1 . I sincerely hope my suggestion will meet with your ________ (approve). (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . Opera at Music Hall

It’s on 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The opera honors enjoy the membership discounts.

Phone: 241-2742.

http://www.cityopera.com.

Chamber Orchestra

The orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June.

Call 723-1182 for more information.

http://www.chamberorch.com.

Symphony Orchestra

At Music Hall at Riverbend, the regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer.

For ticket sales, call 381-3300.

http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.

College Conservatory of Music (CCM)

Performances are usually held at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events. Students with their student ID cards can attend the events for free.

For more information, call 556-4183.

http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.

Riverbend Music Theater

It’s on 6295 Kellogg Ave. It’s a large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover and big name shows all summer long!

Phone: 232-6220.

http://www.riverbendmusic.com.

1. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?

A．241-2742.

B．723-1182.

C．381-3300.

D．232-6220.

2. When can you go to a concert by the chamber orchestra?

A．In February.

B．In May.

C．In August.

D．In November.

3. Where can students go for free performances with their student ID cards?

A．To Music Hall.	B．To Memorial Hall.
C．To Patricia Cobbett Theater.	D．To Riverbend Music Theater.

3 . 你校正在组织英语作文比赛，请以尊敬和爱戴的人为题，写一篇短文参赛。内容包括：
1. 人物简介；
2. 尊敬和爱戴的原因。   
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 短文题目和首句已为你写好。

The person I Respect

There are many respectable people around us.

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4 . Twelve-year-old Catherine has a lot of friends—632, actually, if you count up her online friends. And she spends a lot of time with them.

But is it possible that Catherine’s online friendships could be making her lonely? That’s what some experts believe. Connecting online is a great way to stay in touch, they say. However, some experts worry that many kids are so busy connecting online that they might be missing out on true friendships.

Could this be true? During your parents’ childhoods, connecting with friends usually meant spending time with them in the flesh. Kids played Scrabble around a table, not words with friends on their phones. When friends missed each other, they picked up the telephone. Friends might even write letters to each other.

Today, most communication takes place online. A typical teen sends 2,000 texts a month and spends more than 44 hours per week in front of a screen. Much of this time is spent on social media platform.

In fact, in many ways, online communication can make friendships stronger. “There’s definitely a positive influence. Kids can stay in constant contact, which means they can share more of their feelings with each other,” says Katie Davis, co-author of The App Generation.

Other experts, however, warn that too much online communication can get in the way of forming deep friendships. “If we are constantly checking in with our virtual world, we will have little time for our real-world friendships,” says Larry Rosen, a professor at California State University. Rosen also worries that today’s kids might mistake the “friends” on the social media for true friends in life. However, in tough times, you don’t need anyone to like your picture or share your blogs. You need someone who will keep your secrets and hold your hand. You would like to talk face to face.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To tell about true friends.	B．To start a discussion.
C．To encourage online friendships.	D．To summarize(总结) the text.

2. What does the underlined part “in the flesh” mean in paragraph 3?

A．In any case.

B．In public.

C．In person.

D．In advance.

3. What is Katie’s attitude toward online communication?

A．Unconcerned.

B．Positive.

C．Worried.

D．Confused.

4. Which of the following is the Rosen’s view?

A．Teenagers need to focus on real-world friendships.	B．It’s easier to develop friendships in real life.
C．It’s wise to turn to friends online.	D．Social media help people stay closely connected.

5 . A year back I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work had paid off. My mom had spent a lot in my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, joined different clubs, and graduated with honors.

I was so excited to start a new life. I had totally packed two weeks and wanted to go to college at once before it was time to leave.

Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn’t like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep.

I was so homesick (想家) and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart. To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies and I applied for a lot of jobs. In any remaining free time, I started forcing myself to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think how lonely I felt.

Soon after, I began to limit food, and then I became worse. Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor weighed me, I was crazy about the number of my weight. So I continued to lower my goal, and convinced that controlling this number was the solution to my homesickness. But when I was told that I had no choice but to spend time on my studies. I quickly started recovery in my mind.

How could I do? I told myself that school was what I was best at. I decided to get rid of my homesickness and took exercise actively. My first term of college had passed by at last and I had gotten straight A’s. That’s why I want to share my story—to help other students feel less lonely.

1. How was the author during the two weeks before she left for the college?

A．She was as normal as before.

B．She couldn’t wait to leave for the college.

C．She was afraid to leave her home.

D．She didn’t enjoy her mother’s company.

2. What is the author’s problem at the beginning of studying in the university?

A．Her weight.	B．Her diet.
C．Her homesickness.	D．Her bad study habit.

3. Which can best replace the underlined phrase “distract myself” in paragraph 2?

A．achieve my dream	B．earn money by myself
C．improve my studies	D．take my attention away

4. What is the main purpose of the author in writing the text?

A．To look back at her past middle school life.

B．To help girls to lose weight.

C．To help lonely college students.

D．To increase her own confidence.

6 . I must make an ______ (apologise) to him for not going to his party. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . If you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites (世界遗产保护地) may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It’s particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.

Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?

A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.

B．It is famous for many ancient objects.

C．It has been untouched by human beings.

D．It lies in the southern part of Sichuan Province.

2. From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem ________.

A．was ruined in the mid-16th century

B．was once business center for trade

C．has over 140 kinds of birds living there

D．is a holy city for three major religions

3. According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set?

A．Henderson Island.	B．Khami Ruins National Monument.
C．Old City of Jerusalem.	D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

8 . 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。

With my high school life     1     (begin), I feel a little anxious right now. I hope to make a good first     2     (impression). But I wonder whether I will make friends or what if no one     3     (talk) to me.

To tell the truth, the maths class was difficult for me,     4     the teacher was kind and friendly. He told     5     (we) a funny story and every student laughed so much! In the afternoon, we had our chemistry class in the science lab. The lab is new and the lesson was     6     (interest), but the guy next to me tried to talk to me the whole time. Therefore, I couldn’t concentrate     7     the experiment. I     8     (real) wanted to tell him to be quiet and leave me alone!

All in all, the first day is     9     wonderful day. Though I was worried in the morning, I didn’t feel awkward or frightened at all. I believe I will make new friends in the new school and there’s a lot     10     (explore) at senior high. I think that tomorrow will be a great day!

9 . Be especially careful of the description ____________ (contain) in advertisements. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . 假设你是李华。你和英国好友Jack原定本周末一起外出，你因故不能赴约。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达歉意并说明原因；
2. 提出建议并给出理由。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 作文开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总字数。
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