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

 Last night the naughty boy climbed ______ the wall and jumped into the swimming pool only to find there was no water.

   A. across        B. over           C. down           D. for

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..

1. Those who eager for success will make every effort to achieve it.

2. This particular sad event left a deep impression to Pliny who had lost an uncle in the eruption.

3. Trying to learn the word “love” was a experience that she remembered well.

4. Miss Sullivan put her arm gentle round me

5. She had a breakthrough while work on a simple task.

6. Mr Fan, the English teacher, the large but friendly man, seeing me and gave me a nasty surprise.

7. I read from my book instead reciting the poems.

8. The day started to go wrong the instant when I left home.

9. I had to wait for the school bus for ages.

10. One person, sitting alone, look like he is praying.

 Since people are fond of humor, it is as welcome in conversation as _______ else.

    A. anything             B. something       C. anywhere         D. somewhere

 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

While music has value all by itself, researchers have long noticed that musicians also tend to be better at learning languages and show other improved reading and math abilities. Now a new study from the University of Washington by Christina Zhao shows that rhythm is an important bridge between music and speech as early as nine moths of age.

Researchers randomly placed babies into two groups of 20 each, and each group played at the lab with their parents for a dozen 15-minute sessions over a month.

In one group, researchers played recordings of songs with a waltz rhythm and showed the parents how to help their babies tap out that 1-2-3 beat in time with the music on boy drums or with their feet. In the other group, children played with typical toys and no music.

The babies in the music group were better able to detect random mistakes in that rhythm when they heard it within two weeks of the last session. They also showed a stronger brain response to disruptions in the rhythm. For example, researchers would sometimes alter the timing of syllables(音节)by slightly shortening the middle sound of a word like bibbi to make it bibi—and the babies with music training were more likely to notice it.

In other words, music training not only improved the babies’ ability to notice when a musical rhythm skipped a beat, but also improved their ability to notice when the rhythms of speech changed unexpectedly, an important skill for learning to talk

The study reflects Zhao’s personal experiences as a pianist who music in college, and as someone who speaks both Mandarin and English. She noticed that a lot of her fellow musicians were also good at learning other languages. “That really got me wondering how these two are related, “Zhao said.

29. What can we learn about the new study?

   A. It included twenty babies

   B. The babies were grouped by age.

   C. It was carried out in form of lab tests

   D. The two groups were offered different types of music

30. According to the last paragraph, Christina Zhao______

   A. will carry on with this study

   B. is good at discovering hidden connections

   C. is willing to share her personal experiences

   D. began learning different languages during childhood

31. Which is the best title for the text?

   A. Music Learners’ Advantages Over Language Learners

   B. An Important Bridge Between Music and Babies

   C. Researchers Prove Music’s Influence on Babies

   D. Music Skills May Help Babies Learn Languages

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

       Due to China’s vast and varied landscape, the people historically developed different housing styles for each particular region and climate. Usually traditional Chinese hours  61  (design) around the common values of shared communal and family space.

       Dating back to ancient times, courtyard houses, also known as Beijing Siheyuan buildings, are enclosed and inward-facing structures  62  a courtyard in the center surrounded by four one-story housing structure. The main  63  (enter) is on the south end. The south side contains rooms  64  (tradition) serving as the kitchen and servants’ quarters. The main house in on the north end.  65  the east and west sides are for married children and their families.

       One of the most interesting  66  (style) of Chinese houses is the so-called “cave dwelling”. Despite the name, these are man-made structures  67  (dig) out of the sides cliffs or the ground. They are found along northern China,  68  has dry, loess soil, and using earth helps provide comfortable temperatures.

       Another famous style is the earthen house（土楼）of the Fujian province in southeast Chin. A group of Han Chinese known as Hakka built these clay houses more than a thousand years ago after they  69  (move) south to escape wars. These structures are three or four floors high, and are in enclosed round or rectangular designs,  70  (help) protect from invaders.

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.

  Hands-on experience is still attractive to many buyers, although online ordering is popular in the UK today.

 Oxford Street

   London is shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Sel-fridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician, a great sportsman, or a super star.

 Kensington High Street

A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden-good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.

 Borough Market

   You can’t visit London and not go to a supermarket. One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialist food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.

More places for bargains

Portobello Road on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the subway station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at the weekends, though. Convent Garden offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.

21. Oxford Street becomes special in December for ____________.

A. the wonderful window dressing                        B. the Europe’s largest music shop

C. the lights lit by a famous person                      D. many bargains to choose from

22. To enjoy food, you can go to _____________.

A. Borough Market                                      B. Camden Market

C. Kensington High Street                       D. Portobello Road

23. Where is this passage probably taken from?

A. A science book.            B. A traveler’s journal.     C. A trip guide.        D. A news report.

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

 In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations ______ would bring about positive emotions.  

   A. which                     B. where                  C. why                      D. as