I wish there would be a way to describe China in simple terms but that's impossible. For the most part Chinese people are friendly, easy­going and optimistic. They are curious and unusually patient and they are also the hardest­working people I have ever met.

  In China, family is everything. In my English classes when the students were asked what they would do if they only had a few hours to live, most students told me how they would spend their last few hours with their families and parents. Many times the subjects in the classes center on families and friends. I teach many students a year, talking to them freely.

  The cost of living here is very low compared with that of the US. The city of Xiang Fan I live in isn't large and I live better. Non­imported(非进口的)foods are very cheap, so are clothing and articles of everyday use. The cost of public transportation is very low, too. Chinese value education. However, it is reported that many children can't afford the expenses of schooling and are forced to leave school in some poor areas in China. But they organized Project Hope many years ago. It creates conditions for the poor children to go back to school. In my opinion, Project Hope is of great importance to the development of the rural education.

  When we read news of China in the west, rarely, if ever, will we see anything mentioned of the positive changes China has gone through. While it is true that economic miracles have not reached many areas of China, but we also have the same problems.

  When I am asked which country I consider better, China or the US, my answer has always been the same, “We are not worse or better than each other, we are only different.”

21．What does the author think of Chinese people?

A. He thinks most Chinese people hardly work.

B. He thinks most Chinese people are proud.

C. He praises most Chinese people a lot.

D. He dislikes most Chinese people.

22．What is the author doing in China?

A. He is visiting the places of interest.  B. He is teaching English in a school.

C. He is studying in a college.         D. He is on business.

23．What are NOT cheap in China in the author's opinion?

A. Clothes and shoes made in China.       B. Local foods.

C. Public transportation tickets.            D. Imported foods.

24．We can infer from the passage that the author thinks ________.

A. the westerners have got to know China well

B. China's economic miracles have appeared everywhere

C. the progress of China is seldom reported in the US

D. the education in rural areas is never cared about in China

 Scientific researches show that to __________ a language one had better often get exposed to it.

  A. acquire                B. access            C. acknowledge         D. assess

   There are many reasons for people to study abroad. One is that you can have the chance to make yourself know about the culture of the place. Although we humans belong only to the same one species, we are divided into several races. 36  .And when countries are divided by oceans, naturally the way of life in that country is different from ours.

Once you are studying in a foreign country, you will slowly learn to speak the language of the place.__37__If you want to ask for directions or if you are lost, it can be of great help.

 38____If you study in such places as Spain and the Philippines, there are lots of foreign sights to see.

Studying abroad will also give you the chance to experience a totally different curriculum(课程).39  .

Studying abroad is also a memory that can be valued for a lifetime.   40___Once you have made friends with your classmates, I’m pretty sure you will enjoy being with them in your hang-outs, in your parties, and even in helping out with each other’s homework.

A. This is an opportunity to make friends from other races.

B. Studying abroad also offers an opportunity to travel.

C. Different countries have different cultures.

D. A college course in the UK, for example, is not similar to the one we have here.

E. Learning the native language of the place can also greatly help you to go around.

F. English is spoken as a third language in many countries.

G. There are Africans, Europeans, Asians and etc.

I recently traveled to San Francisco for some meetings and found myself with a half day to  36  . My   37  : The 49ers’ first game of the season, against the Green Bay Packers. The America’s Cup sailing races. Or I could get   38  .

After a terribly long line at the car rental center, I was   39  . So I disappeared into the fog and clouds shrouding the Pacific Coast Highway and headed south with absolutely no   40   in mind. I drove through tunnels   41   out of the mountains and stopped at a few state beaches; at one, I watched a wedding out on the cliffs among the crashing   42  . Back in the car, I drove toward San Gregorio, a town that you can easily   43  . I know because I drove right through it and   44   up on a narrow pine tree–bordered asphalt(柏油) road that felt like it would go on   45  .

A few people just moved around outside the San Gregorio General Store, talking about the motorcycles they've owned over the years. Inside, I found a bar with regular customers, two people playing guitar together, and, of course, a full-on store. I   46   a song, took a seat quickly, and watched the guitarists play and dance. Then I congratulated them,   47   a couple of wrinkled dollars in their bucket, and walked back out into the world.

It was pouring outside. We all waited, some patiently, others   48  , because nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens   49   away the dirt and dust of the world. “Mom, let’s run through the   50  .” said a girl. “When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, if God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!” “Honey, you are   51   right.” Mom said. Then off they ran. And yes, I did. I ran.

The day could have been so   52  : being   53   into a stadium or bar half-watching sports.  54   this was much more rewarding. Hours prior, I was on a flight with the masses, going through the motions. Then I was out on my own, having an unexpected and unrepeatable experience.
    I learned something on September 8: Don’t be   55   to get lost—on purpose or otherwise—and have zero expectations. It will be good for you. I promise.

    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

    注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一次。

          2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Dear Sir or Madam,

    I have heard the news which you are recruiting volunteers for the Winter Olympic Games to

be held in 2022. So I am writing to apply to be one of the volunteers.

    I am Li Hua, a 18-year-old boy who is built up by doing sports regularly in my spare time. I

loved sports so much that I can devote all my energies to serve the game. However, with a very

good command of English, I can speak the language fluent, which makes me more qualified to help foreigners. Meanwhile, not only do I have the ability to organize activity, but also I am outgoing and energetic, which is benefits me in communicating with strangers. Everything taking into account, I think I am a good fit for the position. I would appreciate if you could consider my

application and offer me the opportunity at your convenience.

Looking forward to your reply.

 Yours                                                                                  Li Hua

   That holiday morning I didn't have to attend school. Usually，on holidays，Mother  41  me to sleep in．And I would certainly take full advantage of it．On this particular morning， 42 ，I felt like getting up early．

    I stood by my window overlooking the  43  having nothing better to do．But as it turned out，I was soon to learn about something  44  in life．

    As I watched several people go by，get into their cars and go off，I  45  an old man on a  bicycle with a bucket on its  46  and a basket of rags and bottles on its back-carriage．He 47  from one car to another，washing and cleaning them．From the water on the ground，it seemed that he had already  48  washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars．He must have begun to work quite early in the morning．

    Several thoughts  49  my mind as I watched him work．He wasn’t well-dressed. He had on a pair of shorts and a(n) 50 T-shirt．The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern  51  would want to be seen riding on．But he seemed  52  with life．There he was，working hard at his small business，53 at passers-by and stopping to chat now and then 54 elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby．

    There was a noticeable touch of 55 in the way he seemed to be doing things 56 the  windscreen(挡风玻璃)，then standing back to admire it；scrubbing(擦净)the wheels and  57 ，  standing back to see what they look like after the scrub.

It was a 58 to learn，I felt．At no age need one have to beg for a 59 if one has good health  and is willing to work hard．For a while I felt  60  of myself．Young as I am just sixteen，and  there was this old man who must have been usefully engaged perhaps before the sun appeared  above the horizon．

41．A．allows                 B．forces                  C．causes            D．forbids

42．A．otherwise             B．however              C．therefore         D．besides

43．A．bus stop              B．parking lot             C．school            D．market

44．A．useful                  B．surprising              C．awful              D．interesting

45．A．called                  B．recognized             C．noticed           D．assisted

46．A．handle                 B．back                    C．wheel             D．seat

47．A．searched              B．1eft                     C．wandered        D．moved

48．A．stopped               B．finished                C．intended          D．started

49．A．disturbed               B．slipped                 C．crossed           D．inspired

50．A．simple                 B．shiny                   C．attractive         D．expensive

51．A．repairmen              B．cyclists                C．drivers            D．businessmen

52．A．content                B．busy                    C．careful            D．bored

53．A．1aughing              B．1ooking               C．waving           D．pointing

54．A．about                   B．for                      C．1ike                D．with

55．A．worry                  B．pride                    C．sympathy        D．respect

56．A．fixing                  B．cleaning               C．replacing         D．covering

57．A．still                      B．again                   C．yet                 D．soon

58．A．1esson                 B．subject                 C．skill                D．fact

59．A．business              B．success               C．1iving             D．right

60．A．ashamed              B．doubtful               C．fearful            D．tired

In the English Reading Week, one of my classmates recommended a quote to us,

Take Abraham Lincoln for example. He was born in a poor family, and only received a  67  (limit) education in his childhood. Yet through his painstaking efforts, he changed not only his own fate but also the history of America.   68   to this day. Lincoln    69  (regard) as one of the most inspiring figures in the world.  70  , I firmly believe that our future is in our own hands.