Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do．My degree，with honors in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical．I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow，but I had no idea how to do that．That’s when I learned about the Lighthouse Project．
I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers．I knew it would be a lot of hard work，and that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time．In short，I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly．Neither did my family．
Eventually，however，I won the support of my family，and I sent in all the paperwork needed for application．After countless interviews and presentations，I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone．Several months later，I finally received a call asking me to report for duty．I would be going to a small village near Abuja，Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea．But I was about to find out．
After completing my training，I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation．Though the local villagers were poor，they offered their homes，hearts，and food as if I were their own family．I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse．For the next year or so，I taught in that same schoolhouse．But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me．
Sometime during that period，I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer did，though I did not get anywhere with the local language，and I returned to the United States a different man．The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever．
1. What do we know about the author?
A．His dream at university was to become a volunteer．
B．His university education focused on theoretical knowledge．
C．He took pride in having contributed to the world．
D．He felt honored to study English literature．
2. According to Paragraph 2，it is most likely that the author______．
A．discussed his decision with his family
B．asked previous volunteers about voluntary work
C．attended special training to perform difficult tasks
D．felt sad about having to leave his family and friends
3. In his application for the volunteer job，the author_______．
A．participated in many discussions
B．went through challenging survival tests
C．wrote quite a few papers on voluntary work
D．faced strong competition from other candidates
4. On arrival at the village, the author was
A. asked to lead a farming team
B. sent to teach in a schoolhouse
C. received warmly by local villagers
D. arranged to live in a separate house.
5. What can we infer from the author’s experiences in Nigeria?
A. He found some difficulty adapting to the local culture
B. He had learned to communicate in the local language.
C. He had overcome all his weaknesses before he left for home.
D. He was chosen as the most respectable teacher by his students.
随着生活水平的不断提高与医疗技术的不断进步，中国人口老龄化问题日益凸显。根据下表提示，请以“How to solve the problem of supporting the aged”为题，谈谈自己对解决人口老龄化问题的看法。
家人：照顾老人，多看望老人，理解老人；
社区：组织有利于老人身心健康的活动；
政府：建立完善的养老体系，投资兴建敬老院。
注意：
1. 字数为100字左右；
2. 参考词汇：体系 system 敬老院 old folks’ home
下文中共有10处错误，每句最多两处，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：删除多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，从11处起不计分。
Failure is part of our life. Somebody has ever achieved great success without lots of failures. One experience left lasting impression on me. I’ve been fond of playing the piano since my childhood. Last year there was a piano competition for teenager in my city and I take part in it. I couldn’t wait to show off. The day finally came. However, when I was on the stage I was very nervous that I made several mistakes while playing. My performance was a completely failure.
It was only after the competition when I realized my failure resulted in my lack of practice. From then on, I devoted more time to play the piano because I finally believe that practice make perfect.
Six men have been trapped in a mine for seventeen hours. If they are not brought to the surface soon they may lose their_____1.____ (life). However, rescue operations are _____2.____ (prove) difficult. If explosives are used, vibrations will cause the roof of the mine ____3._____ (collapse). Rescue workers are therefore drilling a hole on the north side of the mine. They intend to bring the men up in 4. special capsule. 5. there had not been a hard layer of rock beneath the soil, they would have completed the job in a few hours. As it is, they have been drilling for sixteen hours and they still have a long way to go. Meanwhile, a microphone, which 6. (low) into the mine two hours ago, has enabled the men to keep in touch with the closest relatives. Though they are running out of food 7. drink, the men are 8. (cheer) and confident that they will get out soon. They have been told that rescue operations are progressing 9. (smooth). If they knew how difficult it was to drill 10. the hard rock, they would lose heart.
第一节：单词拼写（共10题，每题0.5分，共5分）
1.He is intelligent but he is lack of __________. (抱负)
2.Doing exercises is b_________ to both the physical and mental health.
3.The poor child was a__________ by his mother the whole night in hospital.
4.We should show _________(同情心) to the survivors in the earthquake.
5.The accident happened at midnight, so there was not a single _______. (目击证人)
6.The old couples are busy preparing their 50th __________ (annual) of marriage.
7.Your supporting details must be __________ (切题的) to the topic.
8.This is an optional course, so the attendance is purely v___________.
9.You have to attend the meeting by yourself unless you find a ________. (替代者)
10.He did his best to c________ the unfortunate man.
What is the purpose of the interview from the college’s perspective? Most college would say that they are trying to find out if the student is a good fit. ____1._____ So beyond the obvious interview tips related to a nice haircut, appropriate clothes and effective eye contact, there are lots of ways you can make a good impression.
Bring your resume---- _____2.___ The resume details what you’ve been doing outside of school besides homework. ____3._____ Bringing a resume may also provide you with the opportunity to talk about the topics you are familiar with.
Be prepared. Make a list your talking points. What are the three or four items you want to make sure you mention?
_____4.____ You should be able to list the most popular majors, name a few extracurricular activities that interest you and know what the college is famous for. You should be able to demonstrate that you have completed a thoughtful college search and that you know why their college is a good fit for you.
Be confident. Of course, it is nerve-wracking to be interviewed. However, how you deal with your nerves may shed some light on how you will deal with other obstacles. College interviewers often say they are looking for students who they would want for a roommate. ____5.____
A. Conduct wide research on the college.
B. Watch your language.
C. That means that it’s important that you are confident enough to share your unique personality traits (品质).
D. They want to know how interested you are and how you’ll contribute to their campus.
E. Make sure it specifically spells out your achievements.
F. You want to stand out and distinguish yourself, but in an acceptable way.
G. It gives the interviewer a window into your interests and how you might get involved at their college.
