away.He was cared for by his grandparents.His parents fail to go home even once a year.The premier held Yang in his arms andlooked through his exercise book then praised him for his hard work.Wen talked with manychildren and asked them many questions about their schooling and life.The premier askedthe local governments to do something to protect and care for such children at home and lettheir parents in cities not worry about their children.
But in the face of disasters，he has the power to pull together the whole country.About two hours after the deadly earthquake hit Sichuan Province，Premier Wen Jiabao was on aplane to the disaster area.Within two days，he had seen almost all the worst hit cities and towns.The 65 year old man was seen climbing over damaged 26 buildings to encourage thetrapped kids.And he shed(流泪) tears with sad families and promised to help rebuild theirhomes.
Millions of Chinese were moved.“The people are always at the front of the premier"smind.From now on I"m a fan of the man of our people.”said an online post.
25.Why do millions of people in China call Wen“grandpa”？
A.Because he is the premier of the world"s most populous country.
B.Because he is plain and seems an old ordinary old man with a kind smile.
C.Because he has the power to pull together the whole country.
D.Because he visited almost all the worst hit cities and towns.
26.What"s the meaning of“left behind”children？
A.The children don"t study hard，they fall behind others.
B.The teachers often left the children behind.
C.The children always sit at the back of classroom.
D.The children"s parents are working far away from them.
27.What did the premier do after he visited Yang Saike"s home？
A.He held Yang in his arms.
B.He asked the local governments to care for the“left behind”children.
C.He praised Yang for his hard work.
D.He shed tears with sad families.
28.Which of the following is NOT TRUE？
A.Yang Saike"s parents usually go home after working.
B.Premier Wen has encouraged the whole nation to fight against the disasters.
C.Grandpa Wen always thinks of the people first.
D.The governments would do something to protect and care for people.
六、(2011·杭州)(8分)
When I was a kid in Minnesota，watermelon was expensive.One of my father"sfriends，Bernie，was a rich businessman，who owned a large store in St.Paul.
Every summer，when the first watermelons arrived，Bernie would call.Dad and I wouldgo to Bernie"s place.We"d sit on the edge of the dock(码头)，feet dangling(摇晃)，and getready for a big meal.
