1 . As a speaker of 10 languages I know the benefits of speaking more than one language. To start with, we need to dispel (消除) four common misconceptions about language learning.
You have to have a gift for learning languages.
No, you don’t.
Some immigrants to North America never learn to speak more than broken English. Yet we meet people in other countries who speak flawless English. With the Internet, language content is available to anyone with a computer.
To learn a language you need formal classroom instruction.
Classrooms may be economical to run and a great place to meet others. They have the weight of history and tradition behind them. Unfortunately, a classroom is an inefficient place to learn a language.
I would love to learn but I don't have the time.
How about the time you spend waiting in line or going for a walk? Why not use that time to listen to a language on your iPad? Once you get started, even 10 or 15 minutes a day will soon grow to 30 minutes a day, or one hour.
| A．That’s my experience. |
| B．Anyone who wants to, can learn. |
| C．Where you live is not a problem. |
| D．You need to speak in order to learn. |
| E．You have to live where the language is spoken. |
| F．The more students in the class, the more inefficient it is. |
| G．We simply have to change the way we go about teaching languages. |
2 . I didn’t expect parenting a teenager to be this hard. Lately, my son and I disagree at every corner. About schoolwork. His attitude. Screen time. On and on.
On a recent
As he oohed and aahed through mouthfuls of yellow cake and frosted coating, I silently questioned my decision to
But before we’d even
Of course, I stopped the car.
Actually, I hadn’t even considered the homeless in my rush to get home,
Throughout our journey home, we frankly discussed how difficult it must be for people experiencing
When we eventually turned into our garage, that same teenager expressing
Yes, parenting a teen is harder than I
| A．Something | B．Nothing | C．Everything | D．That |
| A．disability | B．worries | C．challenges | D．tricks |
| A．subway | B．bike | C．bus | D．drive |
| A．pickup | B．checkout | C．workout | D．overuse |
| A．packed | B．loaded | C．created | D．delivered |
| A．addict | B．accommodate | C．allow | D．survive |
| A．entered | B．escaped | C．explored | D．exited |
| A．pull over | B．breath in | C．try out | D．run out |
| A．frightened | B．disappointed | C．surprised | D．struck |
| A．as if | B．if only | C．even though | D．in case |
| A．threw | B．showed | C．applied | D．handed |
| A．refused | B．thanked | C．greeted | D．cheated |
| A．joyful | B．worried | C．amazed | D．eager |
| A．cheered | B．added | C．stressed | D．inspired |
| A．disease | B．homelessness | C．independence | D．crash |
| A．rare | B．beneficial | C．responsible | D．shallow |
| A．Immediately | B．Partly | C．Often | D．Simply |
| A．shock | B．desire | C．suffering | D．concern |
| A．attempted | B．expected | C．appeared | D．explored |
| A．tougher | B．sweeter | C．more curious | D．more admirable |
3 . I work for a non-profit organization that serves children with disabilities. A particular
Last Friday we took them to an amusement park. I was
The girls were
I couldn’t
I am so
| A．experience | B．survey | C．job | D．theory |
| A．travelling | B．quarrelling | C．working | D．talking |
| A．praise | B．applause | C．jokes | D．stares |
| A．watching | B．throwing | C．laughing | D．thinking |
| A．denied | B．recognized | C．announced | D．ignored |
| A．confirm | B．accept | C．suppose | D．believe |
| A．warned | B．reminded | C．informed | D．questioned |
| A．happiness | B．freedom | C．worry | D．success |
| A．excused | B．rewarded | C．blamed | D．thanked |
| A．peace | B．promise | C．hope | D．wealth |
| A．confused | B．delighted | C．regretful | D．thoughtful |
| A．disappointment | B．relief | C．desperation | D．responsibility |
| A．knowledge | B．fear | C．suggestion | D．fact |
| A．apologize | B．sigh | C．jump | D．smile |
| A．ashamed | B．tired | C．fortunate | D．kind |
1. 写信目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 表达期待。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
6 . The Torch Festival (火把节) is a traditional festival which is celebrated among some ethnic groups in southwestern China, such as the Yi, Bai, Hani, Lisu, and Lahu, etc. It usually falls on the 24th or 25th of June, with three days of celebrations. The festival came from worship (崇拜) of fire by ancestors (祖先). For some ethnic groups, it’s a tradition in the festival for elders to share farming experience with young people and educate them about taking care of crops.
During the festival, big torches are made to stand in all villages, with small torches placed in front of the door of each house. When night falls, the torches are lit and the villages are bright. At the same time, people walk around the fields and houses, holding small torches and placing the torches in the field corners. Inside the villages, young people are singing and dancing around the big torches that keep burning throughout the night. Other activities like horse races are also held during the festival.
In a horse race of the Yi people in Yunnan, torches are used to form hurdles for riders to get through. The Hani people in Yunnan traditionally tie fruits to torches with strings. When the strings are broken after the torches are lit, people struggle for the fruits for good luck.
For the Lisu people in Sichuan, the festival is an occasion for holding torch parades. Big torches are carried by teams of people, which is like a fire dragon. If different teams meet, it’s a tradition to exchange the big torches with one another.
1. What can we know about the Torch Festival from the first paragraph?| A．It has nothing to do with farming. |
| B．Its celebrations usually last two days. |
| C．It is a traditional festival of all China. |
| D．It is a festival to show worship of fire. |
| A．ancestors. | B．young people. |
| C．elders. | D．ethnic groups. |
| A．Why the festival is enjoyed. | B．Where the festival is celebrated. |
| C．How the festival is celebrated. | D．What torches are used for the festival. |
| A．Holding torch parades. | B．Tying fruits to torches with strings. |
| C．Struggling for fruits for good luck. | D．Using torches as hurdles for a horse race. |
7 . Listening looks easy, yet hard to master. Don’t worry. Here we’ve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.
The Good Listener by James E. Sullivan
The book points out how our poor listening hurts others and how much we can heal（使……好受些）a person just by listening and understanding his/her feelings. It also gives suggestions on how we can improve our listening and how we can share so others will understand us better.
Just Listen by Mark Goulston
This book is about listening and giving responses. Just Listen is a good how-to guide to becoming a better face-to-face communicator. It reveals（揭露）how to make a powerful first impression, how to respond positively and more. If you deal with difficult people around you, this is a must-read for you to not only understand them but also make them feel understood.
Power Listening by Bernard T. Ferrari
Poor listening can lead to poor business decisions. The book focuses on corporate（团体的）listening. It’s great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design. The author offers a step-by-step guide to turn readers into active listeners.
The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
What is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Nichols answers the question. The book is filled with real-world examples that show easy-to-learn techniques for becoming a better listener. The techniques enable us to break through misunderstandings and conflicts in our relationships.
1. Who gives helpful guides on listening and responding?| A．Mark Goulston | B．James E. Sullivan |
| C．Bernard T. Ferrari | D．Michael P. Nichols |
| A．Just Listen | B．Power Listening |
| C．The Good Listener | D．The lost Art of Listening |
| A．They are based on the author’s experience. |
| B．They are written in the same style. |
| C．They provide real-life stories. |
| D．They share the same theme. |
