1 . 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。

Last summer, Hilda worked as a volunteer with dolphin trainers at a sea life park. Her job was to make sure the tanks were free of any items so that the trainers could train the dolphins to fetch specific items. However, one day after cleaning, one of the dolphins, Maya, presented Hilda with a candy wrapper from the tank. When Katherine, the trainer, saw this, she blamed Hilda for her carelessness. Upset but not discouraged by this event, Hilda decided to do some spying on Maya.

The next morning, Hilda arrived at the park early. She put on her scuba gear (水下呼吸器) and jumped into the tank for her usual, underwater sweep. Finding nothing in the tank, she climbed out of the water just in time to see Katherine jumping in on the other side. After what happened yesterday, Hilda knew what she was doing. She watched as Katherine performed her underwater search, but Hilda wasn’t surprised when she surfaced empty-handed.

During the tank sweeps, Maya had been swimming playfully, but now the dolphin stopped suddenly and swam to the back part of the tank where the filter (过滤) box was located. She stuck her nose down behind the box and then swam away. What was Maya doing back there? Hilda wondered. She jumped back into the water and swam over to take a look behind the box, and her question was answered. Hilda then swam across the tank following Maya’s path and emerged from the water to find Katherine removing her scuba gear. As Katherine turned around, her mouth dropped open. There was Maya at the edge of the tank with a comb (梳子) in her mouth waiting for her treat.

“Maya! Where did you get that?” demanded Katherine, taking the comb and throwing her a fish. “I know where she got it,” declared Hilda climbing out of the tank with a handful of items still wet from their watery, resting place. “What’s all this?” Katherine asked, obviously confused.

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“This is Maya’s secret,” Hilda said with a big smile.

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Now Katherine realized what had been going on.

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2 . 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。

Whenever you have to write a paper, a letter, or any other document for work or school, you probably head toward the computer. Now, most people reach for     1     (keyboard) faster than they pick up pens. In a Scottish primary school, however, Mr. Norman Lewis is taking a different approach. He feels that neat handwriting     2     (be) still an important skill, so he has his students write not only by hand but also     3     old fashioned fountain pens.

Fountain pens     4     (use) in schools long ago and have been regaining popularity lately because they are refillable. Today, a writer     5     (simple) throws an empty pen away and gets     6     new one.

So far, Mr. Lewis is pleased with the results of his experiment. He reports that his students are taking more care with their work, and their self-confidence has improved as well. He is happy with the     7     (improve) he sees in his students’ writing     8     in his own writing. He knows that computers are here     9     (stay) and that they will not disappear. However, he believes that the practice with fountain pens helps students to focus, to write faster, and they can feel proud of     10     (they).

3 . Common Mistakes New Runners Make

Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury.     1     , keep these things in mind to help you increase your chances of running success.

·Doing too much too soon

One of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine     2     .

·     3    

Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it’s important to give your body a rest between workouts.

·Not wearing the right equipment

    4    , it’s important that you wear properly for your workouts. The most important piece of equipment for running is a good pair of running shoes, so be sure to do some research before you purchase a pair. Visit a running specialty store and ask an employee to fit you for a shoe.

•Running through pain

    5     If something hurts when you run, you need to stop and treat the pain. Remember: It doesn’t make you less of a runner if you listen to your body to keep it healthy.

A．Not taking rest days

B．If you’re just starting out

C．Comparing yourself to others

D．Running can be uncomfortable at times

E．It’s important not to use the same muscles

F．While it may be true that you don’t need expensive equipment to take up running

G．Experts suggest increasing your running distance by no more than 10% each week

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now?

A．About 13.

B．About 20.

C．Over 30.

2. Why does the school organize the music week?

A．To attract more foreign students.

B．To exchange ideas about culture.

C．To help foreign students enjoy their time.

3. When should students sign up for the activities?

A．Before September 15th.

B．In the last week of September.

C．In the first week of December.

4. Where will the music week be held?

A．In the library.

B．In the garden.

C．On the playground.

5 . Many people like sweet food. And being an Indian, sweet is what we all fall in love with every day. According to a study, 30 grams of sugar is enough for us every day.     1     Though sugar can provide you with a short-term pleasure or delight, it’s taking a healthy hour from your life. Here are the reasons why sugar cannot be a part of your healthy hour and avoiding it can keep you healthy.

    2     With high consumption of sugar, you start storing fat in your body. With eating extra sugar, you are unable to store nutritious food, which can lead to a start of unhealthy lifestyle. Brain needs only minimum amount of sugar for functioning.     3     As we know, cancer cells are fond of sugar, which can even break down your immune system. Therefore, sugar plays a great role in the loss of your health.

These are the changes in the inner body, and outside it can raise the bacteria in teeth, thus ruining your white teeth.     4     Eating large amount of it can result in wrinkles(皱纹) on your face. Sugar is really not sweet as you think.

So, next time you have desire for some sugary food, stop and think. Do you really want to change your healthy hour into an unhealthy hour? The healthy life isn’t far away. Eat less sugar and good changes are coming in your way.     5    

A．Sugar can result in overweight.

B．Too much sugar can cause damage to it.

C．There is no exact answer to this question.

D．But there’s nothing wrong in keeping it low.

E．Besides, sugar is also considered harmful to your skin.

F．To make it work well, you can consume a little more sugar.

G．The healthy life is sweeter than a small sweet bite of sugar, after all.

6 . With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.

Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly.     1     But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.

Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets.     2     Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.

Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one.     3     In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.

Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster.     4     Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.

Have fun.     5     Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you’re going 67.92 mph.

A．Train trips aren’t for impatient types.

B．You’ll have views from both sides of the train.

C．The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.

D．That’s particularly true during busy summer months.

E．You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.

F．Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom.

G．He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner.

7 . When water is cold, people will find it uncomfortable to swim. Wetsuits(潜水服）can help keep people warm.    1    So wetsuits are important. In many water sports, you can find people wearing them.

The wetsuit doesn't have a long history. According to studies, the wetsuit only began during WWII when Italians started wearing wetsuits that were made of rubber. And it was widely believed in 1951, Hugh Bradner began working to improve the equipment.     2    

Now there are many kinds of wetsuits. Contrary to what some may think, wetsuits do not work by keeping the diver(潜水员）dry; they are designed to let water into the suit. This thin layer of water is trapped（保存）between the diver and the suit. And it's allowed to move between the skin of the diver and the inside layer.     3    And it can help keep the diver comfortable during the diving process. That's why it's important to have a nice, tight fit for a wetsuit.

    4    The shorter wetsuit often provides cover for the main part of people's bodies. This kind of wetsuit works well with boating, water skiing, swimming, etc. A longer wetsuit can completely cover the body, including long legs.With more protection for the body, it may be used in cool weather conditions.

Wetsuits can also differ in thickness. They range from about 0. 5mm to 8mm in thickness. It's true that thicker wetsuits are more likely to affect your movement.     5    Generally, the colder the water you plan to dive in, the thicker the wetsuit should be.

A．But they're much better at giving you warmth.

B．As for the difference, wetsuits can differ in size.

C．The history of the wetsuit is an interesting story.

D．This led to the development of a kind of new wetsuit.

E．Many wetsuits are very light and easy to wear and take off.

F．As a result, the water gradually warms up to body temperature.

G．And they can provide protection from the sun and cuts from rocks.

8 . Anyone who has studied a foreign language knows how difficult it is to become really fluent.     1    

Find a conversation partner

Try to find someone in your school who is a native speaker and ask him or her to meet with you regularly to have conversations in that language.     2    

Watch TV

Try to find a foreign language TV station and watch often. At first the actors will seem to speak too quickly, but try to recognize a few words or phrases.     3     Pay attention to patterns of pronunciation and the way that the voices rise and fall when questions are asked and statements are made. Children’s shows are great for learning and reviewing basic concepts.

Go out and practice

If you are visiting a foreign country and trying to learn the language, you’ll want to take every chance to go out and practice.     4     Successfully making a purchase (购买) or getting information in a foreign language will help you become more confident. Going grocery shopping in your hometown may not be very interesting, but in a foreign country things are different.     5    

A．They actually became less fluent speakers.

B．Later it’ll become easier to follow the dialogues.

C．Any situation can be an interesting learning experience.

D．Are you trying to learn a new language in a foreign land?

E．Here are some suggestions to help you practice your language skills.

F．Each day make a habit of going to a place like a shop, restaurant or bank.

G．Talking to someone with whom you feel comfortable is a great way to get experience with actual usage.

9 . There is a tree full of ripe plums(李子）with branches hanging over our house . Every single morning when I see plums on the ground , I am _________ . " Wow , plums ! " I say to myself and look up at the _________, and sure enough there are plums there .

I imagine the tree saying, "If I put the plum here, _________ where you walk,maybe you will see it." I step over the plum on the way out and see it on my way back, thinking how often I_________ it and step over it. Every time I _________ and see a plum, I feel as though someone has given me a _________.

"For me?"I said to the plum tree one morning as I _________ some plums. "You could have."Maybe we're supposed to offer our gifts to the world with generosity(慷慨）and love.

It seems that I have a hard time _________ that fruit falls freely from the sky. Is the tree_________ with me on purpose? Is there part of me that doesn't feel worthy of receiving __________ plums from the sky? Is life__________ to have moments that are so sweet and easy?

Sometimes it feels as though the tree were __________ to me and she were saying, "For you. For you. For you. "When I listen to her, I feel the __________ of her offering, and this is when my heart breaks. Despite the__________ of a day, there can be tender, touching moments in nature that feel to me like there's a force out there that__________ me refreshed(振奋的）.

1.

A．upset

B．surprised

C．anxious

D．calm

2.

A．tree

B．table

C．grass

D．ground

3.

A．exactly

B．hardly

C．gradually

D．certainly

4.

A．wear

B．enjoy

C．miss

D．trust

5.

A．judge

B．decide

C．stop

D．lose

6.

A．trouble

B．trick

C．fact

D．gift

7.

A．forced

B．refused

C．bought

D．gathered

8.

A．finding

B．accepting

C．calling

D．cooking

9.

A．pointing

B．agreeing

C．discussing

D．sharing

10.

A．bad

B．smelly

C．dirty

D．free

11.

A．frightened

B．allowed

C．locked

D．shown

12.

A．arguing

B．walking

C．referring

D．talking

13.

A．generosity

B．peace

C．temper

D．knowledge

14.

A．attention

B．choice

C．pleasure

D．difficulty

15.

A．keeps

B．hopes

C．needs

D．causes