Dear John,
My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life. This past year has been one of the hardest for me. I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life. In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.
I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasn't until this March that I told myself "no more negativity" as you taught readers in your blog.
Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive. When people walk in the front door, I'm the first face they see, so I smile big when I say "good morning" to them, especially on Mondays. Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help, I offer it with an open mind. The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.
One of the biggest things I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job. Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate （热情的） about it, I could make my life fulfilling.
All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me. So thank you so much, John. My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction, Take care!
Sincerely ,
Amber
1.Amber wrote the letter mainly to______
A. introduce herself to John B. talk about her bad year
C. ask for some advice D. express her thanks
2.We can infer from the passage that Amber______
A. didn't like her boyfriend
B. spent a lot of time online
C. wasn't satisfied with her job
D. received very good education
3.What is implied about John in the letter?
A. He is a very famous writer.
B. He used to live a very negative life.
C. He doesn't like sharing his life stories.
D. He likes helping others through writing positive blogs.
4.What does Amber's change tell us?
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Bad luck doesn't exist long.
C. A positive attitude is rewarding.
D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Founded in 1764 by French traders, St. Louis today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States. There are many attractive destinations for tourists.
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
Dog lovers who visit St. Louis won’t want to miss this 14,000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of other dog art objects.
The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. Admission is ＄1 for children up to 13, ＄2.50 for senior citizens, and ＄5 for others.
Anheuser Busch Brewery
The Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.
Gateway Arch
Designed by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country’s National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one milion people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.
St. Louis Zoo
First version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, but in the century since it has grown into one of the foremost zoos in the world. The Zooline Raiload passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9,000 animals of over 800 species.
The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.
1.If a senior high school student plans to visit American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog with his parents and his five-year-old brother, he has to pay ______.
A. ＄8.5 B. ＄12 C. ＄13.5 D. ＄16
2.Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE?
A. It was built in three years.
B. You can see the city clearly on the top of the Arch.
C. It is the largest of the country’s National Monuments.
D. President Jefferson was buried there.
3.If you plan to visit St. Louis Zoo, you can go there ______.
A. at 8:30 am in summer B. at 5:30 pm in autumn
C. on Christmas D. on New Year
“Is there anything else you need, honey?” my dad asked me as he put three twenty dollar bills in my hand. I was traveling back home from a family visit, and after treating me to breakfast and filling my car with gas, it was obvious that my dad wanted to make sure that I would be okay on the road.
“No, Dad. You've done so much already. Thank you！” I was overwhelmed once again by his kind acts of providing everything I needed, although I turned 40. Yet I realize that in my father's eyes, I will always be his little girl. He takes deep pleasure in knowing his children are all right. Now that he has enough money, he loves to give whenever he sees a need.
But this was not always the case. Divorced from my mother when I was 11, my dad couldn't be around his kids as often as he would have liked. Money was also tight; even weekend visits were rare. However, my dad stayed in constant communication with us and made sure he was involved in our lives. Though he couldn't always be there in person, I knew he was only a phone call away. I could always make sure of that.
Even now, almost 30 years later, I treasure knowing that I can pick up the phone and call Dad, and he'll be there for me. I have a wonderful husband, but that hasn't changed how Dad sees me. I'm still his child and he loves to see that my needs are met.
I remember a time when I was shopping in a hardware store (五金店) with Dad. I mentioned my plans to paint one wall in my house. Well, that's all it took for Dad to take action. By the time I got to the checkout(结账) line, all the supplies I picked out were put out of my hands and placed with things he bought.
Then there was the time when I took him with me to do some grocery shopping for just a few “ items”. By the time we were finished, my shopping cart was full of groceries from every shelf in the store! My sister and I joke that if you don't want Dad to buy it for you, avoid even mentioning you want something.
1.What's the best title for the passage?
A. Father's generosity B. Father's considerate love
C. The love for children D. Love's power
2.The author demonstrates her father's love for her mainly by______.
A. suggestion B. reasoning
C. examples D. argument
3.Which of the following is not TRUE?
A. After the author got married, her father no longer get himself involved in her life.
B. Now the father's economic condition is satisfying.
C. The author's father was divorced when she was 11.
D. The father has a great sense of responsibility.
4.The authors' two shopping experiences with father show______.
A. father paid little attention to money
B. father was quick in action
C. father loved going shopping very much
D. father paid great attention to his children's needs
书面表达
假如你是李华，你的好友John 每次考试都会出现焦虑症状，请你用英语给他写封信。
信的内容应包括下列要点：
焦虑症状： 头晕，乏力，睡眠不好
建议：
1. 考前制定好合适的复习计划
2. 考试期间保持良好睡眠
3. 睡前洗个热水澡，喝杯热牛奶有助于睡眠
4. 其他（内容由自己发挥拟定）
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：头晕dizzy(adj.) 症状 symptom （n.) 缺乏 lack (n.v.)
压力 pressure (n.) 精力充沛的 energetic （adj.)
Dear John：
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Yours truly,
Li Hua
短文改错
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。短文中有10处错误，每句最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（╲）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Li Hua,
I'm very glad to receive your letter two weeks before, and I have been thinking about question you asked me. In my opinion, you should go back after you finish your studies abroad. For one reason, what you are studying is badly need nowadays in our country. It will be quite easily for you to find a good job. In fact, I know a few company here in our city hope to hire people like you. For another reason, I think it will be much convenient for you to look after your parents as they were getting old. Therefore, this is only my point of view. It is up for you to make a right choice.
语法填空,阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Internet has become part of young people’s life. __1.___ report shows that 38% of students often use the Internet . Most of them get ___2.__ (use) information on the Internet ___3.____ use the Internet to help in their studies. But many students don’t use it ____4.____ a good way. Some play games too much, some visit websites ___5.___ shouldn’t look at. So bad things may happen ___6.__ students spend too much time on the Internet.
____7.____ is important for students to use the Internet properly. Now we have a textbook, ____8.___ uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet. It gives useful advice.
Some students also make ___9.___ on the Internet. But if you want to have a face-to-face ____10.___ (meet) with your online friends, let your parents know and meet in a proper place.
