Dealing with a difficult roommate can be both annoying and challenging. However, by becoming aware of the context of the situation, steps can be taken in order to improve the circumstance.

Identify the source of the problem. Sometimes, when someone is annoying, it is difficult to tell exactly which aspect of the situation is causing the anger. Therefore, it is important to find the one element that caused your anger to begin with.

Evaluate the source of the conflict. Is the conflict trivial, or is it serious ? Sometimes, people can become angry over things that seem like a big deal at the time, but when contemplated (深思), are really unimportant. Nevertheless, before any problem is dealt with, it is necessary to determine how serious it is.

Talk to the roommate about what is bothering you. Communication is very important when dealing with problems. The problems will only become worse if measures are taken without telling one another what is even wrong to begin with.

Listen to the explanation that the roommate has to over. Listening is also important when dealing with conflicts. Hearing each side of the story will make it easier to arrive at a possible solution.

Compromise with one another in order to form a solution. Sometimes, conflicts can be resolved simply by changing small occurrences.

1.The main idea of the passage is .

A．how to identify the source of the problem.

B．how to evaluate the source of the conflict.

C．how to contend with a difficult roommate.

D．how to communicate with your roommate.

2.In the third paragraph, “trivial” is closest in meaning to “ ”.

A．unconsidered. B．unconscious.

C．unusual. D．unacceptable.

3.The author thinks that all of the following are important to deal with conflicts except .

A．communicating. B．listening.

C．compromising. D．challenging.

4.How many tips does the writer offer to deal with a difficult roommate ?

A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.

5.We can find the text in the section of a newspaper.

A．science. B．relationship.

C．recreation. D．education.

Situated along Wangfujing Avenue, the Wangfujing Grand Hotel enjoys a prime location with easy access to many tourist attractions such as the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square and Beihai Park.

Each luxurious room at the Wangfujing Grand is elegantly furnished and comes equipped with modern amenities including satellite TV, internet access and attached bathroom. Most rooms overlook the Forbidden City or Wangfujing Avenue, providing stunning views.

Hotel guests can swim in the indoor pool or workout at the fitness centre while a sauna and spa lets visitor relax and unwind. Other hotel facilities include a beauty salon, gift shop and travel and tickets service.

The Regent Beijing

Surrounded by the modern business district and the ancient streets of old Beijing, Regent Hotel is truly the place to enjoy a world of luxury at a good value.

Situated within walking distance of the main commercial district, Regent Beijing is very close to shops, entertainment outlets, eateries and nightlife. Major attractions like Forbidden Palace and Tiananmen Square are just a 5-minute drive away.

The world-class Regent Beijing not only offers excellent facilities for leisure and business, it also provides personalized and thoughtful service.

Pamper yourself with a treatment in one of the spa’s private rooms or relax in the elegant indoor pool. Energize in the large fitness centre or enjoy some retail shopping at the luxury boutiques.

Raffles Beijing Hotel

Raffles Beijing Hotel is in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts and a few minutes from the mystical Forbidden from the mystical Forbidden City, historical Tian’anmen Square, the Silk Market and other famous sights. It is also a short 15 minutes walk from Beijing railway station and less than 5 minutes from Wangfujing subway station, and approximately 40 minutes by car from Beijing Capital International Airport.

Raffles Beijing Hotel was built in the 1900s, now already as an icon of Beijing’s historical heritage. It is ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing.

1.The underlined word “anmenities”, as used in the passage, can best be defined as “ ”.

A．comfortable accommodation.

B．convenient transportation.

C．nutritious food.

D．a(chǎn)musing toys.

2.If you choose to stay in Wangfujing Grand Hotel, you can do the following except .

A．doing some swimming in the pool.

B．doing physical exercise at the fitness centre.

C．going to Forbidden Palace without leaving the hotel.

D．buying souvenirs in the gift shop.

3.We can learn from the passage that .

A．Regent Beijing is very close to Beijing railway station.

B．Regent Beijing is a world-class hotel with excellent facilities.

C．Only in the Regent Beijing can you enjoy some retail shopping.

D．Regent Beijing is now an icon of Beijing’s historical heritage.

4.Which of the following is closest to Raffles Beijing Hotel ?

A．Beijing railway station.

B．Wangfujing subway station.

C．Wangfujing Grand Hotel.

D．Beijing Capital International Airport.

5.The passage is written for .

A．students. B．passengers.

C．tourists. D．businessmen.

People living in the country enjoy several advantages that people living in the city cannot enjoy. They are in closely contact with nature. They make friends with trees and stones. They can own dogs. They breathe fresh air. They fight with strong winds. They listen to the songs of birds.

This contact with nature is good for health. There are many diseases that are common in the city. but are not to be found in the country. For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to country people.

Because of the absence of cars, one can walk more freely in the country than in the city. There are no rules of the road nor traffic signs to obey.

People living in the country can easily get fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and fresh milk. And they get them at lower prices than in the city.

Country life is economical in other ways, too. There are practically no temptations (誘惑)to waste money.

Country people are mostly honest. They say what they mean, and make and keep promises with sincerity (誠意). They do not put on air. They do not pretend to have those ridiculous (荒謬的) manners which are necessary in what we call polite society.

1.What can’t country people often enjoy ?

A．Musical concerts.

B．Fresh air.

C．Song of birds.

D．Close contact with nature.

2.What is probably more expensive in country than in the city ?

A．Vegetables. B．Beer.

C．Milk. D．Fruit.

3.What is NOT true of country life ?

A．The traffic accident rate is very high in the country.

B．Living in the country saves one a lot of money.

C．Country people enjoy better health than the city people.

D．Country people are honest.

4.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage ?

A．People living in the country enjoy no advantages.

B．People living in the city are in close contact with nature.

C．People living in the country suffer from more diseases than those living in the city.

D．The prices of farm products are lower in the country than in the city.

5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage ?

A．The Disadvantages of Living in the Country.

B．The Expenses of Living in the Country.

C．Country Life.

D．Healthy Country People.

[1] What is fear of money ? And who are the people who suffer from it ? If it’s the first time you’re hearing about this kind of condition, this is the chance for you to learn more.

[2] Fear of money is a fear of wealth usually brought about by a past experience. Some people develop this fear when they find themselves buried in debt and without a clue on how to overcome it.

[3] There are a lot of different factors that contribute to this phenomenon.. If you want to learn how to overcome it, read on.

[4] Be Conscious About Your Fear. The first step to overcoming fear of money is proper awareness. All too often, we fear what we don’t understand. The same principle applies when it comes to money. If you know how much debt you’ve really accumulated, you at least know what you’re dealing with.

[5] Talk To Others About It. If you want to overcome your fear of money, why not talk about it with friends and family ? You don’t want to broadcast every little detail about your financial matters, but you do need to let out a little bit of steam and perhaps, realize that you’re not the only one having issues.

[6] Make Money Decisions Regularly. If you really want to get over your fear of money, you have to be more hands-on. So why don’t you make money decisions from time to time ? Decide how much you want to save up this year. Decide where you want to invest your money in the next few months. Of course, you have to make careful and calculated decisions.

[7] Fear of money is easier to conquer with the right amount of knowledge and determination. Don’t be frightened by money. Fear is but a state of mind.

1.What is the main idea of the text ? (no more than 8 words)

2.How many steps are mentioned to overcome fear of money ? (no more than 2 words)

3.Who can you talk to about your fear of money ? (no more than 4 words)

4.What do we usually fear ? ( no more than 4 words)

5.What’s the author’s suggestion to those who really want to get over fear of money ? ( no more than 4 words)

假設(shè)你班最近舉行了一次班會，討論怎樣使英語學(xué)習(xí)變成一件快樂的事。請你根據(jù)下表所提示的信息，為某英語網(wǎng)站寫一篇短文，談?wù)勀銈兊挠懻撉闆r并提出你的建議。

注意：1．對所給要點(diǎn)逐一陳述，適當(dāng)發(fā)揮，不要簡單翻譯。

2．詞數(shù)120左右。開頭已經(jīng)寫好，不計入總詞數(shù)。

參考詞匯：互動的interactive

Recently ，we had a discussion on how to make learning English relaxing and fun.

第二部分：語法填空 15分（每空1.5分）

W: Good morning. I’m Linda Li

M: please have 1._____________ seat, Miss Li. I received your resume last week, and I’m very 2._____________(impress).

W: Thank you.

M: May I ask 3.____________ do you want to leave your present job ?

W: I’ve always wanted to work in a larger company 4.____________ offers more opportunities for development.

M: I understand, but why are you interested in working for 5._____________ company ?

W: Well, as far as I know, your company has an impressive reputation and a good working environment.

M: That’s so good to hear . Why do you think you are the right person 6.____________this position?

W: I’m a business major and I 7._____________(work) for three years in this field. Besides, I have excellent written 8.____________(communicate) skills.

M: Any hobbies?

W: Yes. I like watching moves and I often go 9._____________(swim)

M: Oh, that’s interesting. We’ll let you know the result as soon as possible.

W: Ok, thanks. It was nice meeting you .

M: It was nice meeting you 10.____________, and thanks for coming in today.

完型填空 (共一篇, 20小題目, 滿分30分)

閱讀下列短文, 掌握其大意, 然后從所給的四個選項中,選出最佳答案

A person may have an idea about himself that will prevent him from doing good work. He may have the________ that he is not capable of it. A child may think he is stupid because he does not understand how to make the ________ of his mental faculties(官能). Older people may be mistaken that they are incapable of _________ anything new because of their age.

A person who believes that he is incapable will not make a real _________ , because he feels that it _________ be useless, he won’t go at a job with the confidence necessary for success, and he won’t work his hardest, even though he may_________ he is doing so. He is _________ likely to fail, and the failure will ________ belief in his incompetence(無能). Alfred Adler, a famous doctor, had a (an) _________ like this. When he was a small boy, he had a poor ________ in maths. His teacher told his _________ he had no ability in maths in order that they would not ________ too much of him._________he too accepted _________ mistaken thinking of his ability, and he felt that it was useless to ________, and was very poor at maths, ________ as they expected.

One day he worked out a problem which _________ of the other students had been able to solve. Adler succeeded in solving the problem. This gave him confidence. He now ________ with interest, determination and purpose, and he soon became especially good at ________. He not only proved that he could learn maths well, but luckily he learned early in his life from his own experience that if a person goes at a job with determination and purpose, he may _________ himself as well as others by his ability.

1.A. belief B. way C. fact D. condition

2.A. biggest B. most C. highest D. deepest

3.A. teaching B. learning C. accepting D. using

4.A. decision B. success C. effort D. trouble

5.A. would B. should C. must D. could

6.A. forget B. think C. guess D. understand

7.A. nevertheless B. moreover C. however D. therefore

8.A. lead to B. add to C. take to D. contribute to

9.A. experience B. example C. thought D. story

10.A. state B. mind C. start D. ending

11.A. classmates B. friends C. neighbors D. parents

12.A. blame B. expect C. get D. win

13.A. Virtually B. Totally C. Fortunately D. Especially

14.A. it B. her C. its D. their

15.A. manage B. succeed C. try D. act

16.A. only B. almost C. just D. nearly

17.A. none B. all C. many D. most

18.A. lived B. worked C. played D. graduated

19.A. 1essons B. medicine C. subjects D. maths

20.A. encourage B. love C. astonish D. disappoint

閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）

In most languages, a greeting is usually followed by “small talk”. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation. In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather. “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Terrible weather, isn’t it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about something which both people have the same opinion about. The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something. This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable. People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion(宗教) or politics(政治) so these are not suitable topics for small talk. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching. “Great game, isn’t it?” At bus-stops, people may comment on the transport system. “The bus service is terrible, isn’t it?”

1.Small talk is ________.

A. a kind of conversation with short words

B. a greeting used when people meet each other

C. to let people disagree about something

D. something we talk about to start a conversation

2.The favorite topic of small talk for English people is _________.

A. the weather B. politics

C. games D. languages

3.The passage suggests that when we learn a language _________.

A. we should learn about the transport system of the country

B. we should only master the grammar and the vocabulary

C. we should learn the culture of the country

D. we should understand the importance of the language

4.When we say “Great game, isn’t it?”, we are in fact __________.

A. asking a question B. having a conversation

C. make a comment D. making small talk

5.What we learn from the passage is that _________.

A. different languages have different grammar

B. small talk is an important part of a language

C. small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation

D. in English-speaking countries we should talk about the weather

Florence Nightingale（南丁格爾） was born in a rich family. When she was young she took lessons in music and drawing, and read great books. She also traveled a great deal with her mother and father.

As a child she felt that visiting sick people was both a duty and a pleasure. She enjoyed helping them.

At last mind was made up. “I’m going to be a nurse,” she decided.

“Nursing isn’t the right work for a lady,” her father told her.

“Then I will make it so ”, she smiled. And she went to learn nursing in Germany and France.

When she returned to England, Florence started a nursing home . During the Crimean War in 1854 she went with a group of thirty eight nurses to the front hospitals. What they saw there was terrible. Dirt and death were everywhere to be seen — and smelled. The officer there did not want any woman to tell him how to run a hospital, either. But the brave nurse went to work.

Florence used her own money and some from friends to buy clothes, beds, medicine and food for the men. Her only pay was in smiles from the lips of dying soldiers. But they were more than enough for this kind woman.

After she returned to England, she was honored for her services by Queen Victoria. But Florence said that her work had just begun. She raised money to build the Nightingale Home for Nurses in London. She also wrote a book on public health, which was printed in several countries.

Florence Nightingale died at the age of ninety, still trying to serve others through her work as a nurse. Indeed, it is because of her that we honor nurses today.

1.When she was a child, Florence ________.

A. loved to travel very much

B. knew what her duty in life was

C. loved to help the sick people

D. want to learn music and drawing in the future

2.What made Florence make up her mind to become a nurse？

A. Her father’s support.

B. Her desire to help the sick.

C. Her education in Germany and France.

D. Her knowledge from reading great books.

3.During the Crimean War in 1854, Florence served in the front hospital where ____.

A. she earned a little money

B. work was very difficult

C. few soldiers died because of her work

D. she didn’t have enough food or clothes

4. Why was Florence honored by Queen Victoria？

A. She built the Nightingale Home for Nurses.

B. She wrote a book on public health.

C. She worked as a nurse all her life.

D. She did a great deal of work during the Crimean War.

5.The passage can best be described as ____.

A. the life story of a famous woman

B. a description of the nursing work

C. an example of successful education

D. the history of nursing in England

I am a good mother to three children. I have tried never to let my profession stand in the way of being a good parent.

I no longer consider myself the center of the universe. I show up. I listen. I try to laugh. I am a good friend to my husband. I have tried to make marriage vows（誓約）mean what they say. I am a good friend to my friends, and they to me. Without them, there would be nothing to say to you today.

So here’s what I wanted to tell you today: Get a life. A real life, not a desire of the next promotion（提升）, the bigger paycheck, the larger house.

Get a life in which you are not alone. Find people you love, and who love you. And remember that love is not leisure（空閑）, it is work. Pick up the phone. Send an e-mail. Write a letter. And realize that life is the best thing and that you have no business taking it for granted.

It is so easy to waste our lives, our days, our hours, our minutes. It is so easy to exist instead of to live. I learned to live many years ago. Something really, really bad happened to me, something that changed my life in ways that, if I had my choice, it would never have been changed at all. And what I learned from it is what, today, seems to be the hardest lesson of all.

I learned to love the journey, not the destination. I learned to look at all the good in the world and try to give some of it back because I believed in it, completely and totally. And I tried to do that, in part, by telling others what I had learned.

By telling them this: Read in the backyard with the sun on your face. Learn to be happy. And think of life as a deadly illness, because if you do, you will live it with joy and passion as it ought to be lived.

1.The best title of this passage probably is _______.

A. Love your friends B. Live a real life

C. Don’t waste time D. Be a good mother and wife

2.How did the author form her view of life?

A. By working and social experience.

B. Learning from her friends.

C. Through an unfortunate experience.

D. Because of her children and husband.

3.The underlined sentence “It is so easy to exist instead of to live” in the fifth paragraph probably has the same meaning as ______.

A. it is so easy to keep alive but not to live a real life.

B. it is very hard to live a real life

C. it is so easy to make a living.

D. it is more difficult to exist than to live a happy life.

4.What’s the author’s attitude towards work?

A. Try our best to serve others.

B. To earn enough money to make life better.

C. Try our best to get higher position and pay.

D. Don’t let it affect your real life.

5.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

A. the author is a success in personal life.

B. the author didn’t try her best to work well.

C. the author spent all her time caring for her children.

D. the author doesn’t travel much