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Here is a letter from the Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant on The Players' Tribune website on November 30th.

“...This season is all I have left to give. My heart can take the pounding(重击).My mind can han-dle the grind(苦差事)but my body knows it's time to say goodbye-.-"

“Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players in the history of our game. Whether competing in the Fi-nals or hoisting jump shots after midnight in an empty gym, Kobe has an unconditional love for the game.

I join Kobe's millions of' fans around the world in congratulating him on an outstanding NBA career and thank him for so many thrilling memories.”

——Adam Silver, NBA commissioner(总裁)

“We're all sad. This era of Lakers basketball has been one of the most fun, exciting prosperous eras we could imagine. We're in full support of him. But it's still very sad.”

——Jeanie Buss, Lakers president

“I know his purpose is to finish out this season and play. It's always sad when greatness decides to hang it up" 'I thought he had at least another year in him.”

——Byron Scott, Lakers coach, and Bryant's teammate during the 1996-97 season

¨He pushed me to be better more than any player I've faced. Kobe is the greatest competitor I have ever faced. I am glad he has found peace. I don't know if we'll see another one like him.”

——Shane Battier, of the Miami Heat

“Hard to believe @ kobe bryant is finally going to hang it up. One of the NBA's great champions. En-joy the rest of this season, my friend.”

——Scottie Pippen, retired NBA All-Star

1.What can we learn from Kobe Bryant's letter?

A. He has lost passion for basketball.

B. He'll return to basketball court soon. .

C. He'll finish this season before he retires.

D. He'll retire immediately after the letter.

2.According to Byron Scott, _ .

A. Kobe has an unconditional love for basketball

B. Kobe is supposed to play at least for another year

C. Lakers team has played very well this year

D. it is difficult to find another player like Kobe

3.Where can we most probably read the comments?

A. From an Internet page. B. In a newspaper.

C. In a sports magazine. D. In a TV program.

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While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things, they miss out on ordinary things that we will take for granted—being able to walk on firm ground, hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pizza. Though not much can be done about the first two things, there may soon be a solution to the third one, thanks to this cool 3-D pizza printer.

About a year ago, NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor, a 3-D technology expert, to build a device that would allow astronauts to make pizza on demand. The mechanical engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities that looked, tasted and even smelled like pizza made in common ovens.

Late last year, the engineer presented a video of his first prototype(原型) that begins by creating a single slice of dough that is cooked and printed at the same time. Then comes the tomato sauce--a mix of tomato powder, oil and water and finally, a protein slice that resembles cheese. While the video doesn't show the baking process, the inventor says that once the pizza is printed, it can be ready to be consumed in 7 seconds.

While the pie in the video looks delicious enough to attract any pizza lover, Anjan Contractor is far from ready for astronauts. That's because he still has to find a solution to make the food container in the printer last for 30 years. Though that may sound unrealistic ,actually it is not.

Anjan Contractor believes that the only way that is possible is that the water is removed from all the ingredients and then they are reduced to the powder form. This, as you can imagine, will not be so easy. But, while the printer may not be ready for space, it certainly looks ready enough for people on earth. Hopefully, NASA and Contractor will consider selling it to those not fortunate enough to go to Mars !

1.NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor mainly to ____.

A. create some new type of 3-D printer

B. attract more companies to work for NASA

C. help astronauts in space enjoy fresh pizza one day

D. produce pizza in large quantities to earn great profits

2.The biggest challenge that Anjan Contractor is faced with now is probably that ____

A. he has no money left to go on with his research

B. the pizza doesn't seem appetizing to pizza lovers

C. he has no way to make pizza that can last for thirty years

D. he cannot make the food container last for decades

3.What's the best title of the passage?

A. NASA is trying its best to help astronauts eat better

B. Astronauts may soon be able to enjoy steaming hot pizza

C. NASA is working on making pizza for common people

D. A 3-D pizza printer has been used to make pizza

As a middle school student, you are in an age group that is both fascinating and complex. You are no longer a “baby”, but you are not yet an adult. You are experiencing biological, physical, and behavioral and social changes. Relationships with your friends and family take on new meanings. This time period, called adolescence, can be joyful and painful at the same time. However, it is always a time of growth. You will be dealing with more complex intellectual tasks. You will be expected to behave in a more mature manner and you will be held more responsible for your actions. In other words, you are growing up. Use your curiosity, imagination, energy, and idealism to make your school an exciting place to learn and play.

As an adolescent, you now have more control over how you apply yourself to your school work and on the kinds of friends you make. As an intelligent and thinking adolescent, be aware of health risks to avoid such as involvement with drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and sexual activity. This involvement reduces your quality of life. Be kind and gentle to yourself, seek the advice and wisdom of your parents/guardians regularly, and talk with your teachers and school counselor.

Middle school students are expected to be respectful and considerate of others. You are responsible for your behavior. Think of ways to improve your behavior

△in your classroom

△in the lunchroom

△on school grounds

△during school activities

△on the school bus

△in your community

If you need assistance in working on ways to improve yourself as a person, contact your counselor. The counselor is trained to help students solve personal problems.

1.A middle school student is considered to be a(n) ______.

A. baby B. adolescent C. adult D. wiser

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Being a middle school student can be painful and joyful at the same time.

B. Middle school students are expected to behave in a more mature manner.

C. Curiosity and imagination are to be considered part of middle school life.

D. It’s hoped that middle school students will improve their behavior after school.

3.What are middle school students warned of in the passage?

A. Dealing with more complex tasks.

B. Applying themselves to their school work.

C. Involvement with drugs or alcohol.

D. Association with their parents or teachers.

4.What is a school counselor responsible for according to the passage?

A. Management of everything at work.

B. Assisting students with their problems.

C. Control of students’ issues in study.

D. Contact between students and parents.

There is a large percentage of Asian people in the US. They’re hard working, respectful but strange sometimes. If you don’t understand the culture, you will get some problems with them. Asian people are different from any other cultures if you think you know them, you might want to think again.

How are they different? When it comes to most Asian culture, respect is everything. You can do anything you want but don't disrespect an Asian man. You will get some real consequences afterward and especially if he is your boss. It’s something called “face saving” in the Asian culture. It’s ridiculous sometimes but it’s their culture. Sometimes their culture can come in between their relationship at work. Asian people might expect a lot of respect from their co-workers when their co-workers just see them as an equal.

Americans are very different from Asian people. If you’re Asian, you might want to understand the American culture and even adapt to their culture if you work with them. It will be easier for you since you’re in their countries. Imagine an American working in China, expecting Chinese co-workers to get along with him when he criticizes them straight out on every single matter in front of everyone. I think they will take him outside and take care of him. It just doesn’t work that way with Asian people.

If you’re an American boss giving your Asian employee a review, you will see that they will have a problem with your negative remarks. They will think that you don’t like them, disrespectful, and want to get rid of them; when in fact, you’re just doing your job. Of course, it’s not fair for you as an American boss but just expect that it can be something that is on your Asian employee’s mind.

1.The Americans can’t get along well with the Asians probably because______.

A. their cultures are different

B. they don’t like each other

C. both of them are too proud

D. they have different political views

2.The underlined phrase “face saving” in Paragraph 2 probably means_____.

A. saving some money for later use

B. making faces to please your boss

C. showing some respect to somebody

D. helping somebody out of trouble

3. From the third paragraph we can know that it is difficult_________.

A. for the Asians to accept the culture in America

B. for the Americans to adapt to the culture in China

C. for people to learn the culture in a foreign country

D. for people to follow the culture in their own country

4.The negative remarks an American boss gives on your work probably mean he/she ____________________.

A. doesn’t like you any longer

B. thinks you are not worth respecting

C. offer you some better advice

D. wants you to improve your work

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳

选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Abbaye,a master artist, was ready to retire in 1392. One day, Bartoli, a rich Italian merchant, ___________ him saying, "Could you____________my portrait on my banquet room wall? It's 20 feet tall.”

“I'm ready to retire," Abbaye shook his head,“so I'm not____________．”But seeing the disappointment in Bartoli's eyes, he____________4his mind, "Well, there's a possibility if you can find it in your ___________ to allow me to explore the ___________ of my abilities. Furthermore, already I can see your___________ .So I insist

that while l work your portrait stay_____________ even from you!”

“No problem," Bartoli agreed, though he thought it was____________ ，"Anything you wish, but it must look realistic．”

Immediately the master artist ___________ a high curtain in front of the wall, -through which Bartoli couldn't see at all.

A week passed. "How is it coming?" asked the ___________ Bartoli.

“It's coming quite well. You see, a masterpiece ___________ quite a while at least.” Abbaye answered from behind the___________．

Another three, four weeks passed and___________half a year went by. Bartoli lost his ___________ .“Today I must see it!" he shouted.

Stepping from behind the curtain___________ surprised by such anger, Abbaye said calmly," That's fine.

You needed only to request it.” And he____________ aside the 20 - foot curtain.

Bartoli stared at the masterpiece and then his mouth ___________open. He was obviously so angry that his eyes ___________ red. So what was wrong? Abbaye had drawn to his heart's ___________ for 20 feet tall. Perhaps Bartoli couldn't tolerate his abstract expression, which Picasso would have been proud of.

1.A.sent for B. thought of C. laughed at D. heard from

2.A.fix B.make C.paint D.repair

3.A.possible B. free C. reliable D. available

4.A.formed B.changed C. got D. insisted

5.A.heart B.mind C. room D.brain

6.A. challenges B. limits C. control D. confidence

7.A.figure B. portrait C. image D. masterpiece

8.A.safe B. lonely C. private D. cool

9.A.terrible B. common C.funny D. strange

10.A.brought B. decorated C. hung D. bought'

11.A.hopeful B.anxious C.serious D. careful

12.A.affords B. spends C. costs D. takes

13.A.wall B. curtain C. picture D. ladder .

14.A. in total B. obviously C. eventually D. above all

15.A.money B. mood C. temper D. taste

16.A.as if B. even if C. now that D. in case

17.A.set B. pulled C.left D. stood

18.A.felt B. remained C. kept D. fell

19.A.changed B. showed C.found D.turned

20.A. content B. confidence C. power D. design

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world. 1. Experts claim that there are more flavors of coffee than there are of wine. Coffee contains caffeine, an element (成分) that raises our awareness, keeps us from falling asleep or simply gives us a kick in the morning or after lunch.

2. For a long time doctors have told people not to drink too much coffee, because it may lead to heart problems, high blood pressure, insomnia (失眠) and headaches.

Scientists have now found out that it is the quality of coffee and the way it is brewed (冲泡) that holds the key to our health. 3. Among other things, this is linked to the consumption of a strong brew of coffee. Experts also point out that different roasts and types of coffee beans have different effects on our health.

A new study by a Harvard research group says that there is no link between coffee and health problems. 4. Doctors, however, warn against drinking too much coffee, as it can lead to stomach problems.

Coffee has many advantages, as the new study suggests. While alcohol makes people sleepy and slow-moving, coffee gives them energy. 5.

Although a lot still needs to be uncovered about coffee, it seems to reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes. Reports show that people who drink coffee may develop Parkinson’s disease later in life, or maybe not at all.

A. There are many different types of coffee.

B. Scientists ask people not to drink coffee at night.

C. Elderly people in Greece live longer than normal.

D. But experts are still undecided on how healthy coffee is.

E. Sugar can change the different levels of caffeine in a cup of coffee.

F. Drinking several cups of coffee a day is not connected with heart diseases.

G. Getting together for a cup of coffee also has a positive effect on relationships.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内的单词的正确形式。

There’s a science to setting goals．Below，we share some research-backed tips to help you carry out successful goals．

Choose a goal that matters，not just easy win．

A meaningful goal—1. that truly inspires you to change—requires going deeper．Think about what you want in the coming year, then ask yourself 2. you want that．For example，if you walk to quit3. (smoke), ask why do you want to quit? Then, if you want to quit for your health ask why do you want good health? Then，if your answer is to be alive long enough 4. (meet)your grandchildren，ask why do you want to meet your grandchildren?

Set up your goals positively．

How you describe your goal makes 5. big difference．Focusing on 6. you want to bring into your life wi11 make you more likely to7. (actual)pursue it.

Prepare for failure(in a good way)．

Moments of failure 8. (be)unavoidable，but most of us abandon the goal entirely when slight failures and setbacks start piling up．At the moment when you fail，often the first instinct(本能)is to push the goal away. It's so 9. (comfort)to be in that condition of self-doubt or self-criticism and guilt．

Your task is not to avoid failures，10. to plan for them．Ask yourself, how am I likely to fail? For example，if you’re likely to choose unhealthy meals when you’re hungry, carry a light snack with you．

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美国友好校学生来你校参加为期一周的艺术交流活动，你负责接待并致辞。

发言内容包括：

1.表示欢迎；

2.简要介绍学校的某艺术社团的基本情况（例如：合唱团、戏剧社、舞蹈队、书画社等）；

3.表示美好祝愿。

注意：1.词数不少于50；

2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear friends,

_______________________________________________________________________________

短文改错

假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的一篇作文。文中共有10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不记分。

On Friday, our teacher told us that there would an English corner in front of our teaching building. I set about soon after the last class in the afternoon.

To my joy, the English corner had just been on for a few minute. I joined them on their talk. At first, I was afraid that my English was so poor and limit that I couldn’t follow them or make myself understand. I was also afraid that anyone might laugh at me. But a smiling face here or an encouraging nod there soon put me at ease. Though I speak to them only in simple English that day, I believe in future I will make a greater progress.

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