A new effort is being launched to better educate parents about the earliest signs of autism (孤独症). Doctors at Maryland’s Kennedy Krieger Institute, one of the country’s leading autism centers, say they can now identify symptoms in children at a younger age than before.

Children with autism withdraw into their own private worlds. Most children are not diagnosed until they are 3 to 5 years old, but the signs can appear as early as 6 months. “Most people use the rule of thumb that if a child is showing developmental delays before the age of 3, they’ll catch up, but children with autism usually can’t,” said researcher Rebecca Landa.

    Researchers at the institute are showing in a video just what symptoms to look for, even in an infant. In about 30 percent of autism cases, researchers are now documenting what they call “regressive（倒退的）autism”. One boy documented by the Kennedy Krieger Institute was engaged and smiling at his mother at 6 months. When he reached one year, he appeared a little shy, but again, there was no reason for concern. But at the age of 2, he was totally attached to his toys and the signs in him have become more obvious. “Although causes of autism remain unknown, now you can really see autism in its full form,” Landa said.

Chloe was diagnosed with autism at 2, when she could not interact with the children around her, and she hated to be touched. But after four months of intensive treatment, her behavior improved significantly.

“She is talking now,” Landa said. “She looks to the teacher and shares enjoyment. She looks to others to know what she should be doing.” Chloe will still require many more years of treatment, but these early gains do last.

4. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a child suffering from autism?

A. Not speaking to people around him. 

B. Not making eye contact with others.  

C. Acting aggressively to people around them.

D. Fixing all his attention on the objects.

5. What do the underlined words “these early gains” in the last paragraph probably refer to?

A. Many years of treatment.

B. Researches carried out by Landa.

C. The early recognition of signs of autism.

D. The cases Landa provided.

6. From the passage, we can learn that __________.

A. early signs of autism are often unnoticed or ignored

B. more and more children are suffering from autism

C. autism can be completely cured if early symptoms are noticed

D. children usually develop autism at the age of three

7. What would be the best title for this passage?

A. Early Symptoms of Autism in Children.

B. Parents Should Look for Early Signs of Autism.

C. New Effective Way to Treat Autism.

D. Researchers Identify New Symptoms of Autism.

今年暑期，你参加了在美国为期十天的英语夏令营活动。现在请你根据下列提示，写一篇短文介绍这次难忘的经历。

注意：1. 短文需涵盖表格中所述要点，可以进行适当的拓展；

2. 词数：120词左右。

参考词汇：English summer camp(英语夏令营);

This summer vacation I went to America to take part in ……_____________________

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    American schools there is something called Home-coming Day. Many high schools and colleges with a football team have a home-coming game. This can be the most important thing of In the year except graduation or commencement(颁授学位典礼) day. Students plan Home-coming Day for many weeks before the day.

Several days before Home-coming, students start to decorate the school. There are signs to wish luck to the team, and many other signs to welcome all the students. Many people still come to Home-coming twenty or thirty years after they leave school.

    During the day people like to look for teachers that they remember from long ago. Often they see old friends and they talk together about those happy years in school.

Everyone soon comes to watch the football game. When the game is half over, the band comes onto the field and plays school songs. Another important moment is when the Home-coming Queen or King appears. All the students vote a most popular student Home-coming Queen or King. It is a great honor to be chosen.

Home-coming is a happy day, but it is not perfect unless the football team wins the game. Even if the team loses, the students still enjoy Home-coming. Some stay at the school to dance, and others go to a party. For everyone it is a day worth remembering.

24.When do students begin to arrange everything for Home-coming?

A. The day before Home-coming.                   B. Many weeks before the day.

C. At the beginning of each term.                    D. Several days before Homecoming.

25.Which of the following is NOT done on Home-coming Day?

A. To see old friends.                      B. To call on teachers they remember.

C. To watch the football game.                D. To see their parents.

26.The underlined word vote in the passage means       .

A. call         B. make or choose         C. give                  D. Show

27.Who can probably become Homecoming Queen or King?

A. The student who is liked most by the others.

B. The guest who is most popular with the students.

C. The student who is most liked by the teachers.

D. The player who plays best in the football game.

 When I saw the car crash on the road ,a frightened feeling _________across my mind.

A. flashed    B. struck      C. hit     D. occurred

 The old lady’s hand shook frequently. She explained to her doctor ______ this shaking  had begun half a year before, and ______, only because of this, she had been forced to give up her job.

A.when;how  B.how;when  C.how;how   D.why;why

 I didn’t see your sister at the meeting. If she _____ , she would have met my brother.

      A. has come              B. did come   

C. had come              D. came

61. It remains _________(see) whether the new policy can be put into practice.

62. Five people are reported _________(kill) in the accident.

63. __________(not receive) the reply letter, I wrote another letter to the editor.

64. When we saw the road____(block）with snow, we decided to spend the holiday at home.

65. It is you rather than I that are _________ (blame) for the mistake.

66. Anyone, once _______ (test) positive for H7N9 flu virus, will receive free medical treatment from our government.

67. _________(be) more careful, and you can make fewer mistakes in English.

68. I lost a book, _____ which the title I can't remember now.

69. He reached Beijing in 1998, ____, some time later，he became a professor．

70. In my opinion, ______ plays, eats or sleeps in class should be criticized severely

  A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off—if it is milked from a cow at night.

    Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety.

   The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder made from cows milked both during the day and at night.

   Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.

   Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.

   While the effect of cow milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall asleep at night.

   Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax.

   Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the best choice before bed as it is the least fattening. The more fat you take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at night.

28.According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_______.
A.were more anxious              B.started sleep more easily
C.were less active                D.woke up later
29.Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?
A.It’s been tested on mice for ten times.
B.It can make people more energetic.
C.It’s used in sleeping drugs.
D.It exists in milk in great amount.
30.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Milk Drinking and Health         B.Fat, Sugar and Health
C.An Experiment on Mice           D.Night Milk and Sleep
31.How does the author support the theme of the text?
A.By giving examples.             B.By providing research results.
C.By stating arguments.           D.By explaining statistical data.

The schoolboys and schoolgirls are walking along the street,______ a small redcap.

A. each of them has   B. they each have   C. every wears    D. each wearing

71.     In North China, the weather in     (十一月) could be very cold.

72.     The group is made up of local      (音乐家) who have been performing for several years.

73.     When he           (进入) the classroom, the students began to study carefully.

74.                  (幸运地), I passed my driving test yesterday.

75.     Without money to buy food, he was forced to beg for a meal, driven by  (饥饿).

76.     The            (总统) is paying a private visit to his neighboring country.

77.     He left a           (留言) on the table before he went to explore the cave.

78.     Old Joe kicked the bucket just two days before his  (九十) birthday.

79.     Europe is a continent full of attractions, among which (德国的) capital is a must to visit.

80.     Livelihood has been greatly       (改善) since reform and opening.

While happiness does not happen by chance, you don’t need to change our entire life to find it. Start your journey to a happier you by developing these easy habits.

Work Out Often

Staying active can make you feel more enthusiasm for daily activities. So hit the gym or take up a sport that suits you best. Working out does you more good than burning off calories and strengthening your muscles.   36   That’s why healthy people are generally 20% happier than unhealthy people.

Volunteer

  37   Using your skills to assist the less fortunate can boost your happiness. After all, it is joyful to bring some life and light back into someone’s life. You can start small, like preparing a meal for your elderly neighbor.

Enjoy Friendship

Everyone can find himself stuck in trouble now and then. Enjoy an evening talking about your lives with your friends. Often they know you well enough to give you sound advice.   38 

Plan Your Day

Having a set schedule can reduce stress throughout your day. Plan each day’s work before stepping into the office.   39   Staying organized by planning ahead can help you enjoy each moment.

Turn Off the TV

Turning on the TV for “noise” or relaxation can actually be harmful to your health and your happiness. Don’t turn on the TV while you’re cooking or doing the housework. Try turning on some soft music to relax. Turn off the TV and give yourself some reflective (沉思) time to read a book or play a game with your family.   40 

A. Lending a helping hand proves to be a reward in itself.

B. You are only one step away from achieving more happiness.

C. It also brings about a feel-good reaction that promotes happiness.

D. Take it and switch the conversation to something more lighthearted.

E. These activities deserve your focus and will reduce your stress levels.

F. Regular exercise helps you keep a better figure and makes you stronger

G. Spare a few minutes each evening to ready items you need for the next day.

The ability to laugh, play, and have fun with others not only makes life more    36   but also helps you solve problems,   37   with others, and be more creative. People who include humor and play into their daily lives find that it renews them and all of their relationships.

Life brings   38   that can either get the best of you or become playthings for your imagination. When you “become the problem” and   39   yourself too seriously, it can be hard to   40  outside the box and find new solutions. But when you   41     with the problem, you can often   42   it into a chance for creative learning.

Playing with problems seems to come   43   to children. When they are confused or afraid, they make their problems into a(n)  44 , giving them a sense of control and a chance to   45   with new solutions. Interacting with others in playful ways helps you keep this creative ability.

Here is an example of a person who took everyday problems and turned them around through laughter and play.

Jane worked at home designing greeting cards, a job she   46   to love but now felt had become   47  . Two little girls who loved to draw and paint lived next door. Eventually, Jane invited the girls in to play with all the   48   supplies she had. At first, she just   49  , but in time she joined in. Laughing, coloring, and playing with the little girls transformed Jane’s life. Not only did playing with them  50   her loneliness and boredom, it sparked her imagination and helped her artwork flourish(兴旺).  51   of all, it rekindled(重新激起) the playfulness and spark in Jane’s     52   with her husband.

  53  laughter, humor, and play become an integrated part of your life, your creativity will flourish and new   54   for playing with friends, coworkers, acquaintances, and loved ones will occur to you daily. Humor takes you to a higher place where you can   55   the world from a more relaxed, positive, creative, joyful, and balanced perspective.

36. A. outstanding      B. enjoyable            C. negative         D. particular

37. A. connect      B. deal                 C. argue                D. agree

38. A. challenges       B. difficulties         C. hardships        D. sufferings

39. A. make             B. behave           C. take             D. act

40. A. measure          B. predict          C. master           D. think

41. A. play         B. link             C. combine          D. struggle

42. A. draw         B. bring                C. transform            D. transport

43. A. gradually        B. naturally            C. properly         D. directly

44. A. stage            B. alternative          C. trick                D. game

45. A. experiment       B. meet             C. compare          D. do

46. A. used        B. preferred            C. hoped                D. pretended

47. A. virtual          B. extreme          C. routine          D. practical

48. A. food         B. art              C. water                D. school

49. A. listened         B. glared               C. wandered         D. watched

50. A. confirm          B. end              C. advocate         D. allocate

51. A. Worst            B. Least                C. Most             D. Best

52. A. entertainment    B. relationship         C. agreement            D. amusement

53. A. As           B. While                C. Although         D. Unless

54. A. solutions        B. problems         C. discoveries          D. means

55. A. rebuild          B. govern          C. design           D. view

________， the headmaster rose to indicate that the conversation was ________.

A. At an end; in an end     B. In the end; at an end

C. In an end; at the end    D. At the end; in the end

71.     It is Mary rather than you who is to _________（责备）for the accident.

72.     Much to our d__________（高兴/快乐）,Mary won the first prize in the competition.

73. His first speech as president made a deep _________（印象）on his audiences.

74.He made the same mistakes again though I had _______（提醒）him not to.

75. We can’t c_________(聚精会神) on studies with the cars’ noises going on.

76.As a student, everyone is ________（热切的/渴望的）to attend a college.

77.E___________(最终) he achieved his dream of being a doctor.

78.After hearing the truth, he felt __________(失望的).

79.The man was given a medal for his ________（勇敢）in the battle.

80. Remember to a__________(采纳) his suggestions if necessary.

  今年五一假期期间，中央电视台走基层记者奔赴全国各地以“你幸福吗”为主题进行街头访问，采访对象五花八门的回答引发广泛关注。请根据以下提示以How to Find Happiness 为题写一篇英语短文。内容包括：

  1．什么是幸福？如何获取幸福因人而异。

  2．你的观点：追求幸福的过程本身就是一种幸福。

  3．你的理由：幸福来自于乐观的态度，艰辛的劳动以及简朴的生活。

注意：

  1．围绕以上要点，可适当增加细节。

  2．题目已给出，不计入总词数。

  3．词数：100词左右

  4．Simplicity（简朴）

How to Find Happiness

   Most people agree that happiness is very important for everyone. ____________________________________

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我们能活在这美好、精彩的世界上，是因为有父母，老师，朋友。因此在每个人的生命之中应怀有一颗感恩之心，学会感恩他人。请从以下几点展开写一篇题目为Learn to Be Grateful 的文章。

1.感恩父母，因为父母给了我们全部的爱；

2.感恩老师，因为老师传授了我们知识；

3.感恩朋友，因为朋友给我们带来欢乐；

4.你认为，我们应该为他们做些什么？

提示：1、可加入一些细节， 使文章更加通顺合理。

2、词数：100字左右（开头部分不计）

Learn to Be Grateful

Whenever and wherever we are, we should learn to be grateful to the people around us in this beautiful and wonderful world.                                          

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   When you ask people how to make friends as an adult, they usually give you suggestions like, “just get out there,“ “join a dance class,” or, “try speed dating.” ___13___ After all, making friends does require us to get out into the world and take a few emotional risks.

   Most of the time, however, we are not lacking for ideas on where to meet people. ___14___ For this reason, most people find that reconnecting with themselves is a first step towards reconnecting with others.

   If you feel tired, out of shape, or sad, most of the time, making friends is going to be extremely difficult. ___15___  Start small. Use the 1 - minute technique to gradually increase your commitment to exercise. Get out into nature. Set a timer to remind yourself to get up every hour to stretch. Try gentle yoga(瑜伽).

   While you build up your body, don’t forget to nourish (滋养) your mind. Write down one thing every day that you are grateful for. ___16___ Learn to become your own best friend.

   ____17___ Instead of relying on our social circumstances to bring people into our lives, we need to change ourselves first and then invite people into our lives.

A. On the surface, these are fine suggestions.

B. Spend a few minutes every day in reflection.

C. It will be even more difficult when you are an adult.

D. We are missing the motivation and self-confidence to get started.

E. We only need to know how to start a conversation with strangers.

F. Making friends as an adult is possible, but it requires a new approach.

G. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple things that you can do to increase your physical and             emotional resources.

假设你是李华，日前参加了在加拿大举行的为期四周的国际中学生生存训练营活动，并将作为中国学生代表在闭幕式上发言。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，要点包括：

（1）遇到的挑战（语言、交往、文化冲击等）；

（2）你的收获；

（3）感谢组织者。

注意：（1）词数不少于100；

（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

（3）开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

参考词汇：文化冲击culture shock

Dear friends,

I am honoured to deliver a closing speech on behalf of all the Chinese students in the camp.

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The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.

Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.

Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.

Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.

29．According to the passage, music could make students smarter by _______________.

A. improving their classroom skills and paying attention

B. improving their classroom skills and imagination

C. improving their attention, direction and imagination

D. learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas

30．What does the underlined phrase "glued to" in the second paragraph mean?

A. unwilling to turn on     B. always looking

C. unwilling to leave       D. always playing

31．The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could _______________.

A. give children self-expression and self-confidence

B. bring to children achievement and success

C. give children something to be proud of

D. develop children's self-confidence

32．What's the best title of this passage？

A. Music is a must as a course at school

B. Music builds children's self-confidence

C. Music makes students much smarter

D. Learning music and making music

71. Under no _______________(circumstance) should we lend money to him.

72. --- They could have told us, couldn’t they? ----____________(absolute).

73. They have had several __________(disagree) with their neighbours.

74. She remained bitterly _________(oppose) to the idea of moving abroad.

75. Scores of people tried ________ to gatecrash the party.（desperate）

76. The best times to visit the Great Wall are spring and autumn because the temperature is  at its _________(mild).

77. ________to smoking is harmful to our health. (addict)

78. He feels _________(comfortable ) in a hat

79. She won a _________(奖学金) to study at Stanford.

80. I  ______ (panic) when I saw smoke coming out of the engine.