2 . It was a hot Saturday at a crowded mall, and I was walking alongside my mom. Mom is short, skinny, and easy to be ________ in a crowd. As we walked, I ________ up at the people passing by. Some were stylish young ladies, who wore fashionable ________ and walked confidently in high heels. An uneasy feeling started to ________ in my chest. It got more unbearable with every second until I could deny it no longer; I was ________ of my mother.

We lived in a small but ________ apartment building that Mom chose to move to because she knew the schools there were good. We were in a high-class neighborhood, but as I examined the passers-by and then turned ________ eyes on Mom, I realized for the first time that we didn’t ________ there. I could see the heavy lines around Mom’s eyes and mouth, without fancy creams to _______ them away. Her eyes were tired from working long hours to make ends meet and her hair too gray for her age. My mom is nothing extraordinary, yet at that moment she ________ because she was just so plain.

My mind was ________ when Mom suddenly called out: my name. She was standing in the middle of a high-end store, holding a sweater that looked much too expensive. She said, “This will look good on you. Do you want it?” I almost agreed ________ and thoughtlessly. Then I took a closer look at the small, weary woman with a big smile ________ across her narrow face and a sweater in her hands, and my words ________ in my throat. She looked so tired all the time because she was busy working to provide for me. She didn’t wear jewelry or scented perfumes because she was just ________ with me. I was no longer ashamed of her, but of myself. “Do you want it?” My mom repeated. “No thanks.” I responded.

1.

A．overlooked

B．separated

C．caught

D．raised

2.

A．pointed

B．glanced

C．waved

D．reached

3.

A．clothing

B．uniforms

C．trend

D．smiles

4.

A．end

B．recover

C．settle

D．escape

5.

A．ignorant

B．ashamed

C．afraid

D．guilty

6.

A．cheap

B．cozy

C．simple

D．expensive

7.

A．accusing

B．convincing

C．terrifying

D．stunning

8.

A．connect

B．involve

C．belong

D．equal

9.

A．put

B．ease

C．blow

D．shake

10.

A．got across

B．took over

C．held on

D．stood out

11.

A．chasing

B．wandering

C．observing

D．guarding

12.

A．secretly

B．regularly

C．carelessly

D．differently

13.

A．exchanging

B．lifting

C．disappearing

D．stretching

14.

A．returned

B．existed

C．rose

D．died

15.

A．impressed

B．patient

C．content

D．strict

3 . It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time _______ Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor. (用适当的词填空)

4 . India, as a country with plenty of resorts (旅游胜地), is popular with different kinds of travelers. If you’re planning to visit the country, the followings are the places that may interest you.

Delhi

Delhi is a perfect place for those who love history, and there are plenty of attractions here to keep tourists of all interests entertained. It’s often the first city that many tourists visit on a trip around India. There are many resorts including India Gate, the Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb.

Agra

Agra is most well known for the Taj Mahal, which draws a large number of tourists to the city. Built in the 1600s, the Taj Mahal is still standing strong today and is admired by tourists as an important part of India’s heritage (遗产).

Kashmir

Kashmir is one of the most beautiful cities in India. With flower gardens, amazing water-falls, and snow-topped peaks, it’s a simply unforgettable place that tourists want to return to time and time again. Kashmir is especially popular with honeymooners and loved-up couples, because a lot of romantic trips are on sale in Kashmir.

Goa

Though Goa is small in size, it’s one of the top resorts for young tourists and those who love taking beach vacations. The golden sands and coconut palm trees are the charm (吸引力) here, and the sunrises and sunsets are so gorgeous that you’ll never forget them.

1. What do we know about Delhi from the text?

A．It is the highest city in India.

B．It is known for the Taj Mahal.

C．It is attractive to history lovers.

D．It is the coolest city in India.

2. What is the special part of Kashmir?

A．It is the smallest place.

B．It is the capital city of India.

C．It offers many tours attracting couples.

D．It drives young people crazy.

3. Where shall we head if we want to spend some days at the seaside?

A．Delhi.

B．Goa

C．Kashmir.

D．Agra.

5 . 你校将举行英语演讲比赛，请你以“Be a Part of Nature”为题写一篇发言稿参赛。内容包括：
1.人与自然的关系；
2.保护自然的倡议。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。

Be a Part of Nature

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6 . Everyday Food

by Martha Stewart

No matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want meals that are easy to prepare. And you want lots of choices and variations. You’ll find all of that in this book: 250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.

Paperback, published by Random House, $16.79

Mighty Jack

By Ben Hatke

Jack dislikes summer. But he’s got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. It’s lots of responsibility, and it’s boring, too, because Maddy doesn’t talk. But one day, at the market, Maddy does talk—to tell Jack to trade their mom’s car for a box of mysterious seeds. It’s the best mistake Jack has ever made.

Hardcover, published by First Second, $14.15

Zeroes

By Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti

The New York Times best-selling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have powers that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people can’t.

Paperback, published by Simon & Schuster, $12.99

Only Daughter

By Anna Snoekstra

She’s caught stealing. She’s homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She takes Rebecca’s identity, using it as a way out. Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might be after her.

Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises, $8.88

1. Who wrote a book to help you cook a meal?

A．Anna Snoekstra	B．Ben Hatke.
C．Scott Westerfeld.	D．Martha Stewart

2. How much should readers pay for a story about a boy’s amazing experience?

A．$8.88.

B．$14.15.

C．$12.99.

D．$16.79.

3. What do we know about Only Daughter?

A．Its heroine enjoys her life on the run.	B．It provides different kinds of editions.
C．Its heroine lives with a false identity.	D．It is written by Harlequin Enterprises.

7 . I have a degree in business. But it was my father’s _________ for me to seek to attain a business major. He thought that having a business major would guarantee (保证) me more available choices and make me more _________ in entering a global labor market. I _________ his advice. However, even though my college experiences were _________, I had no interest in any field of commerce, let alone having a long-term career as a businesswoman.

After I _________, I worked as a marketing planner at a computer company. My _________ and working environment were great; yet I still didn’t feel happy doing something that had little _________ for me. After two months of working there, I made up my mind to _________ and decided to do what I love, namely teaching history. I have now been doing this job for over twenty years. I am _________ of being with my students.

If you are in a __________ where you don’t love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really __________ about, and what you truly want for your life. Don’t __________ to get yourself a quick answer. Take some time to think about what career could bring __________ to you.

I like this motto “Success is not the key to happiness. __________ happiness is the key to success.”

Happiness __________ the inside of you, not from the outside. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

1.

A．decision

B．promise

C．ambition

D．response

2.

A．eager

B．curious

C．competitive

D．unique

3.

A．ignored

B．took

C．valued

D．opposed

4.

A．frightening

B．fantastic

C．painful

D．plain

5.

A．matured

B．trained

C．succeeded

D．graduated

6.

A．future

B．dream

C．pay

D．scholarship

7.

A．advantage

B．chance

C．attraction

D．trouble

8.

A．quit

B．continue

C．consider

D．wait

9.

A．careful

B．tired

C．proud

D．fond

10.

A．place

B．game

C．story

D．firm

11.

A．anxious

B．enthusiastic

C．optimistic

D．nervous

12.

A．hesitate

B．rush

C．intend

D．stop

13.

A．curiosity

B．confidence

C．joy

D．knowledge

14.

A．As a result

B．On the whole

C．In the meanwhile

D．On the contrary

15.

A．applies to

B．spreads to

C．arises from

D．differs from

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Linda famous for?

A．Painting.

B．Traveling.

C．Collecting stones.

2. What is the man’s opinion of Linda’s stones?

A．Valuable.

B．Impressive.

C．Useful.

9 . What is the woman doing?

A．Complaining.

B．Apologizing.

C．Discussing.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why would the man prefer to rent an apartment near the elementary school?

A．He teaches there.

B．He once lived there.

C．His son studies there.

2. Which price would the man prefer?

A．$480.

B．$550.

C．$600.

3. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer?

A．An empty one.

B．One with furniture in it.

C．One without a kitchen.

4. What can you learn from the conversation?

A．The woman lost the keys to the two apartments.

B．The man might take a look at the two apartments.

C．The man isn’t interested in either of the two apartments.