When Joanne Morton and Lydia Shaw came across the Boston Public Market, which features only New England businesspersons, they knew they had to stop in. The women, visiting from southeastern Connecticut, always try to buy local. “We always try to support our local farmers and businessmen,” says Ms. Shaw. “We’re not into big companies,” adds Ms. Morton.

They aren’t alone. A great number of Americans continue to be attracted by “local” food and to buy it, according to recent surveys from the International Food Information Council Foundation, the Pew Research Center, and British polling firm Ipsos. But what does it mean to shop local? For some, local is still a matter of geography. For others, it is about supporting their local economy (经济). And for still others, it is about knowing where their food comes from and how it is made, even if it is coffee shipped from a Costa Rican company. In 2008, Congress passed a bill that gave money to support local food. According to the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act, a product that can be considered local has to travel less than 400 miles.

But Lydia Zepeda, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has found the largest agreement about what is local is any product that comes from within an hour’s drive. “But is that with or without traffic?” She asks. “What if it crosses state lines?” adds John Hayes, a food science professor at Pennsylvania State University. “A customer might like to buy local to help an old town,” he says. “Or maybe it’s just because local food tastes better.” It is for Kaitlin Bohon. “I taste a difference,” she says at the Boston Public Market. For Ms. Bohon, buying local is both about supporting New England business and knowing who grew and handled her food.

1.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. We never go into big companies.

B. We’re not interested in big companies.

C. Big companies don’t support local farmers.

D. Big companies are not good shopping places.

2.According to the passage, buying local ___________ in America.

A. is becoming more and more popular

B. is a way to support big companies

C. means people will spend much less

D. allows people to know about their food

3.What can be inferred about Kaitlin Bohon according to the text?

A. She is from New England. B. She knows every cook in her town.

C. She likes to taste different foods. D. She works at the Boston Public Market.

4.The purpose of the passage is ___________.

A. to introduce how popular buying local is

B. to attract more people to buying local

C. to explain why people like buying local

D. to discuss the meaning of buying local

    Little Women is the best-known work of author Louisa May Alcott. Published after the end of the Civil War, the book is about the lives of the author and her sisters. Although it was her most successful work, it was not her first.

Alcott began writing at the age of 20, when she published her poem “Sunlight”. Throughout her early career, she wrote many poems and short stories for magazines. At the age of 22, she began to write fairy tales, romantic thrillers, and other novels, mostly to earn money. At a time when few opportunities were open to women, Alcott supported women’s right to work. With her small income, she had long provided for her family.

When the Civil War broke out, Alcott, at the age of 30, joined the war effort to fight against slavery. She had originally wished to serve as a soldier. However, women were not allowed in battle at that time. As a result, she became a Civil War nurse. Alcott’s work as a nurse served as a milestone (里程碑) in her writing career.

In December of 1862, she left New England to work in the Union Hotel Hospital in Washington, DC. There were few supplies, and doctors performed operations without painkillers. The conditions for patients and doctors were terrible. Within a few weeks, Alcott herself became so ill that she nearly died. She returned home and recovered slowly over a period of months.

As soon as her health improved, Alcott started a new project. The letters she had sent home became the basis of a newspaper series about her experience as a Civil War nurse. She wrote about her tasks, the wounded soldiers she looked after, and the difficulties they faced. The series, Hospital Sketches, was a success, which received praise from readers and critics (批评) at the same time. Although her best-known work was yet to come, the success of Hospital Sketches marked the achievement of her dream to become a popular author.

1.In her early 20s, Alcott wrote mostly to ________.

A. make money to support her family

B. fight against slavery

C. remember her experiences in the war

D. set up a milestone in her career

2.Why was Alcott’s experience as a nurse important to her writing?

A. Because she saved many wounded soldiers.

B. Because she almost lost her life in the hospital.

C. Because she won the right to fight against slavery.

D. Because she got many materials for her later book.

3.What can we know about Alcott from the last two paragraphs?

A. Her hospital was well equipped. B. She didn’t return to the hospital after recovery.

C. She wrote letters for a newspaper. D. No one thought badly of her Hospital Sketches.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What can we learn from the news?

A. No villager was killed.

B. 15 houses were badly damaged.

C. Over 200 people became homeless.

2.How many people were badly injured in the storm?

A. Seven. B. Nine. C. Ten.

3.What do we know about the farmer?

A. His house was destroyed. B. His wife was missing. C. A child of his was killed.

4.What did the woman do when she saw her house shaking?

A. She tried to take something out.

B. She rushed out with her children.

C. She told her husband not to leave.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where does the conversation take place?

A. At home. B. At school. C. At a store.

2.How did the man get the mud?

A. He went to the Dead Sea.

B. He dug it up from the backyard.

C. He bought it online.

3.What is the main color of the mud in the backyard?

A. Brown B. Grey. C. Black.

4.Why does the girl agree to use the mud?

A. She has some skin problems.

B. She wants her skin to feel younger.

C. She is starting to get wrinkles.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is probably the woman speaker?

A. A college student. B. A hotel waitress. C. A housewife.

2.What kind of job would the woman most like to do?

A. Babysitting her neighbor’s kids.

B. Typing letters in the office.

C. Working for a road-building company.

3.What is good with the job at the Friendship Hotel?

A. The pay is good.

B. Many tips are offered.

C. It is in the open air.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man think about fast food?

A. KFC isn’t included. B. Not worth trying. C. Unhealthy but tasty.

2.Where will they probably go in the end?

A. KFC.

B. The sushi shop.

C. They haven’t decided yet.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What are the speakers going to do this weekend?

A. Go to the beach.

B. Go for a mountain climbing.

C. Go for a bicycle-ride.

2.What do we know about Paul and Mary?

A. They might be the speakers’ friends.

B. They’ve decided to join the speakers.

C. They did some riding yesterday.

What is the relationship between the two speakers?

A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife. C. Mother and son.

What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. Preparing for a test. B. Eating during an exam. C. Getting a medical exam.

When will the woman go for a holiday?

A. After she gets a new job.

B. When her training is over.

C. She herself even doesn’t know.

Why does the man refuse the woman?

A. He doesn’t have a car. B. He’ll be using his car. C. She is a bad driver.

What time is it now?

A. 5:00. B. 4:45. C. 5:15.

请根据你对下面这幅图的理解，写一篇100字左右的英语短文。

请包括以下内容:

1.简要描述图画内容

2.联系实际说说自己的看法和建议

提示:smog 雾霾

As is vividly shown in the picture, a tiny man

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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。

Dear Tom,

How are you getting along? I don’t think this is a good idea to travel a lot and visit as many place as possible. Last July Bell paid a visit on Europe. Europe was very beautiful, but his holiday wasn’t very nicely. He visited several countries, and was in each of the countries for only three days. He visited a good many places of interest, but was always in hurry. Though he returned from Europe, he was very tired. So I suggest that you spent your holiday in a different way. We had better travel with a friend to one country and to visit only one city at a time. You’ll be able to have a good time.

Yours sincerely,

John

阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

More and more public schools in America make it a rule that students must finish a certain amount of community service 1.they are allowed to graduate from high school. They work on projects like making the environment better or 2. (feed) homeless people.

Many school systems in the United States now ask students 3.(do) some kinds of community service as part of their studies. Students involved in service projects help 4.(they) as well as their communities. They learn about the needs of people and aid 5.(organize).For this reason, holidays 6.(become) the prime period for volunteer work so far. Volunteers get no pay, but experts point out that it is 7. excellent opportunity to learn and practice new skills.

According to the statistics, more than 60% of young Americans have participated8.different kinds of community service, such as cooking for homeless people, or painting old buildings, etc. Some students like to do their volunteer work in 9.(centre) parts of America, but the majority of teens prefer to do it in their hometowns. Tom, a 16-year-old middle school student in California, often10.(do) community service in a local hospital. He works 16 hours every week either receiving calls at the information desk, or helping push patients back to their wards(病房).

    My first-grade teacher, Mr. Gunderson, once told my class a story. A father is killed in a car accident and the son is _____ hurt. But when the boy arrives at the ____, the doctor on duty says, “I can’t _____ surgery on this patient. This is my son!” Mr. Gunderson asked, “Who is the doctor?” Hands went up and my classmates shouted out ____, but they didn’t arrive at the correct answer. Mr. Gunderson didn’t let me ____ because he knew it would be very easy for me to understand that the surgeon was the boy’s ____. I suppose that Mr. Gunderson’s ____ would be a lot easier for today’s first-graders.

Being a doctor at that time, my mother was considered very _____ because female doctors were rare then. _____, to my sister and me, she was and is just Mom. When we were kids, we came home from school to a ____, who watched us until our parents came home. Mom took Friday off so she could spend more time with us, and we could tell that she felt ____ about not being home more often.

My younger sister and I _____ at a fairly young age that this was Mom’s weak spot, and we _____ it mercilessly whenever we wanted a new toy or snacks. I wish I had ____doing that the first time Mom told me about one of her ____ who had died, but I’m sure I didn’t. I can’t imagine what it’s like to spend all day taking care of other people’s ______ children, some of whom are not going to _____ it, and then come home to find that your own kids are acting like that. We were just like _____ brats (顽童)then. I suppose she could have found our guilty weak spots to make us ____, but she never did. I think I’d better ____ her for that.

1.A. simply B. seriously C. frequently D. gradually

2.A. cafeteria B. station C. hospital D. room

3.A. deliver B. represent C. clarify D. perform

4.A. guesses B. instructions C. explanations D. suggestions

5.A. answer B. conclude C. question D. demand

6.A. stepfather B. grandpa C. mother D. uncle

7.A. trick B. puzzle C. theory D. principle

8.A. special B. wealthy C. average D. urgent

9.A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Thus

10.A. member B. passenger C. passer-by D. baby-sitter

11.A. angry B. curious C. cautious D. sorry

12.A. made B. designed C. figured D. worked

13.A. kept away from B. took possession of C. settled down to D. took advantage of

14.A. stopped B. continued C. considered D. imagined

15.A. colleagues B. patients C. relatives D. acquaintances

16.A. sick B. educated C. naughty D. respectful

17.A. mention B. favor C. make D. require

18.A. honored B. distinguished C. spoiled D. defeated

19.A. support B. obey C. consult D. respond

20.A. judge B. hate C. envy D. thank

    Sometimes it can be hard to recognize a true friend, one who is loyal(忠诚的)and one who is worth keeping by your side. The suggestions provided in this article will help to guide you in working out which friends are likely to be true.

Be able to trust your friends. You should be able to trust true friends and they should return this trust. Your friends tell you secrets that no one else knows. Let you share secrets. Ask you for advice.1. However, if your friends hide things from you and act secretive, this could be a sign that they do not trust you, but it could also mean your friends keep to themselves or don’t like to reveal too much about themselves.

Consider comfort. How comfortable do your friends feel when they are around you? Watch them, are they being themselves or are they timid (胆怯的)around you? 2.True friendships can take a while to develop, but if your friends are true, they should feel comfortable around you.

3.This is not meant in a romantic way, but consider whether your friends are comfortable with the touch. If your friends are fine with hugging you, leaning on you, resting their heads on your shoulder and so forth, then you can judge they love you.

Think about loyalty. True friends are always there for one another. If you are in need of a helping hand, your true friends should be there to offer it to you. 4.You can trust friends with anything, knowing that they will be loyal and will not let your secrets out.

Look at how you fight. Nearly all best friends fight; so if you and your friend have a little dispute(争论), don't sweat it! 5.. They will not tell each other’s secrets and they still care about each other.

A. Consider the touch barrier.

B. Consider how you insult each other.

C. They should know that you are not serious.

D. These are sure signs that your friends trust you.

E. Are they acting fake—perhaps hiding an insecurity?

F. True friends should not get one another into trouble.

G. True friends will remain faithful and find their way through a fight.

    Over the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders’ main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.

Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾) ability. It’s a very common thing for gymnasts, so it’s easy for them to go into competitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.

Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. That’s why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.

Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.

Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because cheerleaders don’t use protective equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.

There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.

1.What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?

A. To compare skills of participants.

B. To make the audience feel amused.

C. To attract more people to watch events.

D. To cheer up the competitors on the court.

2.The underlined word “integrate” in Paragraph 2 probably means “______”.

A. examine B. combine C. identify D. replace

3.We can learn from the passage that competitive cheerleading ______.

A. lacks necessary guidelines to follow

B. enjoys greater popularity than other sports

C. requires more designed actions than gymnastics

D. has a relatively high rate of damage to the body

4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

I: Introduction  P: Point  Sp: Sub-point (次要点)  C: Conclusion

A.  B.  C.  D.

    Fabien Cousteau was born with deep love for the ocean. His grandfather and his father were ocean explorers and documentary filmmakers. Fabien spent his early years on his grandfather's ships. Today, Fabien follows in his family's footsteps to protect the planet's endangered ocean life. With his vast knowledge and experience, he tries to strike a balance between environmental problems and market economies.

Fabien is well known for his study of sharks. During 2000-2002, he created a TV special called Attack of the Mystery Shark based on the shark attacks that occurred along the New Jersey shoreline in the summer of 1916. Then in 2003-2006, with the help of a large crew, Fabien created a shark submarine (潜艇) that enabled him to put himself inside the shark world, providing people with a rare view of the mysterious and often misunderstood creatures.

For the next four years (2006-2010), Fabien was part of a series called, Ocean Adventures, which offered a rare look into some of the most fantastic ocean species (物种) and environments.

In 2010, Fabien started Plant A Fish, a nonprofit project for children to help restore local water ecosystems by replanting key ocean species. Save the world, one fish at a time. The project is still in progress now and its final goal is to plant 1 billion “fish” worldwide.

From June 1 to July 2, 2014, Fabien and his team spent 31 days underwater to research how climate change and pollution are affecting the oceans. Fabien's Mission 31 broke new ground by going deeper, longer and further, exposing (显露) the world to the adventure and the mystique (神秘) of what lies beneath.

Fabien is currently working on a documentary film about the adventures of Mission 31, as well as building an Ocean Learning Center to provide children around the world with the opportunity to learn about oceans and engage with ocean explorers directly through social media.

1.What is Not Fabien’s job?

A. Ocean explorer B. Documentary filmmaker

C. Environmentalist D. Media manager

2.How is Paragraph 2 developed?

A. By providing facts. B. By offering analyses.

C. By making comparisons. D. By drawing conclusions.

3.We can learn from the text that ________.

A. Fabien's “Plant A Fish” project has already achieved its final goal

B. Fabien's Mission 31 broke the records of former ocean explorations

C. Fabien's TV special about sharks is based on his childhood experiences

D. It took Fabien four years to produce Ocean Adventures all on his own

4.In which part of a website can we read the text?

A. Modern Technology. B. Space Exploration.

C. Outstanding Figures. D. Fantastic Wildlife.

    One night I received a Facebook message from Laura, a former classmate. “Hey Steve,” she said, “I know you’ve always been an animal lover. I’ve just had a baby and I can’t keep my mini pig.”

Being fond of animals, I knew I wanted the pig. I just had to figure out how to make it happen. I lived in a two-bedroom single-level house in Georgetwon, Ontario. It’s tough to bring a pig back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats, and my lifelong partner.

But I was not letting that pig go. So I told Laura I’d take the animal. When I got home with the pig, I hid her in the bedroom, and began to prepare a dinner for Alisha — her favourite bacon cheeseburgers. It’s better to make her happy before introducing the new member to her.

When I led her to the bedroom and showed her the surprise, Alisha stood in the doorway like a statue. It took her a few seconds to know what I had done. She complained about my unreasonable action. She insisted there was no more room in the house.

I knew I was wrong, but I hoped I could smooth things over. Soon enough, the lovely pig did the smoothing for me. Never had we felt such joy as she brought to us. We got her a name “Esther”.

Esther’s arrival changed our lives. A few weeks later, we decided to stop eating bacon. We figured it was our turn to try to change the world for other animals. A few months later, we moved to a farm where we cared for abandoned animals — so far, six rabbits, six goats, two sheep, one horse, three cows and three chickens.

1.Who does the underlined phrase “my lifelong partner” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Laura. B. Steve. C. Alisha. D. Esther.

2.Why did the author cook Alisha a meal?

A. To please her to accept the pig. B. To make an apology to her.

C. To celebrate Esther’s arrival. D. To show off his cooking skills.

3.What was Alisha’s reaction the moment she saw Esther?

A. She burst into tears. B. She showed interest in her.

C. She quarreled with Steve. D. She was frozen for a while.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. A Small Pig Making a Big Difference

B. An Abandoned Pig Finding a Warm Home

C. A Little Pig Bringing Happiness to a Family

D. A Lovely Pig Removing a Couple’s Disagreement

Ad. 1

April fool’s party

On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion. 9pm till late.

Tickets: Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan (US$6)

Time/date: 9 pm, April 1

Place: Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District

Tel: 8454 0321

Ad. 2

Language in use

Enjoy free in-house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing. Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.

Time/date: 7 to 9 pm, March 25

Place: Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District

Ad. 3

The "worst" party

Organized by ozone productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.

Tickets: Free entrance

Time/date: 9 pm, April 1

Place: Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District

Tel: 6466 8575

Ad. 4

La Nuit Francaise

Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous. The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.

The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.

Time/date: 7 to 10 pm, April 14

Place: Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, accross from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel: 6462 9110

Ad. 5

Marco V

Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.

Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer. His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor. He was ranked No. 15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.

Tickets: 40 yuan (US$4.80) in advance, 50 yuan (US$6) at the door, both include a free drink

Time/date: 10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1

Place: Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

Tel: 6528 3636

1.Which of the following is NOT true of Ad. 1 and Ad. 3?

A. The two parties will be held on the same day.

B. The two parties will be held at the same time.

C. The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.

D. Some old music will be played at the parties.

2.Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?

A. Marco V. B. La Nuit Francaise.

C. Language in use. D. The "worst" party.

3.We can infer that______.

A. Marco V is a newly established band

B. La Nuit Francaise may be French words

C. the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students

D. you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. Air pollution outside.

B. Indoor air pollution.

C. The disease caused by the polluted air.

2.Where did some of the worst indoor air pollution happen?

A. In super countries.

B. In developed countries.

C. In places where wood and coal were used for cooking.

3.How many diseases could be caused by breathing harmful indoor air according to the passage?

A. 5. B. 6. C. 7.

4.What would be probably talked about next?

A. Causes of indoor air pollution.

B. Problems of indoor air pollution.

C. Ways to solve the problem of indoor air pollution.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the man most likely to be?

A. A tourist traveling to a seaside town.

B. A reporter from a newspaper press.

C. A clerk of the traveling agency.

2.What was the woman satisfied with?

A. The room of the hotel that they stayed in.

B. The distance between the hotel and the beach.

C. The time when they arrived at the seaside town.

3.How often does the woman go out for holidays?

A. At least twice a year.

B. At least once a year.

C. At least once a month.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman tired of?

A. Using packing cases as seats.

B. Sitting on secondhand chairs.

C. Buying things at street markets.

2.What does the man worry about?

A. They cannot find new chairs.

B. New chairs are too expensive.

C. Old chairs are not comfortable.

3.When does the market open?

A. On Thursdays. B. On Sundays. C. On Saturdays.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What will be sent to the US by airmail?

A. A birthday gift. B. Insurance list. C. A small necklace.

2.Who will get the parcel?

A. The woman’s husband.

B. The woman’s daughter.

C. The woman’s teacher.

3.How much will the woman pay?

A. Just 100 yuan. B. Less than 100 yuan. C. More than 100 yuan.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What can we know about the woman?

A. She hasn’t been to Australia.

B. She is Australian.

C. She is Chinese.

2.Which is the best season to visit Australia?

A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Summer.

Where does this conversation take place?

A. In a food store. B. In a restaurant. C. At a vegetable market.

When is the concert going to start?

A. At 7:45. B. At 7:30. C. At 7:15.

Why can’t men do better in a computer company than women?

A. They are not as careful as women.

B. They are too strong.

C. Their hands are too big.

What does the man think of the car?

A. Cheap. B. Old. C. Nice.