1 . 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。

Learning Chinese calligraphy     1     (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art,     2     value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only     3     ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions.

As someone who paints, draws, and loves all     4     (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was     5     (total ) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画)     6     (be) very difficult for a beginner. I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings     7     ( hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush     8     a very specific way; unlike a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when changing the angle or     9     (direct) of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.

After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment     10     (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.

2 . Art and science may seem like opposite things. One means the creative flow of ideas, and the other means cold, hard data-some people believe. In fact, the two have much in common. Now, a study finds art can help students remember better what they have learned in the science class.

Mariale Hardiman, an education specialist at Johns Hopkins University, noticed that students who used art in the classroom listened more carefully. They might ask more questions. They might volunteer more ideas. What’s more, students seemed to remember more of what they had been taught when their science lessons had involved(涉及) art. To prove that, Hardiman teamed up with some researchers and six local schools.

In the experiment, the researchers worked with teachers in 16 fifth-grade classrooms. They provided traditional science lessons and art-focused ones. In a traditional science class, for example, students might read aloud from a book. In the art-focused one, they might sing the information instead.

The team randomly assigned(随机分配) each of the 350 students to either a traditional science classroom or an art-focused one. Students then learned science using that way for the whole unit-about three weeks. When they changed to a new topic, they also changed to the other type of class. This way, each student had both an art-focused class and a traditional one. Every unit was taught in both ways, to different groups of students. This enabled the researchers to see how students did in both types of classes.

The team found that students who started off in a traditional class performed better after they moved into an art-focused class. But those who started off in an art-focused class did well even when they went back to a traditional science class. These students appeared to use some of the art techniques(技巧) after going back to a traditional class. Classroom teachers reported that many students continued to sing the songs that they learned after finishing the unit. “The more we hear something, the more we retain it,” Hardiman says. “It suggests that the arts may help students apply creative ways of learning on their own.”

1. Why did Mariale Hardiman do the study?

A．To prove the importance of art at school.

B．To see if art might improve science learning

C．To find a way to help her students learn better.

D．To know how to encourage students to ask questions.

2. What were the students required to do in the experiment?

A．Take two types of classes.	B．Learn three units in total.
C．Learn two topics for three weeks.	D．Choose what they’d like to learn.

3. What does the underlined word “retain” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Finish.

B．Express.

C．Improve.

D．Memorize.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Art helps students develop creativity.

B．Art-focused classes interest students a lot.

C．Art can make science easier to remember.

D．Art has something in common with science.

6 . 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一下作文。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：把多余的词作斜线(\)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。

As freshman in senior high school, I am sometimes confusing and anxious. Not all subjects are suit for me and I prefer some subjects for the others. For example, I can speak English fluent while I can’t improve my maths even if I put extra efforts into it. Though attracting to literature, but I can’t focus my attention on chemistry classes. Beside, I am so busy to sign up for extra-curricular activities. Can you give me some advices?

7 . 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。

Today I will introduce some new teachers in our class. Mrs Li is my English teacher. My first     1    (impress) of her was that she       2     (be) nervous and shy. But now, I find she’s kind, teaches     3    (careful), and explains grammar clearly. I’ve always hated making mistakes or       4    (pronounce) a word incorrectly when I speak English, but when I make mistakes, she just smiles,     5     makes me feel easy. With her help, I’ve learnt many useful     6     (way) for learning English.

Mr Chen is     7       experienced physics teacher, but he looks very serious. All of us are afraid of him, and no one dares to be late for lessons. Some of our classmates don’t like him,     8     most of us really appreciate him because his teaching is so well     9     (organize) and clear. I believe I’ll do well in the exam with Mr Chen teaching me.

Another teacher I will mention is Mr Wang. He teaches us Chinese. He is popular among us because he really enjoys teaching Chinese literature. He has many ways to arouse     10     (we) interest in studying.

8 . A pile of homework can seem frightening. but it can be done if you make a plan.

Create a checklist of the tasks you have. Before diving in, make a list of all the things you need to do for your homework.     1     The satisfaction of checking things off will keep you happy to continue.

Solve the hardest homework first. Your first thought might be to put off the most difficult homework. If you get the hard stuff out of the way when you’re most alert, however, it will be easier to get through the rest of the pile.     2    

Ask for help if you get stuck. If you come to a part of your homework that you don’t know how to do, ask a family member to help you.     3     With a little help, you can quickly move on to the next thing.

Make a homework schedule.     4     If you set a schedule, then you’ll be prepared and know exactly what to do. This will also keep you from feeling guilty (内疚的) about putting homework off.

    5     If everyone in your group is serious about getting homework done, this can be great. You can help each other out with assignments, and quiz each other to prepare for exams.

A．Try a study group.

B．Take a break now and then.

C．That way, you won’t get discouraged.

D．As you complete each task, cross it off your list.

E．Try to do your homework at the same time each day.

F．Write down all the reasons why you really need to do your homework.

G．Make a plan to finish your work bit by bit, saving the easiest tasks for last.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Teacher and student.

B．Colleagues(同事).

C．Classmates.

2. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A．How to improve listening skills

B．How to take notes better.

C．How to concentrate in class.

10 . 假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter来信，说他每次大型考试来临，都会感到十分焦虑为此写信向你寻求建议。请你根据以下提示，用英语给Peter写一封建议信。内容包括：
1. 表示理解;
2. 具体建议;
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：1. 词数120左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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