81. Nearly 3,500 years ago, people chewed on leaves or drank a kind of tea made from leaves ___________ (possess) a special chemical to reduce body pains and fever.

82. With too many problems ___________ (solve), the head of the company also has no time to

answer the phone.

83. These new ways of ___________ (dig) accelerated the pace of the London Underground’s development.

84. __________ (carry) more than a light load on your bicycle makes it more difficult to control.

85. Why else would many films ___________ (adapt) from them be successful?

86. In the lecture ___________ (follow), the professor will tell us something about modern English usage.

87. ___________ (check) all the doors were locked, Mr. Smith left for London on holiday.

88. ___________ (understand) how mirrors produce image, we need to know what light does.

89. Though ___________ (warn) of danger, sightseers have been flocking to the site where the world’s biggest terrorist Bin Laden lived.

90. Mrs. White found her husband surrounded by letters and papers and ___________ (look) very worried. 

The house was quiet at 5 am and Tim’s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He’d dreamt of the cave last night. The purring (轻微颤动声) of the freezer had been the sea.                                         

 Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfast. He’d eat after he’d been through the cave, sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea. He wished he had a proper pack. His schoolbag would have to do. What else? Sandwiches-but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches, she' d want to know why he had to leave so early. He settled for some biscuits, and left a note stuck to the table: Gone to Michael’s. Back tonight, Tim.

 The sky was high and soft and light outside, though the sun still wasn't up. Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street. The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet.

 The sand hills still breathed heat from yesterday’s sun, though the top of the sand was cool. He ran down to the beach impatiently, but there was no one, just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves.

 The light changed suddenly. The first rays of sunlight stretched across the sea. The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world.

 Over the first rocks, along to the point, Tim glanced back. The beach was still empty. The sun sailed higher in the sky.

 He could see the cave now, even darker in the morning light. The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it. He had to force himself to go closer. Why was it so much more mysterious now? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble. He needn't go in all the way...

24. What did Tim do at the beginning of the story?

   A. He put a sweater in his schoolbag.        B. He had breakfast at home.

   C. He left a note on the freezer.             D. He left the house quietly.

25. What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave?

A. The height of the first rocks.                  B. The change in the position of the sun.

C. The ups and downs of the waves.              D. The vast stretch of the sunlit beach.

26. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story?

A. Tim was the only person on the beach.          B. Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived.

C. The sea looked like a piece of gold.       D. The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave.

27. In the story, Tim’s mood changed from_________.

A. loneliness to craziness                 B. anxiousness to excitement

   C. eagerness to nervousness               D. helplessness to happiness

 People should open the window in the morning to make air ________ in order to keep the indoor air fresh.

    A. subscribe          B. circulate          C.accelerate          D. reject

If you watch the Hollywood movies, you must be very familiar to the name Tom Cruise. He is famous all around the world. Tom ___41___ (play) lots of popular roles in many movies since 1980s. His handsome face helps him win many female ___42___(fan), and they are crazy about him, so many girls desire ___43___ (marry) him. Tom’s most popular role is in the movie Mission Impassible. He plays as a spy, carrying out all kinds of ___44___(danger) missions. Now the movie has come to the series 5, ___45___ has achieved a big success.

Tom Cruise ___46___ (use) to be a representative of the teenage rebellion (叛逆), yet it is action movies ___47___ made his reputation. He is a man with the heart full of enthusiasm. Unlike many other actors and stars, Tom doesn’t have ___48___ (act) talents. His success depends on his own continuous learning and training. Early hardship is of great help to him. He can always overcome his own ___49___ (weak), and then get experience. With strong will ___50___ the spirit of studying hard, Tom goes towards success and glory step by step.

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。

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。

Dick is an Australian man, aged 25, his life is full of hardships. He was born without arms and legs. He used to made fun of by others. Everything seemed impossible to them. However, Dick never gave up. After a good many of failures, he finally learned to swim, fish and even surf. That surprised us most is that he completed university education and get two degrees. And now he is the CEO of two companies. When asking about the secret of his success, he thinks a positive attitude is a key to success.

Dick’s story has greatly inspired me. Compared with him, we are healthily. However, we are always frustrated when we face difficulties. I think Dick has set up a good examples to us. We should lean from him and never give up.

Failure is probably the most exhausting experience a person ever has.There is nothing more tiring than not succeeding.

We experience this tiredness in two ways: as start-up fatigue(疲惫) and performance fatigue.In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it has either too boring or too difficult.And the longer we delay it,the more tired we feel.

Such start-up fatigue is very real,even if not actually physical,not something in our muscles and bones.The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.

Years ago,I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors.Applying my own rule,I determined to write them in alphabetical(按字母顺序),never letting myself leave out a tough idea.And I always started the day's work with the difficult task of essay-writing.Experience proved that the rule works.

Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle.Though willing to get started,we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that,however hard we work,we fail again and again.In such a situation,I work as hard as I can-then let the unconscious take over.

When planning Encyclopaedia Britannica (《大英百科全书》),I had to create a table of contents based on the topics of its articles.Nothing like this had ever been done before,and day after day I kept coming up with solutions, but none of them worked.My fatigue became almost unbearable.

One day,mentally exhausted,I wrote down all the reasons why this problem could not be solved.I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself,not with me.Relived,I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.

An hour later,I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind.In the weeks that followed,the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind provided correct at every step.Though I worked as hard as before,I felt no fatigue.Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing.

Human beings,I believe must try to succeed.Success,then,means never feeling tired.

33.What does the author recommend doing to prevent start-up fatigue?

A.Writing essays in strict order.                          B.Building up physical strength.

C.Leaving out the toughest ideas.                       D.Dealing with the hardest task first.

34.On what occasion does a person probably suffer from performance fatigue?

A.Before starting a difficult task.                          B.When all the solutions fail.

C.If the job is rather boring.                                 D.After finding a way out.

35.What could be the best title for the passage?

A.Success Is Built upon Failure                           B.How to Handle Performance Fatigue

C.Getting over Fatigue: A Way to Success          D.Fatigue: An Early Sign of Health Problems

 _________ after a long walk, Henry called and said he couldn’t come.

   A. Having worn out    B. Being worn out      C. To be worn out     D. Worn out

 The trainer praised me, for what I did was better than_____ of the top player on the team.

   A. any    B. each   C. that   D. those

With his leg lame(瘸的)and his teeth uneven(参差不齐的), the boy almost thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world.    14    did he play with his classmates, and when asked to answer questions, he always   15     his head without a word.

One spring, his father brought home some young trees.   16   of his children would plant a young tree and he promised, “Whoever   17    his young tree best shall get a favorite gift.” The boy certainly wanted to get his father’s gift.    18    he seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees, an idea    19    him: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice, he never   20   it.

Several days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was    21    to find that not only did it not die, but also grew so many fresh   22  . Compared with those of his brothers and sisters, his appeared greener. His father kept his    23   , bought the little boy one of his favorite    24     and said that from the tree he planted, he would surely become an outstanding botanist(植物学家)when he grew up.

From then on, the little boy slowly became    25     and confident. One night, he suddenly  26   that his biology teacher once said that plants   27  grow at night. Why not go to see his tree?

When he came to the courtyard, he found his father was working near his tree! Instantly he   28  : his father had been secretly   29  his small tree! He returned to his room, with tears  30   in his eyes.

Decades passed. The little boy didn’t become a botanist.   31  , he became the U.S. president. His name was Franklin Roosevelt.

  32  is the best nourishment(滋养品)of life.  33   it is just a bucket of water, it can make the tree of life grow well!

Online ticketing has been effective for the London theatre market. The advantages coming with it are many, but four in particular stand for the true value. They are accessibility, speed, advanced planning and avoiding the queues.

Accessibility is key from the viewpoint of both the theatre and the theatre goer. Theatres need to be able to reach out to the public. A show may have a market of millions if they concentrate efforts in London only, but that number will increase to tens of millions if efforts expand nationwide.

From the point of view of a theatre lover, the fact that the West End, the central part of London is accessible to someone in Edinburgh is a major attraction. Most theatre lovers would be anxious to go to a West End play or musical, and securing tickets for their favourite show online allows them to realize that strong desire with ease. Making the journey to London and staying for a weekend is an added reward to the main event.

Another advantage is speed, with securing tickets now taking a matter of minutes. What is needed is a few minutes on the Internet, the relevant personal and credit card details, and a booking number with which to collect the tickets at the theatre on the night.

Of course, for tourists or professionals from out of town, Internet booking has made it possible to arrange entertainment for a specific evening well in advance. Occupying their time after conference hours can be a challenge for professionals. With tickets secured in advance, the plan can be made much clearer. Tourists, meanwhile, may include a night on the West End on their list of things to do. Booking before even arriving in the city helps to streamline their busy touring schedule.

The fourth advantage of buying London theatre tickets online is the fact that queuing is avoided. It is perhaps the most unpleasant aspect of the traditional visit to the box office, particularly when demand for Dirty Dancing tickets, for example, can have a person waiting for hours before even reaching the box office window, even worse the sold out sign would suddenly appear before him.

These advantages reflect the true value of that mode of online ticketing. It has pleased the theatre lovers, expanding theatre markets. It is likely to bring more and more benefit to the theatre world.

  51. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The reality of theatre market in London.

B. The appearance of online entertainment.

C. The benefits of buying theatre tickets online.

D. The arrangements of spending a day in London.

  52. How is Paragraph 6 mainly developed?

A. By describing activities.

B. By making comparisons.

C. By showing differences.

D. By giving examples.

  53. Which of the following shows the development of the ideas in this passage?

CP: Central  Point  P:Point     Sp: Sub-point（次要点）  C: Conclusion

Maybe you have been to many countries, but nowhere else in the world

              more fascinating scenery than that in Switzerland.

A. you can find               B. can you find               C. you found                  D. did you find

    Many years ago, my mother read from the book Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey to me. I remember as if it were yesterday, hearing her voice at my side on a cold wintry night. My mother’s voice changed my world.

     Long before I could read on my own, she shared with me the strength and beauty of McCloskey’s language---a story of a little girl and her mother out in nature, co-existing with a mother bear and her own baby. The power of the story, of language and of my mother, all came together. And it happened many times after that, over and over. The read aloud made me a reader.

     Years later, I was reading aloud a picture book to a small child in a classroom. His life, so far, had not been easy. His childhood was troubled by poverty and loneliness. In that moment, in the joy of the read aloud, he had an idea that started something big.

      What he said was this: “Mrs. Allyn, let’s make sure everyone knows how good this feels. Let’s have a holiday for the read aloud.” Therefore, my organization, LitWorld, created a grassroots movement World Read Aloud Day in 2010 to honor this young boy’s wish for everyone to be able to have a read aloud every day.

     Since the day he shared that good idea with us, World Read Aloud Day has become a worldwide event reaching over one million people in more that 65 countries around the world. This year we are over 600 cities strong, a number that is growing every day.

      Children who grow up as readers become engaged citizens of the global world, and every child deserves the right to read. When I say that reading aloud will change the world, I know it sounds simple. But one of the many great things about giving kids access to the power of stories and sharing them together is that it is simple. It is also cheap and easily done. And the impact is huge.

  24. How did the author’s parent change her life?

      A. by reading aloud to her             B. by listening to her reading

      C.by buying many books for her        D.by encouraging her to read aloud

  25. What does the underlined part”an idea” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. To start a holiday               B. To reduce poverty.

C. To found LitWorld.              D. To overcome loneliness.

  26.What can we know about world Read Aloud Day from paragraph 5?

       A. Its origin     B.  Its future      C.  Its purpose    D. Its development

  27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

      A. Sticking to reading isn’t easy.

      B. Reading gives a high rate of return.

      C. Reading aloud isn’t actually simple.

      D. Kids should try to change the world.

Public Speaking Training

● Get a coach 

   16    , so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to 

offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when 

deciding the training that's right for you. 

● Focus on positives 

Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus 

on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than

 being told that you aren't doing well.    17    , so good public speaking training should 

develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.

 ●    18     

If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it‟s going to give you lots of 

dos and don'ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you‟re going to be talking about. 

   19. As far as we‟re concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public

 speaking. Your audience can be your friends. 

● You are a special person not a clone. 

Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, 

with your own personal habits.    20    . Your training course should help you bring out 

your personality, not try to turn you into someone you're not. 

A. You aren’t like anybody else 

B. You already do lots of things well 

C. Turn your back on too many rules 

D. Check the rules about dos and don’ts 

E. Whatever the presentation(呈现), public speaking is tough 

F. The one thing you don’t want is for them to fall asleep

G. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse 

   Michelle Obama made a daring decision to return to the same designer who created her Inaugural(就职)Ball dress four years ago and the risk paid off.

The First Lady looked extremely attractive in a thin, sweeping, and ruby-colored dress by designer Jason Wu. She teamed the dramatic dress with heels by Jimmy Choo and a diamond ring by Kimberly McDonald.

    She surprised the fashion establishment by returning to a Wu design which had been the custom made for her.

    Four years ago at her first Inauguration Ball, Michelle shimmered in an off-white, one-shouldered floor-length dress by the designer.

    Wu, who was 26 at the time and had only been working in fashion for three years, saw his career take off after the First Lady's surprise decision to wear one of his dresses.

    He said at the time that he was unaware she had chosen the dress and had been watching at home on his couch and eating pizza when she appeared.

    After her 2013 decision, Wu told Women's Wear Daily: “Mrs Obama likes to keep her secrets. She fooled me again.”

    Wu released a women's clothing and accessories（装饰品）collection at Target last year and continues to be popular with the First Lady for official engagements.

    The sleeveless, cross-halter neck dress with low-cut back flattered 49-year-old Michelle's arms and neat waist.

 It had been created especially for her by Wu and was a departure from the dark and plain colour tone she stuck to at earlier inauguration events.

    Mrs Obama's new hairstyle -- she had bangs cut on her birthday last week ---had been loosely tousled for the special night.

    Vice-President Joe Biden's wife Jill also looked attractive in a blue silk dress by Vera Wang at the Inauguration Ball.

32. Michelle Obama’s brave decision proved to be a_________.

A. risk           B. danger      C. success     D. surprise 

33. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Joe Biden’s wife Jill also had her dress created by Wu.

B. Mrs Obama’s inaugural dresses were made by the same designer.

C. The colour tone at Michelle’s earlier inaugural events was not satisfactory.

D. Mrs Obama had straight forehead hair as her new hairstyle for the special night.

34. From the 6th and 7th paragraphs we know that ________.

   A. Wu didn’t know Mrs. Obama had chosen his creation again

   B. Wu was aware that Mrs. Obama had chosen his work again

   C. Mrs. Obama told Wu to give away her secrets

   D. Mrs. Obama should have told Wu the truth

35. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. The First Lady’s secrets.      

B. Wu, a great designer.

C. Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Ball dress

D. Mrs. Obama’s 2013 decision

How Can I Fight Laziness?

Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

__22_ Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.

Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. __23__

Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations (诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. __24__ Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.

Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. __25__ Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.

__26__ Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.

A．One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.

B．Knowing how to fight laziness is important.

C．Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.

D．To fight family laziness, set an example.

E．With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.

F．Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.

G．Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.

51. Is there anyone who ___________(目击，亲眼看见) the robbery last night?

52. In this case, we should not be worrying about our___________(潜在的) limitations.

53. A man’s actions ___________(反映) his thoughts.

54. This problem can be ___________(克服，战胜) by doing simple stretching exercises.

55. His speech was i___________(鼓舞人心的) and touched my heart.

56. They were fighting in order to preserve their ___________(独立).

57. If I want to live her life, then I m___________(仅仅) have to walk in her footsteps.

58. He also did pioneer work in the field of weather___________(观察).

59. We s___________(选择) him as our monitor on the first day of school.

60. He pronounced the country to be in a ___________(状态，状况)of war.

The girl received no approval of her family as her marriage with an African boy was considered as a

from tradition.

A. departure    B. disturbance

C. decline    D. discrimination

There are an extremely large number of ants worldwide. Each individual ant hardly weighs anything, but put together they weigh roughly the same as all of mankind. They also live nearly everywhere, except on frozen mountain tops and around the poles. For animals their size, ants have been astonishingly successful, largely due to their wonderful social behavior.

In colonies (群体) that range in size from a few hundred to tens of millions, they organize their lives with a clear division of labor. Even more amazing is how they achieve this level of organization. Where we use sound and sight to communicate, ants depend primarily on pheromone (外激素), chemicals sent out by individuals and smelled or tasted by fellow members of their colony. When an ant finds food, it produces a pheromone that will lead others straight to where the food is. When an individual ant comes under attack or is dying, it sends out an alarm pheromone to warn the colony to prepare for a conflict as a defense unit.

In fact, when it comes to the art of war, ants have no equal. They are completely fearless and will readily take on a creature much larger than themselves, attacking in large groups and overcoming their target. Such is their devotion to the common good of the colony that not only soldier ants but also worker ants will sacrifice their lives to help defeat an enemy.

Behaving in this selfless and devoted manner, these little creatures have survived on Earth, for more than 140 million years, far longer than dinosaurs. Because they think as one, they have a collective (集体的) intelligence greater than you would expect from its individual parts.

63. We can learn from the passage that ants are ____________.

A. not willing to share food  

B. not found around the poles

C. more successful than all other animals    

D. too many to achieve any level of organization

64. Ants can use pheromones for______.

A. escape   B. communication  

C. warning enemies   D. arranging labor

65. What does the underlined expression "take on" in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. Accept.     B. Employ.       C. Play with.      D. Fight against.

66. Which of the following contributes most to the survival of ants?

A. Their behavior.     B. Their size.     C. Their number.     D. Their weight-

Most foodies (吃货) agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be tough. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their diets and their dining out experience.
    Cheese & Wine Pairing app
    Wine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses? Max McCalman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing app can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and advises wines to pair with each. Max McCalman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing app is free for iPhones and iPads.
    Calorific app
    What does 200 calories look like? It can be hard to picture. Calorific provides images of 200 calories worth of food. The pictures can help people on a diet and those who just want to eat healthier food. The app is free for iPads and iPhones. There is also a version that provides more information for a price.
    HappyCow app
    Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. The HappyCow app is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world. A free version of HappyCow is available for Android that has ads and requires an Internet connection.
    LocalEats app
    Restaurant chains, like McDonalds, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. LocalEats is designed for that. It lists locally owned restaurants so users can try foods from that area. The app costs about a dollar.

31.If people want to go on a diet, they need________.

A. Cheese & Wine Pairing                   B. LocalEats

C. Calorific                                                  D.HappyGow

32.How is LocalEats different from the other apps?

A. It is made for groups                                   B. It is not free for iPhones or Android

C. It is designed for travelers                   D. It is not available for vegetarians

33.What is the main purpose of this article?

A. To help people choose free restaurants  B. To advertise the best apps for iPhones.

C. To introduce some healthy eating habits. D. To inform foodies of some useful apps

One of the common complaints we hear from the people around us are problems they are facing. Every day and everywhere there are problems. Many times we find it hard to stay happy. When one problem is solved, another one comes up. How to solve them? The answer is that we must equip ourselves to deal with different kinds of worries by learning the three basic steps of problem analysis. The three steps are:

Get the facts

Why is it so important to get the facts? Unless you have the facts, you can’t possibly attempt to solve your problem intelligently. Without the facts, all you can do is wondering around in confusion. It is not an easy job to get facts. When you are worried, your emotions are riding high.   36     .

When trying to get the facts, you can pretend that you are collecting this information not for yourself but for some other person.      37     . You can also pretend that you are a lawyer preparing to agree. Try to get all the facts both on your side and the other side of the case. You will generally find the truth lies somewhere in between.

     38     .

Whenever you are worried, write down the questions that make you worry. And write out all the various steps you could take and then the probable consequences of each step. For example, what am I worrying about? What can I do about it? Here is what I’m going to do about it. After carefully weighing all the facts, you can calmly come to a decision.

Act on that decision.

     39     . How can you break the worry habit before it breaks you? Crowd worry out of your mind by keeping busy. Plenty of action is one of the best ways to cure worry.

     40     . If you know a situation is beyond your power, say to yourself: “It is so; it can’t be otherwise.” Don’t permit little things to ruin your happiness. Try to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness.

A. This will help you to take a cold and fair view of the evidence.

B. Unless you take your action, all your fact-finding and analysis is a sheer waste of energy.

C. But here are two ideas that can help you see the facts in a clear and objective way.

D. Analyze the facts.

E. There comes a time when you must decide and never look back.

F. Decide how much anxiety a thing may be worth.

G. Accept what can’t be avoided.