Ⅰ. Can you u the dictionary? Read the meaning of the word “sign” in each ntence. Write the number of the definitions on the line. 你会用字典吗？找出下边每个句子中sign的意思，选择相应的数字填在横线上。（每题2分，共8分）
A dictionary list words and their meaning. Some words have over one meaning. Sign n. 1. a symbol that stands for sth: This sign means add: 2. something like a poster that gives information: This sign means “stop”. v. 3. to write your name: Plea sign on this paper. 4. to u a special language: I can sign the word dog. |
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1. That move star will sign pictures for her fans.
In this ntence, “sign” means .
2. The sign says we should turn left.
In this ntence, “sign” means .
3. The sign to each other across the room.
In this ntence, “sign” means .
4. This is the sign for dollars $。
In this ntence, “sign” means .
【参考答案】3241
解析：这道题考查英英互译，平时遇见生单词勤于查字典的同学更拿手。必应词典上也有不少英英翻译的句子，很能锻炼阅读能力。根据sign的n.，v.词性不同，对比下面4个句子，运用排除法，可以更快判断正确选项，避免浪费不必要的时间。
考点启示：英语学习中多使用英语学习工具，学以致用，重视阅读翻译能力。
Ⅱ. The title page gives the book’s title and name of its author (作家), illustrator (插画家), and publisher (出版商), the table of contents (目录) tells what is on the book’s pages. Read the title page and table of contents. Then complete each ntence bel
ow. 读图并完成句子，将正确答案写下横线上。（每题2分，共12分）
The Big Kelton Fire by Ana Luisa Ramirez illustrated by Bert Klein Bigtime Publishers, NY | | Table of Contents 1. How the Fire Started…………..2 2. How the Fire Spread…………..15 3. What Damage It Caud……….26 4. How the Town Rebuilt…………42 5. Life After the Fire………………58 |
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1. The title of the book is .
2. Its publisher is .
3. The book was written by .
4. There are chapters in this book.
5. Chapter 4 begins on page .
6. The book was illustrated by .
【参考答案】1. The Big Kelton Fire 2. Bigtime Publishers, NY 3. Ana Luisa Ramirez 4. five
5. 42 6. Bert Klein
解析：考查说明类阅读信息提取能力。本题取自一本书的扉页、目录页，生单词虽多，但题目中均已给出汉译，不足为惧，只要认真仔细阅读，联系实际，都可以全部做对。
重点单词：title，chapter，而且需理解by在被动语态中的意义。
考点启示：图画类说明文，内容少，但蕴含信息丰富，不可错过细节。
Ⅲ. How much do you know about the English culture? (共30 分)
A. English idioms (英语习语)
Read the ntences and guess the meaning of the underlined words. 读下列句子，猜一猜划线部分的意思，并将答案填入题前括号内。（每题2分，共10分）
（ ）1. It’s raining heavily outside. Peter’s picnic (野餐) plan just goes up in smoke.
A. 成为泡影 B. 着火 C. 冒烟 D. 不着边际
（ ）2. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Though he is short, he is the fastest runner.
A. 设计书皮 B. 妄下结论 C. 为这本书作图 D. 以貌取人
（ ）3. It’s a cret. I promi her not to let the cat out of the bag.
A. 把猫放出来 B. 泄露秘密 C. 惹怒这只猫 D. 逃跑
（ ）4. Water to fish is what air to man.
A. 水，鱼和空气都是人类需要的。 B. 水对鱼的关系就像空气对人的关系一样。
C. 人类要治理水和空气污染 D. 人总归可以像鱼一样在水中自由生活。
（ ）5. On the one hand, I am your teacher. On the other hand, I am also your friend.
A. 一方面…另一方面 B. 一只手…另一只手
C. 一边…另一边 D. 不是…而是
【参考答案】A D B B A
解析：英语习语是近两年的热度考点。做题时要密切结合上下文语境，揣测意思。习语源自生活，不妨结合生活实际进行猜测。切记截取字面意思生硬翻译理解。
考点启示：重视英美文化类阅读，养成良好的翻译习惯，平时注意积累。
B. Imitation show. (模仿秀)
Read the ntences again and make a similar one for each. 读下面句子，归纳并仿写一句。（每句5分，共10分）
1） Water to fish is what air to man.
Food to body is what book to mind.
2） On the one hand, I am your teacher. On the other hand, I am also your friend.
On the one hand, I want to watch TV. On the other hand, I have to study.
【参考答案】Leaves to forest is what love to mankind
One the one hand, she is rich, on the other hand, she is lonely.
解析：仿写句子，考查阅读理解及翻译应用能力。理解好原文，才能想出对应的中文句子，并翻译成结构、成分正确的英语句子。词汇都简单，重点在理解应用。on the one hand …on the other hand…，一方面…另一方面…，写作黄金句型。
考点启示：背词组不如背句子。积累一些名言警句，谚语，学会应用英语的写作修辞手法。
C. Common n (常识)
Have you ever been to the UK or the USA? Have you ever read any books about the two countries? Let’s do a quiz. 你去过英国或美国吗？你读过这两个国家的书吗？完成下列文化小测试（每题2分，共10分）
（ ）1. The Statue of Liberty (自由女神像) was nt to America by to memorize (纪念) the friend ship between the 2 countries.
