About ten years ago when I was a student at college, I spent my summer holidays working at a museum. Life was ______ for me then. Dad had lost his job and Mum was sick in bed. I was wondering ______ I would be able to go on with my study the next term.

One day while I was working. I saw an old man come in with a little girl in a wheelchair. As I looked closer at this girl, I found that she had no arms or legs. She was ______ a little white dress and she also had a hat on.

As the old man pushed the wheelchair up to me, I was busy with my work. I turned my ______ toward the girl and gave her a wink (眨眼). When I took the money from her grandfather, I looked back at the girl, who was giving me the largest, prettiest smile I had ______ seen.

Suddenly her handicap (生理缺陷) was covered and all I saw was this______ girl, whose smile almost gave me a better understanding of what life is all about. She helped me from a poor, ______ college student and brought me into her ______ of smiles, love and warmth.

I’m now a successful businessman and whenever I ______ and think about the troubles of the world, I think about that little girl and the unforgettable lesson about life that she ______ me.

1.

A．hard

B．easy

C．interesting

D．wonderful

2.

A．when

B．where

C．if

D．why

3.

A．dressing

B．dressed

C．wearing

D．having on

4.

A．hand

B．head

C．legs

D．arms

5.

A．nearly

B．ever

C．almost

D．even

6.

A．ugly

B．beautiful

C．little

D．disabled

7.

A．hopeful

B．successful

C．unhappy

D．useful

8.

A．mind

B．place

C．earth

D．world

9.

A．get excited

B．get tired

C．get down

D．get interested

10.

A．taught

B．gave

C．offered

D．told

Universities in America

Started in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest of all the many colleges and universities in the United States. Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.

In the early years, these schools were much similar. Only young men went to colleges. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Little was known about science then, and one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. when the students left school, most of them became ministers or teachers.

In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors, Later, lawyers could receive their training in Harvard’s law school. In 1825. besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began teaching modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began teaching American history.

As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them.

Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with (涉及) special fields of learning. There’s so much to learn that one kind of school can’t offer it all.

11. The oldest university in the US is ________.

A．Yale

B．Harvard

C．Princeton

D．Columbia

12. Modern languages the Harvard taught in 1825 were ________.

A．Latin and Greek	B．Latin, Greek, French and German
C．American history and German	D．French and German

13. As knowledge increased, colleges began to teach ________.

A．everything that was known	B．law and something about medicine
C．the subjects that interested students	D．many new subjects

Some people always ask me why I like helping others, I’ll say I’m learning kindness from my father.

One day when I was twelve, I went with my father to his work place. While I was running around, I saw a poor woman with a child in her arms standing outside crying a lot. She was thin and looked pale. My father went out and asked her to come in. He gave her some water and then asked what was wrong.

The woman said that her husband died months ago and that she didn’t have anyone else in her family who could help her. She did some manual labor for a living. But she was ill those days and was unable to go to work. So she had nothing to eat. while telling the story, she started crying again. My father and I were deeply moved by her story.

We got some food for her and her baby. My father then took them to the nearest hospital, because neither the mother nor the child seemed to be very well. On the way, my father bought her a small bag of flour. He also gave her some money before we left her. The lady was so grateful. Eight years has passed. I still remember it clearly. My father’s kindness inspires (鼓励) me all the time.

14. What did the writer think of the woman when he saw her?

A．She liked crying.	B．She was hardworking.
C．She was kind-hearted.	D．She had hard life.

15. Why did the writer’s father take the woman and her child to hospital?

A．Because they both got a bad cold.

B．Because they both seemed ill.

C．Because the work place was near the hospital.

D．Because the woman worked in hospital.

16. How old is the writer now?

A．He’s eight years old.	B．He’s twelve years old.
C．He’s eighteen years old.	D．He’s twenty years old.

17. what’s the best title of this passage?

A．A Poor Woman	B．An Interesting Story
C．An Unforgettable Thing	D．A Happy Thing

Teenage life-better now, or in the past?

Does this situation sound familiar?

You are complaining to your parents about something. Maybe your computer isn't powerful enough to play the latest games.     18     Then you hear...

When I was your age, there weren't any computers or video games, And I didn't get a bike until I was sixteen. And it was second-hand. And it was too big for me.

So, is it really true that life is better for teenagers now? It is certainly true that many teenagers have got more things nowadays.     19     So parents have got more money to spend on each child. And many things are cheaper than they were when our parents were children.

    20     Forty years ago, no one could imagine a world with tiny computers and amazing smart phones. And now these things are necessary-we can't imagine living without them!

However, technology often means we spend more time at home. And often it's just with our computer or television. Teenagers don't do enough exercises.     21     And, although young people still get on well with their friends, some people think teenagers today don't have so many social activities as they did in the past.

What do you think? How is teenage life better these days?

A．And they are healthy and strong.

B．A typical family is smaller now.

C．Or your friends' bikes are better than yours!

D．So they aren't as healthy as they were in the past.

E．Technology is probably the greatest change in our life.

仔细阅读，为每段文章选择合适的小标题。
1. Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, the summer, or a year. Studying abroad can be an exciting experience for many people.
2. Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself. The experience of studying abroad may also look good on your future resume (求职简历). Many companies today want people who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.
3. Once you decide to study abroad, you have to make choices. To choose the right country or school, ask yourself: where do I want to go or why? How much do I want to pay? How long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else?
4. Get your passport and visa (签证) early! Before you go, learn some of the languages, and read about some common customs in the country that you are going to.Learn about the money. Bring some of it with you.
5. After the first few weeks abroad, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things, Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.

A. Once you are in another country B. Why study in another country C. So many students choose to study abroad D. Making the right choice E. Getting ready

22. _______
23. ______
24. ______
25. ______
26. ______

根据短文内容，选择适当的单词填空，使短文意思完整。每个选项只用一次，有两项剩余。
请务必将47—56小题的答案写在答题卡的相应位置！

gifts, smiled, sad, when, beside, nodding, if, anything, alone, answer, crying, angry

I’m a teacher in a primary school. One day, I found Tony, a boy from my class, sat there all    27    . It seemed that he was very     28     and tears (眼泪) ran down his face. Some questions came to my mind. Why was he sitting alone? Why was he    29    ?

After school, I came up to him. “Tony, are you OK? I asked. Tony didn’t say     30    .” In fact, he didn’t even move. So I sat down     31     him and then I began with my usual ice breaker. “I’ll tell you one thing about me, and then you’ll tell me one thing about you.”

After I told him a funny story about my dog, I asked Tony     32     he could tell me what happened. Tony looked at his shoes and said slowly, “My friends were talking about what     33    they wanted to buy for their family for Thanksgiving Day. But I don’t have any pocket money. I don’t know what to do.”

“That’s all right, Tony.” I    34    at him. “Do you know what the most important thing is for Thanksgiving Day?” Tony looked up and waited for the    35    . The most important thing is your good heart. As long as you care and love your family, they will always be happy.

Tony's tears stopped.    36     his head, Tony said, “It's the power of love, right?”

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
请务必将57—66小题的答案写在答题卡的相应位置！

We lived in a rocky area and it seldom rained in our town. There was a stream (溪)     37     ran through our town. Far away in the mountains where the stream came from, it rained a lot.

One summer, it rained so     38     (heavy) that our little stream turned into a river. What was worse, the water was quickly     39     (rise). Unluckily, our whole town had only ten sandbags to hold back the water! We needed hundreds of handbags     40     (protect) our town from a food (洪水).     41    , there was almost no sand in our town there were only rocks.

“We have to leave the town and look     42     somewhere safe to stay,” someone said. Then, everyone started packing and getting prepared to leave. when we were about to drive away, an old man     43     (stand) in the middle of the road and asked, “Where are you going?” We explained that we were going to safety and that he should leave too. He said, “There’s     44     (ton) of sand near my place.” He lived about a mile away up in some hills.

Within minutes, we were all heading for his place. In the following ten hours, some of     45     (we) filled sandbags and others placed them along the edges (边缘) of the river. There was a flood that night, but our town was safe.

The old man was     46     hero and from then on, we celebrated “Sandbag Day” every year.

阅读短文，根据要求回答问题。

Do you wonder why your classmates always get higher marks than you? If you think it is because they are cleverer than you, you are really wrong, according to American authors Wood Smethurst and william Luckie. In their book, Study Power, they say that successful students are not cleverer than others and that they just know the best ways to study for exams.

“The best way to study is to study actively, say the authors. You must ask yourself questions as you work. Asking yourself questions will help you remember information better and faster. To study better you also need to make the best use of your time: When you study, the authors say, only go on for 20 minutes at a time. If you study for longer you will start thinking about other things and not learn anything. The authors also tell students to listen to everything their teachers say in class and write it down.

The authors say that everyone can get high marks if they learn actively and follow their tips.

请务必将67—71小题的答案写在答题卡的相应位置！
47. According to the passage, why are some students successful?
___________________________________________________________________________
48. How can you remember information better and faster?
___________________________________________________________________________
49. How long does a student study best at a time?
___________________________________________________________________________
50. Why can’t students study for long at a time?
___________________________________________________________________________
51. What should you do if you want to to do better in exams?
___________________________________________________________________________

52. 书面表达
践行文明礼仪从我做起。作为一名学生，我们应该不断提升文明素养，做文明礼仪的倡导者。请以“Be a student with good manners”为题，写一篇短文。内容必须包括以下要点：
1. 叙述一次生活中文明或不文明的事例（时间、地点、人物、经过以及你的看法）；
2. 就如何成为一名有文明素养的学生提出自己的建议（至少两点）。
注意：1. 词数100词左右，已给出的文字不计入总词数。2. 不能出现自己真实姓名。
Be a student with good manners
It’s very important to be a person with good manners in our daily life. _______________________