“Mommy! Call I go and play outside with Danny? Please? I promise l will only play in the shade!” Kelly said．
What hurt her mother was only being able to stand aside when her daughter needed her most．“Kelly…I’m really sorry．You can’t go．I’m too concerned about you. You might accidentally go in the sun，which means we have to get you to hospital again．”Kelly was allergic to the sun．The doctor said it was incurable．
Kelly looked outside where her brother Danny was playing．Why did she have to be allergic to the sun? Why?
Kelly’s mother closed her eyes and she pointed upstairs where Kelly’s bed was．“Go to bed．”she said．Kelly had tears in her eyes．She forced her legs up the stairs and buried her face in her pillow．She wanted Danny to come back , for he could tell her stories about birds and squirrels．She waited，and soon he did come and told her about a blue bird he had seen．Kelly often wondered what a bird looked like．She was really curious about the birds in the yard．Maybe she could find out herself someday．
The next day, Danny entered Kelly’s room again to tell her what he had seen．She wasn’t there．He called again and again but no one replied．He searched anxiously around and saw a body．His eyes widened．It couldn’t be．Was it what he thought it was? Was it…Kelly? With shaking hands，Danny turned over the body．He screamed．It was Kelly．Her skin was swollen and had ugly rashes(皮疹)all over．She was holding a pencil in her right hand．And in her left hand was an almost finished picture of a bird , below which he found some words which read：“I finally get to see you．I will always remember you and love your nature no matter what．”
1.Why did Kelly want to go outside?
A．To take pictures． B．To tell stories．
C．T0 100k at animals． D．To walk in sunshine．
2.Where did Danny possibly find Kelly the next day?
A．In the yard． B．In the kitchen．
C．In the basement． D．In the living room．
3.Kelly can be best described as __________．
A．innocent and helpful B．delicate and cautious
C．curious and determined D．sensitive and thoughtful
书面表达
某英语刊物正在进行有关旅游的征文活动，请根据以下提示，以Travelling为题目，用英语写一篇短文，以便向该刊投稿。
1．旅游好处很多：领略大自然以及其他城市的美丽风景；呼吸新鲜空气；结交新朋友；放松自己，强身健体；
2．旅游常见问题：天气因素；被人偷；可能受伤；
3．旅游的准备工作：了解天气情况；找个旅伴(travelling companion)相互照应；小心谨慎；避免意外。
注意：
1.内容必须包括以上所有要点；
2.可适当增加内容，以使行文连贯；
3.词数：120左右。
短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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。
My high school life has made me learn many things. Between them teamwork is the most significantly for me. In fact, I didn’t realize its importance after I was elected monitor. In the begin, I did almost all the duties myself, however, others students cared little about class activities. Therefore, I worn out and depressed. Then I turned to my head teacher but he advised me to cooperate with others. Gradually, I realized the strengths of my classmates and managed to have everyone to play a part in class. It is working in teams instead of on my own which has freed me of trouble and make my work more efficient.
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。
During an 1899 F4 tornado (龙卷风) in Missouri, three people, Miss Moorehouse, Mrs. Webster, and her son were caught up in the storm. They 1. (carry) nearly one mile, but were let down so gently 2. none of the three was seriously injured. Here is Moorehouse’s 3. (describe)of her unbelievable flight.
‘‘I was conscious all the time when I was flying through the air, and 4. seemed a long time. I seemed to be lifted up, 5. (go) up to a great height. At one time I was far above the church towers, and seemed to be carried to a 6. (distance) place. As I was going through the air, I saw a horse, 7. was a white one and had a harness (马具) on, floating about with me. By the way 8. horse kicked and struggled as it was thrown about, I knew it was alive. I was afraid that it would knock into me, 9. it did not. Finally, I was mercifully landed 10. the ground unharmed, saved by luck.”
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。
My dad always collected coins. He was delighted when the new U.S. state coins were _________ .He would walk to his long-time bankers and make sure they put at least a _________ of new coins aside for him. He gave them to every family member. It gradually became a special family __________ to get coins from Dad.
When my dad _________, I felt such a sense of emptiness. My father and I had been so close. Iwas lost without his _________ and support. I wondered if I would ever feel my dad around me again, __________ me. It was right after Hurricane Katrina and I was doing a motivational meeting for aboutthree hundred volunteers. At the end of the event, I felt so grateful as I looked at these __________individuals. To my _________ , when I glanced at the floor, I saw nothing _________ a coin, from NorthCarolina, the state in which my dad was born and _________ .
Then two months later, I went back to visit my mom. While I was there, I went to the bankto ___________ a check. The bank manager, who had known me, called me into her office, showing methe coins for all the states my dad had _________ .
Ever since that time, I have always found coins at the most _________ times, when I neededsupport the most. Amazingly, nowadays when I need emotional support during a _________ time, a coin will always show up in a（n） _________ place.
It has now become a tradition in my family. Every time a coin appears in our house, oneof my kids says, “Oh, it’s _________! ”We all feel a sense of _________ every time a single coin turnsup in an unexpected place. We have all _________ it as a _________ of love, guidance and support fromDad — and every new coin we find makes us _________ .
1.A. delivered B. sold C. discovered D. issued
2.A. pack B. roll C. bunch D. pile
3.A. tradition B. memory C. decision D. interest
4.A. missed B. disappeared C. died D. dropped
5.A. guidance B. promise C. expectation D. belief
6.A.watchingover B. bringingup C. waitingfor D. listeningto
7.A.concerned B. devoted C. embarrassed D. relaxed[
8.A. delight B. confusion C. astonishment D. relief
9.A. from B. but C. with D. for
10.A. raised B. brought C. grown D. played
11.A. spend B. sign C. pay D. cash
12.A. ordered B. collected C. received D. shared
13.A. boring B. adventurous C. Precious D. extraordinary
14.A. complicated B. nervous C. disturbed D. tough
15.A. strange B. annoying C. satisfying D. hard
16.A. money B. Grandpa C. toy D. belief
17.A. proud B. comfort C. Success D. inspiration
18.A. thought B. explained C. Accepted D. consulted
19.A. result B. praise C. message D. need
20.A. change B. gain C. improve D. smile
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。
How to Calm Your Teen's Nerves before an Exam
Stress is a feeling of physical, mental and emotional strain of tension which disturbs or interferes with normal physiological balance. Stress can be overwhelming(压倒一切的) for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for a teen that has not yet developed effective coping skills. A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. So, how can parents help their teen stay calm before an exam?
Recognize when your teen is under stress.
Teens can feel an immense pressure to do well on exams. For some teens, just the idea of taking the test can bring them into a panic(恐慌). 1. Emotional symptoms include: excessive(过多的) of uncontrollable drying, aggression or mood swings, and panic attacks.
What should parents do?
--Be involved
Parents need to be involved in their teen's work. What they look for is your presence--to talk, to dry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. 2.
--Help them get organized
Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly. 3.
--Give them a nutritious diet
It's important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. __4._ If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.
--Show a positive attitude
5. If you panic, blame, or apply to much pressure, your teen will have an undue increase in their stress levels. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most important, reassure your teens that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.
A. Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.
B. A parent's attitude will dictate their teen's emotions.
C. Physical symptoms of stress and anxiety include: lack of sleep, difficulty breathing, loss of appetite of irregular eating.
D. Encourage your teen to relax.
E. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but don't let them focus on those fears.
F. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.
G. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.
