1 . How do you feel about exams? Is it the one thing you dread or an experience you relish because it’s your time to shine? Every year, many young people sit exams and whether they love or loathe them, most of them will face some anxiety in the lead up to the big day.

If you’re anxious about your exams, don’t worry, you’re not alone. It might seem like a stressful time when the pressure is onto pass that all-important test but take a deep breath and absorb some good advice from people who’ve been through the same experience as you.

Eating the right food can feed your brain and keep you alert. Nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens recommends making breakfast the most important meal of the day. She recommends eating energy-giving oats and eggs, which contain a nutrient called choline - thought to help cognitive performance and improve memory as we age. And don’t forget to drink lots of water to keep you hydrated - some research even suggests students who take water into the exam hall may even improve their grades.

One thing I know I always need is a good night’s sleep to help me work and think better the next day and that’s what’s recommended for anyone preparing for their exams. If you get good sleep your memory is better and that means you can retain the information you have revised. And it’s good to wind down before bedtime too - no watching TV or chatting on social media!

A good way to reduce your stress is to write down your anxieties. This is something that Lisa Artis from the Sleep Council recommends because it can ‘free your mind’. She also says sitting on your bed when you’re cramming is not a good idea because then you associate that place with stress. Revising for exams can also sometimes seem relentless, so it’s good to take breaks and reward yourself will a small treat, like a cake or a quick run around the block. There comes a point when your brain can’t absorb any more information so you’ll also need to know when to stop.

But if all this talk about revising and exams is still stressing you out, be assured that there are some people who will always be more on edge than you: your parents! They’re there to support you but they’ll be biting their fingernails, worrying about you and the final results. So maybe you need to give them some advice - chill out, everything will be ok!

1. which can be the best title for the text?

A．eating a balanced diet before exams

B．having a good sleep before exams

C．dealing with exam stress properly

D．never worry about my study, parents

2. what can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．we should make breakfast by ourselves instead of eating out

B．eating the night food can contribute to a longer life

C．we’d better drink some water while taking exams

D．Most of us usually think little of breakfast

3. Which is not as advisable way for an examinee according to the passage?

A．feeling at ease with your exam

B．revising on your bed before an exam

C．going out for a run in the neighborhood

D．turning to some students with the same experience

4. The underlined phrase “chill out” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______?

A．calm down

B．leave me alone

C．have a good sleep

D．take a deep breath

2 . 假设你是某中学高一（2）班班长李华，你们的外籍口语教师Nancy已完成教学任务，准备回澳大利亚。请你根据以下内容给Nancy写一封email，代表全班同学对她表示感谢。
主要内容：① Nancy总是组织很多课堂活动，让大家积极参与；
② 她经常说的 “Never say you can not”给大家留下了深刻的印象；
③ 她用“team spirit”来鼓励大家交流和分享；
④ 希望她再来到中国。
注意: 1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Nancy,

How time flies! By the time you are going back to Australia,

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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . Growing up, I understood one thing about my dad: He knew everything. I asked him questions and he gave me _________. When I moved out on my own, I usually called him when something broke and I needed to know how to _________ it.

But then, eventually, I _________ him less. I got married, and my husband had the _________ I was short of. I didn’t know when it happened, but our _________ when I called developed into six words. Me: “Hi, Dad.” Him: “Hi, sweetie. Here’s Mom.” There would be a(n) _________ if my mum wasn’t at home. I _________ loved my dad, but I wondered at times if maybe he had already _________ everything I needed to know.

Then, this past summer, my dad said that he once spent a summer in college building boats. “You did?” I asked. I thought I knew everything about my dad. However, I never knew this. I _________ that in the past 40 years, I had focused on myself only. I felt a deep sense of __________.

A few weeks later, I called my parents. Dad answered. “Hi, sweetie. Here’s Mom.,” he said.

__________ to know more about him, I said, “Wait, Dad. How are you?” We __________ talking about a new battery he’d bought for his boat. To anyone else, it would sound like a __________ conversation between a dad and his daughter. But to me, it was novel and a new __________. I spent the first part of my life needing to talk to my dad. Now I talk to him because I __________ to.

1.

A．reminders

B．reports

C．responses

D．reasons

2.

A．rent

B．view

C．use

D．fix

3.

A．knew

B．needed

C．missed

D．saw

4.

A．knowledge

B．resource

C．freedom

D．character

5.

A．arrangement

B．meeting

C．performance

D．conversation

6.

A．explanation

B．tension

C．silence

D．exchange

7.

A．certainly

B．usually

C．hardly

D．particularly

8.

A．acquired

B．shared

C．gathered

D．stressed

9.

A．proved

B．complained

C．guessed

D．realized

10.

A．shame

B．doubt

C．shock

D．pity

11.

A．Lucky

B．Eager

C．Ready

D．Happy

12.

A．aimed at

B．got through

C．stuck to

D．ended up

13.

A．normal

B．long

C．personal

D．serious

14.

A．advance

B．opportunity

C．beginning

D．agreement

15.

A．learn

B．want

C．promise

D．prepare

4 . How to Overcome Feeling of Guilt

Guilt can be a depressing feeling that prevents you from moving forward with your life.     1     However, this article will guide you through the process and help you move towards a positive future.

Identify what you feel guilty about. If you feel guilty about something, it is important to identify what you feel guilty about and why. Identifying the source of your guilt and why it makes you feel guilty can help you to determine if you are experiencing healthy or unhealthy guilt.     2    

Write about your feelings.     3     Start by writing down the reason that you feel guilty. If it was something you did or said to someone, describe what happened in as much detail as you can. Include in your description how this situation made you feel and why. What do you think that you should feel guilty about?

Apologize if necessary. Once you have understood your feelings, you can determine if you need to apologize for your actions.     4     It is important to take full responsibility for your actions in order to show your friend that you really do feel bad.

    5     Reaching out to others often helps the person who offers help as much as the person who receives it. Although you must understand that good deeds will not reverse your actions, they will help you move forward into a positive future.

A．Do a good deed.

B．Forgive yourself.

C．Sometimes we may feel guilty when we don’t need to feel guilty.

D．It may be difficult to stop the negative feelings and deal with your past actions.

E．Journaling about your guilt may help you to start to understand it and deal with it.

F．Either way, you will need to work through these feelings in order to overcome them.

G．Make sure that your apology is sincere and that you don’t make excuses for your actions.

5 . Dear Juliet, Paul and all the stall in ACE,

How is everything going? I have been in Leeds for more than 3 months. I miss you all so much during this time, especially at this turning of the year. I still remember the Christmas and New Year party we had together last year. It is a pity that I cannot celebrate this great festival with you this year, but I hope I can share my happiness with you through this letter.

After I entered in the British University, I realized that the foundation course I have taken is extremely important and helpful. Actually, most of the content of my present module has already been covered by IFY. Therefore, it is not difficult to follow the lectures and tutorials. Compared to the other Chinese students who took the foundation course in Britain, we are in a better stage in terms of both academic English and the knowledge of re levant subjects. More importantly, the IFY course has fully prepared us for the new style of study here. I would like to thank Juliet, Paul, Net, Scott and Chris with all my heart, because without your help, I wouldn’t be able to cope with the study in Britain.

I would also like to thank Cynthia, Sophia, Cathy and all the other staff in Qingdao ACE Programme. Thanks for your help in the last year, and thanks for your advice on my choice of university. It is you who make studying abroad possible for me.

The last one year’s study in IFY course was one of my most pleasant memories. While coping with the challenges of life in Britain, I always think back to the time when I was with you. I cannot forget every lectures and tutorials, and I cannot forget the times that we played together. You are not only my teachers, but also my good friends . I will miss you all. Hope I can see you when I go back to Chin a in summer.

Wish you every success in your life and keep good mood every day!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Love,

Phoebe

1. This letter was written by ________.

A．a Chinese student now in China

B．a Chinese student now in Britain

C．a Britain student now in China

D．a Britain student in Britain

2. According to the letter, IFY is a kind of ________.

A．a course opened in British universities

B．a course opened only in summer

C．a foundation course taken before going to British universities

D．a foundation course taken while in British universities

3. The underlined phrase “cope with” can be replaced by “________”.

A．start with

B．deal with

C．go on with

D．go with

4. The letter is written with a chief tone of being ________.

A．happy

B．thankful

C．sorry

D．respectful

6 . 假如你是李华，前段时间不健康的生活习惯导致你出现了一些健康问题，你在采纳了伦敦好友Eric的建议后身体好多了。昨天，Eric又写信向你询问近况，请你给他写一封回信。
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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7 . We all have stress sometimes. Stress comes from good or bad things that happen to us. For some people, it happens before having to speak in public, while for others, it might be because of a first date. What causes stress for you may not be stressful for someone else.

When you are stressed, you feel as though you are in danger, which speeds up your heart, makes you breathe faster, and gives you a burst (迸发) of energy.

Sometimes stress is useful. It can encourage you to get things done quickly. For example, it helps you finish an important job on time. But if stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can cause diseases and bad feelings. That’s why you need to deal with it immediately when you feel the bad results of stress. The sooner, the better.

The first step to deal with your stress is to try to find out the cause of the stress. It is usually caused by too much work, money worries, or a bad relationship. If you know the cause of your stress, pull yourself out from it or change the situation. Even if you are only able to get away for a few seconds or minutes, the break is important for it can lead to the final disappearance of stress. If you can’t find out the cause of your stress, you need to discuss your situation with your family, friends, or someone who can help. Talking with others can help you find ways to relax and calm down. Listening to music and taking exercise are also of great help.

1. Which of the following is NOT true according to the first three paragraphs?

A．People feel stressed for different reasons.

B．Not all stress is bad for our health.

C．Stress makes the heart beat faster.

D．Stress always makes us feel bad.

2. By saying “The sooner, the better”(in the third para.), the author means that ________.

A．we’d better finish our important job ahead of time

B．the earlier we know the bad results of stress, the better

C．we should manage our stress as quickly as possible

D．it’s necessary for us to turn to a doctor for help

3. To get stress under control, what should you do first?

A．Understand the bad results of stress.

B．Look for ways to pull you out of stress.

C．Find out what is making you stressed.

D．Have a break for a short time.

4. The last paragraph mainly tells us ________.

A．the cause of stress

B．the ways to control stress

C．the role of music and exercise in reducing stress

D．the importance of discussing your stress with others

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．What happens when you are under stress?

B．What can you do about stress?

C．What are the causes of stress?

D．How do you work out your stress level?

8 . 随着经济与社会的发展，私家车以及各类车辆的数量急剧增加，堵车，新手司机多，行人以及非机动车无视交通规则等情况导致司机的路怒症时有发生。
请你写一篇100字左右的文章，简要分析怒路症产生的原因以及如何预防以及应对路怒症。(路怒症Road rage)
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9 . Cute ways to Tell Someone They Make You Happy

Many people have difficulty expressing their feeling.     1     Sometimes, you may feel like you have to wait for the right time and place to express yourself. And when you do that, you want it to be unforgettable. Using cute, creative ways to share your feelings is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Make a card

    2     Making a card for the other person is a creative way to go about doing this. You can write “Thank you” on the front of the card, and “for making me happy” on the inside of the card.

Make a happy meal

Cooking a meal for a friend or a loved one is a gesture that speaks for itself. While you’re both feasting on the meal, you can tell the other person that she makes you happy. If you’re not a good cook, ordering take-out may also work.     3    

Spell it out

Expressing feelings and communications are essential to keep a relationship strong and healthy.     4     Spelling it out in a cute way can convey your feelings. Leave your parnter a lipstick message on the bathroom mirror, spelling it out “You make me happy”. This little reminders are sure to get the message across and put a smile on your partner’s face.

Write a poem

Writing down your feelings and reading them to your loved one will keep you from stumbling over your words. Sit down with a pen and a piece of paper.     5     Even if your poem doesn’t flow, as long as you’re true to your feelings, it’s certain to get the attention of the other person.

A．Often expressing yourself by writing down your feelings is easier.

B．Telling someone that they make you happy is not always easy.

C．Write an article to convey your thoughts.

D．With everyday demands, you may forget to tell your partner your feelings.

E．Try to create a poem dedicated to this person.

F．Telling someone how you feel in person is always easy.

G．After all, it’s the thought that counts.