1 . 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem— inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle. Without opening the book titled Amos, the Beagle with a Plan, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book.
My mother’s call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.
I never told my mother about my “miraculous” (奇迹般地) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.
1. The author’s mother told him to borrow a book in order to_____.

A．encourage him to do more walking

B．help cure him of his reading problem

C．let him spend a meaningful summer

D．make him learn more about weapons

2. The book caught the author’s eye because_____.

A．it contained pretty pictures of animals

B．he found its title easy to understand

C．he was reminded of his own dog

D．he liked children’s stories very much

3. What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A．The author’s mother rewarded him with books.

B．The author’s mother read the same book.

C．The author has become a successful writer.

D．The author has had happy summers ever since.

4. Which one could be the best title of the passage?

A．My Passion for Reading

B．Mum’s Strict Order

C．Reunion with My Beagle

D．The Charm of a Book

2 . 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。

Out of a home bakery (烘焙) in Bowie, Maryland, a young businessman gives one cupcake away to someone in need, for each one he sells. Behind the operation is 14 -year-old Michael Platt. He runs a company    1     model is based on another company of charity.

Platt recently got     2       order for a few dozen cupcakes, and as promised, he doubled the order and packed up the extra cupcakes to bring to    3     (home) people on the streets. Now, he focuses       4       his business and charity, hoping to open several grocery     5       (store) for people who want to shop for affordable things. As if     6       (run) the bakery and charity is   not enough, Platt partners with No Kid Hungry and    7       (raise) money for the organization which helps children in need of food.

On Top of all of that, Platt recently gave a TED talk on being a young businessman. “Kids can do what they love to do and also be able     8     (help) people,” he said. “If everyone does   what they can to   end a   problem that they’re     9       (interest)   in, then the   problem will end.” The audience were    10     (great) inspired by his story.

3 . The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to____the seats, settled in one of them.

It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of_____ Susan’s husband Mark watched her____into hopelessness and he was____to use every possible means to help his wife.

Finally, Susan felt ready to____to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too____to get around the city by herself. Mark____to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening____she could manage it by herself.

For two weeks, Mark____Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other____, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new____.

At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip____. Monday morning arrived.

Before she left, she hugged her husband____, her eyes filled with tears of gratitude. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their____ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement took____of Susan. She was doing it!

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work____. As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure____you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver____.

“You know, every morning for the____week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.

Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than____. That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.

1.

A．touch

B．feel

C．count

D．grab

2.

A．weakness

B．sickness

C．darkness

D．sadness

3.

A．run

B．step

C．jump

D．sink

4.

A．determined

B．inspired

C．honored

D．pleased

5.

A．adjust

B．return

C．contribute

D．stick

6.

A．sacred

B．astonished

C．frightened

D．depressed

7.

A．struggled

B．attempted

C．continued

D．volunteered

8.

A．until

B．as

C．when

D．after

9.

A．drove

B．accompanied

C．directed

D．sent

10.

A．feelings

B．organs

C．senses

D．skills

11.

A．position

B．role

C．status

D．environment

12.

A．on her own

B．in person

C．to her benefit

D．on foot

13.

A．politely

B．tightly

C．briefly

D．calmly

14.

A．opposite

B．fixed

C．separate

D．secure

15.

A．charge

B．place

C．advantage

D．hold

16.

A．as usual

B．as a consequenc e

C．as a rule

D．as well

17.

A．respect

B．envy

C．defend

D．support

18.

A．what

B．how

C．why

D．who

19.

A．next

B．same

C．first

D．past

20.

A．sight

B．virtue

C．courage

D．wisdom

4 . Most human beings are kind,good-natured beings who will hep someone out in need if they are able to,especially if that someone is a little kid.Travis Sattler is one of those human beings.

The 18-year-old didn't think twice about helping a little boy who walked up to the counter at Freddy's Frozen Custard where he'd been working for a year.The little boy named Johnny Smith had just finished eating with his mother when he walked up to the counter where Travis was working as the cashier(收银员）。He ordered an ice cream."Once I told him the total, he was counting his change and all of his money, and then he handed everything to me.But he didn't have enough money to pay for it. He was maybe $2 short,"Travis said.

But Travis wasn't about to let this boy walk out of the restaurant without his ice cream.So,he pulled out his credit card and told the boy to take the ice cream away."He had a big smile and the widest eyes when he ran back to his mom and told her what happened,"Travis said.

About 30 minutes later,the little boy walked up to Travis and handed him a note before walking out of the restaurant with his mom.It says,"Thank you for being so nice and paying for my ice cream.We need more people like you."The note also had a $100 bill folded in it.

＂I think I brightened up their day,"Travis said.And Travis's boss couldn't be more proud of him. He gave him an extra $100 bill as well and sent him some goodies.

1. How did Johnny feel when Travis paid for the ice cream?

A．Worried.	B．Delighted.
C．Nervous.	D．Confused.

2. Which of the following can best describe Travis?

A．Curious.	B．Humorous.
C．Hard-working.	D．Kind-hearted.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Johnny's mother couldn't afford the ice cream.

B．Travis has helped many people in the restaurant.

C．Travis Sattler's boss praised him for his behaviour.

D．Johnny's mother wrote to Travis and sent him a $2 bill.

4. What does the author want to show through Travis's story?

A．What goes around comes around.

B．Kindness does need to be rewarded.

C．A small act of kindness makes a big difference.

D．Happiness is more than the mere possession of money.

5 . Once a man came to a wise man's house and said, ''I have many bad habits. Which one of them should I _______ first? '' The wise man said, ''Never tell lies _______ always speak the truth. '' The man _______ to do so and went home.

At night the man was about to go out to steal. Before setting out, he _______ for a moment about the promise he made to the wise man. ''If he asks me where I have been, what shall I say? Shall I say I went out _______? No, I cannot say that. But nor can I _______. If I tell the truth, everyone will start _______ me and call me a thief. I would be _______ for stealing. '' So the man _______ not to steal that night, and gave up this ________ habit.

Next day, he ________ to drink wine. When he was about to do so, he said to himself, ''What shall I say to the wise man ________ he asks me what I did during the day? I cannot tell a lie. '' And so he gave up the ________ of drinking wine.

In this ________, whenever the man thought of doing something bad, he ________ his promise to tell the truth at all times. ________, he gave up all his bad habits and became a very ________ person.

Telling the truth is a very good ________. If you always speak the truth, you can save yourself from a lot of ________ and become a person whom everyone ________ and favors.

Make a promise: I shall always speak the truth.

1.

A．take out

B．give up

C．add up

D．pack up

2.

A．so

B．for

C．and

D．or

3.

A．promised

B．happened

C．settled

D．began

4.

A．played

B．drank

C．thought

D．slept

5.

A．walking

B．stealing

C．studying

D．climbing

6.

A．move

B．say

C．lie

D．help

7.

A．hating

B．catching

C．killing

D．believing

8.

A．expected

B．hurt

C．ignored

D．punished

9.

A．decided

B．forgot

C．asked

D．pretended

10.

A．special

B．funny

C．great

D．bad

11.

A．went

B．wanted

C．learnt

D．stopped

12.

A．before

B．since

C．if

D．as

13.

A．idea

B．word

C．power

D．use

14.

A．base

B．way

C．place

D．wine

15.

A．recognized

B．planned

C．broke

D．remembered

16.

A．At present

B．Face to face

C．On purpose

D．One by one

17.

A．good

B．strong

C．rich

D．calm

18.

A．custom

B．habit

C．game

D．hobby

19.

A．tests

B．hopes

C．pleasure

D．trouble

20.

A．serves

B．cheats

C．likes

D．dislikes

6 . 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。

Here is a story about an old wise man. One day, the wise man was on his way to teach a village. In the village people were very       1     (interest) in his ideas. Each person in the village had prepared well, thinking about       2     question he or she might ask the wise man.

The wise man finally arrived and went into a large room       3     people asked their questions. There was great expectation and       4     (excite).

The wise man walked silently around the room and sang a sweet and soft song. One by one, people     5     (take) up the song. Soon everyone was singing along with the wise man. As people became       6     (comfort) with his song, the wise man started to dance       7     the music. He danced everywhere in the room, and one by one, people danced with him. Soon everyone in the whole village was dancing       8     (wild) together.

Later at night,       9     wise man slowly slowed the dance and finally stopped. He said, “I trust that I       10     (answer) all of your questions.”

7 . It was a cold rainy day and it was the day before Thanksgiving — the first one that my three children and I would be spending without their father, who passed away a year ago. Now the two children were ill with the flu. I hurried around, trying to look after each child. I found the children had no fruits. But what almost broke me down was that I only had $2.50 left –and this should last until the end of the month.

That is when I heard the phone ring. It was the secretary from our former church, and she told me that they had been thinking about us and had something to give us. I went to the church before lunch. The secretary met me and handed me two currency notes (现金券), each worth$20. I was so moved that I cried.

Then I drove to a supermarket for the children. The things cost me a little over $14.00, and I handed the note to the cashier (收银员). She took it and looked at it for a long time. I thought something might be wrong and told her that I was a single mother and how I got it. With tears in her eyes, the cashier said that she had prayed (祈祷) that morning to help others who were in need, and I gave her the chance. She added a turkey to my basket, and took out two $20 bills and paid for my things. Once again I was moved to tears.

1. Where was the farther of the children?

A．Go abroad.	B．At work.
C．In the hospital.	D．Died.

2. What most made the mother sad?

A．She only had $2.50 left.	B．It was cold outside.
C．She had no telephone.	D．She had no children.

3. Who gave the turkey to the mother?

A．The doctor	B．The secretary
C．The cashier	D．The boss.

4. What did the cashier do for the mother last?

A．She paid for all the things for the mother.

B．She gave $80 to the mother.

C．She took the mother to the church.

D．She laughed at the mother.

8 . It was 1504 Columbus was making another trip to the New World. Columbus and his men needed fresh water and food after three months at sea. They saw an island. On the island there were unfriendly Indians who did not give them food. Columbus and his men were afraid of the Indians, but he had a clever idea. He used the body language to tell the Indians about his mysterious (神秘的) power to turn off the light in the sky. He knew about a lunar eclipse (月食) the next night because the information was in his almanac (天文历书). Columbus told the Indians,“Tomorrow night I will turn off the light of the moon in the sky. ”But they did not believe him. When the eclipse (月食) began the next night, the Indians became very frightened. The Indians begged Columbus to turn on the light again, and they quickly gave him all the food and fresh water he wanted. Immediately Columbus and his men hurried back to the ship and sailed away in the moonless night.

1. Columbus and his men stopped at the island because__________.

A．they wanted to meet the Indians there.

B．they hoped to get some food and fresh water.

C．they had never been there before.

D．they had planned to visit it.

2. The Indians __________ Columbus and his men.

A．were glad to see	B．were kind to
C．welcomed	D．were not kind to

3. Columbus __________ to tell the Indians that he had mysterious power.

A．used movements of hands and expressions in his face

B．spoke in the language of the Indians.

C．drew a lot of maps.

D．wrote in the language of the Indians.

4. “The light in the sky” here means__________.

A．the sun	B．the moon
C．the stars	D．the daylight

9 . A well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl（珍珠）for his wife’s birthday. The price didn’t matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that cost $5, 000, he paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler and left.

A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like this. It had to be exactly the same size and quality, as she wanted a pair of earrings made. “Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl?” said the man. The jeweler regretfully replied “I would say it’s absolutely impossible to find one exactly like that pearl”.

The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers, offering $25,000 for the matching pearl. Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right.

Just when the jeweler had given up hope, a little old lady came into his store. To his great surprise, she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse.” “I don’t like to part with it”, she said sadly. “I got it from my mother, and my mother got it from hers. But I really need the money”.

The jeweler was quick to pay her before she changed her mind. Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news. The man however was nowhere to be found.

1. Who did the man pretend to buy a pearl for?

A．His wife.	B．His mother-in-law.
C．His own mother.	D．No one.

2. Why did he pay $5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining?

A．Because he was very rich.

B．Because he wanted to make the jeweler believe him.

C．Because his wife was anxious to get it.

D．Because his business had been successful.

3. Why did many people answer the advertisement?

A．Because they wanted to see the perfect pearl.

B．Because they wanted to buy some beautiful pearl too.

C．Because they wanted to get in touch with the rich man.

D．Because they wanted to sell their own pearl at a high price.

4. The jeweler couldn’t find the man anywhere because __________.

A．he died suddenly

B．he happened to be out

C．he got $20,000 by cheating and had run away with the money

D．he wouldn’t show up until the jeweler called him a second time Ramadan

10 . 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。

On my fourteen birthday, I received lots of presents. Which present is the best in my eye? It’s hand-made notebook, that my best friend Jane gave to me. Jane makes it by herself. On each page of the notebook, there’s a picture for Jane and me with some words. She either encourages me or tell me how she feels about our friendship. Every time I look at the notebook, I’m touching by something warm. This present is a memory of the wonderfully time we’ve spent together. I will be keep this special gift forever.