【题目】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。

You are twenty-one years old and live a happy and peaceful life. 【1】 one day, your doctor tells you that you have a serious disease and will die soon. What would you do? 【2】 (probable) most of us might feel very sad and give up our dreams and hopes for the future. Here is 【3】 the great scientist, Stephen Hawking, did.

Hawking wasn’t 【4】 (discourage) because of his physical condition. 【5】 , he went on with his study of the universe. In 2002, Hawking was invited to China. He told Chinese students about his theories and thoughts 【6】 some of the greatest questions: what is time, how the universe began, and what are black holes. He impressed the audience with his humor, confidence and of course his 【7】 (wise).

Hawking became famous in the early 1970s. In 1988, he wrote A Brief History of Time, in 【8】 he explained difficult theories in a simple way. The book 【9】 (sell) well since it came out.

Stephen Hawking is a man with a strong will and he is regarded as the 【10】 (great) mind in physics since Albert Einstein.

【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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

When it comes to benefits of volunteering, a lot of people think it’s all about the warm feelings after helping someone. 【1】 For example, volunteering...

1. Teaches you new skills

From helping make websites to teaching kids languages, to arranging events for charity, volunteering can really be almost anything. 【2】 And through overcoming these you learn and start to master completely new skills.

2. Can be relevant work experience

Something that seems to stop many is that experience often seems to be a prerequisite (必备条件) for some jobs. 【3】 There’s many a journalist that gets his or her start through volunteering for a college or university paper, and that’s not at all the only profession this applies to.

3. Can be therapeutic (治疗的)

One of my close friends has completely transformed since she started working for disabled kids. 【4】 It allows you to see the world and other people from a whole different point of view, which in turn can make you grateful for what you already have and see your own personal value.

4. Helps you expand your network

One of the great things for volunteering is that you meet a wide variety of people. 【5】 Sometimes it’s very convenient to have a broad network.

A. Volunteering helps you grow as a person.

B. As it turns out, that’s far from the only benefit.

C. Volunteering can actually help you get the experience you need.

D. Volunteering helps you look outside yourself and your problems.

E. It’s a way to prove that you’ve not just been sitting and doing nothing.

F. That means when you get involved in voluntary work, you will face many challenges.

G. You’re getting to know people involved in many different walks in life that you wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet otherwise.

【题目】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。

My most 【1】 (embarrass) moment occurred last month. I was invited to attend an interview for a job as a hotel receptionist(接待员). I arrived on time and was shown into the manager’s once by an assistant. I was so nervous 【2】 I didn’t catch the manager’s name. The interview began. ＂Do you have any previous experience in hotels?＂asked the manager. ＂No sir,＂I said. The manager frowned(皱眉). ＂Are you good at using computers?＂＂Yes, sir. I am familiar 【3】 most kinds of popular software.＂The manager frowned again. He didn’t look like a friendly person. The interview continued. Every answer I gave 【4】(receive) by a frown from the manager, even though I told him about my 【5】 (society) skills, my knowledge of French and so on. __【6】__ (obvious), I was doing very badly. At last, the interview came to an end. ＂One final question,＂said the manager.＂【7】 good is your eyesight?＂＂Excellent, sir,＂I replied.＂Very well.＂said the manager.＂Thank you for coming.＂ I stood up to shake hands. When the manager stood up as well, I realized what I had been doing wrong. The gentleman, 【8】 I had been calling ＂sir＂, during the whole interview __【9】__(wear) a skirt! The manager was a woman! Of course, I didn’t get 【10】 job.

【题目】阅读下列短文，从所给的七个选项（A、B、C、D、E、F、G）中选出每空最佳选项。

Question: Why is it so hard for some people to apologize after they’ve done something wrong? I have made efforts to persuade my uncle to be nice to people that he’s hurt. 【1】 How I wish things would be better if he’d just say he’s sorry and ask them to forgive him.

Answer: 【2】 It’s just easier for him to pretend nothing happened than to face the embarrassment (尴尬) of admitting he was wrong. You’ve probably done the same thing yourself at some time. In fact, most of us have. Furthermore, what if others won’t forgive him even if he apologizes?

【3】 Pride blinds us to our mistakes or faults. Or at least it makes us pay less attention to their seriousness.

Pride also makes us unwilling to admit to others that we were wrong. Perhaps we’re afraid they will look down on us if we admit it. 【4】

But others see through our pride. And things would be far better if we admitted our faults and asked for forgiveness. 【5】

Now you know why your uncle refuses to apologize, talk to him again. Help him to learn how to apologize and ask for forgiveness from others.

A. But a deeper reason is pride.

B. But he just refuses to do that.

C. We may even hope that somehow they will overlook it.

D. As a result, you would offend others and hurt their feelings.

E. There are a variety of reasons for your uncle’s refusal to apologize.

F. Otherwise our pride woul only hurt us and cause conflict with others.

G. One reason your uncle finds it hard to apologize could be embarrassment.

【题目】书面表达

世界在不停地发展，科学技术、交通、医学、能源以及环境等等都在发展。请同学们预测2050年时世界变化的样子，就其中两个方面写一篇100字左右的短文。

【题目】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。

As the plane circled over the airport , everyone sensed that something was wrong . The plane was moving 【1】 (steady) through the air , and although the passengers 【2】 (fasten) their seat belts , they were suddenly thrown forward . At that moment , the air – hostess presented . She looked very pale , 【3】 was quite calm .Speaking quickly and almost in a whisper , she informed everyone that the pilot had fainted and asked if any of the 【4】 (passenger) knew anything about machines . After a moment’s hesitation , 【5】 man got up and followed the hostess into the pilot’s cabin . Moving the pilot aside , the man took his seat and listened carefully to the urgent instructions that 【6】 (send) by radio from the airport below . To everyone’s relief , the plane , 【7】 was dangerously close to the ground at the moment , soon began to climb . The man had to circle the airport several times to become familiar 【8】 the controls of the plane . The 【9】 (critically) moment came when he had to land . The man , 【10】 (follow) the instructions , guided the plane toward the airfield , and it landed safely after a long run along the runway .

【题目】A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below l6℃. Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. Without the forest cover，these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, warming the rest of the world. Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns，potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.

In the past hundred years，humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources（资源）: land for crops，wood for paper and other products，land for raising farm animals. This action affects the environment as a whole. For example，a lot of carbon dioxide（二氧化碳）in the air comes from burning the rainforests. People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.

There are two main reasons for this. Firstly，when people cut down trees，generally they can only use the land for a year or two. Secondly，cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now，but in the long run it actually reduces the world’s wood supply.

Rainforests are often called the world’s drug store. More than 25％ of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However，fewer than l％of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value. It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world’s shrinking (萎缩的) rainforests.

【1】Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they .

A. reflect more heat into the atmosphere

B. bring about high rainfall throughout the world

C. rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than l6℃

D. reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth

【2】What does the word “this” underlined in the third paragraph refer to?

A. We will lose much more than we can gain.

B. Humans have begun destroying rainforests.

C. People have a strong desire for resources.

D. Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests.

【3】It can be inferred from the text that __________________.

A. we can get enough resources without rainforests

B. there is great medicine potential in rainforests

C. we will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained land

D. the level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns

【4】What might be the best title for the text?

A. How to Save Rainforests

B. How to Protect Nature

C. Rainforests and the Environment

D. Rainforests and Medical Development

【题目】阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music.

Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving, and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth.

Others remind of the people they love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American “The StarSpangled Banner”. In the US high schools and colleges have school songs too.

Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes.

Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radios, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.

American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”， is known around the world. Music is one of America's most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practise English by singing song. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture.

So, as the song says, “put a dime (10 cents)in the juke box (自动点唱机), baby. Let's listen to the music！”

【1】The article mainly tells us about ________.

A．how American music developed

B．when American music developed

C．what American music is

D．why American music is so popular

【2】From the text we know that ________.

A．American music has spread all over the world

B．American music began in the 1550s

C．American music is special

D．American music has changed modern science in the US

【3】The sixth paragraph probably means that ________.

A．American music is very popular

B．American music is known to people all over the world

C．American music can help us understand American people, history and culture

D．American music is important in our lives

their history and culture.”可知美国音乐帮助我们了解美国人、美国历史和美国文化。

【4】American music is ________.

A．for dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinking

B．a mixture of people and music from all over the world

C．an important form of international communication

D．a part of the history of the world

【5】Which of the following statements is true?

A．Only modern American music is worldfamous.

B．If people don't understand the same language, they don't understand the same music.

C．Many people learn English by enjoying American songs.

D．If you want to understand American history and culture you must understand American music.

【题目】In the spring of my career, I found myself questioning the choice of my life’s work. The students did not appear to be motivated; the paperwork was overwhelming (巨大的) and the constant changes of educational direction were discouraging. But I just could not bring myself to do anything else. “Next year,” I would say, “next year I will switch jobs, make more money and have far less stress.” Next year just never came. I am now in my forties. And while I am no longer in the classroom or at the schoolhouse, I remain an educator. It finally dawns on me that there is no other profession that will let me change children’s minds and have an impact on their future. For every student that finally “got it”, for every new teacher that said, “You inspired me to stay,” I get the raise that has never quite made it to my paycheck.

I was on a plane recently and the flight attendant asked my name. When I told him, he said, “I knew that was you! You taught at my elementary school. You made me take my cap off in the building and told me I was handsome.” He then paused and said, “I think I kept my hat on until you saw me, just so I could get that compliment (赞美). Thank you for making me feel special.”

We have now entered an age where nothing is private and secrets are hard to keep. Your “friends” are counted by simply clicking a button. Face-to-face interactions are seen by many as unnecessary and time-consuming. Of course, we can do anything online, including teaching and learning. But I guess I am just old school. I want to look into your eyes when the answer finally dawns on you.

【1】From the first paragraph, we can learn that the author ________.

A. never wanted to change the job

B. wasn’t a success as a teacher

C. doesn’t regret being an educator

D. was not happy with her paycheck

【2】The author told us the experience in Paragraph 2 mainly to show ________.

A. feedback on teachers’ classes from students

B. the friendship between teachers and students

C. an important role praise plays in people’s life

D. the great influence teachers have on students

【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A. The author is out of fashion in today’s world.

B. The author still prefers face-to-face communication.

C. The author thinks online communication is boring.

D. The author suggests that people stay away from the Internet.

【4】What could be the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To make a summary of her teaching career.

B. To express her views on the Internet.

C. To show the influence of a teacher.

D. To share her belief as a teacher.

【题目】Cliffside Manor Apartments are conveniently located (位于) just 15 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and Robinson Township shopping district. This community (社区) has 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Pet-free community.

Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes are located in the suburban south hills of Pittsburgh, convenient to I-279 interstate highway, Pittsburgh International Airport, and the public transit (运输) system. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes for rent. Pets are accepted with pet fee.

Alvern Garden Apartments are pleasantly situated in a quiet residential (住宅的) neighborhood in the suburban south hills of Pittsburgh. Close to Keystone Oaks School District and nearby restaurants and minutes to South Hills Village shopping mall. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments for rent. Cats only with a $250.00 security deposit.

The Pointe at Adams Ridge is located north of Pittsburgh with convenience to I-79 interstate highway, shopping, restaurants & entertainment. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments for rent. Pets are welcome.

【1】In which communities are you allowed to keep a pet dog?

A. Cliffside Manor Apartments & Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes.

B. Alvern Garden Apartments & The Pointe at Adams Ridge.

C. Cliffside Manor Apartments & Alvern Garden Apartments.

D. Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes & The Pointe at Adams Ridge.

【2】Mr. Parker often travels on business by air and loves body building. Which community can interest him most?

A. Cliffside Manor Apartments.

B. Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes.

C. Alvern Garden Apartments.

D. The Pointe at Adams Ridge.

【3】The Smiths prefer to rent in Alvern Garden Apartments rather than the other three probably because ________.

A. they have a school-age child

B. they like swimming

C. they want to cook themselves

D. they care much about shopping convenience

【4】We can learn from the text that ________.

A. Cliffside Manor Apartments don’t have a parking place

B. Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes offer free laundry services

C. Alvern Garden Apartments aren’t suitable for those who like quietness

D. The Pointe at Adams Ridge provides places for business meetings