1 . Many of my friends like fall and take it as their favorite season. Last weekend, I went outdoors and soon     1    (find) a deeper appreciation for this season.

The change of leaf colors is a common reason given     2    the love of fall. Each tree reacts    3    (different) to the change of the season. Some shed their leaves in hopes of reproducing; however, other     4    (tree) remain green for as long as possible to gain additional energy from the sun to survive the winter. This effect     5    (call) the flight-or-fight response.

Fall is a time of     6    (reflect) and preparation for the year ahead. I have found a meaning of fall for me. I'm     7    18-year-old boy in the final year of high school and my life is a work in progress. There are times I want to give up, but then I look around me and realize life keeps     8    (move).The natural cycle of life is beautiful and doesn't stop growing so I have to learn to keep up.

The meaning of fall is different for each person. I encourage you     9    (go) out to follow some path or sidewalk and discover     10    fall means to you.

2 . Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they are meant to be there.     1     They teach you a lesson, or help you figure out who you are or who you want to become.

    2     They may be a roommate, a neighbor, a professor, a friend, a lover, or even a complete stranger. Sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible at first, but later you will find that without those difficulties you would have never realized your potential.     3     It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and completely pointless.

The people you meet who affect your life, help to create who you are and who you become.     4     In fact, they are sometimes the most important ones.

If some people love you, give love back to them not only because they love you, but also because they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

    5     They have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart to.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment.

A．They serve some sort of purpose.

B．You never know who these people may be.

C．Learn a lesson in life each day that you live.

D．Even the bad experiences can be learned from.

E．If some people hurt you, or break your heart, forgive them.

F．Without these small tests, life would be like a smooth road to nowhere.

G．If you don’t believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you.

3 . Parents , the most selfless people on Earth are the biggest reason for your existence. However, we often_______ to appreciate(感激) their efforts. And by the time we realize this, it's _______ late. So, don't wait for any _______day to say sweet things to your parents and tell them how _______you're for whatever they've done for you.

First,_______you often forget to call your parents and _______them how much you miss them, they may often feel you're not making any_______to stay in touch with them.

Second, you should hug them. You can't possibly _______whatever they've done for you, but this small gesture(姿势) will_______make them feel special.

Third, let your emotions out in time, because you________know, there might not be a tomorrow to express your________. We all have been mean to our ________at times, and have said things that ________them deeply. If so, all you can do is apologize（道歉） from the bottom of your ________.

Finally, ________them to know that they're the real superheroes in your life. You can never ________them enough. They've always been your________to move forward. They taught you all the small and big things about life. They always ________ you to work hard and become a successful person in life. Even though you may have________ in a race or failed in an exam, they were and still are your number one________ . So, express yourself before your parents before it’s too late.

1.

A．fall

B．fail

C．want

D．wait

2.

A．very

B．rather

C．fairly

D．too

3.

A．good

B．wonderful

C．special

D．beautiful

4.

A．lucky

B．grateful

C．sorry

D．regretful

5.

A．when

B．since

C．unless

D．if

6.

A．ask

B．inform

C．tell

D．find

7.

A．mistakes

B．will

C．dream

D．efforts

8.

A．give back

B．send back

C．give away

D．put away

9.

A．surely

B．luckily

C．sincerely

D．entirely

10.

A．ever

B．never

C．hardly

D．almost

11.

A．love

B．regret

C．worry

D．happiness

12.

A．teachers

B．friends

C．parents

D．classmates

13.

A．inspire

B．move

C．hurt

D．discourage

14.

A．soul

B．mind

C．brain

D．heart

15.

A．get

B．let

C．bet

D．set

16.

A．believe

B．thank

C．apologize

D．know

17.

A．advantage

B．hope

C．strength

D．bank

18.

A．needed

B．asked

C．forced

D．encouraged

19.

A．won

B．lost

C．competed

D．succeeded

20.

A．fans

B．heroes

C．Examples

D．teachers

4 . When I left for the United States to study. I had butterflies in my stomach. I was nervous because I was going to    1    new place with new people and new customs. I couldn’t even understand    2    (they)language. Everything was different    3    my own country. There was nobody that I could talk to. I just had my husband,    4    was a new person for me, too.

It was a sad moment when I had to say goodbye to my family and friends. I didn’t want    5    (leave)my hometown because I     6    (grow) up there and had wonderful    7    (memory) of the place. So,    8     (think)about all these changes made me nervous and I was    9    (worry)about my new life. But studying abroad was a decision that I made myself. I had to continue and accept the challenge. I looked forward to     10    (visit)my family in the summer vacation.

5 . 你校正在举办英语周活动，你准备参加以Sharing为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你结一个事例，写一篇演讲稿，谈谈Sharing的作用。演讲稿应包含下列要点：
1. 有关Sharing的一个事例：时间，人物，内容，过程，影响等；
2. 你的感悟。
注意：1. 词数120左右；
2. 演讲稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone!
It’s a great honor to be here and share something with you.
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

6 . 感恩，是我们生活中永恒的话题。假设你校正在举行一场有关“感恩”的演讲比赛，请你在“父母、老师、朋友”中选择一个感恩对象，写一篇英语演讲稿参加比赛。
内容要点如下：
1. 为何感恩；
2. 如何感恩。
注意：
1．词数120左右；
2．演讲稿中不能出现与本人相关的信息；
3．演讲稿的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。

Good afternoon, everyone! It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to be with you today. The topic of my speech is “Thank you, …”

                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              

7 . 为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。
内容要点如下：
1．表示理解并给予安慰；
2．提出建议并说明理由。
注意：
1．词数120左右；
2．信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；
3．信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：temper n. 脾气，情绪
Hi Worried，
I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
Yours,
Jamie

8 . Have you ever dreamed about sending a letter to yourself or your friends in the future? While express mail representing efficiency and speed is prevalent（盛行的）in China , there is another type of mail appearing as a new business : “Future Mail”. “Future Mail” service can make people slow down and let them understand the meaning of “time” in another way. And “Future Mail” letters are “reminders of affection, friendship and love”.

Lin Xiao fan , a senior high school student in Hefei , wrote a letter to her mother in advance to express her love to her mother for next Mother’s Day . Feng Xiao, a youth who feels pressure despite of some achievements in her career decided to write a letter to herself on her 25th birthday and have it delivered five years later on her 30th birthday through a “Future Mail”. She expressed her thoughts about her present life and her expectations for the future to encourage herself to face up to the challenges of her life with courage.

While “Future Mail” is gaining popularity, some people are concerned about what happens if the postal address of the receiver changes or if the company goes broke before letters are delivered. Actually, customers required to complete an acceptance form and make an assessment so they can be compensated if their letters or goods are lost or damaged.

Most of the business’s customers are college students and young white-collar workers . Psychologists said young Chinese might be given a vent（发泄）to their negative feelings through the service . Most people put their hopes and wishes in the letters so they can experience the connection between “past” and “present” while they receive the letters. It can help people reunderstand the meaning of “time” .

1. The underlined word in Para. 3 probably means       .

A．paid

B．changed

C．bought

D．repaired

2. Which of the following is NOT true ?

A．People can express their thoughts and feelings to themselves or others through a “Future Mail” .

B．The “Future Mail” business is not perfect.

C．Only young people accept the new “Future Mail” service .

D．“Future Mail” service can let people reunderstand the meaning of “time”.

3. You can read this article in newspaper’s       part .

A．sports

B．science

C．leisure

D．policy

4. Which is NOT the purpose of Feng Xiao’s letter ?

A．To encourage herself to face up to the challenges .

B．To express her thoughts about her present life .

C．To express her expectations for the future .

D．To remind herself of something she must do .

5. The best title of this article should be       .

A．The Different Kinds of Letter

B．“Future Mail” Business Taking off in China

C．The Advantage of “Future Mail”

D．The Letter in Future