Molly finally agreed, _____ reluctantly, to go and see a doctor.

A. afterwards B. almost

C. otherwise D. somewhat

Difficulties strengthen the mind, _____ labour does the body.

A. if B. as

C. for D. so

假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，用英文写一篇周记，记述春节前你跟奶奶学做剪纸的过程。

注意：词数不少于60。

提示词：剪纸，窗花paper cut

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我市正在开展全国文明城市创建活动，假定你是我市某外语学校的学生会主席，请你以学生会的名义用英文写一封倡议书，向全校同学发出做文明市民的倡议，内容包括:

1. 倡议目的；

2. 倡议内容（如注意个人文明、马路文明、环境卫生等）。

注意：1. 词数不少于100；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇： 全国文明城市： National Civilized City

Dear fellow students:

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Students Union

    Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying Laughter is the best medicine.1. Laughter helps relieve pain, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter stimulates(激发) hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.

2.Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety.3.. These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.

Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result, more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world. At a laughter session, a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter. 4.And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions（心理抑制）.They might even start off with fake laughter, but this doesn’t matter because our bodies can’t tell the difference, and the results are the same. Moreover, laughter is contagious（传染的).5.

So next time you feel ill, stressed out or depressed, try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life. You will soon feel better.

A. If one person starts giggling, it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.

B. Laughter helps you focus.

C. This finding has led to so-called clown doctors.

D. In fact, research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.

E. Laughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.

F. Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.

G. Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.

    China will green light Internet medical services conducted by medical institutions as part of a broader push to promote Internet Plus Healthcare, those at a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided.

Medical institutions will be allowed to provide online diagnostic services for some common and chronic diseases in patients’ follow-up visits to their doctors. The top levels of hospitals will be encouraged to provide online services, including consultations (会诊), reservations and test result inquiries.

As China joins the ranks of middle-income countries, the demand for health services has increased accordingly. Internet Plus Healthcare can help reduce the problem of inaccessible and expensive public health services that have long been a big concern for the general public.

One decision coming out of the meeting says the intelligent review for health insurance will be applied and the one-stop settlement will be advanced. The real-time sharing of prescription and drug retail sales will be explored, as well.

“We must waste no time in pushing forward the measures once the decisions made.” Li said. “In recent years, top-level hospitals in major cities have seen steady increases in the number of patients. Medical bills have become a heavy burden on families and high-end medical resources still fall short of meeting the growing demand of the public.”

To solve the problem, a two-pronged (双管齐下的) approach must be taken. One is to establish medical partnerships to strengthen cooperation between major hospitals and community clinics. The other is to bring forward Internet Plus Healthcare to promote the sharing of quality medical resources.

The government will see to it that long-distance healthcare services cover all county-level hospitals. So more efforts will be made to ensure that high-speed broadband network will be extended to cover medical institutions in urban and rural areas. Dedicated Internet access services will be set up to meet the needs for long-distance healthcare services.

1.According to the text, which of the following services won’t a patient enjoy online?

A. Receiving a medical operation.

B. Asking doctors for advice after the test.

C. Several doctors discussion about the disease.

D. Making an appointment with a doctor in advance.

2.Why is the demand for health services increasing in China?

A. The expense of medical care.

B. The recognition of health insurance.

C. The improvement of people’s life quality.

D. The inconvenience of hospital equipment.

3.The underlined sentence in Para.5 “We must waste no time in pushing forward themeasures” means “”.

A. The bills are impossible to afford.

B. The situations are urgent to improve.

C. The measures are perfectly worked out.

D. The hospitals are unwilling to admit patients.

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

A. Online Healthcare on its Way. B. No More Burden for General People.

C. Modern Hospitals. D. Wide Applications of Internet Service.

    Researchers continue to show the power behind our sense of smell. Recent studies have found, among other things, that the smell of foods like pizza can cause uncontrollable anger in drivers on roads.

The review explains that smell is unique in its effects on the brain. According to Conrad King, the researcher who carried out the review, “more than any other senses, the sense of smell goes through the logical part of the brain and acts on the systems concerned with feelings. This is why the smell of baking bread can destroy the best intentions of a dieter.”

Smell, which dictates(决定) the unbelievable complexity of food tastes, has always been the least understood of our senses. Our noses are able to detect up to 10,000 distinct smells. Our ability to smell and taste this extremely large range of smells is controlled by something like 1,000 genes (基因), which make up an amazing 3% of the human genome. Researchers Richard Axel and Linda Buck were together awarded a Nobel Prize in 2004 for their ground-breaking research on the nature of this extraordinary sense. These two scientists were the first to describe the family of 1,000 olfactory (嗅觉) genes and to explain how our olfactory system works.

According to one study in the research review, smelling fresh pizza or even the packaging of fast foods can be enough to make drivers feel impatient with other road users. They are then more likely to speed and experience uncontrollable anger on roads. The most reasonable explanation is that these can all make drivers feel hungry, and therefore desperate to satisfy their appetites.

In contrast, the smells of peppermint and cinnamon were shown to improve concentration levels as well as reduce drivers’ impatience. Similarly, the smells of lemon and coffee appeared to promote clear thinking and mental focus.

However, the way genes regulate smell differs from person to person. A study by researchers in Israel has identified at least 50 olfactory genes which are switched on in some people and not in others. They believe this may explain why some of us love some smells and tastes while others hate them. The Israel researchers say their study shows that nearly every human being shows a different pattern of active and inactive smell-detecting receptors.

1.What did Richard Axel and Linda Buck find out?

A. The type of food smells.

B. The logical part of human brain.

C. The nature of human olfactory system.

D. The relationship between food and feelings.

2.Which of the following can help people concentrate?

A. Bread. B. Fast food.

C. Pizza. D. Coffee.

3.What do we know from the last paragraph?

A. Different people are sensitive to different smells.

B. Every person has a different pattern of genes.

C. Some people can recognize up to 50 smells.

D. There are still some olfactory genes to be found out.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Logic and behavior. B. Smell and its influence.

C. Sense ability and food tastes. D. Olfactory genes and its system.

    She will face the challenges of riding a bike to school or not being able to climb the monkey bars during playtime．But little Ella Peggie，who was born without her left arm，will get an extraordinary opportunity to share a life-changing bond with her new beloved pet，three-legged puppy．

When her mother，Brooke Hodgson，saw the one-year-old puppy named Snowy，she knew instantly it would be the perfect companion for her one-year-old daughter．“My heart skipped a beat when I saw Snowy online，”Ms．Hodgson said．It took just three days for the puppy，who recently had surgery to remove a 1eg，to find a new home after she was sent to the animal shelter last week．

“I knew she was going to be perfect for Ella—they share the same age so they both have a long life of friendship ahead of them．I just know that Snowy is going to increase her confidence when she is growing up．It’s going to be great for Ella when she realizes she’s different or when she’s having a bad day．she will see the resemblance and know that she’s not alone．”

Ms．Hodgson has been touched by the relationship between the pair since the lively puppy became the latest addition to the family．And she believes the caring puppy will be by Ella’s side through the highs and lows of her life．Ms．Hodgson said，“Every morning Snowy looks for Ella first before she runs to anyone else．It’s quite a unique link．I’m just thankful that I was able to give her this dog．I just can’t wait for them to get even closer．Not many people are able to do this for their children so we’re very lucky to have Snowy．I can’t even explain how I feel fight now．”The young mother said Snowy，who was welcomed into the family just a week ago，has been playing a very special part to Ella’s life as well as her three-year-old brother Blake and her father，Stewart Peggie．

1.How did the mother feel when she saw the three-legged puppy online?

A. Excited． B. Puzzled．

C. Disappointed． D. Astonished．

2.What does the phrase“the latest addition”in the last paragraph refer to?

A. Ella． B. Snowy．

C. Blake． D. Stewart Peggie．

3.Why did the mother welcome the dog into her family?

A. To give her daughter confidence．

B. To make her family full of fun．

C. To show sympathy for the dog．

D. To give the dog a comfortable space．

4.What is probably the best title of the text?

A. Why the Beautiful Girl Was Born One Arm

B. How to Adopt a Three-legged Puppy Dog

C. A Three-legged Puppy Dog Found Online

D. A One-arm Girl and Her Three-legged Puppy

May’s Midi Festival

As a rock festival，the Midi Festival 2017 in Beijing presented a musical carnival for fans．It was the 13th year of the outdoor music feast．This year，about 100 rock bands from home and abroad performed on five stages. It was held at a suburban park known for its mountains and grasslands．With beautiful scenery and exciting music，it was a good opportunity to enjoy rock with friends and family．

2：00—10：30 P．m．，from April 29 to May 1．China Music Valley Grassland Park，Pinggu District．400-610-3721．

Fans of Painting

Ancient Chinese calligraphers(书法家)and painters were fond of painting on the folds of fans．Their excellence has left a wealth of outstanding works．A fan painting show exhibited 990 Ming and Qing(1368—1911)dynasty calligraphy and painting works on folding fans．They were selected from the collection of the National Museum of China．The themes of these fan paintings fell into four categories：natural landscapes，flowers and birds，figures and calligraphy．

10：00 a．m．—2：30 P．m．，from April 29 to May 29．National Museum of China，16 East Chang’an Avenue．010-651-6400．

Poetic Portraits

Two artists held a joint exhibition with paintings featuring portraits of Chinese women in poetic poses．Wang Xiaojin，who is from Shandong Province，has been exhibiting since 1993．The other artist，Xu Zhigang，is originally from Liaoning Province，but is now in Beijing．

10：00 a．m．—8：00 P．m．，from April 28 to June 20．Rong Gallery，Sheraton Pudong Hotel，38 Pujian Road，Pudong New Area．0137-6408-7294．

Group Show

The artist group,“island6”，worked in new media and held a show titled Body-City-Mechanism．Through interactive video，photography，oil on canvas and sculpture，the artists explore themes of man and cyberspace．

10：00 a．m．—6：00 P．m．，from April 30 to June 28．Studio Rouge，50，Moganshan Road，Putuo District．021-5252-7856．    ’

1.What’s the purpose of the text?

A. To introduce some famous exhibitions of China．

B. To give readers some guide of the cultural activities．

C. To explain how to play happily with your family．

D. To present several collections in the National Museum．

2.Where can you go to enjoy natural scenery?

A. The Midi Festival． B. The Fans of Painting show．

C. The Poetic Portraits exhibition． D. The Group Show．

3.What can you do on holiday in June?

A. Watch a music show at Rong Gallery．

B. Enjoy the performance of rock bands．

C. Visit an exhibition of portrait paintings．

D. Appreciate painting works from the Qing dynasty．

    One evening, Catherinewas at home as usual. As her__swung between what she was going to do with her life and their dinner plans for the evening, she was unexpectedly_____by an urgent call from her sister “Get over here! Turn on NBC and check these guys out. They are just like you…..” One Facebook message and a phone interview later, Catherine_____herself on a bus with 8 strangers in the middle of the sweltering desert heat of Utah, picking up trash and_____awarenessabout zero-waste and climate change.

With a deep_____of the environment and a desire to make a_____, Catherine, Davey, and a group of self_____“environmental pick-up artists” went on a coast to coast road side trash pick-up. As they walked, sometimes only_____0.9 miles in an entire day, they _____ and steadily made their way across the United States for three years, picking up a total of 201,678 pounds of trash.

Catherine and Davey________with us wonderful stories of hope and inspiration that fueled their____to continue their journey. After spending weeks silently________how she would have enough________to fly home for their two-week spring break, Catherine found a blank, unidentified envelope________with $850 cash in the desert. Just enough to get her home and back. After their bus________outside of Denver, they unexpectedly got________and arrived in Yosemite National Park three weeks later, just in time for the “Yosemite Facelift” where_______from all over the state came together with a________of cleaning up trash all over the park.

Being at the right place at the right time became almost normal, and they realized that much of what they _______was more than just a coincidence. Together, their team learned to simply  _________themselves to their task, and surrender to the journey.

1.A. hands B. balance C. thoughts D. position

2.A. blamed B. interrupted C. moved D. frightened

3.A. dropped B. cheered C. found D. taught

4.A. abandoning B. shaking C. raising D. hiding

5.A. pride B. trust C. fear D. love

6.A. difference B. promise C. mistake D. plan

7.A. corrected B. described C. repeated D. discovered

8.A. driving B. fixing C. riding D. covering

9.A. slowly B. secretly C. helplessly D. frequently

10.A. heard B. shared C. wrote D. read

11.A. efforts B. costs C. problems D. choices

12.A. worrying about B. replying to C. depending on D. meeting with

13.A. time B. food C. money D. room

14.A. equipped B. supplied C. decorated D. filled

15.A. set off B. broke down C. headed for D. held on

16.A. rest B. practice C. understanding D. help

17.A. members B. volunteers C. tourists D. reporters

18.A. purpose B. question C. decision D. lesson

19.A. introduced B. expected C. experienced D. examined

20.A. turn B. limit C. compare D. devote

在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空

The way you walk may be determined by your daily schedule, and it may also reflect your personality. The 1. (choose) you make can tell something about your inner thoughts. At least, that’s2. science has proved. Lately, researchers 3. (observe) the way that people walk and how it relates to their personalities. Available online via Sage Journals, the study examines both the walking styles and personalities of 15,000 adults aged from 25 to 50. According to the study, when 4. (face) with the new challenges, fast walkers are more likely to be active while quiet people tend to walk more slowly. Meanwhile, the study has also found5. (power) evidence that walking speed in adulthood reflects the individual’s personality. However, speeding up your walking pace can’t 6. (instant) make you the life of the party, 7. means that you needn’t change your personality. Actually, there are 8. (hide) strengths of being a quiet person as well as an active one. Make the most of your strengths, 9. you can be successful regardless of which type you fall into and 10. fast or slowly you walk.

假如你叫Jack，寒假期间你要去美国Riverside High School进行学习．以下是美方学校寄 给你的课程安排选择表．请你仔细阅读课表，按要求给校方回复一封信．

Please include the following：

1．Your choice of the courses and possible reasons；

2．Your present English level；

3．Specific language skill you hope to improve；

4．Other requirements．

（注意）

1．开头已给出，不计入总词数；

2．作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名：

3．词数：120左右．

Dear Sir or Madam，

Thank you for your inviting me to the summer English course in your school．

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句子翻译

1.我妈妈坚持把我送进了医院，在那儿我得到了很好的治疗．

2.我发现作业没有我在以前学校的那么繁重．

3.步行和骑自行车重要，学校运动也很重要．

4.尽管我们不排除这种想法，但是也在调查其他的可能性．

5.你被闪电击中的几率要比被鲨鱼攻击的可能性大30倍．

单词拼写

1.We_____（交换）addresses and promised to write to one another．

2.Don't h_____ to contact me if you need any more information．

3.For the poorest people， life was merely a matter of_____（存活）．

4.Pakistan came into e_____ as an independent country in 1947．

5._____（科学）evidence suggests that sea levels here will rise by． at least 30 centimetres by 2030．

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不超过1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式．将 答案填写在答题卡上．

It was a beautiful morning． As usual I prepared myself for office， locked my room and stepped outside from my hotel． I saw two poor kids under a tree 1.（stare） at people． I could see the light in their eyes， as they were 2.（silent） watching people． I went to them and asked why they were sitting there and where their house3. （be）．

They replied that they lived nearby， and that they were sitting there 4. some passers﹣by would stop，5.（donate） some food or money to them． A chill （寒意）went through my veins on such a morning． When cold breeze was flowing， they were in 6.（wear） clothes and trembling， but their hope of getting something was still alive． I told them to stay there and went into 7. cafeteria of my hotel， packed some food and gave it to them． Smiles lit8.their faces and they started eating hurriedly． I also gave them a few packets of biscuits and told them to go home． They thanked me with smiles． I was feeling much 9.（happy） that I could at least give them some food that of course wouldn't fill their stomachs， but could give them a little10.（strong）．

    I was eleven years old standing outside in just my underwear while I watched the house that I grew up in rapidly _______to the ground． A few minutes earlier I had been_______asleep in my nice， warm bed when a_______woke me up． My Nana's bedroom was just next to mine and my brother's． A fire had _______there and awakened her．_______hearing her， my older brother began to take action． The house， however， was over 50 years old and made of _______．Before we could do anything the fire _______it．

I stood there quaking with fear_______the fire destroyed my books， clothes， and toys． I watched _______while my Mom cried and my Dad swore． I wondered what was going to happen to us________we had lost all of our things． As I looked around， though， I ________something for the first time： What matters aren't________． I saw my older brother running across the swinging （摇摆的）________by our house to get help． I saw my oldest brother who was on ________from an earlier accident standing________on one leg． I saw my Nana and Dad gathering together and my Mom________our little dog in her arms． Everything that was ________had survived the fire． Our lives would continue． And that was all that mattered．

I still think of that fire in the night that helped me to learn the________we share is far more important than________things． Live your life then for the things that matter， not for the things you own． Love others． Help everyone． Let the ________inside of you make this world a warmer place． Let your soul shine brightly．

1.A. pull B. fall C. bum D. throw

2.A. sound B. wide C. light D. heavy

3.A. dream B. neighbor C. scream D. thunder

4.A. broke in B. broke out C. broke up D. broke down

5.A. Without B. As C. Since D. Upon

6.A. mud B. steel C. wood D. curtain

7.A. consumed B. claimed C. spread D. injured

8.A. though B. unless C. until D. while

9.A. hopefully B. excitedly C. helplessly D. appropriately

10.A. as though B. as long as C. even if D. now that

11.A. dismissed B. recognized C. desired D. approached

12.A. families B. surroundings C. things D. people

13.A. bridge B. pole C. fence D. rope

14.A. guard B. walking﹣sticks C. feet D. hand

15.A. freely B. unsteadily C. casually D. purposely

16.A. holding B. quitting C. lifting D. beating

17.A. alive B. native C. expensive D. necessary

18.A. experience B. bitter C. wealth D. love

19.A. physical B. mental C. social D. psychological

20.A. heart B. fire C. spirits D. feelings

    Maybe you are an average student． You probably think you will never be a top student． This is not necessary so， however． 1.Here's how．

• Plan your time carefully． When you plan your week，you should make a list of things that you have to do． After making this list，you should make a schedule of your time． First your time for eating，sleeping，dressing，etc． then decide a good，regular time for studying． Don ' t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment． 2.Yet it will force you to realize what is happening to your time．

•Find a good place to study． Look around the house for a good study area． Keep this space， which may be a desk or simply a comer of your room， free of everything but study materials． No games， radios， or television! 3.

•Make good use of your time in class． Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say．4.Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says．

•5.When you get home from school， go over your notes． Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class． If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day， reading that material will become more meaningful， and you will remember it longer．

There are other methods that might help you with your studying． You will probably discover many others after you have tried these．

A．A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems．

B．They help you remember your new knowledge．

C．Study regularly．

D．When you sit down to study， fix your mind on the subject．

E．Really listening in class means less work later．

F．Develop a good attitude towards tests．

G． Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to．

    Oliver Twist was born in a workhouse， and when he arrived in this hard world， it was very doubtful whether he would live beyond the first three minutes． He lay on a hard little bed and struggled to start breathing．

Oliver fought his first battle without much assistance from the two people present at his birth． One was an old woman， who was nearly always drunk， and the other was a busy local doctor， who was not paid enough to be very interested in Oliver's survival.______．

However， Oliver managed to draw his first breath， and then announced his arrival， to the rest of the workhouse by crying loudly． His mother raised her pale young face from the pillow and whispered， "Let me see die child，and die．"

The doctor turned away from the fire， where he had been warming his hands． "You must not talk about dying yet，" he said to her kindly． He gave her the child to hold． Lovingly， she kissed the baby on its forehead with her cold white lips， then stared wildly around the room， fell back﹣and died． "Poor dear! " said the nurse， hurriedly putting a green glass bottle back in the pocket ， of her long skirt．

The doctor began to put on his coat． "The baby is weak and will probably have difficulties，" he said． "If so， give it a little milk to keep it quiet．" Then he looked at the dead woman． "The mother was a good﹣looking girl． Where did she come from？"

"She was brought here last night" replied the old woman． "She was found lying in the street． She'd walked some distance， judging by her shoes， which were worn to pieces． Where she came from， where she was going to， or what her name was， nobody knows．"

The doctor lifted the girl's left hand． "The old story．" he said sadly， shaking his head． "No wedding ring， I see． Ah! Good night．"

And so Oliver was left with only the drunken nurse． Without clothes， under his first blanket， he could have been the child of a king or a beggar． But when the woman dressed him later in rough cotton clothes， yellow with age， he looked exactly what he was﹣an orphan in a workhouse， ready for a life of misery， hunger， and neglect．

Oliver cried loudly． If he could have known that he was a workhouse orphan， perhaps he would have cried even more loudly．

There was no one to look after the baby in the workhouse， so Oliver was sent to a special "baby farm" nearby There， he and thirty other children rolled around the floor all day， without the inconvenience of too much food or too much clothing． Mrs Mann， the old woman who "looked after" them， was very experienced． She knew what was good for children， and a full stomach was very dangerous to their health． She also knew what was good for herself， so she kept for her own use the money that she was given for the children's food． The board responsible for the orphans sometimes checked on the health of the children， but they always sent the beadle， a kind of local policeman， to announce their visit the day before． So whenever the board arrived， of course， the children were always neat and clean．

This was the way Oliver was brought up． Consequently， at the age of nine he was a pale， thin child and short for his age． But despite frequent beatings by Mrs Mann， his spirit was strong， which was probably the reason why he managed to reach the age of nine at all．

On Oliver's ninth birthday， Mr Bumble， the beadle， came to the house to see Mrs Mann． Through the front window Mrs Mann saw him at the gate，and turned quickly to the girl who worked with her．

"Quick! Take Oliver and those others upstairs to be washed!" she said． Then she ran out to unlock the gate which was always kept locked．

1.Which of the following is true according to the passage？

A. Oliver was born into the world on a cold day．

B. The children in the baby farm were taken good care of．

C. Doctors were usually paid too little for the work they did．

D. Many people，especially women，drank heavily at that time．

2.Which sentence is most suitable for the blank in Paragraph 2？

A. Therefore，he felt very lonely in the world．

B. Frightened at the sight of the two， he started to cry．

C. In fact，the world was privileged （荣幸）to have him in it．

D. After all，death was a common event in the workhouse．

3.It can be inferred that the gate of the baby farm was always kept locked in order to     ．

A. keep the children inside working all the time

B. protect the children inside from dangers outside

C. ensure the children were always neat and clean

D. prevent official visitors walking in unexpectedly

4.According to the passage，Mrs Mann     ．

A. was enthusiastic about looking after children

B. provided children with little food and few comforts

C. cared little about Mr Bumble's sudden appearance

D. beat children frequently to make them mentally strong

5.What is the passage mainly about？

A. Mother's death．

B. Oliver's personality．

C. Oliver's early life．

D. People's selfishness．

    Online ticketing has been effective for the London theatre market． The advantages coming with it are many， but four in particular stand for the true value． They are accessibility，speed，advanced planning and avoiding the queues．

Accessibility is key from the viewpoint of both the theatre and the theatre goer Theatres need to be able to reach out to the public． A show may have a market of millions if they concentrate efforts in London only，but that number will increase to tens of millions if efforts expand nationwide．

From the point of view of a theatre lover， the fact that the West End，the central part of London is accessible to someone in Edinburgh is a major attraction． Most theatre lovers would be anxious to go to a West End play or musical，and securing tickets for their favourite show online allows them to realize that strong desire with ease． Making the journey to London and staying for a weekend is an added reward to the main event．

Another， advantage is speed， with securing tickets now． taking a matter of minutes． What is needed is a few minutes on the Internet， the﹣ relevant personal and credit card details， and a booking number with which to collect the tickets at the theatre on the night．

Of course， for tourists or professionals from out of town， Internet booking has made， it possible to arrange entertainment． for a specific evening well in advance． Occupying their time after conference ﹣hours can be a challenge for professionals． With tickets secured in advance， the plan can be made much clearer． Tourists， meanwhile， may include a night on the West End on ﹣their list of things to do． Booking before even arriving in the﹣city helps to． streamline their busy touring schedule．

The fourth advantage of buying London theatre tickets online is the fact that queuing is avoided．

It is perhaps the most unpleasant aspect of the traditional visit to the box． office， particularly when demand for Dirty Dancing tickets， for example， can﹣have a person waiting for hours before even reaching the box office window， even worse the sold out sign would suddenly appear before him．

These advantages reflect the true value of that mode of online ticketing． It has pleased the theatre lovers， expanding theatre markets． It is likely to bring more and more benefit to the theatre world．

1.What is the passage mainly about？

A. The reality of theatre market in London．

B. The appearance of online entertainment．

C. The benefits of buying theatre tickets online．

D. The arrangements of spending a day in London．

2.How is Paragraph 6 mainly developed？

A. By describing activities．

B. By giving examples．

C. By showing differences．

D. By making comparisons．

3.Which of the following shows the development of the ideas in this passage？

CP： Central Point P： Point Sp： Sub﹣point （次要点）C： Conclusion

A.  B.

C.  D.

    Your car is a necessary part of your life． You use it every day． Of course， you want to hold on to it so you make sure it has the latest alarm and immobilizer （汽车防盗器）．But despite all these， cars like yours are still stolen every day． In fact， in this country，one car is stolen almost every minute! And if your car is stolen， you only have a 50：50 chance of seeing it again．

Each year，car crime costs nearly £3 billion． Of course， if you're insured （保险），you won't lose out， or will you？ Firstly， you will have to pay extra insurance later on， and then you may not be offered the full amount by the agent． You will probably have to hire a car and you will also lose he value of the contents and accessories （配件）in the car．

Now comes the solution． An RAC Trackstar system， hidden in one of 47 possible secret locations in your car， is the key to our system． If your car is stolen， radio signals are sent at twenty﹣second intervals from the car to the RAC Trackstar National Control Center via a satellite network． Then a computer gives he vehicle's exact location， speed and direction．

The RAC Trackstar National Control Center， which operates 24 hours a day， 365 days a year，will immediately inform the police in the area where the car is located． Because the police receive information every twenty seconds，they will always know the vehicle's location． Once the thief has been arrested，your car will be returned to you．

RAC Trackstar is unique in being able to provide the National Control Center with details of the exact location of your car， its speed and direction． And speed is the key to successful recovery of a stolen vehicle． RAC Trackstar Control will immediately tell the police if you report your car stolen and under the 24﹣hour Guardian Option． It will also tell you if your car has been stolen． RAC Trackstar's constant updates mean the police are kept informed of the car's location． All these greatly improve your chances of seeing your car again．

1.If your car is stolen，you will have to     ．

A. pay more insurance

B. hire a new car

C. buy a RAC Trackstar system

D. inform the National Control Center

2.The Trackstar system can tell the police     ．

A. who the thief is

B. how the car is stolen

C. where the car is

D. what brand the car is

3.According to the passage，with RAC Trackstar， people will     ．

A. surely get their stolen car back

B. lose no time in finding their stolen car

C. predict whether their car has been stolen

D. have less chances of having their car stolen

4.We can learn from the passage that     ．

A. RAC Trackstar system is installed in the car

B. you won't lose money if your stolen car is insured

C. the speed of the car will help the police find the stolen car

D. without an RAC Trackstar，you can't get your lost car back

Longman Dictionary of American English （CD for PC or MAC）

Why is it unique？

The Longman Dictionary of American English is unique because it has been written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary． Other dictionaries use high﹣level language in their definitions which forces students to look up the defining words as well as the words they're looking up in the first place． Only the Longman Dictionary of American English uses a defining vocabulary made of the 2，000 words that make up the intermediate﹣level student's most used vocabulary．

What are the other features？

The Longman Corpus Network is a powerful group of databases consisting ofmillions of words． The Longman American Written Corpus contains over 110 million words taken from newspapers， journals， magazines， best﹣selling novels， technical and scientific writing， and coffee﹣table books．

Longman compilers （编者）use this computerized word bank to acquire a new depth of knowledge about words， usage， prepositions， the latest language trends' and grammatical patterns using up﹣to﹣the﹣minute technology．The written and spoken corpuses assure that this edition of the Longman Dictionary of American English will provide the most accurate and up﹣to﹣date assistance to students who want to speak and write American English．

1.Longman Dictionary of American English is mainly for     ．

A. low﹣level learners

B. learners of different levels

C. advanced﹣level learners

D. intermediate﹣level learners

2.The main purpose of this passage is to     ．

A. tell readers why American English is more popular

B. inform students of how they can find the grammar patterns

C. guide readers how they can use the dictionary on computer

D. explain why the dictionary is different from other dictionaries

3.The following about the dictionary are all correct EXCEPT that     ．

A. the definitions are easy to read

B. it is made up of 2，000 words

C. it contains a lot of daily usage

D. it is updated regularly

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tim想在寒假时到中国旅游，发邮件向你征求旅游建议。请你回复邮件，内容包括：1. 推荐一个旅游城市；2. 给出推荐理由。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Tim,

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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。

Dear Jack,

How are you?

A well-known play, Tea House, will put on in the newly-built Grand Theater in our city at 7:00 p.m. in 5th, February. I knew you are fond of Chinese culture, but I sincerely invite you to go with me. It is said that it is performed quite well by some famous actors and actress. If you are interesting in this play, I will book tickets in advance and we can appreciate it together. I think it is really a good chance for us to learn more about Chinese tradition plays.

Besides, there is a provincial museum near a theater, which is worth visiting it after the play.

How do you think of my advice?

Looking forward to your reply.

Li Hua

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。

Senior citizens are the first to come to our mind when you think of hearing loss,  but in a recent report,  hearing professionals worry teenagers will soon outnumber aging adults 1. it comes to living with hearing loss.

The rise in popularity of personal audio devices from iPods to smart phones has had dangerous effect on the ears of those who use them most,  teenagers! A research 2. (conduct) by the World Health Organization finds that nearly 50% of teens 3. (fall) into the habit of exposing themselves to unsafe levels of sound so far.

A sound is considered unsafe when it goes beyond 85 decibels (分贝). At that level, it takes just 8 hours of listening over your lifetime to cause damage. The louder the sound is, the 4. (little) time it takes to cause damage. Because hearing loss is 5. (typical) considered a health problem for the elderly, it is difficult to convince already stubborn teenagers that they really are doing damage 6. their ears.

Young adults 7. have been exposed to loud noise over a period of time may have some hearing loss symptoms. Their 8. (able) to learn is compromised, and they may have difficulty developing social skills.

In an effort to help teens better protect their hearing, we suggest 9. (set) volume limits on personal audio devices. 10. is also good to limit the amount of time exposed to noise and to take listening breaks to give the ears a rest.

    Jayce began noticing when he was in kindergarten that he looked different from his classmates. They had two arms. He had one.

It started when one boy ______ him, said his mother, Lewis. He’d return to his home with questions: “Why am I ______? Why me? His mother recalled he was actually mad at God for making him that way and that it was a heavy ______ to his heart.

Lewis ______ she didn’t know what to do at that point. A few weeks later, Lewis turned on the TV to a news story about an eighth grader, Trashaun, becoming an Internet hit after ______ videos of his slam dunks (灌篮), and, like Jayce, he ______ most of his left arm. Lewis called Jayce in. To her surprise, Jayce was immediately ______. At the time, it seemed that watching Trashaun was ______ an inspiring moment for Jayce—he saw a role model with a similar ______. If it had stayed just that, Lewis would have been happy enough. But little did she know that a family friend had already ______ to the newspaper to help set up a ______ with Trashaun to build Jayce’s confidence.

The boys met and instantly ______ with each other as both of them were in the same condition. They rode bikes, took photos, and shot basketball on the court. Instead of spending the whole day feeling ______ for themselves, they had a lot of fun. However, Trashaun did get ______ with Jayce sometimes. They talked about his left arm. He told Jayce he was perfect the way God made him. He also told him not to let anyone ______ him and not to let those words shake his ______.

Since that meeting, Lewis has seen a noticeable ______ in her son. As for Trashaun, his relationship with Jayce made him ______ to help more kids. “Honestly, it ______ a lot to know that I changed Jayce’s life,” Trashaun says. Still, he never dreamed that his ______ would have such an impact. “I just thought my friends would see them, and be like, ‘Oh, he dunked it!’”

He certainly did.

1.A. supported B. teased C. cheated D. pleased

2.A. lonely B. silly C. different D. ordinary

3.A. duty B. breath C. debt D. blow

4.A. argued B. promised C. suspected D. admitted

5.A. downloading B. posting C. buying D. watching

6.A. lost B. hurt C. used D. recovered

7.A. satisfied B. confused C. bored D. attracted

8.A. hardly B. simply C. still D. never

9.A. response B. family C. problem D. education

10.A. reached out B. looked out C. got out D. turned out

11.A. game B. fighting C. trap D. meeting

12.A. bonded B. competed C. parted D. raced

13.A. happy B. grateful C. sorry D. fearful

14.A. angry B. serious C. tough D. familiar

15.A. approach B. comfort C. discourage D. leave

16.A. confidence B. patience C. sadness D. honesty

17.A. advantage B. scar C. drawback D. change

18.A. expect B. agree C. hesitate D. refuse

19.A. cares B. means C. saves D. takes

20.A. attitudes B. words C. videos D. disabilities

    Whoever wrote the song “it’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” must have never experienced Holiday blues. Fortunately, psychological research suggests some effective ways you can beat the holiday blues. The key point is that sadness and other tough emotions are not what we should try to avoid. 1.. Here are four strategies to help you make your own happiness recipe this holiday season.

Don’t force cheer

At family gatherings with cousins you secretly can’t stand, you tend to put on a happy face. Indeed, that might even seem like the most mature response—no drama, no conflict. But a 2011 study followed dozens of bus drivers, looking to see when they gave forced or honest smiles at their passengers. The results showed when the drivers pretended to have a good mood, their actual moods got worse. 2.

Let off sadness

The results of the bus-driver study can be explained by researchers, who find that negative feelings like sadness or anger only increase when we try to control them. 3.. We don’t like contradictory behavior.

Respond cautiously

Recently, scientists have been paying special attention to the benefits of caution. When you respond cautiously to an emotional trigger (e.g. overcooking the holiday turkey), you pause rather than reacting at once. 4.. Besides, it is associated with less anxiety, and may even carry physiological benefits.

5.

Of course, the holidays will bring a mix of highs and lows, but the most important lesson to keep in mind is that this variety of emotions might be the best thing possible for your overall well-being. In other words, sadness, anger, and other difficult emotions are nothing to fear. Just make sure you’re balancing them with lighter experiences. And don’t forget to give yourself a break.

A. Relax your mind

B. Enjoy a mix of emotions

C. We tend to deny the important function emotions serve

D. Instead, they can help contribute to a healthy and happy life

E. So trying to force happiness seems to have the opposite effects

F. A cautious response to a negative event reduces sadness we experience

G. We feel bad when our appearance contradicts how we truly feel inside

    With smart technology increasingly influencing all aspects of our lives, it is only a matter of time before someone invents “smart” shoes—ones that can be made based on personal needs. Called “ShiftWear”, the sneakers are the brainchild of a team of businessmen, and engineers led by New York-based designer David Coel.

The adaptable shoes can be customized by using a smart phone app. Shoe owners will have the option of selecting a design from a variety of HD pattern by famous artists or creating one themselves. The company’s founders imagine a marketplace where artists can not only share but also sell their designs to others. Despite being electronic, the designs are clearly visible even in the brightest sunlight. What’s even cooler is that by switching on a backlight, users can even show off their designs in the dark!

According to Coel, the sneakers will keep their charge “forever” if only images are displayed. Though they will need periodic recharging, active users have nothing to worry about. That’s because the shoes are equipped with special walk-n-charge technology that powers the shoes—with every step. Inactive users also have options of charging the sneakers without using wires.

The bottom part of the shoes is covered with Kevler fibers, a kind of strong material, reducing normal wear and tear. Even better? They are completely waterproof (not let water through) and can even be thrown into an ordinary laundry machine for a quick wash! The company predicts that the shoes will range the price from $150 to $1000 depending on the size of the E-panels where the designs are displayed.

This is not the first time that electronics and shoes have combined. Lithuania-based iShuh Technology has come up with a similar concept that connects e-reader panels to a smart phone app via the Bluetooth. Whether these smart shoes become as popular as our smart devices remains to be seen, though they surely are attractive.

1.What can we know about the smart shoes from the text?

A. The electronic designs can not be seen clearly at night.

B. The designers make sure every pair of sneakers are unique.

C. The bottom of the shoes can last longer due to special materials.

D. The shoes have to be washed by hand to protect the electronics.

2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A. How the sneakers are charged.

B. How the sneakers can work well.

C. What images the sneakers show.

D. What technology the sneakers carry.

3.The varied prices of the sneakers mainly depend on ________.

A. the length of the shoes

B. the size of their e-panels

C. the designers of the shoes

D. the materials of their bottoms

4.How does the author feel about the sneakers’ future market?

A. Negative. B. Anxious.

C. Uncertain. D. Confident.

    Language learning apps are very popular now and offer opportunities to learn vocabulary and practice grammar. But there has been a discussion about just how effective such apps can be.

Among the most popular apps are Duolingo and Busuu. A previous research found positive results on the use of them. But it mainly concentrated on studies with learners who had signed up to language courses and these apps worked as an after-class support, so the results were not always reliable. A recent study of 4,095 Busuu users has been carried out aimed to find out if users can actually learn a language with an app.

Busuu provides learning materials for 12 different languages. It offers special model where some content is available for free while some content is not. We find that its users are an even mix of men and women. More than half consider themselves to be at the beginner level as there is a decrease in users as their language levels go up. Most people use the app because of personal interest, or because they want to study or live abroad. Female users tend to use it less often but for longer periods of time than male users.

Getting any feedback on Busuu depends on whether your answer is correct or not. While it is helpful, this is not the sort of feedback language teachers prefer, as it does not explain why the answer is right or wrong. In spite of this, feedback in the app is very highly rated.

More than 92% of respondents state that the app has met their expectations and 86% rate the app as very good or good. In fact, more than 80% of the users surveyed strongly agree that using the app has helped them improve their knowledge of the language they are learning.

Besides, language learning apps also create an environment where mistakes are only known to the users, and this can address the performance anxiety that many learners suffer from when asked to speak a foreign language. So language teachers should encourage their students to use them to do the grammar work, leaving precious class time for more language communication.

1.The results of the former research weren’t always dependable because _________.

A. it was only carried out before class

B. it didn’t consider users in class

C. it just focused on positive results

D. it used out-of-date methods

2.What can we learn about the app Busuu from the text?

A. All the contents are free to use.

B. Most users consider it satisfying.

C. It’s used by more advanced learners.

D. It’s more popular with female learners.

3.Which of the following can probably replace the underlined word “address”?

A. deal with B. write down

C. turn to D. speak of

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A. Students won’t suffer anxiety in learning languages by using Busuu.

B. Language learning apps are effective and satisfactory to language learners.

C. Language learning apps are very popular with most language teachers.

D. Students should be required to use apps for homework after class.

    On average, primary school children in England have at least three sugary snacks a day, Public Health England (PHE) found. This means that the sugar they consume is three times more than the recommended maximum.

Children between the ages of 4 and 10 consume 51.2% of sugar from unhealthy snacks. PHE has launched a campaign, Change4Life, to encourage parents to look for healthier snacks of no more than 100 calories, and to limit them to two a day. The campaign advises parents to give their children a maximum of two snacks a day, with each containing no more than 100 calories. The campaign will also offer parents special suggestions on a range of healthier snacks—ones with 100 calories or fewer—at selected supermarkets, PHE said.

PHE said it had also improved its app so that it could mark the content of sugar, salt and fat in food and drinks. Dr Alison Tedstone told the BBC she hoped the campaign would help parents to choose healthier snacks for their children. “If you wander through a supermarket, you can see much more goods being sold as snacks than ever before,” she said, “It’s a common phenomenon that kids’ lunchboxes are full of snacks, leading to a lot of calories for lunch. Our research shows that parents usually appreciate a rule of thumb (经验法则). However, they are surprised to know how much sugar their children are consuming in snacks now.”

Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet, said, “The intake (摄入量) of sugar that kids are getting from snacks and sugary drinks alone is pretty astonishing, and it can often be difficult to distinguish which snacks are healthy and which are not. The rule of thumb from Change4Life can help parents make their decision correctly and wisely. ”

1.In terms of snacks, the Change4Life recommends that children have at most ________.

A. one snack a day B. three snacks a day

C. 100 calories a day D. 200 calories a day

2.What can PHE’s improved app help parents do?

A. Test the calories of snacks.

B. Choose delicious snacks.

C. Know the exact content in snacks.

D. Save much money buying snacks.

3.Which of the following can be inferred from Justine Roberts’ words?

A. Most parents’ former experience about snacks is practical.

B. It is easy to tell healthy snacks and unhealthy snacks apart.

C. Children only take in lots of sugar from snacks and drinks.

D. Change4Life is meaningful for parents’ decisions on snacks.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Solve the Health Problems of Children

B. Change the Eating Habits of Children

C. Limit Children’s Intake of Calories

D. Ensure Children’s Healthy Lifestyle

1. TrueCar.com

Top dealers compete for your business by offering lower prices. TrueCar spends a lot of money and resources on making sure the entire car renting experience is simple and straightforward. If you’re in the market for a new car, give this site a try first.

TrueCar’s network checks many of the prices in your area and gets you the best price for the car you’re looking for.

2. Carvoy.com

It offers more control by allowing you to “build your car” and select your rental plan. The “build your car” option is one of the better options for those looking to add on features to their car. If you’re looking for cars with options like a sunroof or navigation (导航), it’s Carvoy that makes it very easy to get started with the process.

3. CarsDirect.com

They have a large collection of new and used cars, and also provide resources for car comparisons. In the business for many years, they are one of the first online car outlets. They have a staff that can usually help you if you give them a call. Their phone support is very good and they are mostly located in the United States.

4. CarRent.com

It delivers your rental car to the door, which is actually a huge selling point. Many people don’t like to go to a dealership or even drive somewhere to pick up a car. Imagine renting a car and having it delivered right to your doorstep, no driving necessary!

5. CostcoAuto.com

It offers member-only savings, many car selections and an easy sign-up process. The deals through Costco are great and unique. Many times they have deals with General Motors cars like Chevrolet. There are a lot of deals to be done, but the one thing that Costco does not do is negotiate the price.

1.What’s the selling point of TrueCar.com?

A. Its most reasonable prices for cars.

B. The diversity of its used cars.

C. Its delivery service to your door.

D. The special offers to its members.

2.What is the special service that Carvoy.com provides?

A. You can have other functions added to your car.

B. You can rent a car more easily than elsewhere.

C. You can design the whole car by yourself.

D. You can have better operation over your car.

3.If you are a good bargainer, it’s wise to avoid dealing with _______.

A. CarsDirect.com B. Carvoy.com

C. CarRent.com D. CostcoAuto.com