1.The above information is mainly intended for _____.

A.international tourists in Australia B.potential travellers of the steam trains

C.local residents in Dandenong Ranges D.volunteers on the Puffing Billy Railway

2.People are not permitted to bring _____ onto the excursion trains.

A.prams B.guide dogs

C.wheelchairs D.alcohol

3.What can be learned from the above information?

A.Taking photos is forbidden on most excursion trains.

B.Toilets for the disabled are not available at all stations.

C.Foreign visitors to Australia can also get concession fares.

D.One can get tickets at a lower price as long as he books in advance.

为缓解学生的压力、释放负面情绪，你校将于本周五在操场举行高三年级打水仗（water fight）活动，你受学生会委托写一则通知，内容包括：

1.活动的目的和意义；

2.活动的时间及地点；

3.注意事项：穿防水鞋和雨衣；只能使用学校提供的水枪（water pistols）。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.通知的格式已给出，不计入总词数。

Notice

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Student Union

May 6th

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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

A group of teachers and student from St Mary's School paid visit to our school yesterday. Upon their arrival, we give them a warm welcome. After that, they were showed off our beautiful campus, accompanied by our headmaster as well as some teachers. Then came the moment that the guests communicated with some students, the topics range from school routine to family life. After lunch, the foreign guests were watched a wonderful performance special designed for them. Not only has our visit helped us get to know each other better, and has also helped establish a closer friendship between the two schools.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单河或括号内单词的正确形式。

Despite being a late starter to winter sports, China aims to qualify its athletes for all 109 events at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games and perform to a high standard - an ambition many observers consider too1.(challenge).

The International Olympic Committee isn't among these observers. "It 2.(happen)." Samaranch told China Daily, "As you did in 2008 Summer Games , China will have a huge jump in results and3.number of medal.. and in the creation of 4.( hero) in winter sports."

Samaranch is part of an IOC inspection team, currently visiting Beijing and is co-host Zhangjiakou in Hebei province.5. (visit) China over 40 times since 2012, Samaranch understands6.effective the country's sports system can be." When you have your home Games, you'll prepare better, and have a bigger budget and stronger motivation," he said.

Backed by the entire nation's support7.all possible aspects, China successfully won a total of 51 gold medals at the 2008 Olympics8., with less talent, facilities and expertise in winter sports, wresting with the word's ice and snow elite can be an even9.(tough) task. At 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, China only managed10.(obtain) one gold medal - Wu Dajing in men's 500m short-track speed skating.

    The house was quiet. Of course it was, for everyone was napping on that steamy summer day._________I would hear my little brothers screaming and playing and my older sisters chatting on their cell phones, but on that day, everything was_________. The only sound I heard was the air conditioning________to keep the rooms cool. I was   ______and tried to think of something to do. Then the doorbell rang, and my life_________forever.

Because I was the only one________, I went to the door and answered the bell. There he was - a________man holding out an envelope sealed in plastic. "Sign please," he________. The afternoon sun hurt my eyes, and I tried to find the x that required my_________. I thanked the man and stepped back into my cool living room.

Slowly I walked to the sofa and ________down. I turned the packet_________in my hands a few times, then gently began opening it, careful not to__________anything that might be important. Inside was a letter, a letter containing my future. The university entrance exam________had arrived! As soon as I saw who the letter was from, I started_________. Thank goodness that I was sitting down.

I opened the letter and___________the contents. I read the first_________over and over again. "We invite you to join our university's engineering program with a full scholarship." "I did it!" The cry of_________was enough to wake up everyone in the house._________minutes my father, brothers, and sisters________me in the living room and congratulated me on my accomplishment. That day was the day that changed my life. It was the day that proved to me that___________I worked hard enough at something, I would get rewarded.

1.A.Rarely B.Actually C.Normally D.Immediately

2.A.wrong B.still C.well D.smooth

3.A.struggling B.waiting C.refusing D.stopping

4.A.bored B.excited C.moved D.pleased

5.A.failed B.stayed C.started D.changed

6.A.alive B.awake C.away D.asleep

7.A.police B.cleaning C.sales D.delivery

8.A.forced B.warmed C.requested D.begged

9.A.signature B.address C.number D.date

10.A.lay B.bent C.went D.sat

11.A.down B.out C.over D.up

12.A.find B.notice C.tear D.miss

13.A.essays B.results C.evidence D.decisions

14.A.sweating B.crying C.smiling D.napping

15.A.deserted B.explored C.wrote D.filled

16.A.letter B.envelope C.paper D.line

17.A.joy B.sorrow C.disappointment D.fright

18.A.Above B.Behind C.Without D.Within

19.A.left B.surrounded C.sent D.helped

20.A.although B.unless C.if D.till

    The One-minute Trick that Will Instantly Improve Your Handwriting

If you can't read your own notes, you're probably using the wrong body part to write.

Handwriting- much less neat handwriting- is quickly becoming old-fashioned in this digital age of communication.

1.. According to a study, American smart phone owners send an average of 4,735 texts each month. Texters aged 18 to 24 alone send about 67 texts every day. What's more, learning how to type has now taken precedence (优先权) over handwriting in some schools.

With less time spent holding an actual writing instrument, it's no surprise that your handwriting might be suffering. Luckily, there's a way to improve your handwriting instantly.2..

Most people move only their fingers when they write, essentially drawing each letter. But when you keep your fingers and wrist still and put your whole arm into each stroke (一笔), the result is smoother and clearer writing.

3.. Notice how even your shoulder gets involved. These are the same motions (动作) you should be using when you write on paper4.. This lost art in our fast-paced modem world will also improve the control you have over your penmanship.

It may take some time and more practice to get used to, but once you do, you'll be able to make handwritten notes much nicer to look at. Bonus:5.. And it is the pain and injury one experiences from looking down to use a smart phone or other devices too much.

A.Make an effort to slow down

B.Try to write as clearly as possible

C.Now, it is all about the text message

D.Practice by writing big letters in the air

E.The trick involves the body parts you already use to write

F.Text neck, though it may sound trendy, is most certainly a real issue

G.Choosing pens over keyboards can save you from an unpleasant case of text neck

    Reducing class size has traditionally been seen as an important way to improve a student's educational experience.

Many public opinion studies have shown that both teachers and parents favor small class size. Teachers who go on strike are often seeking lower classroom numbers among other better working conditions. Many often believe that smaller classes would permit teachers to give more personal attention to their student. This can theoretically lead to improved academic results for student.

But one recent study suggests there is not much research-based evidence to support this idea. The researchers say the idea of smaller class sizes has been studied and debated for many years. However, they noted a lack of clear research to support class size reductions.

The study notes that one of the main problems with reducing class sizes is that it can have very high costs. Increasing class size is one of the most common ways school systems control education spending. Financial limitations make it very difficult for many schools to reduce the number of students in the classroom.

The teachers' goal was to examine the major research studies already completed on the subject. They especially centered on studies that tried to measure whether the smaller class size resulted in greater success for students.

'The researchers conclude that there is some evidence to suggest that reducing class size may lead to some improvement in a student's rending achievement. But they said "the effect is very small." They found just a 53-percent chance that a randomly selected test score from a student from a small class would be higher than the selected score of a student from a lager class. For mathematics achievement, the result was 49 percent. This led the researchers to conclude that there would be little benefit to math students in a smaller class size.

1.Why do some teachers prefer reducing class size?

A.They believe it may help improve students' academic performance.

B.It'll greatly better their working conditions.

C.They think it will bring much attention to their efforts.

D.It will offer them more time to relax.

2.What is the reason for increasing class size in many schools?

A.Making more profits.

B.Attracting more students to study.

C.Cutting down education expenses.

D.Handling the problem of a lack of teachers.

3.According to the text, reducing class size        .

A.has nothing to do with students' scores

B.has a minor effect in some fields

C.has already led to greater academic success

D.isn't practical because parents object to it

4.Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A.The Future of the Class Size Development

B.People's Preference for Class Size

C.The Cost of Reducing Class Size

D.The Little Influence of Reducing Class Size

    Of late, the Chinese media have turned the spotlight on a woman named Li Ziqi, praising her for doing an excellent job of "telling China's story to the world". Li seems to have become an unofficial cultural ambassador showcasing China's history and culture.

Li, 29, lives with her grandma in a small village of Mianyang. She has been posting videos of her daily life on social media platforms since March 2016 to connect to the world.

Her popularity online can be proved from these figures: on YouTube, Li's "channel" has more than 7.61 million subscribers, and the figure is growing daily. On Sina Weibo, one of China's most popular social media platforms, she has more than 21.5 million fans. And each of her 104 YouTube posts has been viewed between 2 million and over 40 million times.

Technically, the fine quality of her cinematographic output is the most eye-catching feature. The stunning scenery of Li's village, her elegant yet confident way of getting jobs done, and the relaxing background music are all appealing to viewers. Culturally, what touches the heart of L's followers is the universal language of love, inner peace, caring for the family and love for nature. Many viewers find inspiration from Li's posts. Others , tired of their technology driven fast paced urban life, find comfort in her simple and tranquil life.

Ironically, Li has not been as well received at home as overseas. Some critics question whether she alone filmed and edited her early posts. A few even accuse her of showcasing the "backwardness" of China to foreigners, while some argue that her presentation of rural China is imaginary. And recently, a debate has started on whether or not Li is "exporting" Chinese culture abroad.

But the fact that Li single-handedly produced her early works has been documented and publicized And she cannot be blamed for having a small crew now that her filming and editing work has increased. As for "exporting culture", Li has never claimed the responsibility of spreading Chinese culture to the world. What she does instead is merely recording and presenting her lifestyle to make a living.

Li's popularity makes us reflect on what should be an effective way of "telling China's story" to the world and changing the stereotype image of China described in some Western media.

1.What's the purpose of the figures listed in paragraph 3?

A.To suggest that Li is more popular on Sina Weibo than on YouTube.

B.To show that Li is liked by a large number of netizens.

C.To explain why Li is praised by the Chinese media.

D.To persuade more netizens to subscribe Li's "channel" .

2.What does the underlined word "tranquil" in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A.Complex. B.Tiring.

C.Peaceful. D.Touching.

3.Why does Li post her videos online?

A.To make a living. B.To export Chinese culture abroad.

C.To improve her skills in producing videos. D.To show her love for her grandma.

4.What might the author talk about next?

A.Effective ways to become an online celebrity. B.Possible reasons of Li's popularity.

C.Stereotype images of China in some media abroad. D.Useful methods to export culture.

    The victims were carried in one by one, their paws and fur burned, suffering from lack of water and fear. Their caretakers bandaged their wounds and laid them in baskets with the only thing that was familiar -- the leaves of a eucalyptus (桉树) tree.

As catastrophic fires have burned more than 2 million acres in Australia, dozens of koalas have been rescued from smoky and burning trees and ashen ground. "They are terrified," said Cheyne Flanagan, clinical director of the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, the only facility of its kind in the world.

Koalas, unlike kangaroos, birds or snakes, do not flee from fires but instead climb trees to the top, where they can curd themselves into a ball for protection and wait for the danger to pass. But during high-intensity fires, such as those that have burned in recent weeks, the animals, conservationists said, are far less likely to survive. Even if the fire itself does not reach the tree top, the animals may overheat and fall to the ground, where they can be burned to death.

The suffering of the koala -- a national symbol of Australia -- has raised questions among conservationists and scientists about what it will take to preserve biodiversity in a country increasingly prone to intense fire, extreme heat and water shortage. While koalas have evolved to exist alongside wildfires, the animals are facing new threats not just from climate change but also from human development, which has affected local populations, impairing their ability to survive fires.

"We have these unique animals not found anywhere else on this planet, and we're killing them," Flanagan said. "This is a big wake-up call."

1.The description of the koalas in Para. 1 is to show         .

A.koalas are quite lovely

B.the forests in Australia are severely burnt

C.global warming is becoming more and more serious

D.forest burning has put koalas into great danger

2.How do koalas react in face of forest fire?

A.They escape from fires as so0n as possible.

B.They climb to the top of trees for safety.

C.They curl themselves into a ball on the ground.

D.They wait where they're for the danger to pass.

3.According to the article, which of the following factors may NOT affect the preservation of biodiversity in Australia?

A.Global warming. B.Water shortage.

C.Intense fire. D.Extreme heat.

4.From Flanagan's words, we can learn        .

A.koalas are not unique animals on the earth

B.people are killing koalas cruelly on purpose

C.measures should be taken to save koalas

D.people should wake up to preserve the earth

    French Courses for Juniors & Teens in France

Atoll Juniors is situated in Nice and offers top quality French learning programs. Our language immersion (沉浸) programs for juniors and teens (9-17 years old ) take place in Antibes, Cannes, Biarritz, Nice, Paris, and Provence. We believe in making class a fun place so we learn songs, jokes, and talk about daily routines, cinema, etc. Our lessons are grouped depending on the level. We determine this on the first day with a placement test.

The 4 levels are

※ Beginner

※ Elementary: A1+A2

※ Intermediate: B1+B2

※Advanced: C1+C2

as determined by the Council of Europe Common European Framework of Reference.

We believe in the best technology for learning so our rooms are equipped with audio (音频的) and video equipment. Each student's progress will carefully be evaluated and noted on the individual certificate of as8cssment. Our cases have 15 students at most.

Programs:

Full Immersion French Program; Standard French Language Lessons; Intensive French Courses; DELF for Juniors.

Full Immersion:

Immersion with a host family is available in Antibes, Cannes and Biarritz. To stay with a family is to gain an understanding of France from the inside. You will be in a comfortable home and often sharing the everyday life of your hosts, sometimes even taking part in their family activities. Naturally, you will also attend lessons and take part in all the student activities and short journeys.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is also available on campus (校园) in Antibes, Biarritz, Nice and Paris. Each room is equipped to accommodate 2 to 4 students. It has good light and is enjoyable to spend time in. You will benefit from a private storage space ( locks for sale on campus). Each room also has a bathroom, either private or shared on the corridor (走廊), depending on the campus.

1.What will participants do on the first day of their lessons?

A.Take a test. B.Learn songs.

C.Have a guided tour. D.Visit audio and video rooms.

2.Where can participants stay with a host family?

A.In Nice. B.In Paris.

C.In Biarritz. D.In Provence.

3.What do we know about living on campus?

A.It is popular in Cannes. B.Six students share a room.

C.Each room has a shared bathroom. D.Private storage spaces are provided.

假定你是李华，最近你在阅读一些有关于西方文化的读物，发现中西方人在接受礼物时会表现出较大差异。请你根据以下要点给你的美国笔友 Tony写一封电子邮件，交流一下中西方人在接受礼物时的不同做法。

1.说明写电子邮件的原因；

2. 介绍中国人在接受礼物时的做法；

3.询问美国人在接受礼物时的做法。

注意：1.词数 100 左右；

2.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Tony,

How are you doing these days?

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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：在错词的下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出改后的词。

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。

There was a big fire in one office buildings in our neighborhood at about nine o’clock last night. Many firemen and fire engines come. In a beginning, we saw flames with thick black smoke coming out from the six floor. We also heard the explosion the gas tank mix with the noisy sounds from the windows. Soon the fire spread one by one to the floors above, but finally reached the top floor. Many people stood outside on the streets watch the fire in horror. Unluckily there was no one in that office building when the fire broke out in.

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 Burj A1 Arab is a luxury hotel in Dubai. It stands on a man-made island 1.(locate) just off Dubai’s coast, and is connected to the mainland by means of a private bridge. The amazing building is one of the tallest hotels in the world. It was designed to look like the sail of a “dhow”， 2. type of Arabian boat. Tom Wright, the designer of the hotel, said he wanted the Burj A1 Arab to be a symbolic 3. (construct) for Dubai like the Eiffel Tower is for Paris.

The Burj A1 Arab has 202 rooms as well as six award-winning restaurants. One of these restaurants, the A1 Muntaha, 4. (offer) fantastic views of Dubai, because it is 200 metres above sea level.

Guests 5. decide to stay at the Burj A1 Arab can look forward to 6. (receive) extremely good service. From the moment you check in to the moment you are dropped off at the airport, the hotel’s staff take care of everything.

7.(fortunate), entry into the Burj A1 Arab is not allowed unless you are a hotel guest. But don’t worry; views of the outside of the hotel are as 8. (impress) as views of its inside. So, if you ever visit Dubai, be sure 9. (take) a photograph of the Burj A1 Arab. It is 10.a doubt one of the most beautiful hotels in the world!

根据括号里面的汉语提示在空白处填入相应单词的正确形式使句意完整。

1.With the examination ________(靠近), he became more and more nervous.

2.Their duty is to ________(保卫)the country against the enemy.

3.The color red commonly ________(代表) danger.

4.The teacher had gone for further study and he said he was ______(可能的)to come back two years later.

5.When you feel nervous, you’d better listen to some light music to put yourself at _____(舒适)

6.Only a small ________(少数的)of students are interested in politics these days.

7.The notice says, “It’s cheaper by 20%if you book the tickets in ________(提前)”.

8.Roger has _______(各种各样的) excuses for not finishing his homework on time.

9.The main ________(吸引力) of the concert was Lang Lang’s piano-playing.

10.You can _______(保存)fruit by making it into jam.

11.She ________(推断出)from the voice on the phone that her mother is not satisfied with her test scores.

12.He ________(向…挑战) me to play another tennis games.

13.The main content of this book is concerned with air _______(污染).

14.He devoted all his life to ________(科学的)research.

15.A proper amount of exercise ________(贡献) to our health.

    Each week，I give my elderly neighbor a ride to the store when I am going. She keeps trying to______me for the ride，and I always______refusing. I tell her that it doesn't cost any more for her to______with me and it is______for me to do this.

Last week，she brought a(n)______and said happily，“I have something for you and you must accept it.” I said，“If there is money in it，I don't want it.” But she______it on a stand. Later，I opened it to find a “thank you” card with______in it. That night，I stopped at her house to give a plate of______fried chicken that I had. I took an envelope and put the $10______it along with a“______” card. When leaving，I left it______in her door.

The next day，she paid a(n)______to my home to return my______．She said，“Look，I know you put that letter in my door this morning，didn't you？” I had______forgotten about it，and I thought from the sincere______on my face，she believed me when I said that I hadn't put any letter in her door that morning. Actually，it was the night before，______I thought I wasn't lying. She went on to______the envelope and enclosed (装入) the “smile” ______，and told me how she was blessed with so many good things lately. I told her that I was so______for her，and that I hope she______to be so blessed.

1.A. cost B. pay C. spend D. take

2.A. keep B. admit C. enjoy D. stop

3.A. climb B. walk C. ride D. run

4.A. important B. useful C. troublesome D. convenient

5.A. envelope B. choice C. basket D. chance

6.A. lied B. laid C. contributed D. expressed

7.A. $1 B. $10 C. $100 D. $20

8.A. dark B. bright C. extra D. familiar

9.A. of B. about C. from D. in

10.A. smile B. love C. flower D. hug

11.A. appeared B. drawn C. placed D. written

12.A. attention B. fine C. reward D. visit

13.A. bike B. pen C. coat D. plate

14.A. completely B. extremely C. roughly D. calmly

15.A. mark B. look C. impression D. wound

16.A. if B. because C. so D. otherwise

17.A. defend B. direct C. disturb D. describe

18.A. stamp B. card C. letter D. book

19.A. surprised B. sorry C. happy D. sad

20.A. continues B. challenges C. rejects D. expects

From the first use of the rocket to carry satellites into space to the setting up of space stations，human beings have achieved many successes.But there are still numerous tasks in front of us and we should not stop trying to progress.

The international space station is an important step we should take in space exploration.It is not only helpful but also necessary.It provides a proper space environment for many experiments that we have wanted to do for a long time.It is also a base for observing the earth and the universe.It could also be an important  base for later travel to the moon and Mars.In a word，if we want to explore space more，the first thing we should do is to set up a space station.

As the space station costs a lot of money，it is hard for one country alone to establish one.The US seems to be the only country that has the ability to build a space station alone，and it has tried to do so，but not very successful.So it aggregated many other countries to work on it together.Though it is still extremely expensive，it is much cheaper than doing it alone.It is really a job that needs everyone’s effort and will benefit everyone.

But even so，the funds (资金) needed are still a big problem.As for the US，it seems that it has too many things to spend its money on.Although it is the richest country in the world，it has much debt every year.It has to try to find a balance in all these issues.

1.What is the author’s attitude towards building and developing the international space station？

A. Supportive.    B. Doubtful.

C. Worried.    D. Reserved.

2.From Paragraph 2 we can learn that ______________.

A. the  necessity of building the international space station is not realized now

B. many experiments have been done in the international space station

C. the international space station is necessary for people to explore space further

D. people have travelled to Mars from the international space station

3.Which of the following is NOT a reason for countries’cooperation in  building the international space station？

A. It will benefit every participating country.

B. No country is able to build it alone.

C. It needs everyone’s effort.

D. It requires a lot of money.

4.All the following aspects about  building the international space station are mentioned EXCEPT ______________.

A. difficulties    B. cost

C. importance    D. waste

    More students than ever before are taking a gap year (间隔年) before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated (起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.

This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).

That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible.” he said.

But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship—young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to £ 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,” he said.

1.What do we learn about the gap year from the text?

A.It is flexible in length. B.It is a time for relaxation.

C.It is increasingly popular. D.It is required by universities.

2.According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year       .

A.are better prepared for college studies

B.know a lot more about their future jobs

C.are more likely to leave university in debt

D.have a better chance to enter top universities

3.How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?

A.He’s puzzled. B.He’s worried.

C.He’s surprised. D.He’s annoyed.

4.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?

A.Attend additional courses. B.Make plans for the new term.

C.Earn money for their education. D.Prepare for their graduate studies.

It was Mother’s Day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock.

Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”

At the front of the supermarket a charity(慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful gesture.”

By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured woman. As we walked up to her, my son became______by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her.

Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “ My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.”

At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.”

The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile.

1.What dose the author intend to tell us?

A.One can never be too careful.

B.Actions speak louder than words.

C.Love begins with a little smile.

D.A small act of kindness brings a great joy.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.

B.Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his mother’s support.

C.Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller.

D.The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture.

3.The underlined word “intimidated” in the fourth paragraph probably means “___________”.

A.astonished B.struck C.frightened D.excited

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A.Flower Power

B.Mother’s Day

C.An Accidental Injury

D.An Embarrassing Moment

Basketball Statistician Help Wanted

The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:

•Good computer skills

•Available evenings and weekends

•Knowing basketball rules and statistics

Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的) campuses.

•TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240-567-1308

•Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240-567-7589

•Springfield Athletic Coordinator, Gary Miller, 240-567-2273

•Germantown Athletic Coordinator, Gauri Chavan, 240-567-6915

1.When will the job start?

A.In May 2016. B.In May 2017.

C.In September 2016. D.In September 2017.

2.Who is more likely to get the job?

A.Sam, English major, member of the college basketball team.

B.Judy, IT staff with night classes, children’s basketball team coach.

C.Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends.

D.Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player, new mother.

3.Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?

A.Michael. B.Jorge.

C.Gauri. D.Gary.

假如你是学生会主席李华，你校即将举行一年一度的“校园书展（a campus book fair）”活动，其目的是给同学们提供一个交换、利用图书的机会。请你用英语写信给你的加拿大笔友Mike，介绍此次活动的有关活动并征求他的建议。内容应包括：

1. 活动目的；

2. 活动内容：买书、卖书、交换图书；

3. 活动意义。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总次数。

Dear Mike,

How are you doing these days? _______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Yours,

Li Hua

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

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．

Many of us were raised with the saying "Waste not, want not". None of us, therefore, can completely avoid waste in our lives.

Any kind of waste was thoughtless, whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our limited natural resource, our money, or other people's time. Each of us can become more aware of and careful. The smallest good habits can make the big difference. It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in a world what is in serious trouble. By focusing on oil, water, paper, food or clothing, we are playing a part in cutting down on waste.

We must keep reminding us that it is easier to get into something than it is to get out of it. Actually, severe damage done to our land is fair recent in the history of our evolution. It's time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildren's children will able to develop well.

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 Great Wall of China is a series of walls made of stone, brick, and other materials, built along the historical northern borders of China 1. (protect) the Chinese states and empires. Several walls were built as early as the 7th century BC. These, later joined together and made bigger and stronger, are collectively referred to 2. the Great Wall. And especially famous is the wall built in 220--206 BC. The Great Wall has been built over various dynasties, the majority of 3. is from the Ming Dynasty(1368--1644).

Apart from defense, other purposes of the Great Wall have included border controls, the 4.(encourage) of trade and the control of immigration. The Great Wall winds 5. (it) way from west to east, along the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. 6. archaeological survey, 7. (use) advanced technology, has concluded that the Ming walls are 8,850 km in length. Another survey has found that the entire wall with all of its branches 8. (measure) 21,196km. Today, the Great Wall is 9. (general) recognized as one of the most 10. (impress) architectural wonders in history.

    It was Christmas Eve of 1881. I was 15 years old and feeling like the world was ______ for me because there hadn’t been enough money to buy me the rifle that I’d wanted that year.

Pa came back in and there was ice in his beard. “Come on, Matt, “ Pa said. “Dress warmly. It’s cold outside. We’re going to Widow Jensen’s. They are ______ wood.” Widow Jensen lived about two miles down the road. Her husband had died a year or so before and ______ her with three children, the oldest being eight.

I ______went out with Pa and we ______the sled(雪橇) high with wood. ______we went to the store and Pa took down a big ham, some bacon, a sack of flour and some shoes, which were put into a smaller sack. We rode the two miles to Widow Jensen’s in ______. I tried to think through what Pa was doing. I knew we didn’t have much money and Widow Jensen had ______neighbors than us. It shouldn’t have been our ______.

Widow Jensen opened the door and let us in. She had a blanket wrapped around her ______. The children were wrapped in ______ and were sitting in front of the fireplace by a very small fire that ____ gave off any heat at all. “We brought you a few things, Ma’am,” Pa said and set down the sack of flour. I put the meat on the table. Then Pa handed her the sack that had the shoes in it.

She ______ and took the shoes out one pair at a time. I watched her carefully. She bit her lower lip to keep it from ______ and then tears filled her eyes and started running down her cheeks. She looked up at Pa like she wanted to say something, but it wouldn’t ______. “We brought a load of wood too, Ma’am,” Pa said. Then he turned to me and said, “Matt, go bring some in.”

I wasn’t the ______ person when I went back out to bring in the wood. I choked and as much as I hate to______it, there were tears in my eyes too. In my mind I kept ______those three kids huddled around the fireplace and their mother standing there with tears running down her cheeks with so much ____in her heart that she couldn’t speak. Just then the rifle seemed very______. Pa had given me the best Christmas of my life.

1.A.lost B.over C.disgusting D.guilty

2.A.between B.among C.out of D.up to

3.A.offered B.brought C.delighted D.left

4.A.excitedly B.hurriedly C.merrily D.unwillingly

5.A.equipped B.placed C.loaded D.armed

6.A.Now B.Then C.Meanwhile D.Thus

7.A.silence B.regret C.peace D.devotion

8.A.smarter B.tougher C.warmer D.closer

9.A.focus B.concern C.idea D.case

10.A.shoulders B.head C.arms D.feet

11.A.one B.the rest C.another D.the other

12.A.nearly B.hardly C.actually D.merely

13.A.overlooked B.joked C.laughed D.hesitated

14.A.trembling B.moving C.opening D.crying

15.A.come off B.come about C.come up D.come out

16.A.honest B.modest C.same D.disappointing

17.A.allow B.admit C.confirm D.declare

18.A.seeing B.imagining C.cheering D.comforting

19.A.motivation B.gratefulness C.sympathy D.courage

20.A.precious B.hopeless C.unimportant D.valuable

    It may not be the best way to go about meeting new people, but chat rooms are still among the most popular channels. Want to chat with a stranger now? 1., after which, you need to keep the following rules in mind.

2.. Details such as your phone number and home address or where you attend classes should remain personal. It is actually not a very good idea to share your last name with a stranger. Even if you feel you have met someone you really like and get along with, it is still necessary to withhold some important details.

Be fun and chat about something personal. This doesn’t mean giving away personal details, but you can share your life experiences and stories with strangers as long as you are both going with the flow. There is really no way you will manage to know the strangers better unless you both go beyond your hobbies. 3..

Remain in control at all times. There is really no obligation on you to continue with chats that scare you or make you uncomfortable. 4.. As soon as something annoys you, feel free to leave the chat. Let nobody force you into conversations you find inappropriate.

Try not to download things from strangers. 5., but be careful that you don’t get viruses or hacked by such downloads. You really can’t be sure of who you are talking to, so be cautious about downloads. It is best that you stick to the channels of communication made available to you and also make sure that you have the right computer protection even when you download things.

A. Chat rooms make it possible to share all manner of files

B. Avoid sharing your personal details with random strangers

C. So do not be afraid to get a little personal in your random chats

D. At night it’s not appropriate for teens to stay in chat rooms alone

E. Many files with viruses are often purposefully spread on the website

F. Then you should start by finding a chat room reflecting your interests

G. Remember you are chatting for fun and you should remain fully in control

A culture's values can be mirrored by its humor.Humor has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes,who,in"On Nature",disliked humor,"Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others."He thought humor to be a negative quality of human narrow-mindedness.

However,Mordechai Gordon,PhD of Education,insists,"Humor allows us to view the world from an angle that is amusing rather than serious."I agree with Gordon.Learning to look at the world through humor is important.

In the United States,every four years an election occurs.Without humor as a way to express their feelings,how would Americans be willing to support the election?Television shows like "The Daily Show" have become important parts of American culture.They are mothering the masses by unconsciously inputting politics into our mouths.They make politics fun.

Of course, politics is only one type of humor.Social humor helps people through the twists and turns of the human condition.American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self image.On the topic of self-image,Hari Kondabolu stands out.He has a joke about the popular musical group "The Pussycat Dolls",describing their hit song "Don't Cha" as a negative representation of women.He points out an obvious offence in American culture.

A study from Loyola University of Maryland has shown that humor is one determining factor for selecting a mating partner.Amongst other things,mates look for an outstanding funny bone in a potential partner.

Of course,humor is not always used for good purposes.Humor can be linked to vulgarity（粗俗）and racism,but, like everything else,it has potential to unite human beings by allowing us to laugh at ourselves,our failures and our connection with one another.

Though life may seem tough and depressing at times,all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased wrinkles（皱纹）to know that there is a comedy out there that even Chaplin wasn't aware of.

With that in mind,remember to laugh with humanity and sometimes at humanity.

1.Hobbes believes that humor_______.

A. resulted in narrow-mindedness of human beings

B. was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel better

C. had the power to mirror personal glory and national values

D. was for people to view the world from another angle

2.What is the author's attitude towards political humor?

A. Worried    B. Disappointed

C. Curious    D. Appreciative

3.The fourth paragraph is developed mainly______.

A. by process    B. by example

C. by comparison    D. by classification

4.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A. Chaplin wasn't aware of being laughed at

B. The author feels helpless and sad about getting older

C. Never be the one who laughs at other people

D. The author is determined to face life with a sense of humor.

    Winter sports tend to be more dangerous than summer sports — they take place mostly outside at the mercy of ice or snow, involving (牵涉) metal edges, extreme speeds and crashes. Skeleton (俯视冰梭), however, stands apart as one of the most difficult and least accessible of all the winter sports. Adam Edelman, Israel’s first Olympic skeleton athlete, would like to change that.

Edelman was the 10th athlete named to the 2018 Israeli Olympic Team. Qualifying for the Olympics in any sport is impressive. But it’s more impressive if you qualify for the Olympics after only four years in the sport — and without a coach.

Edelman was first introduced to skeleton watching the game on television in late 2013. Sports have always been a part of his life. He grew up playing football and was a goalkeeper on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology football team. Ready for a new challenge, he set his sights on the Olympics.

Without a coach, Edelman learned to drive by watching endless hours of YouTube videos and taking more runs than anybody else on the track. “When everybody else would take three runs per day, I would take six to eight.” he recalled.

Succeeding in skeleton takes a large amount of athletic ability and technical skill, but there’s one more element (因素) required, one that can’t be taught. “These tracks but built in the middle of nowhere, and it’s gray and cold. You haven’t seen your family in seven months and you really just want to give up. To continue, it takes tenacity.” Edelman said.

Edelman is already looking beyond Pyeongchang. The 2022 Olympics could be in his future, but whether he continues to compete or not, he promises to stay in Israeli sports as long as possible-as instructor or as a coach.

1.What might impress people most?

A.Edelman’s gift in winter sports.

B.The challenges Edelman has met.

C.Edelman entering for the Olympics.

D.Edelman’s successful story as a skeleton athlete.

2.Which word can be used to describe Edelman?

A.Modest. B.Generous.

C.Ambitious. D.Reliable.

3.What does the underlined word “tenacity” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.Will power. B.Extra strength.

C.Good luck. D.Financial support.

4.What might be Edelman’s plan for the future?

A.Setting up a team of his own.

B.Passing on his skills and experience.

C.Calling on more people to take up sports.

D.Ending his sports life after the Olympic Games.

    My husband and I were taking care of Lizzy, our daughter Melanie’s pet dog, on April 17 while Melanie was in the early stage of labour at the hospital. We received a text from our son-in-law, Joe Levanti, that Melanie was about to give birth. Tom and I sprang from our chairs suddenly. It’s a tradition in our immediate family to wait at the hospital for a birth. This would be Melanie and Joe’s first child.

“You take Lizzy out before we leave, and I’ll be waiting for you in the car!” I told Tom. I started the car and waited impatiently. I saw my husband walk out of the front door- but then out shot Lizzy and she was running down the street at great speed.

My husband ran after the dog, and I followed in my car. “Lizzy! Lizzy!” we shouted as fear filled our heart. We chased her up and down our Bellwood Avenue. “She’s running onto Wireless Road!” we both screamed with fear. Lizzy dashed back and forth in the busy street. My husband kept up his chase on foot. I shouted to my husband, “Tom! Be careful when you cross the street!”

Within minutes, traffic was actually stopped on Wireless Road. A half-dozen good people got out of their cars to help. Soon, she ran into a safer area and then back to our street. With the help of six strangers, we caught her within a few anxious minutes. Everyone cheered, and we thanked the helpers again and again.

With Lizzy safely back inside, we drove straight to the hospital and were able to see our daughter in the delivery room. My husband and I are forever grateful to the strangers who might have saved Lizzy’s life and who enabled us to be there at the beginning of a precious new one.

1.Why was the author going to the hospital?

A. Because she didn’t feel herself that day.

B. Because her pet dog was hit by a car.

C. Because her daughter was ill in hospital.

D. Because her daughter was giving birth at the hospital.

2.How did the author feel while Tom was running after the dog?

A. Concerned    B. Impatient

C. Thankful    D. Regretful

3.Where was the dog finally caught?

A. On Wireless Road    B. In a safer area

C. On Bellwood Avenue    D. In the author’s car

4.What is the purpose of writing this text?

A. To show us how they got back their pet dog.

B. To tell us how they managed to see their daughter.

C. To express their sincere thanks to the kind strangers.

D. To tell us what trouble their pet dog has caused them.

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假设你是晨光中学的李津，英国友好校将派教师来你校参加为期一周的暑期交流活动。活动期间，英方教师Chris将做一个有关西方艺术的讲座。现就讲座内容征求你校学生的意见。请根据以下提示给Chris写一封电子邮件:

（1）你喜欢的讲座话题（从音乐、美术、舞蹈中任选其一）；

（2）选择该话题的原因及关于该话题你感兴趣的内容；

（3）希望从中有何收获。

注意：

（1）词数不少于100：

（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；

（3）开头和结尾已给出、不计入总词数。

Dear Chris,

I’m Li Jim, a student at Chenguang High School.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your time.

Yours,

Li Jin

    阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

In the years of my growing up, Dad was strict with me. He made sure I made my bed and did my homework. He would call in advance to make sure there was no alcohol at the party. I got so angry with him for laying down the law. I would scream, “ I hate you!” Dad would yell back, “Good! I don’t care!” Deep down I knew he did.

  One time at a party, I drank too much alcohol and got so sick. I said, “ Call my dad.” Next thing, Dad was carrying me to the car. I woke up the next morning, thinking I would definitely be criticised. As expected, I got a roasting, but I now understand why I need discipline.

Dad was 29 when he got his big roles in films. I had an early start at the age of nine with a role in a 1990s TV series, but it wasn’t until I finished film studies that I pursued my career as an actress. Like those early days for Dad, I faced lots of rejections. Working in such a competitive industry, I’ve sometimes thought, “ I can’t do this any more.”

Once, after a trip to Hollywood, I returned to Australia so depressed and spent months in my bedroom painting, listening to Eckhart Tolle’s music and trying to find myself again. Dad sat me down and said,“Alice, I know it’s hard, but it’s all about persistence(坚持不懈).”

Now I get to work with Dad a lot, which I love. We both passionate about acting, which comes from us being so interested in people. If it weren’t for Dad, I wouldn’t be where I am today. He’s my biggest fan, and when you have that in your life you can go a long way.

1.What rules did Alice’s father set for her when she was growing up?(no more than 15 words)

2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?(no more than 5 words)

3.What did Alice’s father do when she felt depressed?(no more than 5 words)

4.According to the last paragraph, what do Alice and her father have in common?(no more than 10 words)

5.What do you think of Alice’s father? Please explain.(no more than 20 words)