It is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions（情感） and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.

Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和……相符) the ＂boy code＂ of hiding their emotions to be a ＂real man＂.

Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.

George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.

The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.

But in single-sex schools teachers can adjust lessons to boys’ learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.

Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with ＂boy-focused＂ approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute eye, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given ＂hands-on＂ lessons where they are allowed to walk around. ＂Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine(女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes,＂ James wrote.

Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be ＂masterful and in charge＂ in relationships. ＂In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means,＂ the study reported.

1.Traditionally, in a mixed school ,boys __________.

A. behave more responsibly B. perform relatively better

C. grow up more healthily D. receive a better education

2.The writer argues that a single-sex school would __________.

A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freely

B. help boys to be more competitive in schools

C. force boys to be their emotions to be ＂real men＂

D. naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man

3.In Abigail James’ opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is ______.

A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in

B. boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted

C. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics of boys

D. teaching can be designed to promote boys’ team spirit

4.The underlined word ＂acute＂ in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .

A. lovely B. serious

C. sharp D. dull

＂BANG!＂ the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and me on the other side.

We were both in great anger. ＂Never set foot in this house again!＂ stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.

The street lights were shining, causing rather sad feelings. I wandered aimlessly.

A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.

But now … I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.

I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.

I thought to myself: ＂Is father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me？＂

In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.

All the lights were off except father’s.

Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret.

This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.

The light was still on. ＂Am I wrong＂ I whispered, maybe… With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it’s second to none.

1.According to the author, why did his father often shout at him ?

A. Perhaps the father was getting older and older.

B. Perhaps they never agreed with each other.

C. Perhaps the son had already grown up.

D. Perhaps the father had been used to doing that.

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?

A. The author fully understood why he and his father had different thinking.

B. The author and his father lacked communication.

C. The author’s father didn’t approve of his stamp collecting.

D. The author’s father opened the door for him when he came back.

3.What was the author’s attitude towards his father at the end of the story?

A. He was frustrated with his father.

B. He loved his father.

C. He was afraid of his father.

D. He was dissatisfied with his father.

Currently, people from all over the world prefer to shop online. Experts predict our spending online over the next five years will grow by 129%. But how can you protect yourselves when shopping online?

1. It should be protected by up-to-date anti-virus software, and you should also install a personal firewall, which will stop hackers attacking your system. Check that your firewall is open before you start shopping, and when you finish, be sure to log out.

Take a minute to look at the website before you buy anything. Check that the company has a geographical address as well as a telephone number. 2.

Sellers should have a list of all your rights somewhere on their website, and you need to read this before you decide to shop there. 3. As a general rule, online companies usually give their customers seven days to cancel their order if they change their minds about their purchase.

4. It is a lock-shaped symbol and you can find it on the browser bar (浏览器栏) at the bottom of the screen. Another indication of a safe website is its address. The address should not begin with “http” but “https” — the letter “s” stands for secure.

The final stage of online shopping is the order confirmation. This is proof that you’ve bought a product from this company, and it contains the special reference number for your order. 5. You might need it if there’s a problem.

A.You should always print this information and keep it somewhere.

B.If this happens, your credit card will offer you the best protection.

C.A special icon (图标) will tell you if the website you are using is safe.

D.Make sure that your device, for example your laptop or tablet, is safe to use at all times.

E.When you buy things on the Internet, there’s no chance that something may go wrong.

F.If you can’t find the list, you should probably choose a different website.

G.It’s generally better to use sellers that you know about or ones that have been recommended to you.

When I was 10, I was diagnosed with cancer. During treatment, I understood everything but the ______ of my case. It was not until recently that I realized how sick I was then.

This November of 2015 will ______ my five years off chemotherapy(化疗) and I will be finally _____of cancer.

I know sick children often felt blue. In order to help brighten their ______, I created a program through which I brought celebrities(名人) children ______ and respected to visit them in hospitals. The ______ I received from being able to ______ up the children’s day was indescribable.

This fall, I will ______ my junior year of high school. I love learning and I truly ______ the time spent in school because during chemotherapy treatments I was often too ______ to attend. Another big part of my life is______ activity. During my treatment it was very hard for me to walk — let alone ______. After finishing chemotherapy my main ______ was being able to run and play ______ again. I’m overjoyed to say I’ve been able to ______ that aim. Being able to stand on the court and play sports again is a(n) ______ feeling.

To me it’s important to convey(传达) a ______ of positivity and hope that anyone can make the most of any situation in life. Many don’t _____ and think it’s strange when I say this, but I’m truly grateful that I had cancer. Having experienced that, I have become brave ______ have also gained appreciation for life. I know with determination everyone can follow their _____.

1.A. development B. name C. seriousness D. cause

2.A. mark B. end C. begin D. reward

3.A. warned B. informed C. suspected D. cured

4.A. future B. spirits C. rooms D. way

5.A. attracted B. impressed C. admired D. missed

6.A. respect B. joy C. gift D. education

7.A. make B. clear C. clean D. light

8.A. enter B. leave C. visit D. drop

9.A. kill B. save C. treasure D. waste

10.A. weak B. young C. lazy D. busy

11.A. mental B. indoor C. physical D. social

12.A. swim B. run C. jump D. lie

13.A. goal B. task C. problem D. idea

14.A. cards B. chess C. sports D. music

15.A. further B. kick C. set D. achieve

16.A. puzzling B. amazing C. satisfying D. touching

17.A. message B. note C. word D. wish

18.A. speak B. apologize C. understand D. remember

19.A. and B. but C. or D. so

20.A. steps B. examples C. suggestions D. dreams

China has countless attractions. The Great Wall is 1. (probable) one that is most familiar 2. the Western tourists. The Great Wall is like a giant stone dragon, 3. (wind)(蜿蜒) across the country from the ocean on the east to the desert on the west. It is the longest wall ever4. (build), 1500 miles in

5. (long). Along the wall are watch towers, 6. soldiers were on the watch for threats. The wall was initially constructed 7. (prevent) invasion of neighboring states, and the majority of the existing wall is from the Ming Dynasty. From the top of the Great Wall, people can enjoy 8.impressive view of continuous mountains, green trees and blooming wild flowers. If we were to build such a wall now, we would use modern machines. 9., the ancient Chinese had to build the wall by hand. No wonder the Great Wall that represents the highest wisdom 10. (appeal) to tourists from all over the world every year. Just as the saying goes, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.”

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。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。

删减：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。

修改：在错词下面划一横线, 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。

I was on my way to school on this morning when I caught sight of an old lady lie on the ground. It was raining heavy, so I ran to her quickly but held an umbrella over her. Then I called 120 immediately. While waiting the ambulance, I took down my coat to keep her warm. Soon the ambulance arrived. Seeing a lady sent to hospital, I felt quite relaxing. Late as I was for school today, I took great pride in what I have done. From my point of view, it is our responsibility to give a helping hand to those who are in troubles.

假设你是学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim正在学习汉语，但遇到了一些困难，因此他给你发来一封电子邮件。请你给他回复一封邮件，要点如下：

1. 感谢他曾对你英语学习的帮助；

2. 介绍汉语的特点以及学习方法；

3. 邀请他暑假来中国，交流语言学习经验。

注意：1. 词数100左右

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

I’m more than thrilled to receive your email. ____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Guide dogs enjoy their work very much, and they get a lot of satisfaction from a job well done, but there is no room for typical dog fun during the work day. Games, treats and praise distract the dog from helping its handler navigate (指引方向) the course. Even when the handler doesn’t need assistance, a guide dog on the job is trained to ignore distractions and keep still. This is because a guide dog must be able to come to handler’s workplace or be in public places without creating a disturbance(干扰).

When you see a guide dog on the job, it is extremely important that you recognize that it is at work. Petting or talking to the dog spreads its concentration, which weakens the handler’s ability to get around in his or her surroundings. People are very impressed with guide dogs and so we have a natural inclination（倾向）to praise them, but the best thing you can do to help a guide dog is to leave it alone so that it can pay attention to its surroundings and maintain its focus on its handler. Guiding is very complicated, and it requires a dog’s undivided attention.

When a guide dog gets home at the end of the day, however, it will play and soak up praise just like an ordinary pet. Guide dogs make the difference between work and play based on their lead harness（牵狗用的皮带）：When the harness is on, they must stay completely focused---- when it comes off, it’s play time. Guide dogs work very hard every day, but they lead extremely happy lives, full of lots of attention and stimulation.

Working as a guide dog requires good physical and mental shape, so guide dogs typically retire just before they enter old age. Retirement is usually at age 8 or 10; but some work for a little longer, and some guide dogs retire earlier if they’re having trouble with the work.

1.What do you think is the typical job of a guide dog?

A. Help the policemen to search for the murderer.

B. Help the blind or weak-sighted people get around .

C. Help the doctor to save the injured people.

D. Help the owner to watch their house.

2.What does the writer want to tell the readers through the passage?

A. Guide dogs are so helpful that we should make friends with them.

B. Guide dogs are different from other dogs and they have some special talents.

C. Guide dogs’ life style and job situation.

D. Guide dogs’ trained way by their handlers.

3.What does the underlined word “distract” mean in the passage?

A. to stop the dog paying attention to what he is doing

B. to make the dog think very carefully about what he is doing

C. to interrupt the dog so that he cannot do the work well

D. to stop the dog from doing something

4.What should you do when meeting with a guide dog at its job?

A. Praise it. B. Feed it.

C. Play with it. D. Leave it alone.

Griffith Observatory (天文台) is a national leader in public astronomy, and one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles. It is located on the southern slope (山坡) of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park at 1,134 feet above sea level.

Visitors may drive to the Observatory and park in its parking lot or on nearby roads. No reservation (预定) is required to visit. Parking is limited, and the busiest times are weekend. Buses, taxis, and carpools are welcome. LADOT provides weekend public bus service from the Sunset/Vermont Metro Red Line station.

Griffith Observatory is open six days a week. Admission and parking are free.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday---Friday 12:00 noon---10:00 p.m.

Saturday---Sunday 10:00 a.m.---10:00 p.m.

Monday Closed

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Closed

Samuel Oschin Planetarium

The Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater offers 8 to 10 live, half-hour presentations each day. There are usually four different shows from which to choose.

Shows are presented every 60 to 90 minutes. Check the website, information desks, or the box office for each day’s show times. Late seating is not permitted.

Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the Observatory and are only available on the day of the show. The ticket prices for shows are：

Adults (13-59 years old) $7.00

Children (5-12 years old) $3.00

Seniors (60 years and older) $5.00

Students $5.00

Children under 5 years will be admitted only to the first show each day.

Hearing assist devices are available upon request.

Public Telescopes

Free public telescopes are available each evening the Observatory is open and skies are clear. The Zeiss telescope on the roof is generally open by 7:00 p.m.. All observing must be completed by 9:45 p.m..

1.What can we learn about Griffith Observatory according to the passage?

A. It is open all the year around.

B. It is mostly visited at weekends.

C. It becomes famous because of Hollywood.

D. It is the most attractive place in Los Angeles.

2.Which of the following best describes the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater?

A. Hearing assist devices are provided to seniors.

B. The shows there generally last 60 to 90 minutes.

C. Visitors are required to be seated before the show starts.

D. The tickets for its shows can be bought through the website.

3.To watch the show, a young couple with a 7-year-old son should pay________.

A. $13.00 B. $15.00

C. $17.00 D. $20.00

4.Which of the following is charged?

A. Parking. B. Telescopes.

C. Hearing assist devices. D. LADOT bus service.

When we hear of dangerous diseases, cancer and heart disease are often what first come

to mind. Recently, a virus called Ebola has reappeared in Guinea, killing 62 people so far. It leads to high fever, bleeding and so on. Ebola can kill 90% of those infected (感染), especially in underdeveloped societies like those in Africa.

Ebola is named after the Ebola River, where it was first discovered in 1976. There are five different types of the Ebola virus, each named after where they first happened: Sudan, Ivory Coast, Reston, Bundibugyo, and Zaire. The deadliest of the five, Zaire, was responsible for the 2012 outbreak, and is believed to be attacking Guinea.

Ebola is naturally found in fruit bats, which pass on the virus to other animals by biting or sucking on their blood. Humans who are suffering from the Ebola infection might have touched the bodily fluids (体液) of the infected animals. Once infected, a human becomes a carrier of the deadly virus.

Since we live in an interconnected world, where the situation in one country can affect us all, the effects of Ebola are huge: damaging trade relations, affecting foreign visitors, and weakening entire countries. Already the Guinea virus is spreading fast with a few cases spotted in Conakry—the capital city of Guinea, far away from the origin of the virus. It is feared that the disease may have already reached neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone, too.

Unfortunately, there are no disease-specific treatments for Ebola. Healthcare workers only supply the infected people with water to keep them in good condition. Since there have been many cases of nurses catching the disease from patients, they are forced to wear strict protective clothes, and in some cases, not even allowed to get close to the infected. The fact that there is no cure for the Ebola virus is what makes the outbreak a challenging one to control.

1.From the text we know that ________.

A. Ebola is naturally found in fruit

B. Ebola is a highly infectious virus

C. Ebola is a newly discovered disease

D. Ebola is recently controlled in Guinea

2.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A. The causes of Ebola. B. The origin of Ebola.

C. The treatment for Ebola. D. The influences of Ebola.

3.In Ebola infected areas, healthcare workers _______.

A. face the danger of catching virus

B. take measures to protect the nurses

C. give water and medicine to the patients

D. do whatever they can to save the infected

4.The text probably comes from ________.

A. an English newspaper B. a tourist guide

C. a safety brochure D. a medical report