1 . SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Captain Goodfellow

Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00. Free.

Walking Tour of the Town

Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about the local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!

Films at the Museum

Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theater. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information call 4987898.

International Picnic

Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious but not expensive. Noon to 5:00 p. m.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

It’s October and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold, don’t forget your sweaters and jackets.

Do You Want to Enjoy “The Zoo”?

“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first U. S. concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City College.

1. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food at ________.

A．the front entrance of City Hall	B．the Ballgame
C．the City Theatre	D．the Central Park

2. You can see movies at the ________.

A．City College	B．Museum Theater
C．City Theater	D．Central Park

3. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget your ________.

A．tickets	B．stories
C．sweaters and jackets	D．comfortable shoes

4. “The Zoo” is ________.

A．a park with lots of animals

B．a U. S. concert

C．a music group

D．an American music group

2 . There are many fun, free activities that you can do as a family.All that is required is a bit of imagination and some time.And the best part is that these are the kind of fun, family memories a child will remember for a lifetime.

Family Game Night

Kids often get games for Christmas or birthdays, and would love to have a chance to play with their family.Or, make up some games of their own.Charades (字谜游戏) is a fun game that will challenge children to use their imagination.Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other has to act out.

Family Art Time

Pick some time for the family to sit down and come up with their own art.It doesn’t need to be just a drawing—take some old magazines, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own shape.Or let them use leaves, branches and whatever else they can find to make something from their imagination.

Family Picnic

Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn’t cost any money.If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let them have a day of playing.

Family Field Trip

A family field trip doesn’t have to cost a cent.Ask a nearby farm if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals.Or take them to a park to find certain items from nature.Ask a local business if you could bring the family for a tour to see how things work—you might be surprised at the number of people who would be excited to share what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for kids.

1. When playing the game charades, kids are supposed to ________.

A．prepare some cakes for each other	B．be quick to follow others’ actions
C．sing a song for each other in turn	D．connect actions with certain words

2. Which activities in the passage depend much on the kids’ imagination?

A．Family Picnic ＆ Family Field Trip

B．Family Game Night ＆ Family Picnic

C．Family Game Night ＆ Family Art Time

D．Family Field Trip ＆ Family Game Night

3. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ________.

A．it costs a lot to visit a park for a family

B．you should ask for permission from the farm owner

C．you may share your own experience with workers

D．all the people will be excited to share what they have with you

4 . Experts say boredom is good for kids. It forces them to be creative,_________their imaginations, and helps them discover new things. A(n)_________ in point is 13-year-old Luke Thrill from Dubuque, Iowa.

Luke was _________of playing video games and riding his bike, so he decided to build a tiny house in his backyard instead. He made money from cutting lawns and_________exchanged some services, such as gaining the_________of an electrical engineer in exchange for sweeping his garage. Luke also _________spare materials from his grandmother’s house and other _________ materials from his neighbors for some of the windows and the door.

The 89-square-foot home cost $1, 500 to build and _________ 18 months. Inside there’s a kitchenette, a back sitting room, a table and a mounted(镶嵌的) TV, and an upstairs bedroom can be easily_________by stairway.

Although Luke did the__________and learned how to do all the work, he had his father’s __________throughout the project. Greg Thrill was very content that his son learned to stay on__________and deal with grown-ups.__________, he had some simple rules when Luke __________ the house: “You__________ the money. You build it. And you own it.”

Luke is now in love with__________. He has a YouTube channel and hopes to__________other kids to start building.__________, he wants to build a bigger tiny house to live in, but for now, he__________in his new home a few nights a week, does homework there, and uses it to take a__________from his twin brother.

1.

A．changes

B．enhances

C．ignores

D．weakens

2.

A．method

B．explanation

C．case

D．procedure

3.

A．guilty

B．fond

C．confident

D．weary

4.

A．thus

B．even

C．still

D．anyhow

5.

A．opportunity

B．money

C．backup

D．pressure

6.

A．adopted

B．consumed

C．removed

D．used

7.

A．new

B．raw

C．recycled

D．cheap

8.

A．spent

B．took

C．saved

D．wasted

9.

A．accessed

B．supported

C．held

D．assessed

10.

A．research

B．housework

C．experiment

D．discovery

11.

A．permission

B．order

C．control

D．assistance

12.

A．credit

B．business

C．budget

D．duty

13.

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．Rather

D．However

14.

A．finished

B．started

C．decorated

D．painted

15.

A．raise

B．donate

C．borrow

D．distribute

16.

A．books

B．format

C．construction

D．riding

17.

A．inspire

B．press

C．command

D．warn

18.

A．Luckily

B．Eventually

C．Frequently

D．Strangely

19.

A．brings out

B．leaves out

C．puts out

D．hangs out

20.

A．ride

B．risk

C．chance

D．break

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。

Living in a city can be stressful. But people in Bogota, Colombia have found a place to help ease stress and get a    1    (peace) break from busy life. The place is a     2    (protect) park for hummingbirds(蜂鸟).

The park is at the top of Montserrat Hill. The area    3     (contain) a forest which has turned into a quiet place for both people and birds. As the hummingbirds fly from flower to flower, some people take pictures with cameras or phones.

“Sometimes it doesn't seem real because we are close to    4     city with the population of 8 million,    5     create noise every day," said Camino Carter, a caretaker in the park. His job is    6    (mix) water and sugar that is put in bird feeders.

    7    (visitor) to the park can see between 25 to 35 different species of birds. But ten years ago, the hill was     8     (complete) destroyed, and no trees     9    (leave) on it.

Luckily, measures were taken by the government. Workers began to replant local trees and flowers to bring the forest back    10     life.

Presently, there are 115 species of birds, including 18 kinds of hummingbirds in the park.

6 . Great Activities for Nature Lovers

Hiking

One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn’t require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.

Backcountry Camping

Why limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend (or longer) adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent, sleeping gear, food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. If you’re an experienced hiker and camper, this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.

Mountain and Road Biking

Unlike long hikes through the woods, biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes, between trees, and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren’t suited for rugged terrain, consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.

Gardening

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers. There’s something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grew yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in nature is that it doesn’t have to break your budget and anyone can do it.

1. What does hiking need for hikers?

A．A world map.	B．A strong desire.
C．Practical skills.	D．Necessary equipment.

2. Where will you go to show your survival potential in the wild?

A．To a backyard.	B．To a forest.
C．To a mountain.	D．To a distant place.

3. Which of the following can take you to travel farthest?

A．Hiking	B．Backcountry Camping
C．Gardening.	D．Mountain and Road Biking

7 . 假如你叫李明，在伦敦学习期间，你呆在 Jonathan 的家里。请你给 Jonathan 写一封电子邮件表示感谢，并邀请他明年暑假来你家。
内容要点：1. 感谢 Jonathan 让你住在他家;

2. 他们给你创造了一个很好的家庭氛围；

3. 明年你将中学毕业，届时你将有两个月的假期，你和家人诚邀 Jonathan 暑期来西安度假。

注意：1.词数100左右；2.内容应包括以上要点，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jonathan，
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Yours，

Li Hua

8 . 假定你是李华，想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国剪纸（paper-cutting）艺术展。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.展览时间、地点；
2.展览内容。
注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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9 . 假如你是李华。某英文报社正在举行主题为“周日关闭智能手机”的活动，你很感兴趣。请你用英文给此报社发一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.表明愿意参加活动，并给出原因；
2.关闭手机后，你准备在本周日安排哪些活动；
3.表示会向同学们介绍此项活动。
注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am pleased to learn about your appeal to spend a Sunday without using smartphones._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . 文中共有10处语言错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
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。

The book I’m reading of talks about afternoon tea in Britain. It is said to have started in the early 1800’s. Have tea in the late afternoon provides a bridge between lunch and dinner, that may not be served until 8 o'clock at night. This custom soon becomes another meal of day. Interesting, it had a connection by the British porcelain (瓷器) industry. Tea in China was traditionally drank from cups without handles. When tea got popular in Britain, there was a crying need for good cup with handles to suit British habits. This made for the grow in the porcelain industry.