Jake O' Brien，one of the central characters in Sterling R．Walker's science fiction novel The Orphan Ship，has just received some bad news. The medical school he has been going to is closing down because of financial(财务的)problems；and to make matters worse，the only other medical program in the world also happens to be on another planet. Thus，in order to become a doctor，Jake packs his suitcase and jumps on board the passenger ship Atlanta to go to Mars!

When Jake and his cousin Lorina Murphy journey to Mars Station in search of educational opportunities，they never guess they will turn into life savers. But because of the extreme poverty and child exploitation(剥削)happening on Mars，these two cousins are forced to accept their true destiny(命运)．However，they are not alone in their efforts to save the poor “street kids”．Early in the story these two heroes are joined by the crew(船员)of the Ishmael，which in the course of the story，becomes a rescue ship and a safe place for over one hundred homeless children.

In this novel，there are different themes. While fighting the cruel people who sell the “street kids” of Mars Station，the colorful characters of The Orphan Ship also manage to fall in love，find wealth，and form lasting friendships.

The real power of the story comes from the characters' expression of fellow feeling—a feeling of understanding others because you have shared similar experiences. The characters in The Orphan Ship have a sense of social duty and spiritual commitment. For example，at one point in the story，shocked by the way the homeless children have been treated，Lorina notices “a pair of black children sitting under a streetlight begging food from passers?by”．Yet “no one gave the children a second look.” Fortunately，however，Lorina and her newfound friends—the crew of the Ishmael，which soon becomes the “Orphan Ship”—do indeed care for the children of Mars Station，as they join forces to provide them safe passage to earth and also a home. In this way the theme of compassion is the centerpiece of the entire novel.

1.Jake decides to go to Mars because ______.

A. studying medicine is cheaper on Mars than on earth

B. the medical school on Mars is better than that on earth

C. Mars is the only place where he can realize his dream

D. his cousin encourages him to become a doctor on Mars

2.What's Jake and his cousin's destiny?

A. To save other people's lives.

B. To become the crew of the Ishmael.

C. To fail to get an education on Mars.

D. To make friends with homeless children.

3.All the following are themes of the novel EXCEPT ______.

A．friendship B．spreading knowledge

C．finding wealth D．love

4.The underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refers to ______.

A．passers?by B．Lorina's newfound friends

C．homeless children D．the black

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1.What should you know about farecard machines?

A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.

B. They are connected to change machines.

C. They offer special service to the elderly.

D. They make change for no more than $5.

2.At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?

A. At midnight B. at 5 a.m.

C. at 3 a.m. D. at 7 p.m.

3.What is good about a SmarTrip? card?

A. It is convenient for old people

B. It saves money for its users

C. it can be bought at any time

D. it is sold on the Internet.

__1._You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how.

Plan your time carefully.

When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making the list，you should make a schedule of your time. First arrange your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying._ 2.__ A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.

Find a good place to study.

Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this place, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios or TV！When you sit down to study，concentrate on the subject.

Make good use of your time in class.

__3.__ Good listening habit in class means less work later. Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly.

When you get home from schools, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read the material.__ 4.__ If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude about the tests.

The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you to remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be overly worried.

_5.__ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying.

B．Don't forget to set aside enough time for endetainment.

C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

E．Maybe you are an average student.

F．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.

G．This will help you understand the next class.

Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It speaks than words. According to specialists, our bodies send out more than we realize. In fact, non-verbal（非语言）communication takes up about 50% of what we really . And body language is particularly when we attempt to communicate across cultures. Indeed, what is called body language is so a part of us that it's actually often unnoticed. And misunderstandings occur as a result of it. , different societies treat the between people differently. Northern Europeans usually do not like having contact(接触)even with friends, and certainly not with . People from Latin American countries, , touch each other quite a lot. Therefore, it's possible that in ,it may look like a Latino is a Norwegian all over the room. The Latino, trying to express friendship, will keep moving . The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as pushiness, will keep ---which the Latino will in return regard as _.

Clearly, a great deal is going on when people .And only a part of it is in the words themselves. And when parties are from cultures, there's a strong possibility of . But whatever the situation, the best is to obey the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be .

1.A. straighter B. louder C. harder D. further

2.A. sands B. invitations C. feelings D. messages

3.A. hope B. receive C. discover D. mean

4.A. immediate B. misleading C. important D. difficult

5.A. we11 B. far C. much D. long

6.A. For example B. Thus C. However D. In short

7.A. trade B. distance C. connections D. greetings

8.A. eye B. verbal C. bodily D. telephone

9.A. strangers B. Relatives C. neighbors D. enemies

10.A. in other words B. on the other hand C. in a similar way D. by all means

11.A. trouble B. conversation C. silence D. experiment

12.A. disturbing B. helping C. guiding D. following

13.A. closer B. faster C. in D. away

14.A. stepping forward B. going on C. backing away D. coming out

15.A. weakness B. carelessness C. friendliness D. coldness

16.A. talk B. travel C. laugh D. think

17.A. different B. European C. Latino D. rich

18.A. curiosity B. excitement C. misunderstanding D. nervousness

19.A. chance B. time C. result D. advice

20.A. noticed B. treated C. respected D. pleased

Agent: What is the 1. with you, madam? You look pale and anxious.

Susan: Jesus, I lost my luggage just now.

Agent: Take it easy. Would you please tell me more details? I will try to help you.

Susan: Thank you. I have just been to the cafe, where I put my luggage under the table. Then I 2. (order) a coffee when I was waiting for the train. When I finished drinking, I found my suitcase 3. (go).

Agent: What kind of suitcase did you lose?

Susan: A small blue leather case, 4. my name tag on the top and my personal stuff inside.

Agent: I feel sorry to hear that. Or maybe someone just picked up the wrong case.

Susan: It is 5. (possible)! I can’t believe it.

Agent: Will you please leave your name and your address here? We will try 6. (find)the suitcase for you.

Susan: How long does 7. take?

Agent: Sorry, I have 8. idea. Will you please wait here for 9. while? We are going to extend your ticket to the next train, in 10. case you may have enough time to find your luggage.

Susan: It seems that I have no other choice.

短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短信。信中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。请按照下列格式修改：

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I learned early in life that I had to be more patient and little aggressive. From the time I was about four until I was about six, I destroyed each of my toy. I was happy when the toys worked, but when things did wrong, I got angry and broke it. For a while parents bought me new toys. But before long they began to see which was happening. When I tear apart my fifth birthday toy train, my father said, "That's it. No more toys to you." My punishment lasted a year. Meanwhile, I found out that with more patience I must make my toys to last. My attitude changed from then on.

假定你是李华，从互联网（the Internet）上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡(Singapore)举办夏令营，欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。

内容主要包括：

1.自我介绍(包括英语能力);

2.参加意图（介绍中国、了解其他国家）；

3.希望获准。

注意：

1.词数100左右：

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

3.邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。

Dear Sir or Madam,

Regards,

Li Hua

—Excuse me , Sir. Where is the gym?

—Take the lift to the tenth floor, and you ________ find it.

A. shall B. will C. need D. is going to

— Hello, Tom . Can I help you ?

—Yes. Please _______the note to him as soon as you see him．

A. hand B. share C. head D. search

Since___1980s, the new technology has been used on trains in _____Europe.

A. the ; the B. / ; the

C. the ; / D. / ; /