1 . It’s the end of August, and it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. For some, it’s a very exciting time. For others, however, they can feel very stressful. There are lots of things to do if you want to have a great first day at school.

Stay busy throughout the summer holiday. Usually those who struggle (挣扎) on their first days are people who spend too much of their summer holiday indoors and relaxing. So you should try to stay active and busy over the course of the holiday. There are lots of things you can do, such as getting a summer job or taking up a sport.

Continue learning over the summer holiday. People who struggle the most at first are those who aren’t learning over the holiday. Learning itself doesn’t have to be boring! You can learn about anything you want. Simply keeping your brain in the habit of learning will give you an extra advantage when it’s time to go back to school.

Spend time with friends that will attend the same school. If you have any friends living in the same neighborhood, there are chances that you will go to the same school! Make a point of creating stronger bonds (关系) with those friends. Spend part of your summer holiday with them, and grow closer. While there’s always some worry about going into the first day of school, having friends around that care about you makes it much easier.

Buy your school supplies. The most important thing you can do in preparation for your first day is make sure you have all of the equipment you need. Though the types of materials you’ll need differ from class to class, certain things, like pens and paper, will be used for all classes.

1. Who is the text meant for?

A．The parents.	B．The teachers.
C．The headmasters.	D．The students.

2. What can you do to stay active during the summer holiday?

A．Spend much time relaxing indoors.	B．Take up a part-time job.
C．Learn English every day.	D．Take part in a sport competition.

3. Who will struggle the most on their first days?

A．Those who fully prepare all the things for school.

B．Those who spend their summer holiday abroad.

C．Anyone who has attended summer classes.

D．Anyone who doesn’t learn at all during the summer holiday.

4. Why are you advised to build a strong relationship with your friends in the same neighborhood?

A．Friends really help when you are in low spirits.

B．Friends can offer to help you with your study.

C．Friends can accompany you to spend the long holiday.

D．Friends can give you advice when you buy school supplies.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much money does the girl have with her today?

A．2 dollars

B．20 dollars

C．12 dollars

2. What does she often spend money on?

A．Clothes

B．CDs

C．Food

3. What do we know about her brother?

A．He just bought a bicycle.

B．He has a part-time job.

C．He’s a high school student.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s husband’s job?

A．A computer engineer

B．An electrical engineer

C．A doctor

2. Who is Patrick?

A．The man’s son

B．The woman’s son

C．The woman’s husband

3. What is the man’s son going to do abroad?

A．Finish a special course in water-supply

B．Work as a water-supply engineer

C．Take a general course in civil engineering

4. Why won’t the man’s son be a doctor?

A．It’s low-paid.

B．It’s too hard.

C．He is not suitable for that job.

4 . One day I was driving a group of friends to a family seminar (研讨会) in Holmes County, Ohio. The village of Berlin was about an hour from our home. The seminar is usually half a day except on Saturday. In my hurry, I left the house without cash and without food. I comforted myself with the thought that I could go without them and it would allow me to concentrate more on the rich teaching that I would receive. It was a beautiful day and the drive was pleasant through countryside. I enjoyed conversation with my friends about the things of the Lord as we drove.

When we arrived I found my place and settled in to enjoy the seminar. The morning passed swiftly and I noticed no hunger. When the noon hour came I went to the van (面包车) to spend some time alone with the Lord. On the church grounds and in the shade of the tree people began to open large picnic baskets. I knew it would be impossible to think about this feast going on in front of me.

I started the van and drove into the village of Berlin. I found the Christian bookstore and spent some time browsing among the books. One of my favorite places on earth is a good bookstore. Standing there I sensed someone behind me. I turned and was shocked to see Lois standing there. She smiled “I couldn’t stand the thought of you going hungry so I brought you some money.” My heart welled up with love for her in that moment. We ate lunch and kissed goodbye. I went back to the seminar and she made the hour-long trip back home.

The two things stand out in my mind. First, Lois would know that I was hungry so I would not have to go without food. Second, when she went to the church and saw I was gone she knew exactly where she would find me.

1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．Known And Loved	B．A Family Seminar
C．A Good Lunch	D．Surprised And Interested

2. When did the author go for a family seminar?

A．One day.	B．On Friday.
C．On Saturday.	D．On Sunday.

3. Why did the author spend some time in a bookstore?

A．To read some books about the Lord.

B．To meet his good friend — Lois.

C．To buy some books for his friends.

D．To kill the lunchtime in the bookstore.

4. What can we learn according to Lois’ reaction?

A．The author could go well without one or two meals.

B．The author would share everything with his friends.

C．The author might stay in the church for the noon.

D．The author would spend his free time on books.

5 . Asking the right questions is basically the magic key to any kind of personal or professional development. But it can be hard for many people.     1    

Start by asking yourself

The most important aspect is to actually start by asking yourself the right kind of questions.     2     These are often “how” questions such as “How can I make a better job?” Avoid asking questions which focus on why you're in such a bad situation and absolutely ignore the possibility of a solution, for examples, “Why can't I be lucky for once?”

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Once you've managed to ask yourself the right questions, it's time to focus on whom to address it to. To promote effective learning, you need to ask the right people. These are people who have gone before you and who have achieved what you want to achieve. It doesn't have to be in person. Reading their books and wondering “What made them successful?” is also a great way to start.

Ask open-ended questions

It's important to phrase your questions the right way. That means asking open-ended questions.     4     So by asking open-ended questions, you allow them to share as much as possible. Great open-ended questions are: “how did you achieve (a milestone)?” “what are the best tools to be successful?” Make sure to enter your specific goal or their success in those questions.

Focus on the solution

    5     Your subconscious will automatically guide you towards what you're focusing on. If you're focusing on what could go wrong, you'll end up right there! If you focus on solutions and see struggles as opportunities to learn more, you'll always find solutions for any kind of problem. So, asking the right questions is all about being solution-oriented and focusing on the opportunities rather than the risks.

A．Ask the right people.

B．Ask people in person.

C．People always avoid private topics.

D．Pay attention to always asking practical questions.

E．Here's how to ask the right questions for effective learning.

F．People love talking about themselves and their achievements.

G．Always focus on the solution when asking any kind of question.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What colour is the woman's handbag?

A．Red.

B．Black.

C．Golden.

2. When did the woman probably lose her handbag?

A．When she was in the shopping center.

B．After she went out of a restaurant.

C．When she was in the hotel.

3. How will the man get in touch with the woman?

A．On the phone.

B．Through the Internet.

C．By going to her house.

7 . We’re slowly becoming addicted to our smartphones. According to a study, adults check their smartphones 58 times a day. Neuroimaging (神经成像) research shows that too much screen time damages the brain.     1    . So we should try to limit our screen time.

Check emails only at fixed times. Instead of needlessly refreshing your mail app now and then, set one or more specific times to get the updates.     2    . It all depends on your work requirements. For the rest of the time, you should focus on your tasks rather than the screen.

Turn off the notifications (通知消息). Product offers, the new streaming content, and likes/comments are some forms of notifications to distract you. They attract you to your phone and then make you be glued to your screen. So disable all those notifications and set a fixed time to check your essential apps.     3    .

Make a call instead of lengthy chats. Texting, messaging, and exchanging files throughout the day are some of the major reasons for considerable screen time.     4    . You’ll be surprised at how a one-hour-long chat can fit into a few minutes of a call.

    5    . Letting someone know about your quest for reduced screen time can help you achieve your objective. That might be a friend or a family member who’ll watch your activities and monitor your progress. It works better if you’re able to find someone who also wants to reduce screen time.

A．Take up a new hobby.

B．Ask someone to watch you.

C．It can be once every hour, every three hours, or twice a day.

D．When you have to discuss something with others, just call them.

E．It would be quite easy for you to remove all the social media apps.

F．As you get used to fewer notifications, you’ll find yourself less attached to your phone.

G．However, we cannot imagine our life without a smartphone in today’s web-connected world.

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两端，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Being sent to New York to help develop a new project, my parents would be too busy to look after me. So they decided to drive me to the village where my grandpa lived. He had been a teacher in a high school before he retired 3 years ago. I haven’t seen my grandfather for a long time. I could only remember he was a serious, well-dressed and handsome man.

When Mum pulled in the driveway, Grandpa Michael was weeding his garden. He stood up and greeted us with wide-open arms. In his muddy gloves and jeans, he looked nothing like the grandfather I remembered. I wasn’t expecting him to look so different.

After the hugs and kisses, Grandpa couldn’t wait to show off his garden, pointing out his almost-ripe tomatoes and complaining about the rabbits eating his lettuce. The man who had been devoted himself for ages to helping his students improve their grades, form good habits or change their bad behaviour now cared so much about gardening. He used to be a perfect teacher but now he was only a perfect gardener.

Mum returned, leaving only Grandpa and me. I was a little nervous as if we were strangers. My grandpa was a little, too. “Are you hungry? Let’s prepare for our dinner together, OK?” My grandpa turned to me and said proudly, “Now, Adam, you know I am very good at making pasta（意大利面）with delicious sauce. Would you like to try?” I eagerly nodded. “That’s good!” Grandpa said. “We’ll make some.”

We pulled up some vegetables from the garden, and then drove 15 miles to the nearest grocery, where Grandpa bought cheese and nuts. On the drive home Grandpa told me his students all liked the pasta he cooked especially the sauce.

Then Grandpa showed me how to mix eggs with flour to make pasta and then how to prepare the sauce. When everything was ready, he proudly served me a large plate of pasta. I put a forkful into my mouth and it was just terrible.

Paragraph 1:

“So,” Grandpa said, his eyes shining, “what do you think?”

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My grandpa hugged me warmly.

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9 . 短文中共有10处错误，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。
Dear Kelly,

I’ve been back home safely from England. Thank you for the warmly reception during my stay in England.

Last week, I enjoyed me in your country. I visited the city museum and some places of interests, which made me to have a better understanding of British culture and history. Of course, I also make many new friends. Beside, I was lucky enough to staying at your home. I’ll never forget the days when we spent together. Here I especially thank you for the dictionary you offered me for a gift. It’s great help for me to learn English well. I’ll treasure and make full use of it.

Yours,

Han Meimei

10 . 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。
Gerry: Hi, Susan. Are you interested in     1     (buy) some used books for school? They are     2     good condition and much     3     (cheap) than new ones. You can really save money that way.
Susan: Well, what do you have?
Gerry: Well, I have a science book,     4     (call) “Today’s World”. And I’m selling it     5     30 dollars.
Susan: 30? That’s too expensive for a broken book like that.
Gerry: Maybe so,     6     I bought it for 60, and I     7     (write) a lot of notes in the book, which should be a great help to you if you could read my writing.
Susan:     8     else are you selling?
Gerry: OK. I have     9     English writing textbook, for 14 dollars, a math book, for 23 and a novel…
Susan: Huh.
Gerry: It’s up to you. You know, these things go fast. After all, opportunities lost never come again.
Susan: OK. I’ll take the writing book and the novel. I need both of those for sure.
Gerry: No more textbooks?
Susan: Not now.     10     (teach) are constantly changing their minds about textbooks.
Gerry: All right.