1 . Teens are really good at ignoring their parents’ messages, which is why Nick Herbert, a father from London, created an app called ReplyASAP.

Nick came up with the idea for ReplyASAP after realizing that simply giving his son a mobile phone didn’t make getting in touch with him easier. He wasn’t answering Nick’s messages as fast as Nick had expected. It was driving the father crazy, so he set out to create a messaging app that would make reaching kids easier for parents. It took eight months and a lot of money to complete the project, but Nick thinks ReplyASAP could really take off, as it is likely to give parents some peace of mind.

ReplyASAP is designed with parents in mind. It lets them know if their child has seen their message, or if their phone is turned off. However, most importantly, it makes it impossible for kids to ignore messages. When they receive a text from their parents, the app basically locks their phone, taking over the home screen and sounding an alarm until the message is answered.

It seems that ReplyASAP will become teenager’ biggest nightmare (噩梦), by making it impossible to ignore their parents. Nick agrees that it’s a possibility, but adds that his app shouldn’t be parents’ most important way of communicating with their children.

ReplyASAP is free to download, but offers a series of plans, depending on how many people you are planning to get in touch with. It works only on Android at present. But that’s only a short-term shortcoming, as Nick wants to make ReplyASAP available on the Apple Store as soon as possible.

1. Nick Herbert created ReplyASAP for __________.

A．kids	B．parents
C．Android	D．the Apple Store

2. ReplyASAP can mostly help parents to know __________.

A．if their child has seen their message	B．if their kid ignores them
C．if their child’s phone is turned off	D．if their kid receives the text

3. Teenagers are likely to consider ReplyASAP their biggest nightmare because __________.

A．it works only on Android at present

B．it’s impossible to ignore their parents

C．it’s the most important way of communication

D．it’s free to download but offers a series of plans

4. What does the underlined word “available” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．can be moved	B．can be tested
C．can be found	D．can be taught

2 . TOKYO (AFP) — A father died from cold while sheltering his nine-year-old daughter from serious weekend snowstorms that swept (席卷) northern Japan. Mikio Okada, one of at least nine people killed as snowstorms swept across Hokkaido, died as he tried to protect his only child Natsune against winds of up to 109 kilometers per hour in Yubetsu, Hokkaido, as temperatures fell sharply to -6℃.

Okada’s body was discovered by savers looking for the pair after relatives asked for help. Natsune was wearing her father’s jacket and was protected in his arms. The pair had last been heard from at 4 p.m. on Saturday, after fisherman Okada picked his daughter up from a school where she was being looked after while he was at work. Okada called his relatives to say his truck had become caught in the driving snow, which was several meters deep in places. He told them he and Natsune would walk the kilometers left. The two were found just 300 meters from the truck at 7 a.m. on Sunday.

Okada’s body was down over his daughter, gently holding her in his arms and using his body and a wall to provide shelter. The small girl was taken to hospital, where she was found to have no serious injuries. Her father was officially pronounced dead by doctors at the same hospital.

The newspaper Yomiuri said Natsune’s mother had died of illness two years earlier. Neighbors said Okada had been a very kind father who would often start his working day late to enjoy breakfast with his daughter.

His death came as families all over Japan celebrated Girls’ Day, a festival in which they gather at home and decorate houses with dolls. “He booked a cake for his only daughter and was expecting to celebrate Dolls’ Festival together,” a neighbor told the Yomiuri.

1. When the snowstorm happened, the father and daughter were _____.

A．returning home after visiting relatives

B．just 300 meters away from home

C．driving home after a visit to a hospital

D．on their way home from the girl’s school

2. Which of the following doesn’t show the father’s love for his daughter?

A．Okada told his relatives his truck had become stuck.

B．Okada had his body down over his daughter Natsune.

C．Okada had been looking forward to Doll’s Festival.

D．Natsune was wearing her father’s jacket.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The relatives were careless and asked for help too late.

B．No one cared for Natsune at home while her dad was at work.

C．The rescuers’ delay resulted in the avoidable death.

D．Okada just celebrated Girls’ Day with his daughter before he died.

4. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?

A．9-year-old Girl Became Parentless in Snowstorm

B．Snowstorm Takes away 9-year-old Girl’s Father

C．Father Dies Sheltering Daughter from Snowstorm

D．Japanese Dad Dies in Snowstorm

3 . Last year，I was assigned to work at an office near my mother's house.______，I stayed with her for a month. During that time，I helped her out with the housework and contributed to the______．

After a week，I started______the groceries were running out pretty quickly. ______，I began observing my mother's daily routine for two weeks. To my______，I found she would pack a paper bag full of canned goods and______every morning at about nine. She took the food to the slums(贫民窟)and distributed it to street______．

I asked around and______my mum was popular in the area. The kids looked up to her as if she were their own mother. Then it hit me－why didn't she want to tell me about what she'd been doing？ Was she______that I would stop buying the groceries if I knew the truth?

When she got home，I told her about my discovery and______she could react，I gave her a big hug and told her she didn't need to keep it a______from me. She told me that______of the children lived with an old lady in a makeshift home while others______on the streets. For years，my mum had been helping out by______whatever food she could______.I was so moved by how______she was. She used what was______for her to help others in need. And I was so______of her.

I______to buy groceries for my mum. But now，I always add a(n)______bag for her other children.

1.

A．However

B．Moreover

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

2.

A．cans

B．groceries

C．goods

D．bags

3.

A．to ignore

B．to understand

C．to complain

D．to notice

4.

A．Confused

B．Embarrassed

C．Moved

D．Annoyed

5.

A．delight

B．relief

C．surprise

D．regret

6.

A．work out

B．head out

C．clean up

D．get up

7.

A．children

B．strangers

C．passers­by

D．artists

8.

A．made sure

B．let out

C．pointed out

D．found out

9.

A．angry

B．hopeless

C．worried

D．frightened

10.

A．once

B．before

C．until

D．after

11.

A．secret

B．surprise

C．gift

D．reminder

12.

A．few

B．all

C．any

D．some

13.

A．lay

B．ate

C．slept

D．played

14.

A．giving

B．collecting

C．receiving

D．selling

15.

A．lend

B．spare

C．afford

D．bring

16.

A．curious

B．ambitious

C．faithful

D．selfless

17.

A．meant

B．cooked

C．borrowed

D．sold

18.

A．tired

B．fond

C．scared

D．proud

19.

A．refuse

B．long

C．continue

D．agree

20.

A．large

B．extra

C．beautiful

D．empty

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。

Friendships are easy when you’re in high school. Most of the time, you make     1     (friend) with someone only because you like each other. But when you get to college, you’ll     2     (probable) find that maintaining (维持) friendships not only     3     (require) mutual (相互的) appreciation,     4     also money — you’ll have to spend money     5     (eat) out with your classmates, dorm mates and co-workers in school associations so you don’t feel     6     (leave) out.

But according     7     a survey, this financial pressure has become a burden on many young people,     8     have to stay away from certain social events because they’re short of money.

    9     (solve) that problem, you may want to prioritize (划分优先顺序) your social life, only choosing     10     events that are the most important. Or, maybe you’ll just have to face the reality: you can’t have it all.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the man’s mother now?

A．At home.

B．In the office.

C．In the hospital.

2. How long does the man need before going back to work?

A．A week.

B．A few weeks.

C．A few days

6 . What does Laura need at the moment?

A．Blame.

B．Encouragement.

C．Help with her chemistry.

7 . Whether you' re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development.     1     No matter your age is, there are 5 ways to show respect.

●Respect their belongings.

One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation of personal boundaries.     2    — And never borrow things without asking first.

●Punctuality .

    3     Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew （宵禁）.Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age is.

●    4    

Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.

●Be kind.

Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements.     5    

A．Celebrate with them.

B．Be a good listener.

C．Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.

D．Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.

E．Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.

F．And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.

G．Lateness indicates a lack of respect.

8 . In the world nothing is more important than health. If people took away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we could still survive.     1    Then how can we keep healthy?

First of all, we should eat healthily. I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food.     2     I only eat little meat.     3     It helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy. In addition, I think friends are an important part of one’s health.     4    I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.

By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them.     5    

A．But if our health were taken away, we could surely die.

B．Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.

C．I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep fit.

D．Many studies show that people with few friends often get sick.

E．There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.

F．What’s more, taking exercise is very important.

G．I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruits which are full of vitamins.

9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处；每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

During my last winter holiday, I went to countryside with my father to visit my grandparents. I find a big change there. The first time I went there, they were living in a small house with dogs, ducks, and another animals. Last winter when I went here again, they had a big separate house to raise dozens of chicken. They also had a small pond which they raised fish. My grandpa said last summer they earned quite a lot by sell the fish. I felt happily that their life had improved. At the end of our trip, I told my father that I planned to return for every two years, but he agreed.

10 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

A few years ago, I had to stay at the hospital for three days for a medical test. I     1    (ask) to stay awake for more than 30 hours because of the test. It could be     2    (extreme) difficult for anyone. And I didn't believe I could make it. My mother said she would accompany me. But I knew even     3     my mother accompanying me, it wouldn't be easy.

To my surprise, that afternoon     4     my mom came to my room, she had my friend Susan with her. That afternoon Susan called my mother. As soon as she     5     (hear) I needed to stay awake for so long, she decided to help me. So she offered     6    (come) to the hospital to stay with me and help keep me awake. Things became much     7     (easy) than I had imagined with Susan's help. She told me stories and jokes , and time passed very quickly.

Without Susan's help,     8     whole stay in the hospital would have been much more difficult. And our     9    (friend) became deeper from then on. I think nothing can keep us apart. I'm so     10     (thank) that I have such a friend.