In 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 km away from Sydney. Australia. I was looking forward to having five days off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in Sydney had already lest. So I thought I’d hitch a ride（搭便车）.

I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldn’t give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me standing for hours in the November beat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured（使…放心）me I was safe, and he also offered to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at his house, he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he helped me find a lift home.

Twenty-five year later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearly town one day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the favor I’d been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I made him comfortable on the back seat and offered him some water.

After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “You haven’t changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same.”

I couldn’t remember where I’d met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.

28. The author had to hitch a ride one day in 1978 because___________.

A. her work delayed her trip to Sydney

B. she missed the only train back home

C. she was going home for her holidays

D. the town was far away from Sydney

29. Which of the following did Gordon do according to Paragraph 2?

A. He helped the girl find a ride.

B. He gave the girl a ride back home.

C. He bought sandwiches for the girl.

D. He watched the girl for three hours.

30. The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that ___________.

A. she realized he was Gordon

B. she had known him for decades

C. she was going to the nearby town

D. she wanted to repay the favor she once got

31. What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?

A. Those who give rides will be repaid.

B. Good manners bring about happiness.

C. Giving sometimes produces nice results.

D. People should offer rides to others.

You’d better take a taxi,____you’ll miss the train.
 A．and       B．or       C．but     D．though

We have three teachers here. Who do you prefer to be your teacher, Mrs. Li, Mrs. Chen, 56.________ Mr. Wu? In 57._________________(I)opinion, everyone has their advantages. My. First 58._______(impress) of Mrs. Li is that she is nervous and shy, but as time 59.________(go) by, her kindness and patience help me improve a lot. As to Mrs. Chen, never in my life will forget her. Her explanation during scientific experiments is 60._______clear and 61.________(organize)that even I can understand 62.________(exact) what is happening and as 63.______ result, my study is improving. Everyone in our class admits that Mr. Wu is very popular. Thus nothing isn’t fun with him in class. Of course, he 64.______(respect) a lot. So it’s hard to say who I like best. They are all good teachers and with them 65._______(teach)me, I’m sure I can make great progress in my studies.

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删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

While traveled to Paris on a bus, I became very sick. A well-dressing man on the bus helped me greatly. He took me off the bus, found out what the doctor’s office was, and took me to there himself. The next day, he paid visit to me. I didn’t speak French well then, so I can’t talk with him very much. However, even if we couldn’t talk, we could communicate. I expressed myself thanks for his great kindness, and he shows  his great concern for my healthy. Through this experience I have learned that communication can take place without much actual informations at all.                                                                                                      

  When I was little, my family had a telephone. It was kept in a case on the wall. I was too little to reach the phone. But I liked watching my mother talk to it.

   Then I found that there was a person living in the telephone. Her name was “Information Please”. And there was nothing that she did not know. When our clock ran out, she told us the correct time.

   One day, I hurt my finger with a stone. The pain was terrible, but nobody could help me. Suddenly I thought of the telephone! So I got a chair and climbed up. I took the receiver and said “Information Please.”

   After a second or two, a clear voice replied, “Information.”

   “ I hurt my finger…” I began to cry.

   “Isn’t your mother at home?”

   “Nobody’s at home but me.”

   “Are you bleeding( 流血)?”

   “No,” I replied. “I hit it with a stone and it hurts.”

   “Open your fridge. Then get a little piece of ice and hold it on your finger. That will stop the pain.” She said. “And don’t cry. You’ll be all right.”

   After that, I called Information Please for everything. I asked her for help with my geography. She helped me with my maths. She also told me that my pet mouse would eat fruit and nuts.

   Our friendship was very close. However, when I was nine, my family moved to Boston. And I never heard the operator’s (接线员)voice from then on. But I will remember how much she meant to me during that time, forever.

21.What does the underlined phrase, “ran down”, in the second paragraph mean?

A. Fell.                 B. Arrived.

  C. Moved.              D. Stopped.

22.When the author hurt his finger,________.

  A. he cried at once

B. he first asked his mother for help

  C. “Information Please” comforted him  

  D. “Information Please” handed him some ice

23. How did “Information Please” help the author?

  1 She helped him solve maths problems.

  2 She bought food for his pet mouse.

  3 She helped him with geography questions.

  4 She told him how to make phone calls.

A. ①③        B. ①④     C. ②③       D. ③④

24.What is the best title for this text?

  A. An Injured Finger         B. Lost Friendship

 C. How a Telephone Works       D. My Friend--- Ms Information

You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else.   71  However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.

Be clear from the beginning.

Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up.   72  It’s not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.

  73 

This may seem simple, but it’s probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts. Don’t you think he’ll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over the line. Don’t borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.

Be open to change.

You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school.   74  As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable settling things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment.

Follow the golden rule.

  75  No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort in knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.

A.     Respect your roommate’s things.

B.     You should correct your bad habits first.

C.     Having a roommate surely has its challenge.

D.     Treat your roommate like you’d like to be treated.

E.     Living with a roommate is really a wonderful thing.

F.     Let your roommate know about your sleeping habits.

G.     And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well.

_{Once there was a baby eagle living in a nest (巢) on a cliff (山崖)．The baby eagle loved his nest．It was warm, soft and comfortable．And even better, he had all the food and love that his mother could give．Whenever the baby eagle was hungry, his mother would always come just in time with the delicious food he liked.
　　He was growing happily day after day．But suddenly his world eagle changed．His mother stopped coming to the nest, he was full of sadness and fear．He thought he would die soon．He cried, but nobody heard him.
　　Two days later mother appeared with some nice food．The baby eagle was wild with joy．But his mother put the food at the top of the mountain and then looked down at her baby．
　　The baby eagle cried out, “Mum, why did you do this to me? I’m hungry．Don’t you know I will die if I have nothing to eat?”
　　“Here is the Last meal I give you．Come and get it by yourself.” his mother said．Then she flew down and pushed the baby eagle out of the nest.
　　The baby eagle fell down, faster and faster．He looked up at his mum.“ Why do you abandon me?” He looked down at the earth．The ground was much closer．Then something strange happened．The air caught behind his arms and he began to fly! He wasn’t moving to the ground any more．Instead, his eyes were pointed up at the sun.
　　You are flying! You can make it!” His mother smiled.
1．Which of the following is TRIJE about the baby eagle’s life before his mother stopped coming to the nest?
　　A．lie lived in a nest in the tree．
　　B．He was always cold and hungry．
　　C．He lived very happily with friends．
　　D．His mother offered him nice food.
2．How did the baby eagle feel as soon as lie saw his mother coming again?
　　A．Sad
　　B．Afraid
　　C．Happy
　　D．Angry
3．What does the word “abandon” mean?
　　A．保护
　　B．抛弃
　　C．歧视
　　D．拯救
4．We can infer (推断) from the story that _____________
　　A．The baby eagle lost his mother
　　B．The baby eagle fell down and died
　　C．The baby eagle was still angry with his mother.
　　D．The baby eagle could get food himself.}

21.Jack       (injure) his leg when he was playing football yesterday.

22.Anyone who      (break) the law will be punished.

23.September 30 is the last day _____.you must pay your bill.

24.He came up to me and offered his       (congratulate) to me on my success.

25.He has little time with his family because he       (devote) all his life to his research since he graduated from college.

26.Fitness is important in sport; skills are at least_______(equal) important.

27.Students should involve themselves in community activities________they can gain experience for growth.

28.The street__________(decorate) with flower beds from space to space last month.

29.The_____________(survive), of the earthquake are fighting for survival.

30. He was admitted to a famous university, ___________ made his parents very happy.

 Whoever provides useful evidence for the crime will be ______ with 5000 yuan.

A. awarded                     B. rewarded                       C. offered                   D. supplied

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（Ù），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 Thursday, we had class meeting to discuss where to go for their spring outing. We came up with several choice such as going boating, climbing a mountain, and go to a park. Final, we decided to go mountain climbing. The next day, we set off early in the morning. While climbing the mountain, we enjoyed the warmly sunshine and a beautiful view. However, when reaching to the highest point，we were shocking to see rubbish here and there. Then we start to pick up the rubbish. Afterwards, we put the rubbish into the nearby rubbish can. We were tired and happy.

Making friends is a skill. Like most skills, it improves with_41_.If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be able to take some_42_.You must first go  43  there are people. You won’t make friends staying home alone. Join a club or a group, for talking with those who _44_the same things as you do is easier. _45_join someone in some activity.

Many people are_46_when talking to new people. _47_meeting strangers means facing the unknown. And it’s human _48_to feel a bit uncomfortable about the unknown. _49_of our fears about dealing with new people come from doubts about ourselves. We _50_other people who are judging us finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. _51_don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself_52_you are and try to put the other person at ease. You will never feel more_53_.

Try to act self-confident even if you don’t feel that way. When you enter a room full of_54_. such as a new classroom, walk tall and straight, look_55_at other people and smile. If you see someone ,you’d like to_56_something to, don’t wait for the other person to _57_a conversation.

Just meeting someone_58_doesn’t mean that you will make friends with that person. Friendship is_59_on mutual(相互)liking and “give and take”.It_60_time and effort to develop.

41. A. age       B. practice            C. skill            D. everything 

42. A. photos    B. action          C. place            D. troubles

43. A. where        B. that             C. which            D. when

44. A. have      B. share               C. keep         D. like

45. A. So        B. Or              C. However      D. But

46. A. afraid    B. fearful         C. nervous      D. familiar

47. A. Above all B. In all              C. To all           D. After all

48. A. nature    B. need                C. habit            D. custom

49. A. None      B. Few             C. Most         D. Few

50. A. suggest   B. consider            C. doubt            D. imagine

51. A. And       B. Therefore           C. But          D. So

52. A. what      B. who             C. that         D. as

53. A. dangerous B. useful          C. familiar     D. comfortable

54. A .strangers B. people          C. classmates       D. students

55. A. anxiously B. friendly            C. curiously        D. directly

56. A. speak     B. talk                C. say          D. tell

57. A. start     B. make                C. end          D. hold

58. A. strange   B. new             C. familiar     D. tiresome

59. A. depend    B. laid                C. taken            D. based

60. A. takes       B. spends            C. costs        D. needs

If your determination for the new year is typical, it probably includes a commitment to lose weight. But if you are like most Americans, any success you have cutting pounds will be short-lived, and you’ll end the year weighing more than you do right now.

   So why are Americans addicted to weight loss? Many people say they want to lose weight to improve their health, but this may not actually be their primary motivation. In one of the more interesting surveys I’ve seen, more than three-fourths of the 231 dieters surveyed said that they would take a pill that would guarantee they would achieve or maintain their desired weight even if it would lower their life expectancy. On average, they were willing to give up 5.7 years.

These findings may seem puzzling, but they are not so surprising when you consider weight-loss attempts for what they really are: efforts to protect against weight-based discrimination.

Yale researchers have shown that weight discrimination in the US has increased dramatically in the last decade and is now comparable in prevalence (普遍) to rates of reported racial discrimination, especially among women.

Multiple studies have documented weight prejudice in employment, healthcare, education and public spaces – unequal treatment based on stereotyping (模式化) fat people as lazy, unmotivated, sloppy and lacking in self-control and competence.

When I was doing research for a book on the social understanding of fat, several heavy women told me they were often blamed for eating in public. Some tearfully shared stories of having had people actually throw food at them. Heavy women are routinely teased in advertisements, television and film.

Of course, there are genuine health risks associated with higher body mass. The clearest case is that of Type 2 diabetes, which becomes more likely as weight goes up.

It is clear that anti-fat prejudice in and of itself has a bad effect on public health in ways many may not suspect.

Fear of tease leads many heavier women to avoid exercising in public or even – when they are very heavy – to avoid leaving their homes, taking away social interaction from them. And the fear of becoming fat can lead women of all sizes to develop eating disorders that can reduce their lives and be dangerous to their health.

What should be done about weight-based discrimination? The answer is to call for increasing tolerance and appreciation of diverse body types.

This year, before setting about another diet, ask yourself why you want to lose weight. If it is to improve your health, perhaps you should pay attention to health-increasing behaviors that are more directly linked to health: swear, for example, to get more sleep, eat more fruits and vegetables, get regular physical activity, or spend more time with friends.

But if you are trying to change your body to protect against discrimination and shame, consider making a different kind of new year’s determination: to stand up to intolerance and prejudice in all its various forms.

 －You haven't switched off the light.

－Oh, don't worry.  I ________ and turn it off.

A. will go         B. go               C. have gone           D. went

When I was 61. __   _____teenager, I worked part-time at my uncle’s pub.

One day, a man walked into the pub and 62.___   _____ (order) three beers. But just one of them 63. ____   ___(drink) by him. I was confused. The next day that man ordered three beers again and drank one of them 64.____   ____ (quiet) at the table. He did the same thing every time he came to the pub.

One day, I asked the man 65.____   ____ he ordered three beers and just drank one. The man replied, “It seems strange, isn’t it? You see, my two brothers live abroad at the moment. We have had an 66.  ____   ____ (agree) that every time we go to a pub, each of 67. ______   __(we) will order two extra beers.”

A few weeks later, the man came to the pub again, but he ordered only two beers, not three as usual. I was 68._____   ___ (surprise) and thought that one of his brothers might have died. But when I asked him why he just ordered two beers, the man said, “I talked 69.__   ______ my brother Tom on the phone yesterday. He had promised to give up 70._____   ____ (drink).”

His colleagues and former students published his essays ________his thirty years’ service

       with the university.

     A. in memory of             B. in favor of        C. in honor of      D. in support of

As Mother’s Day is coming, this afternoon I go to the shopping center downtown, which I bought a necklace for my mother. Then I took the subway home. I thought my mother would be happy when he saw the gift.

At the third station, the old lady with two heavy bag got on the subway and stood in front of me. She looked tiring. I hesitated for a moment, and then offered my seat with her. The old lady thanked me a lot and sat down. Seen her smile, I felt very happy.

I made a right choice today and I will always ready to help others in the future. I believe in my mother must be proud of me.

In high school, it’s important to stay healthy. 36. _________ How can you study well if you’re sick? So you should pay attention to your health in order to study well in high school. In order to enjoy good health, you should have some good habits. Here are some tips for you.

Drink water regularly every day. Some students don’t like drinking water. They only drink water when they’re extremely thirsty. 37.________ You should drink water regularly so that your body and brain can function well. Avoid sports drinks and soda when you’re thirsty. They are not good for your health.

38.___________ Some students don’t eat three meals a day. No matter what happens, you shouldn’t skip any meal of the day. Eating regularly helps keep your metabolism(新陈代谢)high and keeps your energy up. It’s especially important to eat a good breakfast every day with protein, carbohydrates(碳水化合物),and fiber to set up your body for the day of activity. If you don’t eat, how can you stay focused in class?

Eat the right foods. Some students eat whatever they can get. This is wrong. 39._____ Choose whole grains like rice and whole wheat flours. Skip muffins, donuts and other processed foods. Instead, choose whole grains, protein, fruits and vegetables.

40._________ If you do that, you may not pay attention to how much you are eating. You may eat too much. Eating too much harms your health. And you may gain too much weight because of it. Try to eat slowly so your brain sends the right signals to tell your belly that’s full.

A. Don’t skip meals 

B. This is bad for your health

C. Eat a good breakfast every day.

D. Avoid eating too much at one time.

E. Don’t watch TV or movies when you eat.

F. If you are unhealthy, you may fall ill easily.

G. You should eat the foods that are good for your body.

Friends are very important in our everyday life．When in trouble, we need friends to  21   us encouragement and help．As a human being, one can hardly do anything without a friend, 22  life without friends will be a lonely voyage in the vast dark sea ．Everyone   23   friends．We all like to feel close to someone．24   is nice to have a friend to talk to, laugh, and do things 25  ． 26 , sometimes we need to be alone．We don’t always want people 27  ．But we would feel lonely if we  28 had a friend．

A person should make as many friends as he can．The more friends he has, the 29  meaningful his life will be．No two people are 30  ．Friends 31  don’t get on well．That doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other．Most of the time they will make up （言归于好） and become 32  again．

Sometimes friends move away．Then we feel very 33  ．We miss them very much, but we can   34  them and write to them．And we can  35    new friends．It is encouraging to find out how 36  we like new people when we get to know them．

There’s more good news for people who have friends．They live  37  than people who don’t．Why? Friends can make us feel happy．38  happy helps you stay well．Or it could be just done that someone cares．If someone cares about you, you take 39  care of  40 ．

21．A．bring                 B．take                          C．offer                 D．buy 

22．A．for                   B．so                     C．but                   D．yet

23．A．loves                   B．hates                    C．needs                   D．becomes

24．A．It                     B．He                        C．There                        D．Someone

25．A．at                    B．in                     C．on                 D．with

26．A．Hardly                 B．Nearly                C．Suddenly                     D．Certainly

27．A．alone                B．away                    C．all over                       D．around

28．A．ever                           B．never                  C．just                     D．really

29．A．more                 B．much                 C．little               D．less 

30．A．friendly               B．kind                     C．just the same              D．quite different

31．A．always                  B．sometimes            C．often                         D．usually

32．A．friendly                       B．good                   C．pleased                D．friends

33．A．angry                  B．sad                 C．happy                        D．alone

34．A．call                     B．ask                    C．tell                        D．talk with

35．A．look for                B．find                     C．make                 D．know

36．A．long                   B．much                 C．far                  D．many

37．A．longer                   B．shorter                 C．slower                  D．faster

38．A．Smelling                B．Being                  C．Sounding             D．Making

39．A．less                    B．better                  C．little                     D．no

40．A．you                     B．your                   C．yours                D．yourself

M’Kenzie and Derek Tillotson, of Utah, USA, are planning to embark on an epic trip around the world with their three young children, and are looking for a travel nanny（保姆） to help them on their journey. They posted a Facebook video hoping to get a few dozen applications, but ended up with messages from nearly 20,000 people hoping to get the job.

The couple runs a family travel blog called ‘Five Take Flight’ and recently decided to sell their home in Utah and go on an unforgettable adventure around the world.  They plan to leave in July, flying from their home in Utah to New York City, then to Iceland, and the rest of Europe. They’ll return to their home city for a two weeks over Christmas, before flying to Hawaii, New Zealand, and finally Asia. It sounds like an incredible experience, but it’s also going to be pretty tough to manage with three kids, which is why they’ve decided to take someone to travel with them and lend a hand when necessary.

“You’ll be an honorary member of the family and will be treated with respect and be able to voice your opinion.” The travel nanny will be required to handle most of the homeschooling for the couple’s two boys, while also looking after their baby sister and also handle some of the cooking and cleaning.

“It’s hard to define your exact hours because you will be living with us, but you will have time to yourself every day for sure, and one to two times a week you’ll be able to go off on your own .” The Tillotsons add that the chosen person will receive a monthly salary of $1200 – $1500 for their work besides travel expenses and other living costs. However, a number of people have pointed out that the sum is still very low for the requirements.

5. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?

A. So many people want to get the job of a travel nanny.

B. The couple posted a Facebook video to look for a job.

C. The couple will travel around the world by themselves.

D. Three children will live in a nanny’s home.

6. When will the couple return to their home city this year?

A. In July.

B. After Christmas.

C. After travelling in Europe.

D. Before visiting New York.

7. Which is not the travel nanny’s job?

A. Looking after the baby sister.

B. Helping run “Five Take Flight”.

C. Doing some cooking and cleaning.

D. Dealing with two boys’ homeschooling.

8. What can be learned from the text?

A. The couple has their home in Utah.

B. About 2,000 people have applied for the job.

C. A travel nanny has no right to voice her opinion.

D. Many people are not satisfied with the salary of the job.

  Nowadays parents and their children are spending less and less time communicating with each other.   53  . It is reported that American parents today spend about 40 percent less time with their children than parents did a generation ago. To keep your family time creative and enjoyable, below is a list of helpful family time tips.

1. Eat together & listen to each other

Most children today don’t know the meaning of a family dinnertime. Yet the communication and unity built during this time is necessary to a healthy family life. Sharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each other’s lives.     54    .

2. Read often

It’s important for parents to read to their children. The latest research shows that reading to your children develops an interest in knowledge and contributes to language development. It also increases their concentration on things and helps them become more curious.    55   . After reading, ask questions about what the books are about.

3. Start a hobby or project

Choose a fun activity that your children are interested in. Activities like cooking, fishing or biking can be their great hobbies.    56    . Once a child learns a new skill, let him or her take the lead under your direction.

4. Plan a family outing

    57   . Jump into the family car and go for a drive. Prepare a picnic lunch and visit a local park. Take time to play or ride a bike. A slow and relaxing walk in the woods will help parents communicate with their children better. Also, a visit to the zoo or museum will inspire enthusiasm in a child and lead to long discussions.

    A. It is very important for children to exercise.

    B. They can open the door to exciting family time.

    C. Sometimes getting out of the house is important.

    D. Look for books that your children would enjoy reading.

    E. New technology has made video games more popular with children.

    F. This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children.

    G. As a result, many children are getting less love than their parents once got.