I used to watch her from my kitchen window. She seemed so small as she muscled her way through the crowd of boys on the playground. The school was across the street from our home and I would often watch the kids as they played during break. I remember the first day I saw her playing basketball. I watched in wonder as she ran circles around the other kids. She managed to shoot jump shots just over their heads and into the net. The boys always tried to stop her but no one could. I began to notice her at other times, basketball in hand, playing alone.
One day I asked her why she practiced so much. Without a moment of hesitation she said, “I want to go to college. The only way I can go is to get a scholarship. I am going to play college basketball. I want to be the best. My Daddy told me if the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count.” Well, I had to give it to her—she was determined. I watched her through those junior high years and into high school. Every week, she led her school team to victory.
One day in her senior year, I saw her sitting in the grass, head in her arms. I walked across the street and sat down in the cool grass beside her. Quietly I asked what was wrong. “Oh, nothing,” came a soft reply, “I am just too short.” The coach told her that at 5’5” she would probably never get to play for a top ranked team—much less offered a scholarship—so she should stop dreaming about college. She was heartbroken and I felt my own throat tighten as I sensed her disappointment. I asked her if she had talked to her dad about it yet. She told me that her father said those coaches were wrong. They just did not understand the power of a dream. He told her that if she truly wanted a scholarship and that nothing could stop her except one thing — her own attitude.
The next year, as she and her team went to the Northern California Championship game, she was offered a scholarship and on the college team. She was going to get the college education that she had dreamed of.
1.The author was probably the girl’s .
A. brother or sister B. friend C. mother D. teacher
2.Why was the girl heartbroken ?
A. She was considered too short to be a top player.
B. Her coach stopped her training because of her height.
C. She couldn’t be on a college basketball team.
D. She wouldn’t be admitted by an ideal college.
3. We can learn from the passage that .
A. her family wouldn’t like to pay her college fee
B. her father forced her to play basketball in collage
C. being a top basketball player can win you a scholarship for college
D. she wouldn’t like to turn to his father for help when in difficulty
4.Which word can best describe her father ?
A. Encouraging. B. Optimistic. C. Stubborn. D. Cruel.
5.Which proverb best matches the story ?
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Rome was not built in a day.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. Pride comes before a fall.
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’s daily life. 1. these proverbs there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “plucking up a crop 2. (help) it grow”, is based on the following story.
It is said that a short—tempered man in the Song Dynasty (960—1279) was very anxious to help 3. rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about 4. day and night. But the crop was growing much slower than he expected.
One day, he came up with an idea 5. he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day.
He was very tired 6. doing this for a whole day, 7. he felt very happy since the crop did “grow” 8. (high).
His son heard about this and went to see the crop. Unfortunately the leaves of the crop began to wither.
This proverb is saying we have to let things go in their 9. (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often 10. (result) in the contrary to our intention.
I will never forget the year I was about twelve years old. My mother told us that we would not be 1 Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, “What would I say when the other kids asked what I’d 2 ?” Just when I started to 3 that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women 4 at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of 5 that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasn’t 6 . Somebody had thought enough of me to bring me a gift.
Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my 7 Christmas there special and memorable, I 8 remembered the women’s visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of 9 for as many children as I could possibly reach.
So I 10 a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help. We gathered about 125 orphans (孤儿) at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped colorful packages filled with toys, clothes, and school supplies, 11 with a child’s name. We wanted all of them to know they were special. Before I called out their names and handed them their gifts, I 12 them that they couldn’t open their presents until every child had come forward. Finally the 13 they had been waiting for came as I called out, “One, two, three. Open your presents!” As the children opened their packages, their faces beamed and their bright smiles 14 up the room. The 15 in the room was obvious, and it wasn’t just about toys. It was a feeling –the feeling I knew from that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasn’t forgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter.
1. A. sending B. receiving C. making D. exchanging
2.A. found B. prepared C. got D. expected
3.A. doubt B. hope C. suggest D. accept
4.A. broke in B. settled down C. turned up D. showed off
5. A. relief B. loss C. achievement D. justice
6. A. blamed B. loved C. forgotten D. affected
7.A. present B. first C. recent D. previous
8.A. hardly B. instantly C. regularly D. occasionally
9. A. strength B. independence C. importance D. safety
10. A. kept up with B. caught up with C. came up with D. put up with
11.A. none B. few C. some D. each
12. A. reminded B. guaranteed C. convinced D. promised
13.A. chance B. gift C. moment D. reward
14.A. lit B. took C. burned D. cheered
15.A. atmosphere B. sympathy C. calmness D. joy
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Helen Keller suffered from a strange sickness when she was only 19 months old. It made her completely blind and deaf. For the next five years she had no way of successfully communicating with other people. Then a teacher Anne Sullivan arrived from Boston to help her. Miss Sullivan herself had once been blind. She tried to teach Helen to live like other people. She taught her how to use her hands as a way of speaking. Miss Sullivan stayed with Helen for many years. She taught Helen how to read, how to write and how to speak. She helped her to get ready for school and college. More than anything, Helen wanted to do what others did, and do it just as well. In time Helen did go to college and completed her studies with high honors. But it was a hard struggle. Few of the books she needed were written in the Braille language that the blind could read by touching pages. Miss Sullivan and others had to teach her what was in these books by forming words in her hands. The study of geometry and physics was especially difficult. Helen could only learn about squares, triangles and other geometrical forms by making them with wires. She kept feeling the different shapes of these wires until she could see them in her mind.
Helen Keller died on June 1st, 1968. She was 87 years old. Her message of courage
and hope remains. She is respected world-widely as a pride of human beings.
[写作内容]
1．以约30个词概括短文的要点。
2．以“Efforts And Success”为主题，写一篇120字左右的短文，描写你自己的经历。要点包括：
(1) 原来的状况；
(2) 对付困难的做法；
(3) 努力后的具体表现或效果；
(4) 你自己对Efforts And Success的感想。
[写作要求]
1．可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文的句子；
2．描写的经历可以是真实的或者是虚构的；
3．作文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准]
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
假如你所在的国际学校组织了以“读书、进步”为主题的“英语读书月”活动。请你根据下列信息，写一篇短文，介绍你班“读书明星”王萍同学。
[写作内容]
姓名：王萍 性别：女 年龄：18 班级：高三(3)班
特点：
(1) 积极参加读书月各项活动，酷爱阅读英文报纸杂志和原著；
(2) 习惯良好，方法得当，写了三本读书笔记；
(3) 易于合作，乐于助人。
获奖：
(1) 学校“模拟联合国(Model UN)”辩论赛一等奖；
(2) 省中学生英语演讲比赛第一名。
感言：阅读使我进步，英语让我快乐！
[写作要求]
只能使用5个句子表达全部的内容。
[评分标准]
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑,选择项有一项是多余的。
首先阅读下列国外媒体上的插图及介绍性文字：
A. Cornwall
You can find that 'weekend
feeling' every day of the year, in the country's favourite holiday destination.
Some find it in a rock pool on a golden beach, others find it along a dramatic
coastal path over-looking crashing waves, while for some it can only be
discovered on wild moors and quiet woods. Art lovers are sure to find all the
inspiration they could wish for in a lively arts scene, while gastronauts can
savour the secret ingredients that make Cornwall a foodie's heaven.
Start planning, start discovering; get your free 2011 official Cornwall guide and visit the website.
B. Cornwall, paradise found
The gardens of Cornwall are the
envy of the world. With its temperate climate Cornwall is the perfect home for
a flourishing variety of plants, trees and shrubs. For seasoned
horticulturists, keen amateurs or energetic families looking for a fun day out,
there is always a surprise around the next corner - maybe a hidden vista or a
startling splash of colour.
With over 70 gardens to choose from you can walk amongst wild woodlands or stand and admire the formal splendour of a country estate. Kitchen gardens, perfumed gardens, and even Japanese gardens - you will discover something fresh, whatever the season.
Click the 'request brochure' button for your FREE guide or visit the website for more information.
C. Peak District
Come to the Peak District and get
right to the heart of a great holiday - right at the heart of the UK. Our
world-class destination is a stone's throw from everywhere. From Hollywood film
locations to superb landscapes and quality accommodation to luscious local
food, we've got it all. Add awesome attractions, historic houses, glorious
gardens, fantastic theme parks, fabulous festivals and vibrant nightlife - and
you have the perfect recipe for a brilliant break. Order your free copy of our 2011
Visitor Guide now!
D. Discover the stunning Channel Island of Guernsey in 2011
It doesn't take long to get to
the stunning Channel Island of Guernsey, but once you're here, you'll feel a
long way from home - Discover its unforgettable blend of stunning scenery,
unique character and rich heritage for yourself in 2011.
Welcome to the islands of Guernsey. Lying close to the north coast of France and bathed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the islands are the perfect escape.
Indulge in an unforgettable meal, explore the region's rich heritage or simply revel in the beauty of your surroundings, the islands of choice have it all. On this site, you'll find all the information you need to create a holiday filled with special memories - So take some time to look around and start planning your perfect break.
E. Visit the English Riviera - South Devon’s Beautiful Bay
Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and
Brixham boast stunning beaches and award-winning visitor attractions.
But it's not just palm trees and a famously mild climate, there is treasured literary and natural heritage just waiting to be discovered. The 22 miles of coastline has been endorsed by UNESCO as a Global Geopark. Explore Agatha Christie's place of birth and the inspiration behind fictional tales and her real life story.
Visit the website to request your free Accommodation Guide and prepare to explore South Devon's beautiful bay.
F. Pure Jersey
Whether you're looking for a
short break or longer holiday, Jersey has it all! Discover breathtaking
beaches, fabulous restaurants, cosmopolitan shopping, leafy country lanes,
award-winning attractions and fascinating WWII history. Stay in family-friendly
hotels or self-catering lodges, chic hotels or great-value guest houses.
With over 30 departure points from the UK, you can fly in less than an hour or sail by fast ferry. What's more, with its lovely mild climate, Jersey is the warmest place in the British Isles.
以下是几位计划出行者的情况介绍。请将介绍与相关插图及说明性文字匹配起来。
1.Doris , an amateur photographer , is now learning English in the UK. She is planning for a short visit to a place where she can not only has inspiration but also enjoys good food. More importantly, she wish to make it flexible according to her schedule. Any season would be fine as long as there are colourful flowers and warm sun shine.
2. Rainy, a housewife, is taking a short break to relax herself from boring daily routine, but wishes to spend some days outdoors with her three young girls. She hates the cold winter and is ready to travel by any means of transportation so long as it won’t take a long time. She prefers street shopping to on line shopping.
3.Shirley, a professional column writer, is expecting to experience the UK in a special and unforgettable way. She writes about review on food, introduction to customs and lifestyle of the British.
4.Kathy, an artist, has great passion for nature. She is enthusiastic about exploring the unknown , learning from tradition, enjoying the amazing scenery and bathing the sun on the beach. She usually reads a lot about the persons she paints before she starts working on it.
5.King, a scholar, a nature lover, has written quite a few books on wars. On the other hand, he is particular about food. He is planning to spend one or two days simply enjoying the beauty of nature and quietness of the woods.
