1 . 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 have    1    friend. Her name    2    (be) Li Hua. She is a very kind girl. I like    3    (make)friends with her, because she is concerned    4    me and I can share my    5    (happy) and sorrows with her.we can get along well    6    each other. As a famous saying     7    (go), a friend in need is a friend indeed. In order    8    go to university together, we overcome many    9    (difficulty) together. I believe    10    (we) friendship will last forever.

2 . Do you know how to study ______ and make your study more effective（有效的）? We all know that Chinese students usually study very hard for long ______.This is very good, ______it doesn’t______a lot, for an effective student must have enough sleep, enough food and enough rest and______.Every day you need to go out for ______walk or visit some friends or some nice places.It’s ______for your ______.

When you return ______your studies, your mind______be refreshed(清醒) and you’ll learn more______study better.Psychologists(心理学家)______that learning takes place this way.Here take English learning______an example.First you make a lot of progress and you feel happy.Then your language study seems______the same.So you will think you’re learning______and you may give______.This can last for days or even weeks, yet you ______give up, and at some point, your language study will again take another big______.You’ll see that you really have been learning all along.If you get enough sleep, food, rest and exercise, studying English can be very effective and ______.Don’t give up along the way.Learn ______you are sure to get a good result.

1.

A．well

B．good

C．better

D．best

2.

A．days

B．time

C．hours

D．weeks

3.

A．but.

B．and.

C．or.

D．because

4.

A．help

B．give

C．make

D．take

5.

A．exercise

B．homework

C．running

D．clothes

6.

A．an.

B．a.

C．the.

D．/

7.

A．good.

B．bad.

C．nothing.

D．worse

8.

A．health

B．body

C．study

D．life

9.

A．after

B．for

C．at

D．to

10.

A．yet.

B．and.

C．so.

D．will

11.

A．yet

B．and

C．or

D．but

12.

A．have found

B．have taught

C．told

D．said

13.

A．with

B．for

C．as

D．to

14.

A．to have

B．to make

C．to take

D．to stay

15.

A．something

B．anything

C．nothing

D．everything

16.

A．on.

B．at.

C．up.

D．in

17.

A．mustn’t

B．couldn’t

C．needn’t

D．may not

18.

A．work

B．jump

C．walk

D．result

19.

A．hard

B．common

C．possible

D．interesting

20.

A．slowly

B．fast

C．quickly

D．happily

3 . I am a middle school student. I have a lot of classes and homework every day. I have a bad memory and I often forget(忘记)my family’s birthdays. But I don’t forget my mum’s birthday today. I want to buy her a present.

There is a big store near my school. It sells many things. From the store, you can buy food, clothes, shoes and some other daily things. So, I go to the store and want to choose a present for my mum. I want to buy a beautiful skirt, but I don’t have enough money(钱). At last, I go to a flower shop and buy a rose.

After I get home, I give the rose to my mum and say, “Happy birthday, dear mum. It is 14 October today. I don’t forget your birthday.”

My mum is very happy and she says, “Thank you, my son. But my birthday is tomorrow.”

1. What does the underlined(画线的) word “memory” mean?

A．品德

B．脾气

C．记性

D．兴趣

2. Why does this boy often forget his family’s birthday?

A．Because he doesn't like his family.	B．Because he has many classes.
C．Because he has a bad memory.	D．Because he has much homework.

3. What does the boy want to buy for his mum at first(起初)?

A．Cake.

B．A skirt.

C．Shoes.

D．Food.

4. What does the boy buy at last(最后)?

A．A skirt.

B．A shirt.

C．A cake.

D．A flower.

5. The boy’s mother’s birthday is on      .

A．15 October

B．14 October

C．13 October

D．16 October

4 .

Mike	I like to make friends. Victor is one of my best friends. He is as outgoing as me. We became friends when I was ten years old. We both like sports very much. We play tennis three times a week and play basketball twice a week.
Monica	I am a little quiet. My best friend Grace is different from me. She is very outgoing and funny. She likes going to parties and dancing very much. She likes swing dance best.
Tara	My best friend is Lisa. She is very outgoing and friendly. I am similar to her. We became friends three years ago. Lisa is also hard-working. She studies better than me and she always helps me with my math.
Eric	My best friend is Ben. He is two years older than me.He is quiet. He is good at drawing. He joined an art club a week ago. I am different from him. I'm outgoing and I like singing and swimming.

1. When did Mike and Victor become friends?

A．When Victor was ten years old.	B．When Mike was ten years old.
C．Three years ago.	D．Ten years ago.

2. From the above information, we know Lisa________.

A．likes swing dance best	B．plays basketball twice a week
C．is good at drawing	D．is good at math

3. Eric’s best friend Ben_________.

A．is two years younger than him	B．joined an art club a week ago
C．likes singing and swimming	D．is the same as Eric

5 . Teen Dating（青少年约会）can be fun if you are aware of its pros and cons(优缺点) and are also aware of the ways to protect yourself. There are a couple of suggestions you would like to know before you are out for dating.

Do not go out for dating with somebody whom you have seen only a few times and does not know much about him or her.

Before leaving on a date, know the exact plans for the evening and make sure a parent or friend knows these plans and what time to expect you home. Let your date know that you are expected to call or tell that person when you get in.

Similarly, if you leave a party with someone you do not know well, make sure you tell another person you are leaving and with whom. Ask a friend to call and make sure you arrive home safely.

No matter how good the person appears to you, trust your inner instincts (直感). If a situation makes you uncomfortable, try to stay calm and think of a way to remove yourself from the situation without letting your date realize what is going on in your mind.

Be aware of your decreased ability to react under the influence of alcohol or drugs and keep yourself in control when out for a date.

Always stay firm, straightforward and clear in your relationships, thoughts, decisions and judgments. Never let a doubt come to your mind or face when out for dating. If you are firm and clear in your communication, your date will always be careful in dealing with you.

You should think ahead about ways to be safe if you are in a dangerous or potentially dangerous relationship. Adults, like parents, teachers, counselors, can be trusted in such cases.

1. Which of the following is forbidden（禁止）when dating according to the passage?

A．Going out for dating with a stranger.

B．Knowing the plan for the evening.

C．Telling your parents about the date.

D．Telling the person you date that your parents know about the date.

2. The underlined word “date ” in the third paragraph might mean ________.

A．a time	B．a plan
C．a person	D．a place

3. If you feel uncomfortable, you should NOT _______.

A．leave as soon as possible	B．tell your date what you are thinking
C．stay calm	D．trust yourself

4. The best title for this passage might be ________ .

A．Be careful with your friends	B．Never go out dating
C．Safety measures for teen dating	D．Dating out is always dangerous

6 . A conversation is a meeting of two unique minds, and every person has something of value to share. Then what are the secrets of adding value to our daily casual conversations?

    1    

It’s easy to see when someone is only excited about hearing his own voice and it makes you doubt whether he’s listening to anyone else’s thoughts. If you have something valuable say, five minutes of listening won’t change that. What the other person says may not only change your original thoughts.     2    .

Ask a few questions

Another way to add value to a conversation is to ask questions.     3    . Questions don’t have to be smart. If someone told you about his new dog, something as simple as “How have the kids reacted?” can allow him to spend an extra minute explaining what the change has meant to him.

Offer proper suggestions

This is a step a lot of people miss.     4    . For example, if the other person mentions an ability or connection you have but isn’t sure how he could make use of it, feel free to offer suggestions about how you could see it playing out. As you start focusing on how you can add value to others, you’ll begin to build deep, lasting relationships.

Ask what you can do to help

There are two sides to this coin. You’ll immediately stand out in a crowd if you offer to help someone. But make sure you’re truly able to deliver on your promise. You’ll build a valuable relationship if you offer to help and follow through.

    5    . But it takes time to create good conversational habits. Pick one tip from the list and focus on practicing it in your daily conversations. You’ll never regret the time you take to create habits that bring value and meaning to your conversations with others.

A．It also can make your talk more valuable.

B．Don’t get too absorbed in “your moment”.

C．As you ask questions, keep the key points in mind.

D．Valuable conversations lead to meaningful relationships.

E．Ask at least one question before moving on to a new topic.

F．They will remember that you made the effort to help them.

G．But it’s very important in adding value to the conversation.

7 . Take a step back in time and enjoy these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys.

The Rocky Mountaineer

Most notable are the wonderful views from your seat thanks to the big glass windows that bring the outside in along with good meals.

There are four roads to take. A favorite is the Coastal Package, which provides special Pacific Ocean views from Seattle to Vancouver before traveling through the Canadian borders.

One-to-fourteen-night packages are available.

Minimum price: $600.

Seven Stars in Kyushu

Considered one of Japan’s best trains, this service features (以……为特征) only seven carriages and 14 rooms. The train name, Seven Stars, stands for the seven most important aspects of the journey to Kyushu: the quality of the service, food, nature, hot springs, power spot, the friendliness of its people and history. Choose from a one-night trip or a four-day journey that takes you around the island in southern Japan.

Minimum price: $1,600.

The Maharajas’ Express

There’s no better way to take in the Taj Mahal than on Maharajas’ Express. Each of the 14 guest carriages is named after the famous jewels of the various Maharajas. The Presidential Suite includes an entire carriage, while all the other suites feature large windows. There are seven journeys throughout India to choose from, including one of their newest, The Southern Jewels.

Minimum price: $1,100.

The Belmond Andean Explorer

Named as South America’s best sleeper train and one of the most adventurous rail lines in the world, Peru’s Belmond Andean Explorer will take you on a one-or-two-night journey to experience the highlights from Cusco to Arequipa. Each of the 24 rooms on the train has its own bathroom, shower, and oxygen tanks & masks should the altitude start to get to you. There’s even an onboard SPA!

Minimum price : $680.

1. What’s the special use of the big glass windows on the Rocky Mountaineer train?

A．To bring in more fresh air.	B．To light up the meal tables.
C．To give passengers a better view.	D．To make the train more beautiful.

2. What does the train’s name “Seven Stars” represent?

A．The days of journey.	B．The number of the train’s carriages.
C．The important aspects of the train.	D．The features of the trip to Kyushu.

3. For which trip might the tourists need oxygen masks?

A．The Rocky Mountaineer.	B．The Belmond Andean Explorer.
C．Seven Stars in Kyushu.	D．The Maharajas’ Express.

8 . 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。

Zhalong is a nature reserve in Heilongjiang in northeast China. It is one of     1     world’s most important wetlands. The area provides food and shelter for wildlife. Many birds live     2     （comfortable）in Zhalong Nature Reserve all year round,     3     some only stay there for a short time. There are many fish in the wetlands, and the birds can easily catch them     4     food.

Zhalong Nature Reserve is an important     5     （live）area for the rare red-crowned cranes. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world. Some of them live in Zhalong. Some people want to change the wetlands to make     6     （much）space for farms and buildings. This     7     （mean）there will be less and less space for wildlife.

This year,     8     （member）of our Bird Watching Club are going to study the different kinds of birds in Zhalong and do a bird count. We are now inviting secondary school students     9     （help）. We need more people to help us count and do something to help the birds. Many people do not understand the     10     （important）of the wetlands. We hope this information will help them understand and make them actively take action to protect wildlife.

9 . Once upon a time, my grandson and I built a world out of wooden blocks and plastic pieces.

We spread out across the floor with domino roads _______ cities and nations. Each place was populated by little people with similar _______. Black, brown, and _______plastic faces represented the world’s many _______. We made sure everyone had everything they _______ —from playgrounds, to ice-cream stores, to Chuck E. Cheese in each place. Those plastic smiles were _______ in this make-believe land. I stood and surveyed our small _______ and decided something else was needed. I brought over some tall books to give _______ between the countries. My young grandson didn’t _______ that idea. He said it would be easier for everyone to __________ if we didn’t have anything in the __________.

That’s true! It is too bad that we lose a child’s __________ perspective（视角）among the world’s too many troubles that make those boundaries all too __________.

This isn’t the first time a child has __________ me a lesson. Children aren’t yet __________ with all the troubles of a __________ world. To put it simply, children can __________ life more as it should be. Surveying our perfect world of ice-cream stores and playgrounds, I sat down and realized I had more to learn. For my grandson, life and all of its realities would __________ soon enough. But for now, I realized that there were some things I could __________ from him.

And Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have __________ these things from the wise and learned, but shown them to little children.”

1.

A．spreading

B．blocking

C．following

D．connecting

2.

A．hats

B．tools

C．smiles

D．languages

3.

A．red

B．green

C．yellow

D．orange

4.

A．hills

B．races

C．countries

D．creatures

5.

A．needed

B．ordered

C．invented

D．designed

6.

A．real

B．funny

C．rough

D．dull

7.

A．shop

B．garden

C．world

D．village

8.

A．tips

B．signals

C．speeches

D．boundaries

9.

A．like

B．miss

C．catch

D．explain

10.

A．work out

B．pick up

C．call back

D．get together

11.

A．map

B．way

C．process

D．direction

12.

A．silly

B．vague

C．bright

D．innocent

13.

A．secure

B．obvious

C．necessary

D．powerful

14.

A．treated

B．taught

C．returned

D．written

15.

A．filled

B．equipped

C．burdened

D．satisfied

16.

A．peaceful

B．broken

C．friendly

D．united

17.

A．see

B．operate

C．face

D．create

18.

A．come

B．leave

C．achieve

D．compete

19.

A．hear

B．learn

C．suffer

D．judge

20.

A．stored

B．sold

C．fetched

D．hidden

10 . Christmas doesn’t have to be a burden on the planet. With a little effort and imagination, we can reduce the environmental influence of the holiday season. Here are some ideas to help celebrate the season while caring for the earth.

1. Buy less. Some holiday gifts fill a practical need and need to be bought new. But many gifts are really gestures of thoughtfulness.     1    .

2. Not all gifts have to be store-bought. You can give more while spending less by giving gifts that are personal and unique.     2    , most adults appreciate anything that shows thoughtfulness.

3.     3    . Many gifts in today’s marketplace come from halfway around the world, and the influence of transportation contributes significantly to greenhouse emissions（排放）and global warming. Local craft fairs and artisan shops are good places for gifts that come without the added costs of transportation. And gifts made locally often have a story which goes with the gift, since the artisan and the origin of the gift are known.

4. Choose gifts made from recycled things.     4    . Supporting these businesses helps reduce the waste stream while promoting the concept of making best use of available materials.

5. Give “Battery-Free” gifts. According to the ЕPA, about 40% of all battery sales occur during the holiday season. Thrown batteries are harmful to environment. Even rechargeable batteries find their way into the waste stream eventually.

6. Avoid children’s toys that promote violence. There is too much violence in the world, and the new wave of video games for children is disturbing.     5    . There are many toys and games hat are fun, and give children’s creativity and sense of active play.

A．Look for locally made gifts

B．You can give more while spending less

C．Your gift list is for the adults in your family

D．Remember the theme of Christmas is “Peace on Earth”

E．You can now focus on a special gift for your loved ones

F．While young children may favor the shiny store-bought thing

G．Many businesses have developed products using recycled materials