Her little son fell off the boat into the water due to her carelessness. The mother couldn’t help ________ because she couldn’t help ________ her son out of the danger.

  A. crying; to save  B. crying; saving        

  C. to cry; to save            D. cry; saving

 I was just talking to Margret when Jackson _______. 

A. cut in            B .cut down         C. cut out          D. cut up

Dear Editor,

    Recent reports have indicated an additional 1, 400 Marines（海军陆战队）are being sent to Afghanistan in the coming weeks. This means it costs over $1 million annually on the ground over there. I do place a higher level of blame on the policymakers who send soldiers off to kill and be killed in the field. I think the human race needs to think more about killing.

One needs to do the introspection: “Are these wars JUST?” I believe that all of our wars since 1945 have been illegal, under international law as well. I suggest that all your readers examine their conscience as it relates to the matter of making war. The fact that many soldiers are motivated by a strong sense of duty does not give them some unqualified(绝对的) moral right to support these wars or any other. It’s responsible for all the troops, and the entire population, to determine whether the Afghan or Iraq wars are in accordance with(符合) the development of the state.

I wish someone would give me one or more logical reasons why we are still fighting in Afghanistan and what our goals are. I certainly don’t understand it and neither do many who are more knowledgeable than I.

Outsiders have tried unsuccessfully for centuries to conquer Afghanistan, and we seem to be no more successful. We are trying to develop a stable central government, but the country is badly divided into ethnic and tribal groups, and the current government is corrupt（腐败的）. Moreover, we are apparently regarded as undesirable occupiers by many of its people, most notably(尤其) the Taliban(塔利班).

If we are to continue spending billions every year in Afghanistan and killing hundreds of our people and many of theirs, our government must provide us with a reasonable  explanation of why we are doing so and what we can expect to accomplish.

George Myers

24. What caused the author to write the letter?

   A. His conscience of being a citizen.                   B. His relatives being killed in the war.

   C. Reports about sending soldiers to Afghanistan.           D. Getting no reasonable explanation.

25. The underlined word “introspection” in the passage means ______________________.

   A. self-awareness                                   B. self-examination    

   C. self-confidence                                  D. self-defence

26. The soldiers go to Afghanistan because______________________________.

   A. they can contribute to the development of America

   B. they have the moral right to do so

   C. they want to become heroes in the war

   D. they are performing their duty as a resident

27. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. The U.S.A has developed a stable central government.

   B. Most people can’t understand why the States makes wars.

   C. The Afghan considered Americans as undesirable occupiers

   D. American government should make an explanation to the public.

    John Snow___36___ that the second theory was correct but he needed ___37___. So when another outbreak___38___ London in 1854, he was ready to begin his enquiry. As the disease spread quickly through poor ___39___, he began to gather information. In two particular streets, the cholera outbreak was so severe that more than 500 people died in ten days. He was ___40___ to find out why.

   First there was England. Wales was___41___ to it in the thirteenth century. Now when people refer to England you find Wales___42___ as well. Next England and Wales were joined to Scotland in the seventeenth century and the name was changed to "Great Britain". ___43___  this was accomplished without ___44___ when King James of Scotland became King of England and Wales as well. Finally the English government tried in the early twentieth century to form the United Kingdom by getting Ireland connected in the same ___45___ way.

Do you remember the man who contributed a lot to the understanding of British and American English? Noah Webster, born on October 16, 1758, is known for The American Dictionary of the English Language.  He has been called the “Father of American Scholarship and Education”. His “Blue-Backed Speller” books were used to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American children. But how much do you know about him beyond that?

At the age of 16, Noah Webster began attending Yale College. Unfortunately, he spent his four years at Yale during the American Revolutionary War, and, because of food shortages, many of his college classes were held in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Later, he served in the army.

Having graduated from Yale in 1778, Webster wanted to continue his education in order to earn his law degree. He had to teach school in order to pay for his education. He set up many small schools that didn't survive, but he was a good teacher because instead of forcing his students to learn, like most teachers did, he rewarded them.

He earned his law degree in 1781, but did not practice law until 1789. Once he started he found the law was not to his liking. Webster did not have much money. 

In 1793, Alexander Hamilton lent him $1500 to move to New York City to edit a newspaper. In December, he founded New York 's first daily newspaper, American Minerva, and edited it for four years. For decades, he published textbooks, political essays, a report on some diseases, and newspaper articles for his party, He wrote so much that a modern  list of his published works required 655 pages .

Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery.

41. What's the main idea of Paragraph l?

A. Webster's college education.                          B. Webster's famous dictionary.

C. Webster's daily routines.                               D. Webster's main achievements.

42.  Which of the following best describes Webster's life at Yale?

   A. Tiring.                       B. Tough.                    C. Smooth.                  D. Normal.

43. What did Noah want to be after graduation from Yale?

   A. A scholar.                  B. A teacher.                       C. A lawyer.          D. A headmaster.

44. Why was Webster a good teacher?

   A. Because he often rewarded his students.       B. Because he set up many small schools.

   C. Because he graduated from Yale College.       D. Because he forced his students to learn.

 Companies that only employ males have a(n) ________ against female employees.

A. exchange     B. preference     C. influence      D. prejudice

   If you are in a crowd, a first and most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings(周围的事物) and mentally notice alternate exits. No matter where you are, make sure you always know how to get out.

Make sure you know the type of ground you are standing on. For example, in a crowd of moving people wet ground can be dangerous, causing you to fall. You should know the general atmosphere of the event, as panic situations can often be predicted. When in danger, a few seconds can make all the difference, giving you the possibility of taking advantage of your escape route. Always stay closer to the escape route

If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down, because you could easily get injured or even be killed by being stepped on by other people. Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd; take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker. Keep your hands up by your chest, which will protect your chest during the movement.

If you fall, get up quickly. If you can’t get up because you are injured, get someone to pull you back up. If you fall and can not get up, keep moving by crawling(爬行)in the same direction of the crowd. Do not lie on your stomach or back, as this is dangerous for your body.

The worst situation is to be pushed by the crowd against an immovable object. Try to shun

high walls, as the crowd pressure can build up rapidly. After you’re pushed forward, the way you move is on a diagonal(斜线). There’s always space between people. You work your way out that way till you get out of the crowd.

9．When you are in a crowd the first thing you do is ____.

A. fight against the pressure   

B. stay closer to an immovable object

C. move in the same direction of the crowd

D. be familiar with the surroundings

10. When you are in the middle of a moving crowd, ____.

A. you must go to the exit quickly

B. you must not stand still or sit down

C. you’d better stop moving forward

D. you should push your way out

11．The underlined word “shun” in the last paragraph probably means ____.

A. leave for      B. keep off      C. jump on         D. break down

12. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. How to survive the rush crowd

B. How to enjoy yourself in a crowd

C. How to protect yourself in a crowd

D. How to run away from people

They ________ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.

A carried out      B carried off    C carried on     D carried away

We desire that we ________ of any change in plans.

A．are informed     B．must be informed     C．be informed     D．have been informed

People are compassionate. With effort, we can translate compassion into action. An experience last weekend showed me this is true. I work part-time in a supermarket across from a building for the elderly. These old people are our main customers, and it’s not hard to lose patience over their slowness. But last Sunday, one aged gentleman appeared to teach me a valuable lesson. This untidy man walked up to my register (收款机) with a box of biscuits. He said he was out of cash, had just moved into his room, and had nothing in his cupboards. He asked if we could let him have the food on trust. He promised to repay me the next day.

    I couldn’t help staring at him. I wondered what kind of person he had been ten or twenty years before, and what he would be like if luck had gone his way. I had a hurt in my heart for this kind of human soul, all alone in the world. I told him that I was sorry, but store rules didn’t allow me to do so. I felt stupid and unkind saying this, but I valued my job.

    Just then, another man, standing behind the first, spoke up. If anything, he looked more pitiable. “Charge it to me,” was all he said.

    What I had been feeling was pity. Pity is soft and safe and easy. Compassion, on the other hand, is caring in action. I thanked the second man but told him that was not allowed either. Then I reached into my pocket and paid for the biscuits myself. I reached into my pocket because these two men had reached into my heart and taught me compassion.

1. The aged gentleman who wanted to buy the biscuits _______.

A. promised to obey the store rules         

B. forgot to take any money with him

    C. hoped to have the food first and pay later     

D. could not afford anything more expensive       

2. Which of the following best describes the old gentleman?

    A. kind and lucky                            B. friendly and helpful   

    C. poor and lonely                          D. hurt and disappointed

3. The writer acted upon the store rules because _______.

    A. he expected someone else to pay for the old man

B. he felt no pity for the old gentleman

    C. he considered the old man dishonest      

D. he wanted to keep his present job   

4. What does the writer learn from his experience?

    A. Wealth is more important than anything else.

B. Obeying the rules means more than compassion.

C. Experience is better gained through practice.

D. Helping others is easier said than done.     

Anita Cooper, a respectable doctor, retired at the age of 62 one year ago. She had been so  36  her whole self to her work that she could not allow herself to do nothing even after retirement. She was recently elected president of a(n)  37  organization that serves for free her local hospital where  38 makes the best patient care possible . One of her  39  is to find and train volunteers who will work as nurse’s assistants to solve the nursing  40  for the hospital. In many hospitals, these volunteers are called “ candy stripers ” because their red and white uniforms resemble（看起来像）candy canes. Several weeks after  41 , Anita discovered that the candy striper program was a  42  . In order to straighten things out, she would have to spend a lot  43  time at the hospital than she originally thought.

Anita just returned home from a(n)  44  day at the hospital . She noticed the  45  flashing on her telephone answering machine. When she  46  the button, she heard the following messages from her daughter, Felicia :

Felicia : Hi , mom . It’s just me. It’s five o’clock . Call me when you  47  . I need to talk to you about something . Bye .

Felicia : Mom , it’s me again . It’s now a little after seven. I guess you’re still at the  48  . I need to talk to you tonight about maybe taking care of Tommy tomorrow if you can  49  it. I just found out today that I have to be out of town  50  business. Talk to you soon. Bye , now .

Anita looked at her  51 and saw that she had scheduled 52  courses for the whole next day . She picked up the phone and dialed her  53  number. She would have to say  54  . She knew that Felicia would feel she was  55  , but she felt she had no choice .

36. A. devoting            B. connecting         C. matching           D. comparing

37. A. political             B. charitable           C. economic          D. commercial

38. A. surgery             B. medicine            C. nursing             D. management

39. A. ways                B. hobbies             C. interests            D. duties

40. A. disappearance    B. crimes               C. mysteries          D. shortage

41. A. leaving school    B. making peace     C. taking office      D. causing trouble

42. A. success             B. mess                 C. pleasure            D. balance

43. A. more                 B. less                   C. bigger               D. happier

44. A. long                  B. unforgettable      C. sunny               D. special

45. A. eye                   B. light                  C. number             D. line

46. A. missed                     B. fastened            C. pressed             D. fixed

47. A. get away           B. get up               C. get across         D. get in

48. A. church                     B. nursery             C. school               D. hospital

49. A. like                   B. try                    C. manage             D. appreciate

50. A. into                   B. on                     C. without             D. out of

51. A. calendar            B. television           C. car                   D. menu

52. A. training             B. acting                C. swimming         D. filming

53. A. friend’s             B. daughter’s         C. husband’s          D. neighbor’s

54. A. yes                   B. hello                  C. no                    D. much

55. A. counting her in   B. cheering her up  C. holding her back       D. letting her down

People from every corner flooded into the streets that Christmas Eve. “Frosty the Snowman,” and “Jingle Bells”  61in stores; on the pavements, the street singers performed happily. Everyone, was _62__by someone else, delighted and cheerful. I was alone.

As one of 8 kids of a Brazilian family, brought up in America's crowded apartment, I'd spent several years searching for aloneness. Now, __63__, at 27, a college student after the   64__with my girlfriend , every cell inside me wanted to be alone, __65__not at Christmas. My family had  66__to Brazil and my friends were __67___with their own lives. Dusk was approaching, and the fact that I had to return to my __68___home made me sad. Lights from windows blinked, and I hoped someone would __69__from one of those homes to invite me inside with a Christmas tree decorated with shiny fake snow and __70__presents.

At a market, I felt more  _71__when people were buying lots of goods, which ___72___the gifts we received as children in my mind . I missed my family and wanted to cry for wanting to be alone and for having achieved it.

Outside the church , a manger(小耶稣) had been set   73__. I stood with others watching the scene, some of them  74__themselves, praying. As I walked home, I realized that leaving Brazil was still a painful experience as I struggled with  75__ I had become in 15 years in America. I'd mourned the __76__ , but for the first time, I recognized what I’d gained. I was independent,   77__ and healthy. My life was still ahead, full of __78__ .

Sometimes the best gift is the one that you give yourself. That Christmas, I gave myself _79__ for what I'd obtained up to now and promise to go forward. It is the best gift I've ever got, the one that I most _80__ .

61．A. shared              B. played          C. served      D. held

62．A. accompanied        B. employed        C. attended    D. supported

63．A. usually             B. extremely        C. really      D. eventually

64．A. breakup            B. date             C. sympathy    D. concern

65．A. so                B. but              C. and         D. or

66．A. moved             B. slipped          C. came        D. returned

67．A. pleased            B. satisfied          C. occupied    D. bored

68．A. shabby            B. empty            C. warm        D. cozy

69．A. turn up            B. hang out         C. go away     D. break in

70．A. dealt              B. discounted       C. wrapped     D. donated

71．A. tired              B. nervous          C. excited     D. upset

72．A. reminded          B. remained         C. mentioned   D. introduced

73．A. down             B. up              C. aside       D. about

74．A. hugging           B. bowing          C. crossing    D. bending

75．A. how              B. which           C. what        D. that

76．A. cases             B. limits           C. losses      D. worries

77．A. lonely            B. educated         C. shy         D. wealthy

78．A. possibility         B. sight            C. sadness     D. hardship

79．A. surprise           B. defeat           C. prize       D. credit

80．A. select            B. value            C. save        D. Admit

He says that my new car is a ______ of money.

A. lack                B. load        C. question            D. waste

假定你是李华，将于今年七月从新星外语学校毕业。你从报纸上得知B&B公司要招聘一名英文秘书，你很感兴趣。请给该公司写一封求职信，包括下列要点：
1.年龄；
2.学习情况和英文水平；
3.兴趣特长；
4.性格特点。
注意：
1.词数100左右。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入词数。
Dear Sir/Madam ,
I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary .______________
______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

I' m looking forward to your reply .
Sincerely yours,

                         How to teach a child to respect

As a child grows out of being an infant and begins to notice and react to the world around him, you may find yourself wondering how you possibly impart all of the things that he needs to become a responsible, respectful adult.   36   A child who learns to respect all he meets not only receives respect from others, but also learns to respect himself as well.

l         Show your child respect. This is perhaps the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child by giving him your full attention and he will learn to listen to you, understanding how important this is in communication.

l          37  The more you say “please” and “thank you” to your child, the more likely he will learn

    to use them with you and others. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.

l         Agree to disagree.   38   Explain your decision so that he will understand your reasoning

    and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you doesn't equate to disobedience.

l         Control your impulse to overact. When a situation arises between you and your child that

    requires calmness, keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior.  39

l         Praise, praise, praise! So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it

    that the accomplishments are not celebrated enough.   40   

A.       Teach manners by using polite requests and responses.

B.       Try to remember that a child won't always agree with you.

C.       Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life.

D.       If he sees you lose temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future.

E.       A child may act like he pleases, but will respect being given limits.

F.       When you see your child exhibit respectful behavior, make sure he knows just how proud you are of him.

G.       Setting a good example is the best way to start a child on the path to respect.

Linus Pauling, the only person who has won two undivided Nobel Prizes, was born in Portland, Oregon. He attended Washington High School but because of an unimportant detail he did not receive his diploma until 1962, long after he had received his Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Oregon State College in 1922. He had chosen to study this major because he could get a good job with it.

    He won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1954 “for his research into the nature of the chemical bond and its application to the explanation of the structure of complex substances”. His interest in the “behavior” of molecules (分子) led him from physical chemistry to biological chemistry, especially of the human body. He began with proteins and their main parts, the amino acids (氨基酸), which are called the “building blocks of life”. In 1950, he constructed the first satisfactory model of a protein molecule, a discovery very important to the understanding of the living cell.

    During World War II, Pauling was a member of the Research Board for National Security, for which he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit in 1948. However, the use of the atomic bomb near the end of the war turned Pauling in a new direction. Having long worked on the structure of molecules, he took an immediate interest in the deadly effects of nuclear fallout on human molecular structures.    

    From then on, Pauling protested the production of the hydrogen bomb and supported the prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons. Through his efforts, The Nuclear－Test－Ban Treaty, declaring all nuclear tests to be illegal except underground ones, came into effect on October 10, 1963, the same day Linus Pauling was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.

1. From the first paragraph, we learn that Linus Pauling ______________.

A. didn’t study hard while in Washington High School

B. is the only scientist who has won two Nobel Prizes

C. was once badly treated in Washington High School

D. chose to study chemical engineering to earn his living

2. Which of the following things did Pauling pay much attention to at first?

A. The “behavior” of molecules        B. Physical chemistry.

C. Biological chemistry.              D. The human body.

3. During World War II, Linus Pauling ___________.

A. had to stop his research because of the war

B. made great contributions to the safety of the country

C. joined the army to fight for the safety of the country

D. took part in researching nuclear bombs

Stop eating yourself stupid

    We all know that poor nutrition can lead to bad health and even weight gain.  36   A recent study has found that what you eat could very likely play a role in how smart you are.

    According to the study, rats fed a high-fat diet for 10 days showed signs of weakness and even had trouble finding treats that were waiting for them.   37   Actually high-fat diet could weaken our intelligence—but so can a calorie-restricted diet. The trick appears to lie in finding a nice balance.

    Here are ways to achieve that happy balance and make you smarter through diet, exercise and improving your brain power.

      38  Aim to get this amount of calories each day. If you need to drop a few pounds, take away the number you get by 400; consume that number of calories each day until you drop the weight.

    Eat the right foods in addition to getting the right amount of calories. Aim for healthy foods that include good amounts of protein, fiber, fruits and vegetables, healthy whole grains, healthy fats and plenty of water. Well! Don’t forget to exercise your mind while doing so. Read a book. Try a new recipe. Do some puzzles. __39__

     40  Aim for at least three 30-minute sessions a week. I like simple exercises such as walking, but anything that raises the heart rate is good. You may be fond of music too. Combine them! Some people like to listen to classical music such as Bach or Mozart, but rock music lovers will be happy to learn that this genre can help make you smarter as well. 

A. Exercise regularly with happy mind forever.

B. Your health depends on your exercise plan.

C. Remember: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

D. Now add “lack of intelligence” to the list.

E. You may be puzzled whether it has something with us.

F. These are all good ways to help increase your smarts.

G. Figure out how many calories you need to maintain your weight.

He was a professor. At the age of 90, he still worked eight hours every day regardless  61   the weather.

His secretary said: “He was extremely old, but he forced himself to walk from his living place to the office through two blocks.  62  would take him an hour to do so, but he insisted because it made him get a sense of    63  (succeed).”

One day, a university student  64  (step) out of his office with a pile of books. He complained: “He always answers my questions with just a yes or no. However, he always gives me dozens of books and suggests me  65  (find) the answer on my own.”

By chance, the professor knew    66   the student complained about. He explained to him with a smile: “This is the method I have learnt---the  67  (hard) you work independently, the better solutions you will find. If you can make full use of the books, you will  68  (probable) become a good lawyer in the future.”

假如你是李华，最近美国梅德韦中学访学团将到你校交流学习中文。请你以学生代表的身份，根据以下内容要求，用英语拟写一份发言稿。

要求： 1．表示欢迎；

2．介绍几种提高中文听说能力的方法；

3．表达希望和祝福。

注意：  1．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

        3．词数：120左右。

Hello, everyone._

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you.    

I had worried myself sick over Simon’s mother coming to see me. I was a new teacher, and I gave an honest account of the students’ work. In Simon’s case, the grades were awfully low. He couldn’t read his own handwriting. But he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his abilities.

 So when Simon’s mother entered the room, my palms (手掌心) were sweating. I was completely unprepared for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech. Because of me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he loved me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had recently spent an afternoon at a friend’s house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the self-respect I had developed in her son. She kissed me again and left.

I sat, stunned, for about half an hour, wondering what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without even knowing it? What I finally came to remember was one day, several months before, when some students were giving reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke quietly, and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said, “Speak up. Simon is the expert on this. He is the only one you have to convince, and he can’t hear you in the back of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more, and became happy. And it was all because he happened to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed praise was the one who took the last seat that day.

It taught me the most valuable lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I’m thankful that it came early and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.

36. We can infer that when Simon’s mother entered the room, the writer felt _______.

A. satisfied                B. nervous                 C. happy                   D. surprised
37. Why did Simon’s mother come to visit her son’s teacher?

A. Because she worried about her son’s poor work.
B. Because she wanted to show her gratitude to the teacher.
C. Because Simon asked her to do so.
D. Because she wanted to know her son’s performance in the school.

38. What the teacher said in paragraph 3 is intended to _______.
A. encourage Jeanne to speak louder
B. encourage Simon to work hard
C. ask Jeanne to convince Simon
D. tell the students that Simon was expert on that.

39. The purpose of the passage is to ________.
A. tell the story of Simon
B. tell teachers how to be kind to students
C. advise the readers to be kind to others.
D. share a valuable lesson with readers.