One day, while I was walking to work, I decided to bring some flowers that I had picked from my garden that morning. On the way, I 36 a stranger and presented the flowers to him with a smile card. 37 by the sense of joy I felt from giving flowers to another person, and may be 38 his day, I wanted to do it again.
When I got to my office, I had the 39 of anonymously(匿名)leaving flowers around the workplace. The impersonal(无人情味)atmosphere of the building where I work makes me 40 . It just feels a little boring sometimes, though it’s a nice building with great light. I considered lots of people might feel the same way, so why not put a little 41 there, and throw in an inspirational quote(引言)while I’m at it? After all, who doesn't like flowers?
So, for the past month, I’ve been 42 flowers in a little cup on the sink in the bathroom. Each week, I 43 the flowers and the quote. It always feels 44 for me to read quotes like Henry David Thoreau’s “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, he will meet with a 45 unexpected in common hours.” and Gandhi’s “The fragrance(香味) always 46 on the hand that gives the rose.” If anything, I figure, but it at least makes me 47 each time I visit the bathroom.
Then today, when I walked in, I noticed 48 flowers in the cup, and a quote that someone else had written! It 49 , “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” --- Gandhi.
This little act 50 me that, at the end of the day, we’re all just people with hearts regardless of the various roles and different hats we may wear in the workplace.
I did a little dance and am smiling wide for the rest of the day!
36. A. picked out B. came across C. called up D. pointed at
37. A. Struck B. Informed C. Surprised D. Honored
38. A. calming B. determining C. reflecting D. brightening
39. A. belief B. way C. idea D. aim
40. A. uncomfortable B. impolite C. impatient D. unforgettable
41. A. mystery B. smile C. beauty D. courage
42. A. growing B. watering C. putting D. picking
43. A. count B. check C. clean D. change
44. A. uplifting B. interesting C. satisfying D. puzzling
45. A. prize B. truth C. success D. shock
46. A. holds B. attaches C. remains D. focuses
47. A. strong B. happy C. surprised D. shocked
48. A. good B. new C. small D. special
49. A. told B. replied C. wrote D. said
50. A. introduces B. warns C. suggests D. reminds
假如你叫李华，寒假期间你准备参加美国某教育机构在美国举办的为期一个月的“中学生国际文化冬令营”。根据组织方要求，申请人需要根据以下提示用英语写一篇短文。
主要内容包括：
1．个人简况（姓名、年龄、国籍、兴趣、爱好）；
2．你对本活动的内容和安排有什么期待：
3．你打算如何让自己的此次经历更有意义：
4．你期待会有什么样的收获：
注意：1．词数110左右。
2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
_______ carefully before you hand in your paper please.
A. Checking B. Check C. To check D. Checked
在春暖花开的春游（go spring outing）时节，某校学生就“高三学生要不要参加春游活动”展开讨论。请根据以下讨论结果，写一篇短文。
| ６５％的学生认为 | ３５％的学生认为 |
| １．应该春游 | １．不应该春游 |
| ２．接触大自然，呼吸新鲜空气，有利健康 | ２．高考临近，没有心情玩 |
| ３．活动使精神放松，大脑休息，有利于学习 | ３．春游耽误学习 |
注意：1.字数100词左右
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
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They left the office without ________ a word .
A. having said B. saying C. to say D. said
Tom was crossing the road the other day when he saw a red car coming in the distance. He thought the car would ___21__, as the lights had turned red. ___22__, the car was going too ___23_ and Tom soon ___24__ that it couldn’t stop in time. He ___25__ to move out of its ___26__ but it was too late. Tom was __27__ down by the red car and lay ___28__ dead on the road. Passers-by ___29___ went to him and an ambulance（救护车）was ___30__for. The driver of the red car didn’t stop, __31__one of the men had written down the ___32__ of the car, which he ___33__ to the police who arrived at the site（现场）.
At the same time, Tom was taken to the ___34__ and his parents were called for. They were very ___35__ to hear of the accident and quickly rushed to his __36_. For three days Tom was not able to feel or think and his parents were worried that he ___37__ die. But on the fourth day Tom __38__ and spoke softly. His parents were ___39__. The police by then had ___40__ the owner of the car and caught hold of him at last.
21. A. start B. stop C. move D. break
22. A. Unfortunately B. Obviously C. Besides D. However
23. A. fast B. slow C. far D. late
24. A. understood B. realized C. knew D. recognized
25. A. tried B. managed C. failed D. was able
26. A. road B. path C. door D. way
27. A. put B. knocked C. laid D. thrown
28. A. almost B. already C. still D. obviously
29. A. slowly B. calmly C. quickly D. carefully
30.A. looked B. called C. sent D. asked
31.A. but B. and C. or D. so
32.A. type B. name C. number D. address
33.A. took B. gave C. posted D. sent
34.A. station B. school C. hospital D. home
35.A. angry B. sad C. surprised D. disappointed
36.A. head B. side C. body D. hospital
37.A. must B. might C. could D. should
38.A. felt sick B. got up C. fell asleep D. woke up
39.A. surprised B. calm C. glad D. puzzled
40.A. noticed B. grasped C. heard D. followed
Technology benefits us in countless and great ways. However, in this ape of ever increasing digital contact, our technology use may promote or prevent our relationships, depending on out of how to manage and monition its use.
Using a laptop while in the company of a partner, without interacting with him, resulted in a couple’s negative influence on their relationship. On the contrary, couples who used technology together, while becoming involved with each other in the process, resulted in positive influence on their relationship.
Technology is everywhere these days-----especially cell phones. In the past, when we waited in time at the grocery store or at a doctor’s office, we would often start a conversation with a nearly stranger. Today, the default choice(默认选项) seems to be putting out heads down into our phones instead of face-to-face connection with each other.
Perhaps you have experienced the followed plot. You walk into an office that you believe to be empty because it is so deathly mats. You are surprised , instead to find it filled with people, necks bent down want busily tapping on their well phones instead of becoming involved with one another.
This phenomenon because particularly heartbreaking for me recently, as I sat in my dentist’s waiting room, seated next to a another and her young daughter. The young girl sat quietly next to her mother who contused to focus her under did automation on her cell pone. After what must have seemed to be a long time, the daughter said kindly in an annoyed voice. “Mom! I miss you!” With a frightened took of embarrassment the mom hurriedly put her cell phone into her purse and scoured(抱起) her daughter up.
Technology can certainly make things easier for us and has rightfully(合法地) earned an essential place in my personal and professional live. However, for the bnalth of our relationships and the need to create more social and emotional intimacy(高密度), we must carve out “technology-free” time.
51. According to the passage, technology_________.
A. makes things more attractive to us.
B. has advantages and disadvantages to our relationships
C. changes our life completely
D. brings us much convenience
52. The couple’s using technology together in the case of interaction________
A. can lead a happy life
B. may make them have similar opinions on life
C. is more beneficial to their relationship than only one uses.
D. makes the couple like communicating with others
53. The underlined word “mute” in Para. 4 can be replaced by_________
A. dark B. cold C. clean D. quiet
54. The following statements are true EXCEPT____.
A. it is phones that sometimes prevent our face-to-face connection
B. today more and more people are not good at communicating because of technology
C. the mother the author met in his dentist’s waiting room was addicted to the use of phones.
D. in order to increase the intimacy between people, we should spare time without technology.
55. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Looking away from your phone. B. Communicating with people around you
C. Avoiding using cell phones while waiting D. Encouraging face-to-face connection
I wasn’t blaming anyone; I said errors like this could have been avoided.
A. merely B. mostly C. rarely D. nearly
Why is setting goals important? ___11___ Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen. Successful people imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals.
By setting goals you are taking control of your life. It's like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind which can be found on a map. She can drive straight there surely without any wasted time of wrong turns. ___12___ She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas. Which driver do you want to be?
Winners in life set goals and follow them through. They decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. ___13___ Goals aren't difficult to set and they aren't difficult to reach.
___14___ You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.
Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it.___15___. Like a contract(合同) with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particular way, you are able to make yourself continuously aware of situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.
A．Because everybody should have a goal in his mind
B．Unsuccessful people usually just let life happen by accident.
C．The other driver has no goal, or destination or map.
D．It's difficult for a driver to reach his destination without a map.
E．It's up to you to find out what your goals really are.
F．Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life.
G . Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power
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，多者不计分。
3. 请将答案写在答题卡中对应的本题处，本题答案写在试卷上无效。
One day I happened to finding a chatting room in my QQ, there people were chatting in English. I tried to chat with some of them. To my surprised, I found the oral English of some junior students were better than me. I asked them for advice and they told me to practice more on QQ. But every day after that I would spend one hour practice my oral English on QQ. Day by day I learned from many useful words and expressions. With time went by, I found that I could even communicate some college students freely.
A Deed a Day
It was a busy day as usual. I was making sandwiches and balancing the phone between my shoulder and chin. The washing machine sounded as my husband walked in with our daughters. We had only about twenty minutes to eat _41__ we had to take the girls to their next activity. My husband seemed a bit _42_ that dinner was not on the table.
That night, I had a heavy __43__, thinking we were becoming taskmasters on an assembly line (流水线). We had become too __44__ in our own tasks and not very considerate towards those around us. We needed to do something to bring back some meaning into our lives. It needed to be something that would __45_ our own agendas and energize us toward the common good.
I bought a notebook, named it “Our Deed Diary” and held a family meeting. I told my family I wanted us all to think about doing a _46_ for others every day. It could be for each other or for people outside our__47_. And we all needed to write it down in the notebook.
I thought one deed a day was too easy. However, it was actually __48_ than it seemed because it had to be something __49__what we had already done. Sending birthday cards to people we already sent cards to every year would not __50_.
We had a rough __51__. On some days, someone would forget to __52_ a good deed, while on other days, we would forget to write our good deeds in the diary. After a few weeks though, I found myself waking up in the morning trying to __53__what good deed I could do for someone that day. My daughters began to rush to me after school to __54_me the good deed they had done.
Now, after a year, I am happy to say that it is making a(n) __55__ in our lives. Instead of always __56_ what the day will bring for us, we think about what we can do for someone else.
Who would have thought that trying to do a simple kindness a day would be so 57 I feel my daughters have felt inner joy that you can only __58_ by giving to someone else from your heart. The best thing is that you feel so great about doing something for someone else; you don’t even look for or expect anything in __59_. So, when someone does return the favor, it is an enormous and positive __60_.
41. A. though B. unless C. before D. while
42. A. annoyed B. puzzled C. embarrassed D. frightened
43. A. shoulder B. stomach C. foot D. heart
44. A. absorbed B. interested C. confident D. successful
45. A. repeat B. relate C. refocus D. recall
46. A. kindness B. task C. job D. copy
47. A. room B. home C. school D. town
48. A. stranger B. sweeter C. harder D. bigger
49. A. beyond B. from C. about D. between
50. A. matter B. count C. last D. happen
51. A. time B. life C. start D. idea
52. A. praise B. check C. record D. do
53. A. describe B. decide C. remember D. explain
54. A. bring B. teach C. offer D. tell
55. A. effort B. choice C. difference D. fortune
56. A. forgetting B. believing C. knowing D. wondering
57. A. tiring B. moving C. surprising D. rewarding
58. A. experience B. imagine C. predict D. exchange
59. A. silence B. return C. time D. order
60. A. effect B. bonus C. attitude D. contribution
American black bears appear in a variety of colors despite their name. In the eastern part of their range(地理分布区), most of these bears have shiny black fur, but in the west they grow brown, red or even yellow coats. To the north, the black bear is actually gray or white. Even in the same litter(窝), both brown and black furred bears may be born.
Black bears are the smallest of all American bears, ranging in length from 5 to 6 feet, weighing from 300 to 500 pounds. Their eyes and ears are small and their eyesight and hearing are not as good as their sense of smell. Like all bears, the black bear is shy, clumsy(笨拙的) and rarely dangerous. However, if cornered, the black bear can become a fearful enemy.
Black bears feed on leaves, roots, fruit, insects, fish and even larger animals. One of the most interesting characteristics of bears, including the black bear, is their winter sleep. Unlike many other animals, bears do not actually hibernate(冬眠). Although the bear does not eat during the winter months, its temperature remains almost normal, and it breathes regularly four or five times per minute.
Most black bears live alone, except during the mating season (交配季节). A litter of one to four cubs is born in January or February and they remain with their mother until they are fully grown or about one and a half years old. Black bears can live as long as thirty years in the wild, and even longer in game preserves set aside for them.
48. What do we know about the fur color of American black bears?
A. Most of them have black fur.
B. Their fur color depends on their living range.
C. They change their fur color throughout their life.
D. They are always of the same fur color as their brothers.
49. American black bears have a good sense of .
A. smell B. hearing C. eyesight D. taste
50. Which of the following is TRUE about American black bears?
A. Their way of “hibernating” is unique.
B. They are able to live at most thirty years.
C. They are regarded as the smallest bear in the world.
D. The babies can soon live by themselves after birth.
“Everything happens for the best”, my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you 21 on, something good will happen some day.”
Mother was right, as I 22 after graduating from college. I had designed myself for a 23 announcer. So I went to Chicago to knock on the door of every station and was 24 every time. In one station, a kind lady told me that 25 stations wouldn’t employ a person without 26 since I had just graduated. “Go out in the town and find a small station that might give you a chance,” she said.
I returned to Dixon, 27 I had finished my high school education and had 28 in the school football team. My father said that our town had built a store and wanted a man to 29 its sports department. The job sounded just 30 for me, but I wasn’t employed.
My disappointment had shown as if 31 “Everything happens for the best.” Mom reminded me. Dad 32 me his car to look for a job. I tried WOC Radio Davenport. The program director told me 33 had already employed an announcer. 34 I left his office, I asked myself aloud, “ 35 can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if 36 can’t get a job in a radio station?” Suddenly, I heard the director 37 , “Do you know anything about football?” Then he asked me to 38 an imaginary game. It was easy, and I did it without difficulty. The director was 39 and told me I would be broadcasting a game on the 40 Sunday.
21. A. put B. carry C. move D. take
22. A. recovered B. developed C. recognized D. discovered
23. A. sports B. news C. radio D. TV
24. A. refused B. promised C. invited D. accepted
25. A. no B. all C. large D. small
26. A. agreement B. exams C. experience D. technology
27. A. which B. here C. there D. where
28. A. taken B. joined C. played D. fought
29. A. own B. manage C. report D. enter
30. A. right B. successful C. possible D. important
31. A. expected B. by accident C. by design D. supposed
32. A. borrowed B. sold C. bought D. lent
33. A. he B. she C. we D. they
34. A. While B. So C. Before D. After
35. A. What B. Wherever C. Whenever D. How
36. A. he B. me C. it D. I
37. A. broadcasting B. answering C. calling D. announcing
38. A. broadcast B. act C. make D. play
39. A. moved B. satisfied C. thankful D. sorry
40. A. future B. coming C. last D. later
For years scientists have been worried about the effects of air pollution on the earth’s natural conditions. Some believe the air inside many houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may be one hundred times worse.
Indoor air pollution can cause a person to feel tired, to suffer eye pain, headache and other problems. Some pollutants (污染物) can cause breathing disorders, diseases of blood and even cancer. Most scientists agree that every modern house has some kind of indoor pollution.
People have paid more attention to the problem now. It is said that when builders began making houses and offices they did not waste energy. To do this they built buildings that limited the flow of air between inside and outside. They also began using man-made building materials. These materials are now known to let out harmful gases.
As the problem became more serious, scientists began searching for a way to deal with it. They discovered a natural pollution control system for building-green plants. Scientists do not really know how plants control air pollution. They believe that a plant’s leaves absorb or take in the pollutants. In exchange the plant lets out oxygen through its leaves and small organizations on its roots. Scientists suggest that all buildings should have one large plant or several small plants inside for every nine square metres of space. Studies of different plants show that each absorbs different chemicals. So the most effective way to clean the air is to use different kinds of plants. Having green plants inside your house can make it a prettier and more healthy place.
21. Generally speaking, indoor air pollution may be more harmful than the air outside because _______.
A. indoor air pollution can often make people seriously ill
B. man-made building materials give off dangerous gases
C. there may be more harmful gases outside the buildings
D. the flow of air indoors is limited, which is very harmful
22. Some kind of indoor pollution can be found in ________.
A. all kinds of offices B. every old house
C. all kinds of houses D. every modern house
23. The indoor air pollution is caused by ________.
A. the limit of the flow of air between inside and outside
B. the building way that the builders want to save energy
C. the building things that are made of man-made materials
D. the man-made building materials and the limit of air-flow
24. The reason why we should use different kinds of plants to clean the air is that ________.
A. plants can let out all kinds of pollutants indoors
B. plants can absorb all kinds of harmful indoor chemicals
C. plants may take in more oxygen which people need
D. plants can make our houses prettier and more healthy
As an outstanding humorous 61 (act), Chaplin could always inspire in the audience deep feelings by 62 (use) particular forms of acting in the time of silent films. His charming character the Little Tramp is well known all over the world, a poor and 63 (home) person, wearing large trousers, worn-out shoes, and carrying 64 walking stick. 65 he was a social 66 (fail), he was loved by all the audience for his 67 (determine) in overcoming difficulties and being kind to people unkind to him.
When playing the famous film The Gold Rush, Chaplin managed to make the sad situation, eating a boiled shoe, 68 (entertain) by using nonverbal humor.
Such is Charlie Chaplin who produced, directed, and wrote movies that he starred 69 . He 70 (give) a special Oscar in 1972 for his lifetime outstanding work of bringing humor to us all.
It was Mother’s day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, its not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”
At the front of the supermarket a charity (慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better, “he said. I was amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful gesture.”
By now paramedics (救援人员) had arrived, and were attending the injured woman. As we walked up to her, my son became intimidated by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her.
Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.”
At that, the old man started crying and said, “thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.” The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smite.
1. What does the author intend to tell us.
A. One can never be too careful.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. A small act of kindness brings a great joy.
D. Love begins with a little smile.
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.
B. Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his mother’s support.
C. Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller.
D. The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture.
3. The underlined word intimidated in the third paragraph probably means “ ”
A. frightened B. astonished C. struck D. excited
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Mothers Day
B. Flower Power
C. An Accidental injury
D. An Embarrassing Moment
How silly I was! I ________ the taxi. It was so near.
A. needn’t take B. needn’t have taken
C. shouldn’t take D. couldn’t have taken
Mr. Su was chosen to ______ China at the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.
A. speak as B. stand for C. represent D. on behalf of
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight：
·Schedule yearly exams. __11__ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
·Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Longterm stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. __12__
·Give your eyes a break. Twothirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. __13__ Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20second break and look at something 20 feet away.
·__14__ As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
·Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. __15__ Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A．Eat your greens.
B．They can properly protect your eyes.
C．Eye care should begin early in life.
D．Always follow the doctor's advice for appropriate wear.
E．Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
F．Parents usually don't care about their own eyesight.
G．This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
____ in her most beautiful skirt, the girl tried to make herself ____ at the party.
A. Dressed; noticed B. Dressing; noticed
C. Dressed; noticing D. Dressing; noticing
