2 . 语法填空

For thousands of years, people have told fables (寓言)     1     (teach) a lesson or to pass on wisdom. Fables were part of the oral tradition of many early cultures, and the well-known Aesop’s fables date to the     2     (six) century, B. C. Yet, the form of the fable still has values today, as Rachel Carson says in “A Fable for Tomorrow”

Carson uses a simple, direct style common to fable. In fact, her style and tone (口吻) are     3     (seeming) directed at children. “There was once a town in the heart of America,     4     all life seemed to enjoy peaceful existence with is surroundings,” her fable begins, borrowing some familiar words from many age-old fables. Behind the simple style, however, is a serious message     5     (intend) for everyone. Different from traditional fables, Carson’s story ends with     6     accusation instead of a moral. She warns of the environmental dangers facing society, and she teaches that people must take responsibility for     7     (save) their environment.

The themes of traditional fables often deal with simple truths about everyday life. However, Cason’s theme is a more weighty warning about environmental     8    (destruct). Carson proves that a simple lyric form that has been passed down through the ages can still     9     (employ) today to draw attention     10     important truths.

3 . 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。

I love reading. I love it so much that no matter where I go, and I will put a book in my bag. And I will take it out and read a couple of page when I am free. However, so a good habit also has its disadvantages. Once my mother had anything urgent to deal with and can’t spare time to cook.

I promised her that I would cook. But thinking it was still earlier, I picked up a book to read. Soon I got lost in the story. Not until my mother came back I realize I forgot to cook the meal. In my relief, she didn’t blame me. She just reminded me to pay attention to protect my eyesight. What the good mother!

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。

Today, I will talk about my favourite novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,     1    is written by Mark Twain. Tom was the hero of the story. He lived with his aunt in a small town    2    (name) St. Petersburg. He ran away with his two     3    (friend) to an island in the middle of the Mississippi River for several days. They went to look for gold but got    4    (lose) in a cave.     5    (luck), they found a box of gold. My favourite scene in the book is when everyone thought Tom was dead. He decided     6    (go) to his own funeral(葬礼) and appeared suddenly. Everyone was    7    (surprise) to see him. They were also pleased to see him alive. The main theme(主题) of the story is surviving in dangerous situations. It is also about    8    (free), social rules, and what people do about bad behaviours. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is great. It's thought to be one of     9    greatest novels in American literature. I think you will love    10    

7 . 假定你是李华，上周五你校举办了换书阅读活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括:
1.活动目的；   2.活动情况；   3.活动反响。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Book exchange on campus

8 . Books for Children

Fleabag and the Ring’s End Beth Webb More stories of Fleabag, the talking cat--star of this wonderful set of 3 books. Ages 8-13, 208 pages, paper-back 07459 44116, ￡3.99	The little White House Elizabeth Goudge A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Ages 8-12, 240 pages, paper-back 07459 45783, ￡4.99
My Very First Christmas Book Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young children. Ages 0-3, 12 pages, 200mmx200mm, board 07459 40560, ￡4.99	First Festival: Christmas Lois Rock An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs. Ages 5-8, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback 07459 39074, ￡8.99
Star of Wonder Pat Alexander A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7-12, 224 pages, paperback 07459 39323, ￡4.99	The Not-So-Wise Man Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem and discovered the baby Jesus Christ. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point. Ages 5-9, 32 pages, 270mm×210mm, hardback. 07459 38922, ￡8.99

1. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer?

A．Star of Wonder	B．The Not-So-Wise Man
C．First Festival: Christmas	D．My Very First Christmas Book

2. Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?

A．07459 40560.	B．07459 38922.
C．07459 45783.	D．07459 44116.

3. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice?

A．Pat Alexander.	B．Beth Webb.
C．Lois Rock.	D．Elizabeth Goudge.

9 . I must have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books. There was not one night that I don’t remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded.

I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing mom say, "I can’t believe what’s printed in the newspaper this morning," made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself. I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew. So I carried around a book, and each night, just to be like her, I would pretend to be reading.

This is how everyone learned to read. We would start off with sentences, then paragraphs, and then stories. It seemed an unending journey, but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many doors. When mom said," The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf," I knew where the candy was. My progress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.

Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make A’s on my tests. Occasionally, I would read a novel that was assigned, but I didn’t enjoy this type of reading. I liked facts, things that are concrete. I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.

Yet, now that I’m growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex, I find myself needing a way to escape. By opening a novel, I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character. In these worlds I can become anyone. I don’t have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this. I just read to relax.

We’re taught to read because it’s necessary for much of human understanding. Reading is a vital part of my life. Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning. And I’ve found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.

1. Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of mom’s hands?

A．She wanted mom to read the news to her.	B．She was anxious to know what had happened.
C．She couldn’t wait to tear the newspaper apart.	D．She couldn’t help but stop mom from reading.

2. According to Paragraph 3, the author’s reading of road signs indicates ________.

A．her unique way to locate herself	B．her eagerness to develop her reading ability
C．her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rules	D．her growing desire to know the world around her.

3. The author takes novel reading as a way to___________.

A．explore a fantasy land	B．develop a passion for learning
C．learn about the adult community	D．get away from a confusing world

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

A．The Magic of Reading	B．The Pleasure of Reading
C．Growing Up with Reading	D．Reading Makes a Full Man

10 . While you may know how to find the best app for your phone, do you know how to pick a book you'll really like? Here are some tips.

1. Start with your interests.     1     You can pick something that’s all about your interests, whether it’s ancient martial arts, computers, or fashion design. You name it, there are surely to be books about it.

2. What's your "type"? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction? Fiction books like novels or short-story collections can transport you to another world, or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Not all fiction is the same-maybe you like the classics, fantasy or mystery (悬疑) novels.     2    . Try a range of types of fiction and see what you prefer. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something.     3    , but that doesn't mean they're dull . Nonfiction books can bring to life the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington or help you see inside a Chinese dynasty. Many of them read like novels from start to finish.

3.     4    . What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age or your dad's? How about a brother's or sister's? Find out and give it a read-then you can share your thoughts about the book. After all, what is a better way to connect with that cousin you only see in the summer than trading reading recommendations and discussing your reactions?

4. Join the club-online or in person. Get your friends together and share information about authors, writing styles, and story types.     5    . Join a group with your friends and people you trust (avoiding sharing personal information with people you don't know, of course).

A．Explain your interests

B．Find a family favorite

C．They tell stories using facts

D．Maybe historical fiction is more your thing

E．A library can attract you with a lot of great books

F．Reading on your own isn't like reading for school

G．Most social networking sites also have book-club sections