—How about bringing my sister to your birthday party?
—________ The more, the happier.

A．No way!	B．Why not?
C．So what?	D．Have a good time!

There was no one else in the classroom, so he ______ it by himself.

A．should have done

B．need have done

C．must have done

D．could have done

To keep healthy, Professor Johnson ________ cycling as regular form of exercise after he retired.

A．took up

B．caught on

C．carried on

D．made for

The lady insisted that the young man ________ her wallet and that he should be sent to the police station at once.

A．had stolen

B．steal

C．has stolen

D．stole

—What are you going to do this weekend?
—I’m going to an exhibition of photographs which _____ these days.

A．will be held

B．is holding

C．will hold

D．is being held

The competitor never dreamed of ________for him to win the first prize in the 100-meter race.

A．there was a chance	B．there being a chance
C．it being a chance	D．it was a chance

It was at 3 in the morning ________ the earthquake happened. Hundreds were killed, with a lot ________ in the ruins.

A．that; buried	B．when; buried
C．that; burying	D．when; burying

Linda walked through the door into the waiting area in the hospital, ________ there is always an atmosphere of boredom and tension.

A．when

B．that

C．which

D．where

________, I have never seen anyone who’s as capable as John.

A．As long as I have traveled	B．Now that I have traveled so much
C．Much as I have traveled	D．As I have traveled so much

High school graduations are one of the most important moments in a teenager’s life. However, heading into the ______ on June 6th, David was stopped at the door by a gatekeeper. So you can imagine how ______ David was. Although his sneakers were not extremely unacceptable, David learned they were in ______ of the school’s dress code and he was ______ entry.

David was about to ______ his chance to walk across the stage with his classmate when he caught sight of a ______ face. Butler, a famous local educator, came to the graduation as a parent. Learning David’s unpleasant situation, he ______ the young man back to the entry to see if he could ______ the gatekeeper’s mind.

“I was hoping that she would let it go, but she ______ not letting this young man in, and I didn’t have time to ______ with her,” Butler said. “I wasn’t going to let him miss the most ______ moment in his life for anything.” Without missing a beat, Butler simply changed his ______ with David. Just as the ______ closed, David made it inside the hall. Eventually he ______ David from ruining his graduation day.

Although firstly ______ by the last-minute substitution, Butler’s family were thrilled that his quick thinking turned a very ______ situation into a joyful celebration. “I wasn’t ______ because Mr. Butler is always helpful,” a ______ parent of David’s said.

It’s said that a truly generous man will give the shirt off his back to someone ______. Now it seems, the saying also ______ to the shoes off his feet.

1.

A．festival

B．conference

C．ceremony

D．exhibition

2.

A．eager

B．upset

C．thrilled

D．frightened

3.

A．violation

B．favor

C．honor

D．place

4.

A．envied

B．guaranteed

C．allowed

D．refused

5.

A．destroy

B．miss

C．seize

D．imagine

6.

A．strange

B．happy

C．friendly

D．serious

7.

A．accompanied

B．invited

C．pushed

D．directed

8.

A．read

B．draw

C．relax

D．change

9.

A．agreed on

B．complained about

C．insisted on

D．argued about

10.

A．reason

B．talk

C．quarrel

D．bargain

11.

A．decisive

B．unbelievable

C．important

D．appropriate

12.

A．shirt

B．gifts

C．role

D．shoes

13.

A．event

B．doors.

C．school

D．curtains

14.

A．saved

B．prevented

C．benefited

D．excused

15.

A．annoyed

B．entertained

C．confused

D．worried

16.

A．sensitive

B．urgent

C．ridiculous

D．ugly

17.

A．surprised

B．excited

C．disappointed

D．annoyed

18.

A．considerate

B．grateful

C．loving

D．proud

19.

A．on end

B．for dignity

C．in need

D．under control

20.

A．contributes

B．refers

C．turns

D．applies

Are you worried about the planet and tired of waiting around for things to change?   Go ahead and take a closer look at the various options available to volunteer for the environment!

Sustainable Agriculture

If you decide to volunteer for a sustainable agriculture project, you’ll definitely learn some interesting sustainable farming techniques. You will be learning these techniques from locals or teaching them to the local farmers so they can implement these techniques on their own.

Best Places to Volunteer:

Central or South Africa, India, Nepal, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Marine (海洋的) Conservation

Volunteers for marine conservation should naturally be attracted to water. It’s important that you don’t fear diving and have a strong interest in learning to dive during your stay. While volunteering, your task as a volunteer will be to help research, maintain and grow the unique , marine biology.

Best Places to Volunteer:

The Bahamas, Cuba, Peru, South Africa, Indonesia, Spain and Italy.

Nature Conservation

Conservation projects are dedicated to protecting the natural environment of a specific location. Tasks here may vary greatly depending on the program but it will require volunteers to study the environment and learn about the local-wildlife species. You’ll be monitoring the environment and analyzing data while taking action to preserve the local species of plants and animals.

Best Places to Volunteer:

Madagascar, the Maldives, South Africa, New Zealand and Russia.

Renewable Energy and Water

Projects focused on energy and water create ways for communities to access sustainable energy and water sources. These programs are dedicated to designing system improvements and creating a sustainable supply of energy and water. It’s important for conservation volunteers to evaluate the needs of the community and implement actions to solve these issues.

Best Places to Volunteer:

Peru, Costa Rica, El Salvador, India and Cameroon.

●   Requirements

With so many subcategories and such a wide array of organizations, the required skill set will vary for each program. English is the main language on all projects so it’s important that conservation volunteers have a good understanding of English. For projects in South America, you will find it helpful to have a basic knowledge of Spanish.

1. If you are interested in botanical creatures, you’re advised to join in the project of ________.

A．Sustainable Agriculture	B．Marine Conservation
C．Nature Conservation	D．Renewable Energy and Water

2. If you want to volunteer for three projects in the/same /country, which country is the best choice?

A．Peru

B．Indonesia

C．South Africa

D．India

3. What skill or interest is necessary for volunteering in marine conservation efforts?,

A．Willingness to learn to dive.

B．Capability to work independently.

C．Experience in nature photography>

D．Knowledge of agriculture techniques.

4. What should volunteers do in their voluntary work?

A．Learning farming techniques by implementing these techniques on their own.

B．Studying the environment and perform the same natural conservation tasks.

C．Assessing the requirements of the community before implementing actions.

D．Signing up for marine conservation project even if they are afraid of the water;

5. What is required in common to be a volunteer in any of the above programs?

A．Farming techniques	B．Marine biology
C．Data analysis	D．English language

It was a cold May morning when I received an intriguing (有趣的) email from an old high school friend inviting me to join a 10-day all-girls surf trip. I knew I had to say yes.

The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women aged 30 to 45, all complete strangers, gathered on the coast of Portugal to try something new: surfing in the Atlantic Ocean.

I have always loved traveling, so I eagerly sent an email to my boss seeking permission from him to make the once-in-a-life trip.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my past 33 years, it’s that adults typically spend their days mastering the things they’ve done before. It seems like we pride ourselves on becoming experts in whatever field we’ve fallen into, knowing more and more about less and less.

Now, in theory, this is a great strategy, as it allows you to become really, really good at one particular thing, but it also kind of ends up leaving some skills lacking.

I met my new surfing companions on the grass of the hotel lawn in a small surf town called Ericeira. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a relentless desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow.

The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate.

Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air.

Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked. Learning a new skill taught me the humility that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on.

While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try.

1. What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal?

A．Her love for surfing and improving existing skills.

B．Her desire to reconnect with a high school friend and make new friends.

C．Her passion for embracing challenges and exploring new places.

D．The chance to take a break in Portugal from work.

2. What is the author’s view on adults focusing on mastering one field?

A．It blocks creativity and exploration.	B．It is essential for career success.
C．It disturbs one’s work-life balance.	D．It narrows one’s abilities.

3. Which of the following words best describe the author’s surfing experience?

A．Tough but rewarding.	B．Relaxing but unpredictable.
C．Difficult but interesting.	D．Tiring but meaningful.

4. What can be inferred about the author?

A．She discovered her true calling atter the trip.

B．She used to lack confidence in herself.

C．She became more willing to challenge herself.

D．She went on to become an expert surfer.

5. What wisdom did the author gain from the experience with surfing?

A．The need to seek professional training in all new skills.

B．The value of pushing your limits and running the risk of something unpleasant.

C．The benefit of exploring new places with unknown companions.

D．The importance of being an expert in on field.

Culture can affect not just language and customs, but also how people experience the world on surprisingly basic levels.

Researchers, with the help of brain scans, have uncovered shocking differences in perception (感知) between Westerners and Asians, what they see when they look at a city street, for example, or even how they perceive a simple line in a square, according to findings published in a leading science journal.

In western countries, culture makes people think of themselves as highly independent individuals. When looking at scenes, Westerners tend to focus more on central objects than on their surroundings. East Asian cultures, however, emphasize inter-dependence. When Easterners look at a scene, they tend to focus on surroundings as well as the object.

Using an experiment involving two tasks, Dr Hedden asked subjects to look at a line simply to estimate its length, a task that is played to American strengths. In another, they estimated the line’s length relative to the size of a square, an easier task for the Asians. The level of brain activity, by tracking blood flow, was then measured by Brain Scanners. The experiment found that although there was no difference in performance, and the tasks were very easy, the levels of activity in the subjects’ brains were different. For the Americans, areas linked to attention lit up more, when they worked on the task they tended to find more difficult — estimating the line’s length relative to the square. For the Asians, the attention areas lit up more during the harder task also — estimating the line’s length without comparing it to the square. The findings are a reflection of more than ten years of previous experimental research into east-west differences.

In one study, for instance, researchers offered people a choice among five pens; four red and one green. Easterners were more likely to choose a red pen while Westerners were more likely’ to choose the green one.

Culture is not affecting how you see the world, but how you choose to understand and internalize it. But such habits can be changed. Some psychological studies suggest that when an Easterner goes to the West or vice versa, habits of thought and perception also begin to change. Such research gives us clues on how our brain works and is hopeful for us to develop programs to improve our memory, memory techniques and enhance and accelerate our learning skills.

1. According to the passage, Chinese people are most likely to ___.

A．more emphasize independent thinking

B．always focus more on their surroundings

C．think of Westerners as highly independent individuals

D．focus more on the context as well as the object

2. We know from the passage that people’s brains will be more active when ___.

A．the task is much easier	B．the blood flow is tracked
C．the task is more difficult	D．people begin to choose colors

3. What do the findings of the experiment mentioned in the 4th paragraph indicate?

A．They indicate that culture has a great impact on the way people talk and behave.

B．They show that Easterners and Westerners have great differences in perceiving the world.

C．They suggest that people’s habits of thought and-perception can be changed in different cultures.

D．They make it clear that Easterners and Westerners lay emphasis on different things.

4. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.

A．Easterners prefer collectivism to individualism

B．East Asian cultures lay more emphasis on independence

C．It took over ten years to find out how to improve our brainpower

D．Americans will change their habits of perception when they’re in Britain

5. Which of the following will be the best title of the passage?

A．Chinese culture: why it has an advantage over Western culture?

B．Western culture and Chinese culture: which will be more suitable for us?

C．Western culture and Chinese culture: why we should learn from both?

D．Western culture vs. Chinese culture

阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Yesterday my parents were heading off on a little holiday and I took them to the train station, the rain was pouring down.

I got their luggage out, helped them get to the elevator and sent them on their way. As I was walking back to the parking lot, I saw an elderly man walking slowly toward the bus station. Obviously, he had no umbrella. I walked over and asked him where he was going. It turned out that he was heading to the same town as I was, just a 15-minute drive. I offered him a lift which he gratefully accepted.

We had a lovely chat on the way and I learned some of his history. He was 87 and heading to the nursing home he had just put his beloved wife in last week. He had his driving license taken away last year so he had to take public transport every day. A tear fell down his cheek as he told me about his wife. I tried to hold back my own tears but failed.

As I dropped him off at the entrance of the nursing home, I gave him the bunch of flowers I had in the car which I had given to my mom on Mother’s Day. I would much rather see the flowers indulged in by him and his wife than just take them back home. Tears rolled down his cheeks and he thanked me gratefully. As I made my way back to my car, I totally lost control of my emotions and cried like a baby. I just felt that all the stars shone for some reason and I was meant to meet him today. I was very glad to be able to help him in some way.

1. What was the purpose of the author’s visit to the train station? (no more than 10 words)
________________
2. What was the elderly man going to do? (no more than 10 words)
________________
3. How did the author feel about the elderly man? (no more than 5 words)
________________
4. What does the underlined phrase “indulged in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? (1 word)
________________
5. What do you think of the author? And give your reasons. (no more than 25 words)
________________

假定你是李津，你的美国朋友Peter下学期将作为交换生来你校学习，他想学习传统中国画，询问你校是否有开设的选修课程。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
(1)学校开设中国画课程;
(2)上课时间和地点;
(3)准备物品：毛笔、墨和纸等。
参考词汇：选修课 optional course;毛笔 Chinese brush
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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