When first entered,Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.

Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.

The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.

Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.

A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics,watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.

The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large.Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.

The food especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill（烤肉架）.

The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different styles of grilled meat.

One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread.Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beef.

Although the restaurant s small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.

1.When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it ________ .

A. has pleasant smells of kabobs

B. is splendidly decorated

C. is crowded with dining tables

D. looks like a common restaurant

2.What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?

A. Reading local English newspapers.

B. Drinking a kind of black coffee.

C. Watching news events on TV.

D. Discussing world topics in low voices.

3.The food of the restaurant ________ .

A. is served in small amounts B. is rather expensive

C. is rich in variety D. is very healthy

4.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?

A. Rice B. Chicken

C. Bread D. Beef.

5.It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant

A. occupies a large space

B. owns a favorable location

C. is popular for its special food

D. has a quiet environment inside

    It was a terrible day.Snow had been falling all day long making th trip _________ .I would rather have been in my warm home than drive along on such a cold day, but I didn’t have a _________ .I had to have my paper work handed in and then _________ my son.

The snow continued to fall as we drove along for the 15-mile trip back home.I slowed the car and _________ at my son in his heavy coat as he looked _________ out of the window with a blank expression.In the _________ of the world he was looked upon as a mentally disabled child. _________, over the years what I saw was a beautiful, kind and _________ soul.He had shown me more about love than I could have ever _________ on my own.

I slowed the car even more as we __________ a sharp curve（弯）.As we rounded it I saw a shivering（颤抖的）, young woman in a __________ jacket walking in the snow storm .I pulled over and let her in.She was heading for her Mom’s house to visit her __________ whom she hadn’t seen for months.She had experienced a lot of disappointments and __________.Yet, she still held out hope for a new job and tried to __________ a new life for her son and herself.

I took her as __________ as I was able to and dropped her off.She thanked me for the __________ and I told her I wished I could have done more to help.Then as we were about to leave, my sweet son took off his coat, __________ down the window and gave it to her.She put it on, smiled and __________ to us as we pulled out on the road.

In this world we will __________ many problems and challenges.Sometimes it seems that our entire Iives are a trip down a curvy and dangerous road.Yet the power of  __________takes us straight back to a broad smooth highway.

1.A. smooth B. funny C. risky D. special

2.A. change B. chance C. reason D. choice

3.A. call on B. pick up C. seek for D. look up

4.A. glanced B. laughed C. stared D. shouted

5.A. excitedly B. peacefully C. sadly D. fearfully

6.A. history B. development C. eyes D. systems

7.A. However B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. Besides

8.A. dirty B. sensitive C. painful D. merciful

9.A. dreamed B. learned C. concluded D. ignored

10.A. expected B. left C. approached D. discovered

11.A. new B. heavy C. comfortable D. light

12.A. son B. daughter C. mother D. father

13.A. adventures B. puzzles C. tragedies D. doubts

14.A. predict B. suffer C. save D. build

15.A. far B. long C. soon D. much

16.A. money B. coat C. gift D. lift

17.A. burned B. rolled C. tore D. shut

18.A. cried B. pointed C. waved D. wrote

19.A. face B. overcome C. create D. bear

20.A. nature B. love C. minds D. wills

I’m afraid he’s more of a talker than a doer, which is ________he never finishes anything.

A. that B. when

C. where D. why

— We could invite John and Barbara to the Friday night party.

— Yes, ________?I’ll give them a call right now.

A. why not B. what for

C. why D. what

The factory used 65 percent of the raw materials, the rest of which ________ saved for other purposes.

A. is B. are

C. was D. were

Try ________she might, Sue couldn’t get the door open.

A. if B. as

C. since D. when

He had no sooner finished his speech________ the students started cheering.(2011·辽宁)

A. since    B. as

C. when    D. than

He had his camera ready ________ he saw something that would make a good picture.

A. even if B. if only

C. in case D. so that

— Are you going to Tom’s birthday party?

— ________ .I might have to work.

A. It depends B. Thank you

C. Sounds great D. Don’t mention it

–Will you read me a story, Mummy?

--OK. You ______have one if you go to bed as soon as possible.

A. might    B. must    C. could    D. shall

________ that the govemment can lead them out of the financial crisis, people are optimistic about the future of the country.

A. Convincing B. Convinced

C. To convince D. Having convinced

You’d better write down the phone number of that botel for future ________ .

A. reference B. purpose

C. progress D. memory

— That must have been a long trip.

— Yeah, it ________ us a whole week to get there.

A. takes B. has taken

C. was taking D. took

Born into a family with three brothers，David was ________ to value the sense of sharing.

A. brought up    B. turned down

C. looked after    D. held back

Sometimes proper answers are not far to seek ________ food safety problems.

A. in B. to

C. on D. after

— The film is, I have to say, not a bit interesting.

— Why? It’s ________ than the films I have ever seen.

A. far more interesting B. much less interesting

C. no more interesting D. any less interesting

Since people are fond of humor, it is as welcome in conversation as ________ else.

A. anything B. something

C. anywhere D. somewhere

假设你是张华，你的英国笔友Michael即将到中国来学习，并在中国过中秋节。他发来电子邮件询问有关中秋节的习俗。请你用英语写一封100词左右的回信，介绍一下有关情况。

内容要点：

1. 中秋节通常在九月或十月，我们吃各种月饼；

2. 人们喜欢在户外边吃月饼边赏月；

3. 中秋节是家人团聚的日子，回顾过去，展望未来。

开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Michael,

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Zhang 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。

I was immediately attract by Spanish for the first time I started learning it. It was not only because of the beauty of a language, but also because of my Spanish teacher Jose Maria. Jose was a 30-year-old Spanish with thickly beard. At first, I was always with a heavy heart when studying Spanish. I found difficult to understand what Jose was talking about in class. However, I didn’t give it up. Every day I spent many time in listening. As time goes by, I was finally able to keep pace with her. Regain confidence, I came to enjoy each Spanish classes.

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。

Why do so many people reach success and then fail? One of the big reasons is that we think success is a one -way street. When we succeed, we stop doing everything that made us successful, 1. (sit) back in our comfortable zone. So it doesn’t take long to go downhill.

I 2. (work) hard before reaching success. Once I was good at coming up 3. creative ideas, and did what I loved. But then I stopped, because I thought, “I made it and I can relax.” I thought I was 4. able guy and I shouldn’t have to work at ideas and got into the things that I didn’t love, like 5. (manage). I was the world’s 6. (bad) manager, but I must do it, because I was the president of the company.

I seemed very successful, but actually very 7. (depress). It didn’t take long for business to drop like a rock. 8. (save) money, I had to let all my employees go. I did 9. took me back to success. Finally, business grew bigger than ever.

Success isn’t a one -way street but a 10. (continue) journey. Once we are successful, we should still move on, because that is not only how we achieve success, but it’s how we keep it.

    On November 18, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, the violinist came on stage to give a concert. Getting on stage is ______ small achievement for him. He was ______ with polio (小儿麻痹症) as a child,  so he walked with the ______ of two crutches (拐杖).

The ______ sat quietly while he ______ his way across the stage to his chair and began his play. But this time, something went wrong. Just as he finished the first few bars, one of the strings on his violin ______ . We thought he would have to stop the ______. But he didn’t. ______, he waited a moment, closed his eyes and then ______ the conductor to begin again.

The orchestra began and he played with such passion ______ they had never heard before.

Of course, anyone knows that it is ______ to play a harmonious work with just three strings. But that night, he ______ to know that. When he finished, there was an awesome ______ in the room. And then people rose and ______. There was an extraordinary outburst of ______ from every corner of the hall. He smiled and then said, “You know, sometimes it is the artist’s task to find out how much ______ you can still make with what you have left.”

This powerful line has ______ in my mind ever since. Perhaps this is the ______ of life—not just for    artists but for all of us. So our task in this fast-changing world is to make music, ______ with all that we have, and then ______ there is no longer possible, to make music with what we have left.

1.A. almost B. much C. no D. too

2.A. shocked B. struggled C. suffered D. hit

3.A. aid B. direction C. guide D. instruction

4.A. team B. conductor C. parent D. audience

5.A. made B. worked C. lost D. found

6.A. twisted B. broke C. bent D. lost

7.A. piece B. career C. tour D. concert

8.A. Therefore B. Anyhow C. Instead D. Moreover

9.A. ordered B. signaled C. waved D. told

10.A. as B. that C. which D. what

11.A. impossible B. probable C. hopeless D. improper

12.A. tried B. agreed C. decided D. refused

13.A. sound B. horror C. silence D. interest

14.A. cried B. shouted C. jumped D. cheered

15.A. laughter B. applause C. tears D. scream

16.A. money B. difference C. music D. fame

17.A. stayed B. kept C. planted D. wondered

18.A. secret B. definition C. sense D. purpose

19.A. above all B. at length C. at last D. at first

20.A. while B. where C. when D. whether

    Nowadays people want to know your website. 1. Your website is an electronic meeting place for your family, friends and potentially millions of people around the world. Best of all, you may not have to spend a cent. The web is filled with all kinds of free services and all it takes is some time and creativity.

Think of your home page as the starting point of your website. 2. Your site can have one or more pages, depending on how you design it.

While web pages vary greatly in their design and content, most use a traditional magazine layout. At the top of the page is a banner (横幅). Next comes a greeting and short description of the site. Pictures, texts and links to other websites follow.

Before you start building your site, do some planning. 3. Next, gather up the materials that you want to put on the site.

While there are no rules you have to follow, there are a few things to keep in mind.

4. If you want too much at the beginning, you may never get the site off the ground. You can always add to your site. Less is better. Most people don’t like to read a lot of long texts online. Break it into small pieces. Since it can take a long time to download large files.

Have the right. Don’t put any material on your site unless you are sure you can do it legally. 5..

A. Start simply.

B. Make it colorful.

C. Draw a rough layout on a sheet of paper.

D. Think about whom the site is for and what you want to say.

E. Always remember to get the permission from the writer first.

F. Having a web address is almost as important as owing a street address.

G. Like the table of contents of a book or magazine, the home page is the front door.

    A research has shown that nearly 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human errors. So our aim is a fully autonomous (自动的) car that gets rid of the cause of most accidents: the driver. Researcher Hodgson points out, “For safety, the faster you can remove humans, the better, even if there are unfortunately a few accidents from new causes. It’s a question of balancing the number injured or killed by autonomous vehicles with the people whose lives are potentially saved.”

It’s an idea that Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car company Tesla Motors, has long believed. His company is determined to be the first to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle to consumers. Last year, Musk announced that Tesla’s 2019 goal was “to do an example drive of full autonomy all the way from L. A. to New York， and have the car park itself.

However, even Tesla admits that there are problems to overcome—the software needs further validation (批准生效) and the appropriate regulatory approval needs to be in place. Indeed, recent crashes of Tesla vehicles and Google cars confirm that the software isn’t ready yet.

The UK government appears committed encouraging the development of autonomous vehicles. It’s supporting four city trials, publishing the Modern Transport Bill to reduce red tape around their introduction and adapting the legal system to take into account problems such as insurance liability when a human isn’t in control of a vehicle.

The insurance industry is similarly eager to help increase autonomy in cars. As the Association of British Insurers points out, “Nearly 90 percent of road accidents are caused by human errors.” This costs motor insurers a shocking $20 million per day in claims.

1.What difficulty does the company Tesla Motors have?

A. The company lacks confidence to make new creations.

B. New inventions may cause more injuries and deaths.

C. The software should be made officially acceptable.

D. The traffic regulation has proved unreasonable.

2.What is the UK government’s attitude to autonomous cars?

A. Cautious. B. Positive.

C. Ambiguous. D. Disapproving.

3.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Insurance companies would like to support autonomous cars.

B. Human mistakes may be the key cause of traffic accidents.

C. Traffic accidents waste insurance companies quite a lot.

D. Motorists are surprised to hear about autonomous cars.

4.The purpose of writing the text is to ________.

A. amuse readers with funny examples

B. show his deep love for autonomous cars

C. introduce a new development in technology

D. provide a persuasive argument against autonomy

    Many of us know about Russia’s Lake Baikal from our textbooks, or by listening to Chinese singer Li Jian’s hit song, Lie Baikal. But over the past decade, the world’s deepest freshwater lake has been in the spotlight for an extreme sport.

Each March since 2005, about 150 people from around the world sign up for the Baikal Ice Marathon. They come to explore the lake’s breathtaking beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions. The 26-mile (41.84-kilometers) journey starts on the lake’s eastern shore. In March, the ice is a meter thick and iron-hard. Runners cross this frozen surface, finishing on the western side of the lake.

Known as the “blue eye of Siberia”, Lake Baikal has exceptionally clear waters. This means its ice is almost perfectly transparent (透明的). “Seen from above, a runner on the ice looks as if he or she were jogging through space.” The New York Times noted.

The landscape might be beautiful, but it’s also harsh. Strong winds blast (侵袭) across the lake and frostbite can occur within half an hour. Runners say the cold climate is what draws them. They want to test their limits.

“When you are in such an environment, you don’t have cars around you, and you don’t have the noise around. I think these extreme races allow you to be alone with nature.” Alicja Barahona, a 64-year-old runner from the US, told ABC news.

The location offers some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon. The finishing line is visible from the start, but the endless white offers no progress markers. The race also ends with little fanfare (隆重的欢迎). Tourists crowding the ice are mostly addicted to snapping selfies (自拍) and just ignore the runners.

For some runners, the absence of spectators makes the race more challenging, because it’s lonely. They must fight with themselves. “You are alone on Baikal. It is your race. You are alone with yourself. All you need to do is to defeat yourself.” Veronique Messina, a French runner, told the Telegraph.

1.What can we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon from the article?

A. It takes runners from the northern end to the southern end of the lake.

B. It involves extreme weather and beautiful scenery.

C. It attracts more and more participants each year.

D. It is about 26 kilometers in length.

2.How does the Baikal Ice Marathon differ from other marathons?

A. Only men are allowed to run in this race.

B. The runners are often distracted by tourists.

C. There are many progress markers on the ice.

D. The runners can see the finishing line from the start.

3.What is the most challenging part of the race for Messina?

A. The cold climate. B. The long distance.

C. Noisy surroundings. D. Loneliness.

4.How many reasons are listed to show the loneliness?

A. 5. B. 4.

C. 3. D. 2.

    You are chatting with friends on the phone, but you can’t help browsing a shopping website in the meantime. You’re eating lunch alone in the canteen, but it only feels right when you start playing a show on your phone—as if it’s a necessary side dish.

We now live in a world that bombards us with information. It seems unnatural to do only one thing at a time. It’s as if we’re all suffering from what a recent Qdaily article called “multitasking OCD” (多任务强迫症).

“With news reduced to 140 characters and communication increasingly made by emojis (表情符号), we have developed the ability to focus our attention on several activities and devices at the same time.” Saby Otmani, founder of the website Pulpix, once wrote, “We need lots of stimuli (刺激元素) to keep us interested and to fight off boredom.”

But perhaps “fighting off boredom” is not the only reason. My own obsession with multitasking mainly comes from the fact that everyone around me seems to be constantly studying. Each minute without new information feels like a waste of time. So I always have my headphones on, whether I ’m commuting, exercising or walking in the park. I ’m forever listening to something—a course on classical music, or on new media management, and heaven knows what else—just so I can keep up with the world.

People who can’t stay away from social media are known as FOMO (fear of missing out). They have to be constantly updated about what their friends are doing and saying. But I’d guess that “FOFO” better describes me—“fear of falling out”. No matter what your reason, multitasking is a part of modern life. Do your best to make the most out of it.

1.With the examples in the first paragraph, the author intends to ________.

A. explain what “multitasking OCD” is like B. show how busy today’s life is

C. show that people today often feel lost D. show people like to be fashionable

2.Why do people like multitasking, according to Otmani?

A. They lack the patience to finish one thing at a time.

B. It can help them to communicate their ideas.

C. They are more able than the past generation.

D. It can prevent them from being bored.

3.The underlined word “obsession” is closest in meaning to “________”.

A. interest B. knowledge C. understanding D. worry

4.Why is the writer crazy about multitasking? She ________.

A. wants to stay ahead of her friends B. wants to have something to show off

C. doesn’t want to get left behind by others D. thinks it is boring to do one thing at a time

    Considering the climate temperature in England, most tourists like to visit London between April and September. Tourists also enjoy what London has to offer during Christmas.

Getting around London    Transportation in London is divided into zones, which means the further you intend to go, the more expensive it will cost you. You’ll find one of the best subways here, with single rides starting at about 2.5 dollars. You can also use taxis (keep in mind that black cabs do not accept smart cards), boats, buses as well as commuter trains. To avoid any trouble, you can get yourself a smart card and perhaps load it with 50 dollars to cover your weekly travel budget.

Weather in London    To enjoy warm weather in London, plan your visit in July as it is the hottest month. January is the coldest month in London.

What You Should Know before Visiting London    Unlike most cities in Europe, life in London is a bit more expensive. Also, make sure you plan ahead so that you won’t miss out on the best tickets, hotels and offers.

Bests of London

SEA LIFE London Aquarium    Enjoy a spectacular experience with underwater creatures at SEA LIFE London Aquarium. It is perfect for a family fun day.

The London Eye    As a major feature of London’s skyline, the London Eye boasts some of the best city views from its 32 capsules. You’ll definitely enjoy the breathtaking experience.

Sherlock Holmes Museum    A perfect place to visit if you love the books or TV series Sherlock Holmes.

1.Which of the following is most likely to be the peak month to visit London?

A. January. B. March.

C. May. D. October.

2.What is the benefit of a smart card?

A. It can be used to pay for any means of transport.

B. It is convenient.

C. It can cover any expense.

D. It is available online.

3.Where will you go if your family want to see a variety of fish?

A. SEA LIFE London Aquarium. B. The London Eye.

C. Sherlock Holmes Museum. D. London Canal Museum.

假定你是李华，你校将举行“读书节” ，请你写封邮件邀请在你校学习的Tony参加。内容包括：

1．目的和时间：

2．内容：交换书籍、西方文学讲座、中国诗歌朗诵比赛等。

注意：

1．词数100左右；信的开头已经写好。

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇： 读书节Reading Festival  交换exchange 文学literature 诗歌朗诵poetry reading

Dear Tony，

How are you doing？

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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。

Yesterday，I saw the old lady fall down when I was hurrying to school．I was about to help her up while suddenly a passer-by stop me，saying that I might be accused of knocking him down．Heard his words，I began to hesitate and slowed down my step．At the same time，another student，who saw everything，went up to help．The old lady said nothing but lots of thanks to the good boy．I felt ashamed．As is know to all，helping others are forever a good virtue．Even some old people are becoming immoral（不道德的），we can't let it to disappear．

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Once James Thornhill, a famous English painter, was asked 1. (paint) some pictures on the walls of the king’s palace in English. Then workers were sent for and  2. big platform was made.  3.the help of a worker, Thornhill started painting on the platform. They worked for a whole year 4.at last the pictures were ready.

Thornhill was happy when he looked at the pictures, for they were  5. (real) beautiful. He looked at them for a long time, and then took one step back and looked again. Now the pictures were even 6. (much) beautiful. He took another step, then another. Finally he was at the very edge of the platform, but he did not know it because he  7.(think) of his pictures.

The worker saw everything. “ 8. should I do?” he thought. “Thornhill is at the very edge of the platform. If I cry out, he will take another step, fall off the platform and surely be killed.” So the worker quickly took some paint and threw 9. at the picture. “What are you doing?” cried the painter, 10. (run) quickly forward to his pictures.

    Each week，I give my elderly neighbor a ride to the store when I am going. She keeps trying to______me for the ride，and I always______refusing. I tell her that it doesn't cost any more for her to______with me and it is______for me to do this.

Last week，she brought a(n)______and said happily，“I have something for you and you must accept it.” I said，“If there is money in it，I don't want it.” But she______it on a stand. Later，I opened it to find a “thank you” card with______in it. That night，I stopped at her house to give a plate of______fried chicken that I had. I took an envelope and put the $10______it along with a“______” card. When leaving，I left it______in her door.

The next day，she paid a(n)______to my home to return my______．She said，“Look，I know you put that letter in my door this morning，didn't you？” I had______forgotten about it，and I thought from the sincere______on my face，she believed me when I said that I hadn't put any letter in her door that morning. Actually，it was the night before，______I thought I wasn't lying. She went on to______the envelope and enclosed (装入) the “smile” ______，and told me how she was blessed with so many good things lately. I told her that I was so______for her，and that I hope she______to be so blessed.

1.A. cost B. pay C. spend D. take

2.A. keep B. admit C. enjoy D. stop

3.A. climb B. walk C. ride D. run

4.A. important B. useful C. troublesome D. convenient

5.A. envelope B. choice C. basket D. chance

6.A. lied B. laid C. contributed D. expressed

7.A. $1 B. $10 C. $100 D. $20

8.A. dark B. bright C. extra D. familiar

9.A. of B. about C. from D. in

10.A. smile B. love C. flower D. hug

11.A. appeared B. drawn C. placed D. written

12.A. attention B. fine C. reward D. visit

13.A. bike B. pen C. coat D. plate

14.A. completely B. extremely C. roughly D. calmly

15.A. mark B. look C. impression D. wound

16.A. if B. because C. so D. otherwise

17.A. defend B. direct C. disturb D. describe

18.A. stamp B. card C. letter D. book

19.A. surprised B. sorry C. happy D. sad

20.A. continues B. challenges C. rejects D. expects