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。
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 1.(real) prepared me for anything practical. I knew I felt like 2. (make) a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea 3. to do that. That’s when I learned about the Lighthouse Project.
I started my journey 4. 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, 5.that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my 6.(decide) to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. 7. did my family.
Eventually, however, I 8.(win) the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for the application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among 9. candidates and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally received a call 10.(ask) me to report for the 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.
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。
Two years ago I was working at a girls’ summer camp — for girls who had never been given a chance to go to school. It was a rather summer until Amy arrived.
Amy was about seven. She had been in the closet (小房间) for months when she was five by her mother, who had to during the day. When a neighbor discovered Amy’s , she reported it. Amy was taken and put into a foster (代养的) home. Since then, Amy hadn’t spoken at all — the most noticeable among all the .
Then I started to notice else about Amy. After lunch most of the kids got from their parents, but none came for Amy.
At I used to sit on a bench at beach, and looking over the lake. As I approached the benches one night, I saw Amy there.
“Hey, Amy,” I said, sitting to her. “You see that light there, on the other of water? I like looking at that light. For me it’s like my dream. One I’m going to do something important with my life.”
The next day when the was handed out, Amy’s name was out. She went up to get the letter. I went over and asked, “Hey, Amy, what’s your secret?”
She didn’t . She looked at the letter, a picture of a lake with a big shining on the other side of it. She looked at me, and put the over her heart.
On the last day of the camp, she gave me a big hug good bye. she had dream of her own. I hope so.
1.A. hot B. common C. wet D. special
2.A. locked B. raised C. arranged D. found
3.A. leave B. relax C. work D. disappear
4.A. weakness B. disadvantage C. condition D. situation
5.A. up B. away C. back D. seriously
6.A. students B. boys C. girls D. victims
7.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing
8.A. books B. emails C. phone-calls D. letters
9.A. dawn B. noon C. night D. dusk
10.A. reading B. thinking C. singing D. shouting
11.A. sitting B. playing C. dancing D. standing
12.A. down B. gently C. merely D. next
13.A. side B. end C. direction D. way
14.A. time B. morning C. day D. night
15.A. news B. mail C. gift D. award
16.A. filled B. found C. written D. called
17.A. hear B. answer C. talk D. hesitate
18.A. light B. sun C. moon D. candle
19.A. secret B. notice C. present D. picture
20.A. Surely B. Even C. Maybe D. Often
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you know people who have learned English earn twice as much as people who don’t? If you speak English better, you will find more good jobs. 1.
2.: Children go to their parents when they need help with school. If you speak better English, you can help your children with homework and you can also talk to teachers and other parents.
Think of your family: Most doctors in the United States only speak English, and if you can explain what the problem is and understand what the doctor is saying, you will get better, sooner!
Think of yourself: With a little more English, you might be able to take your high school diploma (GED), learn a profession or even go to college! 3.It is never too late!
Think of your pocket: If you understand what people tell you at the bank, a store or a lawyer’s office, nobody will be able to cheat you! 4.Here you can find out how you can get started. Don’t you want to save your cash?
And remember, with the Beehive you can practice your English and find help to get a good job, open a bank account or find a doctor!
The Beehive is written with a very clear language so you can learn all the important words at the same time as you find all the important information you need to make your life better.
5. Just a simple click here!
A. Think of your future.
B. You can talk about your illness with doctors in the United States if you go to hospital.
C. Or you can get a promotion and earn more money.
D. Many people are doing it!
E. With more English, you can save more, send more money to your family and even start your own business.
F. Think of your children.
G. Find out what type of education is right for you, and how to do it.
阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Scottish pupils recently were part of a new scheme that allowed them to take their exams online. Those examinations provided a glimpse of the future in May when 120 candidates in 10 centers in Scotland sat in front of computers to take a multiple-choice online exam. Although candidates were using a computer mouse instead of a pen, in all other ways the exam was the same as normal.
Exam rooms were set out to ensure that only the candidates and the teachers were able to see the individual screens. The online answers were sent directly to a safe area. According to the students at St Ninian’s in East Renfrewshire who took an online French exam, it was definitely the most motivated they had ever felt when taking an exam.
“I could go as fast as I wanted to, rather than as slow as everyone else wanted to,” said one. “It was better than looking back and forth between the questions,” said another. One pupil even described it as fun.
Their head teacher, Dorothy Graham, was not so surprised, “They are so used to doing things on computers that it seems natural for them. The boys liked it because they didn’t have to worry about how neat their work was.” The only things that worried her were power cuts and systems’ crashing.
It’s thought that online exams could be the norm (常态) in about five years. However, last year there were warnings about computerizing exams in England and Wales. It’s thought that it could be unfair to some students if they come from homes without access to a computer.
1. In the first paragraph the underlined word “candidates” probably means _________.
A. teachers who are supposed to prepare the test
B. people who grade the students’ papers
C. teachers who oversee the students in the exam rooms
D. pupils who take the online exam
2.Pupils who take this kind of exam _________.
A. do not need to write the answers down
B. must write the answers clearly with a mouse
C. have to answer the questions very quickly
D. can answer the questions for as long as they like
3. Why do people think it is unfair to some students without computers at home?
A. Because they are not able to take the exam at home.
B. Because they can’t be allowed to take the exams if they don’t have computers at home.
C. Because they can’t operate computers as well as those who have computers at home.
D. Because they are worried about how neat their work is.
4.According to the head teacher, pupils won’t be able to take the exam if _________.
A. they don’t have a computer at home
B. the computer system breaks down
C. the teacher sees individual screen
D. they take pens into the exam rooms
5.We can learn from the passage that it is mainly about ________.
A. computers in modern schools
B. taking exams online
C. testing computers in classroom
D. taking a multiple-choice exam
阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Let’s face the facts. On most occasions, some things may seem impossible, but in every impossibility, there is possibility. Impossible situations don’t last forever. While it might be impossible for one, it could still be possible for another. In a word, everything is possible.
Someone once said, “Success belongs to those who can look at challenges offered by the world as an inspiration.” So your challenges are golden opportunities for success. How can there be wonders if there are no difficulties? You need challenges to show your ability and success comes from the problems you face. Those who refuse to give in come out smiling.
Robert X. Perez once said, “The seeds of success spring from failure’s ashes; failure is not defeat and it just directs you in the right direction. To fail is to understand what you should not do. Remember it and don’t give up until your goal is achieved.”
What should you do when you face difficulties? Jasbeen says, “Yeah, life is difficult, but you shouldn’t give up. You should have a positive and calm attitude towards all your difficulties and make the best of them. You may learn something new. You can accept failure and develop mental toughness. Mental toughness is to see the long-term pains rather than be put off by short-term pains. Once you have this toughness, you have an advantage of winning.”
The only thing in life you ever really regret is the chances you didn’t take. You will only regret when you are faced with the consequences of not taking chances and seizing the moment. Take every chance you can!
Everything you’ve done in life may be good or bad, but no matter what you may do, you must try your best. You must do something meaningful and do it right now.
1.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us that _________.
A. what failure means
B. failure often happens
C. failure can help you achieve success
D. how to achieve one’s goal
2.When faced with difficulties we are advised to _________.
A. be optimistic and learn to see the long-term pains
B. know that each difficulty is a short-term pain and try to avoid it
C. think of the difficult life others may have
D. find out your own advantages and be strong
3.Which of the following is true according to the author?
A. We should try to make the most of every chance.
B. We should create more problems for your success.
C. Those who always have difficulties are more successful.
D. There are no impossible situations for anyone in the world.
4.The passage is mainly about _________.
A. how to face challenges
B. how to be successful
C. how to hold the hold the chances in life
D. how to turn impossibilities into possibilities
5.We are most likely to find the passage in _________.
A. an advertisement for customers
B. a story for young children
C. a speech for young students
D. a guide for those competitors
阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A family story is like a puzzle. Each family member leaves some clues. Family members come together because they have a common tie with one another, sharing a name and special traditions. Exploring family roots and sharing past memories ensure each tradition lives on.
Ancestory.com has created customized (订做的) “Our Name is History” books to give your family a look into your history by learning about your last name. By visiting it, you can check if information is available for your last name. Ancestory.com researchers have collected more than 5 billion names from records such as passenger lists, immigration records and from birth, marriage and death records. The collected information is then used for each customized book.
“Our Name is History” books are available for nearly 200,000 last names, accounting form 85 percent of all the US homes. The collected information is a great start of learning about your family roots. This book will not only surprise your mother, but also become a precious memory to pass down through the generations. It can also be an inspiration for her to talk about all the special women in her life. So instead of just giving her flowers or jewelry, give her a special family name book and share your favorite memories with her.
After learning the general history of your last name, your might be inspired to continue your exploration. The “Our Name is History” books include a special software product for building, searching and sharing your family history.
To learn more about “Our Name is History” books, visit www. Ournameinhistory.com. The deadline to order in time for Mother’s Day is April 30.
1. The first paragraph mainly talks about _________.
A. the importance of exploring family root
B. what a family story really is
C. the importance of a family name
D. how to pass down a family’s traditions
2.What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 2?
A. The “Our Name is History” book.
B. The website Ancestory.com.
C. The website www. ournameinhistory.com.
D. The family’s last name.
3.The “Our Name is History” books _________.
A. are very cheap compared with flowers or jewelry
B. can tell us where we should look to find out family history
C. cover the last names of all Americans
D. can tell us origins of our last names
4.What will mothers do if they get “Our Name is History” books?
A. They may be inspired to talk about some special women they remember.
B. They will collect information about their family roots.
C. They will learn how great their ancestors are.
D. They will share them with some other families.
5. What’s the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
A. To tell us how to explore family roots.
B. To help family traditions to live on.
C. To advertise “Our Name is History” books.
D. To tell us how to create our own family history.
