1 . Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.

Body image is a person's opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance.     1     You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections.     2     Here are some ideas.

Recognize your strengths.

Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non－sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting.     3    

Exercise regularly.

Exercise can help you look well and feel good about yourself. Good physiques(体形) don't just happen.     4     A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.

Respect your body.

Practising good habits－regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on－can help you build a positive body image.

    5    

Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit(智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.

A．Be yourself.

B．Just explore talents that you feel good about.

C．So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?

D．Use this as an opportunity to discover what you're good at.

E．The good news is that self－image and body image can be changed.

F．They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.

G．Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.

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。

I dream to be     1     popular teacher in the future because I hope I can bring knowledge and     2    （happy） to children.

With time passing by, my wonderful middle school life is coming to the end. Just when I     3    （enter）Sunshine School, I was a childish boy     4     liked playing computer games. I still remembered my first mid-term exam. I failed many subjects. I even thought about     5    （give）up. It was Ms Zhang who encouraged me     6    （face） the difficulties bravely. With the help of my teacher, I redoubled my efforts. Nowadays, I overcame difficulties and always do well in the school subjects. Thanks     7     Ms Zhang, I have gained a lot both in my study     8     in my life. I hope I can be as     9    （excellently） as my teacher.

All in all, I will learn harder to get     10    （much） knowledge so as to lay a good foundation for my future. I will make full use of my every second and make my dream come true. I believe I can succeed!

3 . In France, there once lived a man named Louis Pasteur, who was a doctor of science. The thing that concerned him most was the disease rabies (狂犬病).

“I must find the rabies germs that hide inside people and make them so sick that they die,” he thought. “Once I find them, I’ll think of a way to kill them.”

Many people thought Pasteur was wasting his time. Some laughed at him and said, “You’ll never do it.”

Pasteur didn’t care what people thought; he believed in himself. He kept right on working.

At the same time, in Germany, a boy named Joey was about to get into trouble. He was teasing a dog. But this dog was sick with rabies, which made the dog mad. Unfortunately, the dog bit him. The rabies germs were passed from the dog to Joey.

Soon the little boy was very sick. His parents could only wait. But then there was news. Joey’s mother saw it and shouted for joy. “A doctor of science has found a way to save sick people like Joey!” she said. The man, of course, was Louis Pasteur. Joey’s parents quickly prepared Joey for the long journey to Paris.

“Dr. Pasteur,” said the mother. “Our little boy is very sick. Can you help us?”

“Perhaps,” said Pasteur. “I’ve invented a vaccine (疫苗). It is strong enough to kill the rabies germs. Joey will be the first person to have my rabies vaccine.”

“The first person?” asked Joey’s worried father nervously. “Will it be dangerous? Are you sure it will work?”

“I believe it will,” said Pasteur.

Slowly the vaccine killed more and more of the rabies germs. Joey began to get well. Dr. Pasteur’s vaccine was a success!

From then on no one had to be afraid of rabies anymore, and people who had laughed at him before, respected him. He is recognized as one of the world’s greatest scientists.

1. What was people’s first reaction toward Pasteur’s thoughts on killing rabies germs?

A．Hopeful.

B．Sceptical.

C．Uncaring.

D．Cheerful.

2. What happened to Joey?

A．He fought with a dog.	B．He drove a mad dog away.
C．He killed the rabies germs.	D．He got rabies unexpectedly.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Pasteur?

A．Proud and imaginative.	B．Careful and simple-minded.
C．Selfless and humorous.	D．Confident and strong-minded.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The amazing story of Joey.

B．Pasteur’s deep interest in science.

C．The first known person to survive rabies.

D．Pasteur’s success in finding a treatment for rabies.

4 . Taking pressure off sports competitions

Sports are a great way to have fun and stay active. Competitions can make sports more exciting. But because somebody wins and somebody loses competitions can also make kids be under pressure.     1     But too much pressure is bad news. Read on to learn more about sports pressure.

What is a competition?

There are different kinds of competition in sports.     2     For example, a swimmer might compete individually, but the person’s score may also contribute to a team’s score. What all sports competitions have in common is that all of the competitors want to win.     3    

Why do I feel under pressure?

Do you ever have “butterflies” in your stomach? It’s that nervous feeling some people get when starting to attend a new school or preparing for a big soccer match. Believe it or not, the best player on your team gets nervous before a big game.     4     Feeling a little excited or nervous is OK, though. This helps your body and mind get ready to compete. But if you’re getting so nervous that you aren’t having much fun, it’s time to figure out why.

How can I deal with pressure?

When you’re competing in sports, you need a lot of energy.     5     Be sure to go to bed on time. And don’t forget to eat well on game day. Try to attend all of your team’s practices. By practicing, you’ll improve your playing skills. The more prepared you are, the better you’ll feel and the more fun you’ll have.

A．A little pressure can be OK.

B．What if you want to give up?

C．But usually only one person or team does.

D．It takes a lot of work to become skilled at a sport.

E．Even professional players feel nervous sometimes!

F．One secret to having lots of energy is to get plenty of sleep.

G．You may compete by yourself, as part of a team, or both.

5 . 假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你身边的很多同学被近视、超重等健康问题困扰。请你就此事用英语给美籍校长Mr. Smith写一封信。内容主要包括：
1.陈述同学中存在的健康问题；
2.提出建议(举办健康知识讲座、增加学生感兴趣的活动等)。
注意：1.词数100左右(开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数)；
2 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,

I’m Li Hua, a student from Class One, Senior Three

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sincerely yours,

Li Hua

6 . Some years ago, Michel-Andre found himself staring at the body of a dead whale on a beach in the Canary Islands. It was obvious that the animal had been struck violently by a ship——but why? Only later, after surveying the whales which lived in the area and measuring the increase of sound pollution from ships did it become clear that there was a link.

The whales had become desensitised to the noise of approaching boats and were being struck by them, often seriously. “We never thought that this could be something that could kill,” recalls (回忆) Andre, who is the director of the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics at the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona.

Andre has spent 20 years developing an advanced system to better understand why incidents like this happen. His underwater microphones have exposed a world of deafening sound and animal communication never observed with such clarity(清晰) before.

It was not an easy task. Sound waves don't travel through water in the uniform, predictable way they do through the air. Instead, the temperature, salinity (盐度) and, flow of water have great effects on their path.

What can be done? One solution is to change shipping routes to courses where ships are statistically less likely to meet animals. It’s also possible to slow ships down to 18km/h or less, which is less likely to seriously injure a whale.

As for dealing with the root cause of the problem, the UN’s International Maritime Organisation has already published guidelines on how to quieten ships, but it will be a while before the effects of such changes might be observed.

“The ocean is not our world,” comments Andre. But it is ours to look after. And thanks to his work, we can better understand the effects of subsea sound pollution.

1. What does the underlined word “desensitised” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Stubborn.

B．Flexible.

C．Dull.

D．Friendly.

2. What’s one way to solve the problem according to the text?

A．To lower the speed of ships.

B．To reduce the number of ships.

C．To set up preserves under the sea.

D．To give the injured animals timely treatment.

3. What is the author’s attitude towards what Michel Andre has done?

A．Doubtful.

B．Disapproving.

C．Positive.

D．Uncaring.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A great expert.	B．Noise in the sea.
C．Animals in the sea.	D．Sea exploration technology.

7 . Going out guide

R&B: Melanie Fiona

Known for such songs as “It Kills Me” and “This Time,” R&B singer Melanie Fiona made her first musical album(唱片) in 2009 with “The Bridge” and followed it up with “The MF Life” in 2012. A new album, “Next Train, ” is planned to drop this year.

8 pm, Feb. 13. Howard Theatre. 202-803-2899. $ 30—$ 59. 99.

Ballet: John Cranko's “Romeo & Juliet”

Celebrated South African choreographer (编舞者) John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare’s lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev. The production was first performed in the United States in 1969 and returns to the Kennedy Center under the artistic direction of Julie Kent.

Feb. 14 — 18. Kennedy Genter. 202-467-4600. $ 25— $ 160.

Exhibit(展览): “Brand New: Art and Commodity (商品) in the 1980s”

This exhibit shows the commodification of art in the 1980s, when trade, art and entertainment became unclear. The exhibit shows works by 68 artists, including Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger and Julia Wachtel.

Feb. 14 through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. 202-633-1000. Free

R&B: Valentine's Love Jam

R&E artists are known for some of our most beloved(喜爱的) love songs, and the performers lined up for this show are no exception. Singer-songwriters Tyrese (“Sweet Lady”) and Joe (“I Wanna Know”) join forces with SWV (“Weak”) ,Dru Hill (“Beauty”) and Next (“Wifey”) for this show.

8 p. m., Feb. 17. EagleBank Arena. 703-493-4000. $ 59—$ 99.

1. Which number should you call if you are interested in dance?

A．703-493-4000.

B．02-633-1000.

C．202-467-4600.

D．202-803-2899.

2. Where can people enjoy a free show?

A．Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.	B．Kennedy Center.
C．EagleBank Arena.	D．Howard Theatre.

3. When can you attend a love song concert?

A．Feb. 18.

B．Feb. 17.

C．Feb . 14.

D．Feb. 13.

8 . That was not the first time he ____ us. I think it's high time we ____ strong actions against him.

A．betrayed, take	B．had betrayed, took
C．has betrayed, took	D．has betrayed, take

9 . Abebe Bikila stared at the athletes from his own country, who were competing in the Olympic Games. The name Ethiopia (埃塞俄比亚) was written across the back of each athlete’s uniform (衣服). As Abebe Bikila watched, he made up his mind to become one of those athletes.

In 1932, Abebe Bikila was born in a poor family in a small town near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As a child, he always ran to school a few kilometres away from his home. After leaving school, Abebe Bikila went into the army. He was later found to be excellent as a marathon (马拉松赛跑) runner. In 1960, he was on his way to Rome as a member of the Ethiopian Olympic team.

In Rome, Abebe Bikila succeeded in completing things that no runner had ever achieved before. When he won the Olympic marathon, he became the first black African to win a gold medal. And he set a new world record. Another thing that made people surprised was that he ran the race in his bare (赤裸的) feet. When asked why he ran barefoot, Abebe Bikila said, “I wanted the world to know that my country Ethiopia has always won with determination and heroism.”

By 1964, Abebe Bikila had become well­known as a barefoot runner. In the same year, he headed for the Tokyo Olympics. But six weeks before his big race, Abebe Bikila suffered an attack of appendicitis (阑尾炎). When he arrived in Japan, he was still recovering from the operation to remove his appendix. But Abebe Bikila ran the marathon — this time wearing shoes — and won it! He beat his own record in 1960 by more than four minutes. That made him the first runner to continuously win two Olympic marathons.

In 1968, a car accident left the great runner unable to walk for ever. Abebe Bikila died in 1973. A huge crowd, including the then ruler of Ethiopia, Atse Haile Selassie, gathered as he was laid to rest. Abebe Bikila will always be remembered for his great ability, love of country, and true Olympic spirit. In the heart of all sports fans, Abebe Bikila remains an excellent Olympic athlete.

1. What made Abebe Bikila want to be an Olympic athlete?

A．Joining the army after leaving school.

B．Running to school when he was young.

C．Taking part in a marathon at a young age.

D．Watching the athletes from his country compete.

2. In the Rome Olympics and the Tokyo Olympics, Abebe Bikila _____________.

A．made some mistakes

B．didn’t wear his shoes

C．failed to win a medal

D．set two world records

3. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that Abebe Bikila was _____________.

A．strong­minded	B．warm­hearted
C．peace­loving	D．well­educated

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．The early life of Abebe Bikila

B．Abebe Bikila, a real sports hero

C．Abebe Bikila, a true peace runner

D．Abebe Bikila’s experience in Rome

10 . I still remember the day when I was driving to the supermarket I own. When I came out, I found a boy ______ my car with a brush. I went over and patted him ______ the shoulder, which surprised him very much. In no time he began to ______ at me. So I was sure he ______ some money. From the shoes he was wearing I could hardly imagine how ______ he was. So I offered him a $100 bill. To my great surprise, he ______ to take it. When I was wondering what he was doing, he said, ”I was waiting here for 4 hours, waiting for you. Your ______ is so beautiful and I like it, but I don’t need that. “I knew he was mentioning the ______.

As he had refused the money, I offered to drive him around the town. The boy became so ______ that he got into the car at once, “Would you please drive me   ______? It is only about 3 miles.” What the boy wanted to do was to show off to his friends and his family. ______ I stopped, he jumped out and ran into an old building, telling me to wait there for some time. Very soon he came out, saying to a little girl on his back, “Look at this beautiful car. I will buy you ______ someday.”

I noticed his sister had a pale face. ______, her legs were too thin, and she was unable to ______.

After that day I went to his home several times. And I got to know more about him and his ______. Poor as they were, the boy ______ refused my money, and said, “I can ______ money by myself, thank you.”

Soon I ______ my manager of the supermarket that a boy would go to ______ here the next day.

No matter how poor we are, we will ______ give in to ourselves.

1.

A．repairing

B．cleaning

C．fixing

D．hitting

2.

A．over

B．off

C．in

D．on

3.

A．shout

B．cry

C．smile

D．throw

4.

A．lost

B．got

C．received

D．needed

5.

A．rich

B．poor

C．handsome

D．brave

6.

A．begged

B．agreed

C．allowed

D．refused

7.

A．car

B．shoes

C．suitcase

D．clothes

8.

A．box

B．wheel

C．paper

D．bill

9.

A．unhappy

B．scared

C．excited

D．unfriendly

10.

A．yard

B．office

C．school

D．home

11.

A．As soon as

B．As long as

C．As well as

D．So far as

12.

A．one

B．it

C．this

D．that

13.

A．So

B．However

C．What’s worse

D．In general

14.

A．run

B．jump

C．climb

D．walk

15.

A．brother

B．family

C．friend

D．boss

16.

A．no longer

B．at last

C．at first

D．once again

17.

A．spend

B．save

C．make

D．borrow

18.

A．told

B．asked

C．answered

D．warned

19.

A．shop

B．work

C．sleep

D．buy

20.

A．always

B．often

C．ever

D．never