"Ok," I said to my daughter as she bent over her afternoon bowl of rice. "What's going on with you and your friend J?" J. is the leader of a group of third-graders at her camp?a position Lucy herself occupied the previous summer. Now she's the one on the outs, and every day at snack time, she tells me all about it, while I offer up the unhelpful advice all summer long.

"She's fond of giving orders," Lucy complained. "She's fat," Lucy mumbled（含糊地說）into her bowl "We are going upstairs," I said, my voice cold, "We are going to discuss this." And up we went.

I'd spent the nine years since her birth getting ready for this day, the day we'd have to have the conversation about this horrible word. I knew exactly what to say to the girl on the receiving end of the teasing（嘲笑）, but in all of my imaginings, it never once occurred to me that my daughter would be the one who used the F word-------Fat.

My daughter sat on her bed, and I sat beside her. “How would you feel if someone made fun of you for something that wasn't your fault?” I began. “She could stop eating so much,” Lucy mumbled, mouthing the simple advice a thousand doctors and well-meaning friends and relatives have given overweight women for years．

"It's not always that easy,” I said. “Everyone's different in terms of how they treat food” Lucy looked at me, waiting for me to go on. I opened my mouth，then closed it. Should I tell her that, in teasing a woman's weight, she's joined the long, proud tradition of critics who go after any woman with whom they disagree by starting with "you're ugly" and ending with “no man would want you and there must be something wrong with any man who does"？Should I tell her I didn't cry when someone posted my picture and commented, “I'm sorry, but aren't authors who write books marketed to young women supposed to be pretty?”

Does she need to know, now, that life isn't fair? I feel her eyes on me，waiting for an answer I don't have. Words are my tools. Stories are my job. It's possible she'll remember what I say forever, and I have no idea what to say.

So I tell her the only thing I can come up with that is absolutely true．I say to my daughter,“I love you，and there is nothing you could ever do to make me not love you，But I'm disappointed in you right now. There are plenty of reasons for not liking someone. What she looks like isn't one of them.”

Lucy nods，tears on her cheeks．“I won't say that again,”she tells me，and I pull her close, pressing my nose against her hair. We are both quiet, and I don't know if I have said the right thing. So as we sit there together, shoulder to shoulder, I pray for her to be smart．I pray for her to be strong. I pray for her to find friends，work she loves, a partner who loves her, and for the world not to deprive（剝奪）her of the things that make her who she is，for her life to be easy, and for her to have the strength to handle it when it's not. And still, always，I pray that she will never struggle as I've struggled, that weight will never be her cross to bear. She may not be able to use the word in our home, but I can use it in my head．I pray that she will never get fat．

1.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 indicates that Lucy＿＿＿，

A. often makes fun of her friend J.

B. has turned against her friend J．

C. gets along well with her friend J.

D. has begun to compete with her friend J.

2.Why does the author want to discuss with Lucy?

A. Because she wants to offer some other helpful advice.

B. Because she has prepared the conversation for nine years.

C. Because she is really shocked at Lucy's rudeness．

D. Because she decides to tell Lucy a similar story of her own．

3.What does the author want to tell her daughter?

A. It is not easy to take the doctors' advice to eat less．

B. People shouldn't complain because life is unfair.

C. She herself was once一laughed at for her appearance.

D. People shouldn't be blamed for their appearance.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that

A. the author earns a living by writing stories

B. the author is a fat but good-looking woman

C. the author will stop loving her daughter for what she said

D. the author's daughter agreed with her from the very beginning

5.We can learn from the last paragraph that ．

A. Lucy deeply moved by her mother's prayer

B. a mother's prayer will shape her daughter's attitude towards life

C. the author allows her daughter to use the F word in her head

D. the author hopes her daughter will never have weight trouble

6.The author's attitude towards her daughter can be best described as ．

A. loving but strict

B. indifferent but patient

C. satisfied and friendly

D. unsatisfied and angry

下面文章中有5處 （第1～5） 需要添加小標題。請從（A、B、C、D、E和F）中選出符合各段意思的小標題，并在答題紙上將相應選項的標號涂黑。選項中有一項是多余選項。

A. Make sure you match the job description

B. Be conscious of good interview manners

C. Put your interviewer at ease

D. Plan before you pursue

E. Dress to make a good first impression

F. Do be sincere

Attending an interview with the intent to impress the hiring manager is dangerous if you go about it in the wrong way. Below are some things you can do to maximize your chances of getting the job.

1.__________

True, sometimes interviewers aren’t prepared themselves, but that doesn’t mean they’ll forgive you for the same mistake. Developing and following a plan at the beginning of a job search has a significant impact on its success. Research the job thoroughly. Think about how your previous experience qualifies you and how it compares to the work on offer. Set "process goals" to keep you on track toward your larger career goals. "Process goals" aren’t big-picture objectives. They’re "roll up your sleeves and make it happen" objectives.

2.__________

You can’t think of any personal weaknesses, you’ve overcome all your weaknesses, or you say you haven’t given it a lot of thought. Mistakes? Not you. No one progresses in a career without making mistakes and learning from them. Trained interviewers will be looking to see if you readily acknowledge and admit your weaknesses and can describe mistakes you’ve made and what you learned from them. Never give a measured response that sugarcoats reality to a tough interview question about your past.

3.__________

If you were a 6-foot, 5-inch, 250-pound Frenchman with strong arms and a bushy beard, would you apply for the part of Little Orphan Annie on Broadway? How ridiculous that image is. If you don’t have an accurate understanding of what the job is all about, your opinion of how well-matched you are will be based on an inaccurate foundation. For example, sales professionals are expected to possess excellent communication skills, time management and organization skills. Make sure you have a full job description from the employer so you can match your skills to the job’s requirements.

4.__________

The best way to ensure a good first impression is to dress smart. What is appropriate depends on the particular employer and job but, generally speaking, it is better to dress formally while remaining comfortable. If you are unsure what to wear, you should always go with the most conservative, professional option. What you are wearing tells employers a lot about how serious you are about getting the job. The more confident and polished you appear, the more likely you are to leave the interviewer with a positive impression of you.

5.__________

Learn as much as you can about how the interview will be conducted. Employers are looking for the candidate with the best knowledge and experience, but rarely do they hire for work skills at the expense of social skills. If you lack self-awareness, it shows. And it doesn’t look good. Be on time for your interview. Be aware of your body language. Even in the critical small talk before the interview, make eye contact with your interviewer to convey confidence when you’re speaking, smile when it’s appropriate, and look alert.

短文改錯（共10小題， 每小題1分， 滿分10分）

下面短文中有10處錯誤。請在有錯誤的地方增加，刪除或修改某個單詞

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏詞符號(∧)，并在其下面寫上該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(﹨)劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫上修改后的詞。

注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2. 只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。

I have a good friend who's name is Han Meimei. She is our monitor and one of the excellent students in our class. Although she is clever, but she works very hard. We have a lot on common and have a lot to talk about. One evening she told me that something happened when her parents was out. She was doing her homeworks when she smelt something burning. She stopped look out of the window and find a cloud of smoke coming out of her neighbor's house. She called 119 immediate. Ten minutes later, the firemen came and put out fire. His neighbor was very thankful for her help.

英國哲學家培根曾說過Reading makes a full man（閱讀使人充實）。請你以I Like Reading為題寫一篇短文。

寫作要點:

1.你為什么喜歡讀書;

2.你喜歡讀哪一類書(如:歷史、科學、文學literature等)?

3.詞數(shù)120左右。

Someone who deeply impressed you may have appeared in your life for just a few minutes.

To celebrate my 10th birthday, I invited some friends to a fast food restaurant. We hamburgers and Coca Cola at the counter. When our came, I started walking towards a(n) table. By bad luck, my purse strap（帶子）got on a chair and the tray(托盤) that I was holding slipped from my hands and went flying in the air. The tray, and its contents, on a man who was just about to a bite of his sandwich. I stared, greatly , as the drinks wet his white shirt badly.

Then I closed my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of . Instead, he said, “ It’s OK” to comfort me before he disappeared into the washroom.

Still shaky and what to do next, my friends and I went to a table and sat there, trying our best to look . A moment later, the man came out of the washroom and our table. My heart almost stopped beating. I thought he was going to ask for my father’s and call him.

To my surprise, he smiled at us, handed us some cash and said, “Buy yourself new hamburgers.” He then walked away without even finishing his food.

He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse, but he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still in this world. I’ll never forget his actions.

1.A. made B. ordered C. required D. demanded

2.A. food B. turn C. bill D. menu

3.A. tidy B. full C. empty D. crowded

4.A. fixed B. caught C. cut D. tied

5.A. knocked B. hung C. threw D. fell

6.A. taste B. take C. swallow D. chew

7.A. discouraged B. disappointed C. shocked D. annoyed

8.A. bitterness B. anxiety C. anger D. sorrow

9.A. unsure B. unrest C. frightened D. puzzled

10.A. mild B. honest C. modest D. calm

11.A. drew B. approached C. pushed D. laid

12.A. help B. position C. number D. job

13.A. suddenly B. strangely C. excitedly D. merely

14.A. hurriedly B. gradually C. finally D. slowly

15. A. kindness B. happiness C. politeness D. brightness

語法填空（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）

1.We are ________________ (delight) you’re coming to work with us.

2.First we’ll put you as an ________________ (assist) to an experienced journalist. Later you can cover a story and submit the article yourself.

3.They must use research to inform themselves _____________ the missing part of the story.

4.Unfortunately he was bitten by a ___________ snake while working in the field. (poison)

5.Wow! It’s so messy. Please make everything ___________ place.

6.If I ________________ (be) ten years younger, I would accept the offer and do the job.

7.If I _____________ (leave) a little earlier, I would have caught the train. Now, I have to take a taxi.

8.Only then ___________ I begin my work on designing a new bridge.

【小題】9Not only ____________ she good at English, but also she is good at maths.

9.The woman felt that her life was ______________ (aim) after her children left home.

10.Please take all your personal _________________ (possess) with you when leaving the bus.

11.The rain was very heavy and ____________________ (consequent) the land was flooded.

12.But it was ________________ (evidence) that ideas were changing in the 13th century when painters like Giotto di Bondone began to paint religious scenes in a more realistic way.

13.Frick has a __________________ (prefer) for pre-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are well-represented in this excellent collection.

14.Although the future may be difficult for you, whenever you need ______________ (warm) and love, remember I’ll give it to you.

The mobile phone rule is just common polite behavior. Most people today have a mobile phone. In fact, many people can’t imagine how they ever get along without them. However, many people also complain(抱怨) about mobile phone users. People complain about other people loudly discussing personal matters in public places. They complain when mobile phones ring in movie theaters and concert halls. They complain about people driving too slow, and paying no attention to where they are going because they are talking on a mobile phone. And they complain about people walking around talking to people who aren’t there.

Whenever a new communication technology becomes popular, it changes the way in which society is organized. Society has to invent rules for the polite way to use the new devices（裝置）. Our rules of politeness for mobile phones are still evolving（發(fā)展；使逐漸形成）.

The mobile phone rule applies to most public places. Always try to have your phone ring as low as possible or put your mobile phone on the vibration（振動） mode, so it does not distract the people around you. The basic mobile phone rule includes:

1. Switch it off: Turn it off when you have meetings, worship, and so on.

2. Be brief: When you get a call and you’re with friends, keep the call short.

3. Permission: Often, it is correct and polite behavior to inform others at the beginning of the meeting that you are expecting an important call and get their permission.

4. Be polite: Don’t scream — speak in a lower-than-normal voice.

5. Don’t distract: Avoid talking where you may be distracting to others.

6. Driving: It is not only very dangerous, but also unlawful in most countries to drive and talk on your mobile phone.

1.What is the best title for this passage?

A. How to use a mobile phone.

B. Mobile phone rule.

C. The disadvantages of mobile phones.

D. Mobile phones — making them work for us.

2.According to this passage, we can know that the rules for mobile phones are______.

A. far from our satisfaction

B. getting worse

C. making people disappointed

D. developing gradually

3.Which of the tips on using mobile phones properly is mentioned in this passage?

A. Concentrate on what others say.

B. Speak at the top of your voice in order to make yourself heard.

C. Always turn off your mobile phones.

D. Had better not distract others.

4.What is the main purpose of writing the first paragraph?

A. To attract readers to the topic of the passage.

B. To give examples about people’s improper behaviors with mobile phones.

C. To criticize people’s improper behaviors.

D. To show mobile phones have brought people a lot of trouble.

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

A. A mobile phone.

B. The ring of the phone.

C. The mobile phone rule.

D. The conversation on the phone.

Runners in a relay race pass a stick in one direction. However, merchants（商人） passed silk, gold, fruit, and glass along the Silk Road in more than one direction. They earned their living by traveling the famous Silk Road.

The Silk Road was not a simple trading network. It passed through thousands of cities and towns. It started from eastern China, across Central Asia and the Middle East, and ended in the Mediterranean Sea. It was used from about 200 B.C. to about 1300 A.D., when sea travel offered new routes. It was sometimes called the world’s longest highway. However, the Silk Road was made up of many routes, not one smooth path. They passed through what are now 18 countries. The routes crossed mountains and deserts and had many dangers of hot sun, deep snow and even battles. Only experienced traders could return safe.

The Silk Road got its name from its most prized product. Silk could be used like money to pay taxes or buy goods. But the traders carried more than just silk. Gold, silver, and glass from Europe were much found in the Middle East and Asia. Horses traded from other areas changed farming practices in China. Indian merchants traded salt and other valuable goods. Chinese merchants traded paper, which produced an immediate effect on the West. Apples traveled from central Asia to Rome. The Chinese had learned to graft(嫁接) different trees together to make new kinds of fruit. They passed this science on to others, including the Romans. The Romans used grafting to grow the apple. Trading along the Silk Road led to world-wide business 2,000 years before the World Wide Web.The people along the Silk Road did not share just goods. They also shared their beliefs. The Silk Road provided pathways for learning, diplomacy(外交), and religion (宗教).

1. It’s probable that traders along the Silk Road needed ____________.

A. to remember the entire trade route

B. to deal with a lot of difficulties

C. to receive certain special training

D. to know the making of products

2.The Silk Road became less important because ____________.

A. it was made up of different routes

B. silk trading became less popular

C. people needed fewer foreign goods

D. sea travel provided easier routes

3.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. Silk was the most prized product.

B. The Silk Road led to world-wide business.

C. People traded many goods along the route.

D. The Silk Road used to be the world’s longest highway.

4.New technologies could travel along the Silk Road because people ___________.

A. traded goods along the route

B. shared each other’s beliefs

C. learned from one another

D. earned their living by traveling

5.What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Silk Road: East Meets West

B. The Silk Road: Past and Present

C. The Silk Road: Routes Full of Dangers

D. The Silk Road: Pathways for Learning

Planning your holiday? Whether you’re going to Yunnan or UK, it’s important to make sure you’re well-prepared. Here’s a handy checklist to help you.

Location

The first thing you have to decide is where you want to go. Of course a lot will depend on your time and budget. Do you want to relax on a beach, visit some famous landmarks, or hike through some beautiful scenery? All these things are available in China, but if your budget stretches, why not look at somewhere else in Asia, or even farther.

Packing

There can be such a thing as being over prepared when traveling, but you don’t want to forget something important. It can be a good idea to wear pants with zipped pockets. In certain countries local thieves will target unsuspecting tourists for their money. It can also be worth packing some basic medical supplies. If you are going to be moving around a lot, buy a good backpack. Finally, remember to pack clothes that are going to be suitable for the weather.

Accommodation

There are several things to consider when picking where you want to stay. Location is often the most important. When staying in hotels, it is often a good idea to book your first night in a new city. After all, you will not be familiar with the surroundings and will want somewhere to leave your luggage. However, don’t spend more than a couple of days at the same hotel. When you get to a new place, you might soon discover there’s somewhere better to stay.

Don’t forget

The key to a good holiday is detail. When you’re traveling, especially in a foreign country, don’t forget to change some money before you leave. If you’re traveling somewhere tropical, you might need some injections or pills to avoid disease. And it’s always worth taking out travel insurance, just in case you find yourself in a spot of bother during the trip. Don’t forget to check the exchange rates. The strong yuan has made traveling abroad cheaper recently. It can also be a good idea to write down the phone number of the closest Chinese embassy, in case you need help while abroad.

1.You have to take all the following into consideration EXCEPT _______ when deciding where to spend your holiday.

A. culture B. purpose C. money D. time

2.Pants with zipped pockets are recommended mainly because _______.

A. it’s a good measure in case of emergencies

B. you’ll be expected to buy a lot of souvenirs

C. you’ll carry many small things with you

D. it will help you guard against local theft

3.As for accommodation, the writer’s tip is _______.

A. to stay away from the downtown areas to get cheap places

B. to book one or two nights in the same hotel in case you don’t like it

C. to choose your location after you arrive at your destination

D. better not to leave your luggage in unfamiliar hotels

4.It can be inferred from the last part that we should _______.

A. choose the most suitable kind of travel insurance

B. use RMB in all foreign countries since the yuan is strong

C. check the exchange rates so as to decide what currency (貨幣) to buy

D. get in touch with Chinese embassy if we need help when abroad

5.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract the tourists to travel abroad.

B. To tell some travel information to tourists.

C. To help the tourists make good preparations for their holidays.

D. To remind tourists of the safety during their journey.

When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I know I’m late, but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.

Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.

Being a winner is all about creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.

1.According to the passage, winners .

A. deal with problems rather than blame others

B. meet with fewer difficulties in their lives

C. have responsible and able colleagues

D. blame themselves rather than others

2.The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. avoid B. accept

C. improve D. consider

3.When your colleague brings about a problem, you should .

A. blame him for his lack of responsibility

B. find a better way to handle the problem

C. tell him to find the cause of the problem

D. ask a more able colleague for help

4.When problems occur, winners take them as .

A. excuses for their failures

B. barriers to greater power

C. challenges to their colleagues

D. chances for self-development

5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. A Winner’s Secret

B. A Winner’s Problem

C. A Winner’s Opportunity

D. A Winner’s Achievement