阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。

From red lanterns to red envelopes，did you ever wonder 1. the color red is so popular in China，especially during the Chinese New Year? It is said that it all began with Nian，a wild beast 2. would frighten villagers on the New Year，3. (eat)crops，livestock(家畜)，and even children.But villagers learned that this animal 4. a lion head was afraid of three things:fire，noise，and the color red.Nian was defeated，and from then on，the color red was considered 5. (bring)good luck and good fortune to all.

“Usually red lanterns are hung outside the doors to ward off(避开)bad luck，”suggests Karen Katz，author of 6. picture book My First Chinese New Year.“Also red cutout papers  7. (use)as decorations to hang on the walls.If you live near a Chinese neighborhood，you should be able to purchase these 8. (item)，but if not，go online and order them.You can also make your own cutouts.”

Still，the most popular way to celebrate the Chinese New Year 9. (be)to hand out red envelopes filled with money.However，like toys under the Christmas tree，some traditions are meant for children，and Chinese red envelopes are given to 10. (they)to ward off evil spirits.

When faced with difficult situations in their lives，many people find them too _______ and give up，especially on their life dreams.But not for Gabriel Heredia.

Gabriel is a 20-year-old Argentinian barber who was born without hands._______ his physical disability，he was able to grow up happy and _______.He also always had the support of friends and family，never feeling _______ treated at all by his schoolmates. At the age of 14，he _______ working as a barber，and learned all the techniques to perfect haircuts. Although he first saw it as a hobby，Gabriel quickly _______ that this was the profession he wanted to work in.

His family _______ him to open his first barbershop，which he worked at for one and a half years. There，he _______ the president of Argentina Corta，an organization for barbers to connect，do charity work in less fortunate _______，and teach hairdressing to those who are __________. Gabriel is now part of Argentina Corta，offering his services to people of all __________ so they can build up the __________ they need to get decent jobs.

As a bright and caring young man，Gabriel __________ not only to be a barber，but also to make a __________ with the neighborhood:“The thing that I like most of my __________ is that people feel comfortable and stylish with my cuts and that makes me __________.”

Nowadays，Gabriel runs his own barber shop in Buenos Aires，where people __________ around the block for his services. Gabriel’s __________ shows that the barriers we face in life are never __________to deal with successfully. Whatever problem you face，you can __________ tackle it by adopting the right mindset，and never giving up.

1.A. dangerous    B. cruel    C. large    D. challenging

2.A. Except    B. Besides    C. Despite    D. Through

3.A. independent    B. honest    C. wealthy    D. careful

4.A. equally    B. fairly    C. differently    D. kindly

5.A. started    B. continued    C. stopped    D. imagined

6.A. promised    B. hoped    C. determined    D. predicted

7.A. advised    B. forced    C. inspired    D. helped

8.A. introduced    B. met    C. found    D. influenced

9.A. neighborhoods    B. clubs    C. schools    D. organizations

10.A. lucky    B. puzzled    C. interested    D. intelligent

11.A. 1evels    B. abilities    C. types    D. ages

12.A. images    B. trust    C. skills    D. respect

13.A. fails    B. struggles    C. happens    D. refuses

14.A. connection    B. conversation    C. debate    D. bargain

15.A. future    B. shop    C. dream    D. job

16.A. special    B. generous    C. confident    D. happy

17.A. turn up    B. line up    C. end up    D. pack up

18.A. story    B. 1esson    C. decision    D. choice

19.A. hard    B. impossible    C. likely    D. useless

20.A. almost    B. usually    C. hardly    D. never

Scholarships are at the very heart of Eton College.Henry I created the school for his 70 King’s Scholars in 1440 and they still exist nearly six hundred years later.1. .

Scholarships differ from bursaries，which are given to help support families who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford some，or all of the school fees. 2. ，it is still possible to apply for a bursary for the remainder of the fees，but the awarding of a scholarship does not guarantee that a bursary application will be successful.

3. .

◆King’s Scholarships，based on academic ability for boys entering the school at age 13.Around 14 are awarded each year.

◆New Foundation Scholarships，awarded to boys at UK state schools joining Eton at age 13.

◆ 4..These are usually for entry at 13，but a few are for Sixth Form school pupils.

◆Sixth Form Scholarships，usually awarded to boys who have been attending a UK state school for at least the last three years.

◆The Michael Meredith Award，given to a boy joining the school who will make a significant contribution to drama，either on stage，as a crew technician，playwright or director.

5. ，regardless of their family’s financial background.For further information，please contact the School Fees and Bursaries Accountant.

A.Thanks to the generosity of our supporters，we offer a broad range of scholarships

B.When a boy is awarded a scholarship

C.Because there is a wide range of scholarships

D.Scholarships secure a fee decrease of 10％

E.We try to ensure that any boy offered a scholarship can join us

F.Today there are around 140 scholarship boys here at any one time

G.Music Awards，designed to recognize and support talented musicians

A new high tech mirror，designed specifically for cancer patients，will only become reflective when a user smiles into it.The plug-in device，which exactly looks like a tablet，comes equipped with a mirror，a built-in camera，and a smart material triggered(触发)by some software.Facial recognition technology captures the face and instructs the surface of the mirror to change when a smile is detected.It can hang on a wall or sit on a table，much like a conventional mirror.Unlike a regular mirror，however，the price is currently standing at a surprising $2000—$3000.

After witnessing a close family member struggle through cancer treatments，Turkish industrial designer Berk Ilhan decided to focus his work primarily on products that would cultivate joy and benefit cancer patients directly.

“She told me in the first days after her diagnosis，it was difficult for her to look in the mirror and acknowledge she had cancer.”he said.“Our facial expressions affect how we feel.If we flex(绷紧)our facial muscles to smile，our brains think that something good happened and as a result，we feel happiness.”

After earning his master’s degree at the School of Visual Arts in New York，Ilhan spent several weeks visiting cancer hospitals in Turkey，speaking to both patients and doctors.He spent two years designing and developing the mirror.The idea behind it is that smiling，even when forced，can make us feel better，according to research known as the facial feedback hypothesis.Laughter is linked to improved immune system function，and some researchers claim it can even increase our lifespans.

Ilhan is currently producing the mirror in limited quantities at the previously mentioned price.The product，however，will soon be launching a campaign in which Ilhan hopes to raise enough funds to bring the price down to $500.He also intends to donate the mirror to hospitals when it is financially possible to do so.

1.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 1 ?

A. To advertise a new high tech mirror.

B. To give a brief introduction of a mirror.

C. To emphasize the importance of smiling.

D. To introduce facial recognition technology.

2.What does“she”underlined in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. A cancer doctor.

B. An industrial designer.

C. A family member of the designer’s.

D. A student at the School of Visual Arts.

3.Why did Berk Ilhan design the mirror?

A. To prove a theory.

B. To make a large profit.

C. To get a doctor’s degree.

D. To benefit cancer patients.

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

A. High-Tech Mirror That Works When You Smile

B. Our Facial Expressions Affect How We Feel

C. High-Tech Mirror VS Regular Mirror

D. Turkish Designer Promotes Mirrors

In the middle of the 19th century，a fever dream of riches beyond measure drew countless explorers west to the mountains of central California.Although the gold rush ended up being a bust for many who sought a fortune，some of those explorers discovered a natural treasure that would draw permanent settlers to Yosemite Valley in the following decade.

Vast wilderness，beautiful mountains，countless waterfalls，and abundant wildlife drew Native Americans to Yosemite roughly 10，000 years ago.The first non-native tourists arrived in the mid-1850s after reports from gold seekers told of an area of breathtaking beauty that no words were able to describe.

Fortunately，some of Yosemite’s earliest settlers recognized that Yosemite’s natural beauty and resources needed to be preserved for future generations.In the midst of the Civil War，President Abraham Lincoln signed a grant to protect Yosemite permanently，thus making it the nation’s first land to be dedicated to recreation and setting the stage for what would become the national park system.

One of Yosemite’s earliest ambassadors was Scottish-American naturalist and writer John Muir.After living in Yosemite for a few years，he helped define its proposed boundaries.He also wrote articles that helped lead to its official title as a National Park in 1890.He later co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to advocate for its continued preservation and protection.

Located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in central California，Yosemite National Park runs across nearly 748，000 acres，almost 95％of which is wilderness.Around four million visitors come to Yosemite each year to camp，hike its miles of trails，climb its rock formations，and photograph its impressive sights.Are you ready to visit Yosemite National Park? Which of Yosemite’s sights would you most like to experience?

1.Which of the following best explains“bust”underlined in Paragraph 1?

A. Memory.    B. Symbo1.    C. Failure.    D. Challenge.

2.When did the first non-native tourists come to Yosemite?

A. After it was discovered by gold seekers.

B. When the gold rush finally came to a stop.

C. Before native Americans found its beauty.

D. When it became a National Park in 1890.

3.What do we learn about John Muir?

A. He was the first to build the national park.

B. He helped set the boundaries of Yosemite.

C. He wrote to collect money for Yosemite.

D. He gave Yosemite an official name.

4.What do we know about Yosemite National Park?

A. It has been well preserved since the Civil War.

B. It was originally created to protect wild animals.

C. It used to be well-known for its man-made beauty.

D. It was once damaged by some of its earliest settlers.

We’re often reminded of the importance of preserving the planet as we see it for future generations—and children at St Oswald’s Primary School in Chester certainly agree.

Nine-year-old Isobel Kelleher from the school’s Hummingbirds class thinks adults need to take note.“Sometimes they can be busy and I don’t think they think they can make a difference，but if everyone does a little bit it all adds up，”she tells HuffPost UK.“We started looking at plastic pollution in our oceans and the things like plastic bags and broken down pieces of plastic that are polluting them.”she says.“Fish can eat the plastic and they can die，or we might even eat the fish ourselves.”

Mr Timms，Isobel’s teacher，has been spearheading a new project at the school which lets children loose creatively to raise awareness of the need to be more environmentally friendly.The entire Hummingbirds class，which is made up of 9 and 10-year-old pupils，has been busy writing poems and creating online video adverts to warn adults about the serious situation of our oceans and wildlife.

Mr Timms thinks children have an important role to play in teaching us how to take care of the things around us.“We sometimes overlook how much we can really learn from children.”he says.“It has been really hard to believe having parents come in saying that their children have been asking them to stop using plastic，and to recycle more，and even stopping them using plastic straws.”

Mr Timms is proud of his Hummingbirds class.“The message that they would like to send to the world is simple:stopping this isn’t someone else’s job，and it won’t be OK if we just leave it.”

1.What can we infer about adults according to Isobel Kelleher?

A. They just pretend to be busy.

B. They haven’t done their part well.

C. They can do nothing to stop pollution.

D. They have started to care about oceans.

2.What is the purpose of the school project?

A. To help adults to learn more about their kids.

B. To remind adults to be friendly to environment.

C. To persuade students to stop using plastic bags.

D. To teach students how to write poems creatively.

3.Why does Mr Timms mention“parents”in Paragraph 4?

A. To prove kids are creative in teaching.

B. To attract people to support his work.

C. To have adults care about education.

D. To show the effects of the project.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. An inspiring school project.

B. An appeal to stop plastic bags.

C. Serious situations of our planet.

D. Adults’ignorance of environment.

Directions:Choose a book from the list below and bring it to class by the due date.You will have approximately one trimester，from September 14 to November 16，to read the book and complete your report.It is okay to switch your book if you do not like your original choice.Students are encouraged to check out the book of their choice from the public library.

The purchase of a book is optional.

1.What are students required to do?

A. Read the chosen book at home.

B. Stick to their original book choice.

C. Buy the chosen book at a bookstore.

D. Finish the book report by the due date.

2.Which book is based on the author’s family life?

A. Little Women

B. The Bronze Bow

C. Pride and Prejudice

D. The Bridge of San Luis Rey

3.Which character lived on the Mississippi River?

A. Daniel.    B. Benedict Arnold.

C. Tom Sawyer.    D. Francie.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Where was the old woman sitting?

A. Near a house.    B. By a lake.    C. In an office.

2.What does the green plant life do to the turtle?

A. It keeps it clean.

B. It makes it stronger.

C. It damages its shells.

3.How often does the old woman come to the park?

A. Once a week.    B. Twice a week.    C. Every day.

4.What does the speaker want to tell the listeners?

A. Turtles are very clever animals.

B. Any help is important to turtles.

C. Turtles are in need of help.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man think of the project?

A. It must be boring.

B. It may be difficult.

C. It will take much time.

2.Why does the woman want the man to watch some videos?

A. To add some fun to his learning.

B. To know about English accents.

C. To learn how to make a video.

3.What does the woman want the man to do on Friday?

A. Make a presentation.

B. Start to write an essay.

C. Practise different accents.

4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Teacher and student.

B. Boss and secretary.

C. Classmates.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where did the man go to study?

A. Italy.    B. Austria.    C. France.

2.How many more years does the man need for his degree?

A. Two.    B. Three.    C. Four.

3.What does the man plan to do in August?

A. Drive to the beach.

B. Make new friends.

C. Go back to schoo1.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What did Lillian do in the evenings?

A. She put flowers in a vase.

B. She fixed her hair.

C. She set the table.

2.What happened to David?

A. He settled in the mountains.

B. He became sick in a village.

C. He couldn’t walk out of the jungle.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How long has the man played the piano?

A. Two years.    B. Eight years.    C. Nine years.

2.What is the woman good at?

A. Sitting still.

B. Creating music.

C. Playing football.

What will the woman probably do?

A. Play football after schoo1.

B. Register at a swim club.

C. Go to a gym class.

Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. On the train.    B. On the bus.    C. On the plane.

Why is the man watching the movie?

A. To teach some Italian.

B. To improve his Spanish.

C. To prepare for an exam.

How much will the woman pay for the chemistry book?

A. $200.    B. $100.    C. $50.

What does the man ask the woman to do?

A. To park elsewhere.

B. To drive along the street.

C. To stay for a short while.

假定你叫李华，你的英国笔友Tom将来中国旅游，想体验中国高铁，写来邮件请你帮助购买北京到黄山的高铁票。请回复邮件。内容包括

1．表示欢迎

2．请他将护照复印件发至你邮箱

3．简单介绍中国的高铁。（快捷、方便、舒适等）

注意：1．词数100左右

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

参考词汇：高铁CRH(China Railway High-speed); 护照passport

Dear Tom,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours

Li Hua

单词拼写,根据所给首字母或汉语意思， 用单词的适当形式填空。

1.Greetings in Asian countries do not i________ touching the other person.

2.In the rice-growing world, the Chinese scientist, Yuan Longping, is a leading f________.

3.The airport is designed to ________（容纳）80 million passengers a year.

4.Our new offices are still under ________(建设).

5.Eating habits v________ from country to country. One man’s meat can be another man’s poison.

6.Passengers are _______(要求) to take their seats immediately after they get on the bus.

7.We ought to keep calm when we face danger instead of getting into a p_______ .

8.Applause was a sign of being part of the community, and of _______(平等) between actors and audience.

9.Senior citizens and people with disabilities will be able to go anywhere in the world using high-tech cameras a_______ to the head.

10.You should check the cab has a business p______, and make sure you ask for a receipt.

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．

Christine was just a girl in one of my classes.I never knew much about her except for that she was strange.She didn't talk many.Her hair was black and purple，and she worn black sports shoes and a black sweater，although in the summer.She was，in fact，rather attractively，and she never seemed care what the rest of us thought about her.Like the rest of my classmate，I didn't really want to get closest to her.It was only when we did their chemistry project together that I begin to understand why Christine dressed the    way she did.

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

Last year, my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation. Some of my friends who had been there before said1.was a wonderful holiday destination. Before we went, we had planned for months. When the day came, we were ready.

After our plane landed, we went to the hotel. We had made our reservation six months2.（early）, but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake. We3.（tell）that our rooms hadn’t been reserved for that week,4.for the week after. I didn’t understand5.this would happen and my credit card had already been charged6.the reservation. What’s worse, the hotel had been fully booked. When we were wondering what to do, the manager came out. She was7.（surprise）helpful. She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on8.top floor. We had never stayed in such an amazing room, and we weren’t charged extra.

The next day, my brother and I went to the beach9.we watched some people play volleyball. We got a little10.（sunburn），but the day had been so relaxing that we didn’t mind.

A young man was getting ready to graduate from college.For many months he had ______ a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom，and _______his father could well _______it，he told him that was all he wanted.

On the morning of his graduation day his father called him into his own study and told him how _______he was to have such a fine son.He handed his son a beautiful gift box._______but slightly disappointed，the young man_______ the box and found a lovely book. _______，he raised his voice at his father and said.“_______all your money you give me a book？”and rushed out of the house， _______the book in the study.

He did not contact his father for a whole year_______ one day he saw in the street an old man who looked like his father.He _______he had to go back home and see his father.

When he arrived at his father's house, he was told that his father had been in hospital for a week.The moment he was about to _______the hospital，he saw on the desk the _______new book，just as he had left it one _______ago.He opened it and began to_______the pages.Suddenly，a car key________from an envelope taped behind the book.It had a tag(标签)with the dealer's name，the _______dealer who had the sports car he had ________.On the tag was the _______of his graduation，and the _______ PAID IN FULL.

1.A. expected    B. enjoyed    C. admired    D. owned

2.A. finding    B. proving    C. deciding    D. knowing

3.A. afford    B. offer    C. keep    D. like

4.A. encouraged    B. comfortable    C. proud    D. moved

5.A. Nervous    B. Serious    C. Careful    D. Curious

6.A. packed    B. opened    C. picked up    D. put aside

7.A. Angrily    B. Eagerly    C. Calmly    D. Anxiously

8.A. At    B. From    C. With    D. To

9.A. toasting    B. putting    C. forgetting    D. leaving

10.A. until    B. as    C. before    D. unless

11.A. learned    B. realized    C. recognized    D. admitted

12.A. get to    B. search for    C. turn to    D. leave for

13.A. much    B. still    C. hardly    D. quite

14.A. year    B. month    C. week    D. day

15.A. clean    B. read    C. turn    D. count

16.A. lost    B. came    C. appeared    D. dropped

17.A. old    B. same    C. special    D. new

18.A. remembered    B. desired    C. found    D. met

19.A. picture    B. place    C. date    D. sign

20.A. words    B. information    C. messages    D. card

    Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life． Every waking moment， the eyes are working to see the world around us． Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight， but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes． Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight：

Schedule yearly exams．1.Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check． The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment， including eye- glasses．

Protect against UV rays． Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes． No matter what the season is， it's extremely important to wear sunglasses．2.

Give your eyes a break． Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products．3.Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule： every 20 minutes， take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away．

4.As part of a healthy diet， eat more fruits and vegetables each day． Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health．

Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses （隐形眼镜）． Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight． While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses， many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk．5.Otherwise， you may have problems such as red eyes， pain in the eyes， or a more serious condition．

A．Eat your greens．

B．Eye care should begin early in life．

C．They can properly protect your eyes．

D．Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins．

E．Parents usually don't care about their own eyesight．

F．Always follow the doctor's advice for appropriate wear．

G．This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness．

We all know what a brain is. A doctor will tell you that the brain is the organ of the body in the head. It controls our body’s functions, movements, emotions and thoughts. But a brain can mean so much more.

A brain can also simply be a smart person. If a person is called brainy, he is smart and intelligent. If a family has many children but one of them is super smart, you could say, “He’s the brains in the family.” And if you are the brains behind something, you are responsible for developing or organizing something. For example, Bill Gates is the brains behind Microsoft.

Brain trust is a group of experts who give advice. Word experts say the phrase “brain trust” became popular when Franklin D. Roosevelt first ran for president in 1932. Several professors gave him advice on social and political issues（问题）facing the U.S. These professors were called his “brain trust”.

These ways we use the word “brain” all make sense. But other ways we use the word are not so easy to understand. For example, to understand the next brain expression, you first need to know the word “drain”. As a verb, to drain means to remove something by letting it flew away. So a brain drain may sound like a disease where the brain flows out the ears. But, brain drain is when a country’s most educated people leave their countries to live in another. The brains are, sort of, draining out of the country.

However, if people are responsible for a great idea, you could say they brainstormed it. Here, brainstorm is not an act of weather. It is a process of thinking creatively about a complex topic. For example, business leaders may use brainstorming to create new products, and government leaders may brainstorm to solve problems.

If people are brainwashed, it does not mean their brains are nice and clean. To brainwash means to make some accept new beliefs by using repeated pressure in a forceful or tricky way. Keep in mind that brainwash is never used in a positive way.

1.According to the text, if you’re the CEO of Bai Du you can be called         .

A. the organ of Bai Du    B. the brain drain of Bai Du

C. the brains behind Bai Du    D. Bai Du’s brain trust

2.Roosevelt successfully won the election probably because         .

A. he got his brain trust    B. he got the help of word experts

C. he was smart at giving advice    D. he was the brains behind America

3.From the passage, we can infer that         .

A. to drain a lake means to fill it with a lot of water

B. brainy and brainwash are never used in a negative way

C. brainstorming is not a good choice for a political leader for lack of creativity

D. a country suffers a “brain drain” when educated people move to other countries

4.The author explains the “brain” expressions by         .

A. making comments    B. making comparisons

C. using examples    D. analyzing origins

“Have a nice day！” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and safe since another person cares about me and wishes me well.

“Have a nice day. Next！” This version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at the supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door. The words come out in the same tone (腔调) with a fixed procedure. They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else's is the management's attempt to increase business.

The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don't know what to say.  “Oh, you just had a tooth out? I'm terribly sorry, but have a nice day. ”

The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart­warming because someone you don't know has tried to be nice to you.

Although the use of the expression is an insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and all the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, it's nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don't care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.

1.How does the author understand Maxie's words?

A. Maxie shows her anxiety to the author.

B. Maxie really wishes the author a good day.

C. Maxie encourages the author to stay happy.

D. Maxie really worries about the author's safety.

2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. The salesgirl is rude to the customers.    B. The salesgirl is bored with her work.

C. The salesgirl cares about me.    D. The salesgirl says the words as usual.

3.According to the last paragraph, people say “ Have a nice day” ______________.

A. as a habit    B. as thanks

C. sincerely    D. Encouragingly

4.By saying “Have a nice day，” a stranger may ______.

A. try to be polite to you    B. express respect to you

C. give his blessings to you    D. share his pleasure with you

I recently had dinner with someone who told me that one of his best friends had been killed in a private plane crash, and something happened at the memorial service that he'll never forget. He shared the story with me.

At the memorial service, his friend's wife walked to the platform to speak to the gathering. She said a friend had asked her the best memory she had of their life together. At the moment, she had been too sad to answer, but she had thought about it since and wanted to answer the question.

They were in their late forties when he died, and she began talking about a time in their life almost twenty years earlier. She had quit her job to obtain her master's degree, and her husband never hesitated in his support.

He held down his own job and also did the cooking, cleaning, and other housework while she studied for her degree.

One time they both stayed up all night. She was finishing her paper, and he was preparing for an important business meeting. That morning, she walked out of her study, leaned against the door by the stairs, looked at her husband downstairs and just thought about how much she loved him. She knew how important this meeting was to his future, and she was feeling guilty that she didn't even have time to make his breakfast. He took his briefcase and hurried out. She heard the garage door open and close, but much to her surprise, she heard it open again about thirty seconds later. From above, she watched her husband dash into the house and walk over to the forgotten coffee table. Marking the surface of it with his finger through the dust with the words "I love you", then he raced back to his car.

The new widow then looked out at her audience and said, "John and I had a wonderful life together. We have been around the world several times. We've had everything money can buy. . . but nothing comes close to that moment."

Hearing this, I was deeply moved. "Love makes life worthwhile. "

1.The service was held to _________.

A. listen to the woman's story    B. express sorrow at the man's death

C. meet some old friends    D. share the woman's sadness

2.Why did the woman quit her job?

A. She had to support her husband.

B. She had too much housework to do.

C. She wanted to travel around the world.

D. She needed to concentrate on her studies.

3."He held down his own job…" in Paragraph 4 means that _________.

A. he managed to keep his job    B. he needed help in his work

C. he cancelled his job    D. he delayed his work

4.The woman mentioned an incident 20 years ago to show _________.

A. how busy their life was    B. how her husband loved her

C. how they improved their life    D. how hard her husband worked

1.The card above is _____ .

A. a ticket    B. a postcard

C. an invitation    D. an advertisement

2.The party is for _____.

A. a birthday    B. the Queen

C. bee watching    D. the National Day

3.According to the card,if you are unable to go,you can _____.

A. return the card    B. visit the Museum

C. ignore the message    D. contact Alice’s mother

You can only be sure of _____ you have at present; you cannot be sure of something _____ you might get in the future.

A. that; what    B. what; /    C. which; that    D. /; that

_____ the Internet is of great help. I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much time on it.

A. If    B. While    C. Because    D. As

– Where did you get to know her?

-- It was on the farm ___ we worked.

A. that    B. there    C. which    D. where