1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which is the woman’s favorite hobby?

A．Doing exercise.

B．Writing at home.

C．Collecting recipes.

2. Why does the woman suggest cooking?

A．It is good to do alone.

B．It is a creative hobby.

C．It helps avoid going to restaurants.

3. What does the man probably think of cooking?

A．It’s hard to learn.

B．It’s healthy to cook his own food.

C．It’s a fun thing to do with his family.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the first storm arrive?

A．Today.

B．This weekend.

C．Next week.

2. Which city will have fog?

A．New York City.

B．Saint Paul.

C．Boston.

3. For whom will the ice cause problems according to the speaker?

A．People traveling on foot.

B．People driving on the road.

C．People celebrating by the water.

4. What will the weather be like in Chicago?

A．Sunny.

B．Snowy.

C．Windy.

3 . Extremely low temperature, strong winds and endless white snow are just a few of the challenges explorers must face in the Polar areas. But a 16-year-old British girl didn't let these worry her. On April 15 Alicia Adams became the youngest person to walk to the North Pole.

She completed the adventure with her geology teacher and two other companions. Each of them carried 30 kilograms of supplies. At times temperatures fell to -45C during the 320-kilometre trip. But they made it in ten days, two days less than her famous father, David Adams' time record for the same walk.

“It is a really good feeling, more of an achievement,” said Alicia Adams after coming to the end of her adventure. “The winds were like angry beasts roaring behind us. The trip seemed endless and there was nothing in sight: no buildings, no people, and no animals. Sometimes we had to walk across lakes covered with thin ice, which is the deadliest threat.”

David Adams is a top British explorer, who reached both the South and North poles on foot. He also set a series of hot air-balloon records and climbed the highest mountain on every continent. “I take pride in what she has achieved but a bit annoyed that she has beaten my time,” her father said playfully.

Asked if there would be any future joint adventures, the dad joked, “I think I would be struggling to keep up with her now.”

Alicia returned to Britain last week where she faces a more normal task of going to school. And she said her achievement would not necessarily mark the start of a life-long exploration. “Going to school is on top of my list,” she said.

1. How long did it take David Adams to complete the same adventure?

A．6 days.

B．8 days.

C．10 days.

D．12 days.

2. What was the biggest danger during Alicia Adams' adventure?

A．The lack of equipment and supplies.

B．The angry wild animals in the polar areas.

C．The strong icy winds and endless white snow.

D．The need to cross the lakes covered with thin ice.

3. How did David Adams really feel about his daughter's adventure?

A．Angry.

B．Proud.

C．Worried.

D．Sad.

4. What is Alicia's plan for the near future?

A．To go back to school to study.	B．To start more explorations by herself.
C．To challenge more of her father's records.	D．To have an adventure together with her dad.

4 . At 12, 139 feet above sea level, Potala is the highest palace in the world. The 1, 300-year-old palace was originally built by Tibetan king Songtsen Gambo for Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. Eventually it was expanded and changed into the house for the Dalai Lama. Since 1959, it has been turned into a museum of Buddhism. In 1994, Potala Palace was named a World Heritage by UNESCO.

The building is divided into two parts—the Red Palace and the White Palace. They are really colored red and white. A fresh coat of paint made up of milk, honey, and sugar is applied every autumn.

The neighboring Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka Temple were rebuilt in 2000 and 2001. The Jokhang Temple is considered the most sacred (神圣的) temple in Tibet and thousands of Buddhism believers travel thousands of miles by foot just to pay their respects to it all year around. In addition to the two temples, many other temples, including the Ramoche Temple and Palkhor Temple, are symbols of Tibetan culture.

HOW TO VISIT

All foreign visitors must visit the Potala Palace with a tour group. Groups are allowed an hour inside the palace and photos are not permitted. While the palace and its nearby temples are very much tourist attractions, many of the guests are Tibetan people who come to pray.

WHEN TO VISIT

As one of the highest cities in the world, Lhasa can get quite cold during the winter. Summer is the best time to visit. June to August is the busiest tourist season.

1. What was Potala first built for?

A．A museum of Buddhism.

B．A home for the Dalai Lama.

C．A burying place for Songtsen Gambo.

D．A palace for Princess Wencheng.

2. Which is considered the most religiously important temple in Tibet?

A．The Jokhang Temple.	B．The Palkhor Temple.
C．The Norbulingka Temple.	D．The Ramoche Temple.

3. What is the best season to visit Lhasa?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

5 . Staying fit is a great way to improve your mood and physical health. With some simple tricks, you can stay fit for years to come!

Start walking, jogging or cycling

No matter what your speed is, walking, jogging and cycling are very important parts of a healthy lifestyle.     1    

Come up with a daily walking, jogging or cycling routine that fits with your schedule first. After a while you can increase your distance, speed and the length of your workout.

    2    . For example, if you drive to the grocery store, try to park your car in a far away spot from the entrance. So you have to walk those extra steps to get there. If you live close enough to school, a good idea would be to start walking.

Exercise in the classroom .

Not everyone has the time or money to go to the gym and there is no need to.     3     Some in-classroom exercises include:

Sit-ups. Sit-ups can be done by simply laying on the ground or with a chair or exercise ball.

Push-ups.     4    

Join a school sports team

Joining a school sports team may be a great way to get outside, move around and have some fun!     5     It is a great way for you to join at least one of them.

A．Go out of your way to walk more

B．The most popular school sports are basketball and football

C．Working out in the classroom is very easy and can be very beneficial

D．If you like the gym atmosphere then the gym is a great place to stay fit

E．Use your weight against the floor or steps to work on your upper body strength

F．They are activities that keep your heart and lungs active and your blood flowing

G．Many schools have their own sports teams that meet and play in the after-school time

6 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was wrong with Tom?

A．He was hit by a taxi.

B．He hurt his head.

C．He fell ill with heart trouble.

2. What did the woman do?

A．She called the doctor.

B．She checked Tom carefully.

C．She took Tom to the hospital.

7 . Around the world, many people come together on 3lst December to celebrate the coming of the New Year, which is called Hogmanay in Scotland. The tradition of Hogmanay comes from Viking times and the celebration is more popular than Christmas in Scotland.

On Hogmanay's Eve, family members throughout Scotland will get together to “bring in the bells”. The phrase in Scotland refers to the ten-second countdown to midnight when bells ring all over Scotland to signal the beginning of the New Year. The atmosphere can only be described as electric! It is such an exciting event and all of the people are in a good mood as they wait to bring in the New Year bells!

Then most towns in Scotland have celebrations with fireworks in the evening, but in the bigger Scottish cities, other events take place.

The best-known event for Hogmanay is the annual Edinburgh Street Party. Every year, Edinburgh hosts a joyful firework show and other celebrating activities outside of the castle and it is broadcast on TV for those watching the celebration from their homes.

Another very popular event takes place in Stonehaven, where there is a “Fireball Ceremony” which takes place along the street. Around forty men and women come together and wave fireballs around their heads, which is wonderful to witness! People line the streets hours beforehand to see the festival which begins immediately after midnight on December 3lst.

On New Year's Day in Scotland, it is traditional to have a meal with the family. They always eat a steak pie with vegetables. Another tradition that has to be mentioned is the “First Footing” tradition. Also from the time of the Vikings, this is the tradition where the first person to enter the home after Hogmanay has to bring something Scottish with them, otherwise it brings bad luck for the coming year. People are usually very generous with their first footing gifts such as ginger wine, Scottish whisky and homemade shortbread.

1. What will the family members do right before the midnight of 3lst December?

A．Have a big dinner party.	B．Ring the bells at home.
C．Count down the last ten seconds.	D．Set off fireworks outside.

2. What can we know about the Edinburgh Street Party?

A．It is a firework show.	B．It is a fireball ceremony.
C．It is a well-known gathering.	D．It is a popular TV show.

3. Which is the traditional thing for the Scottish New Year meal?

A．Steak pies with vegetables.	B．Homemade shortbread.
C．Ginger wine.	D．Scottish whisky.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Hogmanay: the Scottish New Year	B．The Origin of the Scottish New Year
C．First Footing: an Old Scottish Tradition	D．Different Ways of New Year Celebrations

8 . Why does the man choose the guitar?

A．He wants to be different.

B．He wants to be like his friends.

C．He thinks it is cool to play the guitar.

9 . Can you imagine that having spent more than one thousand hours working hard but received no encouragement at all? This was the _________ thing I went through when I joined a new swim team with a Russian teacher, Peter. As a top_________ , I was used to receiving _________ from my former coaches. However, after practicing for a few weeks, I did not _________ any words like “you’re almost there”, or “you’re doing great” that _________ me through those hard practice. I just had to face more _________ when I was waiting for smiles and praises. To me, Peter was a _________ man.

As we got to _________ each other, I learned that Peter had been influenced by his own unusual _________.

He himself had once spent over 1, 000 hours swimming and received no praises and was __________ asked to do more. This method of coaching that seemed so __________ to me was from what he __________ in Russia.

Eventually, I began to appreciate his __________ to give out praises. He did not feel the __________ to say nice things, since he believed one should be __________ without these praises.

It was his different coaching style that made him so __________. He was the first coach who helped me see the __________ of experiencing various coaching styles. They may be __________ at the start but they can help me grow in many ways. Most important of all, he was the only coach who helped me to understand that I learned to swim not for praises but for an even bigger __________ which would bring out the best in me. Decades has passed since we saw each other __________ I still miss Peter so much.

1.

A．rewarding

B．difficult

C．tiring

D．happy

2.

A．sailor

B．coach

C．leader

D．swimmer

3.

A．invitations

B．gifts

C．praises

D．benefits

4.

A．accept

B．hear

C．use

D．choose

5.

A．helped

B．followed

C．forced

D．checked

6.

A．punishments

B．problems

C．requirements

D．surprises

7.

A．humorous

B．cold

C．foolish

D．brave

8.

A．welcome

B．train

C．know

D．admire

9.

A．success

B．style

C．story

D．experience

10.

A．jokingly

B．briefly

C．finally

D．simply

11.

A．foreign

B．familiar

C．interesting

D．selfish

12.

A．went through

B．gave up

C．carried out

D．kept on

13.

A．effort

B．way

C．refusal

D．trial

14.

A．possibility

B．need

C．duty

D．right

15.

A．advised

B．ignored

C．employed

D．encouraged

16.

A．unforgettable

B．effective

C．reasonable

D．creative

17.

A．mistakes

B．risks

C．advantages

D．chances

18.

A．easy

B．uncomfortable

C．important

D．frightening

19.

A．income

B．goal

C．prize

D．competition

20.

A．but

B．if

C．so

D．or

10 . 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。

Johnny Reed was a little boy,     1     had never seen snow before he came to visit his grandmother. Until then, he had lived in a warm country, where the sun     2     (shine) down on the beautiful orange trees and the fields are always sweet with     3     (flower).

Johnny was standing by the window when the snow came down. “Oh mamma!” he cried     4     (joyful), “do come quick, and see these little white birds flying down from heaven. ”

“They are not birds, Johnny,” said mamma,     5     (smile). “That is only snow.”

“What is snow, mother?”

“The snowflakes are little drops of water that fall     6     the clouds. But the air is so cold that it turns them into snow. ”

She took a black hat from the desk and held out. “Johnny! I have caught a snowflake on     7     (I) hat. Look through this glass, and you will see     8     beautiful it is. ”

Johnny looked through the glass. There lay the snowflake like a lovely little star.

“Twinkle, twinkle, little star!” he sang in     9     (excite).

The next day Johnny had a good time in the snow, and when he came in, he said, “I love snow and I think snowballs are a great deal     10     (pretty) than oranges.”