写作内容:
假如你是李华,在美国留学。你母亲今天下午要从国内来看你,但你凑巧要去做个讲座,故给你的朋友Peter留下字条请他下午三点半去机场接你母亲。因Peter未见过你母亲,请根据下表在字条中描述你母亲的特征以便他辨认。
age |
around sixty |
appearance |
fat, short, gray hair, a long face |
clothes |
a white blouse, brown trousers |
luggage |
a yellow suitcase |
写作要求:
1.必须使用5个句子介绍全部所给内容;
2.词数:100词左右。开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
评分标准:
句子结构的准确性和复杂度;信息内容的完整性和连贯性。
Sunday
Peter,
I am very glad that my mother is coming this afternoon by air.
I will be grateful to you for your help.
Yours,
完成句子:(共5小题,10个空,每空1分,满分10分)
1.When the war ______ ______ (爆发), he was working in the navy.
2.I can’t ______ ______(想出)why she said that.
3.______ ______he is free will he come to see me.
4.______ ______ a good teacher, John made great progress in his English study last term.
5.If I have a choice I would ______ ______ choose something else.
根据句中所需单词的首写字母或中文提示,写出该单词的正确形式,并将答案写在答题卡相应题号后面的横线上。
1.In order to stay s_________, she eats very little every day.
2.It was really u________ that he fell off the truck without being hurt.
3.Your brother is full of h________; he had us laughing all through the meal.
4.A cinema is a place of e________.
5.The birth r________ is the number of births compared to the number of people.
6.Many people went to America hoping to make a _______ (财富) there.
7.The more _______ (有学问的) a man is, the more modest he usually is.
8.The a______ stayed up, but the kids went to bed.
9.Many people find it difficult to accept her______ (先进的) idea.
10.You can buy many ______ (纪念品) in every place of interest.
请阅读下面几种假日集训班的信息:
A. You’ll spend half of each day learning different types of dance. The teachers will give you lots of tips and advice as well as help you find your own dance style to impress your friends.
B. This course is for those who are interested in making films. You and your group will be able to choose what type of film to make. You’ll become a film crew(全体人员) and create your own film ready to show to everyone else. What’s more, you’ll have your film on DVD to take home with you, too!
C. Football players at this club will experience fun and dynamic training, which aims to improve their all-round football skills. It doesn’t matter how good you are as we will normally try and put you in a group with others of a similar level.
D. Our Learner Driver holiday means that when it comes to having lessons and taking your test, you will be well ahead of the crowd. You’ll experience 30 minutes of driving each day as will as theory.
E. Our coaches will make sure you cover all the surfing basics (基础). Before you know it you’ll be getting up and riding. We promise you’ll never forget the feeling you get when you catch your first wave!
F. We will show you how to create music of different styles and then record your own professional quality tracks (录音) on CDs to take home for your friends and listen to. You don’t even need to be able to play an instrument or have any musical knowledge to get involved.
请阅读下面人物信息,并为他们选择合适的项目:
1.Mary lives far away from her office, and it takes her long time to get there every day. Recently, she has been thinking about buying a car, but she wants to get training before she buys it.
2.Laura loves music very much. She often says that she cannot be separated from her iPod. Although she doesn’t know how to play an instrument, she wants to create her own music.
3.Louis is a middle school student; he likes to spend his spare time on the playground. He used to watch others play football because he is not very good at it. He wants to attend a training course to improve his skills.
4.Wang Ling is a college student who likes to dance. She wants to take part in a party next week, so she wants to learn some new moves to try out on the dance floor.
5.Star is a freshman. He is an English Major, but he likes photography very much. He and his roommates often go out to take photos. They plan to go on an outing during the summer holiday to make their own film.
There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms. The idea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effective coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.
Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment. Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat(整洁的)and professional manner. It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.
Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation(犹豫) and consideration. No matter what the school’ s policy is, there are only specific essential(基本的) pieces to the wardrobe(服装) that are necessary, so it won’t break the bank. A few wardrobe items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.
Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality(个性) with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.
Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture. Celebrities and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.
1.What would be the best title for the text?
A. How to dress properly.
B. The history of school uniforms.
C. The advantages of school uniforms.
D. How to deal with pressure in school.
2.Teachers think that wearing school uniforms ________________.
A. is just a tradition that students should follow
B. makes students feel less pressure in study
C. helps students put more effort into their studies
D. makes students lose their independence and identity
3.The underlined part “it won’t break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “___________”.
A. a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of money
B. a school uniform should be worn every day
C. parents will have to go to the bank many times
D. parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform
4.We can infer from the text that school uniforms _________.
A. are not popular with fashion designers
B. were not accepted by parents in the past
C. will be designed by students themselves
D. will be more fashionable in the future
5.The author’s attitude towards students’ wearing school uniforms is ___________.
A. negative B. supportive C. doubtful D. unclear
College is a lifetime investment (投资) — the gift of a college education can open the door to a world of opportunity for your child or grandchild. Savings(储蓄), even not so many at a time, can make a big difference.
With the cost of a college education continuing to rise, the key is to start saving early and regularly. By saving a set amount at set times, your money can grow as your child does. According to the College Board, the average cost for four-year public colleges has increased by nearly 51% over the last 10 years and these costs will almost certainly continue to rise. Saving for college can help with the increasing cost of a college education and help you be well prepared when your child is ready for college.
Saving for your child’s college education is an investment in their future. The savings you make today will pay off in increased earnings in the future. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, college graduates earn an average of $1 million more than high school graduates during their careers. The value of your investment in a college education will continue to grow for a lifetime.
Set your college saving goals realistically. You may not be able to save enough for all four years’ fees, but you could save enough to give your child the right start.
More and more families depend on student loans(贷款) to pay for college. By saving for college, families will have less burden of paying off loans and help their children leave school without worrying about paying off loans.
1.From the second paragraph we can learn that_______________.
A. the College Board increased public college costs zxxk
B. public college costs will increase by 51% in the next ten years
C. it’s not too late to start saving when your child is ready for college
D. saving can help deal with the rising cost of college education
2.Savings for college education _____________.
A. will increase in the value in the future B. make one earn a lot
C. help create good jobs D. are wise for businessmen to invest
3.Which of the following is TRUE about saving for college?
A. You should save to help children get scholarships more easily.
B. It’s better to increase the savings as the child grows.
C. It’s better to save early and regularly.
D. You should set a further and bigger saving goal.
4.Who are the expected readers of the passage?
A. Parents. B. High school students. C. Educators D. Bankers.
5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. When to Save for Children’s College Costs
B. How to Make a Good Investment
C. Why We Should Save for Children’s College Costs
D. How Much Four-Year College Costs