【正文】 7 when Furukawa Takehji noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. The idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the bloodtype personality connection. Though most Asians might believe in the bloodtype theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously. Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modernday superstition (迷信 ). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists warn against making predictions (預(yù)報(bào) ) or important decisions based on this questionable theory. ( )77. The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ________. A. the difference between two blood types B. the relationship between the two blood types C. the influence of blood type on one’s behavior D. the connection between personality and blood type ( )78. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? A. It was lightly believed. B. It was brought to them. C. They liked and accepted it. D. They stole the idea from others. ( )79. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Most scientists in Asia don’t believe in the theory. B. The bloodtype theory began in Japan in the 1970s. C. The bloodtype personality theory is about blood type. D. People don’t change their personality to match the theory. ( )80. What is the best title for the passage? A. Is the bloodtype theory poplar? B. Is the personality changeable? C. Is it in your blood? D. Is it in you mind? E The world is an interesting place. Different people like different things. Some people like loud music. Other people don’t. Many people like sports, but they do not all like the same sports. In some countries, cricket(板球運(yùn)動(dòng) ) is a very popular sport. In others it is not popular at all. No one plays it or watches it on TV. However, most people like cocker. The World Cup is very popular. . Different people like different foods. Some people do not like meat. Some people do not like potatoes or bread. They prefer rice. Most people have their favorite colors. Some people like bright colors. Others prefer pale colors. Many people like traveling. Different people like different places. Some people like to go to the country. They like the fresh air. Some people like to go to the cities. Because they like shopping. What do you like? Have you got an idea? A. They like soft music. B. Not everyone likes the same color. C. Millions of people watch the game on TV. D. Different people like different kinds of pets. E. They eat fruit and vegetables most of the time. F. So they don’t raise pigs in their countries. G. Some other people enjoy beautiful places like the mountains or beaches. 81. ___________ 五、書(shū)面表達(dá) （ 15分） 請(qǐng) “ is fun”為題寫一篇英語(yǔ)短文。聽(tīng)完每段對(duì)話后，你都將有 10 秒鐘的時(shí)間回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。聽(tīng)每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前你都將有 40秒鐘的時(shí)間閱讀各小題。短文讀兩遍。 (40秒間隔時(shí)間 ) Conversation 1 M: Excuse me. Are there any books about French? W: Yes. They are on that shelf. M: Thank you. W: My pleasure. Why are you borrowing this? I know you are always interested in history. M: Oh, yes. But I was asked to give a talk about French at Green Hill Middle School. W: Oh, I see. When will you give the talk? M: Next Monday. Could you tell me when the library opens and closes during the day? W: Of course. It opens at nine o’clock in the morning and closes at five o’clock in the afternoon. M: Oh. Get it. Can I return the book next Wednesday afternoon? W: Oh, no. Our library is open every day except Wednesday. M: Then can I return the book next Thursday afternoon? W: Certainly you can! (40秒間隔時(shí)間 ) Conversation 2 M: Good morning! I’m sorry I’m late. W: Come in! Where have you been? It’s 10:30. Class is nearly over. M: I’m sorry I didn’t get here on time. The thing is that my father fell and hurt his leg this morning. So I took him to the hospital. W: I’m sorry to hear that. How is your father now? M: Better. He needs to rest for a few days. W: Let’s hope your father is OK soon. Do you have your homework for me? M: Uh, actually, no… W: I can understand why you are late, but what happened to your homework? M: That’s because I was too busy all this morning. I fot to put my homework in my bag. W: Well. I expect to see your homework first thing tomorrow. (40秒間隔時(shí)間 ) Monologue I’ll tell a story about the Inter. The Inter is used for many thingsshopping, reading, watching videos and chatting. Kyle MacDonald, a 26yearold man from Canada, used his blog to make his dream e true. At that time Kyle was out of work. He wanted to own a house. On his blog, he said that all he had was one red paperclip and he asked people to exchange it with him. First, someone exchanged a fish pen for it. Then the exchange continued. Free rent for a year, a day with rock star Alice Cooper… Kyle did exchanges 14 times. The house was offered to him by the people of Kipling, Canada. He gave him the house in