From diaries to blogs, we're all used to recording our lives with words.
So why not take those words one step further? It's a great hobby that can produce something as simple as a 17-word poems, or as complex as a 900-page novel. All you need is just a pen and a notebook.
Types of Writing
You can jump into any type of creative writing-novels, poems, or something else. Start wherever you feel most inspired, and try a few different forms to see what you like. You can also plan a children's book, write a song, or just write pages in your diary.
Actually Writing
Creative writing is a skill. If you own natural talents for writing, that's great! If not, you can improve yourself by writing something every clay, even if it's just a few words. 100words. com and 750words. com can help you reach the goal.
Getting Inspiration（灵感）
No inspiration is one of the biggest problems that beginning writers face, and it can be hard to find until you know how to look. So, you have to practice looking. Look for the beauty in everyday life, start by reading everything, and see where it takes you.
Really, just start writing. Get your thoughts on paper, express yourself, and have fun—because that's what creative writing is all about. As Ray Bradbury, the famous American writer said, "May you live with hysteria(大惊小怪)，and out of it make fine stories.
1. What does the underlined word "complex" probably mean in Chinese?
A. 简单的 B．有趣的 C．复杂的 D. 乏味的
2.What type of writing should a beginning writer choose?
A. The easiest one.
B. The most interesting one.
C. The one he feels most inspired.
D. The one he does worst in.
3.In the passage, the writer suggests that we get writing help from_______.
A. the teachers B. the radio
C. our pen pals D. the Internet
4.From the end of the passage we can learn that__________.
A. we can't put our thoughts into the writing
B. writing is a way to feel bored without fun
C. Ray Bradbury used to be the greatest writer
D. fine stories are from our happy or hard life
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED,牛津英语词典) is thinking of adding the Chinese word tuhao（土豪） to its 2014 edition（版本）.
The word has become popular in China during the past few months to describe newly rich people who spend money in extravagant(铺张的,浪费的) ways. Tuhao has caught on in Western countries, too, to describe similar people in their countries.
The adoption（采用） of the word by foreign countries is an example of China's spreading influence in the world not just economically, but also socially and culturally. People are paying attention to what is happening in China and are picking up some Chinese words in the process, especially those words that express unique(独特的) Chinese ideas that cannot be easily translated into English.
The OED is also thinking of adding hukou(户口) and dama（大妈） to the already 120 Chinese words in its dictionary. Hukou refers to (指的是) China's system of residency permits（户籍系统） and dama refers to middle-aged Chinese women whose gold buying habits influence the global gold markets. The news that the OED was adding these words has met with some criticism（批评）. Some people say the words embarrass (使人尴尬) China, but others insist that in a globalized (全球化的) society it's natural for words to spread and be adopted elsewhere. In fact, a word like tuhao expresses the humor of China. It's easy to pronounce and very accurate(精准的) at laughing at rich people who have more money than taste.
1.________ may be adopted in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2014 according to the passage.
A. Tuhao B. Hukou C. Dama D. All above
2.________can be called "tuhao" according to the passage.
A. All newly rich people
B. People who own their money easily
C. People who love money very much
D. Newly rich people who spend money in an extravagant way
3.The underlined word "caught on". (in Paragraph 2) most probably means________.
A. 流行 B. 继续 C.接受 D. 蔓延
4.The last paragraph mainly talks about _______________________.
A. humor of Chinese style
B. criticism on the adoption of Chinese words into OED
C. support on the adoption of Chinese words into OED
D. different opinions on the adoption of Chinese words into OED
Hunan TV's new program, Dad,Where Are We Going? has become very popular since last year. The show tells us that fathers should take part in their children's growing-up. In fact, this topic was always mentioned by Zeng Guofan (1811-1872). a famous official(官员)during the late Daoguang Period of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).
Although Zeng spent most of his time away from his family, his letters back home to his children and younger brothers have become famous. In these letters, there are many helpful suggestions on proper behavior(行为). Many of his ways on child education are popular among today's Chinese parents, including reading classical books and so on. His child-raising methods are useful for today's busy fathers. Like Zeng, they also spend most of their time away from home.
According to Zeng, the purpose of education was to learn wisdom(智慧)from books, rather than getting an official position. Children should know that the most important purpose of studies is to get more knowledge about nature and life.
"But now ,parents just want their children to be rich and powerful. " Mr. Tang, a writer in China, said.
Some teachers say that parents need to build a good relationship with their children. Parents shouldn't force (强迫)their children to realize their wishes.
In Zeng's letters, he asked his young children to do housework as part of their daily life, even though his children had many helpers. He believed that doing housework would make his children more confident and independent(独立的).
1.When was Zeng Guofan born?
A. In 1811. B. In 1644.
C. In 1872. D. In 1912.
2.Which o fthe following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Zeng Guofan was a great writer during the late Guangxu Period.
B. Zeng Guofan is one of the fathers in the program, Dad,Where Are We Going?
C. Many of Zeng Guofan's ideas on educati'on are not accepted by modern people.
D. Zeng Guofan was very busy and spent most of his time away from his family.
3.The purpose of education is to _____ according to Zeng Guofan.
A. get an official position
B. learn wisdom from books
C. get high scores in exams
D. make a lot of money in the future
4.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Fathers Influence Their Children's Growing-up
B. Zeng Guofan and His Children
C. How to Raise a Child
D. Dad, Where Are We Going?
阅读理解 (共40分）
（A)请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每小题所给的ABCD四个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题2分）
Bob, 15 years old, Toronto, Canada | In my free time, I like reading books, My favorite writer is Mark Twain. His books are very humorous. I also like O. Henry very much. His stories always finish with surprising endings. |
Yuki, 12 years old, Tokyo, Japan | Every day afrter school, I finish my homework first. Then I will watch cartoons on TV. I think they are interesting. Of all cartoon programs, I like Tom and Jerry best.
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Kate, 15 years old, London, UK | I like music very much. American country music can always drive me crazy. A song that I'm fond of is Take Me. Home, Country Road. These days, I am beginning to enjoy Chinese music.
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Dick, 16 years old, Wellington, New Zealand | I'm going to high school this September, so I have much homework every day. But I try to find some time to hang out with my friends. Sometimes we go to the cinema or the library; sometimes we go swimming or play football or basketball together. |
1.. All of them are from English-speaking countries except_________.
A. Bob B. Yuki C. Kate D. Dick
2. What do we know about Take Me Home, Country Road?
A. It's a TV program. B. It's a movie.
C. It's a book by Mark Twain. D. It's an American song.
3.. Who of them are of the same age?
A. Bob and Yuki. B. Yuki and Dick.
C. Bob and Kate. D. Kate and Dick.
请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从方框中所给的词中选出最恰当的10个填空。每个词限用一次。
everywhere, regret, basket,lift, pity, to,food, but, plenty, full, wait, nearly |
A mouse was having a very bad time. She couldn't find any food. She looked 1.________, but there was no food, and she grew thin.
At last the mouse found a 2.______. It was filled with some delicious 3.________and here was a small hole in it. The mouse went into it. She could just get through the hole.
Then she began to eat. Because she was very hungry she ate 4.__________of food and went on eating and eating. At last, she had grown very fat before she felt that she was 5.____________.
When the mouse tried to climb out, she tried many times 6.______ failed. She was too fat 7._______ pass through the hole.
"How shall I climb out?" said the mouse sadly. "Oh, how shall I climb out?"
Just then an ant came along, and he heard the mouse crying.
"Oh, if you want to climb out, you must 8._________ until you have grown as thin as you were when you went in, I feel 9.______ for you. " the ant said.
The mouse began to 10.______ eating too much food. This story tells us that we should think before we do.
完形填空(25分)
A)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．（每小题1分）
Do you worry about exam? How would you feel if you had the entrance exam to senior high school(中考)tomorrow?“I was surprised at I could get angry so easily with my parents before a big exam. " said Junior 3 student Wang Yangqian from Hefei,“I couldn't even after I'd been in bed for two hours. "
Not only exams but also other things, a big game, can also make you a bit from how you usually are.
You may be acting differently you are stressed out. Stress is how you when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. Usually your hands get wet and your beats faster. You feel stressed because you might ask too much of yourself sometimes. Or, your parents, teachers or classmates put too much on you. This can make you worried. But being stressed is not always a big . Everybody, even sports stars, can get a little worried before a big game.
Some kinds of stress are good. Good stress might show up when you're called on in class or when you have to give a report. This kind of stress can 10 you get things done. You may do a job in your book report if the anxiety(焦虑)pushes you to do more work before you read it to the class. Sometimes stress can turn into something__ if you keep having stressful feeling over a long time. This kind of stress isn't going to help you. It can make you ．You may have trouble attention at school and forget things easily
So, remember to stay relaxed. It won't be the_ of the world, even if you don't pass the exam.
1.A. when B. where C. how D. what
2.A. do my homework B. solve problems C. stop working D. fall asleep.
3.A. as B. like C. and D. such
4.A. angry B. different C. anxious D. thie same
5.A. so B. why C. how D. because
6.A. feel B. look C. sound D. seem.
7.A. head B. heart C. breath D. friends
8.A. homework B. lessons C．hopes D. pressure
9.A. problem B. questions C. courage D. mistake
10.A. allow B. ask C. order D. help
11.A. worse B. better C. harder D. fewer
12.A. helpful B. bad C. wonderful D. useful
13.A. happy B. comfortable C. sick D. strong
14.A. making B. finding C. paying D. showing
15.A. part B. side C. edge D. end
