I was shopping in the supermarket when I heard a young voice. “Mom, come here! There’s a lady here my size!” The mother rushed to her son; then she turned to me to apologize. I smiled and told her, “It’s okay.” Then talked to the boy, “Hi, I’m Darry Kramer. How are you?” He studied me from head to toe, and asked, “Are you a little mommy?” “Yes, I have a son,” I answered. “Why are you so little?” he asked. “It’s the way I was born,” I said. “Some people are little. Some are tall. I’m just not going to grow any bigger.” After I answered his other questions, I shook the boy’s hand and left.

My life as a little person is filled with stories like that. I enjoy talking to children and explaining why I look different from their parents.

It takes only one glance to see my uniqueness. I stand three feet nine inches tall. I was born an achondroplasia dwarf (侏儒). Despite this, I did all the things other kids did when I was growing up.

I didn’t realize how short I was until I started school. Some kids joked on me, calling me names. Then I knew. I began to hate the first day of school each year. New students would always stare at me as I struggled to climb the school bus stairs.

But I learned to smile and accept the fact that I was going to be noticed my whole life. I decided to make my uniqueness an advantage rather than a disadvantage. What I lacked in height, I made up for in personality.

I’m 47 now, and the stares have notdiminishedas I’ve grown older. People are amazed when they see me driving. I try to keep a good attitude. When people are rude, I remind myself, “Look what else I have--a great family, nice friends.”

It’s the children’s questions that make my life special. I enjoy answering their questions. My hope is that I will encourage them to accept their peers (a person of the same age, class, position, etc.), whatever size and shape they come in, and treat them with respect.

1.Why did the mother apologize to the author?

A.Because the boy studied the author from head to toe.

B.Because the boy laughed at the author.

C.Because they boy said the author was shorter than him.

D.Because the mother thought the boy’s words had hurt the author.

2.When did the author realize that she was too short?

A.When she grew up.

B.When she began to go to school.

C.When she was 47 years old.

D.When she met the boy in the supermarket.

3.Which of the following word can best replace the underlined word “diminished”?

A.doubted B.decreased

C.remained D.improved

4.Which is NOT true about the author according to the passage?

A.She suffered lots of discrimination when growing up.

B.She is grateful for what she has.

C.She doesn’t see herself different.

D.She thinks people should be treated equally.

WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO！

As one of the finest zoological attractions in the USA, the zoo will entertain and educate you! The Milwaukee County Zoo houses about 1,800 animals and covers an area of 200 acres. Explore educational wildlife shows, fun attractions and wonderful special events. The zoo is a place where everyone can not only laugh but also learn---it’s a place to be amazed and encouraged---a place where nature and wonder meet!

Family Free Days are sponsored( 赞 助 ) by North Shore Bank: They are January 7, February 4, March 4, October 7, November 4 and December 2. Note: Even during the Family Free Days, the parking fee remains IN EFFECT.

1.If you visit animal buildings on Wednesday in November, you have to leave____.

A.before 2: 15 p. m B.before 2: 30 p. m.

C.before 4: 15 p. m. D.before 4: 30 p. m.

2.If a young couple and a pair of five-year-old twins visit the zoo in May, how much should they pay?

A.32.25 dollars B.39.75 dollars

C.41.00 dollars D.51.00 dollars

3.What do we know about the Milwaukee County Zoo?

A.It’s the best zoo in the USA.

B.Visitors have to pay parking fees whenever they come.

C.The educational wildlife shows attract most visitors.

D.It’s free of charge during festivals.

假定你是学生会主席李华，为庆祝建国70周年，你校将举办一场以“My Dream & Chinese Dream”为主题的中文演讲比赛(speech contest)，请你给Jason写一封信，邀请他参加比赛。内容包括:

1. 比赛时间：下周五3:00 p.m.；

2. 比赛地点：学校演讲厅（lecture hall）；

3. 事项：前三名有奖；5个老师担任评委（judge）。

注意:1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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。

Dear John,

I’m so pleased to receive your email. I feel exciting to know you dream becoming a professional football player. I am looking forward to see an international football star, John. I'm surely you will succeed.

As for me, teaching was my dream job. This is why I would like to share my knowledges with my students and help them solve problems. Besides, staying with students helps to keep me young. To realize my dream, I have to devote me to my study and enter an normal university.

What will you do for your dream and who is your most favourite football player?

Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

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

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

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

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

    We have all heard how time is more valuable than money, but is it ________ to have too much?

I________back in high school I spent most of my day at school since I also ________a team sport. By the time I got home, I only had a few hours to do my homework, and I had to do it __________

When I got into college, things ________ I suddenly found myself out of class before noon time. Because of all this __________ there was no sense of __________ to do my school work immediately. I was performing this action of waiting until it later became ________. Once that happened, I just kept________my studying further and further back in my day. Then I got to the point where I was__________really late at night to get my work alone.

One day I __________a former classmate of mine who was __________ a lot of money running a sideline(副业).Since his regular job was __________, I asked him why he just didn't do his sideline full-time. He said without the job, he would __________ have too much time and would just do what I did back in__________.He said that if he __________the job, he would lose his __________ to work and succeed.

So, try __________ your time with other work. This is why there is a __________ that if you want something done, ask a __________person to do it.

1.A.true B.fair C.strange D.possible

2.A.remember B.admit C.understand D.expect

3.A.watched B.loved. C.Coached D.played

4.A.at last B.right away C.of course D.mattered

5.A.happened B.repeated C.changed D.mattered

6.A.extra B.difficult. C.valuable D.limited

7.A.duty B.achievement C.urgency D.direction

8.A.burden B.relief C.risk D.habit

9.A.pushing B.taking C.setting D.calling

10.A.hanging out B.staying up C.jogging round D.showing off

11.A.met B.helped C.treated D.hired

12.A.raising B.wasting C.demanding D.making

13.A.safe B.important C.boring D.rewarding

14.A.luckily B.hardly C.hopefully D.simply

15.A.childhood B.college C.town D.business

16.A.quit B.found C.accepted D.kept

17.A.heart B.chance C.drive D.way

18.A.saving B.filling up C.giving up D.trading

19.A.message B.story C.saying D.fact

20.A.careful B.busy C.reliable D.kind

根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to unlock your talentSearchTo find your hidden talent (才能), you'll have to search for it! We all know people who are great at drawing or good at sports, don't we? They’re the lucky ones who have a natural talent for what they love doing. 1. It's just that we might have to look a little bit harder, that's all!Try2. Developing a new talent takes time and lots of effort, so don’t worry if you haven’t discovered yours by the end of the day, the week or even the month. You will get your light-bulb (灵感) moment finally!Ask for help to get you started. Do you have an aunt who can help you start a blog or a sporty mom who’ll get active with you?  3.Sometimes we don’t need to look further than our own families to see what skills can be passed down to us!4. Find out what excites you! The more enthusiastic (热情的) you are about a hobby, the more you’ll want to keep doing it. And, you've guessed it, the more you keep doing it, the better you’ll get!New ideasBe open to new ideas. There’s no point saying that you can’t write a book or take amazing photos if you’ve never really tried.  5.

I had worried myself sick over Simon's mother coming to see me. I was a new teacher, and I gave an honest account of the students' work. In Simon's case, the grades were awfully low. He couldn't read his own handwriting. But he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his abilities.

So when Simon's mother entered the room, my palms (手掌心) were sweating. I was completely unprepared for her kisses on both my cheeks. "I came to thank you," she said, surprising me beyond speech. Because of me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he loved me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had recently spent an afternoon at a friend's house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the self-respect I had developed in her son. She kissed me again and left.

I sat, stunned, for about half an hour，wondering what had just happened. How did I make such a life changing difference to that boy without even knowing it？What I finally came to remember was one day, several months before，when some students were giving reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke quietly，and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said, “Speak up. Simon's the expert on this. He is the only one you have to convince, and he can't hear you in the back of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more，and became happy. And it was all because he happened to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed praise was the one who took the last seat that day.

It taught me the most valuable lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I'm thankful that it came early and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.

1.We can infer that when Simon’s mother entered the room, the writer felt _______.

A.nervous B.satisfied C.happy D.surprised

2.Why did Simon's mother come to visit the writer?

A.Because she worried about her son's poor work.

B.Because Simon asked her to do so.

C.Because she wanted to show her gratitude to the writer.

D.Because she wanted to know her son's performance in the school.

3.The following words can be used to describe Simon before he met the writer EXCEPT _____.

A.unconfident B.lonely C.clever D.outgoing

4.The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A.share a valuable lesson with readers

B.tell teachers how to be kind to students

C.advise the readers to be kind to others

D.tell the story of Simon

    Do you jump out of bed early, wide awake and ready to start your day？If so, you would be called an “early bird”. Perhaps, you hate the sound of your alarm clock each morning and have little energy until afternoon. If so, you're probably a “night owl”．

Most people can be divided into such two groups, but what makes us this way？And is one better than the other？There are different opinions.

Usually, early risers have been praised as hard-working while those who prefer to get up late are considered lazy. Most people believe the early bird catches the worm.

Yet some scientists now believe “night owls” can really focus(集中) longer and produce more than early risers.

Research has found that the early bird does not always get the worm. In a Belgian study, both “morning people” and “evening people” were watched during their normal asleep and awake routines(常规)．After 10 hours of being awake, the “evening people” became more alert(思维敏捷的). However, the “morning people” became sleepy and less focused. Researchers believe the reason for this difference is that night owls receive a last-minute increase from their brains. This added energy allows them to stay alert for longer periods of time.

Environment, lifestyle, activities and childhood routines all may have an effect on sleeping habits, yet genetics(遗传学)may play the biggest role.

It is possible to change your sleeping habits through regular bedtimes, early exercise and by avoiding midnight snacks. But if you're happy rising early or staying up late, you're probably doing what works best for your own personal body clock.

1.The author introduces the subject by ________.

A.telling an interesting story

B.giving different opinions

C.showing research results

D.asking a question

2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 really mean?

A.Those who get up early achieve their goals.

B.Early to bed, early to rise is good for health.

C.“Night owls” can focus longer than “early birds”.

D.“Early birds” are as hard-working as “night owls”.

3.What did the researchers find in a Belgian study?

A.Late risers become sleepier than early risers.

B.Early risers become as focused as later risers.

C.Late risers can think quickly after being awaken for 10 hours.

D.Early risers can think clearly after being awake for 10 hours.

4.What opinion does the author finally agree to?

A.People should get up early.

B.Whatever time suits you, it’s OK.

C.Staying up late is good for health.

D.It’s impossible to change one’s sleeping habit.

    Many Chinese students think American students enjoy more freedom than them at school. But American schools also have their rules. If the students break the rules, they will get punishment, too

On the first day of a new term, 128 students of Morton High School were sent home for wearing the wrong clothes. There are altogether 1, 200 students in the school. Usually only 20 students break the school dress rule every day. So the headmaster Theresa Mayerik said it was the worst new term she had ever seen.

At Morton High School, students' favorite clothing such as baggy( 宽大的) trousers, low-necked shirts and tanktops(坎肩) are not allowed in classrooms. Some students think they have the right to choose what to wear. But the headmaster doesn’t think so. "I'd be supportive if half the school were sent home, because 99% will get the message that our school is for education.” “ Freedom” does not mean“ free of restrictions(约束)”. That is to say there is no total freedom in the world, no matter in the US or in China.

1.Many Chinese students think that                  .

A.American students are very free at school

B.American students are not so clever as them

C.American students don't love their school at all

D.there is no freedom in American schools

2.128 students of Morton High School were sent home for                  .

A.not finishing their homework B.being late for school

C.not wearing the right clothes D.not listening to the teachers in class

3.What does the underlined word"supportive "mean in Chinese?

A.高兴的 B.支持的

C.害怕的 D.反对的

4.What's the writer's attitude to the school dress rule?

A.Agree B.Disagree

C.Not sure D.Unclear

1.If you want to see the film which was directed by Feng Xiaogang, go to the cinema on _____ .

A.Monday B.Thursday

C.Friday D.Saturday

2.Peter likes magic world. His father decides to take him to see HARRY POTTER (Ⅲ) on Sunday. How much should they pay for their tickets at least?

A.80 yuan. B.65 yuan.

C.50 yuan. D.60 yuan.

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Liu Dehua acted in the film Kungfu Hustle.

B.The ticket price of the four films is the same.

C.All the films start after 8 o'clock in the evening.

D.The four films were released (发行) in the same year.

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

The McDonnells lived in a small brick house in Larchmont, a suburb of New York City. Jim was foreman of mail carriers at the post office where he had worked for 25 years. Married in 1960, he and Anne were childless.

On the evening of the eleventh anniversary of their marriage, carrying out the garbage, Jim McDonnell slipped on icy steps, and struck his head. A few days later, driving to work, he lost control of the car, hit a telephone pole, and banged his forehead against the windshield. The following day he fell off the stairs, and again he banged his head. Found unconscious, he was hospitalized for three days with a cerebral concussion (脑震荡). One day in the same month, Jim borrowed a friend’s station wagon and drove to Kennedy Airport to pick up Anne’s brother and family. When he returned the borrowed car at 10 p.m., he was unaware that the wallet containing his identification had slipped out of his pocket onto the floor of the car. After that, he was never seen again.

So what really happened to Anne’s husband? During his walk home, Jim had indeed blacked out (昏厥), losing all ability to remember who he was and where he lived. What happened then is unclear. The next thing he knew was that he was in downtown Philadelphia, a city he had never visited before. Seeing signs advertising the services of a James Peters, a real estate broker, Jim adopted James Peters as his own name. He had no past; his only reality was the present. James Peters got a Social Security card, which could be obtained at that time without showing a birth certificate, and took a job in a health club. He next worked at a cancer research institute, cleaning out animal cages. He also got a night-shift job at the P&P luncheonette, where he became well known for his omelets (煎蛋卷), as well as his kindness and good humor.

注意：1．所续写的短文的词数应为150左右；

2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1：

About a month before Christmas 1985, colleagues noticed that Jim had grown unusually quiet and depressed.

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Paragraph 2：

Anne had just returned home from Christmas Mass, where she lit candles and prayed for Jim.

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假定你是校学生会主席李华，学生会将举行汉语书法大赛。请你给校国际部的交流生John写一封e-mail，邀请他参赛，内容包括：

1.大赛内容；

2.大赛时间、地点；

3.参赛建议。

注意：1.词数80词左右；

2.可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。

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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 you spend rather than what you earn 1.(help) to determine how content you are with life, a new study says.

Research from the Office for National Statistics found spending on hotels, restaurants and household furnishings was associated with life satisfaction. 2. (Unsurprising), spending on insurance and mobile phones was not. But the ONS said that overall spending and income mattered less than personal circumstances when 3. (measure) life satisfaction. Good health, marital status (婚姻状况) and economic activity had the strongest associations with how positively life satisfaction is rated.

Its analysis found that age also mattered: the young have 4. (high) life satisfaction than those in their 40s but life satisfaction rises again in later years, before falling again for those in their 80s. Living 5. (condition) were also important. Those who own their homes think their life satisfaction is higher than 6. in poverty.

But while spending is more important than income, households with 7. income of between £24,000 and £44,000 would feel more 8.(satisfy) if their income increased, the ONS found. The ONS said: “There is no evidence of a significant association between household income 9. life satisfaction overall after accounting for other characteristics, such as age, 10. (marry) and so on”.

    I’d planned to spend my weekend in the sun, enjoying flowers outdoors. But that was ____ the pair of disgusting crows (乌鸦) arrived. Out of nowhere, they had set up their base ____ in our backyard.

We first ______ our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made ______ through our neighborhood. I figured they’d ______ soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably ______ my neighbors nearly as much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little ______.

Then, on Sunday afternoon, I saw our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground. I went to ______ and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly ______ as my dog walked towards it. Only when Quatchi ______ his nose to its head did it walk away. I ______ the dog inside and came back with my camera.

It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining ______ as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I ____ the crows.

To be honest, I’ve never been much of a bird person. And I wish they’d chosen another backyard. But I’m also ______ that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. It’s pretty amazing.

The experience has also ______ my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here.

1.A.after B.when C.until D.before

2.A.organization B.camp C.business D.trap

3.A.accepted B.drove C.discovered D.invited

4.A.traveled B.flew C.ran D.flowed

5.A.sing B.fight C.fall down D.quiet down

6.A.attracting B.annoying C.frightening D.amusing

7.A.excited B.amazed C.curious D.desperate

8.A.prevent B.defend C.explore D.assist

9.A.cold B.enthusiastic C.still D.friendly

10.A.touched B.threw C.pointed D.connected

11.A.awarded B.locked C.praised D.fed

12.A.strength B.pity C.advantage D.freedom

13.A.hated B.respected C.admired D.forgave

14.A.pitiful B.grateful C.painful D.careful

15.A.discouraged B.ensured C.strengthened D.proved

    Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. 1. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.

2. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.

While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! 3. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.

When there’s a recession (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skill set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.

When you’re skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. 4. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.

5. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what’s on sale in stores. An educated person doesn’t gossip (说闲话), having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.

A. Therefore, they choose not to go to college.

B. We come to know that ours is not the only culture.

C. There is a negative side to earning a good education too.

D. A good education makes you a more interesting person.

E. It means a good education leads to excellent networking.

F. Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge.

G. It has long been understood that an education can lead to long-term financial success.

    The biggest challenge faced by travelers especially those who like to have a hiking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past.

The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he gave up his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bag’s design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light.

Not surprisingly, the bag worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his invention – dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem.

In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two to three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the clothes are massaged (揉搓) for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! What’s even

more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time.

The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when it’s not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past!

1.What aroused Ash Newland’s desire to create the Scrubba Wash Bag?

A.Travelers’ requirements. B.His own experience.

C.His dream of invention. D.A traditional washboard.

2.Why wasn’t Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention?

A.The bag was not convenient enough.

B.The bag was not popular with travelers.

C.The bag couldn’t wash more clothes at a time.

D.The bag couldn’t be folded up.

3.Which word can best replace the underlined word in paragraph4?

A.Blown. B.Pushed

C.Figured. D.Run.

4.It can be inferred that the improved Wash Pack ______.

A.will lighten the burden on housewives

B.will replace the traditional washing machines

C.will be widely used by more travelers in the future

D.can encourage more people to travel a long distance

    Scientists say a huge percentage of bird species are in danger because their habitats, or homelands, are disappearing.

Traditional migration paths take birds through countries that are not protecting the places for birds to stop, rest and feed. The scientists studied the migration or flight paths of almost 1,500 species. They decided that 91 percent of them passed through dangerous areas.

The major danger for migratory birds is development. Buildings and pavements have covered the places where birds stop and feed as they move from one part of the world to another. One of the scientists who worked on the study says “Many of these important places have been lost to land reclamation (开垦) because of urban, industrial and agricultural land expansion”.

The problem, according to scientists, is that many of these small birds die along their migration paths because they don’t have a safe place to feed and rest. There is no place to restore their energy for the next part of their journey. Countries in North Africa, Central Asia and those along the coasts of East Asia are having the most difficult time in protecting land. The scientists say these countries do not have enough areas that are safe for birds. One species that doesn’t exist now is the Eskimo curlew. “Our world gets poorer every time we lose a species,” one of the scientists says.

The researchers say countries need to work together and come up with safe stopping areas for birds that pass through their boundaries. For example, one country might have preserved safe zones for migrating birds. But a neighbor country might not. A bird might die.

One scientist who is not connected with the report tells Los Angeles Times that while some habitats are changing, more work can be done to make urban areas safe for birds.

He says small changes, like planting more native plants or keeping cats out of the areas birds would be likely to use, could make a big difference.

1.What mainly caused the disappearing of birds’ habitats ?

A.The decrease of awareness to protect birds. B.Natural disasters.

C.Overuse of land by human beings. D.The rising sea level.

2.What may be the main reason for many birds’ death on the way of migration?

A.Exhaustion and hunger. B.Beast attack on the ground.

C.Hunting of humans. D.The long journey.

3.According to the last two paragraphs, how should we protect the migrating birds?

A.By keeping fewer cats or dogs.

B.By restoring their destroyed habitats.

C.By helping change the birds’ migration paths.

D.By preserving the ecological environments on their migration paths.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To tell us a huge percentage of bird species are in danger.

B.To analyze the reasons for disappearing of birds’ habitats.

C.To offer some solutions to the problem of birds’ habitats.

D.To call on people to protect the birds’ habitats.

    At the age of 14, James Harrison had a major chest operation and he required 13 units (3.4 gallons) of blood afterwards. The blood donations saved his life, and he decided that once he turned 18, he would begin donating blood as regularly as he could.

More than 60 years and almost 1,200 donations later, Harrison, whose blood contains an antibody (抗体) that has saved the lives of 2.4 million babies from miscarriages (流产), retired as a blood donor on May 11. Harrison’s blood is valuable because he naturally produces Rh-negative blood, which contains Rh-positive antibodies. His blood has been used to create anti-D in Australia since 1967.

“Every bottle of anti-D ever made in Australia has James in it,” Robyn Barlow, the Rh program director told the Sydney Morning Herald. “It’s an amazing thing. He has saved millions of babies. I cry just thinking about it.” Since then, Harrison has donated between 500 and 800 milliliters of blood almost every week. “I’d keep going if they let me,” Harrison told the Herald. His doctors said it was time to stop the donations. They had already extended the age limit for blood donations for him, and they’re cutting him off now to protect his health.

Harrison’s retirement is a blow to the Rh treatment program in Australia. Only 160 donors support the program, and finding new donors has proven to be difficult. But Harrison’s retirement from giving blood doesn’t mean he’s completely out of the game. Scientists are collecting and cataloging his DNA to create a library of antibodies and white blood cells that could be the future of the anti-D program in Australia.

1.Why did James Harrison decide to donate blood as regularly as he could?

A.Because he wanted to be a celebrity.

B.Because he was saved by the blood donations when he was young.

C.Because his blood is valuable.

D.Because the Rh treatment program in Australia need him.

2.What can we learn from the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A.Robyn Barlow was sad because millions of babies suffer from blood disease.

B.Robyn Barlow was worried because Harrison may die of losing too much blood.

C.Robyn Barlow was moved by Harrison’s donations.

D.Robyn Barlow was frightened by Harrison’s crazy behavior.

3.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.Harrison’s retirement will not affect the Rh program.

B.After Harrison’s retirement, the Rh program will fail.

C.Harrison’s influence to the Rh program will still exist after his retirement.

D.A library has been built for the study of Harrison’s DNA .

4.Which word can best describe Harrison?

A.Patient. B.Diligent.

C.Talented. D.Devoted.

The Young Scholars Program

The University of Maryland’s Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to earn college credits, pursue academic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland. The program is challenging and rewarding. Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment.

The Activities

During three weeks of exploration, teens preview the university experience, study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment. Students can have trips to nearby Washington, DC and enjoy movie nights and activities at the student union. Workshops and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience.

The Courses

The Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology. Classes generally meet every day from Monday to Friday. The program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland. Participants can benefit from the University of Maryland’s vast resources, including libraries, computers and instructional labs.

The Rewards

Upon program completion, teens will go home with better preparations for the college experience-both academically and socially. In addition, students earn three college credits that post to the University of Maryland transcript (成绩单).

The Application

The application process includes submission (提交) of the application, high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.

Ages: 14-18

Mailing address: The University of Maryland College Park

For more information, call 3014057762.

1.Which is NOT true about the program according to paragraph1?

A.It is intended for college students.

B.It can offer college credits for teens.

C.It’s worth participating.

D.It can let teens experience college life in advance.

2.What can teens do during three weeks of the program?

A.They can learn from the best students of the University of Maryland

B.They can join the student union of the University of Maryland.

C.They can attend a meeting for academic discussion.

D.They can attend classes every day.

3.If you want to apply for the program, you need ______.

A.preview the university environment ahead of time

B.take a part time job in the university’s library

C.submit high school transcript

D.call 3014057762 to contact the university first.

Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

描述发生在你和你朋友之间的一件事情，并阐述你对“友谊”的看法。

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Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1.Tom 对自己的表现很满意，教练也祝贺了他的成功.（congratulate）

2.当你在考试碰到难题时，保持冷静和信心是成功的关键。（key）

3.学生们都相信在课余时间进行锻炼，不仅有助于预防疾病，而且能够提高学习效率.（It）

4.调查结果与我们所期望的大相径庭，但我们相信探索越多，就越有可能在各行各业取得成功。（likely）

Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

The United States government list of endangered species includes alligators, tigers, grizzly bears, some kinds of whales, and over three dozen species of butterflies. What has led to the scarcity of these animals, which may become extinct without vital protection?

One important factor is that many animals have been widely hunted and killed for food and for their beautiful skins. In accordance with the Endangered Species Act, it is illegal in the United States to hunt, sell, or collect endangered species. Thus, an expensive fur coat made from a tiger killed in Asia cannot be legally sold to a wealthy matron in New York or San Francisco.

Some predators, which kill useful, more common animals, are threatened by farmers who are concerned that predators will carry off chickens and young sheep, and because of this fear they trapped and killed them.

The butterfly is an accidental victim of man’s effort to control his environment, For a long time collectors have searched for unusual specimens for their colorful butterfly collections; now, there is an additional, more Serious threat—widespread use of dangerous pesticides which farmers apply to their crops to control harmful insects.

With various animals being killed for food, for decoration, and for the protection of domesticated animals, or dying because of unfortunate contact with human environments, it is not surprising that some are becoming scarce, that the number of species on the endangered list is growing every year. Man is discovering that his world includes the other animals in it, and one can only hope his discovery is not coming too slowly or too late.

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

Bicycles, roller skates and skateboards are dangerous. I still have scars on my knees from my childhood run-ins with various wheeled devices. Admittedly, I was a foolish kid, but I’m glad I didn’t spend my childhood trapped indoors to protect me from every bump and bruise.

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” 1. And now technology has become the new field for the age-old battle between adults and their freedom-seeking kids.

Locked indoors, unable to get on their bicycles and hang out with their friends, teens have turned to social media and their mobile phones to gossip and socialize with their friends. What they do online often mirrors what they might otherwise do if their mobility weren’t so heavily restricted in the age of helicopter parenting. Social media and smart phones have become so popular in recent years. 2..

As teens have moved online, parents have projected their fears onto the Internet, imagining all the potential dangers that youth might face-from violent strangers to cruel peers to pictures or words that could haunt them on Google for the rest of their life.

Rather than helping teens develop strategies to deal with public life and the potential risks of interacting with others, fearful parents have focused on tracking, monitoring and blocking. 3. “Protecting” kids may feel like the right thing to do, but it denies teens the chances of learning as they come of age in a technology-soaked world,

The key to helping youth in the modern digital life isn’t more restrictions. It’s freedom— plus communication. Urban theorist Jane Jacobs used to argue that the safest neighborhoods were those where communities collectively took interest in and paid attention to what happened on the streets. Safety didn’t come from surveillance cameras or keeping everyone indoors but from a collective willingness to watch out for one another and be present as people struggled. The same is true online.

What makes the digital street safe is when teens and adults collectively agree to open their eyes and pay attention, communicate and work together to deal with difficult situations. Teens need the freedom to wander the digital street, but they also need to know that caring adults are behind them and supporting them wherever they go. The first step is to turn off the tracking software.4..

A. Safety didn’t come from keeping everyone indoors.

B. But parents can’t handle it when teenagers put this theory into practice.

C. Then ask your kids what they’re doing when they’re online and why it’s so important to them.

D. Teens want the freedom to explore their identity and the world around them, so they jump online.

E. These don’t help teens develop the skills they need to manage complex social situations, assess risks and get help when they’re in trouble.

F. The safest neighborhood were those where communities collectively took interest in and paid attention to what happened on the streets.

    You feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving, If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs, then it’s likely you will burn out, or feel upset. When you take and take without giving anything back, you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.

The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values. I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. Your being values are the character traits （痕迹，特征）of the ideal person you would like to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that they are willing to make a commitment （承诺） to live by, Examples of some being values are: kind, loving, generous, inspirational, peaceful, wise and even powerful, By acting on these values you give others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model, Mastering being these character traits becomes your life purpose.

Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship, achievement, support, being valued or financial security. They are what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.

When you make a commitment to live by your being values, it becomes easier to make conscious choices rather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person. A calm person might go for a walk, have a deep thinking, or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be—this is the key to personal power.

When you choose to act on your values, you not only feel good about yourself, you strengthen your chosen beliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.

1.The main purpose of this passage is to ______.

A.persuade the readers to make a commitment

B.explain to the readers what personal values are

C.inform the readers how to be truly happy

D.instruct the readers how to make wise choices

2.The underlined word “void” in Paragraph 1 means ______.

A.a feeling of emptiness B.an absence of one’s mind

C.a break of consciousness D.a state of confusion

3.From the passage we can infer that ______.

A.having values are better than being values

B.a calm person does not choose to complain

C.the way other people think of you decides who you are

D.a responsible person does not care about financial security

Students who date (约会) in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

“Romantic relationships are a symbol of adolescence（青春期）, but very few studies have examined how adolescents are different in the development of these relationships.” said Pamela Orpinas, study author and professor in the College of Public Health.

Orpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a survey indicating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires (调查表) about the students' academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and these students had the best study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school.

“At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,” according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit, being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters.

“Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complications of dating a co-worker,” Orpinas said, “When the couple break up, they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and divert (转移) attention from studying.”

“Dating should not be considered a ceremony of growth in middle school.”Orpinas concluded.

1.According to the passage, students who date in middle school may_____.

A.have poorer academic performances

B.be more likely to hurt others

C.enjoy better school lives

D.are less likely to use alcohol and tobacco

2.When doing his study, Orpinas _____.

A.followed a group of students of 6th and 12th grade

B.found that the students' study skills have connection with their frequency of dating

C.completed questionnaires about the students' academic efforts

D.completed a survey and a report each year

3.What can possibly happen to the school couples after they break up?

A.They will miss their ex-partners sometimes.

B.They don't want to see each other any longer.

C.Their attention to studying will be affected.

D.They will think it's reasonable to get depressed.

4.Orpinas’ attitude towards dating in middle school is _____.

A.supportive B.negative

C.indifferent D.positive

It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.

The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries（食品杂货），saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.

I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.

People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity（人性）as a whole. And it has influenced（影响）us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.

1.Why was the bike so important to the couple?

A.The man’s job was bike racing. B.It was their only possession.

C.It was a nice Kona 18 speed. D.They used it for work and daily life.

2.We can infer from the text that ____________.

A.the couple worked 60 hours a week. B.people were busy before Christmas

C.the stranger brought over the bike D.life was hard for the young family.

3.How did people get to know the couple’s problem?

A.From radio broadcasts. B.From a newspaper.

C.From TV news. D.From a stranger.

4.What do the couple learn from their experience?

A.Strangers are usually of little help. B.One should take care of their bike.

C.News reports make people famous. D.An act of kindness can mean a lot.

    What is time? Is it a thing to be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no ______ over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That’s an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe But in America, time is more than that. Americans see time as a ______ resource, Maybe that’s why they are fond of the expression, “Time is money.”

Because Americans believe time is a limited resource, they try to conserve and manage it, People in the U.S. often attend lectures or read books on time ______ . It seems they all want to ______ their time better. Professionals carry around pocket planners—some in electronic form to keep ______ of appointments and deadlines. People do all they can to ______ more life out of their time. The early American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed this view best: “Do you love life? Then do not waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of.”

To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing ______ for other people’s time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the ______. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be ______ on time.

American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks ______. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is ______. Also, people ______ to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may ______, but most folks think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m.

Even Americans would admit that no one can master time. Time—like money—______ all too easily through our fingers. And time—like the weather— is very hard to ______. Nevertheless, time is one of life’s most precious gifts. And unwrapping it is half the fun.

1.A.effect B.sense C.control D.notice

2.A.natural B.valuable C.financial D.forceful

3.A.management B.establishment C.Experiment D.movement

4.A.Spare B.pass C.organize D.kill

5.A.track B.account C.secret D.diary

6.A.drive B.push C.release D.squeeze

7.A.respect B.gratitude C.sympathy D.concern

8.A.excuse B.accident C.delay D.schedule

9.A.extremely B.thoroughly C.automatically D.exactly

10.A.on average B.in advance C.for sure D.on purpose

11.A.convenient B.accessible C.casual D.flexible

12.A.fail B.tend C.hesitate D.hate

13.A.change B.vary C.extend D.range

14.A.spends B.disappears C.shrinks D.slips

15.A.capture B.predict C.announce D.classify

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.

People across the world use Airbnb to offer their homes to travelers usually for a nightly fee. The home-sharing service provides some people with a way 1. （make）extra money while they work other jobs.

The company announced recently that one of its 2. （popular） professions among American Airbnb hosts is teaching, The information came from an Airbnb study to find out 3. industries its American hosts work in.

The study found that almost 10 percent of U.S. Airbnb hosts in 2017 identified 4. as teachers or in the field of education. The home-sharing service estimated it has about 45,000 active teacher hosts in America. In addition, the study says there are 5. estimated 75,000 other hosts living in households with a teacher.

The study did not provide data from hosts about 6. they choose to become part of Airbnb. But the company noted that many teachers in America face difficult economic situations. Airbnb says additional earnings from hosting 7. help.

Some states had even higher rates of teacher hosts than Airbnb’s estimated national average. Airbnb spokesman Christopher Nulty told The Atlantic magazine that the home-sharing industry is not a total solution for the current problems 8.（face） many teachers. But he said he thinks Airbnb can be an “important tool” to help teachers make extra money and give them “the respect and dignity” they have earned.

The report on the number of teacher hosts comes as Airbnb 9. （continue） to face opposition by activists and officials in some areas. U.S. Critics of the company say the service is driving up rental market prices in several cities. Elected officials in some areas 10.（propose） or approved rules to limit the influence of the service. Hotel companies have also protested that the business presents unfair competition.

最近，你看到某英文报纸正在征集主题为“如何才能受人欢迎”的短文，对此你很兴趣。请你根据以下提示谈谈自己的想法，给该报社投稿。

要点提示：

1.衣着干净、整齐，保持微笑。

2. 诚实，乐于助人。

3.懂得与人合作。           

4. 其他。

注意：①词数：100词左右；

②可根据内容要点适当增加细节。

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