Yesterday,I overheard our 9-year-old son,Aaron,talking to his friend,Zach.
“Oh，God！”Zach began，looking in Aaron’s closet “Where are all your toys？”
“Oh，we are doing something called Simplicity plan，so I basically got rid of 80% of my stuff（物品）. ”
“What？ Did your mom and dad make you do this？”
“No， Idecided to do it because I wanted to.When I give away a lot of my things，I make room for family activities. I did it because I wanted to live differently and have less stuff in my life.”
“But still,why would you choose to get rid of most of your toys？”
“Part of the reason is that my parents were doing it with their stuff .And my mom talked to me about it and explained how they felt happier afterwards. And I thought maybe I really had spent a lot of my time in my room playing with toys instead of spending time with my parents and sister.”
“Seriously？”
“I feel proud because I am a person who has just what I need and not more. And I’m starting
new activities like writing how I feel,reading more,and spending more time doing housework around the house.”
“OK.Let me get this. You have fewer toys，more housework,and you feel happier？”
“Well, it’s not that the housework is fun ,But I do it with my parents. We talk and connect while we are doing it, so that is the fun.And we’ve been doing more activities together, like reading aloud at night. And on weekends,we have conversations(交谈)or go out together, instead of my dad being at his computer,my mom cleaning and me playing with my toys.”
1.Why did Aaron give away most of his toys?
A.Because he didn’t like them.
B.Because his parents made him do it.
C.Because he had no time to play with them.
D.Because he wanted to spend more time with his family.
2.After Aaron’s parents got rid of some of their stuff,they .
A.hoped Aaron wouldn’t do it
B.decided to buy some new stuff
C.found it was good for them
D.felt upset and wanted it back
3.We can learn from the passage that Aaron .
A.used to enjoy reading
B.will get his toys back soon
C.used to write a lot about his feelings
D.enjoys doing housework with his parents
4.What can infer(推断)from the passage?
A.Zaron will not get rid of his toys.
B.Aaron doesn’t like going out with his parents.
C.Members in the writer’s family now feel closer.
D.His father still likes being at his computer on weekends.
When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.
One big disadvantage is money---it costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of travelling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.
Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising---and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.
Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens(十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem better. I certainly hope to move back there soon.
1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?21*cnjy*com
A. Staying on the farm
B. Moving to the countryside
C. Leaving home for the city
D. Running away from the school
2.Which of the following is true about the writer?
A. He is very old now.
B. He is in good health.
C. He prefers driving a car.
D. He lives in the city now.
3.In the passage, the writer tries to _______.
A. express his opinions about way of life
B. describe his life in the countryside
C. show an interest in the outside world
D. ask the reader to live in the city
4.How is the passage mainly developed?
A. By inferring B. By comparing
C. By listing examples D. By giving explanations2
8.1-Magnitude(地震级数) Quake Hits Central Nepal
Nepal is suffering from the disaster brought by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake that struck on Saturday. Nepal's Interior Ministry has said that the death toll from the quake has climbed to 1,931 . And more than 4,700 people are injured.
Nepal's military predicts the death toll may climb to as high as 5,000. The Chinese embassy in Nepal has said that four Chinese were killed, with five severely injured.
The initial(最初的) magnitude-eight-point-one quake struck 80 kilometers east of Pokhara on Saturday afternoon. It was followed by a huge aftershock, measuring seven-point-zero. As for Sunday, two big aftershocks have been recorded in the morning, with the latest in the afternoon with a magnitude of 7.1.
This is the most powerful earthquake to have hit Nepal in over 80 years. The tremor（震动） was felt by more than 4.6 million people across South and East Asia.
Search and rescue efforts are underway for survivors buried under the rubble(瓦砾) and flattened（扁平的） buildings, but efforts are influenced by rain and aftershocks. Nepal national television is reporting that 90 percent of historical structures in Kathmandu Valley were destroyed in the earthquake.
1.Where may the passage come from?
A. magazine B. guidebook
C.newspaper D. textbook
2.Which statement is not true according to the passage?
A.The death toll from the quake has climbed to 1,931. And more than 4,700 people are injured.
B.Nepal's military forecasts the death toll may climb to as high as 5,000.
C.The tremor was felt by over 4.6 million people across South and East Asia.
D.It’s reported that 90 percent of historical structures in Nepal were destroyed in the earthquake.
3.How many aftershocks are mentioned in this passage？
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
完形填空（本题有15小题，每小题1分；共计15分）
Several years ago a young teacher took a bus to the school where he worked. When he sat down, he that the driver had given him twenty pence too much change by accident. He thought to himself, “I’d better give the twenty pence back. It would be to keep it. ” Then he thought, “Oh, it, it’s only twenty pence. Who would care about this little amount?And the bus company already gets too much in ticket prices; they will miss it. Accept it as a gift, and keep quiet. These days I have been very because of bad health and I hope the gift can cheer me up.”
When he arrived at his , the teacher paused (暂停) at the door, then he the twenty pence to the driver and said: “Here, you gave me too much .”
The driver smiled and replied: “Don’t you me? I took your science class last year. I am a part-time driver here. I realized I had given you twenty pence too much. Later I thought why not a joke on you. I just wanted to what you would do I gave you too much change.”
When the young teacher the bus, his knees became weak. He had to catch the nearest street lamp pole (杆) for , and looked up to the sky and cried:“Oh, I almost lost my face, and didn’t pass the !”
1.A. hoped B. discovered C. wished D. said
2.A. wrong B. true C. easy D. clever
3.A. believe B. avoid C. throw D. forget
4.A. never B. ever C. forever D. always
5.A.unhappy B.free C.strange D.angry
6.A.home B. school C. stop D. office
7.A. introduced B. posted C. lent D. returned
8.A. change B. help C. time D. confidence
9.A.find B.forget C.remember D. refuse
10.A.hear B.share C.tell D.play
11.A.ask B.see C.say D.understand
12.A. until B. because C. if D. though
13.A. ran for B. waited for C. got on D. got off
14.A. pleasure B. support C. fun D. break
15.A. lesson B. chance C. risk D. test
书面表达（满分10分）
假设你叫李军，你的英国朋友Bob想要在南京结交更多的朋友。你通过电子邮件，把你的最好的朋友张明介绍给他。张明的情况见下表：
姓名 | 张明 |
年龄 | 15 |
外貌 | 高个子，戴眼镜； |
个性 | 幽默，诚实，从不说他人坏话； |
其他情况 | 1、 对了解不同种类的鸟类感兴趣，是观鸟俱乐部的一员； 2、 最喜欢冬季，因为他喜欢堆雪人； |
理想 | 嗓音好，喜欢唱歌，长大后想成为一名歌手。 |
注意：1. 文中不得出现你的真实姓名和学校名称；
2. 语言通顺，意思连贯，条理清楚，书写规范；
3. 词数80，文章的开头已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Bob,
How are you? I’m writing to introduce my best friend Zhang Ming to you.
I hope you can make friends with him. Maybe he can show you around our city at the Spring Festival.
Best wishes,
Li Jun
根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词。
How can we students keep ourselves safe? Here are some tips.
On your way home or to school: Wait for the green traffic light, and look left and r 1. before you cross the road. If you see a car coming, don’t cross until it is really safe. Dress in bright colors, so the d 2. can see you clearly.
At school: When students around you begin to push, try to hold onto something, or stay in a safer corner. If you fall d 3. in a crowded place, cover your head with b 4. hands.
When there’s a fire: Stay c 5. and leave quickly. Use a piece of wet cloth to cover your mouth and n 6. so that you don’t take in smoke . If your clothes catch fire, please drop to the ground and roll from side to side to put out the fire.
For eating: Wash f 7. like apples or grapes carefully before you eat them. Check the expiration dates（保质期）and if your food looks or smells t 8. , don’t eat it.
For riding on the escalator（自动扶梯）: Hold onto the handrails（扶手）. It is d 9. to run up and down on them. You may fall down b 10. escalator steps（台阶）are not fit for running.
Remember these tips as they may help you when you have difficulties.
