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Most of us probably live without vegetables, but a world without chocolate? Now that would be hard! According to chocolate makers, it could happen if we don't act soon.
There are two main causes of the chocolate shortage-chocolate's growing popularity and less production of cocoa, the plant from which chocolate is made. With more and more people in India and China loving chocolate, not much can be done about the first cause.
Therefore, the only thing we can do is to increase cocoa production. However, new plant diseases and little rain in Ivory Coast and Ghana, the world's largest producers, have reduced cocoa production by 40 percent in the past 10 years. What's worse, many cocoa farmers in Africa and other cocoa-producing countries like Indonesia and Venezuela are changing to easier-to-grow crops such as corn or rubber. This way, the farmers can make more money.
To prevent more farmers from changing, researchers at the newly opened International Cocoa Control Centre, in the UK, are trying to create new cocoa plants that are stronger and faster growing.
But first they must make sure the new plants are safe to grow. This takes a long time.
First, each new plant is stored at the Control Centre for six months to make sure it is healthy. It is then planted in the Centre's fields, studied and tested for another two years. Only after scientists are certain that they're disease-free, will the plants be sent to farmers in West Africa or wherever else they are needed.
To create new stronger types of cocoa, scientists at the Centre are combining the best parts from different cocoa plants. Though the world is facing a serious chocolate shortage, there is now hope!
( )37. The first paragraph tells us that . A. chocolate is healthier than vegetables B. the world could soon be without chocolate C. people love vegetables more than chocolate D. it's not necessary to eat so much chocolate
( )38. In which countries has chocolate become more popular in recent years? A. Venezuela and Indonesia. B. Ivory Coast and Ghana. C. Indonesia and China D. China and India.
( )39. How long does it take scientists at the Centre to make sure a cocoa plant is safe to
grow?
A. 6 months. B. 12 months. C. 24 months. D. 30 months. ( )40. What is one of the purposes of the Cocoa Control Centre? A. To introduce cocoa production to more countries. B. To provide more chocolate for British people. C. To produce stronger types of cocoa plants. D. To make sure that cocoa is healthy to eat. 四、词汇检测(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分) 根据下列句子及所给汉语注释或通过上下文，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空只写一词。
41. In the past, tigers were thought to be dangerous animals. But actually, they are not dangerous to (人类).
42. Jacky did his homework till twelve last night, so he felt quite (困倦的)now. 43. The animals' (生存)areas are becoming smaller and smaller.
44. All the buses are running towards the same (方向)on the high way. 45. Our government has made lots of (法律)to protect the wild animals.
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46. We must obey rules when (成千上万)of people gather together. 47. Square dance(广场舞)has become more and more popular (近来). 48.─ What happened to you?
─ I put my kite on the balcony last night and the wind it away, 49.─ Could I have your ?
─ Why not? Room 406, Building 2, Yucai Road. 50. ─ Do you like living in your hometown?
─ No. The temperature here often below zero in winter. 五、句子翻译(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分) 将下列句子译成英语，并将所译句子写在横线上。 51.我们政府已经采取了许多措施来保护环境。
52.事实上，苏州真的是一个让你休闲放松的好地方。
53.开始，我不喜欢英语，但现在我擅长于它。
54.为了能更清楚地看到鸟，我们最好带一副望远镜。
55.太多的工作能导致疾病。
六、书面表达(满分20分)
在“争当文明学子，为美好未来奠基”的主题活动中，Andy发生了许多可喜的变化。请根据表格内的要点提示，以Andy同学的身份，发挥合理的想象，并列举一些具体事例，写一篇值日报告，向同学们介绍Andy的变化，并谈谈你的感受。
Lessons Homework Speaking Walking Hobbies Past sometimes sleep in class copy others' no communication with parents not wait for the traffic lights … Present listen carefully on his own, finish on time talk to parents politely follow the traffic rules … 注意:1.词数100左右，开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数; 2.须包括表中所有要点，可适当发挥，使其连贯、通顺; 3.报告中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
Hello, everyone! I'm glad to tell you that Andy has changed a lot. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 6
参考答案
一、单项选择 1 B 16 C 26 B 2 A 17 A 27 A 3 B 18 D 28 D 4 C 19 C 29 B 5 C 20 D 30 D 6 B 21 A 31 A 7 D 22 B 32 C 8 B 23 D 33 A 9 B 24 B 34 C 10 A 25 B 35 C 36 D 37 B 38 D 39 D 40 C 11 D 12 D 13 B 14 C 15 D 二、完形填空
三、阅读理解 四、词汇检测 41. humans 42. sleepy 43. living 44. direction 45. laws 46. thousands 47. recently 48. blew 49. address 50. drops 五、句子翻译
51. Our government has taken lots of actions to protect the environment. 52. In fact, Suzhou is really a good place to relax and enjoy yourself. 53. At the beginning, I didn't like English, but now I am good at it. 54. We had better take a pair of binoculars to see the birds clearly. 55. Too much work can lead to the illness. 六、书面表达
Hello, everyone! I'm glad to tell you that Andy has changed a lot. In the past, he didn't listen to the teachers in class. Sometimes he even slept in class. He often copied others' homework. He wasn't good at his lessons. He had no communication with his parents. What's more, he didn't obey rules. He didn't wait for the traffic lights either. He played computer games too much. None liked him.
However, Andy has changed into another person now! He is hardworking, friendly, polite and helpful. He listens carefully in class. He tries his best to do his homework on his own. He can finish his homework on time. He often talks to his parents politely at lunchtime. And he always follows the traffic rules. At weekends, he often helps his parents with the housework. Sometimes he plays football with his friends. Now, everyone likes Andy.
Congratulations to Andy. He is our hero. We must learn from him.
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