根据汉语释义，写出各单词的适当形式。

1.The team made an __________ (尝试) to climb the mountain.

2.Would you like my old TV in __________ (交换) for this camera?

3.When he was in college, he __________ (申请) to study composition with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger.

4.The police are ____________(呼吁)to the public for any information about the missing girl.

5.I was so _____________(绝望的) on hearing that.

6.Today the organization has __________ (分支) in 90 countries in all five continents.

7.After about three months, I was no longer__________ (沉溺的) to nicotine.

8.It’s important to maintain a good__________ (心理的) health.

9.We are __________ (坚定地) opposed to the practice of power politics between nations.

10.The ring is one of her __________(财产), so you can’t take it without permission.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1-3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Is “sorry” the hardest word？Not for the British Education Secretary Michael Gove, 1.has apologized recently to his former French teacher 2.his bad behavior in class. It took him 30 years to express regret. In a letter3.(publish) in a  magazine，Mr. Gove says：“It may be too late to say I'm sorry. But，as my mom told me，it's never too late to set the record straight.”

Researchers argue that people have too high expectations of the power of saying sorry. Some psychologists say in a study that4.(receive) an apology isn't as5.(help) as people think. Nevertheless，apologies might be an important social tool as they reaffirm(再次确定) the 6.(exist) of rules that need to be observed.

The Education Secretary's apology might have been accepted by his old teacher but he might get 7.(he) into trouble. According to Daily Mail，Mr. Gove's mother didn't know her son was causing trouble at school and she 8.(say)：“He would have been punished 9.I had known he was being so naughty.” Later，Gove said：“I can never express my apology to him face to face these days—it just goes through to his answering machine. But when I do 10.(eventual) speak to him，I will say sorry.”

    Last year，I was assigned to work at an office near my mother's house.______，I stayed with her for a month. During that time，I helped her out with the housework and contributed to the______．

After a week，I started______the groceries were running out pretty quickly. ______，I began observing my mother's daily routine for two weeks. To my______，I found she would pack a paper bag full of canned goods and______every morning at about nine. She took the food to the slums(贫民窟)and distributed it to street______．

I asked around and______my mum was popular in the area. The kids looked up to her as if she were their own mother. Then it hit me－why didn't she want to tell me about what she'd been doing？ Was she______that I would stop buying the groceries if I knew the truth?

When she got home，I told her about my discovery and______she could react，I gave her a big hug and told her she didn't need to keep it a______from me. She told me that______of the children lived with an old lady in a makeshift home while others______on the streets. For years，my mum had been helping out by______whatever food she could______.I was so moved by how______she was. She used what was______for her to help others in need. And I was so______of her.

I______to buy groceries for my mum. But now，I always add a(n)______bag for her other children.

1.A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Otherwise

2.A. cans B. groceries C. goods D. bags

3.A. to ignore B. to understand C. to complain D. to notice

4.A. Confused B. Embarrassed C. Moved D. Annoyed

5.A. delight B. relief C. surprise D. regret

6.A. work out B. head out C. clean up D. get up

7.A. children B. strangers C. passers­by D. artists

8.A. made sure B. let out C. pointed out D. found out

9.A. angry B. hopeless C. worried D. frightened

10.A. once B. before C. until D. after

11.A. secret B. surprise C. gift D. reminder

12.A. few B. all C. any D. some

13.A. lay B. ate C. slept D. played

14.A. giving B. collecting C. receiving D. selling

15.A. lend B. spare C. afford D. bring

16.A. curious B. ambitious C. faithful D. selfless

17.A. meant B. cooked C. borrowed D. sold

18.A. tired B. fond C. scared D. proud

19.A. refuse B. long C. continue D. agree

20.A. large B. extra C. beautiful D. empty

How to Make Plans

Most people get seared when talking about planning or writing plans, 1., And you need to plan for success as planning redly works and inspires you to go straight ahead. However, how to create effective plans is still a problem. Don’t worry, and just follow the steps below.

Step 1 2.

What plans have you had in the past? Probably, in some of your plans, you haven’t ended up where you thought you were going to end up, Get a good understanding of what you have done and what you haven’t done in the past. It is a primary foundation for your new plan. If having no plan, just take actions and make plans right now.

Step 2 Think about the What - Ifs

When you are building your plans, you should consider where you are going and make clear the What - Its, Because not everything just goes smoothly as you believe, 3..

Step 3 Document the plans

When starting to make plans, you should try to write them down. It is of key importance for the future 4.. In addition, make sure you have the plans fully written out with all the key elements concerned, including details.

Step 4 Update the plans

According to your written plans and actual situation, you should check out the plans you have completed and haven’t completed, 5., Make sure all the assumptions are there and work out the details. After hanging on for some days, planning will be getting simpler and easier.

A. Review historical plans

B. Make new plans immediately

C. Actually, people are more likely to succeed in a planned way

D. And you need to continue what you haven’t done and update it

E. Not all people can memorize every word they said and thought well

F. And what you should do next is to check your plan monthly or quarterly

G. For your benefits, you need to make Plan A and Plan B in case of changes and contingencies（偶发事件）.

B

When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing oneperson. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up.

Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California. However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didn't have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Danny's mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard.

Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elisabeth explains, "Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business."

Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Now the Ans' corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success.

1.Helene tied several chopsticks together to show ______.

A. the strength of family unity

B. the difficulty of growing up

C. the advantage of chopsticks

D. the best way of giving a lesson

2.We can I earn from Paragraph 2 that the An family ______.

A. started a business in 1975

B. left Vietnam without much money

C. bought a restaurant in San Francisco

D. opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles

3.What can we infer about the An daughters?

A. They did not finish their college education.

B. They could not bear to work in the family business.

C. They were influenced by what Helene taught them.

D. They were troubled by disagreement among family members.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. How to Run a Corporation

B. Strength Comes from Peace

C. How to Achieve a Big Dream

D. Family Unity Builds Success

    Chinese New Year has been welcomed in Britain with its biggest ever program of events and celebrations.

From London’s Trafalgar Square to major cities across Britain, tens of thousands of British people have joined Chinese communities to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Rooster.

In Manchester there was a Dragon Parade, led by a spectacular 54-meter long dragon, ending is Chinatown where there was traditional Chinese entertainment, more than 6,000 lanterns, street food villages and a fireworks show. Celebrations also took place in Liverpool. Birmingham, Lake District, Durham, Edinburgh. Leeds and Newcastle.

Academic Dr. Wu Kegang said that the Chinese New Year event in Britain “is now bigger than ever and it is growing every year.”

When Wu arrived in Britain 26 years ago from Guangdong, south China, the first thing he noticed was that Chinese New Year was celebrated mainly in towns and cities with big Chinese communities. “You would go to London Chinatown and join your countrymen to celebrate, or to Chinatowns in places like Liverpool and Manchester for what were events almost exclusively held for Chinese people,” Wu recalled.

“Now it is so different, and we are seeing local communities all over the country taking part alongside their own Chinese populations,” he said. “It is clear to me that the celebrations will continue to grow in Britain. Chinese New Year has earned its place in the calendar of events in Britain, and is here to stay.”

1.Where did the Dragon Parade take place?

A. London.

B. Manchester.

C. Birmingham.

D. Newcastle.

2.When Dr. Wu arrived in Britain 26 years ago, Chinese New Year was_______.

A. very popular all around Britain

B. celebrated mainly by Chinese communities

C. only celebrated in London, Liverpool and Manchester

D. enjoyed by local communities alongside Chinese populations

3.According to Dr. Wu, how will Chinese New Year develop in the next few years?

A. Grow more popular.

B. Turn into an official holiday.

C. Get less remembered.

D. Become more important than Christmas.

4.What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. How British celebrate Chinese New Year.

B. More and more British learn about Chinese culture.

C. Chinese New Year has earned its popularity in Britain.

D. Chinese communities celebrate New Year in Britain in various ways.

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1.Why is TOKNOW a special magazine?

A. It entertains young parents.

B. It provides serious advertisements.

C. It publishes popular science fictions.

D. It combines fun with complex concepts

2.What does TOKNOW offer its readers?

A. Online courses.

B. Articles on new topics.

C. Lectures on a balanced life.

D. Reports on scientific discoveries.

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C. membership of the TOKNOW club

D. chances to meet the experts in person

Qibao Ancient Village

Qibao, located in the center of Minhang District, Shanghai, is a village with a history of one thousand years. In the village, wine and tea are served on old-fashioned square tables together with long benches, long-mouth copper pots and flat-end chopstick used. The most famous snacks in old Shanghai are square pastry, rice wine and steamed salted pork in wine.

Telephone: 021-21087225

Entrance Ticket: 45 yuan per all-in-one ticket (preferable price of 30 yuan is available now), covering almost all tourist attractions inside the village.

Jinshan Village of Farmer Painting

Villagers skillfully make good use of folk arts such as printing and dyeing, embroidery (刺绣), wood carving. They take the various folk customs and the busy scenes of labor of villagers in the lower Changjiang valley as the theme of paintings and create farmer paintings in a simple style.

Telephone: 021-57355555

Entrance Ticket: 30 yuan/person

Merry Countryside Tour in Zhonghua Village

The village provides tourists with accommodations, tours, chess, cards, fitness and entertainment through renting out separate farmhouse and sells tourist products and agricultural by-products related to the merry countryside tour.

Telephone: 021-57395433

Entrance Ticket: Free

Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening

It is one of Shanghai countryside tour scenic spots, which features art of teapots, crop plantation and export. The Geological Science Popularization Hall stores up tens of thousands of rare stones collected all over the world.

Telephone: 021-33935557

Entrance Ticket: 50 yuan/person

1.Which tour is offering a discount on the entrance ticket now?

A. Qibao Ancient Village.

B. Jinshan Village of Farmer Painting.

C. Merry Countryside Tour in Zhonghua Village.

D. Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening.

2.Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening may especially attract people who are interested in______.

A. traditional snacks B. folk arts

C. farming D. rare stones

3.What is the theme shared by the four tours?

A. Countryside life. B. Agricultural achievements.

C. City developments. D. Traditional customs.

假如你是李华，作为交流生在英国读书时住在Mrs.Brown家。现在刚回国不久，打算给Mrs.Brown写封邮件，内容包括:

1.表示感谢；

2.告知已寄送礼物；

3.邀约她暑期游北京。

注意:1.词数100左右。开头和结尾已给出。不计入总词数；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mrs.Brown，

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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。

On December 30，after two weeks’training，we finally began our work for volunteer guides in a museum.During the first two weeks，I learnt a lot about the story behind the artworks.In order to do good in the work，my teammates and I made fully preparations.We first worked out a careful plan.Then we practiced use proper body language to explain the artworks better.The month-long volunteer work has now come to end，from what I understand that it isn’t easy to be a good guide.Besides.I also realize that how important teamwork is.I believed that I will get lifelong benefits from the short and meaningful experience.

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。

Litter is everywhere，doing great harm 1. the environment and life on our planet.Jeff Kirschner，who wants to build a litter-free world，started a global community named Litterati 2.  (settle)this problem.

The story began with his 6-year-old daughter.One day they were going on a hike when the girl noticed a 3. (break)plastic tub(浴盆)in a river.She said，“Daddy，that doesn’t go there.”That took Kirschner by surprise.He，like many adults，had become so used to the rubbish around them that he hadn’t given it a second look.4. his daughter said reminded him of the serious problem our planet faces.

Jeff started to take  5.(act).He created Litterati，an app that makes it fun to pick up litter.The idea is  6.(fair) simple:Spot a piece of trash，take a photo，post the photo online and then put the litter into dustbins.

7. (see)that Jeff was keeping a record of the positive impact he was having on the planet，people worldwide started participating.Up to now，over 2，500，000 photos posted by 3,500 people from over 40 countries 8. (find)their way to Litterati’s digital landfill.

Litterati is more than an app.It is a highly 9. (effect)solution to a pressing issue.Wherever you live，whatever you do and  10. you are，join Litterati to make the world a cleaner and healthier place to live in.

    I grew up with two elder sisters.If I wasn’t courteous(礼貌)to them，they’d fix me.So courtesy wasn’t really ____ in my childhood home.

My sisters ____ every chance to train me how to be a courteous ____ .They made me open doors for them or help them into their ____ at dinner.

Years later I went away to college.The first time I walked into the library，I noticed a woman walking behind me and I ____ the door open for her.

___ ，she glared at me，asking loudly，“Do you think that because I’m a woman I'm not ____ enough to open a door for myself ?”She slammed(摔)the door shut，leaving me astonished  and ____ .My face burned with ____ .I decided ____ that there would be no more courtesy!

As I stood there，another lady ___ the door，her arms ____ with textbooks.Instinctively(本能地)I  __  to open the door for her. ____ I realized what I had done.I prepared myself for shouts.However，I received a warm smile and a look of  __ .

“Thanks!”she said brightly.“It’s nice to see we still have a few gentlemen around here!”

Of course，if I were REALLY a gentleman，I would have ____ to help with her books.Despite this，I appreciated the good ____ I got from performing all act of simple courtesy.To do otherwise would be to ____ my lifetime of training.

Courtesy brings pleasant，refreshing light to our lives whether we are the giver，the ____ or just an interested observer.Courtesy doesn’t ____ change our lives，but it can certainly transform the way we feel about life.

1.A. important B. available C. delightful D. optional

2.A. made the most of B. got ready for C. gave way to D. put forward

3.A. colleague B. assistant C. companion D. gentleman

4.A. dresses B. chairs C. dishes D. mouths

5.A. answered B. unlocked C. held D. forced

6.A. Instead B. Even so C. Unexpectedly D. Sure enough

7.A. strong B. confident C. courageous D. experienced

8.A. impatient B. speechless C. anxious D. desperate

9.A. fear B. excitement C. embarrassment D. envy

10.A. in advance B. in a flash C. once more D. by chance

11.A. approached B. passed C. pulled D. entered

12.A. surrounded B. crowded C. covered D. overloaded

13.A. regretted B. refused C. reached D. hesitated

14.A. Until B. Although C. In case D. The moment

15.A. doubt B. relief C. guilt D. curiosity

16.A. offered B. agreed C. promised D. waited

17.A. thought B. process C. feeling D. advice

18.A. correspond with B. 1ead to C. go against D. hold on to

19.A. judger B. receiver C. loser D. reporter

20.A. necessarily B. normally C. casually D. naturally

    For the first time in 10 years，the United States government has changed its guidance on how much exercise people need to stay healthy and when they should start.

For children and teens

The new guidance states that the most important time for children to begin exercising is between the ages of 3 and 5. 1. That could be light activities，moderate activities，or even vigorous(剧烈的)activities.

Doctors say it is important to start young.They add that from birth to age 5，a child’s brain develops more than at any other time in life. 2. Also，children who start exercising at a young age are more likely to establish healthy behaviors they will continue into adulthood.

But that does not mean putting a small kid on a treadmill(跑步机)or other exercise equipment. 3.  After all，it's a kid’s nature to play freely and happily.

4. But it shouldn’t be less than one hour a day three times a week.Their activities should mostly be aerobic(有氧的)exercise，such as biking，swimming or running，which can strengthen the heart and lungs.Such exercise should also include muscle-and-bone-strengthening activities；such as climbing trees or playground equipment and playing sports.

For adults

For adults，the guidelines recommend exercising 150 minutes a week.That could be walking，gardening，dancing，etc.5. Experts say that even short amounts of aerobic exercise can provide health benefits，such as lowering blood pressure，reducing anxiety and improving sleep.

A.Any kind of activity that gets people exercising will do.

B.Aerobic activity works only if it lasts for at least 10 minutes.

C.Simply giving a kid the time and space to play actively is enough.

D.Children above 5 can have a relatively shorter time for daily exercise.

E.Children in this age range require about three hours’active activities daily.

F.Attaining the health benefits from exercise may be harder than earlier thought.

G.These developments have a 1asting effect on a child’s ability to succeed in life.

    The Broadcom MASTERS competition aims to find a balance between celebrating individual accomplishments and acknowledging that science seldom happens alone.The competition takes off when students from around the country are teamed up and have to solve a series of hands—on challenges in the spotlight.

Nowadays，kids are fed with“the myth of the lone scientist”，so placing such challenges in the middle school period has a huge potential for impact.The focus on teambuilding skills gets students excited before more fears and stereotypes(成见)set in.

The initial pool of qualified students comes from the participants in nation-wide science fairs.Those who score in the top 10％(about 1 0，000 kids)have the qualification to apply.The judges select the top 300 young scientists，and that group is finally narrowed to 30 finalists.

Selection at this stage is clearly an honor in itself，but it counts as step one for the finalists.They are then flown to Washington，D.C.and placed into teams of five for the hands-on part of the competition.Each team is made up of students with different talents and skills，including academic focus and experience.

Unlike the science fairs，where most of the work takes place behind the scenes and students share a polished outcome，the hands-on challenges create a space where the work is the competition itself.The students take up a range of challenges in science，technology，engineering，math and so on.Each of the challenges will need the insight and skills of multiple team members.

Judges observing the challenges aren’t just looking for outcomes but also for leadership，teamwork and problem solving.

The Broadcom MASTERS attracts increasing numbers of passionate and talented young people who are eager to take part in a program that helps them grow as scientists，engineers and inventors.It lets the students experience a sense of coming together with true peers.More importantly，it provides them with new skills to tackle future challenges.

1.What does the Broadcom MASTERS competition mainly focus on?

A. Individual accomplishments. B. Hands-on challenges.

C. Academic performance. D. Team work.

2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A. A large number of kids take part in the science fairs.

B. It’s not easy to be qualified as a member of the finalists.

C. The judges are too strict with the participants.

D. The nation-wide science fairs are well organized.

3.What can we infer from the text?

A. The Broadcom MASTERS competition has an increasing impact.

B. Middle school students prefer to challenge each other.

C. Students can learn more new skills from the Broadcom MASTERS.

D. The science fairs will be completely replaced by the Broadcom MASTERS.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Learning to Take on Scientific Challenges

B. Outstanding Students are Publicly Honored

C. Bringing Individual Potential to a Team Opportunity

D. The Science Fair:A Platform Where Students’Dreams Take off

    America’s latest superhero Austin Perine，who calls himself President Austin，is now taking the country by storm.But he is not a typical superhero.Two things set him apart:He doesn’t fight human enemies，but hunger and homelessness.Also，he’s only four years old.

Our superhero’s origin story started from the day when TJ Perine，his father，took Austin to the Firehouse Ministries，a local shelter that provides housing，food and other services for the homeless.As they drove by the building，they saw a group of 25 homeless men standing on the street corner.That day，Austin used his allowance to buy each man a sandwich and handed the food out himself with his slogan，“Don’t forget to show love!”

After he returned every week for five weeks in a row，word of Austin’s kindness spread through social media.Austin and TJ could feed 25 to 50 people at a time before，and now，thanks to community support，they can feed 800 to 2,000 people.

But Austin isn’t merely filling stomachs.He has been improving the lives of the homeless people he meets.On that first trip to Firehouse Ministries，TJ and Austin talked to a poor man named Raymont.The respect Austin showed for him touched 41-year-old Raymont，who regained his confidence in life and finally found a job with the help of TJ.All that was made possible because a little boy took the time to care.

Austin’s passion has become his family’s calling.After raising money through a  GoFundMe page，Audrey，TJ’s mother established the nonprofit Show Love Foundation，dedicated to fighting homelessness. She now serves as president，and TJ oversees public relations for the foundation full time.They offer medical and mental health care as preventive steps against homelessness.

As for President Austin，he continues to give out food，smiles，and his inspirational message of love.“It makes me feel like I’m saving the day,”he said proudly.

1.Why has Austin become well—known to the entire country?

A. He has super power to fill the stomachs of the homeless.

B. He fights hunger and homelessness at such a young age.

C. He has removed the poverty of the local community.

D. He has chosen an impressive and unique name.

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word“dedicated”in Paragraph 5?

A. Exposed. B. Opposed. C. Devoted. D. Addicted.

3.Why does the author introduce the example of Raymont in Paragraph 4?

A. To show Austin’s positive influence.

B. To persuade people to live off their own.

C. To prove the personal ability of Austin’s father.

D. To describe the difficult situation of poor people.

4.What is the author’s attitude towards what Austin does?

A. Sympathetic. B. Humorous. C. Approving. D. Considerate.

    Feeding birds is a popular way to watch wildlife.But experts say it might put wild birds at risk.

Feeding birds is not necessary for their survival except in extreme weather conditions.Feeders(喂食器)can definitely help birds get through that kind of weather.But most birds eat insects and show little interest in bird feeders.For those birds，we can grow native plants in a natural environment.Birds which are fond of eating seeds will be more likely to come to feeders if there is some cover nearby.This lets them feed and then fly to protective areas，such as in trees.

The most common mistake people make with their bird feeders is that they put feeders in places where birds are easily frightened by passers-by，risk being hurt by cats，or risk flying into windows.

So set up a bird feeder at least one meter away from a window.That way，if a bird gets frightened，it won’t get killed when it hits the glass.Owners of cats should keep them inside home so they can’t hurt the birds.

Some birds are more aggressive at feeders.They eat a lot and do not leave much food for other birds.A solution is to put the food in more than one place by using different kinds of seeds or fruits.This can also increase the number and diversity of birds in your neighborhood.But don’t feed wild birds anything salty，like potato chips，or food that could choke them，like bread.

Pay attention to food quality and freshness.Unprotected food left too long in feeders will turn moldy(发霉)，which can kill wildlife.

Another word of advice:Always provide a supply of clean water for birds，but use care when looking for the right birdbath.If the birdbaths are too deep for birds，putting a few large stones in the water can give the birds a place to sit.

1.What’s the most common mistake about feeding birds?

A. Putting feeders in improper places. B. Providing food in inappropriate time.

C. Leaving feeders unprotected. D. Supplying dirty and deep water.

2.Which of the following may not be suitable for feeding birds?

A. Seeds. B. Bread. C. Fruit. D. Insects.

3.The author advises helping more birds by_________.

A. increasing the number of feeders

B. cleaning the birds with clean water

C. putting more large stones in the feeders

D. keeping aggressive birds away from the feeders

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. Problems with bird feeding.

B. Where to place bird feeders.

C. Popular ways of protecting wild birds.

D. How to feed wild birds safely and healthily.

Here are some best sellers of 2018 at Amazon.

The car

Fourteen-year-old Terry’s parents never pay him much attention.So when they both disappear after one of their all-too-frequent arguments，Terry isn’t exactly eager for them to come home.On his own，he fixes an abandoned car.Though he doesn’t know much about driving，he gets behind the wheel and heads west，with the intention of visiting an uncle in Oregon.It’s an exciting and sometimes dangerous journey.Along the way，he learns a lot about people，about America——and most importantly，about himself.

The Running Dream

Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident.

As she struggles to cope with her prosthesis(义肢)and many other difficulties，Jessica develops a close relationship with Rosa，a girl who has a cancer and sees right into Jessica’s heart.

With the support of family，friends，a coach，and her teammates，Jessica is able to run again.But that’s not enough for her now.She doesn’t just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her.

Have a New Teenager by Friday

Do you know this person?

His bedroom looks like a garbage dump.

She changes clothes three times before breakfast.

It seems that he／she never agrees with you.

Congratulations! You have a teenager in your home.But you needn’t feel helpless.In fact，you’re just five days away from your teenager asking.“What can I do to help?”Internationally recognized family expert Dr.Kevin Leman will help you get real results—really fast.

Boy Robot

Seventeen-year-old Isaak discovers the truth about his origin:a government—made human.But a deadly military force is trying to kill him.He and the other Robots can only find protection from the Underground—a secret network of Robots and humans working together to ensure a coexistent future.Isaak must decide whether to hold on to his humanity and face possible death or to embrace his true nature in order to survive.

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1.Which book is a science fiction?

A. The Car. B. The Running Dream.

C. Have a New Teenager by Friday. D. Boy Robot.

2.Which of the following isn’t conveyed in The Running Dream?

A. Friendship. B. Modesty. C. Bravery. D. Determination.

3.Who is the book Have a New Teenager by Friday in tended for?

A. Experts. B. Teenagers. C. Parents. D. Teachers.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Why did the woman quarrel with her neighbor?

A. He came home late. B. He was too noisy. C. He stayed up late.

2.How did the neighbor react after the speaker went to his apartment?

A. He changed for the worse. B. He admitted his misbehavior. C. He apologized to her.

3.What did the speaker do after arguing with her neighbor?

A. She gave him a gift.

B. She had a talk with him.

C. She watched a movie with him.

4.What is the speaker’s suggestion to Teddy?

A. Turning to the police for help.

B. Being patient and trying to stand it.

C. Writing a friendly letter to the neighbor.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why is the man attracted by NBA games?

A. He is good at basketball skills.

B. His father is a fan of NBA games.

C. The result is changeable and unpredictable.

2.What does the woman usually do at weekends?

A. Stay in the dormitory. B. Go skating. C. Watch music videos.

3.Where will the woman spend this weekend?

A. At home. B. In the gym. C. In the dormitory.

4.What do the man and the woman have in common?

A. They both have favorite sports.

B. Their favorite sports are risky.

C. They practise their favorite sports together.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man want to learn?

A. To repair cars. B. To drive a car. C. To sell cars.

2.Which courses will the man choose?

A. Weekend courses.

B. Full-time summer courses.

C. Full-time winter courses.

3.How many hours of training will the man get every day?

A. 5. B. 6. C. 10.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why does the man suggest eating out?

A. To enjoy a family dinner.

B. To celebrate his promotion.

C. To celebrate Shelly’s birthday.

2.How old is the speakers’granddaughter?

A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where is the man’s mother now?

A. In the hospital. B. At home. C. At schoo1.

2.Why does the man ask a week off?

A. To have an operation. B. To do some cleaning. C. To look after his mother.

What’s the woman’s attitude to McDonald’s?

A. Supportive. B. Neutral. C. Opposed.

Where are the speakers?

A. At home. B. In the office. C. In the stadium.

How does the woman feel?

A. Satisfied. B. Discouraged. C. Excited.

Where does the woman want to go?

A. Chicago. B. Atlanta. C. Denver.

What are the speakers probably doing?

A. Preparing for camping. B. Buying sleeping bags. C. Cleaning up the car.

假定你是李华。最近你校的英语戏剧社社团(English Drama Club)需要招募一批新成员，你打算加入。请根据所给提示，写一封自荐信。内容包括：

1. 自我介绍（包括兴趣和优势）

2. 参加这个社团的目的

3. 希望被批准

注意：1. 词数100左右

      2. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua from Class 1 Grade 1.    

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                           

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

（答案）

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua from Class 1 Grade 1.I’m writing you to apply to join the English Drama Club.

I have been dreaming of performing since I was a child. I have read some of Shakespeare’s plays, which attract me greatly. Besides, I am good at spoken English because I always practice speaking English with my teachers and classmates at our school’s English corner. Also, I won first prize in the English Speech Contest last month. I think there is still much for me to learn to improve myself.

Therefore, I expect to put my time and effort to good use by performing with other club members. I will appreciate it if I am given the chance.

Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely,

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。

Last July, my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle. At the day of our flight, we had to wake up very early. When we checked our bag in, we found one of them broken, but fortunate we were on our way on time. My favorite experience was our visit to Mount Rainier, which was nothing like I have expected.

When we left, my aunt lent us sunhats, but I thought it would be very hot. Imagine her surprise when I found the mountain top covering with snow. We walked along a small path beyond the main trails increase our chances of seeing wildlife. Small wild flowers grew up through the snow, underneath that we could hear a small stream. Little animals stood still to avoid from being noticed. It was the most beautiful sight that I had ever seen.

阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Albert Einstein, the genius behind the theory of relativity, has recently been making headlines again. However, this time it is not for a new scientific breakthrough,1. for a handwritten note he gave a bellboy 95 years ago.

In October 1922, Einstein was delivering a series of lectures in Japan 2. he received a telegram informing him that he 3. (award) the Nobel Prize for Physics. Though 4. (please) at the news, the Nobel winner decided to continue with his Japanese trip instead of 5. (head) to Stockholm to accept the honor.

While in Tokyo, he penned 6. note in German,saying “A quiet and humble life will bring more 7. (happy) than the pursuit of success...” Perhaps he had no loose change to tip a bellboy coming to deliver the message, he gave him the note, and told him,“Maybe if you are lucky, the note 8. (become) more valuable than just a regular tip. ”

Earlier this year, the bellboy’s nephew decided to hand it to Jerusalem-based Winner’s Auctions (拍卖) and Exhibitions. The note was then put up for auction,9. might bring the owner a surprising $1.56 million 10. a European buyer. It was a record for an auction of a document in Israel and the wild-haired scientist deserved it.