February 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin.
Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player. But when you watch him on the court, there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball.
Lin's enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin's father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.
In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.
During Lin's time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.
When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.
At first，playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.
But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012，on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory.
The Associated Press called Lin "the most surprising story in the NBA". Knicks fans developed the nickname for him "Linsanity" (林来疯）. Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 "Most Influential People in the World", Jeremy Lin included.
No doubt, Lin fever is continuing to spread. If you haven't already caught "Linsanity", get ready.
1.Which of the following elements is of little help in Lin's success?
A. his father's influence
B. his devotion to basketball
C. his years of hard work
D. his graduation from Harvard University
2.What does the phrases "wore off" in seventh paragraph probably mean?
A. arose B. disappeared C. grew D. remained
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight.
B. Before Lin there was no Chinese-American NBA players.
C. Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning.
D. Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA.
4.Which is the right order for Lin's life?
a. He made an excellent performance on Feb,4.
b. He was fired by the Golden State Warriors.
c. He was invited to play in the NBA Summer League.
d. He graduated from Harvard University.
e. He became famous overnight.
A. a, d, c, b, e B. d, b, c, a, e
C. d, c, b, a, e D. a, e, d, c, b
Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowned area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.
Meal Plans Available
♢ Continental Breakfast
♢ Breakfast and Dinner
♢ Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal（谷物类食品），bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much.
1..The passage is probably written for________.
A. host willing to receive foreign students
B. foreigners hoping to build British culture
C. travellers planning to visit families in London
D. English learners applying to live in English homes
2.What can be inferred from this passage?
A. a Continental Breakfast normally consists of bread, fruit and tea or coffee
B. you cannot invite your friend over to a visit as it is an invasion of your host’s privacy.
C. Zone 4 is less crowded than Zone 2.
D. Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.
3.Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?
A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere.
B. To enrich their knowledge of English.
C. To entertain friends as they like.
D. To enjoy much more freedom.
书面表达
假如你是李华。你的美国笔友Martin正在某中文学校学习汉语，他来信向你咨询如何学好汉语。请你写一封回信，给他提一些建议。
注意：词数120左右。
Dear Martin,
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短文改错
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。
Last Monday, my classmate and I saw some people gathering around in our way to school. In order to see what was happening, so we got close enough and found an old woman lie on the ground. The people around her just stand there, watching and chatting. We were worried about her and decided to take her to the hospital immediate. It turned out that she lost her balance but fell. She had to stay in hospital, so we called her family. Soon his son came and thanked us by offering us money. We refused money and left. Hurried to school, we found we were late. To our delight though, our teacher praised us for that we had done and we felt very proud.
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（不多于3个单词）。
Billy: Hello, Jennifer. I haven’t seen you for months. What have you been doing?
Jennifer: Oh, I was occupied 1. ________ job-hunting. It was really tiring.
Billy: How did it go?
Jennifer: Finally, I am going to be employed by a foreign company.
Billy: Oh, that’s good. Why not take a little trip to relax before 2.________ (start) your new job?
Jennifer: 3.________ (actual) I’m thinking of going to Guilin and staying there for a few days. I heard you’ve been there before.
Billy: Yes, I have. The famous boat trip down the Li River is very impressive. You can also take 4.________ short bamboo raft (筏) ride on a calm, shallow part of the river. It is great fun and peaceful 5. ________ (surround) by those towering peaks.
Jennifer: Wow, it sounds great! But I think the rafts are not safe.
Billy: Well, at first, I felt the same way, but everyone on the rafts seemed so content and 6. ________ (comfort) that I decided to do it. I’m glad I did as it was even better than I7.________ (imagine).
Jennifer: Oh, I’d like to try it. I saw a picture of Elephant Trunk Hill in my guide book, 8. ________ looks exactly like a big elephant!
Billy: You’ll see many other interesting mountains. And I recommend you to book a hotel room in Yangshuo, 9.________ you can enjoy an impressive musical outdoor performance on the river with the peaks as a backdrop (背景) at night. I do believe it will meet your demanding10.________ (require).
Jennifer: Thanks for your advice.
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。
A special lady lived on a farm in Grace, Idaho. To overcome every ________ or struggle that came her way, she went far beyond the call of duty. She was a widow (寡妇) with 9 children. Instead of ________ of her hard life, she accepted her fate (命运) and ________ the ordinary into the extraordinary (非凡的).
No matter how serious things seemed to be, she found a(n) ________ side and a ray of hope. She taught her family the ________ of hard work and the importance of education, ________ she only went as far as fourth grade.
Her children didn’t have material ________ , but they certainly received the necessary and ________ things in life: love, spiritual guidance, concern for others, appreciation for a table filled with food, and________ for the law. She was truly a(n) ________ of all that is good.
I remember as a young man sitting at her feet while she ________ me. “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” And she said, “I’ll ________ throw upon the floor a crust (面包皮) I cannot eat, for many a hungry one would think it quite a ________. Willful waste brings willful want, and I may live to say, ‘Oh, I wish I had that crust that once I ________ .’”
This extremely courageous and ________ woman is my grandmother. My mother is a lot like her mother. Many times, my mother went ________ a new dress just so we could buy some great football shoes. Many times, my mother ________ that we should stay home instead of going on a summer vacation, just so we could________ on a baseball all-star team. My mother is the greatest cook on Earth, a spiritual ________ , a church and community servant, and the very best mom who ever lived. I’ve never ________ her complain about her difficulties, heartache, and pain. My dear, sweet mother truly is a perfect example. It’s the way it was and still should be.
1.A. success B. task C. challenge D. job
2.A. thinking B. complaining C. talking D. dreaming
3.A. sent B. put C. cheated D. changed
4.A. opposite B. positive C. wrong D. dark
5.A. value B. idea C. pain D. result
6.A. if B. although C. unless D. since
7.A. needs B. comforts C. wealth D. hope
8.A. important B. interesting C. strange D. natural
9.A. fear B. love C. demand D. respect
10.A. user B. speaker C. example D. corrector
11.A. taught B. charged C. encouraged D. judged
12.A. usually B. never C. even D. also
13.A. pleasure B. beauty C. reward D. treat
14. A. gave up B. picked up C. threw away D. took away
15.A. strong B. curious C. intelligent D. attractive
16.A. in B. beyond C. for D. without
17.A. insisted B. warned C. reminded D. persuaded
18.A. go B. perform C. exchange D. play
19.A. engineer B. dancer C. guide D. worker
20.A. noticed B. heard C. discussed D. Forgotten
