As everyone knows, English is very important today. 1._____.It has become the most common language on the Internet and for international trade. If we can speak English well, we will have more chances succeed. Because more and more people have taken noticed of it, the number of people who go to learn English has increased at a high speed.

But for myself, 2.____.I learn English not only because of its importance and its usefulness, but also because of my love for it. When I learn English, I can feel a different way of thinking which gives me more room to touch the world. 3.____, I can feel the pleasure from the book, which is different from reading the translation. When I speak English, I can feel the confident from my words. When I write English, I can see the beauty which is not the same as our Chinese.

I love English, it gives me a colorful dream. 4._____. With my good English, I can make good friends with many people from different countries. I can visit many places of interest. I dream that I can go to London, because it is the birthplace of English.

I also want to use my good English to introduce our great country to the English-speaking people. 5._____.

Of course, I know Room was not built in a day. If I speak English very well, I believe my dream can come true one day.

阅读短文，把方框中A—E五个句子填到文中空缺处，使短文内容完整、通顺。

It is very common for students’ marks to fall. Sometimes it is because of situations (情况) outside school such as problems at home. Sometimes it is only because the exams get harder.

When your marks start to fall, you should try talking to a friendly teacher. He or she will be able to help you with the subjects you feel difficult. Stop ⑴把自己同其他的学生比较. It doesn’t matter if other students get higher marks than you. What is important is that you do your best. Before each exam, you should go through your notes from class. You should remember the most important things you have written in a shorter form.

Look through your notes again before the exam. You will be surprised when you find you remember so much. It may take hard work and you may not improve your marks straight. But let your confidence rise by every mark. Soon they should begin to climb again. Remember: ⑵ Nothing is possible if he or she doesn’t have confidence. Besides⑶this, right ways are also needed by you. Keep on working hard, sooner or later, you will be successful.

阅读短文，按要求完成下面的任务。

1.The reasons for students’ marks to fall includes: ________.

2.把1处汉语译为英语。

3.将2处复合句改为简单句。

4.写出3处“this”所指代的内容。

5.给短文拟作一个标题。

根据括号内的英(汉)语提示，完成句子。

1.The people in our ____________(neighbor) are very kind and helpful.

2.Excuse me, sir, but you ___________(不允许)to smoke here.

3.Guilin is a ____________(漂亮的)city, and many visitors come there every year.

4.If everyone ____________(遵守) the traffic rules , there will be fewer accidents.

5.Look, the baby is __________ (wake). He is looking at us with a smile.

6.While the girl (shop), the alien got out.

7.He hasn’t told the (true). He is lying.

8.— he (go) to an amusement park?

—Yes, he did.

9.— What does she like for lunch?

— She likes hamburgers, salad and some (鸡肉).

阅读对话，根据横线后所给标点符号的提示，在横线上填写适当的句子，使对话完整。

A: Good morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?

B: Yes,1. ________.And some friends went with us.

A: Where did you stay?

B: In a hotel. And we could enjoy the beautiful scenery from the window.

A:2.________. What was the weather like?

B: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn’t rain at all.

A: Did you like the people there?

B: Yes, they were great. We met some farmers and had some food in their houses.3.________? Did you have a good weekend?

A: Yes. But I just stayed at home.

多数父母希望孩子将时间花在学习上，以便有个美好的未来。因此父母只关注孩子的成绩，不让孩子做与学习无关的事情，例如，不让孩子做家务等。请你就“孩子应该如何成长”这一话题，简单描述父母的想法和自己的观点。

提示：1、父母的想法……；

2、你自己的观点……；

3、词数80左右(首句已给出，不计算在总词数内)。

—Hi, Jack, there is ________ useful book on the desk. Whose book is it?

— It belongs to my brother．

A. a B. an C. the

— Which do you prefer, green tea or coffee?

—________, thanks. I'd like a glass of water.

A. Either B. Neither C. Both

—How do you go to school every day?

—____ bus. I think it is good for the environment to take a bus.

A. On B. At C. By

Boys and girls, the books in the library should______ good care of.

A. take B. are taking C. be taken

—_____ will your English teacher come back?

—In two days.

A. How often B. How long C. How soon