Public prosecutors have approved the arrest of Chinese singer Yin Xiangjie over drug-related offenses.

Beijing Police detained the 45-year-old singer in Chaoyang district last December, with the seizure of more than ten grams of drugs, including crystal methamphetamine, or "ice", on the scene.

Yin confessed to illegally possessing and taking drugs. The singer could face a maximum sentence of three years in prison.

A Beijing native, Yin became a household name after singing "Boat Tracker's Love" with singer Yu Wenhua in 1993.

28. Singer Yin Xiangjie will be in jail for 3 years because (of) ________.

A. drugging abuse                B. singing is not good

C. the trial is error                D. he is not the Boat Tracker's Love

29. The last paragraph in this text is to ________.

   A. make comparison               B. complement the singer information

C. make example for abusers        D. condemned drug star

30. According to the time order, which of the following events of the arrangement is correct?

①Yin have drugged arrest. 

②Yin will face a maximum sentence of three years in prison.

③Yin became a household name.

④Yin sing "Boat Tracker's Love".

A．①③④②     B.②①④③        C.④③①②      D.④③②①

 Each month, the Smiths ____________ as much money as they can to buy the flat they long for.

A. pick up                  B. get in              C. keep up               D. set aside

 Nowadays, the graduate who has a good _______ of English is more likely to succeed in job hunting.

   A. request                        B. view             C. design        D. command

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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）, 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

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。

    Last weekend we went for camping in the mountains with our teacher, Anna. When we arrived, we made a camp fire first. Then, Anna taught us to catch fish so that they could have more food to eat that night. I liked the airs there because it was fresh and clean. Many stars were up highly in the sky and the moon looked bright. We all sat around the fire, listening Anna’s stories about her childhood. She was born into a poor family or she worked very hard to be successful. I was very touched that I couldn’t sleep the whole night, thought about being a teacher in the future. When I get home, I said to my parents, “Everything was great about the camping. I want to be the teacher like Anna in the future.

 The Southern States wanted to ______ the Union, so the American Civil War ______.

A. get away with; broke up        B. get away from; broke up 

C. break away from; broke out     D. break away from; was broken out

 Tony said that she must feel very unhappy to say that. Claire thought it was ridiculous to be offered      by a robot.

A. scissors     B. section     C. skin    D. sympathy

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.

One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, saying, “You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an appropriate topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic.” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall By the way, have you ever been there. “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It is magnificent.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was interrupted again by his order, “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking. I said, “Didn’t you say you don’t say” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “You don’t say actually means really It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I realize I had made a fool of myself. Since then, I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions.

21.  A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because      .

A. English idioms were too difficult to master

B.I did not realize the importance of them

C. My teacher didn’t emphasize the importance

D.I had no interest in English learning

22. When I first heard “You don’t say!”, I thought     .

A. the Englishman was not interested in the topic

B. the Englishman was only interested in the Great Wall

C. I had talked too much

D.I had to stop talking at once

23. We can learn from the second paragraph that      .

A. the Englishman was leaving China without seeing the Great Wall

B. the Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it

C. the Englishman wanted me to act as his guide

D. the Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting

24.  After the Englishman explained the idiom,    

A. the Englishman made me a fool

B. the Englishman made a fool of himself

C.I felt very silly

D.I felt proud of my understanding

 The old man ______________ toothache sighed in great relief.

    A.ridding of          B. rid of                       C. having rid of             D. to rid of 

In 1997, I found myself in a situation I never thought I'd be in: alone and begging for money in New York. My father had been separated from our family, and my mother had recently died from complications related to AIDS. What I remember most about such nights is lying on the cold marble floor and using my backpack for a pillow.

Even though I had lost my family, I made choices every single day to turn my life around. There was the haven（避风港）for homeless teenagers called the Door, a non－profit organization that provided me with guidance, medical care and food, all of which kept me going while I completed my homework in train stations and under hallway lights. Perhaps the most surprising help though, I did not seek out﹔it found me. The New York Times told my story. In the weeks that followed, dozens of strangers reached out to me from all across the United States. At my high school, I began receiving handwritten letters of encouragement. Strangers showed up bearing clothes, books, and even hugs. Since the article mentioned I was applying to Harvard, one woman knitted a blanket for me.  She attached this note to the box it was posted in: "It gets cold in those dorms. May you warm yourself knowing that people care about you".

With the help of these people, my life today bears no resemblance at all to my life then. I graduated not only from high school but also from Harvard University.

Before these people — some of them nameless— I just didn't realize how good people could be. But now I do, and I can say that the people who helped me have forever changed me. They are the reason behind my decision to join the board at the Door so that I can be part of a small team of people opening a high school for homeless teenagers .They are the reason I dedicate my life to opening pathways for others. And they are the reason I travel around the world helping people transform their own lives.

28．According to the passage, the author______________.

A. tried to change her life

B. often slept m friends’ homes

C. felt lonely because of her illness

D. felt quite desperate for her father

29．What can we learn about the Door?

A .It is an organization helping homeless teenagers.

B. It is an organization seeking profits.

C. It provides entertainment for children.

D. It reports the stories about the homeless.

30．Which of the following is the correct order to describe the author's life?

a. The newspaper reported her story.

b. She graduated from Harvard University.

c. She slept on the cold floor at night.

d. She joined the committee at the Door.

e. Her mother died from the illness.

A. d→e→c→a→b                   B. e→c→d→a→b

C. e→c→a→b→d                          D. b→c→d→e→a

31．What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Patience is a virtue.

B. Love can be passed on.

C. Time waits for no man.

D. Honesty leads to success.

The Christmas season is often considered the season of giving. Many of us spend a lot of effort and money in an attempt to give our friends and loved ones the best possible gift. But what is the best gift you could possibly give?

Imagine that your bank gave you an account with $86,400 every morning of every day. You could use this amount of money for anything you want. But at the end of every day, the bank tells you that money in the account can only be used within that day. How would you choose to spend this money?

This is the attitude we should take towards the time. Time can never get back. It is the only resource that no one can get more than another person.

Around the holiday season, we find ourselves very busy. It is a point in the year where how you spend your time is crucial. Spending this valuable time to help another human being in need is one of the greatest gifts we can give. We never know when even giving a short amount of time to help or listen to a stranger, could make the rest of their day much more pleasant.

However, the saying that money is time is one of the truest statements ever made. By the act of donating money to a non profit organization which helps — for example, you are allowing that single mother to spend more time looking after her children, instead of being forced to spend time looking for a temporary second job. By donating some money, you have helped someone else use their time for a better cause.

One organization I personally would encourage you to consider spending your time and/or money would be Eva Initiatives, an organization created for the homeless. I have volunteered there twice. It was a very positive experience, and being able to learn more about who lived there really gave me a perspective on the real struggles of the people around us.

33. What is the function of the first paragraph?

A. To imply choosing the proper gifts for others.

B. To introduce the theme of the passage.

C. To arouse attention from the readers.

D. To show giving gifts is a common practice.

34. What can we conclude from the 2^nd and 3^rd paragraphs?

A. Lost time never returns.

B. Time is sure to tell the truth.

C. Time tries friends as fire tries gold.

D. Time can create great wonders.

35. What do you think of the author in the passage?

A. Warm-hearted.

B. Responsible.

C. Encouraging.

D. Strong-minded.

Tower bridge is one of London’s most striking attractions that you shouldn't miss when 41. ________（visit）the capital. This extremely attractive and impressive piece of Victorian architecture dates back to the late 1880s, and until the mid -1970s the main bridge 42. __________ (operate) by a steam engine.
    Today tower bridge is a splendid landmark typical of London, surrounded by cafes and bars          43. _________ tourists and locals alike can sit and enjoy the 44.__________ (beauty ) bridge , which
looks like two small castles hovering over the Thames, just like something out of a fairy tale.
    It is free to admire Tower Bridge and walk on it at any time; it’s striking to look at during the day and magical when 45.__________ (light ) up at night, so don’t miss out on this wonderful scene !
    If you would like 46.__________(step) inside the towers of the famous bridge , you can book Tower Bridge Exhibition tickets. During the exhibition , you can visit the famed engine rooms and impressive towers and find 47.________ how the bridge came into 48. __________(exist) through the digital displays and animations(动画片). You can also pay 49. __________visit to the glass room of Tower Bridge on the high-level walkways. There 50. __________ (be) even yoga classes available on the glass floor of Tower Bridge.

.The teacher praised him for _____ he had _____.

A. the progress; made                    B. the progress; make

C .a progress; made                             D. the progress; take

                                    What’s On?

21. In which theatre can the audience enjoy Joseph Marcell’ performance?

   A. Hampstead theatre.                 B. Royal Shakespeare theatre.

   C. King’s Cross theatre.                D. Theatre Royal.

22. Which one will probably sell best?

   A. Trouble in Mind.                     B. Lazarus.

   C. The Gaul.                           D. The Suppliant Women.

23. Who directed the play about the story in Norway?

   A. Bowie.    B. Ramin Gray.    C. Mark Babych.    D. Laurence Boswell.

24. Which number should you call if you want to watch a play between 8.00p.m. and10.00p.m.?  A. 0131 248 4848.      B. 01482 323638.     C. 01225 448844.     D. 0844 871 7604.

Weekend at last! Something you’re looking forward to after a tiring week at work. Here are several tips on how to make the most of your weekends.

Spend time with loved ones. Reconnect with family members or friends you neglected (疏忽) lately. Don’t do it out of guilt or because you have to. Do it because you want to. Reach out to them to see how they are doing.   16   Return their calls if you were busy when they last tried to reach you. Talk to them. Listen to them. Be there for them.

  17   Stay away from TV, iPad, iPhone and any other electronic devices. Unplug! Your brain needs to clear up from all the stress you’ve put on yourself during the week. Why not read a book instead? A paper one. Seriously, when was the last time you did that?

Laugh, laugh and laugh again. You can never have enough of it. Laugh is the best medicine ever.   18   For example, it helps you manage stress, strengthens your immune system and you are 40 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack.

Express appreciation.   19   Be grateful for your family, friends, health, the food you put on the table, the clothes you wear and the air that you breathe.

There you are. Doing a few things during weekends will have a positive long-term effect on your life.   20  

A. Apply the “no technology” rule.

B. Pause and pay attention to your thoughts.

C. Friendship is the best source of happiness.

D. Don’t call them only when you need them.

E. It benefits your mental and physical health in so many ways.                                               

F. Put them into practice and you'll beat the Monday Blues.           

G. This is something you should be doing every day, not only on weekends.

Mobile phone has become a problem for middle school students. Some middle schools in Australia have banned(禁 止) students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.

Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.

Mary Blue, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction (分心的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.

She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.

Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, because there was a good reason why the students should not have mobile phones at school：they were easy to lose and were a distraction from study.

Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.

13. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones________.

A. because they are students                     B. when they are free

C. because they are children                      D. when they are at school

14. We know from  the passage that some children get mobile phones from________.

A. the makers and sellers                          B. the passers by and strangers

C. some mobile phone users                      D. their parents and friends 

15. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t ________during school hours.

A. use the mobile phones

B. leave their mobile phones at school office

C. get in touch with their children

D. help the teachers with their work

 Mrs. White often recalls the people and things          she met when she taught in that small village.

   A. that               B. who             C. which            D. whom

I heard many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling(叛逆). I suggested they recall their own teenage years. At that age they would like to be growing away from parents. They preferred to stand on their own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of going out fighting bravely on their own, most of them are clutching (紧握) at one another’s hands for reassurance.

They declare they want to dress as they like. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up gathering around listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in a similar way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (蚕茧) into a larger cocoon.

It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of today’s parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this create a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.  

But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don’t care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go for it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come — with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really matters.

32. This passage is aimed at  _______.

A. people who try to understand and respect each other

B. readers who try to be popular with people around

C. parents who try to control and guide their children

D. teenagers who try to seek for their real selves

33. The author doesn’t prefer rebelling teenagers _______.

A. walking a new way on their own                            

B. always turning to friends for help

C. growing away from parents                            

D. following others blindly

34. The phrase “larger cocoon” at the end of the second paragraph refers to _______.

A. the care and love from parents                

B. the popular trend in the society

C. the present teenage market                                         

D. the fantastic music world

35. According to the author, what might happen when a teenager follows his/her own path?

A. He/She gets larger collection.                                       B. He/She gains valuable popularity.

C. He/She shares fresh thoughts with classmates.            D. He/She loses good friends.

 —Would you mind turning down the music?
—_______.
  A. Not at all     B. Never mind     C. Yes, I will     D. No, I don’t mind

— How much did he charge you ___ the service?     — Luckily, it's free ___ charge.

A. for ; of         B. for ; for

C. of ; for         D. of ;  of

I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier（收银台）in her general store.  (36)   I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”

At first I was paid in candy.   (37)   I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up a bank account.  (38)   

By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics（化妆品）. I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “ What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup（化妆）ideas.  (39)  

The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a Rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener. __  (40)  ___ Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A.Later I received 50 cents an hour.
B.Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
C.I ended my selling a record amount of cosmetics.
D.Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.
E.My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.
F.Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.
G.Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.