阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

   Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process. The instructor asked us to list  41  in our past that we felt  42  of, regretted, or incomplete about and read our lists aloud.

This seemed like a very  43  process, but there’s always some   44   soul in the crowd who will volunteer. The instructor then  45  that we find ways to  46  people, or take some action to right any wrong doings. I was seriously wondering how this could ever  47  my communication.

Then the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story: Making my   48  , I remembered an incident from high school. I grew up in a small town. There was a Sheriff  49  of us kids liked. One night, my two buddies and I decided to play a   50   on him.

After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall water tank in the middle of town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is a s. o. b.(畜生). The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious  51  . Within two hours. Sheriff Brown had us in his office. My friends told the truth but I lied. No one  52  found out.”

“Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Brown’s name  53   on my list. I didn’t even know if he was still  54  . Last weekend, I dialed information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed. I dialed his number. After a few  55   , I heard, “Hello?’ I said, ‘Sherriff Brown?’ Pause. ‘Yes.’ “Well, this is Jimmy Calkins.

“And I want you to know that I did it?” Paused. “I knew it!” he yelled back. We had a good laugh and a ___56 discussion. His closing words were: “Jimmy, I always felt bad for you  57   your buddies got it off their chest, but you were carrying it  58  all these years. I want to thank you for calling me… for your sake.”

Jimmy inspired me to  59  all 101 items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: It’s never too late to  60  the past wrongdoings.

41. A. anything                 B. something             C. somebody                    D. anybody

42. A. afraid                             B. ashamed                      C. sure                                    D. proud

43. A. secret                    B. private                   C. interesting                    D. funny

44. A. foolish                    B. polite                     C. brave                           D. simple

45. A. suggested                     B. expected                      C. ordered                        D. demanded

46. A. connect with           B. depend on            C. apologize to                 D. get along with

47. A. improve                  B. continue                       C. realize                          D. keep

48. A. notes                             B. list                         C. plan                                    D. stories

49. A. any                               B. most                      C. none                            D. all

50. A. part                        B. game                            C. trick                                     D. record

51. A. view                        B. sign                              C. attention                             D. remark

52. A. also                        B. even                      C. still                               D. ever

53. A. appears                  B. considers                     C. presents                             D. remembers

54. A. angry                             B. happy                    C. doubtful                              D. alive

55. A. words                     B .rings                      C. repeats                        D. calls

56. A. cold                        B. plain                      C. nervous                              D. lively

57. A. in case                   B. so long as             C. unless                         D. because

58. A. around                   B. out                        C. on                                D. away

59. A. build up                        B. make up                       C. clear up                              D. give up

60. A. regret                            B. forgive                   C. right                             D. punish

Most students want to be able to accomplish much in as little time as possible. That’s completely understandable!    36   Here are some tips that will help you be as efficient as possible and get your school work done even when you’re feeling lazy.

What if you have a lot of research material to read through but you’re mainly interested in finding out what it says about a certain topic? Use you “Ctrl+F” function to find keywords.   37

When you have something that needs to be done, don’t go out and party instead.   38   Keep your priorities straight. You are at school to study, learn and graduate. Parties are a secondary thing.

39   Have an agreement ahead of time that when the study group meets, you’re only allowed to discuss the subject at hand. It will gradually become a habit.

Time management is very important! Using your time wisely is probably the most important life lesson you can learn. Balancing fun with work and making work fun can be a challenge at first. 40

A. You must also time your break.

B. There will be plenty of other opportunities.

C. But it will force you to focus on your studies.

D. When group studying, don’t allow chatting or visiting.

E. But you will become really good at it if you keep practicing.

F. While your focus is on your education, there are still many things to enjoy.

G. That way you needn’t read the articles that contain no useful information to you.

 “中国梦”代表每个中国人的梦想。作为中学生，你对未来有怎样的憧憬？对人生有怎样的期盼？请你围绕“梦想”这一话题，根据提示信息写一篇英语短文。

内容要点提示：

1．我的梦想是什么？

2．我为什么有这样的梦想？

3．我将怎样实现我的梦想？

注意：

1．文中不能出现真实的人名、地名和校名。

2．短文须包含提示内容，可适当发挥。

3．100词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数。

4．提示词汇：achieve one's dream, hold on to, difficulty, give up

China dreams are made up of all Chinese people's dreams. As a middle school student, what's my dream？

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If everyone does so, I strongly believe our China dreams must come true and China will get better and better.

假定你是中学生李华，打算用周日的时间，在校附近公园开展“英语角”活动，请根据以下要点给在你校留学的美国学生Linda写一封邀请信：

1.简单的自我介绍

2.说明自己的计划（活动目的、时间、地点、参加者等）

3.邀请她和她的朋友们参加。

注意：1.词数100左右；开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总字数。

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Linda,

  How are you these days?_______________________________

                                                                             Yours

                                                                             LiHua

 —I’ve got to line up at the restaurant for a meal.

—_____? You can order food at ele.me on your phone.

A. How come          B. About what               C. Why not                   D. Why bother

 The most exciting moment came, with relatives and friends present screaming and cheering, _________ Nicky expressed his love for his bride.

  A. where            B. when             C. which               D. who

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。

My friend Jim told me a funny story the other days.On a dark and stormy night,a fellow is walking through a place where died people were buried.As he walked further along,and he heard a voice saying,"Mark!Mark!" Pretending not to let it bother her,he pulled his coat a little tighter and kept on walk.Again the voice said,"Mark! Mark!"Then he began running with a full speed and didn't dare stop until he was well outside the gate.When he stopped catch his breath,the moon had broken through the clouds.So he could see that had been following him.It was the dog with a hare lip.

How hard we have all prayed(祈祷) to grow up quickly, and looked forward to the happy days of being a grown-up and enjoying the many interests that a youth should have.

At last, you have grown up. At least you are no longer a child. They call you “young lady”. You then enjoy the pleasure of being a young lady. You are proud of being a grown-up teenager. People welcome you-this young lady-heartily. You are glad that your prayer has been answered.

But there is always something that troubles you a lot. You say; “Papa and Mama, give me some money please. My pocket money is all gone already.”

“No”, they say, “your age is a dangerous age. If you have too much money to spend, it won’t do you any good.” Then you have to stay at home because you dare not go out with an empty pocket.

Another time you tell your grandma, “Grandma, see, I am a grown-up now.”

“Good, now, you can sit here and knit (编织) this for me while I go and have a rest.” To show that you are no more a child, you have to sit there the whole afternoon doing the work, which only a grown-up can do. After an hour, you find it hard to do, and give the knitting basket back to your grandma. Your grandma criticizes your work. You hear what she says, “Such a big girl can’t do such easy work.” You wish then you were a child again.

But the fact is, you are growing up, and you can’t help it. That’s the way it goes!

28．The passage is told about _______ problems.

A. a growing-up boy’s       B. an old woman’s

C. a teenage girl’s             D. a grown-up’s

29．How does she know her prayer has been answered?

A. She is no longer a kid.

B. People begin to call her teenager.

C. She can join women in all kinds of activities.

D. People treat her as a young lady.

30．From what her parents say, we know _________.

A. they still regard her as a child

B. they don’t want her to spend money

C. it’s dangerous for a girl to spend money

D. they love her more than before

31．Having heard her grandma’s criticism(批评), _________.

A. she has to lie in bed, doing nothing

B. she wishes she were not growing up

C. she knows she has already worked the whole afternoon

D. she finds it isn’t her turn to do knitting

文中共有10处语言错误，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（∧），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

 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11处起）不计分。

    In common to other new mommies, I find that difficult to balance career with motherhood. Comparing with my life before, my present life is always in hurry. In an attempt to be a qualified teacher, I work hardly in school. At the same time, I want to be referred to as a qualified mother as well as. Therefore, back at home, I have to stay with my babies until she fell asleep. But sometimes I am on the point of falling asleep while she wakes up. Exhausted as I am, I feel everything I have gone through for the past few months are totally worthwhile the moment I catch sight of her smiles.

In much of Asia,especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China,Japan,Korea, 61 Vietnam,food is usually eaten with chopsticks.

Chopsticks are usually two long,thin pieces of wood or bamboo.They can also be made of plastic,animal bone or metal.Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic.Truly elegant chopsticks might 62 (make)of gold and silver with Chinese characters.Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal 63 (create)special designs.

The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years.People probably cooked their food in large pots, 64  (use)twigs(树枝)to remove it.Over time, 65 the population grew,people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly.

Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which 66 (gradual)turned into chopsticks.

Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, 67 lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the 68 (develop)of chopsticks.Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and 69 (be)too violent for use at the table.

Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia.In India,for example,most people traditionally eat 70 their hands.

Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity (阳刚) in which students either sink or swim, the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure to conform (符合) to a stereotype, a US study says. Boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to conform to the “boy code” of hiding their emotions to be a “real man”.

The findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.

Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being faded by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls. The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when their female peers do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.

But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys’ learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.

Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with specifically “boy-focused” approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given “hands-on” lessons where they are allowed to walk around. “Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine (女性的) and prefer the modern style in which violence and sexism are major themes,” James wrote.

Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel they had to conform to a stereotype that men should be “masterful and in charge” in relationships. “In mixed schools boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means,” the study reported.

32. What does Tony Little say about the British education system?

A. It makes girls less emotional than boys.

B. It fails more boys than girls academically.

C. It fails to give boys the attention they need.

D. It places more pressure on boys than on girls.

33. According to Abigail James, boys perform better in single-sex schools because ________.

A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in

B. boys focus more on their lessons without being disturbed

C. teaching quality is relatively higher than in mixed schools

D. teaching can be designed to suit the characteristics of boys

34. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of boys?

A. Boys have sharper vision.             B. Boys enjoy being in charge.

C. Boys like “hands-on” lessons.          D. Boys prefer physical activities.

35. What is mainly discussed in the passage?

A. Problems boys may have in mixed schools.

B. Boys’ physical and mental growth in school.

C. Advantages of single-sex education for boys.

D. Boys’ disadvantages over girls in mixed schools.

Book Your Next Birthday Party at the AGO!

    Starting this October, kids can celebrate their birthday at the AGO! Invite your friends and family for a unique, artful birthday experience! Discover our cool gallery and art making activities in an unforgettable ,one-of-a-kind party! We'll take you on an interactive tour throughout the gallery and make an amazing art project that you and your friends can take home ! End the day by making a wish on your special, AGO-made birthday cake!

Location:

    * Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West

Time:

    * 1:00pm to 3:30pm or 2:00pm to 4:30pm

    * Includes 45 minutes tour and 45 minutes art activity, followed by no more than 1 hour private use of party room for 'cake and gifts

Ages:

    * Ages 4 and up. Adult chaperones(监护人) are required at a ratio of 1:8 for 5 and under, 1:10 for 5 and up

Costs:

    * $500 fiat rate( maximum of 15 persons per group--this includes both adults and children)

    * $35 per additional group member( child or adult)

Additional Options:

    Boxed Lunch( $8 per person plus HST). Includes:

    * Choice of sandwich

    * Fruit

    * Veggies

    * Beverage

    Note--No other food and drink may be brought in from outside.

    For more information, or to book your Birthday Party at the AGO:

    Call: 416 979 6608

    Email: ticketing@ ago. net

16. Which of the following is the proper time to go to AGO?

   A. 12:00pm.             B. 1:00am.           C. 2:00pm.               D. 5:00pm.

17. If there are 17 people going to AGO, how much should they pay?

   A. $570.                   B. $500.               C. $535.              D. $70.

18. If there are 64 four-year-old children going to AGO, how many adults should go with them?

   A. 5.                       B. 7.              C.8.                      D. 10.

19. Which of the following can't you do in AGO?

  A. Tour the gallery.              B. Eat things bought from outside.  

  C. Make art works which you can bring home.

D. Make a wish on your birthday cake made by AGO.

20. What does the author write this passage for?

  A. Giving some information about AGO.   B. Selling tickets of AGO. 

C. Doing an investigation about AGO.

  D. Persuading people to go to AGO to spend their birthday there.

    Success in high school is often a stepping stone to a bigger success in life.  36  However,in addition to hard work,there are a number of time-tested ways you can employ to do better in high school.

    Find successful friends.Students who make friends with those who do well in school will improve their grades too.  37  In addition,such students can also cooperate by sharing notes and helping each other understand study material.

      38  Even if you know the material,it is always better to take notes just in case you may forget something. Additionally,taking notes makes your attention focused during class time.Also,rewrite and organize your notes the same day to help you remember the material.

    Reduce stress.Stress causes you to become tired.Furthermore.stress can also affect your overall health.By learning to deal with stress in high school you wilt acquire a life-long habit of keeping your stress level low.Stress reduction activities may include dances,walking and relaxation.  39      

Manage your time.Time is the most important resource people have.Make sure you use it well.Focus on what's really important-your study and some exercise for your body.  40  A good tool to use to manage your time better is a schedule.Try to plan your day in advance and stick to this plan.

A.Sports,music and performing arts also work for many people.

B.Taking notes is another way that can help.

C.Besides,try to make full use of your spare time to reach your goal.

D.Forming good habits is very important for each high school student.

E.This will happen as a result of greater competition between them.

F.Having a hobby is fine,as long as it doesn't take up too much of your time.

G.If you want to enter college or university,it is necessary for you to study hard.

Relax During a Job Interview

Few people actually like job interviewing. It’s nerve-wracking trying to show your “best” self to a perfect stranger.  ____11   That’s not easy, but there are some ways to pull yourself together and feel more confident.

Prepare solid talking points. It’s always best to over-prepare for possible questions by not only researching the company and the person interviewing you, but also by preparing answers and practicing those responses. Review the skills and experiences requested in the job announcement and have two to three examples how you have demonstrated each one.  12

Remember: It’s a two-way street. This is conversation, not an interrogation（审问）  13  Remembering that this is a back and forth discussion, where you can and should ask questions as well as answer them, can help you feel more comfortable.

Just breathe.   14   Your body will relax lot. You want to avoid upper chest breathing, as it tends to just move you, stress upward to your face.

____15  if you go into an interview picking apart your outfit or imperfect responses, you're only hurting your chances of coming off as calm and collected. Turn off your negative self-talk and then create a different self-talk message, like, “I am here to share the best of my ability and that is all I can really do.”

Work it out. Putting in some gym time the morning of your interview can help you get rid of any nervous tension. Exercise helps calm your nervous system and tends to reduce the intensity of physical manifestations（表现形式）of stress such as restlessness.

A. Before you walk into your interview, take a few deep breaths

B. This will strengthen your answers and allow you to show how your experience is relevant to the job or organization for which you’re interviewing

C. When faced with an interviewer, you may be nervous

D. Don’t forget that you’re not the only one being interviewed – you’re also interviewing the organization

E. Put your idea into practice

F. Stop the negative thoughts

G. You’re trying to prove you’re the one for the job and that you can handle stressful situations

Many people now have problems with sleep. Drinking milk is helpful. 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 he 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 next?

   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

 Just accept the disabled for who they are, and give them        to live as rich and full a life as you do.

A. earphone   B. encouragement   C. equipment    D. exchange

---The T-shirt I received is not the same as is shown online.

---           But I promise you we’ll look into it right away.

A. No way!                                                         B. How come?

C. Not to worry.                                                 D. What do you reckon?

 He lives in a house,            the window faces the south.

   A. of which          B. whose           C. in which        D. which

She opened the door quietly so as not to ________ the sleeping child.

A．interrupt    B．bother      C．disturb    D．annoy

1. In the 16th century, after the 1)_______________ of the Europeans, the native people suffered greatly. Thousands were killed or 2)_______________.

2. 3) ____________ Dolly lived six and a half years, half the length of the life of the original sheep. Sadly the same arbitrary fate affected other species, such as cloned mice.

3. The criteria are so strict that it is difficult to get new ideas accepted unless they are 4)_____________.

4. Nearby a flower girl wearing dark garments and a woollen scarf is also ________________ the rain. A gentleman (G) passes and hesitates for a moment.

5. But they 6)______________ every time they open their mouths. Now once taught by me, she'd become an upper class lady.

6. We have found human and animal bones in those caves higher up the hill as well as tools and other objects. So we think it is 7) _______________ to assume they lived in these caves, 8)______________the cold.

7. We've discovered fireplaces in the centre of the caves where they 9) _________________. That would have kept them warm, cooked the food and 10)_________________ as well.