“The Boxtrolls”
From Laika Entertainment, the animation house behind “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” comes, “The Boxtrolls,” adapted from the children’s book “Here Be Monsters!” by Alan Snow. The movie, about a boy who is raised by unusual creatures, features the voices of Ben Kingsley, Simon Pegg and Elle Fanning. Opens Sept. 26. Area theatres.
“Awake and Sing!”
Olney presents the 1935 comic drama by Clifford Odets about a Brooklyn family struggling through the Great Depression. Step. 24 through Oct. 19. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400.www.olneytheatre.org. $38.50-63.50.
Fiesta DC
Celebrate the city’s Latino culture with a parade, dance, music and more. Sept. 21. Parade: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Constitution Avenue from Seventh Street NW to 14th Street NW. Festival: Noon to 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and 14th streets NW. 202-489-7141.www.fiestadc. org.
“On Paper: Alternate Realities”
The 26 pieces by American artists, including Raymond Pettibon and lona Rozeal Brown, take inspiration from popular culture, using art to explore dark themes. Through April 12. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore. 443-573-17000. www. artma. org.
“Untitled: The Art of James Castle”
A self-taught artist from rural Idaho, Castle used whatever was available-newspaper, coal, sticks-to create buildings, landscapes, people and more. Sept.26 through Feb.1. American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. www. americanart. si. edu.
Neo-impressionism at the Phillips
“Neo-impressionism and the Dream of Realities: Painting, Poetry, Music” displays works by artists such as Georges Seurat, who presented stylized landscapes and people. Sept. 27 through Jan. 11. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151. www. phillipscollection. org. $ 12; $ 10 for students and senitors; free for age 18 and younger.
“Driving Miss Daisy”
Ford’s Theatre starts its season with the Pulitzer Prize winner about the decades-long relationship between an aging woman and her black driver in Atlanta. Washington stage actors Nancy Robinette and Craig Wallace perform in this beloved classic. Sept. 26 through Oct. 26. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. 202-347-4833. www. fordstheatre. org. $20-$62.
1.Which of the following may attract kids most?
A. “The Boxtrolls.”
B. “Awake and Sing!”
C. “Driving Miss Daisy.”
D. “On Paper: Alternate Realities.”
2.If you want to observe a cultural festival, you can go to ______.
A. Area theatres on Sept. 26
B. Ford’s Theatre on Sept. 26
C. Constitution Avenue before 10 p.m. on Sept. 21
D. Pennsylvania Avenue on the afternoon of Sept. 21
3. We can infer that the text is ________.
A. a research report
B. a going out guide
C. a review of different arts
D. an introduction to famous works
书面表达
假如你是王明，将到美国参加一个英语学习俱乐部活动，你要在会上交流自己的英语学习体会。请根据要求写一篇发言稿。内容包括：学习方法、学习收获、学习困难。
注意：
1． 词数 100个左右；
2． 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear friends,
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之问交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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：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。
Dear Sir,
I’m glad to learn that part-time assistants was wanted in your studio and I’d like to have a try.
I’m a student who is graduated from high school soon. Before attending the college, I’ll have a long holiday and I’m determined to make the best of them. Since childhood, I have developed a strong interest in storytelling and watching films. My teacher thinks highly of my performance in the language class, when I have also acquired a good knowledge of American movie industry. Except that, I am the monitor of my class and thus have gained many experience in management.
I will undertake full responsibility and spare no effort to do my share of work. I am full convinced that through communication with the staffs, I can get some valuable work experience as well as develop my social skills.
I’m looking forward receiving your reply soon. Thank you for your consideration.
Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。
Anger can disturb a supposedly happy and 1. ________ (peace) life. If we can learn to contain this emotion, we could decrease the unnecessary trouble that it2.______ (bring).
Linda and I got along like sisters. 3.______, on one weekend, I quarreled with her over a decision on 4._______to visit the library. She wanted to go out later since she had not washed her hair, while I could not wait to check out the5.________ (late) publication on Harry Potter, my all time favorite. This small dispute soon6._______ (blow) into a big one as both of us thought the other was unreasonable, inconsiderate and 7.________ (simple)ridiculous. 8._______ (drive) by childish anger, we shouted at each other mercilessly over the phone and never spoke to each other for a long time.
If I had controlled my anger and walked9.______ Linda’s shoes for a mile, I would have understood her hesitance to go out, and we could have avoided hurting each other’s10._______ (feel).
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。
I was born and raised in Minnesota, the USA, but as an adult I have mostly lived in Europe and Africa. I teach cross-cultural management at the International Business School near Paris. For the last 15 years, I’ve studied people in different parts of the world build trust, communicate and make decisions in the workplace.
While travelling in Tokyo recently with a Japanese , I gave a shorttalk to a group of 20 managers. , I asked whether there were any questions or comments. No went up, so I went to sit down. Mycolleague whispered to me, “I think there were some comments, Erin.Do you mind if I try?” I agreed, but I guessed it a waste of . He askedthe group again, “ Any comments or questions”.
Still, no one raised a hand, this time he looked very carefully at each person in the silent audience. Gesturing to one of them, he said, “ Do you have to add?” To my amazement, she “ Yes, thank you.” and asked me a very interesting question. My colleague repeated this several times the audience and asking for more questions or comments.
After the session, I asked my colleague, “ How did you that those people had questions?” He , not sure how to explain it, and then said, “ It has to do with how their eyes are.”
He continued, “In Japan, we don’t as much direct eye contact as you do in the west. So when you asked if there are any , most people were not looking directly at you. But a few people in the were looking right at you and their eyes were bright. That that they would be to have you call on them.
I thought to myself I would ever have learned from upbringing in Minnesota. Since then, I try to understanding behavior in other cultures I encounter, and keep finding the bright eyes in the room.
1.A. why B. when C. while D. how
2.A. specially B. especially C. silently D. secretly
3.A. student B. friend C. classmate D. colleague
4.A. At the end B. In details C. At all D. In a word
5.A. mouths B. legs C. hands D. heads
6.A. totally B. nearly C. actually D. frequently
7.A. breath B. money C. times D. talent
8.A. so B. but C. because D. and
9.A. nothing B. all C. something D. everything
10.A. refused B. agreed C. asked D. responded
11.A. thinking about B. looking up to C. looking at D. looking for
12.A. suspect B. convey C. respect D. know
13.A. nodded B. decided C. made D. hesitated
14.A. lovely B. beautiful C. bright D. fixed
15.A. let B. make C. take D. get
16.A. comments B. ideas C. decisions D. reports
17.A. classroom B. group C. school D. jury
18.A. tells B. indicates C. convinces D. informs
19.A. happy B. confident C. kind D. clever
20.A. focus on B. depend on C. live on D. move on
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。
There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life.
1. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations.
The business also adds another factor: The need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly. 2. Computers, DVDs, CDs, television,PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a lifestyle of less exercise.
3. Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick take away rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard (轰炸) their audience with “perfect” body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best places to visit and the best things to do.
Environments vary. 4. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.
5. Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy if he/she is motivated enough!
A．The media provide entertainment and information.
B．Advertisements play an important role in people's life.
C．The important one is motivation or the desire to be healthy.
D．Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology.
E．People are living in a water-polluted environment.
F．We may be exposed to pollution, such as cigarette smoke.
G．Nowadays, people are very busy.
