Many years ago my student asked me the question, "Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?" Without taking time to reflect, I answered, "Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone's life." Even though I was sincere, that wasn't a very good answer and my student didn't let it slide.
"Let me get this straight," he said, "You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?" He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused. I'm one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift.
Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach:
It's in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in 1990. She instilled (逐渐灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.
Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples go on and on until they reach the shore. You can't have ripples without a "stone." Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that's what I try to do.
I genuinely love teenagers. I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they'll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too.
Teaching isn't for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.
1.Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer’s being a teacher?
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A．Because he thought her answer was unbelievable. |
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B．Because the writer was insincere. |
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C．Because the student was naughty. |
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D．Because the answer was difficult to understand. |
2.What do you think of the writer?
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A．Stupid. |
B．Honest. |
C．Conservative （保守的）. |
D．Polite. |
3. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?
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A．The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her. |
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B．The writer’s answer made the student confused. |
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C．In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach. |
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D．The writer annoyed the student who asked the question. |
4.We can infer from the text that _________.
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A．the writer was also a good teacher in school |
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B．the writer often plays with her students beside a pond |
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C．the writer devotes herself to teaching and her students |
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D．the writer often accompanies the students on their way home |
5.What’s the main idea of the text?
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A．A student’s silly question. |
B．A good teacher who likes students. |
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C．A confused student. |
D．The reason why I teach. |
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，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Nowadays, millions 1. lonely singles are now going online instead. 2._ World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world’s most popular matchmaker ( 媒人 ).
Singles are flocking (涌向) to the Internet _3.__ ( largeness ) because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other. Using dating sites (约会网址) is quick and convenient. Many singles say the regular dating scene 4. ( just lead ) them from one bad experience to __5._ and are ready to try something else. Dating sites also make 6. easy to avoid someone _7._ you are not interested in. In the real world, _8. , ignoring someone you don’t like can be difficult.
Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People aren’t always those who they declare to be in their online __9.__ ( describe ). Safety is another concern. You are just __10. ( like ) to find a criminal online as you are Mr. or Miss Right.
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Have you noticed that lightly rubbing your temple (太阳穴) on your head temporarily ease minor headaches?
I am not a medical doctor, and I have no idea why this 1 . I don’t even know if it really helps with headache pains or if it is only a 2 remedy (疗法). Frankly speaking, I don’t even know if it is 3 to do so. But it seems to work just fine for me, at least for 4 headaches.
If you know why it works or if it is safe, please let me know and I will add that information here.
I also 5 that I am not able to 6 rub my temples for a long period of time, if my headaches are persistent. So, I sometimes use a tight 7 or a tight adjustable hat to do the 8 so I don’t have to use my 9 . Just don’t make it too tight, or it will make your headache 10 .
This simple remedy does not 11 migraines (偏头痛). You should definitely ask your 12 before you try this relief, and especially if you get headaches 13 . It may be a 14 of a major medical problem that needs immediate 15 . I take no responsibility, so go to see a doctor immediately.
1. A. keeps B. happens C. works D. matters
2. A. medical B. special C. social D. psychological
3. A. safe B. strange C. efficient D. crazy
4. A. minor B. major C. serious D. daily
5. A. consider B. find C. fear D. insist
6. A. actually B. really C. gradually D. continuously
7. A. tool B. dress C. headband D. glove
8. A. work B. trick C. test D. enjoyment
9. A. doctor B. medicine C. knowledge D. hands
10.A. worse B. better C. bigger D. uglier
11.A. mean B. cure C. include D. damage
12.A. parents B. doctor C. friend D. neighbor
13.A. gradually B. never C. often D. occasionally
14.A. sign B. discovery C. character D. topic
15.A. rest B. rubbing C. attention D. action
第二节 读写任务（共 1小题；满分 25分）
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。
Teenagers’ secrets should be kept to themselves and no one else, their parents included, has the right to stick their nose into their private life.
As we know, teenagers are going through a special period of development both physically and psychologically. They are curious about and puzzled by the unexpected changes in their body and mind. What’s more, exposed to a world of adults, it is only too natural for them to begin imitating adults’ behaviors in secret. Boys begin to smoke and girls begin to spend time doing their hair and care more about what to wear. Some even begin to date with a girlfriend or boyfriend without letting their parents know. They are doing all this in secret because they are still unsure whether it is right to do so and afraid that, if found out by their parent, they will get misunderstood and even punished. In fact, in many cases, parents can not deal with such matters well but hurt their children’s feelings badly, making children unwilling to communicate with them any more. When this happens, it hurts terribly feelings of the family as well. Therefore, it sounds reasonable and acceptable that teenagers should keep their secrets to themselves instead of sharing them with their parents, who should give them the freedom in dealing with secrets.
【写作内容】
1. 以约30个词概括上面文章的要点；
2. 然后以约120个词就“青少年的秘密该不该与父母分享”这一话题发表你的看法，至少包含以下内容：
1）你是支持还是反对与父母分享秘密？
2）你支持或反对的理由是什么？
3）结合你的实际, 谈谈你是具体怎么做的？
【写作要求】
1. 在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容, 但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
3. 题目自拟。
【评分标准】概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
第一节 基础写作（共 1题；满分 15分）上周末我校在2600名学生中进行了有关“幸福感”的相关问题调查。数据如下：
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“幸福感”的来源 |
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50% |
从父母或亲友的爱、从温暖的家庭生活中感受到幸福 |
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30% |
从助人、捐赠、义卖中感受到幸福 |
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10% |
从友情中感受到幸福 |
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10% |
异于上述情况，从不同角度讲述自己的幸福感 |
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评价：调查情况体现了学生们是热爱生活的，但同时也反映了他们生活面较窄、视野不够开阔。 |
【写作内容】 根据以上数据，写一篇短文，包括以下内容：
1. 调查时间、调查问题以及调查对象；
2. 数据的解读
3. 总体评价
[写作要求]1. 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；
2. 文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准]句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
A. Pasta House – new Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It’s always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.
B. A Taste of India – famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you’re planning to go on the weekend make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.
C. Paris Match – this is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surroundings. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.
D. Mountain Diner – not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It’s at least an hour’s drive from the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
E. Owl Café – open 24 hours a day the café has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.
F. Greek Bistro – a lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
以下是五个人的选择要求，请匹配每个人拟选择的地方：
1.Bill – was late getting up today so hasn’t had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so he has enough energy to last through to lunch time.
2.Julie – works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn’t want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat.
3.Sally – has friends visiting her from out-of-town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn’t have a lot of money and doesn’t like her food too hot.
4. Albert – is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his guest with both its food and its surroundings.
5.Robert – is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn’t like arranging things in advance so he hasn’t booked a table.
