1 . “They tell me that you’d like to make a statue (塑像) of me — is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream?” The President’s deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl as he showed his doubt.

Asking for the help of the President (总统) of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.

“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldn’t have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner.”

President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptors — they’ve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but I’m afraid there’s not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream? A bust (半身像)?”

Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice. “Of course — I shouldn’t have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.”

Vinnie’s face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not mean weak, sir,” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay (粘土) figure would not exhaust my strength — and that is what I intend to do!”

The President’s eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didn’t know your background.”

But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he sighed, “I’d like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to myself.”

Vinnie looked around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.”

The President seemed to consider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnie’s hand warmly, “I’ve heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and intelligent as well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”

The very next day, Vinnie received an invitation from the President.

1. How did President Lincoln first respond (回复) to Vinnie’s request (请求)?

A．Delighted.

B．Excited.

C．Regretful.

D．Doubtful.

2. What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?

A．Her enthusiastic personality.

B．Mr Mills’s encouraging words.

C．President Lincoln’s gentle voice.

D．Her interest in a challenging job.

3. Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting_______.

A．her experience from other projects

B．her innocent (天真的) childhood in the country

C．the heavy labor (劳动) she had done before

D．the skill she picked up in Wisconsin

4. Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to_______.

A．achieve effects of natural lighting

B．keep all her tools within easy reach

C．observe the President at a right angle (角度)

D．avoid disturbing (打扰) the President’s work

5. What message does the story convey?

A．A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.

B．Experience helps to promote excellence.

C．Ups and downs make one strong.

D．Devotion requires enthusiasm.

2 . A Few Tips for Self-Acceptance

We all want it to accept and love ourselves. But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach. Where do you start?    1      

●    2     Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough. Why do you follow them? Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs? Know that your life is your own; you are the only you in this world. 

●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made. We are often ashamed of our shortcomings, our mistakes and our failures.     3     You’re not GOD. You will make mistakes, time and time again. Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better, why not offer yourself a compassionate (有同情心) response? “That didn’t go as planned. But, I tried my best.” 

●Recognize all of your strengths. Write them down in a journal. Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness. List all of your accomplishments and achievements. You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today.     4      

●Now that you’ve listed your strengths, list your imperfections. Turn the page in your journal. Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you don’t feel good enough. Now, read these words back to yourself.     5     Skip (跳过) the pages saying you’re not good. Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements. See how awesome you are?

A．Feeling upset again?

B．Nothing is too small to celebrate.

C．Remember, you are only human.

D．Set an intention for self-acceptance.

E．Stop comparing yourself with others.

F．When does the comparison game start?

G．Here’s a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。(80词左右)

When we are little kids, birthday parties are big occasions. They are our time to shine, and we love everything about them: the balloons, the games, the cake, the gifts, and so on.

After reading cool stories about police officers (警察) solving cases, Allen Miller thought the police were great, hoping to become one of them! So, when he had to choose a theme for his seventh birthday party—he went with his favorite: the police! And all he wanted for his birthday party was a model police car. He excitedly invited some of his friends and anxiously awaited the day. Unfortunately, none of them could make it to the party due to various reasons. Allen’s mom Rachel wrestled (纠结) with the challenging decision: should she cancel (取消) the party?     

Officer Frank Smith, who had already planned with Rachel and agreed to show up at the party, heard from Rachel that it might be canceled due to low attendance (出席率). That’s when he decided to save the day. After all, his duty is to serve and protect, and he decided to serve him the most amazing seventh birthday party! Officer Smith got the whole local police to join in.     

On the day of Allen’s party, Officer Smith picked up Rachel and Allen in his police car. They stopped at Town Hall, and officer Smith led them into the meeting room where a group of policemen were waiting to wish Allen a happy birthday. There, a party was waiting for him. The room was filled with warmth and he was greeted by the smiling faces of officers who had stepped away from their duties to celebrate with him. A large cake stood at the center of the room, drawing Allen’s eyes. As they gathered around the cake, Allen felt a rush of joy. With each officer’s cheer, he blew out the candles (蜡烛), making a wish that sparkled in his eyes as brightly as the candles had.

After they enjoyed the cake, Officer Smith took out a gift bag.

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4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man?

A．A nurse.

B．A chemist.

C．A doctor.

2. What is wrong with the woman?

A．She has had a cough for three days.

B．She has a bad headache.

C．She is wet all over.

3. What does the man tell the woman to do?

A．Go around from time to time.

B．Stay in bed for some time and take some medicine.

C．Come to see him tomorrow morning.

4. Where does this conversation most probably take place?

A．In the woman’s house.

B．In the man’s office.

C．In a garden.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the woman calling?

A．To buy a table.

B．To serve lunch.

C．To book a table.

2. When does this restaurant stop serving lunch?

A．3 pm.

B．2 pm.

C．1 pm.

3. How many people will come with the woman for lunch?

A．Two.

B．One.

C．Four.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man?

A．A businessman.

B．A scientist.

C．A salesman.

2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?

A．On a plane.

B．On a bus.

C．On a train.

3. Why is the woman traveling?

A．She is traveling to give some lectures.

B．She is traveling on business.

C．She is traveling on holiday.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the man go on holiday?

A．In summer.

B．In spring.

C．In winter.

2. Where is the man going?

A．Switzerland.

B．Austria.

C．Italy.

9 . What does the man mean?

A．He can go to the cinema on Saturday evening.

B．He can go to the cinema on Saturday morning.

C．He can’t go to the cinema.

10 . What’s the man’s job?

A．A shop assistant.

B．A salesman.

C．A tailor(裁缝).