1 . What do we learn about Mary?

A．She likes postcards.

B．She has traveled all over the world.

C．She is going to visit Hawaii.

2 . Dear Laura,

How are you? It has been several weeks since I heard from you. I have been missing you a lot these days, so I think I should find out how you are doing. Hope this letter finds you in the best of health. Things here are fine, though they seem to be a little boring now without you.

Since school started, I have made some new friends who are great company（陪伴）. But I keep remembering what a great time we had during our summer vacations. Those long rides in the woods, often shopping at the mall and our video game matches were all so much fun. Things here are a little different, and it is going to take me some time to get used to them.

I have some great professors who make classes very interesting. I actually look forward to doing my homework for these classes. However, there are some really boring science classes that I just don’t seem to enjoy. They all sound so difficult, but I have to learn them. A few years later, I am going to drop these subjects forever! The good thing is that all the friends I’ve made feel just the same way about these science classes.

How have things been with you? How about your school and all those great friends you keep talking about? Did you join that guitar class you wanted to so badly? Look forward to hearing from you.

By the way, Dad has bought me the latest video game controller. It is really amazing! Waiting for you to come back here so that we can have some more video game matches!

Yours truly,

Aaron

1. What does Aaron probably think of his life in the school?

A．Rather terrible.	B．A little bit dull.
C．Quite hard.	D．Fairly exciting.

2. What can we learn about Aaron from the letter?

A．He didn’t get along with his new friends.

B．He enjoyed a great summer vacation with Laura.

C．He has already got used to his new school life.

D．He enjoyed all of his new classes.

3. Aaron dislikes his science classes because he ________.

A．does not like the science professors

B．has too much homework for these classes

C．finds these classes very hard to understand

D．finds they are of no use in the future

4. What will Laura most probably talk about in her reply to Aaron?

A．Her school life and friendship.	B．Her science classes and the professors.
C．Her summer vacation.	D．Her video game matches.

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Aaron and Laura?

A．They are in the same school now.	B．They write to each other every week.
C．They both like playing video games.	D．They will take the guitar class together.

4 . When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie”. My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.
One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up(咬破)one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pat her. Of course she’d let anyone pat her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we’d be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. she never barked(吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is that she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss days when she was with us.
1. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?

A．Look at them sadly.	B．Keep them company.
C．Play games with them.	D．Touch them gently.

2. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie______.

A．would eat anything when hungry

B．felt sorry for her mistake

C．loved playing hide-and-seek

D．disliked the author’s dad

3. Why does the author say that Brownie was more than just a family pet?

A．She was treated as a member of the family.

B．She played games with anyone she liked.

C．She was loved by everybody she met.

D．She went everywhere with the family.

4. Some people got frightened by Brownie when she______.

A．smiled	B．barked.
C．rushed to them	D．tried to be funny

5. Which of the following best describes Brownie?

A．Shy.

B．Polite.

C．Brave.

D．Caring.

5 . One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?

Listen - Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.

Help them - If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you to classes in case (以防) they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.

Be there for them - Try to make something for your friend to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!

______   Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!

1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should _____.

A．give him or her some advice	B．just listen unless asked
C．calm him or her down	D．share your feelings as well

2. When we provide help for our friends, we should _____.

A．try to do everything for them	B．ignore their faults
C．change their bad habits first	D．put them before ourselves

3. What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe’s words?

A．Life without a friend is death.	B．A friend is easier lost than found.
C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.	D．A man is known by his friends.

4. Which of the following can be put in the blank of the last paragraph?

A．Make plans.	B．Enjoy yourself.
C．Understand your friends.	D．Play with your friends.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to find a good friend.	B．How to help friends in trouble.
C．How to be a good friend.	D．How to make more friends.

6 . In a cold winter,a couple had to move out from the expensive house because of bankruptcy. The husband worked day and night to support the family but with no care of his wife. So she thought“he doesn't love me anymore,he just cares his business.. not me.”

One day she began to take a bath, he stopped her at the door. "Let me take it first, OK?" “Why not let me shower first," she asked. “I was tired, sweetie, you take it later, OK?” She was totally depressed.

On a morose(郁闷的) day , she found nothing to do and turned on his computer,a few words blurred her eyes. It was his diary.

Today,I was quite sad,she asked me why I was always taking the bath first,and I said to her,I was exhausted. She was unhappy ,in her mind,I treated her not as well as usual,but how can I do? I wasn't as rich as before! We moved to the small apartment, there was only a shower in such a freezing winter. But I found that if one person took the shower first,the room could get a little warmer,so every time I rushed to the bathroom first. I was thinking that, when she took the shower, the room would get warmer,at least1℃,2℃ or 3℃.

Now I can't give her comfortable life,bring her the luxury restaurant, buy expensive dresses for her,but at least,I can give her 1℃ love.

1. Why was the husband always taking the bath first?

A．Because he was tired from work.

B．Because he didn't love her anymore.

C．Because he treated his wife not as well as usual.

D．Because he wanted to get the bathroom warmer.

2. Why did the wife feel depressed?

A．Her husband didn't love her.

B．She thought her husband didn't love her any longer.

C．They had no money.

D．She couldn't have a bath first.

3. What does the underlined word "bankruptcy”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Crash.

B．Moving.

C．Disease.

D．Failure.

4. How did the wife feel when she saw her husband's words in the computer?

A．Surprised.

B．Angry.

C．Moved.

D．Disappointed.

5. The best title of the passage may be___.

A．A Trouble

B．1℃Love

C．Husband and Wife

D．A Romantic Story

7 . 假如你是李华。你下周四因故不能出席外教Smith的英语文学课，打算向他请假。请给Smith写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.原因及歉意；
3.弥补措施；
4.希望批准；
注意：1. 词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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8 . Mrs. Keller had a big family. Her husband had a factory in the town. One of her sons was a lawyer and the other two were drivers. And her two daughters worked in the post office. The old woman stayed at home and could do all housework and wouldn`t employ anybody.

One evening, the telephone rang while the old woman was preparing supper. She went to answer it. She was told that one of her sons died in a traffic accident. She heard this and fell in a faint. When she came back to life, she was in hospital. And she needed to be helped after that.

Several months later she was told on the telephone her daughter died while she was being operated on. The old woman was so sad that she had to be in hospital again. From then on she was afraid to answer any telephones and sometimes she was afraid hear the bell. Of course it brought them some trouble and some important business was held up. So her husband advised her to see a psychiatrist. The man examined her carefully and then asked her some questions.

“You will soon be all right if you follow my advice, Mrs. Keller” said the psychiatrist(精神病医生).

The old woman took the medicine the doctor gave on time and tried to forget her dead son and daughter. And two months later she went to see the psychiatrist again.

“You have saved me, Doctor, ”the old woman said, as soon as she saw him.

“Are you afraid to answer the telephone now ?”

“No,” answered Keller.

“I dare answer it whether it rings or not ”

1. Mrs Keller could do all housework because ______.

A．she had no money to employ a helper.

B．she was strong enough to do all at home

C．she didn`t believe anybody

D．only she was free at home

2. The old woman fell in a faint because _____

A．she went to answer the telephone.

B．she was very ill that evening

C．she walked in the room carelessly

D．she heard the news about her son`s death.

3. After she came out of hospital, Mrs Keller wasn`t ___as before.

A．strong	B．able
C．clever	D．sad

4. ___made the old woman not answer the telephone.

A．The doctor`s advice	B．Her husband`s suggestion
C．Her poor health	D．The two pieces of bad news