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 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 to restore power to residents.

Most of Houston seems to be returning to normal. Schools, restaurants, retail 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 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 stepmom, 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.

1. 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 jobless.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

Visitors worry that London is an expensive city but there really are so many free things to do here. The following ideas should get you started.
All of London's major museums are free, but most offer some special exhibitions for a fee. My favorite is the Museum of Londonwhere you can learn the history of London from Roman times to today. And I love theGeffrye Museumwhich shows English domestic interiors and helps bring to life what it was really like to live in London.
I regularly hear people tell me theQueen Mary's Rose Gardens in Regent's Parkis their favorite spot in London, and who am I to argue? I would also recommend St. James's Park as it offers one of the best views ofBuckingham Palace. Hyde Park is enormous and Kensington Gardens nearby includes the ever popular Diana Memorial Playgroundand thePeter Pan Statue.
No visit to London is complete without seeing this military tradition. The Queen's Guard in London changes in the Forecourt inside the gates ofBuckingham Palaceat 11.30am every day in the summer and every other day in the winter. Get there early and view the spectacle from outside the front gates.
Trafalgar Square is one of Britain's greatest visitor attractions and was designed by John Nash in the 1820s and constructed in the 1830s. This iconic square has many sights to see including Nelson's Columnand theNational Gallery. It is both a tourist attraction and the main focus for political demonstrations. Every December, Norway donates a marvelous Christmas tree, to thank Britain for liberation from the Nazis.
5. Where can visitors find thePeter Pan Statue?

A．in Regent's Park.	B．in St. James's Park.
C．in Hyde Park.	D．in Kensington Gardens.

6. Which of the following desrciptions is True ?

A．In theGeffrye Museumvisitors can learn the history of London from Roman times to today.

B．The Queen Mary's Rose Gardens is in Buckingham Palace.

C．There is the Queen's Guard change inside the gates ofBuckingham Palaceat 11.30 am every day all year around.

D．Trafalgar Square is both a tourist attraction and a place for political demonstrations.

7. The writer wrote the passage to ________.

A．compare some free places in London.

B．advertise some free places in London.

C．recommend some free places in London.

D．expose some free places in London.

Many schools across the US hold graduation ceremonies this time of year. In some schools, even 5 and 6-year-olds observe their graduation from kindergarten. And so can older people, much older. Meet 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who just graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned a bachelor’s degree.

Mr. Reid might not look like the average college student; his hair is definitely grayer. But still Jerry Reid’s age is easy to forget, other UVA students know him as one of their own.

Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a men's group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students. Mr. Reid’s school friends say they can talk to him just about anything.

About a half century ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls. But he says his friend Bill invited him to UVA parties.

“Bill told me what a terrible life I had unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid.

That was in 1963. Jerry Reid says it took him 48 years to take that advice. In 2011, he entered college. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.

“Remember that path that you left waits for you. It’s there. It’s yours. All you must do is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, that's exactly what I did,” said Reid.

Mr. Reid says that he and his wife Susan now would take some time off to enjoy his college degree. Then, he’ll return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree.

8. Which of the following is true of Mr. Reid?

A．He was laughed at by other students.

B．He was interested in study in his youth.

C．He enlarged the views of young people.

D．He got his graduate degree at the age of 70.

9. From the third paragraph, we can infer that Mr. Reid was _________.

A．considerate	B．independent
C．intelligent	D．energetic

10. What does Paragraph 6 mainly discuss?

A．How Mr. Reid realizes his dream.

B．What teachers think of Mr. Reid.

C．When Mr. Reid entered college.

D．Why the students likes Mr. Reid.

11. What lesson can we learn from the story of Jerry Reid?

A．It is never too late to learn.

B．Two heads are better than one.

C．Actions speak louder than words.

D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has opened up about being a parent, stating that 13 is an appropriate age for a child’s first cell phone.
The 57-year-old, father-of-three, revealed on the Today Show that his children Jennifer and Rory were not allowed phones until their thirteenth birthday and his youngest daughter Phoebe is still waiting for one.
“We’ve chosen in our family that it’s 13 where you get a phone,” the self-made billionaire explained.
He said as a result his children often return home from school complaining:“All the other kids have it. I’m the only one without it, and it’s so embarrassing.”
Asked if he keeps passwords to his son and daughters’ email and Facebook accounts, Mr Gates said that he doesn’t for Jennifer, 16, who he describes as “independent”.
He admitted that monitoring online activity is “a very tricky issue for parents now.”
Despite their vast wealth Mr and Mrs Gates, who live in Lake Medina, just outside Seattle, Washington, have said they want to give their children as normal an upbringing as possible.
It was previously reported that their youngsters have to complete household chores and are given a modest amount of pocket money.
And in 2010 Mr Gates said that he intended to give most of his $ 61 billion fortune away rather than hand it down. “That wouldn’t be good either for my kids or society,” he said.
Also during the “Today” Interview with host Matt Lauer, Mr Gates, who stepped down from Microsoft in 2008 to concentrate on philanthropy (慈善事业) , said that helping others gives him the same excitement as creating software.
“What you really feel is what you’ve achieved. If a piece of software gets out there and lots of people love it－it lets them get their work done in better ways－that’s exciting,” he explained.
12. Bill Gates will not let his children own a cell phone ________.

A．until they reach the age of 13

B．if they don’t really need one

C．unless they do some housework

D．before they become independent

13. Which of the following is true about Bill Gates’ children?

A．All his children now have cell phones.

B．Phoebe has her own cell phone.

C．They are not given any pocket money.

D．Jennifer can use the Internet freely.

14. What does the underlined word “That” refer to in the text?

A．Being a parent as a billionaire.

B．Handing all his money down to his children.

C．Allowing his children to have their phones.

D．Giving away all his money to good causes.

15. What is the text mainly about?

A．How Bill Gates made himself a billionaire.

B．How Bill Gates deals with his money.

C．How Bill Gates managed his business.

D．How Bill Gates brings up his children.

根据短文内容,从文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Do Well in ExamsDo not underestimate(低估) the power of revision in the days and hours before an examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and retaining(保持） crucial(关键的） information. But do not overdo it.    16    An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it.On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need （pens, pencils, erasers, etc.）, then make your way to the examination hall in good time.    17    Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close your eyes and take in a few slow, deep breaths to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as "discuss", "compare" and "evaluate".    18    It is always wise to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a well-answered question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all, examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers.    19    If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the ceiling - or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students.    20    

A．Do not arrive too early, though, as other people's anxiety can be contagious(有传染性), and you may suffer from undue（过度的） panic.

B．Try not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clock.

C．When you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didn't understand.

D．Sleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as important.

E．Map out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question.

F．Go and have a well-earned rest, then prepare for your next exam.

G．Underestimate the test in your mind.

Last March my dad told us that there was a chance he would be deployed （部署，派遣）overseas. My brother and I didn't think anything of it and forgot his   _____. Two weeks later, Dad didn't come home on time. We didn't think it was serious _____it wasn't the first time. We waited, and _____at midnight Dad came in. We asked where he'd been. He just _______, “I am leaving tomorrow for Afghanistan（阿富汗）.”
   Hearing that, we were in _____, thinking that this could not be happening to us. But when he started _____ his desert uniforms we knew it was for real.
     He sat us all down and my brothers and I had a discussion about _____ we were going to do while he was away. And then we _____ and helped him get ready. We _____his uniforms and talked more about what we needed to do. We didn't get to sleep ______ 4 a.m. Therefore, my dad called school to _____ we were not going to be there that day.
We took off for Madison _____he would check in and get ready to leave. When we got there the official told us that he _____ leave until 5 p.m. We had our last _____together and then headed to the airport. We were told it was time to leave. We hugged him and said   _____. 
“_____is going to happen to me, and I love you,” he said. Then he was _____. We left the airport not saying anything to each other.
My dad is _____gone, and he won't be home for a while. He talks to us ____ on the phone. I hope that my story makes you think about your own family now and what _____to you.21.

A．promise

B．words

C．birthday

D．appointment

22.

A．when

B．though

C．that

D．since

23.

A．finally

B．gradually

C．constantly

D．actually

24.

A．whispered

B．wept

C．replied

D．screamed

25.

A．excitement

B．shock

C．relief

D．peace

26.

A．packing

B．wearing

C．searching

D．mending

27.

A．how

B．when

C．whether

D．what

28.

A．woke up

B．cheered up

C．stayed up

D．turned up

29.

A．removed

B．ironed

C．sewed

D．chose

30.

A．until

B．over

C．in

D．after

31.

A．confirm

B．announce

C．deny

D．explain

32.

A．when

B．that

C．where

D．why

33.

A．couldn’t

B．wouldn’t

C．needn’t

D．mustn’t

34.

A．meal

B．weekend

C．talk

D．lesson

35.

A．apology

B．hello

C．thanks

D．good-bye

36.

A．Anything

B．Everything

C．Nothing

D．Something

37.

A．missing

B．gone

C．lost

D．puzzled

38.

A．still

B．even

C．ever

D．yet

39.

A．seriously

B．frequently

C．loudly

D．occasionally

40.

A．belongs

B．appeals

C．counts

D．happens

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nowadays, more and more schools in China have rules making students wear school uniforms to school. A lot of Chinese students complain about    41    (wear) their school uniforms every day. But do American students get     42    annoy) about their uniforms, too? American high schools usually have a dress code(衣着标准),     43    is about requirements for students' dressing. Boys at school must wear clean jackets every day. Girls are     44    (luck) than boys, for they have more flexible    45    (choose) than boys. They can either dress similarly to the boys     46    wear a dress. In general, it takes a student 10-15 minutes every morning     47    (dress) up for class. As students do in China, plenty of American students also have their complaints about school uniforms. What if students really dislike the dress code and want to get rid of it? Instead of getting punished,     48    (actual) there're ways to do that. At my school, "dress down" tickets    49    (sell) on school days. If students are willing to buy a ticket, they don't need to wear school uniforms the following day. I have a strong     50    (believe) that one day Chinese students can buy these tickets, too.

短文改错
短文中共有10处语言错误，每行中最多两处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在此处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出增加的词；
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉；
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其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（从十一处起）不计分。
Dear Diana,
Thank you for the lovely day we have with you. It was so kind for you to let us bring Anne's friend, Gina. Unfortunate, the only problem was the journey home. There had been a terrible accident on the highway and, for a result, there was a long line of traffic for at least six mile. In the end, we drove to a service station and waited there unless the road was clear. In the car park here Gina nearly got knocked over as car drove out far too quickly from behind a lorry. They finally dropped Gina off at her parents' and made our own way to home.
Much love,
Fiona
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61. 假定你是中学生李华。高三将是辛苦忙碌的一年，不管自己还是父母都会很辛苦。每个家长都是望子成龙的，处在这一重要的学习阶段，父母会对你的生活学习倍加关心。现在请你按照以下内容要点给自己的父母写一封感谢信。
内容要点：
1. 感谢父母这么多年来无微不至的关心；
2. 近段时间自己的学习情况及取得的进步，自己会继续努力，希望父母放心；
3. 高三过后一定多帮父母做家务。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出。
Dear parents,
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Love from,

Your son