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The National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum is a word-renowned cultural attraction that draws thousands of visitors each year. This institution examines the civil rights struggles faced by both our city and our nation throughout the history.

The Lorraine Motel:

Today the National civil rights Museum is partially housed in the Lorraine Motel’s history, however is a short and sad one. It opened in 1925 and was originally a “white” establishment. By the end of World War II, however, the motel had become minority-owned. It was for this reason that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stayed at the Lorraine when he visited Memphis in 1968.Dr.King was assassinated on the balcony of his hotel room on April 4th of that year. Following his death, the motel struggled to remain in business. By 1982,the Lorraine Motel went into foreclosure(抵押品赎回权).

Saving the Lorraine:

With the future of the Lorraine Motel uncertain, a group of local citizens formed the Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation for the only purpose of saving the motel. The group raised money, solicited donations, took out a loan, and partnered Lucky Heart Cosmetics to purchase the motel for $144, 000 when it was up for auction. With the help of the city of Memphis, Shelby County, and the state of Tennessee, enough money was then raised to plan, design, and build what would eventually become the National Civil Rights Museum.

The Birth of the National Civil Rights Museum:

In 1987, construction began in a civil rights center housed within the Lorraine Motel. The center was intended to help its visitors better understand the events of the American Civil Rights Movement. In 1991,the museum opened its doors to the public. Ten years later, the ground was broken again for a multi-million-dollar expansion that would add 12,800 square feet space. The expansion would also connect the museum to the Young and Morrow Building and the Main Street Rooming House where James Earl Ray purportedly fired the shot that killed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Exhibits: The exhibits at the National Civil Rights Museum illustrate chapters of the fight for civil rights in our country in order to promote better understanding of the struggles involved. Included in the exhibits are photographs, newspaper accounts, and three-dimensional scenes depicting civil rights events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the Lunch Counter Sit-Ins.

1.The underlined word “assassinated” (in Paragraph 2) probably means .

A. arrested. B. murdered.

C. assisted. D. accompanied.

2.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that .

A. Lucky Hearts Cosmetics tried to build the museum

B. the government was against the plan of the motel

C. the motel was sold in order to raise more money

D. the local people found a memorial foundation to save the motel

3.What probably happened to the National Civil Rights Museum in 2001?

A. An extension was added to the museum.

B. Many visitors traveled to the Lorraine Motel.

C. The civil rights center was built.

D. James Earl Ray killed Dr.Martin Luther King,

4.Which of the following can help visitors to know more about the National Civil Rights Museum?

A. The treasures. B. The souvenirs.

C. The items on display. D. The magazines.

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Dessi Sieburth's love of birds started about six years ago. Now, he has his own group called Protecting Our Birds.Recently,Dessi,14 years old, chatted with TFK about his work and goals for the future.

TFK:

What is Protecting Our Birds?

DESSI：

Birds are citizens of the world, so they need protection. I basically try to do conservation work to help birds get protected throughout the world. I recently wrote an article about a bird called the bartailed godwit(斑尾）.I interviewed a biologist named Nils Warnock, who had studied the bartailed godwit. He expressed the concern about the threat that the bartailed godwit is facing. I wrote an article about his answers to the questions, which is published on the American Birding Association Website.

TFK:

What impelled you to start this project?

DESSI:

When I was eight years old, our class had to do a woodworking project, so I chose a bird feeder(喂食盒). I didn't like birds at the time. I made the feeder, filled it up with seed, put it in my backyard and then the birds started coming. I got really interested in birds as more came. I later got involved in my local Audubon Society, which is devoted to conserving and restoring natural ecosystems. It really got me into birds and I realized bird populations were declining, and many are becoming endangered quite rapidly. I wanted to help them, so I started the project.

TFK:

What are some future projects you plan to work on?

DESSI：

I live in L.A., where there are a lot of parrots. Most of the parrots' native range is in Mexico, but they’re really declining there because of habitat loss. I want to study the parrots and help them in their native range in Mexico, so they can start increasing again.

TFK:

How can people learn more about Protecting Our Birds and the work you're doing?

DESSI：

I have a website. It's my free website about protecting our birds. There people can learn about what I do and how to help birds.

1.What's Nils Warnock's attitude to the bartailed godwit?

A. Worried. B. Changing.

C. Uncertain. D. Optimistic.

2.When did Dessi start his project “Protecting Our Birds”?

A. After he prepared a feeder for birds.

B. After he interviewed Nils Warnock.

C. After he studied parrots in Mexico.

D. After he joined a local association.

3.What will Dessi probably do next?

A. Write articles about birds in danger.

B. Help parrots losing the natural home.

C. Set up a website to teach how to help birds.

D. Recreate his own conservation organization.

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假定你是李华，你通过MSN得知去年在你校的外籍教师Jack Wood回国后在打篮球时摔倒，严重伤了右肩，你很挂念他的伤情并告知他你看到了他的博客(Traveling Along the Old Silk Road China)。请你依据以下内容给他写一封信，内容主要包括：

1．慰问他的伤情；

2．简要评论他的博客；

3．简要告知对他英语教学的感受。

注意：1．词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

Dear Jack Wood,

____________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Sincerely yours,

Li Hua

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：把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。

A woman was in a business trip. She stayed in a big and comfort hotel. But every day, she had lots of meetings to attend to, which made her very tiring. One Saturday afternoon, she decided to sunbathe to relax. So she went to the top of the hotel in her swimsuit and lay down on roof.

After about an hour of sunbathing, she heard someone come up to the roof. It is the manager of the hotel. He said, "Excuse me, Miss, but do you mind sunbathe somewhere else?" "Why?" the woman asked, "I'm on top of the hotel…Everybody can see me!" The man answered, "That's true, and you are lying on the window above the dining room. All of the guest can see you right above them！"

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

Vegetarianism（素食主义）is becoming one rising trend in the UK, as more people are deciding not 1.(eat) meat and animal products. Vegetarians are people who don't eat meat, while vegans are people who don't eat or use any animal products at all. These lifestyles 2.(become) more well-known in the UK. 3. are Britons cutting out meat? Many are unhappy about the poor treatment of animals and the effects of meat and fish production 4. the environment. 5.(worry) about food safety and foodborne illnesses, such as mad cow disease, have also played a part. Others choose to change their eating habits in order to become 6. (healthy). According to the Vegetarian Society, a meat-free diet can help reduce 7. risk of certain cancers, as well as heart disease and high blood pressure.

Organic farming is 8. rising trend that is appearing in the UK. Many people are rejecting genetically modified（转基因的）food and want their food to be 9.(organic) produced. Organic farmers use very few or no chemicals. Organic meat 10.(produce) without the use of drugs.

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My mother spent her childhood with her father on their farm in the US. She learned how to mend fences, plow fields, and make cheese. And she learned farm life doesn't offer ______ rewards, but if you stick with it, the effort and the long days ______．

My grandpa spent his later years living on a comer of the ______, named Cherry Ridge, where they ______ riding horses together every Saturday before he died in 2012.

Since that time, the farm has ______ into Cherry Ridge Therapeutic Learning Programs, a center for learning, horseback riding and companionship.

"I am a 'road scholar', learning in an experiential way," Mom told me. "I feel I was ______ with eyes to see the needs of a(n) ______ spirit," she added. She has partnered with a ______ called Working to Empower Students Together (WEST), which helps young people with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges, or unstable home environments.

Mom's latest project, the Farm Day Grief Camp, was ______ out of her grieving after the ______ of my grandpa.

"I'm an adult woman who lost my ______ only six years ago," Mom said. "There is nothing ______ than nature and animals to help with the ______ process." The camp's first visitors were five kids mourning the loss of a 7-year-old who died of cancer. ______ included painting and recalling the child's favorite things; and a balloon launch they called Sentiments to Heaven.

"Each camper wrote one thing they wished they could ______ with their departed（去世的）loved one on their ______," Mom-said. Children living with physical disabilities are also ______ at Cherry Ridge. Recently, a student in a wheelchair smiled ear-to-ear as he led the farm's mini horses around.

Mom's vision ______ children, ensuring the lessons she learned on the farm will be ______ for years to come. I know my grandpa would be ______.

1.A. good B. real C. different D. instant

2.A. run out B. come back C. go by D. pay off

3.A. farm B. school C. town D. country

4.A. imagined B. avoided C. enjoyed D. missed

5.A. developed B. divided C. looked D. bumped

6.A. unable B. confused C. gifted D. annoyed

7.A. happy B. curious C. determined D. hurt

8.A. course B. program C. game D. product

9.A. born B. ready C. found D. grown

10.A. illness B. trouble C. loss D. failure

11.A. mom B. dad C. husband D. child

12.A. better B. worse C. easier D. stranger

13.A. learning B. thinking C. relaxing D. grieving

14.A. Trainings B. Activities C. Methods D. Rules

15.A. share B. agree C. play D. provide

16.A. painting B. balloon C. door D. book

17.A. reliable B. upset C. cautious D. welcome

18.A. protects B. challenges C. inspires D. questions

19.A. abandoned B. changed C. preserved D. recognized

20.A. worried B. proud C. thankful D. surprised

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Are you happy with your appearance? 1.

"Almost all the girls with single-fold eyelids（单眼皮）in our class have had double eyelid operations," Zeng, a Senior 2 student from Chengdu, told Xinhua. Zeng had the same surgery done this summer. 2.

From popular photo-editing apps to plastic surgery（整容），it seems that large eyes, pale skin and a skinny body are the only standard for beauty these days. But can following this standard really make us feel good about ourselves?

3. According to Huxiu News, over six in 10 girls choose not to take part in certain daily activities, such as attending school, because they feel bad about their looks. As much as 31 percent of teenagers avoid speaking up in class because they worry that others will notice their looks.

Many teenagers are upset about their appearance because they believe in unrealistic standards of beauty, experts say. 4. Seeing all these things can make anyone believe that they're too dark, too fat, too short, or too tall.

However, trying to live up to strict standards can make us feel anxious. What troubles us is not just our "imperfect" looks, but the fact that we criticize ourselves too much.

5. Plus-size models are being featured in some fashion shows. All of us should be just as confident as they are.

A．Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

B．Some teenagers might feel negative about their appearance.

C．Body image anxiety is common among teenagers.

D．Guys care just as much as girls do about their body image.

E．She and many of her classmates believe bigger eyes look more beautiful.

F．It's common for teenagers to feel confident about their appearance.

G．Perfect faces and bodies are everywhere in advertising, TV shows and social media.

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A new study has shown how computers and robots powered by artificial intelligence can read human eye movements to "read" human personalities.

The eyes, they say, are the windows to the soul. And if that is true, computers and robots powered by sophisticated（复杂的）artificial intelligence algorithms（算法）may soon have the ability to peer into your soul. That is the result of a new study on the connection between eye movements and personality, conducted by neuroscience researchers based at the University of South Australia and Published in the scientific Journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.

"Eye movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality," wrote the researchers, led by University of South Australia neuroscientist Tobias Loetscher, whose team follows 42 study subjects around the university campus recording their eye movements, then determines their personality traits（特点）with "well-established questionnaires" for determining personality type, according to a summary of the study published by the site Science Daily.

The researchers fed the data into their Al algorithms and found that computers running the algorithms were able to record human eye movements and immediately determine a person's major personality traits, such as "neuroticism, extraversion（外向），agreeableness, conscientiousness, as well as perceptual（感知的）curiosity", the scientists wrote.

"The new findings could improve the way human beings interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions with machines," Loetscher said.

"People are always looking for improved, personalized services. Today's robots and computers are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to non-verbal information," Loetscher said in a statement quoted by Indian Express. This research provides opportunities to develop robots and computers so that they can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social signals."

The study revealed previously undiscovered relations between specific personality characteristics and specific eye movement tendencies, according to a summary in Britain's Daily Mail newspaper.

1.What do the underlined words "peer into" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. understand B. stare at

C. search for D. concern about

2.How did the researchers conduct the research?

A. It was carried out in a lab.

B. 42 subjects' eye movements were recorded.

C. The students' daily movements were tracked.

D. Its subjects' personalities were determined by computer.

3.According to Tobias Loetscher, what can we know?

A. Robots and computers are socially conscious.

B. People care less about improved, personalized services.

C. Today's robots and computers can accustom to non-verbal information.

D. The discovery will improve the interaction between human beings and machines.

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

A. Human Personality Traits

B. What Human Eye Movements Are

C. Tell Personalities by Eye Movements.

D. How Humans and Machines Interact

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It's thought that around 5 trillion pieces of plastic are currently floating in our oceans.

Both mammals and fish benefit from clean oceans. It is reported that more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year, and nearly half of the plastic we produce is single-use only.

This shoe brand, however, is riding the wave of change and is on a mission to help clean up our waters and rid the sea of plastic bottles that can take up to 400 years to break down. Vivobarefoot's newest footwear uses recycled plastic materials and has created an education program that spreads awareness about how harmful plastic is for sea life.

Every pair of shoes is made up of 17 plastic water bottles taken from the ocean and turned into a sustainable, comfortable pair of shoes, which are also healthy for your feet. And while not everyone can take part in ocean cleanups, choosing little ways we can give back to our planet goes a long way.

Vivobarefoot's new products include a variety of high-performance styles such as casual sneakers, running shoes, and hiking boots. The brand hopes that its latest initiative（首创精神）will help lessen the indifference to pollution and how harmful it is for all living beings.

In the future, Vivobarefoot hopes to increase their production of shoes created from sustainable materials, and thankfully, they are now one of many brands that aim to increase environmentalism and educate communities on how global warming affects everyone.

This year, they'll add more recyclable and traceable materials into more than half of their production line, and they have plenty of creative developments in the works as well.

The shoes also have a health benefit. Based on the concept that wider, minimally designed shoes enable our foot to function at maximum potential, wearers also experience better balance and sensory input.

1.How does the author make his point convincing?

A. By listing figures. B. By telling a story.

C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.

2.What is Vivobarefoot doing to help with the marine creatures?

A. Donating money to buy food for them.

B. Keeping the oceans free from plastic bottles.

C. Producing more shoes from sustainable materials.

D. Raising public awareness of recycling and reuse.

3.What is probably Vivobarefoot's operation philosophy?

A. Customer-focused. B. Service-oriented

C. Money-saving. D. Environmentally-friendly.

4.Which of the following is True according to the text?

A. Vivobarefoot's new products haven't been released.

B. Vivobarefoot is the most popular shoe brand in the world.

C. Vivobarefoot cares about not only its business but also public services.

D. Vivobarefoot is the first company to find the new function of waste materials.

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When I was three years old, I couldn't speak. It was a strange reality that none of the doctors I visited could understand.

One day, I was shadowing（跟随）my mother. She found herself looking in a mirror, and through it our eyes met. She began to speak to me through the reflection, and I slowly began to mimic（模仿）her mouth's movements until I formed a word.

It turned out I'm deaf in my left ear, and have a slight problem in my right. Being hard of hearing has been difficult, but I've never lived in a state of self-hating sorrow. Imagine being able to shut out all sound as you lay your head down to sleep by simply rolling over onto one side. That's my reality when I sleep on my "good ear", and it makes me feel like a superhero sometimes.

People call my deaf side my "bad ear", but when I wear my hearing aid, I have access to a range of features that some other deaf people don't. In cinemas, for example, with one click of a button I can enjoy a whole film as though it were whispered to me from the mouths of the actors.

Owning a hearing aid hasn't always felt good, however. On the first day I got my aid, when I was eight, I took it to school for show-and-tell. As I explained how it worked to my classmates, a boy yelled out, "Aren't those for old men?" At that moment, I felt different. It took a long time for me to get over that sense of being so unlike my peers.

But it's not just school kids who can make us deaf and hard-of-hearing people feel like burdens. Every video on social media that lacks subtitles（字幕）, for example, means an entire community of deaf people is unable to enjoy it. Completely deaf people are excluded from enjoying many movies too, as subtitles in cinemas are almost impossible to find.

And with hearing aids costing around $2,500 each, it can be hard for many people to afford to be able to listen to the things that others take for granted. As for me, I can listen to music, enjoy films, and catch conversations - I'm lucky. I'm deaf, but I can still hear everything. I've been blessed with wonderful life experiences, and I am human. And when it comes to sleeping, I'm even superhuman.

1.How does the author view his hearing difficulty?

A. It's a disaster and causes him a lot of trouble.

B. It gave him a chance to experience something special.

C. It made him feel embarrassed in front of his classmates.

D. It helped him to live in his own world without being interrupted.

2.What can be inferred from the passage about the author?

A. He was born deaf.

B. He is optimistic and helpful.

C. His family and classmates have supported him a lot.

D. The hearing aid brings much convenience to his daily life.

3.What is the author's attitude toward his life？

A. grateful. B. anxious.

C. excited. D. disappointed.

4.What is the author's main purpose in writing the article?

A. To give advice on life to disabled people.

B. To show how difficult life is for disabled people.

C. To share his experience of treating a disadvantage with gratitude.

D. To show the convenience a hearing aid could bring.

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The cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you're willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U.S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, it's cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $50000 and hire someone to tend to it while you're away

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it's not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest fiat or small home for around $25000 to $50000 if you search in the right areas.

1.How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for a year?

A. About $7000 B. About $8000

C. About $8400 D. About $9800

2.What does Argentina and Vietnam have in common?

A. They both have great restaurants.

B. The cost of living in them is both expensive.

C. The middle-sized homes both cost around $ 139000.

D. People are all fond of travelling to the two countries.

3.In which country did the purchaser probably pay extra money after he left?

A. Ecuador B. Mexico

C. Argentina D. Vietnam

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最近你校开展了中学生如何处理人际关系的讨论。假如你是小组长，请写一篇你们小组的讨论总结，发表在英语校报上：

（写作内容）

1.做好自己；

2.尊重他人；

3.学会沟通；

4. ……

注意：1.字数：100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总字数。

Recently, we held a heated discussion about how to live harmoniously in the school. Here are the opinions of our group.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We hope all of us can enjoy our school life.

Li Hua

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Jim is a Australian boy who has been lived in our city for over two years. I still remember the morning when he came into our class, wear a cap and a pair of sunglasses. He waved to us with grace and introduce himself with a sweet smile, which made us to feel pleased. We gave him a warm welcome. And immediate Jim became our great friend.

Now Jim and we play together, chat with each other and go out picnics. Also, we ride bikes in the country or go hike in the mountains. Sometimes we play game on the playground. Jim likes it here and often says it is like being at home, but that is what we wish.

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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。

Do you like trying different things? Are you afraid 1. things that you think you’re bad at?

Last year I started to learn Tai Chi (太极)in order to improve my health and reduce my stress. It was something new for me, and I found it to be quite difficult, very 2.(difference) from anything I’d ever learned before. Small 3.(move) are important in Tai Chi. I was used to being fast and active , 4. to learn Tai Chi I had to learn patience. Now I’ve found that I’m a much more patient person than before, and Tai Chi isn’t nearly as difficult as it 5.(be ) before.

We tend 6.(like) things we are good at —— that’s normal. For example, I’m naturally very good at badminton and tennis, but I’m very bad at anything 7. involves keeping balance, such as skating, skiing and gymnastics. Tai Chi has 8.(great) improved my balance which has been a very good thing for me.

My point is that you can keep 9.(do) the things you know you’re good at and live in your comfort zone, or you can try something new. If you don’t try new things, you’ll never know what it would be like to try something new to challenge 10.(you). It will definitely pay off in the end.

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The moon had gone behind a cloud and there weren’t many stars in the sky. As I took a glance(一瞥) at my neighbor’s house, I saw a flame (火焰) in his ______. I thought he was having a midnight fast food so I went back to my _______.

Soon, there was a ______ smell in the air and I guessed something was wrong. ______, I jumped out of bed and went downstairs to ______. I saw fire coming out of my neighbour’s kitchen. Right away, I __________ “Fire! Fire!” But there was no one nearby to ______ my shouts for help.

I _____ into my house, called the Fire Department and went back to my neighbour’s house. I rang the doorbell, hit on the door and ______ my neighbour’s name but there was no ______. I managed to _________the house and rescued a cat and a rabbit.

I tried to throw water through the kitchen window ______ it was no use; the fire was too strong. _______, a fire engine arrived and soon the firemen put out the fire. They arrived just ______ as the fire was going to ______ to the other rooms in the house.

When my neighbour came back, he was ______ because his kitchen was burnt down, but he thanked me for calling the Fire Department and for saving his ______. He wanted to give me some money in return but I did not ______ it.

Weeks later, my neighbour repaired and restored his kitchen. He ______ me to see his new kitchen and there he gave me a medal(奖章) that he had ______ ordered from a factory. It made me feel very happy.

1.A. sitting room B. bathroom C. kitchen D. bedroom

2.A. chair B. table C. bed D. sofa

3.A. big B. hot C. special D. burning

4.A. After a while B. All the time C. Once in a while D. At once

5.A. examine B. search C. listen D. smell

6.A. said B. shouted C. received D. smiled

7.A. hear B. listen to C. ask D. turn to

8.A. walked B. rushed C. jumped D. stepped

9.A. called in B. called up C. called out D. called for

10.A. answer B. light C. sound D. fire

11.A. take out B. take up C. break down D. break into

12.A. and B. but C. because D. so

13.A. Luckily B. Sadly C. Unfortunately D. Suddenly

14.A. in time B. on time C. at a time D. at times

15.A. run B. spread C. flow D. return

16.A. glad B. sad C. sick D. angry

17.A. children B. parents C. life D. pets

18.A. expect B. want C. accept D. get

19.A. ordered B. begged C. advised D. invited

20.A. mainly B. particularly C. specially D. naturally

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Being a Volunteer

What can you do to help people? The answer is ——to be a volunteer! Then what is the common opinion of volunteering? 1.

●Help yourself by helping others.

2.It’s amazing to know that volunteering can calm you down when you feel upset. Lots of people really enjoy volunteering, because doing volunteer work could make a big difference in their life. So where do you start? School is a good place to start if you are looking for volunteer ideas.

●3.

Volunteering is a great way to have fun with your family. Talk to your parents, brothers, or sisters and see what they might be interested in. Find something you all agree on. You can do the things as a family like cleaning up a park and planting trees or flowers in your local community(社区).

●Create your own opportunity for your future.

Kids can come up with their own ways to raise money or provide needed services. You can make and sell products, and donate(捐赠) the money.4.Volunteering can also help kids learn important things about their future —— like what kinds of things they will be best at. A volunteer job can even help some kids decide what they want to do when they grow up. 5.Make a plan to start volunteering today!

A. So what are you waiting for?

B. Things to do with family members.

C. Clean up a school or other public buildings.

D. Volunteering gives kids a sense of responsibility.

E. Why don’t you choose to do a job you like best?

F. Volunteering means spending time in helping others.

G. When you volunteer to help others, you are helping yourself.

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The global figures reveal that even the Americans put Britain to shame when it comes to taking exercise. Britain has one of the most sedentary populations on the earth, with almost twice the proportion of people defined as “inactive” as in neighboring France. In the UK, 63.3 percent of the population fails to meet recommended levels of physical activity, increasing their risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. By contrast, 40.5 percent of US citizens are inactive, despite more than 30 percent of them being obese.

Now, there’s good news. Smart foods that tell the brain you have eaten enough could hold the key to beating obesity, researchers have claimed. They hope the foods will contain a special chemical which mimics (模仿) the message our gut (肠道) sends to the brain when it is full. By sending the message earlier, the brain can be fooled into not overeating. “We know nutrients interact with gut cells, which send chemical messengers——hormones —— to the brain to signal ‘stomach full’,” Dr. Jens Holst said.

This message from our food to gut to brain is now being used to fight obesity. Holst discovered GLP1, which acts on parts of the brain that regulate appetite. “There is a raft of hormones, which will tend to help end a meal,” said Dr. Holst. “We don’t know much about which nutrients are involved and whether we can handle how food interacts with those signaling systems and how those systems are integrated(整合) at different levels in the brain.”

The team hopes their research could lead to drugs which mimic the message, and hopes to eventually make food that can also contain the messages. “It would be even better if we could come up with smart foods,” said Holst.

1.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “sedentary” in Paragraph 1?

A. Proud. B. Inactive.

C. Silent. D. Energetic.

2.What message could smart foods probably tell the brain?

A. Which food tastes good.

B. When to stop eating.

C. How to get enough nutrition.

D. How to live a healthy life.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Smart foods still have a long way to go.

B. Dr. Holst doesn’t think highly of smart foods.

C. There will be more and more overweight people.

D. It’s fashionable to stay slim at present.

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Daydreaming was viewed as a waste of time. Or it was considered an unhealthy escape from real life and its duties. Daydreaming has always had a bad reputation, but now scientific research has showed that daydreaming may actually improve your mental health and creativity. It can even help you achieve your desired goals.

Now some people are taking a fresh look at daydreaming. Some think it may be a very healthy thing to do. Researchers are finding daydreaming, they tell us, is a good means of relaxation. But its benefits go beyond this. A number of psychologists have conducted experiments and have reached some surprising conclusions.

Dr. Joan T. Freyberg has concluded that daydreaming contributes to intellectual growth. It also improves concentration, attention span, and the ability to get along with others, she says. In an experiment with school children, the same researcher found that daydreaming led the children to pay more attention to details. They had more happy feelings. They worked together better. Another researcher reported that daydreaming seemed to produce improved selfcontrol and creative abilities.

But that’s only part of the story. The most remarkable thing about daydreaming may be its usefulness in shaping our future lives as we want them to be. Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser believed that much of his success was due to the positive use of daydreaming. He maintained that “you can imagine your future”. Florence Nightingale dreamed of becoming a nurse. The young Thomas Edison pictured himself as an inventor. For these famous achievers, it appears that their daydreams came true.

Of course daydreaming is no substitute(代替者) for hard work. You have to work hard to develop skills. Daydreaming alone can’t turn you into your heart’s desire. But in combination with the more usual methods of selfdevelopment, it might make a critical difference. And who knows: You might see your own daydreams come true.

1.From the scientific research, a few minutes’ daydreaming will ________.

A. relieve stress effectively

B. improve grades

C. escape from real life and duties

D. gain a positive attitudes towards exams

2.According to Dr. Joan T. Freyberg, daydreaming can ________.

A. reduce failure in examinations

B. help rapid and continuous physical growth

C. improve selfcontrol and creative abilities

D. benefit improvement of concentration

3.What does “the story” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. The attention. B. The conclusion.

C. The contribution. D. The concentration.

4.Nightingale and Edison are examples to explain that daydreaming probably ________.

A. earns a good reputation

B. takes the place of hard work

C. pictures future profession

D. turns the desire into reality

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You probably have heard of comic book heroes like Superman, Batman and Spiderman. But what about Tom, the motorbike shop owner, Joe Knight and Karen Berman?

Tom, Joe and Karen are all characters in a comic book. But Mr. Knight and Ms. Berman are real people. In 2006, they wrote a book called Financial Intelligence —— a manager’s guide to knowing what the numbers really mean. It was written for people who need to learn quickly about finance (财政). The book explains, in simple ways, oftencomplex methods of keeping financial information. It became a bestseller.

Recently a comic book, which provides the same information as Financial Intelligence in easytounderstand picture form, is published by Smarter Comics. This book consists of a textbook and a graphic(插画的) novel. It tells the story of Tom, a repairman who must quickly learn how to direct the motorbike repair shop his father founded. Tom has no experience with finance, and is struggling with the business. Joe Knight and Karen Berman help him. Artist Dave Wachter drew pictures for the comic book.

Franco Arda, the founder and head of Smarter Comics, formerly worked as an investment banker. He started the company almost three years ago with his own money. He wanted to create educational comics that increase understanding. “I think almost everybody understands the phrase ‘a picture says a thousand words’, so, I mean, probably 90 percent of us grew up with comics and they understand that comics help us to learn a concept much quicker than text alone,” he said. “Within an hour, you can get the idea of finance with this book very quickly and not in a boring way. Once you get these pictures, you get the basic knowledge of finance.”

“The new comic book is available in paperback(平装本). There will also be versions for iPad and iPhone users,” he added.

1.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. The development of ecomics.

B. A comic book about finance.

C. A popular book Financial Intelligence.

D. The story of the repairman Tom.

2.Which of the following about the “comic book” mentioned in Paragraph 3 is TRUE?

A. It was written by Mr. Knight and Ms. Berman.

B. It was made for those eager to master finance in a short time.

C. It was one of the bestsellers in 2006.

D. Its main idea is how to run a bicycle shop.

3.According to the passage, we can learn that Franco Arda ________.

A. is the writer of Financial Intelligence

B. read a lot of financial books in the past

C. can finish reading Financial Intelligence within an hour

D. was probably influenced by comic books in his childhood

4.What can we know from the passage?

A. Comic book heroes, like Superman, were created by Franco Arda.

B. Tom is a character of the book Financial Intelligence.

C. People will read comic books through emedia in the future.

D. Financial Intelligence tells many simple methods of running a business.

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It’s hard to talk to Dad sometimes. His silence about his feelings and thoughts made him mysterious and hard to see through. You could never break his hard shell and get to know him. And he seemed to want to stay that way too.

But a year ago when my relationship with my wife and career took a hit, I needed my dad to pull back the curtain so I could see him as real and accessible. I was facing serious problems, and I wanted to know whether he had faced them before and how he had found his way, because I felt like I had lost mine. In desperation, it occurred to me that sending an email might be the key, so I wrote him one, telling him about my regrets and fears, and I asked him to answer, if he felt like it.

Two weeks later, it showed up in my inbox: a muchthought, threepage letter. Dad, a 68yearold retired technologist and grandfather of four, had carefully considered my message, and crafted a response. He mentioned his lost love, the foolish mistake he made in career and the stupid pride he had between him and his parents. He comforted me that “life will still find its right track despite many of its twists and turns”.

I closed the email and started to cry, because I wished I had opened it up earlier but was grateful it wasn’t too late. I cried because at first, in the midst of my own struggles, his letter instantly put me at ease. And I cried because in the end, it was so simple: I just had to hit “Send”.

We’ve since had many email exchanges. This increasing communication opened a door into his world. My problems haven’t been magically solved, but getting to know my dad better has made the tough stuff more manageable and life sweeter. It’s hard to talk to Dad sometimes, but I’m glad I found a way to talk to mine.

1.The author’s dad can be best described as ________.

A. quiet and caring

B. optimistic and careless

C. selfish and lonely

D. indifferent and serious

2.The underlined part in Paragraph 2 can be best replaced by “________”.

A. draw the curtain

B. become more optimistic

C. show his true self

D. clear the misunderstanding

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

A. Communication Is the Best Policy.

B. Emails from My Dad.

C. A Man of Few Words.

D. My Mysterious Dad.

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. My dad’s email was quickly written.

B. I was moved when reading the email.

C. The email contained much information.

D. I wished I could have consulted him earlier.

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一位网名为Joe的人因与好朋友发生争执而苦恼，在国外某交友网站上发帖求助。请你用英文给他回复，内容主要包括：

1. 表示安慰和鼓励； 2. 你的建议。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头已给出，但不计入总词数。

Hi, Joe. I have read about your situation.

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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。

It was Grandma's birthday yesterday. Father, Mother and I go to visit her. She lives with my uncle in the villages not too far away from our house. In the earlier morning, we bought some presents and got here by bus. Grandma and Uncle was very glad to see us. We gave the presents for Grandma and she was very much happy. Then parents helped Uncle prepare lunch. I talked excited with Grandma about my studies and other things. At 4 o'clock in an afternoon, we said goodbye and went back home.

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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。

I am now on my year abroad in Germany as part of my university course. At the 1. (begin) of my time here, I had the chance to meet so many new people and make lots of new friends. It is almost like 2. (start) a new life and can make you feel nervous and lonely at first. But I knew that when I moved to Germany I had to be open and friendly. This is 3. (certain) what I have done since moving here and I have made some great friends along the way.

Next week a friend of 4. (I) is moving to Spain for the next part of her year abroad. She will be living near a beach and have a lot of fun. But I am also 5. (concern) about her as she will have to start a new life in another new country. She said that she 6. (want) to go back in time very much.

In order 7. (say) goodbye to her, a group of friends and I had a surprise party. We made her a scrapbook (剪贴簿) with photos and memories of her time here so 8. she could take it along! We hope that she has 9. wonderful time in Spain and that she will get along well 10. her new classmates and settle into her new home.

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Time: 7:00 A.M. Emily Stupi dives into (跳进) the pool. Cold water hits her, and it's hard to catch her breath. Pulling her arms through the water, Emily begins her first of eight laps (圈). She wants to complete the triathlon (铁人三项).

Emily shakes with cold as she gets out of the pool. Along with three hundred other children and adults, she heads into the one-mile run, followed by a four-and-a-half-mile bike ride.

The triathlon is being held in Glendale, Arizona, and the temperature is freezing on the late-October morning. But seeing her father's warm smile makes Emily forget about the cold.

Emily feels lucky to have her father here today. Three years ago, doctors discovered that he had skin cancer. His treatments made him feel tired and sick, but he believed he was going to get better. Emily says, “Courage is something that all people have inside, and they use it to make the world a brave and happy place. My dad showed great courage when he got cancer.”

Emily asked a lot of questions about her father's illness. Her mom says, “We had a family discussion and gave her all the facts. We talked about what cancer is and how money is raised for aid (援助) and research.”

Emily made a promise to herself and to her family that she would compete in the triathlon to raise money to help cancer patients. She trained hard for three months, swimming, running and biking several times a week. She then sent out 150 letters asking for donations (捐赠). Her dad matched the money, and Emily gave $7,000 to the American Cancer Society.

Emily says she was nervous on the day of the race. “My stomach felt weak, and the water was cold.” But Emily completed the race and lived up to her promise to help fight cancer.

1.What is Emily doing at 7:00 A. M.?

A. She is competing in a race.

B. She is training for the triathlon.

C. She is swimming as a warm-up.

D. She is teaching children swimming.

2.When Emily's father had cancer, he _____.

A. felt lonely and hopeless

B. refused to receive treatment

C. hid his illness from his family

D. fought against the disease bravely

3.In order to help cancer patients, Emily _____.

A. wrote to the American Cancer Society for help

B. decided to take part in a sports competition

C. completed the triathlon and raised $7,000

D. researched on cancer for three months

4.What words can best describe Emily?

A. Careful and generous.

B. Friendly and humorous.

C. Easy-going and hard-working.

D. Kind-hearted and strong-willed.

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You may think there are no differences between British and American people. After all, they speak the same language, don’t they? If you ask a British or an American person, he will probably tell you that there are differences. And the differences are quite great.

What do British people think American people are like? The British think American people are very strange. They make a lot of noise and they laugh too loudly. They are rich, and they only think about money. But the British do say that American people are kind, and friendly people. They’re happy to help you if you are in trouble.

What do Americans think of the British? Well, they think the British are cold and very unfriendly. They are not interested in success or in making lots of money. They think British is the best country in the world. They look down on other countries. But Americans say that the British are quite hard workers. They are brave and honest. And in time of trouble they face difficulties happily.

You can see that these ideas can cause misunderstanding between the British and Americans. But when American and British people become friends, they usually find things are not as bad as they expected.

1.Are there any differences between British and American people?

A. Yes, but the differences are very small.

B. Yes, and the differences are quite great.

C. No, there isn’t any difference between them.

D. Some people think there are, but some people don’t think so.

2.What do British people think Americans are like?

A. They are selfish. B. They are poor.

C. They are strange people. D. They are unfriendly.

3.What do the Americans think of the British?

A. They are cold and unfriendly. B. They are kind.

C. They are lazy. D. They are rich.

4.The American and British people usually get along quite well___.

A. when they become friends B. when they become enemies

C. after they fight D. after they quarrel

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When high school student Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease, doctors said she wouldn't live to go to school.

Now, Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon, but she was also named the school's prom (高中毕业舞会) queen.

Knowing Katie's wishes for prom queen, her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen. Courtney found Michael Parks, who also thought it was a great idea.

“I really got to know Shipley,” said Michael. “When you take the time to get to know other people, it really gives you a great chance to live for more than yourself.”

Courtney took a picture of the couple together and put it on her Twitter, explaining their plans for the prom. “It became very popular in the school,” she said.

Their efforts paid off, and Katie was very excited to be named prom queen.

On the day of the prom, Katie wore a very beautiful dress. Her grandmother, Joan Fraley, who also went to the prom, said the night will stay with her always.

“I was standing there and the children were shouting her name,” she said. “They called her name as the new prom queen — I started crying. I'm greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.”

Katie repeated that feeling.

“I just want to say thank you to my friends for all they did for me. I love you all.”

Todd Corsetti, the principal (校长) at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his “proudest moments.”

“I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place,” Todd said. “As we finish our school year, it's a great legacy (遗产) to leave the other classes who come after them.”

1.When Katie was born, she _____.

A. nearly died in hospital

B. wasn't expected to live long

C. wasn't supposed to finish high school

D. caught a disease caused by doctors' mistakes

2.Hearing about Katie's story, Michael _____.

A. turned to his friends for help

B. began to raise money for Katie

C. decided to live for others rather than himself

D. was very happy to help Katie realize her dream

3.Why did Fraley cry at the prom?

A. She felt sorry for Katie.

B. She thought of Katie's hard life.

C. She was invited to Katie's graduation.

D. She was moved by what others did for Katie.

4.What is Todd's opinion on the students?

A. They are the kindest teens.

B. They are the hope of the world.

C. They set a good example to others.

D. They can do much better in the future.

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Sharon, Aged 22

The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I don't know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night. It's best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to.

Frank, Aged 21

I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day. You will probably love it. I know I did. You should join some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable. Good luck!

Eddie, Aged 20

When I started high school， I was really nervous too, especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didn't really know anyone. I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard, but things will become easier before you know it.

David, Aged 19

I'm not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening (令人恐惧的). But you'll get used to it. Don't be afraid of anyone; upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know you're afraid. Just take it easy. Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week， it's really not bad at all. Don't worry.

1.What can we infer from Sharon about high school?

A. Teachers are quite strict.

B. Students often stay up at night.

C. Teachers provide little care for students.

D. Students should make good use of their time.

2.How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school?

A. Excited. B. Bored.

C. Worried. D. Relaxed.

3.Who mentions the importance of friends?

A. Frank. B. David.

C. Sharon. D. Eddie.

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假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter来信与你交流对音乐的看法以及你喜欢的音乐形式及原因。请你用英语给他回复封邮件。

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。

Dear peter,

I am very glad to have the chance to share my opinions about music and my favorite music with you.

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Yours,

Li Hua

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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。

We often think insects to be harmless. This is partly true. Many an insect are harmful. Flies carry diseases. Others insects carry diseases, too. Farmers are at war with insects most the time. Hunger insects kill crops in the fields. Farmers spray as to get rid of these insects. Does this means that all insects are harmful? No, many are of great helpful to man. Bees make honey. With bees and other insects, many trees would have not fruit. Silkworms make silk. Some insects eat other insects that kill fruit trees.

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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。

The word Nushu literally means “women’s writing” in Chinese: As the name suggests, Nushu is created and specially used by women.

Often 1.(call) “the world’s only surviving characters for women”, these slim words were developed from standard written Chinese. In the old days, Nushu 2.( teach) by elderly women to girls at home because female children weren’t allowed 3.(attend) formal school. During gatherings in villages, women used the characters to write poems or song lyrics to express their emotions 4. were hidden from men. The words were full5. encouragement and positive energy, and showed an uncommon open-mindedness among women at that time.

Ji Xianlin once said that Nushu is a feminist (女权主义者) symbol. “It’s6. unique writing system created by7.(talent) women who were deprived (剥夺) of the right to education,” he wrote in an article. “It has significance in various 8.(field) and represents Chinese people’s strong spirit.”

Nushu was made as a national cultural heritage in 2006. However, it is not 9.(wide) used in daily life today. In fact, it is a dying language. Now linguists are taking action to prevent this incredible cultural heritage from10.(disappear).

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