1 . One day when I was 5, my mother scolded (责骂) me for not finishing my breakfast and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my breakfast. When angrily opening the screen door with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no remorse, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.

Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have scolded my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. My parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, a breach (裂缝) in the defense against unwanted insects.

For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would constantly make me think about my mistake. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing (嗡嗡) in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insect entered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Above all, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.

1. When the author damaged the door, his parents ________.

A．gave him a spanking

B．left the door unrepaired

C．scolded him for what he had done

D．told him how expensive it was

2. The underlined word “remorse” in Paragraph 1 most probably means________.

A．regret

B．joy

C．anger

D．notice

3. The experience may cause the author ________.

A．to hide his anger away from others

B．not to go against his parents’ will

C．to have a better control of himself

D．not to make mistakes in the future

4. What is the main idea of this text?

A．Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.

B．Parents are the best teachers of their children.

C．Patience is the key to becoming a better person.

D．One learns most when shown the result of his/her action.

2 . Every Sunday morning I take a walk around a park near my home. There's a lake in one corner of the park. Each time I walk by this lake, I see the same elderly woman sitting at the water's edge with a small metal cage beside her.

This Sunday, I stopped walking and went over to her. As I got closer, I realized that there were three turtles(乌龟), unhurt, slowly walking around the base of the metal cage. She had a fourth turtle on her knee that she was carefully wiping with a brush, which made me feel surprised.

"Hello," I said. "If you don't mind my nosiness, I'd love to know what you're doing with these turtles."

"I'm cleaning off their shells," she replied.

"Anything on a turtle's shell weakens the turtle's ability to take in heat and blocks its ability to swim. It can also impair and weaken the shell over time."

She went on, "I spend a couple of hours each Sunday morning, relaxing by this lake and helping these little guys out. It's my own strange way of making a difference."

"Well then, don't you think your time could be better spent? It's a waste of time. And 99% of these turtles don't have kind people like you to help them clean off their shells. So, how exactly are your efforts here truly making a difference?"

The woman smiled, then looked down at the turtle on her knee, wiped off the last piece of algae(海藻)from its shell, and said, "Sweetie, if this little guy could talk, he'd tell you I just made all the difference in the world."

1. What was the writer surprised at according to Paragraph 2?

A．Four turtles in the cage.	B．The beautiful scenery in the park.
C．A small metal cage put beside the water.	D．A woman cleaning off the turtles' shells.

2. What does the underlined word "impair" in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Make.

B．Clean.

C．Hurt.

D．Recognize.

3. Why did the author doubt the woman's efforts?

A．He thought the woman's efforts were meaningless.

B．There are so few turtles in the world.

C．The woman didn't protect the environment.

D．The woman couldn't be understood by others.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Taking a walk.	B．The power of kindness.
C．An elderly woman's job.	D．Four turtles in the metal cage.

3 . I had a picnic one day with my sister. We both like to ride her motorcycle and that day we rode it to the nearest park. We bought some coffee and cakes, and then we enjoyed our food. Within a few hours, the sky changed and looked ready for a heavy rain. We packed everything and were ready to go. My sister, who was sitting on a bench suddenly was very still and couldn't talk to me.She couldn't move. Her eyes were rolling and she was about to lose consciousness(知觉). I held her in my arms and asked if she wanted to rest. She didn’t answer and only said“Sorry.”

It started to rain and I didn't know what to do. She was fighting to stay aware but her skin was pale and her eyes were acting strangely. Suddenly, from nowhere, a woman on a bicycle appeared. wearing a raincoat." She isn't looking good. Do you want me to call an ambulance(救护车)?”“Yes, please,yes!”I begged.

She did. Struggling with the rain, she managed to call some policemen, who quickly helped me carry my sister to a safer place. The ambulance arrived and we went to a hospital where she was treated in time and she came to life the next morning after some rest and medical help.

An interesting fact was that I guessed the woman in the raincoat was a doctor or a nurse. I later learned from one of the police officers who told me: “No.She was an ordinary person who took some courses on emergency situations(紧急情况).”

I am so grateful that she appeared exactly at the moment I don’t know why or how .I didn’t even get the chance to say thanks to her.

1. What happened when the author and her sister were ready to go?

A．They had a fight.	B．The sister fell ill suddenly.
C．They were caught in the rain.	D．They had difficulty packing things.

2. How did the woman help the author?

A．By giving first aid to her sister.	B．By protecting her sister from the rain.
C．By carrying her sister to the hospital	D．By asking for emergency medical help

3. Why did the woman call the policemen?

A．To keep order in the park.

B．To send the sick girl to hospital.

C．To carry the sick girl to a safer place quickly.

D．To carry the sick girl onto the ambulance.

4. What was the author's main attitude towards the woman?

A．Thankful	B．Friendly
C．Doubtful	D．Admirable

4 . I always dreamed of becoming a full-time writer. After two years as a salesman, I _______ my job and made up my mind to realize my _______ .No one could tell me whether I would succeed or not.I rented a basement and _______ to write.I had so many things to write because the enthusiasm（热情） was _______ in my heart.

After a year or so, _______, I began to doubt myself.I found it _______ to earn my living by writing.None of my novels were _______that year.But I _______ to follow my dream--even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of _______.I believed anyone with a dream must learn to struggle for the ________.

During the hardest period of my life, a friend came to see me and tried to________ me, “Come to our company, ________ we will pay you 2,000 dollars a month.” 2,000 dollars was really a big fortune at that time.It would enable me to live a ________ life.As the money was dancing in my ________, something cleared my senses.Hadn’t I dreamed of being a writer, a full-time writer?

“Thanks, but no,” I said ________ , “I’m going to stick to writing.”

Again and again, I said to myself, “I will be ________.People will love my novels.”

________ my first novel was published in 1991.I had the kind of success that few writers ever ________.

Twenty years have passed, but the effect it had on my life has ________.Now I often   ________ the time working in that cold basement.I will say, “Anyone with a dream and persistence will be successful.”

1.

A．took up

B．gave up

C．applied for

D．prepared for

2.

A．mistake

B．glory

C．dream

D．weakness

3.

A．turned down

B．settled down

C．bent down

D．looked down

4.

A．decreasing

B．failing

C．exploding

D．burning

5.

A．however

B．though

C．therefore

D．anyhow

6.

A．difficult

B．changeable

C．enjoyable

D．normal

7.

A．produced

B．attacked

C．ignored

D．accepted

8.

A．pretended

B．determined

C．waited

D．agreed

9.

A．anxiety

B．danger

C．failure

D．pain

10.

A．intelligence

B．reality

C．money

D．goal

11.

A．persuade

B．calm

C．warn

D．require

12.

A．or

B．but

C．and

D．so

13.

A．healthier

B．poorer

C．better

D．simpler

14.

A．hand

B．head

C．pocket

D．wallet

15.

A．doubtfully

B．eagerly

C．firmly

D．willingly

16.

A．successful

B．faithful

C．sincere

D．generous

17.

A．Gradually

B．Suddenly

C．Actually

D．Finally

18.

A．experienced

B．admitted

C．designed

D．proved

19.

A．ended

B．weakened

C．changed

D．lasted

20.

A．hear of

B．think of

C．dream of

D．complain of

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

No matter your age, you may consider My Neighbor Totoro an     1     (impress) movie. Delighted, heartwarming, and just plain beautiful, Totoro is one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved     2     (work). A creative couple in Takaharu, Japan wanted to bring that magic to life in the real world. So they    3     (create) the immediately recognizable Totoro bus stop for their grandchildren. The life-sized     4     (construct) quickly turned into a local tourist attraction.

I don’t know about you, but I want to go there immediately, even if it’s raining.

Wood, bricks, and cement (水泥) might not sound like a magical mixture, but in the hands of an     5     (experience) worker, they became a real-life Totoro.

    6     old grandparents re-painted the bus stop for their children and grandchildren. And then they decided     7     (open) it to the sightseeing public. Thanks     8     their hard work, Totoro takes shape from a large, wooden bus stop to a painted masterpiece.

A local hotel which just steps away from the statue has been recording visitors from around the world. No matter     9     they’re from, every visitor has a look of joy on their face as they stand next to the statue. Totoro might     10     (make) from cold cement but no one can resist (抗拒) a warm hug.

6 . For the brave in the armed forces, being sent away from home for months at a time is just part of the duty. However, it's never an easy one to perform especially for those with children. So when I found out I was going to be stationed in South Korea for a year, I was nervous about how my five children, particularly my eldest daughter Abigail, would take the news since it meant I wouldn't be home to see her graduate from high school.

Incredibly, Abigail told me not to worry and even suggested we live stream the event among family members when I leaked the news. “We've been lucky you haven't had to be sent abroad yet. Anyway we can get connected through the Internet. See me on your phone on my spot,” Abigail said. She stepped into many of my roles when I was gone. I wanted to find a way to thank her and show her how proud I was of her. I started planning the special surprise when my request to return home a few weeks early to attend Abigail's graduation ceremony was approved.

When my time in South Korea finally came to an end, I flew home, rented a car, and stayed in a hotel.   And on Abigail's graduation day, I hid in an office behind the stage waiting until I heard my daughter's name called. I just kept thinking “Don't cry. Don't trip in your heels. Don't fall over.” At last！Abigail was up on stage.   I slipped up behind her, whispered in her ear, and around she turned! “I was just thinking, like, ‘You aren't supposed to be here. What? What? How？’ It was the biggest shock...I'm pretty sure my dad made people he didn't even know cry. Emotional for everyone,” Abigail cried.

You know what followed: Embraces, kisses, tears, laughs, flowers, wishes...Aren't they what a family has in store?

1. What worried the author most?

A．His duty in South Korea.	B．His five children's safety.
C．His eldest daughter's study.	D．His absence from a big event.

2. What is the probable meaning of the underlined phrase“ live stream”？

A．Plan.

B．Celebrate.

C．Prepare.

D．Broadcast.

3. How did Abigail feel when meeting the author?

A．Embarrassed.

B．Overjoyed.

C．Nervous.

D．Satisfied.

4. What does the author mainly intend to express by telling the story?

A．A soldier's personal sacrifice.	B．A father's love for his family.
C．The meaning of family bond.	D．The way to plan a big surprise.

7 . I personally think trains are exciting and romantic. I must admit that trains are not important means of transportation in the US, but I do have some experiences with them.

When I was a child, growing up in a small town with very little entertainment, we used to go to the station to watch the passenger trains coming in. There was something exciting about the steaming, roaring string of trains coming into view around the mountains, slowly growing larger and louder and finally after their stop crowds of strangers spilling （漏出）onto the platform.

I took my first train trip when I was ten years old. I went with my elder sister to visit our cousins six hundred miles away. The train — so loud and violent on the outside — was gentle and rocking inside. We were very excited, and as that was also our first time away from our parents, we felt somewhat frightened too. However, because I had expected so much, I was a little disappointed when I was finally one of the passengers I had watched for so long.

As a college student, I used to ride an overnight train to my roommate's hometown. We could never afford a sleeper, so we played cards, sang, ate, read and talked until we finally fell uncomfortably asleep in the straight-backed seats.

My idea that trains are romantic may come from the fact that my husband and I took the train on our honeymoon, spending extra money to eat in the dining car, and looking out of the window as the desert scenery slid past.

Now, when I make a trip, I always fly or drive, and trains are not a very important part of my life. Still, every time I hear the train whistle far away on a quiet night, I can always feel the impulse in my heart to pack my bags and jump on board, entering a unique world of motions, sounds, sights and experiences which just aren't matched in the dull environment of an airplane.

1. Why did the author feel a little disappointed during the first train trip?

A．Because the train was loud and violent.	B．Because she finally became a passenger.
C．Because she had a high expectation.	D．Because she missed his parents.

2. It can be inferred from the passage that.

A．the author's childhood memory of trains was frightening and disappointing

B．the author no longer makes a trip by train now as a result of its dull environment

C．the author didn't fall asleep until she found straight-backed seats with her roommate

D．the author thought trains romantic mainly because of the pleasant moment with her husband

3. Which word best describes the author's feelings when she hears the train whistle now?

A．Eager.

B．Embarrassed.

C．Romantic.

D．Disappointed.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．My Love of Trains	B．Watching Trains Coming
C．My Memory of Trips	D．Trains: My Best Choice

8 . A gentleman lost his family when young. He was homeless and went to the local_______every day. Although the church never let him in, they left one of the windows _______ so he could hear mass （弥撒曲）.It gave him _______and comfort. Many times we would bring him into our home for a hot shower, or a hot meal. Those were the times when his eyes lit up, almost like he_______ everything he was going through.

Every winter I would get nervous for him and other_______people. I would take blankets and gloves to hand out. It never felt like _______ . This winter was the _______ . One night, concerned about our friend, I headed out with warm food and extra blankets. I found our friend's _______ but didn't hear a sound. Worried, I opened the tent and was _______ by what I saw. Another elder gentleman that was new to town was sleeping________ under a pile of blankets. Our friend had ________ him with all of the blankets to keep him ________ .Our friend sacrificed himself so another fellow human could ________ a cold night.

Our friend was buried in our local cemetery （墓地）.The only people that ________ were our town's few homeless people, my husband, my dogs and me. No matter how many blankets I buy, it will never be enough, but it's ________ . The whole society should make efforts.

1.

A．hospital

B．church

C．factory

D．government

2.

A．free

B．broken

C．closed

D．open

3.

A．hope

B．desire

C．ambition

D．attitude

4.

A．expected

B．knew

C．forgot

D．blessed

5.

A．homeless

B．hopeless

C．careless

D．selfless

6.

A．enough

B．storage

C．donation

D．lack

7.

A．best

B．worst

C．least

D．most

8.

A．apartment

B．workplace

C．tent

D．yard

9.

A．moved

B．excited

C．frightened

D．tired

10.

A．impatiently

B．soundly

C．nervously

D．freely

11.

A．chained

B．covered

C．approached

D．impressed

12.

A．inspired

B．quiet

C．awake

D．warm

13.

A．experience

B．survive

C．waste

D．celebrate

14.

A．attended

B．formed

C．left

D．missed

15.

A．nothing

B．anything

C．something

D．everything

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。文中共有十处语言错误,每句中最多有两处,每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（^）,并在该词下面写出该加的词。
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.只允许修改十处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I experienced something exciting on my way school last Friday. I saw the 50-yuan note drop from an old lady’s pocket, and I want to remind her. The old lady, therefore, didn’t seem to understand what I was talking about, which made me very embarrassing. My friend, Peter, just saw what had been happened. He picked up the notes, went towards the old lady, and asked if she had lost some money or not. The old lady checked her pocket and realized it was his money. She praised both of us after learn about the whole process.

10 . Spaghetti and meatballs is my favorite food. And reading is my favorite hobby. When you ^are deeply absorbed in a book, you stop paying attention to what’s going on around you. People describe it as being “lost in a book”. It’s a wonderful feeling, but it can be risky.

One day I was home alone doing two of my favorite things: Eating a huge plate of spaghetti and meatballs and reading. At the time, my family had a pet bird, a big white cockatoo named Luke. He was free to leave his perch (栖木)and fly around inside the house. Luke enjoyed “talking” to people, but he wasn’t trained to use real words.

As I was reading and eating, Luke was talking to me, but I was lost in my book. So Luke decided to get closer. He flew from his perch, and before I knew it, he’d landed right on top of my spaghetti and meatballs!

I was so surprised that I didn’t even have time to think. My reaction was the same as yours would be: I shooed (发出嘘声赶走)him off my food! This wouldn’t have been so bad except for one thing: When Luke had landed on my plate, he had grabbed (抓住)my spaghetti with both feet. So when Luke took off again, the spaghetti-still in his feet-went flying everywhere, landing on my shirt and hitting me in the face. Red sauce splattered (泼溅)up the wall and onto the ceiling. As I pulled noodles out of my hair, Luke flew back to his perch, dropping spaghetti sauce all the way.

He wasn’t hurt, except for his dignity-the sauce in his beautiful white feathers turned him orange for several weeks. So next time if you find a spy novel at the library with red, spots on two pages near the middle, you’ll know that I’ve read that book ,too!

1. What do we know about Luke?

A．He is lost in reading a spy novel.

B．He is good at communicating with people.

C．He is fond of eating Spaghetti and meatballs.

D．He is permitted to fly freely inside the house.

2. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．I reacted properly to Luke’s behaviour.

B．Luck was attracted by my Spaghetti.

C．Luck made the room in a mess.

D．I was addicted to my reading.

3. How does the author sound when telling the story?

A．Puzzled.

B．Humorous.

C．Anxious.

D．Annoyed.

4. What might be a suitable title for the text?

A．Love Me, Love My Dog	B．More Food Hurts the Body
C．Reading Can Be Dangerous	D．Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds