1 . My husband and I changed our front yard with something eatable, adding apples, bananas, oranges, and pomegranates (石榴).

Every crop brought us ______ to neighbors and strangers. The food was a(an) ______ to communicate. Kids in the neighborhood (including our son) learned ______ and gentle timing. When we had extra, we would ______ it. Then, we received a powerful lesson: a gift hidden as a ______. Our first-ever crop of pomegranates had ripened (成熟). ______, at harvest, they all disappeared in the middle of the night. We were ______, sad and angry. Friends had fun suggestions. One ______ suggested we post a sign to curse (诅咒) those who _____ our fruits.

And suddenly, the ______ was clear. We did need a sign. But our sign would encourage sharing and community. Last autumn, we had a larger crop of pomegranates. We put ______ a sign that read, “If you’d like one, please knock and ______ yourself, and we would be ______ to cut one off the bush for you. Cutting saves the branches and is good for future growth, so we can ______ to share pomegranates with ______ friends like you. Thanks, the Green Family. “

Out of eight fruits, one pomegranate was taken and most of others were ______ to new friends. This year, we won the Kindness Contest award, ______ we planted three trees —a peach, a pear, and a plum. Before they fruit, I’ll ______ a big sign to the yard to encourage sharing. Today I’m happy to be a role model of ______ for my young sons and to have the opportunity to ______ an eatable front yard for others.

1.

A．richer

B．stronger

C．closer

D．healthier

2.

A．method

B．explanation

C．evidence

D．excuse

3.

A．patience

B．kindness

C．confidence

D．responsibility

4.

A．take

B．share

C．select

D．store

5.

A．result

B．challenge

C．loss

D．surprise

6.

A．Besides

B．However

C．Moreover

D．Otherwise

7.

A．embarrassed

B．interested

C．ashamed

D．shocked

8.

A．still

B．yet

C．just

D．even

9.

A．stole

B．destroyed

C．bought

D．hid

10.

A．attitude

B．suggestion

C．lesson

D．need

11.

A．away

B．down

C．up

D．on

12.

A．enjoy

B．impress

C．help

D．introduce

13.

A．happy

B．afraid

C．proud

D．worried

14.

A．pretend

B．continue

C．agree

D．happen

15.

A．true

B．close

C．polite

D．new

16.

A．gifted

B．sold

C．donated

D．devoted

17.

A．since

B．unless

C．so

D．or

18.

A．connect

B．add

C．turn

D．keep

19.

A．generosity

B．encouragement

C．enjoyment

D．creativity

20.

A．change

B．provide

C．prepare

D．choose

2 . Istanbul & Faces

Titled “Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces”, the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai’s sistership. The 42­year­old photographer focuses on the distinctive (独特的) historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well­defined portraits.

Date: Till Jan. 18, 10 a.m.—4 p.m.   Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

Knitted Works

The knitted (编织的) show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits (利益) going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.

Date: Till Jan. 1, 7 a.m.—9 p.m.   Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.

Old Shanghai Teahouse

The newly­opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have “scary fun”. Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.

Date: Daily, 11 a.m.—8 p.m.   Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

Musical Titanic

The Tony Awards winning musical “Titanic” is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.

Date: Till Jan. 22, 2 p.m.—7:30 p.m.   Venue：SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

1. Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey’s history?

A．B1 Jinxiu Fun.

B．Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

C．Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

D．SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

2. What can we know about knitted works?

A．People can have a talk with the creators.

B．All the works can be sold when the show begins.

C．They were made by people from different places.

D．The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.

3. What makes the Musical Titanic special?

A．Its opening time is the longest.

B．It raises money for a special purpose.

C．It allows interacting with performers.

D．It offers a lifelike experience under water.

3 . 假定你是李华，你的朋友 Jim 即将升人高中，担心高中生活节奏太快，怕赶不上别的同学，感到很困惑。请你给他写一封电子邮件,提一些学习建议。 内容包括:
1.与老师交流;
2.上课积极，专心听讲，做好笔记;
3.课后准时完成作业, 巩固知识。
注意: 1.词数 80 左右，开头和结尾已经给出, 不计人总词数; 2.可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

4 . 我宁愿干活也不愿坐在那里无所事事。(汉译英)

6 . 我的梦想是开一家自己的 IT 公司。(汉译英)

7 . 你永远不会看到我没有书和笔。(汉译英)

8 . O___________, it takes time to get used to senior high school life. (根据首字母单词拼写)

9 . The c___________look on his face suggested that he didn’t have a good understanding of the passage. (根据首字母单词拼写)

10 . The latest movie The Battle At Lake Changjin makes a deep i___________on audiences. (根据首字母单词拼写)