We walked in so quietly that the nurse at the desk didn’t even lift her eyes from the book. Mum pointed at a big chair by the door and I knew she wanted me to sit down. While I watched mouth open in surprise, Mum took off her hat and coat and gave them to me to hold. She pushed the mop past the desk and as the nurse looked up; Mum nodded and said, “Very dirty floors.”

“Yes, I’m glad they’ve finally decided to clean them,” the nurse answered. She looked at Mum strangely and said, “But aren’t you working late?”

Mum just pushed harder each sweep of the mop taking her farther and farther down the hall. I watched until she was out of sight and the nurse had turned back to write in the big book.

After a long time Mum came back. Her eyes were shining. She quickly put the mop back and took my hand. As we turned to go out of the door, Mum bowed politely to the nurse and said, “Thank you.”

Outside, Mum told me: “Dagmar is fine. No fever.”

“You saw her, Mum?”

“Of course. I told her about the hospital rules, and she will not expect us until tomorrow. Dad will stop worrying as well. It’s a fine hospital. But such floors!” A mop is no good. You need a brush.”

1. When she took a mop from the small room what Mum really wanted to do was _____.

   A. to clean the floor              B. to please the nurse

   C. to see a patient                 D. to surprise the story-teller

2. When the nurse talked to Mum she thought Mum was a _____.

   A. nurse        B. visitor            C. patient            D. cleaner

3. After reading the story what can we infer about the hospital?

   A. It is a children’s hospital.

   B. It has strict rules about visiting hours.

   C. The conditions there aren’t very good.

   D. The nurses and doctors there don’t work hard.

4. From the text we know that Dagmar is most likely _____.

   A. the story-teller’s sister          B. the story-teller’s classmate

   C. Mum’s friend               D. Dad’s boss

5. Which of the following words best describes Mum?

   A. strange               B. warm-hearted  ..             C. clever               D. hard-working

下面是一篇應(yīng)用文及其應(yīng)用場合的信息，請閱讀下列應(yīng)用文和相關(guān)信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

A.      Activity holidays

For mums, dads and kids. Canoeing, pony trekking, rock climbing and general fun for all. Center based in pleasant surroundings.

B.      Free Holiday in Canada

   Campus for youngsters in Canada requires qualified nurses and teachers or students for National holiday. Return flight paid, free accommodation and pocket money plus a week’s free time.

C.      Cricket and football holidays

Coaching offered at coastal center. Become expert with our friendly and capable instructors. Satisfaction guaranteed!

D.     Language Holidays in family

   Educational visits for school children this holiday. Some courses in Rome and Milan. Accommodation with an Italian family, hiking and activities. This season’s brochure now available.

E.      Staffordshire’s Vale of Trent

    Warm and romantic holiday in peaceful and picturesque surroundings. Mini- guide and farmhouse accommodation.

F.      Scotts castle holidays

Established in 1985 and based in Edinburgh, Scotts Castle Holidays can assist with family or group holidays, weekend break, honeymoons, holiday bookings, conferences, filming locations, family occasions, wedding and any request that involves venues in Scotland.

請閱讀下列五個人的想法或計劃，然后為他們匹配最佳的國慶節(jié)活動。

1. The Smiths are going to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. They are looking for a holiday in which they can enjoy beautiful scenery and a thorough rest.

2. Stephen wants to develop his sports skills under some professional guidance. He also expects to learn teamwork and co-operation through physical training.

3. Susan is a teacher. She is planning a holiday abroad this summer. The holiday attracts her because she can get paid for her service while enjoying leisure time abroad.

4. Mrs White decides to go vacation with her husband and two middle school sons. She is looking for a holiday specially designed for a family and offers unusual physically active activities.

5. John is looking for a holiday for his daughter Lily. He expects Lily to gain some academic improvement while visiting some beautiful foreign cities.

根據(jù)中文句子，用合適的單詞完成句子。

1．他們中第二高的那人有騎野馬的天賦。

   The second tallest of them  _____ _____ _____ ____ riding wild horses.

2．他和他的姐妹們覺得周圍的人都看不起他們，因為他們的父親犯了罪。

   He, as well as his sisters, ____ that they are _____ _____ _____ by people around because of their guilty father.

3．農(nóng)民關(guān)注的焦點是保持土壤肥沃并且免受病害。

   The farmer’s _____ _____ keeping their soil rich and _____ of disease.

4．不幸的是他的父親去世了，整個家庭狀況更糟, 所以他只好輟學(xué)去打工。

   Unfortunately, his father died, _____ the family even _____ _____, so he had to leave school and found a job.

5．有這么多引人入勝的東西，難怪哪里有迪斯尼樂園，哪里的旅游業(yè)就會發(fā)展。

    With all these _____, no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland.  

6．有機耕作的目標(biāo)是種植好的糧食，避免損害環(huán)境或者人們的健康。

   The goal of organic farming is to grow good food and _____ _____ the environment or people’s health.

7．明天他要和我們一起去燒烤，這使大家都變得活躍起來

    _____ he will come to our barbecue tomorrow makes everyone _____ to _____.

根據(jù)所學(xué)語法或短語和句型, 重寫以下各句,使其表達通順合理.

1. In a recent harvest, however, Chinese farmers produced nearly two million tons of rice.

   .In a recent harvest, however, nearly two million tons of rice _____ _____ by Chinese farmers.

2. Snow White found herself surrounded by many small men when waking up.

Snow White found _____ many small men _____ _____ when waking up.

3. Generally speaking, studying international customs can help avoid difficulties in today’s world of cultural crossroads!

_____ _____, studying international customs can help avoid difficulties in today’s world of cultural crossroads!

4. The little tramp was a social failure but was loved for his optimism.

    _____ _____ _____ the little tramp was, he was loved for his optimism.

請以“我們的班長”為題，寫一篇短文，包括以下內(nèi)容：

1.她叫李敏，個子高，身體好，很活潑。她各科成績都好，喜歡體育活動，又能歌善舞。

2.她剛進校時，在英語上遇到不少困難。但她不怕苦，不怕難，努力把英語學(xué)好。

3.她嚴(yán)于律己，樂于助人， 是大家學(xué)習(xí)的好榜樣。

[寫作要求]

1.必須使用5個句子表達全部內(nèi)容。

2.將5個句子組織成連貫的短文。

3.文中不能出現(xiàn)真實姓名和學(xué)校名稱。

4.文章的題目已給出。

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找出與所給單詞劃線部分讀音相同的選項。

1. chapter                     A. chorus                  B. stomach     C. chain             D. Christmas

2. worthy                  A. thread               B. further        C. worth             D. through

3. chief                 A. believe              B. lie              C. tie                 D. diet

4. biology            A. commercial       B. observe    C. occur           D. obvious

5. explanation        A. excellent            B. excuse              C. explain          D. express

--- Have you heard of the North Korea’s nuclear test?

--- Yes, _____ news came as _____ shock to me.

A. the; a  B. the; the     C. a; a       D. a; the

____, this physics problem seemed quite simple, but when I tried to work it out, I just couldn’t.

A. On one hand   B. In my opinion   C. At first sight   D. On its own

The building around the corner caught fire last night. The police are now _____ the matter.

A. seeing through   B. working out   C. looking into   D. watching over

We’ve decided to ____ a trip for a new car, as we haven’t got enough money for both.

A. take      B. sacrifice      C. replace      D. contribute