I was excited to take my rescue Beagle (比格犬) to the river the other day, as it’s within walking distance of our new home. Having spent her first six years in a cage, Georgie had never seen a body of water, and I wanted to get there before sunset to watch her experience it.

I was growing increasingly impatient about all the stops her little Beagle nose required. She inspected the grass, dirt, and trees, and licked (舔) whatever was stuck to the road. These were all new discoveries for her, and she took her time studying them.

When I accepted that it was fruitless to hurry her along, I whipped out my cell phone and began texting. I thought that I needed something to do while Georgie was slowing us down. Then, for some reason, I heard the cicadas (蝉) ,and I remembered that the sound of cicadas is my favorite sound in the world. That awakened something buried within me that longed for the simple pleasures that had been replaced by technology.

I made a conscious decision to be present, and to enjoy the journey to the river Just like Georgie. Now, I admired the flowers and the winding ivy on our path. I smelled the grass and the flowers, and the dirt and the air. I treasured each one equally, as if discovering them for the first time.

As we neared our destination,1 realized something even more important: It didn’t matter if we even reached the river. Why must there always be a destination? Georgie had no idea that we had a destination. She was present for the journey, and she savored every bit of that sweet experience. There was no race and no finish line.

Now I’m not sure who rescued whom.

1.Why did the author take out the cellphone?

A.To kill time. B.To awaken the simple pleasures.

C.To hurry the dog along. D.To record the sound of cicadas.

2.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A.How I enjoyed the journey. B.What I saw on the way.

C.Why I traveled to the river. D.Whether I reached my destination.

3.What does the underlined word “savored” in the fifth paragraph mean?

A.Smelt. B.Expected. C.Enjoyed. D.Deserved.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Say Goodbye to Cell Phones B.Think like a Dog

C.Learn to Get along with Pets D.Travel toward Destinations

    Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll maximize your time and fun at "these amazing destinations.

Alabama: Gulf Shores

For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.

Alaska: Homer

How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.

Arizona: Sedona

Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.

Arkansas: Hot Springs

Relax and renew in Arkansas, hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.

1.Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?

A.Going fishing. B.Taking a flight.

C.Enjoying beautiful birds. D.Visiting historic sites.

2.Which destination is popular with hikers?

A.Gulf Shores. B.Homer. C.Sedona. D.Hot Springs.

3.What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?

A.Its self-made beer. B.Its architecture.

C.Its bathhouses. D.Its paths.

4.Where is this text most likely from?

A.A diary. B.A survey. C.A novel. D.A magazine.

假定你是李华，你和你的同学们将在下周末举办一次活动，针对“低头族”这一问题， 提醒过往的人们不要在行走时看手机，尽量抬起头来，注意安全与健康。请给你的英国朋 友Henry写封邮件，邀请他一起参加。开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

注意：1.行文连贯流畅；2.参考词汇：低头族：phubber 3.词数100词左右 Dear Henry,

How's everything going?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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。

Ten years ago, my hometown is a small and poor city with few factories.And the citizens had few choice on transportation.However, nowadays my hometown has taken on brand new look with rapid development of culture and economy. The citizens' living conditions have been greatly improve and their lifestyles are different from in the past.Shop online has become popular.When they comes to transportation,private cars have become a common way of traveling beside public transportation.The best change is which all the people are living a hopeful life with confident.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

What makes the sea tum red and causes thousands of fish to die？As far back as anyone could remember，the blame was placed on the "red tides. " In 1947，scientists finally connected the red tides with a microscopic sea organism（有机体）1.（call）the dinoflagellate.

The dinoflagellate is so tiny 2. 6，000 of these organisms may be contained in 3. single drop of water. It stands on the borderline between plant and animal in its clasification. it produces its own food，as plants do. But it moves 4.（free）and eats other organisms，as animals do.

Dinoflagellates are normally only one of the many kinds of organisms found in plankton. Plankton is the name given to all very small 5.（form）of sea life. However，when the air and water 6.（be）calm and warm，dinoflagellates multiply with 7.（amaze）sped. The surface of the water appears 8.（cover）with a red carpet.

The dinoflagellates give off a poison. Many fish die. Their bodies are washed up on the beach. Beaches are not fit 9. any use. Fish that are not killed may become 10.（poison）to animals or people who eat them. Commercial fishing comes to a stop.

As dinoflagellates consume all the food and oxygen in an area，they die. After a time，the sea returns to normal. But when conditions are right，the red tide comes again.

    In today's busy world, it's easy to get off the course of our life. Having a Life Map to _________helps us keep moving quickly and ________ towards our goals. It helps us quickly correct things when we are ________ a mess, and helps us find the right _________ to deal with unexpected problems.

But if we don't have the map, all the planning in the world won't _________. We’ll end up driving________ around, being distracted by many different paths. Even if you know _______ you want to go, you haven't tried and have no true method of getting there.

If you were going to drive to somewhere _________, firstly you would map it out. More likely, you often look at the _________ for directions to make sure that you were on the right track. You would be able to tell quickly if you needed to _________ adjustments, correct a mistake, or consider a(n) ________ of plans. Don't let your temporary, current desires take precedence(优先) over what you really want, because an important part of success is _________ what is and what isn't a distraction.

For example, as you are _________ for your party, you see a seller with some fresh flowers and you decide to stop and __________ some for your friends. In this __________, a stop along the way adds to your goal. _________, if you decide to stop and see a movie and arrive quite ________ at the party, then you have detracted from your goal.

It is exactly true for the Life Map. Each “opportunity” must be ________ according to how this will _______ your final goal---will this contribute to it ________ will this detract from it? Therefore, both the driving map and the Life Map serve the same high purpose: to keep you on the right track.

1.A. focus on B. refer to C. think about D. adapt to

2.A. suddenly B. possibly C. properly D. formally

3.A. in B. to C. at D. for

4.A. solution B. chance C. result D. excuse

5.A. need B. lose C. exist D. matter

6.A. excitedly B. unsteadily C. happily D. aimlessly

7.A. where B. when C. whether D. why

8.A. unusual B. unfamiliar C. unimportant D. unattractive

9.A. road B. sky C. car D. map

10.A. make B. collect C. show D. choose

11.A. explanation B. future C. change D. arrangement

12.A. dropping B. avoiding C. catching D. deciding

13.A. preparing B. heading C. calling D. fighting

14.A. put out B. work on C. pick up D. see to

15.A. time B. system C. area D. case

16.A. Thus B. However C. Anywhere D. Still

17.A. early B. timely C. fast D. late

18.A. expected B. lost C. valued D. evaluated

19.A. affect B. combine C. reach D. set

20.A. but B. or C. and D. so

    Food will become healthier and the food choices will become smarter and promote healthy eating once your kitchen is well organized. 1.. They also give you a head start to start establishing a kitchen that encourages you to eat quality food.

Keep fresh spices and herbs within reachable distance. When you add fresh herbs to your food, you can make it not only healthy but also delicious, which will help you in actively avoiding unhealthy foods like salt, butter, etc. These foods are known to raise the deliciousness. This is why it is hard for us to let it go initially. 2., it becomes much easier to form good eating habits.

Keep all your healthy items close at hand. Place all the low-calorie snacks easy to reach so that your first response is to grab something healthy when you have a hunger pang. 3.. They can be accessed only when you are facing extreme desire. This way, you can avoid the evil thought of grabbing one every time you enter the storeroom.

Keep all your small appliances (电器) handy. 4., chances are that they will end up at the back of the cabinet, never to be used again. Bring out all your small appliances like a juicer that has been eating dirt in your storage cupboards.

5.. Remove all the items from the fridge and clean it properly. You can also organize it in such a way that all your healthy food and produce are in the front and the other items are at the back.

A. Keep your fridge organized

B Make your fridge easy to clean

C. You can also add an iPad station in the kitchen

D. These ideas will be helpful in better organizing your kitchen

E. But once there are tastier and healthier alternatives within reach

F. When you have to put in far too much effort to locate the small items

G. You can also hide all your chocolates in a place where they are not visible to you

    Do you like to flaunt your expensive items? You could find yourself without friends! Scientists prove that expensive status symbols make you look less socially attractive.

Items such as a fancy car and a Rolex watch are often thought to increase our social standing and often come with a high price tag(标签).According to the latest research, however, it has the opposite effect and people would prefer to be friends with someone who places less value on material objects.

“Often we think that status symbols will make us look more socially attractive to others, “says Stephen Garcia, the study's lead author from the University of Michigan. He adds, “However, our research suggests that these status signals actually make us look less socially attractive.

The researchers conducted six studies which assessed how people presented themselves and how people viewed strangers. People who chose to wear higher status items tended to get a negative response, but people wanted to be friends with people who preferred lower status symbols.

The study took the role of the luxury item to see if it was possible that the expensive item itself played a part in people's reactions. The definition of a status symbol changed based on a person's socioeconomic status, but the same effect of keeping off potential friends was seen regardless of social position.

"At a social level, we may be wasting billions of dollars on expensive status symbols that finally keep others from wanting to associate with us, "says Kimberlee Weaver Livnat at the University of Haifa. She says, "And to the extent that close friendships are important to well-being, we may be unintentionally hurting ourselves.”

However, Patricia Chen of the National University of Singapore said this does not necessarily mean status symbols are a bad thing. She says, "Our findings right now only apply to the formation of new friendships, Status symbols may be beneficial at other times and in other settings, such as when trying to establish new business contacts.”

1.What does the underlined word "flaunt" in paragraph I mean?

A.Show off. B.Get rid of.

C.Give away. D.Hand in.

2.Which is the negative influence of expensive status symbols?

A.Lowering people's social status.

B.Preventing people from making friends.

C.Doing harm to people's health absolutely.

D.Changing people s consumption concept.

3.Who may be more popular among friends according to the text?

A.People who are very rich. B.People with high social status.

C.People who keep a low profile. D.People with charming appearance.

4.What attitude does Patricia Chen have towards status symbols?

A.Positive B.Unconcerned.

C.Critical . D.Casual.

    Older women who walk a little over three kilometers each day might live longer than less active women of the same age, a new study suggests.

Many Americans hoping to stay healthy set a daily goal of 10, 000 steps, or about eight kilometers. They often have this goal because they are wearing electronic devices which set that target, note researchers in the United States. Their findings appeared recently in the publication JAMA Internal Medicine.

But it is not clear how much intensity(强度)or speed matter when counting the health benefits of every step, the researchers write. They add that 10,000 steps per day might not be the right goal for everyone.

For the study, researchers observed 17,000 women, all in their early 70s. They asked the women to wear accelerometers for at least four days. Accelerometers are small devices that measure the number of steps and the intensity of movement. The researchers followed up with the women much later, around 4. 3 years later, on average. Since the beginning of the study, 504 women had died. Compared to women who took no more than 2, 718 steps daily, the women who took at least 4,363 steps per day were 41 percent less likely to die.

“Even a modest amount of steps is associated with lower death rates, "said I-Min Lee, the lead writer of a report on the study. "The rate of stepping did not matter in these older women: it was the number of steps that mattered.

The study had a few limitations. For example, the researchers only measured women’s movements once, at the start of the study period. It is possible that the women’s behaviors changed over time. Still, the results are "good news for older adults who may have difficulty walking at faster paces, "said Keith Diaz, a researcher at Columbia University. He was not involved in the study.

“Any walking is better than nothing, " Diaz said by email. "With even small amounts of walking, your risk of death will be sharply reduced "For those who have difficulty walking, other research shows that any form of aerobic activity provides health benefits," he added. "Swimming, bicycling or any form of activity that is continuous in nature will provide health benefits.

1.What conclusion can we come to from the text?

A.People who walk about 10,000 steps can live longer.

B.10,000 steps per day might be the right goal for people.

C.The more steps one walks per day, the longer life he may live.

D.The number of steps is important for a long life among older women.

2.How is paragraph 4 mainly developed?

A.By giving examples. B.By comparison.

C.By listing statistics. D.By explaining reasons.

3.What can be leaned from what Diaz said?

A.People who walk fast will get more health benefits.

B.If people have a habit of walking, the risk of death will be reduced.

C.People with walking difficulty can not benefit from activities

D.Activities such as swimming and bicycling are not as beneficial as walking.

4.Where is the text most likely from?

A.A medical journal. B.A news report.

C.A magazine about fashion. D.A traveler brochure.

    Candace Payne's life changed forever in May 2017 when she posted a video of herself laughing crazily and wearing a mask. The video spread widely and "Mask Mom “became a household name.

During the two years since that, Candace has published several books, starred in a TLC. web series and went on tour with Mandisa. She made appearances on late night talk shows, met J.J.Abrams and was able to fulfill a dream of taking her family to Disney World. It was a busy but joyful time.

Her latest book is Consider It Joy. "I feel like people need a tool in their hands to actually get the joy they are fighting for, "Candace says, "The book can help you keep track of how much space and time you are devoting to things that aren't worth it in comparison to the joy that I know I could have.”

Getting joy is something that has always been important to Candace. “What the opportunity offered me was not a forced open door,” Candace says, "Many people are trying desperately to push things open when they have to be obedient(顺从的) to the little things.”

Trusting herself has required being confident in saying no. She uses a simple tool to evaluate whether an opportunity is right to her. Candace says, "I have a balance beam (平衡木)where I'm asked to walk every single day as a mom, a wife, a speaker and an author. There are so many things I need to balance at a time. I have to realize what belongs there and what doesn't. The most important factor is joy.”

That's the heart behind the book Consider It Joy. "I really wanted to give people more than just advice about joy, Candace says, "I wanted to give them the ability to actually own it in their everyday life.”

1.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A.The experience Candace s family had . B.The books Candace has written.

C.The reason for Candace's success. D.The changes in Candace’s life.

2.Why did Candace write the book Consider It Joy?

A.To encourage people to say no. B.To lead people to get joy.

C.To teach people to find confidence. D.To help people to become popular.

3.What does the underlined phrase "a simple tool" in paragraph 5 refer to?

A.A beam. B.A dream.

C.Money. D.Joy.

4.What will Candace do when she faces an opportunity?

A.Debate it frequently. B.Catch it immediately.

C.Judge it wisely. D.Ignore it determinedly.

    Welcome to Oxford University Museums

Ashmolean Museum

Established in 1683, the Ashmolean Museum is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world. It houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities, ranging back over four millennia.

Location: Beaumont Street Tel: 01865278000

Open: Tue. Sun. 10: 00-17: 00.

Charge: Admission is free; special exhibitions are ticketed and a charge may apply

Note: For group bookings  Tel:01865278015

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

The University Museum of Natural History houses the University’s collections of zoological, entomological, paleontological and mineral specimens. With 4. 5 million specimens it is the largest collection of its type outside of the national collections.

Location: Parks Road Tel: 01865 272950

Open: 10: 00-17: 00 daily

Charge: Admission is free

Note: Groups must book in advance

Museum of the History of Science

The Museum of the History of Science is housed in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building. It contains the world’s finest collection of historic scientific instruments.

Location: Broad Street    Tel: 01865277280

Open: Tue.Sun.12: 00-17:00

Charge: Admission is free

Note: Booking required for groups of 15 or more

Pitt Rivers Museum

The Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology, with objects from every continent and from throughout human history.

Location: Parks Road enter via the Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Tel:01865270927

Open: Tue. Sun. and Bank Holiday Mondays: 10: 00-16: 30

Charge: Admission is free

Note: Groups must book in advance

1.If a group of 20 students want to visit the oldest museum in the UK, they should call_______

A.01865277280 B.01865278015

C.01865270927 D.01865272950

2.Which of the museums can visitors go to any day of the week?

A.Ashmolean Museum. B.Museum of the History of Science.

C.Oxford University Museum of Natural History. D.Pitt Rivers Museum

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

A.Ashmolean Museum is on the Broad Street.

B.Pitt Rivers Museum contains the world’s finest collection of historic scientific instruments.

C.We don’t have to book in advance if our group want to visit the University Museum of Natural History.

D.We can enter the Pitt Rivers Museum through the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

假如你是李华, Jane 是美国人。在她暑假来中国游玩时你们相识,并成为好朋友。Jane回国后,你很想念她,于是给她写了一封信，并且从三个方面和她谈了你对高一新生活的感受。

1.对学校的印象2. 对老师同学的感觉3. 对新生活的决心。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

3.开头语和结束语已为你写好。

Dear Jane,

How’s everything going?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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。

Today I am talking to my dad Matthew, my hero. The reason why I admire him is because he starts every day with smile. And his smile always brings happy to my families. He has been looked after us carefully since many years ago. He often encourages me to keep going and not give it up. What’s more, he real does care and show his love to everyone he meets. I believe that he is a true person of compassion or carefulness. He had so many good personal quality that we all respect him.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

During World War II, Anne’s best friend was her diary to 1. she could tell everything. Her family was Jewish so they had to hide in order to escape 2.  (catch) by the German Nazis. During 3. (she) stay in the hiding place, Anne became crazy 4. everything to do with nature. One evening she stayed 5.  (wake) on purpose until 11:30 to have 6.  good look at the moon. She saw the night face to face that 7.  (rain) evening. At that moment she was held 8. (entire) in the power of nature. 9. (fortune), Anne and her family had hidden away for nearly 25 months before they10.(discover)  and went to prison.

    Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If _______, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews _______.

In his book, Matthews _______ us how to have a happy life and answers the _______ of teenagers.

There are many _______ such as parents and friends, and the book _________ we should stop being angry and forgive. The book tells us of useful skills _______ how to put what you have learned into  pictures of your mind to _______your memory better.

Many teenagers think _______ happiness comes from a good exam result, ________ praise from other people. But you can ________ be happy when there are no such “good” things.

Success comes from a(n) ________ attitude（态度）. If you ________ from problems, you will have success in the future.

Some school students have ________ such as being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that ________ comes from thinking about things in a positive ________. If you are ________, people notice you and you can get a ________view at the movies; if you are short, your clothes and shoes ________ less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important ________: you choose to be happy!

1.A.so B.not C.ever D.any

2.A.wise B.smart C.useful D.simple

3.A.orders B.tells C.asks D.argues

4.A.problems B.questions C.ideas D.comments(评论)

5.A.roles B.classes C.courses D.people

6.A.says B.writes C.reads D.thinks

7.A.for example B.such as C.so as D.so that

8.A.make B.turn C.let D.change

9.A.what B.how C.that D.whether

10.A.for B.but C.so D.or

11.A.yet B.already C.still D.rather

12.A.bad B.good C.independent（独立的） D.normal

13.A.learn B.rescue C.struggle D.separate

14.A.experiences B.difficulties C.fears D.problems

15.A.success B.happiness C.failure D.height

16.A.way B.means C.manners D.spirit

17.A.short B.small C.tall D.fat

18.A.lower B.higher C.worse D.better

19.A.take B.spend C.cover D.cost

20.A.work B.lesson C.teaching D.study

    Ussery started driving 20 years ago and now transports more than 35 special-needs students from the Metro School area. Parents say you can set your watch by her. 1.She is always full of true kindness and has a smile for everyone.

Ussery takes her job very seriously. “There is no one more important than your kid”, she said. “And the person that's taking care of your kid needs to show love and patience. I never forget that. 2.”

Ussery's kindness and patience are matched by her dedication(致力) to safety.“ I have to be patient not only with the kids, but with traffic,” she said. “3. When I am picking their children up, my first consideration is to get them to and from school safely.”

Many of her passengers are in wheelchairs and she often deals with emergencies(突发状况) such as sick students.4.“ I had one student who missed some school and I started texting his mom to make sure he was OK ”, she said.

Ussery thanks her colleagues(同事)for helping her succeed. “They are always open and willing to help out. It makes my job easier”.

5.“I love my relationships with the children. I miss them over the summer. To do this job as long as I have, you must love it”.

A.I've never had an accident

B.We are special drivers in this area.

C.Her own son attended Metro School

D I treat each of these children like they’ re my own

E. She appears at your front door at the same time every day.

F. Loving her job makes it easy for Ussery to come to work every day

G. She keeps close relationships with all of the students and their parents

    Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distance of about eighty miles. It was late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.

At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile at any direction.

I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going thorough it.

Much later that night, the question of why I’d stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it’s part of a contract (契约) we all have with each other. It’s not only the law, but it’s an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don’t go through red lights.

Trust is our first inclination (倾向). Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us. The whole construction of our society depends on mutual (互相) trust, not distrust.We do what we say we’ll do; we show up when we say we’ll show up;and we pay when we say we’ll pay. We trust each other in these matters, and we’re angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.

1.Why did the author feel impatient while driving?

A.He came across too many traffic lights. B.He got tired of driving too long.

C.He was lonely on the road. D.He was slowed down by a truck.

2.What was the author’s immediate action when the traffic light turned red?

A.Stopping still. B.Driving through it.

C.Looking around for other cars. D.Checking out for traffic police.

3.The event made the author strongly believe that ________.

A.traffic rules may be unnecessary

B.doubting others is human nature

C.patience is important to drivers

D.a society needs mutual trust

4.Why was the author proud of himself?

A.He kept his promise.

B.He held back his anger.

C.He made a right decision---not running the light.

D.He followed his inclination---running the light.

If you see a group of kids hitting and abusing an animal, would you stop them? Would you at least call the police? Again people would walk away. Some people do not believe that animal abuse is a big issue.

Every day animals are abused in their homes or on the streets. It seems as if politicians do nothing to stop this issue. Everyone is worried about education and global warming. What about animals? We should not ignore them just because they cannot talk to us. Animals, like us humans, have rights. Every living being has the right to warm shelter and good food, but most importantly, they have the right to be wanted and loved. They have the right to be a special, much loved member of their own family.

There are many organizations that deal with abused animals or animals that have no home like ASPCA, PETA, the Humane Society and many more. There are organizations that deal with this issue, but that does not mean that we still shouldn’t help. The biggest saying that bothers me is, “I am only one person. I can’t make a difference.” If everyone thought like that, we wouldn’t have the organizations and loving people who help the world every day. By helping one animal, you are making a difference.

There are many things you can do right now to help animals around your neighborhood. You can volunteer at your local animal shelter, raise money for animal shelters, inform your community about animal abuse or you can write to your representatives and tell them that animal abuse needs to be taken seriously.

As you walk down the street, try to help any animals you see walking around. You can easily buy a cheap box of dry cat or dog food to feed the animals. If we do not help our animals now, we may never have animals again. Always remember that with every step you take, you help save an animal’s life and isn’t that worth fighting for?

1.Some people won’t stop kids from abusing animals because ______.

A.they are too busy to worry about the animals

B.they don’t take animal abuse seriously

C.they just leave it to the police

D.they are afraid of being laughed at

2.We can learn from the text that ASPCA ______.

A.is another name for the Humane Society

B.provides shelter for both animals and humans

C.deals with such issues as education and global warming

D.aims at protecting animals from being abused

3.Which of the following statements will the author agree with?

A.Dogs have the right to be treated kindly.

B.One person cannot possibly make a difference.

C.Cruelty to animals deserves more attention than global warming.

D.It is the politicians’ duty to stop animal abuse.

4.The main purpose of the text is to ______.

A.criticize those who abuse animals

B.advise people to stop animal abuse

C.show how animals are abused

D.explain why people abuse animals

    An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.

There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.

During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the  shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.

If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall  buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.

If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so that rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is able to get. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match(火柴) because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.

1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers__________.

A.the damage caused by earthquakes B.the rescue work after earthquakes

C.how to prevent earthquakes D.what to do about earthquakes

2.The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means “__________”．

A.Easily found B.Easily broken

C.Expensive D.Heavy

3.During the earthquake, people are advised to __________.

A.go out of the building at once B.drive to a safe place quickly

C.take shelter under a tree D.turn off electricity and gas immediately

4.When trapped in debris, you’d better not  ___________.

A.shout for help aloud.

B.cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.

C.tap on a pipe or the wall hard so that rescuers can find you.

D.use a whistle if possible.

    Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities.

Visit SeaWorld

There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.

Windsurf at South Padre

With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.

Swim at Barton Springs

Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.

Take part in an outdoor adventure

In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.

Camp and hike in Big Bend Park

Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.

Enjoy saltwater fishing

Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery.

1.The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for       .

A.Texas B.San Antonio C.South Padre D.Gulf of Mexico

2.When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT  .

A.sea life shows B.adventure camps

C.climbing D.exciting rides

3.Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true?

A.San Antonio. B.South Padre.

C.Barton Springs. D.Texas Hill Country.

假如你是校学生会主席李华。新年即将到来，为了帮助你校的外国留学生更好地了解中国文化，学生会将为他们举办一个晚会。请你根据以下提示，用英语向他们发出口头通知。

时间：下周五6:00—8:00

地点：教学楼101室

内容：1.唱中国歌：

2.比赛用筷子；

3.学习包饺子。

注意：1.词数不少于100；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

4.提示词：筷子chopsticks

Good afternoon, everyone. May I have your attention, please?

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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。

Last Saturday morning, my mother and I were taking bus home I told her how much her English teacher Miss Smith loved me, saying I was the teacher’s favourite student. I didn’t know Miss Smith’s mother is sitting behind us. On Monday, Miss Smith kept chat with me after class. To my shames, she told me that what her mother had heard. I thought she would scold me for talking too proud on the bus, so she didn’t . She said, “The important thing is that you work for yourself, not as my approval. If you feel that doing well matter to you, you will become your own fan.”

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Recently 1. internet slang word Foxi, or “Buddhist”, has become popular, encouraging young people to remain calm and peaceful and avoid conflict as much as possible, in other words, to live like a Buddha.

The phrase 2. (create) in Japan in 2014 to describe young men who no longer bother to start relationships with women or follow someone else’s life path. They prefer to stay in their own world without 3. (disturb) and care little about passion and success.

Now, Chinese Internet 4. (use) are pairing the phrase with other words to describe a similar mindset. For example, “Buddhist students” are those 5. study just the right amount — they don’t cut class, but they don’t burn the midnight oil, either. However, some are worried about it, for they say that Foxi actually reflects the 6. (real) that young people are losing their will 7. (fight). They are pretending to keep a healthy and wise attitude toward failure 8. (simple) because they’re incapable of succeeding.

But no matter what, there is one thing that “Buddhist youngsters” should keep 9. mind: you may want to keep a calm mindset regarding failure, 10. you should also be passionate and positive about school, work and life.

The universe has a way of sending help from even the most unlikely of places.

When Tony received a wrong-number message on his mobile phone, he could have just _______ it. Instead, he gathered five of his six children and _______ a picture to send to Syd, the girl on the other end of line, just to give her a little _______ However, he had no idea that replying to this random message would _______ his family’s life.

The message was from Syd, who was dress shopping when she decided to get a second _______. So she took a picture of herself in the new dress that she had chosen and sent the message to who she thought was her friend.

Tony sent her a message _______ right away, but he also wanted to let her know that her pretty picture hadn’t ended up in the _______ hands, so he included a picture of his kids giving a big thumbs-up. “I figured that the children’s _______ would be far better than some middle-aged man!”

Syd’s friend Mandi was deeply touched by the _______ that she posted it online, where it quickly went viral. Not only is it just a sweet ________ of kindness on Tony’s part, but look at those cute kids of his!

Once the story ________ the web, people discovered that one of Tony’s children was ________ from the picture. The youngest child, Kaizler, wasn’t home at that time ________ his mom had taken him to his chemotherapy (化疗) appointment.

Once Mandi read about Kaizler’s cancer diagnosis, she shared his GoFundMe page, which snowballed into a widespread ________ of giving. Thousands of people have donated to the little boy’s page.

Kaizler’s mom says she can’t express how ________ her family is for the financial help, and no one can believe this rush of good fortune ________ from a simple wrong-number message!

“It is so refreshing to be ________ that there are good people in the world who still care about others and are quick to be ________ and kind to others,” she stated, “I would also like to thank EVERYONE from bottom of my heart ________ all the kind words, all the donations, all the love and support. We honestly would never have been able to ________ it this far in our journey without every single of you!!!”

1.A. copied    B. returned    C. ignored    D. recognized

2.A. borrowed    B. invented    C. found    D. took

3.A. space    B. peace    C. encouragement    D. description

4.A. change    B. ruin    C. control    D. plan

5.A. picture    B. opinion    C. place    D. chance

6.A. off    B. over    C. up    D. back

7.A. different    B. wrong    C. ordinary    D. free

8.A. company    B. response    C. explanation    D. permission

9.A. exchange    B. participation    C. preference    D. strategy

10.A. act    B. talk    C. state    D. smile

11.A. caught    B. ran    C. hit    D. searched

12.A. hiding    B. escaping    C. dropping    D. missing

13.A. unless    B. although    C. because    D. once

14.A. anxiety    B. prediction    C. roll    D. wave

15.A. grateful    B. concerned    C. famous    D. eager

16.A. fell    B. came    C. left    D. heard

17.A. reminded    B. arranged    C. greeted    D. persuaded

18.A. outspoken    B. generous    C. faithful    D. energetic

19.A. of    B. with    C. about    D. for

20.A. urge    B. pass    C. make    D. build

    A new study suggests that the timing of a wound affects the speed at which it heals (治愈). Wounds suffered during the day heal around 60 percent faster than those at night.

The study showed how the bodies’ circadian rhythm (昼夜节奏) controlled the healing of wounds. 1. It tells our bodies when to wake up, eat and sleep in a circle — a series of activities that repeat themselves day after day. 2.

In the study, researchers found that skin cells moved faster to repair wounds suffered during the day. Their findings were published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

The researchers examined cells, mice, and burn injury databases. 3.

Night-time burns — burns suffered between 8 o’clock at night and 8 o’clock the next morning — were 95 percent healed after an average of 28 days.

But after on average of 17 days, daytime burns — burns suffered between 8 o’clock in the morning and 8 at night — were 95 percent healed. 4.

Wounds are very costly to treat. 5. In Britain’s National Health Services, for example, such services cost around $6.56 billion per year. Experts say the high cost result, in part, from a lack of drugs that speed up the closure of wounds.

A.Each cycle lasts about 24 hours.

B.The circadian rhythm is like a clock or timer.

C.Specifically, their investigation found the following information.

D.The new study’s findings could help scientists develop better drugs.

E.In other words, night-time injuries took an average of 11 days longer to heal.

F.Worldwide, billions of dollars are spent every year on wound-treatment services.

G.That’s what a group of researchers from a university in Canada recently published.

    LONDON — A British judge on Thursday sentenced a businessman who sold fake bomb detectors (探测器) to 10 years in prison, saying the man hadn’t cared about potentially deadly consequences.

It is believed that James McCormick got about $ 77.8 million from the sales of his detectors — which were based on a kind of golf ball finder — to countries including Iraq, Belgium and Saudi Arabia. McCormick, 57, was convicted of cheats last month and sentenced Thursday at the Old Bailey court in London.

“Your cheating conduct in selling a great amount of useless equipment simply for huge profit promoted a false sense of security and in all probability materially contributed to causing death and injury to innocent people,” Judge Richard Hone told McCormick. “You have neither regret, nor shame, nor any sense of guilt.”

The detectors, sold for up to $ 42, 000 each, were said to be able to find such dangerous objects as bombs under water and from the air. But in fact they “lacked any grounding in science” and were of no use.

McCormick had told the court that he sold his detectors to the police in Kenya, the prison service in Hong Kong, the army in Egypt and the border control in Thailand.

“I never had any bad results from customers,” he said.

1.Why was McCormick sentenced to prison?

A.He sold bombs.

B.He caused death of people.

C.He made detectors.

D.He cheated in business.

2.According to the judge, what McCormick had done    .

A.increased the cost of safeguarding

B.lowered people’s guard against danger

C.changed people’s idea of social security

D.caused innocent people to commit crimes

3.Which of the following is true of the detectors?

A.They have not been sold to Africa

B.They have caused many serious problems.

C.They can find dangerous objects in water.

D.They don’t function on the basis of science.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that McCormick        .

A.sold the equipment at a low price

B.was well-known in most countries

C.did not think he had committed the crime

D.had not got such huge profit as mentioned in the text

    There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibilities and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.

Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friend: don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying.

While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.

Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. The mother and child relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. It isn’t that they don’t care deeply about their mothers. It’s just that they shouldn’t be burdened with their mother’s well-being.

The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mothers always “trump (胜过)” friends.

1.What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A.Differ. B.Prevent.

C.Benefit. D.Change.

2.What do we know from the text?

A.The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.

B.A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.

C.The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship.

D.Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.

3.How does the author mainly prove his statements?

A.By listing data. B.By giving explanations.

C.By quoting sayings. D.By making comparisons.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.How to Be a Good Mother and Daughter?

B.Who Is a Mother’s Best Friend?

C.Mothers or Friends?

D.Can a Mother Be a Daughter’s Best Friend?

Tail Spin

Two dolphins race around in a big pool in the Ocean Park. The smaller dolphin, Grace, shows off a few of her tricks, turning around and waving hello to the crowd. The most amazing thing about her, however, is that she’s even swimming at all. She doesn’t have a tail.

Grace lost her tail as a baby when she got caught up in a fish trap. When the dolphin arrived at the Ocean Park in December 2005, she was fighting for her life. “Is she going to make it?” Her trainer, Abbey Stone, feared the worst. Grace did make it — but her tail didn’t. She ended up losing her flukes and the lower part of her peduncle.

Over the past six years, she has learned to swim without her tail. Dolphins swim by moving their flukes and peduncle up and down. Grace taught herself to move another way-like a fish! She pushed herself forward through the water by moving her peduncle from side to side.

The movements put harmful pressure on Grace’s backbone. So a company offered to create a man­made tail for her. The tail had to be strong enough to stay on Grace as she swam but soft enough that it wouldn’t hurt her.

The first time Grace wore the artificial tail, she soon shook it off and let it sink to the bottom of the pool. Now, she is still learning to use the tail. Some days she wears it for an hour at a time, others not at all. “The new tail isn’t necessary for her to feel comfortable,” says Stone, “but it helps to keep that range of motion (动作) and build muscles.”

Now, the dolphin is about to get an even happier ending. This month, Grace will star in Dolphin Tale, a film that focuses on her rescue and recovery. Her progress has inspired more than just a new movie. Many people travel from near and far to meet her. Seeing Grace swim with her man­made tail gives people so much courage.

1.When Grace first arrived at the Ocean Park, her trainer worried about her ________.

A.physical build B.potential ability

C.chance of survival D.adaptation to the surroundings.

2.A man­made tail is created for Grace to ________.

A.let her recover faster B.make her comfortable

C.adjust her way of swimming D.help her perform better tricks

3.The story of Grace inspires people to ________.

A.stick to their dreams B.treat animals friendly

C.treasure what they have D.face difficulties bravely

4.Where does the text probably come from?

A.a pet advertisement B.A news story

C.a novel D.a travel guide

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Neighborhood: John Wayne Airport (SNA), Orange County

1325 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA

OVERALL GUEST SCORE

Very Good

Based on 163 Guest Ratings

Hotel Description

Being close to airport and freeway access makes the Embassy Suites a top choice for our guests in the area. The 300-room Embassy Suites offers homey comforts for those on business and vacation alike—suites with separate living and sleeping areas, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, Wi-Fi access and two TVs. Wake up to a free cooked-to-order breakfast and enjoy the indoor pool and fitness center. A two-hour evening reception offers drinks and appetizers and the on-site restaurant serves American favorites. The property also has a business center with copy and fax services. Parking is available for an additional fee. Less than two miles from I-405, the Embassy Suites is within a half-mile of various restaurants and just three miles from John Wayne Airport. Our guests say the Embassy Suites’ location, “brilliant” breakfast and “friendly” staff make it one of their favorite Santa Ana properties.

1.________ makes the Embassy Suites a top choice for its guests in the area.

A.The business center B.The friendly staff

C.The convenient location D.Wi-Fi access

2.According to the guest ratings, all the guests are satisfied with its ________.

A.heating system B.accommodations

C.parking fee D.breakfast

3.This advertisement is made more believable by ________.

A.providing the exact address B.using guests’ comments

C.analyzing its pros and cons D.interviewing the guests

假定你是星光中学的学生李华，你的英国朋友Tom自从进入高一以来一直觉得压力很大，学习状态不太好。请你给他写封邮件，以帮助他振作起来。

内容要点：1. 给他三条缓解压力、提高学习状态的建议；

2. 表达期望并送上祝福。

注意：1. 词数为100词左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Tom,

I’m sorry to hear about your situation.

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Yours,

Li Hua