1 . It was a morning in January. The jet stream (急流)had dipped down, causing the Arctic cold to reach the mountains of my home. It was only 2 degrees outside, but the cold wind made it feel like it was 15 below zero. Still, I was kneeling in the snow alongside my house trying to open a tiny door, so I eoukl get in. 1 had forgotten to leave my water dripping the night before and now my water pipes were frozen and my faucets(水龙头)were dry.

The wind cut into me like a knife while I struggled to get two electric heaters in place around the section of frozen pipes. The waterlines were buried except for a small piece that connected up to my house. I put a heater on each side of it, ran the extension cords(软线)into my house and plugged them in. Both heaters roared to life and started blowing hot air on the frozen water pipes. My fingers had already started to go numb, so I stayed inside to wait. I could only hope that this bit of warmth could get my water flowing again. Finally, after twenty minutes, the water started flowing through my faucets again. I went back outside into the biller cold and gathered my heaters up. I looked at the weak January sun shining on the frozen snow and smiled. Then I sent a joy filled with "Thank you" heavenward and returned inside to make myself a hot breakfast.

Sometimes the coldness of this life can get to us as well. It can make our hearts feel icy and frozen. It can keep our kindness and love from flowing out to others. Sometimes, though, all we need is a bit of warmth to get us going again. It can be a simple smile, a kind word, a heart-felt hug, a morning sunrise, a bird's song or any gentle reminder of just how much God loves us. Let us all be grateful for those bits of warmth that gel us going again. And let us all try to be that bit of wannth for others every chance we get.

1. What was the direct reason why the water pipes were frozen?

A．The jet stream.

B．The low temperature.

C．The cold wind.

D．The author ' s own carelessness.

2. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase "roared to in Paragraph 2?

A．Began functioning smoothly.

B．Worked inappropriately.

C．Broke down suddenly.

D．Screamed out loudly.

3. What did the author think of his work?

A．Embarassed.

B．Satisfied.

C．Mad with joy.

D．Cautiously optimistic.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly centered on?

A．The coldness of life has a negative effect on our life quality.

B．We meet with the coldness of life unavoidably and unwillingly.

C．We should be thankful for bits of warmth of life.

D．We should seize every chance to receive warmth of life from others.

2 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除 或修改。
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:在错的词下画一横线，并在该词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(从第11处起)不计分。
A friend of mine was giving English lesson to a class of foreign   placing quite a number of everyday object on a table，he asked them to give her the ruler,the   book and so on. The class went very smooth. The students seemed interested in the work until my friend turned on to an Italian student but said，“ Give me the keys. The Italian looked   surprising and somewhat at a loss. Seeing this，My friend thinks that the Italian hadn't heard him clearly. However, he repeated, “Give me the keys.” The Italian then kissed him on all cheeks.

3 . 2014-2015 weren't great years for me. My face hung low and my emotion even __ after each passing day in public high __ .My wonderful parents noticed how __ I was feeling. A few weeks later，my __ took a visit to Florida. This is when the call that changed my world __: “I   found the place for Gabe.”

Little did I ___，the tears of 2015 would be overtaken many times over by the ___of   2016 and beyond. The school is __ in the Old City. When I first arrived，I was overtaken by the __ of the live oaks that lined the stoned streets. I was also overtaken by the __ of the school. The buildings seemed to___ for miles, complete with a healthcare center,football field, greenhouse，and much more. This school __ like a foreignland.

In the __ ，the teachers tried their best to keep them up to date on the best teaching___ for our conditions. Smartboards relayed the writing of the __ to our CCTV (闭路电视)screens so we could __ the information in a way that was __ for our eyes This was the first time I witnessed the world adapting to me in such a __ way.

With my first school day __ ，I realized I wouldn11 be going home that afternoon.This was the best decision my parents have ever made for me. This school made me feel like a “normal” high school kid. The school gave me a___ of belonging and of home.

1.

A．lower

B．higher

C．better

D．easier

2.

A．college

B．school

C．house

D．level

3.

A．excited

B．glad

C．unhappy

D．frightened

4.

A．friend

B．brother

C．classmate

D．mom

5.

A．came

B．entered

C．left

D．stayed

6.

A．guess

B．wonder

C．know

D．think

7.

A．sadness

B．joys

C．surprise

D．shock

8.

A．buried

B．hidden

C．drawn

D．located

9.

A．shape

B．beauty

C．color

D．number

10.

A．size

B．history

C．length

D．weight

11.

A．hold on

B．take on

C．talk

D．go

12.

A．sounded

B．smelt

C．felt

D．tasted

13.

A．yard

B．office

C．classroom

D．hall

14.

A．methods

B．machines

C．results

D．courses

15.

A．students

B．teachers

C．principals

D．guards

16.

A．hear

B．change

C．absorb

D．see

17.

A．considerable

B．comfortable

C．dangerous

D．damaging

18.

A．ugly

B．national

C．wonderful

D．strange

19.

A．over

B．out

C．down

D．off

20.

A．truth

B．fact

C．way

D．sense

4 . The Pope John XXIII Regional High School robotics team has brought about many crea-tions in its laboratories.Most of these creations have earned them prizes in their robotics leagues,articles in local media and   praise from many people around the world.None of them,however, can equal to   what they experienced during one of their most recent projects.

The robotics team   helped   design and build an electrically   during one of     their most recent projects, girl during an event snonsored by the GoBabyGo program and Toyota.The goal of the disabled is to build   an electncally opiated vehicle and meet the needs of a specific disabled child.After hearing about the program,the robotics team jumped on the opportunity.

When they got to the hospital for the   event，the team members joined forces with engi-neers from   University of Delaware,Toyota employees and and doctors to help a girl named Jaleah.

Using instructions provided on an iPad by GoBabyGo,they put together a plastic battery-oper-ated vehicle-one of 12 that were made at the event-that was bespoke to Jaleah. Her vehicle was a baby blue jeep that had designs from the hit Disney   movie Frozen and was decorated with snowflakes (雪花)，butterflies and flowers.

More importantly，the team rerouted the electrical system in the car so that Jaleah only needed to push a large button on the steering wheel to drive the car, giving her the freedom to move. In addition, they helped design special seating structure to keep Jaleah safely   secured.

When they completed the project, Jaleah and her parents’ reactions took the PJ robotics members by surprise.“It was really satisfying,” PJ junior Austin Fett said. “When she was riding it, she was having so much fun. It was a great feeling. ”

While they are looking forward to their future projects and competitions in the FIRST Technology Challenge league, the robotics team will always remember the days they helped Jaleah become a mobile kid.

“We made something that she will love and use forever，” PJ senior Keith Johnson said.

1. What does the author intend to stress in Paragraph 1?

A．The robotics team's achievements.

B．PJ's great attention on robotics education.

C．The robotics team’s worldwide popularity.

D．A recent project's big influence on its participants.

2. Which word can best replace the underlined word “bespoke” in Paragraph 3?

A．Bought.

B．Tailored.

C．Addicted.

D．Accustomed.

3. How can Jaleah make her jeep move forward?

A．By pressing a button.

B．By moving her sitting position.

C．By handling the steering wheel.

D．By pushing at some special designs.

4. What did Austin Fett think of the project with GoBabyGo?

A．It was stressful.

B．It was interesting.

C．It was demanding.

D．It was meaningful.

5 . We hope you've finally made your peace with Pluto being downgraded from a planet to an ice dwarf (冰矮星)，because we have some more jarring news for you : It seems your teachers may have been wrong about the number of continents on the earth，too.

Earlier this year, scientists published a report in the journal of the Geological Society of America detailing an eighth continent called Zealandia, roughly the size of India and almost completely hid itself under the Pacific Ocean east of Australia. Covering all of New Zealand as well as several nearby islands, Zealandia likely spent the best of its above-water days as part of the supercontinent Gondwana before fragmenting off Australia and Antarctica some 80 million years ago. This lost, underwater continent is just beginning to reveal its secrets, making for one of the most promising scientific discoveries this year.

While researchers have been aware of the 1. 9 million-square-mile mass for two decades， Zealandia has only recently become the object of serious study since the Geological Society paper argued that it fits all the criteria for a proper continent, including a continental crust (地壳)that's distinctly separate from the seabed in terms of elevation, thickness, and geology. A team of 32 scientists from 12 countries just completed their first visit to six dig sites around Zealandia, where they drilled up more than 8,000 feet of sediment cores (沉积物岩心)that will help explain the lost continent's 80-million-year history.

Because there is no official body that formally recognizes continents, whether or not Zealandia ends up in future geography textbooks will come down to its acceptance by the scientific community at large, possibly with a little help from travelers like you.

1. Why does the author mention Pluto?

A．To express his or her pity.

B．To introduce the topic.

C．To go against the teachers»

D．To explain the ice dwarf.

2. What do we know about Zealandia in Paragraph 2?

A．It neighbors Australia.

B．It belongs to Gondwana now.

C．It is similar to Antarctica in size.

D．It has a history of over 80 billion years.

3. What can most probably help discover more secrets about Zealandia?

A．The sediment cores on Zealandia.

B．The wildlife in New Zealand.

C．The standard for a continent.

D．The seabed near Antarctica.

4. Where does the text probably come from?

A．A travel brochure.

B．An advertisement.

C．An geography magazine.

D．A science fiction.

6 . Volunteer With CarePartners

CarePartners volunteer opportunities cover a wide range of needs and areas，so whatever your interests, talents or skills are, we can find the fit that works for you.

Retail Volunteers

Interested in volunteer work at the Hospice Thrift Store or Estate Sales? Check out the list of opportunities, or sign up now. Volunteers are also needed to assist in Rehabilitation Hospital Gift Shop. For more information, please contact Sharon Peareon at 828-277 4888

Special Event Volunteers

Drums and Dragons — This is a brand-new fundraising event. Dozens of volunteers managed a dragon boat race. Visit the event website for Drums and Dragons. For updates about this unique and competitive event, please “like” our FaceBook page, Drums and Dragons. To join the race, please contact John Napolitano at 828-277-4816.

Little Trees Project — For over ten years, the Little Trees

Project has been delivering decorated trees to patients served by CarePartners programs. Last year, school children and adult volunteers decorated nearly 800 trees with handmade decorations and heartwarming notes. For more information, please contact Lynn Blankenship at 828-777-2827.

Hospice Volunteer Application Process

If you ’ re interested in becoming a Hospice volunteer, you will need to fill out an application ,sign a confidentiality agreement, and provide two references. Once your application is received, we will arrange a personal interview so that we can answer your questions and become more familiar with your interests and availability. If you are specifically interested in working with Hospice patients, call Danny Johnson at 828-274-9567.

1. Who can help you become a voluntary shop assistant?

A．Danny Johnson.	B．Sharon Pearson.
C．John Napolitano.	D．Lynn Blankenship.

2. Why do CarePartners members hold a dragon boat race?

A．To seek volunteers for the organization.

B．To improve the health of its volunteers.

C．To collect money far the organization.

D．To win “likes” for its FaceBook page.

3. What does the Little Trees Project mainly do?

A．Decorate trees for sick children.

B．Plant trees to help poor patients.

C．Produce handmade trees for decoration.

D．Present the patients with decorated trees.

7 . How did the man come here?

A．By bus.

B．By taxi.

C．By car.

8 . 72-year-old Darlene Mullins recently graduated from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. Darlene left school nearly 55 years ago in the name of love. She was studying at the college and met her husband-to-be, John Mullins, in 1962, The two knew they would marry each other the moment they met. She finished her freshman year with 25 credits and married John in 1963. Her husband graduated in 1964 and began working.

Darlene took care of the household and was a stay-at-home mother to their son and daughter. The family lived in six states over the years, due to John's successful career in business. Darlene eventually began a career in retail as their children grew older. Though she remained busy, she always longed to finish school. She always told her children to make sure they finish what they started and she kind of felt it was time to live up to her own dream.

John was very supportive when she told him she was going back to school. He knew the day would come when she decided to finish her degree. He told her whenever she was ready they would go. The couple moved back to Nashville in 2013 when Darlene re-enrolled. She had to adjust to the technological advances in the classroom, saying that she was determined to finish no matter how long it took. After completing four years, Darlene graduated with a degree, “I feel like God has given me a second chance.” she said‘ She hopes that her story   can inspire others to pursue a degree.

1. Why did Darlene decide to leave university early?

A．She was tired of school life.

B．She met a boy she loved a lot.

C．Her family was too poor then.

D．Her friend John Mullins left her.

2. What happened to Darlene during the 55 years after leaving school?

A．Her husband's career failed eventually.

B．The whole family lived in the same city.

C．She often longed to go back to school.

D．Her children advised her to finish school.

3. How did John respond to Darlene’s decision to go back to school?

A．He did his best to help her,

B．He managed to hold her back.

C．He told her that it was impossible.

D．He asked her to continue her career.

4. What does the author want to tell us?

A．Never leave school too early.

B．It's nothing to leave school early.

C．It's often great to put family first.

D．It's never late to return to school.

9 . Meeting people from another culture can be difficult.From the beginning,people may send the wrong signal(信号).Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.
Different cultures emphasize(强调)the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree.For example,business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust.Even with people at work,it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”,usually over a glass of tea,before they do any job.In many European countries—like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafés rather than at the office.
Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion;instead there was an uncomfortable silence.The people present just stared at me and smiled.After getting to know their ways better,I realized that they thought I was talking too much.In my own culture,we express meaning mainly through words,but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.
Even within Northern Europe,cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values;however,Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly.We think that they are rude.In fact,this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.
People from different parts of the world have different values,and sometimes these values are quite against each other.However,if we can understand them better,a multicultural environment(多元文化环境)will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
1. In some countries,eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to .

A．develop closer relations	B．share the same culture
C．get to know each other	D．keep each other company

2. The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that .

A．the English prefer to make long speeches

B．too many words are of no use

C．people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature

D．even talk and silence can be culturally different

3. According to the text,how can people from different cultures understand each other better?

A．By sharing different ways of life.

B．By accepting different habits.

C．By recognizing different values.

D．By speaking each other’s languages.

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

A．Multicultural Environment

B．Cross-Cultural Differences

C．How to Understand Each Other

D．How to Build Up a Relationship

10 . Language is so magical a thing that sometimes effective words can make a big difference. Here is a simple story that _______ the power of our language. My roommate Maria began to hunt for a job when Sue was in senior 4 and shortly after that, she got an important _______ . On account of the financial crisis, the competition was _______ . But she said,“_______ I try, there will always be hope. ”

Luckily, she _______ the first two rounds and entered the final interview. There were only three people left. The interview was very _______ , during which the interviewer only _______ with them for a while   The interviewer said to them,   “All of you are very excellent. Please go home and wait for our _______ !”

A week later， Maria received a message from the company, saying that she had not been _______ a job. Maria felt deeply ________. But later in the evening, she excitedly informed me that she had received another message, reading that she had been ________ by the company . ________.the first message sent to her was also part of the ________ in the interview. The three applicants received the same message; but only Maria's reply ________ the company, so she was given the job. I asked her，"How did all of you reply? " She said, "One did not reply, the other said ’goodbye’, and I said ’thank you’"

Only then did I know that Maria’s ________ came in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not ________ to say "thank you" to the one who disappoints you. Actually, it is a piece of cake to say "thank you"   But it is whether you are ________ to say it in a peaceful and grateful manner ________ does matter. Saying "thank you" shows ________ for others’ work and shows your grand generosity. Thus, while under the same condition, you may get more ________ compared to others!

1.

A．reflects

B．accounts

C．indicates

D．deserves

2.

A．appointment

B．message

C．interview

D．notice

3.

A．tight

B．fierce

C．potential

D．close

4.

A．If only

B．Even though

C．In case

D．As long as

5.

A．beat

B．tried

C．considered

D．passed

6.

A．interesting

B．satisfactory

C．simple

D．difficult

7.

A．consulted

B．chatted

C．argued

D．played

8.

A．response

B．requirement

C．order

D．demand

9.

A．left

B．arranged

C．offered

D．awarded

10.

A．defeated

B．disappointed

C．embarrassed

D．worried

11.

A．trusted

B．allowed

C．discussed

D．employed

12.

A．Actually

B．Exactly

C．Eventually

D．Possibly

13.

A．competition

B．experiment

C．test

D．experience

14.

A．surprised

B．answered

C．benefited

D．satisfied

15.

A．job

B．confidence

C．intelligence

D．fate

16.

A．pretend

B．forget

C．regret

D．intend

17.

A．willing

B．anxious

C．eager

D．prepared

18.

A．which

B．what

C．who

D．that

19.

A．appreciation

B．respect

C．sympathy

D．patience

20.

A．presents

B．concerns

C．thanks

D．chances