On Jan 15th, 2015, Justin Valdez, a college student, was shot in a subway station in San Francisco. The surveillance video(监控录像) showed that before Justin was killed, the killer pulled out his gun several times, and even wiped his nose with it. However, nobody noticed the killer. The surrounding passengers all focused on their cell phones.

We may see the same scene everywhere in our life: in subway stations, restaurants, elevators and so on, people are watching their cell phones. From a family reunion to a date with a friend, people couldn’t stop checking their twitter and facebook on the cell phones, ignoring the persons in front completely. Phubbing(低头症) not only involves young people, but also the elderly and kids.

“Phubbing” is a new term which comes from the words “phone’’ and “snub(冷落)”. It describes the habit of snubbing someone in favor of a cell phone. The word “phubbing” was included in the Australian National Dictionary in 2012. Obviously, the indifference(冷漠) and rudeness of the information age are spreading globally. A Stop Phubbing campaign website has been set up. You can find the slogan of the website as follows: “stop twittering, stop posting photos…enjoy your food, enjoy the music and respect others.”

Phubbing appears harmless. However, it does influence our life. Jimmy, an epicure(美食家), wrote in his blog: “I can no longer focus on what I am eating since I started twittering. My skill of food photography has improved very fast, while my interest in food drops as a result.”

Let us put down our cell phones and re-enjoy the real taste of our food and the warmth of interpersonal communication.

1.The case of Justin Valdez is given in the first paragraph to show

A. gun violence happens easily in the US

B. phubbing may lead to terrible disasters

C. the killer didn’t mean to kill him

D. the killer had made a careful plan

2.Jimmy’s words suggest that

A. phubbing is actually harmless

B. phubbing stops people enjoying their life

C. phubbing affects people’s eating habits the most

D. phubbing helps people improve their photographic skills

3.What is the text mainly about?

A. How the word “phubbing” came into being.

B. The popular campaign of stop phubbing.

C. The meaning of the word “phubbing”.

D. The great harm of phubbing.

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。

For most people, traveling overseas to a foreign country can be an amazing experience. However, for those who are not prepared to take part in a new culture, they may be totally overwhelmed(不知所措的) by having to go through this unfamiliar chain of events. This phenomenon is called culture shock, and often occurs when people visit a country for which they are not ready. 1.________________ .

First of all, one must remember to prepare themselves by referring to some materials for their visit. 2.__________________. Instead, take some time to read, research, and look up information on the specific country you are traveling to. You can do it either through the use of a library or a bookstore, or through the Internet.

Secondly, 3._______________________ Many times these people can answer questions you may have about the country, especially when you can’t find the answers from the research you have done online or in print. 4._________________ So you can turn to the people who have been to the country and their experience must be of great use to you.

Lastly, after you have done everything you can to get prepared, you are on your way to your destination. 5._____________ It is so important to be flexible in your travel, which really helps to break down any culture shock you might experience.

Keep these tips in mind, and be open in your travel experience. Happy traveling！

A. Many people think travelling abroad is terrible.

B. In addition, firsthand experience is extremely valuable.

C. Talk with people who have visited the country.

D. Remember to deal with unexpected situations flexibly.

E. Here are some ways on how to study and live happily in a foreign country.

F. Do not just show up in a new country with no idea about what to expect even in the least.

G. One can avoid embarrassment and enjoy the trip more if they have taken some preparations against such “shock”

完形填空

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

“So teach Kolby to close the door”, my daughter Emma said after hearing me _________ again about the dog coming in with the door open, bringing with him a blast of Buffalo January _________ air．

Teach a dog to close a door behind him? That has got to be a really, really _________ thing to do．But then she took it a step _________．“Come on, Kolby”, she said, grabbing（抓起） some treats and _________ him to the open door．“Touch”！And “touch” he did, which moved the door to a _________ position．She _________ him with a treat, smiled, looked at me, and said “see!” And I saw and became _________ ．Over the last few days I have been consistent（一致的）with Kolby ．Each time he comes in, I bring him back to the _________ door and ask him to close．There have been _________ in the beginning, but lately more and more successes．

However, there remains much work to be done．I have to get him to follow my hand signal again and again _________he will close the door from a distance．But, I now realize, as long as you keep to the focus , the _________ will be completed and, in the way things are _________ , completed quickly．

What a _________treat to have a dog that can close the door after himself! Even more wonder can be found in the _________ I learned so clearly from both Emma and Kolby．

A wish is just a wish until you decide to take _________ ．Once you _________ the belief that it is “too hard”, then it remains “too hard ” and out of _________ ．Once you want to achieve a goal, and _________ that it is “easy”, then it becomes “easy” to do what needs to be done．Just _________ doing it．

1.A．complain B．scream C．worry D．scare

2.A．thin B．fresh C．dirty D．cold

3.A．interesting B．funny C．hard D．possible

4.A．again B．further C．deeper D．backward

5.A．dragging B．pushing C．driving D．attracting

6.A．stopped B．fixed C．closed D．checked

7.A．rewarded B．gave C．offered D．thanked

8.A．moved B．convinced C．concerned D．puzzled

9.A．open B．closed C．broken D．perfect

10.A．pleasures B．experiments C．failures D．pauses

11.A．in case B．even if C．as if D．so that

12.A．interest B．task C．dream D．order

13.A．changing B．reacting C．progressing D．happening

14.A．wonderful B．small C．different D．simple

15.A．knowledge B．skills C．lessons D．experience

16.A．patience B．part C．delight D．action

17.A．hold on to B．pay attention to C．come up with D．live up to

18.A．date B．touch C．reach D．power

19.A．prove B．believe C．recognize D．realize

20.A．imagine B．start C．keep D．enjoy

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Henry is a determined boy. Once he makes up his mind, nothing can stop him. Years ago he was crazy about jazz and wanted to form a jazz band. His relatives and friends noticed all his free time 1.______ (devote) to his dream. However, 2.________no money, he didn’t have enough training as a musician. Although Henry knew all of these 3.________(difficult), he still thought he could manage4.____. He took musical lessons from 5.______ experienced singer. 6.______(fortunate), the singer helps him with careful guidance, 7.______(offer) him many opportunities.

Now, Henry is a well-known pop singer, and has many occasions 8.______ he can give performances. Over the past four years, more than 50 performances 9.______(put) on. But he is not satisfied with 10._______ he has already got. What crazy ideas will he get? Only time can tell.

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Jim，

So glad that you are interested in my new flat. Now I would like tell you something about it. Lie in the north of the city, this Residential Center is small with only six building. My flat, which covers the area of 36 square meters, is in the fourth floor in Building 2. It was made up of a sitting room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a toilet.

When you enter into the flat, you will find yourself in the sitting room. The sitting room is the part that I like best, because it is brightly with a lovely balcony（阳台）, which I can enjoy the beautiful garden below. Although my flat is small, I like them very much because it is comfortable.

Best regards,

Yours

Li Hua

书面表达

假定你是北大学生李华，得知学校正在招募暑期边远山区支教的志愿者，你很感兴趣，请给该项目负责人Peter写一封申请信。内容包括：

1.自我介绍（能力，性格，特长等）

2.原因

3.愿望

注意：1)词数100 左右；

2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3)开头语已为你写好。

Dear Peter,

I am writing to reply to your advertisement for volunteers to teach at a primary school in the countryside.

Yours Sincerely

Li Hua

Opened in 1971, the Magic Kingdom was the first theme park at Walt Disney World. All Disney World theme parks are open 365 days a year, although opening and closing times for each park are different from day to day.

If you are traveling without kids, try to visit it on a school day to avoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit it during a school vacation, try at least to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day and the Fourth of July. If you are not staying at a Disney World hotel, avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on its Extra Magic Hours days. The hotel guests get into the park early on those days, increasing the waiting time for visitors who arrive at the normal opening time.

Buy your Walt Disney World tickets online at Disney World’s website. There will be some advice on picking the right ticket. See the guide to Disney World tickets. You will also need to call in advance to make lunch or dinner reservations (预订). Disney accepts reservations, through 1-407-WDW-DINE, up to 180 days in advance. Time does pass quickly, so you should call six months before your trip to get a lunch reservation in the castle. We suggest you should have your lunch at Cinderella’s Royal Table for your tour. If you can’t get the reservation, ask for the Liberty Tree Tavern instead.

Keep in mind that to reach the Magic Kingdom, you must park at Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) parking lot, take a tram (有轨电车), and then take a boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the Magic Kingdom.

1. We learn from the passage that ______.

A. a single adult had better visit the Magic Kingdom on a school day

B. children are not allowed to visit Disney World on New Year’s Day

C. Disney World theme parks have the same opening and closing times

D. the Magic Kingdom was the earliest theme park in the world

2.If you want to have dinner in the Walt Disney World, you can ______.

A. see the guide to Disney World tickets to reserve a table

B. use 1-407-WDW-DINE to reserve about 3 months in advance

C. make a call to reserve a table for dinner in advance

D. go to Cinderella’s Royal Table or the Liberty Tree Tavern at any time you like

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to passage?

A. Disney World theme parks will be closed on Christmas Day.

B. The only way to get Walt Disney World tickets is to buy them online.

C. The Magic Kingdom has Extra Magic Hours every day.

D. Visitors have to reach the Magic Kingdom by tram and then boat.

When a dirty and untidy orange cat showed up in the prison yard，I was one of the first to go out there and pet it．I hadn’t touched a cat or a dog in over 20 years．I spent at least 20 minutes，knelt down behind the kitchen as the cat rolled around，relaxed．What he was expressing outwardly, I was feeling inwardly．It was an amazing bit of grace to feel him under my hand and note that I was reaching a li fe or another creature with something as simple as my care．

Over the next few days，there were other prisoners responding to the cat．Every yard period，a group of prisoners gathered t here．They stood around talking and taking turns petting the cat．These were guys you wouldn’t usually find talking to each other．Several times I saw an officer in the group，not chasing people away, but just watching and seeming to enjoy along with the prisoners．Bowls of milk and water appeared along with bread, wisely placed under the edge of the dustbin to keep the birds from getting it．

The cat was obviously homeless and in pretty bad shape．People said that the cat came to the right place．He's getting treated like a king．This was true．but as I watched I was also thinking about what the cat was doing for us．There was a lot of talk about what's wrong with prisons in America．We need more programs．We need more psychologists or treatment of various kinds．Some may even talk about making prisons more kind．But I think what we really need is a chance to practise our own kindness．Not receive it，but give it．After more than two decades here，I know kindness is not a value that's encouraged．It's often seen as a weakness．

Instead，the culture encourages keeping your head down，minding your own business，and never letting yourself be weak．

The cat did my heart good to see the effect he had on me and the men here．By simply saying，”I need some help here”，he did something important for us．He needed us．And we needed to be needed．I believe we all do．

1.Which of the following statements is true?

A．The cat was dirty because it was kept in prison．

B．The author realized the importance of practising kindness．

C．The officer in the prison enjoyed petting the cat．

D．The prisoners prepared food for both the cat and birds．

2.We can infer from the third paragraph that______．

A．caring for others is encouraged in American prisons

B．the American prison culture will be improved

C．showing love to others ca n make prisoners strong

D．the author is not content with the prison culture

3.What is the best title for the passage?

A．Animals Need Care．

B．Prison Culture is Important．

C．Caring Makes Us Human．

D．Everyone Needs to be Cared for．

4.In Paragraph 2，the author mentioned that “Several times I saw an officer in the group，not chasing people away, but just watching and seeming to enjoy along with the prisoners．” to______ ．

A．show us the officer and prisoners get along well with each other

B．show us the officer and prisoners all like the cat

C．show us the American prison culture does need improvement

D．show us the American prison culture is great

The origins of the apple tree are in Asia. We know that 8,500 years ago apples were being grown and eaten in ancient Jericho, a city near the Jordan River. In some parts of the ancient world apples could only be afforded by royalty (王室成员) and their courts, and were a popular dessert as long ago as 4,500 years. Now the apple is the most popular fruit in the world.

You probably know that there’s a tradition for students to bring shiny apples to their favorite teachers. But why?

No one knows for sure. The idea of "an apple for the teacher" has been with us since the late 1800s. Perhaps the custom grew out of the fact that apples are ripe (成熟的) in September, when the school year usually begins. In earlier times, students, particularly those in rural areas, could pick apples from trees on their way to school. They were easy gifts for children to give.

However, the lovely practice took on a dark note if the other children thought the gift-giver was trying to buy the teacher into giving him or her better grades. "Apple polisher" came to mean someone who tries to please a superior (上级) in return for special treatment. It was a popular college slang (俚语) term in the 1920s, but the term isn’t used much any more.

It’s true that apples can be very attractive. The apple is America’s favorite fruit, as shown in the phrase, "as American as Mom and apple pie".

After all, who ever says, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away" or "You’re the banana of my eye"? And who brings a banana to his or her teacher? Nobody.

1.What do we learn about the apple from the passage?

A. It has been popular worldwide since 8,500 years ago.

B. It has been a popular dessert for about 4,500 years.

C. The origins of the apple tree are in America.

D. Everyone could enjoy this fruit in the ancient world.

2.Why did students give their teachers apples?

A. Apples were ripe when the school year began.

B. Apples were the most popular fruit.

C Apples were expensive enough as gifts.

D. Teachers liked to get apples from students.

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the phrase "apple polisher"?

A. It is used to praise someone for his / her performance.

B. It is still as popular nowadays as before.

C. It may mean something good or bad, depending on the situation.

D. It refers to someone who wants to please a leader.

4.What do we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A. Apples are related to mothers in America.

B .Apple is a popular word, and used in many phrases.

C. Apples are attractive because of many stories.

D. Nobody wants to use the word banana.

One of the special features of English people is self-discipline (自律). Generally, English people are polite and always want to please others. On the other hand, they don’t like to show their emotions, even in dangerous situations. Imagine the scene! Some English people are caught in a violent storm in the forest. Anybody else would be anxious to run away. The English would just try to hide their emotions. Not a sign of fear would be seen on their faces.

We often hear of the English "reserve"(矜持). On a long railway journey, with four Englishmen sitting together, often there won’t be a single word spoken during the whole journey. The English think it is a bad manner to ask personal questions. That wouldn’t be the case in America. In a short ride in New York, a taxi driver will tell you about himself, his wife and his family, and probably the towns of England he has visited, too.

The English value privacy (隐私) very much. An Englishman’s house usually has a small garden with a fence all around to separate it from the neighbors’. An Englishman’s house is his castle.

Finally, we have to refer to the most special feature of the Scottish (苏格兰的) people —the Scottish dress. Scotland is probably best known to the world for its traditional costume —the kilt. This short, skirt-like piece of clothing is worn by men.

The kilt is made of a special type of colorful cloth called tartan, which is very special in Scotland.

1.When the English are in a dangerous situation they usually _______.

A. laugh at other people B. behave very bravely

C. hide their emotions D. run away immediately

2.In the second paragraph the author mentions a taxi driver in New York to ________.

A. explain what a personal question is

B. show the bad manners of Americans

C. show that English people are not very polite

D. show the reserve of the English

3.What do we know about the kilt in the last paragraph?

A. It’s long and just like a skirt.

B. It’s worn by both men and women.

C. It’s made of a special type of cloth in Scotland.

D. It’s a traditional costume all over Great Britain.

4.What can we learn about the English from the passage?

A. They are not very confident.

B.A house with a fence all around makes them feel safe.

C.They usually don’t respect others’ privacy.

D. They prefer a house with a garden to a flat.