Carolyn Stradley is the founder of C&S Paving Inc.（铺路公司）in Atlanta, USA. In the following account, she recalls the job that challenged her  16  and skill but left her flying high.

“When the Atlanta Airport was under  17   in 1979, we were a new company struggling to make it. National Car Rental wanted to have 2,500 square meters of dirt paved,  18   the cars could be on site  19   the airport opened, and the official opening was only ten days away!  20  other local paving company wanted to do the job,  21   it couldn’t be done in such a short time.”

“Because we were new and really needed the work, we were  22   to try harder. We gave National Car Rental our offer and  23   our best effort to get the job finished within ten days. We also  24  them that if we failed, they would be no worse off,  25  they had plenty to gain if we succeeded.”

“We got the job and immediately went into  26  . Working at night needed lights, so I rented a machine to produce electricity for the site. Our  27   challenge was to keep the rock mixture  28  enough. All the available water wagons（洒水车）were rented out for the airport construction, and we certainly couldn’t afford to buy a new one.  29  , I got a special    30  to rent fire engine hoses（消防水龙带）and connect them to nearby hydrants（消防栓）；then I  31  held one of those hoses to 32  down the rock.”

“Those ten days were filled with challenges that  33   one creative idea after another. Nine days later, the night before the airport opened, National Car Rental was the   34  company that had cars on the parking lot.”

  “The key to our success was having the 35  to take on any job and then being creative in our approach to getting it done.”

16. A. kindness     B. imagination      C. remark               D. experience

17. A. control          B. repair           C. construction     D. development

18. A. after            B. as           C. for              D. so

19. A. while            B. since            C. where                D. when

20. A. Some         B. No           C. Any              D. Every

21. A. stating          B. reporting        C. telling              D. warning

22. A. isolated         B. nervous      C. willing          D. afraid

23. A. supported        B. consumed     C. promised         D. improved

24. A. asked            B. reminded     C. surprised            D. demanded

25. A. but              B. though           C. as               D. unless

26. A. discussion       B. action           C. practice         D. production

27. A. next         B. first            C. past             D. previous

28. A. cold         B. clean            C. loose                D. wet

29. A. Naturally        B. Obviously        C. Meanwhile            D. Instead

30. A. excuse           B. order            C. permit               D. reason

31. A. exactly          B. personally       C. angrily              D. hardly

32. A. pull         B. knock            C. hit              D. water

33. A. required         B. mixed            C. followed         D. formed

34. A. best         B. last         C. second               D. only

35. A. courage          B. interest     C. hope             D. chance

   Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, and has long been a favorite destination of tourists from all over the world, as well as an important cultural and political center.

With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castle, and many pubs and restaurants, there are many things for visitors to enjoy all year round. And of course, as it is in Scotland, there are a wide range of whiskies to try!

   However, there is more to Edinburgh than historic monuments and tourism. Each year, the Edinburgh Festival takes place in the city. In late summer, for three weeks, the festival presents classical music, theater, opera and dance at six major theaters and concert halls—and several smaller ones—throughout the city. Whatever your cultural tastes, you are sure to find something to enjoy.

   Local talent is always represented at the Edinburgh Festival giving Scottish composers and playwrights the opportunity to showcase their work and gain recognition from a wider audience.

In addition, orchestras (管弦乐队) and theater companies come from all over the world to perform at the prestigious (有名望的) festival. Last year saw the arrival of orchestras from the United States and Germany.

   The festival has now become an important part of Scotland’s economy as well as its culture. Last year’s festival generated over ￡130 million expenditure in Edinburgh alone, and across Scotland nearly 2,900 jobs exist as a direct result of the festival.

The festival is so popular that it has become, in some ways, a victim of its own success. The huge interest in performing there led to the setting up of a rival (竞争的) festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Fortunately, demand for live entertainment during the summer is so great that both festivals continue to thrive (兴旺).

   The Fringe tends to feature mostly comedy and experimental works. Yet it can lead to great things ---- many famous and successful comedians and artists, such as Rowan Atkinson, better known as TV’s Mr. Bean, started their careers in small venues at the Fringe.

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

   A. The festival is economically important for Scotland.

   B. Many people in Scotland rely on the festival for their jobs.

   C. Local performers challenge bands from all over the world.

   D. One is sure to find something to enjoy during the festival.

25. What does the underlined part “a victim of its own success” most probably mean?

   A. A prestigious band for its successful performance.

   B. An unsuccessful performance without good preparation.

   C. An orchestra from another country performing in Edinburgh.

   D. A festival that causes trouble for itself because of great success.

26. What we can learn from the passage is that ________.

   A. the Edinburgh Festival attracts audience across the world

   B. both festivals win good recognition from a wide audience

   C. the Fringe was set up in the hope of accepting the challenge

   D. many comedians and artists took off overnight at the Fringe

27. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

   A. Edinburgh ------ A City of Culture    

   B. Edinburgh ------ A Tourist Attraction

   C. Edinburgh ------ A Political Center    

   D. Edinburgh ------ A Place to Try Whiskies

Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume（消 耗） rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to

stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.

According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.

After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.

In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity or extreme overweight among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.

25.   In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?

A.  They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.

B.  They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.

C.  They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.

D.  They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.

26.   This text is mainly the relationship between           .

A. Americans and the French                  B. life style and obesity

C. children and adults                             D. fast food and overweight

27.   The text is mainly developed              .

A. by comparison        B. by space             C. by process      D. by classification

On May 23,1989, Stefania Follini came out from a cave at Carlsbad , New Mexico．She hadn’t seen the sun for eighteen and a half weeks ．Stefania was in a research program, and the scientists in the program were studying body rhythms （节奏）。In this experiment Stefania had spent 130 days in a cave ,30 feet in depth．

    During her time in the cave, Stefania had been completely alone except for two white mice．Her living place had been very comfortable ,but there had been nothing to feel her the time ．She’d had no clock or watches , no television or radio．There had been no natural light and the temperature had always been kept at 21℃

33．Stefania stayed in the cave for a long time because___________．

    A．she was asked to do research on mice

    B．she wanted to experience loneliness

    C．she was the subject of a study

    D．she needed to record her life

34．What is a cause for the change of Stefania’s body clock?

    A．Eating fewer hours

    B．Having more hours of sleep

    C．Lacking physical exercise．

    D．Getting no natural light．

35．Where does the text probably come from?

    A．A novel．                        B．A news story．

    C．A pet magazine ．                D.  A text

Algae(水藻) are very simple plants. They grow in fresh water or salty water. Seaweed （海藻）is algae that grow in salty water. Seaweed is red or brown in color. The Japanese people use these plants from the sea in many ways. From it, they make a food called Kombu. Kombu is seaweed that has been dried, cooked and pressed together. Then it is dried again and cut into long pieces. The Japanese eat a lot of Kombu and like it very much.    Japanese farmers often use seaweed as fertilizer. It makes their plants grow better. Many farmers also find seaweed makes a fine food for their animals.    From seaweed the Japanese also get iodine(碘), which they sell to other countries. Iodine is used in many ways all over the world. It is used in making medicine. It is added to the salt we use at the table. Scientists even use one form of iodine to “ seed clouds” when they want rain to fall.

  29. Kombu is a kind of ____ according to the text.   

     A. food         B. medicine          C. plant       D. fertilizer

  30 . In the last sentence of the text, “seed clouds” means ____.

 A. clouds spreading like seeds     B. the seeds like clouds   

 C. dropping seeds by clouds    

 D. to make rain fall with human power

  31. The main idea of the story is that ____.

 A. The Japanese eat seaweed when they want rain to fall.

  B. Kombu is made into medicine for farmers.

  C. The Japanese eat a lot of Kombu.

  D. The Japanese use seaweed in many ways. 

 At the end of the meeting, it was announced that an agreement ______.

A. has reached                B. had reached 

C. has been reached           D. had been reached

1.这张票能让你免费参观上海大剧院。（enable）

2.多参加体育锻炼，你就不那么容易感冒了。(If )

3.他不但表扬了这个学生，而且给了他一笔酬劳。（Not only）

4.这是个十分危险的十字路口，事故任何时候都可能发生。（be likely to）

5.科学家们正计划改造火星以使得人类在那生存和工作成为可能。（so that）

 My professor’s son was ambitious of being a soldier________ he was so weak and thin.

   A. because             B. while            C. though            D. as though

    Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17
    Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.
   The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.
   Application & Selection

If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com.
   Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.
   You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.
   Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014
   For further information go to :facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com
   Any questions 一 feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner.gov.uk
    Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13
    Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.
    Start time: 6 September, 2014
    Meet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre. Study and write at your own pace --you do not have to rush -- as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing! 
No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?

    Fee: £179

   For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk

21. Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.
A. to train comedy and TV writers
B. to explore the fantastic gallery space
C. to promote the development of young writers
D. to introduce a contemporary art museum 
22. To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first _______.
A. complete an application form       B. meet the Writer Squad Leader
C. offer their family information       D. provide a piece of their writing

23 Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.
A. 6 September, 2014               B. 8 September, 2014
C. 17 September, 2014              D. 12 October, 2014
24. What is most important for the beginners?
A. Gaining confidence and having fun.
B. Practising as much as possible.
C. Studying and writing at their own pace.
D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.
25. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.
A. facebook.com/towner            B. newtowner.org.uk 
C. newwritingsouth.com            D. Towner.org.uk

81.Kitty has been wondering what is in the box and finally she opened it  with  c     .

82. Our boss could have sold more goods if he had promised to offer a 40%       (折扣).

83. He was respected by all people in the world because he d      all his life to   helping the disabled people.

84. Perhaps it makes us feel more c        with our life because we feel there is  someone else worse off than ourselves.

85. Most members of the committee were in favor of the suggestion: only a   (少数）were against it.

We must take measures to prevent a possible ______ between the two sides.

 A. accomplish     B. conflict              C. construct            D. contact

_{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 5处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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：在错的词下面划一横线，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5处，多者（从第6处起）不计分。
Today my father and I drove to visit Li Wei, whom we had been supporting for two years．We set off early in the morning, and after a two-hour drive, we arrived in his home．At that moment, he was working in the garden while his grandpa was sitting in the sun．They were excited to see us and gave us warm welcome．We gave Li Wei a schoolbag and some books as well．Grateful and moved, and he showed us his excellent schoolwork, which impressed us greatly．We were so happy that we didn’t realize it was time to leave．They saw me off at the village entrance and we waved goodbye to them.}

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:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
　　注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
　　2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Yesterday our club held an English speech contest, which theme is “Challenge Myself”. A large number of students attended to the contest and showed their wonderful performances. In the stage, though face great pressure, the speakers bravely overcame it and challenged them to achieve great success. What’s more, they impressed us deep with their unusual confidences and performances.

Through such activity, we know a lot more about our students. But we have gained much, such as self-confidence and honor. Besides, our club was growing stronger.

Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.

Arrive

The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The country’s main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city.

Why now?

    The best time to visit Sri Lanka’s southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, you’ll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lanka’s main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.

See

    There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other must-sees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambulla’s cave temple, the country’s largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and crafts remain.

Do

    Sri Lanka owns about 1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the word to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.

Taste

Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet.

Did you know?

Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the world’s largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).

21. Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka?

 A. Kandy.         B. Anuradhapura.       C. Polonnaruwa.   D. Colombo.

22. If you want to know something about “Diwali”, you’d better go there in         .

 A. September.     B. October.            C. November.     D. May.

23. We learn from the passage that Sri Lanka        .

 A. is in the Pacific Ocean                 B. is famous for its excellent food

 C. is the world’s largest producer of tea      D. has only flights to London

--- What will you do during the summer holiday?

---I don’t know, but it’s high time ________ something.

 The politician insisted that he _______innocent and that he ______at once.

A. was; was set free             B. be; be set free

C. was; be set free               D. be; was set free

What do you think ______ do this afternoon ?. 

  A. will he           B. he will            C. does he          D. he does

Some years ago, SARS broke out in the mainland of China, 56.___________ (cause) some people to be killed or nearly got close to death. The situation was so severe that there was no time to debate who was 57.__________ (blame). The most important thing for the government to do was to find out the cause of this 58. ____________ (die) disease. They invited all the best experts in this field to discuss and quite a few suggestions 59. ____________________ (put forward). Some of the top experts picked out those suggestions and tested them to see 60. ___________ they were available. Doctor Zhong Nanshan chose one patient 61. _____________ was seriously ill and had little hope of picking up and had the new medicine 62. ___________ (test) on him. 63. ____________ his great joy, this patient recovered! He made his way to his office and telephoned to the top official, telling him this exciting news. For 64.______________ (convenient), he moved to live in his office. His method did make sense. Not soon after that, the other hospitals also controlled this terrible disease and kicked 65. __________ out finally.

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中错误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（）划掉。

修改： 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear the teachers and schoolmates, it's a great honor for me to be here today and share my experiences of learning English with you．I want to learn English good to take good job, so I learn English in some difference ways．In class, I learn new words, useful expressions and grammar and take efforts to understand the texts under the help of our English teacher. After class, you do a lot of exercises prepare for the college entrance examination．I also read news and watch videos on the Internet and from other source．I have a lot of fun especial when learning English with cartoon movies．

 The final event in the Olympics is the marathon. It is also usually the most   61     (excite). As the leader comes into the stadium to run the last few metres of the 42-kilometre race, the crowd    62    (rise) to its feet to shout and cheer. The name of the race comes from  63    battle in Ancient Greece. According to the story, a soldier ran from the scene of the battle, Marathon, to Athens, to bring the news of Greek victory   64    the Persians. He died just after arriving.

 The marathon has been an Olympics event     65  the modern games started in 1896. However, one of the most famous marathons is in New York. It is     66   (watch) by two million people around the streets and across the bridges of the city’s five boroughs,    67     past New York’s famous landmarks. But perhaps one of the most beautiful and extraordinary marathons ever is the Great Wall Marathon, which most     68    (compete) find is the   69  (tough) course to run.

  The marathon is the final Olympics event because it is thought to be the hardest. But experts believe that most people— even people   70   are not particularly good at sport— can run a marathon, if they train for it.