1 . 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Be smart online learners为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 分析优势与不足；
2. 提出学习建议。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 题目和首句已为你写好。

Be smart online learners

Online learning has become an important way to learn recently.

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2 . I have a degree in business. But it was my father’s _________ for me to seek to attain a business major. He thought that having a business major would guarantee (保证) me more available choices and make me more _________ in entering a global labor market. I _________ his advice. However, even though my college experiences were _________, I had no interest in any field of commerce, let alone having a long-term career as a businesswoman.

After I _________, I worked as a marketing planner at a computer company. My _________ and working environment were great; yet I still didn’t feel happy doing something that had little _________ for me. After two months of working there, I made up my mind to _________ and decided to do what I love, namely teaching history. I have now been doing this job for over twenty years. I am _________ of being with my students.

If you are in a __________ where you don’t love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really __________ about, and what you truly want for your life. Don’t __________ to get yourself a quick answer. Take some time to think about what career could bring __________ to you.

I like this motto “Success is not the key to happiness. __________ happiness is the key to success.”

Happiness __________ the inside of you, not from the outside. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

1.

A．decision

B．promise

C．ambition

D．response

2.

A．eager

B．curious

C．competitive

D．unique

3.

A．ignored

B．took

C．valued

D．opposed

4.

A．frightening

B．fantastic

C．painful

D．plain

5.

A．matured

B．trained

C．succeeded

D．graduated

6.

A．future

B．dream

C．pay

D．scholarship

7.

A．advantage

B．chance

C．attraction

D．trouble

8.

A．quit

B．continue

C．consider

D．wait

9.

A．careful

B．tired

C．proud

D．fond

10.

A．place

B．game

C．story

D．firm

11.

A．anxious

B．enthusiastic

C．optimistic

D．nervous

12.

A．hesitate

B．rush

C．intend

D．stop

13.

A．curiosity

B．confidence

C．joy

D．knowledge

14.

A．As a result

B．On the whole

C．In the meanwhile

D．On the contrary

15.

A．applies to

B．spreads to

C．arises from

D．differs from

3 . Walking has been considered as one kind of rewarding exercise. For many people, daily walking offers massive and long-term physical and mental benefits.     1     A Stanford University study found that participants were more creative when walking as opposed to sitting.

    2     You’ve probably heard the phrase “exercise your creativity”. Our creative mindset is stirred up by physical movement, which is exactly why walking with your dog, a friend, or alone feeds creative thinking.

But the scenery is almost as important as the sweat. Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your habitual surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities. You can walk through a tree-filled neighborhood.     3     Even when you walk down a busy street, you can’t help but get distracted by the sweet smells from a food cart or the child pointing to a building you haven’t even noticed before.

Walking outside develops our ability to collect new ideas and take in new sights, sounds, smells, and flavors. Shinrin-yoku, a common form of relaxation in Japan, suggests that being in the forest and walking among the trees there can lower your stress levels.     4     Research has shown that

getting close to nature around your neighborhood or taking a break from multimedia increases performance on a creative problem-solving task.

So instead of setting a fitness goal, why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking outdoors?     5     For example, you can turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear conversations and natural sounds, and to notice the way people move and the way the sun reflects in a lake.

Walk not just for exercise. Walk for wonder.

A．Unfortunately, you often fail to do it.

B．Expose yourself more to your surroundings.

C．The movement during walking is obviously key.

D．Without enough energy, you cannot wonder or create.

E．But to receive the benefits, you do not have to live in a forest.

F．This habit, however, not only benefits well-being but also contributes to innovation.

G．Wandering around a park and observing people relaxing or birds singing is also a choice.

4 . Twelve-year-old Catherine has a lot of friends—632, actually, if you count up her online friends. And she spends a lot of time with them.

But is it possible that Catherine’s online friendships could be making her lonely? That’s what some experts believe. Connecting online is a great way to stay in touch, they say. However, some experts worry that many kids are so busy connecting online that they might be missing out on true friendships.

Could this be true? During your parents’ childhoods, connecting with friends usually meant spending time with them in the flesh. Kids played Scrabble around a table, not words with friends on their phones. When friends missed each other, they picked up the telephone. Friends might even write letters to each other.

Today, most communication takes place online. A typical teen sends 2,000 texts a month and spends more than 44 hours per week in front of a screen. Much of this time is spent on social media platform.

In fact, in many ways, online communication can make friendships stronger. “There’s definitely a positive influence. Kids can stay in constant contact, which means they can share more of their feelings with each other,” says Katie Davis, co-author of The App Generation.

Other experts, however, warn that too much online communication can get in the way of forming deep friendships. “If we are constantly checking in with our virtual world, we will have little time for our real-world friendships,” says Larry Rosen, a professor at California State University. Rosen also worries that today’s kids might mistake the “friends” on the social media for true friends in life. However, in tough times, you don’t need anyone to like your picture or share your blogs. You need someone who will keep your secrets and hold your hand. You would like to talk face to face.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To tell about true friends.	B．To start a discussion.
C．To encourage online friendships.	D．To summarize(总结) the text.

2. What does the underlined part “in the flesh” mean in paragraph 3?

A．In any case.

B．In public.

C．In person.

D．In advance.

3. What is Katie’s attitude toward online communication?

A．Unconcerned.

B．Positive.

C．Worried.

D．Confused.

4. Which of the following is the Rosen’s view?

A．Teenagers need to focus on real-world friendships.	B．It’s easier to develop friendships in real life.
C．It’s wise to turn to friends online.	D．Social media help people stay closely connected.

5 . Everyday Food

by Martha Stewart

No matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want meals that are easy to prepare. And you want lots of choices and variations. You’ll find all of that in this book: 250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.

Paperback, published by Random House, $16.79

Mighty Jack

By Ben Hatke

Jack dislikes summer. But he’s got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. It’s lots of responsibility, and it’s boring, too, because Maddy doesn’t talk. But one day, at the market, Maddy does talk—to tell Jack to trade their mom’s car for a box of mysterious seeds. It’s the best mistake Jack has ever made.

Hardcover, published by First Second, $14.15

Zeroes

By Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti

The New York Times best-selling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have powers that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people can’t.

Paperback, published by Simon & Schuster, $12.99

Only Daughter

By Anna Snoekstra

She’s caught stealing. She’s homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She takes Rebecca’s identity, using it as a way out. Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might be after her.

Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises, $8.88

1. Who wrote a book to help you cook a meal?

A．Anna Snoekstra	B．Ben Hatke.
C．Scott Westerfeld.	D．Martha Stewart

2. How much should readers pay for a story about a boy’s amazing experience?

A．$8.88.

B．$14.15.

C．$12.99.

D．$16.79.

3. What do we know about Only Daughter?

A．Its heroine enjoys her life on the run.	B．It provides different kinds of editions.
C．Its heroine lives with a false identity.	D．It is written by Harlequin Enterprises.

6 . 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。

Dogs are often called “man’s best friend” and make ideal pets.     1     most attractive quality of a dog is its faith in its owner. They always greet us when we come home and they will never leave us when we are     2     danger. For example, there was a very sick man and his dog barked and barked until the rescue team     3     (arrive).

Furthermore, dogs are strong animals     4     will protect us. Houses with dogs are considered much     5     (safe) than those with burglar alarms (防盗警报器). Not only will they stop thieves,     6     they will also guard against fire. For example, there was a serious fire and a dog managed     7     (pull) its owner out.

And     8     (final), dogs can be trained by people. Dogs can do a number of things that people can not. For example, they can find drugs, bodies, illegal DVDs and hunt down prisoners with     9     (they) nose. They’re also used to help the elderly and disabled.

To sum up, dogs are really friendly, civilized (文明的) and loyal     10     (partner) .

7 . 假定你是红星中学的学生李华，校英文报学生记者，学校上周在新华体育场举办了一年一度的校运会，请你写一篇新闻报道，介绍运动会的情况。内容包括：
1.活动概况：时间﹑地点﹑参与人员；
2.开展情况：开幕式﹑比赛项目；
3.活动反响。
参考词汇：开幕式—the opening ceremony
注意：1.词数120左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.不准出现真实的姓名。

An Amazing Athletic Meeting

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8 . 我正在和三个孩子一起吃早餐，这时水就开始涌进我的家里来。
I was ________ breakfast with my three children ________ water started filling my home.

9 . 昨日，40年来最为强烈的地震引发海啸，重创亚州沿海地带，造成6500多人死亡。
The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that________ ________coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing more than 6500 people.