1 . Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.
Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.
The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention.
Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.
The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child ---talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到）to be an only child at least once in a while.
1. What is the text mainly about?

A．The experience of the only child being with mother.

B．The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.

C．The happy life of two families.

D．The basic needs of children.

2. Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _____________.

A．happy

B．curious

C．regretful

D．friendly

3. What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?

A．The daughter acts like a leader.	B．Sam holds her hand more often.
C．The boys become better followers.	D．Tom has less difficulty in speaking.

4. The author seems to believe that ___________.

A．having brothers and sisters is fun

B．it’s tiring to look after three children

C．every child needs parents’ full attention

D．parents should watch others’ children

2 . When you buy something with money, you feel as if it’s owed by you. __, when you receive something from someone else, the gift is a __ of something bigger than yourself.

In our living room, we have three shelves of books. We __ them as the “open source” bookshelf because our guests can take any book and __ any book to it. No one __ it; it’s all based on trust, __ our home hosts many events with hundreds of people passing through it.

These books cover various types and you can’t really be __ what you’ll find. So, my brother happened to __ a red book the other day. It __ because it had no title. Since it looked so __, he checked it out.

Page one __ some hand-written words:

To: DJ Burrowes

From: Grandma and Grandpa Burrowes

…

We were __. Every page had a quote written in the __ shaky handwriting of DJ’s grandparents. They had given it to DJ and DJ, __, had given it to us.

A couple of weeks back, DJ __ to go to China to learn its language and culture. Before leaving, he came for a(n) __ at our place, primarily to offer his __ gratitude. But this gift was over the top. Not only did he __ such a precious part of himself, but he did so without telling anyone in our house! What a(n) __ ! For a few seconds, all of us just stared at it in disbelief.

In shocking silence, we all stood in __ of the Burrowes for showing us, by their example, what life is all about. Thank you, DJ, wherever you are!

1.

A．Therefore

B．Moreover

C．Meanwhile

D．However

2.

A．discovery

B．standard

C．reminder

D．wonder

3.

A．regard

B．accept

C．report

D．mistake

4.

A．expose

B．contribute

C．distribute

D．deliver

5.

A．tracks

B．affords

C．recommends

D．overlooks

6.

A．ever since

B．in case

C．as if

D．even though

7.

A．guaranteed

B．informed

C．judged

D．questioned

8.

A．obtain

B．donate

C．spot

D．review

9.

A．worked out

B．stood out

C．went up

D．turned up

10.

A．priceless

B．fascinating

C．delicate

D．unusual

11.

A．represented

B．expressed

C．read

D．provided

12.

A．astonished

B．cautious

C．frightened

D．nervous

13.

A．occasionally

B．apparently

C．partially

D．randomly

14.

A．in advance

B．in turn

C．by mistake

D．by chance

15.

A．promised

B．managed

C．hesitated

D．decided

16.

A．event

B．discussion

C．party

D．conference

17.

A．natural

B．vivid

C．silent

D．casual

18.

A．show off

B．take over

C．see about

D．leave behind

19.

A．pity

B．offering

C．relief

D．coincidence

20.

A．defence

B．memory

C．admiration

D．favour

3 . I go out of my way to say “thank you” to my partner frequently, and he’s the same way.We were both raised by parents who valued politeness, and more than that, I want to do all those little things that psychologists say help couples stay together. Expressing gratitude (感谢) is one of those things, so a quick “thanks” seems like an easy one.

But according to a recent study, we’re not at all typical. The study looked at over l,000 recordings of casual conversations among families and close friends.In only about one out of 20 times were expressions of thanks observed. Phrases that meant “thanks” but weren’t a direct translation of the word were counted, including physical gestures of thanks.

The researchers looked at a wide variety of people from different places, representing eight languages: Polish, Russian, Italy, English, Murrinh-patha (an Aboriginal language), Cha’palaa, Lao and Siwu.

The Brits thanked people close to them the most, about 14.5 percent of the time, and close behind them were the Italians at 13.5 percent. The Murrinh-patha came next at 4.5 percent and following them were the Russians, the Polish, the Laotians and the Siwu speakers.The lowest? Well, the Cha’palaa speakers of Ecuador don’t have a word for “thank you” at all.

As the linguists explained, “Expressing thanks, in some cultures, is more of a linguistic tradition than a true expression of feelings.In cultures where thanks are less often said, it’s because social cooperation is taken for granted, and ‘thank you’ isn’t really needed or necessary.”

The idea that you don’t need to thank others because it’s assumed that you’re appreciative is beautiful. But it is a bit hard for me to accept. So I’ll keep saying “thanks” as frequently as I do. But as a frequent traveler, I’ll keep in mind to watch the local custom and follow suit.

1. What might be psychologists’ opinion about expressing thank?

A．It can show a person’s values.

B．It is passed down from parents.

C．It is a little and unnecessary thing.

D．It can contribute to close relationship.

2. What is typical among family members according to the study?

A．They say thanks at any time.

B．They seldom express thanks.

C．They often show thanks using gestures.

D．They often use indirect translation of thanks.

3. Who never say “thank you”?

A．The Cha’palaa.	B．The Polish.
C．The Italians.	D．The Russians.

4. What is mainly talked about in the text?

A．People thank close friends and family less.

B．Family members don’t need to thank each other.

C．Close friends have different ways to express thanks.

D．Different cultures have different ways to express thanks.

4 . I was selfish as a teenager．I usually spent my time thinking about myself and taking care of my own needs．I let my older brother do most of the work around the house until he left for college．I let my mom and dad worry about our bills and problems while I read books, played, and lost myself in my own imagination．This didn't change even when I went to college either．I studied hard but only to make my own life better． Even when I started to explore my faith, it was only to increase my own happiness．

I married after graduation and decided to start a family．Of course, I had no idea what hard knocks reality had in store for my selfish soul．Soon I found myself unemployed, deeply in debt, and with a new baby on the way．l found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people．In fact, all of the struggles I was going through were beating the selfishness slowly out of me．

Still,I didn't give up on happiness．I knew that there must be a way to find it．I finally realized, however, that it had to include more than just my own needs, wants, and desires．The answer began to make itself clear one night shortly after my baby boy was born．I got a bottle and held him in my arms．As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big, innocent, trusting eyes．I smiled and talked to him．Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing, expanding with love．I felt such peace and joy．At that moment I had a hint of the truth: it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness．

Carolyn Arends wrote："The more people you let into your heart, the bigger your heart gets．The more love you get, the more love you have to give．It just keeps growing." So, keep loving, keep living and keep caring. Keep growing your heart today, tomorrow, and always．

1. What do we know about the author from the first paragraph?

A．He often helped his brother with housework．

B．He studied hard for his family．

C．He was concerned about his family．

D．He put his own needs above others'．

2. What did the author realize after he suffered in life?

A．Spoiled people can't survive the hardship of life.

B．Spoiled people are never happy in life．

C．Life is cruel to spoiled people．

D．Selfishness is helpful．

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The author loved kids．

B．The author often fed his baby．

C．The author realized the importance of happiness．

D．When caring for his baby, the author got inspired．

4. Which can be the best title of the passage?

A．Loving Others, a Way to Happiness

B．The Elder One Grows, the More He Gets

C．Help Others, Help Oneself

D．Keep Growing to Live a Happy Life

5 . When I was a teenager, my dad did everything he could to discourage me from becoming a brewer(酿酒师). He’d spent his life in local breweries, _______ making a living, as had his father and grandfather before him.

So I did as he asked. I went to business school and got a highly paid job at a business-consulting firm. _______, after working there five years, I was haunted by _______. Is this what I want to be doing when I’m 50?

I remembered that some time before, my dad had been cleaning out the attic and _______ some old beer _______. “Today’s beer is _______ water that can hold a head,” he’d told me.

I agreed. Americans pay good money for _______ beer, I thought. Why not make good beer for Americans using my family way?

I decided to quit my job to become a brewer. When I told Dad, I was hoping he’d put his arm around me and get _______ about continuing tradition. Instead he said, “Jim, that is the _______thing I’ve ever heard!”

________ Dad objected, in the end he became my new company’s first ________, coughing up(支付) $40,000 when I opened the Boston Beer Company in 1984. Going from my fancy office to being a brewer was like mountain climbing: exciting, liberating and ________. All my safety nets were gone.

Once the beer was made, I faced my biggest ________ yet: no one had ever heard of it. I needed a name that was ________ and elegant, so I called my beer Samuel Adams, ________ the brewer and patriot(爱国者) who helped to found the Boston Tea Party.

The only way to get the word out, I realized, was to sell direct. I filled my briefcase with beer and ________ every bar in Boston. Six weeks later, at the Great American Beer Festival, Sam Adams Boston Lager won the top prize for American beer. The rest is history. It wasn’t supposed to ________ this way —whatever does? —but in the end I was ________ to be a brewer.

My advice to all young entrepreneurs is simple: life is very long, so don’t ________ to make decisions. Life doesn’t let you ________.

1.

A．barely

B．easily

C．sufficiently

D．adequately

2.

A．Though

B．Otherwise

C．Still

D．Anyhow

3.

A．fear

B．doubt

C．regret

D．desire

4.

A．came across

B．picked out

C．put down

D．brought about

5.

A．receipts

B．cans

C．recipes

D．labels

6.

A．exactly

B．particularly

C．roughly

D．basically

7.

A．inferior

B．superb

C．fake

D．sour

8.

A．miserable

B．amused

C．excited

D．concerned

9.

A．dumbest

B．smartest

C．toughest

D．rudest

10.

A．As soon as

B．As much as

C．As far as

D．As long as

11.

A．employer

B．customer

C．investor

D．salesman

12.

A．inspiring

B．relaxing

C．pushing

D．frightening

13.

A．opportunity

B．decision

C．obstacle

D．defeat

14.

A．respectable

B．honorable

C．recognizable

D．understandable

15.

A．after

B．by

C．as

D．for

16.

A．hit

B．got

C．called

D．promoted

17.

A．make out

B．reach out

C．set out

D．work out

18.

A．appointed

B．destined

C．considered

D．intended

19.

A．hesitate

B．need

C．wait

D．rush

20.

A．delay

B．dream

C．plan

D．prepare

6 . Having relocated often, I’ve developed a love of de-cluttering（整理）. Actually, there have been times when I’ve questioned whether it’s an/a ______. But I’ve concluded that it isn’t. ______, the habit is just wonderful blessing.

Standing ______ my wardrobe (衣橱) at least once every couple of months, I consider what can go. Even doing so ______, there’s always something that I no longer love. Perhaps it’s an article of ______ that doesn’t express how I see myself any more or is not the most ______. Maybe it’s something that has ______ through the last few selections and has finally lost its fight to _______in the wardrobe.

Either way, some clothes _____ at the charity shop. Occasionally such a ______ may see something new-to-me come home from the store. At least I know, though, that the new item adds a different energy to my wardrobe. So it’s ______. If however, I haven’t worn the new item within a few weeks, then it’s ______ that I am not as in love with it as I thought. It’s then donated back to the ______ on the next trip.

De-cluttering does not belong only to wardrobes, though. I also delete old computer files and emails, ______ the recycle bin on my computer daily. That way, ______ I look at my computer, it is like my wardrobe — only that which serves a purpose remains.

The best form of de-cluttering we can really do is to rid ourselves of outdated _____. Like with all forms of de-cluttering, saying ______ to thinking patterns that no longer serve us creates ______ to breathe. It also makes room for new ways of thinking. Yes, de-cluttering can ______ all areas of our lives.

I wish you the courage to abandon the parts of your life that no longer ______ you and make space for fresh energy to flow.

1.

A．advantage

B．addiction

C．excuse

D．habit

2.

A．Instead

B．Besides

C．Otherwise

D．Meanwhile

3.

A．near

B．in

C．behind

D．before

4.

A．eventually

B．gradually

C．regularly

D．willingly

5.

A．clothing

B．furniture

C．luggage

D．beddings

6.

A．expensive

B．useful

C．comfortable

D．colorful

7.

A．passed on

B．hung on

C．showed off

D．turned up

8.

A．involve

B．join

C．live

D．stay

9.

A．gave up

B．ended up

C．went up

D．sold out

10.

A．trip

B．change

C．choice

D．situation

11.

A．possible

B．hopeful

C．welcome

D．unbelievable

12.

A．vital

B．strange

C．necessary

D．clear

13.

A．school

B．wardrobe

C．store

D．church

14.

A．fill

B．empty

C．search

D．exchange

15.

A．when

B．unless

C．though

D．until

16.

A．papers

B．thoughts

C．clothes

D．customs

17.

A．truth

B．yes

C．goodbye

D．hello

18.

A．value

B．time

C．chance

D．space

19.

A．apply to

B．benefit from

C．react to

D．break down

20.

A．delight

B．include

C．serve

D．love

7 . 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．

Many of us were raised with the saying "Waste not， want not"． None of us， therefore， can completely avoid waste in our lives．

Any kind of waste was thoughtless， whether we waste our potential talents， our own time， our limited natural resource， our money， or other people's time． Each of us can become more aware of and careful． The smallest good habits can make the big difference． It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in a world what is in serious trouble． By focusing on oil， water， paper， food or clothing， we are playing a part in cutting down on waste．

We must keep reminding us that it is easier to get into something than it is to get out of it． Actually， severe damage done to our land is fair recent in the history of our evolution． It's time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildren's children will able to develop well．

8 . Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.

My father is famous in our family for saying “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.

I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he was 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.

I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.

1. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?

A．Start the car the moment everyone is seated.

B．Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.

C．Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.

D．Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.

2. The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______.

A．abandoned	B．avoided
C．lacked	D．taken

3. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ________.

A．join in the holiday celebration of the company

B．keep her appointment with the eye doctor

C．finish her work before the deadline approached

D．meet her father who was already an old man

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．The Two Saddest Words	B．The Most Useful Rule
C．The Peace of Mind	D．The Emotional Well-being

9 . When I was a boy there were no smart phones, and our television only got one channel clearly. Still, I never felt bored. The fields, hills and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground whose adventures were only limited by my imagination. I can remember once hiking to a nearby lake and walking slowly around it. At the back of it I was amazed to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before. It was full of muddy tyre tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure.

I walked on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ear “turn around and head back home”. But I was stubborn and walked on. There was still neither a car nor a house in sight. I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared. I didn’t want to end up trapped on this road, and I was worried that it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.

I continued to walk on with something growing inside of me. My heart was pounding and my legs were aching. I was almost in tears when I saw something in the distance. It was a house that I recognized. I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. It was still over a mile away, but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time. I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner. Then I ended my adventure with a good night’s sleep.

I often thought of that experience recently. Actually, in our life, all roads, no matter how they twist and turn, can lead us home again. They can lead us to our homes here on the earth. They can lead us to our homes in our hearts. May you always walk your path with love! May you always help your fellow travelers along the way! And may your roads always lead you home again !

1. Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?

A．He could watch TV all day.

B．He could have fun in nature.

C．He had many friends to play with.

D．He used to explore the old dirt road.

2. What does the underlined word “something” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A．Doubt.	B．Hope.
C．Fear.	D．Courage.

3. How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?

A．He was contradictory in mind.

B．He was unconscious of danger ahead.

C．He was worried to be trapped in the woods.

D．He was afraid of being scolded by his parents.

4. What may be the best title for the passage?

A．Every Effort Is Worthwhile	B．All Roads Lead Home
C．Be Determined in Your Life	D．Be Brave to Adventure

10 . Tim, my seven-year-old son, is learning to play the drums. It is an___ that has always caught his attentipn ___he hears them played. Before I____his first lessons, drums were all he wanted. At the age of 3 he___ his mini drum set during a show. Using that same drum set he perfected the timing and rhythm of a popular church song____ enough for his mom to sing along to. My son had found his passion at a young age and had a natural____to catch on quickly.

Wanting to act quickly to __ his talent, I immediately signed him up for drum lessons. No sooner had my first payment cleared than his passion __. He did not want to take instructions. He wanted to play the drums_______,       To       him the drums were a way of ___. Ian wanted to “play the beat of his own drum.”

The challenge was that music has more than one __ Rock doesn’t sound like smooth jazz and smooth jazz doesn’t sound like___ You can’t play every __ that exists to the same beat. If ___were a series of songs, the melodies __ could be calming and peacefiil, or violent and chaotic. Each event we face has its____own sound, so we have to learn __ to play the tune of the moment. You should understand that even with all the natural talent in the world there is always___ for improvement.

You can't do it all without ___.

You won’t know how to play every beat life throws at you without practice.

You can’t____talent forever.

1.

A．arrangement

B．enjoyment

C．instrument

D．advertisement

2.

A．anyway

B．however

C．whatever

D．anytime

3.

A．paid for

B．waited on

C．took off

D．burst into

4.

A．founded

B．played

C．lost

D．learned

5.

A．similar

B．horrible

C．good

D．strange

6.

A．taste

B．talent

C．tendency

D．habit

7.

A．improve

B．decrease

C．discover

D．admit

8.

A．rose

B．strengthened

C．progressed

D．disappeared

9.

A．by himself

B．in his way

C．in person

D．with others

10.

A．expression

B．possession

C．permission

D．impression

11.

A．form

B．sound

C．beat

D．advantage

12.

A．nature

B．culture

C．view

D．folk

13.

A．poem

B．song

C．sport

D．game

14.

A．luck

B．life

C．truth

D．music

15.

A．at times

B．as usual

C．in general

D．on average

16.

A．quite

B．well

C．fast

D．very

17.

A．when

B．where

C．how

D．why

18.

A．place

B．spot

C．scenery

D．room

19.

A．instructions

B．efforts

C．contributions

D．experiences

20.

A．figure out

B．put off

C．rely on

D．take in