We all need a vacation, whether with the entire family or your significant other. Unfortunately, many of us will not be able to follow through with vacation plans. But now, there is an alternative that is catching on (流行起来) rather quickly and it is called a “Staycation”. A staycation is just what it sounds like, a vacation but you stay at home. It might not sound interesting, but you can turn it into a fun and relaxing getaway.
Tell family and friends your plans. In their eyes you are truly on vacation and they only need to contact you in case of an emergency.
Go outside; don’t let the kids sleep all day. Go out and birdwatch, go fishing, explore the parks and nature, take in all you can of the outside world. You can even have a relaxing day at the beach, soak in some sun, and let the kids go swimming.
Go on a picnic; have the kids fly kites. Bring some bubbles, and have a nice day with the wind blowing in your hair. Watch as the kids run and play and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
Camping is another fun way to have a staycation. If you have a camping ground in your area, you can go camping for a day or two and show the kids how it is to live right in the heart of Mother Nature.
Just remember, it really doesn’t matter where you decide to go, whether home or away. As long as you create quality time with your family you can strengthen the bonds that may have been pushed aside during all the long stressful work hours. Time is the most important thing you can give to your husband, wife and kids, enjoying every moment together, and you will have lasting memories in your hearts.
1.What is mainly talked about in the passage?
A. The popularity of a staycation.
B. The importance of a vacation.
C. Where to spend your vacation this year.
D. How to plan a staycation.
2.You should tell family and friends your plans so that .
A. they will fully support you
B. they will take care of your house
C. they will contact you only when necessary
D. they can help you make preparations
3.Which of the following is NOT a good way to have a good staycation?
A. To sleep at home all day.
B. To go out to watch birds.
C. To go to the parks.
D. To relax on the beach.
4.What is the most important thing of taking a staycation?
A. Spending quality time with your family.
B. Letting your kids learn about nature.
C. Giving your family relaxing time.
D. Getting away from stressful work hours.
5.The underlined word “bonds” in the last paragraph can be best replaced by “ ”.
A. friendship B. health C. links D. circles
书面表达
假设你是李华，你在某英文旅游网站看到一则招聘以中文为母语的人做本地导游的假期工作，你对此很感兴趣。请根据以下要点写一封申请信。
写作要点：1、消息来源；求职心愿 2、自我介绍；自己的优势 3、 获职打算；请求答复。
注意：词数100左右
Dear Sir or Madam,
________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
短文改错
假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的作文。文中共有十处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加上一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改十处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Many people which smoke say that smoking helps them to think better. But I strongly against smoking. First, smoking is harmfully to one’s health. People who smoke may die of different illnesses and disease. Second, smoking polluted the air. People find them impossible to work well in a room full of smoke. Third, smoking wastes of much money. It’s said that millions of dollars are spent treating diseases causing by smoking. To sum up, smoking does more harm than good. However, students should not pick up a habit of smoking.
单词拼写
1.I keep my dictionary and reference books near my desk for _____(方便).
2.They __________ (推断)that the goods were of good quality。
3.Wang Ping f________ my safety belt and showed me how to use it.
4.The teacher’s explanation _____________(阐明) the puzzling problem.
5.Sometimes they would ________ (争吵) over a political issue.
6.The film __________ (使胆战心惊) all the audience.
7.She ________ (折叠)the chair and put it against the wall.
8.we should _________ (再利用) the used things.
9.The school cannot ___________ (容忍)cheating exam.
10.____________ (技术上)the building is a masterpiece, but few people like it.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
A man came to the USA from another country. After__1.___(settle) down at an island , he went into a cafeteria to get something ___2.____(eat). He sat down at an empty table and waited for someone to take his order, but nobody did. ___3.__(final), a woman with a tray full of food sat down opposite him and told him____4.__ the cafeteria worked.
“Start out at that end ,” she said .”Just go along the line and pick out what you want. At_____5.____ other end they’ll tell you how much you have to pay.”
“ I was ___6.____(surprise) how everything worked in the USA,” the man told his friend.” Life’s a cafeteria there. You can get anything you want as long as you are willing to pay the price. You can even get success,_____ 7.____ you will never get it if you wait for someone to bring it to you. You have to get up and get it _8.___(you).”
You can’t change the inevitable. The only thing you can do___9.____(be) to control your attitude. Once you reach that point in life, happiness and ___10.____(satisfy) can ‘t be too far away.
完形填空,阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day I was taking a bus. The driver didn't to start the bus soon because it was not yet .A middle-aged woman got on. Tired and sad, she told her story , not to anyone particular. On her way to the station, half of her was stolen. The other half was hidden under her blouse, so she still had some left. A few minutes later, she stopped crying, but still looked .
When all the seats were taken, the driver started the engine. The conductor（售票员；列车员） began to collect the fares. When she came to an old man in worn-out clothes, he that he had spent all his money as he accidentally got on a wrong bus and now was trying to go home. On hearing this, she ordered the old man to the bus. The old man was almost in tears as he her to let him take the bus home. The driver took the conductor's side and repeated the conductor's .
The woman was watching the incident. the driver and the conductor raised their voices at the old man, she interfered（干涉，介入，干预）.
“Stop him! Can't you see he's only trying to get home”
“He doesn't have any money!” the driver .
“Well, that's no to throw him off the bus.” She insisted.
Then she reached inside her blouse, took out her money, and handed it to the conductor. “Here's his fare and mine. Just stop giving him a time.
All heads turned to the woman. “It's only money,” she shrugged(耸肩).
She rode the rest of her way home a happy smile, with the money she'd lost earlier .
On the road of life, the help of strangers can our loads and lift our spirits. How much sweeter the will be when we make it a little smoother for others!
1.A. try B. intend C. decide D. care
2.A. empty B. ready C. crowded D. full
3.A. carefully B. seriously C. tearfully D. calmly
4.A. money B. possession C. fare D. wealth
5.A. strangely B. happily C. fortunately D. secretly
6.A. unsatisfied B. weak C. excited D. unhappy
7.A. explained B. declared C. admitted D. found
8.A. get off B. get over C. get on D. get into
9.A. thanked B. scolded C. praised D. begged
10.A. command B. action C. suggestion D. request
11.A. Unless B. When C. Until D. Although
12.A. attacking B. wronging C. blaming D. bothering
13.A. warned B. whispered C. repeated D. shouted
14.A. problem B. need C. reason D. matter
15.A. spending B. lost C. remaining D. borrowed
16.A. busy B. hard C. cold D. fearful
17.A. giving B. taking C. wearing D. forcing
18.A. forgotten B. used C. earned D. returned
19.A. move B. increase C. lighten D. carry
20.A. world B. journey C. smile D. friendship
