1 . Have you ever considered volunteering? It gives you a chance to make contributions. You'll feel a sense of pride that you are volunteering your time, and a local organization will benefit, too. But how to volunteer?Follow the three steps before you enjoy it.

Pick an organization.     1     You're likely to be happier and volunteer longer at an organization that supports a cause you care about. For example, if you're interested in animal welfare, maybe you want to volunteer at an animal shelter. Much like job search sites, you can also use volunteer websites like VolunteerMatch to help you find volunteer opportunities in your area. If you still can't narrow down where you want to volunteer, start asking people you know where they volunteer.     2    

Be clear what you can offer. First identify your skills. For example, maybe you could write brochures（小册子）for local nonprofits if writing is your style.     3     You need to be sure how much time you can give to an organization based on your other commitments. If you try to do too much, you're more likely to give up.

    4     Treat the application like a job. Spend some time preparing for the interview, much as you would for a job interview.     5     Ask what's expected of volunteers. For instance, volunteers at a museum may be expected to learn parts of the galleries（展览馆）to give tours. Start volunteering slowly. That is, it's better to commit to just a little bit of time at first to see if you like volunteering at the organization.

A．Apply and get started.

B．Volunteer in person or online.

C．Then don’t forget to review your weekly schedule.

D．You'd better focus on the causes you like very much.

E．You may find one of them has the perfect opportunity for you.

F．It is also a time for you to judge whether the organization is fit for you.

G．First find an organization that's a good fit for you, and then decide what you have to offer.

2 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflicts as much as possible and live in peace with others.     1     If you have done all your best to avoid conflicts and you are still arguing, then read these effective tips on how to avoid conflicts.

● Don’t get in the center of the conflict.

Sometimes people can get in the center of conflicts due to their enthusiasm for offering help. Frankly speaking, it is very unwise, because it can make you the main figure of the conflict.     2     You should focus on your own life issues.

● Be kind.

    3     Life is full of conflicts and disagreements, that’s why you should find more conservative ways of dealing with them. For example, kindness can lessen the conflict.

● Try to be a peacekeeper.

Peacekeepers tend to cooperate with people without bad emotions which usually lead to arguments and even conflicts. “    4    ” This saying is the life motto of a natural-born peacekeeper. Don’t worry if you are not a natural-born peacekeeper; you can gain this skill during life.

● Walk off.

When the conflict is gathering pace and you can’t manage to control yourself, you should choose to handle the situation in another way. By all means, try to keep yourself away from stress.     5     You should get away from the situation for a while.

A．The greatest victory is a battle not fought.

B．Conflicts are unavoidable, so try to accept them.

C．Weak people usually desire others to offer help and support.

D．Let other people solve their problems without your presence.

E．It is helpful to put some distance between yourself and the opponent.

F．When someone pushes you to the limit, try to act kindly towards this person.

G．Arguing can either break your friendship or affect your relationship to some degree.

3 . 短文改错。
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。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。
We use both words and body language express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with other peoples. We can learn a lot of about what a person is thinking by watch his or her body language. Words are important, but the way a person stands, folds his or her arms, or moved his or her hands can also give us informations about his or her feelings. Just like speaking language, body language vary from culture to culture. Making eye contact — looking directly in someone’s eyes — is in some countries a way to show interest. In another countries, however, eye contact is a way to show that a person is rude or disrespectful.
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4 . 七选五

Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place. If you're not one of these lucky types, don't worry.    1    

Remark on the surroundings or occasion. If you’re at a party, for example, you could comment on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song." or “The food’s great.”

    2    For example. “How is the wine?” or “Who do you know here?- Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started.

    3    For example, “I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it?- or “You’re really doing well in this. Can you show me how to do it?”

Remark on anything you have in common. People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too. How does your son like it?"

    4    Don't say something that obviously causes offence and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion. Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings，and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.

Listen effectively.    5    You can't concentrate on what someone's saying if you're thinking about what you’re going to say next. The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in what's being said. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with or “uh huh.”

A．Choose subjects you’re interested in.

B．Use a praise to create a good atmosphere.

C．Keep the conversation going with small talks.

D．It is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk.

E．Ask specific questions that are related to the drinks.

F．Ask a question that requires more than just a yes or no answer

G．Here are some ways to have a conversation with someone new.

5 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有多余选项。

Every day, in hundreds of ordinary situations, actions speak far louder than words. We talk with our mouth, but we communicate with our facial expressions, our tone of voice and our whole body.

    1    When we can read what others are saying unconsciously, we can deal with things — at work and at home before they become problems.

By understanding how to use body language, you can communicate more effectively. Here is how:     2    Throughout the day, notice details about the way you speak, gesture and move. When standing, keep your shoulders straight, your body open and your weight balanced on both feet.

Work on your handshake.    3    The handshake most likely to show confidence is firm and dry, with strong but not too much pressure.

Use eye contact. Eye contact is very important in forming an impression of someone. You should have the ability to keep direct eye contact if you want to be taken seriously. But some people feel uncomfortable when it is too strong.    4    

Be yourself. Nonverbal (非言语的) messages come from deep inside you, from your own sense of self-respect. If you are comfortable with yourself, it shows.    5    They always give others a deep impression.

A．Use hand gestures carefully.

B．Pay attention to your body-talk.

C．A mirror can be useful to examine facial expressions.

D．People who know who they are have a relaxed way of talking and moving.

E．In the business world, the handshake shows important messages about power.

F．Understanding body language is one of the most useful skills you can develop.

G．To avoid this problem, change your focus so that you look at somewhere between the eyes and the chin.

6 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Kids with special needs refer to any kid who might need extra help because of a medical, emotional(情感的), or learning problem. For example, kids who can not walk need wheelchairs. They not only need equipment that helps them get around, but they might need to have ramps(坡道) or elevators available.    1    Kids with an illness would have special needs, too.    2    . Kids with sight problems might need Braille books to read. Kids with hearing problems might need hearing aids.    3    . It might be harder to do normal things—like learning to read or just getting around the school. The good news is that parents, doctors, nurses, teachers, and others can help. The goal is to help kids be as independent as possible.Other kids also can be a big help. How? By being a friend. Kids who use a wheelchair or have lots of health problems want friends just as you do. But meeting people and making friends can be difficult.    4    . Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied (欺辱）or teased.Also, try to be helpful if you know someone with special needs.    5    As you get to know them, they may help you understand what it's like to be in their shoes. And you'll be helping fill a very special need, one that everybody has—the need for good friends.

A．Some kids might laugh at or make fun of them.

B．They also might need to get a special bus to school.

C．Life can be challenging for a kid with special needs.

D．It is good manners to offer help to kids with special needs.

E．Being friendly to kids with special needs is one of the best ways to be helpful.

F．They might need medicine or other help as they go about their daily activities.

G．Someone could have trouble with anxiety, but you wouldn't know it unless told about it.

7 . 书面表达

请你根据对右面这幅漫画的理解，以Come Back to Reality为题，用英语写一篇作文。
你的作文应包括以下内容：
1. 简要描述漫画的内容。
2. 概述你对这幅图的理解。
3. 举例说明你会怎样做。
注意：
1. 可参照漫画适当发挥。
2. 作文词数150左右。
3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等。
Come Back to Reality
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8 . Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they’ll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you’re satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.
From the point of my 50s, I’d say that sounds about right. Some of my happiest moments are the ones I spend with my husband, a few close relatives, and a handful of very good friends who know me well and like me anyway. But the more I read about how social media are interfering with (干扰) good old-fashioned friendship, creating virtual bonds that can’t quite take the place of real ones, the more I wonder just how today’s 20-somethings will look back on their own lives when they’re my age.
After all, much crucial relationship building work is done in the 20s. According to research by the late Bernice Neugarten of the University of Chicago, who helped launch the academic study of human development, people choose most of their adult relationships, both friends and lovers, between the ages of 22 and 28. The friends we make in our 20s are not only best friends forever; they’re also our first truly chosen friends. And choosing how to commit to these friendships is an essential psychological task of the 20s.
But with so much of friendship in this age group now being developed online, an essential question is what the effect of that interaction is. A study, conducted in 2010 by Craig Watkins and Erin Lee of the University of Texas at Austin, investigated the Facebook habits of 776 young people between the ages of 18 and 35. “Whether it is a wall post, a comment, or a photo,” they wrote, “young people’s engagement with Facebook is driven, primarily, by a desire to stay connected to and involved in the lives of friends who live close by, far away, or have just entered into their lives.”
This kind of constant contact can be efficient, but it can also be upsetting. For one thing, it adds a new layer of concern to a young person’s already-heightened awareness of social ranking, giving appearance-conscious young people yet another thing to worry about. “I see other 20-somethings feeling pressured to constantly keep up a public image, especially a public image online,” wrote Ariana Allensworth on the group blog. “Folks are always keeping the world informed one way or another about what they’re up to, where they’re at, what projects they’re working on. It can be a bit much at times.” Not the most fertile ground for real-world friendship.
1. According to the passage, the 20s is an age for people to _____.

A．have a good public image

B．keep themselves informed

C．look back on their own lives

D．develop critical relationships

2. Which of the following is a disadvantage of making friends online?

A．It makes people pay less attention to social ranking.

B．It robs people of the happy moments spent with friends.

C．It keeps people away from their family and close relatives.

D．It prevents people from keeping in contact with their friends.

3. What was the aim of the study conducted by Craig Watkins and Erin Lee?

A．To know about the 776 young people’s Facebook habits.

B．To find out how social media affect real-world social life.

C．To help young people stay connected to the lives of friends.

D．To investigate what kind of people prefer online interactions.

4. The author may agree that _____.

A．old-fashioned friendship can help create virtual bonds

B．there’s no need for young people to make online friends

C．real-world friendship is a better choice for young people

D．online friendship is an inevitable trend in the modern world

9 . Like most people, I was brought up to look upon life as a process of getting. It was not until in my late thirties that I made this important discovery: giving-away makes life so much more exciting. You need not worry if you lack money.
This is how I experimented with giving-away. If an idea for improving the window display of a neighborhood store flashes to me, I step in and make the suggestion to the storekeeper. One discovery I made about giving-away is that it is almost impossible to give away anything in this world without getting something back, though the return often comes in all unexpected form.
One Sunday morning, the local post office delivered an important special delivery letter to my home, though it was addressed to me at my office. I wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation. More than a year later I needed a post-office box for a new business I was starting. I was told at the window that there were no boxes left, and that my name would have to go on a long waiting list. As I was about to leave, the postmaster appeared in the doorway. He had overheard(无意中听到)our conversation. "Wasn’t it you that wrote us that letter a year ago about delivering a special delivery to your home?" I said yes. "Well, you certainly are going to have a box in this post office if we have to make one for you. You don’t know what a letter like that means to us. We usually get nothing but complaints."
1. From the passage, we understand that _____.

A．the author did not understand the importance of giving until he was in late thirties

B．the author was like most people who were mostly receivers rather than givers

C．the author received the same education as most people during his childhood

D．the author liked most people as they looked upon life as a process of getting

2. According to the author, _____.

A．giving means you will lack money

B．the excitement of giving can bring you money

C．you don’t have to be rich in order to give

D．when you give away money, you will be rich

3. The author would make the suggestion to the storekeeper _____.

A．in writing	B．in person
C．in the window display	D．about the neighborhood

4. When the author needed a post-office box, _____.

A．he had put his name on a waiting list

B．he wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation

C．many people had applied for post-office boxes before him

D．he asked the postmaster to make one for him

10 . Alibaba started taking the lead in China， simply enough， by connecting big Chinese manufacturers（制造商） with big buyers across the world． Its business-to-business site， Alibaba． com allowed business to buy almost everything． Alibaba’s advantage wasn’t hard to identify: size． Alibaba is just big， even by Chinese standards． Its marketplaces attract 231 million active buyers，8 million sellers，11．3 billion orders a year—and _______________It encourages people to use its markets—not charging small sellers a percentage of the sale．
If you want a quick look into the influence of Alibaba on daily Chinese life，take my experience．I moved to Beijing almost a year ago and quickly got tired of visiting small stores across the crowded，polluted city of 20 million people in search of new electronics，bathroom furnishings，and anything else my wife wanted． “You’re looking for what exactly？ Why not try it？ ” my Chinese teacher asked me one day．With that，my wonderful new relationship with Alibaba began．
Alibaba’s original business-to-business model now is secondary to consumer buying．Chinese retail（零售）buying makes up 80% of Alibaba’s profit，and leading that group is Taobao，with 800 million items for sale and the most unbelievable selection of things you’ll ever find． TMall．com is Alibaba’s other big site，where you can find brand name goods from Nike and Unilever near the lowest prices．
What I have a hard time explaining to friends and family back in the U．S．is how China has gone beyond traditional shopping—big-box retailers especially —in favor of online purchases on Taobao and a few other sites．In smaller towns than Beijing，where big retailers have not yet traveled，shopping online is shopping，and shopping is Taobao．
I have a list of some of my recent purchases on Taobao for a sense of how extensive the marketplace is．Almost everything arrived a day or two after ordering with free shipping．I’m not even a big buyer，because I need friends to help me search the Chinese-language site．When I was searching my purchase history on my Chinese teacher’s iPad，which helps me buy goods，I looked through with great difficulty about 10 of her purchases for every one of mine．
1. Alibaba’s advantage mainly lies in ___________．

A．its big size

B．its business-to-business service

C．its not charging small sellers

D．its low price

2. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the passage？

A．Alibaba is of middle size among all the online sites

B．Alibaba will continue to develop．

C．Alibaba stands out as the best online site．

D．Alibaba acts as a bridge between the buyers and sellers．

3. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to？

A．a new store

B．Alibaba

C．a business

D．a foreign website

4. What can be inferred from the passage？

A．The author’s Chinese teacher is also an online purchase lover．

B．Taobao has no obvious advantage over other similar online sites．

C．Alibaba’s business-to-business service earns more money than retail now．

D．TMall．com provides more profit than Taobao．

5. What is the passage mainly about？

A．Shopping online is TaoBao．

B．The influence of shopping online goes beyond traditional shopping．

C．Alibaba greatly influences people’s daily purchase in China．

D．How the author purchases online in China．