1 . Yesterday   I had a walk with a friend in the street. When we were passing by a house, I _____ a BlackBerry cellphone. I picked it up and it still _____ ! I started checking the contact     list and calling numbers. I wanted to   see _____ I could   get   some information   about   the   owner of the   phone. _____, only one   person   answered   and   she didn't   recognize the _____ that I was calling from. In the end, she said, "It is just so nice that   you are trying to _____ whose phone it is."

Since that lady didn't know whose phone it was, my friend _____ me to go back   to the   street. I _____ We went back to the street and to the house _____ which we had found the BlackBerry cellphone.   I _____ the door.   Two   college students _____ and said they hadn't       lost their phones. But when I told them the story and _____ some names on the contact list, one of them said that he _____ had those names so it must be the phone of one of his _____.

They said it was _____ that I took the time to find the _____. I really didn't have anything to say because   in   my mind   I was   just   doing the _____ thing.   I never   considered _____ the phone—it wasn't mine. I immediately tried to find the owner because that is exactly what I would want _____ to do if any of my family members _____ their phones.

1.

A．bought

B．dropped

C．repaired

D．found

2.

A．rang

B．sang

C．worked

D．shook

3.

A．that

B．if

C．what

D．how

4.

A．Probably

B．Interestingly

C．Finally

D．Unluckily

5.

A．number

B．street

C．man

D．name

6.

A．talk about

B．think of

C．find out

D．care about

7.

A．advised

B．pushed

C．helped

D．showed

8.

A．laughed

B．understood

C．argued

D．agreed

9.

A．at the back of

B．in front of

C．on the top of

D．far away from

10.

A．turned to

B．looked for

C．knocked on

D．broke into

11.

A．answered

B．shouted

C．ran

D．passed

12.

A．spelled

B．wrote

C．mentioned

D．remembered

13.

A．sometimes

B．also

C．hardly

D．always

14.

A．kids

B．parents

C．students

D．friends

15.

A．exciting

B．necessary

C．wonderful

D．impossible

16.

A．phone

B．information

C．buyer

D．owner

17.

A．important

B．right

C．strange

D．brave

18.

A．giving

B．borrowing

C．mending

D．keeping

19.

A．them

B．him

C．someone

D．myself

20.

A．lost

B．described

C．needed

D．lent

2 . When young, I loved going on trail runs. It was my favorite way to _____tress. So. when I was back in my hometown after a _____first year of my Ph. D. program, I thought a trail run was just what I needed. But instead of helping me relax, the run did just the _____.

After I moved to the city for college, where my runs were on flat concrete paths instead of ____dirt trails, I used a GPS watch. When I went on trail runs again in the country, it constantly reminded me of the fact that I wasn't _____up with my usual pace. I ___ my watch, thinking that would allow me to enjoy my _____and find the peace I expected, ____I found myself underperforming. "Why can't I let go and just enjoy myself?" I wondered. But after some _____, I realized why I was _____— both on trail runs and in graduate school.

Going into my Ph. D. , I had thought that my solid undergraduate track record would set me up for _____success. To my surprise, I was wrong. I _____confidence in my research abilities which I thought stopped me performing well and I constantly felt my progress was too slow. Other students' self-confidence and their excellent results made me feel _____. One day, I _____broke down in tears in my adviser's office.

Then came my visit home. I was having _____because I hadn't properly _____my expectations to the differences between _____run and a trail run.

A Ph. D. is like a trail run. Sometimes you can run fast. Sometimes you might find yourself climbing up a steep, winding trail at a _____pace. And that's OK. Barriers are _____, and success looks and feels different on a challenging trail than it does on a smooth, flat path. Sometimes it's best to take a deep breath and do your best to _____the challenge.

1.

A．accept

B．expose

C．escape

D．rescue

2.

A．magical

B．normal

C．fast

D．tough

3.

A．opposite

B．same

C．odd

D．extreme

4.

A．safe

B．similar

C．winding

D．transparent

5.

A．coming

B．keeping

C．breaking

D．linking

6.

A．cut off

B．put off

C．set off

D．turned off

7.

A．investments

B．surroundings

C．investigations

D．associations

8.

A．but

B．so

C．as

D．because

9.

A．motivation

B．imagination

C．reflection

D．determination

10.

A．talking

B．running

C．struggling

D．trembling

11.

A．current

B．instant

C．temporary

D．general

12.

A．ended

B．enriched

C．missed

D．lacked

13.

A．indifferent

B．insecure

C．incredible

D．inconsiderate

14.

A．ultimately

B．initially

C．hopefully

D．permanently

15.

A．battle

B．complaint

C．fun

D．trouble

16.

A．adjusted

B．devoted

C．owed

D．contributed

17.

A．a country

B．a native

C．an urban

D．a foreign

18.

A．rabbit's

B．worm's

C．snake's

D．snail's

19.

A．unreal

B．unavoidable

C．unlimited

D．unacceptable

20.

A．embrace

B．border

C．prepare

D．recognize

3 . It is hard to say the first day of school in the United States because when the first day of school is and what happens on the first day of school usually are different by districts（地区）.

The first day of school for many school districts in different states is on the day after the first Monday in September. In some other school districts, school begins in mid-to-late August. For example, the Denver, Colorado schools go back in mid-August and schools in Cleveland, Ohio start back usually one week before the first Monday in September. The Boston, Chicago, New York City and San Diego schools start back on the Tuesday or Wednesday after the first Monday in September.

Schools in Cleveland, Ohio used to start the school year on the day after the first Monday in September, but in the 1976-1977 and 1977-1978 academic years, the school year was affected by several bad snowstorms, extreme cold. In the 1978-1979 school year, the Ohio Department of Education moved the start of the year to late August, one week before the first Monday in September. This went into effect in the 1980-1981 school year.

In most school districts in Utah, the school year starts between August 25 and August 30, and goes until the last week of May or the first week in June next year.

In American high schools, the freshmen class usually goes back one or two days before the rest of the school body for an orientation（迎新）period. An orientation period helps the freshmen get familiar with their new school, its rules, and surroundings.

In some schools, the freshmen classes have their photographs taken for identification purposes. Some high schools have tried to make the first week of school fun for incoming freshmen.

1. According to the passage, which schools start their school year the earliest?

A．Schools in Denver.

B．Schools in Cleveland.

C．Schools in New York City.

D．Schools in Boston.

2. Why did the Ohio Department of Education change the start of the school year?

A．Because of some political events.

B．Because of the entrance examinations.

C．Because of the increasing number of students.

D．Because of the extreme weather.

3. How many months does the school year last in schools in Utah？

A．About seven months.

B．About eight months.

C．About nine months.

D．About ten months.

4. The article is probably taken from ________.

A．a book about one's life story

B．an official website of education

C．an advertisement in a newspaper

D．a sports magazine

4 . 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处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处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。
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。

During the summer holiday, I thought I should do anything meaningful instead of touring. So I got a job at a fast food restaurant but worked there as a cleaner. I worked 7 hours day for three weeks. The job was boring and seemed endless, in which made me so tired that I nearly stopped it halfway. After all, I stuck to it with determinations. Every day, I started off for work early in the morning, and went home later in the evening. Finally, I finished the job before the new school term begins. Now, I understand how labor means. I think it is a successfully experience, which is worth remember forever.

5 . Old Falls Movies

June 28th—Beauty & the Beast

Disney’s classic takes on a new form,with a widened fairy tale and an all-star cast.A young prince,imprisoned in the form of a beast,can be freed only by true love.What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle,the only human girl to ever visit the castle since his being turned into a beast.

July 12th—The Emoji（表情）Movie

The Emoji Movie unlocks a secret world inside your smartphone.Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis,a city where all your favorite emojis live with only one facial expression except Gene who has multiple expressions.Determined to become“normal” like the other emojis,Gene asks Hi-5 and Jailbreak to help through the apps on the phone to find the Code that will fix him.

July 19th—Jumanji:Welcome to the Jungle

In a new Jumanji adventure,four kids discover an old video game and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting,becoming the adult avatars（化身）.To beat the game and return to the real world alive,they’ll have to find a map and change the way they think about themselves—or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.

August 9th—Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit,his three sisters and their cousin Benjamin enjoy troubling Mr.McGregor in his vegetable garden until he dies.When one of Mr.McGregor’s relatives moves in,he finds much more than he bargained for.What follows is a battle of wills between the new Mr.McGregor and the rabbits.However,something happens and his feelings towards them begin to change.

1. When can the audience see a film about true love?

A．On July 19th.	B．On June 28th.
C．On August 9th.	D．On July 12th.

2. How is Gene special?

A．He lives in a secret world alone.

B．He can help others through an app.

C．He is the favorite emoji of the world.

D．He has more than one facial expressions.

3. What should adventurers do to win in the game?

A．Dress up as adults.

B．Discover an old video game.

C．Draw a map about the jungle.

D．Think about themselves differently.

6 .

Personal Robot Make your parents and teachers happy ! Are you having problems finishing your homework on time? Do you avoid tidying your room until your mom shouts at you? You don’t need to worry if you buy a Mr. Helping Hand personal robot. Mr. H can be programmed to organize your homework. Your own personal robot will follow you around, putting away books and objects that you have left on the floor or bed. Mr. H also has these features (特点)： • weighs only 500 grams • includes long-lasting batteries • comes with a 5-year guarantee • remembers simple instructions Originally (最初) sold for $499 NOW ONLY 299

WATCH CONTROL This is a watch that James Bond would be proud to wear! This is NOT a watch for ordinary people! Your electronic PENGO WATCH CONTROL • acts as a remote control for TVs and videos. • gives you a daily weather forecast. • reminds you when to hand in your homework. • sets off a silent warning alarm when parents or teachers are near. Besides, your PENGO WATCH CONTROL will always tell you the time accurately! Originally sold for $199 NOW ONLY $99 For further information, click here.

1. With help from a Mr. H, you can ________.

A．stop using batteries

B．finish your homework on time

C．remember your teacher’s instructions

D．get your room tidied on your way home

2. A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to ________.

A．repair your TV	B．organize your homework
C．be a James Bond	D．know what the weather is like

3. You can get your Mr. H far ________.

A．$499

B．$299

C．$199

D．$99

4. Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?

A．On a notice board	B．In a company brochure
C．On a teenage website	D．In a college newspaper

7 . 短文改错
下面短文中有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加﹑删除或修改某个单词。
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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每句不超过两个错误；
2.每处错误及其修改均只限一词；
3.只允许修改10处。多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Jane is my closely friend from America. Last Sunday we went to the Phoenix Park for trip. The weather was such lovely that there was a great number of visitors in the park. To our excitement, there was a wonderful robot show who caught our attention. Some people were boating on the lake, while others are swimming. The Phoenix Park is more famous for its cherry blossom, and the park was like a sea of flower. We really enjoyed ourselves, so we couldn’t help singing happy. When it started to get dark, they left the park for home.

8 . Happy birthday! Do birthdays really makes people happy?    1    Birthdays celebrates the day when we were born. Besides, that extra candle on the cake suggest another year of growth and maturity (成熟) — or so we hope. We all like to imagine that we are getting wiser and not just older. Most of us enjoy seeing the wonder of growth in others, as well. For instance, seeing our children develop and learn new things makes us feel proud. For Americans, like people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful process. But growing old?

    2    Growing old is not exactly for people in youth-oriented (以年轻人为中心) American culture.     3    As the old saying goes, “You’re young as you feel.” Older people joke about how many years young they are, rather than how many years old. People in some countries value the aged as a source of experience and wisdom. But Americans seem to favor those that are young, or at least “young at heart”.

Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden. Economically, “senior citizens” often struggle just to get by. Retirement at the age of 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal income. Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference. Older people may suffer from poor nutrition, medical care, and housing.    4    American sociologist Pat Moore once dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets. She was often treated rudely — even cheated and robbed. However, dressed as a young person, she received much more respect.

    5    Why? People are living longer. Fewer babies are being born. And middle-aged “baby boomers” are rapidly entering the group of the elderly. America may soon be a place where wrinkles (皱纹) are “in”. Marketing experts are already noticing this growing group of consumers.

A．That is a different story.

B．Most people in America like the young.

C．Of course they do.

D．Some even experience age discrimination (歧视).

E．People in America grow larger every year.

F．Most Americans like to look young, act young and feel young.

G．Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast.

9 . 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：在错的词下划一横线，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。

My father go fishing alone every Sunday. This morning when we were got up, it was fine. Father decided to go fishing, so mother stopped him, said that it was going to rain according to the weather forecast（预报）. She asked him to put off his raincoat, but he did not take her advices. When he got to the river, it was cloud. Soon the rain began to fall heavily and he was caught in it. After she got home, he was wet through.   “Did you catch some fish?” asked my mother. “No, but I caught bad cold,” he answered.

10 . Mr. Reese was born in a big city. His father had several companies and got a lot of money. He could give his son all the young man wanted. He was busy with his business and never asked him how he got along with his studies. So the boy spent most time in the restaurants or cinemas. Of course he was weak at his lessons and learned nothing at school. He made many friends but none of them was good and when they knew he came from a rich family, they began to teach him to gamble(赌博). Of course he lost much money.
　　Now Mr. Reese was twenty and finished middle school. He could not do anything. But his father didn't mind it until one day he found the young man had sold one of his companies. He became so angry that he made him leave his house. The young man couldn't gamble any longer. His friends made him pay his debt. He had to ask his mother to help him and the woman often gave him some money. But one evening his father happened to find it. The old man stopped his wife from doing so. They began to fight in the room. The young man brought out a knife and killed his father. His mother helped him to run away, but soon after that he was caught and sentenced(判刑)to death.
　　It was a cold and wet day. Suddenly it began to rain hard when Mr. Reese was being sent to the execution ground(刑场). Soon both he and the soldiers were wet through. He said angrily,“Bad luck! I shall be shot in such bad weather!”
　　“Don't complain(抱怨), brothers” said one of the soldiers. “You're luckier than us all. We'll have to go back to the city after that!”
1. Old Reese never wanted to know about his son's studies because _________.

A．he was sure his son was good at his lessons

B．he spent all his energies on his business

C．he knew nothing about the education

D．his wife looked after their children

2. The bad young men taught Young Reese to gamble in order _________.

A．to play with him

B．to spend spare time

C．that the could get much money from him

D．that they could find jobs in his father's companies

3. Old Reese became angry because _________.

A．him son had learned nothing at school

B．his son was weak at all his lessons

C．his son couldn't do anything in the companies

D．his son had lost one of his companies

4. Mr. Reese complained _________.

A．he was sentenced to death

B．he would be shot

C．he went to the execution ground on foot

D．he would be shot in bad weather