【题目】根据提示完成句子

【1】我有雄心壮志，长大后我要在开发电脑软件的公司里工作。

My ________ is to work for a firm ________computer software when I grow up.

【2】机器人会向她表示同情，这多么荒唐可笑啊!

How ridiculous_______ _________ _________ _________by a robot!

【3】与此同时，我看到一头大鲸受到约6,7条虎鲸的攻击。

In the _____, I could see a whale____ _____ by a pack of about six other killers.

【4】我坐在温暖的夜空下，回忆着当天的事情--这是神奇的一天。

I’m sitting in the warm night air and _____ _____the day--- a day of pure magic.

【5】我很喜欢听他们家里人轻声细语地谈话，尽管我不能加入他们。

I loved listening to the family softly talking to each other, even if I could not _______ ______ the conversation.

【6】在他看来，别人的想法并不是最重要的。

_________ _________ _______ _______ ________, what other people think is not the most important.

【7】我们可以在网站上买份礼物捐给急需帮助的人

We can purchase a gift on the website to donate to the people _________ _________.

【题目】你是李华，你很烦恼。最近，每天早晚，你们小区广场上都有很多人在跳广场舞，持续时间长且噪音大，给你和小区里其他人带来了很多的不便……请你给小区委员会领导写封信，反映现象及其导致的不便（要求涉及生活、学习和工作等方面）并提出合理建议。

注意：

1、词数120左右；

2、短文的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇： 广场舞 square dance 组织者organizers

【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（限填1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

A man looking at his smartphone while walking across a railway crossing in Nanjing 【1】 (have) a close knock on Oct 22. He was so 【2】 (absorb) in his smartphone that he didn’t see a train approaching until it brushed past him, 【3】 (throw) him to the ground. This should serve 【4】 a warning that people should be aware of their surroundings, especially 【5】 crossing roads.

【6】 (lucky), the man survived, but the incident forced the driver 【7】 (stop) the train. An l8-minute delay followed the incident, 【8】 led to a break in the running of other trains on the route.

The Smartphone 【9】 (addict) has spread like an infectious（传染的）disease. It’s evident that it will do great harm to society. What’s even 【10】 (bad), some addicts become impatient with relatives and friends.

Some people blame the smartphone for the sad story, yet in fact people’s weakening self-control and self-discipline are to blame.

【题目】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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Developing self-confidence is one of the most important things you can do to create a more powerful, successful life. It influences all aspects of our lives, from relationships to career. But the journey is long. That's why it's so important to have a long term goal, but to break it up into small manageable parts. 【1】

Here are 5 quick tips to make this a confident week:

1. Sit up!

Set your alarm to go off 3 times throughout the day to check in with your posture （姿势）．Body language is one of the quickest ways to gain instant confidence．

2. 【2】

Have lunch with someone in your office that you don't normally hang out with．Breaking your routine （常规） allows you to jump out of your comfort zone which is a great means for self confidence breakthroughs．

3. Work it out．

【3】 Whether it be a fast walk for part of your lunch, or a quick work out during the tea break in the afternoon, it will surely do you good．Exercise fills the body with positive energy that you will be projecting throughout the day．Good health is not just an important part of living well —it also happens to be an instant confidence builder．

4. Involve yourself in a social activity that you normally wouldn't

【4】 Putting yourself out in the world forces you to face situations and meet people．In this way you can slowly build your confidence so you can find your place in it．This is one of the most rewarding things you can do．

5. Knowledge is power．

You have to keep feeding your mind. 【5】 So whether it's a new language, a new skill, or a new hobby - sign up for something this week that will broaden your knowledge, skill level and happiness．Learning something you can be proud of and providing you happiness is an immediate confidence builder and the recipe for success．

A. Get to know someone new．

B. Whether you like it or not, the world is a social being

C. Make a point to get some exercise during the day．

D. Have lunch in the office．

E. Once you’ve learned something, no one can ever take it away．

F. Small but achievable victories will have you well on your way．

G. Sitting at your office does not contribute to confidence building.

【题目】 China is starting to blacklist poorly-behaved tourists as it seeks to rescue the image of its citizens as holidaymakers.

According to a regulation by the China National Tourism Administration (NTA) that entered effect this week, tourists will be blacklisted for offences including acting antisocially on public transport, damaging private or public property, disrespecting local customs, damaging historical exhibits on purpose or engaging in gambling or pornographic activities. Records will be kept in a two-tired system: provincial-level tourism authorities are responsible for cases under their jurisdiction（管辖区域）while the NTA will be in charge of a nationwide register. People will be .blacklisted for two years after they offend, according to the regulation.

The NTA said tourism authorities will inform blacklisted tourists and “propose correction measures in order to mitigate the negative impact”. It also said that tourism authorities reserve the right to report such violations to public security, customs and transport authorities as well as the central bank’s individual credit department.

The regulation comes amid (在……之中) growing concern about the ill manners of Chinese tourists both at home and abroad. In 2013, a Chinese tourist wrote his name on a relief carving in Luxor, Egypt. In December, a Chinese passenger threw a cup of hot instant noodles at a flight attendant on an international flight. Chinese tourists have been fined or put into prison for carrying prohibited items or purchasing wild animal products.

【1】The underlined word “mitigate” in the third paragraph probably means ________.

A. neglect B. relieve C. deepens D. prevents

【2】According to the passage, the main purpose of the regulation is to ________.

A. punish the Chinese poorly-behaved tourists

B. suggest correct measures to the Chinese poorly-behaved tourists

C. showcase the authority of the China National Tourism Administration (NTA)

D. better the image of Chinese citizens as holidaymakers

【3】The main method the author uses to develop the last paragraph is ________.

A. providing explanations

B. offering analyses

C. giving examples

D. making comparisons

【4】The text is most likely to appear in ________.

A. a newspaper B. a tourist guide

C. a travel brochure D. a geography textbook

【题目】Guitar Lessons for Guitar Players

Playing the same things over and over again when you pick up the guitar? Teaching yourself for years but you hit a wall? Don't know what to do next? Whether you're a total beginner, or an old guitar player, we'll get you working on something you can benefit from. I'm a professional teacher, over 30 students at my studio in downtown Berkeley and several music schools in San Francisco, Alameda, and Mountain View.

No matter what style you're into, I guarantee there are songs by your favorite bands that you could learn.

Call at 510-333-9091 or e-mail at bluescho0147@gmail.com

Dance Classes

Motion Dance Center in Martinez is now accepting registration (注册) for all fall dance classes. There are classes offered in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Cheerleading. Classes run like the school year Sept. through June. Prices are very reasonable at only $45 a month. That's for a one-hour class once a week for a month. This studio is known for their younger child program. We are always looking for talented instructors too. If you want more information call Deena at 925-229-5678.

Qi Gong with Angie

Qi Gong is the perfect activity for anyone, at any age. It combines gentle movement and meditation (冥想), breathing regulation and relaxation. The exercises are designed to reduce stress and anxiety and improve blood and energy circulation (循环) throughout the body, therefore increasing immune (免疫的) function, improving energy levels and sleep.

Thousands of Qi Gong lovers around the world have experienced the extraordinary benefits of this gentle, ancient Chinese exercise form and are healthier and happier for it. Join us to experience the benefits for yourself!

WHEN: Tuesdays from noon-1pm

WHERE: Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

COST: $12 per class drop-in (即到即学的) or $45 for a pre-paid set of 4 classes

CONTACT: Angie at angie@lokahiacupuncture.com, 408-887-6000

【1】The purpose of the first advertisement is to _____ .

A. build a bridge between guitar players

B. attract guitar players to attend music classes

C. look for teachers for several music schools

D. help guitar beginners to improve their techniques

【2】Who will probably contact 510-333-9091?

A. A dancer lover. B. A Hip-Hop lover.

C. A music lover. D. A Qi Gong lover.

【3】How much can you save if you pay for eight classes at one time before you join Halanda Studio?

A. $12. B. $8. C. $6. D. $3.

【题目】My students often tell me that they don't have "enough time" to do all their schoolwork.

My reply is often a brief "You have as much time as the president." I usually carry on a bit about there being twenty-four hours in the day for everyone, and suggest that "not enough time" is not an acceptable explanation of not getting something done.

Once in graduate school, I tried to prove to one of my professors by saying that I was working hard. His answer to me was, "That's irrelevant (无关的). What's important is the quality of your work." Since then I have had time to think carefully about the "hard worker" dodge (诀窍), and I have come to some conclusions- all relevant to the problem of how much time we have.

If you analyze the matter, you can identify two parts of the problem: There is, of course, the matter of "time", which we can think of as fixed. Then there is the problem of "work" during that time. But, as my professor suggested, it's not how hard one works but the quality of the product that's important.

That led me to a new idea: the quality of the work. That concept is perhaps best explained by a sign I once saw on the wall in someone's office: "Don't work harder. Work smarter." There is a lot of sense in that idea.

If you can't get more time, and few of us can, the only solution is to improve the quality of the work. That means thinking of ways to get more out of the same time than we might otherwise get. That should lead us to an analysis of our work habits. Since "work" for students usually means "homework", the expression "work habits" should be read as "study habits".

Then, as a smart student, you will seek to improve those skills that you use in study, chiefly reading and writing. If you learn to read better and write better, there are big benefits that pay off in all your studies.

【1】From the passage, we know that the author is probably ______.

A. a poet B. an engineer

C. a novelist D. an educator

【2】We can infer from the 2nd paragraph that we students still _____.

A. have enough time

B. can meet the president

C. get everything done well

D. should accept the explanation

【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The author's students make good use of their time to do all their homework.

B. The author tried to tell the professor that he/she (author) had done a good job.

C. You can't improve the quality of the work if you can't get more time.

D. You'll try to improve your skills in reading and writing if you're a clever student.

【4】What's the passage mainly about?

A. Students don't have enough time.

B. No one can get more time.

C. Don't work harder; work smarter.

D. Read better and write better.

【题目】Police are now searching for a woman who is reported to since the flood hit the area last Friday.

A． have been missing B． have got lost

C． be missing D． get lost

【题目】—How much do you know about the Youth Olympic Games to be held inNanjing？

—Well，the media ________ it in a variety of forms.

A． cover B． will cover

C． have covered D． covered

【题目】To American visitors, Iceland is a very interesting country, partly because it is different in so many ways from he or she is used to seeing at home. There are quite a few things that are not done, or that do not exist on the island—quite a few “No's”．

There is no pollution, for instance, no dogs are permitted in Reykjavik, the capital. There is no television on Thursdays or during the whole month of July, and only three hours of blackand-white TV the rest of the time. There is no hard liquor（酒） on Wednesdays and no beer at any time. There is no handguns; only one prison of thirty five rooms in the whole land—an admirable figure, even for a small country of 313,376 people.

There is no army, air force or navy. There is no tipping（给小费） for anything. There are no large stores open on Saturdays or Sundays. Since Iceland is located just under the Arctic Circle, there is no darkness in summer and no daylight in winter. But thanks to Gulf Stream, the climate is rather mild, with temperatures between 34 degrees and 52 degrees in July.

The rules on television liquor and guns are the result of government decisions. But the absence of pollution is because of in great part the fact that Iceland gets its power from the thousands of hot springs(泉水) that come out of the ground. They provide all the energy needed by the country. In fact, Iceland uses only 3 percent of all its available power.

Iceland has been described as a democratic（民主的） independent country where more fish are caught and more books published per person than anywhere else in the world. The Icelanders have always felt a particular love for literature. They wrote their first books in the ninth and tenth centuries AD. These works were poems and tales about the kings, heroes, and heroines of Iceland and Norway. At first, the stories were remembered and passed from generation to generation. They were finally written down between 1140 and 1220. The Icelanders have never stopped writing ever since. “Rather shoeless than bookless，” they proudly say.

【1】American visitors enjoy visiting Iceland probably because ________.

A．no dogs are permitted in the capital

B．the police do not carry handguns

C．the climate is rather mild

D．it is very different from Americans

【2】The following statements are true EXCEPT ________.

A．there are no soldiers in Iceland

B．the Icelanders don't drink beer

C．there is no tip of any kind

D．there are no crimes（犯罪） in Iceland

【3】There is no pollution in Iceland mainly because ________.

A．Iceland uses only 3 percent of all its available power

B．the Icelanders use hot water from the ground below as their energy

C．it is located just under the Arctic Circle

D．it is a democratic independent country

【4】“Rather shoeless than bookless” means ________.

A．they prefer not to have shoe or books

B．they would rather have shoes on than write books

C．they prefer travelling to reading

D．they regard books more important than shoes