Grandma lost her husband long ago, and I knew very little about my grandfather other than what a wonderful man he had been to anyone who had known him.

    That afternoon, I ___21___ myself standing in front of an old wooden box with my grandmother by my side. The box hadn't been opened in years. Grandma had been ___22___ opening it, which was sure to be a(n) ___23___ experience.

    The moment the air hit the wooden box's inside, a strong flow of wood smell made its way to our ___24___. As my grandmother ___25___ the first item out of its tomb, I could see that the piece of clothing was very old, but at the same time it ___26___ very new. It was my grandfather's wool flying ___27___ from World War II. Grandma hugged it to her ___28___ for several moments before holding it out in front of her, as if she could see my grandfather ___29___ it. I simply sat and watched, waiting for her to tell me about it and about ___30___.

    Grandpa had been a pilot during the war. ___31___ Grandpa first decided to fly, his dream had been to man bomber planes; he ___32___ wanted to be on the frontline of the air defense. After taking the appropriate instruction, he was ___33___ from the bombing corps(轰炸队) because of his imperfect eyesight, and his dream was over. For Grandma, this was her dream come true; Grandpa's chances of returning home ___34___ to his new wife and daughter were much ___35___ with his new job as a liaison pilot(非作战飞机飞行员).

    As my grandmother told my grandfather's ___36___, she mindlessly examined his jacket, putting her hand down one sleeve, turning to see its back, and sticking her fingers ___37___ each lined pocket. In the breast pocket of my grandfather's jacket was a small black and white ___38___. It was my smiling grandfather standing in front of his large plane, his "Little Louise," which was ___39___ on the plane's nose. I knew ___40___ that the plane's nickname(昵称) was a loving reference to my grandmother, whose given name was Louise.

21. A. found  B. felt   C. saw   D. heard

22. A. keeping on    B. taking up  C. putting off D. setting out

23. A. social B. physical  C. individual D. emotional

24. A. mouths  B. ears   C. eyes   D. noses

25. A. pressed B. lifted  C. threw   D. pushed

26. A. grew  B. sounded  C. smelt   D. appeared

27. A. flag  B. hat   C. jacket  D. blanket

28. A. chest  B. head   C. side   D. shoulder

29. A. wearing  B. washing  C. cleaning  D. sewing

30. A. her  B. him  C. us   D. you

31. A. Because B. Though  C. If   D. When

32. A. carelessly B. kindly   C. desperately D. hardly

33. A. flown B. removed C. delivered   D. transported

34. A. secretly B. bravely   C. safely  D. proudly

35. A. higher  B. smaller   C. brighter   D. darker

36. A. story  B. novel   C. fiction   D. poem

37. A. through  B. over    C. onto    D. into

38. A. film  B. photo  C. button   D. tie

39. A. painted B. described  C. indicated   D. created

40. A. constantly B. instantly C. occasionally   D. frequently

With the economic crisis ___________hand, and the unemployment rate on the rise, career

   planning will definitely benefit you.

  A. in            B. on             C. by              D. at

    London is the capital city of the United Kingdom which is 61    the northwest coast of the

continental Europe. London is the seat of the Government of the United Kingdom. Many government departments are based close to the Palace of Westminster.

    The history of London goes back to its founding by the Romans, 62   named it Londinium. London has a wide range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages 63  (speak) within Greater London. London is 64   leading global city with strengths in arts, education, entertainment,fashion, tourism and transport. It is one of the world's most-visited 65    (city) in terms of international arrivals and has the world's largest city airport system. London has 43 universities, making it the largest center of higher education in Europe. In 2012, London became the first city 66    (host) the modern Summer Olympic Games three times. London is a world  67  (culture) capital and is home to many museums, galleries, banks, libraries, and sporting events, 68  (include) the British Museum which always symbolizes London. The London Underground is the 69   (old) underground railway network in the world.

London is such a wonderful city 70    traveling there will be an exciting experience.

61. ____________   62. ___________  63. ___________  64. __________  65. ___________

66. ____________   67. ___________  68. ___________  69. __________  70. ___________

   假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。

    增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

    删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

    修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。

As a senior three student, it won’t take long after I graduate. Now, I have many to share with my fellow students.
   Firstly, I’d like to show my appreciation to those who stand by me all the way, teachers, parents and friends including. Without their help or advice, my life will be different. Secondly, it’s high time for I to say sorry to the classmates whom I hurt or misunderstood. I firm believe that communication and smiles act as bridges to friendship. Thirdly, I’ve made my mind to make every effort to study, for hard work is the key to a success. Finally I want to express my hope that all the young fellow can make full use of time, because time and tide waiting for no man.

 With trees and grass 　　　39.6% of the urban area, the city of Weifang has taken on a new look. 

A. covered          B. covering               C. to be covered      D. being covered

People are recycling many things which they ___________  away in the past.
A. had thrown       B. will be throwing     C. would have thrown D. were throwing 

_{Death is natural, but do you have any idea of the process of dying? Modern scientists divide the process of dying into two phases --- clinical or temporary death and biological death．Clinical death occurs when the vital organs, such as the heart or lungs, have ceased to function, but have not suffered permanent damage．The organism can still be revived(复活)．Biological death occurs when changes in the organism lead to the “breaking up” of vital cells and tissues．Death is then unchangeable and final．
　　Scientists have been seeking a way to prolong the period of clinical death so that the organism can remain alive before biological death occurs．The best method developed so far involves cooling of the organism, combined with narcotic sleep．By slowing down the body’s metabolism(新陈代谢), cooling delays the processes leading to biological death．
　　To illustrate how this works, scientists performed an experiment on a six-year-old female monkey called Keta．The scientist put Keta to sleep with a narcotic．Then they surrounded her body with ice-bags and began checking her body temperature．When it had dropped to 28 degrees the scientists began draining blood from an artery．The monkey’s blood pressure decreased and an hour later both the heart and breathing stopped: clinical death set in．For twenty minutes Keta remained in this state．Her temperature dropped to 22 degrees．At this point the scientists pumped blood into an artery in the direction of the heart and started artificial breathing．After two minutes Keta’s heart became active once more．After fifteen minutes, spontaneous(自发的)breathing began, and after four hours Keta opened her eyes and lifted her head．After six hours, when the scientists tried to give her a penicillin injection, Keta seized the syringe and ran with it around the room．Her behavior differed little from that of a healthy animal．
1．For a person who suffers from the clinical death, _________．
　　A．his most important organs are damaged．
　　B．he still has the possibility of getting back to life．
　　C．he can not avoid final death．
　　D．he is still very much alive
2．Scientists try to make the time of clinical death longer in order to __________．
　　A．slow down the body’s metabolism．
　　B．bring vital cells and tissues back to active life．
　　C．cool the organism．
　　D．delay the coming of biological death．
3． How did the scientists put Keta into clinical death?
　　A．By putting her to sleep, lowering her temperature and draining her blood．
　　B．By surrounding her body with ice-bags and draining her blood．
　　C．By lowing her blood pressure and stopping her heart from beating．
　　D．By draining her blood, lowering her blood pressure and stopping her breathing．
4． All of the following indicate that the monkey has almost restored to her original physical state except the fact that__________．
　　A．her heart beat again．
　　B．she regained her normal breath．
　　C．she rejected a penicillin injection．
　　D．she acted as lively as a healthy monkey．}

电影《哈利.波特与魔法石》是根据英国作家J. K. Rowling的小说改编而成的。

请根据下表中的提示写一篇影评。（词数100左右）

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a fantasy film which is based on the novel of the English writer J.K Rowling.                                                   

    A man invited a beautiful girl to have a coffee. As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too _____21_____ to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. _____22_____, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some _____23_____? I'd like to put it in my coffee.”

    Everyone stared at him. He turned _____24_____, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. _____25_____, she asked, “Why salt with coffee?” He explained, “When I was a little boy, I lived _____26_____ the sea. I liked playing on the sea. I could feel its taste salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my _____27_____ and my hometown.”

    She was deeply _____28_____. A man who can _____29_____ that he's homesick must love his home and care about his _____30_____. He must be responsible. Then, they _____31_____ their love story. Later, they _____32_____ and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it.

    After 40 years, he _____33_____ and left her a letter which said, “My dearest, please _____34_____ my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. Many times, I tried to tell you the _____35_____, but I was afraid that it would _____36_____ everything. Sweetheart, I don't _____37_____ 1ike salty coffee. But as it _____38_____so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest _____39_____. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again,_____40_____ it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.”

21. A. nervous          B. busy         C. lazy         D. honest

22. A. Generally        B. Suddenly    C. Gradually        D. Actually

23. A. water            B. sugar            C. salt         D. wine

24. A. old              B. wrong            C. blue         D. red

25. A. Curious          B. Angry            C. Anxious      D. Careless

26. A. under            B. near         C. in               D. above

27. A. future           B. knowledge        C. childhood        D. background

28. A. annoyed          B. interested       C. depressed        D. touched

29. A. admit            B. admire           C. promise          D. refuse

30. A. company          B. family           C. business    D. farm

31. A. ended            B. planned          C. started          D. changed

32. A. left             B. succeeded        C. failed           D. married

33. A. passed away      B. paid off     C. left behind      D. set off

34. A. forget           B. forgive          C. remember    D. miss

35. A. lecture          B. lesson           C. truth            D. history

36. A. improve          B. achieve          C. get              D. ruin

37. A. easily           B. merely           C. exactly          D. closely

38. A. troubles         B. matters          C. costs            D. destroys

39. A. happiness        B. fault            C. regret           D. effort

40. A. so that          B. as though        C. in case          D. even if

     Children are hooked on (着迷) computers. Some spend up to six hours a day on their gadgets. They can be playing games live with others elsewhere in the world, updating their status on social media, texting friends or looking for the latest app to download to their tablets or smart phones.

     This worried Martin Strott, headmaster of the Old Hall School in Wellington, in the west of England. He was so concerned that he challenged his students to take part in a week of ‘digital detox’ (戒毒). Strott told the local newspaper, the Shropshire Star, that he encourages the pupils to have a good knowledge of the computer from a young age, but is concerned that too much screen time will affect the development of their social skills. He said that this over-reliance on digital devices “erodes family time and they’re missing out on messages from body language and facial expressions from those around them”.

     According to the headmaster, the parents are happy with the movement. But what about the children? Nine-year-old Fred usually spends around two hours on his gadgets at home after school and around 12 hours on weekends. For him, the digital detox experience was “really hard”. Fred spent it playing outside, especially basketball. He said that he would probably engage in different activities from now on but he did miss his phone and online games.

     The idea of keeping children away from their tech for a while to prevent ‘addiction’ is not particularly new. There have been similar movements in the US. But are they effective in the long run? Well, even if kids go back to their gadgets, the hope is that at least they’ll think about how they use their time.

     What about you: do you spend too many hours hooked on your digital devices?

12. According to the passage, which of the following is not the reason why children are hooked on computers __________.

A. developing their social skills by having some online conversations.

B. searching for the newest app and install them to their smart phones.

C. playing games live with people who are living elsewhere in the world.

D. releasing some new information about their status on social media

13. Which of the following words can replace the word “erodes” in Para 2?

A. enriches                                B. saves             

C. adjusts                                  D. ruins

14. According to the article, where else can you find digital detox movements?

A. In Korea              

B. In the US        

C. In Japan                              

D. In China

15. Why did the headmaster challenge his students to take part in digital detox?

A. Because he wanted them to have a good knowledge of computer science.

B. Because he wanted them to have a better understanding of body language.

C. Because he hoped to transfer children’s attention to something meaningful.

D. Because he was pushed by many worried parents and concerned authorities.

 “Achievement Gap” Closing Slightly for Young Students in U.S.

Within many education systems, wealthier students often test better than poorer ones, which, to education experts, is often called the “achievement gap.”

Sean Reardon is a professor of poverty and  41  in education at Stanford. He studied children and how they prepare for kindergarten classes. He also looked at how their preparation has changed since the 1990s. He found  42  that from 1998 to 2010 the achievement gap closed a little.

One way to reduce the gap is to offer pre-kindergarten  43  to very young children.

Education experts and some politicians have long  44  for pre-kindergarten classes for all young children. In fact, it has been a  45  heard on the political campaign trail —universal pre-kindergarten classes for all 3- and 4-year-olds.

Such classes are already being offered in some areas around the United States, including the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C.  46 , education reformers may want to look to Washington as a role model.

Vincent Gray, former mayor of the District of Columbia, wrote the legislation for universal pre-K when he was chairman of the D.C. Council. His  47  gave parents of all children in Washington the choice to begin school at either age 3 or 4. The pre-K programs are not a  48  in the city. Parents can still choose what is best for their family. But many parents are choosing education.

However, there are theories that say a child does not need schooling at the age of 3 and 4. If we are looking at test results, Finland  49  the United States and most other countries in mathematics, reading and science. Yet Finnish children do not start school until age 7.

Perhaps there is not a one-size-fits-all answer. Perhaps different children need school at different times. Generally, wealthier parents have more  50  resources to help their children. Educated parents — wealthy or not — may know how to use the resources that are available to them. For example, they may take their children to free events at a public library or recreation center. Washington, D.C. also has many museums with free  51 .

Perhaps children who grow up with these types of activities don’t need to start attending school at age 3. However, children who are growing up in what Vincent Gray calls socio-economically  52  situations may not have access to such activities. For some families, he says, starting school at age 3 can be a game changer.

Pre-kindergarten classes do more than  53  the child. They also bring parents and caregivers into the schools. This point of contact, explains Gray, is a valuable time to educate families.

A federal study found that,  54 , parent involvement increased with such contacts. But it increased even more among  55  parents. It shows schools offer a place where conversations with these parents can happen.

 A plan has been put forward_______ more graduates should go to work in the country this year.

  A. when      B. that      C. whether      D. how

Americans love pets. In America, there are    61    families with pets than those with children.     62    is common that U.S. homes have some sorts of pets, such as monkeys, snakes and even wolves. But Americans’ all-time favorites are cats and dogs, because dogs can offer    63    (protect) from thieves and unwelcome visitors and cats can help get rid of the home unwanted pests. Beneath keeping pets, there lies    64   basic American belief: Pets have a right to be treated well. In Houston, Texas, dogs can have their dinner    65    (deliver) to their homes, just like pizza. Pets can even go with their owners on vacation. Besides, at least 75 animal welfare organizations exist in America    66   can provide care and adoption services for    67     (home) and ill-treated animals.    68    (pay) for the high-tech health care, people can buy health insurance for their pets. Pets are as basic to American culture    69    hot dogs or apple pie. By now researchers     70    (discover) that interacting with animals lowers a person’s blood pressure. Pets even encourage social relationships: They give their owners an appearance of friendliness, and they provide a good topic of conversation.

We know that many animals do not stay in one place . Birds , fish and other animals move from one place to another at a certain time . They move for different reasons : most of them move to find food more easily , but others move to get away from places that are too crowded .

When cold weather comes , many birds move to warmer places to find food . Some fishes give birth in warm water and move to cold water to feed . The most famous migration（迁移）is probably the migration of fish , which is called “ salmon ” . This fish is born in fresh water but it travels many miles to salt water . There it spends its life . When it is old , it returns to its birthplace in fresh water . Then it gives birth and dies . In northern Europe , there is a kind of mouse . They leave their mountain homes when they become too crowded . They move down to the low land . Sometimes they move all the way to the seaside , and many of them are killed when they fall into the sea .

Recently , scientists have studied the migration of a kind of lobster（龙虾）. Every year , when the season of the bad weather arrives , the lobsters get into a long line and start to walk across the floor of the ocean . Nobody knows why they do this , and nobody knows where they go .

So , sometimes we know why humans and animals move from one place to another , but at other times we don’t . Maybe living things just like to travel .

12. Most animals move from one place to another at a certain time to __________ .

   A. give birth                                               B. enjoy warmer weather

   C. find food more easily                               D. find beautiful places

13. The fish called “ salmon ” spends a long time in __________ .

   A. salt water                   B. rivers                C. fresh water               D. its birthplace

14. The lobsters move __________ .

   A. to the fresh water                                          B. at a certain time

   C. to the undersea                                       D. to find more food

15. What is the main idea of the passage ?

   A. Animals move to find food more easily .

   B. Cold weather makes animals move to warmer places .

   C. Living things like to travel.

   D. Living things move from one place to another for different reasons .

假如你是银川一中的李华，你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子。澳大利亚中学生Martin想来中国旅游，你向他推荐了西安市，请根据以下提示写一封电子邮件。

内容包括：1.自我介绍；

2.推荐理由：历史悠久、景色优美、文化丰富、市民友好、小吃多样；

3.你的祝愿。

注意：1. 字数不少于100；

2. 适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。

Dear Martin,

I’m very glad to have read the post that you put on the English Forum.___________

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Yours,

Li Hua

 ----As we all know, reading gives our minds only materials of knowledge.

   ---Yes. It’s thinking that makes_______ we read ours.

   A. that            B. what          C. which         D. it

 Nanjing and Hangzhou summer camps offered

    We are looking for hard-working and open-minded English teachers to join the Nanjing ( Jiangsu Province) and Hangzhou ( Zhejiang Province) summer camps !

    Both of the summer camps will run from the beginning of July to the end of August. You will be expected to teach spoken English to Chinese students of different ages. We encourage you to bring your own culture to the classes to make things more interesting.

 The information of the Nanjing camp:

    ● Working hours: 40 hours per week, 5 working days per week.

    ● Salary: about 7, 000 RMB per month.

    ● Accommodation: free (single room).

 The information of the Hangzhou camp:

    ● Working hours: 5 hours per day ( = 50 min./class x 6 classes), one day rest per week.

    ● Salary: 20,160 RMB in total (420 RMB per day = 70 RMB/class x 6 classes).

    ● Accommodation: free (shared room).

 The requirements of the summer camps:

    ● Native English speakers (US, England, Canada, Australia, New Zealand).

    ● A university degree.

    ● Teaching experience.

    Please send us your resume (简历), copies of certificates and passport if you are interested in the camps.

E-mail: teacher1324@ sina. com. cn

For more information you can visit our website at http://www. English summer camps.com. cn.

    Look forward to hearing from you soon!

24. What kind of people is the passage mainly written for?

A. Chinese-English teachers.                   B. Foreign-English teachers.

C. Chinese-speaking students.                D. English-learning students.

25. How long will a teacher work for the summer campsa?

A. Less than one month.                            B. About five weeks.

C. About eight weeks.                        D. More than two months.

26. Which of the following people might be accepted as a teacher at the summer camps?

    A. Wang Li, an excellent teacher from China.

    B. Robert, a high school student from the USA.

    C. Linda, an experienced university teacher from Canada.

    D. Jerry, a university student from Australia.

27. Compared with the Nanjing camp, the Hangzhou camp __________.

A. has longer working hours                                        B. has fewer students to teach

C. provides better accommodation                              D. pays a higher salary

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，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限一词。

      2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Bob,

I’m writing to apologize for having forgotten to return the “the Beatles” CD to you when I left Canada. I was in such hurry that I packed everything in my luggages without checking carefully. Had I paid more attention then, I wouldn’t have made such stupid a mistake.

Now everything must be done to solve the problem because I understood you cherish the CD enormously. I can either send it to you by express mail or alternative compensate you in a reasonable price. If you do not mind, I may bring it back to you next time when I go to Canada.

Please let me know what solution you prefer at your earliest convenience. Felt extremely guilty, I really hope you will accept my sincere apology.

                                                                  Faithfully yours,              

                                                                       Li Ming

How to Calm Your Teen's Nerves before an Exam

Stress is a feeling of physical, mental and emotional strain of tension which disturbs or interferes with normal physiological balance. Stress can be overwhelming(压倒一切的) for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for a teen that has not yet developed effective coping skills. A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. So, how can parents help their teen stay calm before an exam?

Recognize when your teen is under stress.

Teens can feel an immense pressure to do well on exams. For some teens, just the idea of taking the test can bring them into a panic(恐慌).   36  Emotional symptoms include: excessive(过多的) of uncontrollable drying, aggression or mood swings, and panic attacks.

What should parents do?

--Be involved

Parents need to be involved in their teen's work. What they look for is your presence--to talk, to dry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen.   37 

--Help them get organized

Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.   38 

--Give them a nutritious diet

It's important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. __39__ If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.

--Show a positive attitude1111]

  40  If you panic, blame, or apply to much pressure, your teen will have an undue increase in their stress levels. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most important, reassure your teens that things will be all right,  no matter what the results are.

A. Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.

B. A parent's attitude will dictate their teen's emotions.

C. Physical symptoms of stress and anxiety include: lack of sleep, difficulty breathing, loss of appetite of irregular eating.

D. Encourage your teen to relax.

E. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but don't let them focus on those fears.

F. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.

G. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.

 It is announced that ______$20,000 reward will be offered for______ _return of the stolen

   sculpture.

   A. a; the                        B. 不填; the             C. a; a            D.不填；a