1 . 在成长的过程中，我们总是对未来从事的职业充满憧憬，你们班将以“My Dream Career”为题举办演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求，写一篇英语演讲稿。要点如下：
1. 你的理想职业；
2. 选择的理由；
3. 实现的途径。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2. 可以根据内容要点适当发挥，以使行文连贯。

My Dream Career

Good morning, everyone!

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Thank you for listening.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always influenced its people and traditions. The country     1     (have) a long history of producing many great writers and poets, for its beautiful countryside gives people inspiration. The peaceful landscape of the island and its many green     2     (county) catches the eye with its rolling green hills     3     (dot) with sheep and cattle. Down by the sea, one can also hear the roar of the ocean waves     4    cries of the seabirds.

On a quiet morning in the mountains, you can feel the sun on your skin and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day    5     their morning song. With all this beauty,     6    is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions     7     include music, dancing, and dining. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some    8     (tradition) music and dancing there. And if you introduce yourself to     9    friendly local person, you are very likely     10     (experience) local culture and customs first-hand.

3 . Satellites are an important part of our ordinary lives. For example, the information for weather forecasts is sent by satellite. Some satellites have cameras which take photographs of Earth to show how clouds are moving. Satellites are also used to connect our phone calls.

Computer connections of the World Wide Web and the Internet also use satellites. Many of our TV programs come to us by satellite. Airplane pilots sometimes also use a satellite to help them find their exact location.

We use satellites to send television pictures from one part of the world to another. They are usually 35,880 kilometers above the equator (赤道). Sometimes we can see a satellite in the sky and it seems to stay in the same place. This is because it is moving around the world at 11,000 kilometers an hour — exactly the same speed that the Earth rotates (转动). A satellite must move around the Earth with its antennae (天线) facing the Earth. Sometimes, it moves away from its orbit (轨道), so there are some rockets on it which are used to put the satellite back in the right position. This usually happens about every five or six days.

Space is not empty! Every week, more and more satellites are sent into space to orbit Earth. A satellite usually works for about 10-12 years. Satellites which are broken are sometimes repaired by astronauts or sometimes brought back to Earth to be repaired. Often, very old or broken satellites are left in space to orbit Earth for a very long time. This is very serious because some satellites use nuclear power and they can crash into each other.

1. Which of the following is NOT done by satellite according to the passage?

A．Sending information for weather forecasts.

B．Taking photographs of the Earth.

C．Sending TV pictures to the Earth.

D．Providing food for airplane pilots.

2. What’s the speed that the Earth rotates at?

A．35,880 kilometers per hour.

B．335,880 kilometers per hour.

C．11,000 kilometers per hour.

D．110,000 kilometers per hour.

3. What does the underlined word “This” in the third paragraph refer to?

A．A satellite moves around the Earth forever.

B．A rocket always keeps a satellite’s company.

C．A satellite seems to stay in the same place in the sky.

D．The satellite puts the rockets in the right position.

4. Which of the following statements about satellites is TRUE?

A．A satellite usually works for about 10-12 years.

B．Every time a satellite gets broken, it is thrown away.

C．A broken satellite is never left in space.

D．Broken satellites always crash into each other.

4 . My interest in body language began with a professor of mine at university. He mentioned “Pinocchio” to me one cold morning after saying that I always rubbed my nose when giving excuses for being late to his courses. Actually, when someone tells a lie, the person’s blood rushes to the nose and the extra blood makes it itchy (发痒的). This little example of non-verbal communication inspired me to become a body language expert. Now, I earn my living by training people in non-verbal communication. Knowing when someone is lying and knowing how to persuade people are two of the most important skills you’ll ever learn.

I have spent a lot of time studying the ways the human body gives and they provide more reliable information than the words we speak. The words say one thing but the body may say something completely different. We know that crossed arms can be seen as either defensive or aggressive (攻击性的), but what about facial expressions, postures and gestures? All of these say a lot and can only be understood if you know how to make sense of the signs.

Business companies always need my services and I try to improve their confidence by teaching them about body language. I give advice about handshakes, which should always be firm and steady, and I teach the importance of personal space. They may seem like small matters, but these codes of behaviour can be the key to making or breaking a business deal.

My working life gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I feel that I’m providing a public service, but it is a service that has had its downside. Whenever I meet someone new and I tell them what I do for a living, they immediately put their guard up and they’re no longer relaxed. They quite literally freeze in the attempt to hide all the signals that they think I’m reading. It makes life difficult at times, but I consider it a small price to pay for a job I enjoy so much.

1. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning his professor?

A．To describe his professor’s success.

B．To explain why he chose his career.

C．To show his professor’s study of the “Pinocchio” effect.

D．To introduce what impressed him most during his career.

2. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A．The body language can tell you the real story behind words.

B．It takes a plenty of time to study the body language.

C．Crossed arms can be regarded as an impolite way.

D．Facial expressions play an important part in the body language.

3. Why do people react in an unnatural way when knowing the author’s profession?

A．They dislike his services.

B．They think he is too proud.

C．They consider him unreliable.

D．They believe he is studying them.

4. What can we learn about the author from the text?

A．He thinks little of minor gestures.

B．He travels the world giving advice.

C．He is happy with his work.

D．He is good at pretending.

5 . 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。

As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them     1    (form) bad habits. These bad habits, if     2     (leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults. To change bad habits which we rely     3    is never easy, even with many     4     (attempt). The good news is that we can change bad habits if we know     5    habits work. To facilitate     6     positive change in bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by     7     (combine) the information from our habit cycles with our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle to create good habits. Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and if we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. In fact, the most successful way to change     8     (be) not suddenly, but over a period of time. A person must     9     (repeated) take many small steps to reach the goal of change. Young people will make     10    their minds to build a happy and healthy life !

6 . 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。

Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel (吵架) with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand (货摊) for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.

The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”

“Oh, yes, but I don’t have money on me.” she replied.

“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “Come in.”

The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.

“What is it?” asked the man kindly.

“Nothing. Actually, I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”

Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you remember the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her?”

Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock: she remembered her mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn’t I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful. Why haven’t I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?”

On the way home. Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Nearing the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.

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At that time, her mother came back and touched her hair gently, which called her mind back.

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7 . When I was 16, I worked at a fast food restaurant. That was when I came across two new family ________.

One afternoon in the fall I happened to find a little cat crying outside. He got a little wet because of the morning rain. I picked him up into the kitchen, ________ him and fed him water and food. My boss was ________ when seeing a stray cat (流浪猫) in the kitchen and asked me to take him out immediately. I quickly got some towels and a box and made him a little ________ and put him in my car.

After work, I hurried to my car to ________ him. I found another cat scratching (抓擦) my car door to________her brother. So I picked her up too. I had to carry them into my house ________ because my mother didn’t ________ a cat. Our cat had died earlier that year and she was in ________ and determined that she would not keep any cats.

I ________ the two cats in my room for four days. One day my mother caught me feeding the cats. Seeing her, I was ________ but I told her I had no choice but to ________ them. I told her we could just keep the boy and find another ________ for the girl. She shouted at me that we couldn’t ________ them. I knew I had her ________.

My family had Penny and Rizzo for the next 15 years.

1.

A．rescuers

B．leaders

C．members

D．supporters

2.

A．begged

B．concerned

C．dried

D．cooled

3.

A．angry

B．excited

C．hopeful

D．tired

4.

A．restaurant

B．apartment

C．shelter

D．trap

5.

A．knock

B．check on

C．avoid

D．depend on

6.

A．feed

B．protect

C．attack

D．reach

7.

A．secretly

B．slowly

C．curiously

D．obviously

8.

A．like

B．want

C．have

D．know

9.

A．danger

B．trouble

C．sadness

D．surprise

10.

A．controlled

B．beat

C．buried

D．hid

11.

A．confused

B．glad

C．amazed

D．frightened

12.

A．raise

B．exchange

C．adapt

D．donate

13.

A．name

B．store

C．box

D．home

14.

A．quit

B．separate

C．endanger

D．kill

15.

A．allowance

B．appreciation

C．impression

D．responsibility

9 . Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.

Planning your trip

Have a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6-8weeks to arrive after you apply.

Booking Flights

The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.

Enjoying Your Time

●Visit the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs €25 to go to the top, or €10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.

● See the Notre Dame Cathedral

At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.

● Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art

The Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35, 000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs €15 at the museum or €17 in advance (to skip most of the line).

● Take a day trip to Versailles

If you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs €20 to visit the palace and grounds.

1. When can we book plane tickets to save the most money?

A．In March.	B．In June.
C．In August.	D．In December.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．You can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge.

B．Visitors can pay an extra   to save the queue time in visiting the Louvre.

C．The Notre Dame Cathedral was completely destroyed in a fire.

D．Visiting the palace of Versailles is the most expensive among the four attractions.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A travel brochure	B．A course plan.
C．A research paper.	D．An encyclopedia.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

    1     (know) as the “father of hybrid rice”, Yuan Longping is one of China’s the most famous scientists, who regards himself     2    a farmer despite his fame and influence.    3    (tackle) the crisis of food    4    (short), he attended Southwest Agricultural College and made up his mind to study agriculture. Then as a researcher, he was devoted     5     research and found     6     approach to boost yields without expanding the area of land. Having overcome enormous difficulties, he developed the first hybrid rice in the world    7    could be used for farming in 1974, which made    8     possible for farmers to expand their output    9    (great). Not only has his innovation helped to feed China, but also has alleviated hunger in other countries     10    (depend) on rice like India and Vietnam. He received numerous awards both in China and abroad. In spite of being wealthy, he cared little for celebrity or money and made large donations to support agricultural research.