and evidence to support what you are saying.

Using the scientific method can be difficult, but rewarding. Because all the steps are organized in a process, the 25 are more valid(可信的). When you provide observations as evidence to support what you are saying, your ideas are more likely to be accepted.

16.A. waiting for B. searching for C. worrying about D. complaining about

17.A. unable B. sure C. ready D. surprised

18.A. read B. refuse C. prevent D. conduct

19.A. hurts B. represents C. interests D. attacks

20.A. what B. when C. why D. which

21.A. without B. including C. except D. during

22.A. controlled B. arranged C. called D. carried

23.A. Obviously B. Suddenly C. Finally D. Mostly

24.A. whether B. what C. how D. when

25.A. problem B. results C. services D. aims

三、阅读理解(共20小题;每小题1分，满分20分)

阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

A

It is your first day at a new school. How will you find your way around?

26.You get off the bus at the corner of Clark Street and 10th Street. You are closest to ___________.

A. Science Lab B. Room 4 C. Gym D. Cafeteria

27.The principal tells you to see Miss Mack in Room 4. You leave Office and walk __________.

A. east B. west C. south D. north

28.As you’re buying lunch, you notice that Cafeteria is opposite ___________.

A. Room 3 B. Office C. Room 1 D. Science Lab

B

The Best Way to See Lakeland

29.What can you see if you choose Tour A?

A. Yewdale Valley B. Coniston Water

C. Castlerigg Stone Circle D. Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top farm

30.How much will Simon, a boy of 12, and his father pay if they want to choose Tour A and Tour B?

A. ￡84.00 B. ￡109.00 C. ￡104.00 D. ￡144.00

31.When does the coach leave Windermere if you choose Tour B?

A. 09.45 hrs B. 17.00 hrs C. 12.00 hrs D. 16.30 hrs

C

“My dear lady,” says Holmes. “You’re shivering. Are you old? Do you want a cup of hot tea?”

“I’m not cold,” the woman replies, “I fear for my life!