第二节书面表达

假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris刚刚转学，感到一切都很陌生。他在邮件中向你询问如何尽快融入新环境，请你根据以下信息回信。

1．多跟同学交流沟通；

2．积极参加学校活动；．

3．向老师寻求帮助。

注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Chris，

I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble fitting in at your new school．

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Scientists believe that one of our most important means of knowing what is going on around us is the sense of sound. We are warned of danger by sounds. Sounds serve to please us in music. Sound has a waste product, too, in the form of noise. Noise has been called unwanted sound. Noise is growing and it may get much worse before it gets any better.

In order to know how noise affects people and animals, scientists have been studying for several years. They are surprised by what they have learned. Peace and quiet are becoming harder to find. Noise pollution is a threat that should be looked at carefully.

Sounds is measured in units called decibels (分贝). At a level of 140 decibels people feel pain in their ears.

Trucks , buses , motorcycles, airplanes, boats, factories---all these things make noise. They trouble not only our ears, but minds and bodies as well.

There is a saying that it is so noisy that you can’t hear yourself think. Doctors who study noise believe that we must sometimes hear ourselves think. If we don’t, we may have headaches, other aches and pains, or even worse mental problems.

Noise adds more tension (紧张) to a society that has already faced enough stress.

1.The sense of sound _________.

A. makes us feel excited

B. helps us hear more clearly

C. is something harmful to us

D. helps to know what is happening around us

2.When sound is turned into noise, ______________.

A. people grow worse and worse

B. it makes us forget all the past

C. people don’t know what to do with everyday life

D. it will be a kind of pollution to people

3.Why does the passage say peace and quiet are becoming harder to find?

A. Because the world is making more and more noise.

B. Because wars and battles happen here and there in the world.

C. Because all the sounds are becoming over 140 decibels.

D. Because some machines can make noise.

4.Doctors say we can hear ourselves think __________.

A. if we don’t like to hear noise

B. if we have no aches or pains in our bodies

C. if there isn’t too much noise

D. if we can’t be careful of noise

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

A young man and an old man were waiting for a bus. ___1.___ sat next to each other. “What’s that in your bag?” asked the young man, pointing to a big bag beside the old man.

“Gold. There was nothing but gold,” answered the old man. The young man could not believe his own ears and was ___2.__ great surprise. Then he began to think about __3.___to get the money. The old man was very tired and it seemed that he could hardly keep his eyes open. After a while the old man ___4.___(lie) down on the chair and fell asleep.

The young man took ___5.__ big bag gently and quietly. But when he was just about to run away, he found a corner of his fur（毛皮）coat was under the old man’s body. Several times he tried to pull it out, ___6.___ in vain（白费）. At last he took off his coat, __7.__(think) that the gold in the bag must cost far more than his fur coat.

Worried but ___8.___(delight), the young man ran out of the station as quickly as his legs could carry him, until he reached a place __9.___ he thought the old man couldn’t find him. He stopped and quickly opened the bag but he just found a great many of small stones in it. Then he ran back to the station ___10._(hurry) only to find that the old man was gone.

What do you do if you're stranded (处于困境的) on a lonely island? Surely you need to find a way to get in touch with the outside world. Your best chance of doing this is to draw the attention of a passing plane.

Body signals (信号)

Pilots from different countries understand body signals if they have the correct training. When you wave your arms up and down in a straight line, it means "yes". When you point downwards and swing your arm from side to side, it means "no". If you want the pilot to know that it's safe to land, push your hands out in front of you and bend (弯曲) your knees. If you want to say that it's not safe to land, put your arms in the air and move them to one side.

Smoke signals

The smoke from a fire can be seen from far away, so it's a good way to draw attention. If the weather is dry, it isn't hard to start a fire. Remember, however, that fires can be very dangerous if they get out of control. Never light a fire unless you're sure that it can't spread. If the ground is dark, light smoke can be seen more easily. Green grass and leaves produce light smoke.

Ground-to-air signals

It's a good idea to build some signals, too. Use large pieces of wood to make the symbols (标记). If you can't find any wood, use earth. Some useful symbols are:

F: I need food and water."

II: I need medicine."

I: I am badly hurt."

X: I am unable to move from here."

Pilots' replies

If the pilot lowers the plane's wings from side to side, this means "message received and understood". (At night, the pilot flashes the plane's green lights.) If the pilots flies the plane in a clockwise circle, this means "message received but not understood". (At night, the pilot flashes the plane's red lights.)

1.Which picture means "it's not safe to land"?

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Swinging your arm from side to side means "yes".

B. If the ground is dark, light smoke can't be seen.

C. If you need some medicine, make a symbol "II".

D. The pilots make replies with a blue light at night.

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The explanation of building signals on an island.

B. The importance of making signals on an island.

C. Ways of sending out signals on a lonely island.

D. Ways of receiving signals from a lonely island.

书面表达

张红从广告上得知某公司需要一名秘书，于是她写信应聘。以下是张红的简历：

年龄：20岁，即将从职业学校毕业。

专业: 企业管理（business management）

经历：（1）学英语8年，会计算机；

（2）在过去三年中一直是本校学生报编辑之一，学习成绩在班上优秀;

（3）本人喜欢办公室工作，相信能胜任秘书工作。

请你以张红的名义向公司写信应聘。

参考词汇：职业学校 vocational school

专业 major

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯的

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I had recently arrived in London and I wanted to see some of the famous places. Should I go to the seaside? Or maybe one of the famous parks? I walked along the street, past a kindergarten playground, and suddenly saw an underground railway station. I was surprised because it was not on my map. I went to buy a ticket. The ticket-seller looked very old. He gave me a ticket, said "Remember it's a return", laughed and walked away without taking my money. Was it special for tourists?

A train arrived. I could not see any other passengers. I got on and the doors closed. I suddenly felt I should not have got onto the train. It started to go faster and faster, shooting along the tracks. As it entered the tunnel, everything became as dark as midnight and I do not remember the next few minutes. The train came to a station and I got out. I could see light shining in the distance so I walked towards it and came to a door. Beyond it there was a busy street.

There were lots of English people walking about, and I could see some of the famous buildings of London, but there was something wrong. The people's clothes were strange. There were no cars, no motorbikes—but there were horses everywhere. Was someone making a film?

“Excuse me,” I said to a man. “Would you mind telling me where I am and what is happening?”

“What do you mean? Who are you? Where do you come from? Are you from China? This is London and everyone's going to work. Can't you see that?” he asked.

“Thank you, sir. I'm sorry, but could I look at your newspaper?” I asked.

“You can have it,” he said as he walked off.

I looked at it; I saw “New Bicycle Law” and above that “July 5, 1880”.

Maybe I should have walked around, but I ran back to the door. I waited a long time. I was very afraid. A train came. I got on. It took me back to the first station. As I left, a woman asked, “What were you doing in that abandoned station?” I had no answer, but I still had the newspaper in my hand.

1.Why was the author surprised at the beginning of the story?

A. Because he suddenly saw an underground railway station.

B. Because he walked past a kindergarten playground.

C. Because the ticket-seller looked very old.

D. Because he couldn’t find the station on his map.

2.What does the underlined “it” in the second paragraph most probably mean?

A. The train. B. The light.

C. The distance. D. The door

3.Why did the author think he had arrived in a film-making scene?

A. Because he could see some of the famous buildings of London.

B. Because he had done something wrong in the street of London.

C. Because he could only see horses rather than cars in the streets.

D. Because the people in the streets were all neatly dressed.

4.According to the passage, New Bicycle Law might be _______.

A. The name for a London street.

B. The name for a film made in London.

C. The name for a newspaper article

D. The name for a underground station.

5.Where can this passage most probably be taken from?

A. In a storybook.

B. In a math textbook.

C. In a travel guidebook.

D. In a scientific experiment report.

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

W: _1.___do you think of the football match we ___2.__(watch) yesterday afternoon?

M: Very ___3.______(excite).The two teams did very well in the match and it was really ___4._close game.

W: I enjoyed it very much too. I have never seen a more interesting game so far this year.

M: I had expected it to be a wonderful match because 5. of the teams had excellent players.

W: I’m sorry I missed the first part of it..

M: You were late for the match? What for?

W: I was filled with anxiety to see the match and fell 6. my bike on the way. My leg hurt, 7. I had to ride my bike slowly. It took me quite some time before I got to the sports field.

M: I’m sorry 8. (hear) that. Were your legs hurt?

W: Yes, but not very ____9.____(serious).

M: You should have seen a doctor first. How long were you late for the match? What time was it when you got to the sports field?

W: When I got to the sports field, 10. was already three twenty.

M: Three twenty? Oh, you were twenty minutes late for the match. You missed a wonderful part of the match.

W: Yeah. It was really a pity.

Getting away for a short time always seems like a great idea—until you have to pack. The rule is: pack light. Here are some tips to help you pack.

Organize Yourself

Make a list. Think of what you need from your head to your toes. When you’ve done this once, it’ll be easier next time.

Start Small

Consider buying small-size samples of shampoo, toothpaste, and other items at your local store. Make sure they are all sealed tightly.

In an emergency, you can purchase them at your destination. But remember that the time you spend buying things at your destination will reduce your visiting time.

The Clothing Dilemma

Choosing which clothes to bring is probably the hardest packing decision to make. Think once again from head to toe — hat, shirts, jeans, sneakers, etc. Once you’ve picked out what you want to bring, think carefully. Do you really need that extra pair of jeans? If so, fine. Don’t try to fool yourself. You are the one who will be left holding the bag.

Weather is an important factor in your packing. If it’s cold, you could wear a jacket, a sweater, a regular shirt, and a T-shirt. Layering up will keep you warm and it will leave more room in your bag. Roll up your casual clothes instead of folding and laying them flat. This leaves more room to pack other things, and keeps your clothes fairly wrinkle-free.

Remember how much easier it will be to carry your bag!

1.This text would be most helpful to a reader who is _______ .

A. going on a vacation B. shopping for luggage

C. moving to a new home D. hosting relatives for a visit

2.If you buy things at your local store ahead of time, you can _______ .

A. lighten your load

B. save a lot of money

C. have more visiting time

D. have more room in your bag

3.What should one plan to do if going somewhere in the winter?

A. Pack an extra sweater for the trip.

B. Put on several layers of clothing.

C. Mix and match clothing outfits.

D. Roll jackets so they fit in the bag.

阅读短文， 然后根据短文内容从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案。

Jane’s mother worked on the farm from dawn till dark, which just could make ends meet. To make Jane live a life. Mother was very careful about spending money. ， Jane didn’t understand her. Every day Mother was busy with her while Jane was studying at school, so they had little time to enjoy themselves.

One day, Mother realized Jane was unhappy and even to her, so she decided to go with Jane to make Jane happy.

On Sunday morning they went happily to the snowfield. Since they were in white clothes, the manager advised them to buy ski clothes. He said there was an accident, they might be easily________ in their ski clothes. Mother couldn’t them, so she refused.

Then they went skiing in their white clothes. They were skiing happily on the when suddenly the snowfield began to . It was the snow slide(雪崩). They ran a long way and the snow slide finally, but they couldn’t find their way. Later, a helicopter was flying above, people on it couldn’t see or hear them. Jane was because she had hurt her head seriously and ________ dropped on the snow. Just then an idea struck Mother. She pierced (刺破) her wrist________ and then bright red blood dropped down on the snowfield. A red SOS was on the snow. At last Jane ________ , but Mother died.

Every time I ________ the blood dropping onto the snowfield, I feel ________ . I believe anyone who hears the tragedy will ________ Mother for her selfless love to her daughter.

1.A. healthy B. happy C. busy D. meaningful

2.A. Moreover B. However C. Anyway D. Though

3.A. writing B. housework C. research D. work

4.A. unfriendly B. loyal C. kind D. cruel

5.A. skating B. dancing C. skiing D. hiking

6.A. all B. both C. either D. every

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

8.A. searched B. examined C. found D. caught

9.A. pay B. manage C. stand D. afford

10.A. mountain B. farmland C. playground D. snowfield

11.A. change B. melt C. shake D. jump

12.A. passed B. escaped C. experienced D. overcame

13.A. but B. so C. since D. while

14.A. in despair B. in danger C. in peace D. in ruins

15.A. blood B. hair C. tears D. jewels

16.A. carefully B. slowly C. immediately D. hardly

17.A. cried B. died C. survived D. woke

18.A. find out B. think of C. suffer from D. come across

19.A. satisfied B. curious C. anxious D. painful

20.A. envy B. admire C. reward D. thank

People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You’ve made friends since childhood，but you still don’t know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend.

Always honest

Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive. A true friend always tells you the truth. It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.

There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give you advice. It may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend makes time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble. You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can’t always listen immediately to your problems.

Always respectful

A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not. Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.

Always understanding

It is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend. A true friend will always be forgiving and understanding，even if it isn’t his/her fault. We are all different people and we all make mistakes. A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.

1.What’s the best title for the third paragraph?

A. Keep your secrets B. Always there for you

C. Always happy for you D. Remember your important days

2.According to the passage，a true friend will always ____________.

A. follow your advice

B. offer a solution to your problems

C. respect your opinion even if he/she disagrees with it

D. listen immediately to your problems

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Never tell lies to friends.

B. Making time for friends.

C. Paying attention to a friend’s opinion.

D. Sharing fun with friends.

4.What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

A. To tell us how to find out if a friend is a true friend.

B. To find out how long a friendship can last.

C. To introduce his experience in making friends.

D. To teach us how to make true friends.