It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations”. I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.
Then I looked at my financial（财政的）package.
The cost of Dream School’s tuition（学费）, room and board was around $ 40,000--- an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.
In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.
One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.
At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus （校园）including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.
As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.
In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream”university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.
1.How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?
A.He was uncertain which school to go to. B.He was lost in his dream.
C.He was worried about the money. D.He was full of joy.
2.We can learn from the passage that the parents were _________.
A.honest B.supportive C.strict D.decisive
3.In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride”can be replaced by “_______”.
A.would pay for transport to the school
B.would show me around the campus
C.would offer free meals at all events
D.would charge me nothing for tuition
4.What does the author mainly want to say?
A.You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.
B.Your second-choice college may actually by your best fit.
C.You should try your best to attend your dream school.
D.Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.
Central Park
Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife—both the human and animal varieties. Call(212) 360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for daily events and tours.
Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West.
Empire State Building
This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck (瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you'll find the New York Skyride, a simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan.
5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown: (212) 736-3100
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.
Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave.: (212)245-0072
Madison Square Garden
If it's big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available.
7th Ave., btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown: (212)465-6741
1.The New York Skyride is for .
A.sightseeing B.flight training
C.model plane sports D.city transportation
2.If a visitor is interested in music, he will probably go to .
A.Central Park B.Empire State Building
C.Intrepid Sea-Air-Space museum D.Madison Square Garden
3.What is the purpose of these texts?
A.To provide information of living in New York.
B.To provide directions of city traffic in New York.
C.To give visitors a guide to New York.
D.To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.
假定你是李华，成功考取了玉溪一中学习。请根据下列提示，用英语给你的笔友Frank写一封电子邮件，谈谈你的处境。
1. 面临的挑战 (新同学、新老师、新课程)；
2. 采取了什么方式来适应挑战；
3. 寻求建议。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.文章开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Frank,
I have been admitted into Yuxi No.1 Middle School. Although it is a great success,______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
What are the quality of a good teacher? Let me show you for an example. Mr. Smith, my math teacher, is one of the best that I had ever met. He knows his subject well and she always has special ways to make his classes lively but interesting. We are not kept sit all the time but are encouraging to learn through all kinds of activities. However, he treats all his students equally from the brightest to those what need extra help. I am lucky to have teacher like Mr. Smith.
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。
English is a language 1.(speak) all around the world. There are more than 42 countries 2. most of the people speak English. And most native speakers of English 3. (find) in the UK, the US, Canada, and many other countries. In total, English is their mother tongue for more than 375 million people. An equal(相等的) number of people learn English as 4. second language. However, the number of people who learn English as a foreign language 5.(be) more than 750 million.
In only fifty years, English has developed into the language most 6.(wide) spoken and used in the world. Foreign staff in China are not requested 7.(learn) Chinese. Chinese businessmen, taxi drivers and students can talk with them using English. You can listen to English songs 8. the radio or use English to communicate with people around the world through the Internet. With so many people communicating in English every day, 9. will become more and more important to have a good knowledge of English. Believe it or not, English 10.(rich) our lives since it came to China.
Long ago there was a poor farmer in Russia. He had been very ______ with everything he had. However, when he found his elder brother was ______ than him, he felt disappointed. So he ______ hard about how he could also be richer. Finally he got an idea. He started to spend less money on food and clothes to ______ some money to buy more land. Once he had enough money, he started ______ for land.
He ______ that on the neighboring land, there were some nomads (游牧民) living there. He bought some gifts and went to ______ their head. He presented the gifts to the head and told him the ______ of his visit. The head welcomed him, accepted the gifts and agreed to his ______ to get the land. The head told him that he could have the land ______ giving him anything. He can take as much land as he could ______ by walking through the land before sunset (日落). He should start in the morning and whatever distance he could travel during the ______, he could have it.
The farmer became very ______ when he heard this offer. Now he could have lots of ______ without paying anything. He came ______ the next morning and started running, not walking,______ he could cover the largest area. To reach his goal, he neither ate food, nor drank water, nor had any rest. He just continued ______. Without eating, or drinking, or resting he just got very ______. When he came back to the head in the evening, he ______ right on the spot. Sadly his son buried him in a piece of land about 6 x 4 feet.
Don’t be greedy (贪婪的) or you will ______ everything finally.
1.A.careful B.bored C.pleased D.busy
2.A.healthier B.stronger C.cleverer D.richer
3.A.learned B.thought C.tried D.worked
4.A.save B.spend C.make D.borrow
5.A.waiting B.preparing C.looking D.caring
6.A.explained B.hoped C.guessed D.noticed
7.A.follow B.see C.help D.cheat
8.A.purpose B.result C.condition D.chance
9.A.promise B.suggestion C.request D.order
10.A.for B.by C.before D.without
11.A.farm B.cover C.buy D.have
12.A.day B.month C.week D.year
13.A.interested B.sad C.calm D.happy
14.A.crop B.land C.experience D.knowledge
15.A.quietly B.finally C.early D.suddenly
16.A.even if B.so that C.because D.whether
17.A.running B.walking C.speaking D.dreaming
18.A.nervous B.excited C.worried D.tired
19.A.refused B.appeared C.died D.rested
20.A.face B.lose C.change D.defeat
