36. . — Have you heard that the international company is advertising for employees?

    — Of course, and I heard that there were more than 2,000 _______________ (申请人)         

37. It's said that a red sky at night is an i ___________（暗示）for fine weather the next day.

38. I was impressed by his s__________ manner of speaking.

39. With our practical experience a__________, I’d like to work part-time to relieve financial difficulties. 

40. I can’t conclude what it was that d__________ her from her colleagues?

41. What _________(标准) are used for assessing a student’s ability?

42. The policeman has no difficulty i_________the bodies as those of two suspected drug dealers.

43. He had such an e_____________memory that he could recite the whole passage without any mistake after he read it only once.

44. He acknowledged the sense of__________(背叛) of Patrick.

45. He is clearly s________ to all the other candidates in this election.

一家英语报社向高中生征文，主题是“十年后的我”。请根据下列要求和你的想象完成短文；

   1．家庭；   2．工作；   3．业余生活。

注意：1。词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头语已为你写好。

I often imagine what my life will be like in the future.___________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Tips for Reading Shakespeare

For a beginner, Shakespeare can sometimes seem like a bunch of strange words put together in no reasonable order. Once you learn to read and understand Shakespeare, you’ll understand the beauty of the language.   36 

l         Understand the importance of “getting it”.

You can never stress the importance of Shakespeare’s works enough. It is clever, witty (诙谐的), beautiful, inspirational, funny, deep, dramatic, and more. Shakespeare was a true word genius whose works help us see the beauty and artistic potential of the English language. Shakespeare’s work has inspired students and scholars for centuries, because it also tells us so much about life, love, and human nature. Shakespeare will expand your mind if you let it.

l         Attend a reading or a play.

    37   You won’t believe how many expressions and movements of the actors can use to bring to life Shakespeare’s beautiful but complex works. Watch the actors in action and gain a deeper understanding of your text.

l         Read it again — and again.

As you progress in school and into college, you must realize that every subject gets more challenging.  38   You’re not going to be successful in your studies if you think you can get through anything quickly — and that is absolutely true for Shakespeare.

l          39 

Shakespeare is different from any other piece of literature, because it requires some engagement and active participation. Just try it — you will see that you can suddenly understand the context of the words and expressions. It’s a good idea to work with another person. Why not call your study partner and read to each other?

l         Read a plot summary.

Let’s face it — Shakespeare is tough to read and understand, no matter how many times you go through the book. After you have read the work, go ahead and read a summary of the piece you’re working on if you’re completely confused. Just read a summary and then read the actual work again.   40 

A.   Act it out.

B.    Literature is no different.

C.   You won’t believe how much you’ve missed before!

D.   Don’t feel too bad if you have a hard time reading Shakespeare.

E.    You’ll also find out why it has inspired students and scholars for centuries.

F.    Shakespeare really makes more sense when you see the words come to life on stage.

G.   When you study his works, you find that human beings haven’t really changed much over time.

If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a __41__ reason, such as your job or your studies? __42__ perhaps you are interested in the __43___, films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a __44___ of the language.
    Most people learn best using a variety of __45__, but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They __46_ an environment where you can practice with the __47_ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead __48__ lives and learning a language takes __49__. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to make a __50__. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes __51__.Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too __52__,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __53__ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any __54__. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people __55__ about the mistakes they make when __56__. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes __57__ you’re much less likely to make them again.
    Learning a new language is never __58__. But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be __59__ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in __60__ own language. Good luck!
41. A. technical          B. political      C. practical          D. physical
42. A. after              B. or              C. though          D. so
43. A. medicine       B. transport      C. agriculture     D. literature
44. A knowledge       B. view            C. form            D. database
45. A paintings       B. writing             C. methods     D. computers
46. A. provide        B. change              C. respect        D. protect
47. A. control         B. command       C. pressure           D. help
48. A. happy               B. busy          C. simple         D. normal
49. A. courage         B. energy        C . time          D. place
50. A. theory              B. plan           C. business       D. project
51. A. some risks            B. some notes  C. a lot less         D. a lot more
52. A. nervous         B. old           C. weak           D. tired
53. A. quickly          B. closely       C. privately          D. quietly
54. A. school           B. speed            C. distance           D. age   

55. A. hesitate         B. worry        C. think          D. quarrel
56. A. learning         B. working      C. bargaining     D. singing  

57. A. if                  B. but           C. and            D. before
58. A. tiresome        B. easy          C. interesting     D. hard     

59. A. amazed          B. blamed        C. interrupted    D. informed
60. A. your            B. his           C. our            D their    

    Described by The Washington Post as “one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe” and by The New York Times as “one of the great companies of the world,” the Martha Graham Dance Company returns on their 90th Anniversary Tour. A pioneer of modern dance, Martha Graham revolutionized dance with her unconventional movement language and socially charged exploration of spiritual and emotional themes. The company continues to foster Graham’s spirit, inspiring new generations of choreographers (编舞者) and dance lovers. The dance will be performed in Meany Studio Theatre from May 18 to May 22, 2016.

    The multi-award winning Heath Quartet is a young UK-based quartet with a strong international presence. Their playing is thrilling. The Heath Quartet are active cooperators with some of the world’s most important new music composers and will perform a program that includes a work by the British composer Michael Tippet.

    This performance will be given at 7:30 on 27^th October in Meany Theatre. And it is currently only available as part of a Meany Center subscription package. Subscribe today to guarantee your seat.

    The Henry presents an exhibition of black walnut sculptures by American artist Paul McCarthy. Ranging in height from four to fourteen feet, the works that occupy the museum’s lower level gallery are the product of the artist’s interest in the nineteenth-century German folktale Schneewittchen (Snow White) and Walt Disney’s beloved 1937 animated classic film.

    The exhibition will be on Sat, March 5 (All day) to Sun, September 11 (All day) in Henry Art Gallery. It is free for Henry members, students and children. $10 General Admission; $6 Seniors (62+). Buy now.

56. We can learn from the passage that _______.

   A. the Dance company has performed 90 times in Meany Theatre

   B. the young Heath Quartet enjoys a good reputation worldwide

   C. Paul McCarthy got inspiration only from folktales in Germany

   D. the audience can buy tickets to enjoy these art events now

57. The passage is intended to _______.

   A. present information of art events              B. persuade people to buy tickets

   C. advertise for promising artists                D. call on the public to appreciate art

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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last week, I take part in the Cultural Exchange Week. I enjoyed myself in England. I visited city museum and several place of interest, which made me have better understanding of the English society, culture and history.

What’s more, I was luckily enough to meet my pen friend Tom there. I stayed at his home. And I’ll never forget the days when we spent together. When I left England, he offered to me a dictionary as a gift. It’s of great help with me to learn English. I will make full use of them and learn English good.

I hope Tom will come to China when it’s convenience for him!

Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents' home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register(收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.

I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend's. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.

Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon, I returned to my car and found that I'd left the lights on all day, and the battery was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership — a shop selling cars — was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.

"Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?" I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.

"Thank you" — two powerful words. They're easy to say and mean so much.

24．The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City ________.

  A. to visit a friend                   B. to see his parents

  C. to pay at the cash register           D. to have more gas for his car

25．What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car?

A. He had it pulled back to the gas station.    B. The couple sent him a business card.

  C. He called his friend for help.             D. The couple offered to help him.

26．The battery of the author’s car was dead because ________.

  A. something went wrong with the lights     B. the meeting lasted a whole day

  C. he forgot to turn off the lights            D. he drove too long a distance

27．By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show ________.

  A. how to write a thank-you letter          B. the importance of expressing thanks

  C. the kind-heartedness of older people      D. how to deal with car problems

Remember to send me a photo of us next time you ___ to me. (write)

51. The town has changed beyond __________(认出) since I was last here.

52. He lost his __________（胃口，食欲） because of his sorrow.

53. He entered the room without teacher’s __________(允许).

54. Please come at your __________(方便), and you will be welcome.

55. Most __________(申请人) know they have little chance of getting a visa.

56. Necessity is the mother of __________(发明).

57. My eyes slowly grew __________(适应，习惯) to the dark.

58. Envy is a __________(普遍的，全体的) weakness of people.

59. I __________(赞同) of your trying to make some money, but please don’t neglect your study.

60. The pattern of injuries is __________(一致的，吻合的) with an attack with a knife.

61. It seemed as if battle against racial __________(歧视) was being won.

62. His casual clothes were not __________（适合的，恰当的）for such a formal occasion.

63. He was a __________(代表) of Russia to the UN.

64. A rare snowstorm __________(横扫，扫过) across the region yesterday.

65. Without her timely assistance, we would never have won the __________(竞争，竞赛).

There is growing concern about food insecurity in the developing world. Rising food prices, weather emergencies and political problems are deepening the struggle for families in many countries.

   Three UN agencies have published a report recently, saying high prices are likely to continue. Gregory Barrow, who is with the World Food Program in Rome, says, “If you look at the places where the World Food Program works, particularly in developing countries, you see people who might be spending more than 60 percent of their salary in purchasing food for their families.”

   East Africa is suffering its worst drought in years. In Kenya, at least three and a half million people are going hungry, mostly in the north. Yet food is going to waste in central Kenya. Now, farmers there want the government to buy their food and give it to those in need. Farmers say bad roads and lack of transportation make it difficult for them to get their produce to the market.

   Mr. Barrow says, “It needs the government to make some arrangements such as providing transport. They can buy it at a good price, then give it to those people instead of asking for food from overseas, which is very bad. When we are throwing away food, they are asking for food from overseas.”

   Economists say that imports reduce local food prices, decrease productivity(生产效率) and increase the dependency on other countries. Farmers in Kenya hope the government can pay higher prices for their crops so that they can feed more Kenyans.

32. What is the best title for this passage?

A.    Kenya Imports Food from Abroad

B.    World Food Program in Rome.

C.    The Poor Suffer from High Food Prices.

D.    A Report Published by Three UN Agencies.

33.What do we know about Kenya from the passage?

A.    The people in central Kenya are suffering from hunger.

B.    At least three and a half million Kenyans lack food.

C.    The Kenyan government wants to improve road conditions.

D.    People in northern Kenya refuse to ask for food from overseas.

34. What does “they” in the fourth paragraph refer to? 111]

A.    The people of northern Kenya.  B.      Government officials.

C.    The farmers of central Kenya.   D.     Kenyan economists.

35. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to this passage?

A.    Gregory Barrow suggests that Kenya make good use of overseas food.

B.    People in northern Kenya are suffering the drought less than the central.

C.    Economists believe importing food from abroad may cause problems.

D. Kenyan government hopes to buy the native crops at higher prices.

 ______ the message to it’s leg, he set the bird loose.

  A. To attach     B. Attached    C.   Attaching     D. Attaches

Generally speaking,                        according to the directions, the drug has no side effects.

A. when taking                                                    B. when taken

C. when to take                                                  D. when to be taken

下面短文中共有10处错误，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

Winters in parts of the United States can be cold and, at the times, snowy. Sometimes violent storms with high winds combine with high temperatures to produce heavily snowfall. It turns a dirty city into a winter

        I’m willing to help, I do not  have  much  time  available.

  A. When           B. Ｗhile                   C. As                    D. Beacause

Not long ago,few little girls imagined they could grow up to become astronauts.For years in the United States, only men had that opportunity.In 1983,that changed.Sally Ride made history by becoming the first American woman to travel to space.

On Monday,Ride died at the age of 61,"Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model,"President Barack Obama said in a statement."She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars."

Ride became interested in space when she was a kid."If you asked me when I was 12 whether I wanted to be an astronaut,I’m sure I would have said yes,"she said in a 2010 interview."But I didn’t even think about that as a possible career."

After studying physics in college,Ride got her chance.She was accepted into NASA’s astronaut training program in 1978,and then chosen to be the first American female in space.In 1983,she blasted into space aboard the Challenger shuttle.

Ride returned to space on the Challenger a second time in1984.Between the two missions,she spent a total of 343 hours in orbit.After that,she remained involved with the space program and also worked to share her passion for science with kids.She co-authored six science books for children ,and started her own science education company.

Ride knew that she held a unique place in history."I realized how important it was for a woman to break that barrier and open the door for other women to be able to do the same exciting things that the men had been doing," she said.

Since Ride’s historic trip,more than 40 other American women have traveled to space.They all had Ride to thank for opening the door to the final frontier.

25.Obama called Ride a national hero because she      .

A.was the first American to travel to space                         B.became the first American female in space

C.was the first to travel on the Challenger shutter                     D.opened a door for women to find suitable jobs

26.What other contributions did Ride make?

A.Taking many pictures of the space program.                  

B.Starting a company to teach more astronauts.

C.Teaching kids through sharing her thirst for science.     

D.Teaching woman how to become a successful astronaut.

27.What key characters does Ride have according to the text?

A.Brave and creative.        B.Curious and strict.          C.Kind and elegant.           D.Generous and easy-going.

28.What can we learn from the text?

A.Ride studied astronomy when she was in university.

B.Americans think Ride was the greatest woman in history.

C.There are many women who have become astronauts after Ride.

D.Ride wanted to find a job as an astronaut when she was very young.

One morning more than thirty years ago，I entered the Track Kitchen，a restaurant where everyone from the humblest （卑微的） to the most powerful came for breakfast．I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly，unshaven man，who looked somewhat disheveled． He was wearing a worn﹣out hat and was alone．I asked if I might join him．He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast．

We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things．We never introduced ourselves．I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat．So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee，I asked，

"May I get you something？"

"A coffee would be nice．"

Then I bought him a cup of coffee，We talked more，and he accepted another cup of coffee．Finally，I rose to leave，wished him well，and headed for the exit．At the door I met one of my friends．He asked，

"How did you get to know Mr．Galbreath？"

"Who？"

"The man you were sitting with．He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs．"

I could hardly believe it．I was buying，offering a free breakfast，and feeling pity for one of the world's richest and most powerful men!

My few minutes with Mr．Galbreath changed my life．Now I try to treat everyone with respect，no matter who I think they are，and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity．

4．What does the underlined word"disheveled"mean？　  　

A．Unfriendly．

B．Untidy．

C．Gentle．

D．Kind．

5．The author bought coffee for the old man because　  　．

A．he thought the old man was poor        

B．he wanted to start a conversation

C．he intended to show his politeness       

D．he would like to thank the old man

6．How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend？　   　

A．Proud．

B．Pitiful．

C．Surprised．

D．Regretful．

7．What is the message mainly expressed in the story？　  　

A．We should learn to be generous．

B．It is honorable to help those in need．

C．People in high positions are not like what we expect．

D．We should avoid judging people by their appearances．

When I was a teenager I volunteered to work at the water station at a 10,000m race. My job was to   36   water to the runners. I remember being so   37   to see all the different kinds of people who passed by and grabbed a cup of water. Some ran past, some walked past and a few wheeled past. I saw so many types of people doing it. I thought maybe I could do it too! So the next year I   38   up for the race.

    That first 10,000m race was quite an  39 . I jogged, I walked, I jogged and I walked.   40  , I didn’t know if I could finish. Then came a defining (决定性)   41   .

    At one point near the end, a 70-year-old man ran past me, very, very fast, and I felt   42  because I was 50 years younger than he but I couldn’t even keep up with him. I felt   43   for a second.

But then I   44   something. He was running his race and I was running mine. He had   45  abilities, experience, training and goals for himself. I had mine. Remember my   46  was only to finish.

After a minute, it   47   me that this was a lesson I could draw from. I learned something about myself in that moment. I turned my embarrassment into   48  .

I  49  that I would not give up on running races. In fact, I would run even more races and I would learn how to train and prepare   50   and one day I would be one of those 70-year-old persons who were still running. As I crossed the finish line, I was proud of my   51  .

In life we all have those moments where we   52   ourselves to others. It’s only   53  . Don’t allow those moments to   54   you. Turn them into motivation and let them inspire you. With the proper preparation and training, you can improve your result to   55    anything you want in life.

36. A. bring out             B. pass out              C. take out             D. pick out

37. A. excited                B.worried               C. concerned          D. anxious

38. A. gave                   B. made                  C. signed                 D. dressed

39. A. achievement        B. encouragement        C. instruction        D. experience

40. A. At times              B. In time                 C. In all                  D. After all

41. A. victory                       B. decision                  C. moment                    D. conclusion

42. A. embarrassed             B. annoyed                 C. moved                      D. thrilled

43. A. relaxed                     B. defeated                   C. puzzled                     D. inspired

44. A. realized                      B. lost                         C. noticed                     D. remembered

45. A. special                       B. evident                     C. common                   D. different

46. A. motto                        B. plan                         C. goal                          D. direction

47. A. worried                      B. hit                            C. reached                     D. hurt

48. A. attraction                 B. devotion                   C. inspiration                 D. expectation

49. A. hoped                       B. promised                  C. decided                     D. suggested

50. A. slightly                       B. hardly                     C. clearly                       D. properly

51. A. excitement               B. accomplishment       C. movement                 D. judgement

52. A. introduce                   B. relate                        C. present                      D. compare

53. A. important                   B. natural                      C. strange                      D. ridiculous

54. A. weaken                      B. wound                        C. amuse                      D. cheer

55. A. reserve                      B. deliver                       C. achieve                    D. Abandon

假定你是李华，诺丁汉大学（The University of Nottingham）2017年计划在中国招收一批优秀高中毕业生，你准备报名。请你向该校招生负责人Dr. Dan发一封电子邮件，包括以下内容：

1. 简要说明你的意向及个人情况；

2. 适当咨询申请入学的准备工作（如：笔试、面试的时间以及考查重点、学费等）；

3. 具体询问学校的课程安排以及学生的在校学习、课外活动、业余生活、住宿等情况。

注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 文中不能出现可能透露考生真实身份的任何信息。

We took a taxi to the airport. Otherwise we ____ (be)late

For the question of how to set goals, we have a very simple process that you can go through to set your personal goals.    36  

Identify your personal values and task statements.    37    If you can identity your personal values, your personal goal will not go wrong. The starting point of all achievements is desire.

   38    After you know your personal values, find out what you really want to achieve in every life aspect. Life has many aspects and in order to lead a happy life, you should set goals in every aspect.

Write your goals down. Please pay attention to this.    39    If not, they will only become dreams. You should limit your goals to between 5 and 6 at any one time. To achieve your goals you have to focus your efforts and energy. As you progress and complete your goals, you may add new goals.

Develop a personal action plan. You need to make a detailed schedule according to your goals. Develop a personal action plan and follow it.

Review your progress and update your goals accordingly.    40    If not, analyze why the goal is not being met. Find a coach or friend to help you if you have trouble. Realize your goals step by step. Find out more of monitoring the process of goal setting.    

     A. Make sure you are making progress.

     B. Your personal value is the big direction.

     C. Figure out the goals you want to achieve.

     D. It’s true that goal setting is a lifelong process.

     E. If you want to succeed, you need prepare well.

     F. You must write your goals down on a piece of paper.

     G. These steps can help you achieve your goals more easily.