1 . Friends play a very important part in everyone’s life. Friendship usually develops during childhood. New friends are made when you progress through school. Those friends that you make as a student can usually last long. Friends influence your development, maturity(成熟) and the sense of responsibility. A familiar opinion is “You can tell a lot about a person by knowing who his friends are.” Friendship is based on common interests. If you like sports, most of your friends are likely to be active. If you enjoy reading and shopping, most of your friends do the same.

Some people call you their friends for the wrong reasons. These people are not really friends. They are only “friends” on the outside, not the inside where it counts. Superficial （表面的）friends only want to be your friends if it is to their advantage. True friends are there whether you are rich or poor. It is easy to have many so-called “friends” if you are rich. By this time you should be able to recognize your friends as the “real” or the “false”.

True friends are most special. Sometimes they might not be easy to find, so you can consider yourself very lucky if you have one true friend. This friend is eager to help you whenever necessary. He or she knows you would do the same for them. A true friend is someone you can talk to about any subject or problem. You and your true friend have good understanding of each other. True friends support you, take your side, and build up your confidence.

1. What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?

A．How to make true friends.

B．What is friendship based on.

C．We should make friends in our childhood.

D．Friends play a very important role in our life.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．It is easy to have many true friends if you are rich.

B．If you have no music in you, none of your friends will be a music lover.

C．The friendship developing during your school days will be with you for a long time.

D．What you value above anything is the friendship developing during childhood.

3. What does the underlined phrase “so-called friends” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Friends in need.

B．Those who can help you.

C．Those who often gives you money.

D．Those who want to benefit from you.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards” true friends” according to Paragraph 3?

A．True friends are too difficult to find.

B．You can only share sadness with a true friend.

C．You can only share happiness with a true friend.

D．True friends will stand by you whatever happens

2 . All of us spend a large part of our lives at home — eating, sleeping, relaxing and communicating with our family members. Our home is a shelter for us, away from the noisy, busy, and polluted world outside — a place where we can let down our hair and dress casually. Eco­friendliness (环保) is a hot word today and we all know we should make our environment as eco­friendly as possible. This is not only good for our health, but also good for the outward environment. Here are some easy and helpful tips to make your home eco­friendly.

Kitchen

Plan the kitchen to be bright and airy so that you don't have to turn on the lights at daytime. Don't make wasteful use of the gas. Keep all ingredients for cooking ready before lighting the gas. Turn it to low when not required — always using it on "high" burns a lot of gas.

Indoor plants

Plants are extremely eco­friendly and can be used to make your home look lively. Apart from adding life to home, they give out O_2, thus making the air inside fresh. You can keep plants in your home, but be sure to show them some sunlight regularly. Also, if they are kept outside, clean their leaves with a wet cloth, as dust may be added to them. A home decorated (装饰) with plants looks attractive. Plants are a natural home decorating gift that shows concern about the environment. A green plant is a wonderful gift which will protect the earth and is sure to be appreciated.

Saving water

Most of the time, we take water for granted — we keep water running while brushing our teeth or washing clothes. Needless to say, this is a huge waste of natural resources (资源). Try to recycle water. For example, the water used for washing vegetables can be used for watering plants; the soapy water used for washing clothes can be used to clean the bathroom and kitchen.

1. Why is the importance of our home discussed in Paragraph 1?

A．To advise us to communicate more with our family members.

B．To show it's necessary to make our home eco­friendly.

C．To advise us to spend more time staying at home.

D．To show the outside world is noisy and polluted.

2. What is advised to be done in the kitchen?

A．To open the window.

B．To prepare simple meals.

C．To save energy.

D．To turn down lights.

3. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．We don't realize the importance of water.

B．We try our best not to waste water.

C．We don't use water frequently.

D．We make full use of water.

4. Which could be the best title for the text?

A．Live a relaxing life.

B．Create a clean and safe home.

C．Our home is a shelter for us.

D．Make your home eco­friendly.

3 . High school often serves to prepare students for a college education, or it might be the last stop on the educational journey for some people. No matter which path one may select, high school life offers students the opportunities to achieve a great deal of learning, get to know themselves, or simply have fun.

In America, high school is a special experience with a culture of its own. Public high schools exist in all communities. Every community in the United States has a public school system, teaching children at primary and secondary levels. These schools are free and supported mainly by taxes, with additional aid from states and governments. Private high schools are a choice for parents who want to give their child a better education. They are often very expensive. Private schools are usually famous for their academic reputation (学术声望). This academic reputation is related to college preparation.

In high school, students study various academic subjects such as English, literature, foreign languages, maths, science, history, geography and so on. Some large high schools have classes that teach job-related subjects like auto mechanics, cooking and others, in order to provide students with skills needed for certain jobs. High school might also offer “honours classes” for particularly smart and sharp students.

Some states give basic skills exams during the last year of the high school process to make sure that certain academic standards are met, but, again, high school curricula (课程) vary greatly among communities.

High school sports, particularly basketball and football, are often organised. Inter-city and cross-town competitions are often held. These competitions are popular, especially in communities that do not have their own professional sports teams. Nearly all high school teams have nicknames: the Knights and the Tigers being some famous examples.

1. Which of the following is not the supporting source of public school?

A．Taxes.	B．States.
C．Community.	D．Governments.

2. Which of the following statements is true about private schools in the United States?

A．Private schools are a better choice for parents than public schools.

B．All private high schools in the United States are very expensive.

C．Private schools can usually provide better college preparation.

D．There is a private school system in every community.

3. What does the author say about American high schools?

A．Some schools have special classes for smart students.

B．Some states set academic standards in the first year.

C．Sports competitions are only in the city or town.

D．All communities have their own professional sports teams.

4. What might be the best title for the text?

A．Life in the USA

B．Education in the USA

C．Public Schools and Private Schools in the USA

D．High Schools in the USA

4 . September 4 was my first day at Phillips Academy, my new school.It was also my 18th birthday.

I received a warm_______from my host family－the Steins.Gena was my host mum, and her daughter Lily would also be a new_______at Phillips Academy.They took me to the school and_______me around the campus.

On our way to my dorm (学生宿舍), we saw a huge truck delivering (传送) a student’s_______to her room. Many students at the school were very rich, and they would fill their dorms with decorations (装饰物)．But I _______not to because I thought it was a_______ of time and money.

I had a single room, which was about the similar_______of a Chinese college dorm－the ones which normally hold six people.

_______she helped carry my bags, Lily asked me, “What's your favourite_______, Teresa?”

I thought for a moment before answering, “Orange.”

I didn't know why she had asked the question.

We________an introduction meeting after dinner. ________of the students were native (本地的) English speakers, so I felt a little________.

I returned to my room after the________, tired and wanting to go to bed after a(n)________day.

When I opened my door, I found a big________. The bed was perfectly made with blankets and an orange sunflower pillow.On the________was a sunflower­pattern mat (垫子) while a colourful lamp________beside the bed.

I opened my mouth, ________. How beautiful!

There was also a________card.I touched the little pillow on the bed as I read the card. A warm current (暖流) rushed through my________.

1.

A．heart

B．card

C．service

D．welcome

2.

A．student

B．teacher

C．assistant

D．visitor

3.

A．walked

B．introduced

C．showed

D．invited

4.

A．belongings

B．newspapers

C．letters

D．furniture

5.

A．warned

B．forced

C．decided

D．supposed

6.

A．matter

B．waste

C．show

D．use

7.

A．system

B．size

C．pattern

D．example

8.

A．As

B．Though

C．Because

D．While

9.

A．fruit

B．weather

C．food

D．colour

10.

A．organised

B．planned

C．attended

D．opened

11.

A．All

B．most

C．Some

D．Few

12.

A．pleased

B．nervous

C．angry

D．afraid

13.

A．dinner

B．class

C．meeting

D．teaching

14.

A．exciting

B．ordinary

C．tiring

D．interesting

15.

A．secret

B．joke

C．warmth

D．surprise

16.

A．wall

B．desk

C．floor

D．ground

17.

A．stood

B．lay

C．appeared

D．hung

18.

A．frightened

B．moved

C．satisfied

D．understood

19.

A．post

B．birthday

C．greeting

D．festival

20.

A．mind

B．head

C．face

D．body

5 . ”Mommy, I got something for you!” Cody ran through the door after school. His face wore the biggest smile ever. He waved something above his head. “It’s a pen. But not just any pen. It’s a lucky pen!” He handed me the pen _______, waiting for my reaction (反应).

I looked at the pen in my hand. There was nothing _______ about it. It looked just like any other ballpoint pen. I had a drawer full of them. At that moment, I didn’t realize how special it was or how much I would come to treasure (珍爱) it.

I had made the decision to be a(n) _______. I had dreamed about it for a long time but I was afraid of being refused by the publishing houses. The night before, I told my husband my _______when I thought Cody wasn’t listening. “What if _______ likes my writing and I fail?” But Cody did _______ what I said. Now he stood in front of me, watching me examine the pen. “You don’t have to be afraid now,” he said. “This pen will make your _______ great and everyone will love you.”

Tears filled my eyes. Refusal (拒绝) and failure didn’t seem like such a big problem any more. Even if I _________sold the first book, I had everything I could ever need. I knew that pen would bring me luck, though. And I felt _________ already, just by having Cody in my life, especially when I heard what he did to get it.

In the lunchroom, Cody heard an older boy talking about having a lucky ________. He decided to get it for me. The boy was a tough negotiator (强硬的谈判者) but Cody didn’t ________. In the end, he ________ his favorite Matchbox car, two army men his brother gave him, a crayon, and a piece of candy — his most important things, for that pen. Just to make __________ feel better.

I still have that pen, though it’s long out of ink, in a cup on my desk. When a refusal letter arrives and I start feeling __________, I look at it and remember just how lucky I am. For while I value that pen, it’s Cody who I really ________ in my life.

1.

A．easily

B．carefully

C．proudly

D．naturally

2.

A．strange

B．special

C．important

D．interesting

3.

A．teacher

B．artist

C．writer

D．inventor

4.

A．fear

B．hope

C．secret

D．surprise

5.

A．somebody

B．everybody

C．anybody

D．nobody

6.

A．hear

B．accept

C．expect

D．believe

7.

A．life

B．dream

C．stories

D．choices

8.

A．ever

B．never

C．even

D．once

9.

A．sure

B．lucky

C．brave

D．proud

10.

A．dog

B．toy

C．pen

D．gift

11.

A．give up

B．try out

C．get away

D．call back

12.

A．found

B．kept

C．sold

D．changed

13.

A．them

B．us

C．me

D．him

14.

A．nervous

B．sorry

C．angry

D．lonely

15.

A．respect

B．praise

C．serve

D．treasure

6 . I can still remember when I met my best friend. She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to ___me. I hid behind my mother and she hid behind her grandmother,____to look at each other. Soon we lost the____and started playing with each other.

In the 7^th grade, I first lost touch with her. She was___ family problems and I deserted her to be with the____people. None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had____. However, every summer we____always sit at each other’s house, watch soap operas, and talk about all the boys we liked.

It was last year when I noticed the problem. I guess I was____devoted in high school to ___she needed someone there. Anyway, she made a new best friend and so did I. Then I didn’t know why, ___she started cutting herself!

She then was diagnosed with clinical depression(抑郁症). At first, I was very ___, but we still stayed in_____I wanted to be there with her since her new best friend basically ___her and people were calling her_____

Yesterday she came to me and said, “I never knew what a best friend was ___you, the only person, would stop me cutting. I ___your help so much, and you didn’t even know you were ___me.”

We both cried. And I guess a kind of____from my life is never to give up on your friends. Even if they aren’t as cool as others, or people think they are crazy, they need____there. ___you desert them, you will only be guilty yourself.

1.

A．follow

B．meet

C．join

D．support

2.

A．scared

B．annoyed

C．worried

D．excited

3.

A．temper

B．trait

C．confidence

D．shyness

4.

A．taking up

B．getting through

C．going through

D．making up

5.

A．happier

B．cooler

C．individual

D．cleverer

6.

A．problems

B．shortcomings

C．partners

D．disabilities

7.

A．should

B．could

C．would

D．might

8.

A．much

B．too

C．only

D．just

9.

A．admit

B．rebel

C．consider

D．realize

10.

A．but

B．for

C．or

D．so

11.

A．calm

B．considerate

C．upset

D．helpful

12.

A．place

B．touch

C．control

D．mood

13.

A．confused

B．bothered

C．reminded

D．deserted

14.

A．crazy

B．bitter

C．amazing

D．sincere

15.

A．unless

B．as

C．until

D．that

16.

A．grieve

B．appreciate

C．influence

D．demand

17.

A．urging

B．blaming

C．helping

D．hurting

18.

A．honor

B．favor

C．submission

D．lesson

19.

A．someone

B．something

C．anyone

D．everything

20.

A．As if

B．Although

C．If

D．Unless

7 . Different things usually stand for different feelings.Red，for example，is the color of fire，heat，blood and life.People say red is an exciting and active color.They associate red with a strong feeling like_______．Red is used for signs of_______，such as STOP signs and fire engines.Orange is the bright，warm colors of_______in autumn.People say orange is a_______color.They associate orange with happiness.Yellow is the color of_______.People say it is a cheerful color.They associate yellow too，with happiness.Green is the cool color of grass in_______．People say it is a refreshing color.

In general，people_______two groups of colors：warm colors and cool colors.The warm colors are red，orange and_______.Where there are warm colors and a lot of light，people usually want to be_______．Those who like to be with________like red.The cool colors are________and blue.Where are these colors，people are usually worried.Some scientists say that time seems to________more slowly in a room with warm colors.They suggest that a warm color is a good________for a living room or a________.People who are having a rest or are eating do not want time to pass quickly.________colors are better for some offices if the people working there want time to pass quickly.

1.

A．sadness

B．anger

C．.administration

D．smile

2.

A．roads

B．ways

C．danger

D．places

3.

A．land

B．leaves

C．grass

D．mountains

4.

A．lively

B．dark

C．noisy

D．frightening

5.

A．moonlight

B．light

C．sunlight

D．stars

6.

A．summer

B．spring

C．autumn

D．winter

7.

A．speak

B．say

C．talk about

D．tell

8.

A．green

B．yellow

C．white

D．gray

9.

A．calm

B．sleepy

C．active

D．helpful

10.

A．the other

B．another.

C．other one

D．others

11.

A．black

B．red

C．golden

D．yellow

12.

A．go round

B．go by

C．go off

D．go along

13.

A．one

B．way

C．fact

D．matter

14.

A．factory

B．classroom

C．restaurant

D．hospital

15.

A．Different

B．Cool

C．Warm

D．All

8 . One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?

Listen - Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.

Help them - If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you to classes in case (以防) they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.

Be there for them - Try to make something for your friend to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!

______   Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!

1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should _____.

A．give him or her some advice	B．just listen unless asked
C．calm him or her down	D．share your feelings as well

2. When we provide help for our friends, we should _____.

A．try to do everything for them	B．ignore their faults
C．change their bad habits first	D．put them before ourselves

3. What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe’s words?

A．Life without a friend is death.	B．A friend is easier lost than found.
C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.	D．A man is known by his friends.

4. Which of the following can be put in the blank of the last paragraph?

A．Make plans.	B．Enjoy yourself.
C．Understand your friends.	D．Play with your friends.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to find a good friend.	B．How to help friends in trouble.
C．How to be a good friend.	D．How to make more friends.

9 . You can choose happiness regardless of your circumstances. You can choose to be happy no matter what challenges life brings you. Let the following simple strategies guide you back to your natural happy state.

Make lemonade when life gives you lemons.

Besides happiness, trouble will also be part of life. It’s how you choose to react to your situations that make the difference. If you look at something hard enough, you’ll see the positive side of it.

Do what you love doing.

Do you have a lifelong dream or desire? If so, start working towards it. Taking baby steps towards a goal will help you feel like you’re accomplishing something. You’ll find drive and determination to reach that goal when it’s something you love doing.

Use one of your talents.

One reason why so many people are unhappy is that they’re not doing what they’re called to do with their God-given talents. Each of us has a purpose in life. You have natural talents to help you achieve your purpose, so use your talents effectively.

Call a friend who you know is positive and cheerful.

Talk about your feelings and listen to their advice. Usually, people allow themselves to go deeper and deeper into self-depression. The truth is that you don’t have to be sad. You can decide to be happy. You just have to make up your mind to do so.

Gratitude is the quickest cure for sadness.

When you focus on what’s wrong with your life, you forget to look at what’s right and good. Take a step back and reflect on your life. Do you have children or family to be thankful for? Yes, they may not be the person we’d like them to be, but imagine life without them. Now, be thankful that you have them in your life.

Let your feelings out on paper.

Often you’ll find that just getting your feelings down on paper will allow you to work through them, helping you feel better about yourself and your beautiful life!

1. The first paragraph is used to _______.

A．expect readers to ignore themselves

B．start a discussion among readers

C．introduce the topic to readers

D．carry out a challenge among readers

2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that _______.

A．trouble is part of life

B．lemonade is very delicious

C．life is full of sweetness and bitterness

D．lemons can only be used to make lemonade

3. The underlined word “God-given” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to“_______”.

A．diverse	B．natural
C．excellent	D．learned

4. Which of the following strategies is NOT mentioned in this passage?

A．Be grateful.	B．Do many activities.
C．Call a cheerful friend.	D．Use one of your talents.

5. The author writes the passage for _______ people.

A．excited	B．depressed
C．bad-tempered	D．kind-hearted

10 . For some people,music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes(音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.

As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music sets them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret,a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.

Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn't involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can't see. certain colors.

Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say,” No thanks, I'm amusic,'“says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”

1. Which of the following is true of amusic?

A．Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.

B．They love places where they are likely to hear music.

C．They can easily tell two different songs apart.

D．Their situation is well understood by musicians.

2. According to Paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who ___________.

A．dislikes listening to speeches

B．can hear anything nonmusical

C．has a hearing problem

D．lacks a complex hearing system

3. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that __________.

A．her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier

B．she were seventeen years old rather than seventy

C．her problem could be easily explained

D．she were able to meet other amusics

4. What is the passage mainly concerned with?

A．Amusics' strange behaviours.

B．Some people's inability to enjoy music.

C．Musical talent and brain structure.

D．Identification and treatment of amusics.