1 . History can be found at every turn, and every corner, as you walk the streets of this architectural marvel of a city, and at Powis Place and Fraser Studios you are just a short 15-minute walk away from one of the universities in the country. Links can be found to the University of Aberdeen as far back as 1495, beautiful medieval (中世纪的) campus to back up its claims.

It makes it the fifth oldest university in the whole of the UK, and as a result it has always been a regarded higher education establishment. It has been voted the 2019 Scottish University of the Year and ranked in the Top 30 Universities in the UK in 2019. It attracts people from all over the UK and abroad. With distance learning choices, it is an attractive proposition to many students. The Sir Duncan Rice Library has perfect views of the entire city and beaches, and the university has one of the largest medical campuses in the whole of Europe.

Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) is home to over 150 societies and hundred activities relating to those societies. It ensures that whatever you are interested in you are well served when moving to the city as a student. It is a fantastic way to meet and make new friends with people from all over the world. Within the Union there is a café and a shop, with many food outlets providing daily refreshments (茶点) during breaks between lectures and study. There are also plenty of volunteering and training opportunity to take part in, whether you are looking for a hobby, to help others, to present your CV, or all of the above.

The University of Aberdeen certainly holds some reputations, home to five previous Nobel Prize winners, an internationally-focused university in teaching and research, and even its very own tartan created in 1992 to celebrate the university’s 500th anniversary.

1. When was the University of Aberdeen first built?

A．2019.

B．1992.

C．1495.

D．500.

2. What does the underlined word “proposition” most probably mean?

A．Choice.

B．Preparation.

C．Building.

D．History.

3. What can we know about the University of Aberdeen?

A．Five scientists won the Nobel Prize in 2019.

B．It gained the title of the 2019 Scottish University of the Year.

C．It has the largest medical campus in the world.

D．It is the 30th biggest university.

4. What can we do in the Sir Duncan Rice Library?

A．Join AUSA for over 150 societies.	B．Get volunteering opportunities.
C．Receive distance learning.	D．Enjoy the whole city and beaches.

2 . Five Steps to Better Handwriting

Some kids love handwriting, but others hate when it’s time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting. Are you one of them?     1     Here are five steps that really work!

Get a great grasp

Try this — hold your pencil at the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard? But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier.     2     Hold it in place with your thumb, and your index (食指) and middle fingers.

Let the lines be your guide

Lined paper is your friend! Those lines can help you create letters that are the right size and proportion (均衡).     3     Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one.

Slow down

If your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, it’s hard to control where you stop and start your letters.

Lower the pressure

    4     That makes it harder to make the smooth lines. Try easing up and don’t hold the pencil too tightly.

    5    

Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures. So even though it’s not schoolwork, you’re still using the skills you need to control your pen better.

A．Play games

B．Ask for more advice

C．So “a” should be half the height of a capital “A”．

D．You’ve been writing since you were a little kid.

E．Some kids press down really hard when they write.

F．The good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting.

G．The best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb.

3 . 假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。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-横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者 (从第11处起) 不计分。

There was a time when I was addicted to playing phone game all day and all night, caused me to fall asleep in class frequently. One day I was sleeping while my headteacher called my name and it was the fourth time that I have slept in English class. Therefore he severe criticized me. It was not until then I realized I had made such stupid a mistake. While falling far behind, I decided to study hard and caught up with my classmates. With your teacher’s help, I would surely make a great progress in the coming examination.

4 . 假如你是李华，得知学校近期将举办毕业典礼（graduation ceremony），现需要招募英语主持人。请给活动负责人John写一封信。内容包括：
1.信息来源，写信目的；
2.自我介绍，申请理由；
3.表达谢意，盼望回复。
注意：
1.字数100字左右；
2.注意电子邮件（书信）的写作格式。

5 . 你校将举办一次《人与自然》为主题的英语演比赛(speech contest)，请你写一则通知，请照以下内容：
1.比赛时间、地点；
2.报名方式和截至日期；
3.欢迎同学们踊跃参加。
注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . 假设你是育才中学学生会主席李华。你校将举办一场英语演讲比赛 (English speech contest)，现在，请你写封邮件邀请附近大学的外籍教师Smith女士来做评委(judge)，并告知她关于比赛的相关事情。内容如下：
1. 比赛目的；
2. 比赛时间，地点；
3. 演讲主题：人与自然；
4. 联系人：李华（电话44876655）。
注意：1. 词数100词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文更加连贯。
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8 . 假如你是李华，你所在的学校近期将举办中国传统象棋大赛。你的美国朋友Steven对中国象棋(Chinese chess)非常感兴趣，请你给他一封电子邮件。内容包括：
(1)比赛的时间和地点；(2)比赛的目的；(3)发出邀请。
注意：
(1)词数l00左右；(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.

Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)

Nearpod

◇   9:00 am to 10:00 am

◇   Room 501

Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.

TEO

◇   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

◇   Room 502

Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.

Kahoot

◇   10:30 am to 11:00 am

◇   Room 601

Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback(反馈), including reports about their strengths and weaknesses.

Prezi

◇   3:00 pm to 4:20 pm

◇   Room 602

Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students’ attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on all kinds of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.

1. What can Nearpod be used to do?

A．Offer grammar tests.	B．Teach listening on-line.
C．Help vocabulary learning.	D．Gain fluency in speaking.

2. If you want to improve your speaking skills, where can you go?

A．Room 501.

B．Room 502.

C．Room 601.

D．Room 602.

3. Which of the following can test your grammar learning?

A．Nearpod.

B．Kahoot.

C．TEO.

D．Prezi.

10 . Successful students are highly motivated (激励) by an inner drive to study well. They have a specific career goal in mind.    1     So they form their own good study habits, plan and stick to their study timetable on their own initiative.

If you want to be a successful student, motivate yourself and know that it is only you who are responsible for your study. There are some great ways to improve your motivation.

1.You should write down your educational goals, which makes them become clear.

2.Imagine your success. Experience the feeling of reaching your particular goal.

3.Give yourself rewards,    2    

4.Seek advice and study opportunities from the good students in your class.

Successful students tend to study hard. They pay attention to class as well as taking notes.    3    Outside class they find a quiet study place to study, because they know that academic life comes before their social life.

Set your goals. After setting goals it is important to write them down for many reasons.

1.Goals that aren’t written are only wishes.

2.It helps you make a commitment (承诺) to yourself.

3.    4    

4.No one wants to regret not doing something they could have done.

Successful students manage their time well by setting up weekly timetable. They make the best use of their study time and find a quiet place and study there every day.    5     Most of the suggestions mentioned above can improve your motivation.

A．Each time you complete a lesson, do something special for yourself.

B．It gives you a way to see your progress.

C．They make study time productive and not necessarily long.

D．You will be proud of yourself when you achieve success.

E．They know that they are responsible for their success or failure.

F．When you set your goals, make sure that your goals are specific and realistic.

G．They arrive at the classroom early and sit in the front.