The iPhone, the iPad and the iPod. Each of Apple's products sounds cool and has become a fashion. Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter "i" and many other brands are following suit. The BBC's iPlayer, which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet , adopted the title in 2008. A lovely bear (popular in the US and UK ) that plays music and video is called "iTeddy". A slimmed-down version of London's Independent newspaper came out last week under the name "i".

In general, single-letter prefixes have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as e-mail and e-commerce first came into use.

Most "i" products are aimed at young people and considering the major readers of Independent’s "i", it is no surprise that they've chosen this fashionable name.

But it's hard to see what's so special about the letter "i". Why not use "a", "b" or "c" instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King's College, London, "i" works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses "i", no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Mr.Thorne told BBC Magazines, “Even when Apple created the iPad, it seems it didn't have one clear definition.”

“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now associated with portability (轻便)," adds Thorne.

Clearly the letter "i" also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and they love personalized products for this reason.

Along with "Google" and "Twitter", readers of BBC Magazines voted "i" as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade.

But as history shows, fashions come and go. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with "2000" in their names became fashionable as the year was associated with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the trend inevitably disappeared.

12. People use the iPlayer to _________.

A. listen to music   B. make a call   C. read newspapers D. watch TV programs online

13. From the passage, we know that the Independent’s " i " is aimed at _________.

A. old readers      B. young readers C. fashionable women D. engineers

14. Nowadays, the "i" term often reminds people of the products which are _________.

A. portable      B. advanced       C. recyclable      D. environmentally friendly

15. The author of the passage would probably agree that __________.

A. "i" products are often of high quality

B. all "i" products have something to do with Internet

C. the popularity of "i" products may not last long

D. the iTeddy is a live bear

My 11-year-old son and I ride bikes to and from his school every day. I accompany him on the 20-minute ride through Manhattan, drop him off and return at the end of day to pick him up. We always ride together; sometimes he leads; sometimes I do. And as we ride, we communicate the ways to minimize the dangers: Don’t go too fast, and watch out for doors suddenly swinging out from parked cars and jaywalking pedestrians, etc. Some friends worry about the risk of riding in traffic, but is there a better way to let my son know how to deal with traffic dangers?

But recently he requested me to start hanging back a half block or so. This way he could enjoy the feeling of riding on his own, with the security of knowing that I was nearby in case he needed me. This is healthy, of course, as my son needs space to develop independence in preparation for his inevitable (不可避免的) departure from home. However, that means soon he will want to ride to school on his own, and I will no longer have this wonderful routine. “Let your children go if you want to keep them.” I understand this and am trying to let my son go in age-appropriate phases, but I still suffer. It’s one of the most troubling experiences of parenthood — recognizing that your presence is becoming less welcome.

My dilemma as a husband mirrors the concern I feel as a parent. My wife has just left on a six-month mission to cover the situation in Libya. In the days leading up to her departure, we spoke openly about the possibility, however unlikely, that she might be killed. But while I influence her decisions, I do not control them. Finally, it was her decision. I know that letting go is the wisest path in this case too.

As we travel through life’s phases, we must let go of so much. And I don’t think it gets easier with practice. But maybe just accepting that eventually we will have to let go is the secret to living a full life.

21. According to the passage, when riding bikes together, ________.

  A. the writer and his son take turns leading the way to school

  B. the writer hopes that his son could learn to be more dependent

  C. the writer and his son share opinions to reduce possible dangers

  D. the son always keeps the writer hanging back a half block or so

22. Although he thinks his son’s request understandable, the writer ________.

  A. regrets not giving his son enough space        B. feels upset for being rejected by his son      

  C. shows great concern for his son’s safety        D. feel proud that his son rides on his own

23. We can infer that the writer’s wife may be a(n) ________.

  A. journalist          B. soldier.           C. politician           D. activist

24. What would be the best title for the passage?

  A. Live a full life                           B. Learn to let go

  C. Father love is great                       D. Practice makes perfect   

We all know that Paris is a popular travel destination, which has much more to offer than just seeing the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower that are well-known. Experience this amazing city through some of its secret places.

River Boats

Tour the heart of Paris by boat along the Seine River! Boats offer 8 must-see tourist stops along their boat tour route. The cost is 13 Euros for a whole day of river boating with stops for tourists to walk through the Parisian sites. There is a 15-minute interval between two boats. Boating along the Seine is a good way to drink in the unique atmosphere of Paris!

Children’s Science Museum

If you are travelling to Paris with kids, the Children’s Science Museum is the perfect place to visit. The Children’s Science Museum has many exhibits for children. Some exhibits exercise a child’s cognitive skills. The cost is low by European standards at only 8 Euros per adult and 4.50 Euros per child.

Medieval Tavern(中世纪酒馆)

In Paris , tourists can enjoy the night at Medieval Tavern every Thursday night from 8PM--2AM. This tavern opens its doors to the people of Paris and invites them to experience a life from long ago. The menu includes foods that were enjoyed in old days. The entire experience can be enjoyed for only 15 Euros per person!

Luxembourg Garden

The garden is the second largest public park in Paris. Whether you are interested in a walk through the flowers or a pleasant ride on the old carousel(旋转木马), this park is a good choice. Children like playing in the theater while adults enjoy free musical performances.

Welcome to Paris and enjoy these attractions.

26. Which of the following statements about River Boats is TRUE ?

A. Boats come every fifteen minutes.

B. In the boat the tourists can enjoy drinking.

C. Tourists have to spend a day on the boat enjoying scenes.

D. Tourists can only see eight tourist sites along their boat tour route.

27. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Luxembourg Garden is the largest public park in Paris.

   B. The Children’s Science Museum is very popular with tourists.

C. Tourists can enjoy free musical performances at Medieval Tavern.

D. Children can exercise their cognitive skills in the Children’s Science Museum.

28. At Medieval Tavern tourists       .

A. have to pay extra money for delicious food

B. have to spend 15 Euros per person for food

C. can enjoy the food in the old days every Thursday night

D. can spend every night experiencing the old life from 8PM to 2AM

The novel is quite good, but we need a play. So it has to be _______ to our need.

     A. adopted                           B. adjusted                 C. adapted                  D. applied

Allen had to call a taxi because the box was_______ to carry all the way home.

  A．much too heavy                                      B．too much heavy        

C．heavy too much                                            D．too heavy much

To me , everyone has at least one talent, and while it sometimes takes you a lifetime to find, it does exist.

One sunny afternoon in 1953, we went out to the school’s playground for our gym class. The teacher taught us various track and field events . I was a loser in all of them.Then came the javelin(标枪). Finally ,when everyone had a chance to throw, the longest throw went about 30 yards. Now it was my turn. I raised the javelin over my head, took six quick steps and let it go . I watched as the javelin took off. As it went past the 50-yard mark, it was still going. Then people began cheering. Nobody could believe what little Orowitxz had just done.

The very next day I began practicing with it , and every day that summer –for six hours or more---I would throw it in a nearby schoolyard. With an eye to the Olympics, I continued to work out until one day I could go into a college. But not warming up properly, I tore some tissues in my left shoulder, so I gave up my dream of attending the Olypics.

Several years later, a co-worker, who was a hopeful actor, asked for help in learning his part. When I began reading the script(剧本) , the same kind of fascination that took hold of me when I picked up the javelin appeared. Immediately I attended an acting school. That led to small parts in movies, which at last led me to another area-----directing.

I feel strongly that we must keep our minds open; we can’t let ourselves be discouraged or depressed when the talent doesn’t readily appear. Yet when it does, we must be prepared to get hold of it right away.

24. What did we know about the writer in 1953?

A. He found his true talent.

B. He was bad at all the subjects.

C. Many of his classmates didn’t like him.

D. He decided to choose a career in acting.

25.Why did the writer give up his dream of attending the Olympics?

A.Because he didn’t get prepared.

B. Because he was more interested in acting.

C. Because he got injured in the left shoulder.

D. Because he lost interest in throwing the javelin.

26. When the writer wrote the text, he was probably a(n)______.

A.teacher B.actor C. director D. athlete

27. What doesn’t the writer probably agree?

A.Everyone has a talent although it’s hard to find it sometimes.

B. The joy of finding something that one can do makes one try his best.

C. One should be patient and active even if the talent doesn’t appear.

D. One can find his true talent only after suffering some failures.

    Shu Pulong has helped at least 1000 people bitten (咬) by snakes. “It was seeing people with snake bites (伤口) that led me to this career,” he said.

    In 1963, after his army service, Shu entered a medical school and later became a doctor of Chinese medicine. As part of his studies he had to work in the mountains. There he often heard of people who had their arms and legs cut off after a snake bite in order to save their lives.

    “I was greatly upset by the story of an old farmer I met. It was a very hot afternoon. The old man was pulling grass in his fields when he felt a pain in his left hand. He at once realized he had been bitten by a poisonous snake. In no time he wrapped a cloth tightly around his arm to stop the poison spreading to his heart. Rushing home he shouted ‘Bring me the knife!’ Minutes later the man lost his arm forever.”

    “The sad story touched me so much that I decided to devote myself to helping people bitten by snakes,” Shu said.

31. The best headline (标题) for this newspaper article is        .

   A. Astonishing Medicine      B.Snake Doctor    C. Dangerous Bites D.  Farmer Loses Arm

32. The farmer lost his arm because        .

   A. the cloth was wrapped too tightly B. he cut it off to save his life

   C. Shu wasn’t there to help him  D. he was alone in the fields

33. She decided to devote himself to snake medicine because        .

   A. he wanted to save people’s arms and legs        B. he had studied it at a medical school

   C. he had seen snakes biting people       D. his army service had finished

34. Why did Shu go into the mountains?

   A. He wanted to study snake bites .   B. He wanted to help the farmers .

   C.He was being trained to be a doctor .   D. He was expected to serve in the army .

35. Which of the following words can take the place of the word career in the first paragraph(段)?

   A. conclusion  B. job     C. incident    D. story

天津某旅行色社招聘兼职英语导游。假如你是某中学学生李华，想在周末做兼职，在报纸上看到下面的招聘启事后，决定用英语写一封自荐信，内容包括：

1 年龄：19；性别：男

2 英语流利；出生于天津，熟悉本地情况；乐于助人，容易与人相处。

                 Tourist Guides Wanted

Our travel agency is looking for two part-time tourist guides.

Requirements:

 Over18; be good at English; easygoing; be familiar with Tianjjin

 Show foreigners around some places of interest in Tianjin

Working time: weekends

If you are interested, please contact us by e-mail.

E-mail: tourguide@yahoo.com

注意：1词数100左右

      2 开头与结尾已写好，但不计入总词数；

      3 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir/Madam,

I read your advertisement in the newspaper and ______________

 ——Did you have a wonderful time at the party last night?

—— _______! I’ve never had a more wonderful time all my life.

A.    You bet       B. Don’t mention it         C. No problem   D. Got it

    While the other kids seemed excited about celebrating the end-of-term party by playing games and sharing treats, Jeremy hated the very idea of the gathering.

    Afraid to raise the pressure too high, I decided to contribute something that was easy to purchase on the walk to school.

    Off we went the day of the party, approaching his school as if nothing was planned. I reminded him of our need to make a purchase, entered his favorite shop, and asked him to select the ripest bunch of grapes. He shot me an anxious look and insisted none of his classmates ever be able to notice he had something to bring to the party. My vision of a successful parenting method, resulting in delivering a sociable child to his school, diverted（转移）sharply from reality.

    Back on route, I did my best to hide the sinking feeling of fear. How could I possibly drop him off and then walk into my own classroom to teach a successful class?

    My next move was born in the heat of the moment. I said a quick goodbye at the front gate and rushed to his classroom through the emergency exit. I managed to inform his teacher about the grapes in the backpack and be out of the classroom before I could be spied by my son.

    So, what happened on that June day? His teacher, a caring educator, worked wonders. My son and I still laugh about the way Mr. B started the day with an unusual question, “Does anyone have any grapes?” While Jeremy admits feeling a bit uncomfortable, the words encouraged him to takeout the fruit. Because of the support he received, he remembers that day with pride for his courage.

25. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “vision” in Paragraph 3?      A. Imagination.     B. Research.       C. Understanding.       D. Use.

26. How did the author feel when she left the shop?

A. Grateful.       B. Satisfied.      C. Worried.            D. Regretful.

27. Why did the author hurry to her son’s classroom?

A. She went there to give her lesson.

B. She went to ask the teacher for help.

C. She was afraid of her son being punished.

D. She was invited to take part in the celebration.

28. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. The teacher inspired Jeremy to share grapes.

B. Jeremy prepared for the coming party.

C. The author taught Jeremy to select goods.

D. The author helped Jeremy to become sociable.

It is recommended that one of the effective ways to make your English writing skills improved should be keeping a diary.

   61  (compare) with other form of writing， it takes   62   (little) time as well as being shorter. It is   63   (general) recognized that you will get to learn how to express yourself in English if you insist on practising. Apparently you may meet with   64   good many difficulties at times. The  trouble is     65   you can not find appropriate words and phrases to give expression to your mind. In addition, there are lots of idiomatic ways of Chinese appearing in your diary. 

   66  my point of view, a piece of good advice is that there should be no  67  way more suitable than keeping a notebook and an English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something    68   (beat) you, put   69   down and then consult the dictionary. Certainly you can get help from your English teacher if necessary. I’m sure it is of great use to keep a diary in English for the   70  (improve) of writing abilities.

______to the Internet ,as many adolescents do ,will to some extent have a negative effect on their mental and physical health .

   A. Having been addicted    B. being addicted  C. Addicted  D. To be addicted

The people are _____to helping the homeless all over the country.

  A. applying       B. devoting        C. applied        D. adapted

What’s On?

Electric Underground

7:30pm－1:00am   Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract (合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.

Gee Whizz

8:30pm-10:30pm   Comedy at Kaleidoscope

Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00pm for drinks and snacks (快餐).

Simon’s Workshop

5:00pm-7:30pm    Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

Charlotte Stone

8:00pm-11:00pm     Pizza World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta (面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

21. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?

   A. Jules Skye.        B. Gee Whizz.              C. Charlotte Stone.    D. James Pickering.

22. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?

   A. The Cyclops Theatre.   B. Kaleidoscope.    C. Victoria Stage.     D. Pizza World.

23. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?

   A. It requires membership status.                              B. It lasts three hours each time.

   C. It is run by a comedy club.                                D. It is held every Wednesday.

The headmaster suggested the students ______ to at the meeting ______ a prize.

A. referred; gave           B. referring; giving  

C. referring; to be given     D. referred; be given

There are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-range and long-term goals. 
　Short-range goals are those that usually deal with current activities, which we can apply on a daily basis. Such goals can be achieved in a week or less, or two weeks, or possible months. It should be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundation ,our long-term goals cannot amount to very much without the achievement of solid short-term goals. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should date the occasion and then add new short-term goals that will build on those that have been completed. 
  The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-range goals. They might deal with just one term of school or the entire school year, or they could even extend for several years. Any time you move a step at a time, you should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step, you will enforce the belief in your ability to grow and succeed. And as your list of completion dates grow, your motivation and desire will increase. 
　Long-range goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing. We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action. 
31.Our long-term goals mean a lot__________. 
　 A. if we cannot reach solid short-term goals       B. if we complete our short-range goals
　 C. if we put forward some plans                D. if we write down the dates
32.New short-term goals are build upon__________. 
　 A. the goals that have been completed           B. two years 
　 C. current activities                         D. long-term goals
33.When we complete each step of our goals ,__________. 
   A. we will win final success                  B. we are overwhelmed 
　 C. we will build up confidence of success       D. we have strong desire for setting new goals 
34.Once our goals are drawn up,_________. 
　 A. we will have success. 
　 B. we have made great decision 
　 C. we had better wait for the exciting news of success 
　 D. we may change our goals as we have new ideas and opportunities 

35.The underlined word “static” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean_________.

A. moving          B. developing          C. unchanging        D. uninteresting

Some researchers, parents and teachers have suggested that high-school classes begin later in the morning to accommodate (适应) teens’ needs for more sleep.    36    However, in the meantime you’ll have to make your own adjustments. Here are some suggestions that may help you to sleep better.

Set a regular bedtime. Going to bed at the same time each night signals to your body that it’s time to sleep.    37    So try to stick as closely as you can to your sleep schedule, even on weekends.

Exercise regularly.    38    Finish exercising at least 3 hours before bedtime. Many sleep experts believe that exercising in late afternoon may actually help a person sleep.

Avoid stimulants (刺激物). Don’t drink beverages with caffeine, such as soda and coffee, after 4 pm.    39    And drinking alcohol in the evening can make a person restless and interrupt sleep.

Relax your mind. Avoid violent, scary or action movies or television shows right before bed. Reading books with active plots may also keep you from falling or staying asleep.

Create the right sleeping environment.    40    So close your curtains (and make sure they’re heavy enough to block out light) and turn down the thermostat (恒温器). Noise can prevent people from sleeping well. Use a white-noise machine if you need to block out a noisy environment.

A. Waking up at the same time every day also helps establish sleep patterns.

B. People usually sleep best in a dark cool room.

C. Light signals to the brain that it’s time to wake up.

D. Try not to exercise right before bedtime as it can make it harder for you to fall asleep.

E. Nicotine is also a stimulant, so quitting smoking may help you sleep better.

F. Naps too close to bedtime may keep you from falling asleep.

G. Some schools have carried out later start times.

For second degree burns ,keep cloths cool by putting them back in a basin of cold water, 40．     and placing them on the burned area 41．     for about an hour until the pain is not so bad .Cover the burned area with a dry, clean bandage that will not stick to the skin . Hold the bandage 42．     with tape.

My first assignment was as a(an) 43．     to a famous fashion editor, who was going to take a photos of a model by the name of WangLi .I was44．     as I was to assist him .We hadn’t gone far when our 45．     called……She explained that as an 46．     she expected all the photographs to47．     her before the deadline. My colleague 48．     the situation and announced that as this was 49．     he would have to refer the matter to his editor .

41. To everyone’s s____________ , the girl finished the job quite well.

42. Since I was not busy —my patient didn’t turn up at the a__________ hour , I would examine his wound.

43.My employer will c____________ (证实)that I was there on time.

44. We didn’t take p________ of the car until a few days after the auction.

45 But there is no doubt that he d___________ the title “outstanding player of his generation”

46. Thousands of people will starve if food doesn’t reach the city and up to now about ten people have died of  s____________．

47. They m_________ (哀痛) for their children , killed in the war.

48 The doctors d___________ (分发) the medicines to the people in the flooded area.

49 Don’t spoil you’re a__________ (食欲) by eating sweets before meals.

50. Do you have any r_________ experience in advertising?

     Persevance, the quality of never giving up when facing great challenges, lies behind every great achievement in anyone’s life. With perseverance a lame boy can learn to swim; with persistence a conquered country will win freedom.

    Only with strong determination can people fight their way to final victories. Many a famous man has the same experience .They have obtained their status because they have had the will to overcome numerous difficulties. Outstanding athletes go all out to train themselves. Their  w illpower  is beyond imagination. We all have read of great musicians, writers and inventors  have created or discovered breakthroughs recorded in history. Always they have said that they owe all their success to perseverance. As to students, quite a big number of them  have been successful through perseverance. However, acertain group of them just stop half way and their previous efforts turn out to be fruitless.

   The  same  is true   of  many rich businessmen. What we usually see are their achievements, but once we go behind the seenes we will find that they have put in a lot of continual steady  efforts Of all countless  exarmples the story of Colonel Saunders is perhaps one of the most

outstanding. The 65-year-old man from Kentucky   had a dream，to start a chain of fried chicken  restaurants all over the world. To rcalize his dream ，he knew that he needed a restaurant   to go into partnership with him to open the first restaurant and to fry chicken according to the  secret recipe (配方）he had. Colonel Saunders had knocked on 1008 doors before  he finally  found a proper person to co-operate with. It is doubtful whether many of us would have had the perseverance to knock even a hundred doors.

     We can conclude that success comes to anyone who keeps working perseveringly  while of perseverance  can only result in frustration and failure.

28. Which of the following is true of perseverance?

A. Lame boys need it more.  B It means never giving up.

C. Most students lack it.   D. It's more important than effort

29. What can be inferred from the third paragraph?

A. Saunders succeeded all by himself.

B. Saunders wouldn’t knock on 1008 doors.

C. Saunders owed his success to his secret recipe.

D. Saunders had failed many times before he succeeded.

30. Which is the key to success according to the passage?

A. Great imagination.         B. Numerous difficulties.

C. Continual steady efforts.   D. Previous hard work.

31.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring and comparing.          

B. By analyzing causes and effects.

C.By explanations and listing examples.

D. By following the natural time order.