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It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations. ”I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.

Then I looked at my financial package.

The cost of Dream School’s tuition , room and board was around $ 40,000- an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.

In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.

One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.

At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.

As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.

In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream”university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.

1.What can we learn from the first paragragh?

A．The writer only applied to one college.

B．The writer was admitted to his dream college.

C．The writer decided to attend his dream college.

D．The writer was uncertain which school to go to.

2.We can learn from the passage that the writer was_________.

A．honest B．mean C． smart D．selfish

3.The college chosen by the writer has the following advantages except that____________.

A．it would charge me nothing for tuition

B．it is as famous as his first choice

C．there are all kinds of wonderful activities.

D．it would offer free meals at all events

4.What message does the author want to convey?

A．You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.

B．You should try your best to attend your dream school.

C．Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.

D． Your second-choice college may actually by your best fit.

1.B

2.C

3.B

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文通过记叙作者考虑到家庭的经济问题果断放弃自己梦想的大学而进行了第二次选择，最后上了一所的免学费的最合适大学的故事。

1.】从第一段My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations. ”I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.可知作者被理想的大学录取了，故选B。

2.】从文章的内容可知作者虽然被理想大学录取，但是权衡经济状况和大学的实际情况，选择了一个适合他的大学，所以他是明智地，故选C。

3.】从最后一段的句子，In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream”university.说明该学校没有他梦想的学校著名，所以选B。

4.】从最后一段可知作者上的大学虽然没有他梦想上的大学有名，但是是他的正确选择，是最适合他的。所以选D。

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Disney issued a statement confirming its discussions with the Shanghai government, saying, “We can confirm the statement from the Shanghai government that we have taken another step forward in the approval process.”

But the company said it was still awaiting final approval of the joint venture by the central government and completion of necessary procedures.

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With the Disneyland project due to start，the city appears likely to continue its building boom(激增)．

The agreement on Friday came exactly a year after China's national planning agency approved the plans for the parka major step toward getting the project started.

The park will give Shanghai，the mainland's main financial and commercial centre，a new showcase.While the city is one of China's most modern and wealthy cities，it has relatively few big historic landmarks compared with ancient capitals like Beijing and Xi'an.

Disney has said the Shanghai resort will include a “MagicKingdomstyle theme park with characteristics tailored to the Shanghai region.”

Disney has been expanding its presence in mainland China after opening a theme park in Hong Kong in 2005.That venue, which has suffered from disappointing attendance，is in the midst of Disney’s expansion as it intends to compete with the future theme park in Shanghai.

1.What do we know about the Disneyland project to be built in Shanghai?

A．The cost is more than 25 billion yuan.

B．The design is environmentally friendly.

C．It will be built by Walt Disney Company.

D．It is as large as the World Expo Garden in area.

2.What can we learn from Disney's statement?

A．The construction of the theme park is in process.

B．They need approval from the central government.

C．The joint venture has completed necessary procedures.

D．Disney didn't think their discussions with the Shanghai government was helpful.

3.We can infer from the last paragraph that________.

A．visitors often go to Hong Kong Disneyland these days because of its expansion

B．the Shanghai theme park should learn from Hong Kong's

C．Hong Kong Disneyland will face more challenges

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后出生的学生，思想特殊、行为方式和价值观令人担忧。假如你是一名90后出生的学生李华，请根据下表中所提供信息以“Do trust us—a generation born in the 90s”为题写一篇英语演讲稿，以消除人们的忧虑。

90后的境遇	面临更多的升学和就业烦恼，所处环境竞争更加激烈。
人们的忧虑	1．注重自我，轻视合作，…… 2．缺乏毅力，容易气馁，…… 3．盲目追求，渴望成名，……
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1．对所给要点，逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。

2．词数120左右。开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总词数。

3．演讲稿中不得提及考生所在班级及本人姓名。

4．参考词汇：盲目：blindly 毅力:perseverance

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I pulled over and waited for him to come to my door. It felt like forever. “Can I see your license and registration, please, Miss?” I gave them to him. He took them and went back to his car for a while. When he returned, he asked if I had been drinking.

“No,” I said. He asked me to step out of my car.

“Walk heel to toe down the white line, please.” I passed the test. Next he had me stand on my left foot, lift my right foot and hold it for 30 seconds. I’m not the most coordinated (动作协调的) person and I can’t even walk and chew gum at the same time, so, needless to say, I didn’t pass. Then he asked me to take a breathalyzer test.

That was where I messed up. I told him I didn’t want to and didn’t understand why I had to. The officer asked me three more times, and I continued to refuse. He told me to turn around and place my hands behind my back. He arrested me right then and there.

The policeman drove me to a police station 20 minutes from my home. He called my parents and told them where I was.

I went to court two months after that, charged with refusing to obey an officer. I got a $700 (4,340 yuan) fine and 40 hours of community service. I’ll be on probation (缓刑) for a year, and I’ll have to take the driving test again. I lost my license for a whole year.

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1.From the first paragraph, we can conclude that the author __________.

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B. wished she had refused to drink that night

C. felt just one mouthful would not affect her driving

D. lost her driving license on the way

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A. The author was in jail for 40 hours and had to do community service.

B. The author thought her punishment shouldn’t be so serious.

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D. The author believed she would have avoided punishment if she had obeyed the policeman.

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A 26-year-old man in the story is disappointed that he can't afford to get a Ph. D. in literature. Well, that sounds a bit like expressing disappointment that no one will pay you to write poetry on the beach in Thailand for five years.

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15.A.unless B.as C. if D.since

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Feeling sorry for him，he fed the dog a meatball and thought nothing of it，but as the team stood up to continue their race the animal started to follow them—and he didn’t stop．

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