He gave himself a new name to hide his identity when he wen to            the secret task.

A．carry on                                                    B．carry out

C．carry through                                            D．carry away

_______ every one of you succeed in passing the mid-term examination.

We must admit the great part that his advice has ________in our success.

A. took    B. made

C. played    D. formed

Pilates，yoga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy．There is，however，a more humbleexercise that might not be so attractive，but has all benefits-walking．
    Certified fitness professional JolynnJaekel explains，"What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level．Plus，it's good for your heart，your head and your wallet．"
A recent report details the health benefits of walking．The report found that walking regularly to fulfill the 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise every week，recommended by the UK's chief medical officer，could save 37，000 lives each year．Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running．They observed participants aged between 18 and 80 over a six-year period and found that walking reduced the risk of heart disease by 9.3%，while running reduced it by 4.5%．And there is even more good news：30 minutes of quick walking over five days could help you sleep easily，according to research by Oregon State University．The study by the university showed that walking helped participants sleep better and feel more alert during the day．
The sooner you get started，the sooner you will notice the differences in your mind and body．
   So，go out for your 30-minute walk in a nearby park or green space．

25. The underlined word"humble"in the first paragraph means ______ ．

Mark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was also a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humour. Many people liked to listen to him talk because he liked to tell some interesting stories to make people laugh all the time.

　　 One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing. Before he was going to leave, one of his friends said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes  in the town and told him that he’d better not go there. Mark Twain waved (摇动) his hand and said, “It doesn’t matter. The mosquitoes are no relatives of mine. I don’t think they will come to visit me.”

   　After he arrived at the town, Mark Twain stayed in a small hotel near the station. He went into his room, but when he was just about to have a rest, quite a few mosquitoes flew about him. The waiters felt very sorry about that. “I’m very sorry, Mr Mark Twain. There are too many mosquitoes in our town.” One of them said to him.

   　　Mark Twain, however, made a joke, saying to the waiter, “The mosquitoes are very clever. They know my room number. They didn’t come into the wrong room.” What he said made all the people present laugh heartily.

   　　But that night Mark Twain slept well. Do you know why? That was because all the waiters in the hotel were driving the mosquitoes away for him during the whole night.

1. That day Mark Twain went to the town _____.

     A. to see one of his friends

     B. because he was told there were a lot of mosquitoes there

C. because he wanted to do something there for his writing

     D. to see one of his relatives

2. The waiters felt sorry because _____.

    A. they did something wrong to Mark Twain      

B. their hotel was too small

    C. the room was not very clean

D. there were quite a few mosquitoes in Mark Twain’s room

3. All the people present laughed heartily because _____.

     A. the mosquitoes were very clever and they didn’t come into the wrong room

     B. the mosquitoes knew Mark Twain’s room number

    C. Mark Twain made a joke

D. Mark Twain gave the waiters some nice presents

4. From the story we know _____.

     A. no mosquitoes troubled Mark Twain in the night

     B. the owner of the hotel told the waiters to look after Mark Twain well at night

     C. Mark Twain didn’t have a good rest that night

     D. there were not mosquitoes in the hotel any longer

Jennifer Lawrence, 25, is known for being down-to-earth and likable — she ordered McDonald’s on the red carpet at the Oscars.

And when she described her anger and disappointment at the fact that women are not equal to men in Hollywood, Lawrence “continued to make America fall in love with her”, said Business Insider.

Earlier this year, an E-mail from film company Sony Pictures showed that Lawrence and Amy Adams made less money for American Hustle (2013) than their male (男性) co-stars, even though both women played major roles in the movie.

In an article published in Lenny Letter, a popular e-mail newsletter, Lawrence wrote “I’m trying to find the ‘adorable (可爱的) way to state my opinion and still be likable’!”

Lawrence joins a long list of actresses, including Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett, who have spoken up about Hollywood’s pay gap.

According to Forbes, the 10 highest paid movie actors in 2015, led by Robert Downey Jr, made ＄431 million. But the 10 highest paid movie actresses, led by Lawrence, only made about $218 million. The pay gap comes partly from the low number of actresses. According to a report in August, only 28.1 percent of characters in 2014’s 100 top grossing (高票房的) films were female (女性) and of them, only 21 percent had a female lead or co-lead character.

“People with more experience are paid more,” Nancy Dubue, the president CEO of A+E Networks, told Variety, “The problem is that the industry still gives too many men that experience.”

The pay gap is a problem that affects the whole US. The White House reported that women earn 78 cents to every dollar a man gets there.

“This is what made Lawrence’s piece powerful: it showed that women still experience pay inequality everywhere-whether you’re Hollywood’s top talent or you work in a retail store,” commented CNN.

As Lawrence points out, it’s not just about less payment for women; it’s also about women making sure that their pay shows their value.

24. According to Business Insider, Americans____ Lawrence after she expressed her anger at Hollywood’s

pay gap.

A. dislike.          B. like          C. doubt         D. forgive

25. From the passage we can infer that_____.

A. men earn more money for the same job than women because they are better than women

B. Lawrence is the leader of the 10 highest-paid movie actresses

C. a great many actresses have spoken up about Hollywood’s pay gap

D. a White House report points out that men make twice as much money as women

26. The writer’s purpose of writing this passage is____.

A. to inform        B. to advise      C. to persuade        D. to argue

27. The best title of the passage can be____.

A. More Experience, More Pay             B. Asking for Fair Pay

C. Speaking up for Hollywood              D. Higher value, Higher Pay

 Some years ago, SARS broke out in the mainland of China,   61   (cause) some people to be killed or nearly got close to death.   62   severe was the situation that there was no time to debate who was   63   (blame). The most important thing for the government to do was find out the cause of this   64   (dead) disease. They invited all the top experts in this field to have a discussion and quite a few suggestions   65   (put) forward. Some of the top experts picked out those suggestions and tested them to see whether they were available. Doctor Zhong Nanshan chose one patient   66  was seriously ill and had little hope of picking up and had the new medicine   67   (test) on him. To his great joy, this patient recovered! He made his way to his office and telephoned the top official, telling him the   68  (excite) news. For   69   (convenient), he moved to live in his office. His method did make sense.   70   wasn’t long before the other hospitals also controlled this terrible disease and kicked it out finally.

你是李华，你很烦恼。最近，每天早晚，你们小区广场上都有很多人在跳广场舞，持续时间长且噪音大，给你和小区里其他人带来了很多的不便。请给小区委员会领导写封信，反映现象及其导致的不便并提出合理建议。

注意：

1、词数100左右；

2、短文的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

3、可适当增加细节，使文章语篇连贯。

参考词汇：广场舞square dance

Dear sir,

    I’m writing to tell you something about the people doing the square dance in our community, which has made me terribly upset.                                                      

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                   Yours,

                                                                   Li Hua

--The enemy didn’t stop, instead they ________ towards the village at a faster speed.

-- So the villagers were in danger.

A. overcame      B. struggled          C. behaved            D. advanced

When I worked in a large city, passing by someone who was homeless wasn’t an uncommon sight. The difficult situation of those I saw touched me deeply.

   I felt I must do something, and, as a single mother, I decided to come up with a plan that fitted my limited budget (预算). I began by setting aside five to ten dollars and passing them out to those I met on the street each week.

   Though a dollar felt like a small amount, I realized how powerful it was. For me, I recognized that those I passed by were people just like me. Sometimes we would joke a bit and smile together. On some occasions, I was able to give more. I don’t know how and if the dollars helped, but I know that the connections we made did.

   One day after I had started this weekly practice, I had saved up enough to buy myself a new winter coat. With it around my shoulders, I realized that my old coat could still be put to use by someone who had little or nothing to protect them from the cold. However, at that moment, I felt inspired to pass on this opportunity for kindness. I turned to the salesman who had helped me, and asked if he would feel comfortable taking my old coat, walking to the corner, and offering it to someone in need. Slightly taken aback, he smiled. “I will as soon as I get a break,” he said. “Thanks for being so considerate.”

   I can’t help but feel that my experiences with kindness have moved me to pass it on, and in this way, I feel I’ve helped more than just those I pass by on the street. Kindness touches many hearts, and I am grateful for the way it has touched mine.

21. Why did the author decide to come up with a plan? 

   A. Because she needed to set aside some bills.

   B. Because she wanted to increase her limited budget.

   C. Because she always passed by some homeless people.

   D. Because she wanted to do something for the homeless people.

22. What did the author think of the dollars she gave to those people?

   A. It didn’t make sense.              B. It might have been a small amount to them.

   C. It could help them a lot.   D. It brought a friendly connection between them.

23. What do the underlined words “taken aback” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?

A. Surprised.       B. Satisfied.              C. Upset.                  D. Frightened.

24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Helping People Who Are Homeless.            B. My Experiences with Kindness.

C. Raising Money to Help Those in Need.       D. My Weekly Practice of Helping Others.

Finding a winter job is often a proof that you’re growing up, and it’s also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!

Retail (零售) Sales

Retail offers plenty of opportunity for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are expected to take on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.

Food Service

A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the opportunity to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 4005077 for more information.

Babysitter

This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just call 4005076.

Housekeeping

This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone:4005079

5． How much can you earn at least in two hours as a retailer?

A. $20.      B. $12.    C. $16.     D. $10.

6． If you’d like to be a waiter in winter, you may call_________.

A. 4005075    B. 4005079   C. 4005076   D. 4005077

7． Which of the following jobs may attract teens who want to be a teacher?

A. Retail Sales.                 B. Babysitter.

C. Food Service.                 D. Housekeeping.

8．The text is mainly written for teens who _____.

A. are faced with communication problems

B. dream of becoming a housekeeper

C. want a part-time job in the winter

D. plan to start their own business

    WSIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR "FLY TO THE MOON CLUB"

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 With a registration fee of just $50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways' FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members. They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world! BENEFITS YOU CAN'T MISS!

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• A birthday gift on your child's birthday

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All bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS for departures from 5 to 11 September 2015. Children must be accompanied by two paying adults.

33．One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ________.

A. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School

B. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore

C. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport

D. a free flight to any destination in the world

34．Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?

  A. Booking date    Departure date      B. Booking date    Departure date

  September 2     September 12           September 13   September 18

  C. Booking date    Departure date     D. Booking date    Departure date

   August 16      September 4            August 15     September 8

35．Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement？

A. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight.

B. You need to pay $50 to sign up a child for the club.

C. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.

D. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.

Everyone can benefit from making an effort to practice gratitude(感激)every day. The following three steps can help you start feeling more grateful, and appreciative of the good things in your life:

  Notice the Good Things in Your Life

36.________ Pay attention to the small everyday details of your life-nature, people, community, shelter, creature comforts like a warm bed or a good meal. And then start a gratitude journal(日记). Making a commitment (承诺，保证)to writing down good things each day makes it more likely that we will notice good things as they happen.

Enjoy the Feeling of Gratitude

There are moments when you naturally, right then and there, feel filled with gratitude. These are moments when you say to yourself, "Oh, wow, this is amazing! "or "How great is this!" Pause. 37.___________ Let it sink in. Enjoy your blessings in the moment they happen.

Express Gratitude

Expressing gratitude is more than being polite. 38_ ___Show your appreciation to someone who really did something nice. Say: "It was really kind of you to…,” "You did me a big favor when...," or "Thank you for being there when...". 39.________ Hold the door open for the person behind you, even if it means waiting a little longer than you normally would.

True gratitude doesn't leave you feeling like you owe other people something-after all, if you've done someone a favor, you probably don't want the person to feel like you expect something back in return. 40.__________

A. It's about showing your heartfelt appreciation.

B. Just notice and absorb(吸收，吸入) that feeling of true gratitude.

C. You can also express gratitude by doing a kindness.

D. It's all about feeling good and creating a cycle of good.

E. Start to notice and identify the things you are grateful for.

F. Help someone without letting the person find out it was you.

G. It's amazing what you notice when you focus on feeling grateful.

    We will be traveling to the Presidio in San Francisco to visit the newly opened Walt Disney Family Museum. Your whole family will be fascinated by over 1,400 works of art featuring Disney characters. There are countless exhibits and even a model of the early Disneyland Park.

    We will have a timed entry into the museum, and then each family is free to explore at their leisure. Lunch will be on your own. So bring your lunch or money for the Museum Restaurant. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a must-see for everyone who loves Disney.

Date: July 22, 2011

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00pm

Location: Presidio, San Francisco

Cost per person: $35.00 for adults,$25.00 for young people of 6-17 years old and seniors over 65 years old, and $10.00 for children under 6 years of age. Cost includes round-trip bus transportation to and from Alameda and admission into the Museum.

Pick-up location: Bayport Recreation Center(301 Jack London Avenue, near Ruby Bridges Elementary School)

    It’s easy to register! You may register in person or mail the completed form and the payments to Alamede Recreation and Park Department 2226 Santa Clara Avenue,Alameda,94501.

    Phone registrations begin from Monday to Friday,8:00 am to 5:00pm with MasterCard or VISA only.Have your credit card and class activity number ready just before calling (510) 7477529.Fax the completed registration form with MasterCard/VISA,(510) 5234071.Registration is not accepted for anyone under 18 years of age.

21.The cost of the trip doesn’t include____.

A. lunch at the Museum              B.  transportation to Alameda

C. transportation to Alameda          D.  admission into the Museum

22.The Walt Disney Family Museum is open for____.

   A. three days       B. nine hours    C.  seven hours      D. two days

23. If Mr and Mrs Green visit the museum with a 9-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter, they will spend____.

A.$90    B.95    C.$105    D.$120

I promise that ________ I spend the Spring Festival, I will give you a call.

 A. whenever   B. whoever   C. whichever   D. wherever

As I went through school, I came to understand that life was about competition. The only thing that mattered was doing better than everyone else. I watched this cycle through the lives of my four older brothers. I watched them win awards time and time again and admired by teachers and adults alike. And I wanted all of that. But then I learned that I couldn’t compete with my brothers or with others for that matter. I didn’t enjoy math and science nearly as much as I enjoyed English literature. My stomach would often hurt thinking about the amount of time I’d have to put in studying and working to get ahead of everyone. Around the seventh grade, I decided that I didn’t care about being a top student anymore. I just wanted to do what brought me joy. I wanted to just read and write for days.

Then I watched my older brothers enter the workplace and not enjoy the career path they had chosen. That made my stomach hurt, too. At the same time, they were making a lot of money and were able to afford expensive cars and go on trips that seemed enjoyable, but I decided that I’d not trade the cars and trips for having a job that brought me joy.

So I did just that. I majored in English in college with a concentration on creative fictions. For the past decade, I’ve had a career in a non-profit organization serving children in need. It has brought me great joy. There’s not a daily drive to compete in the market place and be better than another organization so that we increase our profits. The drive is to serve another person with excellence. And the other unexpected aspects are that while I have never made a lot of money, I have a car and have been fortunate to take some pretty amazing trips for work.

32. What did the writer think of life at early school?

A. Competitive.     B. Stressful.     C. Enjoyable.    D. Difficult.

33. Why did the writer change his attitude towards competition?

    A. He failed competition repeatedly.

    B. He wanted to follow his heart.

    C. He was afraid of competition.

    D. He often had stomachaches.

34. What can we learn about the writer?

A. He makes great contributions to society.

B. He is less successful than his brothers.

C. He doesn’t travel anywhere.

D. He finds great pleasure in his work.

35. The writer may agree that          .

A. we should not compete with others

B. we should try to do better than others

C. we should do what we really like

D. we should be devoted to helping others

    Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2013: More than 200 B&Bs（bed & breakfast）across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers（活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2013 to 07/04/2013 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:

●         The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.

●         The offer is of two kinds: ￡20 per room, valid（有效的）during stay period of 02/04/2013—31/05/2013 and then again 01/09/2013—31/10/2013；￡35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2013—31/08/2013.

●         The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.

●         The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2013.

●         Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.

●         If voucher holders book either the ￡20 or ￡35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.

●         Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve（保留）the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.

●         Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.

●         The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional ￡10 may be paid to confirm（确认）the booking and will be returned on arrival.

●         The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.

69. The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on ______.

A. 09/01/2013       B. 04/02/2013       C. 01/03/2013       D. 28/04/2013

70. How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?

A. ￡70            B. ￡40            C. ￡35           D. ￡30

71. What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A. To charge extra ￡10 for bookings with no vouchers.

B. To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.

C. To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

D. To request extra charges as tips.

If you think that the illness might be serious, you should not _________ going to the doctor.

A. put off    B. set about

C. hold back    D. give away

　　　36　You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. However, anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how:

Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. . Then decide a good, regular time for studying. 　37　A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.

Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.

Make good use of your time in class. 　38　Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, preview the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, and read that material. 　39　If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.

　40　You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.

B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

E. Maybe you are an average student.

F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.

G. This will help you understand the next class.

One morning I wasted nearly an hour watching a tiny ant carry a huge feather（羽毛）. Several times, it  41  several obstacles(障碍) in its path. And after a momentary pause it would make the necessary detour (绕道).  42  one point, the ant had to cross a crack(裂缝) about 10mm wide. After some  43  thoughts, the ant laid the feather over the crack, walked   44   it and picked the feather up on the other side, then continued on its way. I was  45  by the cleverness of this ant. It was only a small insect, lacking in  46  yet equipped with a brain to reason, explore, discover and overcome.  47  this ant, like the other two-legged creatures   48   on the earth, also shares human feelings.

After some time the ant  49  reached its destination--- a flower bed and a small hole that was the entrance to its  50  home. It was there that the ant met its  51 . How could that large feather possibly  52  such a small hole? Of course, it couldn’t. So the ant, after all this   53_   and using great brightness, overcoming problems all along the way, just gave up the   54_   and went home. The ant had not thought the problem through  55  it began its journey and in the end the feather was  56  more than a burden. Isn’t our  57  like that?

We worry about our families; we worry about the  58  of money; and we worry about all kinds of things. These are all burdens --- the things we pick up along life’s path, and drag them around the obstacles and over the cracks that life will bring, only to  59  that at the destination they are  60  and we can’t take them with us.

41. A. came across           B. came about            C. got over                  D. dealt with

42. A. For                           B. At                    C. To                          D. With

43. A. brave                       B. tiring         C. short                             D.magic        

44. A. through                   B. across                    C. beside                D. behind

45. A. satisfied                       B. frightened      C. annoyed           D. attracted

46. A. height                     B. size                  C. depth                D. length

47. A. Therefore          B. Otherwise              C. But                         D. Besides       

48. A. living                       B. working         C. sleeping                   D. walking   

49. A. finally                             B. probably          C. suddenly             D. easily          

50. A. lonely                  B. comfortable     C. underground          D. big

51. A. partner               B. parent         C. match                 D. friend

52. A. fix                    B. fit                    C. fill                      D. suit           

53. A. trouble                      B. pleasure         C. decision                 D. matter

54. A. insect                       B. problem      C. feather                   D. hole              

55. A. before                            B. after                C. until                       D. once

56. A. everything                      B. anything             C. something                  D. nothing

57. A. study                 B. aim             C. dream                         D. 1ife                 

58. A. waste                 B. lack                 C. worth                D. danger

59. A. think                  B. wonder            C. warn                             D. find

60. A. bad                         B. useless           C. meaningful             D. practical