to an interview in Karachi. An email allegedly from his kidnappers contained four photos of him and a variety of demands, including one for the release of Pakistani prisoners being held at the US naval base in Cuba.
The searches started last Friday night by an email claiming that Pearl had been killed and his body thrown “in the graveyards of Karachi.”
Pearl has worked for The Wall Street Journal for 12 years and is now their South Asia bureau chief. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey and graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in communications.
He joined The Wall Street Journal in November 1990, first as a reporter in the Atlanta bureau. In 1993 he moved to the Washington office to cover transportation before beginning a series of overseas postings. The members of a radical（激进的）Islamic group in Pakistan who admit having kidnapped him say Pearl is a member of the Israeli intelligence service, Mossad. But Pearl’s employers have angrily denied（否认）that he is the agent（代理）of any government. Pearl’s French wife, Marianne, is six months pregnant with their first child.
For the past few weeks the couple have been living in Karachi while Pearl tried to arrange an interview with Mubarak Ali Shah Gilani, head of the small militant Islamic group Tanzeem ul-Fuqra.
69．We can see from the text that________. A. Pearl has probably been murdered B. Pearl has escaped from his kidnappers C. Pearl and Tanzeem-ul-Fuqra are in danger D. Pearl's fate still remains a secret
70．According to the text, Pearl most probably disappeared________.
A. on January 4, 2002 B. on January 26, 2002
C. on January 24, 2002 D. on January 11, 2002
71．Pearl’s disappearance has something to do with________. A. Tanzeem ul - Fuqra
B. a radical Islamic group in Pakistan C. the US naval base in Cuba. D. the Israeli intelligence service
E
This story tells that if you set your heart and mind on a goal, no wall is too high, no dream is impossible. Mark Wellman was a lover of adventure. Unfortunately while climbing a mountain several years ago, he slipped on a loose rock and fell 100 feet. His backbone was broken, which cost him the use of his legs. He has to make friends with an wheelchair since then. But he
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has had a dream with him that he will conquer EI Capitan some day.
Helped by Peter Corbett, Mark Wellman moved out of his wheelchair and onto the ground. They stood at the foot of EI Capitan, the highest mountain in Califirnia. They estimated that it would take seven days to reach the top. Dozen of reporters and photographers were on the spot to follow the progress of the climbers. But how could a person relying on a wheelchair hope to try to climb such a high mountain? Mark knew he could not succeed without the help of his friend Peter Corbett. For six months, Peter had trained him hard into a valuable climber. Mark did not only climb but also acted as a naturalist. Every pull-up by Peter meant a step nearer to the fulfillment of Mark’s dream. At last he was climbing El Capitan, High up in the air on a T-bar instrument, Mark looked down and saw his wheelchair on the ground below.
For the first four days Mark progressed steadily upward without any incident. But on the fifth day an unbearably hot wind began to blow. It became stronger and stronger, causing Mark to sway violently on his rope. But Mark did not lose his head and kept on determinedly pushing up the T-bar and pulling himself up.
It took him one day more than expected, but on July 26 at 1:45 in the afternoon, the crowd of people waiting on the top went wild with joy as Mark Wellman appeared. He is really a man who lives with his dream!
72. What had Mark Wellman long desired to do ?
A. To get rid of the boring wheelchair.
B. To be the first to climb the mountain in California. C. To climb the highest mountain in California. D. To help his friend Peter realized his dream. 73. How did Mark lose the use of his legs?
A. He lost his footing and fell from a mountain. B. He fell during his first attempt on EI Capitan. C. His legs were broken by falling rocks. D. His backbone was not treated properly. 74. What can we infer from this passage ?
A. Mark Wellman was blessed by God. B. Peter is stronger than Mark.
C. Mark’s success would soon be known by many people.
D. Mark’s wife understood him and let him do what he wanted to. 75. How many days did it take Mark to reach the top of the mountain?
A. Eight days B. Seven days. C. Four days. D. Nine days.
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厦门第一中学2010—2011学年度上学期试卷
高三年英语半期考试卷
B卷 (共35分)
V. 短文填词：（共10小题，每题1分，共10分）
Animals can move from place to place, but plants cannot.
When an animal is u_____ attack, it can run away or fight back 76..____ In time of danger plants c______ cannot run away or fight , for they 77..__ lack feet and teeth. But plants can defend ______ by using both 78.._____ physical and chemical means. Some plants have their ______way to 79.___ keep animals away. For example, the ______(叶子) of the holly 80._____ plant have sharp spines ______discourage grass-eating animals. 81._____ Some plant may contain a sandy material. E______such a plant 82.____ ______(磨损)down the animal’s teeth. Another plant contains , 83.____ some poison and a ____(一次) experience with this kind of plant 84._____ will teach an animal to stay away from it in the _______ 85.___
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听力 单选 完形 阅读 填词 作文 总分
VII. 书面表达：（共25分）
请用英语介绍一份你最喜欢的报纸，应包括报纸内容、何处出版，它给你在学习方面有什么帮助、你为什么喜欢它，每天花多少时间读报等。（词数要在 140个左右）
My favorite Newspaper
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厦门第一中学2010—2011学年度上学期试卷
高三年英语半期考试卷答案
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第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
1—5, BCABA 6---10, BBCBC 11—15, CBCBA 16—20, ACCCB
第二部分：英语知识运用:
第一节：单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 21---25, BDCCA 26---30, BADCD 31---35, BCCDA
第二节：完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
36—40, DACAC 41—45, DBBDA 46—50, ACDBD 51---55, BCCAB
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分4 0分）
56—60, BBCCD 61—64, BDDC 65—68, AABC 69—71, ABB 72—75, CACA
V. 短文填词：（共10小题，每题1分，共10分）
1. under 2. certainly 3. themselves 4. own / special / unique / unusual 5. leaves 6. that / which 7. Eating 8. wears 9. single 10. future. VII. 书面表达：（共25分）
My Favorite Newspaper
21st Century is my favorite newspaper. It is an English language newspaper, which is published in Beijing each week. It has sections of different kinds, including News of the week, Today’s World, Language Class, Sports and Music and Students Report. There are plenty of beautiful pictures and interesting articles in it. I enjoy reading the paper . I helps me to improve my English and also teaches me a lot of new words and useful expressions. Besides, I can get information about different things, from politics to sports and music. Every day in my spare time reading this paper takes me about one hour. Though I can not understand all of what is written in it, it is still my best friend.. I believe so long as I stick to reading it, my English will be better and better. (138)
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