1 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was _________, but also nervous about what to wear. Mom suggested I wear high heels (高跟鞋).

“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling _________. “Don’t worry, sweetie. Just take small _________ and keep your weight centered,” she suggested.

As I arrived at the party, I tried to be _________ and act like everything was fine. But _________ struck when I stepped onto the dance floor. I _________ my own feet, falling to the ground in front of everyone.

I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was _________. But deep down, I felt like a tomato, wanting to _________.

My friend Lilly helped me _________ that incident and managed me another high heels as a support so that nobody would understand my hesitation. But a little bit __________ continued in my mind.

When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete __________ at the party. “It’s okay. You tried something new, and it didn’t go as __________. But that’s how we learn and grow. Don’t be too __________ on yourself and wear what you feel __________ in,” Mom said, giving me a hug.

From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to __________ my true self and not worry about what others thought.

1.

A．surprised

B．excited

C．relaxed

D．satisfied

2.

A．unsure

B．unsafe

C．unusual

D．unhappy

3.

A．breaks

B．turns

C．steps

D．attempts

4.

A．genuine

B．polite

C．serious

D．cool

5.

A．danger

B．injury

C．disaster

D．wonder

6.

A．landed on

B．tripped over

C．kicked up

D．ran into

7.

A．a hot potato

B．a big fish

C．no luck

D．no big deal

8.

A．fight

B．argue

C．disappear

D．struggle

9.

A．tackle

B．avoid

C．prevent

D．identify

10.

A．patience

B．bravery

C．worry

D．anger

11.

A．fool

B．hero

C．stranger

D．dancer

12.

A．suggested

B．expected

C．promised

D．directed

13.

A．dependent

B．easy

C．careful

D．hard

14.

A．fashionable

B．tight

C．comfortable

D．special

15.

A．analyse

B．accept

C．trust

D．refuse

2 . On Tuesday, I was having a hard day. I went to _________ in Philadelphia about 5 hours away from my hometown. Going to college so far away is really hard on me _________, especially when I get upset. I hadn’t seen my own family in months, so _________ something like that happening to my parents or sisters was a(n) _________ feeling. This sense of sadness _________ me and stayed with me for a couple of days. I felt more and more homesick the more I thought about the tragedy—it really made me _________ my family.

On top of this _________, was the stress of coming exams and homework assignments. On Tuesday, I just couldn’t shake my feeling of _________. I called my mom and she made me feel instantly better. She always seems to have the perfect _________ for me in any situation. “You can’t __________ your happiness in the hands of anyone or anything outside yourself, Amelia,” she told me. She was so __________ and so concerned. She sent me a few inspirational __________, and called 3 more times that day to check in on me.

It became evident to me later that day how amazing my mom’s __________ for me was. I just felt so __________ to have a person who cares for me so much. I __________ that no one else I meet in my life will ever love me so much.

1.

A．hospital

B．college

C．prison

D．church

2.

A．at times

B．in charge

C．at war

D．under attack

3.

A．learning

B．knowing

C．imagining

D．hoping

4.

A．happy

B．hidden

C．unbelievable

D．unbearable

5.

A．called for

B．checked in

C．came over

D．referred to

6.

A．hate

B．praise

C．show

D．miss

7.

A．feeling

B．picture

C．decision

D．request

8.

A．surprise

B．sadness

C．shame

D．achievement

9.

A．challenge

B．advice

C．memory

D．dream

10.

A．pick

B．search

C．put

D．quit

11.

A．greedy

B．curious

C．boring

D．helpful

12.

A．cards

B．emails

C．photos

D．talks

13.

A．ability

B．comfort

C．love

D．thought

14.

A．upset

B．grateful

C．special

D．alone

15.

A．know

B．recognise

C．doubt

D．need

3 . Most of us don’t put much thought into the way we smile when we have our picture taken or meet someone new, but a recent study by scientists in the US found that certain types of smiles have a better influence on people than others.

According to the study, having a “good” smile is an important way to present ourselves well to other people.

“A lot of people don’t understand how important their smiles are and how important this way of communication we do with each other every day is,” Stephen Guy, co-author of the research, wrote in the study.

But what exactly is a good smile, and how did the scientists come to their conclusion?

A group of 802 members of the public, aging from 18 to 82, were shown a 3-D animated(动画的) face. The face displayed different types of smiles, and the subjects(受试者) were asked to rate them, from “frightening” to “pleasant”.

After studying the results, the scientists discovered that the “best” smiles are the ones where the mouth is at an angle of between 13 and 17 degrees, and the mouth isn’t too broad or perfectly straight. In simple terms, don’t smile like a shark if you’re trying to make a good impression.

It’s believed that the findings could be used in a number of ways, including making video game characters appear more realistic. The scientists also hope their work will help doctors who are trying to restore facial movement to patients who have suffered from strokes(中风)or other conditions.

But Guy pointed out that nobody should feel bad if they don’t match up to his so-called perfection of smile.

”It is important to be clear that there is not just one really, really good smile,“ he told The Guardian. ”Just because your smile is different, doesn’t mean it is in any way bad.“

1. What is the main idea of the article?

A．Smile is a good impression.	B．What is a good smile?
C．Smile is the best medicine.	D．How smiles influence people’s health.

2. Which of the following statements is right according to the study?

A．The broader the mouth, the better the smile.

B．Smile is the best medicine for patients’ recovering.

C．Smiling is the most beautiful body language.

D．People don’t need to force a perfect smile.

3. Which of the following word has similar meaning with the word “conditions”?

A．Diseases.	B．Situations.
C．Terms.	D．States.

4. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To encourage us to smile perfectly.

B．To explain the function of a good smile.

C．To inform us of the findings concerning good smiles.

D．To tell us the importance of the way of smiling.

4 . 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

5 . It’s almost impossible to totally avoid stress, but these top tips will help you to get it under control so that it doesn’t take over your life.

    1    

Studies of both animals and humans show that social contact can help avoid body’s stress. So cultivate a network of people you can turn to share what’s bothering you with a friend and ask for some helpful advice. Avoid people who always need something without giving back or who are always short with you.

Avoid last-minute rushes

Leave the house 15 minutes early for appointments, set up a system for paying your bills(ask your bank about automatic bill paying), refill your prescriptions a week ahead of time and stock up on birthday cards whenever you see ones you like.     2     .

Make time for yourself

Give higher priority to your “relax and renewal” time. Include it in your schedule at least every other day.     3     . Or spend some time alone reading or listening to music you love.

Laugh a lot

    4     Laughter also stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles and boosts your resistance to infection. It’s nearly impossible to stay tense while you’ re laughing. If you laugh for 20 seconds, your body gets the same amount of beneficial oxygen—very good for stress relief—as it does in three minutes of exercise. Plus, it’s nearly impossible to stay tense while you’re laughing.     5     . Share jokes with friends over email.

If you feel you’re experiencing more stress than you can manage, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting help.

A．Lean on other people

B．Share your problems with friends

C．So you’d better laugh all day long

D．A little advance planning can spare you a lot of headaches

E．Find cartoons, videos, TV shows, writers and comics that make you laugh

F．If you have to cut out an activity to make time for your hobby—or a warm bath—then do it

G．When you laugh, you send chemicals called endorphins to your brain that ease pain and enhance your feeling of well

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 . 假如你是一名失学儿童，名叫李华，你有幸得到在中国工作的Mr. Brown的资助，可以重返校园。你给Mr. Brown写了一封信，内容如下：
★在老师的帮助下，学习有了很大的进步，受到老师的表扬和鼓励;
★决心更加努力学习，取得更大的进步;
★盼望见到Mr. Brown，希望他寄来一张照片。
注意：1.书信应包括以上所有要点，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
2.词数：80左右(所给出的开头和结尾不计算在字数内)
Dear Mr. Brown,

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the money and books you sent me. I could not have returned to school without your help. Thank you so much.

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Thank you again for your generous help and best wishes!

Yours Sincerely,

Li Hua

8 . I can’t remember a single time when my parents directly told me “I love you.” _______, I can clearly remember the day when I talked to my dad about King Lear. I told him about how _______ I felt for Lear because he was betrayed (背叛) by his daughters Goneril and Regan.

Lear, knowing that he was getting _______ and weak, decided to divide his kingdom among his _______ girls. He said that he would give the greatest share to the one who loved him _______.

In order to make Lear happy, Goneril and Regon went on cheating their father with lots of expressions of _______. Meanwhile the third daughter, Cordelia, _______ such false (虚假的) shows. She loved her father so much that she didn’t want to do as her sisters did. Soon, Lear got deeply angry and _______ the only child who truly loved him. _______, he later also got kicked out of his own by the two daughters who always said: “Dad, I love you more than __________ in the world.”

My father’s __________ to my story was the following: “That’s __________ you don’t need to say ‘I love you’. Just saying ‘I love you’ doesn’t __________ mean your love is real. But if you really love someone, you’ll show it with your __________.” So although I never __________ the words “I love you” from my parents, I always felt loved because they told me in ways that speak much louder than words.

1.

A．Moreover

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Instead

2.

A．happy

B．lonely

C．sorry

D．lucky

3.

A．old

B．patient

C．young

D．successful

4.

A．three

B．four

C．five

D．six

5.

A．fastest

B．highest

C．latest

D．most

6.

A．anger

B．fear

C．love

D．sadness

7.

A．accepted

B．refused

C．explained

D．provided

8.

A．aimed at

B．drove away

C．called up

D．picked out

9.

A．Sadly

B．Quietly

C．Fortunately

D．Hopefully

10.

A．someone

B．nothing

C．nobody

D．anything

11.

A．advice

B．devotion

C．reply

D．decision

12.

A．when

B．why

C．how

D．what

13.

A．surprisingly

B．calmly

C．certainly

D．painfully

14.

A．actions

B．expressions

C．belongings

D．reports

15.

A．understood

B．checked

C．doubted

D．heard

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.

10 . 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