As a freshman in high school, Adam faced many challenges. First, he had difficulty 【1】 (choose) courses. Luckily, his adviser helped him choose the 【2】 (suit) one. Then, he was refused when he tried 【3】 (join) the school football team. Now, Adam decides he will work 【4】 (hard) than before and be well prepared for the future.

Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America. Unluckily, Spain 【5】 (take) control of it in the16th century and ruled until 1821. It is for this reason 【6】 Spanish is the official language of Peru. As the center of the powerful ancient Inca Empire, Peru is known to the world. Tourists today are greatly 【7】 (amaze) by the culture and buildings there.

Known as “Air Jordan”, Michael Jordan changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps, but the mental 【8】 (strong) that he showed made him unique. When asked his secret 【9】 success, he says it is learning from his 【10】 (failure).

When we were children, we had best friends. No matter what happened we were still friends. We live our lives, however, and do what life calls for us to do, and as we got older, memories fade, faces blur, and even friend’s names from childhood are forgotten.

Do you have a question about friendship? Do you wonder what to do with a friend who is no longer friendly? Perhaps you will see that you can’t control others. If someone wants to be your friend, it is their choice. All you can do is treat them well and do the best for them when you are with them. Then you wish them well when they leave.

You can talk to old timers (老前輩) and they will tell you that life is full of joy and sorrow, and that what bothers you today will one day becomes a memory and the pain will be gone. Seniors might tell you that you will learn more as you get older. They will tell you that friendships come and friendships go. Sometimes when they go, it will hurt, but you will be okay with it. It’s the way life works, after all.

【1】What doe the text tell us about friendship?

A.It may change with time.

B.It affects our life deeply.

C.It is easy to build a friendship.

D.It is wrong to forget a friend.

【2】What does the underlined word “blur” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.Get recognized more easily.

B.Become less clear.

C.Turn less attractive.

D.Grow more beautiful.

【3】What may be the author’s advice on friendship?

A.Make good choices about friends.

B.Stop old friends from leaving.

C.Learn to accept new friends.

D.Take good care of friends.

【4】What do old timers and seniors have in common?

A.They have a positive attitude to life.

B.They believe friends hurt each other.

C.They regard friendship as a treasure.

D.They stress the importance of memory.

Unlike the random graffiti （涂鴉）that many people consider an eyesore, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia, for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals（壁畫(huà)）. The aim of this project is to reduce the mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues.

Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world.

Businesses can also be promoted by community art. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas, artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the town's cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses.

Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old mill in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art.

【1】What is the purpose of the community art project in Philadelphia?

A.To replace random graffiti.

B.To deal with the issues about mental illnesses.

C.To promote dialogues about art issues.

D.To encourage respect for psychologists and fine arts.

【2】How does community art open people up?

A.By changing people' s views on prejudices.

B.By giving new life to traditional murals.

C.By providing a subject for conversation.

D.By making neighborhoods more attractive.

【3】What does the text indicate about towns like Fort Smith?

A.They can profit from art economically.

B.They provide inexpensive courses in art.

C.They've placed some restrictions on art.

D.They borrow art from other communities.

【4】What do we know about the community art in the UK?

A.It is limited to rich communities.

B.It has the support of the government.

C.It started from a mill in Brierfield.

D.It is paid for by the Knight Foundation.

Travelling may be an expensive hobby but it makes up for the financial loss. If a traveller has interest in life, one can find much to keep oneself absorbed and happy. A student of any stream can definitely find something of his own interest and studies. One can definitely find everything that satisfies his desire for knowledge and feelings.

As a hobby, travelling keeps us busy during leisure time; it is the best method to make use of time. Till a person breaks from dull routine, physically and mentally, one cannot find satisfaction. Travelling helps us to achieve this break. At a new place, one is curious to know and eager to gather all the unknown information about the place which he has neither read nor heard before and he gets thrills and surprises which keep the interest and enthusiasm alive and encourage us to keep our journey on.

While travelling, one comes across a number of people from varied backgrounds and places. By interacting with them, he also comes to know about their traditions. One increases one’s experience and power to understand others. Understanding human nature is, perhaps, the best part of education. Travelling satisfies all demands of a good hobby — it is absorbing education and fun to the mind, body and soul.

【1】What is Paragraph 1 intended to do?

A.To introduce the topic of travel.

B.To encourage people to travel.

C.To compare a hobby with travelling.

D.To stress the importance of travelling.

【2】What can be learnt from Paragraph 2?

A.Taking up a hobby is necessary.

B.Travelling costs too much money.

C.People can learn much by travelling.

D.Only travelling can make people happy.

【3】What does the author think of travelling?

A.Interesting and cheap.

B.Beneficial but boring.

C.Interesting and educational.

D.Disappointing but encouraging.

【4】How is the text developed?

A.By raising and answering questions.

B.By giving opinions and examples.

C.By sharing experiences and stories.

D.By making comparisons and definitions.

Rocketbook Everlast

What： The beauty of this notebook is that the ink is erasable with water. When finished with your notes, you can scan them into your computer with your phone* s camera. You have to use special pens, but they are readily available in office supply stores.

Who it's for： People who still like to take notes by hand.

Cost： $34 for a notebook with 32 pages.

Find it： Getrocketbook. com.

Roland R-07 Audio Recorder

What： It's a palm-sized portable digital audio recorder recording extremely high-quality WAV or MP3 files, powered by two AA batteries or through a USB port for continuous operation. You can set it up and control it wirelessly through your phone.

Who it's for： Perfect for recording lectures, but it really shines if your are a music major.

Cost： $149.99.

Find it： Roland, com.

Toast Leather Laptop Cover

What: It's a thin piece of leather sized exactly to your laptop. Carefully place it on your computer, and your laptop will take on an entirely new look. It really protects the laptop from scratches.

Who it's for： Laptop users who like keeping their machines in good condition.

Cost： $99 for the top cover, $60 for the bottom （sold together）.

Find it： Toastmade. com.

Coal Catalyst Portable Charger

What： It's a portable battery to charge your devices when you are away from a wall plug, available in five colors and two sizes that can charge the latest phones in just two hours.

Who for： Everyone with a USB-powered phone, tablet or headphones.

Cost： $34.99 for 8.000 mAh； $39.99 for 12,000 mAh.

Find it： Amazon, com.

【1】What do we know about Rocketbook Everlast?

A.It uses ink mixed with water.

B.It uses a camera to record notes.

C.It needs to be equipped with special pens.

D.It needs pens that can be found in any store.

【2】How much will you need at most if you buy one of the four products?

A.$34.B.$99.

C.$ 149.99.D.S159.

【3】Where is the text most likely from?

A.A book review.B.A science fiction.

C.A popular magazine.D.A government report.

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刪除:把多余的詞用斜線(xiàn)(\)劃掉。

修改:在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線(xiàn)，并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改后的詞。

注意：1.毎處錯(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。

With time pass by, I will be 18 years old. In other words, I will be a adult. What I want to express most is certainly my appreciate. First of all, I must thank for my parents, with which care and love I have grown up happily. What’s more, I am quite gratefully to the dear teachers I had ever met. It is the teachers have taught me what should be done. Last but not least, having such many lovely friends makes my life quite meaningful and helps you realize the importance of sharing happiness and sorrow with others. I am sure that I will be better with the love given by others.

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2.選擇這些照片的理由。

注意:

1.詞數(shù)100左右;

2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

Dear Emily,

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Y ours sincerely,

Li Hua，

Normally a student must attend a number of courses in order to graduate. In many American universities，the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses，each 【1】 (last) for one semester. When attending a university, a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester and a diploma 【2】 (expect) to be obtained after four years’ academic study. It is possible for a student to move between one university and 【3】 during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.

All this 【4】 (true) imposes constant pressure and a strain of work, but 【5】 this many students still find time for great activities in student affairs. 【6】 (elect) to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The 【7】 (effect) work of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students, 【8】 advise the academic authorities. With the enormous numbers of students，the operation of the system does 【9】 (involve) a certain amount of work. It is a commonly 【10】 (hold) belief that students holding one of these positions of authority are much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.

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刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(xiàn)（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線(xiàn)，并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改的詞。

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。

Last week, I, along with the rest of my grade, went on a 18-hour survival training trip. On arriving at the destination, we put up our tents before making lunch. Then we participated in team-building activity such as dragon boat racing or rock climbing. They were extreme fun but tiring. The most exciting event was the boat racing, as I have never been in a dragon boat before. The thrilled feeling of riding over the waves will stay my mind forever. By the end of the day, they were all sweaty and exhausted. The next morning, take back with us our newly created memories, we returned back home.

The unique American history and landscape had a profound influence on the romanticists. Many were writing not long after the War of 1812. This was a time of growth and expansion and their idealism fueled high hopes for the infant nation. The country was moving westward into vast newly acquired territory. The frontier, both as a place and a concept, became an important representation of the American spirit.

While American Romanticism was a new attitude toward nature, it was also a new attitude toward people, promoting the solitary individual standing against society. Individualism is a typical American value and was central to their writings, which urged people to follow their inner knowing regardless of the pressure to conform.

Romantic writers rebelled against the idea that reason was the best tool for discovering truth. Instead, they deliberately explored feeling, imagination, fantasy, and belief. Their style took advantage of personal freedom in order to break through the wall separating the author and the reader, and gave the author the freedom to comment on the events in the story in novel ways.

Stylistically, the American romantics liked to experiment with form and the novel became an important vehicle for expression, unlike the European romantics who focused mainly on poetry. They also made clever use of symbols to refer to truths or knowledge that exist beyond rationality (合理性).

【1】What increased hopes for the newly born America?

A.The War of 1812.B.The belief of romanticists.

C.The western territory.D.The history of America.

【2】Which of the following is an ideal of American romantic writers?

A.Reason should be involved to find out truth.B.The author and the reader need to be separated.

C.Individuals should follow their heart.D.Nature is more important than humans.

【3】What literary form did American romantics mainly adopt to express their ideas?

A.Poetry.B.Use of symbols.C.Novels.D.Drama.

【4】What is the passage mainly about?

A.Advances in American history.B.The rebellion of Romantic writers.

C.A new attitude to people.D.Romanticism in American literature.