Every year, I tell my sons what I'd like for Mother's Day: a letter, something written from the heart and offered freely rather than bought from a store and wrapped neatly. I don't always get my wish, nor do I always take the time to write to my own mother.
This year, my boys will be in two different states on Mother's Day. My mom and dad will be away together, and I'll be driving home from a writer's workshop in Massachusetts. Thinking of the fact that many friends have already lost their mothers and that a few have lost children, I am deeply grateful that what separates us, for now at least, is only distance. It won't always be so, and there is no way to prepare for that fact other than to appreciate the moment that is. My sons know that they can please me on Sunday with a phone call or an e-mail, and that is enough as I love their words. The very best gift they can possibly give me is their own happiness, the very fact of their busy, full and well-lived lives.
Still, knowing that my years of staying with my sons are over, I do feel doleful. The truth is, I miss being the center of the universe to two little boys. And this holiday can be a bit painful.
I wonder if my own mother ever felt nostalgic (怀旧的，乡愁的) for the passing of my childhood. I wonder if she realizes that she is still at the center of my universe and always has been. I don't often pause to think about it, but of course she is the one who has been right there, at my side from the moment I drew my very first breath. How to ever fully appreciate the woman whose presence and love and example have shaped me into the adult I am? How to describe even a small part of the sharing, sacrificing, and support she has given me over the years?
1.The author mainly wants to tell us through the first paragraph that_______.
A. she hopes to get her son's letters very much
B. her sons don't often write to her on Mother's Day
C. Mother's Day is the very date that she looks forward to most
D. Children are often careless about their parents’ request (请求).
2.The author is deeply grateful for the present life because_______.
A. her sons don't live far away from her home
B. her parents and children are still alive
C. her parents are coming to her house to spend Mother's Day
D. her sons can please her on Sunday with a phone call
3.What does the underlined word "doleful" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. sad B. disappointed
C. exhausted D. amused
4.What will the author probably tell about after the last paragraph?
A. She'll tell the reader about her mother's present situation.
B. She'll describe the reunion of her family on Mother's Day.
C. She'll talk about how her mother educated and cared for her.
D. She'll tell the reader about her mother's achievements in her career.
Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student. By using your time properly, you can do your homework more quickly. Learning to study is not difficult.
The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn. It doesn't mean that you must always like the subject. It does mean, however, that you must be willing to do whatever is necessary to learn. Try to understand why it is important and how it will help you now and later to do and learn other things. Knowing mathematics facts will be useful in your whole life. Knowing how to spell makes any kind of writing easier. Sometimes subject that you think is going to be uninteresting will be exciting when you begin to work at it and understand it more clearly. Learning things can be fun if you are willing to work with them.
Here's some advice for you: have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting for study, so that you can concentrate on your study without interruptions; have everything ready before you sit down to study, a dictionary, paper, a pen and books; be sure you understand what you should learn before you start; read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things; when memorizing, first find out the main parts and then recite the whole thing; check your homework after you finish it; never forget the importance of review and preview.
1.We learn things because______
A. we are willing to learn
B. it can be fun and exciting
C. we are interested in the subjects
D. we may use these things in the future
2.Which of the following is NOT the advice given in the article?
A. To focus on what you are studying.
B. To study at any possible time and place.
C. To review and preview.
D. To pay attention to the most important things.
3.The main purpose of the article is______
A. to prove that learning is not so difficult
B. to make the readers be interested in study
C. to tell the students how to study well
D. to encourage students to study hard.
The Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode （方式） of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike （双人单车）, now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
1.You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________.
A. you will break the traffic rules
B. you will cause much noise
C. you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well
D. you can’t drive into some parks
2.The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________.
A. you can take photos of animals
B. it is a cheap way of traveling
C. you can get a clearer sight of animals
D. it is a good way to do sunbathing
3.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.
B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores?
C. What bikes are the most popular?
D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast?
4.What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?
A. He supports it very much.
B. He thinks it’s a personal choice.
C. He doesn’t like this way of traveling.
D. He thinks it’s only good for adults.
假设你是李华，曾在美国学习半年，现已回国。你想联系你的美国老师Mr. Smith ，但没有联系方式。请根据以下要点给你的美国同学写信:
1.感谢Tom对你学习上的帮助 2. 询问Mr. Smith的近况并索要其联系方式 3. 邀请Tom在春节来中国感受中国文化。
Dear Tom,
Thank you very much for your kind help when I stayed in America .
Best wishes ! I am looking forward to your reply .
Yours ,
Li hua
短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）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. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Li Ming went to the park in last Saturday afternoon after he had already finished his homeworks. He saw several boys skating in the pond happily. Suddenly he heard a cry for help. Looked ahead, he found one of the boys had fell into the water. Li Ming jumped into the icy water immediately and tried to pull the boy to safe. Then the boy was given first aid but soon came to myself. The boy’s parents came soon after they received the phone call. They were very grateful Li Ming, who was trembling there with cold.
语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
A young and successful manager was travelling down a neighborhood street,going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar,__ 1.____a brick hit the door of his Jaguar.
He jumped out of the car,______ 2._(seize) some kid and pushed him up against the parked car,shouting,”That`s ___3.____ new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of___4.___.Why did you do it ?” “I`m sorry. Ididn`t know what else to do?” begged the youngster.
“It`s my brother,” he said. “He fell out of his wheelchair and I can`t lift him up.” Sobbing,the boy asked the manager, “_5.________you please help me get______6.__ back into his wheelchair? He ___7._____(hurt),and he`a too heavy for me.”
_____8.___(move) beyond words,he lifted the young man back into the wheelchair back and took out his handkerchief and wiped the scrapes and cuts,_____ 9.___(check) to see that everything wsa going to be okay.
“Thank you,sir.And God bless you.” the grateful child said to him and then pushed his brother down the sidewalk_____10.___ their home.
