This was not a real letter. But Copeland says it is very similar to letters from her childhood. While many dancers start at the age of three. Copeland only began to study ballet in 1995 as a thirteen-year-old. People often told her that she was too old, or that she didn't have the perfect body type (She is only 157 cm tall). Her family moved a lot, and it was sometimes difficult for her to attend ballet classes. But Copeland loved dancing and did not want to give up. She stayed with her ballet teacher during the week and spent time with her family only at the weekend. This was a difficult life, but she worked hard and won her first national competition when she was fourteen years old. Copeland joined the American Ballet Theatre in 2000 and performed in many ballets over the next few years. In 2007, she became a solo (单独的) performer, and in 2015 she became its principal dancer.

Copeland is now a dancer, author and Broadway performer. She also stars in the 2015 film A Ballerina's Tale. So what's next? According to Copeland, anything is possible: "My career (职业) really is just now beginning.'

【1】How old was Copeland when she became the principal dancer?

A. 13

B. 14

C. 25

D. 33

【2】Why was it difficult for Copeland to attend ballet classes?

A. Because her family moved a lot.

B. Because she was not a good dancer.

C. Because she had no invitation letter.

D. Because she had the wrong body type.

【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Copeland became successful because of the advertisement.

B. Copeland had to spend a lot of time away from her parents.

C. Copeland won her first national competition as a solo performer.

D. Copeland has ended up her career as an actress on Broadway.

【4】What's the writer’s opinion of Copeland?

A. Copeland sets an example who never gives up.

B. Copeland was too old to start ballet at thirteen.

C. Copeland has made her achievements by accident.

D. Copeland was lucky to get support from the ballet school.

Some scientists believe that the first plants to appear on Earth over 500 million years ago______looked purple, not green. Plants today are green because______use green chlorophyll (叶绿素) to produce energy.______these early plants probably used something called retinal, which is a dark purple color.

During the time of the roman Empire (37 BC-476 AD), it was very______to make purple dye (染料). The dye came from sea snails (海螺) .But10.000 dead sea snails______you just one gram (克)of purple dye… as well as a very bad smell! This______purple dye was called Tyrian purple, and it was the preferred______of emperors.

In 16th--century England, purple was______for the kings family members. Queen Elizabeth Is clothes were purple, but ordinary people were not allowed to______the color.

In 1856. William Perkin, an 18-year-old______student, noticed something strange while doing an experiment (实验). The chemicals (化学药品) he used to clean his instruments______with the chemicals he used in his experiment and produced a bright purple color. This______Perkin to start a company using this chemical mixture to make purple dye. The dye was much______than sea snail dye. Thanks to Perkin, now anyone can afford to wear purple clothes.

【1】A. peaceful B. popular C. exciting D. serious

【2】A. history B. style C. research D. product

【3】A. gradually B. especially C. exactly D. probably

【4】A. others B. they C. we D. some

【5】A. And B. So C. But D. Until

【6】A. dangerous B. common C. difficult D. strange

【7】A. got B. passed C. wasted D. cost

【8】A. basic B. harmful C. special D. perfect

【9】A. color B. smell C. plant D. animal

【10】A. even B. never C. seldom D. only

【11】A. wear B. sell C. change D. make

【12】A. geography B. science C. art D. math

【13】A. compared B. mixed C. collected D. kept

【14】A. survey B. suggestion C. discovery D. exam

【15】A. healthier B. thicker C. cheaper D. darker

请阅读下面对话,根据对话内容从方框中选择恰当的句子填入空白处,使对话通顺、合理，意思完整,并在答题卡上将其序号涂黑。

(Sandra and Luke plan their trip to Cape Town. S=Sandra L=Luke)

S:OK,that' s the flight(航班).Let’s look for a hotel now.【1】

L: Three nights--Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Are there any hotels near the airport?

S: Yes, there are. But they are expensive. Just a minute… no, there aren't any cheap hotels near the airport. They are all expensive. 【2】

L: Wow! Well, what about a youth hostel(青年旅社)? Is there a youth hostel near the airport?

S: OK, let's see. I don't think so no, there isn't. I don't like youth hostels. 【3】

L: OK. Let’s look in the city centre. Are there any cheap hotels there?

S: Yes, of course there are

L: Well, that's good. And is there a bus to the city centre?

S: A bus from the airport? Yes, there is. 【4】 There isn't a train, but that's OK.

L: And there are taxis, too.

S: 【5】 OK, so let's look at these hotels.

A. I think the bus is fine.

B. We need a room for two.

C. Do you like a youth hostel?

D. Is it for two nights or three?

E. They aren't very comfortable.

F. There's a bus every twenty minutes.

G. This one is four hundred dollars a night.

know life different back and interesting sign real find they

The planet Mars is the closest and most similar planet to Earth. It is very【1】to scientists. For example, Mars has seasons with【2】weather, but other planets have the same temperatures all year round. Was there【3】on Mars?

To find out, scientists need【4】if Mars ever had water. In 2004. two robot explores (探测器), or 'rovers', called Spirit and Opportunity were sent to look for【5】of water. These rovers can drive over rocks【6】all kind of rough ground. They can also use cameras and send photos【7】 to Earth. First, the two rovers found chemicals and patterns (图文) in the rocks that were probably made by water. Then, they moved to another area and【8】other rocks which may have been created by water. Now scientists think there was probably water on the planet long ago. Today 【9】are still not sure if there was life on the mars. They【10】need more information to decide. The discoveries of the two rovers answered some old questions, but they also brought up many new ones.

幸福是什么呢?是父母细心的呵护，是成功时朋友的祝福，是帮助他人后会心的一笑，还是……？其实幸福很简单，幸福就在你身边。请你以“Happiness”为题，写一篇英语短文，让我们分享你的感受。词数：不少于80。

温馨提示：l、短文中请勿使用真实姓名、地点或所在学校名称。

2、这些词汇也许对你有帮助：treasure(v. 珍惜)，comfort (v．安慰)，share (v．分享)

Happiness

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My favourite scene in the book is when everyone thinks Tom is dead. He decides to go to his town funeral. He hides and watches for a time and then suddenly he appears. Everyone is surprised to see him but they’re also pleased to see him alive.

Tom is the hero of the story, but there are another important characters. Huck is an outsider and everyone is afraid of him . Becky is pretty with fair hair, Joe is Tom’s best friend and Injun Joe is the bad man of the story.

The theme of the story is about children growing up. It describes how strangers are seen in small towns of America. Finally, it talks about freedom, social rules and how people are punished(惩罚)for bad behavior.

Why do I think The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is a great book? Mark Twain wrote the story in 1876, but it’s still read and loved by people all over the world today. And although it’s only a story. Twain wrote it in the everyday English of the southern states of America in the 19thcentury, so it sounds very real. Today it’s thought to be one of the greatest books in American literature. Go on--read it! I know you’ll enjoy it, too.

【1】Where does Tom run away with his friends?

A. To a quiet street. B. To a small town.

C. To an island. D. To a forest.

【2】Who is the bad man in the story?

A. Huck Finn. B. Injun Joe.

C. Becky. D. Polly.

【3】How did people feel when Tom appeared at his town funeral?

A. They were surprised and pleased.

B. They were surprised and sad.

C. They were worried and excited.

D. They were frightened and happy

【4】The whole book is mainly about __________ .

A. freedom and social rules

B. children’s bad behavior

C. the growth of young children

D. strangers in American small towns

【5】The writer writes the article to ___________ .

A. tell us to read the book

B. tell us how popular the book is today

C. tell us when Mark Twain wrote the story

D. tell us why the story sounds very real

I ran to my grandmother’s house, for she always told the truth. Grandmother was at home. I told____everything. “No Father Christmas?” she was a little____. “Don’t believe it. Put on your coat, and let’s go.”

“Go? Where, Grandma? I asked.

“Kerby’s Store.”

As we walked through its doors. Grandma handed me the dollars and said “Take the ____and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of the Kerby’s.

For a few seconds, I just stood there, holding the money, wondering____to buy, and who to buy it for.

I thought of____I knew my family, my friends, my neighbors …I suddenly thought of Bobbie Decar, a ____ with a bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me____ Mrs. Polack’s class. Bobbie____went to any party during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough,____we all knew that he didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I decided to buy Bobbie a red warm coat____he would like.

That evening, grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper and ribbons, and____”To Bobbie. From Father Christmas” on it. Grandma told me Father Christmas never let people know that he____ them. Then she drove me over to Bobbie’s home, telling that I was helping Father Christmas____the presents.

Grandma parked the car along the street, and we hid behind the trees near Bobbie’s home. Then Grandma said to me. “ All right, Father Christmas get going.”

I took a deep breath, rushed to his front door, put the present down____the door, rang the doorbell and flew back to the safety of the____and Grandma. We waited breathlessly in the dark for the front door to open. Finally, it did and there stood Boobie.

That night, I realized that Father Christmas was alive and well, and we were on his team.

【1】A. him B. her C. them D. you

【2】A. angry B. happy C. tired D. afraid

【3】A. book B. coat C. present D. money

【4】A. what B. when C. where D. how

【5】A. everybody B. nobody C. somebody D. anybody

【6】A. girl B. boy C. man D. woman

【7】A. for B. on C. in D. with

【8】A. always B. often C. sometimes D. never

【9】A. so B. if C. but D. and

【10】A. where B. that C. who D. why

【11】A. read B. say C. write D. spell

【12】A. helped B. believed C. taught D. made

【13】A. give up B. give away C. put up D. put off

【14】A. on B. behind C. outside D. over

【15】A. shop B. cars C. door D. trees

A. My name is Cheng Tao.

B. Which kind do you want?

C. We are going to Anhui to climb Mount Huang

D. And what about the price?

E. I’d like to book seven tickets, please.

A: Hello, Beijing Railway Station. Can I help you?

B: Yes, 【1】

A: OK. Where are you going?

B: 【2】So we’ll book the tickets to the nearest station on Friday evening.

A: All right. The train starts at 10:00 p. m. and arrives at 11:00 a. m. at Mount Huang Railway Station.

B: That’s great. 【3】

A: We’ve got tickets at￥360 for the soft sleeper and￥240 for the hard sleeper. 【4】

B: I’d like to book seven tickets for the hard sleeper.

A: OK. Seven hard sleeper tickets. Please pay for the tickets before 19:30. And could you tell me your name, please?

B: Sure. 【5】

A: And your cellphone number?

B: It’s 13563856358. Thanks.

A: It’s my pleasure.

【1】他花了三天时间读这本故事书。

He_______ three days ________ the story book.

【2】你介意在我外出度假时照顾一下我的小狗吗？

Would you mind _______ _______ of my dog while I am out on holiday?

【3】酒后驾车是多么地危险啊！

________ dangerous it is to drive after ________.

【4】谢谢你用小汽车搭载我一程。

Thanks for giving me _______ ______ ______ ______ ______..

【5】她来恩施三个月了。

She has _______ in Enshi ______ three months.

---Go this way and turn right at the second crossing. You can find it’s about 10 meters on your left.

A. how can I get to the Xinhua bookstore

B. how I can get to the Xinhua bookstore

C. how get to the Xinhua bookstore