1 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。

                                                                                                       Finding Your Hidden Talents

●    1    What sorts of things do you like to read about, watch or do? What are your favorite shows on television? Which column of the newspaper and magazines do you like to read? To know what you are interested in is the first step towards finding your hidden talents.

● Try out different things.If you want to find out your dexterity (灵巧) in each of the things that interest you, then try them out.    2    . Locate a safe environment, where you can try out different things without anybody’s interference (干扰).

●Find your passion（激情）    3    . However, there will be only a thing or two, which you are passionate about. What is the one thing that you love to do the most, with most enthusiasm (热情)? Get the answer to the question and you will come to know what exactly you are passionate about.

●Improve yourselfAfter you come to know about the areas of your interest, it is the time to improve yourself. Read lots of books and learn from people. One of the best ways to learn something is to teach.    4    . This will help increase your depth of knowledge. In this process, you will be able to discover all your hidden talents.

●Know your limits.In the process of finding your strengths or talents, you should not ignore your weaknesses as well.    5    . Know what makes you struggle. You will then come to know about your talents as well as the areas that you need to work on.

A．Find your interests.

B．Know your strengths.

C．Therefore, teach what you have learnt.

D．You may be a person of various interests.

E．Carry out experiments and explore things.

F．It needs observation and analysis （分析）of one’s own self.

G．Find out the things which you are not good at.

2 . Moving abroad can be a challenging experience. You leave your family，friends and everything you know behind. You enter a new culture where the customs and sometimes the languages are different.     1    .It's a time to discover new things，make new friends and begin a new adventure.

So what are the best ways to involve yourself in the new culture while living abroad?

Live with a native speaker

    2    .First，you have a friend！Living alone can be a lonely experience，especially if you're far from home. I've also had the opportunity to meet my housemate's friends and socialize (交往) with them.     3    .In addition，you have someone to tell you about the cultural customs and interesting places in the area.

Socialize with the local people

The thought of making friends and mixing with the local people may seem scary at first but it's worth it.     4    ，attending an evening class or participating in a language exchange with people that are interested in learning your native language.

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The food in France is amazing and discovering new food is a fun experience. I've tried things that I've never tried before. My knowledge of different bread and cheese types has grown greatly.

A．Try the local food

B．But it's also exciting

C．I currently volunteer with homeless people

D．You can also speak the local language every day

E．Improve my French vocabulary and understanding

F．You can meet other people in the area by joining a club

G．There are many advantages of living with a native speaker

3 . How to Have a Successful Teenage Life

Everyone dreams of success in their life, don’t they? Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn’t that hard.     1    

• Do well in school.

No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school; listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future.     2    

• Do good in your community(社区).

Volunteering can not only improve your community's status, but it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression (抑郁)than people who don’t.     3     For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.

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Remember, they’re there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes.     5     You don't get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you’re an adult, you don’t get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.

These points can help you enjoy success in your teenage life.

A．Live life to the fullest.

B．School sets you up on the right track!

C．Be nice to your parents and teachers.

D．Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.

E．It will help you pass time and develop your personality.

F．Here are some important points that you may find helpful.

G．Keep it in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you.

4 . Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you’ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we’re the apple of our parents’ eyes, and that our Grandmas think we’re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. But sometimes it’s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you should build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.

Self-image is your own mind’s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.

The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.

It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you’re weak because you can’t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.

The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍) yourself on the back, you’ll know you’re well on your way. Good luck!

1. You need to build a positive self-image when you _________.

A．dare to challenge yourself	B．feel it hard to change yourself
C．are unconfident about yourself	D．have a high opinion of yourself

2. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?

A．To keep a different image of others.	B．To make your life successful.
C．To understand your own world.	D．To change the way you think.

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to prepare for your success.	B．How to face challenges in your life.
C．How to build a positive self-image.	D．How to develop your good qualities.

4. Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A．Parents.	B．Adolescents.
C．Educators.	D．People in general.

5 . No personal success, achievement, or goal, can be realized without self-discipline.    1    It is the ability to control one’s impulses, emotions, desires and behavior. To possess it is to be able to make the decisions, take the actions, and carry out your plan regardless of the obstacles, discomfort, or difficulties, that may come your way.

How to develop self-discipline? We’ll explore it together.

Start with baby steps. No process takes place overnight.     2    So, begin by making the decision to go forward and learning what it takes to get there.

Learn what motivates you and what your bad triggers are.    3    Sometimes it is very difficult to fight off urges, so know the areas where your resistance is low and how to avoid those situations. Remove the temptations and surround yourself with encouraging items such as motivating slogans and pictures of what you want to achieve.

Make certain behaviors a routine. Once you have decided what’s important to you and which goals to strive for, establish a daily routine that will help you achieve them.     4    They can put you in a negative frame of mind and hinder (阻碍) your self-discipline. A poor attitude can also be a bad habit.

    5     Michael Jordan has always maintained that his greatness as a basketball player came as much from his willingness to work hard at his craft, as it did his talent. It was his desire through discipline and focus that made him one of the best basketball players ever. If it worked for him, it could certainly work for the rest of us.

A．What is self-discipline?

B．Engage in sports or activities.

C．Get inspiration from those you admire.

D．You can begin by learning about yourself !

E．If you try to do too much at once, you could injure yourself and have a setback.

F．Meanwhile, get rid of some of your bad, self-defeating habits, whatever they may be.

G．It does mean learning how to focus your mind and energies on your goals until they are accomplished.

6 . Christine Lagarde has a pretty big job. The 57-year-old French woman is the Managing Director of the IMF(International Monetary Fund) and she’s the first woman in history to hold the position. So, what are her tips for success?Travel“Travel the world.    1    ”That’s the first piece of advice Christine gave to business students at a recent conference. Although Christine is French, she spent time studying and working in the United States.Of course, you don’t have to live overseas to do well in business. But simply going on holiday to new countries will benefit you a lot.PreparationThere’s a saying in English: “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.” Christine makes sure she’s ready for whatever challenges lie ahead. To get the IMF job, she studied hard and prepared adequately.    2    EnglishEnglish is the international language of business. If you have a strong command of English, you’re more likely to get a good job or be promoted. Christine has an excellent level of English.    3    So, read in English as much as possible, and watch English-language TV series, movies with subtitles(字幕) and listen to English music.HealthChristine is known for her stamina(耐力). Whether they’re all-night negotiations or long, boring meetings, she just keeps on going.    4    By staying fit. She told reporters that staying in shape is extremely important for achieving success. Christine jogs, swims and cycles whenever possible.Problems“When everything is going wrong, just grit your teeth(咬紧牙关) and smile.” That was the piece of advice that Christine’s swimming coach gave her many years ago.    5    

A．How does she do it?

B．Be citizens of the world.

C．And, of course, she got the job.

D．It has certainly helped her get to where she is today.

E．She was busy at the time as the French Minister of Finance.

F．Remember that success is not an objective that you will one day reach.

G．So even when nothing is going your way, remember to stay positive and keep going!

7 . Being a good friend isn’t always easy，but taking the time to develop a lasting friendship is worth the effort.As the years pass，you will realize that each friendship you keep is priceless.    1     To be a good friend and deepen a friendship，just follow these steps.

Keep your promises.

Don’t ever make a promise that you can’t keep.If you say you’ll hang out with a friend and an unexpected situation arises，explain the situation.Give your friend a gift and tell him or her you are sorry.Nobody is perfect，and it’s okay if you break a promise once in a blue moon.    2    

Apologize when you’ve made a mistake.

    3    Though your friend won’t be happy that you made a mistake，he or she will be very pleased that you admit it instead of just pretending that nothing is wrong.

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To be truly supportive，you will have to be able to watch out for your friend when he/she is having a difficult time.If you sense that your friend is getting into some trouble，help him or her away from the situation by not being afraid to speak up about it.

Give your friend some space when he or she needs it.

Part of being supportive means supporting the fact that your friend won’t always want to spend time with you.Learn to step back and give your friend space.    5     Don’t be jealous (嫉妒的) if your friend has lots of other friends.

A．However，don’t make it a regular thing.

B．Help your friend deal with his or her struggles.

C．Learn to forgive your friend and move forward.

D．Of course，to have a good friend，you must be one.

E．If you want your friend to believe in you，you can’t act like you’re perfect.

F．Understand if your friend wants to be alone or to have a walk with other people.

G．Take the time to truly understand your friend when he or she is talking to you.

8 . How to overcome challenges in your life

We all face tough and difficult challenges in life. To overcome challenges you need to have that “never quit” attitude in life. If you develop it, you’ll overcome quite a bit.

Motivate yourself. Say “YES, I CAN.” The challenge should bring out the best of you in this situation. Slow it down, and think that process through.     1     If you develop that mindset (心态), you’ll get it done.

    2     Remain calm when you’re facing serious troubles and problems in life. You have to recollect yourself, and calm down. You can’t solve problems when you’re panicking. Take a deep breath, relax, and slow it down. Think things through calmly.

Let failure and fear fuel you in a positive way. Everyone fails at times. If you fail the first, second, or third time, don’t give up.      3     Learn what made you fail at overcoming these challenges.

Simplify the challenge you’re facing. Make the challenge easier than it is.     4     As you get through each step, you develop more confidence and you believe you can get it done, and then you will.

Stay positive and confident.     5     You have to find out all the ways you can use to overcome it, and put them to full use with all your effort. It’s our own mental stability that’s the difficult part. When you do it mentally, you’ll actually be able to do it.

A．Stay calm and cool headed.

B．Think the best, not the worst.

C．Start by breaking it down into steps.

D．To overcome a challenge, you have to believe you can really do it.

E．Most people will avoid any challenge, because they’re scared of failing.

F．Develop that confidence in saying there’s no way you’re going to fail at this.

G．Pick yourself up, and learn from why you’ve failed, and move on in a positive direction.

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify(识别) those of       1     (great) and less importance. Then, handle the most important tasks first so you'll feel a real sense of     2     (achieve). Leaving the less important things until tomorrow     3     (be) often acceptable.

Most of us are more focused    4     our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So, get an early start and try to be as productive     5     possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.

Recent     6     (study) show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks     7     (regular). Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for     8     while, exercising, or doing something you enjoy.

If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you'll be less likely     9     (bring) your work home. It could be anything—gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is,     10     (make) sure it's a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.

10 . 短文改错
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。错误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。
       As you know it, food shortages have hit many countries in the world and even cause social unrest in some areas. But who is responsible for the current world food crisis? First, annual world grain output has declined because climate change. Then lots of farmland have been lost due to the rapid development of industry and urbanization. Then how should we do to deal with the problem? On one hand, we should focus on the environmental protection or improve the ecology. On other hand, strict measures should be taking to protect farmland. And for the moment, I think, we should study hardly to develop sciences and solve the food shortage in the future.