1 . Just as I began a new job in New York,I had another important job: father.I was a businessman.At the office I had three new     1     (project) and at home I had a young son who was growing fast and     2     (need) me.I was puzzled and didn’t know how to deal with the relationship between job and family until one day,during my business trip in Chicago,I came     3     an old family friend Dan,    4    . was once a patient of my father.He told me something about my father.    5    . was my father that helped him go through the cancer.When Dan knew he got cancer,he was very upset and wanted     6    . (give) up,but my father,his doctor,encouraged him to go on     7    . (fight) against the cancer.My father said to him,“You have     8    . wonderful life and three fine children.Take some time with them.It is family that we live for—not just ourselves.Think of that and you will know life’s worth the fight.” His words touched me,and I     9    .(sudden) realized that family is the most important in the world.I should spend more time     10    . (stay) with them.

2 . 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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

Last Sunday afternoon, I went shopping with my nephew. He is a 8­year­old boy with big eyes and black hair. Because his parents was very busy, they had no time to take care him. Therefore, they asked me to look after her over the weekend. We bought some vegetable and fruit in the supermarket. I also bought him a toy, that he loved very much. On our way back home, he offers to help me with the bags. Seeing this lovely and happy boy, and I couldn't help think of my childhood. How unforgettably a time it was!

3 . Does every important present come in a big package? As the holiday season approaches, most of us are looking for the perfect gift, ready to give whatever we can afford, hoping to please the ones we love.

This morning, my son responded to my e­mail, in which I had mentioned his Christmas list. To my surprise, he didn't tell me what was on his list—rather he opted to tell what was not, such as more sweaters or button­downs.

“I have 3x more of shirts than I could ever possibly wear，” he wrote.

I laughed, not only at my silly assumption but also at the frank and sensitive way he'd told me I'd been missing the boat. In my attempts to be generous, I'd merely been repetitive.

It hurts to admit this naturally, but the truth is that if I'd been visiting him more frequently, I'd know he has too many shirts in his drawers with the tags still on them. But because he is living so far away, I just don't know what exactly he wears on a daily basis.

Perhaps if I paid him and his wife a visit, we could share takeout in their apartment. Laugh together. Talk about something. It would be a big gift in a small package, requiring only a plane flight and some time.

Of course, this present could come at any time of the year. I am thinking about the idea now because it's December, when thinking about perfect presents for those we love occupies our thoughts quite a bit. We are troubling ourselves with the idea of perfection, sometimes losing sight of the point of it all, which is simply to make one another happy.

So maybe under our Christmas tree this year there will be a package wrapped in red and green with my son's name on it. Inside will be a plane ticket to JFK in my name. Wouldn't that be perfect?

1. What did the author realize after reading her son's e­mail?

A．Her son didn't think she was generous.

B．She ignored her son's inner feelings.

C．She missed out her son's development.

D．She didn't buy her son proper presents.

2. Which of following can best replace the underlined word “opted” in Paragraph 2?

A．Chose.	B．Promised.
C．Refused.	D．Pretended.

3. What might be the best title for the passage?

A．Small presents also count	B．Presents—symbol of love
C．Big presents in little packages	D．Presents—a bond between people

4 . 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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。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（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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。

The sentence from our teachers tell us that we shouldn't be discouraged after failures.Definitely we should keep trying with determine.Success lies in the ability to continue efforts despite failures.

At the age of twelve,I get a nice bike as a birthday gift.So excited was I that I couldn't wait to try my hand at riding it.Besides,it was harder than expecting.The bike seemed too heavy for me to control and I fell off the bike over and over again.I was about to give up while my father came and encouraged me to keep going.With more practice,I found me doing better and better.Looking back,I feel I would not be able to ride bike if I had lost my heart.

Honest speaking,we can't avoid failing.What matters most is that we should stick to it.

5 . Do you feel     1    difficult to be happy all the time? Now I’ll give you some Tips     2    how to make yourself happy. One way is being     3    (self) because unselfishness is the key factor     4     (require) if you want to get along well with others. By     5    (say) being unselfish we mean we     6    not want everything our own way or demand the best share of everything. Another way is to look for good points in     7    people. You will find most people pleasant to go with and it will surely make you happy. Third, you can’t expect to be too perfect,     8    don’t be too unhappy when you make mistake. Everything will be Ok if you   try to make things right. Finally, it is important to remember that while you   are no     9    (bad) than others, chances you have may not be much better in this case,     10     best way to be happy is to think yourself above other people.

6 . Thank You Notes: The Essential Life Lessons

There is no greater gift for any of us to give our friends and family than the gift of gratitude.     1    Take a quiet moment to think about the blessings of the season and write a thank you note to everyone who made it special for you. There are some life lessons from thank you notes.

    2    Even a child can make some lines on paper, help pick out a pretty stamp, and lick the envelope. This helps create a sense of ownership, confidence, and contribution.

Thank you notes strengthen communication skills. Wherever you are, no skill matters more than the ability to communicate clearly and sincerely. It conveys reliability, confidence and thoughtfulness.    3    

Thank you notes remind you about what matters.    4     But when we write a thank you note we have to locate within ourselves some way to be grateful and find some way to express it. We do not find happiness in what we get. We find happiness in being grateful for what we have.

    5     Not, “Thank you for the sweater. It is cool.” but “Thanks for the sweater!” Not, “Thanks for the game,” but “We had a blast playing that game.”

I think you will soon discover that the more thank you notes you send, the more you become aware of how much there is to be grateful for, and how good it feels to let people know you appreciate them.

A．Everyone can write a thank you note.

B．Maybe the gift was thoughtless.

C．And that can begin with thank you notes.

D．Thank you notes must have specific details.

E．There is no other way to convey this message.

F．You can even write to people you do not know.

G．Those are the qualities that inspire people to trust and respect you.

7 . Positive thinkers admit when they feel frustrated or depressed,they don't ignore it.But they don't blame themselves either.    1    They counter（反击）them with more positive ones.

So how do you stay positive,maintain motivated and sustain healthy behaviors?Here are some tips:

Look for a good role model.There is always someone who seems to be doing just what you want to be doing. Maybe they've scheduled exercise into their workday and switched from coffee to green tea.    2    Ask them how they keep healthy and follow their footsteps.

    3    Take a minute to give yourself an ego boost（自我吹捧）.Repeat some motivational words out loud to yourself.Negative talk such as "I can't do it." "I'm fat." is dangerous for your well-being and healthy goals.Try to avoid the negative self—talk before it harms you.Remind yourself that you deserve happiness and can make positive changes.

Get support.Tell your friends and family about your healthy habits.It helps to have an encouraging network.

Reward yourself.    4    Take a nice bath,get a massage,and enjoy a new DVD or CD.

Have a plan.Making a plan to exercise or eat healthy lunches with a friend can mean the difference of sticking with your goals or falling off rack.If you've planned for an activity,you'll like stick with it.You may even find that writing down your goals and steps to achieve them can help you stay on track.Take it day by day or week by week.    5    

A．Try some positive self-talk and avoid negative talk.

B．Stay with your parents and relatives and you can avoid frustration or depression.

C．Treat yourself to something for your healthy efforts.

D．They try to understand the negative thoughts and feelings,instead.

E．Learn from a successful friend,family member or colleague.

F．The process of writing down your personal action plan is a good way to watch your progress or failures.

G．.Believe in yourself and do as others do.

8 . We all often deal with people who complain about the failures and troubles of their daily lives.Life seems to be full of______for them.I would like to think such a life nothing______.If there were no problems in your job,then your employer would hire a much______capable person than you to do the things that don't need much thought.In the business world,those who are able to solve______problems are the ones who are the most valuable to the______.

Many times the problems or challenges we face______us to grow and become more capable.The runner who trains for the mile run in the Olympics by running______will have no chance of winning the medal at all.The runner who______by running uphill is far more likely to develop the speed and endurance（耐力）______to win the medal.

The______thing that ever happened to boxer Gene Tunney was that he broke both______in the ring.But at that time his manager felt that he could never again punch（重击）hard______to be the heavyweight champion. Instead, Tunney decided that he would become a scientific boxer and win the______as a boxer,not a slugger.Boxing historians will tell you that he______one of the best boxers who ever fought.They______will tell you that as a puncher,he would not have had a(n)______against Jack Dempsey,who was considered by many to be the hardest____in heavyweight history.Tunney would never have been champion,______he not had the problem of his broken hands.

The next time you meet with a difficult climb,______or problem,you should______and say, "Here's my chance to grow."

1.

A．questions

B．problems

C．happiness

D．sorrow

2.

A．normal

B．usual

C．unusual

D．interesting

3.

A．more

B．little

C．less

D．most

4.

A．difficult

B．easy

C．small

D．little

5.

A．employee

B．judge

C．secretary

D．employer

6.

A．order

B．force

C．suggest

D．invite

7.

A．downhill

B．along

C．away

D．out

8.

A．leaves

B．waits

C．trams

D．stands

9.

A．needed

B．punished

C． received

D．lost

10.

A．worst

B．easiest

C． fastest

D．best

11.

A．ears

B．eyes

C．hands

D．feet

12.

A．well

B．enough

C．often

D．above

13.

A．title

B．place

C． prize

D．praise

14.

A．looked after

B．developed into

C．came up

D．concentrated on

15.

A．still

B．already

C．also

D．hardly

16.

A．right

B．chance

C．attitude

D．life

17.

A．worker

B．student

C．trainer

D．hitter

18.

A．did

B．had

C．has

D．have

19.

A．obstacle

B．river

C．tree

D．hill

20.

A．stand

B．change

C．speak

D．smile

9 . 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)不记分。

Dear Mr. Brown，

I am writing to thank you with your kind help. Before you came to teach us, I had not interest in English. My pronunciation was terribly. I could only speak a few words. But one and a half year later, I now think English fun to learn. I got a lot from your encouraging words. I would always remember what you said. “If you try to, you can be No.1！” I hope you’ll have a pleasant journey home but will come to China again sometimes in the future, I will write again and send you photos we take together.

10 . How to Feel Beautiful on the Inside

Public opinion may have some say in who is considered “beautiful” on the outside, but inner beauty takes on a whole other meaning.     1    . Learn what beauty means to you and have the confidence to live by your own rules starting today.

Ask yourself what beauty means to you. How do you define (定义) inner beauty? Is it a person who is always smiling? Someone who has kind words for everyone he meets? Or, is your definition of beauty more complex?    2    . Take a pen and a notebook and write down some words that help you describe inner beauty.

Have confidence in who you are. In addition to stressing your character strengths, you can apply other ways to feel more confident.    3    . This can be anything from making music to playing sports. Doing things you are good at builds self-respect.

Smile and laugh more.    4    , just arranging your face into a smiling expression can thoroughly change your mood. Smiles can lead to a more positive mood and a more hopeful attitude. It can not only make you feel beautiful inside, but also improve your outer beauty.

    5    . A reliable method of developing your own inner beauty is adopting the habit of seeing the beauty in everything. All around you, there are amazing people, places and things. Make an effort to slow down and acknowledge these daily.

A．Notice the beauty around you

B．When you want to get the feeling of confidence

C．Even if you don’t quite feel up to it at the moment

D．Besides, you should try to laugh as much as possible

E．Take a moment to reflect on what beauty means to you

F．It has more to do with your character than your appearance

G．Frequently take part in activities in which you perform well