Choose Your One-Day-Tours!

Tour A--Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fee to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge—￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter

Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.

Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s --￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter

Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)” from St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.

Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace—￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter

Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s favorite place. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze where it is easy to get lost!

Tour D—Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great—￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter.

Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18^th century.

25.  Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?

     A. Tour A                B Tour B                   C. Tour C                  D. Tour D

26.  Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?

     A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court            B. Oxford & Stratford

     C. Bath & Stonehenge                                  D. Cambridge

27.  Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?

     A. It used to be the home of royal families.

     B. It used to be a well-known maze.

     C. It is the oldest palace in Britain.

     D. It is a world-famous castle.

    Australia is the smallest continent in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is on the Southern Hemisphere of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.

    Enough laws have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish in the rivers. Plants grow very well.

    Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flower exhibition. There we saw large numbers of wild flowers on show, most of which we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. Every year in spring Perth has a wild flower exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves very much. When we heard bells ringing at the top of the hills, we looked up, but what we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to our car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us along the path.

    Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself among the white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere you can see sheep.

5. Which country is the writer most possibly from?

  A. Japan          B. Canada        C. China           D. America

6. We can learn from the passage that _________.

  A. Australia is the smallest country in the world

  B. Australia is the same size of Shanghai.

  C. Australia is in the northern part of the earth.

  D. The people in Australia are as many as those in Shanghai.

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

  A. Australia has enough laws to fight against pollution.

  B. Perth is the biggest city in Australia.

  C. The wild flowers in Perth must be different from what the author sees in

    his/her country.

  D. The author enjoyed his/her visit in the country.

Things You Should Stop Doing to Be Successful

Are you a happy person? How often do you think of reasons why everyone around you is successful though they are not better than you in general? What do you do wrong? Here are some things you should stop doing to be successful.

1.   16  

Different people may interpret(解说) “success” in different ways： some of them measure it in money, other ones — in positive changes to people around them and the world in general.   17   Don’t worry about what other people think but come after what makes you happy.

2. Do not believe anything without questioning it.

   18    They are critical（批判性的） thinkers, and they understand that we all are ruled by our prejudices, so they will always question new information.

3.Do not worry about all unpredictable things that may happen to you.

If you want to be successful,stop thinking about everything that MAY happen to you.   19    Be ready to improve and change your deeds and decisions when things suddenly don’t go according to your plan.

4.Do not care about what other people think of you.

   20    Your attempts to become “good” for everyone will turn into nothing but new worries, stresses, and problems. Successful people do not concentrate on the quantity of people to please, but worry about their quality and focus on developing friendships with people they really care about.

A.Wait for the “right time” to do anything.

B.Do not let others decide what “success” is for you.

C.Successful people do not just accept any new information to be true.

D.As far as we all know, it’s impossible to please all the people who surround us.

E.Try to feel comfortable with the reality and accept the fact your future can’t be predicted.

F.If you want to be successful, do not let others force their interpretation of success on you.

G.Successful people never ignore or avoid problems，no matter how big and awful they seem.

  Learning a foreign language can be interesting.    61     In order to increase your chances of success, it is important to consider which method of language learning will provide you with the most benefits. So think about the three ways of learning a language: self-study at home, attending classes and online courses.

   The main disadvantage of learning by yourself is that there is no one available to answer your questions. One way to deal with this is to make a list of your questions and ask for the help of a native speaker of the language regularly.   62   

   Learning a foreign language in a classroom is probably the most popular choice. The regularity(规律性) of the lessons will encourage you to attend.    63      In most cases, the enthusiasm of the other students may also encourage you to make progress.

   Online learning is the newest method of learning a foreign language. It suits both the students who prefer to learn alone and the students who may prefer to attend a class but are unable to do so.    64      It is also possible to ask questions and to communicate with other students online.

   Whichever method you choose, keep in mind the reasons why you are learning the language.    65     This will help you stay focused throughout the learning process.

A.     Many students prefer to learn by themselves.

B.     But it can also be difficult, frustrating and boring.

C.     You should also make sure you will benefit from it.

D.     You will be able to ask the teacher questions face to face.

E.     You may even decide to ask others sometimes to help your self-study.

F.     Online learning makes the whole process more interesting and fun.

G.     Your personality should be considered when deciding which method of learning to use.

 The real reason why prices ____ , and still are, too high is complex, and no short discussion can satisfactorily explain this problem.

A. were               B. will be

C. have been          D. had been

Once, a rich man was near death. He was very upset because he ___61___(work) so hard for his money that he hoped he could take it with him to heaven. So he prayed to God he might be able to take some money with him.

___62___ angel heard his pray and appeared. “Sorry, but you can’t take your wealth with you.” The man begged the angel ___63___(speak) to God to see ___64___ he might break the rules. The angel reappeared and said that God could allow him to take one suitcase. ___65___ (Excited), the man gathered his suitcase and filled it with pure gold bars.

Afterward, he died and showed up in heaven to greet St. Peter. ___66___(see) the suitcase, St. Peter said, “Hold on, you can’t bring that here!” The man explained that he had God’s ___67___ (permit). St. Peter checked it out, came back and said, “You are right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I’m supposed ___68___ (check) its contents(内容) before letting it through.”

St. Peter opened the suitcase to inspect the things ___69___ the man found too precious to leave behind and exclaimed (感叹)， “You brought pavement? As you can see, the great street of the city of heaven ___70___ (make) of pure gold!”

    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(从第11处起)不计分。  

Since Chinese dream was raised by President Xi Jinping in last April, the phrase has become a hot topic among Chinese people. According to a recently survey by CCTV, different people have different dream. A great many urban residents dream of having easy access with modern transportation so that life will be more convenient and much easy. That college students are mainly concerned about is employment and their dream is to have well-paid jobs where they can live their lives to the fullest. As for the farmers，they hope we can enjoy good and affordable medical care and that their children can receive the good education. In my view, admitted to a good university is my dream and I hope I can be a person who make contributions to my country.

  I used to abandon(放弃） myself to despair（绝望）. Last year, my mother   41   from a stroke(中风） and had a operation on her brain. I felt my whole life turn upside down and I had no   42   what I could do to help her to relieve her   43  . Tears welled up in my eyes whenever I was alone.

   Last month I   44   a precious watch, which was an 18-year-old birthday gift from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt   45   about the loss.

   There have been many   46   like these in my life. I could never figure out how to deal with such tough things   47   I read “ If You Have a Lemon, Make a Lemonade” by American writer Dale Carnegie.

   “When the wise man is handed a lemon, he says, ‘What  48   can I get from this? How can I   49    my situation? How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade?’” He wrote.

   I suddenly   50  that life is full of ups and downs, so I need to stay  51  all the time. Now when I think of my past, I wish I could have handled things   52   . When my mother was fighting for   53  , I should have held her hands in mine, telling her things would get better instead of  54  and crying.

   Several weeks ago, I took part in a campus singing competition. I didn’t   55   a prize. If I had not   56   the article, I would definitely have felt   57   again. But instead, I smiled after the competition. I was happy that at least I had got some stage   58   .

   Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns as well, but these thorns help us become   59    and strong. When life   60   us a lemon, let’s try to make a lemonade.

41. A. resulted        B. suffered            C. survived            D. escaped

42. A. hope                   B. wonder             C. idea                  D. doubt

43. A. pain                    B. anxiety              C. fear                  D. pressure

44. A. received              B. sold                  C. fixed                 D. lost

45. A. unbelievable  B. shameful           C. angry                D. terrible

46. A. diseases              B. memories          C. incidents       D.difficulties

47. A. when                  B. until                  C. though                  D. since

48. A. lesson                 B. lemonade           C. decision            D. challenge

49. A. control         B. accept            C. improve            D. avoid

50. A. realized        B. thought             C. discovered  D. predicted

51. A. healthy         B. independent       C. serious              D. positive

52. A. exactly         B. differently       C. easily                D.practically

53. A. recovery             B. life                    C. freedom            D. happiness

54. A. shouting              B. hiding             C. quarreling       D. regretting

55. A. expect         B. miss                  C. win                   D. refuse

56. A. figured out   B. written down     C. found out          D. come across

57. A. embarrassed B. discouraged      C. excited              D. concerned

58. A. performance B. experience      C. progress            D. effect

59. A. brave           B. calm                 C. great                 D. clever

60. A. shows         B. makes            C. gives                 D. sends

Dear all,

    Please read Professor Hume’s email about his next lecture on Rosa Parks.

                                           Susan Miller

Secretary

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Dear Susan,

Please forward this message to students of my history class.

Besides the life story of Rosa Parks in the textbook, the students are also required to read the passage below and some related stories that can be borrowed from the school library.

                                                    Ted Hume

The early experiences of Rosa Parks(1913-2005), long known as the “mother of the civil rights movement,” were not different from those of many African-Americans at that time. The black woman, however, turned the course of American history in December 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. “By sitting down, ” remarked John Lewis, “She was standing up for all Americans.”

Parks died on Oct. 24, 2005. At St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Montgomery, a large crowd including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrated her life. Rice said she and others, who grew up when the political activities of Parks held public attention, might not have realized her impact on their lives, “but I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks, I probably would not be standing here as Secretary of State.”

After her casket(灵柩) was placed at the Capitol, U.S. President Bush, members of Congress and ordinary Americans paid their respects. In American history Parks is the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol, a very high regard usually reserved for Presidents of the United States.

32.   What is the main purpose of Susan’s email?

A．To introduce to the students Rosa Parks.             

B．To help the students organize a lecture.

C．To answer Professor Hume’s last email.             

D．To make arrangements for Professor Hume’s class.

33.   What does the underlined word “forward” mean?

A．Read.   B. Explain.    C. Send.    D. Take.

34. The political impact of Rosa Parks lies in the fact that she ___________.

A．joined the civil rights movement at a young age.   

B．made racial equality a common value in American society.

C．helped Condoleezza Rice achieve political success.

D．set a good example in her early life for other black Americans.

35. How was Rosa Parks treated after her death?

A．She was honored to lie in state at the Capitol.       

B．She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

C．She was received by President Bush at the Capitol.   

D．She was named “mother of the civil rights movements.”

 The island country, ________ more than 50 separate islands, is one of the top attractions for tourists around the world.

 A. making up   B. consisting of   C. forming   D. building up

 We were in so _____ a rush when we left that we forgot the airline tickets.

   A. actual               B. anxious           C. cautious                 D. casual                       

 Time, ________ correctly, is money in the bank.

A. to use                      B. used                        C. using                    D. use

Here are six steps to better studying.

Pay attention in class

Do you have trouble paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Tell your teacher or parents about any problem that is preventing you from paying attention.

Take good notes

Write down facts that your teacher mentions or writes on the board. Try to use good handwriting so you can read your notes later. It’s a good idea to keep your notes organized by subject.

Plan ahead for tests and projects

Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday’s test will make it hard to do your best. One of the best ways to make sure that doesn’t happen is to plan ahead. Write down your test dates. You can then plan how much to do after school each day, and how much time to spend on each topic.

Break it up

When there’s a lot to study, it can help to break things into several parts. Let’s say you have a spelling test on 20 words. Instead of thinking about all of the words at once, try breaking them down into five-word groups and work on one or two different groups each night.

Ask for help

You can’t study effectively if you don’t understand the material. Be sure to ask your teacher for help. If you’re at home when the confusion occurs, your morn or dad might be able to help.

Sleep tight

So the test is tomorrow and you’ve followed your study plan—but suddenly you can’t remember anything! Don’t panic. Your brain needs time to digest all the information you’ve given it. Try to get a good night’s sleep and you’ll be surprised by what comes back to you in the morning.

68．We know from the passage that a loud person is        .

A．a student who always answers questions loudly in class

B．someone who likes to talk with others in a loud voice

C．a student who likes speaking with others in class

D．a person who makes a lot of noise in public places

69．If you don’t understand what you have learnt, you can        .

A．read your notes over and over again

B．turn to people around you for help

C．put aside the material for later review

D．ask your teacher to explain it the next day

70．By saying “Sleep tight”, what does the author mean?

A．Sleep again after waking up.     B．Sleep holding your breath deep.

C．Get a good night’s sleep.       D．Go to sleep early every night.

 Many children are afraid of _____ failing the exam.

   A. to be blame for    B. be to blame for          C. being blame for         D. being blame on

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。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(＼)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。

Dear Peter,

       I’m very glad to receive your e-mail asking for information about the host family we have arranged you to stay with．

       Locating in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, the house was big enough to enable you to have a room of your own．Apart from the convenient public transportation, our private car will make your visits easy．Because all the family members can speak fluently English and have outgoing personalities, I’m sure you will have no trouble communicate with them．Above all, they hosted the American student last year, through that they gained lots of experience．In addition to, the hostess cooking will guarantee you a wonderful chance of tasting delicious Chinese food．

      Hope you enjoy your stay here．

                                                    Yours,

                                                            Li Hua

ADAPTIVE ACTION SPORTS

       Adaptive Action Sports was founded in 2005 by Amy Purdy and Daniel Gale.

       Amy Purdy was an active snowboarder, until she lost both her legs to bacterial meningitis(脑脊膜炎). She spent three months in the hospital fighting for her life, and doctors gave her a less than two percent chance of survival. Because of meningitis Amy lost circulation in both her legs, and when she came out of the hospital she had prosthetic legs(义肢). When she lost her legs, Amy knew she would be active again, but didn’t know how or when. She struggled to be active on her new legs, and a little over two years after her amputation(截肢) she entered the USASA (United States of America Snowboard Association) National Snowboarding Competition and won medals in three events.

       Amy was at an adaptive snowboard workshop in 2002 when she met Daniel Gale. They immediately formed a connection through their enthusiasm for snowboarding, music, and art. Amy’s biggest struggle had been obtaining information on how to start snowboarding again with prosthetic legs, and she and Daniel both saw the need to help others like Amy. They “wanted to create something, a place, a forum, an organization that would enable individuals to find and participate in their enthusiasms without a struggle. Adaptive Action Sports was born.”

       Their dream was to help athletes with permanent physical disabilities compete in action sports. Adaptive Action Sports holds camps, clinics, and events to create programs and opportunities for these individuals.

       Since 2000, the USASA has provided opportunities for adaptive athletes to compete in snowboarding competitions. In 2007, the USASA Competition had 17 adaptive athletes compete, the largest number of adaptive athletes in adaptive athlete competition history. Although many competitors were still injured, they recovered quickly and showed how hard they are willing to push themselves.

29. We know from the text that Amy Purdy lost the ability to ______.

       A. help others            B. walk                 C. obtain information         D. sing

30. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

       A. How Adaptive Action Sports was founded.

B. Why Amy and Daniel want to help others.

       C. How Amy and Daniel knew each other.            

D. What Amy and Daniel’s hobbies are.

31. The underlined words “these individuals” in Paragraph 4 refer to ____.

       A. people who love action sports                  

B. athletes whose bodies can’t work normally

       C. people who want to take part in competitions

       D. athletes who decide to help disabled people like Amy

The judge permitted the couple ________ the boy who became an orphan after the earthquake.

 No driving after drinking is a rule that every driver ______ obey in our country.

A. will                            B. shall                         C. may                  D. can

 “I can’t live without my mobile phone!” is what I often hear people say as they talk about how mobiles have become an essential part of their lives.

The  so common sight of heads bent, eyes staring at mobile screens and fingers busy tapping away repeats itself across major cities around the world. Whenever there is a moment to spare while on the train, taxi or waiting in a queue, people busy themselves with their mobile phones.

Some people believe our unhealthy obsession(着迷) with mobile phones is destroying how we appreciate the little things in life or miss the moments that matter. The truth is that  technology overall should be seen as just a tool to improve our lives.

Mobile phones have certainly had a great influence on our lives, but I truly believe it is for the better.

It’s changed the way we communicate, whether for work or play. We are now less constrained(限制)by time and geographical location. With my mobile phone, I can dial into conference calls while stuck in a traffic jam, or reply to urgent e-mails while on the go. I can send a text message or share photos and videos with friends who aren’t living in the same country. My phone calendar keeps my life organized, and even Facebook, Twitter, and instant messaging are now accessible from mobile phones!

The mobile revolution isn’t just changing the lives of urbanities (都市人) like myself. I know of a young Bangladeshi woman named Shompa Akhter who is crazy about fashion and design. She dreamt about starting her own business and she did just that, opening a shop in Kushtia featuring her own creations. Dealing with supplies in different towns was a problem for Shompa --- purchase orders had to either be hand delivered or mailed out to supplies. Shompa also found it tough publicizing her business to potential customers outside her town. But once she learnt to operate the mobile phone, she was addicted. The 25-year-old businesswoman now stays in touch easily with her suppliers. Mobile e-mail is a blessing in her life.

Who would have thought that mobility could bring about such enormous change? It shouldn’t really be a surprise though.

21 In the first two paragraphs, the author wants to show ____.

A. mobile phones make people communicate less

B. mobile phones make people’s life more enjoyable

C. people’s health is greatly affected by mobile phones

D. people become addicted to mobile phones in daily life

22. What’s the author’s attitude towards mobile phones?             .

A. Doubtful     B. Supportive           C. Critical    D. Uninterested

23. Paragraph 5 is mainly about__________.

A. The disadvantages of mobile phones    B. New changes in Information Age

C. The advantages of mobile phones      D. The author’s personal experiences

24.How is the text mainly developed?

A. By inferring.             B. By analysing causes.

C. By giving examples.       D. By comparing different ideas.

Taking exams in a large group setting can be stressful for students and for the staff members who are watching over them.

When classrooms are crowded and desks are close together, cheating might be tempting.

One university in Thailand came up with an anti-cheating hat that makes it almost impossible for students to see other students’ papers.  A photo of the students wearing the anti-cheating hats made its way to the Internet, and the university was criticized for making students wear those ridiculous looking homemade hats. The hats were made by stapling pieces of paper onto a headband, one to each side of the head.

After being criticized, senior academic staff at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, released a statement saying that the hats idea came from students.  They said that in a bid to prevent cheating they asked the students for ideas on how to prevent cheating in the upcoming exam, which was being taken by almost one hundred students.  Students came up with different ideas, then the paper hat idea was selected by them as the most suitable.

The university claimed that no one was forced to use the hat, but they all chose to do so. “When wearing the hat during the exam, students felt more relaxed, ” Nattadon Rungruangkitkrai, a lecturer at the university said. “It was not meant to indicate that Kasetsart students often cheat on exams.  I apologize if the photo makes other people look at my students in a negative way, ” Rungruangkitkrai added.

28. According to the text, in which case cheating will become easy?

 A. When desks are crowded into a classroom.

 B. When too many students are sitting in a classroom.

 C. When students are too stressful.

 D. When the staff members who are watching over them are not responsible.

29. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

 A. The senior academic staff at the university made the paper hat idea.

 B. The students felt more stressful when wearing the hat during the exam.

 C. The students don’t like wearing the hats when taking the exam.

 D. The students are not forced to wear the hats when taking the exam.

30. What does the underlined word “stapling” in the third paragraph mean?

 A. sticking　      B. making　     C. wearing　        D. releasing

31. What’s the best title of the text?

 A. How to make the anti-cheating hat   B. Anti-cheating hat was criticized

 C. Anti-cheating hat                   D. Anti-cheating hat was considered the most suitable choice