———Jim from Atlanta

Drug use among top athletes has long been a problem.Without drug testing, the Olympics would be about who uses the most drugs, not who trains the hardest and has the most athletic skills.Also drugs hurt people and they could even kill people.

———David from Houston

Why should athletes be allowed to compete when it’s not really them who are actually competing? It’s the drugs that do all the work.Athletes who use drugs are like runners with skates. It’s cheating and irresponsible, which must be strictly forbidden.It’s unfair to other competitors who don’t use drugs.

———Bruce from Chicago

Most sports athletes are held to a standard of being drug free.Olympians should not be held any differently.They take part in highly competitive sports for their country and win medals for it.Testing the athletes for drugs must be done in every country and every sport.No drug testing would be unfair to people who don’t use drugs.

———Sam from Los Angeles

Although popular opinion is against athletes’ using drugs, I believe they do help make the Olympic sports more wonderful.I enjoy seeing human beings achieving things that couldn’t be done with normal conditioning.I enjoy seeing stronger, faster and longer performances by make good use of drugs.

———Jack from New York

【1】What does David think of drug use in the Olympics?

A. It’s more common in top athletes than others.

B. It’s a difficult problem to deal with.

C. It helps improve athletes’ skills.

D. It’s bad for athletes’ health.

【2】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 suggests?

A. Using drugs is the same as cheating.

B. Drugs help athletes reach greater speeds.

C. Runners should not be allowed to use drugs.

D. Using drugs can not test athletes’ real ability.

【3】What do Jim and Sam’s opinions have in common?.

A. Both mention the popularity of the Olympics.

B. Both mention the fairness of the Olympics.

C. Both mention the rules of the Olympics.

D. Both mention the fun of the Olympics.

【4】The text is mainly written to________.

A. call people’s attention to sports and drugs

B. warn people of the bad influences of drug use

C. explain why drugs should be avoided in the Olympics

D. discuss whether Olympic athletes should be tested for drugs

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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

Sandy was one of my best friends at high school. At that time, we often spend time together, sharing happy and sadness as well. Under her help, I made great progresses in my study. Last year, she decided to study abroad. In other words, we would be separating for a long time. Before her leaving, I prepared for a gift to showmy best wishes to her. In return, she gave me English book, which explains English grammar simple and clearly. From now on, we have kept in touch through e-mails. I look forward to see her again in the near future.

【题目】完形填空
I honestly don't think that anyone out there really tries hard to become nobody in every aspect of their lives. Although there are some people that are1with their situation in life,2has something they want to be excellent in; something they want to3Unfortunately, most people don't have the4to do something about it. They waste away their time and talents day-dreaming of what could be5living the life they want.
People are6taking the easy road in life: it's less risky, it doesn't7a lot of effort and it's comfortable. Change 8you to step out of your comfort zone and into the9 You have to change yourself, your surroundings and even your habits.
Everyone has those moments in life10you look at where you are and the things you've done to get there;11, you'll be either proud or12. For those of you who have reached the point where you are wondering, "how did I get here?" , there is still hope.
Change is13If it were easy, we would all be famous billionaires living in mansions(豪宅）.The fact that it's hard is what makes change and14so great. Improving your life will15several positive outcomes such as, giving you a better 16of self, making you a better person, mother, father, friend, etc. and you' 11 find yourself being17 in general. You need to understand that changing yourself for the better won't 18 challenges in your life — it will just 19you to be able to face them.
If you have tried to change in the past and failed, don't 20. You can still change and start making a difference in your life.
（1）A.familiar B.concerned C.content D.angry
（2）A.everyone B.none C.no one D.someone
（3）A.be accused of B.be proud of C.be absorbed in D.be particular about
（4）A.drive B.strength C.energy D.time
（5）A.regardless of B.in spite of C.afraid of D.instead of
（6）A.previously B.confidently C.constantly D.unwillingly
（7）A.involve B.invite C.make D.deserve
（8）A.advises B.demands C.wishes D.requires
（9）A.future B.unknown C.complex D.bright
（10）A.how B.where C.when D.whom
（11）A.as a result B.in all C.in other words D.above all
（12）A.satisfied B.anxious C.disappointed D.excited
（13）A.easy B.difficult C.natural D.necessary
（14）A.improvement B.encouragement C.argument D.entertainment
（15）A.succeed in B.differ from C.result in D.focus on
（16）A.fate B.sense C.direction D.decision
（17）A.angrier B.sadder C.smarter D.happier
（18）A.take away B.take up C.take in D.take off
（19）A.permit B.advise C.prepare D.inform
（20）A.leave B.quit C.cry D.sigh

【题目】完形填空
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship (奖学金). Having been a straight-A 1 I believed I could take difficult subjects and really 2 something. One such 3 was World Literature run by Professor Jayne. I was greatly interested in the ideas he 4 in class.
When I took the first exam, I was 5 to find a 77, "C+", on my test paper. I went to Professor Jayne, who 6 my arguments but remained 7 I decided to try 8 although I didn't know what that 9 because schooling had always been easy for me. I read the books more 10, but got another 77. Again, I reasoned (争论) with Professor Jayne.11 he listened patiently but wouldn't 12 his mind. One more test before the final exam. One more chance to 13 my grade. So I redoubled my14. But my efforts were no good and everything went as 15
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn't 16 three "C+". I might as well kiss the scholarship good-bye. I 17 working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 18 myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I'd have fun with a test. A week later, I was surprised to find I had got a(n) "19". I hurried into Professor Jayne's office. He seemed to be expecting me. "If I gave you the grade as you expected, you wouldn't continue to work as hard."
It was the 20 "A" on the course. The next year I received my scholarship. I've always remembered Professor Jayne's lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
（1）A.student B.teacher C.doctor D.worker
（2）A.buy B.learn C.reduce D.treat
（3）A.task B.game C.course D.office
（4）A.presented B.praised C.collected D.refused
（5）A.glad B.polite C.silent D.shocked
（6）A.listened to B.waited for C.depended on D.held on
（7）A.interested B.angry C.unmoved D.kind
（8）A.less B.not C.once D.harder
（9）A.started B.meant C.owned D.contained
（10）A.easily B.quickly C.carefully D.widely
（11）A.Again B.Usually C.Instead D.Generally
（12）A.set B.open C.explain D.change
（13）A.improve B.drop C.ignore D.repair
（14）A.power B.directions C.efforts D.advantages
（15）A.now B.tomorrow C.before D.never
（16）A.add B.control C.upset D.cancel
（17）A.minded B.stopped C.enjoyed D.suggested
（18）A.turned B.treated C.invited D.led
（19）A.A B.B C.C D.D
（20）A.last B.personal C.old D.only

Before the slowdown that began in 2014, employers in China had been less ungenerous with cash bonuses, which can total well over a full month’s pay and send employees back home for the holiday with plenty of cash for gifts to elders and other family members or to put away as savings. The impact of weak growth on year-end bonuses may have reached the highest point in 2015, however, when 66 per cent of white-collar workers received no year-end bonuses. And the 2016 level actually represents an improvement from 2014, when 61 per cent had to go without.

But that recovery has also seen the size of bonuses drop: last year the average bonus was Rmb 12,821（$1,861）, about Rmb 2,000 more than that in 2015 but still about Rmb800 below the 2014 average. More than a quarter of those surveyed who saw their bonuses drop last year blamed the drop on poor company performance.

Differences among the 34 cities surveyed were still greater, as the average bonus of over Rmb 15,800 in Beijing was more than three times than that in the lowest-paying city of Shenyang. Employees of state-owned firms also expressed more satisfaction with their bonuses than those at private companies — and little wonder, as the average bonus at the former was Rmb 17,318, or about Rmb 6,000 more than what private companies’ employees could expect.

But the impact of companies’ stinginess(吝啬) can go beyond simply ruining employees’ New Year holiday, possibly coming back to affect employers: 39 percent of respondents said they would look for work elsewhere if their year-end bonus was not returned to normal, an increase of 2.3 Percentage points from 2015.

【1】Which is the right order of the year of year-end bonuses’ receiving percentage according to the passage?

A. 2016>2015>2014 B. 2016>2014>2015

C. 2015>2016>20I4 D. 2014>2015>2016

【2】What can we know from the passage?

A. Some employees think poor company performance is a reason for the bonus drop.

B. Small bonus differences exist in the 34 cities surveyed in China.

C. The average bonus in Shenyang is over Rmb5500.

D. Private firms’ workers can get more bonuses than those in state-owned firms.

【3】Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Bonus Differences between State-owned Firms and Private Firms

B. The Importance of Bonuses for White-collar Workers in China

C. A Hard Year for China’s White-collar Workers

D. A survey of China’s Workforce’s Year-end Bonuses

【题目】假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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。
The American TV show The Voice is one of my most favorite amusement shows. In one hand, I can listen to different styles of music. On the other hand, I can see the singers' stories, who are so inspiring. I was deeply impressed by a musical boy who was from the countryside. If he was very young, he loved to sing while doing the farm work. After work, he learned to play guitar. He liked living on the farm, for the life was simple. The boy brought his guitar to the stage, worn a fashionable hat which made him seem so mysteriously. When the boy sing a song with the guitar, all the judge were astonished by his talent. As a result, he won the game but finally became famous throughout the country.

【题目】阅读理解
A cab company in one of Japan's major cities is introducing silent taxi drivers. Miyako Taxi, which is based in Kyoto, shows the new idea in March. The business is currently operating five “Silence Taxis” across the city.
The cars look like any ordinary taxi，but a notice written on the back of the passenger seat inform passengers that they have entered one of the new silent fleet. Drivers will offer a greeting when their passenger enters the car, and aside from confirming the route they will not engage in small talk. The drivers can indulge in conversation, only if they are spoken to first, and they are also allowed to communicate in emergency situations.
Announcing the idea, Miyako Taxi said: “This service is currently in a trial stage, with the goal of creating an in-car atmosphere that provides the most comfortable ride for passengers through limiting the driver's speaking.” According to Japan Today, they made the move after hearing reports from passengers that they were fed up being forced to chat with their drivers.
The company will assess the popularity of the trial before deciding whether to expand it and roll it out across more of their drivers.
Language and speaking is at the heart of another issue facing Uber drivers, after lost a High Court Battle to block written tests in London. Drivers applying for a minicab license in the capital will now have to pass the written exam following Uber's failed challenge against Transport for London (TfL). The company argued it could see up to 33,000 existing drivers lose their licences under the new rule.
The company's London head, Tom Elvidge: vowed to challenge the rule and said, “We've always supported spoken English skills, but writing an essay has nothing to do with communicating with passengers or getting them safely from A to B.”
（1）According to the passage, the “Silent taxis” .
A.has gained wide popularity in Japan.
B.has not operated yet.
C.looks like ordinary taxi.
D.is not safe enough for passengers.
（2）When we are in the “Silent Taxis” .
A.no one can say anything during the driving.
B.drivers are allowed to speak in emergency situations.
C.greeting is not allowed as well.
D.the fare is free if we say nothing during the driving.
（3）What is the purpose of the “Silent Taxis” according to the passage?
A.Creating a more comfortable atmosphere in the taxi for passengers.
B.Ensuring a safer atmosphere in the taxi for passengers.
C.Attracting more passengers to take taxis.
D.Changing the impression of the taxi driver in Japan.
（4）What is the attitude of Tom Elvidge to the “Silent Taxis”?
A.Indifferent.
B.Supportive.
C.Unclear.
D.Negative.

【1】His fourth novel is a love story with the background of London in the early 1800s.

His fourth novel is a love story __________ __________ London in the early 1800s.

【2】Since Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in 2012, his fans have been eagerly waiting for his new novels to be published.

Since Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in 2012, his fans have been eagerly waiting for his new novels to __________ __________.

【3】Children enjoying parents’ company during their growth tend to have better living habits than left-behind children.

Children enjoying parents’ company during their growth __________ __________ __________ __________ have better living habits than left-behind children.

【4】I was amazed to learn that Picasso produced more than 20,000 pieces of art.

I was amazed to learn that Picasso __________ __________ __________ of more than 20,000 pieces of art.

【5】It is universally accepted that the Mona Lisa is the most valuable painting in the world.

__________ __________ __________, the Mona Lisa is the most valuable painting in the world.

A. whose burden B. their burden

C. for whom burden D. for whose burden

A. prejudice B. reputation

C. violence D. collection