1 . A little boy told his mother that there was a teacher-parent meeting in his school. To the little boy’s_________, she said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he felt _________of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar (伤疤) that_________nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to_________why or how she got the scar.

At the meeting, the people were _________by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother_________the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed (尴尬的) and_________himself from everyone. He, however,_________ a conversation between his mother and his teacher.

The teacher asked_________, “How did you get the scar on your face?”

The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of__________, so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked __________but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She __________the burned side of her face. “This scar will be permanent, but until this day, I have never__________what I did.”

At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and appreciated her great __________of sacrifice (牺牲), He held her hand __________ for the rest of the day.

1.

A．enjoyment

B．disappointment

C．surprise

D．sorrow

2.

A．sick

B．ashamed

C．afraid

D．tired

3.

A．included

B．passed

C．covered

D．shaded

4.

A．talk about

B．think about

C．care about

D．bring about

5.

A．impressed

B．shocked

C．excited

D．comforted

6.

A．in honor of

B．in spite of

C．instead of

D．because of

7.

A．hid

B．protected

C．separated

D．escaped

8.

A．understood

B．reminded

C．heard

D．learned

9.

A．carefully

B．angrily

C．nervously

D．anxiously

10.

A．control

B．order

C．danger

D．focus

11.

A．helpless

B．hopeless

C．senseless

D．useless

12.

A．hated

B．showed

C．wiped

D．touched

13.

A．forgotten

B．recognized

C．considered

D．regretted

14.

A．honour

B．spirit

C．happiness

D．pride

15.

A．quietly

B．slightly

C．tightly

D．suddenly

2 . Top Music Festivals

Summer festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.

Pitchfork Music Festival

Anyone who likes indie(独立的) music and up-and-coming artists will have an amazing time at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park. This is an indie rock haven that explores more underground and lesser-known bands than the other big Chicago summer festival, Lollapalooza.

Date: July 14-16

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Music Type: Indie rock

Price: $126—$2,700

Essence Music Festival

No matter what time of the year it is, New Orleans is an incredible place if you love live music. The Essence Music Festival is a celebration of legendary(大名鼎鼎的) artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige.

Date: June 29-July 2

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Music Type: R&B, soul, rock

Price: $75—$365

Sziget Festival

Budapest know show to hold a party, and Sziget is one of the biggest celebrations of music and culture in all of Europe. You can expect to find favorite artists like Bad Religion and Mac DeMarco taking the stages here during this three-day festival.

Date: August 9-11

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Music Type: Indie rock

Price: $70—$296

Flow Festival

The Flow Festival is a great excuse to explore the city of Helsinki. Artists including Lana Del Rey and The XX will be playing, among many others. Come to this festival to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with an earth-friendly belief.

Date: August 11-13

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz

Price: $106—$199

1. Which music festival has the longest duration?

A．Pitchfork Music Festival	B．Essence Music Festival
C．Sziget Festival	D．Flow Festival

2. If you are a jazz lover, where can you go to?

A．Chicago, Illinois, USA.	B．New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
C．Helsinki, Finland.	D．Budapest, Hungary.

3. What do the music festivals have in common?

A．They include rock music.	B．They are held in the USA
C．They are given in the openair.	D．They take place from July to August.

3 . You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams(1860-1935)

Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson(1907-1964)

If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.

Rosa Parks(1913-2005)

On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott.It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was,was tired of giving in,”said Parks.

1. What is Jane Addams famous for in history?

A．Her social work.	B．Her teaching skills.
C．Her efforts to win a prize.	D．Her community background.

2. What was the reason for O’Connor’s being refused by the law firm?

A．Her lack of proper training in law.	B．The discrimination against women.
C．Her little work experience in court.	D．The poor financial conditions.

3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U.S.?

A．Jane Addams.	B．Rachel Carson.
C．Sandra Day O’Connor.	D．Rosa Parks.

4 . 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。

I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we     1    (leave) for America soon. The country could be     2    (access) to us at the time. We were on the bus then. I was crying and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. My mother said to me, “You are being looked at by the passengers now.” In addition, she asked me, “You must have learned about America before, haven’t you?” I said yes. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children which I listened to every morning.

I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives, though I was     3    (concern) with them. When we were leaving, I thought about all the places     4     I was going to see-strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The     5    (image) of America were forming in my mind.

The four years that followed taught me the importance of thinking about and dealing with matters positively and appropriately, but the idea did not come to me     6    (original). For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. But I could read     7     variety of books in the libraries. Later, Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather (继父) and I got used to each other.

My responsibility in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. Knowing English enabled me     8    (deal) with many things conveniently. I wrote letters and filled out forms. To my     9    (relieve), I ended up being able to adapt to the social style and environment here in America.

From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles go away at last! We should also learn to be more creative. I also hope that I can make a bigger contribution     10     my family and the society.

5 . How to Make a Difference to the World

Many people believe that they don’t have what it takes to make a difference to the world.They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so.    1    The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.

It need not be an enormous task.

    2     In this case, you already have what it takes to make the world a better place. Making a difference to the world may seem like an enormous task, but it is in fact the collective effort of everyone to make small contributions.The size of the contribution is not what matters most.The key here is to have the heart to do it.

Start now.

There is no one best time to start to make a difference to the world.You don’t need to wait till you have the time to share some love; you don’t have to wait till you earn more money to share a piece of bread. Little efforts count.    3    

    4    

As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day.Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The good that we seek to do will make more of a difference when there is a long­lasting effect rather than a temporary effect.    5     And when more people receive education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.

A．Seek to make a long­lasting effect.

B．Stop complaining and do something.

C．You can start making small contributions today.

D．If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

E．Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.

F．The truth is, every one of us can make it in our own unique way.

G．For example, building a school will benefit many people for years to come.

6 . 假定你是李华，你的朋友Jack想学习中文，你推荐他去孔子学院学习，请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
(1)推荐的理由；
(2)相关课程，如中国历史、传统文化等。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇： 孔子学院：Confucius Institute
Dear Jack,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

7 . The cost of living in countries like the US, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the US. You can even buy a building for around $ 50, 000 and hire someone to look after it while you’re away.

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there $are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 to $ 800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $ 139, 000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 if you search in the right areas.

1. In which country is the US Dollar used for its currency?

A．Argentina.	B．Mexico.
C．Ecuador.	D．Vietnam.

2. How much does it cost to live in Mexico for a year?

A．About $ 7,000.	B．About $ 8,000.
C．About $ 8,800.	D．About $ 12,000.

3. What do Argentina and Vietnam have in common?

A．They have great restaurants.

B．The cost of living is expensive.

C．The middle-sized homes cost around $ 139,000.

D．Tourists enjoy travelling in the two countries.

8 . Eating healthy food is important for most people. But sometimes making good food choices can be difficult. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their health and their dining-out experience.

Happy Cow app

Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. The Happy Cow app is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world. A free version of Happy Cow is available for Android that has ads and requires an Internet connection.

Open Table app

The Open Table app helps people choose restaurants when they want to go out to eat. It is a free service that shows users restaurants available based on where and when they want to dine. It gives users points when they make reservations, which can add up to discounts on restaurant visits.

Local Eats app

Restaurant chains, like McDonalds, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. The Local Eats app is designed for that. It can help you find local restaurants in major cities in the US and in other countries. It costs about a dollar.

Where Chefs Eat app

Where Chefs Eat is a 975-page book. Most people would not want to carry that around. But there is a much lighter app version of the same name for just $15. Six hundred chefs provide information on 3,00 restaurants around the world on the Where Chefs Eat app.

1. Who is the Happy Cow app designed for?

A．Those who prefer vegetables.	B．Those who prefer local foods.
C．Those who prefer animal meat.	D．Those who prefer animal products.

2. Which app will cost you most according to the text?

A．Open Table.	B．Happy Cow.
C．Where Chefs Eat.	D．Local Eats.

3. Where does this text most probably come from?

A．A tourist map.	B．A museum guide.
C．A health magazine.	D．A science textbook.

9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/\），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last week I went to a movie, which was very moved. It was a sadly movie about a mother and her son. When the boy was little, his mother was very poor that she had to send him to a rich person whom had no children. The boy receives a very good education and twenty year later he became a doctor. In the hospital, he had a patient. She was an old lady. He did not care too much about her, for she could hardly pay for the medical care. One evening, the lady died quietly of a serious illness and on her bed the doctor found letter. In it she discovered the truth and felt like the love of a great mother. He wanted to call her mother, but it was too late. Everybody in the theatre were close to tears.

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。

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Canada has organized a group of doctors to help sick people in the past few months. The doctors will send patients to art galleries, instead of     1    (give) them medicine. The museum is involved in ten experiments on patients to find out how art has an effect     2     health. The patients include people with breast cancer (乳腺癌), eating disorders and mental health     3     (problem). Thomas Bastien, director of education and wellness at the museum, believes that art can heal. He said, “We saw that the museum was good for people, so we     4     (decide) to start this program with the doctors a few months ago. If you have breast cancer, you can come to the museum and you might feel much     5     (well)”.

Dr Helene Boyer,     6     has a lot of experience in helping to heal people with art treatment, spoke about its advantages. She said, “There’s more and more scientific evidence that art treatment is good for your physical health.” She said that looking at art increases     7     same kinds of hormones (激素) in our bodies that     8     (produce) when we exercise. The museum’s director-general said, “I am     9     (complete) sure that in the 21st century, art will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century. I am very     10     (confidence) in it.”