1 . When I lived in Spain, some Spanish friends of mine decided to visit England by car. Before they left, they asked me for advice about how to find accommodation (住所). I suggested that they should stay at “bed and breakfast” houses, because this kind of accommodation gives a foreign visitor a good chance to speak English with the family. My friends listened to my advice, but they came back with some funny stories.

“We didn’t stay at ‘bed and breakfast houses’,” they said, “because we found that most families were away on holiday.”

 I thought this was strange. Finally I understood what had happened. My friends spoke little English, and they thought “VACANCIES” meant “holidays”, because the Spanish word for “holidays” is “vacaciones”. So they did not go to the house where the sign outside said “VACANCIES”, which in English means there are free rooms. Then my friends went to the house where the sign said “NO VACANCIES”, because they thought this meant the people who owned the house were not away on holiday. But they found that these houses were all full. As a result, they stayed at hotels!

We laughed about this and about mistakes my friends made in reading other signs. In Spanish, the word” DIVERSION” means fun. In English, it means that workmen are repairing the road, and that you must take a different road. When my friends saw the word “DIVERSION” on a road sign, the thought they were going to have fun. Instead, the road ended in a large hole.

English people have problems too when they learn foreign languages. Once in Paris, when someone offered me some more coffee, I said “Thank you” in French. I meant that I would like some more. However, to my surprise the coffee pot was taken away! Later I found out that ‘Thank you’ in French means “No, thank you.”

1. My Spanish friends wanted advice about ______.

A．driving their car on English roads	B．going to England by car
C．finding places to stay in England	D．learning English

2. Why did I suggest that they stay at “bed and breakfast houses”?

A．Because it would be much cheaper than staying in hotels

B．Because It would be convenient for them to have dinner

C．Because they would be able to practice their English.

D．Because there would be no problem in finding accommodation there

3. What does “NO VACANCIES” mean in English according to the passage?

A．Free rooms.	B．No free rooms.
C．Not away on holiday.	D．Holidays.

4. When someone offered me more coffee and I said “Thank you in French, I ______.

A．wanted them to take the coffee pot away

B．didn’t really want any more coffee

C．wanted to express my politeness

D．really wanted some more coffee

2 . Doctors say you had better use it before you lose it. The more you sit each day, the more chance you have of getting sick.

Richard Rosenkranz of Kansas State University was among the researchers. He said people who sat for long periods were at great risk of diseases when compared with those who sat less. He said that was especially true for some chronic (慢性的) diseases.

Richard Rosenkranz studied the relationship between sitting and chronic diseases in middle-aged Australian men. He worked with researchers from the University of Western Sydney. They examined the health records of more than 63,000 men from New South Wales. The men were between the ages of 45 and 65. The men reported about what diseases they had, or did not have. And they kept record of the amount of time each day that they sat.

The study also showed that exercising every morning for 30 minutes did not reduce the health risk if you spend the next eight hours sitting at the desk. Mr. Rosenkranz said it was important to make sure you exercise. But he said it was also important to find ways not to sit so much during the day.

Many jobs today require sitting and working at the desk all day. James Levine works at the Mayo Clinic in the United Sates. He suggests working while standing at high table some of the time instead of sitting at a desk. Dr. Levine also suggests standing while using the telephone or eating. Or he advises walking with the people you work with for an on-foot meeting. And he notes that if you spend more time on your feet,you may have muscle activity that helps burn fats and sugars in your body.

1. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph imply?

A．Doctors should treat all the patients well.

B．Doctors should make use of every method.

C．One should value his health before he loses it.

D．One should depend on himself to keep healthy.

2. How did Richard Rosenkranz make the study?

A．By examining some records and reports.

B．By making some laboratory experiments.

C．By talking with the doctors and patients.

D．By watching the men’s daily performance.

3. According to Dr. Levine, in order to avoid the harm of long-time sitting,what should people do?

A．Exercise more often.	B．Change their jobs.
C．Stay away from the desk.	D．Stand or walk more.

4. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A fashion magazine.	B．A health magazine.
C．A biology textbook.	D．A life guide.

3 . 假定你是李华，是你们班的班长。你们学校将于下个月举办英语戏剧节(The English Drama Festival)，你班将排演短剧“Alice in wonderland”。请你根据以下要点给外教Susan写一封电子邮件，内容包括:
1.约定时间见面；
2.请她给予指导；
3.邀请她扮演一个角色。
4.表达期待。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Susan,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours ,

Li Hua

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China’s Shenzhou-13 crew members Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu livestreamed the first science lecture from the country’s space station on Thursday afternoon,    1    amazed numerous students on Earth.

The lecture started at 3:40 p.m.(Beijing Time) and lasted about 45 minutes. A total of 1,420 primary and middle school students    2    (attend) the lecture from five classrooms across China.

At the beginning of the class, Wang, the first female taikonaut    3    (enter) China’s space station, gave the students a tour of    4    (they) living and working areas    5    the help of her two male crewmates. She showcased the bedrooms and toilet, a    6    (full) functional kitchen in which the taikonauts prepare their meals each day, the area where they conduct scientific experiments and their fitness    7    (equip), including a treadmill(跑步机) and a spin bike. In    8    (respond) to a Hong Kong student’s question about water, Wang said the water they drink is recycled,    9    (note) that there is no difference in taste    10    regular and recycled water.

The Shenzhou-13 crew went into space aboard the Shenzhou-13 spaceship and entered the Tianhe core module on October 16, setting out on their six-month stay in space, which is China’s longest-ever crewed mission.

5 . “Daily Star, sir,” called Jason, carrying some newspapers under his arm. The little boy had been running up and down the street, but there were still twenty ______ left. His voice was almost gone and his heart was ______. The shops would soon close, and all the people would go home. He would have to go home too, carrying the papers ______ money. He had hoped to sell more papers tonight to make more money to buy a ______ for his mother and some seeds for his bird. That was why he had bought the papers with all his money. He ______ as he thought of his failure to sell all his papers.

“You don’t know the ______ of selling papers. You must shout, ‘Hot news! Bomb bursting!’” another newsboy Chad told Jason. “But it’s not in the paper at all,” replied Jason. “Just run away quickly before they have time to see, and you’ll ______ out and get your money,” Chad said.

Jason thought of his bird with no ______ and the cake he wanted to buy for his mother, but was ______ that he would not tell a lie. Though he was just a poor newsboy, he had been taught some good things.

The next afternoon Jason went to the office for his papers ______. Several boys were crowding around Chad, who declared with a ______ smile that he sold six dozen the day before. He added that Jason ______ money because he would not tell a lie. The boys ______ at Jason. “You wouldn’t tell a lie yesterday, my boy?” a gentleman at the office came up and patted Jason’s shoulder ______. “You’re just the boy I am looking for.” A week later Jason started his new ______. He lost the sale of twenty papers because he would not tell a lie, but got a well-paid job because he told the truth.

1.

A．copies

B．shops

C．coins

D．people

2.

A．weak

B．open

C．pure

D．heavy

3.

A．in exchange for

B．instead of

C．regardless of

D．in return for

4.

A．card

B．cup

C．cake

D．comb

5.

A．broke down

B．gave in

C．got away

D．showed up

6.

A．difficulty

B．process

C．secret

D．goal

7.

A．drop

B．call

C．reach

D．sell

8.

A．bread

B．insects

C．water

D．seeds

9.

A．concerned

B．determined

C．excited

D．amazed

10.

A．by chance

B．as usual

C．at once

D．at last

11.

A．warm

B．gentle

C．proud

D．polite

12.

A．made

B．saved

C．borrowed

D．lost

13.

A．shouted

B．laughed

C．nodded

D．started

14.

A．gently

B．gratefully

C．bravely

D．sadly

15.

A．business

B．duty

C．method

D．job

6 . Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way. Whether you are looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in this article.

St. Patrick's Day

Dublin, Ireland & New York, the USA, March 17th

It has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762. On that day, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread. It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.

South by Southwest (SXSW)

Austin, the USA, March

Founded in 1987, SXSW has been praised by music fans and the media worldwide as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world. It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and films. You can also enjoy free food, drinks and music. Sounds good?

King's Day

Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 27th

King's Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very bright color of orange on April 27th. People celebrate King Willem Alexander's birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs. The king himself travels through the country with his family.

Just for Laughs

Montreal, Canada, July 14th—30th

For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the word better than Montreal's Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.

1. Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and films?

A．St. Patrick's Day.	B．South by Southwest.
C．King's Day.	D．Just for Laughs.

2. What do St. Patrick's Day and King's Day have in common?

A．They are both religious festivals.

B．They are celebrated in the same month.

C．They are in honour of the birthday of a great person.

D．They both feature a color.

3. What can we learn about Just for Laughs?

A．It lasts for a month.	B．It provides free food for all.
C．It's the best comedy feast.	D．It is concerned about the royal family.

7 . 假定你是李华，一名高中学生。为了让更多的人了解中国优秀的传统文化，你校近日将举办中国传统文化展(The Traditional Chinese Culture Fair)。请给你的外教Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括:
1.邀请参加展览
2.展会的宗旨是为了让更多的人了解中国优秀传统文化，展会的时间为星期五下午两点到五点、地点在艺术中心（Art Center），参加人为全体师生，学生家长以及其他对展览感兴趣的人。
3.展出内容:相关书籍、图片、视频以及作品等。
4.表达期待。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

8 . I have had thousands of classes since I started school nine years ago. But only one________ was the most important.

It happened last term just after I had got a________ result in an exam. I was sad and had lost heart. I decided to go to a class which can tell me how to be ________.

The speaker walked into the room. But he did not start talking like a teacher.Instead he held up a twenty dollars note! “Who wants this?” he asked. Unsurprisingly, ________ of us in the class held up our hands. The speaker smiled. Then he put up the note on the blackboard and asked the ________ question. Again, we all put up our hands. The speaker smiled again, but ________ nothing. Suddenly, he threw the note onto the floor! Then he asked the same question third time.

I didn’t________ what the speaker was doing. Why was he asking the same question again and again? I didn’t know what to do. I wanted the note, ________ I put my hand up again. After a while, he ________ the note and started to laugh. “You have all just told me how to become successful,” he said to us ________ the note in his hand.

“The note is worth twenty dollars. It is ________ worth twenty dollars, even though I throw it on the floor. You are like the________. No matter ________ happens to you, you still have your worth.”

When I heard those words, I was deeply moved. Suddenly, I ________ I was worth a lot. I may have done badly in an exam, but it doesn’t ________ I can’t do well in the future. If I believe in myself, I will be successful!

1.

A．class

B．subject

C．classroom

D．school

2.

A．same

B．bad

C．lucky

D．good

3.

A．extreme

B．rich

C．famous

D．successful

4.

A．both

B．neither

C．all

D．none

5.

A．different

B．same

C．difficult

D．math

6.

A．said

B．bought

C．saw

D．wanted

7.

A．understand

B．remember

C．notice

D．find

8.

A．if

B．though

C．so

D．or

9.

A．took out

B．packed up

C．put down

D．picked up

10.

A．from

B．with

C．by

D．above

11.

A．never

B．sometimes

C．always

D．hardly

12.

A．note

B．question

C．view

D．exam

13.

A．when

B．who

C．how

D．what

14.

A．realized

B．forgot

C．dreamed

D．remembered

15.

A．know

B．think

C．mean

D．vote

9 . Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English?     1    

◆Be patient.

You do not have to understand everything all at once.     2     We can learn from our mistakes.

◆Practice your English.

For example, write in a journal every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving.    3     You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.

◆    4    

Be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn.

◆Keep a record of your language learning.

After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.     5    

It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.

A．Feel confident about learning English.

B．Write these achievements in your journal.

C．Besides, you must speak English every day.

D．Making mistakes is an unavoidable part in your life.

E．Share your achievement with your parents and friends.

F．It is natural for you to make mistakes when you learn something new.

G．The following are several tips to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.