1 . When did the woman take a piano test?

A．One week ago.

B．One month ago.

C．Two months ago.

2 . We all need a little change in our lives. For Ahi, the change was much bigger. Just this past January he immigrated to Canada from Pakistan at the age of 18. The reasoning? “A voice in me was shouting to go somewhere where there are opportunities,” Ali said.

While it was a hard decision to leave his hometown, his native country, and his loved ones, Ali is excited about his new life. “In Canada you will find yourself surrounded by more opportunities, more ways to accomplish what you want, and people are very helpful.” Months after changing around his whole life, Ali dove right into helping the community. In March, he worked with Be the Change. Ali describes the organization as “a youth program which gives confidence and skills of making a negotiation (谈判).”

“The most impressive part of Be the Change is that we don’t just work with pen and paper,” he said. “You are given a task to go out and ask people for the problems in the community, work on it, and then make a proposal for the authority to work on it.”

Now Ali has a new project he is working on. He was inspired to get involved with the organization because it is a platform for him to do good for the world. One of Ali’s most favorite parts of working with the Peace Welcome Club is that it allows face-to-face interaction rather than just the use of social networking sites.

“This gives me opportunity to spread the message of Peace Welcome Club. It enables me to hear something from other communities and to work on something they want to change in their community.” Another added benefit? Ali has met a wealth of mew people and has made many new friends.

1. Ali went to Canada probably because ________.

A．he was forced to leave Pakistan

B．he wanted to meet his close friend

C．he was eager to make his life different

D．he decided to accept further education

2. In Canada, Ali ________.

A．missed his parents very much	B．found people around friendly
C．had no time to have a good rest	D．made a large amount of money

3. According to Alli, Be the Change ________.

A．was a strange organization

B．was quite easy to get along with

C．offered him a job with pen and paper

D．made him more and more confident

4. We can learn from the last two paragraphs that Ali ________.

A．liked talking with others online

B．enjoyed traveling around the world

C．benefited much from the Peace Welcome Club

D．could make good use of social networking sites

5. Which of the following is TRUE of Ali according to this passage?

A．He was friendly and helpful.

B．He did well in his lessons at school.

C．He was thought highly of by others.

D．He hoped to succeed in the future.

3 . I was at the bus stop, heading home after a long, busy day, when I served guests at a restaurant. Suddenly I realized I’d left behind my wallet with $80 worth of tips and one of my photos in it! I couldn’t afford to ________ a day’s pay. When I ran back, the restaurant was closed. So I had to tell myself: I’d try to ________ about it this evening.

The next day was much ________ than the day before. I was already ________ five tables there, when a white-haired ________ sat down in my section (区域). No matter how ________ I was, I made sure to give them the best ________ I could. After their meal, I thanked them for their kindness. The couple had left the ________ by the time I picked up the tip. This wasn’t right, I thought; there was much more than twenty dollars. It was too much for a tip. I ________ again; forty dollars!

Quickly, I ________ around to look for the couple. They’d left the restaurant. ________, I went to the hostess (女招待). “Did you see that ________ couple who just sat in my section leave?” I asked. “Oh, they are my parents, and have gone home,” the hostess said. “They told me about you. Yesterday they ________ your wallet. Since you were very ________ just now, they asked me to give the wallet to you. By the way, they said they were very ________with your service and gave you twice as much as a tip.”

How kind they are and what a coincidence (巧合)! I will always try my best to serve customers well in future.

1.

A．lose

B．finish

C．waste

D．spend

2.

A．think

B．forget

C．complain

D．remember

3.

A．brighter

B．busier

C．luckier

D．hotter

4.

A．putting away

B．taking away

C．waiting on

D．cleaning up

5.

A．man

B．lady

C．couple

D．stranger

6.

A．tired

B．happy

C．relaxed

D．calm

7.

A．places

B．dishes

C．food

D．service

8.

A．cafe

B．table

C．money

D．scene

9.

A．included

B．admired

C．counted

D．explored

10.

A．turned

B．traveled

C．showed

D．drove

11.

A．Anywhere

B．Instead

C．Recently

D．Finally

12.

A．good

B．honest

C．friendly

D．aged

13.

A．set up

B．put up

C．picked up

D．made up

14.

A．confused

B．angry

C．busy

D．sad

15.

A．satisfied

B．popular

C．angry

D．moved

4 . The Spring Festival is approaching, and it’s time for my parents to consider ______ we are going for a family vacation.

A．what

B．where

C．why

D．that

5 . Many people are fond of buying online because the products bought through the Internet are less expensive than ______ in local shops.

A．ones

B．those

C．these

D．them

6 . “Lonely” is defined in the dictionary as “unhappy because you are alone or do not have anyone to talk to”. However, in my perspective, “being alone” can also be meaningful and enjoyable. In other words, “being alone” isn’t equivalent to “loneliness”. Actually, we can literally enjoy our time when staying alone.

Think of loneliness as the “tunnel phase” of our lives. It’s a time when we don’t have a group of friends around to keep us company; when we are away from the hustle and bustle (熙熙攘攘) of the outside world; when we get the chance to tune in to our inner monologue (独白); when we are given the time to recharge ourselves on our own so that we can focus entirely on ourselves. It is during these periods that, without being disturbed and distracted, we are able to discover the things we truly want from our lives. This process is like digging a tunnel, through which we improve ourselves, achieve our goals and get a jolt of power to prepare for the or darkness we may meet with in our future lives.

A distinguished figure skater (花滑冰运动员) once said in his interview that he often felt lonely, but the external environment would to some extent affect his mind and body, making it difficult for him to concentrate during his practice and performance, and thus he was actually willing to be alone and at times would rather be isolated from the world. This type of “loneliness” must be one of the reasons why he has been able to deliver so many elaborate and splendid performances throughout his career.

So don’t be frightened by the temporary void or unhappy feeling when you have to he alone. Instead, cherish and enjoy the sense of loneliness you get when you are completely free. Spend time with yourself.

We become more independent in loneliness. We grow stronger in loneliness. Most importantly, we find our complete selves in loneliness. When we learn to embrace the feeling of “loneliness” and enjoy the time in which there is no other, loneliness itself ceases to exist.

1. What’s the author’s opinion about “being alone”?

A．Being alone is as something shameful

B．Being alone means being lonely and helpless

C．There is no point in being alone.

D．We appreciate our time more when we are alone.

2. How does the author develop Paragraph 2?

A．By providing examples.

B．By analyzing causes.

C．By making comparisons.

D．By listing figures.

3. Why is the distinguished figure skater mentioned in the passage?

A．To show athletes always feel lonely.

B．To demonstrate the factor of the success.

C．To indicate solitude (独处) is as important as practice.

D．To confirm the positive effect of “loneliness”.

4. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A．Time spent with yourselves is more enjoyable than that with others.

B．People will always feel depressed when faced with being alone.

C．Loneliness can benefit us a lot in many aspects.

D．Loneliness can exist all the time, so we should change our attitude toward it.

5. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

A．To illustrate different opinions on staying alone.

B．To encourage people to learn to value and enjoy their time of loneliness.

C．To persuade people into staying away from others.

D．To offer some suggestions on how to spend time alone.

7 . Some people think asking for help is a sign of weakness, but the complete opposite is true. It takes strength to ask for help. It’s a hard thing to do. The truth is, there are more good people than bad. People truly want to help others. No one should ever have to be in that dark place.

I have a friend called Diane. Diane is one of the most positive people I have ever known. She is smart and funny, and by looking at her you would certainly think she had a perfect life. No one knew the terrible things she was dealing with. She never asked anyone for help when she was in great trouble. She thought that she would just be bothering people if she told them the truth. She thought loneliness was her answer. She masked her loneliness, but one day she hit her breaking point.

Diane tried to take her life one morning. She was lucky, though. Someone found her before it was too late. People finally knew her problems and with their help she got rid of them. She once told me that her biggest regret was not reaching out to someone sooner. Diane has greatly changed. She’s become positive and is always ready to help others.

Diane and I have grown quite close. She has helped me battle my own problems. She is an example of what help looks like.

To anyone out there who feels they are alone, I hope you know you are not. Even if you feel the world is closing in on you, there are people who care—people who will surprise you in the best ways. The best thing about our technological world is how easily you can reach people. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You are not alone.

1. What does the author mean by saying “the complete opposite is true” in Paragraph 1?

A．Getting help from others is a great shame.

B．Asking for help shows great courage.

C．It takes bravery to offer help.

D．It is difficult to get help.

2. Why did Diane refuse to ask for help at first?

A．She was very positive.

B．She had no one to turn to.

C．She considered help useless.

D．She feared to make trouble for others.

3. What change did Diane show after being saved by people?

A．She turned her back on the author.

B．She masked her anger with a smile.

C．She thought highly of reaching out to others.

D．She has removed all her doubts about others.

4. What does the author think of our technological world today?

A．It makes people afraid of face-to-face conversation.

B．It makes communication between people easier.

C．It offers a variety of ways to care for others.

D．It is likely to make people feel lonely.

5. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To share a friend’s story.

B．To explain why people refuse to get help.

C．To encourage us to ask for help if necessary.

D．To show the harm of keeping problems ourselves.

8 . Living a healthy lifestyle contains making choices about the foods we eat as well as exercise and other daily activities. The term “healthy lifestyle” can be defined as “to improve and protect one’s health and well-being”.

For this purpose, a healthy lifestyle can involve good eating habits, regular physical activity and anti-alcoholism.

First of all, good eating habits are the main way of living a healthy lifestyle. For instance, rushed morning routines, trying to lose weight, and lack of appetite（食欲）early in the morning are all reasons why people skip breakfast（不吃早餐）. However, most experts think that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Another example is fast food; a hamburger from McDonald’s with special sauce and cheese is not exactly considered as a healthy meal. Our society today is busy and on the go at all times. It is much easier to stop and get fast food. As a result, humans become fatter. However, eating low-fat meals that include 5 to 9 serving of fruits and vegetables every day is an ideal healthy life plan. Therefore, good eating habits are the main way of living a healthy lifestyle.

Secondly, another way of living a healthy lifestyle is physical activity. Exercise is indeed part of life because it keeps the body and mind in good shape. Exercise reduces stress and contributes to（有助于）a good sleep. It can keep a person looking and feeling younger throughout his entire life, and it also helps build one’s energy and strength. So, physical activity is another way of living a healthy lifestyle.

Finally, another way is anti-alcoholism. Addiction to alcohol may cause serious social and public problems. It is accepted that driving after drinking is dangerous. Alcohol is a main factor of traffic deaths. Alcoholism can also lead to diseases, such as heart attack or liver trouble. Thus, anti-alcoholism is another way for a healthy lifestyle.

In conclusion, a healthy lifestyle can be maintained in three ways: the first way is good eating habits, the second way is regular physical activity and the final way is anti-alcoholism.

1. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph probably means ______.

A．having more food will help you to be more healthy

B．a healthy lifestyle only refers to healthy eating habits

C．a healthy lifestyle is a way of living to keep one’s health

D．to be healthy, you must make choices about anything

2. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that ______.

A．it’s not healthy to skip breakfast	B．the hamburger is a healthy food
C．we should eat only low-fat foods	D．many people think breakfast is not important

3. According to the text, how can we feel younger throughout our life?

A．By avoiding fast food.	B．By taking regular exercise.
C．By being happy every day.	D．By wearing some special clothes.

4. Which of the following may directly reduce social problems?

A．Good eating habits.	B．Anti-alcoholism.
C．Physical activity.	D．Losing weight.

5. In what column are you most likely to find this text?

A．Advertisement.

B．Economy.

C．Sports.

D．Life.

9 . In science, facts should be proved by experiments and research, and we ______ always believe everything we read and hear -- even if it is a great story.

A．can not

B．may not

C．must not

D．should not

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答小题。
1. Where can you find national parks?

A．In the mountains.

B．In cities.

C．By rivers.

2. What can campers find in the national parks?

A．Forests.

B．Shops.

C．American Indians.

3. What can campers enjoy in the parks?

A．Hunting.

B．Skating.

C．A change from the busy life.

4. Where do most of campers stay in the parks?

A．In their cars.

B．In their tents.

C．In houses.