When you visit the UK you will have many to eat with your host, _____61______ is fun and good practice for your spoken English. But you need to know _____62______ is considered good _____63______ (manner) in the UK. Here are _____64_____ few rules for you to follow:

   People dress quite___65___ (informal) at the table, except when they are at formal dinner parties.

★ Never chew your food noisily and don’t talk when ____66____ (eat).

★ It’s not ____67___ (polite) to refuse something you don’t like or want ---just say: No, thank you.

★ Practice using a knife and fork ___68___ you come to the UK.

★ Show that you ______69_______ (enjoy) a dish but don’t eat too greedily (贪婪地).

★ _____70____ the end of the meal there will be a dessert, but this is often too sweet for most Chinese people. You don’t have to eat it!

★ Always remember that you are a guest in somebody else’s country.

I wrote my first novel when I was 20. It was a _21___. I didn‘t know how to properly format dialogue or _22___ a plot. Those were all __23__ I planned to work out later. I gave the book to my father to read, and within a day he left me a voice mail saying that it was __24___ and that I was going to sell it for $300,000.

___25___, and rather quickly, the book was _26___ by every publisher in New York. If there were a literary prize for Most Rejections, I would have won it. I was _27____, of course, but I know better than to _28____— writing wasn’t an easy job, and if this book wasn’t my _29___ in, maybe the next one would be. I got back to work.

But this scenario(剧情) happened again: I wrote books…and then they wouldn‘t _30___ . Still, my father’s faith in me never wavered(摇摆), even _31___  I worked a lot of other jobs. Some of the jobs, like being a bookseller, were great, and _32____ to my writing life. Some, like selling overpriced jeans to 12-year-olds, were only good to some extent (在某种程度上）as they were material for future __33___.  And they were -- because it finally __34___. I sold a book! I was going to make it ！

 I completely agree with the inspiring speaker and author John Maxwell’s words: “ Successful and unsuccessful people do not _35____ greatly in their abilities but in their ___36___ to reach their potential.” Life’s not __37__ . It never was, it isn’t now, it won’t ever be. But do not fall into the trap of feeling you are a __38____, you are not. Get over it and __39___ with it. And yes, most things are more __40___ when you break a sweat to get them.

21. A. mess              B. mix                       C. confusion               D.puzzle

22. A follow             B. structure              C discover               D hatch

23. A. facts                  B. messages                 C. meanings                  D.details

24. A. practical             B. complex                  C. wonderful                D. dissatisfactory

25. A. So                    B. Instead                    C.Therefore                 D. Regardless

26. A. rejected              B. accepted                  C. admitted                  D. commented

27. A. depressed           B. surprised                 C. frightened                D. embarrassed

28. A. pass by              B. fight for                   C. give up                    D. write on

29. A. card                  B. ticket                       C. pen                         D. bill

30. A. write                 B. buy                         C. work                       D. sell

31. A. if                       B. because                   C. as                           D. since

32. A. turned                B. opened                    C. led                          D. contributed

33. A. lives                  B. decisions                 C. stories                     D. jobs

34. A. happened           B. failed                       C. made                       D. passed

35. A. vary                  B. change                    C. match                     D. diversify

36. A. request              B. demand                   C. hope                       D. desire

37. A. sad                    B. happy                      C. hard                        D. easy

38. A. witness              B. loser                     C. owner                     D. winner

39. A. get round           B. get on                    C. get about                 D. get by

40. A. challenging         B. demanding               C. rewarding                D. paying

 Anyone who breaks the law could hardly ______ it.

   A. throw away     B. get away    C. break away from    D. get away with

Memphis Meats, a San Francisco startup company trying to create lab-grown meat from animal cells(细胞), released a video on Tuesday that shows the world’s first cultured meatball getting fried up in a pan.

“We watched how the meatball reacted in the pan, we heard the sizzle, we smelled the meat and it was exactly how you would expect a meatball to smell,” Memphis Meats chief executive Uma Valeti said in the video. “This is the first time a meatball has ever been cooked with beef cells that didn’t need a cow to be killed.”

Memphis Meats grows animal muscle tissue(组织) using stem cells of cows and pigs and feeds them oxygen and nutrients(营养物质), according to the Wall Street Journal. While there are no animals killed in making the meats, the firm does use fetal bovine serum(胎牛血清) from unborn cattle's blood to start the process.

So far, the cells grow in extremely thin layers, which is very expensive. Now it costs about $18,000 to produce a pound of Memphis Meats beef--compared to about $4 for store-bought beef.

But the company, founded by three scientists, has been experimenting growing meat from stem cells from cows, pigs, and chickens and says it’ll be selling its animal-free products to high-end customers in three to four years.

The company’s first line of products will include hot dogs, sausages, burgers and meatballs.

Valeti said in the video that his company’s process also produces 90 percent fewer greenhouse gases than traditional agriculture.

“The meat industry knows their products aren’t sustainable（可持续的）,” Valeti told the Wall Street Journal. “We believe that in 20 years, a majority of meat sold in stores will be cultured.”

It’s too early to say if we’ll all be cooking lab-grown meatballs, chicken wings, and pork chops. But for now, there is a big push to be the first to bring these foods to our plates.

28. What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Lab-grown meat is to hit the market.

B. Lab-grown meat smells as delicious.

C. Lab-grown meat is animal-free.

D. Lab-grown meat will replace traditional meat soon.

29. What’s the biggest disadvantage of the lab-grown meat?

A. It is difficult to grow.             

B. It is too expensive.

C. It is difficult to be accepted by customers.        

D. It doesn’t have many varieties.

30. What can we know about the lab-grown meat?

A. The layers where it grows are very expensive.

B. Cattle’s blood is needed to feed the cells.

C. Lab-grown meat has nothing to do with animals.

D. The growing process costs a lot.

31. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Lab-grown meat tastes exactly like traditional meat.

B. Traditional meat industry is not sustainable.

C. Lab-grown meat is environmentally friendly.

D. Lab-grown meat is best suitable for frying.

     When my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage（行李）, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect(尊敬) elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States.

    I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. One time, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive(敏感) Americans are and how they dislike the description “old”. I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry.

    In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience.

    However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person is going to retire（退休） or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something they didn’t want to hear.

    After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more; I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words.

4.Jack brought the couple their food very fast because _______.

A. the manager asked him to do so             B. the couple wanted him to do so

C. he respected the elderly           D. he wanted more pay

5. When Jack called the couple “elderly”, they became _______.

A. nervous   B. unhappy  C. satisfied  D. excited

6.After this experience, Jack _______.

A. changed his way with older people     B. made friends with the couple

C. no longer respected the elderly    D. lost his job in the restaurant

7.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The more Jack explained, the angrier the couple got.

B. Jack wanted to show his feelings through words after his experience.

C. From this experience, Jack learned more about American culture.

D. The manager went back to the table and apologized to the couple.

Job Duty
To keep pace with the rapid increasing of company business and expansion steps, our Wuxi team is now recruiting（招聘）full-time GM Assistant to support on all aspects of firm’s operation. It will be an attractive opportunity for fresh graduates who desire to explore themselves in administration within a fast-growing team. 
Responsibilities
1. Assist senior management and team colleagues in arranging meetings and pipelining schedules etc. 
2. Assist in translation of related documents, correspondence and other files（English or Chinese）. 
3. Keep in touch with both internal and external parties（partners, clients, service providers）and maintain public relationship. 
4. Conduct administrative work as assigned by supervisor and senior management. 
Requirements
1. Fresh graduates from top universities majoring in linguistics or administration relate disciplines. 
2. Professional level fluency in English and Chinese is a must. 
3. Excellent command of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Out look. 
4. Details-oriented, team-player and keen on administration work with strong time management and communication skills. 
Working locations: Wuxi
Interested candidates, please submit your updated resume, available date, expected salary. Those candidates who reach the requirements will be contacted for further interview within one or two weeks’ time. Candidates are advised to submit their applications as soon as they can because of the short timeline of our recruiting process. 
21. Why does the company need a GM assistant?
A. To keep pace with the rapid development of society. 
B. To meet the need of enlarging the business. 
C. To give fresh graduates an opportunity to be a GM assistant. 
D. To explore itself in administration. 
22. What requirement should a candidate have?
A. Being excellent in English and Chinese.

B. Having good communication skills. 
C. Graduating from top universities recently.   

D. Being excellent in all Microsoft Office software. 
23. How soon will the candidates be interviewed?
A. They will have an interview as soon as they submit their applications. 
B. They will have an interview on or two weeks after they submit their applications. 
C. They will have an interview as soon as they are selected from all the candidates. 
D. They will have an interview one or two weeks after they are selected from all the candidates. 

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。

After the college entrance examination, most students will face a serious question: Should they choose a good major and a good university first? Some students preferred to consider majors first so that they can learn which they are interested in. This will make it possible for them to take their most favorite job in the future. Therefore, those who think differently believe that the learning environment is important and graduates from a leading university is more likely to find good jobs.

In my opinions, the best choice is a good major at a good university. If we cannot obtain all, the first thing to consider is a good major, because wherever they study, we can still achieve a lot in a certain field if we try our best.

He is a man of great experience        much can be learned.

A.who                                 B.that                                 C.from which                   D.from whom

51. As was expected, he was a___________ to Beijing University.

52. One of the ________(志愿者) for the rescue work injured himself when helping others .

53. The film is well w______ seeing.

54. Perhaps time would s________ the problem.

55. She said she didn’t like the dress, but _____（就我个人而言）I thought it was very good.

56. I can be your guide because I am ________（熟悉）with this area

57. I don’t think we should attach too much importance to ______(挣得) a lot of money.

58. China _________(属于) to the Third World.

59. We should learn something about the wildlife p____________.

60. The fruit c_________  a lot of vitamins, including vitamin C.

It is important and necessary for us to be good students. But how can we become good students?

_________________________________________________________________

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    I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn’t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.

    We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile —warm and reassuring — and I returned her gift by smiling back.

    "Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers," she said.

    "Yes, she's special," I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. "It's only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she's 'the one'," Jokingly, I added, "The only problem is that I can't figure out why she'd want to date a guy like me.”

    "Well, I think she's very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her," the woman said. "My husband used to bring me flowers every week—even when times were tough and we didn't have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and — of course — I miss him since he’ s passed away.”

I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.

    It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. "You have a wonderful evening," I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.

    I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the story above. A couple of years later，when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me，she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her — that was the night that I won her heart.

21．Why was the writer in a hurry that day?

  A. He was delayed by an elderly lady.   B. He had to go back to school soon.

  C. He was to meet his girlfriend.     D. He had to pick up some groceries.

22．What does the underlined phrase "her gift" (Paragraph 2) refer to?

  A. Her words.   B. Her smile.   C. Her flowers.   D. Her politeness.

23．Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?

  A. She told him a nice story.       B. She allowed him to pay first.

  C. She liked flowers very much.    D. She gave him encouragement.

24．What is the message conveyed in the story?

  A. Flowers are important for a date.    B. Small talk is helpful.

  C. Love and kindness are rewarding.    D. Elderly people deserve respecting.

While_56_(visit) Hangzhou's West Lake and its surrounding beautiful hills,you'll understand_57_it's been a great source of inspiration（灵感）for artists,poets and philosophers throughout Chinese history.

Though_58_rest of the country is moving from two wheels to four,cycling culture is thriving（繁荣的）in Hangzhou.The city_59_(develop) China's first bike-sharing system in 2008.Since then,it's grown into the world's _60_(big) and one of the world's best public bike systems. 

Hangzhou grows some of China's finest green tea—Longjing.Every spring,before the traditional Qingming Festival,tea_61_(love) from all over the country come to Longjing,a village_62_lies just south of West Lake,for the first cut of top-quality tea.During tea season—_63_(usual) late March and April—the air is filled with smell from the tea,when leaves_64_(pick) and roasted in the village.The village is open to the public and you can pick your own tea after getting_65_(permit) from the local tea farmers.

       It is the education _______ he received when studying abroad _______has made him such an excellent manager.

 As a teacher, we should know all the students’ ____ and weaknesses.

  A. strengths         B. benefits        C. techniques        D. values

76.Bright colors are _____________(吸引人的) to children.

77. Indeed he has a serious face, but he is very ____________(幽默的)  at heart.

78. She must be in the television _________(演播室) at the moment.

79.Susan is very ___________(敏感的) to her weight, so don’t mention it before her.

80. Vivian ,have you ordered your wedding i___________.

81. She sat up all night,  feeling  p________, after being told about the accident.

82. I’m c__________ that our volleyball team will win the championships.

83.He gave a _________(简明的) speech yesterday.

84.In _____________(除了) to a book, I gave him a pen and a pencil.

85. The policeman asked ______(过路的人) if they had seen the accident happen.

I took the bus to work for many years. No one knew each other; the passengers all sat there sleepily in the morning. The bus was cheerless and silent.

One of the passengers was a small gray-haired man who took the bus to the center for senior citizens every morning. No one ever paid very much attention to him.

One July morning he said good morning to the driver and smiled. The driver nodded guardedly(戒备地). The rest of us were silent.

The next day, the old man boarded with a big smile and said in a loud voice: “A very good morning to you all!” Some of us looked up, amazed, and murmured “Good Morning” in reply.

The following weeks, our friend was dressed in a nice old suit and tie. His thin hair had been carefully combed. He said good morning to us every day and we gradually began to nod and talk to each other.

One morning he even had a bunch of wild flowers in his hand. The driver turned around smiling and asked: “Have you got yourself a girlfriend, Charlie?” We never got to know if his name really was “Charlie”, but he nodded shyly and said yes. The other passengers whistled and clapped at him. Charlie waved the flowers before he sat down on his seat.

Every morning after that Charlie always brought flowers. Some passengers also brought flowers for him. The bus became a happy place.

Then, one morning, as autumn was closing in, Charlie wasn’t waiting at his usual stop. When he wasn’t there the next day and the day after that, we started wondering if he was sick or—hopefully – on holiday somewhere.

When we came nearer to the center for senior citizens, one of the passengers asked the driver to wait. We all held our breaths when he went to the door.

The old gentle man was fine, but one of his close friends had died over the weekend. How silent we were the rest of the way to work.

The next Monday Charlie was waiting at the stop, stooping (弯腰) a bit more, a little bit more gray, and without a tie. Inside the bus was silent. Even though no one had talked about it, all of us sat there silently, our eyes filled with tears and a bunch of wild flowers in our hands.

21. From the passage, we can infer that             .

A. people always cared about each other on the bus

B. people were unhappy and sleepy on the bus because they were tired

C. smiles can shorten the distance between people

D. people are not good at communicating in the country

22.What are we sure about the old man?

A. His name was Charlie.

B. He worked at the center for senior citizens.

C. He got sick over the weekend.

D. He was in great sorrow when we saw him the next Monday.

23. Which of the following is not true?

A. The atmosphere on the bus was cheerful and lively at first.

B. People were surprised at the old man’s first greeting.

C. People were worried about the old man’s absence.

D. People on the bus at last shared happiness and sorrow together.

24. Which would be the best title for the passage？

A. How to Shorten the Distance between People

B. Smiles Make a Bus Feel Like Home

C. Charlie, A Smiling Gentle Man

D. The Key to Friendship — Communication

Ways to fight the flu
   The flu is annoying enough on its own. In order to keep yourself from it, follow these tips. 
   Get the flu vaccine(疫苗). It’s the best way to protect yourself against the flu.   36   It also helps the people around you because there’s less chance you will catch the flu and pass it on. 
    Wash your hands often.  Hand washing is an important way to protect against germs(细菌) like flu viruses.  37   So get in the habit of washing your hands when you come home from school, the mall, or anywhere else where you are around a lot of people.
      38   Flu viruses travel through the air, so try to stay away from people who look sick. It’s also a good idea to avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth –three places flu viruses can easily enter the body.
   Cough or sneeze into a tissue(手巾纸) –not into your hands. That way, you’re not spreading the virus when you touch surfaces that other people may touch too. 
     39  You don’t want to pass your germs to someone else. And staying home is a great excuse to watch your favorite movie, play video games, or read to have a good rest.   40  
   You also can fight the flu by getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, and getting regular exercise. 
   Don’t let the flu ruin your fall and winter fun. Fight back!

A. Stay home if you have the flu.
B. Rest can help the body recover faster.
C. Keep your distance if someone is sick.
D. Take some medicine as soon as you have the flu.
E. It also helps protect against other germs and illnesses.
F. Getting vaccinated doesn’t just protect your own health.
G. Don’t let the flu fall at one of the most exciting times of the year.

We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job.____16____.

So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”

Cheer up! ____17____. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. ____18____. Don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief.

___19___ . And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? ___20___.

A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.

B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.

C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.

D. Say what you have to say and then stop.

E. Don’t give a try to say what you aren’t familiar with.

F. Never forget your audience.

G. Give it a try and see what happens.

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

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Jennifer,

I am writing to thank you. You coming to my birthday party yesterday gave me a big surprise, which I have never expected. You cannot imagine how exciting I was at the moment. To be honesty, it is because of your coming why I feel it is the best birthday I have ever had.

The dictionary you gave me as birthday present is just all what I need. I firmly believe that it will be of great helpful in my English study I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me.

Together with all my classmates, I will do what I can to make you stay in China enjoyable. If there is everything you need, let me know and we will be more than glad to help.

Yours,

Li Hua

 Jane’s summer vacation in England led to  ____ an Englishman.

A. her marry             B. her to marry     

C. her being married      D. her marrying