One of the most remarkable things about the human mind is our ability to imagine the future. In our minds we can see what has not yet happened. For example, while we are looking forward to 1._____a new place or country, we 2._____what it will be like. We predict( 预料) the habit people will eat, dress and act. Of course, we do not always predict things 3._____. Things are often very different from the way we 4._____them to be.

One of the 5._____ dreams in history is the dream of the German scientist, Kekule, who had been 6._____ to work out a very difficult problem in physics. He had studied and analyzed(分析) the problem from every angle(角度) for days, but there 7._____ to be no way of 8._____ out the answer. Then one night he went to bed and dreamed. When he 9._____ up, he realized that he knew the answer. He had solved the problem in his 10._____.

The hypnotist(催眠者) sat in the chair opposite him and spoke 11._____: I want you to concentrate on my voice. Think about 12._____. You know nothing but my voice. And as you pay attention to my voice, your 13._____ will get heavier. Soon you’ll be asleep.

You will hear my voice and understand my words, but your body will be asleep, your eyes are too heavy. You are almost asleep, and when you wake up you will 14._____ nothing.

You will forget everything. Now I am going to 15._____ slowly from one to five. One, two, three, four, five.

1.                A．visiting         B．seeking         C．reaching  D．discovering

2.                A．imagine        B．know           C．feel  D．guess

3.                A．quickly         B．simply          C．correctly  D．neatly

4.                A．required        B．wished         C．left  D．expected

5.                A．funny          B．dull            C．famous   D．silly

6.                A．managing       B．trying          C．thinking  D．hoping

7.                A．used           B．ought          C．seemed  D．had

8.                A．making         B．finding         C．turning   D．letting

9.                A．gave           B．sat             C．woke D．got

10.               A．dream         B．lesson          C．research  D．exercise

11.               A．softly          B．loudly          C．slowly D．firmly

12.               A．everything      B．something      C．nothing   D．anything

13.               A．eyes           B．feet           C．head D．body

14.               A．accept         B．remember      C．hear  D．receive

15.               A．count          B．say            C．add  D．speak

单词拼写

1.We often put food and vegetables in the fridge to keep it           （新鲜） .

2.People from Colombia are pretty          (宽松的) about time .

3.Don’t lie to me! Please tell me the t         .（真相）

4.The restaurant s          （招待）many people every day.

5.I love Italy, e           （特别）when I read one article about The leaning Tower of Pisa.

6.You are ______ (应该) to shake hands when you meet a Chinese friend.

7.A knife is used for _______(切) things.

8.Everything was ______( familiar ) with me because I was in Japan for the first time?

9.________ ( 花 ) time with family and friends is very important.

10.The cake t_________（尝起来） delicious. Would you pass me one more?

If? you think you are too shy and want to be a little bit braver, just try the following things:

Be open to others. Tell people you are shy. There is no need to hide it. When they get to know you are a shy kid, they will understand you better. This also helps you feel more comfortable in talks.

Try to smile more. When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk with. Remember that other people have feelings too and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.

Learn to be a good talker. If you find it hard to start a conversation, say something nice about people around you Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you.. Don’t make you want to keep talking to that person?

Get your attention elsewhere. Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games. Don’t waste time worrying about your look or whether people or not. You will become relaxed and find it’s not so hard to talk with others.

Take one small step at a time . Each time when you say “Hi” or smile at someone, say to yourself “ You can make it.’ Keeping trying and one day you’ll never feel shy when you talk to others.

Title:? Advice on? 1.?? to be a little braver

A: Shall we visit Monkey Island on Sunday?

B: I’d _____ (1) ______ (2). But ______ (3) can we go there?

A: By ______ (4). My father ______ (5) a very nice boat. We can use it.

B: That’s great. I like to sit _____ (6) a boast. Is it ______ (7) enough?

A: Sure. It’s not dangerous _____ (8) all.

B: What shall I ______ (9) with me?

A: Some food and water. We’ll have a picnic _____ (10) the island.

根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，在答题纸上按题号写出各单词的完全形式（每空限填一词）。

1.I was sleeping at that time. I don’t know what was h________.

2.After finishing the article, you’d better check your spelling and g________.

3.We grew up in the countryside ,which is full of the beauties of n________.

4.She was in her early t________ when I met her.

5.The show is quite d________ from most exhibitions of modern art.

6.Stephen jumped and c_______ the ball in one hand.

7.The movie is too long ,it does have a few good features ,t________.

8.My roommate John has a cold and he kept c________ last night. I could hardly fall asleep.

9.The food in the café is usually q________ good.

10.The t________ of the water is just right for swimming.