How to Set Goals

Whether you have small dreams or high expectations,setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through life.Some achievements can take a lifetime to attain,while others can be completed in a day._36_

●Determine your life goals.Ask yourself some important questions about what you want for your life.What do you want to achieve: today,in a year,in your lifetime?The answers to this question can be as general as "I want to be happy,"or "I want to help people."_37_

●Set specific goals.Be specific and realistic about what it is that you want to achieve.Research shows that setting a specific goal makes you more likely to achieve it._38_For example,"Be healthier"is too big and vague to be a helpful goal."I want to eat more vegetables,and I want to run a marathon."is better.

●Write out your goals.Be detailed,be clear,and include your steps._39_Keep your list in a place where you can get informed frequently.This will help keep you motivated.

●_40_You may find yourself set in your ways concerning broad life goals,but take the time to re-evaluate your smaller goals.Are you accomplishing them according to your timeline?Are they still necessary to keep you on track towards your larger life goals?Allow yourself the flexibility to make some small changes to your goal.

A.Adjust your goals.

B.Track and measure your progress.

C.Having deadlines will keep you motivated.

D.Consider what you hope to achieve in 10,15,or 20 years.

E.Here are some important ideas that you may find helpful.

F.Writing them down tends to make them feel a little more real.

G.Remember that you may need to break large goals into smaller goals.

According to a recent survey， violence does exist in schools． Students __32__ (show) their fear and parents and teachers also express their great concern about it.__33__ (expert) hope the whole society will pay more attention to the mental health of adolescents．

Nowadays, school violence is __34__ hot issue. I think this is a phenomenon __35__ calls for our great concern. We should try every effort __36___ (prevent) violence happening at school, for more and more students will drop out of school if their personal __37__(safe)  cannot be guaranteed.

In fact, violence can be learned. Children learn violent behavior from adults or from __38__ they see on television or on the Internet. If I meet with school violence, I will not answer violence with violence, for it will result __39__more __40__ (fight). I will tell my teachers or parents about it. I think they will help me deal with it well and they will protect me from the bad guys.

All in all, every student __41__ (suppose) to behave himself and stay away from violence.

   My mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard.   36    Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us.

    My mother has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon.    37    She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times.

     38    Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be busy all the time. As she has been very busy working every day, she looks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself, but she often buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us.   39    She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to cook herself. She lives a busy yet simple life, without any complaints.

   Often she says to us, “work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy and gay. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society”. What a piece of good advice this is!    40    This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her.

A. She enjoys listening to classic music.

B. As a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort.

C. She loves her students and cares for them.

D. She never goes to expensive restaurants to enjoy meals.

E. My mother is hard-working and never wastes money.

F. I never forget it and always bear it in my mind.

G. Can you tell us something about your mother?

Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”Another time when silence is golden is when you are unsure of what to say. If you are confused about your own feelings concerning a matter, it’s best to stay quiet until you are more certain because more harm can be done by revealing false or exaggerated feelings

Choose silence instead of blurting out “in-the-moment” feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in the grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an unkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words.

Silence can be your best friend during negotiations. Say your piece, then close your mouth, and let the other person come to their own conclusions. Your silence shows that one, you are confident in what you just said, and two, you respect the other person enough to hear what they have to say.Sometimes silence is the best and most timely solution because the other person is not in a position to hear what you have to say. For example, when a friend needs for you to listen to her problems, but she is unable to accept your advice at that moment.

Practice being silent at work when you don’t have anything meaningful to contribute. Unless you can start the conversation by pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s best to just observe and learn.Finally, silence is golden when you don’t want to engage in a fool’s argument. As some squabbles(口角) will never be resolved, one must agree to disagree.

However, there will be times in your life where you will need the power of your voice,the voice within you that wants and needs to be respected and appreciated.

21．The passage mainly tells us about ___

A. whether or not to stay silent         B. why to stay silent

C. how to stay silent                    D. when to stay silent

22．What is the best to do during negotiation?

A. Grasp every chance to say more than the other

B. Close your mouth and just listen to the other

C. Speak out your own points and discuss with others

D. Keep silent after expressing yourself

23．To follow this passage, the writer is likely to continue telling about___

A. the occasions when you should speak up

B. the power of your voice

C. the advantages of speaking up

D. the disadvantages of staying silent

When my daughter Abigail got her learner’s permit a few months ago, I was appreciative of those drivers who saw a nervous teenager behind the wheel and treated her with patience as we drove around our neighborhood and the country roads close by.

Her first travels around our part of the Southern End were rather slow (cars piled up behind us). So thank you, nice people.

But no kidding, I sincerely want to thank you “friends”, because you have taught my daughter not to take anything for granted on the roads. You deserve the credit for making her a defensive driver.

I warned her about “friends” like you, but your actions speak much louder than my words.

She’s watched you go through red lights and stop signs, turn without signaling, fail to yield(让路) at the crossroads, or hesitate at a stop sign and then pull out into her path at the last millisecond (毫秒).

I especially appreciated the “friends” who pulled up beside us the other night at a stop sign on a two-way road and took off quickly as Abigail just started to make her move.

“What was that!” Abigail shouted.

“That’s a ‘friend’!” I yelled.

And then there are those of you who find a slow-moving vehicle(farm machinery down our way) in your lane (车道) and swing out into the opposite lane to pass, oblivious(未察觉的）of vehicles coming in the opposite direction.

My daughter has learned that a tractor coming her way means there might be an impatient “friend” hiding, ready to cross into her lane.

That’s an invaluable lesson. Thanks.

And thank you to all the walkers, adults and children, who appear from between cars. “Be ready to stop” is a lesson that you have taught my daughter well. At the same time, I have taught her the rules for yielding to walkers.

Teaching a teen to be a defensive driver isn’t easy. I want you to know that I couldn’t have

done it without you, my “friends”.

24. The people mentioned in the first two paragraphs were       .

  A. tolerant             B. strict               C. cautious             D. slow

25. According to the text, the author’s daughter       .

  A. often turns without signaling and hesitates at a stop sign

  B. has made a lot of friends after she got her learner’s permit

  C. has learned to be careful of driver in a few months

  D. has become an experienced driver in a few months

26. What is the author’s attitude towards the drivers whom he calls “friends”?

  A. Excited.            B. Indifferent.          C. Sympathetic.        D. Annoyed.

27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

  A. To express his thanks to his friends.

  B. To warn people to obey traffic rules.

  C. To advise teens to be careful when driving.

  D. To explain to teens how to be a good driver.

Harvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable (可生物降解的) material inspired by insects" hard outer shells. The material"s inventors say it has a number of possible uses and someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. The material, made from shrimp ("虾) shells and proteins produced from silk, is called "shrilk." It is thin, clear, flexible and strong.
   A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastic"s toughness and flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the 1950s and "60s. Decades later, however, plastic"s very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then cast into a landfill where they will degrade for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years?
   Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer (肥料), and so will enrich the soil.
   Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low cost, and its mass production possible should it be used for products demanding a lot of material.
    Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so they"re exploring ways to use it in wet environments. They"re also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other products inside the home. They"re even exploring combining it with other materials, like carbon fibers, to give it new properties.
11: Paragraph I of the passage is mainly about shritk"s_____.

12: What has become a concern about plastic?

13: According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because_____.

14:What are the inventors doing in the lab?

15:Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

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 cows 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.

32. According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_______.

     A. started sleep more easily      B. were more anxious

     C. were less active             D. woke up later

33. 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 exists in milk in great amount.

D. It’s used in sleeping drugs.

34.What can be a suitable title for the text?

     A. Night Milk and Sleep       B. Fat, Sugar and Health

     C. An Experiment on Mice     D. Milk Drinking and Health

35. How does the author support the theme of the text?

     A. By giving examples.            B. By stating arguments.

     C. By explaining statistical data.     D. By providing research results.

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。作文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧）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。

Nowadays Senior High School students are general faced with a lot of pressure, which is rather common. To reduce it, the followed suggestions may help. First of all, know exactly what lead to yourpressure, and then you can take measures to deal with it. Secondly, set up a goal what is not too high, in another words, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Thirdly, find a way to relax you occasionally. For example, you can listen to music, go swim or just simply go walking. Eventually, make friend with others, for example, your classmates, your teachers, your parents. They will understand you and come to your help when you are really in the trouble. In a word, never get yourself stuck in the pressure for “impossible is nothing”.

Pat came over from Ireland to England with his wife one year ago to find work. He got quite a good job with a building company, and as he did not drink or smoke, he saved  up quite a lot of money.

His wife’s parents were still in Ireland, and one day she got a telegram saying that her mother was ill, so Pat gave her some money and she went to Ireland to see her mother.

After a week, Pat wanted to write a letter to her, but he could not read or write very well, so he went to his priest and asked him to do it for him. Pat told the priest what he wanted to say, and the priest wrote it down. After a few minutes Pat stopped, and the priest said,” Do you want to say more?”

“Only ,” ‘Please excuse the bad writing and spelling’,” Pat said.

29. Why did Pat come to Ireland?

    A. To travel there.                B. To save money. 

 C. To see his wife.                D. To make money

30. Pat’s wife had to go back to Ireland _______.

   A. to see her father              B. to see his mother

C.  to see her mother            D. to see her husband

31. At the end of the letter Pat wanted his wife to excuse_______.

      A. the priest’s bad writing and spelling

B. his own bad writing and spelling

C. both the priest’s and his own writing and spelling

D. neither the priest’s nor his own writing and spelling

32. Who really made a mistake in the story?

   A. Pat.     B. The priest.     C. Pat’s wife.    D. None of them.

It was the second time that I have been to the hospital.    41    it was a weekday, there were still lots of people there, which    42    me at first. Most of us live healthy lives, so perhaps we never realize that there are so many people   43    pain and torment.

As I walked along the hallway, I saw a variety of people and felt many things    44    through my mind. I heard a small laugh of joy and    45    my head to see what had happened.

A woman was standing in the hallway, saying to her husband beside: “   46    is okay! Your baby is moving around like always in my belly(肚子).” The man smiled and said: “Our child must have a    47     like mine.” They smiled at each other and walked    48    away. A small new    49    makes so many people so happy.

I was    50    why my parents always looked so    51    when I told them that I felt unwell. Parents    52    their children’s lives more dearly than their own.

Another noise. I heard a nurse say: “We are    53    the operation. Don’t worry.” An operation is something that I have feared ever since    54   . I fear the    55    of it. If an operation is    56   , everybody is happy. But if not, the world seems to    57   . After all, we know the people around us will leave our world    58   .

Facing the forces of life and death, we are as    59    as drops of water in an ocean, only there to be pushed back and forth.

I felt myself    60    in that exact moment and place, in my deepest thoughts.

41. A. As           B. Because          C. Although                  D. When

42. A. frightened   B. excited            C. worried                 D.surprised   

43. A. going for           B. going through    C. going over             D.going into 

44. A. flash              B. appear           C. form                 D. fly                

45. A. held       B. raised               C. rose                 D. kept            

46. A. Nothing     B. Something               C. Anything              D. Everything   

47. A. hobby      B. behavior          C. character             D.movement 

48. A. quietly      B. happily           C. sadly                D.hurriedly   

49. A. life          B. boy              C. daughter            D.person   

50. A. realized   B. told              C. recognized            D.reminded     

51. A. down         B. unhappy          C. worried                D.nervous   

52. A. see            B. treat             C. look                      D.think      

53. A. getting      B. experiencing        C. doing                     D.carrying

54. A. childhood   B. fatherhood         C. adulthood            D.neighborhood   

55. A. danger      B. failure            C. certainty            D.uncertainty    

56. A. good            B. successful         C. quick               D. easy      

57. A. darken      B. change           C. brighten             D. stop      

58. A. early                 B. temporally        C. permanently          D.quickly     

59. A. abundant   B. important          C. necessary            D. unimportant  
60. A. grow up   B. rise up            C. grow old                       D.grow crazy

If you are a fruit grower—or would like to become one—take advantage of Apple Day to see what’s around. It’s called Apple Day but in practice it’s more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.

Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesn’t taste of anything special, it’s still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cat’s Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.

There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but you’ll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so it’s a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.

At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.

Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园).If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.

28.What can people do at the apple events?

 A. Attend experts’ lectures.       B. Visit fruit-loving families.

 C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard.   D. Taste many kinds of apples.

29.What can we learn about Decio?

A. It is a new variety.     B. It has a strange look.

 C. It is rarely seen now.   D. It has a special taste.

30. What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in Paragraph 3mean?

 A. A practical idea.  B. A vain hope.

C.A brilliant plan.   D. A selfish desire.

31.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To show how to grow apples.

B .To introduce an apple festival.

C. To help people select apples.

D. To promote apple research.

Like many families in Sanyati, a small countryside town in western Zimbabwe（津巴布韦）, Johnson’s family does not have a television. One day after school, Johnson arrived home and 41.______ something unusual in the house. At first, he 42.______ his father had bought a television, but when his mother said it was a computer, he was 43.______.

It’s not that Johnson didn’t like the 44.______; he just didn’t know how to use it. Johnson and his father didn’t even know how to turn it on. "Nobody in our neighborhood knew how to 45.______ a computer," Johnson said.

But things 46._____ when Nikon, a young family friend, came from a big city to visit. Nikon knew all about computers.

“At first, I was always 47.______ the wrong button,” Johnson recalled. “But I kept on going 48.______I was eager to learn.” After three weeks, Johnson had mastered some computer 49._______, such as opening and closing files.

Johnson kept on practicing after Nikon 50.______. His speed slowly improved. Soon, Johnson felt 51.______ with the computer. Meanwhile, Johnson’s friends 52._____ what had happened to him. He no longer played soccer after school like he  used to. Johnson’s friends 53.______. Were Johnson’s parents 54._____him from playing with them? Did he have new friends?

One day, three of Johnson’s friends surprised him at home. They couldn’t 55.______ what they saw — a computer, and Johnson was operating it. After that, Johnson began to teach them how to use the computer.

It wasn’t long before the neighborhood kids wanted to learn, too! The computer began to experience 56._____ because the kids were pressing too many buttons. So he 57.______a plan. He began charging for lessons. But this did not stop more kids from coming. Those whose parents did not have money 58._______with chickens or goats.

Johnson has taught computer skills to 30 students from his local school. With the money earned from 59.______, Johnson has bought a television and a radio for his 60._______. And he plans to buy a new computer and keep on teaching.

假如你是李华，最近你在浏览一个新西兰中学网站时，看到一位名叫Tom的中学生的留言，他计划在暑假期间到中国的牡丹江旅游，希望能有一名中国学生作他的导游。你对此很感兴趣，请根据以下要点提示写一封E-mail给他。

主要内容包括：

1．希望作他的导游；

2．打算如何给他作导游:

（1）带他参观名胜古迹及著名景点

(2) 给他讲牡丹江的悠久历史。

(3）享受当地美食。

3．期盼他的回复。

注意：1. 词数100左右。

2. 可适当增加情节，使行文连贯。

3. 信的开头已为你写好。

Dear Tom,

Recently, while visiting a senior high school website of New Zealand, I saw the message you posted on it_______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

    Best wishes!                     

Living a healthy lifestyle contains making choices about the foods we eat as well as exercise and other daily activities. The term “healthy lifestyle” can be defined as “to improve and protect one’s health and well-being”.

For this purpose, a healthy lifestyle can involve good eating habits, regular physical activity and anti-alcoholism. First of all, good eating habits are the main way of living a healthy lifestyle. For instance, rushed morning routines, trying to lose weight, and lack of appetite (食欲) early in the morning are all reasons why people skip breakfast. However, most experts think that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Another example is fast food; a hamburger from McDonald’s with special sauce and cheese is not exactly considered as a healthy meal. Our society today is busy and on the go at all times. It is much easier to stop and get fast food. As a result, humans become fatter. However, eating low-fat meals that include 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day is an ideal healthy life plan. Therefore, good eating habits are the main way of living a healthy lifestyle.

Secondly, another way of living a healthy lifestyle is physical activity. Exercise is indeed part of life because it keeps the body and mind in good shape. Exercise reduces stress and contributes to (有助于) a good sleep. It can keep a person looking and feeling younger throughout his entire life, and it also helps build one’s energy and strength. Many people do not think too much about their health until they get sick. So, physical activity is another way of living a healthy lifestyle.

Finally, another way is anti-alcoholism. Addiction(上瘾) to alcohol may cause serious social and public problems. It is accepted that driving after drinking is dangerous. Alcohol is a main factor of traffic deaths Alcoholism can also lead to diseases, such as heart attack or liver trouble. Thus, anti-alcoholism is another way for a healthy lifestyle.

In conclusion, a healthy lifestyle can be maintained in three ways: the first way is good eating habits, the second way is regular physical activity and the final way is anti-alcoholism.

21．The reasons for skipping breakfast include the following EXCEPT________.

   A．to have more time to stay in bed          B．going on a diet

C．busy morning routines                 D．having no appetite

22．According to the passage, how can we feel younger throughout our life?

   A．To avoid fast food.               B．To take regular exercise.

C．To  be happy every day.           D．To wear some special clothes.

23．Which of the following may directly reduce social problems?

   A．Good eating habits.       B．Physical activity.  

C．Anti-alcoholism.        D．Losing weight.

24．In what column are you most likely to find this article?

   A．Advertisement.            B．Economy. C．Sports.      D．Life.

EcoSwitch: A Computer Gadget That Saves Money

Every time you leave your computer running whilst you get on with other tasks, it uses up valuable energy. It might only seem like a few minutes each time, which may lead you to believe that the cost of this amount of energy is not important. __33___ We all know that we should not be careless about our environment and that we should take responsibility for saving as much energy as possible, but this, of course, is easier said than done. Many of us simply forget. ___34__ But there is an easy and effective solution: the EcoSwitch.

You don’t need a circuit board connector or an external device lead to connect your computer to the EcoSwitch. You simply plug it into a USB port, and, whenever you leave your computer, just push the bright green button and your computer will go into energy-saving mode. __35___ When you return to your computer, you just push the button again, and your computer will instantly revert to normal operation.

The EcoSwitch has an inbuilt device which calculates the amount of energy saved each time the green button is pressed, which is then converted into a sum of money saved in the currency you choose. To select the currency of your choice, you simply scroll down the touchscreen next to the green button, highlight the currency you want and double-click on it. __36___

Different models and makes of computers use different rates of energy, but EcoSwitch estimates that the savings of an average computer user on their electricity costs will be about $50 a year. No one can say that the EcoSwitch is extortionately priced, either. __37___ As it is compatible with all computers, no computer user will tell you off if you decide to give them the EcoSwitch as a present. Who wouldn’t appreciate a present that they will benefit from long into the future?

A        The device is so clever that it allows your computer to continue with most tasks whilst in the energy-saving mode, whether it is streaming a video or downloading an app.

B But if you added it all together over the years, you would be surprised how much money you are wasting.

C        Once in this mode, the computer is switched off and will need to be rebooted to make it function fully.

D       For others, switching off the computer or even setting it to sleep is too much annoying.

E 　Not only do you get gratification from knowing how much money you have saved, you will also know that you have helped the planet by being more ecological.

F 　On the contrary, the manufacturers believe that at $10 it is very reasonable, considering how much valuable energy it saves.

G       Eliminating wasted standby power with just a few EcoSwitches around your home will save up to 800 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole.Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety．

Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK．”
    When I got to the river, I immediately saw the fire truck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine．
    I hurried over to him."You OK?"I asked．
    ”Yeah," was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest．
    The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore．
    In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good．
    Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him—but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were, 
“What's for supper?”
    I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story．But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window,1 was reminded that still water often runs deep．
5．Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?
    A．He was an excellent swimmer．  B．The water of the river is shallow．
    C．He was old enough to swim．                      D．The rocks can be of help if there's danger．
6．The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means________.
     A．Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids

B．Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks

C．Anton always has a desire to help others

D．Anton seldom changes his mind
7．In the mother's eyes, what her son did was________.

A．dangerous but interesting      B．unexpected and courageous

C．meaningful but difficult       D．awful and absurd
8．What might be the best title for the passage?
    A．My Son, My Hero                B．Anton, A Silent Boy
    C．A Good Deed                    D．A Proud Mother
                                     

How to Find Your Hidden Talents

Many of us are still in search of the talents that are hidden within us. Finding the talents that sets you apart from others needs observation and analysis of one’s own self. If you want to learn how to find your talents, the tips provided in the following lines will surely come handy.

___21___ What sorts of things do you like to read about, watch or do? What are you favorite shows on television? Which column of the newspaper and magazines do you like to read? To know what you are interested in is the first step towards finding your hidden talents.

Try out different things. If you want to find out your dexterity (灵巧）in each of the things that interest you, then try them out. ___22___ Locate a safe environment, where you can try out different things without anybody’s interference (干扰).

Find your passion.___23___ However, there will be only a thing or two that you are passionate about. What is the one thing that you love to do the most, with the most enthusiasm? Get the answer to the question and you will come to know what exactly you are passionate about.

Improve yourself. Read lots of books and learn from people. One of the best ways to learn something is to teach. Therefore, teach what you have learnt. ___24___In this process, you will be able to discover all your hidden talents.

Know your limits. In the process of finding your strengths and talents, you should not ignore your weakness as well. ___25___Know what makes you struggle. You will then come to know your talents as well as the areas that you need to work on.

A. Find your interests.

B. Know your strengths.

C. Find out the things you are not good at.

D. You may be a person of various interests.

E. Carry out experiments and explore things.

F. This will help increase your depth of knowledge.

G. It needs observation and analysis of one’s own self.

Business is the organized approach to providing customers with the goods and services they want. The word business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services. Most businesses seek to make a profit（利润）— that is, they aim to achieve income that is more than the costs of operating the business.   10   Commonly called nonprofits, these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers.   11

Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business.   12   One is the establishment（制定） of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting.   13   The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments. Direction is concerned primarily with supervision（监管）and guidance by the management in authority.   14    

A. Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standards for work. 

B. In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management.

C. Examples of nonprofit business include such organizations as social service agencies and may hospitals. 

D. However, some businesses only seek to earn enough to cover their operating costs.

E. Planning in business management has three main aspects.

F. In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.

G. The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.

Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.

They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.

We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, don’t be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older. But why not start now?

Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.

25. The answer to the question in Paragraph 1 may reflect ___________.

A. your life style.

B. your life value.

C. your trouble in life.

D. your life experience.

26. Why does the author say they are inspired every day?

A. They possess different kinds of superpowers.

B. They have got the power to change the world.

C. Some people around them are making the world better.

D. There are many powerful people in their life and work.

27. What should we do according to the passage?

A. Learn more and contribute more to a cause.

B. Rise above ourselves and act to help others.

C. Work hard to get a bigger opportunity.

D. Try our best to help the poor.

28. Which is true according to the last paragraph?

A. The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better.

B. Much more progress will be made in the near future.

C. The work on health is the most valuable experience.

D. People’s efforts have been materially rewarded.

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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在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。

    The teenage year from 13 to 19 were the most difficult time for me .They were also the best and worse years in my life.At the first,I thought I knew everything and could make decisions by yourself.However,my parents didn't seem to think such.They always tell me what to do and how to do it.At one time ,I even felt my parents couldn't understand me so I hoped I could be freely from them.I showed them I was independent by wear strange clothes. Now I am leaving home to college.At last,I will be on my own,but I still want to have my parents to turn to whenever need help.