1 . As most people would be, I was very nervous about studying abroad in a foreign country. Luckily, Ireland is English-speaking and any contact with program advisors, housing, or the University was nothing short of excellent.

I chose to study abroad in Cork, Ireland. One of the greatest gifts Cork gave to me was a course I took at University College Cork. It was called Irish Folklore (民间传说) with Shane Lehane who was very nice. This lecture changed my world. I got to learn about the old fairy legends, unique Irish and Cork festivals and celebrations, traditions, and much about butter and potatoes. This class taught me so much about tradition and the importance of it. Although I met some difficulties due to the difference in cultural background, these didn’t stop me from moving forward.

Similar to Shane, the local people of Cork were very nice and they were what made the city so wonderful. Con and his family who ran the fruit and veg store that was by my apartment became my source of local information about Cork, Ireland, and all the people in it. They waved to me when they saw me walking along the road and those were moments that I felt most at home.

I could go on and on about how much I loved Cork and why, but to round it out, the live music was special. The Cork Jazz Festival was the most unique and exciting weekend in town, but every night and every weekend there was a band, singer, or guitar player somewhere in the City Centre. I have always enjoyed music, but it is clear to me that after my time in Cork wherever there is live music, I’m going to be there.

With its nature, sights, traditions, cities, towns, and coastlines, Ireland has so much to offer. I am glad I chose it.

1. What did the author learn from Shane Lehane’s course?

A．The power of public lectures.	B．The value of tradition.
C．Skills for independent living.	D．Tips for personal communication.

2. What is the author’s impression of the local people of Cork?

A．They take their privacy very seriously.	B．They are always busy making a living.
C．They are kind and welcome.	D．They have a good head for business.

3. What does the author want to show about live music in Cork?

A．Live music is very popular in Cork.

B．Live music events are limited to special days.

C．The Cork Jazz Festival attracts a lot of foreigners.

D．The Cork Jazz Festival focuses on traditional Irish music.

4. Which of the following can best describe the author’s stay in Cork?

A．Challenging.

B．Nervous.

C．Meaningful.

D．Peaceful.

2 . It was January 2016, when dark clouds hid the day. Jeremy and his girlfriend, Molei Wright, were _________ for a weekend of fun with friends on the slopes in Breckenridge, Colorado. They were two _________ Colorado natives: ambitious and _________, both lovers of books, music, the outdoors. They’d been together for less than a year, but it had taken only a few dates to realise that they could be well _________. As the car began the winding climb toward the destination, the snow came earlier than they’d _________ , but Jeremy wasn’t worried. He’d driven this route a thousand times, and he knew exactly what to do. However, a truck _________ them. One minute, Jeremy’s car was _________ smoothly through the falling snow; the next, he found himself pinned to his seat by the wheel and he _________ with pain. To his right he saw Molei, who was injured seriously, without motion and reaction. Jeremy fell into _________.

Henry, an officer on holiday trained in emergency medicine, was driving on the same road not far behind Jeremy and __________ instantly when he saw the wreck. While his wife calmed the trapped and __________Jeremy, Henry worked __________. Protecting Molei’s head and neck, he carefully pulled her out of the wreckage (残骸) and __________ her chest to bring her heart back to life. Meanwhile, Henry’s wife called the emergency center, and soon an ambulance arrived and rushed Molei to a hospital, where she was treated __________. If it hadn’t been Henry’s professional first aid, Molie couldn’t have made it to hospital alive. It was really a __________.

1.

A．hiking

B．driving

C．flying

D．camping

2.

A．like-minded

B．absent-minded

C．healthy-minded

D．open-minded

3.

A．remarkable

B．cautious

C．experienced

D．active

4.

A．organised

B．mannered

C．trained

D．matched

5.

A．acknowledged

B．investigated

C．expected

D．imagined

6.

A．hit

B．passed

C．blocked

D．approached

7.

A．controlled

B．stopped

C．rolling

D．accelerating

8.

A．jumped

B．turned

C．screamed

D．whistled

9.

A．thought

B．despair

C．silence

D．sleep

10.

A．drove away

B．turned over

C．hid away

D．pulled over

11.

A．determined

B．frightened

C．grateful

D．peaceful

12.

A．impatiently

B．swiftly

C．joyfully

D．effortlessly

13.

A．checked

B．clicked

C．covered

D．pounded

14.

A．in time

B．in turn

C．in vain

D．in place

15.

A．tale

B．record

C．miracle

D．comedy

3 . If you have a big test coming up or want to do well in class, studying is one of the best things you can do. Here are some tips on forming the best study habits so you can do your best in class.

Study in 1-hour blocks.     1     Set aside an hour for each of your subjects so you have time to review them completely. During each block, only focus on 1 subject at a time so you don’t get information mixed up between classes.

Plan regular breaks. Since studying takes up a lot of energy and brain power, it’s a good idea to schedule 5-10 minutes of relaxation every hour.     2     Listen to music, take a walk, or go get a snack to give yourself some space from your schoolwork.

    3     Working with your classmates can help keep you motivated (有动力). Ask other students that you’re in class with if they want to review with you. Try quizzing (测验) each other on concepts (概念).     4     Try teaching other people in your study group the concepts you’re learning. That way, you’ll be able to learn easier and more effectively.

Rewrite your notes in your own words. Organizing your notes helps you remember information a lot easier.     5     Rewrite them on a separate page so all of the similar information is organized and easy to read.

A．Form a study group.

B．Stay organized and work somewhere quiet.

C．Avoid working through the breaks you’ve planned.

D．Find places that work best for you so you can focus.

E．Keep your study time shorter so you don’t get worn out.

F．Solve problems independently before comparing answers.

G．Even if you took notes in class, the information may be all over the place.

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

One afternoon in August, five years after Mom passed away, I was unpacking my groceries(食品杂货) in my kitchen. When I lifted my left hand out of a grocery bag, I suddenly couldn’t breathe. Looking at the ring on my finger, I found the star sapphire (蓝宝石)was gone. Mom had given me the ring on my twenty-first birthday. I had worn it every day for twenty-nine years. It was a reminder of Mom and a symbol of our love.

“No! No! No!” I yelled, hurrying to check the bag and the floor, and then my car, but the star sapphire was nowhere to be found. Feeling helpless, I called my best friend, Marie. “The star sapphire in my ring fell out. I don’t know what to do,” I said, extremely worried.

Marie replied, “Please don’t be anxious. Try to stay calm and positive. You can go back to the places you just visited and take a look.” But how could I keep hope in seemingly impossible situations? Anyway, I started my car and drove to the grocery store again. I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was little chance that I could find my stone.

Back at the grocery store, I pulled into the same parking spot and looked everywhere for my star sapphire. My hands and knees felt the hot ground as I searched crazily around and under my SUV car. Then I rushed inside the store, searching for a familiar face for more help. I spotted Amanda, a staff member whom I had met on previous shopping trips, and urgently tapped her on the shoulder. “I was just here twenty minutes ago and lost the stone of this ring. It’s very special to me. It’s from my late mom. Could you please help me look for it?” I cried, unaware that many other people around also heard my words.

Amanda’s eyes softened and she nodded understandingly. She immediately took a large mop(拖把) and started carefully sweeping it back and forth down the first aisle (过道) of the huge store.

Paragraph 1:

In tears, I called after her, “It’s light blue and small.”

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Paragraph 2:

Suddenly, a customer near the counter excitedly called out loudly, “Oh, Madam, I’ve found it!”.

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6 . 中华文化源远流长。4月23日“世界读书日”当天，某双语学校将在校报告厅举办外国学生中文演讲比赛，主题为“我爱中华诗词”。
假设你是活动志愿者之一李华，请给你的英国朋友George写封邮件，邀请他参加本次比赛。
参考词汇：
中文演讲比赛 The Chinese Speech Competition       哲学、文学 philosophy, literature
流利的中文 fluent Chinese             广博知识 wide knowledge
表达技巧 presentation skill             留下印象 leave an impression
内容包括：1．写邮件的目的；
2．George具备的优势；
3．表达期待与祝愿。
注意：1．文中不得出现考生个人真实信息；
2．词数80～120；
3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear George,
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If you accept the invitation, please log on to the website of our school and send the email with your details by 28 February.

Yours,

Li Hua

9 . What does this mark in the shop mean?

A．The shop offers a discount for one day.	B．The shop closes for one day.
C．The shop is to be transferred today.	D．There are employees wanted.