—How terrible it is today!
— . A very bad day for swimming, isn't it?
A. So it is B. So is it C. Nor it is D. Nor is it
“You see someone just sitting there,looking like they’re stupid,”explains teenager Manny Logan excitedly.“You just run up to them,slap（掌击）them and run off.It’s funny.”
The 16-year-old Logan was describing “happy slapping”.It’s supposed to be fun but it’s a new problem in Britain.Young people will attack passers-by while their friends record the whole thing on a hand-held video recorder or mobile phone.It was first reported in south London six months ago.But,the practice has spread to other parts of the country and videos of attacks have become popular on the Internet.
The young people are called “hoodies” because they usually wear a sweatshirt with a hooded top.The top can be used to cover the head or face.
One study in England published earlier this year suggested that as many as one in four teenagers is an active offender.That includes both serious crimes and small acts like not paying for a bus ticket.
The fear of youth crime has left some parts of towns empty of ordinary people.
So,the British government declared war on public disorder last week.The Prime Minister has supported a decision by the country’s biggest shopping centre in southeast of England to ban teenagers wearing hooded tops.The clothing helps troublemakers hide from the centre’s cameras.
This week,the government is going further.It plans to force teenage offenders to wear orange jackets while they do public service.The idea is to shame them in front of others.
But some teenagers and experts have complained that,in their rush to stop the hoodies,politicians risk tarring all teenagers with the same brush. .
25.According to the text,for what do the teenagers attack a person?
A.Just for fun. B.Just for money. C.To become well-known. D.To help their friends.
26.Why do teenager offenders wear hooded tops?
A.To run away quickly. B.To record the happy slapping.
C.To avoid being hurt. D.To avoid being identified.
27.A teenager who wears an orange jacket doing public service is one who .
A.intends to attack people B.gets praised by the government
C.gets punishment for attacking people D.helps to stop hoodies attacking people
It’s always important to use the right tools for any job. Success in school is no different. If you need to vary your time management tool box, consider these less traditional tools. 36
Daily Task List
A daily task list is nothing more than a notepad that you use to list your daily goals. 37 . Cross them off as you finish them. At the end of each day, simply carry over any job that you didn’t finish to the next day’s list. It works wonders!
Big Well Calendar
Simply place the big wall calendar in a prominent place near your regular study space. Then come up with a color code for your classes(like green for math and yellow for history). When you have a big due date or a test date, place the appropriate colored sticker on that date. 38 , so it works as a constant reminder. This trick is simple, cheap, and so effective!
Sticky Note Flags
___39 , whether you’re putting together a big research project or you’re simply reading a book. Whenever you need to remember to take a certain object or assignment to school, place a sticky flag on the door knob, bathroom mirror, or the cereal box the night before. It works like a an alarm!
Bedside Notepad
You can keep a notepad beside your bed to write down any items or tasks you have to remember for the next day. As you settle in for the night, take a few moments to think about the things you need to do tomorrow. Then write them down and tear off the sheet in the morning. 40 !
A. Remember to pack it in your schoolbag.
B. Keep your homework and your life in order
C. Two heads are better than one when it comes to projecting due dates
D. You could also use the calendar feature to alert you when projects are due
E. These little paper banners are lifesavers when it comes to getting organized
F. Carry a small pad around and write down every task you need to complete
G. The sticker will be something you can see every time you enter the room.
The American dream began as a belief among immigrants that America was a land of opportunity, where "the streets were paved with gold" and anyone could become a success.
It was later defined in a different way by Martin Luther King Jr. His American dream was that people would be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
A new survey of young Californians done by New America Media, a San Francisco-based organization, shows that many young people still believe in the American dream, and more and more of them are starting to live King's dream as well. The poll suggested that young Californians are very optimistic about their future and are open to cultures and races outside of their own.
96% of the 601 Californians queried, aged 16 to 22, said that if they work hard, they expect
to reach their goals. And 73% said they expected to have a higher standard of living than their parents. Among those goals, 36% said they expect to graduate from a four-year university, 24%
to get a master's degree and 8% a doctorate.
The poll also suggested that younger people seem less bound by race and class than their parents. For instance, the respondents were more likely to identify themselves by their choices than by their characteristics.
When asked to name what defines their identity, 27% cited(引用)music or fashion preference, while only 14% cited race.
The respondents reflected the ethnic (种族的) diversity of young Californians. Of those polled, 39% were Latino, 37% white, 10% Asian, and the others are Afro-American, American-Indian, Middle Eastern and multi-ethnic.
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Of the four major ethnic groups, a majority of whites and Asians said most of their friends were of different races and ethnicities. Latinos and Afro-Americans said they still mostly associated with people of the same race, but many hung out with people of different races.
"In our school, we tend to get used to being around and having friends of different races," said Anna Ramos, 17, a senior at Silver Creek High School in San Jose.
1．This passage is mainly about __
A．how American youths today are trying to achieve their American dream
B．what a recent poll reflected about youths' beliefs of the American dream
C．why immigrants believed that America was a land of opportunity
D．how the concept of American dream has changed people's life
2．We can conclude from the passage that __
A．the original American dream no longer exists
B．many Americans have accepted ethnic diversity
C．people are no longer judged by their skin in the US
D．most of the respondents come from well-educated families
3．The underlined word "It" in the second paragraph refers to __
A．a land of opportunity
B．the belief of the American dream
C．the American dream
D．a recent survey
4．Which of the following shows that most respondents are open to cultures and races outside of their own?
A．Most expect to have a higher standard of living.
B．The respondents are of different ethnic backgrounds.
C．More and more youths are starting to live King's dream.
D．Only 14% identify themselves by ethnic background.
China has been pushing the reform of public hospitals ______ all its citizens.
A. in charge of B. for the purpose of C. in honor of D. for the benefit of
Iceland, an island just south of the Arctic Circle, has fairly mild winters, thanks to warm ocean currents. Time your vacation here during the winter months to take advantage of off-season deals.
Off-season means good deals on flights, hotels and tours. You may also find that the locals are a bit friendlier and more welcoming when tourists aren’t arriving in crowds.
In the winter months, there are less than seven hours of daylight; thus, chances are good you’ll catch sight of the northern lights. Sunsets are also beautiful at this time, making for some great photo opportunities.
In Iceland, winter is the perfect time to hike glaciers, go ice climbing, explore caves made out of hardened lava(岩浆) and much more. One of the most popular activities is off-roading(越野比赛) in a specially-equipped “super jeep”.
Before booking your trip, be sure to check for volcano alerts. There are about 130 volcanoes on or around Iceland. Thirty-five of them are active. In 2010, a volcano named Eyjaallajokull exploded, sending clouds of ash up to four kilometers into the atmosphere. The ash drifted toward the UK and Europe. Because the ask could damage aircraft engines, airlines operating in the region were forced to cancel flights for six days. As a result, thousands of people were stuck in airports.
Recently, another volcano named Bardarbunga has become active, erupting ash into the air. Such events, if large enough, could prevent your trip from going ahead. So check the latest volcano news prior to making your reservations.
66. According to this article, why are you more likely to see the northern lights in the winter?
A. They move from rural areas to cities. B. The weather is more stable at that time.
C. They’re a special feature of many festivals. D. The sky is dark for longer periods then.
67. According to the article, how do visitors to Iceland have fun in the winter?
A. They learn how to ski down the mountains. B. They photograph famous historic sites..
C. They explore the countryside in well made vehicles..
D. They spend a week at one of the seaside resorts.
68. What is true about the volcanoes of Iceland?
A. The majority of them are quiet. B. Their age hasn’t been determined.
C. All but one of them are extinct. D. Citizens aren’t affected by them.
69.What does this article explain?.
A. Some of Iceland’s urban cultural attractions B. A way t reduce the cost of a trip to Iceland.
C. Reasons for visiting Iceland in June and July. D. The average price for a short tour of Iceland.
There is little doubt you will be able to judge truth and error if you have confidence in yourself.
A. that B. who C. when D. if
In my opinion, classical music is a bit like mushrooms! You don’t see the link? Let me explain. When I was younger, I didn’t like mushrooms. They had a horrible texture(质地)and no taste at all, and I used to pick them out of every dish in which my mum tired to hide them. But gradually, as I got older, my view changed. I started to enjoy mushrooms-flavoured things like soups and sauces, and eventually I found I could eat mushrooms without grimacing(痛苦的表情). And now I even quite enjoy them! So my mum’s prediction that I would “grow into them” was proved quite correct.
Similarly, I always thought of classical music as this boring genre(类型)that only boring grown-ups liked. Whenever my parents played it in the car, I would count down the minutes until we could change it to my preferred genre: pop. But while at university, I found that calming orchestral music was just the thing for library revision playlists---it had no lyrics to stop me concentrating on my study, and the pieces tended to be very long; perfect for long work sessions!
Recently, my developing relationship with classical music reached a new level when I voluntarily chose to go to a ballet. Admittedly, it was the dancing that originally attracted me, but once there I thoroughly enjoyed the music too. It was The Nutcracker, and I was surprised by just how much of music I recognized! The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Russian Dance, The Waltz of the Flowers—they all sounded familiar. I didn’t know how I knew them, I just knew that I did! And I loved them. My parents would be proud.
12. Why did the author first hate eating mushrooms?
A. The author’s mother always cooked them
B. The mushrooms had terrible look and no taste
C. Some mushrooms had bad effects on health
D. Some mushrooms tasted terrible
13. How does the writer connect classical music with mushrooms?
A. By comparison B. By the order of time
C. By telling facts D. By imagination
14. What did the author’s parents think of classical music?
A. Uninterested B. Favorite
C. Curious D. Bored
15. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. The Art and Life
B. The Change of Hobbies
C. Classical Music and Mushrooms!
D. Music or Mushrooms?
October 21 was a very dark day in Texas. Not only did Hurricane Hanna destroy homes, it caused the largest business damage in Texas’s history. The worst thing is Hanna’s destructive force nearly wiped out(摧毁) most power poles and power lines. According to Center Point Energy, Hurricane Hanna affected 2.15 million customers. Currently, more than 4,000 of them are still in the dark. Crews have worked 16-hour shifts(更换) to restore power to residents.
Most of Houston seems to be returning to normal. Schools, restaurants, retail(零售) stores and gas stations are open. Smiles are back. But harder-hit places, including Galveston, will take much longer to recover. Hundreds of people are still missing, and coastal towns are a mess. Some ruins from storm have drifted(漂流) south to other beaches in Texas. Several public schools in Galveston are closed due to water damage. Parents are registering kids in other area schools which are scheduled to begin class on November 13. Many school supplies were destroyed.
Clara Barton Village is an emergency shelter located at Alamo Elementary School in Galveston, Texas. This is where Paula Reed and her family are staying. Believe it or not, Paula Reed and her family consider this hurricane a blessing. When Paula was a girl, she was an orphan, but was taken in by her stepmum, Antonia Flores. Reed lost contact with Flores and had been trying desperately to locate her for the past few years. Before the hurricane, Reed and her family moved away from Galveston to a San Antonio shelter. There, she reunited with Flores after 30 long years! The moment they saw each other, their lives were changed.
21. What’s the most serious damage caused by Hurricane Hanna?
A. Hundreds of people are still missing.
B. A large number of people are homeless.
C. Power facilities are severely destroyed.
D. Factories are closed and many people are jobless.
22. It can be inferred that the residents in Houston________.
A. have fully recovered from the disaster
B. were the most unlucky people in the disaster
C. need a long time to bring their life back to normal
D. suffered less from Hanna than people in Galveston
23. Kids in public schools in other areas of Houston will have to stay at home for_______
A. at least one month B. at least three weeks
C. two weeks at most D. nearly half a month
24. Paula Reed and her family consider the hurricane a blessing because_______
A. they had nothing lost after Hurricane Hanna
B. they lived a happier life in San Antonio shelter
C. Paula was taken good care of in the shelter
D. Paula reunited with her stepmother after three decades
My mother was a responsible teacher and she retired. So I decided to give her one of my old computers to help her pass the time. She had a little bit of computer 41 , so I just set it up for her and let her 42 with it on her own.
As time went on, I 43 the computer was hardly touched. She said she didn’t know 44 to use it. I decided to teach her. I sat and 45 everything and she seemed OK with what I said. Unfortunately, my sister called me at that moment 46 we talked on the phone for an hour. Then when I saw her again, she was sitting in front of the computer, looking quite 47 . The screen saver (屏幕保护) had appeared and she didn’t know how to 48 it off. She had tried 49 every key and it didn’t work. I told her, “Just 50 the mouse a little.” What I meant was that she just needed to move the mouse around to 51 the computer up. What she did was to 52 the mouse and start shaking it around in mid-air until the 53 went completely black. I couldn’t help laughing because of her funny 54 . The more I laughed the 55 she got.
She thought that I was a (n) 56 teacher and she decided to figure the thing out herself. Well, at least I helped her overcome her 57 of breaking something and encouraged her to 58 a little.
About a week later, I found a home-made 59 card with a mouse on the front making a funny face 60 to my door. It said, “Thanks for the computer lessons. Love, Mom.”
41. A. theory B. knowledge C. technology D. history
42. A. watch B. train C. play D. see
43. A. found B. heard C. thought D. ignored
44. A. why B. when C. how D. where
45. A. learned B. described C. explained D. discussed
46. A. and B. but C. because D. since
47. A. amusing B. relaxed C. interesting D. discouraged
48. A. get B. break C. cut D. turn
49. A. hitting B. feeling C. changing D. removing
50. A. hang B. shake C. rub D. push
51. A. clean B. wake C. bring D. take
52. A. put up B. cut off C. pick up D. put away
53. A. screen B. curtain C. cover D. window
54. A. gesture B. movement C. Expression D. action
55. A. ruder B. happier C. angrier D. better
56. A. impatient B. humorous C. careful D. helpful
57. A. sadness B. pressure C. fear D. depression
58. A. reply B. observe C. answer D. experiment
59. A. inviting B. greeting C. shopping D. birthday
60. A. appeared B. stuck C. combined D. printed
—What major will you choose when you are at university?
—______ but Physics, which has brought terrible dreams to me for the past 12 years.
A．Nothing B．Anything C．Something D．Everything
某英语报社开辟了中学生习作专栏。本期的话题是：注重日常学习、工作和生活中的细节。因为细节往往决定成败。请你以“We Should Pay Much Attention to Details”为题，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈自己的一些看法。
注意：1．词数120左右；
2．短文中不能出现本人相关信息。
The cost of renting a house in central Xi’an is higher than ____ in any other area of the city.
A. that B. this C. it D. one
—What do you think we can do for our aged parents?
—You __ ___ do anything except to be with them and be yourself.
A. don’t have to B. oughtn’t to C. mustn’t D. can’t
______ hard all day, I went to bed at 8 o’clock.
A. Having worked B. Working C. To work D. To have worked
There are many different taboos (禁忌) around the world. A taboo is a social action that is not ___41___ (allow). Almost every culture in the world has ___42___ (it) own taboos. When you meet people from different cultures, it is important ___43___ (understand) what you can and cannot do. If we are not aware ___44___ these differences, some unusual ___45___ (thing) might happen. For instance, in China, it ___46___ (be) rude to put the chopsticks into a bowl of rice straightly as it is often done for the dead. If you visit Nepal, you will find Nepalese often greet each other with the hands pressed together instead of shaking hands, ___47___ in North America and the UK, people greet one another by ___48___ (shake) hands. If you will do business with a South American, it seems ___49___ (impolitely) to be dressed in the light colors. What about Japanese? They dislike the lotus and ___50___ not give it as a gift to Japanese because they regard it as the mourning flower (丧花). While these different customs might seem strange to you， remember that what you consider normal probably seems just as unusual to others.
Napoleon agreed to plans for a tunnel(隧道) under the English Channel in 1802. The British began digging one in 1880. Neither tunnel was completed. Europe has had to wait until the end of the 20th century for the Channel Tunnel. After nearly two centuries of dreaming, the island of Great Britain is connected to Continental Europe for the first time since the Ice Age, when the two land masses moved apart.
On May 6, 1994, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and France’s President Mitterrand carried out the official opening. The Queen was accompanied(陪同) on her train journey through the historic tunnel by one of her Rolls-Royce cars which was placed on the train. The following day saw celebrations taking place in Folkestone and Calais. Regular public services did not start until the latter part of 1994.
28. The island of Great Britain is _______.
A. connected to France all the time
B. separated from France with a tunnel
C. separated from France all the time
D. joined to France with the tunnel
29. Queen Elizabeth _______ at the opening.
A. took her car Rolls-Royce through the tunnel
B. took her car which was placed on her train through the tunnel
C. took her train through the tunnel
D. took Mitterrand’s train through the tunnel
30. Before 1994, one could go to Britain from France _______.
A. only by ship B. by ship or plane
C. by car or train D. by ship, car or train
31. Which of the following is right?
A. Napoleon made plans for the tunnel.
B. The public could pass through the tunnel by train after May 6, 1994.
C. The tunnel was built for two centuries.
D. The tunnel will do great good to Britain and France.
We are invited to a party ________ in our club next Friday.
A. to be held B. held C. being held D. holding
For certain reasons I 71 (stay) with relatives currently, and in their living room sits a piano which is my favourite musical instrument.
As 72 child I started learning to play the piano but soon decided to stop so that I could concentrate more 73 my studies. This is one of my biggest regrets. Every year I would say, “I’m going back to it soon” but I never managed to. Some years later, my teacher 74 had taught me to play the piano died. I was heartbroken.
75 (sit) sat their piano, I think of the times when I used to practice. One time my teacher hugged me after I played an entire sheet of music 76 (correct) in front of her colleagues. I was so 77 (embarrass) but her efforts to comfort me helped in easing the shame. These occurrences, good or bad, never decrease my desire 78 (play) the piano. I still want to make music.
This 79 (think) then leads me to think that life is like music. Sometimes the music 80
(produce) is perfect while other times we are out of tune. However, we all coutinue to create our own unique style of music.
假如你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的美国笔友Chris在给你邮件中提到他最近在准备SAT考试（美国高考），心理压力很大，很苦恼，希望得到你的帮助。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1．安慰对方；
2．分析心理压力过大会导致的后果；
3．给出相应的建议及其理由。
注意：词数不少于100。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
