I ever worked as a tour guide. One day I saw advertisement in the newspaper. I rang up the company, but I was given the job immediate. They asked me to take a tour around the city next morning. The manager just told me to say anything that I could think about the city. My first tour is terrible. The old bus was not air-conditioned, because it was the middle of summer. It was uncomfortable inside the bus. The tourist soon became very hot and angry. I owned a very hard time. I stayed there for a few weeks, and then left and joined in a better company.

It was a sunny day when I quit my job to travel. As a contract administrator(合同管理员)for a shipping company, I’d spent 2012  26  in Washington DC. While it was a well-paid job, even a  27  career, it was not what I wanted, I wanted to  28  stories and see the world.

The  29  of this decision were sown(播种)in 2010, when I graduated from college and moved to Spain to teach English. I spent my spare time travelling around Europe, writing it all in my blog. After two years, my teaching contracts  30  , so I moved back to work in Washington DC.

Writing, on the other hand, continued to make me  31  . And during those two years in Spain, my blog had  32  many readers. But I faced a  33  decision: quit and pursue writing full-time, or keep a good job.

I knew that  34  to the world of writing and travelling was the right choice,  35  I began planning my next move. This time, my  36  was New Zealand.

Every night  37  I came home from my job I work on my blog. I spent a year  38  my blog and setting up freelance(自由职业者)writing contracts, so that I would have guaranteed paid work once I quit. A few months later, I was invited to explore Jordan for a few weeks. I knew the time had come to  39  the final preparations. I planned out my trips,  40  my flights and sold my car (my last strong tie to my old life)before  41  . And finally, I was on my way to New Zealand.

Since quitting my job, I’ve sailed off the coast of Italy and Greece; dived in Bali; ridden horses across western Mongolia; slept  42  the stars on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Not once have I  43  my decision to leave my job in Washington DC. Through all this, I have achieved my  44  of becoming a writer. I gave up a comfortable life to pursue personal happiness—   45  proving that dreams really do come true, if you work for them.

26. A. studying             B. teaching             C. working              D. travelling

27. A. terrible             B. wrong            C. vital                D. good

28. A. write                B. remember         C. understand       D. read

29. A. plants           B. seeds            C. crops            D. branches

30. A. started              B. continued        C. ended            D. failed

31. A. qualified            B. delighted            C. bored            D. tired

32. A. protected            B. demanded         C. attracted            D. selected

33. A. strange              B. tough            C. normal           D. simple

34. A. returning            B. sending              C. donating             D. leading

35. A. or               B. but                  C. so               D. unless

36. A. destination          B. situation            C. occasion             D. description

37. A. since                B. because              C. until            D. when

38. A. turning up           B. getting up       C. cutting up       D. building up

39. A. reject               B. make             C. test             D. apply

40. A. sold                 B. bought           C. booked           D. earned

41. A. setting off              B. settling down        C. calming down         D. turning around

42. A. on                   B .over             C. in               D. under

43. A. explained            B. shared           C. regretted            D. imagined

44. A. reason           B. example              C. memory           D. goal

45. A. narrowly             B. awfully              C. widely           D. hopefully

_______ you start eating in a healthier way, weight control will become much easier.

A. Unless        B. Although        C. Before         D. Once

 — Glad to see you again. Haven’t you graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

— Yes. I _______ Engineering for four years there.

   A. have learned        B. learned                     C. am learning               D. had learned

Houses fall down. Trees fall over. Large holes form in the ground. Could Alaska be sinking?　That’s what some villagers in Alaska have been asking themselves recently and scientists think they know why. Warmer temperatures may be causing Alaska’s frozen ground to thaw (解冻).

  About 85 percent of Alaska’s land surface has permafrost (永久冻结带). Permafrost supports the ground above it—including trees, houses, and roads. But why is the permafrost thawing?

  Some scientists say that human-caused pollution is leading to global warming. And most scientists agree that Alaska has been getting warmer. They say that the warmer temperature is causing permafrost to thaw in some areas. The thawing permafrost can cause problems for people, plants, and animals.

  The collapsing (倒塌)is a problem in the villages in Alaska which are built on permafrost, and some of them may have to move to safer ground, where there is no permafrost.

The Alaskan town of Glennallen saw its old post office collapse. And, according to James Walters, a permafrost expert at the University of Northern Iowa, house-moving companies have been very busy.

  “Melting permafrost can also destroy trees and forests,” Walters said. “When holes in the ground form, trees fall into them and die. This could turn a forest into a swamp (沼泽), and animals which need the forests will have to move elsewhere.”

  “The melting could cause severe problems.” Walters says, “This could take hundreds of years, but in the end Alaska will look quite different from what it looks like now.”

24. The main reason why permafrost is thawing is that ______.　

A. the temperature in Alaska is rising 

B. people in Alaska don’t take care of permafrost

C. too many houses are built on permafrost    D. people in Alaska polluted permafrost

25. The following are the results of melting permafrost EXCEPT ______.　

A. holes form in the ground

B. a forest will be turned into a swamp

C. some animals have to go elsewhere

D. more water will be needed by people and animals

26. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. When permafrost melts, houses will fall down.

B. House-moving companies are busy because their houses are in danger.

C. To stop permafrost melting is a very difficult problem.

D. Most of Alaska’s land surface has permafrost.

27. Which of the following can be used as the best title of the passage?

A. Alaska—A Frozen Land        B. Pollution and Global Warming

C. Is Alaska Sinking?             D. Alaska Is Polluted

— Hey, the washing up has been done!

— That ________ Cynthia. She's always helpful.

A. need have been  B. could have been  C. should have been  D. must have been

Every fast-food employee knows that the drive-through window is the worst position. The window sticks with constant ice; the roar of engines hurts your     ; your words are lost in the howling wind.

On a      afternoon, everything changed.

Every once in a while, the sub-zero temperatures seal a       windows shut. Drivers don’t exactly enjoy having to stand outside in the cold,     their orders into a speaker box, when they expect to drive through on their heated leather seats. In such cases, most customers tend to show their annoyance to the employees.

This woman was     .

“I’ll get the next car’s      as well,” she said as she came up to the window to pay. She stood outside,       much snow on her hair. Though she was obviously freezing, her bright

    lit up her face like a fire.

“You can’t      their drinks,” I said, confused and tired.

“No, but I’ll buy them,” she said. “Pay it forward and all that.”

Completely puzzled, I charged her as     , and when the next customer arrived at the window I explained what had just happened. I watched as his       changed — first angry to be out in the cold, then      at the random act of kindness, and finally, delighted by his    .

“I suppose I’ll pay for the next order then,” he replied, nodding and waving at the

Impatient driver      him. He     over the cash and received his pre-paid hot drink. The trend continued. Customers arrived annoyed, only to leave      and pleased. Some were shocked to spend much more than they had expected,      others ended up receiving their order for less than half the price.

Five vehicles passed, then ten, then twenty. No one refused to pay. Customers stood at my window      a fist-full of change to buy drinks for a complete stranger. Cars drove off, honking (鸣笛) and       their thanks.

It only takes one customer, one person, to change the entire      of traffic. It only takes one moment, one smile, to warm up even the coldest of days.  

25． A. ears   B. hands   C. feet    D. back

26． A. freezing  B. sunny   C. warm    D. usual

27． A. truck’s  B. vehicle’s   C. car’s    D. lorry’s

28．A. offering  B. throwing   C. screaming  D. cancelling

29．A. polite   B. angry    C. popular   D. different

30． A. number  B. coffee   C. fee    D. order

31．A. covering  B. increasing  C. gathering   D. falling

32．A. eyes   B. smile    C. hair    D. annoyance

33． A. pay   B. take    C. buy    D. bring

34．A. instructed  B. requested   C. directed   D. suggested

35．A. gesture  B. expression  C. figure   D. feeling

36．A. inspired  B. upset       C. surprised   D. disappointed

37．A. turn   B. sense    C. deed    D. luck

38． A. beyond  B. before   C. beside   D. behind

39．A. took   B. looked   C. handed   D. thought

40．A. shy   B. calm    C. anxious   D. regretful

41．A. while   B. since    C. as    D. unless

42．A. making  B. emptying   C. lying    D. holding

43．A. explaining  B. sending   C. introducing  D. casting

44．A. jam   B. row    C. flow    D. line

    Rules for the University Entrance Examination

•    You must be at the examination center ten minutes before the examination starts. If you are more than ten minutes late, you may not enter the examination center. The examination takes place at the same time in different states.

•    You must have proof of your name and grade as well as official examination number. Show these when you come to the examination center.

•    Depending on which examination you are taking, you may bring certain items into the examination center. Mathematics examinations may allow you to use electronic calculators. Other subjects may allow you to use dictionaries and other reference material. Please read the notes sent with your timetable carefully.

•    You must bring your own pencils. None will be provided for you. The following items are not allowed in the examination center: walk-mans and radios, head sets, any food or drink, school bags, electronic equipment (unless specifically permitted for various subjects), and mobile phones.

•    Once in the center, you must sit at the desk with your examination number on it. When you sit down, place your examination number at the top corner of your desk.

•    You must remain silent during the examination. You must not disturb other people who are taking the test.

•    If you need a drink or toilet break, you should raise your hand and wait for the supervisor (监督者) to speak to you. You will be given water or the supervisor will take you to the bathroom. You are not allowed to talk with anyone during the break.111]

•    You must write your answers in the official answer sheet. Your supervisor will provide extra paper if you wish to make notes.

•    You may leave the examination room at any time if you do not plan to return. If you finish early and want to leave, please move well away from the examination center.

•    The supervisor will warn you fifteen minutes, five minutes and one minute before the end of the examination. When the supervisor says that the time is up, you must put down your pencil and wait at your desk until your paper is collected.

5. What are you allowed to have with you when you take mathematics examination?

     A. Related material.   B. Proof of yourself.   C. A cell phone.     D. A dictionary.

6. What should you do if you finish the test early?

  A. Stay in the examination center.       B. Remain in your seat and check again.

  C. Keep a distance from the center.      D. Raise your hand to inform your teacher.

7.What can be provided for you during the exam?

     A. Pencils.     B. Food and drink.     C. Extra paper.      D. Calculators.

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处错误，各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（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用（）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

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。

We all enjoy read short stories by O. Henry, such as “The last leaf” and “The Gift of Magi”.

Fewer writers in the world have ever put into prison. And even fewer took great success in prison. While O. Henry, the famous short story writer, was one of him. O. Henry, his real name was William Sidney Porter, was born on September 11, 1862.

In 1884, O. Henry entered the First National Bank as teller (出纳). On February 10, 1896, Henry was said to have something to do with the disappearance of $1,150 from the bank. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment

In order to make money support his family, O. Henry began write stories to magazines. These stories became quiet popular with readers.

O. Henry died in New York in January 5, 1910. He was buried in North Carolina, the state where he was born.

A man walked into a small Irish pub and ordered three beers. Bartender was surprised, but he served that man three beers. One hour later the man ordered three beers again. The very next day that man ordered three beers again and drank quietly at a table. This repeated several times and shortly after the people of the town were whispering about the man, who was ordering three beers at once.

     A couple of weeks later, the bartender decided to clear this out and inquired: “I do not want to pry, but could you explain, why do you order three beers all the time?” The man replied: “It seems strange, isn’t it? You see, my two brothers live abroad at the moment, one – in France and another – in Italy. We have made an agreement, that every time we go to pub each of us will order extra two beers and it will help keeping up the family bond ”.

     Soon all the town have heard about the man’s answer and liked it a lot. The man became a local celebrity. Residents of the town were telling this story to newcomers or tourists and even invited them to that pub to look at Three Beer Man.

     However, one day the man came to pub and ordered only two beers, not three as usual. The bartender served him with bad feeling. All that evening the man ordered and drank only two beers. The very next day all the town was talking about this news, some people pray for the soul of one of the brothers, others quietly grieve.

 When the man came to pub the next time and ordered two beers again, the bartender asked him: “I would like to offer condolences to you, due to the death of your dear brother”. The man considered this for a moment and then replied: “Oh, you are probably surprised that I order only two beers now? Well, my two brothers are alive and well. It’s just because of my decision. I promised myself to give up drinking.”

24.  The man ordered three beers all the time because _______.

     A. people were fond of drinking beers in this pub.

     B. he missed his two brothers living abroad very much.

     C. it was an agreement with his brothers to keep up the family bond.

     D. this would help him become a local celebrity.

25.  We can infer from the passage that______.

 A. news traveled fast in the town.   

 B. the man became famous in the town because he was a heavy drinker

     C. the man’s brothers liked drinking beer very much

 D. the man was strong-minded to give up drinking

26.  The bartender served the man with bad feeling because ________.

     A. he would earn less money

     B. he thought the man should order three beers

     C. he thought one of the man’s brothers had passed away

     D. the man decided to drink two beers

27.  The underlined word “condolences” in the last paragraph can be replaced by______.

     A. gratitude        B. appreciation        C. surprise      D. sympathy  [学。科

   假如你是学生李华，在英国某中学留学。鉴于急救知识的重要性，请你用英语给校长写一封电子邮件，要求开设急救课程并提出建议。

   1．急救课程是学校教育的必要课程；

   2．当遇到事故可以知道如何帮助别人；

   3．举一个具体的例子。

注意：

   1．词数100 左右；电子邮件的开头已给出，不计入总词数。

   2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Principle,

I’m Li Hua, a foreign student studying in your school. ___________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                           Yours sincerely,

                                                                           Li Hua

Consider… YOU. In all time before now and in all time to come, there has never been and will never be anyone just like you. You are unique in the entire history and future of the universe. Wow! Stop and think about that. You're better than one in a million, or a billion, or a gazillion…

16   

You're amazing! You're awesome!   17   Beautiful young people are the whimsy of nature, but beautiful old people are true works of art. But you don't become "beautiful" just by virtue of the aging process.

18    That is the Art of Life. You can learn slowly, and sometimes painfully, by just waiting for life to happen to you. Or you can choose to accelerate your growth and intentionally devour life and all it offers.   19   

Paint a Masterpiece!

20    Wherever you want to go, whatever you want to do, it's truly up to you.

A. You are the only one like you in a sea of infinity!!!

B. Nobody will be more beautiful than you from now on.

C. God gives every bird its food, but he doesn't throw it into its nest.

D. With other people helping you, you’re sure to be truly perfect.

E. You are the artist that paints your future with the brush of today.

F. Amazing and awesome as you already are, you can be even more so.

G. Real beauty comes from learning, growing, and loving in the ways of life.

In today's fast-paced (快节奏) society, few people take time to enjoy the midday meal．Most of us just rush right through it. We grab a quick salad, or buy a sandwich and eat at our computers, Sometimes, if there is a deadline around the corner, we just skip lunch．

The development of technology hasn't done our eating habits much good either．We are constantly distracted by e-mail, social media, and 24 - hour news．Even when we do sit down for lunch, we are more connected to our hand - held electronic devices．

Long working hours can cause all kinds of health problems, and many developed countries have put in place labor laws specifically regarding the lunch break．These laws give employees the right to take a break during a long work shift, but it's up to them whether they do so or not．

Frank Partnoy, a former Wall Street trader, says that employers should encourage workers to take time off for lunch．This is because long lunch breaks can benefit both individuals and society.

Writing in The Guardian, Partnoy says that one obvious reason to take a lunch break is to slow down and gain some perspective（认识）． A break from work allows us to think strategically and outside the box．It also puts our daily tasks into a broader context（背景）．

What we eat at lunch is also important．In Partnoy' s opinion, a fast food lunch is more harmful than not having lunch at all．  And it's not just about calories and unhealthy food．Recent studies show that fast food also has negative effects on how we think．

However, if we sit down at a proper restaurant and chat leisurely with colleagues, we are more likely to slow down, something that hardly can be achieved in a noisy and over — packed fast food chain．

Despite these benefits, some employees might still be unwilling to take time off for lunch．Partnoy's suggestion? Make skipping lunch difficult: Employers could ask workers to fill out a form stating their reasons for skipping the meal．

21．What does the underlined phrase "skip lunch" mean in the first paragraph?

       A．have a quick lunch                      B．don't have lunch

       C．work while having lunch      D．take a lunch break

22．Which of the following is true according to the text?

       A．Modern technology results in good diet habits．

       B．Electronic devices make our life comfortable．

       C．Many people are too busy to have a good lunch．

       D．Laws have passed to make workers have lunch．

23．According to Frank Partnoy, long lunch breaks             .

       A．are time for the workers to relax their mind

       B．make the employees work longer hours

       C．are for employees to have a quick lunch

       D．make the workers eat a proper lunch at home

24．In Partnoy's opinion, a fast food lunch                 .

       A．saves a lot of time for a rest

       B．affects people's way of thinking

       C．is better than having no lunch

       D．makes workers sit down and think

25．What might be the author's purpose in writing the text?

       A．To warn us not to eat fast food．

       B．To introduce Frank Partnoy's opinion．

       C．To encourage us to work more efficiently．

       D．To show the importance of a proper lunch．

Here are some of the best places you can visit in 2015. Find your favorite and put on

your travel list.

Washington, DC

Attraction: History in the making

   From the Washington Monument and John F. Kennedy Center all the way to Capitol Hill,

the vigor (活力) of the US’ capital city is just as strong as in real life as it is in House of Cards.

The year 2015 marks the 150^th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s famous assassination (暗杀),

and a series of special events will be held to remember the occasion. Lincoln’s famous top hat,

the gun that fired the deadly shot, and other things from that fateful day will be on display.

Milan, Italy

Attraction: A cradle of fine dining and culture

   If you are a gastronome (美食家), don’t miss Milan in 2015. Expo 2015 will be held

between May and October, and the focus is on food.

   The 1.1-square-kilometer grounds will be laid out like a classical Roman city, with

beautiful streets, a canal and a huge lake. You can explore the food district, wander a square

full of street musicians and dance performers, or enjoy nighttime wine-tasting.

Salisbury, UK

Attraction: The Magna Carta’s 800^th anniversary

    For too long Salisbury has been considered a short stop on the way to Stonehenge. But

2015 is set to be the year visitors stay in this city as it marks the 800^th anniversary of the Magna

Carta, which limited royal power and established the rights of common people. The highlight

for the celebrations will be Salisbury Cathedral, whose Chapter House holds the Magna Carta.

A brand new exhibition will open in the Chapter House, alongside many talks and a flower festival.

25. Why did the author mention House of Cards in the second paragraph?

   A. To arouse readers’ interest in reading the text.

   B. To indicate that the anniversary Lincoln’s assassination is important.

   C. To stress that the vigor of Washington, DC is strong.

   D. To show that Washington, DC has a long history.

26. In which year was Lincoln assassinated?

   A. 1864             B. 1865            C. 1866        D. 1867

27. What can a visitor mostly probably do in Salisbury?

   A. Buy Lincoln’s famous hat.          B. Explore the food district.

   C. Watch wonderful dance performance.  D. See the original copy of the Magna Carta.

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

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。

Below are some tips what may be helpful to you. Firstly, be kind, friendly and politely to others and is always ready to help others, through which you’ll get well paid．Secondly, trying to communicate with others more, or lots of misunderstandings can be avoided．Thirdly, take an active part in the activities, such like sports, games, travels and parties. Thus, you’ll get more chances communicate with others. Besides, it was also very important that friends should be faithful to each other. Anyhow, there’re many way to develop a good friendship. I hope you’ll get along well with my friends.

       Lonely Planet Publications is the largest guidebook publisher in the world.  With over 650 titles sold in 118 countries, it annually sells six million copies, giving guidance to travelers in locations worldwide.

    Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen Wheeler were the founders of Lonely Planet Publications and its first writers. They put together Lonely Planet's first publication- Across Asia on the Cheap.  Originally from Australia,  the couple had decided to travel from Europe back home to Australia overland-going through the countries of Iran,

Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and South-East Asia, to eventually reach Australia. Tourist facilitres were limited in these countries, so if travelers wanted to go there, they had to eat and sleep locally. Many of these travelers were young and adventurous, but they didn't have much money, so going local was the only way that they could afford to travel across Asia. Frustrated that there was no guidebook to give budget travelers information on accommodations, food, and transport in these regions, the Wheelers decided to write a guidebook themselves. Full of humor and strong opinions, the book became famous among backpackers-budget travelers-as the chief travel guide for Asia. It made enough money for the Wheelers to travel more and finance their second book about traveling in Southeast Asia on a Shoestring.

   This second book became even more popular and acquired readership outside of Australia in North America, Europe, and New Zealand. Sales developed so well that the Wheelers were able to open up a publishing house in Australia, and eventually opened up offices in the United States and Europe. Because the guidebooks were based off contributing writer's experiences, material was fresh and up to date. As more and more books were written, the series finally came to cover every country in the world.

17. What is the passage mainly about?

    A. How the Lonely Planet Publications developed.

    B. How to have a trip in an economical way.

    C. The Wheelers liked traveling around the world.

    D. The Wheelers wrote two books about traveling.

18. The Wheelers wrote Across Asia on the Cheap because____.

    A. they thought they could make a lot of money

    B. the Australian government asked them to

    C. there was no guidebook like it on the market

    D. it was their job while they were traveling

19. In the third paragraph, "budget travelers" refers to those travelers who

    A. decide to travel around the world

    B. don't have so much money

    C. write books during their trips

    D. help other travelers as volunteers

20. It can be concluded that the Wheelers____.

    A. have only written two books about cheap traveling

    B. advocated the idea of traveling more with less money

    C. eventually made their company from bad to worse

    D. support other travelers to start a publishing house

In most languages, a greeting is usually followed by “small talk”. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation. In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: “Nice day isn’t it?” “Terrible weather, isn’t it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about something that both people have the same opinion about. The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something. This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable. People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion or politics so these are not suitable topics for small talk in English. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching, “Great game, isn’t it?” At bus-stops, people may comment about the transport system, “The bus service is terrible, isn’t it?”

Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language. The way people greet each other and the things they talk about, however, may be different from one language to another. This shows that there is much more to learn when we learn a language than just the vocabulary and the grammar of the language. We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it.

32. Small talk is        .

  A. a kind of conversation with short words

  B. a greeting when people meet each other

  C. to let people disagree about something

  D. something we talk about to start with a conversation

33. The passage suggests that when we learn a language, we should       .

  A. learn about the transport system of the country

  B. only master the grammar and vocabulary

  C. know the culture about the country

  D. grasp the importance of the language

34. When we say “Great game isn’t it?” we are actually       .

  A. asking a question                  B. having a conversation

C. greeting each other                    D. beginning a small talk

35. What we learn from the passage is that        .

  A. different language has different grammar

  B. small talk is an important part in a language

  C. small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation

  D. in English speaking countries we should talk about the weather

What affects our self-esteem（自尊）?

Puberty（青春期）and development. Some people struggle with their self-esteem and body image when they begin puberty.  36  These changes, combined with wanting to feel accepted by our friends, mean it can make us want to compare ourselves with others. The trouble with that is, not everyone grows or develops at the same time or in the same way.

Media images and other outside influences. Our early teens are a time when we become more aware of celebrities (名人) and media images as well as how other kids look and how we fit in with others.  37  All of this can affect how we feel about ourselves and our bodies even as we grow into our teens.

Families and schools. Family-life can sometimes influence our body images.  38 Family members might struggle with their own body image or criticize their kids’ looks. This can all influence a person’s self-esteem, especially if they’re sensitive to others’ comments, even their classmates.  39 Although these often come from ignorance, sometimes they can affect body images and self-esteem.

Healthy self-esteem. If you have a positive body image, you probably like and accept yourself the way you are, even if you don’t fit some media ideals. This healthy attitude allows you to explore other aspects of growing up, such as developing good friendships, becoming more independent, and challenging yourself physically and mentally.  40

A. Friendship is important to our school life.

B. It’s a time when the body goes through many changes.

C. Teens may experience many problems when growing up.

D. Some parents might be too focused on looking a certain way.

E. Developing these parts of yourself can help improve your self-esteem.

F. We might start to compare ourselves with other people or media images.

G. People may also experience negative comments about the way they look from classmates.

1. The instructions to the amusement facilities state that no child shall be allowed to operate the machines unless _________________by an adult.

2. Cheaper energy conservation techniques____________ in the developed world in the past ten years. 

3. After graduating from the high school the young man has nothing to do all day but ______________the pleasure of playing computer games.   

4. They said that they_________________ with no food in the house for several days.

5. The terrible footsteps ____________, the girl was so frightened that she hid herself behind the door.

6. Though John works hard, an evening each week is the time _______________ to stay with his family.

7. FBI agents in the US searched the house of a teenager in Ohio, who they _____________ being a member of the hacking group.

8. Difficulties in raising money resulted in the building program __________________ by two weeks.

    假如你是李明，请就本校食堂服务(canteen service)的状况给校长写一封信。

    内容包括：

   注意：1. 词数110左右；2．开头结尾已写好，但不计入总词数。

Dear President,

      I’m a senior student of our school. I’d like to say something about the canteen service in our school.

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     Thanks for your consideration.

                                                                       Yours sincerely,

                                                                             Li Ming