I always had a dream. In it，I was a little girl again，rushing about，trying to get ______ for school. Deep inside I knew ______ it came from. It was some unfinished ______ in my life. As a kid I loved school, most of all I ______ to receive my diploma. That seemed more ______ even than getting married. But at 15，I had to ______ because my parents couldn't afford my ______.
Pretty soon I married and had three children. I thought，“There goes my diploma.” ______，I wanted my children to be educated. But Linda，the youngest，had a serious heart disease，which made it impossible for her to ______ in a normal classroom. One day，I saw an ad for evening courses.“That's the ______. Linda always feels better in the evening，so I'll just ______ her up for night school.” Linda was busy filling forms when the school ______ said，“Mrs Schantz，why don't you come back to school？”I laughed，“There's no ______！I'm 55！”But he ______ me and I attended class with Linda. Surprisingly，both Linda and I felt great there and my ______ steadily improved. It was exciting to go to school again，but it was no ______. Sitting in a class full of kids was ______，even if they were respectful. Whenever I was down，Linda encouraged me, “Mom，you can't ______ now！” Together we made it ______. Finally，I got my diploma with Linda and realized my ______ of years.
1.A.started B.concerned C.finished D.prepared
2.A.when B.where C.how D.why
3.A.homework B.diploma C.accident D.business
4.A.required B.managed C.longed D.struggled
5.A.brilliant B.amazing C.appealing D.disappointing
6.A.drop out B.give in C.take part in D.turn away
7.A.living B.teaching C.working D.schooling
8.A.As usual B.Until then C.Even so D.In other words
9.A.recover B.study C.benefit D.arrive
10.A.problem B.solution C.deal D.result
11.A.sign B.put C.call D.pick
12.A.secretary B.colleague C.employer D.referee
13.A.rush B.time C.way D.class
14.A.urged B.demanded C.persuaded D.informed
15.A.grades B.attitude C.health D.moods
16.A.fun B.game C.good D.wonder
17.A.available B.embarrassing C.troublesome D.encouraging
18.A.miss B.reject C.resign D.quit
19.A.up B.out C.off D.through
20.A.dream B.ambition C.plan D.thought
Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language，such as English? 1.
Be patient.
You do not have to understand everything all at once.2.We can learn from our mistakes.
Practice your English.
For example, write in a journal every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving.
3.You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.
4.
If you believe that you can learn，you will learn.
Keep a record of your language learning.
After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult，but you tried to understand it.5.
Be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it.
It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.
A．Write these achievements(成就) in your journal.
B．Besides, you must speak English every day.
C．Making mistakes is an unavoidable part in your life.
D．There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
E．Share your achievement with your parents and friends.
F．Feel confident(有自信心的) about learning English.
G．It is natural for you to make mistakes when you learn something new.
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment. “We didn’t know at that time there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,” says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.
But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement .Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many， many times,” says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first. According to US government reports, emissions (排放)from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 tons .The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9. Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with, the world is a safer and healthier place. A kind of “Green thinking” has become part of practices.
Great improvement has been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600. Advanced lights, motors, and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.
Twenty –five years ago, there were hardly any education programs for environment. Today, it’s hard to find a public school, university, or law school that does not have such a kind of program. “Until we do that, nothing else will change!” say Bruce Anderson.
1.According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about ___.
A.the social movement B.recycling techniques
C.environmental problems D.the importance of Earth Day
2.Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?
A.The grass –roots level. B.The business circle.
C.Government officials. D.University professors.
3.What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?
A.They have cut car emissions to the lowest.
B.They have settled their environmental problems.
C.They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.
D.They have reduced pollution through effective measures.
4.What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph?
A.Education. B.Planning
C.Green living D.CO reduction
It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer vacation is over.
Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.
Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the things you’ll be doing that year. Some teachers give students chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class.
When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over the classroom rules and school rules so you will know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention.
You might already know a lot of people in your class on the first day, but it's a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don't. Make the first move and you will be glad about what you did, and so will your new friends!
Seeing friends you haven't seen in a while can make the first day a good one. You can make the day special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations or a pair of sneakers. It can also make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders，and whatever else you need. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don’t have time in the morning.
1.According to the passage, which is NOT the feeling when it is school time?
A.Excited. B.Unhappy.
C.Bored. D.Nervous.
2.The underlined phrase “kick off” in the third paragraph probably means____.
A.start B.study
C.find D.learn
3.The last paragraph mainly tells us about____
A.what to know about a new school.
B.how to prepare for your first day of school.
C.what to do on your first day of school.
D.how to spend your first day of school.
What does it take to be a good neighbor？Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbors，ones that were enjoyable and others that were to be avoided at all costs.
One of the most important things in being a good neighbor is to respect尊敬 a person’s privacy(隐私).When someone new moves into the neighborhood it is a good idea to watch them to see how friendly you should be. If you go rushing over as soon as they move in they may think you are going to be one of those neighbors that come over at all times of the day，not respecting their privacy.
It is a good idea always to be friendly to everyone in the neighborhood. This can not only put you on good terms with them，but will also be a form of protection for your family and home. If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are out in their yard this shows that you respect them. If you are friendly to them they are much more likely可能的 to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens.
Another way of being a good neighbor is to be helpful in times of need. If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of a disaster(灾难)，it is good to offer your help. Even though you have never really talked to the people down the street，they are willing愿意的 to take the time to help out a neighbor in need.
In conclusion，if you respect a person’s privacy，treat them kindly and be helpful when you see they are in need，you will be a great neighbor and anyone would be happy to have you next door!
1.When someone moves into your neighborhood you should .
A. visit them as often as possible B. show respect for them
C. learn about some of their privacy D. avoid meeting them
2.If you are getting along well with your neighbors you can .
A. have your own privacy B. often visit their yard
C. make close friends with them D. keep your family members safe
3.What’s the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
A. Neighbors should help each other.
B. Everybody probably gets into trouble.
C. Neighbors should respect each other.
D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
4.In the opinion of the author，neighbors should always be .
A. helpful，strong and kind B. honest，active and friendly
C. respectful，friendly and helpful D. polite，honest and kind
假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Paul为了更好地学习汉语，来信请你向他推荐一部中文名著，就此请你给他写一封回信。
要点：1. 简要介绍这部名著；
2. 说明推荐该名著的原因。
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Paul,
How are you?
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
