1 . 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

2 . King's College Summer School is a training program every year for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

More information is as follows:

Application date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.	Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hours
Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐) ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.	Cost Daily lessons: $200 Sports and activities: $100 Travels: $200 Hotel service: $400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King' s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com

1. You can most probably read the text in ________.

A．a newspaper

B．a travel guide

C．a textbook

D．a telephone book

2. Which of the following is true about King' s College Summer School?

A．Only top students can take part in the program.

B．Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.

C．King' s College Summer School is run every other year.

D．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

3. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school ______.

A．$200

B．$400

C．$500

D．$900

3 . Students perform less well in final exams if smartphones are allowed in class, for non-academic (非学业的) purposes in lectures, a new study in Educational Psychology finds. Students who don’t use smartphones themselves but attend lectures where their use is acceptable also do worse, suggesting that smartphone use damages the group learning environment.

Researchers from Rutgers University in the US performed an in-class experiment to test whether dividing attention between smartphones and the lecturer during the class affected students’ performance in within-lecture tests and a final exam. 118 students at Rutgers University took part in the experiment during one term of their course. Smartphones were not allowed in half of the lectures and allowed in the other half. When smartphones were allowed, students were asked to record whether they had used them for non-academic purposes during the lecture.

The study found that having a smartphone didn’t lower students’ scores in comprehension tests within lectures, but it did lower scores in the final exam by at least 5%, or half a grade. This finding shows for the first time that the main effect of divided attention in the classroom is on the length of time in keeping memory, with fewer things of a study task later remembered. In addition, when the use of smartphones was allowed in class, performance was also poorer for students who did not use them as well as for those who did.

The study’s lead author, Professor Arnold Glass, added: “These findings should alarm students and teachers that dividing attention is having a not obvious but harmful effect that is damaging their exam performance and final grade. To help manage the use of smartphones in the classroom, teachers should explain to students the alarming effect—not only for themselves, but for the whole class.”

This is the first-ever study in an actual classroom showing a relationship between losing attention from smartphones and exam performance. However, more researches are required to see how students are affected by using smartphones after school.

1. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

A．To present the main findings of the experiment.

B．To explain how the experiment was carried out.

C．To give details about the result of the experiment.

D．To suggest what should be done for teachers and students.

2. We know from the experiment that having a smartphone in class ________.

A．had no bad effect if students do not use them

B．caused an average 5% drop in students’ scores

C．made it harder for students to keep things in mind

D．had a bad effect on students’ performance in all tests

3. What’s Professor Glass’ attitude towards using smartphones in class?

A．He was against it.

B．He was in favor of it.

C．He cared little about it.

D．He doubted the findings.

4. What is the research team likely to do next?

A．To find out ways to improve students’ memory.

B．To call on schools to ban smartphones completely.

C．To study the influence of using smartphones after class.

D．To do researches on focusing attention in actual classrooms.

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 . “Where is the bus?” I asked myself. I was going to be late and the manager wasn’t going to be _______ .“ Thank God. Here it is.” The bus   _______ round the corner and I got on. Ten minutes later I was walking into the _______ where I work. Twenty-five past nine. I hope the manager doesn’t notice. But no _______luck.

“Smith!” shouted the manager. “Late again. What’s your _______ this time?”“ I'm afraid the bus was late, Mr. Brown.” “_______ up earlier tomorrow! Anyway, get to business at the counter. We'll be opening in a few minutes.”

My first customer was a pretty girl _______ a red dress. Behind her was a young man of about 25. He seemed very _______ , and _______ few seconds he looked towards the main entrance. The girl asked about opening a bank account. I gave her the necessary ________ and she walked out. ________ , I noticed a tall man by the door, carrying something ________ with brown paper. Turning to my next customer, I was terrified to see a gun ________ out of his coat. The next moment a loud noise ________ my ears. Everything went black. I was falling.... After ________ seemed a very a long time, I opened my eyes and found myself in bed! ________ shaking from the memory of this terrible dream, I got dressed and ran out of the house. As ________, the bus wasn’t on time, and I arrived at 9:25.

“Smith!” the manager cried out in a voice like thunder. “ Later again! Go and start work at once!” To my ________ , the first customer was a girl ________ a red dress and behind her stood a man carrying something wrapped in brown paper. The dream!   ________ that the surprise of my life!

1.

A．pleased

B．worried

C．sorry

D．patient

2.

A．ran

B．came

C．rode

D．drove

3.

A．hotel

B．shop

C．bank

D．restaurant

4.

A．much

B．such

C．more

D．this

5.

A．excuse

B．idea

C．cause

D．answer

6.

A．Hurry

B．Come

C．Catch

D．Get

7.

A．having on

B．wearing

C．putting on

D．dressing

8.

A．nervous

B．shy

C．calm

D．angry

9.

A．a

B．some

C．every

D．each

10.

A．information

B．offer

C．introduction

D．support

11.

A．Again

B．Then

C．Thus

D．However

12.

A．hidden

B．rolled

C．filled

D．covered

13.

A．getting

B．aiming

C．appearing

D．sticking

14.

A．took

B．shook

C．filled

D．tore

15.

A．what

B．when

C．that

D．which

16.

A．Even

B．Still

C．Just

D．Ever

17.

A．usual

B．past

C．such

D．yet

18.

A．belief

B．surprise

C．dream

D．regret

19.

A．of

B．with

C．on

D．in

20.

A．Was

B．Is

C．Wasn't

D．Isn’t

6 . 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.

7 . Field Trip Day

On Friday, May 16, our class will take a field trip to North Park Zoo. The zoo has lions, elephants, and other interesting animals. Many of the animals we have been studying will be there for us to closely examine.

Our class will be divided into six teams. Each team will have five students and one leader. The leaders are listed in the table.

Team 1	Miss Banker
Team 2	Mrs. Lopez
Team 3	Mr. Harper
Team 4	Miss Abel
Team 5	Mr. Soto
Team 6	Mrs. Thomas

What You Need to Know

The cost is $1.00 for students to enter the zoo. We will leave the school at 9:00 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m.

On the morning of the trip, the students will be divided into teams. One student from each team will receive a camera. The cameraman will take pictures of the team, the animals, and other fun sights at the zoo.

All members should wear blue shirts. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because we will be walking all day. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. We will have a picnic at the park inside the zoo. Bring a healthy snack, such as a piece of fruit and a drink, for later in the day.

When we are at the zoo, always remain with your team. Do not leave the team without asking permission from the team leader.

Feeding the Animals

The ONLY animals that students are allowed to feed are those in the children’s Zoo. Special food can be bought at the zoo for 25 cents and given to these animals. Do not feed your lunch to them. It is not food for the animals.

1. Any student taking part in this field trip should       .

A．carry a camera	B．spend at least $1.00
C．draw pictures of the animals	D．arrive at the zoo at 9:00 a.m.

2. In the Children’s Zoo, students can       .

A．move freely	B．get special food for free
C．enjoy their lunch	D．feed the animals

3. What type of writing is this text?

A．An announcement	B．A news report
C．An introduction to a zoo	D．A photo competition guide

8 . Many people enjoy taking trips by themselves. Unluckily, they do not always have the best_________. Instead, people should consider group tours. Taking a group tour is a wise choice for people to __________themselves.

First, group tours plan travelers’ routes, so people don’t have to_______where they are going next or how they are getting there. They can just_______and enjoy their trip._______, my family once took a group tour to China. The travel agency (旅行社)_______everything for us. We just looked at the schedule the travel agency had_______and followed it. Thanks to the travel agency, we had a _______trip. This made things _______on my father since he didn’t have to worry about where we would go next and ________at night.

Another________of group tours is that they allow people to communicate with one another while traveling. Travelers are able to develop________with people they would never have met________they are traveling together for a number of days. As I know, my parents ________Russia on a group tour for their honeymoon (蜜月). They________another couple on that trip, and everyone had a great time together. Even after many years, they still________together from time to time. If my parents had traveled by themselves, it would have been________for them to get to know this couple.

In short, there is ________better than a group tour when traveling. Group tours schedule everything on the trip, and they give us the________to meet others and make friends with them. Group tours are the ________way to travel when taking a trip.

1.

A．maps

B．cars

C．places

D．vacations

2.

A．help

B．enjoy

C．praise

D．encourage

3.

A．guess

B．prove

C．worry about

D．talk about

4.

A．relax

B．stop

C．walk

D．show

5.

A．In all

B．So far

C．As usual

D．For example

6.

A．made use of

B．took care of

C．ran out of

D．caught sight of

7.

A．provided

B．found

C．changed

D．bought

8.

A．short

B．strange

C．pleasant

D．terrible

9.

A．earlier

B．easier

C．slower

D．worse

10.

A．work

B．practice

C．stay

D．perform

11.

A．rule

B．question

C．purpose

D．advantage

12.

A．skills

B．programs

C．friendships

D．treatments

13.

A．because

B．unless

C．while

D．although

14.

A．1eft

B．visited

C．forgot

D．missed

15.

A．met

B．invited

C．followed

D．recognized

16.

A．dance

B．learn

C．cook

D．travel

17.

A．certain

B．important

C．impossible

D．unnecessary

18.

A．something

B．nothing

C．somebody

D．nobody

19.

A．gift

B．hope

C．method

D．chance

20.

A．best

B．last

C．only

D．new

9 . 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.

10 . The story happened on a not heavy rainy day.
After class, I took a few bottles to go and ____ some water from the water room. Oh！There were so many people! I had to wait ____ the rain. My hair didn’t get wet because I wore a hat, but my clothes ____ .
When at last it was my ____ ,I filled the bottles as quickly as possible. I began making my way back when I saw a boy ____ towards me. He ____ two umbrellas in his hand. He shouted hello and as he came ____ ,I recognized that it was XiaoBai.
He ____ my classmate for nearly three years but we never ____ more than ten sentences. He was silent but I like talking. We were quite _____ people and had nothing in common. I didn’t ____ him and even didn’t want to see him.
“Hey! What’s wrong?” His words ____ me out of my thought. “I saw you____in the rain so I brought you this umbrella. But it seems a little ____,your clothes are already wet.”
On hearing this, I was so ____ that I couldn’t say a single word.
“Don’t just stand there. Let’s go!” He said and held the umbrella for me. We walked towards ____ and this time, we talk ____ .
“I know you don’t like me, but I want to____ with you.” he said, “you may think I am silent, but it is because I can’t find the ____ to say.”
The rain finally stopped and we saw a rainbow in the blue sky. I said to myself, “It is wrong to____someone only by his appearance.1.

A．collect

B．drink

C．carry

D．hold

2.

A．under

B．in

C．at

D．on

3.

A．did

B．get

C．was

D．wet

4.

A．wish

B．duty

C．job

D．turn

5.

A．come

B．came

C．coming

D．comes

6.

A．had held

B．has held

C．was holding

D．holds

7.

A．near

B．nearly

C．nearer

D．nearest

8.

A．has been

B．had been

C．is

D．would be

9.

A．shared

B．talked

C．spoke

D．communicate

10.

A．the same

B．familiar

C．strange

D．different

11.

A．hate

B．ignore

C．like

D．get along

12.

A．brought

B．make

C．get

D．surprised

13.

A．stood

B．stand

C．standing

D．are standing

14.

A．early

B．frequent

C．actually

D．late

15.

A．moving

B．move

C．moved

D．moves

16.

A．the classroom

B．the park

C．the playground.

D．the bedroom

17.

A．nothing

B．little

C．a lot

D．something

18.

A．make friends

B．shake a hand

C．make a friend

D．have words

19.

A．times

B．right words

C．silent place.

D．umbrella

20.

A．understand

B．see

C．judge

D．decide