1. 表达关心和担忧；
2. 推荐一种运动方式并说明理由；
3. 表示祝愿。
注意：1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数不少于100词(信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数)。
Dear David，
How are you?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,
Lin Jin
2 . When I was in my early twenties, I moved away from my home state of Wisconsin to attend graduate school. I chose to go to the University of Arizona in Tucson and
Many years have passed. My father’s
Whether
It
| A．flew | B．drove | C．walked | D．cycled |
| A．blue | B．yellow | C．brown | D．green |
| A．family | B．refuge | C．environment | D．desert |
| A．new | B．right | C．last | D．difficult |
| A．naturally | B．fortunately | C．obviously | D．seriously |
| A．gentle | B．weak | C．supportive | D．pleasant |
| A．choice | B．dream | C．friend | D．request |
| A．pretended | B．expected | C．knew | D．forgot |
| A．graduate | B．regret | C．return | D．continue |
| A．surprising | B．encouraging | C．interesting | D．moving |
| A．wander outside | B．hang around | C．come home | D．move away |
| A．face up to | B．get away with | C．make sure of | D．look out for |
| A．return | B．growth | C．arrival | D．loss |
| A．worries | B．cares | C．leaves | D．stays |
| A．health | B．marriage | C．church | D．home |
| A．help | B．stop | C．protect | D．teach |
| A．informs | B．reminds | C．warns | D．rids |
| A．comfort | B．interest | C．food | D．money |
| A．regrets | B．complaints | C．sufferings | D．pleasures |
| A．survive | B．exist | C．fall | D．disappear |
3 . Four great places to go in the UK
Centre for Alternative TechnologyIt began as a community looking for ways of life without fossil fuels(化石燃料). The group included gardeners and engineers and its early experiments looked at wind and solar power. Two years later, a visitor centre was opened to make more people know this community’s lifestyle. Today its renewable tech and gardens attract many visitors.
Wildwood TrustIt is a great place for all ages where you can see amazing wildlife native to Britain. It holds an amazing collection of over 200 British animals. With a huge adventure playground for kids, it is good for families. Wildwood Trust offers half-price tickets to those who arrive by public transport.
St NicksIt’s surprising that the city centre is just a mile away when you walk through the grassy paths there. The place, now alive with birdsong and wild flowers, was once York’s rubbish tip (垃圾场). Now many apple trees grow there. And there’s a popular mini-Stonehenge in the middle, which is made of stones once thrown there.
Findhorn FoundationThe Findhorn Foundation has been trying to be a living model for the future since the 1960s. This is an eco-village with an arts centre and publishers; there are also films and plays on offer in the Universal Hall. Being in the Findhorn Foundation reminds you that powerful and positive visions for the future can be realized.
1. What is the aim of the Centre for Alternative Technology most probably?| A．To share the idea of green living. | B．To call for people to believe in science. |
| C．To support new technology for fossil fuels. | D．To make more scientists join its experiments. |
| A．It offers many free adventures to children. |
| B．It often organizes environmental activities. |
| C．It encourages trips to the place by public transport. |
| D．It increases the public’s knowledge of foreign animals. |
| A．It has many kinds of fruit trees. | B．Some people enjoy collecting stones there. |
| C．Some animals suffer from human waste there. | D．It has turned from a dirty place into a beautiful attraction. |
| A．St Nicks. | B．Wildwood Trust. |
| C．Findhorn Foundation. | D．Centre for Alternative Technology. |
| A．Art. | B．Travel. | C．Science. | D．Animals. |
High school was a hard time for me, as it is for many kids. Recently I was reminded (使想起) of a huge reason why I made it through that time of my life. The reason was music.
I was reminded of this because my old high school is about to be pulled down over the Christmas break and the kids will be moving into a bigger newly built school in January. The high school band and chorus(合唱队) recently gave a concert on the 80-year-old stage, and all chorus alumni (校友) were invited to take part in this event. The alumni have been invited back to sing with the chorus in other concerts before, but this one was special. This was our last chance to sing on this stage.
We all arrived early for rehearsal (排练). Many of us did not even need music during rehearsal because we remembered the song so well. It became a tradition to invite alumni back on stage and sing “Honor and Glory” every year. After one rehearsal of it, it was like we never left.
As we waited for the beginning of the concert, we began taking ourselves on one last tour of the high school. We looked at the same artwork that has been on the same walls for years, but the only good memories (记忆) I actually remembered were the time I spent singing in the chorus. When nothing else felt like it was going right, music was there. Music has helped me and saved me.
Soon, everyone will get to experience a much bigger school with a much bigger stage for more amazing concerts, but I will always remember that stage that I sang on with my former classmates. I remember the songs that we sang together, countless memories, and just how thankful I am for my amazing music teachers who helped make music have such a strong influence on my life.
1. Why was the recent concert special? (no more than 10 words)2. What did the author mean by saying “it was like we never left” in paragraph 3? (no more than 10 words)
3. What did the author think of singing in the chorus in high school? (no more than 1 words)
4. What is the purpose of the text? (no more than 10 words)
5. What precious memories did you have in high school? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
A self-service flower shop operated by a college student in Beijing is attracting many young customers, Chinese media reported.
Different from traditional shops in the capital, the young storekeeper surnamed Wang opened the first self-service flower shop where people can select flowers and pay via mobile payment systems including Wechat and Alipay.
Born after 2000 and a lover of literature, the young man said “he begins the startup (创业) because it will not take up his time”. “Besides, people can go to flower shops at any time,” he added. “I cannot focus on reading when I have to serve customers.” So Wang opened the self-service flower shop after doing market research.
Most young customers like shopping in a free environment, and hate promotion (推销) from clerks, he explained, adding that customers can have their questions answered about the names of flowers through mobile apps.
Even though there is no shopkeeper, the operation has attracted many young customers and proved to be a success, at least for now.
Although he does not sell flowers in the shop in person, Wang said he would go to the shop at odd intervals to take care of the flowers though he couldn’t afford it full time.
“It is a business with a little money, and it can’t cause a huge loss if a burglary (偷盗) happens,” he said, adding that he trusts people.
1. How do people pay for flowers? (no more than 8 words)2. Why does Wang open the self-service flower shop? (no more than 20 words)
3. How can customers have their questions answered about flowers? (no more than 10 words)
4. What does the underlined phrase “at odd intervals” most probably mean? (no more than 4 words)
5. What do you think of the self-service flower shop? Tell your reasons. (no more than 25 words)
6 . Summer Camps
About us
Summer Camps offer many programs that develop athletic skills, teamwork and healthy habits to kids. We create a safe and non-competitive environment for learning and making friends. Our counselors(指导老师)are required to complete much training and deal with some practical issues. Directors and head counselors are qualified in CPR (心肺复苏)and First Aid and so on.
Full-day Camp (ages 6-13)
A typical camp starts with soccer, kickball, basketball or field games. After lunch, the kids do three activities. Depending on location, there are swimming, science and nature, arts and crafts, rope courses.
Li’1 Rascals Day Camp (ages 3-5)
Preschoolers get all the fun of full-day camp in half the time. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games and relays. Each week has different themes. All participants must be able to be taught to use a patty(便壶).
Specialty(专长)camps (ages14-16)
These specialty camps build many athletes. Our experienced staff will help your child be excellent in his or her favorite sport.
·Tennis
·Basketball
·Soccer
·Dance
·Cheer-leading
Fee: $120
Contact Information
Call: 068-990-3224; E-mail:summercampsforkids@hotmail.com or Write to: 125 Seventh Avenue South New York, NY 10014
What the parents from last year say about the camps:
“All the activities were perfect. My son definitely wants to return next year and I will recommend the camp to others.”
— Kate
“I think this is one of the best camps that my children have attended. The counselors and directors are enthusiastic and friendly. The programs are excellent and it is the only camp that they ask to go back to.”
—Jack
“My children had an excellent time at your camp. I was very impressed by both your friendly, helpful counselors and directors and the excellent way that the entire camp was organized and run. I will consider next year! Many thanks.”
—Mary
1. What do you know from the passage?| A．The camps are free for little children. |
| B．There are mainly three activities at Full-day Camp. |
| C．Specialty camps are only open to young athletes. |
| D．The counselors at Summer Camps all have rich experience. |
| A．learn the skills to play ball games | B．know how to survive in the wild |
| C．take part in arts and crafts activities | D．dance together with other children |
| A．go home alone | B．express themselves clearly |
| C．receive a complete physical examination | D．go to the toilet by themselves |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Bored. | C．opposed. | D．Terrible. |
| A．the spaces of Summer Camps are limited |
| B．the workers at the camps are responsible ones |
| C．the campground of Summer Camps is tidy and comfortable |
| D．Mary’s son will attend the camps with his friends next time |
7 . I learned how to accept life as it is from my father.
My father was
I was also
Sometimes I
| A．However | B．Therefore | C．Afterwards | D．Meanwhile |
| A．tired | B．slow | C．poor | D．weak |
| A．already | B．once | C．only | D．still |
| A．sent | B．threw | C．took | D．put |
| A．impossible | B．hopeless | C．stressful | D．difficult |
| A．worrying | B．caring | C．talking | D．asking |
| A．decisions | B．beliefs | C．strengths | D．imaginations |
| A．before | B．since | C．as | D．till |
| A．suggests | B．seems | C．promises | D．requires |
| A．opened | B．turned | C．broken | D．spoke |
| A．something | B．anything | C．everything | D．nothing |
| A．Naturally | B．Surprisingly | C．Truly | D．Certainly |
| A．had | B．accepted | C．enjoyed | D．gained |
| A．defended | B．astonished | C．touched | D．warned |
| A．would | B．could | C．should | D．might |
| A．quiet | B．relaxed | C．calm | D．happy |
| A．able | B．likely | C．free | D．ready |
| A．case | B．way | C．method | D．form |
| A．doubt | B．guess | C．know | D．wonder |
| A．award | B．theme | C．gift | D．word |
1. Where does the man know about homeless population?
| A．From an article. | B．From the radio. | C．From TV. |
| A．One million. | B．Two million. | C．Three million. |
| A．France. | B．America. | C．Germany. |
9 . When faced with the decision to get out of bed or have a few more minutes of sleep, which do you choose? Believe it or not, that decision could make a world of difference in the rest of your day.
About 85 percent of Americans use an alarm clock to wake up in the mornings, according to sleep researcher Till Roennenber. And while there are no official numbers on snoozing (打盹), a quick survey of social media makes it clear that hitting the snooze button is a popular choice for many people.
As to how the snooze button will affect your day, scientists have mixed opinions. Some scientists think people who hit the snooze button in the mornings are actually clever, creative and happy while some said that hitting the snooze button will ruin your life, or at least your day. “I feel that hitting the snooze button has got to be one of the worst things that ever happened to human sleep,” researcher Jonathan Horowitz said. “The chances of you ‘snoozing’ and actually experiencing a meaningful rest are close to zero.”
According to some sleep experts, when hitting the snooze button, you are in fact confusing your body and mind, and throwing yourself into a deep state of being sleepy. The body needs some time to wake up, so, when returning to what will be a light sleep for a brief period of time, you are putting your body back into a sleep mode before waking it again. At that point your body won’t know what it wants, resulting in a sort of half awaken state.
If you really want to take advantage of an alarm clock, the key is to form a healthy sleep cycle. Focus your efforts on getting enough sleep each night and waking up at the same time each day so that when your alarm goes off you feel rested.
1. What can we infer about hitting the snooze button from the first two paragraphs?| A．People do it just for fun. | B．It is a common practice. |
| C．People take it seriously. | D．It is a wise decision. |
| A．cheating | B．improving |
| C．damaging | D．relaxing |
| A．It brings people a meaningful rest. |
| B．It turns people into lazier ones. |
| C．It helps people adapt to a new day. |
| D．It affects people to some extent. |
| A．Forming a good sleep habit. | B．Waking up a bit earlier. |
| C．Taking another light sleep. | D．Adding an extra alarm. |
| A．Secrets behind Snoozing in the Morning |
| B．Ways to Keep Refreshed after Wake-up |
| C．The Snooze Button: A Good Choice? |
| D．Snooze to Avoid the Light Sleep Mode |
10 . We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our
When we
It is
With changing times and
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately
| A．youngsters | B．elders | C．parents | D．juniors |
| A．devote | B．owe | C．pay | D．contribute |
| A．show | B．explain | C．exhibit | D．point |
| A．greeting | B．receiving | C．declaring | D．showing |
| A．expressing | B．describing | C．sending | D．suggesting |
| A．However | B．Therefore | C．Besides | D．Though |
| A．experiencing with | B．going through | C．suffering from | D．worrying out |
| A．maybe | B．likely | C．possibly | D．probably |
| A．quarreled | B．dealt | C．lived | D．disagreed |
| A．community | B．organization | C．society | D．public |
| A．experience | B．reality | C．emotion | D．information |
| A．cultural | B．special | C．environmental | D．position |
| A．quietly | B．slightly | C．loudly | D．coldly |
| A．rise | B．raise | C．support | D．force |
| A．give off | B．get rid of | C．give up | D．send out |
| A．expected | B．forced | C．needed | D．reminded |
| A．doubt | B．question | C．wonder | D．challenge |
| A．suffering | B．upset | C．trouble | D．discomfort |
| A．serious | B．light | C．heavy | D．slight |
| A．aware | B．alive | C．knowing | D．sensible |
