1 . Family time is one of the most important times in a children's life. My family and I spend a lot of time together, including having dinner together every night.     1     Even when my father is away on business, my mother, my sister and I talk and have fun together. As a teenager, spending time with my parents is not the most fun thing I do but I feel it is necessary. I learn from them every time we talk, whether it is about my dad's job or my mother's day. 

    2     Data show that only 50% of families sit down for dinner together every night. That's a shame because researchers claim that kids who have these regular family dinners tend to have a sense of belonging and safety.       3     And they are also more likely to have better grades and a larger vocabulary.

There have been many recent studies showing kids are "wilder" than they used to be.     4    I think less attention from parents might be one of them. If parents spend more time with their children, they will keep their kids away from television, video games and "wild" ideas.

I have noticed in old TV shows and my parents' stories that not long ago sitting at the family dinner table was not a choice, but a must.     5    It is probably because parents and children are under more pressure from work and study. Although we all lead busy lives and are always running around trying to finish homework or play sports, we should all spend 20 minutes each day to eat dinner together.

A．Nowadays, it seems harder for people to find time to be together.

B．I did a little research on the "family table" idea.

C．Children just watch TV and play computer games.

D．There are certainly many reasons for this.

E．We don't watch television. Instead we sit down at the table to eat and discuss our days.

F．What's more, they learn better behaviours during the time with their parents.

G．It is important for parents to teach children how to behave.

2 . There is a food-related expression involving something that most cultures have – bread. Some people like to eat their bread with eggs, while some people like to spread chocolate on top. But one of the best things to put on bread – especially if it is warm and fresh — is butter (黄油)!

Bread and butter is a popular combination, but "bread and butter" also means something almost as comforting – a way to make money.Some word experts believe that the phrase "bread and butter" began in Europe and England during the Middle Ages. At that time, many farmers could only afford bread and butter as their entire meal, or they would eat it with soup.

So, bread and butter was a basic food, which is what the expression "bread and butter" meant for many years — a basic thing for life. After you got your bread and butter, you could then buy more things for your home.Then around the 1600s, the meaning changed. People began using it to mean the way they made a living.

This is the origin. Below is how you can use it.

Let's say you really like to write and sing songs, but you do not make enough money doing those things to pay for your housing, food, and other costs. So you get a job as a website designer. If someone asks what you do, you could say, "Well, I'm a musician, but designing websites is my bread and butter."

In other words, designing websites pays your bills. Making music does not. So, you count on web design for your "bread and butter".

For some people, it is important to have a bread-and-butter job. They get nervous if their jobs are not stable, without a continuous pay check coming in. Being a doctor is a good bread-and-butter job. If you are a teacher, you could say teaching is your bread and butter.

1. What did "bread and butter" mean in the Middle Ages?

A．The only food that people ate.	B．Food that many farmers liked.
C．A basic thing for life.	D．More things that people could buy.

2. What is the meaning of the underlined sentence in the passage?

A．The musician prefers designing websites to writing and singing songs.

B．The musician makes a living by designing websites.

C．Designing websites is as comforting as eating bread and butter.

D．The musician designs websites for bread-and-butter shops.

3. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to "stable" in the last paragraph?

A．Regular.

B．Exciting.

C．Unique.

D．Safe.

4. What is the main idea of this passage?

A．How people in different places eat bread and butter.

B．The importance of bread and butter to people.

C．The reason why people created the saying "bread and butter".

D．The origin and usages of the phrase "bread and butter".

3 . Technology has changed almost everything. With the Internet and mobile phones, everyone is now connected. Mobile phones are no longer just a luxury (奢侈品). They have played an important part in people's lives. And today, there is a very long-standing debate about the use of mobile phones in the classroom.

First of all, mobile phones can keep students connected. With mobile phones, parents might be less worried since they can easily check on their children, and students can easily call their parents. Secondly, they encourage shared learning. Students can share notes and reminders faster and easier with mobile phones. Moreover, mobile phones can be used as memory support. Students can record their lessons by taking pictures and / or videos for future use. With smart phones, learning can also be more fun. Additionally, students can use their phones for taking down notes and creating reminders. Last but not least, smart phones are an excellent source of information. Students can search for information on the Internet, or use the dictionary and translation tools on their phones.

However, allowing students to use their mobile phones in the classroom has some big disadvantages. For example, students' attention can easily be drawn away when their phones ring, and the learning process comes to a complete stop when students start to send and read messages or make and receive calls. Moreover, with the appearance of smart phones, it is now easy for students to play on the Internet or shop online. Smart phones can also be used for cheating (作弊). Text messaging is the new note passing. Students can exchange test answers through text messages without the teacher knowing. Finally, mobile phones can cause health problems. Playing with phones for long periods of time can harm students' eyesight, and the radiation (辐射) emitted from mobile phones may be bad for students' health.

1. What is the function of the first paragraph?

A．To give the point of view of the author.

B．To introduce the major topic of the passage.

C．To illustrate an idea with examples.

D．To create a special atmosphere for readers.

2. According to the second paragraph, what can students do with smart phones?

A．They can post their notes on the Internet.

B．They can share their homework with each other.

C．They can take pictures of themselves and post them online.

D．They can look up new words.

3. Which is NOT a disadvantage of using mobile phones mentioned in Paragraph 3?

A．Phone calls can draw students' attentions away from study.

B．Students can play or shop online during class.

C．Mobile phones can damage relationships between students and teachers.

D．Students can cheat on exams.

4. What is the main focus of the passage?

A．The debate on the use of mobile phones in peoples' lives.

B．Things that students can do with their mobile phones.

C．Advantages and disadvantages of using mobile phones in the classroom.

D．Whether or not students should be allowed to answer phone calls in class.

4 . 假如你是安达市高级中学的高一学生李华，前几日你收到了你的英国朋友Bob的邮件。他对你的近况十分关心，特地写邮件向你询问。请你根据以下内容给他回一封邮件：
1. 对新学校的总体印象；
2. 高中的课程安排及对此的感受；
3. 高中第一天发生的有趣的事情；
……
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Bob,
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5 . I have been learning English since I was around 10 years old. All I _________ at school were tenses, rules, grammar--Learning English was always a _________ for me. I got sick of vocabulary, of grammar rules, of English.

And then one day, my parents bought me a _________. I was amazed（大为吃惊）at how _________ things were. The world has become a smaller place and people have become _________ to each other. I could learn whatever I wanted on the computer.

I began to watch TV shows. I _________ quite a lot of vocabulary from TV shows, which became a new and a（n） _________ experience for me. That was also when I started to _________ this language. I also made many foreign friends. We exchanged languages and _________ and we talked long into the night about everything in life. At first, I thought the only reason why people learned English was to __________ with each other. Not until I immersed（使沉浸）myself in the language and __________ that language was the best way to create a strong bond（纽带）between me and the __________ knowledge of the world.

I could see a great improvement in my English skills. And thanks to English, I have come to __________ much more about the world around me. The journey towards language fluency is not always __________. I don't, however, intend to give up on it. I enjoy the __________ that I'm going rather than the destination（终点）ahead.

1.

A．taught

B．changed

C．learned

D．trusted

2.

A．chance

B．challenge

C．pain

D．dream

3.

A．phone

B．map

C．book

D．computer

4.

A．popular

B．difficult

C．wonderful

D．experienced

5.

A．closer

B．more important

C．newer

D．more similar

6.

A．created

B．mixed up

C．lost

D．picked up

7.

A．unforgettable

B．personal

C．unacceptable

D．common

8.

A．remember

B．use

C．love

D．need

9.

A．roles

B．cultures

C．tasks

D．examples

10.

A．agree

B．share

C．communicate

D．compare

11.

A．doubt

B．imagine

C．hope

D．realize

12.

A．basic

B．endless

C．secret

D．local

13.

A．know

B．worry

C．write

D．argue

14.

A．proper

B．easy

C．safe

D．special

15.

A．journey

B．class

C．conversation

D．activity

6 . There are a number of different ways to learn how to repair a bicycle. Many people find that reading a book or looking online can give them the information they need.     1     Perhaps the quickest method of getting the hang of bicycle repair is to head to a library or bookstore and pick up a book on how to repair a bicycle. Most of these types of instructional books come with step-by-step descriptions and illustrations（插图）.     2     In addition, there are many online videos and informational websites that will provide similar information.

The advantage of these methods is that you can learn how to repair a bike on your own time schedule.     3     This type of learning by doing activity works well for people who want to store information by walking through the steps personally, rather than remembering what they see or hear.

Another way is to look into classes at the local vocational（职业的）school. As bike riding has become more popular in the last few years, courses in how to repair a bicycle have become more common.     4     This is a good choice for anyone who wants to learn bike repair, but would feel more comfortable doing so in a group setting.

A third way is to learn how to repair bicycles by getting a part time job at a bicycle shop. Here you can learn all the details of bicycle repair. The benefit of this type of learning situation is that experienced co-workers can interact with you on a one-on-one basis.     5    

A．You can pick up a used bicycle to practice on.

B．Others take a class or learn on the job at a sales or repair shop.

C．If you are new to cycling, a beginner's bicycle repair class will suit you.

D．Generally, these classes are short-term，with six to eight periods to attend.

E．You will also learn early on what type of tools are needed to repair your bike.

F．The skills you will learn in a bicycle repair class may be different according to who is teaching the class.

G．This method will teach you a lot about bicycles, and also let you earn a few extra dollars at the same time.

7 . The English spoken in Australia, Great Britain and America has a surprising number of differences. Here are some of the common differences that you will find between these three kinds of English.

Pronunciation among the three types of English can be different. In American English, the “r” at the end of a word almost always affects its pronunciation, while in Australian and British English, the “r” is often silent. Australian English is unique due to the fact that many words have sounds that are gone. Instead of saying “good day”, Australian speakers say “‘g’ day”. The main pronunciation difference between the three, however, is the pronunciation of the vowel（元音）sounds.

Not only do the three types of English sound different, but they are also spelled differently. In some ways, the spelling shows the difference in pronunciation. For example, Americans use the word airplane. In Great Britain, the word is aeroplane, and it is pronounced with an “o” sound. Another example is the word aluminium, which is the UK spelling, and aluminum is the Us spelling. Can you find the difference? In this examples, the Australian spelling is the same as the UK spelling.

Another common spelling difference between British English and American English is the use of-our or-or at the end of a word. For example. in he UK, colour, flavour, honour are words that all end with-our. In America, they are spelled with-or endings. In Australia, the-our spelling is almost universal.

Also, the endings-re and-er are different between different English dialects. In America, you will go to the theater or fitness centre, while in Britain you will visit the theatre or fitness centre. Again, Australian English follows the British way.

1. The main pronunciation difference between American English and British English lies in ________.

A．the sound of “r” at the end of words	B．the words with sounds that are gone
C．the vowel sounds of some words	D．the last sound of many words

2. Which of the following words belongs to the Australian spelling?

A．Airplane

B．Flavor

C．Theater

D．Aluminium.

3. After reading the text, we can learn that ________.

A．Australian English has become the most popular English now

B．Australian English is more difficult to learn than American English

C．Australian English is more difficult to follow than American English

D．Australian English follows the British way more than the American way

4. What's the author's purpose in writing this text?

A．To show that English has developed differently in different countries.

B．To tell the differences between American, British and Australian English.

C．To encourage us to explore the differences of English used in different countries.

D．To suggest we speak different English when we are chatting with people from different countries.

8 . Julien left China in 1998, and ________ since.

A．reflected on what he did many times	B．reflected what he did many times
C．has reflected on what he did many times	D．has reflected what he did many times

9 . ________ the car approaching ________ the Tian An Men Square, we saw many tourists saluting to the Five-starred Red Flag.

A．As; to

B．While; \

C．With; \

D．For; to

10 . Snakes are ________ animals while cats are ________ ones.

A．warm-blooded; cold-blooded	B．cold-blooded; hot-blooded
C．hot-blooded; warm-blooded	D．cold-blooded; warm-blooded