One day my grandfather gave me a gift — a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get at the money was to break the piggy bank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea: the piggy bank would help save my money so that, at the end of the year, I might have enough for that bike I dreamt about. He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised that I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.
Whenever he gave me a little bit of money, he would say, “This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up.” When he gave me larger amounts, it was clearly for saving in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy bank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful pens, I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about ice-creams or pens went away. So for almost six months, I only put money into the piggy bank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy bank for anything. But one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake (地震) had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces, I was sleepless that night.
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2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
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1. Where are the speakers?
| A．In a railway station. | B．At the airport. | C．At DJ company. |
| A．It was tiring. | B．It was enjoyable. | C．It was disappointing. |
| A．Go to London. | B．Explore the city. | C．Go to the hotel. |
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
| A．In a KTV. | B．In a singing class. | C．At a concert. |
| A．She enjoys singing. |
| B．She loves Elvis’ songs. |
| C．She prefers listening to others sing. |
| A．Go shopping. | B．Go see a movie. | C．Meet Tom Hanks. |
1. 表达祝贺；
2. 肯定她的演讲；
3. 希望她能够分享提高英语口语的方法。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Amy,
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Yours,
Li Hua
China has made all the preparations for further space
Sending civilians into space
7 . We all love spending time by the sea. Some lucky ones might live on the coast and enjoy the benefits (益处) all around the year.
Well, to start with, it’s great for our mental (心理) health. Scientists have discovered that we have something called a blue mind. They have shown that watching, listening to the waves (海浪) or being in the ocean helps our brains slow down.
| A．Breathing the air in the city makes you more active. |
| B．Others usually have to wait for the next vacation. |
| C．Being by the sea is also good for our physical health. |
| D．Kids especially like to have fun by the sea in summer. |
| E．Naturally we often feel so great at the end of a seaside holiday. |
| F．The sound of them can help us relax and feel free from stress. |
| G．And if you take your walks on the beach, this is a lot better. |
注意：
1．词数90左右，短文开头已给出，不计入总词数;
2．文中应包括所给内容要点，可适当发挥，使文章连贯;
3．文中不得出现考生的真实姓名、校名等信息。
Welcome to Yunnan
I’m Li Hua from Yunnan. I’d like to recommend Yunnan to you.
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9 . “I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless,” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What’s wrong with me?”
Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character experience loneliness at least sometimes. It’s healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. We all need others in our lives.
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we’ve got to get beyond this.
If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider the following two.
Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non-aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.
Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, don’t ask “Do you have a dog?” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one-word answer.
1. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa’s worry?| A．To set a sad tone. | B．To share Lisa’s pain. |
| C．To introduce the topic. | D．To teach readers a lesson. |
| A．Being refused by others. | B．Putting ourselves in danger. |
| C．Being treated in a rude way. | D．Losing interest in communicating. |
| A．Shy people are hard to talk to. | B．Popular people are often easy-going. |
| C．Just waiting for chances will waste our time. | D．A proper way is important in making friends. |
| A．It is considered unfriendly. | B．It will leave a bad first impression. |
| C．It shows the poor quality of the speaker. | D．It isn’t good for keeping a conversation going. |
10 . Each single applicant to Princeton University is considered with care. We consider each applicant to Princeton as a whole person, and put great care into considering every application. We hope you will explore the information in this part to understand what we look for in the admission process.
How to Apply
Hand in your application through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the Universal College Application. Each is treated equally by the Admission Committee. Complete and hand in your materials as soon as possible to make sure full consideration of your application. View our Application Tips for detailed information.
When to Apply
Date | Deadline |
| November 15 | Early Action Deadline |
| November 15 | Early Financial Aid Application Deadline |
| Late December | Early Action Decisions Released |
| January 1 | Regular Decision Deadline |
| March 1 | Financial Aid Application Deadline |
| Mid-March | Decision Letters Mailed |
| May 10 | Reply Date for Admitted Students |
We look for promising students who will devote themselves to the Princeton community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives.
While academic performance is the basic requirement, the Admission Committee considers many other things — strong personal qualities, special talents or excellence of all kinds, values formed by unusual personal experiences, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.
1. Where can you find detailed information of how to apply?| A．Common Application. | B．Coalition Application. |
| C．Universal College Application. | D．Application Tips. |
| A．November 15. | B．March 1. | C．January 1. | D．May 10. |
| A．Academic performance. | B．Special talents. |
| C．Strong personal qualities. | D．Personal experiences. |
