1 . As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new black shoes. I stood at Mrs. Blackstone’s door. Before I tried the great escape, the door opened. “We’ve been waiting for you!” Mrs. Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher, said loudly. With a smile my mom walked away and I was left taking center stage in front of a group of students.

Over the next few days, Mrs. Blackstone made it her job to find me a new best friend. During history lessons, when I didn’t want to speak in front of the class, she’d not only call on me but have me stand up to address my classmates.

One spring afternoon, Mrs. Blackstone asked me to stay after class. “I’d like to speak with you, Amanda.” My mind raced. Had I got a bad grade? Had I hurt anyone’s feelings? “Are you enjoying your new school?” She sat comfortably behind her desk. “I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else.” She continued, “I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others , and the kindness you show－I think you have great potential (潜力) to be something important.” I listened carefully to every word. “I have been a teacher for over twenty-five years; I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. That’s very important. Remember that and you’ll go far,” she said.

Her voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out of her office, not staring at my shoes, but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me! Years later, her words still remain inside of me.

1. The author went to school unwillingly most probably because she______.

A．didn’t like the school at all

B．often got low grades at school

C．was treated badly by her classmates

D．wasn’t used to the new environment

2. When the author was asked to stay after class, she felt______.

A．annoyed

B．embarrassed

C．tired

D．nervous

3. After talking with Mrs. Blackstone, the author felt ______.

A．energetic

B．happy

C．confident

D．thankful

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The author came from a poor family.

B．The teacher sang a song to the author.

C．The author never forgets what the teacher said.

D．The author no longer cared for anybody but herself.

2 . Ten years ago I was visiting Costa Rica when I found I was in a bad situation. I only knew basic Spanish, and the only _______ I had were some coins and a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks.

With the coins, I managed to arrive at Santa Rosa by bus. It was _______ in the middle of the night, but I could see some_______ in the distance, so I_______ toward them.

I went _______ door to door, explaining my situation. “I can _________ and clean and look after your kids, I can do anything, can you give me a_______ ?” Everybody replied saying “Oh my gosh, but we are so_______ . We have no extra food. Maybe you can try the next_______ .”

Finally, I arrived at a Chinese restaurant, the owner of which was unbelievably________.   She told me that her son had a(n) ________ experience. At that time, some other people were very kind to him, and she remembered how ________ that made her feel. She called the Red Cross to________ me. With their help, I spent my________ days in Costa Rica.

I’ve ________   all over the world. But this was one of the best trips, the best two __________ I ever had in my traveling life.

At first, I felt ________ and stupid for not traveling with a clear plan. But then I realized that when you’re in a position to be able to________, it actually makes people feel happier.

Being able to receive kindness is a ________for other people as well. And kindness________ more kindness in small ripples (涟漪).

1.

A．tools

B．records

C．choices

D．things

2.

A．busy

B．hot

C．dark

D．cold

3.

A．stores

B．houses

C．bookshops

D．bus-stops

4.

A．walked

B．fled

C．wandered

D．jumped

5.

A．hitting

B．knocking

C．answering

D．kicking

6.

A．cook

B．fish

C．swim

D．fight

7.

A．coffee

B．bed

C．tip

D．job

8.

A．unlucky

B．poor

C．ordinary

D．hard

9.

A．company

B．factory

C．family

D．restaurant

10.

A．kind

B．polite

C．honest

D．easygoing

11.

A．relaxing

B．different

C．similar

D．pleasant

12.

A．tough

B．grateful

C．terrible

D．warm

13.

A．seize

B．check

C．find

D．rescue

14.

A．remaining

B．passing

C．rewarding

D．exciting

15.

A．surveyed

B．driven

C．traveled

D．studied

16.

A．days

B．weeks

C．months

D．years

17.

A．ashamed

B．optimistic

C．fortunate

D．curious

18.

A．offer

B．help

C．receive

D．repay

19.

A．talent

B．gift

C．chance

D．character

20.

A．proves

B．reflects

C．forces

D．inspires

3 . America’s holiday shopping season is the busiest shopping day of the year. After some shopping in a store, my family and I were going to have a ______   in one of the food area where fast food is sold. It’s___ to find a seat. People were standing waiting for___ to free up.

When we found one, I _______   down watching a waiter ________   clearing and cleaning tables as soon as they became _________. What’s   more, he was not a _______   man, probably in his late        fifties and a bit fat, but___ of that slowed him down a little.

__ I watched I was disappointed with   people   who   didn’t   clean   up   the____ themselves. They would just ______ their spilled( 溢 出 ) drinks, bread and some other rubbish on   the   table._____ the   waiter   never ______ smiling   and   saying   “Enjoy   your   day!”   to     everyone he met. I was almost moved to tears.

After   my family ______ our   meals,   we   cleaned   up the   table   so he   would have ____     things to do. On the way out, I____ his hand and said, “Thank you for how hard you work.”   When I tried to give him a $10 bill, he said,   “No, I can’t ______ this. It’s   my job.” I said   I     wasn’t_____ it to him for payment or for a tip. I was giving it to him because I knew he had a good_______—and it can be hard to find these days! The man’s eyes turned red, said thank you, and went right back to clear and clean tables.

It was a great day and he was a___ person that I had ever met.

1.

A．word

B．meal

C．walk

D．rest

2.

A．necessary

B．fast

C．hard

D．easy

3.

A．tables

B．time

C．drinks

D．food

4.

A．moved

B．sat

C．looked

D．laid

5.

A．carelessly

B．slowly.

C．angrily

D．quickly

6.

A．busy

B．dirty

C．full

D．free

7.

A．good

B．young

C．hardworking

D．clever

8.

A．all

B．some

C．none

D．any

9.

A．Though

B．Before

C．Since

D．As

10.

A．shop

B．food

C．rubbish

D．seat

11.

A．leave

B．bring

C．carry

D．have

12.

A．And

B．So

C．Besides

D．But

13.

A．kept

B．minded

C．stopped

D．enjoyed

14.

A．bought

B．finished

C．ordered

D．cooked

15.

A．fewer

B．bigger

C．cleaner

D．newer

16.

A．washed

B．hit

C．shook

D．pushed

17.

A．take

B．refuse

C．afford

D．like

18.

A．throwing

B．keeping

C．changing

D．giving

19.

A．hand

B．idea

C．heart

D．boss

20.

A．strict

B．great

C．odd

D．friendly

4 . From a young age, Michael Platt loved two things: the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and cupcakes. He imagined ways he too could fight for justice. He memorized figures about income inequality and childhood hunger. But he also spent afternoons at his home computer, amazed by YouTube bakers who made perfect cupcakes.

When his parents gave him a pair of Toms shoes for Christmas three years ago, Michael saw a way to connect his twin passions. At age 11, he founded a bakery that operates on the Toms one-for-one model: For every cupcake, cake or cookie that Michael sells, he donates another to the homeless and hungry. Twice a month, he heads to locations to pass out goodies. Michael, now 13, said he especially enjoys handing out cupcakes to kids.

“I know I like cupcakes, but also cupcakes are part of a child’s childhood so they should get them,” said Michael, noting that he always eats one with whippedicing (打发的糖霜) on his birthday.

Michael calls his baking business Michaels Desserts. He left out the apostrophe (撇号) as a reminder that he is baking for others, not himself. “I always wanted to have a purpose for what I do.” he said. “It’s all about helping people--- not just having a purpose for yourself, but thinking about, ‘How does this touch other things? ”

When he started the bakery, he knew that he wanted his business to do more than make money. That’s why the intention of Michaels Desserts is fighting hunger and giving back, which Michael accomplishes through his giveaways. Michael hopes his cupcakes inspire others to work for social equality.

Sometimes, Michael admits, he grows tired of being in the kitchen. Then he remembers the homeless boy he met once while handing out cupcakes. A couple of days afterward, the boy’s father messaged Michael on Facebook to say that his son, encouraged by Michael’s example, now desired to become a baker.

“That inspired me,” Michael said. He smiled and looked down.

1. What inspired Michael’s method of helping the poor?

A．His admiration for Martin Luther King.

B．A Christmas gift his parents gave him.

C．A bakery that runs on a one-for-one model.

D．A baking program he watched on YouTube.

2. Why did Michael name his business Michaels Desserts instead of “Michael’s Desserts”?

A．To attract more consumers.

B．To show its connection with Toms shoes.

C．To remind himself to always think about others.

D．To remind himself to have a life purpose.

3. What does Michaels Desserts intend to do?

A．Provide children with perfect cupcakes.

B．Inspire more people to love baking.

C．Help homeless people.

D．Feed hungry people.

4. Which of the following best describes Michael?

A．Sympathetic and selfless.	B．Honest and outgoing.
C．Talented and modest.	D．Ambitious and diligent.

5 . Last week I went shopping in the supermarket. I got to the front of the ___________ and put my groceries through the checkout. I was about to pay, when I ___________ that I didn't have my bankcard with me. I _________.Then I remembered I left it at home when I ___________ something online. All I had was $30 in notes and some coins in my wallet. I was short ___________ at least $25, and I needed to buy most of the items.

I started to ___________ to the checkout lady. "I'm sorry, I stop the queue. Can I put these things back, and then think I'll ___________ these. Oh, no, need that."

An Irish lady was ___________ behind me, next in the queue. "Excuse me, Dear," she said. "Oh, I'm so sorry," I replied, "I'm ___________ you up." "Of course not. I know ____________ you feel. This happens to all of us at some point. Now please use my ____________ to pay the bill and you can be on your way."

I was astonished by her kindness, ____________ even. No matter how I insisted otherwise, she was ________ to help me. Afterwards I asked for her telephone number to ____________ and pay her back. "No," she said, "rather pay it forward. You may do a good deed for the next person in need."

By helping others, can we start chain ____________ of positive feeling and charity that can benefit our whole society?

1.

A．table

B．supermarket

C．queue

D．shelf

2.

A．realized

B．knew

C．recognized

D．observed

3.

A．hesitated

B．paused

C．panicked

D．struggled

4.

A．explored

B．purchased

C．advocated

D．delivered

5.

A．by

B．under

C．on

D．with

6.

A．cry

B．apologise

C．complain

D．explain

7.

A．borrow

B．drop

C．follow

D．take

8.

A．standing

B．supporting

C．blaming

D．shouting

9.

A．turning

B．putting

C．joining

D．holding

10.

A．what

B．how

C．why

D．when

11.

A．card

B．fame

C．income

D．identity

12.

A．abnormal

B．anxious

C．embarrassed

D．desperate

13.

A．convinced

B．determined

C．excited

D．reluctant

14.

A．fit in

B．get through

C．look up

D．get in touch

15.

A．reaction

B．sympathy

C．satisfaction

D．relationship

6 . In these days of non-caring attitudes of people, I was surprised to see a kind act happening in front of me in a busy street.

We were ________ in our car for the traffic lights to turn green when I saw a young man’s bicycle fall over. The heavy load of cartons (纸箱) and other ________ fell to the ground together with the cycle. Most cartons were ________ to the bicycle, but obviously he could not ________ the whole load. He glanced here and there, hoping for ________.

I ________ for someone to come to his aid, but without much hope. I was ________ what would happen to the young man, when I saw two men come out of their car which was first in the ________ waiting at the traffic lights and closest to the accident.

Apparently, a ________ crossing the road was already there, trying to help the man. Seeing the two men approaching, she moved ________. These two strong powerfully-built men ________ the cycle with its heavy load and put it up straight. By then, three more passers-by ________ and with the woman, picked the ________ small articles from the road and helped in ________ the cycle again.

The traffic light had turned green ________ the men got down from the car, but there was no honking (喇叭声) from the ________ waiting in the queue. The helpful driver and his companion ________ quickly to their car and the ________ waiting traffic moved forward at ease.

This ________ scene on a very busy road in our big city made me ________ for such helpful and capable citizens.

1.

A．driving

B．traveling

C．sleeping

D．waiting

2.

A．packages

B．luggage

C．passers-by

D．cyclists

3.

A．applied

B．limited

C．tied

D．distributed

4.

A．pick up

B．set up

C．build up

D．give up

5.

A．advice

B．attempt

C．help

D．rescue

6.

A．asked

B．begged

C．prayed

D．looked

7.

A．questioning

B．discussing

C．describing

D．wondering

8.

A．way

B．street

C．time

D．line

9.

A．woman

B．passenger

C．driver

D．policewoman

10.

A．forward

B．around

C．aside

D．off

11.

A．started

B．threw

C．dropped

D．lifted

12.

A．passed

B．walked

C．stood

D．stopped

13.

A．various

B．precious

C．serious

D．delicious

14.

A．repairing

B．reloading

C．pushing

D．cleaning

15.

A．when

B．since

C．for

D．so

16.

A．customers

B．crowds

C．cars

D．pedestrians

17.

A．turned

B．returned

C．moved

D．left

18.

A．anxiously

B．nervously

C．eagerly

D．patiently

19.

A．exciting

B．frightening

C．uncommon

D．unavoidable

20.

A．grateful

B．sympathetic

C．caring

D．reliable

7 . After growing up in the foster care system (寄养制度), Shante Elliott is working to help others come out of it. Shante Elliott is no _________ to the foster care system. _________, it was a system Elliott once moved around. She was forced to change schools, because she had to _________ with different homes over and over again before she finally _________ a long-term family at the age of 13.

After such a(n) _________ start in life, Elliott became the first member of her family to graduate from college. She _________ a foundation (基金会). She made use of her personal _________ to help others within the foster care system.

Elliott knows the teenagers in the foster care system face _________. “Often, these teenagers are not _________ as children but as adults,” said she. “Most __________ want to adopt a baby child.” Finding a long-term family is still what foster children __________ most. And for those who age out of the system without finding those forever homes, there are __________ challenges to face. These kids are at greater __________ of homelessness, health problems and dropping out of school, all of which can make them __________ more difficulties.

Elliott wants to see that shame __________. It’s a reality that Elliott wants to help others. The need for protection, love, chance and safety has no __________ limit. If more teenagers were adopted, youth would have more __________ results after foster care. And it’s why Elliott has devoted much of her life to __________ these kids and cleaning out the __________ that may prevent themselves from getting a chance.

Although she feels good about the work she is doing, she said she wanted to do more. “I am interested in creating a long-term __________ for children in the foster care system,’’ said Elliott.

1.

A．relative

B．stranger

C．neighbour

D．designer

2.

A．Actually

B．Finally

C．Gradually

D．Usually

3.

A．share

B．talk

C．debate

D．live

4.

A．attacked

B．lost

C．found

D．praised

5.

A．swift

B．difficult

C．important

D．practical

6.

A．judged

B．explored

C．charged

D．created

7.

A．experience

B．beauty

C．forecast

D．humor

8.

A．competitions

B．calculation

C．disaster

D．challenges

9.

A．employed

B．remembered

C．treated

D．described

10.

A．organizations

B．families

C．adults

D．managers

11.

A．agree

B．need

C．hate

D．learn

12.

A．reliable

B．national

C．additional

D．rare

13.

A．performance

B．practice

C．risk

D．request

14.

A．face

B．stop

C．ignore

D．admit

15.

A．begin

B．continue

C．keep

D．end

16.

A．culture

B．wealth

C．interest

D．age

17.

A．unfair

B．successful

C．cheerful

D．useless

18.

A．disturbing

B．punishing

C．helping

D．following

19.

A．shame

B．pain

C．fear

D．anger

20.

A．change

B．design

C．show

D．company

8 . My love for libraries blossomed when I joined the public library. From the age of 8 I was allowed to walk from my home to the downtown library, housed above the police station. Once the librarian gave me my first membership card, I could enjoy a range of books, which started with Little House in the Big Woods. I was addicted instantly, and this love of libraries and reading would change my life, allowing me to one day create a safe space for high-school kids, too.

By the time I was in high school, I could read the authors that we were studying in class, including Charles Dickens, Mark Twain and Emily Bronte. During the summer months, I got caught up in Gone with the Wind.

When I studied English literature at university, I thought it was time to build my own library. For the next 40 years, I continued to collect books. Until one day, I realized that all my books had become a part of the house, like wallpaper.

Toward the end of my teaching career, I became a teacher-librarian at my old high school, where I had first learned English literature. This position enabled me to regain my love and appreciation for libraries. I had a generous budget for my classes, so I searched for novels that would interest my teenage audience and hopefully spark a love of books. Fantasy, science-fiction, graphic novels -I bought almost any type of books that my students wanted to read. I bought sofas and comfortable chairs, turning the library into a safe public space, for everyone.

In doing so, I realized that the library isn’t just a place to do research. They are, in fact, places that offer an opportunity to connect with the past, present and future. All that is required is a tiny bit of curiosity. Libraries are places that should be full of life. They help us adjust to the world, and their doors must be kept open to everyone for free!

1. What inspired the author to set up a library for students?

A．Some well-known classics.

B．His early experience of reading.

C．The suggestion of a librarian.

D．The book: Little House in the Big Woods.

2. When did the author begin to build his own library?

A．In primary school.	B．In high school.
C．During university years.	D．After leaving college.

3. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 4?

A．What his career was like.

B．Where he stored his books.

C．Why school kids loved reading.

D．How he improved the school library.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．A private library	B．Read with curiosity
C．A librarian’s life	D．More than just books

9 . 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。
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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Three years ago I fail in an important exam in my life and became the student in an ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poor equipment, I found the teachers patiently. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I decided make the best of it. I worked hard but got along well with my teachers and classmate. Whenever I had difficulties, you were always available. Soon I became one of the most best students in my class.

My experience tells me that it’s not what you are given but how you make use of it which determines who you are.

10 . 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 this 13-year-old American boy succeeds in his effort     1     (climb) Mount Everest, he has modest ambitions — pick a small piece of rock from the top of the world as a memento (纪念品 ) and wear it in a necklace.

"I will not sell it or give it to anyone. It is something for     2     (me) to say ‘this is a rock from the summit', ” Jordan Romero from California, told reporters in Kathmandu. He left     3     the mountain on Sunday.

If he     4     (succeed), Romero will become     5     youngest climber to scale the 8,850 meters Everest summit.     6     (current) a 16-year-old Nepali boy, Temba Tsheri Sherpa, holds the record of being the world 's youngest climber of Mount Everest. But Romero said he was not after     7     (set) climbing records.

Romero said Mount Qomolangma was part of his goal to climb the highest mountains on all seven     8     (continent).

"It is just a goal,” he     9     (say) confidently. "If I don't succeed I am okay. I will try again. ”

Romero has already climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mount McKinley in Alaska among others.

"I know it requires a lot of     10     (patient). I will remain patient. I want to stay safe and make right choice, ”Romero said.