1 . These years, we can see more and more people like dancing in public. We call this kind of dance “Guangchangwu”.     1    . Later in 2005，it became popular with the elderly（年长者） in China.

    2    . Some people think it is a kind of entertainment （娱乐）and physical exercise. It gives the elderly a good way to relax，keep fit and make their lives interesting. It is better for them to go out to dance with their friends than to play cards or watch TV at home，because they need to keep healthy and active.

    3    . You may have the following experience（经历）：you want to sleep late into noon on a weekend morning but find it impossible because the elderly are dancing，making a lot of noise. Sometimes you are having a rest or chat for a while with your friends in a park. But the music from the dancing is so loud（大声的） that you have to stop. So quite a few people are worried about the dancing places.    4    .

    5    . But when they choose a kind of entertainment，they should think about other people’ s life

A．At times, they choose to go to and enjoy those places.

B．At times, they choose to stay away from those places.

C．Nowadays, about the dancing, people have different ideas.

D．It seemed to come into being in the 1990s.

E．It seemed to come into being in 2010.

F．It is all right for the elderly to get exercise and have fun.

G．But，not all people have the same idea.

2 . It was only after her death from Bright's disease on May 15, 1886 that Emily Dickinson enjoyed recognition for her poetic accomplishme. A limited volume of her works appeared in 1890, but it was Thomas H. Johnson's release of her complete body of poetry that made her works receive real acclaim. He published 1,775 of her poems in 1955 in a volume entitled The Poems of Emily Dickinson.

Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, MA in 1830. The Dickinson family was well known in the community for their contribution to politics and education. Dickinson lived most of her life with her grandfather who was famous for having founded the Amherst Academy in 1814 and later Amherst College in 1821.

Emily Dickinson led a reclusive life, but her childhood was a happy one. She had the privilege of being educated at some of the most outstanding women schools in her time and devoted herself to reading all kinds of books.

It was during her college years that Emily started writing. Some of her poems were published with the help of her female friends. However, the first serious attempt at having her poems published failed for her being rejected by The Atlantic magazine. This led the self-conscious poetess to believe that the public would never care for her works, and thus she never attempted to have any of her works published again. After the Civil War, Dickinson withdrew from society and had little contact outside of Amherst.

Dickinson was very concerned with the subject of nature. Her writings are complex, and for many years scholars have searched for romantic inspiration, but have not yet understood her works. What is clear, however, is that her works can't just simply describe something in terms of a narrative style.

Without doubt, Dickinson's works have greatly influenced and continue to influence modern poetry. In her time, her writing style was unique given that it included the use of dashes and capitalized nouns. None of her works rhymed, and she used unusual comparisons when referring to events and situations. This unconventional method of writing has made her one of the most innovative poets of the 19th century.

1. Which of the following best explains "acclaim" underlined in the first paragraph?

A．Approval.

B．Enthusiasm.

C．Reference.

D．Apology.

2. What did Dickinson do during her childhood?

A．She practiced writing with the help of her friends.

B．She passed her poems to magazines.

C．She spent much time on politics and education.

D．She studied in good schools.

3. What do we know about Dickinson's poems?

A．They are easy for readers to understand.

B．They make much difference to modern poetry.

C．They inspire modern naturalists to study nature.

D．They rhyme well and include many comparisons.

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

A．Causes of Emily Dickinson's Failure

B．Features of Emily Dickinson's Poems

C．A Brief Introduction to Emily Dickinson and Her Works

D．Reasons for Emily Dickinson's Becoming World Famous

3 . 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。

I have a dream. To tell you a truth, my dream is to be a doctor. There was a time that I was in hospital. I saw with my own eye that a doctor fought a whole night save a baby’s life. I was great touched and then I made up my mind to be a doctor. I hope I can help people keep health. I wish I can devote myself to serve patients. If my dream come true, I will try my best to offer to them the best service.

4 . Music plays an important part in our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth. Others remind us of the people we love. Many important occasions (场合), like weddings and funerals, have special music. Every nation has a national song like the Chinese “MARCH of the VOLUNTEERS”

In the US, high schools and colleges have school songs too. Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people.

As the years go on, the music grows and changes. Modern science has also changed music. Inventions such as records, radios, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.

American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”, is known around the world. Music is one of America's most important exports. It stands for a living history of America. And it brings the people of the world together. Even when people don’t understand the same language, they can share in the same music.

Many people learn and practice English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture. So, as the song says, “Put a dime in the jukebox (自动点唱机), baby.” Let’s listen to the music!

1. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Music is changing greatly.

B．Music is very important in our lives.

C．There are many different kinds of music.

D．Music is one of America’s important exports.

2. The underlined word “They” in Para.3 refers to ________.

A．inventions	B．changes
C．electric instruments	D．tape recorders and videos

3. According to the last paragraph, learning about American music can help us ________.

A．learn English well

B．get a good knowledge of the world

C．solve the problems of our feelings

D．understand American history and culture

4. What can we learn from the text?

A．Music can help us think of the past good times.

B．Many high schools and colleges have school songs.

C．Music comes from the earliest folk songs.

D．Different people can only share different kinds of music.

5 . 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。

This early morning on my way to school, I saw a large dog sat at the gate of my neighbor’s house. So fiercely it bark that I wanted to pass by hurriedly. Hardly had I begun to run than the dog rose suddenly. I was so frightening that I daren’t to go ahead. Just then Ms. Wang, my neighbor, came out. She said her dog never bit someone. Frightening away her dog, she said sorry for me. I was relieved but went to school as quick as possible. If Ms. Wang didn’t come out, I didn’t know what would happen.

6 . Off-duty firefighter Roben Duge smelled the smoke, saw the flames and heard the screams from his neighbor's house and thought instantly of his own family. The heroic smoke eater pulled a grandmother and two children from a burning house, on Thursday night, while walking home from his job at Ladder 103 in Brooklyn.

“I’m not a hero, I'm just reacting off instinct (本能),” the fearless father said on Friday at home, right next door to the fire-damaged house. His wife Crystal disagreed “It’s just who he is.” He is a superman.

The mild-mannered firefighter was heading home from the subway when he noticed the thick black smoke pouring out of his neighbor’s house. “A child playing downstairs in the basement accidentally started the fire and he was too frightened to tell his grandmother as the flames spread quickly,” reporters said. Duge, a five-year FDNY experienced firefighter, started rushing toward the two-storeyed residence when he saw the smoke. Visions of his own three kids flashed through his mind. “When I heard the kids screaming, I realized it from the bottom of my heart,” Duge told the Daily Neivs. “I thought how I could get in deep enough because I didn’t have any equipment and I didn’t know how dangerous it was.”

The grandmother, a stroke victim, was merely able to get around on her own when he made his way inside. “The lady could stand up, but she needed assistance to walk and the kids were screaming and scared to death,” said Duge.

After getting the three residents out of their house, he assisted them over to his home. The fire was brought under control about half an hour after it started. Duge, reflecting on his daring rescue, shrugged (耸肩) off the praise that was arrived via text and voicemail from fellow   firefighters. “We often operate in chaos and we do put ourselves at risk,” said the FDNY officer.

1. Who was supposed to blame for the fire?

A．Duge’s kids.	B．The old lady.
C．Duge’s wife.	D．The neighbor’s kid.

2. What did Duge find when he entered the burning house?

A．The lady sat on the floor.	B．The kids were frightened.
C．The firefighters arrived.	D．The smoke was disappearing.

3. What did Duge think of the praise for him?

A．He thought what he had done deserved it.

B．He viewed it as a big surprise.

C．He owed it to his fellow firefighters’ help.

D．He cared little about it.

7 . Camp Odayin provides fun, safe and supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people and their families this year.

Winter Camp February 15 - February 17

It is hosted in Amery, a two-hour drive from the Twin Cities and free round trip transportation is provided from Minneapolis and Madison. This camp is for children who have attended Residential Camp or Day Camp before. Campers can experience snowshoeing, skiing and snowboarding. Registrations are processed during December & January.

Moms Retreat May 16 - May 17

Scheduled in downtown Stillwater, Moms Retreat will seek to improve the quality of caregivers' life. It will include meals, boarding and yoga activities.

Registration will open in April for moms that receive the email invitation from Camp Odayin. If the limit is reached, we will start a wait list.

Residential Camp July 13 - July 18

Campers will have a chance to communicate with other young people sharing the same grade. Hosted in Lutherdale, it will include swimming, horseback riding and talent show. The approval by the Camp Odayin Director is necessary.

Registration will open in early March and is due May 1st.

Family Camp October 26 - November 1

Hosted in Camp Lake, the camp is a two-night commitment for families with children suffering from heart diseases, who will benefit from connecting with other families who have similar health, emotional and social concerns. Activities will include drawing, fancy dress balls and movies.

Families who have a child in 12th grade or younger (no minimum age) can attend. Camper registration is available online in late August.

1. Which camp is intended for previous campers only?

A．Moms Retreat.	B．Winter Camp.
C．Residential Camp.	D．Family Camp.

2. Where can you go if you choose to register on August 28?

A．To Amery.	B．To Stillwater.
C．To Camp Lake.	D．To Lutherdale.

3. What is special about Residential Camp?

A．It offers a variety of activities.

B．It provides access to shopping.

C．It allows sick children to participate.

D．It requires the camp leader's approval.

8 . What does the woman think of holidays?

A．People should do more meaningful things.	B．People should have more holidays.
C．There are too many holidays.

9 . Enjoy a museum visit with your class

Available Programs：

Art Tells a Story： By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences， students can find the story in some works of art． （ All grades）

Learning to Look： An interactive（互动的）tour that explores a variety of art using storytelling， movements， music， games， and other techniques helps introduce children to a museum． （Preschool～ Grade 3）

Native American Collection： This program explores relationships that exist between art， culture，the geographic location and natural resources． Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez， a Towa storyteller， a Northwest coast mask， and Inuit clothing． （ For Grades 2～5）

The Language of Art： Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art． It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable．

Art﹣on﹣the﹣Move： Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects． Free organizations with Education Membership．

Planning Your Visit：

Booking：Booking is necessary for all tours and programs．Please book at least a week in advance．Teachers are encouraged to organize self﹣guided visits for their classes during public hours．

Tour Hours： Tours can be organized between 9：30 a．m． and 5：00 p．m． on weekdays．

Program Fees： Tours are free for those with Education Membership． There is a charge of ﹩6 per student of non﹣member organizations． Tour with art activities cost ﹩12 per student （non﹣members）or ﹩10 per student （members）．

Chaperones（保护人）：We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children．Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success． A chaperone must pay ﹩5 admission．

Lunch： We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the museum．

Museum Rules： Don't touch works of art． Don't take photographs．

Ask questions． Look， and then LOOK again!

Enjoy!

1. If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is， they will choose     ．

A．Art Tells a Story．

B．Learning to Look．

C．The Language of Art．

D．Native American Collection．

2. How much should the museum charge a class of 60 students with Education Membership for a tour with art？

A．﹩600．

B．﹩630．

C．﹩720．

D．﹩750．

3. What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum？

A．To make bookings ahead of time．

B．To try to get Education Membership．

C．To learn about the history of the museum．

D．To ask for the permission of self﹣guided visits．

4. In which section of the newspaper does the passage most probably appear？

A．Health．

B．News．

C．Culture．

D．Advertisement．

10 . What does the man do most weekends?

A．He goes shopping.

B．He watches matches.

C．He visits museums.