Valentine's Day is the time of the year when couples show their love for each other by sending cards，flowers and chocolates. Its origins are 　1　(clear)and hidden in the river of time. Nobody knows exactly 　2　 St. Valentine was，although some historians suggest he was 　3　 Roman killed in the third century AD by a Roman Emperor. It is said that the first 　4　 (record)Valentine's card was sent by the imprisoned Duke of Orleans in 1415.　5　 is believed that he tried to find comfort from his imprisonment by writing love poems to his wife.

Now，Valentine's Day 　6　(celebrate)in many countries around the world. However， the traditions often differ from place to place. In Japan，for example，it is normal for the woman to send chocolates to the man，　7　 in Korea April 14th is known 　8　“Black Day” and is a time when the unfortunate men who received nothing on Valentine's Day gather to eat noodles and show sympathy for each other.

Technological 　9　(develop)have also played their part 　10　 keeping Valentine's Day relevant in the 21st century. Valentine's e­cards have been very popular in recent years.

答案：1.unclear　2.who　3.a　4.recorded　5.It　6.is celebrated　7.while/but　8.as　9.developments　10.in

第一节：基础写作(共1小题，满分15分)

假如你是李明，你的班里来了一位英国交换生Paul。他在和你的交谈中表示在中国学习压力很大。请你给他写封信，给他提一些建议。

[写作内容]

1.将自己的问题告诉老师和同学，请求得到他们的帮助。

2.不要总想着考试成绩，要多想想自己在哪些方面进步了，这样就会给自己自信。

3.多做运动，运动可以帮助自己缓解压力，并且有助于睡眠。

[写作要求]

用五句话表达全部的内容，并组成一篇连贯的短文。(信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入句数)

[评分标准]

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

Dear Paul，

I quite sympathize with you and understand the great trouble you are suffering from.　

Best wishes！

Yours sincerely，

Li Ming

参考范文：

Dear Paul，

I quite sympathize with you and understand the great trouble you are suffering from. I suggest you communicate your trouble to your teachers and classmates so as to get help from them. You are not supposed to think about your exams all the time， which only makes you more stressed out. Instead， you should think about the progress you have made in your study， which will surely increase your own confidence. In addition， I advise you to do more exercise in your spare time to relieve your stress， because sports will also help you sleep better at night.

I hope you will get out of your trouble sooner and live happily.

Best wishes！

Yours sincerely，

Li Ming