9、-- Helen has been working at a local language school for 3 years.

-- ________ she is so familiar with the city.

A．No doubt                 B．No wonder      C．Now that            D．As a result

8、Most teachers believe language acquisition is a process ________ skills are more important than grammar rules.

A．on which                 B．whose          C．what                D．in which

7、A strong-willed person may ________ the targets he or she set for themselves whatever they are.

A．obtain                       B．complete        C．concentrate        D．reach

6、Since the outline has been made, let's ________ the details.

A．look up to                    B．put up with   C．get down to        D．come up with

5、-- Could we finish the project according to the schedule?

--I doubt that. The problem remains ________ we can get financial aid within this week.

A．that                          B．how             C．why                D．when

4、       Often, your mind is challenged by a flood of pop culture messages, .peer pressure, and overscheduled lives that leave little time for good reflection. So, it's easy to forget that learning values and character at homo is as important as any schoolwork or after-school activity.

       In the real world of jobs and career, people are judged by two standards: their professional skills and their personal personalities. While grade school, high school, and college can teach skills and proficiency (熟练), it's up to parents to teach children the qualifies that make for success in the real world -- diligence, a cooperative attitude, creativity, optimism, and honesty. Schools -- particularly colleges -- don't focus on these issues. That's the job of the parents, so take the responsibility seriously. Send your kids into the world ready to handle not only the tasks of life but also its barriers, social obstacles, and disappointments with skill and character.

       Children need personal reliability and morals as much as any adult. Bullies will always be around, tasks won't always be assigned fairly, the good guys won't always win, and money won't always be in plenty supply. Exposing children to the rough realities of life isn't cruel; giving them that experience and coaching them through it is part and parcel of raising kids to have courage, flexibility, and honor.

       You really can't start too soon. After all, if you don't guide and shape your children, who will?

1．The underlined word "reflection" in the 1st paragraph is of the similar meaning to the one used in  __________

      A．We could see the reflection of clouds on the water

      B．Anna stared at her reflection in the mirror carefully

      C．After a period of reflection, Andrew decided to leave

      D．Your choice of clothes is a reflection of your personality

2．School systems usually center on __________.

      A．professional capacities                      B．personal personalities

      C．sense of responsibility                     D．standards of proficiency

3．We can infer that __________.

      A．parents should take the duty to handle the tasks of their children

      B．children's personal reliability and morals are the same as any adult's

      C．children should be educated to be well prepared for the real world

      D．parents should not guide and shape their children at home too soon

4．The passage is particularly intended for _________.

      A．school students                             B．parents            

       C．social workers                               D．educators

3、       Everywhere I go, people are speaking on their cell telephones regardless of their surroundings. This occurs when people are walking around a lake or through town, or even driving. I have even seen a person attempting to speak on her cell phone while ordering ice cream at Dairy Queen, thus speaking to two people at once.

       As the over-spending of technology increases, people begin to take less joy in the simple pleasures of life-joys that don' t cost money -- from observing clouds, playing with children to thinking or reading. And it is not just telephones that 'claim the responsibility; too much value is placed on items from computers to automobiles. Many things are purchased merely to show off. Do you really need a cell phone that plays games, shows movies and takes pictures? No, cell phones should be purchased rouse in urgent situations. You do not need to use your telephone when you are at someone else's house or in a restaurant.

       Technology and possessions do not bring joy. While some technology is necessary, it can get ridiculous. Each possession just makes us want more, while simple pleasures can be enjoyed now and then.

       Instead of spending our time buying a third television or looking into the newest cell phone models, we should be acting more productively to improve the world by volunteering, for example. Or, we should reconsider playing computer games or taking pictures on our cell phones and read a book or imagine what shapes the clouds are in the sky instead.

1．The author mentions cell phones at the beginning just to show _________.

      A．they can be used on any occasion        B．people manage to speak to two at a time

      C．they can put drivers in great danger     D．people are keen on personal items

2．People have less joy of simple life nowadays mainly because they _________.

      A．focus on technology and their belongings

       B．use cell phones in less urgent situations

      C．buy private cars just to show off        

       D．place too much value on computers

3．We can infer that ________.

       A．people have no time-playing with their children

       B．we can take pleasure in costless joy anytime

      C．people always desire more possessions                                    

       D．we depend on volunteers to develop the world

4．According to the passage, the author holds a ______ attitude towards material demands.

      A．prejudiced           B．sensible          C．reasonable           D．critical

2、Plant a Tree in Your Community

       Almost everyone loves trees, but did you know that trees can help people heal faster?

       It's true. According to the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture), hospital patients have been shown to recover faster when offered a view with trees. And while trees certainly benefit any landscapes -- whether lining residential streets, dotting urban areas, or in full glory in the forest -- they are actually important to our daily well-being.

       Trees improve the quality of the air around us by absorbing dust and other particulates (微粒), and release clean oxygen for you to breathe. If the health of people and the environment aren't high on your list of concerns, perhaps your wallet is: Trees make economic sense. A home surrounded by trees costs less to cool and heat. Neighborhoods with trees are often several degrees cooler than those in similar climates that don't have trees. In winter, trees can keep your house warmer by blocking high winds. Also, less water is needed in tree-shaded areas where the sun isn't constantly boating down on the earth below.

       Besides, trees can enhance privacy, block unpleasant views, and improve the value of your home. Unfortunately, these days, mass construction projects tend to wipe out all the trees in an area before creating new neighborhoods and buildings. That's why it's more important than ever to plant a tree in your community.

       Cheek out the NADF (National Arbor Day Foundation) online to find out more about planting a tree in your area or how to volunteer in an urban center. The Arbor Day Foundation can tell you how to plant a tree in someone's name as a gift, donate a tree in someone's honor, or memorialize a loved one by planting a tree.

1．According to the ISA, a sick person in hospital can get well sooner if he or she ________.

      A．has a glance at some trees               B．can enjoy a view of trees

      C．receives treatment in time                D．is surrounded by flowers

2．Which of the following is NOT true?

      A．Trees benefit any landscape as well as human .beings

      B．Trees take in dust and dioxide and release clean oxygen

      C．The health and the environment aren't on people's list of concerns

      D．People in tree-shaded areas can reduce their cost on house holding

3．It is more necessary than ever to plant trees mainly because they ________.

      A．improve the quality of the air             B．make economic profits

      C．are destroyed for mass construction    D．are used to insure privacy

4．______ is most probably mentioned following the last paragraph.

      A．The website of the NADF                 B．How to plant a tree

      C．Importance Of planting trees           D．How to be a volunteer

1、       此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：

       该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。

该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。

该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行横线上写出改正后的词。

注意：原行没有错的不要改。

       We have done a survey recently to find whom students                   1．_________

will turn to when they in trouble. The following are the results.                 2．_________

       Most of students will go to their friends. Because they are                       3．_________

almost the same age and are able to understand each other                  4．_________

easy. Some students will tell their parents or teachers about                       5．_________

their trouble for the reason that they all have rich experience                 6．_________

and love them very much. They can be trusted by their kids and                   7．_________

students. Only a few students prefer to solving the problems                 8．_________

all by themself. They hate to talk with others and can't get                   9．_________

on well with others. As a result, they have more friends.                  10．_________