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8．The holidays are a time to give．These charities---and many more-are looking for volunteers and donations．
World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund is helping to protect endangered species through the Symbolic Species Adoption program．Those who"adopt"an animal will receive an adoption certificate and a photo of their species．Anyone can support endangered species year round by buying WWF apparel（服装）．worldwildlife．Org/giving
DoSomething．org
This month，Dosomething．org launched their holiday campaign，"Grandparents Gone Wired"．The goal of the campaign is to make it easier for senior citizens to keep in touch with their loved ones using the Internet．Teens can volunteer to help seniors in their community．Volunteers are able to win prizes and scholarships．dosomething．org/grandparents
Coins for Change
Disney's Club Penguin，a virtual gaming site for kids，launched its annual Coins for Change campaign this month．From Dec.15 to Dec.27，Club Penguin players can donate virtual coins to real-world causes．If players reach the donation goal，Club Penguin will donate 2 million to charity projects．clubpenguin．com．
Toys for Tots
Each year，the U．S．Marine Corps Toys Program collects new，unwrapped toys for the holidays．Communities across the nation host Toys for Tots drives around the holiday season．The toys collected are given as gifts to needy children so they can experience the joy of Christmas．toyfortots．org
American Red Cross
All you need is a pen and a piece of paper．The American Red Cross Holiday Mail Heroes Program is collecting handwritten card to send to members of the U．S．Armed Forces during the holidays．The charity has also set up a Holiday Giving Catalog where you can buy personal gifts，such as babysitting lessons．redcross．org
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive is a non-profit organization sponsored by ABC's Good Morning America and Burlington Coat Factory．During the holiday season Burlington stores collect gently worn coats．The donated coats are given to people in need to keep warm during the winter．onewarmcoat．org
33．David，8，is fond of playing virtual games．Which charity should he attend？B
A．Toys for Tots．
B．Coins for Change．
C．DoSomething，org．
D．American Red Cross．
34．Handwritten cards for members of the U．S．Armed Forces are collected by．A
A．the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program
B．the Warm Coats& Warm Hearts Drive
C．the U．S．Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
D．Disney's Club Penguin
35．From the passage we can learn that．D
A．Club Penguin donates $2 million to charity projects yearly
B．old toys collected are given to needy children as gifts
C．whoever donates warm coats is likely to win scholarships
D．teens can help seniors contact their family members online．

7．A Language Programme for Teenagers
Welcome to Teenagers Abroad!We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning．
Our Courses
Regardless of your choice of course，you'll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively．
Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language，with focused teaching in all 4skill areas----speaking，listening，reading and writing．
Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course，with 10additional lessons per week，guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning （see table below）．

Course Type	Days	Number of Lesson	Course Timetable
Standard Course	Mon-Fri	20　lessons	9：00-12：30
Intensive Course	Mon-Fri	20　lessons	9：00-12：30
Intensive Course	Mon-Fri	10　lessons	13：00-14：30

Evaluation
Students　are　placed into classes according to their current language skills．The majority of them take on online language test before starting their programme．However，if this is not available，students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course．
Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course，and there will never be more than 15participants in each class．
Arrivals and Transfer
Our programme offers the full package-students are take good care of from the start through to the very end．They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort．We require the student's full details at least 4weeks in advance．
Meals/Allergies（过敏）/Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast，dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch（which consists of a sandwich，a drink and a dessert）．Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually．
We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take．Depending on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements，an extra charge may be made for providing special food．
21．How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course？C
A．It is less effective．
B．It focuses on speaking．
C．It includes extra lessons．
D．It gives you confidence
22．When can a student attend Standard Course？B
A.13：00-14：30Monday．
B.9：00-12：30Tuesday
C.13：00-14：30Friday．
D.9：00-12：30Saturday．
23．Before starting their programme，students are expected toA．
A．take a language test
B．have an online interview
C．prepare learning materials
D．report their language levels
24．Which of the following may require an extra payment？D
A．Cooked dinner．
B．Mealtime dessert．
C．Packed lunch．
D．Special diet．

6．

A voyage on one of Aiden's two government approved boats will be a memorable experience for both the novice and experienced angler（垂钓者）．You'll enjoy the tradition of catching such species as mackerel and cod off the beautiful Cavendish coast of Prince Edward Island．Located just minutes from Cavendish，in the attractive village of North Rustico，Aiden's Deep Sea Fishing has been providing excitement，fun and most of all，fish，to our customers for almost half a century．
The summer vacation is coming up．Sign up and join us on one of our three daily sailings and catch some fresh fish for your supper！All you need to take on board is your smile．We'll supply the rods，tackle，bait and on few occasions，the raincoat．Oh yes，you can keep the fish without payment．Afterwards you can visit our Fish Market located next door and also tour Prince Edward Island（PEI）．No visit to the Island is not complete．Rolling hills，woods，reddish white sand beaches，ocean waves and the famous red soil have given Prince Edward Island a reputation as an island of outstanding natural beauty in North America．The author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from the island during the late Victorian Era for the setting of her classic novel Anne of Green Gables（1908）．Today，many of the attractions that Montgomery found on the island are still enjoyed by thousands of tourists all over the world．
Come to fish off the coast of the beautiful Cavendish beach．With three sailings daily between June 14th and September 18th．

Sailing Times
Morning　　　 8：00AM to 11：00AM
Afternoon      1：15PM to 4：15PM
Evening       6：00PM to 11：00PM
Pricing and Payment （All prices in Canadian dollars．）
Adults：40.00
Children：30.00（Under 12）
Reservations：902-963-3522
Group charters available upon request
21．The underlined word"novice"（Para.1）means"C"．
A．fisherman　　　　　　　
B．tourist
C．beginner
D．customer
22．We can know thatA．
A．you can have the fish you have caught for free
B．there will be four daily sailings during the summer vacation
C．Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Prince Edward Island
D．mackerel and cod are plants growing on the island
23．How much will they pay if one couple together with two children aged 5and 10sign up for the fishing trip？B
A．30Canadian dollars．
B．140Canadian dollars．
C．100Canadian dollars．
D．160Canadian dollars．

5．据调查，人们对学生网上交友持不同意见．请以"Should students make friends online？"为题，用英语写一篇短文，介绍不同看法，并表达自己的观点．

赞成方认为	反对方认为	你的观点
1．可以广交朋友	1．浪费宝贵时间	请考生列举一到二点
2．自由表达思想	2．影响正常学习
3．利于学习外语	3．容易上当受骗

注意：
1．对所给要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译．
2．词数100左右．
3．作文中不得提及考生所在班级和本人姓名．
参考词汇：网络朋友 online friend（s）；上当受骗 to be cheated；意见 opinion
Should Students Make Friends Online？

4．Wanted，Someone for a Kiss
We're looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM．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，Kiss100．
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 24to December 15and every day from December17to December24except Sunday，10：30-16：00
Excellent pay．
Please contact（联系）the Enterprise Shopping Center，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 of for somebody who has office experience．
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24-45and 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 programme writing．You will be allowed to make your own decision，and to design courses as well as present them．Pay upwards of￡15，000for the right person．Please apply by sending your CV （简历） to Mrs R．Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
21．Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station？A
A．Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100．
B．Mrs R．Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre
D．Wealden District Council．
22．We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person whoD．
A．is aged between 24and 40
B．may do some training work
C．should deal with general duties
D．can work for about a month
23．Which position is open to recent school graduates？C
A．Producer，London Kiss．
B．Father Christmas．
C．Accountants Assistant
D．Software Trainer
24．What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited？C
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 programmes．

3．Sri Lanka is known as the"Pearl of the Indian Ocean"，and it is easy to see why．This little country never fails to please visitors．
Arrive
The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines，which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities．The country's main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike，located 29km north of the capital city．
Why now？
The best time to visit Sri Lanka's southern beaches is from November to April．So by going early in the season，you'll get the best weather．Also in November，Deepavali，known as"Diwali"or the"Festival of Lights"，is Sri Lanka's main religious festival，celebrated throughout the country．
See
There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka．The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing，and so are many outstanding ruins．Other mustsees are the rock fortress （要塞） of Sigiriya，towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see，and Dambulla's cave temple，the country's largest and best preserved．Both are UNESCO World Heritage （遗产） Sites．Kandy is a picturesque town，which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings．Today it is a cultural relic centre where ageold customs，arts，and crafts remain．
Do
Sri Lanka owns about 1，600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm，pure seas and colorful coral reefs （珊瑚礁）．You can explore the underwater world，and surfing and diving are available too．Away from the shore，wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka，and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the world to see wild animals including leopards （豹） and elephants．
Taste
Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food，with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere．Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet．
Did you know？
Sri Lanka is known for its tea，but it is also the world's largest producer and exporter of cinnamon（肉桂）．
9．Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka？A
A．Kandy．
B．Anuradhapura
C．Polonnaruwa．
D．Colombo．
10．If you want to know something about"Diwali"，you'd better go there inC．
A．September．
B．October．
C．November．
D．May．
11．We learn from the passage that Sri LankaB．
A．is in the Pacific Ocean
B．is famous for its excellent food
C．is the world's largest producer of tea
D．has only flights to London
12．The author wrote the article in order to．D
A．introduce the picturesque landscape of Sri Lanka
B．let readers know what is famous in Sri Lanka
C．make Sri Lanka well known throughout the world
D．let people get more travel information about Sri Lanka．

2．Nearing the age of 101has not slowed down one Japanese woman．In fact，in the swimming pool-she is only getting faster．
Recently，a 100-year-old Japanese woman became the world's first centenarian to complete a 1，500-meter freestyle swimming competition in a 25-meter poo1．
Her name is Mieko Nagaoka．Ms．Nagaoka set a world record for her age group at a recent Japan Masters Swimming Association event in the western city of Matsuyama．She swam the race in 1hour，15minutes and 54seconds．
By comparison，the overall female world record holder completed the same distance in just under 15and a half minutes．But that swimmer，Katie Ledecky，is only 17years old．And Ms．Nagao．ka was not competing against her．In fact，Ms．Nagaoka was the only competitor in the 100-104year old category．Her race was not a race of speed but of endurance，or not giving up．
Breaking swimming records is nothing new to Ms．Nagaoka．So far she has broken 25records．But she began competing when she was much younger-at 88．
Ms．Nagaoka sufferred a knee injury in her 80s，so she began swimming to help her body recover．Since her first international swimming competition，she hasn't looked back，except maybe to see if her competition is catching up．
In 2002．at a masters swim meet in New Zealand，Ms．Nagaoka took the bronze medal in the 50-meter backstroke．In 2004，she won three silver medals at an Italian swim meet．
Masters swimming is a special class of competitive swimming to promote health and friendship among participants．Swimmers compete within age groups of five years．
Japan has a large number of people who live beyond 100years old．Until she passed away this month，the oldest person in the world was also from Japan．Misao Okawa was born in 1 898．She said her secrets for longevity，or long life，were good genes，regular sleep，sushi and exercise．
12．The underlined word"centenarian"refers to someone who isB．
A．from Japan
B．100or older
C．an old competitor
D．a new swimmer
13．Which is possibly the age category of the masters swimming competition？C
A．82to 87years old．
B．93to 97years old．
C．95to 99years old．
D．106to 110years old．
14．It can be inferred from the passage thatA．
A．some people are born with longevity genes
B．people who like swimming live longer
C．the Japanese are interested in swimming
D．woman usually live much longer than men
15．Which can best explain the spirit of Ms．Nagaoka？D
A．Not to advance is to go back．
B．After a storm comes a calm．
C．The early bird catches the worm．
D．Keep on going，never give up．

1．Stubborn children are usually very intelligent children with a strong sense of self．These children do not respond well to any kind of punishment．Spanking （打屁股） or yelling may gain temporary compliance （服从），but as time goes on power struggles increase．This invites children to use all their intelligence to defeat you rather than to cooperate．An important element of all positive discipline methods is that they help children use their intelligence to learn important life skills and positive characteristics such as self-discipline，responsibility，cooperation and problem-solving skills．
I have several suggestions that may invite cooperation from your child．First stop telling and start asking what and how questions．"What are we supposed to be doing now？What problems will we have if we don't dress or eat？What ideas do you have to solve the problem？"If these questions are asked in a friendly manner，the child is often motivated to work with you instead of against you．
Another suggestion is to have regular family meetings．Put any problem you are having on the agenda （日程）．During the family meeting have fun brainstorming for solutions．Let your child help you create routines and posters that show the order of things that need to be done．For younger children，the poster can include pictures．Include times when things need to be done．Then the poster becomes the boss．When your child is wasting time，ask，"What are we supposed to be doing now？Will you please check our poster？"The point is that anything you do is more effective if you involve the child in ways that are respectful．
Making choices is another example．"Do you want to eat first or dress first？"Many parents think these suggestions take too much time．They don't take nearly as much time as power struggles．Even if they did take more time，they are important ways to teach children the skills they need for success in life．
24．We can learn from the first paragraph thatB．
A．stubborn children will give in to spanking
B．it's not a good idea to punish stubborn children
C．we shouldn't be too strict with stubborn children
D．even positive discipline doesn't work for stubborn children
25．Why should we have regular family meetings with stubborn children？D
A．To work out an agenda．
B．To know what's on their mind．
C．To get them to communicate with you．
D．To get them involved in solving problems．
26．We can infer from the last paragraph thatC．
A．power is the best policy to discipline children
B．it takes little time for children to make choices
C．it's worth the time to let children make choices
D．young children can hardly make choices themselves
27．The main purpose of the text is toA．
A．give advice
B．argue for a point
C．analyze a problem
D．share personal experience．

20．Do you love Beats headphones，True Religion jeans，and UGG shoes？These are some of the most popular brands （牌子） around．They are also expensive．But some experts say they are not much better than cheaper brands．
For example，Jim Wilcox works for Consumer Reports．He tested all kinds of headphones．He says that $80Koss Pro headphones provide basically the same quality （质量） and comfort as Beats．So why do people pay twice or even 10times as much for the hottest brands？
Experts say it's because fashionable，expensive brands send a message．Brands say"I belong"or"I can afford it．"
Some people think that expensive brand names are worth the price．They say that some designer clothes really are top quality and that they last longer than cheaper brands．Some teenagers choose to wear popular brands because these brands make them feel good about themselves．
Alexandra Allam，17，likes to buy brand-name products．"I'd rather spend the extra money to get something I know I'll be satisfied with，"she says．Her friend Emmy Swan agrees，saying"As long as you can afford it，it seems reasonable to buy what you want．"But not all teenagers agree．"Spending hundreds of dollars for designer sunglasses is stupid and unreasonable，"says Daniel Steinbrecher，16．"It's fake （假的） happiness．"
People who are against wearing expensive brand names say that many designer brands aren't any better．"It's wasteful to buy things just because they are popular，"says Edmund Williams，15．"You'll feel better if you buy things because you like them．If you have extra money to spend，it would be better to give it to people in need．"
28．The example of Jim's report wants to tell usD．
A．popular brands make people comfortable
B．Koss Pro headphones are better than Beats
C．the hottest brands are of the highest quality
D．less-known brands may offer the same quality as name brands
29．Who have the same opinion on expensive brands？C
A．Alexandra & Daniel．
B．Emmy & Edmund．
C．Emmy & Alexandra．
D．Daniel & Emmy．
30．What does Edmund think of expensive brands？A
A．They are not worth the price．
B．They make him feel confident．
C．They need to improve their quality．
D．They pay too much attention to personal likes．
31．The text is mainly aboutD．
A．how to buy things reasonably
B．the competition between brands
C．the different values of teenagers
D．whether expensive brands are worth high prices．

19．London started its first major bike hire scheme （方案） on July 30th．Transport For London （TFL），the agency responsible for moving people around England's capital，put 5，000bicycles in 400different places around the city．
The idea is to cut traffic，reduce pollution and provide a greener way of getting around London's streets．The scheme had a few small problems on its first day as people could not lock the bikes properly once they had finished riding them．As a gesture of goodwill，London Mayor Boris Johnson announced all rentals （租金） on the first day would be free of charge．The bikes are available for free for the first 30minutes but costs go up sharply since then．Renters have to pay 1.60forthefirsthourand78for 24hours．The bikes are clearly designed for very short trips．
TFL says it sees a"cycle revolution"happening in London．It predicts there will be around 40，000new cycle journeys every day on the rental bikes．Mr．Johnson says he wants to see a return to the turn of the 20th century，when 20per cent of journeys in London were made by bicycle．The scheme has received a lot of positive feedback （反馈） in the first two days．
Many Londoners believe it is a great alternative （替代品） to London's overcrowded and overpriced trains and buses．One person，Andy Clark，told the Reuters news agency，"It's a great idea．I've seen it operating in Paris and Barcelona and thought why don't we have one？"The Londonist Blog said the bikes were very strong and were"designed to bear a beating from both careless cyclists and drunken people"．
24．What's the main idea of the passage？A
A．London starts a new bike hire scheme．
B．London needs better measures to cut traffic．
C．London encourages people to buy bikes．
D．London decides to protect the environment．
25．At the beginning of the scheme，there was some difficulty with theD．
A．rental
B．time
C．distance
D．lock
26．Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the bike rental scheme？D
A．To reduce traffic pressure．
B．To protect nature．
C．To decrease pollution．
D．To make the city beautiful．
27．It can be learned from the passage thatB．
A．the bikes are designed for long journeys in London
B．it costs nearly $80to rent one of the bikes for a day
C．London is the first city to start the bike rental scheme
D．All Londoners approve of the scheme．

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