My 17-year-old daughter went off to college and having her away from home brought back memories of watching Peter Pan when she was little. In the classic TV production, one scene in particular impressed me: when Mrs. Darling puts her children into bed. As she turns off the last of the night light, she takes one last look at the bedroom and says, “Dear night lights protect my sleeping children.” As a mother, I know how much she loves her children.

It has been several weeks since we took our daughter to college and she seems to be adjusting well after a short period of homesickness. For us, though, it’s another story. Like most parents, I love checking in on my children at night. But now she’s gone, and I find night times the hardest. I miss her most at night.

In my neighborhood, most of the parents whose kids are off to college are dealing with similar melancholy. My husband is filled with anxiety. One friend talked about getting this sick feeling in her stomach as she prepared for the college drop-off. We complained that many of us were too busy to truly enjoy being with our children while we had them.

For us moms, seeing Toy Story 3 only made the sadness worse as we watched the character Andy, who is the same age as our kids, say goodbye to his childhood as he prepares to leave for college. And it’s not just “first-time” parents like me. Two moms who have kids already well into college said the separation didn’t get any easier. “You feel like something has been taken away from inside you，” said one of them.

I imagine things will get easier with time, especially as I see my daughter adjust to college life. Meanwhile, as I keep my cell phone close to me in bed and text my daughter goodnight and sweet dreams every night, I like to think at messages serve as a night light that keeps her safe.

1. The writer was deeply impressed by the scene in Peter Pan because ________.

A．she watched the scene with her daughter

B．the scene was very exciting and interesting

C．the scene taught her and her daughter a good lesson

D．as a mother, she understood how much a mother loved her children

2. After her daughter went to college, the writer ________.

A．didn’t get used to the change for a long time

B．often cried as she missed her daughter so much

C．realized she hadn’t done enough for her daughter

D．failed to have a good sleep every night

3. What is the underlined word “melancholy” in Paragraph 3 similar in meaning to?

A．Happiness.	B．Anger.
C．Sadness.	D．Excitement.

4. According to the last paragraph, why did the writer keep her cell phone close to her in bed?

A．To call her daughter any time.	B．To wait for her daughter’s calls.
C．To say good night to her daughter.	D．To wait for her daughter’s messages.

Everglades National Park (大沼泽地国家公园) is located in the state of Florida. It is the largest wilderness in the entire country and makes up 25% of the wetlands in the state. The park is home to several rare and endangered species. It is also the third largest national park in the US, after Death Valley and Yellowstone. Each year, about 1 million tourists visit the park. On a global level, it has been announced as a World Heritage Site.

Unlike most other national parks, Everglades National Park was created to protect an ecosystem (生态系统) from damage. In 1947, President Harry Truman spoke at the official opening of Everglades National Park, saying the goal of creating the park was to protect forever a wild area that could never be replaced.

10,000 different islands make up Everglades National Park. Each of these islands is lived by natural wildlife. The Everglades is home to about 15 species that are endangered. In addition, more than 350 bird species and 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish live within the park. The Everglades is also home to 40 species of mammals and 50 reptile species.

There are many ways to explore the Everglades. Visitors can see alligators (短吻鳄) while hiking the Anhinga Trail. The Everglades is one of the only places on Earth where freshwater alligators and saltwater crocodiles live in the same area. Visitors using airboats are likely to see large groups of birds. Some visitors might enjoy riding bicycles through Shark Valley. Others may want to move slowly through waters where they can see insects and wildlife closely.

According to experts, changes to the Everglades are becoming a danger to several different kinds of wildlife. They say it is a result of actions the US government began more than 50 years ago, and settlers began even earlier.

5. In the first paragraph, we’re mainly told that ________.

A．Florida is famous for its wetlands	B．the US has three important national parks
C．Everglades National Park is of great value	D．Everglades National Park is popular with visitors

6. How does the author describe the richness of wildness in the park?

A．By listing figures.	B．By personally experiencing.
C．By making a comparison.	D．By carrying on a study.

7. From the passage, we know that _______.

A．in fact Everglades National Park is a big island

B．visitors are not allowed to stay in the water in the park.

C．President Harry Truman first suggested setting up the park

D．the park is among the few places where alligators and crocodiles live together

8. What would be further discussed if the passage is continued?

A．What the government has done to protect the park.

B．How the park’s environment was badly changed.

C．What readers can do to help to save the wetlands.

D．How important endangered wildlife is to the world.

LastPass Password strength has been a topic about the Internet lately. I have seen lots of clever methods for creating and remembering strong passwords. Some are better than others, but in my opinion, none are enough. Here’s the problem: It doesn’t matter how strong your passwords are if you use the same one on multiple sites. All it takes is for a site to get hacked, like Gawker media, or even Sony did, and now your super-strong password has been stolen, and every site on which you used that password has been accessed.

Enter LastPass. It’s not the only password manager out there, but I like it the best. You create ONE strong password that you have to memorize and use it to access you LastPass database. The LastPass database is stored online, on LastPass’s services. LastPass recognizes the site you’re on and automatically logs you in (after, optionally, asking you to re-enter your master password). LastPass also has automatic form fill and automatic password generation. This means that you can have a different, unique, very strong password for every site you log into, but you only have to remember one master password. It’s the best of both worlds.

One argument against LastPass is that if their database is attacked, then all of your sites are in danger, and that’s true, but if their entire line of work is keeping that information safe, I’m willing to take that chance. The alternative is rolling dice（掷骰子） or picking phrases to create passwords, writing all of them down on a piece of paper or something, and then having to manually type them in when I go to a site. A terrible mess.

There is a free version of LastPass, with some additional features unlocked if you pay a $12 a year subscription.

9. The writer thinks using the same password everywhere is ____.

A．convenient	B．dangerous
C．appropriate	D．enough

10. When using LastPass, users have to remember____.

A．the master password only	B．the last password
C．unique password each time	D．all passwords used

11. .Some people are against LastPass because ____.

A．they have better ways to create password

B．they think rolling dice is more convenient

C．Gawker median and LastPass were hacked once

D．they have no faith in LastPass database’s safety

12. Joshua Bardwell writes the passage to _____.

A．Share his experience	B．teach how to use a new product
C．introduce a product of good quality	D．advertise his product

The Hawaiian Islands

Hawaii

The “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which is described as a true wonder of the world, is a must.

Accommodations

Seasons resort Hualala: from $205.00

Fairmont Orchid: from $108.00

Sightseeing and experiences

Circle Island Tour: from $48.00

Kauai

The beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle”, but it is   also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good season--- a land of striking natural contrasts just waiting to be explored. Green mountains , a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combined to make this magical place one of the world’s most relaxing locations.

Accommodations

Hyatt Kauai: from $101.00

Sheranton Kauai Resort: from $79.00

Maui

Voted the “World’s Best Island”, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most romantic destinations on the earth.

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency MauiResort& Spa: from $87.00

Sheraton Maui: from $99.00

Oahu

Oahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet fragrances, music and language from beaches and nightlife to rainforests and valleys.

Accommodations

Halekulani: from $121.00

Hilton Hawaiian Village: from $73.00

Sightseeing and experiences

Royal CircleIsland Tour: from $34.00

Paradise Cove Lu’au: $44.00

Lanai

Lanai is one of the smallest Hawaiian Island, yet it’s full of surprises. Known as the “Pineapple Isle”, it combines all the natural beauties ranging from the paradise of Shipwrech-Beach to underwater sea caves.

Accommodations

Four seasons Resort Lanai at Mancle Bay: from $ 134.00

All prices are based on per person per night.

13. For two adults spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least _____.

A．$68.00	B．$146.00
C．$292.00	D．$136.00

14. According to the passage, the “Garden Isle” _____.

A．Is the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands.

B．is an island with a very small population

C．is the best island in the world

D．is a place to explore the land of nature

15. The passage is mainly intended to ____.

A．tell differences between islands in Hawaii

B．provide a better understanding of Hawaii

C．attract people to make a visit to Hawaii

D．offer accommodation services to the tourists

Boosting(促进) your Brain Power

Who hasn’t wished that they were just a little smarter? Maybe you’re in school and just want to get a better grade on a test.     16     Here are some ways you can go about boosting your brainpower.

Sleep is one of the easiest things to do, yet one of the ones that most of us don’t do. We live in a busy age and often it seems that we don’t have enough time to get everything done. So many of us sacrifice our hours of sleep to accomplish our daily tasks.     17    

Read a book. Being smarter is not only about thinking but knowledge plays a big part in it, too. Reading helps your brain stay active.    18     Think of it as exercise for the brain.

Try turning off that television set and going for a walk. A walk will stimulate your body and relax your mind. Just as watching too much TV can hurt your body, it also causes your brain to slow down as well.

    19     There is a big difference between knowing something and being able to teach it to someone else. There is nothing like trying to break something down into simpler terms for others to help you understand it better than you did before.

Work on a puzzle. It can be anything from the newspaper crossword or the new Sudoku puzzle. Puzzles help you use your brain to figure out the answers.    20     Your brain needs exercise just like your body does to be able to function in top form.

So go out there and boost your brainpower, your mind will thank you.

A．The more you read, the more you know, and the smarter you will be.

B．By writing about things you know, it helps you to understand them better.

C．Crossword puzzles also have the added benefit of increasing your vocabulary and knowledge.

D．Maybe you want to show your boss that you are good enough to get a promotion.

E．Giving your body the rest it needs every night can boost your ability to function at your best the next day.

F．Skipping meals can make it harder for you to think and perform at your best.

G．Learn something new and then teach someone else how to do it.

My son Joey was born with club feet(天生特厚的畸形脚). The doctors assured us that with treatment he would be able to walk________, but would never run very well. The first three years of his life were_______in surgery(手术). By the time he was eight, you wouldn’t know he had a _______when you saw him walk.

The children in our neighborhood ran around as most children do during________, and Joey would jump right in, run and play, too. We________told him that he probably wouldn’t be able to ______ as well as the other children. So he didn’t know.

In seventh grade he ______to go out for the cross-country team. Every day he _____ with the team. He worked harder and ran ______ than any of the others—perhaps he sensed that the________that seemed to come naturally to so many others did not come naturally to him.________the entire team runs, only the top seven runners have the potential to________points for the school. We didn’t tell him he probably would never make the team, so he didn’t know.

He________to run four to five miles a day, every day —even the day he had a 103-degree fever. I was________, so I went to look for him after school. I found him     _____all alone. I asked him how he felt. “Okay,” he said. He had two more________to go. The sweat ran down his face and his eyes were glassy from his fever.________he looked straight ahead and kept running.
Two weeks later, the names of the team runners were_______. Joey was number six on the list. Joey had made the team. He was in________grade —the other six team members were all eighth-graders. We never told him he shouldn’t_________to make the team. We never told him he couldn’t do it… so he didn’t know. He just did it.21.

A．quickly

B．slowly

C．normally

D．comfortably

22.

A．spent

B．wasted

C．suffered

D．lost

23.

A．pain

B．problem

C．treatment

D．surgery

24.

A．holidays

B．day

C．fun

D．play

25.

A．seldom

B．never

C．always

D．once

26.

A．study

B．run

C．walk

D．behave

27.

A．decided

B．preferred

C．refused

D．agreed

28.

A．gathered

B．camped

C．trained

D．competed

29.

A．more slowly

B．less

C．faster

D．more

30.

A．ability

B．strength

C．power

D．energy

31.

A．Since

B．Because

C．After

D．Although

32.

A．increase

B．score

C．hold

D．take

33.

A．continued

B．stopped

C．liked

D．hoped

34.

A．sad

B．surprised

C．angry

D．worried

35.

A．running

B．resting

C．crying

D．sleeping

36.

A．tests

B．miles

C．lessons

D．examinations

37.

A．Otherwise

B．So

C．Yet

D．Thus

38.

A．included

B．found

C．shown

D．announced

39.

A．sixth

B．eighth

C．seventh

D．fifth

40.

A．manage

B．determine

C．expect

D．attempt

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (一个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式 (最多不能超过三个单词)。

In many countries,     41     is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together in the shared space.     42    , in the United States, this idea may still be considered odd.

But this type of housing,     43    (call) co-housing, is gaining     44     (popular) in the United States, too. Co-housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way of life is     45     relief to the busy modern lifestyle. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room in a co-housing community.   About 25 co-housing communities     46     (build) in recent years, and 150 more are planned.

A co-housing complex is a place     47     residents shop, cook, and eat together. Residents of a co-housing complex like its sense of shared community. Children have other kids to play with, which many families like. The feeling of living in a “ village” is     48     other residents like. Residents also say that they can live in co-housing for     49     money than they would pay     50     nearby apartments.

51. （注意：短文改错不按要求改不得分！答题前请仔细阅读。）
下面文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。请务必按照下列要求改正：
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。

Once, a man got on a bus to New York. Because he did not want to pay, so he hid in the toilet. But a passenger saw her. She tapped the person in front of her on the shoulder and say, “There’s a bum(流浪汉)in toilet. Tell the bus driver.” The message was passing on from person to person. But somewhere along the way, it was changed. The bus driver told that there was a bomb in the toilet. He immediate stopped the bus and telephoned the police. When the police came, they told the passengers to get off the bus or stay far away. Then they closed the highway. As a result, a traffic jam of 15 mile long was soon caused. Under the help of a dog, the police searched for two hours. Of course they found no bomb.

52. 假定你是李华， 你校外教对中国文化很感兴趣。请写封邮件邀请他一起参加为庆祝传统文化日(Chinese Traditional Cultural Day)而举行的城市图书馆（The City Library）的活动。
内容包括：
1.时间和地点；
2.活动介绍：中国餐桌礼仪讲座；使用筷子（chopsticks）比赛；京剧表演等。
参考词汇：国粹:the quintessence of Chinese culture
注意：1.词数100左右     

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Brown,

I’m Li Hua.

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Yours truly,

Li Hua