1 . Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second___________. He learned the value and beauty of _________ there from a very young age.

When he was 16, Molai began to notice something _________ happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the _________ it caused had driven away a number of birds. _________, the number of snakes had declined as well. He _________ that it was because there weren’t enough trees to protect them from the _________. The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek _________ during the daytime. He turned to the _________ department for help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and __________a nearby island where he began to plant trees.

________ young plants in the dry season was ____________for a lone boy. Molai built at the __________ of each sapling(幼树)a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to____________ rainwater. The water would then drip(滴落)on the plants below.

Molai __________ to plant trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals.

1.

A．dream

B．job

C．home

D．choice

2.

A．nature

B．youth

C．culture

D．knowledge

3.

A．precious

B．interesting

C．disturbing

D．awkward

4.

A．waste

B．tension

C．pain

D．damage

5.

A．Besides

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

6.

A．agreed

B．realized

C．remembered

D．predicted

7.

A．noise

B．heat

C．disease

D．dust

8.

A．directions

B．partners

C．help

D．shelter

9.

A．labor

B．police

C．forest

D．finance

10.

A．rebuilt

B．discovered

C．left

D．managed

11.

A．Decorating

B．Observing

C．Watering

D．Guarding

12.

A．tough

B．illegal

C．fantastic

D．beneficial

13.

A．back

B．top

C．foot

D．side

14.

A．cool down

B．keep off

C．purify

D．collect

15.

A．returned

B．learned

C．failed

D．continued

2 . Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there’s a cellphone signal.     1    . Could that be you? Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.

Know where not to use your phone.     2    , so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn you phone off if necessary.

Don’t talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don’t have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood.     3    .

Don’t use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If you’re waiting for an important call, let the person you’re with know beforehand (事先) that you’re expecting a call that you’ll need to take.     4    . If you have to, step away but don’t stay away any longer than a bathroom break.

    5    . When you’re in an enclosed space, or you can’t put yourself 10 feet out of everyone’s way, it’s inappropriate (不适当的) to talk but it’s potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you’d better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused.

A．Learn to text

B．Focus on your messages

C．Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usage

D．Limit phone use during gatherings with your friends

E．Try not to hold a phone conversation at table

F．In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around you

G．Most people who are impolite don’t even realize what they’re doing

3 . Doctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals. The new data confirm observations from studies of people who work night shifts, says Richard Stevens of the University of Connecticut Health Center. Mood disorders join a growing list of problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetes - that can occur when light throws life out of balance by disturbing the biological clock and its timing of daily rhythms.

In the new study, Tracy Bedrosian and Randy Nelson of Ohio State University exposed mice to normal light and dark cycles for four weeks. For the next four weeks, half of the mice remained on this schedule, and the rest received continuous dim light throughout their night. Compared with mice exposed to normal nighttime darkness, those getting dim light at night lost their strong preference for sweet drinks, “A sign they no longer get pleasure out of activities they once enjoyed.” Bedrosian says.

In a second test, mice were clocked on how long they actively tried to escape a pool of water. Those exposed to night lights stopped struggling and just floated in the water, a sign of "behavioral despair”, 10 times as long as the mice that had experienced normal nighttime darkness. All symptoms of depression disappeared within two weeks of the mice returning to a normal light- dark cycle, the researchers report. The scientists also could quash the behavioral symptoms by injecting the brains of animals with a drug that prohibits the activity of certain molecules linked with human depression. This finding further suggests that light at night may cause something related to depression.

Human studies linking nighttime light and mood disorders are important but can't easily detect molecular underpinings (分子基础)as animal studies can，says George Brainard of Thomas Jefferson University. The new work, he says, suggests that the change of the biological clock by light at night can be “an extremely powerful force in regulating biology and behavior."

1. After being exposed to continuous nighttime light, the mice________

A．changed their preferences	B．escaped from the water more eagerly
C．remained active as before	D．showed less interest in their favorites

2. What does the underlined word “quash" in Para. 4 probably mean?

A．study

B．predict

C．ease

D．cause

3. We can learn from the last paragraph that________

A．light at night may have practical effects on people

B．the biological clock is beneficial to humans

C．human mood disorders cannot be healed easily

D．human studies are more important than animal studies

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Nighttime light may foster depression.

B．A drug has been found to cure mood disorders.

C．The study on animals can be applied to humans.

D．Human biological clock can be controlled by light.

4 . 阅读短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

China's winter, from December to February, will be chiller than usual, according to a nationwide weather outlook    1    (release) by authorities on Wednesday.

The forecast, made    2    (joint) by the National Climate Center and the Ministry of Water Resources, said cold air will be frequent    3    northwestern and southern parts of China, including the    4    (province) of Gansu, Qinghai, Shaanxi and Guizhou, as well as the Xinjiang Uygur and Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regions,     5    temperatures an average of 1℃ to 2℃     6    (low) than in previous winters.

It    7    (add) that long-lasting and large-scale freezing weather or snowstorms will be less likely    8    (occur) in the south this winter, but shorter episodes of such weather    9    (witness) .

Meanwhile, 20 percent to 50 percent more precipitation than normal will batter North China this winter, while in the south it will decrease by    10    same amount, the forecast said.

5 . There are a number of events going on this weekend and in the days ahead at the Cooperage,located at 1030 Main Street in Honesdale. Enjoy! Remember more events can be found on the Calendar of Events or under our Community Link.

The Cooperage Maker Fair

The Cooperage Maker Fair will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, June 12th on the grounds of the City Museum. The Maker Fair is a place where people show what they are making — a showcase of invention and creativity, and share what they are learning. Anyone interested in presenting their projects, hobbies and experiments should apply to take part at www. cooperagemakerfair.com.

Such Sweet Thunder

At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17th, there will be a film screening of comedy Twelfth Night as part of the Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare’s Plays on Film Series. Dr. Robert Dugan will introduce the play with a brief background and orientation (培训). Admission is free, but due to limited seating, booking is required at www.suchsweetthunder.com.

Sounds Like Teen Spirit

On Thursday, June 25th, there will be an event called Sounds Like Teen Spirit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sounds Like Teen Spirit is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our community’s youth. School-aged students are encouraged to share their performing art on stage at the Cooperage!

Great Brazilian Music Tour

On Saturday, June 27th, a fantastic opportunity is ready for you to listen to some great Brazilian music by the musical group Minas. It is from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and doors open at 2:00 pm. We encourage children and their families to come to learn all about the rhythm, excitement and sound of Brazilian music. The 2-hour performance is sure to be fun for the whole family. The admission charge is $5 for each person, and all the money will go to the local food bank. You can also give away old clothes and money at the entrance.

1. When is the event kids can put on their own performances at?

A．June 12th.	B．June 17th.
C．June 25th.	D．June 27th.

2. Which event requires people to make a reservation?

A．Such Sweet Thunder.	B．Sounds Like Teen Spirit.
C．The Cooperage Maker Fair.	D．Great Brazilian Music Tour.

3. What can you do at Great Brazilian Music Tour?

A．Show your gift for invention.	B．Learn to make music.
C．Perform with Minas on stage.	D．Make a donation.

6 . Solothurn is a picturesque town in the northwest of Switzerland known primarily for its closest relation with the number eleven. It seems like everything in this place was designed around this magical number, from the fact that there are precisely eleven churches, as well as eleven historical fountains, eleven museums and eleven towers, to the unusual clock in the town square that features an eleven­hour dial and the number twelve missing.

Although nearly everyone in Solothurn knows about the town's obsession with the number eleven, the origin of that is covered in mystery. The first mention of eleven in Solothurn's history dates back to 1252, when eleven members were first elected for the town's council. Another great example of Solothurn's obsession with the number eleven is the magnificent Cathedral of St. Ursus. Designed by Italian architect Gaetano Matteo Pisoni, it was built in eleven years. It features three sets of steps, each numbering eleven rows, eleven doors, eleven bells and eleven altars, one of which is made out of eleven different types of marble. Interestingly, the altars can be viewed at the same time from only one place in the cathedral, the eleventh black stone in the long central part.

The people of Solothurn also show an intense interest in the number eleven in their daily life. There are special celebrations held on eleventh birthdays, and there are local products and businesses that include the special number. There is “Öufi­Bier” (Beer eleven), “eleven­i Schokolade” (eleven­Chocolate), and even “öufiyoga” (eleven o'clock yoga). The mysterious relationship between Solothurn and the number has become one of the town's primary tourist attractions, and there is even a themed tour about the number eleven.

1. What is mainly discussed about Solothurn in Paragraph 1?

A．Its unique designs.	B．Its cultural origin.
C．Its natural attractions.	D．Its connection with nature.

2. What does   the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The number eleven.	B．The city of Solothurn.
C．Solothurn's love for eleven.	D．The history of Switzerland.

3. What is the Cathedral of St. Ursus like?

A．Its steps contain 33 rows in all.	B．Its doors are made out of marble.
C．It has eleven bells on each step.	D．It has eleven altars in the center.

4. What do we know about the people of Solothurn?

A．They attach great importance to tourism.	B．They bring number eleven to daily life.
C．They lead a busy but comfortable life.	D．They are expert at designing products.

7 . 书面表达。
假如你是李华，你的美国网友Tom想要了解一下你所在学校的校园布局，请你根据自己的校园给他写一封e-mail，描述一下你的学校，并简单表达你对学校的情感。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 不要提及学校名称；
4. 开头语和结束语已经为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
How I miss you! I’d like to introduce the layout of my school to you. ___________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua

8 . On the basis ____ my own experience, I made this decision. (用适当的词填空)

9 . It may be necessary to stop______in the learning process and go back to the difficult points in the lessons.

A．at intervals	B．at random
C．at ease	D．at length

10 . Now when people refer to England you may find Wales ________ (include) as well. (所给词的适当形式填空)