1 . When driving home on the highway, I came across an old man on one side of the road. He was holding a _________ that read, “Need Ride to Get to Friends.” All he had was a bag, a walking stick and the clothes on his back.

The traffic was _________ and I had to drive on. Finally when I _________, I saw the old man walking towards me. It looked as if he knew that I would drive back. So I stopped beside him and asked him _________ he was doing.

“I want to meet my best friend. We have been friends for almost 50 years, but he is going to _________ soon, so I want to be with him,” he then said. “I have no money, and I’m very hungry.” It was so hot outside that he was _________ heavily. I gave him a bottle of cold water, some food and a bag to put everything in. _________ I left him, I gave him $20 and told him that was all the money I had at that time. He thanked me and accepted it.

Just as I was _________ to drive away, I got out of my car again and went to him. He looked dirty, _________ I hugged him. I felt so warm and peaceful. Although I stopped and helped him, he had given me the greatest gift ever. I will never forget him. Till today, I often __________ whether he saw his best friend. Love and blessing are always deeply hidden, but I know I received them that day.

1.

A．book

B．letter

C．design

D．sign

2.

A．busy

B．confusing

C．comfortable

D．light

3.

A．removed

B．replaced

C．returned

D．reduced

4.

A．what

B．how

C．whether

D．where

5.

A．die away

B．pass away

C．leave out

D．make out

6.

A．sweating

B．regretting

C．fighting

D．holding

7.

A．After

B．While

C．Before

D．Till

8.

A．about

B．in

C．for

D．up

9.

A．so

B．but

C．as

D．or

10.

A．question

B．ask

C．wonder

D．declare

2 .

Some parts of our world are bad places of earthquakes. Everyone knows earthquakes usually come without warning. They are really very dangerous, but there are still things you can do to protect yourself. Here is some helpful and practical advice for you.

◆Stay calm as the earth begins to shake. Your chances of survival in an earthquake go up if you can keep calm. Staying calm is not easy, but it can save your life.

◆If you are inside when the earthquake starts, get under a table or a bed. You need to have something strong around you to protect you from falling objects. Do not stand near walls or windows and stay out of the kitchen. The kitchen is dangerous because of many glass objects.

◆If you are outside, get to an open area as fast as you can. Stay away from buildings and trees. If you are in a car, pull over to a place where there are no trees or tall buildings and stay in the car. If you are close to the sea, try to get as far away from the water as possible. Earthquakes can cause huge waves that can really harm and even kill the people nearby.

◆When the earthquake is over, there is still plenty of danger. For example, gas fire often comes with an earthquake. If you see a fire, quickly move outdoors to an open area.

Remember to always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

1. If an earthquake comes, it hardly gives people any ______.

A．warning

B．danger

C．fire

D．practice

2. Everyone needs to ______ when they meet with an earthquake.

A．stand near a window

B．sit under a big tree

C．stay calm

D．lie in bed

3. The kitchen is a dangerous place during an earthquake because of ______.

A．its strong table

B．its glass objects

C．the water in it

D．the open area

4. Why did the author write this article?

A．To ask for some practical advice.	B．To reduce your chances of survival.
C．To get fully prepared before earthquakes.	D．To help people protect themselves.

3 . About ten years ago, I taught a group of children to sail. They were bright, enthusiastic and as eager to enjoy life as other children. All, however, had a serious disability. Three were in wheelchairs, one was nearly blind and two were able to walk with difficulty.

Matthew was one of them. He had cerebral palsy (脑瘫). His hands and arms were both deformed (变得畸形). His back was bent and his legs did not work. To speak, Matthew had the help of a letter board. Slowly, he would point out with his hands, letter by letter, what he wanted to say. Sometimes he would try to talk. Yet he was always bright and cheerful and loved to try everything his classmates were doing, both in the boat and in the classroom.

One day the sailing centre was attacked by a storm. We decided to work in a classroom. All the children joined in. Just like other children, they all wanted to answer the questions I asked. But when Mattew wnted to answer a question, all of a sudden they all kept silent. Matthew whispered and pointed slowly at the letter board. They waited quietly. Matthew struggled with great effort until the answer was spelled out. When I did not understand, one of the other children would work with him until the answer was clear.

Disabled as they were, these children learned to offer care, respect and help to someone less lucky than themselves. I always thought I was the one who learned the greatest lesson.

1. From the passage, we learn that the author was a ______ about ten years ago.

A．sailor

B．teacher

C．guide

D．doctor

2. Matthew loved to try what his classmates were doing when ______.

A．staying in the boat or in the classroom	B．suffering a lot from his disease
C．writing on a letter board	D．working with his legs

3. What happened at the sailing centre one day?

A．The disabled children came to ask questions.	B．Matthew was there to speak well.
C．None of the children there kept quiet.	D．A storm attacked the sailing centre.

4. Although these children were disabled, they learned to ______.

A．walk with difficulty

B．teach others lessons

C．offer help and care

D．speak fluently

4 . 下面是一位同学介绍他的同桌怎样运动健身的文章，请参照他的文章和下面的提示写一篇介绍你怎样运动健身的文章。
注意：1．词数100左右。2．文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称。

Li Fang, my deskmate, knows how to keep fit by taking exercise regularly. She is fond of swimming. She thinks it can make her healthy and strong. There is a swimming pool near her home and she goes to swim for more than half an hour almost every day after school. Her parents sometimes go swimming with her after work. She also likes dancing. Every Sunday afternoon, she goes to the gym to practise dancing with her friends. They stay there nearly 2 hours. She believes she will become more attractive if she often dances. In fact, Li Fang has benefited a lot from exercising. Not only does she keep fit but she also lives happily with her family and friends.

提示：1．你喜欢的运动项目：basketball/ football/ table tennis/ running…
2．你喜欢这些运动的原因及你运动的时间。
3．这些运动给你带来的好处。
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5 . 请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。

Now, people are getting richer and richer.     1     将来的生活会是什么样子呢? In the future, we won’t have to change clothes every day as we will wear a kind of specially-made clothes. We can be warm when we feel cold and be cool when we feel hot.    2     What’s more, we can change the colour of the clothes whenever we like.

    3     未来的食物会比现在的更好吃更实惠。 Isn’t it wonderful? All of us are supposed to live in comfortable and moveable houses, which can take us quickly to the places we want to go to.     4     At that time, robots can be seen everywhere. They do all the dangerous work as well as housework so that our mother can be set free from doing the chores.     5     If we don’t feel good, we can stay at home waiting for the doctor instead of queuing in the hospital. The teachers won’t go to work in the school as students can be taught through the World Wide Web. How wonderful the future life will be!

6 . 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。

Some children don’t like team sports. They     1     (be) once on a team and they didn’t have fun. Maybe all of the other children seemed     2     (know) what they were doing and you didn’t feel sure. Or maybe you didn’t like the stress of the game. You know one team is going to win and the other is going to lose. Sometimes children on a team get so     3     (excite) about     4     (win) that they may shout at a player     5     makes a mistake. This can be stressful!

But everybody makes     6     (mistake) sometimes. And no one should complain about it. If they do, it’s a good idea to talk with the coach or your mom or dad.

Parents and coaches also can get upset about     7     game situation and put too much pressure     8     children. Children might feel stressed out during games if they’re not quite sure what they should be doing.

But team sports also can be very     9     (use). Children will improve their skills     10     (gradual) and feel that team spirit as they work together toward a common goal.

7 . 下面文章中有3处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C和D)中选出符合各段意思的小标题，选项中有一项是多余选项。

How to Keep in Touch with Friends

When friends move away, it’s hard to keep in touch with them. You both get busy with your separate (不同的) lives. So you don’t have the time to catch up with each other. It’s important to keep in touch with friends. Here are some ideas for keeping in touch with your friends.

    1    

Simply pick up the phone and call when you can—it doesn’t have to be a long phone call. Just a quick 5-minute call can make them know you are thinking of them. They’re probably interested in hearing about what you are doing, too!

Write letters.

It’s fun to get mails, and sometimes letters can be a great way to let your friend know what’s going on with you. Not sure where to start? It’s easy! Tell them how much you miss them, and then tell them all about what’s going on in your life. If they know exactly what’s you are doing, they’ll feel closer to you. Some people find it hard to write letters — it’s a lot different than talking! Just write as though you’re talking to your friend. Use phrases that you say a lot. Finish your letter off with smiling faces.

    2    

Pick something that you think will make them laugh, or one that describes your friendship. Then just sign your name, add a quick message, and send it off!

Send gifts in the mail. Books, jewelry, games, pictures of you and you family and friends… anything goes! Sometimes the littlest things can show that you care the most!

    3    

Make sure you both have e-mail addresses, and you’re all set! E-mailing is a great way to stay in touch with them. Use instant messengers such as MSN or QQ to your advantage, by talking to all your friends at once!

A. E-mail or chat online.
B. Call often.
C. Visit their home often.
D. Send gifts.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the speaker from?

A．Australia.

B．South America.

C．South Africa.

2. How does the speaker feel about the weather in Iceland?

A．It’s cold.

B．It’s hot.

C．It’s warm.

3. Why is the speaker in Iceland?

A．To visit a friend.

B．To attend a conference.

C．To experience a different life.

4. What was the speaker’s biggest problem before leaving?

A．Getting the right kind of clothes

B．Getting used to native culture.

C．Deciding the means of transport.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Mr. Smith leaving his position?

A．To change a job.

B．To travel around the world.

C．To move to another country.

2. How does the man feel about Mr. Smith’s leaving?

A．Surprised.

B．Pleased.

C．Disappointed.

3. What will the man do on Friday afternoon?

A．Plan for a meeting.

B．Visit a lawyer.

C．Attend a party.

10 . Cycling for charity is a good way to raise money for worthy causes. There are several approaches to getting started.

Popular international social websites have cycling-for- charity pages where it is possible to find upcoming events and sponsors (赞助商). Many international organizations can also be located online that organize regular cycling for charity events. An example of this is Best Buddies International, founded in 1989 and existing in all 50 US states and in 50 countries around the world. Best Buddies International sponsors cycling events to raise money for people with developmental disabilities.

Research organizations mainly dedicated to curing diseases and groups like the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the US, with similar MS associations in Canada and Australia, arrange cycling for-charity events on a frequent basis. Other common diseases and medical conditions, such as heart disease, Parkinson’s, and cancer, also have national and international organizations that regularly arrange cycling for-charity events. Social movement nonprofits also are involved in cycling for charity, based around such issues as poverty and regional disasters, like earthquakes and hurricanes, which inspire cycling fundraisers around the globe.

Local community groups are another avenue towards forming a cycling group and sponsoring charity rides and charity races. Bicycle clubs and retailers (零售商) are often connected to community outreach groups that arrange such events, and are a good source of information on how to get involved in one. Some of these groups go beyond traditional street cycling and sponsor cross country trail courses. Indoor cycling-for- charity events have also become popular in areas where the weather and season or urban environment may not lend itself to outdoor cycling activities.

Arranging your own cycling-for-charity event is also a possibility. Finding ways to publicize the event and gain sponsors can be done through various local or regional cycling clubs, through employers, local churches, and other groups interested in promoting charitable activities.

1. Which of the following organizes cycling for the disabled?

A．A bicycle club.	B．A local community group.
C．Best Buddies International.	D．National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

2. What is the main function of the research organizations?

A．To study how to treat diseases.	B．To spread how to face diseases.
C．To publicize the benefits of cycling.	D．To inspire the fundraisers globally.

3. Why do some areas choose indoor cycling for charity?

A．For the public’s preference.	B．To provide cycling courses.
C．To attract more participants.	D．For unfavorable conditions.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．How can I start cycling for charity?	B．How can I avoid hurt during cycling?
C．Why must I advocate charity events?	D．What should I do for a proper cycling?