—Thank you very much for everything. You’ve been so helpful.

—_________. Just let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

A. With pleasure                                               B. My pleasure

C. Please don’t say so                                         D. No, thanks

随着中国国际地位的提高，世界各地掀起了学汉语的热潮，美国也不例外。假定你叫李华，你的美国网友Mike 通过e­mail 告诉你他学汉语方面的困难：口语不怎么好，听力差，写作能力最差。请你回一封e­mail，给他提出一些行之有效的建议。

1．你的建议：口语：每天说，每天背一定量的常用语。

写作：多读简易读物并做笔记，每天写一点，比如写日记等。

2．要求：①词数：100词左右；

②不要逐字译成英文，为使行文流畅可适当增加细节。

3．E­mail 的开头和结尾已为你写好(不计入总数)。

Dear Mike，

How nice to hear from you! In your letter you talked about your difficulties with your Chinese Learning.___________________________________________________

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Yours

Li Hua

Considering the advances in robot technology during the upcoming years, Moravec says that robots must pass through four    28    of development before they rule the planet.

First robot technology must achieve the ability to    29    as general-purpose tools with software running at one million instructions per second (MIPS). Those robots will have the    30    of reptiles(爬行动物).Next, this happening into 2020, robots will have acquired brains capable of   31    300 million MIPS, which will give them the intelligence of smart mice. A hundred billion MIPS will be    32    sometime after 2030. By then robots will be provided by their    33    (humankind) with monkey-like brains.    34    , at the dawn of 2040, robots will    35    human intelligence and they will quickly surpass humans and challenge people for supremacy(至高无上) of the planet.

28．A．stations　　     B．generations　　  C．results　　　        D．experiments

29．A．serve 　　　 B．stay　　　       C．settle　　　     D．appear

30．A．weight　　   B．memory　　　　   C．intelligence　　　   D．sense

31．A．recording　　    B．improving　　　  C．dividing　　　   D．processing

32．A．followed　　 B．reached　　　        C．corrected　　　　    D．loaded

33．A．neighbor　　 B．parent　　　     C．creator　　　        D．enemy

34．A．Finally　　　    B．Luckily　　　        C．Suddenly　　　   D．Regularly　

35．A．collect　　　    B．change　　       C．discover　　     D．equal

We can have conflicts with our important persons like friends,relatives,workmates,etc.But the conflict doesn't necessarily mean that the relationship will be destroyed.In fact,sometimes conflict helps people to let out their silent feelings,allowing them to free their suppressed emotions.However,when in a conflict,we usually get angry and say or do things which aren't linked to the problem at hand.Therefore,it is important that we should try to avoid conflicts through effective communication.

In a heated argument,we usually say things that aren't related to the real problem,and even use rude words to make sure we gain an advantage over the other persons.Then the whole situation goes badly.So we should not separate（隔离）the root cause of the problem and build our discussion around it.This ensures that there are no rude remarks and the situation moves in a positive direction. 

It's easy for us to think we're right and if something isn't working out,it surely must be someone else's fault. However,if you aim to solve a conflict,first of all,you should show some respect and allow the other persons to express themselves.Using remarks like,"I understand your concern on this"or"I know you're right at your end",would make the other persons feel more appreciated.

Sometimes some people get too excited and may behave in the wrong way or say something others may not appreciate.This can cause a worse situation.Actually,they should control their emotions and keep calm.This has to be learned through self-control and observing behavior of other people.

The tips mentioned above are useful for most situations.However,we don't rule out the possibility that there are some people who always want to create some sort of trouble for others.You can tell them from others,and putting in an effort to resolve a conflict with them may just not be a wise idea. The best way to deal with these people is to forget them.A famous saying can help you and that is:"You should never fight with a pig; you both get dirty and only the pig likes it."

25.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?

A.Conflicts may help us deal with our emotions.

B.Conflicts can improve our relations with others greatly.

C.Effective communication can help us avoid conflicts undoubtedly.

D.The closer two friends are,the more conflicts are between them.

26.When making discussions to solve conflicts,we should       .

A.know others' personal quality                                   B.know others' ability of expression

C.avoid showing our disadvantages                            D.center on the root cause of.the problem

27.The author suggests that when people get too excited,they should       .

A.behave like other people                                         B.control the situation

C.learn to keep their head                                    D.say something unconcerned

28.In the author's opinion, how should you deal with those who always want to create trouble for you?

A.Fight with them.                                             B.Ignore them.    

C.Have a talk with them.                                              D.Give them something they like.

 —You look tired, Jack. What's wrong with you?

—Oh, I worked quite late last night. Nothing wrong with me, ________．

   A. although             B. though                   C. yet              D. still

I will never forget what my old headmaster has taught me.   31   when you are only 15 years of age, you do not remember most of the things that are taught by your teachers. However, this   32   story is one such lesson that I will never forget. Every time I drift off course, I get   33   of this story.

It was a normal Monday morning he was   34   the students on important things in life and about   35   ourselves to what is important to us. This is how the story   36  .

An old man lived in a certain part of London, and he would   37   every morning and get the train right to Central London, then   38   at the street corner and beg. He would do this every   39    day of his life. He sat at the same street corner and had begged for almost 20years.

His house was   40    and unpleasant smell came out of the house. The neighbors could not   41   the smell anymore, so they called the police officers to   42    this place. The officers knocked down the door and cleaned the house. There were small bags of   43   all over the house that the old man had collected over the years.

The police counted the money, and they soon realized that the old man was a   44   . They waited outside his house, expecting to   45   the good news with him. When he arrived home , he was met by one of the officers who told him that there was no   46    for him to beg any more. He said nothing   47  , but went into his house and locked the door. The next morning he begged as usual.

Obviously, this old man had no great plans, dreams or anything significant for his life. We learn nothing from this story   48    staying focused on the things we enjoy doing.

We should remain true to our course, which may mean committing ourselves to things that people around us would normally   49   ,let nothing else determine our fate, but ourselves.

What makes us happy is what   50   in the end, not what we get.

31．A．Normally             B．Exactly                 C．Personally    D．Gradually

32．A．fluent                  B．optional                C．particular      D．optimistic

33．A．informed             B．warned                C．accused        D．reminded

34．A．disputing              B．claiming               C．addressing    D．advising

35．A．engaging             B．committing           C．occupying    D．adjusting

36．A．went                   B．continued             C．implied          D．reported

37．A．tidy up                 B．look up                C．dry up          D．wake up

38．A．sit                       B．lie                        C．wait             D．sell

39．A．other                   B．single            C．minor           D．only

40．A．neat                     B．odd                   C．delicate         D．messy

41．A．prohibit                B．see                     C．resist            D．stand

42．A．clear                    B．destroy                C．mop             D．wash

43．A．property              B．books                  C．money          D．stamps

44．A．millionaire    B．worker                C．cleaner         D．begger

45．A．appreciate            B．divide                  C．share           D.ensure

46．A．possibility            B．alternative            C．need             D．demand

47．A．after all                B．at all                    C．above all        D．all in all

48．A．rather than          B．other than            C．more than     D．less than

49．A．overlook             B．advocate           C．negotiate       D．disapprove

50．A．wins                    B．admires                C．matters         D．succeeds

There were many famous poets from different periods of time in Chinese history, and thousands of their poems are still read and appreciated today.

To arouse people's interest in those classic Chinese poems and promote cultural heritage, China Central Television ( CCTV) produced a TV show—Chinese Poetry Competition. The finale (终场）of the hit show’s second season was shown on Feb. 7 this year.

Wu Yishu，16，who studies at the High School Affiliated to Fudan University in Shanghai, came out on top. In an earlier episode (一集），Wu wowed the audience when performing in a section entitled "Feihualing". The game’s theme was “yue”，meaning “moon” or “month” in Chinese. She recited the lines from the Classic of Poetry, the earliest collection of poems in China： “In July, the crickets (蟋蟀）are in the field. In August, they are in the yard. In September they are at the door. In October, they enter and crawl under our beds. "

“I really admire her knowledge of poems,” said Huang Zijin, 16, a Senior 2 student from Ningbo High School in Zhejiang province, “The first time I saw her wearing traditional Han clothing on TV，I was very impressed by her classical looks. She fulfills all my fantasies for classic Chinese women’s talents. What’s more, she always appears so calm throughout the show, which is very unusual for her age.”

As the old saying goes, “ One who is filled with knowledge always behaves with elegance,” “Learning poems isn’t about winning or losing. The power of poetry lies in shaping one’s

view of life and developing one’s inner world，” said Li Bo，an expert guest at the Chinese Poetry Competition’s second season.

When it comes to teaching people about poetry，Li Dingguang，the show’s academic advisor， suggested that teachers should explain more about the beauty of the poetry from both the aesthetic(审美的）and emotional sides, and guide the students to lose themselves in the poems’ rhythmic(有节奏的）and rhyming lines.

“Although the amount of ancient Chinese poetry in the textbooks of primary and secondary schools has increased, many students still learn them for exams,” Li Dingguang told China.org.cn. “Therefore，it’s important to help students truly appreciate the artistry and fun of poetry. ”

28. What’s one of the purposes of the TV show Chinese Poetry Competition?

A. To entertain people by enjoying Chinese poems.

B. To see who can recite the most classic Chinese poems.

C. To make more people interested in classic Chinese poetry.

D. To fulfill people’s fantasies for Chinese women’s talents

29. From Paragraphs 3 and 4，what can we infer about Wu Yishu?

A. She is a talented and elegant Chinese teenager.

B. She has learned a large amount of poetry from textbooks.

C. She is always calm in the show like other competitors of her age.

D. She amazed the audience with the lines from the Classic of Poetry in the finale.

30. According to Li Bo, why do people learn poetry?

A. To get good marks in examinations.

B. To help build up their inner world.

C. To win the Chinese Poetry Competition.

D. To appreciate the beauty of rhythm and rhyme.

31. What is Li Dingguang’s attitude to poetry teaching?

A. Doubtful.                B. Supportive.                   C. Critical.                  D. Casual.

It was a week before Christmas, but things were far from cheery. Our task was to deliver as many boxes of food as possible to those in need in Camden, New Jersey. There were no Christmas carolers (唱颂歌的人) walking these streets that were lined with boarded-up (用木板封住的) houses and broken windows. Mothers kept their children close as they hurried down the streets.  It was mid-afternoon, but even the bright sun couldn't warm this place.

Red tickets in the windows marked which houses we were to visit. Our white truck stopped in front of one townhouse and our group knocked on the door. In our arms were boxes filled with ham, bread and other essentials to make the perfect Christmas dinner. Four small faces glanced through the curtains and one exhausted mom answered the door. She seemed embarrassed to be caught in her nightgown with undone hair. She was in her mid-20s, but her rough skin and tired eyes added years.

"Sacred Heart food delivery service," I smiled. "Where can we put this for you?"

She pointed and as we entered the house, I noticed the conditions they lived in. The children climbed around, wearing only diapers (尿布). There were no carpets, only cold concrete beneath our feet. There was no Christmas tree or decorations. My heart sank. It was so cold, and I found it hard to believe that this was reality for this family. We set the boxes down and the mother grabbed my hand.

"You don't know how much of a blessing this is to me and my family," she said, crying. "We are just getting by." I opened my arms and gave her a hug.

"Happy holidays!" I replied before I headed out the door. I realized how warm I felt inside.

This was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We cannot help what family we are born into, but we can help each other.

56. From Paragraph 1, we can infer that Camden may be a place where ________.

A. the living conditions were terrible            B. people had no belief

C. there was no sign of life                         D. little sunshine was received

57. What impression did the woman leave on the author?

A. She was shy and cold to visitors.            B. She was confident and energetic.

C. She wasn't good at dressing herself up.   D. She looked much older than her age.

58. By saying "We are just getting by", the woman meant __________.

A. they were waiting for help                      B. they were looking for food and clothing                                              

C. they were going to move away               D. they were living a very poor life                                                    

59. The passage mainly tells us that _______________.

A. the poor can also help others                  B. assisting the poor needs actions

C. people should help each other                                                                                          D. having more children causes poverty

 Shy as she is, Rebecca’s intelligence _______ her character, which ensures her main position in the debating team.

   A. caters to        B. accounts for        C. compensates for         D. submits to

They managed to ________ the old buildings to widen the street and beautify the city.

  A. break down                  B. pull down                 C. put down                  D. burn down

 I would appreciate ________, frankly speaking, if the goods could be delivered as soon as possible.  

  A. that                             B. this                          C. it                      D. one

The Mount Tai, occupying an area of 426 square kilometers, possesses rich cultural and geological ________.

A. qualifications                 B. entertainments       C. attractions         D. applications

Schools across the world are trying to come up with solutions to keep students active. Some are replacing traditional classroom chairs with exercise balls or standing desks. At Ward Elementary School in Winston, North Carolina students have adopted a new program that requires riding fixed bikes while reading.

‘Read and Ride’ is the creation of school counselor Scott Ertl, who came up with the idea while he was exercising and reading at the gym. Believing it would be a fun way to convince students to become more active, he placed one in the corner of his classroom and encouraged them to use it during independent reading classes.

It was so popular that Ertl decided to add more bikes and offer the Read and Ride program to the entire school. Today Ward Elementary has a dedicated exercise room filled with bikes that can be used by students while completing their daily reading assignments.

Besides making reading more fun, the program also helps students exercise at a comfortable pace without the pressure that comes with regular sports-related activities. It is also a perfect way to release energy during days when the weather is not helpful to outdoor activities.   

Most importantly, however, are the program’s academic benefits. A year after Read and Ride was introduced at Ward Elementary School, students actively involved in the program demonstrated an astonishing 83% reading proficiency. Those that had not taken advantage of the exercise bikes tested at a much lower, 41%.

Though the substantial improvement in academic achievement cannot all be attributed to programs like Read and Ride, experts believe they are a significant contributor. That’s because studies have shown that physical activity stimulates（刺激） brain cells and helps prepare it for learning. As word of the difference made by this easy to execute exercise program spreads, don’t be surprised to find schools across the country adopt “Read and Ride” for their students. 

24. What is the new program at Ward Elementary School?

   A. Kids ride bikes as they read.

   B. Kids excise balls and read at the gym.

   C. Kids sit at desks for long while reading.

   D. Kids do outdoor activities during lessons.

25. How do the students at Ward Elementary School benefit from the program?

   A. They exercise with high pressure.

   B. They feel reading fun and learn better.

   C. They improve their sense of competition.

   D. They are instructed to read at the same pace.

26. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

   A. The program will be more and more popular.

   B. Schools doubt whether the program is available.

   C. Physical activities prevent kids from learning more.

   D. The school achievement depends wholly on the program.

27. What would be the best title of the passage?

   A. Standing desks help school kids focus on their studies.

   B. Traditional teaching should be banned in the near future.

   C. ‘Read And Ride’ aims to make students healthier and smarter.

   D. Kids need release energy during independent reading classes.

假设你是高三（1）班学生李华，你校成立了一个英语俱乐部并拟在学生中竞选俱乐部主席。请你根据以下要点提示用英语写一篇竞选发言稿。

1．  说明参加竞选的目的；

2．  陈述个人特长及具备的优势；

3．  对竞选成功后的工作承诺。

       注意：词数100左右。可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

   Do you make friends    61   (easy)? Do a wall-sit test and you’ll find out.

   Researchers at the University of Oxford did   62  study with 101 participants aged between 18 and 34. Participants first   63   (fill) out questionnaires about their social lives, and they were then asked  64 (press)against a wall with their   65   (knee) at right angles(直角)for as long as they could,  66  can be really painful.

   The results showed that the longer participants held the position, the bigger  67  outer network---or distant friends they contacted once or twice a month—was. That was   68  the brain’s painkilling system is associated  __69  both pain tolerance and social bonding, which means that the more active this system is, the  70  (good) you are at both.