Once upon a time, a blind man was sitting at the roadside with a hat by his feet. There was a sign beside him, 56. _______ (say), “I am blind. Please help me.” 57. __________ good many passers-by walked by him, but few of them helped him.

A creative young man named Tom was going to his office. While walking by the blind man, he stopped 58.______________(see) that the man only had a few coins in his hat. He bent down and put a few of his own coins in the hat. Without asking for the blind man’s 59. _____________(permit), he took the sign, turned it around and wrote a new message. Then he put the sign by the feet of the blind man, and left.

60. _______ (late) that afternoon, when Tom returned to the blind man, he saw the hat 61. _________(fill) with bills and coins. The blind man recognized his footsteps and asked if 62. ________ was he who had changed his sign. He also wanted to know 63. ________ the man had done to the sign.

Then the young man told the blind man that he 64.____________ (write) something like this on the sign, “It is spring now, but I can’t see it.” 65. _________ （hear）what the young man said, the blind man expressed his gratitude to him and went home happily.

In 1885，the Republic of France, important friend during the American Revolution, donated the largest statue in the world, Liberty Enlightening the World, to the United States of America. The statue would celebrate its century of independence. To ship it, the statue was broken down into 350 pieces. And now, spread across Bedloe's Island in New York Harbour, it sat in 214 wooden packing boxes. The problem was that New York had no money to re-assemble it. Six other cities, less affected by the recent economic decline, had the money and bid to build it.

But a Hungarian immigrant, Joseph Pulitzer, the owner of America’s biggest newspaper called the World, wouldn't let “Liberty” go. When he heard that the Statue of Liberty was about to die from lack of funds, he saw his chance.

Pulitzer set the fund-raising goal of the World at $ 100,000. In its pages he laughed at the rich, thus increasing the paper’s appeal among working-class people, and firmly planted the idea that the statue was a monument not just for New York City but, indeed，for all of America.

Perhaps Pulitzer’s cleverest trick was the promise to publish the name of every single contributor in the pages of the World, no matter how small the contribution. The editorial that opened the fund-raising campaign set its tone. He wrote：“The World is the people's paper and it now appeals to the people to come forward and raise the money for the statue's base. “ The statue, he said, was paid for by “the masses of the French people. Let us respond in like manner.” The circulation of the World increased by almost 50,000 copies.

African American newspapers joined in the effort, encouraging their readers to contribute to a monument that would, in part, celebrate the end of slavery. So the money poured in, as single-dollar donations from grandmothers and pennies from the piggybanks of schoolchildren.

On August 11, 1885, the front page of the World announced, " ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS!" The goal had been reached, even slightly beyond, thanks to more than 120,000 contributions.

8. What does the underlined word " re-assemble" ( Para. 1 ) probably mean?

A. Put together.     B. Take apart.     C. Transport.      D. Repair.

9. Which of the following was the greatest move in Joseph Pulitzer's success?

A. Attacking the rich people.     B. Celebrating the end of slavery.

C. Printing every contributor's name in the World.

D. Persuading children to donate their pocket money.

10. What did Joseph Pulitzer try to convey to his readers about the Statue of Liberty?

A. It was a symbol of independence.

B. It was a monument for the whole USA.

C. It was a wonder in the building history.

D. It was a favor from the rich French people.

11. What was the main purpose of Joseph Pulitzer’s efforts?

A. To protect the Statue of Liberty.

B. To win working-class readers over.

C. To expand the circulation of his paper.

D. To raise money for the Statue of Liberty.

 Treat yourself ______ a glass of wine to help you relax at the end of the day.

  A. with           B. on             C. to            D. for

I Was Forced to Find My Gifts

    I was a pretty typical 17-year-old with a strong interest in painting when something happened. One Sunday, I went to an old swimming hole and dove in. I   31   something under the water head-on and broke a couple of vertebrae（椎骨）of my neck.

    For five months I stayed at the hospital, feeling like a   32   to my family. My self-image was instantly   33  . I was described with terms like “disabled” or “crippled.” I was angry and

  34   after I failed so many times at some   35   task---dropping something on the floor and trying to get it back up again.   

    Near the end of my stay in the hospital, my doctor almost forcibly tied a   36   to my hand. He had seen my paintings I’d done before and   37   me to paint. Fortunately, I found that I

  38   had this artistic ability left. It was like a big weight had been   39  . At least I could do something worthwhile again, and it became a   40   part of my recovery.  

    After I left the hospital, I stayed at home, feeling desperately   41  . It seemed like I was cut off from   42  . No one can get along   43   love and acceptance. So that fall, I started at the University of Texas, majoring in graphic design.

    One day a man happened to see one of my paintings. He had a great   44   for it and asked if I ever did art shows. So I was given a(n)   45  . Much to my surprise, I found that people liked my paintings and would pay for them. That was about 11 years ago. Today, 1,500   46   have carried my work.   

It was the art that provided the   47   for me to get up every morning and do something,

  48   sitting in front of the television. Society has such   49   expectations of the disabled person, so it’s very easy to get sucked into a dependency routine --- you know, the “give me” kind of attitude. And that’s what I take the most   50   in --- the fact that what I’m doing today is well received all over.    

31. A. saw              B. hit          C. touched      D. picked

32.A. burden                B. failure          C. joke             D. patient

33.A. improved          B. created      C. changed      D. judged

34. A. helpless         B. careless     C. nervous      D. tired

35.A. difficult         B. special          C. simple           D. important   

36. A. bandage          B. towel            C. rope         D. paintbrush

37.A. allowed           B. taught           C. ordered      D. encouraged

38. A. already          B. still            C. even         D. always

39. A. gained           B. carried          C. lifted           D. measured

40. A. vital            B. strange      C. boring       D. different      

41. A. lonely           B. weak         C. frightened       D. guilty

42. A. success          B. classmates  C. society      D. treatment 

43. A. in               B. for          C. behind           D. without

44. A. sympathy     B. fondness         C. talent           D. responsibility

45. A. exhibition       B. challenge        C. permission       D. message

46. A. hospitals        B. galleries        C. schools      D. families

47.A. imagination       B. chance           C. motivation       D. curiosity

48. A. instead of       B. apart from       C. due to           D. but for

49. A. high         B. low          C. enough       D. unrealistic

50. A. power            B. pride            C. comfort      D. advantage

One evening two young man were walking in the street together. They tried to find a chance to steal everything. The clock struck twelve. Most of the people were in bed. Quickly they came to a house and it seemed everyone in the house had fallen asleep. Standing at the front gate, one man whispered in English to the other at a low voice, “You wait here and I’ll go around to the back door and then get into the house.” Suddenly out of the house ran a dog, barked at them. The two men was very frightened and ran away as fast as possibly. They didn’t stop until they get to a lonely place. The man said to the other in a surprise, “It’s too bad, but I hadn’t thought what the dog could understand English.”

 In the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0℃. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0℃. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from mid-December to the middle of March. Though Canada’s winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow.

Dressing for winter.

During winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need:

＊A warm waterproof(防水) boots. 

＊A scarf(围巾) for your neck.

＊A hat that covers your ears.      

＊Gloves for your hands.

＊Thick winter coats, pants(裤子) and sweaters.

Layers(层) keep you warm.

It’s a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a T-shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it is always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need:

＊A warm waterproof coat.

＊Waterproof hats.

＊An umbrella.             

＊Rain boots or snow boots.

Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also contact(联系) Related Links.com, for example, an immigrant-serving(移民服务) organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.

9. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A. To tell about the details about Canada.

B. To show many outdoor winter activities.

C. To introduce the daily life of Canada.

D. To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada.

10. What is the important part for many Canadians in winter?

   A. Ice fishing.                 B. Joining a group

   C. Leading an active life.           D. Staying in the snow

11. If you spend a winter in Canada, you will prepare all EXCEPT_______.

A. an umbrella and sunglasses   

B. thick winter coats and a scarf

C. waterproof hats and a scarf  

D. snow boots and gloves

12. The author suggest layering your clothing probably because_______.

A. it is cool to dress like that

B. it is a rule to dress like that

C. the weather there is changeable

D. the weather is usually very hot

—Are there any areas that you feel not ____ in the book? —Sorry．I've no idea．

 A．produced      B．filled             C．referred           D. covered

 _____in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realized that he had left his wallet at home. 

A.  To wait                                  B.  Have waited  

C.  Having waited                            D.  To have waited

Susan didn’t 　　　 the school rules last night. Therefore, she got severely punished this morning.

    A. observe            B. confirm        C. break            D. deliver

 If he had spent more time practicing speaking English before, he    able to speak it much better now.

A. will be            B. would be            C. has been                   D. would have been

We are forgetful. With time going by, our brains seem to be slowing down—and that can be a very unpleasant thing.     1     Read on for some techniques worth trying.

1.     2   

People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. _   3    Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.

2. Go for a walk.

Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.   4   

3. Learn something new.

Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time.

    5   . Or you can go dancing with your friends.

A. Focus on the future.      

B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.

C. It should be something like learning gardening.

D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.

E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.

F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.

G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.

巴黎是法国的首都，也是一个梦幻般的城市，每年吸引世界各地大批游客来观光游玩。请根据以下要点以Paris为题用英语写一篇介绍巴黎的短文。

内容要点如下：　

1．地理位置：法国北部；

2．人口：大约一千一百万；

3．气候：不太热也不太冷，春秋天最好；

4．基本情况：欧洲第二大城布。法国文化、教育、商业中心。时尚与浪漫之 都，很多重大活动在此举行。有悠久 的历史和丰富的旅游资源。最著名的 有艾菲尔铁塔(the Eiffel Tower)、凯 旋门(a Thumphal Arch)和圣母院 (old Notre Dame)等。

注意：1)不要逐条翻译，但是可增加细节，以使文章连贯、通顺；

　　　 2)词数：120词左右。

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Being organized is an important skill for school and life. When you’re well organized, you can stay focused, instead of spending time hunting things around and feeling confused. What does it mean to be organized? For schoolwork, it means having one notebook or place where you store all your assignments, so you know what you have to do and when. Keeping clearly labeled binders (活页夹) and keeping all your schoolwork neat and in a specific place — these are the main parts of organization.

  　For home stuff, being organized means having a place to put your things and putting them back when you finish using them. It means hanging your coat up instead of dropping it on the floor or throwing it on a chair. It means keeping your schoolbag, your shoes, and your clean underwear in the same places so you always know where to find them.

  　Planning is part of being organized, too. Planning means deciding what you will do and when you will do it. Calendars, lists, and schedules can help you plan. You can buy or draw a calendar and keep it near your workplace. Making a schedule or a “to-do” list for yourself is a good idea. Looking at your list helps you keep track of what you need to do. Add new things as you get assignments, and check off things when you’ve done them. Use your list to help you decide which thing is the most important to work on first.

  　It takes some extra efforts to organize yourself and your stuff. But once you’re organized, you feel great. The less time you spend hunting around for things or panicking about homework, the more time you have for better things, like reading a good book or playing.

41. According to the first paragraph, “being organized” probably means “_____”.

A. looking for something here and there

B. putting something in a fixed place

C. getting together every now and then     

D. telling you what you have to do every day

42.  If you are well organized at home, you will_____.

A. leave all the things as you will       　 

B. hang your coat on a chair

C. know where your clean underwear is  　　

D. ask your mom where your shoes are

43.  Which of the following things can help you plan?

    A. Schedules          B. Workplaces　　　

C. Assignments   　   D. Tracks

44.  We can infer from this passage that______.

A. everyone is well organized in the school 

B. many people don’t like being organized at home

C. it is very tiring to make a “to-do” list every day

D. being well organized can save us a lot of time

45.  What may be the best title for this passage?

A. Planning Is Part of Being Organized   

B. A Good Beginning Is Half Done

C. Being Organized—an Important Skill  

D. Where There Is a Will There Is a Way

 I feel uncomfortable each time I remember the situation _____ Mary didn’t agree with me _______ the matter.

  A. that; at          B. where; over      C. which ; about           D. where; to

 —What made your companion look that astonished?

— ___ of stealing by his good friend.

A. Accused         B. Being accused        C. Accusing             D. To accuse

The best example of something is often called the "gold standard." It sets the standard against which other things are measured. In economics, the term describes how major trading nations once used gold to set currency values and exchange rates. Many nations continued to use the gold standard until the last century.

In the United States, people could exchange paper money for gold from the eighteen seventies until nineteen thirty-three. Then-President Richard Nixon finally disconnected the dollar from the value of gold in nineteen seventy-one. From time to time, some politicians call for a return to the gold standard.

In 1978, the International Monetary Fund ended an official gold price. The IMF also ended the required use of gold in transactions with its member countries. Since that time, gold prices have grown and continued to be high. But people keep buying. Some people are "gold bugs." These are investors who say people should buy gold to protect against inflation(通货膨胀).

People have valued gold for thousands of years. The soft, dense metal polishes to a bright yellow shine and resists most chemical reactions. It makes a good material for money, political power -- and, more recently, electrical power. If you own a device like a mobile phone or a computer, you might own a little gold in the wiring.

The gold standard was the subject of one of the best-known speeches in American political history. William Bryan wanted the country to use both gold and silver as money. The idea was to devalue the dollar and make it easier for farmers to pay their debts. So he delivered a speech, which made him famous. He was a presidential candidate three times. But he never won.

28. The underlined word “transactions” probably means “           ”

 A. wars             B. trade             C. meetings            D. conflict

29. After the IMF ended the official gold price, the gold prices         .

 A. stayed the same       B. began to drop      

C. increased             D. increased a little at first and kept drop

30. What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about?

 A. The reason for valuing gold   B. The history of the use of gold

 C. New function of gold          D. How to obtain gold

31. We can learn from the last paragraph that William Bryan      .

 A. was once a farmer              B. loved to collect gold 

C. was a famous political figure  D. was a good at giving speeches

 With _____she needed ______. She left the supermarket happily.

  A. all; bought           B. something; to be bought    C. all; buying    D. everything; to buy

Next autumn when you see wild geese (大雁) heading south for the winter flying in a V formation you might think about what scientists have discovered as to why they fly that way.

As each bird flaps (拍打) its wings, it creates an uplift (上升力) for the bird immediately following. By flying in a V formation the whole group adds at least 71% greater flying range (航程) than if each bird flies on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the push of one another. When a wild goose falls out of the formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance (阻力) of trying to go alone and quickly tries to get back into the formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. When the head goose gets tired, it flies back into the formation and another goose flies to the front. It is wise to take turns doing difficult jobs whether it be people or wild geese flying south.

Wild geese honk (发出雁叫声) from behind to inspire those up front to keep up their speed. What can we learn from this?

When a wild goose gets sick or wounded by gunshots, and falls out of the formation, two other geese will fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They will stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then will they go on with their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.

24. Wild geese fly in a V formation in order to ________.

A. protect themselves from danger            B. fly more quickly and easily

C. help the sick and wounded                D. fly much higher in the sky

25. If a wild goose falls out of the V formation, _______.

A. the other geese will call it back            B. the other geese will fly with it

C. it will try to get back into the group         D. it will fall behind the whole group

26. What can we learn from the fifth paragraph?

A. We should try to lead others to move forward.

B. We should give people facing difficulties encouragement.

C. We should believe in those who offer us help.

D. We should care more about the old and sick.

27. When a wild goose becomes sick or is wounded, ____.

A. it will be left alone and will fall on the ground     

B. the whole group will stop flying

C. two other geese will stay with it to offer help

D. other geese will honk to give it encouragement

There was a strange father, John Blake, from Michigan, who named his children after a computer software term. He told the local newspaper the US traditional way of adding “Junior” or “II” after a boy's name was too common. So, when his son was born last week, he decided on the name John Blake 2.0, as if he were a software programmer.         

Mr. Blake admitted that it took months to persuade his wife, Jamie, to accept the idea. Mrs. Blake said she asked several friends whether they could accept this name or not. “All the men,” she said, “felt the name was cool.” However，her women friends did not think so. “I think the women end up like it，”she said.

Mr. Blake told the local newspaper he got the idea from a film called The Legend of 1900，in which an abandoned baby is given the name 1900 to remember the year of its birth. “I thought that if they can do it , why can't we?” he said. After little John version 2.0 was born, Mr. Blake even sent a celebratory e-mail to the family and friends, which was designed to look as if he and his wife had created a new software. “I wrote things like there are a lot of new features from Version 1.0 with additional features from Jamie,” he said. And he has already planned for his son's future. “If he has a child, he could name it 3.0,” he said.

31．From the passage we know that “John Blake 2.0”_____.

A. is also the name of a computer

B. shows the traditional way of American baby naming

C. has the same meaning as “John Blake Junior”

D. tells something about the hope the father places on his baby
32．What do the name of “1900”and “Jon Version 2.0”have in common?

A. They are both connected with computer.     B. They are both untraditional.

C. They both tell about the births.            D. They are to be equally popular.

33．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. All Mrs. Blake's friends support their idea.

B. The name“1900”is also a computer software term.

C. When Mr. Blake had a second child, he would name it “John Version 3.0”.

D. Mrs. Blake didn't agree to name her son after a computer software term at the very beginning.

 It’s neither aliens nor a rare disease        will threaten the human race in the future, but climate change.

         A. whether        B. which         C. what                D. that