1 . Right now you probably spend most of your time in school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after high school? Will you continue to go to school? Will you learn a trade? Perhaps it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Some day work will be a big part of your life.

What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and skills will help make a better plan for your career.

To get an idea of what work you would like to do, make a list of your interests and a list of your skills. Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices that might match your interests and skills. You can later keep your lists with the projects and documents (文件) that can help you achieve the career you want.

They can help you know more clearly about your achievements in school and in the world of work. Roberta Zhan, an art designer, finds her work satisfying because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She enjoyed imagining something in her minds eye while she was in school. She took art, design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.

Here is what she says about the meaning of work: “If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution (贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job.”

1. The passage is most probably written to________.

A．students

B．teachers

C．parents

D．designers

2. At the beginning, the writer introduces the topic of the passage by________.

A．listing facts	B．giving examples
C．asking questions	D．explaining differences

3. Roberta Zhan might be most interested in when she was at school________.

A．singing songs	B．creating pictures
C．playing basketball	D．playing computer games

4. The passage is mainly about________.

A．the real meaning of work	B．the importance of interests and skills
C．the journey of Roberta’s life	D．the way of preparing for the future

2 . 假定你是李华，最近你和家人去公园散步时发现湖里污染很严重，还能看到很多白色垃圾，请你向学校广播站投稿，写一篇倡议书，呼吁同学生树立环保意识，内容如下：
1. 环境保护的重要性；
2. 环境保护措施；
3. 发起倡议。
注意：词数 100 左右。
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3 . For the last three years, a man in India has been living a real-life daily nightmare (噩梦). Every time he walks out of his house, he gets attacked by a group of crows. The strange thing is that the birds only aimed at him.

Shiva Kewat, a daily wage laborer from Sumela village, says his troubles with crows began three years ago. One day, as he was walking on the street, he noticed a crow chick trapped in iron netting. Despite his efforts to help the small bird escape, it died in his hands. Some of the crows must have seen the scene and believed that he killed it, because they’ve been attacking him ever since. Kewat has to carry a stick with him. He just waves the stick around to drive them off.

Kewat said that he didn’t really take the crows’ attacks seriously until he was aware that he was the only target (目标) of the birds and that no one else had ever had a problem with them. And as word of his troubles with the blackbirds spread in and around the village, people started gathering at his house every day just to see if he’d get attacked. Some found it amusing, while others described the attacks as “sudden and frightening”.

Professor Ashok Kumar Munjal, who studies bird behavior at Barkatullah University in Bhopal, said that crows have a very sharp memory and tend to recollect those who have wronged them. While their idea of revenge (报仇) may not be as complex as ours, they do tend to conduct either single or group attacks against humans who hurt them.

1. What has been causing inconvenience to Kewat in the past three years?

A．He’s been suffering from crow droppings.	B．He’s been having nightmares during sleep.
C．He’s been under attack from crows.	D．He’s been the only victim of all bird attacks.

2. What led to Kewat’s troubles?

A．His cruel killing of a crow chick.	B．The act of disrespect to crows.
C．His refusal to save a trapped crow chick.	D．The misunderstanding between him and crows.

3. Kewat began to think much of crow attacks after he realized _________.

A．the crows attacked nobody but him	B．he was attacked more and more frequently
C．more and more crows joined in the attacks	D．people started gathering at his house every day

4. What does the underlined word “recollect” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Ignore.

B．Remember.

C．Imitate.

D．Reject.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where was Open Tchaikovsky Competition held in 1986?

A．In Moscow.

B．In Chelyabinsk.

C．In Berlin.

2. What does Maxim say about the competition he attended at 10?

A．It inspired many young musicians.

B．It was the music event of his dreams.

C．It was a life-changing experience.

3. Which kind of music are the young players required to play?

A．Rock music.

B．Pop music.

C．Classical music.

4. What does Maxim value most in young players’ performance?

A．Expressiveness.

B．Smoothness.

C．Completeness.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Robert sound when speaking of his being a writer?

A．Hopeful.

B．Grateful.

C．Doubtful.

2. What was Robert like before he was 9 years old?

A．He had wild imagination.

B．He enjoyed sports.

C．He loved science.

3. What did Robert’s father do?

A．A teacher.

B．A coach.

C．A librarian.

4. What helped Robert become a writer?

A．Writing daily.

B．Listening to stories.

C．Reading extensively.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What position does the man apply for?

A．A salesperson.

B．An engineer.

C．An accountant.

2. Which aspect of the company appeals to the man?

A．The company culture.

B．The free accommodations.

C．The competitive pay.

3. What is difficult for the man to deal with?

A．Interpersonal relationships.

B．Quality-quantity balance.

C．Unplanned happenings.

7 . 17-year-old Brennan Agranoff, a colorblind boy, started his custom sock business in middle school, with a small loan (贷款) he got from his Parents. Up till now, he has sold over I million worth of socks onlinein the last four years.

Brennan thought of the idea for his custom sock company at just 13 years old. He was attending a high school basketball game in his hometown of Sherwood, Oregon, and noticed that many kids his age were wearing the same white Nike sport socks. The boy told himself that if these white plain socks were so popular with kids,then some cool custom designs would surely be an even greater hit.

But the boy didn’t tell his parents about the business idea immediately. He spent six months researching things like printing machines and technology and drawing up a business plan. Only when he had everything planned out did he ask his parents for a loan. “They thought the idea was a little out there,” Brennan recently told CNN Money, but he kept pushing, and finally received a S 3,000 loan to start his company. Then he began to work on his own designs. The fact that he was colorblind didnt stop him and he has created over 200 designs now.

Business was slow the first year, but then Brennan started pushing his Hoopswagg products heavily on the other Internet. Orders soon started coming in in large numbers, and Hoopswagg became a popular brand among custom sock lovers. Right now, his designs can be found on Hoopswagg website, Amazon and eBay.

Four years after starting his business, Brennan has achieved great success while balancing schoolhouse chores and his social life. And he says he loved every minute of it.

1. The second paragraph mainly tells us how Brennan________.

A．designed his custom socks	B．got his business idea
C．organized the basketball match	D．managed his company

2. To start his business, Brennan ________.

A．bought some Nike socks	B．made a business plan
C．asked teachers for advice	D．got money from friends

3. It can be inferred from the passage that Brennan________.

A．got no support from his parents

B．was too busy to do house chores .

C．stopped designing because ofhis eyes

D．enjoyed both his study and business

4. Which word can best describe Brennan according to the passage?

A．Honest.

B．Kind.

C．Creative.

D．Helpful.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker doing?

A．Complaining about something.

B．Warning the bus manager.

C．Making suggestions.

2. How often is the Number 16 bus supposed to travel to the airport?

A．Every 5 minutes.

B．Every 10 minutes.

C．Every 15 minutes.

3. How many passengers should a bus carry at the most?

A．40.

B．60.

C．129.

4. What did the speaker find out on Saturday morning?

A．The bus was speeding.

B．The bus was overloaded.

C．The bus didn’t come on time.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the man see the ad for the bike sale?

A．On TV.

B．In a department store.

C．In the newspaper.

2. Which bike is the latest model?

A．The Curzon.

B．The Aderson.

C．The Instant.

3. What does the man decide to do in the end?

A．Buy the cheapest one.

B．Go to the shop to look at the bikes first.

C．Buy the one recommended by the woman.

10 . Moving into your own apartment is exciting, but it can sometimes take a little while to really feel settled in.     1     And many of them are inexpensive and easy to do!

Work on unpacking one room at a time if you’re just moving in. As you start to unpack boxes, work on one room at a time.     2     Arrange each room neatly, making it feel lived-in before you move on to the next one. For instance, you might set up your bedroom first, then the living room, then the kitchen and finally the bathroom.

    3     Many apartments are short on space, so you may find that you have to be very cautious when you’re planning your furniture layout. Think about how you want to use each space, then arrange the furniture to maximize the functionality of that area. For instance, if you love to have people over, you might arrange the seating in your living room so all the chairs face each other. If you spend a lot of time watching your favourite shows, your layout might be a sofa and an easy chair in front of the TV.

Light scented (香薰的) candles to make your apartment smell more like home.     4     Lighting a candle in your apartment can change the feel almost instantly, especially if you choose a candle that smells like baked goods, warm vanilla, sandalwood, or leather. Or, if there was a certain candle you loved at your last place, you could light that, instead.

Hang art and photos that reflect your style throughout your place. Art is the perfect way to express your personal style, so search thrift stores, secondhand shops, and online stores for deals on art pieces that make you feel good. You can also display pictures of your family and friends.     5    

A．That way you won’t make a mess.

B．Place your furniture so it decides different spaces.

C．Don’t underestimate the power of a comforting scent.

D．Make you feel at home and use it to paint one of your rooms.

E．That will give you an instant feeling of comfort when you look at them.

F．Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to warm up your space.

G．That way, you don’t have to worry about spending a lot money to stock up all at once.