B. Living space

C. Psychological space needs D. Psychological space in different countries (C)

Patti Page, the top-selling female artist of the 1950s with more than 100 million records sold, died on January 2nd, 2013, when she was 85. She was one of the most beloved singers of the post-war era. Take her Tennessee Waltz for example, it sold more than 10 million copies and was her biggest hit.

Born in Claremore, Oklahoma, a small town near Tulsa, Page originally dreamed of a career in commercial art. Her first job in the art department at a local radio station soon led to performing on her own 15-minute programme.

At the age of 20, Page was discovered by big-band leader Jack Rael, who quit his job to become her manager. In 1948, she signed her first recording contract with Mercury Records and two years later enjoyed her first hit record. She stayed with Mercury for the next 14 years and recorded hit after hit including: With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming, and Old Cape Cod.

Her last hit was Hush?Hush, Sweet Charlotte, recorded for the Bette Davis movie of the same name. And then, there was Doggie in the Window. The creative tune was a huge hit, but with its repeated barking sounds and silly lyrics(歌词), the song has been used by many people as an example of all that was wrong with pop music in the early 1950s.

Throughout the 1950s, Patti Page made regular appearances on television variety shows and in 1957 she was chosen to host the musical programme, The Big Record. The following year, Page appeared in her own CBS television series, The Patti Page Show. She continued to record and perform into the 21st century, most recently releasing an album of songs for children, a Christmas record, and a new “best of” collection.

Besides music, Patti Page did a bit of acting. She co-starred with the Oscar-winning Burt Lancaster in Elmer Gantry, and also starred on stage in the musical play Annie Get Your Gun.

（ ）56. According to the passage, Patti Page ________． A．wanted to be a singer as a child B．was born in a small town in 1927

C．was known mainly for her acting skills

D．started her work as a TV programme hostess

（ ）57.In which order did the following things happen in Patti Page’s life? a. Patti Page hosted a musical program called The Big Record. b. Patti Page worked in the art department at a local radio station. c. Patti recorded“ I?m dreaming” and it became a big hit. d. Patti Page made her first record.

e. Jack Rael discovered Patti Page and became her manager. A. d-c-b-e-a B. d-e-a-b-c C. b-e-c-d-a D. b-e-d-c-a

（ ）58.The“Tennessee Waltz” is mentioned in the passage in order to show that . A. Patti Page was a beloved singer B. Patti Page had talents for singing

C. Patti Page?s songs are pleasant to hear

D. Patti Page was good at recording songs

（ ）59.We can know from the passage that Patti Page . A. signed her first recording contract with Mars Records B. left Mercury Records at the age of 35

C. appeared in“ The Patti Page Show” in 1957 D. wrote all songs for children in her late life

（ ）60.It can be learned from the passage that . A. Patti Page gave up singing in public in her late life

B. Patti Page ?s gift for music began to be shown in her childhood

C. Patti Page?s great success was just because of her luck and others? help D. Patti Page was not only a successful singer but also an actress (D)

（ ）61. Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell .

A．lamb B．beef C．pork D．chicken （ ）62. The prices at Munchies are .

A．lower than usual B．bargain prices for the opening

C．lower for two people D．lower if you spend ＄21.00 （ ）63. Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a ．

A．free raffle ticket B．lucky draw coupon C．free meal D．balloon and whistle （ ）64. I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I . A．watch Channel 3 television B．come down to Munchies at noon

C．read The Straits Times on the 15th of January D．attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

（ ）65.The purpose of this ad. Is to tell people . A. how to get to Munchies Food Hall B. what they can eat at Munchies Food Hall C. to come and eat at Munchies Food Hall

D. what they can get after having meals at Munchies Food Hall

五、写作 （共三节，满分30分）

第一节 单词拼写 （共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）

根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。在填答卷时，要求写出完整单词。 66. September is the n______ month of the year.

67. Because he fell off the bike, John has to l______ in bed for nearly a week. 68. He lost his passport so he can?t go to f______ countries with us. 69. Getting up early is good h______. It is good for your health.

70. I did very well in the English competition and finally won the first p______.

第二节 完成句子 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 71.当主人不在的时候，宠物们能在这得到照顾吗？

_________ the pets_________ _________ here when their owners are away? 72.那位教授给我们的建议多有用啊！

_________ _________ _________that old professor gave us! 73.他问我们最喜欢哪部电影。

He asked us _________ _________ _________ _________ best. 74.你花了多长时间写这份报告？

How long _________ _________ _________ you_________ write this report? 75.农民正在田间忙着干活。

The farmers are_________ _________their work in the field.

第三节 书面表达 （共1题，满分15分）

调查显示，当今中学生的阅读量小，阅读面窄，总体情况堪忧。为了改变这一现象，你决定向全校同学提出倡议，号召同学们多阅读。请根据以下内容和提示写一篇英语短文，请注意内容要适当扩展。

内容包括： 1. 目前现状：

l 学生们课余时间读书少，原因是对阅读没兴趣，或作业太多，或将时间多用于娱乐，如听音乐，看电视，玩电脑，上网等等；

l 根据调查，很多学生每年读书少于5本；

l 有的学生总是读同一类型的书，例如漫画，杂志等。 2. 读书的益处（写出2点，请自我发挥）

注意：1.次数80左右（文章开头已给出，不计入词数），注意版面书写整洁； 2.不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。

My dear friends,

As we know, nowadays many students don?t like reading books in their spare time.