1 . You may drink, smoke, be overweight and still reduce your risk of ________ (die) by running. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . When I talk to kids about writing, I often compare it to the roller coaster (过山车) to remind them to mix laughs with tears in writing, because nobody wants to ride a roller coaster that’s a long, never-ending and terrifying one. Even Shakespeare, in his darkest tragedies, opens each act with a funny scene before the bad things come out. We need amusing relief in literature, a break in the tension (紧张).

I have always tried to write stories for kids that mix the heart-racing thrill of a mystery with a few jokes. Maybe this is because, when I was in the fifth and sixth grades, the fun magazine was my favorite reading material. When I first moved to New York City, I performed with one of the city’s top comedy (喜剧) groups. Comedy, I have discovered, is a great teaching tool. It is also a wonderful defense against fear.

One of my favorite e-mails I’ve ever received was sent to me in 2009 by a young reader who loved my stories. Here’s what he wrote:

Dear Mr. Grabenstein,

I just wanted to let you know that I really, absolutely love your books. I’m in 6th grade and recently finished The Hanging Hill after reading The Crossroads. Your stories mix action, humor and horror together in a perfect combination.

Thanks so much!

Will R

Comedy is a writer’s tool for releasing tension and it also simply makes books more fun to read. I used humor in my middle grade novel The Island of Dr. Libris to make classic literature feel more accessible to young readers. I also think it’s why so many reluctant readers — including kids who haven’t read a book in years — have been crazy about Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics. Learning the Dewey DecimaI System in maths class can be fun if it is presented in a funny way because when we’re laughing, we never think we’re working too hard.

1. Where is the text probably from?

A．A literature textbook.	B．An autobiography.
C．A writing guideline.	D．A writing outline

2. Why does the author mention the e-mail from a student in paragraph 3?

A．To prove a theory.	B．To explain a concept.
C．To support his opinion.	D．To introduce the topic.

3. Which of the following best describes Dewey Decimal System in the last paragraph?

A．Boring.

B．Effective.

C．Useful.

D．Simple.

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

A．Drama suit, a decoration for writing	B．Imagination, the soul of writing
C．Magazine, a guide for writing	D．Fun, the basis in writing

3 . Jim has retired, but he still remembers the happy time ____________ (spend) with his students. (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . We will put off the picnic in the park until next week, ________ the weather may be better. (用适当的词填空)

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

The world’s     1    (famous) heart surgeon, the Egyptian Professor, Sir Magdi Yacoub, has transplanted more hearts than anyone else. To the countless people whose lives he     2    (transform) and saved, he is a hero. Professor Yacoub     3    (inspire) in his work by his father, who was a general surgeon.

Now 66 years old, professor Yacoub still retains his energy and extraordinary enthusiasm for his career. For 43 years, he has dealt with desperate patients whose combination of poor diet, inactive lifestyle and stress overload have caused them to ask for his help.     4     all these experiences, he is very aware of the role of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining good health. He eats very well and swims early each morning.

Professor Yacoub’s life is always hectic (狂热的).     5     a donor heart has suddenly been found, then an operation has to take place quickly. He works long hours; he says there are no regular hours for a heart surgeon, as the surgery     6     take place when it needs to be carried out.

For relaxation, professor Yacoub enjoys     7    (garden) and even grows orchids. One dream of     8     is to go to the Amazon one day     9    (see) the rare plants there. He is patron of the Chain of Hope charity, which aims to take medical expense to the developing world. Specialist teams give their time free and travel all over the world to places such as Mozambique and Jamaica to train local surgeons in techniques that     10    (save) lives. This charity also brings needy children to the West necessary heart surgery.

8 . 直到他患上了心脏病，他才意识到肥胖的危害。(Not until) (汉译英)