1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In the past year, I had an unforgettable experience of learning tai chi. Honestly speaking, I admitted that I     1     (feel) hesitant at first but with time passing by, it really had a huge effect on me     2     (physical) and mentally. Not only were I deeply impressed by the moves that caught my imagination, such as “white crane spreading its wings” and “golden rooster standing on one leg”, but also I     3     (inspire) to explore Chinese culture.

It is all about keeping a balance between yin and yang,     4     are believed to form the unity of opposites. The practice of taichi aims     5     (maintain) the balance of our body through opposite     6     (movement): up and down, left and right, forwards and backwards, breathing in and breathing out. By performing the routine, tai chi eventually brings     7     a state of physical and mental peace. No wonder it is a best way to relax your mind and body.

I also experienced a short period of tiredness and boredom. Thanks to the patient guidance of professional coach, I gradually found to my     8     (satisfy) that I could focus on peace of mind and sleep better,     9     (enable) me to stay cool under pressure. I am sure I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy     10     benefits it has brought me.

2 . WELCOME

STUDENT HANDBOOK

The administration, faculty, and staff of American Heritage and American Academy welcome you to the new school year. Please take the time to become familiar with the following information. It can be helpful during the school year for the students and an effective means to avoid confusion and misunderstandings.

Academic Reporting

The-175-day academic year is divided into two semesters, each with two grading periods, and report cards are given at the end of each. Plus, progress reports are issued throughout the year, with their distribution dates listed in the booklet’s back.

Conference Days & Exam Days

Conference days are normally held on the Friday, which are required to be attended by all the students, following the distribution of report cards.

Fourth, fifth and sixth graders take exams during exam week at the end of the school year. All students are expected to be present during finals. Any student who must miss an exam date is required to request permission in writing stating just cause for absence.

Requirements for Promotion

To be eligible（有资格的）for promotion, a student must successfully complete all grade level requirements including maintaining a “C” average or higher in Reading and/or Mathematic s for the year and for second semester.

Honors Classes

Honors level classes are offered to scholarly qualified students in Math（Grades 2-6）, Language Arts/Reading（Grades 4-6), and Science（Grades 5-6) . Administration recommends placement based on student testing, motivation, teacher recommendation, and the good of the individual and the whole class. Students in Honors Classes will be moved to a regular class at end of semester if a “C—” or lower is earned.

1. What do we know about academic reporting?

A．Students have three-time marking periods in a semester.

B．Students are not sure when they can get reports cards.

C．Students are well informed to know their grades’ progress.

D．Students have to go to school to get reports in person.

2. What do Conference Days & Exam Days require students to do?

A．Get promoted for next year.	B．Attend a meeting on Friday.
C．Get into Honors Classes.	D．Miss exams without reasons.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To provide rules of managing students’ behavior.

B．To show students’ rights and responsibilities.

C．To sign an agreement with students’ parents.

D．To offer some information about the school year.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A trip experience.

B．Houseboats.

C．A book on sale.

2. How long is the tour?

A．One hour.

B．Two hours.

C．Three hours.

3. What does the speaker say about her houseboat?

A．It is quite large.

B．It is very popular.

C．It has everything needed.

4. What is the speaker’s new book about?

A．The tours on houseboats.

B．The largest houseboat in the world.

C．The history of houseboats in Seattle.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which is the highest mountain in this area?

A．Mount Karen.

B．Mount Heather.

C．Mount Brown.

2. What is the most popular activity in this mountain?

A．Skiing.

B．Seeing wildlife.

C．Having snowmobile tours.

3. How is the weather in the mountain in summer?

A．A bit cold.

B．Quite cool.

C．Very hot.

4. In which season may the tour be?

A．Winter.

B．Autumn.

C．Summer.

5 . 重点短语识记
1. ______________ 对……作出反应
2. ______________ 捡起，拿起
3. _______________ 和……比起来；与……相比
4. _______________ 浏览
5. _______________ 终究；毕竟
6. _______________ 由……组成
7. _______________ 导致
8. all of a sudden ______________
9. turn into ___________
10. up and down ______________
11. in the open air _____________
12. keep on (doing sth) _____________
13. have yet to ______________
14. make it to ______________

6 . 重点单词识记
1. ____________ n.庇护，掩蔽
2. ____________ adj.（用于数字后面表示）多，余
3. ____________v.发生
4. ___________ v.营救，解救
5. ___________ n.紧急情况，不测事件
6. ____________ v.（战争、事故等）夺去（生命）
7. ____________ n.危机
8. billion num. ___________
9. nowhere adv. ____________
10. otherwise adv. ____________
11. midnight n. _____________
12. county n. ___________
13. property n. ___________
14. hurricane n.___________

7 . 在两周的时间里，我们举办了一系列关于学习和体育的活动，其中一些是由英语系学生负责的。（charge）
During the period of two weeks, we held a series of activities on study and sports, a few of which were ________ English students.

8 . 在我上面是平静的海面。(完全倒装句)
Above me ________.

9 . 尼摩船长走在前面，他的一个手下在后面几步处跟着。(独立主格结构)
Captain Nemo walked in front, ________.

10 . 课外拓展延伸
1. __________________ 一群；许多
2. __________________ 第一次尝试
3. __________________ 由某人负责；由某人管理
4. __________________ 没能做某事
5. __________________ 提前；提早
6. permit sb to do sth __________________
7. surround sb/sth with/by..._________________
8. to one’s astonishment _________________
9. distinguish oneself as/to be _________________
10. without permission __________________