假定你是高中生李华，你的英国朋友Peter希望了解中药(traditional Chinese medicine)，请给他写一封邮件。

内容包括：

1. 中药的历史与种类；

2. 用途与好处。

注意:

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

Dear Peter,

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

    During the day, I heard something happened at the Twin Towers. But nobody seemed to really _________ what was going on. Not until school let out did I realize something might be _________. My dad usually _________ me up, but he wasn’t there. My dad was a firefighter. His _________ was less than a mile from the Twin Towers.

The Twin Towers had been attacked, and my dad had gone there to _________. I remember only bits and pieces, like my mom calling hospitals all over New York City, _________ to find my dad. Hopelessly, she told me that he was probably _________.

We didn’t learn exactly what had happened to him until much later. We _________ that he had sent a radio message at 9:56 am, when he and hundreds of other _________firefighters were in the burning South Tower, saving as many people as possible. Just three minutes later, the tower __________.

17 years later, I still __________ my dad every day. He instilled(灌输) in me a __________ for my community, and his __________ encouraged me to volunteer.

Looking back, I don’t think only of the sad __________. I also remember the great acts of people, __________ my dad, proud to call him my hero.

1.A.wonder B.care C.know D.anticipate

2.A.wrong B.ambitious C.different D.strange

3.A.stimulate B.picked C.recall D.shift

4.A.objective B.region C.mission D.station

5.A.help B.assign C.cease D.cite

6.A.hoping B.promising C.requiring D.refusing

7.A.significant B.gone C.chosen D.mistaken

8.A.made sense B.made sure C.picked out D.found out

9.A.serious B.courageous C.excited D.surprised

10.A.showed up B.shut up C.fell down D.broke down

11.A.protest B.miss C.worry D.quote

12.A.profile B.passion C.love D.resolution

13.A.carefulness B.patience C.wisdom D.bravery

14.A.event B.lesson C.option D.change

15.A.apparently B.occasionally C.literally D.especially

The Art of Slow Reading

If you are reading this article in print, chances are that you will only get through half of what I have written. And if you are reading this online, you may not even finish a fifth. 1. They suggest that many of us no longer have the concentration to read articles through to their conclusion.

So are we getting stupider? Actually, our online habits are damaging the mental power we need to process and understand textual information. Round-the-clock news makes us read from one article to the next without necessarily engaging fully with any of the content. Our reading is frequently interrupted by the noise of the latest email and we are now absorbing short bursts of words on Twitter and Facebook more regularly than longer texts. 2. But we are gradually forgetting how to sit back, think carefully, and relate all the facts to each other.

3. A desperate bunch of academics want us to take our time while reading, and re-reading. They ask us to switch off our computers every so often and rediscover both the joy of personal engagement with printed texts, and the ability to process them fully. What's to be done then? Most slow readers realize that total rejection of the web is extremely unrealistic. They feel that getaway from technology for a while is the answer. 4. Personally, I'm not sure whether I could ever go offline for long. Even while writing this article, I am switching constantly between sites, skimming too often, absorbing too little. Internet reading has become too rooted in my daily life for me to change. I read essays and articles not in hard copy but as PDFs. I suspect that many readers are in a similar position. 5. You can download a computer application called Freedom, which allows you to read in peace by cutting off your Internet connection. Or if you want to avoid being disturbed by the Internet, you could always download offline reader Instapaper for your iPhone. If you're still reading my article, that is slow reading.

A.The Internet is probably part of the problem.

B.Now some campaigns are advocating slow reading.

C.These are the two findings from the recent research projects.

D.But if you just occasionally want to read more slowly, help is at hand.

E.Some of them have suggested turning their computers off for one day a week.

F.Slow reading can help connect a reader to neighborhood and become popular.

G.Because of the Internet, we have become very good at collecting information.

People aren't walking any more—if they can figure out a way to avoid it.

I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasn't in any hurry, either. I had merely become one more victim of a national sickness: motorosis.

It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune(免疫的), for I was born in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as good day's walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as a sign of strength and skill. A well­known British physician, Sir Adolphe Abrhams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper exercise. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illnesses than one who exercises regularly and walking is an ideal form of exercise---the most familiar and natural of all.

It was Henry Thoreau who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flowers, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in a living world. He can’t learn in a car.

The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way of life. Many people don't dare to approach Nature any more. To them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat; to them security is a steel river thundering on a concrete road. And much of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.

I say that the green of forests is the mind's best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.

1.What is the national sickness?

A.Walking too much.

B.Travelling too much.

C.Driving cars too much.

D.Climbing stairs too much.

2.What was life like when the author was young?

A.People usually went around on foot.

B.People often walked 25 miles a day.

C.People used to walk ten hours every day.

D.People considered a ten­hour walk as a hardship.

3.What is compared to “a steel river” in Paragraph 6?

A.A queue of cars.

B.A ray of traffic light.

C.A flash of lightning.

D.A stream of people.

4.What is the author's intention of writing this passage?

A.To tell people to reflect more on life.

B.To encourage people to return to walking.

C.To advise people to do outdoor activities.

D.To recommend people to give up driving.

    A walk through the galleries of Quebec's Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) places individuals face-to-face with some 43,000 artworks ranging from Chinese ceramics (陶瓷制品) to Inuit sculpture.

While the visiting is an incredible cultural experience, a group of local physicians will soon be able to prescribe(开处方) museum visits as treatment for some illnesses.

Hélène Boyer, vice president of a Montreal-based medical association, explains that museum visits have been shown to increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter (神经传导物质) known as the "happy chemical" which helps to lift mood.

According to Boyer, the small increase in hormones(荷尔蒙)associated with enjoying an afternoon of art is similar to that offered by exercise, making museum prescriptions ideal for the elderly experiencing pain that prevents them from regularly joining in physical activity.

The museum visits are designed to improve traditional methods. As Bondil notes, spending time in a peaceful environment can provide a welcome distraction. "What is most important is this experience can help them escape from their own pain," she says. "When you enter the museum, you escape from the speed of our daily life."

"I am convinced that in the 21st century, culture will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century," said Bondil. " Some people would do well to recall that just in the 19th century, sports were believed to do harm to the body. Just as doctors now prescribe exercise, they will be able to prescribe a visit to the MMFA."

1.What does Hélène Boyer think of museum visits?

A.They can cheer people up. B.They can reduce physical activity.

C.They can slow down our life pace. D.They can increase levels of art appreciation.

2.How do museum visits affect people?

A.Stop them concentrating on pain.

B.Stop them focusing on traditional methods.

C.Encourage them not to be absent-minded.

D.Encourage them to slow their steps while walking.

3.What does the last paragraph suggest?

A.Physical activities were popular in the 19th century.

B.Sports are considered to be harmful to the body.

C.Ideas of treating illnesses are changing over time.

D.Doctors prescribe museum visits regularly now.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A.Museum visits are ideal for the elderly. B.Happy chemical helps to lift mood.

C.Peaceful environment helps escape pain. D.Cultural activities will promote health

    When Tara Wood brought her daughter to a grocery store to buy the four-year-old some cupcakes, she had no idea that would be a life-changing experience. 

As Tara pushed her daughter Norah around the store last month, she passed an old man who was by himself. The old man looked cold, until Norah shouted to him, “Hi! It’s my birthday today!” The man stopped and his demeanor changed from distant and serious to warm and friendly. “How old are you today?” the man asked. After some time talking together, Norah asked her mom to take a picture of her with her new friend “Mr Dan”, Dan Peterson, 82. They hugged and after ten minutes went their separate ways. That could have been the end of the story. But it is actually the beginning of a special relationship.

Tara posted the picture of her daughter and Mr. Dan on Facebook and someone who recognized him reached out to her with his contact information. It turned out that Mr. Dan’s wife died in March and he had been suffering from depression and anxiety ever since. The person on Facebook told Tara that it was the first time they had seen Mr. Dan smile since the death of his wife. Knowing that, Tara contacted Mr. Dan, and ever since Norah and the 82-year-old have developed a friendship unlike any other. “She has shown me a depth of love, a depth that I didn’t know existed,” Mr. Dan told the reporter. 

Mr. Dan told Tara that before meeting Norah, he hadn’t had one night of uninterrupted sleep. Anxiety kept him up at all hours and made him restless. After meeting Norah, he said he now sleeps soundly. For Mr. Dan’s 82nd birthday on October 20, the mother and the daughter brought balloons and presents—and, of course, cupcakes. Mr. Dan will also spend a day around Thanksgiving with Norah and her family. “If you don’t take the time to notice people, you will never know how you can positively impact a life,” Tara Wood said.

1.Why did Mr. Dan look cold?

A.He felt lonely. B.He disliked little kids.

C.He caught a cold. D.He knew little about Norah.

2.What does the underlined word “demeanor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.Words. B.Body. C.Thoughts. D.Attitude.

3.How did Tara know more about Mr. Dan?

A.From a news reporter. B.From a stranger.

C.From a shop assistant. D.From his neighbor.

4.What can we learn from the story?

A.Giving makes a real difference. B.It is important to respect each other.

C.We should not judge a person at first sight. D.Good things will happen if one keeps trying.

    Become a Volunteer and Make a Difference

The First Tee, as an outstanding youth development organization, is always searching for good people that want to volunteer at one of our many Pittsburgh area locations.

We’re Looking for You!

Developed with input from leading experts in the field of positive youth development, our program focuses on making participants stronger and more confident through decision-making and exploring options, inspiring the golfers of tomorrow to look to the future, set goals, and unlock their potential.

We also need more volunteers to make The First Tee possible. Opportunities include:

Assistant Coach: assist in our weekly golf clinics. All that we request is that you make a 7-week commitment (one day per week), for 2 hours each week. Each clinic is led by one of our trained staff members who creates a written lesson plan for our volunteers to follow.

Database Manager:  input data entry of participants, volunteers, and community relation records and update chapter information for Home Office and community relations.  The database manager is expected to update the data a minimum of every other week.

Equipment Manager: organize and sort donated equipment, get rid of unfit equipment, and arrange equipment for distribution to participants at least once a week.

Greeter: register participants, hand information to parents, greet visitors, answer phone and provide general program information.

Process of Becoming a Volunteer

Begin by filling out the Google Forms application below. Once Alison Boyle (our Director of Volunteer and Participant Services) receives your completed application, she will contact you for an in-person interview.

CLICK HERE to fill out a Volunteer Application via Google Forms

For more information, please contact our Director of Volunteer and Participant Services, Alison Boyle, at aboyle@thefirstteepittsburgh.org.

1.What does The First Tee Coach Program center on?

A.Empowering participants. B.Training professional coaches.

C.Attracting more visitors. D.Looking for golf stars.

2.If you are good at using computers, which one may you choose to be?

A.Greeter. B.Assistant coach.

C.Database manager. D.Equipment manager.

3.What must one do to become a volunteer at The First Tee?

A.Be a good golfer. B.Have an interview.

C.Consult Alison Boyle. D.Promise to work 7 weeks.

假定你是李华，下周你校将举办“垃圾分类”宣讲会。请你写一封邮件，邀请你的英国朋友David参加。内容包括：1.时间及地点；2.活动内容；3.欢迎他分享有关垃圾分类的经验。

注意1. 词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：垃圾分类 garbage sorting；宣讲会 a teach-in

Dear David,

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Best wishes!

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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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 Saturday, while done some cleaning in my room, I accidentally find a box which was full of my childhood books. I donated them to an only library in the town. I hope that those who read my books can gain some knowledge which are beneficial to their futures. It is said what knowledge is the best gift we can give it to children. I hope to donate more books.

When I was here, I also signed up to volunteer to read to children during my free day. This will be a wonderfully experience I look forward.

    The past six months have been one of a great challenge. A close friend of mine, Joanne, _______ the end of her life. She knew it, and instead of regretting and crying, she _______ it and as she died last week I thought of how a shooting star _______ so brightly as it trails the universe, right before it _______.

It was a great _______ to have her company these past months. One of the last things she asked me was to find an organization _______ women coming out of prison, to _______ her business clothing to them for job interviews. We found such a _______ here in Raleigh where I live. I didn’t know the exact _______ of it, but it’s probably called a “Reentry” service or program and many countries and __________ have them all over the world.

I __________ her donation before she died, and thought of doing a clothing drive(衣服捐赠) __________ Joanne’s life and inviting others to gift clothing to __________ more people at the program. Well. I’m so __________ to share that it went really well. We had a lot of __________ filling the joyful business clothes for men and women.

It didn’t __________ anything but gas, time and love. __________ she is gone, I felt like we did it __________. My dear mother helped me too, and it felt so good to __________ something inspired by Joanne’s life for __________ blessing a population of people that most often is overlooked.

1.A.lost B.forgot C.escaped D.approached

2.A.accepted B.admired C.forbade D.hated

3.A.fades B.disappears C.occurs D.shines

4.A.breaks out B.goes out C.sets out D.turns out

5.A.desire B.pity C.privilege D.benefit

6.A.supporting B.opposing C.arresting D.attracting

7.A.destroy B.provide C.collect D.throw

8.A.program B.method C.behavior D.challenge

9.A.change B.cause C.chance D.name

10.A.halls B.cities C.restaurants D.schools

11.A.discovered B.researched C.delivered D.inspired

12.A.in honor of B.in charge of C.in spite of D.in search of

13.A.balance B.condemn C.bless D.grasp

14.A.nervous B.angry C.afraid D.excited

15.A.treasures B.donations C.troubles D.decorations

16.A.cost B.save C.reform D.seize

17.A.As if B.Now that C.Even if D.In case

18.A.forever B.immediately C.together D.perfectly

19.A.notice B.organize C.click D.apply

20.A.absence B.talent C.ignorance D.kindness

    How to Prevent New Coronavirus(冠状病毒)?

New coronavirus is a member of the coronavirus family that cause conditions like the common cold, SARS and other respiratory(呼吸的) conditions. While new coronavirus can be serious, taking preventative measures can help you protect your health at home.

Wash your hands with soap and water to minimize your infection(感染) risk. 1. Wet your hands with warm water, then apply a mild soap. Work the soap for 20-30 seconds, and then wash your hands clean under warm running water.

Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth. You may come into contact(接触) with the new coronavirus on a surface, like a door handle or countertop. When this happens, the bacteria can stay on your hands, so you can easily infect yourself if you touch your face with dirty hands. 2.

Stay away from people who are coughing or sneezing. 3. Additionally, coughing and sneezing both release the virus into the air, so they may increase your risk of infection. Keep your distance from people who appear to have symptoms of an upper respiratory infection.

Disinfect high-touch surfaces daily by using a product that kills viruses. Unfortunately, new coronavirus can stay on surfaces, such as door handles and countertops. 4. Make sure the surface stays wet for about 10 minutes so it effectively kills the virus. This limits the risk of the virus staying on the surfaces and potentially causing an infection.

5. Information about new coronavirus has spread on social media, sometimes causing unnecessary fear. It’s helpful to fact-check your information before making any decisions.

A.Try not to worry too much if you’re not truly at risk.

B.Don’t run the risk of handling an animal that might be ill.

C.Use a spray disinfectant or wet wipes to clean the surfaces daily.

D.Call your doctor if you suspect that you are hit by new coronavirus.

E.Avoid touching your eyes,nose and mouth in case the virus is on your skin.

F.The best way to prevent new coronavirus is to wash your hands as often as possible.

G.Since new coronavirus is a respiratory infection,coughing and sneezing are common symptoms.

    Birthday parties and graduations are occasions when people celebrate with balloons, often releasing (释放) them into the sky happily. But what happens to those plastic balloons once they become flat? Where do they end up?

For years, many environmental groups have pushed for mass balloon releases to be inhibited, saying that balloon pieces and strings are dangerous to wildlife. “They can bring harm to wildlife simply because they are colorful and bright, so wildlife might think they are delicious food, and their bodies can get caught by the strings, thus making it difficult for them to swim or breathe.” Emma Tonge, communications and outreach specialist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told USA Today. Yet releases still happen.

Researchers in Australia analyzed the effects that soft plastics like balloons have on seabirds. They have discovered that soft plastics are more likely than hard plastics to cause barriers in seabirds’ gastrointestinal tracts (胃肠道). Of the birds examined, nearly one out of five died as a result of swallowing a balloon or balloon pieces.

“If seabirds eat plastics, their risk of death increases, and even a single piece can be deadly,” wrote lead study author Lauren Roman, PhD student at University of Tasmania. “The evidence is clear that if we want to stop seabirds from dying from plastic ingestion (吸入) we need to reduce or remove marine debris (海洋垃圾) from their environment, particularly balloons.”

Balloons Blow, a nonprofit organization, is devoted to educating people about the dangers released balloons can have on animals, people and the environment. The group points out that all released balloons return to the ground as litter. Animals like birds, whales and sea turtles can die after swallowing balloons.

1.Why does wildlife eat balloon pieces?

A.They mistake them for delicious food. B.They eat anything for lack of food.

C.They feel like eating bright things. D.They suck them just for pleasure.

2.What does the underlined word“inhibited”in paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A.objected B.adjusted C.banned D.governed

3.What can we infer from the researchers’analysis in paragraph 3?

A.Seabirds are forced to swallow balloons.

B.Balloons mainly determine seabirds’survival.

C.Soft plastics are worse than hard ones for seabirds.

D.Seabirds are more sensitive to hard plastics.

4.What is Lauren Roman’s idea on the released balloons?

A.They have bad effects on all the birds. B.They are harmless in small pieces.

C.They are major damage to people. D.They do great harm to seabirds.

5.What is the text mainly about?

A.What released balloons bring to the ocean.

B.Why people should stop releasing balloons.

C.When action will be taken to protect wildlife.

D.How released balloons can be finally reduced.

    Nelda Billie has been waiting to turn on lights in her home for 15 years. ''We've been living off those oil lanterns,'' she says. ''Now we don't have to have flashlights everywhere. All the kids have a flashlight. When they get up in the middle of the night to use the restroom, they have a flashlight to go to the outhouse. ''

Billie, her husband and their five kids live in a tiny, one-room cottage built with wood and mud, which is a traditional Navajo home. Their three sheep are on the green grass that carpets the rolling hills of Dilkon, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation in the US. They watch two men in a cherry picker hook the last power line to their home.

Billie says they've gone through too many electrical machines to count. ''My two boys, they have really bad allergies and they have asthma(哮喘), so sometimes they need the sprayer. '' Billie says. ''So we usually go to their grandma's house, travel in the middle of the night over there back and forth. ''

The Billies are not alone. About 10% of Navajos on the reservation live without electricity. And as much as 40% of them have to haul their water far away and use outhouses. A poll(民意调查) of Native Americans conducted by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health found that more than a quarter of Native Americans have experienced problems with electricity, the Internet and with the safety of their drinking water.

Outside the Billies' home, the couple waits patiently for the workers to finish the job. Finally, after waiting for so long, the Billies watch the foreman turn on the meter behind their house and close the cover. Nelda then runs inside to open the switch. ''It's so exciting to finally have electricity here after so many years without it, '' Billie says. ''My kids are going to be so happy. They keep asking every day… They go, 'Mum, we're going to have light! We're going to finally have light! '''

Now the family will wait and pray for running water and the Internet.

1.Why did Billie's children have flashlights in the past?

A.They used them as toys.

B.They wanted to save electricity.

C.They needed them to light up late at night

D.They prepared these for going to grandma's house.

2.What can we learn from paragraph 2?

A.The Billies lead a green but poor life.

B.Electricity can bring about great changes.

C.The situation of Native Americans is serious.

D.There is an urgent need for electricity in Billie's house.

3.How does Billie often find electricity to treat her children's illness?

A.By walking a long way to a friend.

B.By producing electricity herself.

C.By inviting workers to her house.

D.By going to her mum's house.

4.What does the underlined sentence ''The Billies are not alone. ''imply in paragraph 4?

A.The Billies live far from cities but never feel lonely.

B.More Navajos suffer greatly from no electricity.

C.Only 10%of Navajos live without safe drinking water.

D.A quarter of Navajos have experienced problems with electricity.

5.What is the best title for the text?

A.The Disappearing Oil Lanterns B.Poor People's Bright Future

C.Electricity Bringing Hope D.Power Lines Construction

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整故事。

A friend of mine, named Jack, received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Jack came out of his office, a street urchin(顽童)was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car, sir?” he asked. Jack answered, “Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.” The boy was surprised. “You mean your brother gave it to you and it did cost you nothing? Sir, I wish…”He hesitated(犹豫),Jack thought of course he knew what the boy wanted, but what the boy said surprised him greatly. “I wish,” the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that.” Jack looked at the boy in surprise, and then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car?” “Oh yes, I’d   love to ,”the boy answered.

After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, “Sir, would you mind driving in front of my house?”

Jack smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Jack was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked.

注意：1.所续写的短文词数应为150左右；

2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为二段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；

4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1

He got out and ran up to the steps. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2

Jack got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

根据所给的首字母或中文提示写出适当单词，每空一词。

1.There are two main types of advertisements−−c__________advertisements and public service advertisements.

2.The _________(当代的)Olympics were first held in 1896, in Athens.

3.Both the headsets and the gloves are __________(连接) to a computer network in the studio.

4.Every packet of cigarettes contains harmful c_________that can result in lung cancer and heart disease.

5.By the 10th century, Old English had become the o___________ language of England.

6.An advertisement uses words and pictures to p____________ people to buy a product.

7.This is why we have chosen anti-smoking as the subject of our ad ______________(运动；活动).

8.They took him to court for ______________ (使堕落；使腐败)the young people of Athens.

9.RealCine provides fantastic technology for ________(城市的；城镇的) planning.

10.Many famous a_________, including Xu Haifeng, Liu Xiang and Sang Lan, have made great contributions to Olympics.

    Starting high school is a great experience for any teenager. Whether you are coming from a middle school ( grades six through eight) or a junior high school (grades seven through nine) , there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment. 1.

You will face being in a new school, making new friends in an unfamiliar class  and getting to know new teachers.These new teachers will usually have higher academic (学术的)level than your middle school teachers. 2. In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills. On top of all this, peer pressure（压力）to drink and smoke often increases in high school. 3.

Although there is a lot of pressure, it is nothing you cannot deal with. If you are feeling pressure to do something that you feel is wrong, talk to a friend, parent or counselor to find a solution. 4.

If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely, try to join a school club or group to make new friends.

5. With time，you will come to be thankful for everything about your experience. On the point of starting your high school, are you ready?

A.You will experience many changes.

B.They want to help you get into college.

C.High school may seem discouraging(令人沮丧的)at first.

D.You can make friends at senior high school easily.

E.They are there to help you get into this great new time in your life.

F.High school is difficult for those who are not prepared well at first.

G.Besides, the pressure could also come from grades, loneliness and so on.

    Tess still stood hesitating like a swimmer about to make his dive, hardly knowing whether to return or move forward, when a figure came out from the dark door of the tent.It was a tall young man, smoking.

He had an almost black face, though red and smooth. His moustache was black with curled points, though he could not be more than twenty-three or-four. There was an unusual force in his face, and in his daring rolling eyes.

“Well, my beauty, what can I do for you?” said he, coming forward. And seeing that she was quite at a loss: “Never mind me, I am Mr. D’ Urberville. Have you come to see me or my mother?”

This differed greatly from what Tess had expected. She had dreamed of an aged and dignified face. She tried to keep calm and answered—“I came to see your mother, sir.”

“I am afraid you cannot see her—she is ill in bed,” replied the representative of the house; for this was Mr. Alec, the only son of the noble family. “What is the business you wish to see her about?”

“It isn’t business—it is—I can hardly say what!”

“Pleasure?”

“Oh no. Why, sir, if I tell you, it will seem…”

Tess’s sense of a certain ridicule was now so strong that, despite her general discomfort at being here, her rosy lips curved (弯曲) towards a smile, much to the attraction of the young man.

“It is so foolish,” she stammered(结结巴巴地说); “I fear I can’t tell you!”

“Never mind; I like foolish things. Try again, my dear, “ said he kindly.

“Mother asked me to come.” Tess continued; “and, indeed, I was in the mind to do so myself. But I did not think it would be like this. I came, sir, to tell you that we are of the same family as you.”

“Ho! Poor relations?”

“Yes.”

“Stokes？”

“No; d’Urbervilles.”

“Ay, ay; I mean d’Urbervilles.”

“Our names are worn away to Durbeyfield; but we have several proofs that we are d’Urbervilles. The local scholars hold the view that we are, and…and we have an old seal and a silver spoon marked with the same castle as yours. So mother said we ought to make ourselves known to you, as we’ve lost our horse by a bad accident; we can hardly make a living.”

“Very kind of your mother, I’m sure.” Alec looked at Tess as he spoke, in a way that made her uneasy.” And so, my pretty girl, you’ve come on a friendly visit to us, as relations?”

“I Suppose I have,” looking less confident and uncomfortable again.

“Well— there’s no harm in it. Where do you live? What are you?”

——Tess of the d’Urbervilles By Thomas Hardy

1.How does Tess feel in the whole course of the meeting with Alec？

A.Excited and hopeful B.Nervous and uncomfortable

C.Surprised but comfortable D.Pleased but embarrassed

2.In the eyes of Tess, Alec is ________.

A.forceful and daring B.unfriendly and talkative

C.a gentle and reliable man D.older than she had expected

3.Why does Tess pay the visit to the D’Urbervilles？

A.To see Alec himself. B.To see Alec’s mother.

C.To confirm that they are of the same family. D.To make known their relationship and seek help.

4.Alec appears quite friendly to Tess mainly because ________.

A.Tess is his distant relation B.Tess looks polite to him

C.Tess is a pretty girl D.Tess looks ridiculous

    The 90-minute documentary, Amazing China, which is co-produced by China Central Television and China Film Corp, opened in theaters nationwide on Friday.

The film focuses on the major achievements the country has made since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012 under Xi’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

Speaking about the documentary, Wei Tie, the director, says, “The film arouses Chinese pride from deep inside.”

The documentary focuses on key Chinese infrastructure (基础设施) projects in aerospace, high-speed rail, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the world’s largest single-dish telescope FAST. The documentary also informs viewers that seven of the world’s 10 biggest sea ports are now in China and that the country now has the longest high-speed rail network in the world.

In the film, Lin Ming, the chief engineer of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge project, says, “In the past, what kind of projects we took up was decided by what kind of facilities we had. But, nowadays, no matter what kind of projects we are assigned, we develop the technology to complete it.” His voice is calm but his words show the country’s self-confidence.

Speaking of the importance of the new documentary for the Chinese, La Peikang, the head of China Film Corp, says, “It’s not only about showing the achievements, but presenting the present situation of China. The film will help people to know our country better.”

Amazing China also focuses on common people. In the film, you see a young Tibetan woman volunteering in rural areas to help people get rid of poverty. And, you also see a successful entrepreneur from the coastal Fujian province who settles in the Gobi Desert, in northwest China, who has taken up a new career growing grapes.

1.What’s the best title of the passage?

A.An introduction to a documentary named Amazing China.

B.An introduction to China.

C.An introduction to Xi’s Thought.

D.The effect of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics.

2.Which of the following is not the focus of the documentary?

A.The single-dish telescope FAST. B.The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

C.The high-speed rail. D.The ancient Silk Road.

3.The underlined word “assigned” in Paragraph 5 means “_______”.

A.allowed B.required C.given D.connected

4.What does the last paragraph aim to tell us?

A.The documentary also covers common people.

B.A young Tibetan woman is the main character of the documentary.

C.The film encourages more people to volunteer in rural areas.

D.The film calls on people to convert the Gobi Desert.

    It was Monday. Mrs Smith’s dog was hungry, but there was not any meat in the house.

Considering that there was no better way, Mrs Smith took a piece of paper, and wrote the following words on it, “Give my dog half a pound of meat” Then she gave the paper to her dog and said gently, “Take this to the butcher(卖肉者), and he’s going to give you your lunch today.”

Holding the piece of paper in its mouth, the dog ran to the butcher’s shop. It gave the paper to the butcher. The butcher read it carefully, recognized that it was really the lady’s handwriting and pleasantly did as he was asked to. The dog was very happy, and ate the meat up immediately.

At midday, the dog came to the shop again. It gave the butcher a piece of paper again. After reading it, he gave it half a pound of meat once more.

The next day, the dog came again exactly at midday. And as usual, it brought a piece of paper in the mouth. This time, the butcher did not take a look at the paper, and gave the dog its meat, for he had thought of the dog as one of his customers.

However, the dog came again at four o’clock. And the same thing happened once again. To the butcher’s more surprise, it came for the third time at six o’clock, and brought with it a third piece of paper. The butcher felt a bit puzzled. He said to himself, “This is a small dog. Why does Mrs Smith give it so much meat to eat today?”

Looking at the piece of paper, he found that there were not any words on it!

1.When Mrs Smith’s dog was hungry, what did she give to the dog?

A.Some chicken. B.Half a pound of meat.

C.A hot dog. D.A piece of paper with some words on it.

2.Mrs Smith treated her little dog quite _______.

A.cruelly B.fairly C.kindly D.unfriendly

3.From its experience, the dog found that _______.

A.only the paper with Mrs Smith’s words on it could bring it meat

B.a piece of paper could bring it half a pound of meat

C.the butcher would give the meat to it whenever he saw it

D.Mrs Smith would pay for the meat it got from the butcher

4.At the end of the story, you’ll find that_________.

A.the dog was clever enough to write on the paper

B.the dog dared not go to the butcher’s any more

C.the butcher was told not to give any meat to the dog

D.the butcher found himself cheated by the clever animal

    There have always been a lot of commonly believed but false ideas about being fat and doing exercise. Some people believe that they can’t help putting on weight as they get older, while others hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat. Here are some more myths:

I’ll never lose weight—I come from a fat family.

Wrong! While we can’t change the body type we are born with, we can’t blame our genes for making us fat. There’s plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families, and the main reason is that they share the same habits of eating too much and exercising too little.

I am fat because I burn calories slowly.

Wrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism (新陈代谢). In fact, although fat people consume more energy than slim people, they also fail to realize how much they eat! Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake more accurately.

Exercise is boring.

Wrong! Anything will become boring if you do it repetitively (重复地). The key is to develop a balanced and varied program that’s fun as well as progressive. If you enjoy a Sunday walk, take a different route. If you do yoga, try a Tai Chi class. If you like swimming, set yourself a distance or time challenge.

No pain, no gain.

Wrong! Exercise is not meant to hurt. Indeed, pain is your body telling you something’s wrong, and continuing to exercise could lead to serious injury. You may experience mild discomfort as you begin to exercise regularly, but this is your body adapting to the positive changes in your lifestyle and the aches should disappear relatively quickly. If they don’t, rest and seek medical advice.

1.According to the author, how can we make exercise more interesting?

A.By taking varied exercise. B.By choosing simple exercise.

C.By doing regular exercise. D.By sticking to outdoor exercise.

2.What is the author’s opinion about “No pain, no gain” in exercising?

A.Keeping fit is essentially a painful experience.

B.Exercise should be stopped if continuous pain is felt.

C.Pain in exercise is a precondition for reaching your goal.

D.Getting used to pain leads to positive changes in your body.

3.What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To declare the importance of keeping fit.

B.To clarify some misconceptions about fatness and exercise.

C.To confirm what has long been believed about keeping fit.

D.To explain some medical facts about being fat and doing exercise.

    Every time I passed boys who were playing basketball, I stopped to silently watch them. I really envied them. But as a girl, I once thought that I could_______play basketball.

I like playing basketball though I’m not good at it. I’ve had a basketball _______I was a child. At first, I could play freely because no one__________when I was just a kid. But as I grew up it seemed harder and harder for me to enjoy basketball.

At school, it was always the boys who played basketball during PE classes. The girls were_______ allowed to play volleyball or badminton.

My parents did not________me play basketball at home. “Basketball is not fit for girls,” they said. _______I went to play basketball with my friends, boys _______ at me on the court as if I were an alien.

I was feeling________ and had lost hope of playing basketball. _______, something changed the first day of high school. I made some friends who also enjoyed playing basketball. They________ me to get back on the court.

One of them told me with a smile, “Go your own _____ , let others talk.” This girl would always play basketball with me. Even the boy who sat next to me in class talked about  ________  with me almost every day.

I was inspired by them. Confidence and passion_______to my heart. I am ready to stand up and play. I will play as well as I can, ________for me, even the sky is boundless (无限的).

Basketball has become an important part of my_______. I am interested in it. I watch matches and enjoy playing almost every day. Through basketball, not only do I feel happy and confident, but also_______a lot.

I’ve heard the NBA star Tracy McGrady say, “Nothing is impossible.” It is from an advertisement on TV. I have________to realize that life is just like playing basketball. You should have an_______. After that, just be confident and_______ going. Never give up and you’ll make it sooner or later.

I love the motto of the NBA. It can______ my strong feelings for basketball, “I love this game!”

1.A.ever B.often C.never D.always

2.A.when B.before C.after D.since

3.A.struggled B.cared C.enjoyed D.joined

4.A.only B.almost C.hardly D.not

5.A.encourage B.agree C.let D.permit

6.A.Still B.Yet C.Just D.Even

7.A.looked B.glared C.glanced D.stared

8.A.up B.down C.excited D.satisfied

9.A.Unluckily B.Naturally C.Unexpectedly D.Clearly

10.A.encouraged B.forbade C.ensured D.explored

11.A.effort B.way C.business D.direction

12.A.basketball B.sports C.interests D.dreams

13.A.stuck B.referred C.turned D.returned

14.A.but B.though C.and D.however

15.A.wish B.life C.work D.study

16.A.experience B.grow C.learn D.play

17.A.come B.turned C.refused D.happened

18.A.idea B.aim C.opinion D.effort

19.A.insist B.remain C.keep D.last

20.A.inform B.express C.ignore D.connect

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the most important in looking for an apartment?

A.Enough time. B.Lots of patience. C.A little preparation.

2.What does the speaker suggest people do first?

A.Spare some time.

B.Decide the price range.

C.Think about the facilities.

3.What should people consider first when picking out apartments?

A.Location. B.Price. C.Traffic.

4.What may disappoint people?

A.All the great apartments are expensive.

B.It will take a long time to find a perfect apartment.

C.Apartments don’t look as good as described on the website.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the woman want to find out?

A.The suitable work for the man.

B.The information on building.

C.The nearby workplace.

2.What are the man’s interests?

A.Buying and selling things.

B.Building and repairing things.

C.Repairing and collecting things.

3.What has the man been doing this year?

A.Delivering newspapers.

B.Helping build a house.

C.Selling advertising space.

4.In which column does the woman write down “sales”?

A.“Education”. B.“Interests”. C.“Experience”.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What’s the date today?

A.August 17th. B.August 27th. C.September 5th.

2.Why is the woman going to China?

A.To be on business. B.To take a vacation. C.To visit her relatives.

3.What surprises the woman?

A.Amanda’s visit. B.The first-class flight. C.An amazing travel book.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How does the woman help the man?

A.By opening the door for him.

B.By carrying the box for him.

C.By putting the books into the box.

2.What will the speakers do in the evening?

A.Do some shopping. B.Visit their aunt. C.Go to the cinema.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What happened to the man?

A.He had a terrible weekend.

B.He was hit by a car.

C.He fell off his bike.

2.How is the bike now?

A.It is in good shape.

B.It is under repair.

C.It is completely damaged.

What does the woman suggest the man do?

A.Buy neither of the two items.

B.Save money for a better laptop.

C.Make a quick decision.

What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A.A festival. B.Foods. C.TV programs.

How many people will go to the park?

A.2. B.3. C.4.

Who catches the fish?

A.Jason. B.The man. C.The woman.