There was once a guy who suffered from a cancer, one that can’ t be cured. He was 18 years old and he could die anytime. All his life, he was stuck in his house taken care of by __61__ mother. He never went outside but he was tired __62__ staying home and wanted to go out for once. So he asked his mother and she gave him __63__ (permit)．

He walked down his block and __64__(find) a lot of stores. He passed a CD store and looked through __65__ front door for a second. He stopped and saw a beautiful girl about his age. He opened the door and walked in, not looking at anything else but her. He walked __66__(close) until he was finally at the front desk __67__ she sat. She looked up and smiled, “Can I help you？” He said, “I would like to buy a CD.” He picked one out and gave her the money for it. “Would you like me to wrap it for you？” she asked，__68__(smile) again. He nodded and she went to the back. She came back with the wrapped CD and gave it to him. After that, he often bought a CD there. One day, he went there buying a CD like he did every day，and once __69__ she went to the back of the store _70__ came back with it wrapped. He took it and when she wasn’t looking, he left his phone number on the desk and ran out...

    They wear the latest fashions with the most up-to-date accessories(配饰)．Yet these are not girls in their teens or twenties but women in their sixties and seventies．A generation which would once only wear old-fashioned clothes is now favoring the same high street looks worn by those half their age．

Professor Julia Twiggy, a social policy expert，said，“Women over 75 are now shopping for clothes more frequently than they did when they were young in the 1960s．In the 1960s buying a coat for a woman was a serious matter．It was an expensive item that they would purchase only every three or four years—now you can pick one up at the supermarket whenever you wish to．Fashion is a lot cheaper and people get tired of things more quickly．”  Professor Twiggy analyzed family expending data and found that while the percentage of spending on clothes and shoes by women had stayed around the same—about 5 or 6 percent of spending，the amount of clothes bought had risen sharply．

The professor said，“Clothes are now 70 percent cheaper than they were in the 1960s because of the huge expansion of production in the Far East．In the 1960s Leeds was the heart of the British fashion industry and that was where most of the clothes came from，but now almost all of our clothes are sourced elsewhere．Everyone is buying more clothes but in general we are not spending more money on them．’’

Fashion designer Angela Barnard，who runs her own fashion business in London，said older women were much more affected by celebrity style than in previous years．She said,“When people see stars such as Judi Dench and Helen Mirren looking attractive and fashionable in their sixties，they want to follow them．Older women are much more aware of celebrities．There’s also the boom in TV programmers showing people how they can change their look，and many of my older customers do yoga to stay in shape well in their fifties．When I started my business a few years ago，my older customers tended to be very rich，but now they are what I would call ordinary women. My own mother is 6l and she wears the latest fashions in a way she would never have done ten years ago．”

33．It can be concluded that old women tend to wear the latest fashions today mainly because___________．

A．they get tired of themselves more quickly

B．TV shows teach them how to stay in shape

C.  they feel much younger now

D．clothes are much cheaper than before

34．What can we learn about old women in terms of fashion?

A．They are often ignored by fashion designers．

B．They are now mole easily influenced by stars．

C．They are regarded as pioneers in the latest fashion．

D．They are more interested in clothes because of their old age．

35．Which is the best possible title of the passage?

A．Age Is No Barrier for Fashion Fans．   

B．The More Fashionable，the Less Expensive．

C．Unexpected changes in Fashion．         

D． Boom of the British Fashion Industry

   Shirley Allen loved to sing and play the piano. She studied music in college and her  41  was to become a concert pianist or blues singer. Everything  42  when she was 20 years old. She became sick with what doctors  43  was typhoid fever(伤寒)and she almost died. Doctors gave her medicine to help her get well, but the medicine  44  her to become  45  deaf. She could no longer hear the music which she had always  46 .
   Shirley would never give up playing the piano,  47  she did decide to change  48  . She transferred to Gallaudet University and studied English .In 1964 Shirley graduated from Gallaudet and looked for  49  . She wanted to be  50  and work full time .
   For three years, Shirley worked as a clerk in Washington,D.C.  51  , in 1967 she was asked to work at Gallaudet University as a dorm supervisor(宿舍监管员).Shirley supervised young women who  52  in the university during the school year. She also taught English. Somehow she found time to  53  graduate school at Howard University in Washington, D.C. In 1972,Shirley received her M.A.degree.
   Always  54  a new challenge, in 1973 Shirley became a professor at National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), which  55  deaf and hard-of-hearing students technical and professional training.
   This  56  woman became the first black deaf female in the world to receive her Ph.D. She made  57  in 1992,  58  she received the highest degree in education from the University of Rochester in New York.
   Dr.Shirley Jeanne Allen has traveled many roads and  59  many rainbows searching for her dream. With courage and   60  , she never gave up.

 41. A. job                            B. duty                      C. dream                         D. interest
 42. A. disappeared               B. changed                C. stopped                        D. ended
 43. A. cured                 B. agreed                        C. found                     D. thought
 44. A. caused                         B. allowed                  C. encouraged                  D. enabled
 45. A. almost                   B. actually                  C. totally                     D. gradually
 46. A. loved                           B. played                    C. performed                     D. remembered
 47. A. and                               B. but                                C. so                                 D. even if
 48. A. life                        B. interest                  C. career                    D. attitude
 49. A. help                   B. a job                      C. an assistant                  D. information
 50. A. happy                    B. free                       C. confident               D. independent
 51. A. Then                  B. Besides                        C. Therefore                     D. However
 52. A. worked                  B. studied                   C. played                   D. lived 
 53. A. attend                    B. observe                 C. describe                D. advertise
 54. A. interested in                 B. busy with                C. ready for                      D. concerned about
 55. A. teaches                 B. offers                            C. pays                      D. promises
 56. A. surprised               B. amazing                        C. wealthy                 D. beautiful
 57. A. history                  B. excuses                 C. suggestions                  D. progress
 58. A. after                             B. while                    C. until                       D. when
 59. A. found                     B. watched                 C. followed                 D. appreciated
 60. A. intelligence            B. determination                C. strength                 D. pride

_{假设你是李华，你所在的学校英文报刊向全体高三学生征稿，主题是“环境保护”，你有意参加此次活动。请根据下列要点完成一篇英语作文。
1．低碳(low-carbon)生活对我们的好处。
2．日常生活，我们可以做些什么(如居家，出行，在校或购物等时候)。
注意：
1．词数100左右。
2．可以适当增减细节，以使行文连贯。
3．文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称。}

 The Lake District is 　　　 tourist attraction that millions of people pour in every year. 

A. so well-known a                     B. a so well-known

C. such well-known a                  D. a such well-known

 “Beating is a sign of affection，cursing (骂)is a sign of love.”

Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times—with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been—but experts say they still ring true.

Today，it seems，Chinese parents are more likely to send their children to pre­college military academies in the United States in the hope that some tough love will pave the way to success.

“Good education doesn't mean letting your children enjoy privileges，especially our boys.” said Song Wenming，an entrepreneur (企业家)in Jinhua，East China's Zhejiang province. “They should be raised in tough conditions to know what to fight for in the future.”

In August，Song sent his 17­year­old son to Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Pennsylvania. And he is far from alone，even though it takes a lot of money—around $48,000 per year—to send a child to a strict military school.

Statistics show that an increasing number of Chinese students have been registering with such academies.

A few years ago，there were no Chinese students at Valley Forge. Today，there are 28.“All of the Chinese students at Valley Forge came from wealthy families；some of them were spoiled.” said Jennifer Myers，director of marketing and communications at the school.

Song's only son，Song Siyu，had a rocky start during his first six weeks at the school. The teenager said he went to the school voluntarily but did not expect it to be as difficult.

Now，three months later，he has perfected the art of taking a bath in 35 seconds，finishing a meal without looking at his food，and making his bed with precision. He can even take criticism，no matter how unreasonable.

“The training is hard but I know it is good for self­development of individuals.” said Song Siyu. “The endless training and scolding are just ways to build up our character；they are not personal.”

But his enthusiasm is not universal. Ten of the 13 Chinese students who joined the academy this year have transferred to other schools.

But for those who stick with it，there is a reward for all the hard work.

32．From the second paragraph，we can know the old Chinese saying _____________ .

A．is out of date in modern times

B．is disagreed by rich parents

C．is still worth trusting

D．is deeply believed by better educated parents

33．The underlined sentence means that _____________.

A．Song sent his only son to military school，so he feels lonely

B．Song is the only one who sends his child to military school

C．there are other people sending their children to military school besides Song

D．the fee of the military school is so high that only Song can afford it

34．How many Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year?

A．10.　　    　　B. 13.           C．15.          D．25.

35．Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A．It's likely that more and more Chinese students will attend VFMA.

B．Most Chinese parents approve of educating their children by beating and cursing nowadays.

C．Song Siyu had no difficulty in adjusting to the life at VFMA.

D．Most Chinese students support the way of education at VFMA.

       Many people write to newspaper and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer’s full name, address and telephone number, although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard, he needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game.

“People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is a seal of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process written complaints if they do not bear the writer’s signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply.

      There are people who wish to remain anonymous（匿名的）for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring, and he does not want his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime.

Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name. It is a matter if responsibility to use it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all want to honor our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our own name that we honor what we say.

29.What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is the name of the game”?

    A. Writers need to provide their personal information in the game.

   B. Publication must bear the writer’s full name, address and phone number.

    C. Writers should be responsible for their names.

    D. Names are required to indicate writers’ responsibility for what they say.

30.The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may _______.

 A. help to end a relationship             B. not get a reply

    C. be accepted all the same              D. become a family problem

31.Some people don’t want their names known because they are ________.

    A. hesitant to make a donation                  B. unwilling to draw public attention

    C. afraid of an accusation                        D. ready for involvement

32.The passage is mainly about _______.

    A. honor and writers                             B. identity and signature

 C. signature and responsibility                  D. anonymity and signature

The 4-year-old boy was mentally disabled, unable to speak in complete sentences and unable to play with other children because of his violent fits（发作）of hitting and biting.

The decision facing one Brooklyn jury（陪审团）was how much a landlord should pay in damages to the boy — named “G.M.M.” in court documents — after an investigation showed he had been living in an apartment illegally coated with lead paint.

Attorneys（律师）representing G.M.M. said $3.4 million was the right number, arguing that the boy would have had a bright career ahead of him; both of his parents had graduated from college and his mother received a master’s degree. But the landlord’s defense put the figure at less than half that – $1.5 million. Attorney Roger Archibald noted that because the boy was Hispanic, G.M.M. was unlikely to attain the advanced education that would provide to such a large income.

The 4-year-old’s case is a rare public look at one corner of the American legal system that explicitly uses race and gender to determine how much victims or their families should receive in compensation（赔偿） when they are seriously injured or killed.

As a result, white and male victims often receive larger awards than people of color and women in similar cases. These differences largely derive from projections of how much more money individuals would have earned over their lifetimes had they not been injured – projections that take into account average earnings and employment levels by race and gender.

21.What is the passage mainly about?

   A. Description of the boy’s damage.         B. Situation of the boy’s family.

   C. Compensation for the boy’s damage.       D. Advantages of American legal system.

22. What can we conclude from the passage?

   A. The boy’s illness resulted from the lead paint of the apartment.

   B. The compensation mainly depends on the costs for treatment.

   C. The boy would earn a lot of money without the injury.

   D. The jury is in favor of the G.M.M attorneys in the boy’s case.

23. What factors seem to affect the jury’s decision?

   A. Gender and education.                 B. Race and gender.        

C. Race and education.                   D. Social status and education.

24. What does the author feel about the boy’s case?

   A. Angry.            B. Satisfied.           C. Unjust.          D. Optimistic.

As a boy, my family used to vacation in Oregon. Without realizing it at the time, I fell in love    41    those beautiful mountains and forests. Years later, the love would  42   itself in a powerful and life-changing way.

Sometime during my first year in   43   I began to get really restless .I grew  44 of school and wanted to do something else. Without analyzing the situation, I   45 school and took a well-paid job in a big company.  I hoped that this temporary change would provide me with a whole new   46  .Well it worked because I soon realized that I wanted something    47 .I wanted peace and quiet. I also wanted lots of space around me and a much 48 pace.

Then it hit me what I    49   wanted was those beautiful forests of Oregon that I had visited when l was a boy.I had no idea how l was going to get them,    50    I was completely certain that l would turn this dream into a    51  .

My wants became the seeds of my intention to   52  a whole new life for myself.   53  ,that intention moved me to take decisive action in the   54   0f my new goal. Within two years, I had bought property, moved to Southern California and was    55    in the forest in Oregon. I had left everything familiar    56  .Besides the property ,I had a tent a jeep, and$1,000.1 was 21 years old and it was a/an   57    adventure.

Acting on your dreams is the only way to breathe life into them.  Your life can be   58   you want it to be, but it won't  59  if you just want. Acting can    60   the course of your whole life; that's what happened to me.

41. A. for     B. with       C. to          D. at

42. A. show    B. drag      C .correct   D. pay

43. A. village   B. town      C .college   D. hospital

44. A. proud    B. afraid    C. ashamed    D. tired

45. A. quit    B. entered    C .found      D. started

46. A. job      B. life      C. study       D. trip

47. A. wrong B. distant    C. different    D. strange

48. A. faster   B. deeper    C. smaller   D .slower

49. A. still    B. really    C. likely        D. never

50. A. but    B. and     C. so          D thus

51. A. reality   B .fact      C. goal        D. picture

52. A. offer    B. create    C. invent      D. protect

53. A. For example  B. Above all    C. As a result    D. In that case

54. A. excuse  B. state    C. study        D. direction

55. A.  living       B .learning    C. working      D. planting

56. A. alone        B. ahead     C. behind     D. below

57. A. disappointing B. moving     C. amazing    D .tiring

58. A. whoever    B. however   C. whatever   D. wherever

59. A. break        B. happen   C. strike       D .stay

60. A. challenge    B. disturb     C. teach       D. change

Americans plan parties for many reasons. As in other cultures, many Americans attend parties for weddings and religious or national holidays. But some parties are especially American. For example, a group of neighbors may gather on their street to eat food, play music and visit with one another. This is called a block party. A woman might invite a group of women to a party called a baby shower for a friend who is about to give birth. Guests bring presents for the new baby.

Americans also attend tailgate parties. A tailgate is the back end of a truck or other vehicle that opens down. The tailgate parties are a big part of sports culture in the United States. Friends bring food and drink to a sports event. They eat together in the parking area of the sports stadium.

Birthday parties are also very popular. Many parents organize a party for their child around a theme. Birthday parties usually include gifts and a birthday cake with candles. In many parts of the United States, cupcakes have become a popular replacement for cakes.

Birthday parties can be low cost or very costly. Some parents take their children’s birthday parties very seriously, even when the child is too young to fully understand the celebration.

One group of parents started a website called Birthdays Without Pressure. They decided that some parents were under too much social pressure to plan costly parties for their children. The group sees this movement as an example of America’s culture of “too much stuff”. The group’s website gives suggestions on how to keep birthday celebrations simple, meaningful and fun without spending a lot of money. Their advice may be very helpful during this period of economic recession（萧条）.

 25．What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Reasons for parties                 

B. Birthdays without pressure

C. American parties                

D. Different parties in the world

26．Eating together in the parking area of the sports stadium belongs to _________parties.

A. block       B. baby shower      C. sports          D. tailgate

27．The purpose of Birthdays Without Pressure is to advise people to _________.

A. relieve people’s pressure

B. have meaningful birthday parties with low cost

C. make birthday parties meaningful and costly

D. spread America’s culture

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

A. Block party is especially American.

B. Some parties in America are the same as in other countries.

C. There’s a party for the mother before her new baby is born.

D. Birthday parties are the most popular in America.

假如你是兰州市的一名高中生李华，你在美国的笔友John一直梦想着来中国体验中国的传统文化。正好这段时间兰州正在举办世界园艺博览会（International Horticultural Exposition）.请你给他写一封信，邀请他来兰州欣赏园艺，顺便感受一下中国各地的风俗文化。

信件包括以下要点：1. 世界园艺博览会从4月29日持续到10月16日；2. 可欣赏世界各地的园林艺术3. 有机会认识和结交世界各地的朋友。

注意：1. 词数100字左右 2. 可以适当添加细节以是行文连贯 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

  Dear John,

    I’m writing to invite you to Lanzhou, China.                                                                                     

Yours sincerely,

                                                                                       Li Hua

Europe’s deadly outbreak of a rare form of E. coli bacteria (大肠杆菌) has brought new attention to food safety issues. One of the problems when people get sick from food is that the simplest question is often difficult or even impossible to answer. Just what did the people eat that made them sick?

Of course, one way to avoid these medical mysteries is to keep dangerous organisms out of the food supply. This is easier said than done, but scientists keep looking for new ways.

Scientists in the United States have developed an experimental system that uses a high-tech optical scanner. The system is designed to identify the presence of contaminants(致污物) like soil or animal waste on fresh produce. These can be sources of E. coli. E. coli bacteria naturally live in the intestines (肠) of humans and many animals. Most kinds of E. coli are harmless but some can make people sick.

The new scanner can also show damage and imperfections that might make the produce unappealing to shoppers.

Scientists designed the system at a Department of Agriculture research center in Beltsville, Maryland. Moon Kim of the Agricultural Research Service led the team.

MOON KIM: “We were requested, we were asked, to develop a method to detect contamination in produce. So we started with the apple as the model sample.”

The scanner uses a high-speed camera placed over the conveyer belt that moves the produce along. As the apples move along the belt, the scanner captures images of each piece of fruit.

Moon Kim says the team hopes the system will be available before long.

MOON KIM: “We are targeting for development in commercial plants for the next several years.”

The scanner can direct a sorting machine to separate the bad apples from the good ones. The system is currently able to show the surface of only half the apple as it speeds by. The inventers hope to improve the process so it can show the whole surface.

24. What is the main topic of the text?

A. Bacteria        B. A high-tech scanner      C. A camera      D. Food safety

25. E. coli bacteria ______.

A. broke out all over the world                       B. comes from soil or animal waste

C. is extremely harmful to health              D. does not cause illness

26. The high-tech scanner ______.

A. can help to sort out different fruits

B. make the produce appeal to shoppers

C. can only capture images of the whole apple

D. can identify the presence of contaminants

27. What can be inferred from the text?

A. The scanner needs to be improved.

B. The scanner will be available in the next several years.

C. Moon Kim is unwilling to develop the scanner.

D. The scanner is connected to a sorting machine.

Bright colors, balloons, clowns, and contests combine to create a festive celebration that kids of all

ages will enjoy.    36     Here are a few tips for planning and hosting a carnival theme party.

37     Talk to friends and loved ones that can help you with your carnival. While the process will not necessarily be difficult, it is always easier to throw a party if you have assistance for setting up and running the different activities!

Invitations can be a great way to get people excited about the event before it even starts. Send out your invitations two to three weeks in advance of your party so that you could give your guests plenty of notice.    38   

Carnival decorations can help give your party a carnival atmosphere. If you want to go all out(全力以赴), you might consider setting up a large tent. However, you could always hang colorful 

paper streamers(纸带)from a central point on the ceiling to achieve an inexpensive festival tent 

look.    39   

You can set up many different contests and games for your carnival theme party to entertain your guests. Best costume, talent show, and pie eating are all kid favorites and very easy contests to organize.    40     . Try to organize the games so that everyone can win at least a small prize.

With a little creativity and planning you can create a wonderful carnival theme party your kids will never forget.

A. Imagination and creativity are the building blocks of successful party.

B. Colorful balloons and confetti(彩碎纸)are all great decorating items.

C. Possible games include face painting, cakewalk and relay races. 

D. Having help at a party can not only be a great support, but also a lot of fun.

E. Be sure to include your party’s date, time and location.

F. Patience and curiosity plays a very important role in hosting a carnival.

G. Hosting a carnival party is easy if you take the time to plan.

Please remember to remind them that the products inside are ________ and must be handled with great care.

    A．fragile                     B．dynamic                  C．vague                    D．stubborn

    Most good interviewers will make an effort to establish and keep eye contact. Make sure that you do not find yourself looking down or away. If you wear glasses, be sure to buy the non-glare lenses. Do not stare.

Rapidly nodding your head can leave the impression that you are impatient and too eager to add something to the conversation -- if only the interviewer would let you. Slower nodding, on the other hand, emphasizes interest, shows that you are validating (确认) the comments of your interviewer, and encourages him to continue. Tilting (倾斜) the head slightly, when combined with eye contact and a natural smile, shows friendliness and approachability (可接近的).

Your smile is one of the most powerful positive body signals. Everybody looks better when they smile. Offer an unforced, confident smile. Avoid at all costs the technique that some applicants use: grinning idiotically (傻笑) for the length of the interview, no matter what. This will only communicate that you are insincere (虚假的).

It’s worth remembering that the mouth provides a seemingly limitless supply of opportunities to convey weakness. This may be done by touching the mouth frequently; "faking" a cough when confused with a difficult question; or gnawing (咬) on one’s lips absentmindedly (茫然地). Employing any of these "insincerity signs" when you are asked about say, why you lost your last job, will confirm or instill suspicions about your honesty.

32. The mouth may make your weakness known by ________according to the passage.

A. pretending to be coughing                B. having an unforced smile  

C. blowing a kiss                  D. showing your teeth

33. The main purpose of this text is to ________.

A. tell you how to communicate with others effectively.

B. show you how to make yourself more understandable

C. remind you of respecting the interviewer.

D. give you some advice on facial signals for job interviews

34. What does the underlined word “suspicion” in the last paragraph mean?

A. understanding         B. uncertainty     C. expression              D. agreement

35. Which facial signal can cause you to lose an opportunity of being employed?

A. Gnawing on one’s lips.            B. A natural body signal.   

C. A natural smile.                       D. Touching the mouth frequently..

 A small plane crashed into a hillside five miles east of the city, ________ all six people on board.

   A. killed                  B. killing                    C. kills                         D. to kill

Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain(保持) a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It's an opportunity to be social, release endorphins（内啡肽）, and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.

 Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision (监管) of a fitness instructor. If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track. Don't let fitness frighten you!

 If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!

 Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don't let negativity ruin your motivation.

8. The first paragraph focuses on _______.
  A. the greatest challenge of group exercise
  B. the most effective way to improve physical fitness
  C. the contribution of group exercise to psychological health
  D. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups
9. The underlined word "upbeat" in the second paragraph probably means " __________.

A. cheerful      B. average         C. serious          D. temporal

10. When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary___________ .

A. to sustain a colorful lifestyle

B. to party on weekends with positive people

C. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly

D. to surround yourself with supportive people

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

A. Seeking Support                              B. Supporting Health

C. Improving Your Strength                       D. Building Up Fitness

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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）。并在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）不记分。

 For a person, belief always plays an important role in his life. Anyone who has strong belief can enjoy a colorfully life. Otherwise, he will lose him in his own way of life. Belief is so important what it can change one’s fate. Marie Curie, famous scientist, also has set a good example. In 1898, Marie find a new element . In order to improve her discovery, Marie and her husband worked hardly. At last they saw at the dim blue light of new element-radium, which made her dream came true.

To my personal view, it can be seen that one with firmly-held belief is likely to getting successful and master his own life.

Stuttering(口吃) is a communication disorder(疾病) generally characterized by unconscious repetitions or pauses in the flow of speech. These repetitions and pauses can bake many forms, such as repetitions of parts of words (“li-li-like this”). Sometimes, there are moments when a sound or a period of silence is lengthened (“llllike this” or “l-ike this”).

Stuttering can be classified into a number or communication disorders: neurogenic(神经性的) stuttering and psychogenic stuttering are associated with sudden onset (发作) and, as their names imply, with a specific known cause—either a problem in the makeup of the brain or a great psychological challenge. These disorders are comparatively rare and differ in terms of causes, symptoms and treatment from developmental stuttering. Developmental stuttering typically starts between the ages of two and a half and four. The onset of the disorder, which can be gradual or relatively sudden, generally occurs during the period of rapid development in a child’s language skills, motor skills, character, and social interaction.

The cause of developmental stuttering are not well understood and various theories have been offered throughout the history of speech-language pathology (the study of the causes and effects of illnesses). The roots of stuttering have been believed to relate to a number of causes: emotional problems, neurological problems, improper reactions from caregivers and family members, language planning, and speech motor difficulties among others. These theories have shown the promise of explaining some characteristics of stuttering but no single theory has thoroughly described the experiences of people who stutter.

Young children who have stuttered for only a short time have a high rate of natural recovery, though it is impossible to determine which children are most likely to recover and which are likely to continue stuttering. Most experts recommend early evaluation and treatment aimed at preventing the development of a chronic(慢性的) communication disorder.

Speech-language pathologists disagree about which approach is best for older children and adults. Treatment options include training to change speech patterns, turning to doctors to minimize negative reactions, drugs, and electronic tools that improve fluency. Self-help and support groups also play an important role in recovery for many people who stutter. Many people who have taken stuttering treatment programs are able to make positive changes in their speech skills and communication abilities so they can communicate freely.

29. If a small child begins to stutter, his or her parents should ________.

A. give their family more time                B. consult a doctor immediately

C. wait for the child to recover naturally    D. encourage the child to speak fluently

30. What can we say about the approaches to treatment of stuttering?

A. They prove to be useless for children.

B. They are at the experimental stage.

C. They produce positive effects.

D. They work against each other.

31. The main purpose of the text is to ________.

A. describe recent research on stuttering

B. show us the classification of stuttering

C. explain the different forms of stuttering

D. offer some basic knowledge of stuttering

Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”

Another time when silence is golden is when you are unsure of what to say. If you are confused about your own feelings concerning a matter, it’s best to stay quiet until you are more certain because more harm can be done by revealing false or exaggerated feelings

Choose silence instead of blurting out “in-the-moment” feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in the grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an unkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words.

Silence can be your best friend during negotiations. Say your piece, then close your mouth, and let the other person come to their own conclusions. Your silence shows that one, you are confident in what you just said, and two, you respect the other person enough to hear what they have to say.

Sometimes silence is the best and most timely solution because the other person is not in a position to hear what you have to say. For example, when a friend needs for you to listen to her problems, but she is unable to accept your advice at that moment.

Practice being silent at work when you don’t have anything meaningful to contribute. Unless you can start the conversation by pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s best to just observe and learn.

Finally, silence is golden when you don’t want to engage in a fool’s argument. As some squabbles(口角) will never be resolved, one must agree to disagree.

   However, there will be times in your life where you will need the power of your voice,the voice within you that wants and needs to be respected and appreciated.

29. The passage mainly tells us about ___

   A. whether or not to stay silent                B. why to stay silent   

C. how to stay silent                            D. when to stay silent

30. What is the best to do during negotiation?

   A. Grasp every chance to say more than the other

   B. Close your mouth and just listen to the other

   C. Speak out your own points and discuss with others

   D. Keep silent after expressing yourself

31. To follow this passage, the writer is likely to continue telling about___

   A. the occasions when you should speak up

B. the power of your voice

   C. the advantages of speaking up         

   D. the disadvantages of staying silent