2 . Breath of Life

As Norwood drove through St. Petersburg, Florida, the laughter from the four teenage girls inside her car ______gave way to screams. They were hit by another car and ______ into a tree.

Then smoke ______ from the car. A bystander shouted, “It's about to ______! Get out!” Norwood immediately crawled out. Along with two of her friends, who'd also managed to ______ themselves, she ran for her ______.

But halfway down the street, she realized that her best friend, Simmons, wasn't with them. Norwood ran back and found Simmons stuck in the back ______. “She wasn't ______,” Norwood told Inside Edition. She ______open the back door and pulled her friend out. She dragged Simmons a few feet to safety and laid her on the ______. “I checked her pulse and put my ______ against her chest.” No sign of life. “That’s when I started CPR (心肺复苏术).”

______ on the lawn and looking down at her dying friend, Norwood started ______ Simmons's chest. She breathed into her friend's mouth in hopes of filling her lungs with the ______ of life. Fortunately, Simmons began coughing and breathing for air.

Soon, paramedics (医务人员) arrived and rushed Simmons to hospital. When she heard how Norwood had saved her life, “I wasn't ______,” Simmons said. “She always backs me up.”

1.

A．increasingly

B．suddenly

C．frequently

D．cautiously

2.

A．crashed

B．pulled

C．settled

D．fell

3.

A．released

B．rose

C．cast

D．slid

4.

A．speed up

B．run out

C．wear out

D．blow up

5.

A．injure

B．free

C．care

D．control

6.

A．liberty

B．rescue

C．life

D．target

7.

A．seat

B．window

C．car

D．handle

8.

A．moving

B．crying

C．breathing

D．praying

9.

A．kicked

B．pushed

C．threw

D．pressed

10.

A．ground

B．door

C．bed

D．tree

11.

A．mouth

B．head

C．heart

D．shoulder

12.

A．Bending

B．Lying

C．Kneeling

D．Standing

13.

A．petting

B．squeezing

C．pumping

D．clicking

14.

A．thought

B．method

C．struggle

D．kiss

15.

A．touched

B．delighted

C．honored

D．shocked

3 . Ways to make a great first impression

You’ve heard it a million times already. But it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression（印象）. Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.

*    1    

Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The hand-shake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left.     2    

*Be on time

When meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression.     3     It’s better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic.

*Introduce yourself and ask for names

Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their name in a polite way.     4    . This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone you’re with.

*Make good conversation

To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you.     5    . A person will feel more comfortable with someone they can relate to（产生共鸣）.

A．Use body language

B．Have a proper handshake

C．Repeat the name and use it later in conversation.

D．It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby

E．As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early.

F．You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression.

G．However, don’t have your left hand in your pocked because this appears impolite.

4 . 假定你是李华，留学生Ricky对中国诗词很感兴趣，想找一名共同学习者，请写信向他推荐你的一位同学，内容包括：1.介绍该同学的基本情况；
2.推荐理由；
3.表达期望。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Ricky,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

5 . Auckland University Online Education— What to Expect

Most Auckland University (AU) online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media— rich, easy to use learning environment through a Learning Management System (LMS).

Discipline (纪律)

With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.

Time Management

In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20— 25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.

Professional Connections

Many of the AU faculty (教员) who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.

“I work as an IT manager: And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”

— Jim Heilman, Computer Information System graduate.

Technology

It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.

1. How long at least will it take you to finish four courses?

A．A full year.	B．Several months.
C．Two semesters.	D．At least 20 - 25 hours.

2. How does Jim Heilman benefit from the course?

A．By finding a good job.	B．By graduating with a degree.
C．By passing the final exam.	D．By learning much referred to his job.

3. Where can you probably find the passage?

A．A college website.	B．A course brochure.
C．An academic magazine.	D．An online advertisement.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who went to England last year?

A．Ivan.

B．Jim.

C．Erica.

2. Where did Erica stay during her holiday?

A．In a hotel.

B．In a tent.

C．In a flat.

3. Which means of transport did Ann use from Italy to Malta?

A．The plane.

B．The car.

C．The boat.

4. Where will the speakers probably go?

A．To a mountain.

B．To a farm.

C．To a castle.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the basket?

A．It is small for a coffee pot.

B．It was bought yesterday.

C．It is of bad quality.

2. What does the woman decide to do in the end?

A．Change the basket for another one.

B．Have the basket repaired.

C．Return the basket.

8 . In a national spelling contest in America, an 11-year-old girl was asked to spell a certain word. But with her ________ voice, the judges were not sure whether she spelled the right word. They talked it over and ________ decided to simply ask her what she had said. By then, the girl knew she had misspelled the word. Instead of lying, she told the truth that she had said the ________ letter—so she lost the contest.

As the girl walked off the ________, the entire audience stood，clapping to applaud her honesty. Later, dozens of newspaper reporters wrote about this ________, even though it cost the girl the contest. But the fact is that she ________ the biggest contest that day: the contest of her character.

Probably the biggest test of our character and honesty is what we would do if we knew we would never get ________. This young girl could easily have ________ and nobody would have known it but herself. But it’s been said, “If you ________, you make yourself cheap.” This young girl was ________ enough to prize her own character more than the prize from a spelling contest. She knew the ________ she made in that moment will have a long-lasting influence in her future.

Should the wallet, found in the street, be put into a pocket or ________ to the policeman? Should the ________ change received at the store be forgotten or ________ ? Nobody will know. But we have to live with ourselves, and it is always better to live with someone we ________.

1.

A．high

B．sweet

C．tough

D．soft

2.

A．finally

B．seriously

C．secretly

D．totally

3.

A．correct

B．wrong

C．different

D．same

4.

A．stage

B．studio

C．test

D．classroom

5.

A．lesson

B．story

C．courage

D．accident

6.

A．achieved

B．broke

C．won

D．defeated

7.

A．paid

B．awarded

C．reported

D．caught

8.

A．escaped

B．lied

C．changed

D．answered

9.

A．accept

B．fight

C．cheat

D．insist

10.

A．smart

B．generous

C．energetic

D．interested

11.

A．plan

B．conclusion

C．discovery

D．choice

12.

A．turned over

B．put away

C．set aside

D．took down

13.

A．small

B．some

C．extra

D．necessary

14.

A．ignored

B．paid

C．shared

D．returned

15.

A．protect

B．challenge

C．respect

D．attack

9 . 假定你是李华，外国朋友Robert发邮件询问你校开展课外活动的情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容如下：
1. 描述具体情况；
2. 表达感想。
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 Robert,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua