Last Thursday, Michael and Linda stood behind large food trucks distributing meals to 4,000 homeless people for their wedding reception on the border town of Kilis. The couple had decided that instead of hosting their friends and family for a traditional feast reception, they would feed the victims from an earthquake-stricken area.

The idea came from the bridegroom's father, Ted, who volunteers for a Turkish relief organization. For the past few years, the organization has distributed daily meals to thousands of people who've suffered from natural disasters. He approached a representative of the organization and suggested that the family cover part of the costs of feeding them for the day.

Then he told his son, who was surprised by the suggestion, but soon won over. When he told that to the bride, she was really shocked but finally accepted because in southeastern Turkey there is a real culture of sharing with people in need. They love to share their food, their table and everything they have. And afterwards she was quite amazed about it. So, they arrived at the distribution center on Thursday to spend the day serving food and taking photographs with their grateful recipients (接受者)．

On Tuesday evening, the newly married couple were still pleased with their decision to quit a personal celebration for one with a greater good. “It's like sharing a dinner with your friends and family who have this kind of thing on a daily basis or sharing something with people who don't even have the most basic things,” Michael said. “Hopefully, this will also give the start for other wedding dinners to be held here with our brothers and sisters in need.”

1.Why did so many people crowd in Kilis?

A. To attend Michael and Linda's wedding.

B. To escape the damaging earthquake.

C. To support the organization.

D. To help distribute free daily meals.

2.How did the couple celebrate their wedding?

A. They treated their friends and relatives to a big dinner.

B. They afforded the entire cost of the day for feeding victims.

C. They shared their happiness with the homeless in Kilis.

D. They took photos with the grateful victims.

3.What does the underlined word “approached” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. consulted with B. moved towards

C. came across D. took in

4.We can know from the text that __________________.

A. Michael doubted if more new couples would follow him

B. Ted was a representative of the organization

C. Linda adopted the suggestion immediately she heard it

D. Kilis is a place which lies in southeastern Turkey

Nobody likes an old poop (傻子). Developing a sense of humor is part of becoming a mature, emotionally healthy individual. Laughter is good for the soul, builds friendships and relieves stress. It serves as the glue for social situations and as an ice-breaker for sadness and boredom. If you’ve ever been told to “l(fā)ighten up” or “chill out”, you should save the blue attitude for serious situations and develop your sense of humor.

Forgive the accidental. A sudden fall is humorous not because we like to see people fall, but because it surprises. From a spilled（溢出）water glass in a meeting to Aunt Rae’s teeth coming off in the Thanksgiving turkey, the embarrassment of accidents can be relieved by humor and a helping hand. After making sure that nobody’s hurt, forgive accidents with a chuckle（咯咯地笑）rather than a scolding.

Look for the unexpected. The kid who used to look at you with his eyes closed during a test had the idea. Parents who serve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea. Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people.

Learn to laugh with your kids. Most of what children say and do is funny. Help them learn that accidents are sometimes funny and sometimes occasions for joining in and helping another human being. By sharing laughs and attempting to explain humor, you develop your sense of humor, as well as help kids develop their own sense of humor.

1.If you’ve ever been told to “l(fā)ighten up” or “chill out”, it means ______.

A. you are humorous B. you are angry

C. you lack humor D. you are funny

2.According to Paragraph 2, when your friend falls, you can ______.

A. laugh at him B. feel embarrassed

C. scold him D. chuckle

3.What is the best title for the text?

A. Ways to Become a Healthy Individual

B. How to Develop a Sense of Humor

C. The Function of Humor

D. Proper Attitudes Toward Humor

We can stay young forever. That is the message Dr. Shen Ziyin wants to give the world. And the Chinese doctor claims(聲稱) that he has found an answer to the problems of aging.

His solution(解決辦法) is a herbal medicine to slow the process of aging.

Dr. Shen Ziyin has been trained in Western medicine. At the same time he studied traditional Chinese medicine. And, he has been working for the past forty years to put together the best of both and find a cure for aging. He has taken a hint(線索) from the ancient Chinese medicine system called “shen”.

According to Shen, it is the kidney(腎) which adjusts the functioning of the body as well as its aging process. It is responsible for the level of activity that the human bodies go through. Studies conducted by Dr. Shen show that herbal medicine based on the shen system slow the aging process, says a report in The Telegraph newspaper.

We notice that when people grow old, they have reduced strength, loss of hair, backache, weakness in general, and wrinkles, among others. This happens because when people grow old, their bodies produce T-cells. These T-cells contain a particular substance called Fas. Fas makes the cells in the body destruct themselves.

So the only way to slow down aging is to slow the production of T-cells in the body. This can happen if people eat low calorie food. Then the body is not active enough to produce extra T-cells. But, is going hungry all the time a good price to pay for staying young?

This is where Dr. Shen’s herbal medicine comes in. But how effective it will be, only time can tell.

1.How did Dr. Shen find the solution to the problem of aging?

A. By studying Western medicine.

B. By learning traditional Chinese medicine.

C. By doing research on both Western and Chinese people.

D. By combining both Western and Chinese medicine.

2.What plays the most important role in keeping people young according to Shen?

A. People’s good kidney.

B. Medical treatment.

C. Level of people’s activity.

D. Positive life attitude.

3.The reason why people become old is that _________.

A. their bodies are unable to fight diseases

B. they have reduced strength, loss of hair

C. their bodies produce T-cells

D. they become weaker and weaker

4.We can probably learn from the passage that _________.

A. people should try to quicken the production of T-cells in the body

B. it remains unknown how effective Dr. Shen’s herbal medicine is

C. the more Chinese herbal medicine people drink, the better for health

D. producing more low calorie food allows people to keep young

Regarded as one of the English language’s most gifted poets, John Keats wrote poetry that concentrated on imagery, human nature, and philosophy. Although Keats didn’t receive much formal literary education, his own studies and passion brought him much success. Additionally, his own life situation influenced his poetry greatly.

Growing up as a young boy in London in a lower middle-class family, the young John didn’t attend a private school, but went to a public one. His teachers and his family’s friends regarded him as an optimistic boy who favored playing and fighting much more than minding his studies. After his father’s death in the early 1800s, followed by his mother’s passing due to tuberculosis (肺結(jié)核), he began viewing life differently. He wanted to escape the world and did so by reading anything he could get his hands on.

At around the age of 16, the teenage John Keats began studying under a surgeon so that he too might become a doctor. However, his literary appetite had taken too much of his fancy, especially with his addiction to the poetry of Ehmund Spenser. He was able to have his first full poem published in the Examiner in 1816, entitled O Solitude! If I Must With Thee Dwell. Within two months in 1817, Keats had written an entire volume of poetry, but was sharply criticized by a magazine. However, the negative response didn’t stop his pursuit of rhythm (對(duì)韻律的追求).

John Keats’ next work was Endymion, which was published in May 1818. The story involves a shepherd who falls in love with the moon goddess and leads him on an adventure of one boy’s hope to overcome the limitations of being human. Following Endymion, however, he tried something more narrative-based and wrote Isabella. During this time, John Keats began seeing his limitations in poetry due to his own limit in life experiences. He would have to have the “knowledge” associated with his poems. His next work was Hyperion that would attempt to combine all that he learned. However, a bout (發(fā)作) with tuberculosis while visiting Italy would keep him from his work and eventually take his life in 1821.

1.John Keats’ attitude towards life changed because of _________.

A. the deaths of his parents

B. his early education from school

C. Edmund Spenser’s poetry

D. the criticism of a magazine

2.What is the common thing between John Keats and his mother?

A. They died of the same disease.

B. They had a bad childhood.

C. They read many books.

D. They showed strong interest in poetry.

3.While pursuing his dream of becoming a poet first, John Keats was _________.

A. impatient B. experienced

C. knowledgeable D. determined

4.What do we know from the passage?

A. Keats received little education at school.

B. In 1816 Keats spent two months writing a poem.

C. Keats once had a chance of becoming a doctor.

D. Endymion was about a real love story.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket:

Travel off-season

Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 1.

2._________

Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.

Eat like a local

Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? 3. During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.

Don’t hesitate to bargain

Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places. 4. Bargain hard to get the best price.

Choose local transportation

5. Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.

A. Save on hotels.

B. Surf the Internet while traveling.

C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.

D. So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.

E. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.

F. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.

G. As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.

完形填空

閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Five years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he _________ up his small company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his _________ expensive “school” fees. He always owes his success to it.

At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph. Degree, decided to return to the homeland, starting a company. Before _________, he bought a Rolex watch with the _________ made through years of work after school and the scholarships. At the airport he had to accept the routine customs check. The watch on his wrist was also demanded to be _________ down for inspection. Glen knew that carrying the _________ goods out had to pay the tax. And he worried about paying _________ for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a _________ fake(假貨). When he was _________ of his “smarts” immediately, _________ the presence of Glen, the officers hit the watch, which _________ nearly ￥100,000, into pieces at hearing Glen's words. Glen was amazed. _________ he understood why, he was taken to the office to be _________ strictly. For many times of entry?exit _________ he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked out every thing carefully in the box, and warned him _________ time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if _________ reusing and carrying fake and shoddy (劣質(zhì)的) goods, he would be charged according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after _________ the plane for long.

After returning to the homeland, he often told the story to his family, and his employees, too. He said that this made a deep _________ on him, because an additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of _________ , which he would _________ as the secret of his success forever.

1.A. came B. set C. went D. called

2.A. good B. bad C. extra D. few

3.A. leaving B. staying C. living D. coming

4.A. books B. things C. savings D. pounds

5.A. put B. looked C. lied D. taken

6.A. specific B. common C. ordinary D. many

7.A. one B. them C. it D. these

8.A. priceless B. valuable C. worthless D. wonderful

9.A. afraid B. hard C. well D. proud

10.A. on B. in C. before D. after

11.A. paid B. spent C. took D. cost

12.A. Before B. After C. If D. Though

13.A. checked B. beaten C. examined D. spoken

14.A. conditions B. experiences C. experiments D. chances

15.A. no matter what B. no matter how

C. no matter when D. no matter why

16.A. came out B. found out C. sent out D. set out

17.A. landing B. flying C. boarding D. catching

18.A. expression B. idea C. thought D. impression

19.A. honesty B. lies C. goods D. things

20.A. learn B. remember C. revise D. read

閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個(gè)單詞）或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

Having worked as captain of the lifeboat at Portland Bay in the north of England for over thirty years now, I feel quite proud of my career. In my time, I've rescued fishermen with broken-down boats, swimmers 1. (sweep) out to sea and once even a pilot whose helicopter had developed engine 2. (fail).

I've always been mad about the sea, and about the lifeboat. Both my father and grandfather were volunteers on the lifeboat. 3. , I'm the first one in the family to be captain. This means that different from my father and grandfather, I work full-time at the lifeboat station. 4. rest of the crew are volunteers 5. (work) in other jobs locally. When the alarm goes, to signal a call-out, the crew members must drop whatever they 6. (do) and report for duty 7. (immediate)—we can be out on the water within a few minutes of the alarm sounding.

The coastline here can be one of the 8. (bad) places in England. When the wind is in the east, the waves can be huge and there are a lot of rocks just beneath the surface of the water, 9. makes it a dangerous place for shipping. But the sea feels 10. a home for me—it's where I belong, in spite of its dangers.

短文改錯(cuò)

請(qǐng)改正下面短文中的錯(cuò)誤。文中共有10處語(yǔ)言錯(cuò)誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞；

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（＼）劃掉；

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1．每處錯(cuò)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(jì)分。

One day I was in the back yard teaching my little nephew how to play football. He said that play football was something easier. His words instantly bring back memories of my childhood. Like a little boy, I told my uncle I wanted to become football star like him. However, he taught me how to kick the ball. After some practice, I told him it was hard for me to kick the ball the way he kicked them. He talked to me about not giving up on how I really wanted to do. Thank to his guidance and encouragement, and I’ve turned football star in my school.

書面表達(dá)

近些年來(lái)，隨著人們生活水平的日益改善，飼養(yǎng)寵物的人們的數(shù)量與日俱增。飼養(yǎng)寵物給人們帶來(lái)快樂的同時(shí)，也隨之帶來(lái)了一些問題。主要有：（一）、寵物發(fā)出的噪音非常擾民；（二）、動(dòng)物的糞便會(huì)污染環(huán)境；（三）、當(dāng)主人帶著寵物去公共場(chǎng)所時(shí)，有些寵物會(huì)嚇著孩子甚至咬人；（四）、 某些寵物會(huì)傳播疾病，已經(jīng)引起了人們的廣泛關(guān)注。

假如你是李華，請(qǐng)你就上面提到的人們飼養(yǎng)寵物帶了的問題給報(bào)社編輯寫一封信，尋求幫助， 并期待媒體能夠就解決該問題做一些事情。

注意：

1. 字?jǐn)?shù)：100左右；

2. 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；

3. 信的開頭和結(jié)尾已經(jīng)給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。

Dear editor,

I’m sorry to occupy your precious time, but

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Yours Sincerely,

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The manager and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.

MEAL TIMES

Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.

Breakfast: 7:30—9:30 a.m.

Lunch: 12:00—2:00 p.m.

Afternoon tea: 4:00—5:30 p.m.

Dinner: 7:00—9:15 p.m.

Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals can not be served outside these times.

Light refreshments (茶點(diǎn)) including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches can be served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator.

ROOM CLEANING

Please hang the sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

VALUABLES

We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewels, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.

DEPARTURES

Please inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a.m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If necessary, luggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter (搬運(yùn)工人).

A SPECIAL REQUEST

We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p.m.

1.Meals can be served________.

A．in rooms at 9:00 p.m.

B．in the dining room from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.

C．in the dining room at 6:00 p.m.

D．outside the room at 3:00 p.m.

2.If you intend to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours EXCEPT ______.

A．10:00 a.m.B．12:00 a.m.C．3:00 p.m.D．11:00 a.m.

3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Cold drinks can be found in the room refrigerator.

B．Guests are requested to turn down their radios and televisions after 11:00 p.m.

C．The sign that can be hung on the door handle shows that the room needs to be cleaned.

D．Your luggage can be kept by the hall porter.

4.Where is this notice most likely to be found?

A．In hotels.B．In the newspapers.

C．At restaurants.D．In shops.