They stopped fighting but stood there, ____each other without saying anything.

1. A.
   glaring at
2. B.
   staring at
3. C.
   glancing at
4. D.
   glared at

Each of us has to write a ______ report every three weeks.

1. A.
   two thousand words
2. B.
   two thousand word
3. C.
   two thousands word
4. D.
   two thousands words

---All the books are not useful.

---Which of the following has the same meaning as this sentence?

1. A.
   All the books are useful
2. B.
   Neither of the books is useful
3. C.
   Not all the books are useful
4. D.
   None of the books are useful

The mother felt herself        cold and her hands trembled as she read the letter from the battl efield.

1. A.
   grown
2. B.
   grow
3. C.
   to grow
4. D.
   to have grown

Andy loved the first grade. He loved his teacher，Mrs.Parks. He loved playing games on the playground. He loved learning about dinosaurs and the solar system (恐龙和太阳系).
Every morning Andy’s mother dropped him off in front of his school on South Street. One foggy morning，the traffic was so bad on South Street that she decided to drop him off behind the school. Andy walked for about ten minutes and got to the gate. He held the icy handle，but it didn’t move！Using both hands，he tried his hardest and finally the gate opened.
After Andy closed the gate behind him，he looked in the direction of the teaching building. But all he could see was fog. He got to the spot where the slide had always been，but it was not there.“The slide is gone！” he cried. He walked a little more to look for the swings，but they were not where they had always been.“The swings are gone！” he cried again.
Andy kept walking. He was so anxious to see the school that he fell and landed on the ground. He still couldn’t see the school. A terrible thought appeared in his head.“The school is gone！” he cried sadly. No more games with Jennie，Angel and Dillon，he thought. No more reading about dinosaurs. No more watching videos on the solar system...
Suddenly the boy saw something up ahead.“It’s Jennie！”he shouted. Then he saw the outline of a school building. His school was still there！He was full of excitement!
“Hi，Jennie！” he stood up and caught up with the girl.“I couldn’t see the school. I thought it was gone.” Jennie just laughed.“You’re so silly.” “What happened to the slide and the swings？” Andy asked.
“We will have new playground equipment today，” Jennie answered.“The old equipment was taken away last night. Don’t you remember Mrs. Parks telling us about it yesterday？” “I guess I forgot，” Andy said，smiling.“Anyway，I’m glad the school is here.”

1. 1.

   It can be concluded from the passage that______.

   1. A.
      Andy’s mother might feel sorry for her son
   2. B.
      Andy was a boy who loved school very much
   3. C.
      many students would be late for school on that foggy day
   4. D.
      Jennie did well in learning and was interested in nature
2. 2.

   Andy cried the second time probably because______.

   1. A.
      he couldn’t play on the slide any more
   2. B.
      he carelessly fell down on the ground
   3. C.
      it was too cold for him to walk a long way
   4. D.
      he didn’t find the swings where they had been
3. 3.

   Why didn’t Andy see the school building before he met Jennie?

   1. A.
      Because his eyesight was not very good.
   2. B.
      Because he went in the wrong direction.
   3. C.
      Because there was heavy fog that morning.
   4. D.
      Because he was not concentrated then.
4. 4.

   According to the passage，when Andy began his class that day he would______.

   1. A.
      still feel confused
   2. B.
      have a nice day
   3. C.
      miss his mother
   4. D.
      behave badly

New Arrivals

1. 1.

   If Michelle, ten, wants some books to read, she may choose the work by ______.

   1. A.
      Elm Hill Books
   2. B.
      Kliment, Felicia Drury
   3. C.
      McLellan, Diana
   4. D.
      Tommy Nelson
2. 2.

   If John wants to build up his body, the book number he may choose is ______.

   1. A.
      1404185526
   2. B.
      0071460152
   3. C.
      0312283202
   4. D.
      140039404X
3. 3.

   The Girls is probably meant for those who are interested in ______.

   1. A.
      fiction
   2. B.
      pop songs
   3. C.
      acting arts
   4. D.
      health
4. 4.

   Which will save the most money for you?

   1. A.
      I Love You, Sweetheart
   2. B.
      The Girls
   3. C.
      Eat Right for Your Metabolism
   4. D.
      The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Gift Set

Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1995, widely known as the leading organization in the field of international volunteering, with more than 4,000 volunteers each year. CCS has a worldwide staff（员工、团队） of more than 300 people, and operates in 12 countries, with administrative（行政的） offices also located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. It offers volunteer programmes in 12 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.
Cross-Cultural Solutions’ volunteer programmes in China are located in Xi’an,  the crossroads of Western and Eastern China, and the starting point of the Silk Road. Culturally, Xi’an is a mixture of the ancient and modern worlds. Home to the famous terracotta army, Xi’an was once the imperial capital of China. The city’s ancient history is embodied by the huge stone walls that surround the city centre, originally intended to protect the city from invasion. In the modern world, Xi’an is the largest capital city in Central and Western China. Today, with a population of approximately eight million, this modern city still reflects its rich history and culture.
China’s diverse population is well represented in Xi’an’s Han and other minorities. Volunteering in Xi’an will provide you with opportunities to connect with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, exposing you to the wide scope of Chinese culture, one of the largest and most ancient cultures in the world.
Through our cultural and learning activities in China, you will see the work of local artists, visit the site of the famous ancient terracotta（兵马俑） army, participate in weekly Chinese classes, and engage in lively discussions on Chinese culture and society. Activities may also include cooking classes or visits from experts in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine and a local painter skilled in the unique arts of Chinese painting and calligraphy(书法). Guest speakers may also cover topics such as Chinese folklore（民间传说,民俗;民俗学）and traditional Chinese music. Many volunteers choose to participate in regular visits to local universities to meet with students interested in English conversation and cultural exchange.
CCS offers the following programmes in Xi’an, China:
t Volunteer Abroad---- two to twelve weeks
t Intern Abroad---- three to four weeks
t Insight Abroad---- one week

I fell in love with England because it was quaint (古色古香的)—all those little houses, looking terribly old fashioned but nice, like doll’s house. I loved the countryside and the pubs, and I loved London. I’ve slightly changed my mind after seventeen years because I think it’s an ugly town now.
Things have changed. For everybody, England meant gentleman, fair play, and good manners. The fair play is going, unfortunately, and so are the gentlemanly attitudes and good manners—people shut doors heavily in your face and politeness is disappearing.
I regret that there are so few comfortable meeting places. You are forced to live indoors. In Paris I go out much more, to restaurants and nightclubs. To meet friends here usually has to be in a pub, and it can be difficult to go there alone as a woman. The cafes are not terribly nice.
As a woman, I feel unsafe here. I spend a bomb on taxis because I will not take public transport after 10 p.m. I used to use it, but now I’m afraid.
The idea of family seems to be more or less non-existent in England. My family is well united and that’s typically French. In Middleses I had a neighbor who is 82 now. His family only lived two miles away, but I took him to France for Christmas once because he was always alone.

1. 1.

   The writer doesn’t like London because she___________.
   

   1. A.
      is not used to the life there now
   2. B.
      has lived there for seventeen years
      
      
   3. C.
      prefers to live in an old-fashioned house
   4. D.
      has to be polite to everyone she meets there
2. 2.

   Where do people usually meet their friends in England?

   1. A.
      In a café
   2. B.
      In a restaurant
   3. C.
      In a nightclub
   4. D.
      In a pub
3. 3.

   The underlined word “it” in Para.4 refers to__________.

   1. A.
      a taxi
   2. B.
      the money
   3. C.
      a bomb
   4. D.
      public transport
4. 4.

   The writer took her neighbor the France for Christmas because she__________.

   1. A.
      felt lonely in England
   2. B.
      had never been to France
   3. C.
      was from a typical French family
   4. D.
      didn’t like the British idea of family

A group of graduates，highly established in their careers，got together to visit their old university professor.
The conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and in life.offering his guests coffee，the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups——plastic，glass，crystal(水晶)，some plain—looking，some expensive，some fine——telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand，the professor said：“If you noticed，all the nice—looking，expensive cups were taken up，leaving behind the plain and cheap ones.While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves，that is the source of your problems and stress.”
“What all of you really wanted was coffee，not the cup，but you consciously went for the best cups and were eyeing each other’s cups.”
“Now consider this：Life is the coffee and the jabs，money and position in society are the cups.They are just tools to hold and contain life，and do not change the quality of life.Sometimes，by concentrating only on the cup，we fail to enjoy the coffee.So，don’t let the cups drive you...enjoy the coffee instead.”

1. 1.

   Why did the conversation soon turn into complaints?
   

   1. A.
      Because there was no coffee to drink.
   2. B.
      Because there was nothing to talk about except complaints.
   3. C.
      Because life was not easy for everyone.
   4. D.
      Because there was nothing better than to complain.
2. 2.

   The professor brought in a variety of cups because______.
   

   1. A.
      he was richer than his students
   2. B.
      he was fond of collecting cups
   3. C.
      there were too many people to drink coffee
   4. D.
      the cups would play an important part in his talk
3. 3.

   In the author’s opinion______.
   

   1. A.
      it is necessary to have a variety of cups to meet the needs of different guests
   2. B.
      one should concentrate on main things in life
   3. C.
      the students liked drinking coffee mole than anything else
   4. D.
      cups are more important than coffee
4. 4.

   We can infer that______.
   

   1. A.
      in our daily life most people want only the best for themselves
   2. B.
      coffee was as important as a cup
   3. C.
      a teacher should have a11 kinds of cups at home
   4. D.
      whether coffee is nice to drink depends on the cup

A debate is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views. It’s a nice way of gaining a lot of knowledge and views on a topic, or situation that we aren’t either aware of, or haven’t really looked into in detail. It makes you more able to think critically and more confident in speaking. In addition, it helps in appreciating tolerance of others’ opinion and improves your listening skills.
A debate requires one to know how to use words and intelligence to overcome his or her opposing team members. To give great arguments during a debate, first you need to get your facts right. To make what you have in material for a debate contain facts, don’t just depend on the Internet, especially avoid just referring to one website for all your information. You are also required to refer to books, and make sure they’re authors of a high degree, since their materials have reference notes and extensive research projects done on what they are covering.
Second, you should be full of confidence. You need to show that you’re sure of what you’re saying , and point out how flawed their comeback arguments were. The only way to do this is to thoroughly know your material before heading on out to a debate session. Know your statistics, know your history and above all know names, dates and places. Make key notes to refer to. Don’t stammer (口吃), and also don’t level your gaze with your opponent or the rest of them. All this will help you keep confident.
At last, by no means should you lose your calmness, but keep your voice firm and raised enough to sound calm. A good team member should know how to keep his emotions in control as well as keep others under control in his/ her team.
Title
Debate            

1. 1.

          A discussion about a subject on which   people have different views.          
   

2. 2.

             ◇Help understand a topic or situation more   deeply.
   ◇Improve your       
   

3. 3.

          to think critically.
   ◇       
   

4. 4.

              your confidence in speaking.
   ◇Help appreciate tolerance of others’   opinion.
   ◇Make you better at speaking.
    
   Tips
   Get your facts right
   ◇Don’t just be            
   

5. 5.

     on the Internet for your information.
   ◇Refer to books   

6. 6.

   by those with a high degree.
   Be            
   

7. 7.

     with confidence.
   ◇Show your   

8. 8.

    of   what you’re saying.
   ◇Point out the flaw of others’ comeback   arguments.
   ◇Thoroughly know your material before   attending a debate.
   ◇Make key notes to refer to.
   ◇Avoid stammering and            
   

9. 9.

   your   gaze with your opponent Keep cool
   ◇Speak