Into the dark apartment ___ ,who was quite surprised when everyone shouted “Happy Birthday”.

A. did David walk B. David walked

C. David did walk D. walked David

Jenny is quite good at taking notes. She can _______ almost every word her teachers say in class.

A. set about B. set aside

C. set down D. set out

—I really can’t thank you enough, sir.

— __________.

A. That’s the most I could do

B. I’m glad to have been of help

C. No problem

D. With pleasure

Barbara is easy to recognize as she’s the only one of the women who ______ evening dress.

A. wear B. wears

C. has worn D. have worn

To avoid his shop being stolen again, he thought it over and at last decided to set a security________ in it.

A. system B. measure

C.account D. baggage

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

One day I was full of anxiety to do some for an important oral exam in the local library, but people kept me. I was getting annoyed and of course, I wasn’t able to . Suddenly I heard someone singing behind me. I and glared at the person who was singing. It was a tall girl about the same age as me.

The fact that she looked like a sensitive, friendly girl didn’t matter. If anything, it made me even angrier. “How could she be so selfish?” I thought .

I picked up my books, glared at her and whispered coldly, “Thanks to your , I’ve been unable to study. You’re so !”

I left the library in such a hurry that I left the most important textbook . when I got home two hours later, I found that textbook gone. I was so that I almost cried. Just then, the phone rang，a gentle voice the speaker as Jenny and asked if I was Jane. After that I was, she said that she had noticed I’d left my book in the library and as my was in it, she’d asked a librarian to get my phone number f. She said that she didn’t live far away and could bring it around for me if I needed it.

I sighed with and agreed to meet her at the convenience store down the road. Of course you’ve who Jenny was. She was the girl I had shouted at for singing in the library. When I recognized her in the convenience store, I was filled with and apologized for my ruled behavior. I felt so , but Jenny just laughed, saying she was glad to see that I’d also left my in the library! I couldn’t help laughing at this and I invited her back to my apartment for a quick cup of tea.

Ever since then we’ve been best friends and we got along really well. To be honest, I trust her more than any one else. I often think how I am. If Jenny hadn’t been a kind person who was willing to my shortcomings, I would have experienced such true friendship.

1.A. research B. revision C. work D. experiment

2.A. watching B. asking C. warning D. disturbing

3.A. speak B. improve C. concentrate D. follow

4.A. turned around B. turned down C. turned off D. turned over

5.A. sadly B. hopelessly C. angrily D. crazily

6.A. practice B. noise C. attitude D. existence

7.A. selfish B. active C. sensitive D. stupid

8.A. out B. around C. aside D. behind

9.A. nervous B. careless C. upset D. forgetful

10.A. introduced B. considered C. took D. remembered

11.A. deciding B. confirming C. realizing D. thinking

12.A. address B. class ` C. writing D. name

13.A. comfort B. relief C. confidence D. satisfaction

14.A. recognized B. found C. guessed D. heard

15.A. courage B. energy C. doubt D. shame

16.A. worried B. sorry C. terrible D. excited

17.A. glare B. expression C. virtue D. friendship

18.A. considerate B. pleased C. luck D. grateful

19.A. overcome B. share C. hide D. forgive

20.A. ever B. never C. seldom D. still

Wanted，Someone for a Kiss

We’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programs. Music production experience in radio is necessary，along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100.

Father Christmas

We’re looking for a very special person，preferably over 40，to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days：Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10:30－16:00.

Excellent pay.

Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre，Station Parade，Eastbourne.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit，you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division，dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.

Wealden District Council

Software Trainer

If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training，you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions，and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of￡15，000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

1.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station？

A．Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100.

B．Mrs Oglivie，Palmlace Limited.

C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre.

D．Wealden District Council.

2.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who________.

A．is aged between 24 and 40

B．may do some training work

C．should deal with general duties

D．can work for about a month

3.Which position is open to recent school graduates？

A．Producer，London Kiss.

B．Father Christmas.

C．Accountants Assistant.

D．Software Trainer.

4.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited？

A．One with GCSE grade C level.

B．One with some office experience.

C．One having good computer knowledge.

D．One trained in producing music programs.

Thank you for your card. I’m glad you’re having a good time, but I’m not surprised. Washington D.C. is wonderful at this time of year.

I would like you to come to my place and meet my people at the end of your journey. You can’t leave America without visiting New York. My brother’s hobby, as you know, is taking pictures. He has a big album(相册)of pictures of the United States and of New York. I’m sending some of them to you. When you look at them you’ll understand why New York is a city of islands. In fact it lies on three big islands: Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Island. There are many small islands in the city.

The most expensive part of New York is Manhattan. This island is famous for its skyscrapers(摩天大楼).Broadway is a famous street in New York. It is known for its theatres and you can see wonderful shows there.

There are many museums and art galleries(画廊)in New York. Pupils often visit museums and have their art classes there. School children often visit the Bronx Zoo. It is the largest of the New York City zoos. It opened in 1899 and since then has always been a favorite place for animal lovers and children.

In 1789, New York became the first capital of the United States of America but it remained the capital for only one year. Now, as I’m sure you know, Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country.

1.The underlined word “them” in Para.2refers to__________.

A. cards B. albums

C. pictures D. letters

2.From the passage we know that___________.

A. Manhattan is known for its skyscrapers

B. New York is famous for its wonderful shows

C. the Bronx Zoo has the longest history among the zoos in America.

D. New York contains three islands in total

3.We can infer that the text is probably_________.

A. an advertisement B. a letter

C. a travel journal D. a geography report

4.The writer writes this passage to _________.

A. persuade his friend to visit New York

B. introduce Washington D.C. in America

C. describe three islands in New York

D. show his brother’s album

Some people may say a hero is someone older than you, someone you personally know, someone who has done something everyone knows about, etc. I don’t think a hero necessarily has to be an older person or a close friend or a family member. My hero is younger than me, but we are related. His name is Marcus. He is my cousin. He isn’t necessarily a wise person or someone who does something great every day, but he has taught me to appreciate some of the simple things in life.

I am now in 11th grade. When I was in 8th grade, Marcus had a brain tumor (脑瘤) which had to be removed. Thankfully the tumor was benign (良性的). When the doctors removed it Marcus lost his sight. He felt down only once. Ever since then, he has been an extremely happy second-grader. He is very typical of a nine-year-old. He likes to tell jokes, play new games, and he likes to play tricks on people, just like children at his age. I love spending time with him. We go to movies whenever there is a good one and look after him every chance I get.

I say that Marcus helps to appreciate the simple thing in life. He doesn’t have his sight and that causes me to realize how lucky I am to be able to see, to walk, and to talk. I can do everything I need to. If everyone could see how happy and satisfied Marcus is and how much he makes everyone around him happy, then they might just be able to better appreciate the simple things in life.

1.It can be inferred that the author has_________.

A. the same idea about heroes as others

B. a different idea about heroes from others

C. the idea that a hero must be older

D. the idea that a hero must be a close friend

2.Why does the author consider his cousin as a hero?

A. Because his cousin is a very wise person..

B. Because his cousin does great things every day.

C. Because his cousin teaches him how to enjoy a simple life.

D. Because his cousin teaches him to live a rich life.

3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. Marcus looks older than his age.

B. Marcus isn’t nine years old at all.

C. Marcus is different from the other students.

D. Marcus is the same as the other children at his age.

4.What makes the author think himself lucky?

A. Marcus’ simple life. B. Marcus’ serious illness.

C. Marcus’ blindness. D. Marcus’ recovery.

Why do Chinese people love hot pot so much? As the winter months begin to settle in, I find myself wondering what it is about this traditional meal, which has existed for more than 1. 000 years, that makes it a Chinese food favorite. But it seems that the answer lies beyond the dish itself.

Hot pot isn't just designed to keep you warm during the cold months; it's also a social experience. It's a "theater” cuisine that turns a meal into an event. There is a lot of fun for everyone to have in adding ingredients to the hot pot.

Hot pot is eaten over two to three hours. For this reason, it is often, considered an evening's entertainment, and time to spend with friends and family. However, many westerners would be put off by the idea of other people sticking chopsticks in their food. When we come to eat at the table in the UK, we tend to have our own individual portions （份额）, although the experience is still a social one.

A similar experience to the hot pot one can be found in Korean barbecue restaurants, which let you cook your own meat. This allows people to have their meat done however they want.

For most Westerners, the idea of going to a restaurant to cook their own food is bizarre（古怪的）. But having given hot pot a time, I find it's now one of my favorite meals in Beijing. The steam from the pot left my clothes smelling of food when I got home, but perhaps this is also part of the experience. When the chilly （刺骨的） wind is blowing outside, just grab some chopsticks, some good friends, and dig in. For me it's like throwing a dinner party where my taste buds（味蕾）and my appetite are equally satisfied in the warm company of friends.

1.According to the author, hot pot is popular in China because ________.

A. it is a fun social experience

B. it has been developing for over 1,000 years

C. it involves many unique ingredients

D. it keeps people warm in winter and it is creative

2.We can conclude from the article that generally British people _______.

A. prefer a Korean barbecue to Chinese hot pot

B. find it interesting to cook their own food in restaurants

C. don't like sharing food with others

D. don't mind the smell of food staying on their clothes after dinner

3.What is the tone of the article?

A. Appreciative B. Longing

C. Humorous. D. Serious.