—What are your plans for the future?
—I would like to ________ in a peaceful village near the sea.
A. slow down B. set down C. settle down D. lie down
Every boy and every girl as well as teachers who ______ to visit the museum ______ asked to be at the school gate before 6:30 in the morning.
A. is; is B. are; are C. is; are D. are; is
Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure
Size: 4,028 square miles
Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.
Temperature: Averages between 71F and 77F year around.
Beaches: 47
Golf Courses: 20
Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet
Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee macadamia nuts and papaya
Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $35-$5,000.
Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.
Resources: Call (800) 648-2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland. org for updated information.
Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.
32. The passage is written for ________.
A. students B. tourists C. business D. immigrants
33.The average population per square mile on the island is about _____.
A. 37 B. 32 C. 28 D. 44
34.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island?
A. By air B. By train C. By rental cars D. By taxi
35.What can we infer from the passage?
A. You can see www.bigisland. org for updated information
B. You can call (800) 648-2441 to order some food
C. You can find some counts to play tennis on the island
D. You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.
It’s reported that women with demanding jobs are almost ________ to suffer a heart attack.
A. as likely twice B. likely twice as C. twice as likely D. twice likely as
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Lucy在当地的一所孔子学院（Confucius Institute）学习，你刚获悉她在学院举办的中文诗词（poetry）比赛中荣获一等奖。请你用英语给她写一封电子邮件表示祝贺，并希望她有机会来中国深造。
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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According to the latest survey by the Asian Development Bank，Asian parents are spending billions of dollars on private tutors （家庭教师） for their children and the practice is growing despite doubts about its effectiveness．
"Shadow education"is an expanding business not only in wealthy countries，but also in some of the region's poorer nations as parents try to give their children the best start in life，the study said．Nearly nine out of 10South Korean elementary pupils receive private tutoring，while the figure for primary school children in India's West Bengal state stands at six out of 10．
The study estimated that the costs of private tutoring in South Korea were equivalent （相等的） to 80percent of government spending on public education．Japan spent 12billiononextrateachingin2011，whilethefigureforSingaporestoodatUS 680million in 2009．
Extra academic work aims to help slow learners and support high achievers．Many Asian parents view it as a constructive way for adolescents to spend their spare time．However，it can also reduce the students'time for sports and other activities important for their overall development as well as cause social tensions as richer families are able to pay for better﹣quality tutoring，the study said．
The study calls for a review of educational systems to make such extra teaching less attractive．
4．Why is"Shadow education"an expanding business？
A．Because parents want to spend their money．
B．Because children don't want to go to school．
C．Because parents want their children to stay with teachers．
D．Because parents want to give their children the best start in life．
5．According to the article，what is the purpose of extra academic work？
A．To aid slow learners and support high achievers．
B．To prepare children for all kinds of academic contests．
C．To increase children's hobbies and interests in many fields．
D．To gain the most knowledge students can't get in class．
6．Which disadvantage of extra academic work is NOT mentioned？
A．Causing social tensions．
B．Spending more extra money．
C．Lacking the chance to communicate with others．
D．Reducing the students'time for sports and other activities．
7．What is the text mainly about？
A．The government policy on educational systems．
B．How to provide the best education for children．
C．The importance for children's overall development．
D．The reasons for the popularity of private tutors for children．
When we were young, every evening my brother and I ______ stay at home waiting for our mother.
A. might B. would C. should D. could
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。作文中共有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 Jim，
So glad that you are interested in my new flat. Now I would like tell you something about it. Locating in the north of the city, this Residential Center is small with only six building. My flat, which covers the area of 36 square meters, is in the fourth floor in Building 2. It consisted of a sitting room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a toilet. When you enter into the flat, you will find yourself in the sitting room. The sitting room is the part that I like best, because it is brightly with a lovely balcony, which I can enjoy the beautiful garden below. Although my flat is small, I like them very much because it is comfortable.
Best regards,
Yours,
Li Hua
When you take a walk in any of the cities in the West, you often see a lot of people walking dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful and faithful animal in the world, but the reason why people keep a dog has changed. In the old days people used to train dogs to protect themselves against attacks(攻击) by other beasts(野兽). And later they came to realize that a dog was not only useful for protection but willing to obey his master. For example, when people used dogs for hunting, the dogs would not eat what was caught without permission.
But now people in the city need not protect themselves from attacks of animals. Why do they keep dogs, then? Some people keep dogs to protect themselves from robbery(盗劫). But the most important reason is for companionship(陪伴). For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with. For young couples, a dog is their child when they have no children. For old couples, a dog is also their child when their real children have grown up. So the main reason why people keep dogs has changed from protection to friendship.
25.According to the passage, in the old days people trained dogs____.
A. for protection against robbery B. just for fun
C. for protection against other animals D. for companionship
26. The dogs were used for hunting because ___.
A. they obeyed their masters B. they were good hunters
C. they were useful for protection D. they did not eat other animals
27. The most important reason for people to keep dogs now is ____.
A. they want to protect themselves B. they like children
C. they enjoy hunting D. they need companion
28. We can know from the passage that____.
A. the city can be very dangerous place
B. city people always feel lonely
C. dogs can be interesting
D. dogs can be helpful to those who need friends
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21. The Smiths, a retired couple, would probably call _________ for several quiet starry nights.
A. 762-3473 B. 1-877-344-7117
C. (866)388-2877 D. 1-800-760-6934
22. The Johnsons (aged 9-68), adventure lovers are more likely to check________ for more information.
A. www.minnewankaboattours.com B. www.rockiesairtours.com
C. www.brewster.ca D. www.insideoutexperience.com
23. What kind of activities do the five tours all provide?
A. Outdoor activities B. Adventurous activities
C. Educational activities D. Free activities
24. Where can the passage be probably found?
A. In a tour brochure. B. In a science fiction.
C. In a textbook. D. In a TV guide.
W：Hi，dad!Come over here!Be quick!
M：Yes？What for？
W：There's a football match （61） TV．Hurry up，dad？
M：Yes，I'm coming．
W：Let's turn（62） the TV a little so that we won't bother our neighbors．It's too late now．
M：Yes．Ah，what time is it now？
W：Let me have a look first．Er．It's half past eleven by（63） （ I ） watch．
M：Eleven thirty？I think（64） is high time that you went to bed now，Rose．
W：But the football match is so exciting!I enjoy （65） （ watch ） football matches just like you．I don't want to miss such （66） exciting game．
M：You will be late for school if you stay up too late watching TV．Furthermore，if you get to school late，you （67） （ punish ） by your teacher tomorrow．Therefore，you'd better go to bed （68） （ immediate ） and take a good sleep．
W：No，I won't，dad．I will turn on my alarm clock，and it will wake me（69） at the right time．
M：But it doesn't do if you don't take enough sleep．That will be too（70） （ harm ） to
your health．
W：Never mind，dad．I will go to sleep at twelve sharp．
假如你是小明，在某英文论坛上发现一名叫Jane的网友发帖，正在征集关于未来的床的想法；对此，你非常有兴趣，并做出了关于未来床的猜想，请从它的外表、功能、独特性等方面写一篇文章，来回复该网友的发帖。
注意：
1．短文应包括要点：外表、功能、独特性，可适当发挥；
2．词数：100左右；开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
3．参考词汇：灵活的flexible ; 湿度humidity; 香气fragrance
Dear Jane,
I have read your post and I am quite interested in it.
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Yours,
Xiao Ming
Walking home from school, a boy suddenly saw a large apple on a branch of an apple tree hanging out over a tall fence. In fact, the boy disliked 21 , preferring a bar of chocolate if given the choice. However, as a saying 22 , the forbidden fruit can be attractive. The more he looked at it, the 23 he felt and the more he wanted it.
He stood on tiptoe, 24 as high as he could, but even at his tallest 25 he was unable to touch it. He began to 26 up and down, as high as possible. At the 27 of each jump he stretched his arms to get the apple. Still it remained out of 28 .
He then wished he had something to 29 on. His school bag wouldn't give enough height and he didn't want to 30 the things like pens and pencils inside. Looking 31 , he hoped he could find an old box, a rock, or, with luck, even a ladder, 32 there was nothing he could use.
He had tried everything he could think to do. Finally 33 seeking any other choice, he 34 and walked away. At first he felt angry and disappointed thinking about how hungry he had become from his 35 . The more he 36 like this, the unhappier he became.
However, the boy was a pretty smart guy. He started to say 37 himself, “This isn't helpful. There's 38 more I can do to get the apple---that is unchangeable---but we are supposed to be able to 39 our feelings. If that’s true, 40 can I do to feel better?”
21. A. sweet B. fruit C. trees D. vegetables
22. A. does B. makes C. speaks D. goes
23. A. cooler B. sadder C. angrier D. hungrier
24. A. pulling B. hanging C. stretching D. beating
25. A. height B. strength C. length D. weight
26. A. wave B. look C. jump D. walk
27. A. level B. edge C. stage D. top
28. A. reach B. hope C. control D. sight
29. A. hold B. feed C. stand D. sit
30. A. share B. break C. shake D. take
31. A. around B. through C. forward D. down
32. D. yet B. so C. but D. and
33. A. upon B. after C. in D. without
34. A. turned over B. kept off C. gave up D. got through
35. A. school B. lessons C. garden D. efforts
36. A. learned B. thought C. stole D. ate
37. A. to B. with C. by D. in
38. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
39. A. describe B. change C. express D. forget
40. A. where B. which C. what D. how
He come and worry her with questions, just when she was busy cooking the dinner．
A．had to B．may C．can D．should
How to become the best version of yourself?
When we step outside, we'd prefer it if we were presenting the best version of ourselves to people. _____16_____ If you are looking to get more out of your life, here are a few things you need to do in order to become the best.
Stop being negative.
_____17_____ If you tell yourself that you can't do something, your brain is going to immediately give up. If, however, you tell yourself that you can totally do this, your brain will wake up and rise to the challenge. _____18_____ Instead of saying: "I can't"— say: "I can!" Don't worry about what others might think, Tell yourself that you're going to win today.
_____19_____
Even though none of us are perfect, some of us are still very good at presenting the best version of ourselves. How? By being okay with our shortcomings. Shortcomings are what make us human. Instead of trying to hide them, celebrate them.
Focus on your values.
Your values are important. Our values guide our thought, action and decision. A person who knows his values agree with everything he does. He is sure of himself. Write down your core values. This will give some way to ensuring that you are the best. _____20_____
A．You will become a person who makes decisions with confidence.
B．Put an end to past regrets.
C．It's time to set boundaries by looking after yourself for a change.
D．But when you return home, it's easy to fall back into your old habits.
E．Your brain tends to take what you say as truth.
F．Celebrate your shortcomings.
G．For this reason, it is important that you cut the negative talk.
I work at a Care Center where most of the people are elderly. About a year and a half ago a 59-year-old lady came to us who had cancer. She had to have her right leg amputated(切除) and she didn’t have a family to take care of her after the operation.
This lady was a quiet lady who mostly stayed alone. But in the afternoons, when she was feeling well, she would go to visit the other people in the Care Center. She would visit a lady who was blind and read to her. She would go into the room of a young girl with severe cerebral palsy (脑瘫） and sing to her. In her quiet and gentle way，she would go about the Care Center doing good.
She passed away last Wednesday and after her passing away, stories are coming forward of her quiet acts of kindness in her own hour of sorrow.
We never know what impact we have upon others. She had every reason to be bitter, to be angry, or to be swallowed up in her own grief. But she wasn’t. She didn’t have a family and probably felt forgotten, but her small and quiet acts of service made an impact upon the entire Care Center.
Each of us feels better than before for having known her. We have pledged (发誓) to be more aware of the service that we can offer to others.
28. Why did the old lady live in the Care Center?
A. Because she was suffering a very serious illness.
B. Because she felt very lonely at home.
C. Because she wanted to prove her importance.
D. Because she was invited by many patients there.
29. What did the old lady do in the Care Center?
A. She practiced her singing here and there.
B. She tried her best to comfort the other patients.
C. She was there waiting to be cured of her cancer.
D. She did nothing but keep silent.
30. The underlined word “impact” in the fourth paragraph most probably means“ ”.
A. result B. condition C. situation D. effect
31. The writer wrote die story to .
A. describe the bad situation of the Care Center
B. let everyone know about the kind old lady
C. praise(赞扬) the noble character of the old lady
D. show off his/her writing skills
You either have it or you don't一a sense of direction, that is. But why could some people find their way across the Sahara without a map, while others can lose themselves in the next street.
Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it, we lose it. “Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,” says Jim Martland, research director of the project. “However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.”
Jim Martland also says that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their
sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions:
If you are using a map, turn it so it relates to the way you are facing.
If you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or tree. Note landmarks(路标)on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.
Simplify(简化)the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or walls in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as hills which can help to find out where you are.
Now you will never get lost again!
28. Scientists believe that
A. people never lose their sense of direction
B. no one is born with a sense of direction
C. everybody owns a sense of direction from birth
D. people learn a sense of direction as they grow older
29. What is true of seven-year-old children according to the passage
A. They never have a sense of direction without maps.
B. They have a sense of direction and can find their way around.
C. They can develop a good sense of direction if they are driven around in a car.
D. They should never be allowed out alone if they do not have a sense of direction.
30. If you leave your bike in a strange place, you should
A. remember something easily recognizable on the route
B. draw a map of the route to help remember where it is
C. avoid taking the same route when you come back to it
D. tie it to a tree so as to prevent it from being stolen
31. According to the passage, the best way to find your way around is to
A. ask policemen for directions
B. count the number of landmarks that you see
C. use walls, stream, and streets to guide yourself
D. remember your route by looking out for steps and stairs
Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”
“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “you star.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. Your are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”
“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”
“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.
12. The story happened______. .
A. on a farm B. in a shop
C. before a long plane journey D. between two passengers
13. What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?
A. A difficult question to find the answer to
B. Something to help to make rules
C. Something to win money
D. a kind of game in doing business
14. Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?
A. He made much more money than the farmer
B. He thought he knew more than the farmer
C. He was interested in making riddles
D. He was better at playing riddle games
15. The farmer________. .
A. enjoyed himself on his long journey
B. didn’t want to pay even one dollar
C. spent all his money on the plane ticket
D. won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game
It is widely accepted that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to ______.
A．rewards B．prizes C．awards D．results
We should develop healthy eating habits to ______a strong body.
A. take up B. make up C. build up D. set up
