As is known to all, colors appear in every language to express people’s feeling and thoughts. Then, what is the situation in American English?

Red is a hot color. Americans may say they are red hot about something unfair. They are red hot when they are very angry about something. The small hot-tasting peppers found in many Mexican foods are called red hot for their color and their fiery taste. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say the music is red hot, especially the kind called Dixieland Jazz.

Pink is a lighter kind of red. People sometimes say they are in the pink when they are in good health．The expression was first used in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. It comes from the fact that many babies are born with nice pink skin that shows that they are in good health.

The color black is often used in expressions. People describe a day on which everything goes wrong as a black day. People or things on a blacklist are connected with things illegal now. But at one time, some businesses refused to employ people who were on a blacklist for belonging to unpopular organizations.

The color green is natural for trees and grass. But it is an unnatural color for humans. A person who has a sick feeling in his stomach may say he feels a little green. A passenger on a boat who is feeling very sick from high waves may look very green.

Sometimes a person may be upset because he does not have something as nice as a friend has. That person may say he is green with envy. Some people are green with envy because a friend has more dollars or greenbacks. Dollars are called greenbacks because green is the color of the back side of the paper money．

【1】People use “in the pink” to express they are in good health because ________.

A．the expression has a very long history

B．the color pink makes people feel happy

C．people think the color pink is gentler than red

D．healthy babies are born with nice pink skin

【2】When we say someone feels a little green, it means he/she ________.

A．enjoys himself in boating B．is hit by a high wave

C．has a stomachache D．likes trees and grass

【3】In the writer’s eyes, what is related to a black day?

A．Being sent a beautiful gift.

B．Passing a very difficult test.

C．Failing in an important interview.

D．Being invited to an exciting party.

【4】Someone got upset because he/she wasn't as rich as others, so we can say he/she is ________ with jealousness.

A. red B. green

C. pink D. dark

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—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 American guests,

On behalf of our school, I would like to express our warm welcome to you. We are lucky to have us here in the middle of our English Week activities.

As being scheduled, we had English Talent Show today. The purpose of this programme is develop our interest in English learning and practical abilities in listening and spoken. The programme consists in the following activities: recitation, singing, word spelling, story told and so on. The Show will begin at two o’clock this afternoon at the Student Center. Dear guests, you are welcomed to take part in our activities. I hope we students will benefit great from your presence.

I sincerely hope you a pleasant time with us. Thank you.

假如你是某校学生李华，你和父母寒假去澳大利亚旅游，报名参加了当地旅行社Sky Travel Agency的一日团。一日团结束后，导游Mike请你写下对当日旅游服务的意见。要点如下：

· 对导游的服务表示感谢

· 一日游的景点安排合理，玩得开心

· 会将旅行社推荐给自己的好友

注意：(1) 词数l00左右； (2) 在答题卡上作答； (3) 开头和结尾均已给出 (不计入总词数)。

To whom it may concern，

I have been thoroughly impressed with the service I have received．____________________

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Yours, Li Hua

Chinese writing began thousands of years ago. According to an ancient story, a man named Cang Jie invented Chinese writing. After seeing the tracks of animals in the snow and observing that the appearance of each one was different, 【3】 he had the idea that he could use different shapes to represent different objects. The first Chinese characters were drawings of physical objects. Some characters have been simplified and others have been made more difficult over time. However, as a whole, the characters have developed from drawings into standard forms. 【4】 并非所有的汉字都从物体的图画演变而来. 【5】 Sometimes to express ideas, some characters were made by combining two or more characters together．

Until now, many people 【1】 (see) Minions．No． 【2】 I am talking about is not the recent movies , but the village in England with the same name．Now it may be 【3】 (difficult) to find it than before，as the village has had to take down its sign because it worries about 【4】 (safe)．The village put up a special sign in May as part of a deal with Universal Studio 【5】 (promote) the movie Minions．The sign 【6】 (feature) three of the cute characters posing next to the village’s name．And the Minions sign proved popular with travelers，as 【7】 (apparent)

shown by the many pictures on special media posted by drivers 【8】 pulled in to take photos with the signs．Some local businesses wanted to keep the sign in place to help with tourism，but Carl Hearn， 【9】 local official , said officials had to take it down as they were worried about drivers 【10】 (stop) in front the sign in order to take photographs．

Secretary: What do you think about Liu Dong's application?

President: I think he's excellent. He knows how to organize adventures, and he knows a lot about history and nature.He once managed to arrange the trip to the Mogao Caves for him and his parents.

Secretary: That's true, but I think he's too independent. We need club members who can work well with others.

President: On the other hand, we also need people who know how to make plans and carry them out. I think Liu Dong can do that.

Secretary: But if he is not friendly, no one will want to take part in the activities he organizes.

President: You’re right. I have a suggestion. Let's offer him a trial membership for three months. We can ask him to try to be friendlier and more outgoing. At the end of three months, he can become a full member if we think he is fit for our club.

Secretary: I think that's a good idea. Let's send him an email.

注意：1.词数100左右；

2．邮件的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Liu Dong，

I’m pleased to tell you that the Adventure Club has accepted you as a member. The committee thinks that you were very brave to arrange the trip to the Mogao Caves for you and your parents.

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Sincerely yours，

Ma Li

In China most teachers share this opinion that a good student is someone who gets good grades in exams. However, one teacher【1】(call) Shen Hong has a different attitude. She says 【2】 hates to see her students study day and night under the pressure of exams. It is not right 【3】 (judge) a student only by his grades. Shen Hong thinks a good student should have the【4】 (follow) qualities.

Honesty and kindness are a must for a good student. If he【5】(do)something wrong, he admits his mistake, and then will【6】(quick) apologize. A good student is always ready to help his friends【7】they are in trouble. A good student is one who 【8】(focus) on his studies. He makes full use of his time to learn both in and out of class.【9】studying, he also likes sport and takes part in afterschool 【10】(activity). In conclusion, he develops in an allround manner.

增加：把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。

Last year, during the summer holiday, I found part-time job, worked in a toothbrush factory at night. Not until I experienced it did I realized that it was no easy job.I went to work when my parents were going to bed. On the morning, when my parents were going to work, I came to home to sleep. This backward schedule was very tough for me that I often felt tiring. But I am glad that I had this unforgettable experience. Not only is it fun to “rise and shine” along with the moon or stars, but also I had learned to appreciate the hard work of those which are working while the rest of us are sleeping.

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Although you don't have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better.

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A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time of challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isn't always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.

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There's a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but it's not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save you a lot of money. Gap year students often take a parttime job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money.

A. Learn about the world and yourself.

B. Save money.

C. Find a parttime job.

D. Face challenges and have fun.

In ancient Mexico there were many small clearings in the forest. In each clearing was a village with fields of crops around it. The Maya planted seeds after they cleared the land. A farmer was able to grow crops that produced for several people. But not every Maya had to be a farmer. Some were builders or priests (祭司)．

The Maya believed in many gods. They built large temples to honor them. Skillful workers built cities around these temples. It was difficult because they had to carry all of the building materials themselves. Today, many of these ancient Mayan cities and temples are still standing.

Although the Maya worked hard to build the beautiful cities, very few of them lived in them. Usually, only the priests lived in the cities. The other people lived in small villages in the forests. Their houses were much simpler. Most Maya lived a simple life close to nature.

Around the year 800, the Maya left their villages and beautiful cities, never to return. No one knows why this happened. They may have died from a deadly disease. They may have left because the soil could no longer grow crops. The lost secrets of the Maya are still beyond the reach of modern people. They are still one of our greatest mysteries.

【1】The Maya lived better than most people of their times because ______．

A. they had skillful workers

B. they believed in many gods

C. they knew better about nature

D. they could measure time correctly

【2】It can be inferred from the passage that ______．

A. the priests were not highly respected by the ancient Maya

B. the ancient Mayan cities and temples were well built

C. the ancient Mayan people led a happy life in the cities

D. the ancient Mayan people died from a serious disease

【3】The underlined word “They” in the last paragraph refers to ______．

A. the Mayan people B. the Mayan villages

C. the Mayan cities D. the lost secrets of the Maya

【4】Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. The Cities of the Maya B. The Belief of the Maya

C. The Maya D. The Buildings of the Maya