河北省衡水中学2012届高三下学期第三次模拟英语试题（B卷）.doc

1、 试卷类型：B衡水中学2012届高三下学期第三次模拟英语试题 本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷 (非选择题) 两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第 一 卷（115分）注意事项：1. 答第一卷前，请仔细阅读答题卡上的“注意事项”，按照“注意事项”的规定答题。 2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干 净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。

2、每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B.9.15. C.9.18.答案是B。1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hospital.2. When will the man be able to visit Mr. Black? A. On Novemb

3、er 1st. B. On November 2nd C. On November 3rd.3. What do we know from the mans answer? A. He doesnt like either. B. Brown is his favorite color. C. He likes both the two shirts.4. What does the man plan to do this afternoon? A. Go to a movie. B. Go to his classes. C. Go to buy something.5. What can

4、we learn about Tom from the conversation? A. He has got a fever. B. He has been practicing running for quite a long time. C. He has no idea where to see a doctor.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对

5、话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. How does the woman feel about waiting? A. Its fun. B. Its boring. C. Its a waste of time.7. What goes wrong with the man? A. He forgets taking his ID card. B. He cant remember his social security number. C. He isnt taking his records with him. 8. What are the two speakers d

6、oing? A. Waiting for registration. B. Waiting for a presentation. C. Waiting for a class. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Why does the woman have a sore throat? A. Because she had too many peppers. B. Because she was infected by virus. C. Because she had a bad cold.10. What will the woman do according to the doc

7、tors advice? A. Take an X-ray for her stomach. B. Stay in hospital for a couple of days. C. Take some medicine.11. What doesnt the doctor suggest to the womans sleeplessness? A. Taking some sleeping-pills. B. Washing feet with hot water. C. Drinking a cup of milk before sleep.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Wh

8、y is the man so upset about his grade? A. Because it took him weeks to finish the project. B. Because the woman doesnt understand his problem. C. Because Ames got a better grade with less work.13. What does the woman suggest the man do at first? A. Work harder. B. Speak to the teacher. C. Forget abo

9、ut the whole thing.14. What does the woman think of the mans grade? A. It is not a bad grade. B. It is unfair to the man. C. She has no opinion.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Who is Holly? A. A friend of Jims. B. A classmate of Lisas. C. A person at the party.16. What are the two speakers mainly talking about

10、? A. How to join clubs. B. How to make friends. C. How to hold parties. 17. What do we know about Jim? A. Hes shy and nervous. B. Hes helpful and humorous. C. Hes friendly and popular.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What did the children in Chattisgarh eat? A. Biscuits and ice-cream. B. Cookies and chocolate.

11、 C. Biscuits and chocolate. 19. How many people are reported injured in Turkey earthquake? A. About 10,000. B. About 34,000. C. About 35,000. 20. What can we learn from the second piece of news? A. An American navy team has arrived in Turkey. B. About 45,000 people are still missing. C. Over 20,000

12、people are confirmed dead.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 单项填空 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 从A、四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child he or she wants.A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever答案是：B21. Have you ever found _ flash drive has no enough space? Bette

13、r replace it for _ bigger one. A. the; the B. a; the C. a; a D. the; a22. - I rang you at about ten, but there was no reply. - Oh, that was probably _ I was seeing the doctor.A. for B. why C. when D. how23. I heard that some patients who had undergone laser eye surgery experienced sudden losses of v

14、ision, _?A. didnt I B. hadnt they C. didnt they D. isnt it 24. - What should I do with my paper, Mr. Jason? - Well, what I have said about Peters _ yours. A. goes for B. goes through C. goes up D. goes over25. You neednt have come in person - a letter _ enough. A. would be B. is C. would have been D

15、. was26. Saving and recycling are long-term projects _ determination matters a great deal.A. that B. which C. whose D. where27. To prepare for the Olympic Games in summer, London _ its largest ever exercise to test the response of emergency services.A. planned B. is planning C. had planned D. plans2

16、8. _ you read English easily, youll find its another cup of tea to make conversation in English. A. Because B. As though C. Even if D. Whether29. For many years we have been keeping in _ by sending each other e-mails or phone calls. A. connection B. contrast C. relation D. touch30. The number of far

17、mers with Internet access has dramatically increased, _ the way farmers do business.A. changed B. to change C. changing D. having changed31. - Please dont forget to water the flowers during my absence. - _. You can depend on it. A. I will B. I wont C. I dont think so D. Sorry, I wouldnt 32. Clare fi

18、nally decided to leave the company she _ for since she graduated from university. A. would work B. has worked C. was working D. had worked33. - Well, a soup, a salad, and anything _, sir? - An apple pie, please. A. follows B. to follow C. following D. followed34. The book, _ are true stories about g

19、reat scientists of the 20th century, is well worth reading. A. which B. what C. in which D. of which35. - The free gift doesnt look good. - _, madam, but if you want good quality, you have to pay for it. A. No doubt B. No offence C. No problem D. No way第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的

20、四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Towards the end of the baseball game, a controversial call was given. At full speed Paul Harvey slid home （本垒）and, thinking he had just _36_ a game-changing run, he stood up only to face the words, “Youre _37_!”Angry, he threw off his helmet and ran over

21、to explain to the _38_ why the call was wrong. Before his _39_ really got out of control, someone pulled him away, and he walked to the bench-_40_.Long after the coaches, players, and fans had gone home, he realized the impact of his _41_. Like most of us do when we are faced with the _42_ of our ac

22、tions, he could have just let it go, reasoning, “Everybody _43_ it.”However, in the silence of his heart, he knew that just _44_ everyone else does it, that doesnt make it all right. And so, long after his friends had gone home, he _45_ that coach back up to the schoolnot to _46_ his car. No, the bo

23、y tracked this man down so he could tell him face to face, “Im sorry, Sir. It was all my_47_.”It takes true courage to stand up to face the _48_ we all make and say, “I was wrong. Im sorry.” What makes this _49_ unique is that it wasnt meant for the world to _50_, it was meant simply as a way to sta

24、y _51_ to his own heart.The truth is at one time or another we have all been this boy - _52_ out in anger, saying hurtful things, and feeling _53_ for doing so. But the real test comes later when we are _54_ with the choice to say “sorry” or to walk away thinking, “Ah, theyll get over it.”Maybe the

25、“they” is a customer, a friend, or a child. Whoever it is, dont pass up the opportunity to get right with your own heart. The time for apology is now! Courage is a _55_ of the heart. 36.A. hitB. scoredC. brokenD. completed37.A. downB. inC. offD. out38.A. judgeB. fanC. coachD. player39.A. temperB. st

26、rengthC. moodD. spirit40.A. peacefulB. paleC. hopefulD. disappointed41.A. explanationB. argumentC. performanceD. behavior 42.A. satisfactionB. guiltC. embarrassmentD. pride43.A. doesB. hatesC. likesD. receives44.A. untilB. becauseC. whenD. if45.A. trackedB. sentC. broughtD. accompanied46. A. repairB

27、. cleanC. destroyD. drive47.A. faultB. rudenessC. mistakeD. carelessness48.A. promise B. impolitenessC. effortD. attempt 49.A. situationB. excuse C. announcementD. apology50.A. praiseB. rememberC. hearD. see51.A. trueB. stillC. calmD. sensitive52.A. settingB. actingC. lookingD. holding53.A. regretfu

28、lB. braveC. nervousD. right54.A. offeredB. awardedC. presentedD. charged 55.A. expression B. description C. bottom D. matter第三部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A As a young girl, Margaret “Mattie” Knight never played with dolls, preferring to

29、make toys for her brothers instead. In 1849, Knight went to work in a cotton factory where she witnessed a “shuttle,” a device that carries thread back and forth across a textile loom（纺布机）, fly off the machine when the thread broke, striking and killing a young boy about her own age. The 12-year-old

30、 Knight developed a safety mechanism that made it impossible for a shuttle to leave the loom. The design was so effective, soon virtually every new power loom carried her invention, saving countless workers from injury or death. Being so young, she didnt bother to patent the device, so she never rec

31、eived payment. Knight wouldnt make the same mistake later in life when she invented a machine that could produce flat-bottomed paper bags. Knight had built a small wooden model in her home, but she needed a metal version to show it could hold up to the stress of mass production. So she hired Charles

32、 Annan to make the full-sized machine for her, only to have him try to claim the patent for himself. When Knight sued（起诉）, Annans argument was that the design had to be his, because no woman could possibly understand the complex mechanics. Knight proved him wrong when she brought back her wooden pro

33、totype and explained how every part worked. She won the case in 1871, making her the second woman to hold an American patent. Over a hundred years later, her design is still used as the basis for many modern flat-bottom bag machines. But that wasnt the last the world heard of Mattie Knight. During h

34、er lifetime, she made about 90 inventions and received 26 patents, becoming one of the most productive female inventors of the 19th century. 56. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that _. A. Knight behaved like boys B. Knight had an unhappy childhood C. Knight did a poor job of making toys D. Knight like

35、d inventing things as a child57. What do we know about Knights first invention? A. It is still used today. B. It brought her great profit. C. It was made when he was 20. D. It reduced injuries at textile plants.58. Knight sued Charles Annan because he _. A. stole the wooden model for the machine she

36、 invented. B. failed to make the full-sized machine for her C. tried to patent her invention for himself D. kept the metal version for himself59. What would be the best title for the text? A. Mattie Knights fight for her patent B. A great woman in the 19th century C. “The female Edison”, Mattie Knig

37、ht D. Great inventions, great woman BBeing less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of discomfort. And the sad truth is that “clothing mismatches” on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(着装)and the people with whom he or

38、 she works.Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very strict standards for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your companys attitude is, you are working in a business environment and

39、you should dress properly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment. Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior president has a dif

40、ferent image to maintain than that of a secretary. Like it or not, you will be judged by your appearance.This is never more apparent than on “dress-down days”, when what you wear can say more about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you wear on dre

41、ss-down days than on “business professional ” days. Thus, when dressing in “business casual” clothes, try to put some good taste into your choices, recognize that the “real” definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等级) down from what you would normally wear on business-professional a

42、ttire days.Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the beach, or

43、 the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes make the manand the woman. When youre in doubt, its safe to be on the side of dressing slightly more traditionally than the situation demands.60. What is the passage mainly about? A. How to dress properly in a

44、business setting. B. How to choose appropriate attire. C. Appropriate attire will make a big difference D. Improper dress will make a person uncomfortable.61. Which statement best describes “dress-down days”? A. You can wear whatever you like. B. People are usually more careful about dressing. C. We

45、 cant judge a persons taste by his clothes. D. Peoples clothes dont receive much attention.62. Which of the following is NOT the rule offered in the passage about business dress? A. Dress a bit traditionally if you are not sure about proper dress for an occasion. B. Think about how others will dress

46、 if invited to a dinner. C. For a business meeting and a concert, you should dress differently. D. Ask others for advice when you are not sure about what to dress. CWhy does the rate of heart attacks increase during the World Cup football finals? How can we help an overweight patient to lose weight?

47、 Theyre just some of the topics covered in a new book by University of Sussex academics, which is helping student doctors to consider the importance of psychology in medical practice.Psychology for Medicine is the first textbook of its kind, providing medical trainees and new doctors with all the re

48、levant psychological knowledge they need. Previously, students had to refer to many different books for the relevant psychology.The book, by Sussex psychologists Dr. Sussex Ayers and Dr. Richard de Visser, has been well received by fellow academics and medical doctors and was finished with the help

49、of the students and staff of the Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The students proofread（校对） the chapters, provided ideas for the content and even modeled for the photographs. The book provides a solid grounding in psychological study relevant to medicine, along with practical tips and advice for

50、 practice. One student, Simon Hall, drew cartoons for the book.The study psychology is important for doctors for a number of reasons. Psychological and physical symptoms are highly related. Up to a third of patients will have psychological disorders, while physical causes are usually only found in a

51、round 15 per cent of peoples symptoms. In treatment, a lot of the effect drugs can be due to patients believing they will recover rather than the drug itself.Dr. Ayers says, “The important thing about this book is that its applied science - it shows why psychology is important to medicine and how we

52、 should use it. The books presentation is really important. Its not just lots of theory, but full of tips and advice so that students can take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real-life situations.” 63 The book Psychology for Medicine is mainly written for _. A. scientists B. overwei

53、ght people C. patients D. student doctors 64. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The topics of the book. B. The comments on the book. C. The contributors to the book. D. The characteristics of the book. 65. According to the text, the book Psychology for Medicine _.A. is a bit difficult to

54、understand. B. is mainly about how to lose weight.C. included tips on training football players.D. focuses on the importance of psychology in treatment66. We can infer that the text is a(n) _. A. research report B. introduction to a book C. advertisement for a book D. introduction to a psychologist

55、D There are two methods by which hydrogen (氢) can be used to power cars. The first way is to use hydrogen to drive the engine, in much the same way as many cars use gas. The second method is to use the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen in a battery, making the car a kind of electric one. The dream of

56、 producing hydrogen in the car while driving along by electrolyzing （电解）water is a long way off, so we are still at the period of batteries and filling the tank with hydrogen gas. This is the difficulty for potential car users and producers. There are only sixteen hydrogen filling stations in Los An

57、geles and none in 99% of other cities worldwide. Indeed, some of the big name automobile producers have pulled out of the race to put the first practical hydrogen car on the streets. Ford and GM have announced that they are pulling out in America and so has Renault in France. However, the Japanese c

58、ompanies are pressing on. In fact, Honda introduced its first hydrogen fuel cell car in 1999. They are now producing second generation hydrogen car known as the FCX Clarity. Guess where they are available for sale? In only one city because of its filling stations. Honda thinks that they could go int

59、o full-scale production of the FCX Clarity by 2020 if the world is prepared for them by then. Then there are hydrogen-powered buses in several European cities including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg and Madrid. Lotus, the makers of London taxis, have announced that they propose t

60、o manufacture hydrogen-powered taxis in time for the London Olympics. So, the hydrogen vehicle is out there and the numbers will be growing fairly soon. The buses go back to their bus station, where an electrolyzing machine changes water into fuel for them to fill up on and the same will be the case

61、 for many of Londons taxis. Unfortunately, getting fuel is not the only difficulty for the average motorist, a number of these vehicles cost about $300,000 each.67. According to the text, hydrogen-powered buses _. A. can easily be filled up with gas. B. are likely to sell well in the future. C. are

62、mainly used in the United States D. wont be used in the London Olympics68. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 5 refer to? A. Japanese companies B. Hydrogen buses C. The FCX Clarity D. Filling stations69. Where are hydrogen cars currently available for sale? A. In Barcelona B. In Hambu

63、rg C. In London D. In Los Angeles70. We can learn from the text that _. A. there are sixty hydrogen filling stations all over the world B. hydrogen vehicles fueled by water will be very expensive C. Honda will mass-produce the FCX Clarity by 2012 D. Honda produced its first hydrogen car in 1989第二节 (

64、共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Dont get mad- get promotedWhen it comes to succeeding at work, conventional wisdom says you should check your emotions at the door. But Anne Kreamer, the author of the new book Its Always Personal, disagrees. “It reduces peoples ability to

65、bring their best selves to their work,” she says. _71_ Heres how to turn your emotions into opportunities._72_How to get promoted: Engage in joint（联合的）problem solving.Losing your temper at work is “universally uncool,” say Kreamer. But opening your emotional floodgates strategically can lead to solu

66、tions if both sides are willing to work together. _73_ “The specific time and private space establishes boundaries so you have a greater chance of achieving a constructive outcome and maintaining the relationship,” Kreamer adds.I feel: Afraid and anxious.How to get promoted: Improve planning skills.

67、_74_ Identify whats behind your fear and take specific action - ask your manager for details and take on some responsibilities. Youll calm down and do a better job. “No boss minds helping an eager employee learn something new, but every boss hates having to deal with a bungled（搞糟了的）project,” says Kr

68、eamer.I feel: Happy.How to get promoted: Increase creativity and productivity.When youre in a positive mood, your brain activity actually shifts, says Kreamer. “Your focus deepens, and your dopamine（多巴胺）levels increase. _75_”A. I feel: Angry.B. I feel: like crying.C. This helps you see things from a

69、 different perspective.D. Its a signal that theres a problem that needs to be solved.E. Are you clear about an assignment or underprepared for a meeting?F. Instead, Kreamer suggests acting on your feelings can help you do a good job.G. Rather than face the offender in the heat of the moment, schedul

70、e a one-on-one meeting.衡水中学2011-2012学年度高三第三次模拟考试英 语 试 卷第 二 卷（35分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分) 第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号 () ，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线 ( ) 划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修

71、改均仅限一词。2. 只允许修改10处，多者 (从第11处起) 不计分。We high school students do have growing pains, but we can get rid of it correctly and wisely. Some of us are upset for our looks. We neednt care about it. It is ones inner beauty which matters. We feel misunderstand occasionally by our teachers, parents or classmat

72、es. Faced with this, we can find a proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them, tried to remove the misunderstanding. Also, some of us have little friends. I think open-minded and friendly will do us good. But we may fall behind the others, which makes us stressed. Actually we can encourage

73、us to work with determination to make a difference.第二节 书面表达 (满分25分) 假设你是阳光国际中学的学生会主席李华，为了增进学生之间交流，学生会决定在网络上建立中外学生英文交流论坛，请你根据下面所给的要点提示介绍此论坛，并号召大家参与论坛。注意：1、词数100词左右； 2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3、开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。 Students Union has decided to set up our own BBS. _卷（B卷）短文改错：1. it-them 2. for-about 3. which-that

74、 4. misunderstand-misunderstood5. tried-trying 6. little-few 7. open-minded前加being 8. But-And 9. 去掉others前的the 10. us-ourselves书面表达： 附: 录音原文 Text 1W: Party of two?M: No, five. Three others are coming later.W: OK.Text 2M: May I see Mr. Black the day after tomorrow?W: Let me see. Er. Its November the

75、first today. Oh, sorry, you cant. But what about tomorrow afternoon?M: Thats OK. Thank you.Text 3W: Which of the two shirts do you like better, the brown one or the black and white one?M: It is not an easy question for me to answer. Brown is not my favorite color and the other is too fancy for me.Te

76、xt 4W: I telephone to see if youd like to go to the movies this afternoon.M: Id love to, but I just broke my glasses and I have to get another pair before the shop closes.Text 5W: I havent seen Tom for quite a long time. Whats the matter with him?M: As far as I know, hes been running a temperature.W

77、: Has he seen a doctor?M: I have got no idea.Text 6M: I cant stand waiting in long lines during registration.W: Oh, its not that bad. I think its fun to see all of our classmates.M: I guess youre right, Id like to know who is going to be in my class.W: Me too.M: Oh, no, I cant remember my social sec

78、urity number.W: You had better find out what it is before your turn.M: Cant they find my records if I dont have it?W: Probably, but it takes a lot longer and it slows down the whole registration.Text 7W: I feel very sick, doctor.M: Whats wrong with you?W: Ive got a very bad cough that I can not even

79、 sleep at night.M: Lets have a look at your throat. Open wide and say “Ah”.W: Ah.M: Yes. It does look a bit sore. But theres nothing to be worried about. Its just a slight virus infection. Youd better have a couple of days in bed. And Ill give you a prescription for your throat.W: Oh, thank you, doc

80、tor. And I cant sleep well, could you give me something for that?M: This is a difficult question. I mean maybe you have some worries or you drink coffee too much before you go to bed. You may drink a cup of milk before sleep and wash your feet with hot water that may help you to sleep.W: Thank you,

81、doctor.Text 8M: I cant believe it! I only got a “B” on my project.W: Why are you complaining? Thats not a bad grade.M: I worked on it for weeks. I spent hours in the library checking on things. I really thought Id done a good job. I even gave up last weeks concert.W: Well, getting a “B” is good. I j

82、ust dont see why youre so upset.M: But Ames didnt spend half as much time on his project and he still got an “A”.W: Ames always gets good grades on his projects. If you are truly dissatisfied, why dont you speak to the teacher to find out why you only got a “B”?M: Im really not in the mood to speak

83、to that teacher.W: Maybe your grade can be changed. If that cant be done, you can find out what was weak about it and try to improve on those points in your next project.M: I suppose thats the best thing to do.Text 9W: You surely have a big circle of friends, Jim. Where did you meet them all?M: Oh,

84、you know, Lisa, different places. Like, for example, Holly. You know her, right?W: Yeah, sure. You like to talk with her.M: Right. Well, Hollys someone I grew up with, so Ive known her for years.W: Yeah, but when we walk around the school together, you seem to know everybody. They cant all be friend

85、s from your childhood.M: No, of course not. Ive met a lot of people in my classes. And at the beginning of the term, I joined a couple of clubs, so Ive been meeting a lot of people that way.W: Well, I envy you. But you know, it must be something special about you. I go to my classes and the gym and

86、all that, but I dont seem to meet a lot of people. I think youre just a lot more popular than I am.M: Maybe, but I know you like people. Um. You know what, my classmates and I are having a big party next week. Why dont you come and talk and meet new people?W: Hmm. Thats really nice of you, Jim, but

87、I get kind of nervous at big parties.Text 10Here is the news. At least 52 children were hospitalized after they ate sweets given out at school Monday in the northern Indian state of Chattisgarh, the United News of India (UNI) reported. Police said the state school pupils in Dhanora village fell ill

88、after consuming biscuits and chocolate distributed by two unidentified men who entered the school at a break. The men said they were celebrating their birthday. The children were hospitalized after they complained of severe stomachache and dizziness. The police are hunting for the men who handed out

89、 the sweets. Turkey says more than 10000 people now are confirmed dead after the earthquake three days ago. Most of the deaths are in 5 northwestern cities. About 34000 people are reported injured. Rescue workers still are searching for about 35000 missing people, many are trapped under fallen build

90、ings. Rescuers are using cameras, dogs and listening devices to search for survivors. But United Nations officers are afraid that the final number of dead could be more than 40000. Health officials in Turkey warn of the possible spread of diseases from the dead bodies still trapped under fallen buildings. The United States has canceled plans to send fire-fighting airplane to Turkey because fires caused by the earthquake have been controlled. But an American navy team has arrived in Turkey with about 13000 kilograms of medical equipment.