1 . 假设你是李华，你的好友Peter今天上午来你家找你陪他练习汉语口语。你因临时有急事外出，让他扑空。请根据以上情景，给他写封信。内容如下：
1.表示歉意；
2.解释具体原因，并希望他能谅解；
3.告诉他下次练习的时间、地点及话题。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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2 . 假如你是李华，上周日你和同学一起参加学生会组织的志愿者活动，到附近社区进行义务劳动，受到社区居民的欢迎。请根据下列活动内容用英语给校园英语报写一则报道。
1. 打扫卫生；
2. 浇灌花木；
3. 帮老人们做家务；
4. 做戒烟宣传；
5. 为孩子们辅导功课；
提示词：义务劳动 voluntary labor 社区 community
注意：1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . Conformity involves changing your behaviour to “fit in” or “go along” with the people around you. In some cases, this social influence might involve agreeing with or acting like the majority of people in a specific group, or involve behaving in a particular way to be viewed as “normal” by the group. Actually, conformity is something that happens regularly in our social world. Sometimes we’re aware of our behaviour, but in many cases it happens without much thought or awareness on our parts. And even in some cases we go along with things we disagree with or behave in ways we know we shouldn’t.

There are countless examples of conformity in life. For instance, a teenager dresses in a certain style because he wants to fit in with the rest of the teenagers in his social group. A woman reads a book for her book club and really enjoys it. When she attends her book club meeting, the other members all dislike the book. Rather than go against the group opinion, she simply agrees with the others that the book is terrible.

Why do we conform? In many cases, looking to the rest of the group for clues for how we should behave can actually be helpful. Others might have greater knowledge or experience than we do, so following their lead can actually be instructive. And in some cases, we conform to the expectations of the group to avoid looking foolish. This tendency can become especially strong in situations where we aren’t quite sure how to act. Additionally, there are some situations where we conform just in order to avoid punishments or gain rewards.

There are many factors that influence conformity. For example, not knowing how to perform a difficult task makes people more likely to conform. Personal characteristics such as motivation to achieve and strong leadership abilities are linked with a decreased tendency to conform. And people are more likely to conform in situations that involve between three and five other people.

1. What can we learn about conformity from the first paragraph?

A．Actually it is rare for us to conform.

B．Blind conformity should be criticized.

C．Sometimes people tend to conform unconsciously.

D．Conformity means changing your behaviour reluctantly.

2. Which of the following is a case of conformity?

A．Joining a certain organization.

B．Following the ongoing fashion.

C．Sharing something personal with others.

D．Giving up your creative ideas cautiously.

3. When are we most likely to conform according to the text?

A．When we are at a loss.

B．When we are rejected.

C．When we feel threatened.

D．When we feel uncomfortable.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Conformity cannot be avoided by anyone.

B．Conformity is linked to the size of the group.

C．Conformity is a natural response to challenges.

D．Conformity isn’t related to individual differences.

4 . How to Level up Your Self-Control

By definition, self-control is the ability to do something that benefits your long-term goals, instead of something that might satisfy your immediate desires.    1    --we end up sacrificing the well-being of our future selves all too easily.

    2    ?

Angela Duckworth, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, says allocating resources between your present self and future self is an ongoing struggle. For example, exhibiting self-control over spending time on video games and social media, two of the most common temptations（诱惑）of the current era, means battling against age-old mechanisms in your brain.

If you're willing to look deeply into your tendencies and weak points, you can recognize the handful of problems that you need to work on.

    3    To improve self-control at work, Duckworth first recommends taking a future-oriented approach to your day, such as planning breaks and the time for checking emails in advance.

The problem of looking at your cell phone too often, say, can be solved by putting it on mute or, better yet, sticking it in your bag until lunch.    4    .

Finally, Duckworth advises laying a foundation of self-control that you can build of in the future.    5    because of too little sleep the night before, or an insufficient meal in the morning. By practicing healthier living away from the workplace, you can gather the strength and stamina（毅力）to help you control your worst urges when it matters most.

A．One place to start would be the office

B．What problems do you need to work on

C．We've all experienced unproductive workdays

D．But for many of us, short-term satisfactions are irresistible

E．Why is exercising proper self-control so tricky for some, and how to do better

F．If you can resist resigning you may achieve more on your overall self-control

G．Removing the temptation from sight is key to ensuring you're faithful to your mission

5 . How to Help Others in Your Community (社区)

Helping others in your community is a great way to spread joy to others and get the most out of life.     1    

You can choose to become a volunteer. Volunteering is great way to help others out in your community. Look around for a homeless shelter or soup kitchen and spend some time there doing whatever needs to be done.     2     For example, try tutoring homeless kids at the local shelter so that they can stay in school and not fall behind, and also you get a sense of achievement.

    3     You can give away money to some organizations that help others. If you don’t have money to spare, look through your unused items (物品) and see what you can part with that is in good condition. They are needed by a local food bank or shelter.

You can choose to redirect gifts.     4     You can invite them to do voluntary work to celebrate your birthday. You can also suggest they donate the money they intend to use to buy gifts for you.

You can stop to help. There are many cases where you can stop to give a helping hand. If you see people on the street struggling to carry all their groceries, stop to help     5     However, keep in mind that they may not always need help. But never feel discouraged when your kindness is turned down.

A．Usually they are grateful to accept your help.

B．You can choose to donate to important causes.

C．There are a number of chances you can take advantage of.

D．You can help your neighbors without spending much money.

E．Donate the gifts you receive to poor children in your community.

F．Not only will this help others, but also you will gain certain benefit.

G．Instead of getting new gifts every birthday, have your friends and family help others.

6 . Almost every light comedy or situation comedy makes me feel like I should be drinking wine every night with my best friend while one of us tries on clothes. Not only should we share the same dress size, but we should also have a long, rich history of togetherness and secrets. Clearly, this is not reality.

I have 598 friends. OK, but if I’m honest, 99.3 percent of those friends are those I met only once or acquaintances who live too far away to see regularly. That leaves 4 people, who I can call anytime, not feeling like I’m absolutely wasting their time. The remaining 0.2, I’ve decided, is my houseplant. I can tell it anything.

Feeling the same way? You’re absolutely not alone. Most of us find our “people” in school, but over time life changes: marriage, kids, etc. We grow out of our relationships and they grow out of us.

So when the relationships come to an end, how do you find a new one?

A woman in my apartment building, who I had seen around over the years, approached me one day and introduced herself. She bravely stated, “You seem cool. Do you want to hang out with me sometime? I’m looking for new friends.” I almost dropped my bag of groceries at her social honesty. And now we get together for coffee a few times a year, gossip (八卦) about the neighbors, and take in the mail when one of us is on vacation. But a few times a year isn’t enough for me.

So, what counts as true friendship as you get older? For me, it’s feeling comfortable enough to be myself. And if you’re like me, it’s also trust — not just keeping the secret, but trusting that my life choices aren’t their gossip elsewhere.

1. What do the numbers in Paragraph 2 show?

A．The author has some unusual friends.	B．The author has very few real friends.
C．The author is fond of phoning her friends.	D．The author doesn’t like most of her friends.

2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 show?

A．The author was a little careless.	B．The author was glad at the request.
C．The author was shocked by the request.	D．The author was carrying something heavy.

3. What does the author think true friendship is?

A．It is really difficult to find.	B．It can show one’s genuine belief.
C．It is really hard for people to understand.	D．It can make people have a sense of security.

7 . Here’s one touching story about two heroic teachers. When a______filled with schoolchildren went madly out of control, their teachers stayed cool to deal with the emergency. It was the quick reaction of the teachers that saved scores of lives.

It was 6 a.m. They were _______the May day field trip. As the kids waved goodbye to their parents and boarded the bus, their teachers Tina and Kelly settled into front seats. The teachers were whispering quietly______they felt the bus switched its direction suddenly across the highway and______into the guardrail(护栏). The driver was stuck in by his seat belt and his head was just kind of hanging there.

The children seemed frightened and screamed in______.

Both the teachers comforted their students and kept telling them to______down.

Meanwhile, the bus ran ______down the highway at 70 miles an hour.

In a second, Tina made her decision.______over the driver, she put her hands on the wheel and tried_______to pull it back to the right.

However, the bus didn’t react as______. Instead, it was beyond Tina’s_______and turned over into a deep grassy valley, sending Tina through the front window of the bus. She was severely______. The bus slipped through the grass on its roof for several yards______ it finally stopped and the _______began struggling their way out through the broken window.

Luckily,_____of the children were killed. Not only had Tina droved the bus toward a safer place,______her gentle right turn also slowed down the bus speed, when it______into the valley. Obviously, she reacted properly and did an impressive job.

Tina was rushed to the hospital for a(an)______by air. After she recovered from the operation, she returned to school, receiving cheers and praise,______she seemed embarrassed by all the attention. “I’m not a hero, I just did the best I could.” she said, adding, “All those kids will be______to me, for we escaped from the jaw of death together.”

1.

A．car

B．carriage

C．boat

D．bus

2.

A．on

B．of

C．at

D．in

3.

A．as

B．while

C．when

D．since

4.

A．floated

B．crashed

C．slipped

D．flashed

5.

A．surprise

B．wonder

C．panic

D．anger

6.

A．calm

B．break

C．climb

D．jump

7.

A．slowly

B．quickly

C．smoothly

D．mildly

8.

A．Looking

B．Talking

C．Thinking

D．Bending

9.

A．abruptly

B．swiftly

C．cautiously

D．strongly

10.

A．informed

B．expected

C．demanded

D．instructed

11.

A．control

B．description

C．adjustment

D．reach

12.

A．ruined

B．damaged

C．injured

D．destroyed

13.

A．while

B．after

C．when

D．before

14.

A．drivers

B．children

C．teachers

D．parents

15.

A．none

B．several

C．a few

D．many

16.

A．or

B．but

C．so

D．and

17.

A．turned over

B．left out

C．folded up

D．rolled down

18.

A．rest

B．examination

C．cure

D．operation

19.

A．in case

B．since

C．though

D．as if

20.

A．patient

B．kind

C．familiar

D．special

8 . For each working person, the rarest resource is your daily time. You may feel like that you do not have enough hours in the day, only endless things to do. Of course, some of these things are not part of your job, such as other colleagues asking for your help or bosses making new demands.

How can we reasonably refuse them?

    1     Just by doing the following three steps, you can usually make yourself and the other person comfortable while refusing them.

◆ Listen patiently to others’ requests

It’s not simply hearing what the other person is saying. You have to stop what you’re doing and carefully listen to what they say.     2     The point is to let the other person see that you are willing to help, and let them understand that you’ve already known their needs. In this way, even if you eventually refuse them, they’ll understand that you are not available, instead of not willing to help.

◆     3    

When we listen, we all hope that other people will come to a conclusion quickly. But when we speak, we instinctively（本能地）start from the beginning of the story. In fact, this way of speaking is not good for communication. So if you want to refuse somebody, just tell them No, and then explain the reasons why.

◆ Provide an alternative solution

Maybe you really don’t have the time to listen to the other person’s request. In situations like this, don’t just tell the other person that you don’t have the time.     4     For example, you may say, “Sorry, I really don’t have the time right now. Is it OK if we talk tomorrow morning?” In this way, although you refuse him, he still can feel your support.

In conclusion, refusal is unavoidable, but you can choose the way to refuse. An inappropriate refusal may cause great harm to your working life.    5    .

A．Begin with conclusion when refusing.

B．Start from the beginning when refusing.

C．Even if your time is limited, it is best for you to do so.

D．Instead, you should give them a time when you would be available.

E．In addition, this willing-to-help attitude also shows leadership skills.

F．In fact, there has been a mature methodology (科学方法) for this matter since long ago.

G．An artistic refusal, on the other hand, may lead you to some unexpected benefits.

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、删除和修改。
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. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I’m really pleasing that you are coming to China to study the language and culture. Live in China might seem a little strange at first, but you’ll soon fit it. I think the most things here are cheap than those in your country. Our food are tasty but some might be oily. Anyway, we have Western food, either. Chinese people are very friend, so it’ll be easy for me to get used to the life here. I’ll introduce you to my schoolmate and you won’t feel lonely. In a word, I’ll try my best to make you feel home. I’m looking forward to meeting you soon.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1适当的个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

After giving a talk at a high school, I was asked     1     (pay) a visit to a special student. An     2     (ill) had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest     3     meeting me. I was told it would mean a great deal to him, so I agreed.

The thirteen-year-old,     4     had muscular dystrophy（肌肉萎缩症）, wanted to meet me because I was a gold-medal power lifter, and I knew how to deal with difficulties.

I spent over an hour talking to him. Never once     5     he complain or ask, “Why me?” He spoke about going for his dreams.     6     (obvious), he knew what he was talking about. He didn’t mention his classmates had made fun of him because he was     7     (disable). He just talked about his hopes for the future. When we had finished     8     (talk), I pulled out     9     first gold medal I had won and put it around his neck. He looked at it for a moment, then     10     (take) it off and handed it back to me. He said, “Someday when I get to the Olympics and win my own medal, I will show it to you.”