Malls are popular places for Americans to go to. Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called mall rats. Mall rats shop until they visit hundreds of stores.

People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have police stations. Parking is usually free. And the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest places with waterfalls and large green trees.

The Mall of America in Minnesota is one of the most popular ones. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight nightclubs, and a large park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop there every week.

The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Edina Minnesota. People love doing all their shopping in one place. More malls are built around the country. Now malls are town centers where people come to do many things. They shop, and of course, they also eat in food courts that have food from all over the world. They see films at theaters. Some people even get their exercise by doing the new sport of “mall walking”. Others go to malls to meet friends.

In some malls, people can see a doctor and even go to church. In other words, people can do almost everything in malls. Now people can live in their favorite shopping centers in fact.

1.Mall rats usually _____.

A. shop after visiting lots of stores

B. spend lots of time at malls

C. buy nothing at malls

D. do almost everything in malls

2.Which of the following is NOT a reason why Americans like malls?

A. Personal safety. B. Free parking.

C. Low prices. D. Pleasant weather.

3.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us that the Mall of America is very _____.

A. ordinary B. safe C. beautiful D. large

4.According to the text, people can do all the things in some malls EXCEPT _____.

A. seeing a doctor B. going to church

C. eating food D. go to school

5.What is this passage mainly about?

A. The safety in American malls.

B. The functions of American malls.

C. The popularity of American malls.

D. The similarity of American malls.

“Ceci, wake up. It’s an earthquake!” That’s what Cecilia Wallace heard her mother shouting on the early morning of February 27th.

Cecilia is a 7th-grader. She, her parents and her brother, Sam, were in Chile’s capital city, Santiago, the day a big earthquake hit Chile. And like just about everyone else, they were shaken out of their sleep.

“It was so frightening,” Sam wrote. “The shaking was so huge that I will never go on a ride again.” Cecilia and Sam wrote about their earthquake experiences. Their reports were later posted on the website.

Cecilia, Sam and their parents were staying in an apartment on the 15th floor of a building. They were lucky. Their building stayed standing, because it was built to withstand earthquakes.

Not everyone was as lucky as the Wallace family. More than 800 people died. Many older buildings fell down during the earthquake.

The damage in Santiago wasn’t as bad as in other parts of Chile. So the supermarkets were open for business on the morning of the quake. But it wasn’t business as usual. “The supermarkets have been crazy with people rushing to buy their food for the next while,” Sam wrote.

Not everyone was able to get money to buy food that morning. So Cecilia and Sam made food bags to distribute to people who were begging outside the supermarket. “We gave some to a kid of my age. I made sure he got cookies and bread.” Sam and Cecilia’s mother wrote that the kids also collected money for the Red Cross.

It’s certainly an experience Cecilia, Sam and their parents will never forget. Thankfully, they lived to tell their stories.

1.What was Cecilia doing when the earthquake happened?

A．Walking in the street.

B．Having class at school.

C．Sleeping in bed.

D．Playing with Sam in a park.

2.The underlined word “distribute” probably means “_____”.

A．give outB．throw awayC．give upD．sell out

3.Why were Cecilia and her family able to survive the earthquake?

A．Because they escaped before their building fell down.

B．Because they managed to escape from the fallen building.

C．Because they were helped out of the fallen building by others.

D．Because the building they were living in was strong enough.

4.From the text we can see Cecilia is a _____ girl.

A．humorousB．kind-heartedC．braveD．selfish

5.How can we know more about Cecilia’s experiences in the earthquake?

A．By watching TV.

B．By getting online.

C．By listening to the radio.

D．By reading newspapers.

The location of the family computer may turn into a hot debate as your children get older. Whether you have one computer in the house or five, you should consider the following things as you make a final decision.

Safety

The first consideration should be the safety of your children. There is a certain amount of danger if you allow your children to have a computer with Internet access(进入) in their rooms with no parental direction. They are much more likely to share improper information and chat with strangers if they know that no one will be watching.

This does not mean that you cannot allow your children to have a computer in their rooms. Consider allowing a computer without Internet access, or with limited access. This is especially useful for teens who use the computer for creative projects, playing video games and listening to music. Keep in mind, however, that it is likely that your kids are more skilled at computers than you are and may remove any blocks you have in place.

Computer Use

The way your family computers are used will play a large role in determining where they should be located. A machine used only for homework will need to be in a quiet location where there is low traffic. One used for chatting online can be in the room where most of the family spend their time. If Mom and Dad use a computer for work, those needs will also have to be considered.

Space

Space must also be considered in computer placement. The computer will need electricity, plenty of desk space and a spot away from the bright light of windows. You will not want it located in a room where your kids may be noisy.

1.The text is meant for _____.

A. teachers B. parents C. students D. children

2.Which of the following might be a danger to children?

A. Chatting with strangers.

B. Doing their homework.

C. Playing video games.

D. Listening to music.

3.What might be the best place for family computers used by students?

A. Beside a window. B. Near the door.

C. At the corner. D. In front of a TV set.

4.Which is the first to be considered when placing a computer at home?

A. Safety.B. Computer use.C. Space.D. Comfort.

5.What can we infer from the text?

A. A child should not be allowed to use a computer.

B. A child should not be allowed to get online.

C. A computer takes up a lot of desk space.

D. Many a thing determines the location of family computers.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Five tips for safe running

We all know that exercise is good for our health. But some kinds of exercise may be better than others. Running, for example, may help to protect against heart disease and other health problems.

Running is good exercise, but it can be hard on the body.1.

Take it easy. Do not run too much, too soon or too fast. Most people get running injuries when they push themselves too hard. The body needs time to get used to increases in distance or speed. 2.

Listen to your body. Most running injuries do not come unexpectedly. 3. They may include body aches, sore muscles and pain that does not go away.

4. There is no single best shoe for every runner. You should find the shoe that offers the best fit and support for your feet. More importantly, you should replace your shoes every 500 to 800 kilometers.

Take good notes. Take time after each run to write down what you did and how you felt. Look for patterns(模式), things that happen over and over again. These notes will help you find the best exercise for you.

Cross train. As we said earlier, running is hard on your body. So physical fitness experts suggest some form of cross training to improve muscle balance and to help you stay injury free. They say swimming, yoga, and riding a bicycle are good exercises to combine with running. 5.

A. Get good running shoes.

B. Usually, there are warning signs.

C. Running may also help you live longer.

D. These exercises are easier on the body.

E. Muscles and joints(关节) need time to recover.

F. As advertisements for the running shoe Nike say, “just do it.”

G. Here are five ideas to reduce the risk of injury.

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

There was once a king of a large country. He was wise but everyone _________ him. His face showed the bitterness deep in his heart. So there were deep _________ lines on his face.

In his country lived a beautiful girl _________ everyone seemed to love, so did the king. He wanted to _________ her, and finally he decided to speak to her of his love. Dressed in his best clothes, he looked in the _________ , but he saw a cruel hard face, _________ when he tried to smile.

Then a thought _________ him. How about wearing a mask(面具)? So he ordered his magician to paint a _________ that looks kind and pleasant and handsome. The magician _________ and said: “On one condition: you must keep your own face in the _________ lines that I paint and be kind to all men. If _________ , the mask will break forever.” The mask looked so _________ that no one knew it was not the true face of the king. Months passed, the beautiful lady got married _________ the king, and the king treated everyone _________ to keep the mask from breaking.

At last, the king didn’t want to _________ his beautiful wife with this mask any more. So he asked the magician to take _________off . Then the king turned to see his face in his mirror. _________ , he found there was a wide smile on his face and the ugly _________ were gone. His face was just like the mask he had _________ for so long.

This is a tale, but it teaches us a truth: A man is _________ is in his heart.

1.A. appreciated B. admired C. feared D. respected

2.A. beautiful B. ugly C. pleasant D. charming

3.A. which B. what C. whose D. whom

4.A. confirm B. attack C. marry D. rid

5.A. wall B. door C. mirror D. window

6.A. yet B. even C. still D. just

7.A. turned to B. relied on C. came to D. came up

8.A. hat B. cloth C. sword D. mask

9.A. refused B. agreed C. escaped D. admitted

10.A. same B. different C. simple D. familiar

11.A. so B. any C. not D. ever

12.A. false B. attractive C. unique D. natural

13.A. with B. to C. for D. in

14.A. cruelly B. faithfully C. kindly D. coldly

15.A. cheat B. protect C. puzzle D. defend

16.A. them B. her C. him D. it

17.A. Anxiously B. Unfortunately C. Surprisingly D. Angrily

18.A. lines B. signs C. eyes D. cheeks

19.A. painted B. watched C. kept D. worn

20.A. which B. what C. that D. who

根据所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，在答题卷上写出空缺处单词的正确形式，每空一词。

1.Our foreign trade has e__________ greatly in recent years.

2.It is difficult to p__________ meat in summer in the past.

3.I just wanted to e__________ her but it seemed that I made her cry worse.

4.I am not going to a__________ with you, but I think you are wrong.

5.Can you a__________ for your absence from school last Friday?

6.The e-books, which are i__________ for high school students, are well received.

7.I’m fully c__________ that nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

8.For better air, it makes sense to p__________ people from driving on certain days.

9.I hope my kids will __________ (表现）themselves while I am away.

10.Happiness cannot be __________ (衡量)by money.

11.The school is widely __________ (赞赏) for its excellent teaching.

12.It is good __________ (礼貌) for an Arab to stand close to his friends when they are talking.

13.I have no time to __________ (聊天) with you.

14.My dream house is one __________ (包围)by green trees and beautiful flowers.

15.The photos __________ (使……想起) him of his parents who died in the ship accident in the Yangtze River.

单句语法填空，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）。

1.There___________ (be)three books and a pen on your desk.

2.Thanks____________ your help, we succeeded.

3.With the guide ________ (lead)the way ,we had no difficulty finding his home.

4.Our company is_________(like) to make more money this year.

5.I have no idea ______ he is doing now.

单句改错

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句子。

错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用(＼)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：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

1.She is leading busy life.

2.The boss is not satisfying with my work.

3.The thief was caught and he admitted to enter the lab.

4.The fact which they had got on the wrong bus surprised them all.

5.Mary as well as her students go to the park every Saturday.

书面表达

Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.

请以老师当众表扬你为话题，用所给的句子为开头，续写一篇英语短文，内容包括：

1. 老师因何事表扬你； 2. 你受表扬时的心情； 3. 此次经历给你带来的变化。

注意： 续写词数 100个左右。

Alexis was hot and tired. With rage in her voice she shouted, "Pull me up！I give up, I hate this. This is stupid!" It was at that moment when Jason, the adviser on the trip, looked at me and said, "Ed, I'm going to go down and talk with her." I then shouted down to Alexis, "Hold on! You can do this. We know you can!"

Jason grasped another rope, put his climbing harness(系带) on and began to move down the cliff. Within moments Jason was beside Alexis. She had her cheek directly against the face of the rock with her feet barely resting on a small piece of the cliff that stuck outward. Jason said to Alexis, "I know that you have been on this cliff now for what seems like a long time. Your feet and fingers are cramping(痉挛) up and your forearms feel as though they are on fire. But, Alexis, you are strong, look how far up you are already. You have taken one of the more difficult paths up the cliff. Alexis, look at the path you have taken."

At that moment, Alexis moved her cheek away from the rock face and looked down. The bright white chalk she used in her hands to give her a better hold, showed the path where her tired hands had moved her upward on the cliff. Jason was right. Alexis had taken the hardest way up the cliff. Jason then looked straight into Alexis' eyes and in a calm voice he said, "You are not alone out here, there are people who care about you, who want to help you and see you succeed. We are going to do this together. Are you ready?" Slowly she nodded her head and took a deep breath.

1.Jason went down the cliff because ________.

A. Alexis took a wrong path

B. Alexis was trapped in rocks

C. Alexis didn’t believe in herself

D. Alexis’ forearms were badly hurt

2.The underlined word "hot" in the story means ________.

A. disappointed B. uncomfortable

C. angry D. running a high body temperature

3.We can infer from the passage that ________.

A. Alexis was finally pulled up by Ed

B. Alexis regretted having taken the wrong path up the cliff

C. Alexis was immediately sent to hospital after she was pulled up

D. Alexis successfully rock–climbed in the end

4.Alexis would probably become ________.

A. more strong-minded

B. easier to give up

C. poorer in health

D. less interested in rock climbing