It is widely accepted that English is the global language of modern times.

About three decades ago, French was recognized as the language of diplomacy (外交), and German was considered the language of science and technology. English now dominates(主導) not only as the language of science but also diplomacy, computing, and tourism. Today, in terms of native speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the world´s

largest language.

Yet there are people who believe that China will become the most powerful country in the world. Some have even fixed the date as early as the year 2020. At present, while English is more widely spoken than any other language,there are more people who speak Chinese than English due to the large population in China alone. If China does become a world power, there is no doubt that this language will spread worldwide.

As the controversy over which language will become dominant in the world continues, there are many who feel that the dominance of English is unique and irreversible (不可逆的 ). However, a separate study from David Graddol´s suggests that English´s dominance in the scientific area will continue. There is also an argument that the English language would be changed greatly by 2020 for various reasons. With the possibility of China rising as a world power,Mandarin could definitely challenge the dominance of English as a global language.

第43題單選 Which language is now considered as the language of diplomacy?

A.French.

B.Chinese.

C.German.

D.English.

答案：D

第44題單選 Which language has the largest population of native speakers?

A.Chinese.

B.English.

C.German.

D.French.

答案：A

第45題單選 The author says that Chinese is expected to spread worldwide if__________.

A.China becomes a real world power

B.China has a larger population

C.China has the modern technology

D.more tourists come to China

答案：A

第46題單選 What does controversy in the last paragraph probably mean?

A.Plan.

B.Argument.

C.Conditoin.

D.Goal.

答案：B

All but the tiniest of roads have to have names so they can be recognized on a map, and so people can ask directions to them. Americans name a lot of bridges, too.

Very often these names carry a clear geographical reference the Pennsylvania Turnpike, for example. Or,like the George Washington Bridge, roads and bridges are named for famous historical figures or powerful officers.

We make a big deal out of naming things, as when someone decided to name an airport after a U. S. judge. So now we have the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Many,if not most, of our college buildings are named for wealthy people who gave a lot of money to the schools. And our sports centers took this idea a step further. Companies paid a whole lot of money for what´s called the "naming rights" to U. S. Cellular Field in Chicago, for example, and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Now the governor(州長) of Virginia, Bob McDonnell,wants to sell naming rights to roads and bridges in the state. He says not just companies, but also wealthy people, would help the Virginia transportation budget(預算) by paying to have their names--or perhaps those of loved ones--placed on roads and bridges, and thus on maps as well.

People hold different views, however. Supporters say Americans are used to having things sponsored(贊助).

Others disagree, considering the idea as the next step in the "companies of America. " They wonder how far such an idea might spread, and where it would end:at the Burger King Pacific Ocean, perhaps.

第47題單選 Most of the roads need to have names so that__________.

A.they can remind people of the past

B.people can learn about them better

C.they can be easily recognized on maps

D.people can enjoy naming them

答案：C

第48題單選 Who are many college buildings named for according to the passage?

A.Powerful officers.

B.Famous judges.

C.Historical figures.

D.Wealthy people.

答案：D

第49題單選 Why does the governor of Virginia want to sell naming rights?

A.To remember the loved names.

B.To make the state well-known.

C.To help the transportation budget.

D.To increase companies' sales.

答案：C

第50題單選 What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.People have different ideas toward naming things.

B.Americans have sponsored naming a lot.

C.Everything is named by an American company.

D.Pacific Ocean will be renamed.

答案：A
五、補全對話(共5句;每句滿分為3分，共15分。) 根據中文提示，將對話中缺少的內容寫在線上。這些句子必須符合英語表達習慣。打句號的地方，用陳述句;打問號的地方，用疑問句。

提示：Mary與Bill不期而遇，邀請他一起吃晚飯。但Bill當晚7點要去北京，下周一回來。Mary讓Bill回來后給她打電話。



第(51)題答案為 How are you

第(52)題答案為 having dinner together/having supper together

第(53)題答案為 1eaving for Beijing/going to Beijing

第(54)題答案為 next Monday

第(55)題答案為 Call me/Phone me/Give me a call

六、書面表達(滿分30分)

第56題簡答 假設你要李華，寫信給英國朋友Tim，問他是否愿意租房子給你的好友李明，并介紹他的情況，內容包括：

1.品學兼優，將去倫敦某大學學習計算機;

2.喜愛讀書、看電影、聽音樂，樂于助人，定能融洽相處;

3.愿意提供更多信息。

注意：1.詞數應為100左右;

2.生詞：租房子rent a room。

Dear Tim,

Yours,

LiHua

答案：One possible version..

Dear Tim,

I'm writing to ask if it is possible for my best friend Li Ming to rent a room in your house. He is going to study computer science in a university in London next month. He is an excellent student with high scores. In his spare time, Li Ming likes reading books, watching movies and listening to music, especially light music. He is a very kind and friendly person, always ready to help others. I'm sure that your family will get along well with him. I will give you more information about him if it is necessary.

Yours,

Li Hua