People seem to have a natural need for friends and with good reason.Friends increase your enjoyment of life and relieve feelings of loneliness.They even can help reduce stress and improve your health.Having good friends is especially helpful when you are going through any kind of hard time such as when you are experiencing anxiety, panic(恐慌)attacks,or depression.

When you are with good friends you feel good about yourself,and you are glad to be with them.A friends in someone who—

●you like,respect,and trust,and who likes,respects and trusts you

●doesn’t always understand you,but accepts and likes you as you are,even as you grow and change

●allows you the space to space to change,grow,make decisions,and even make mistakes

●listens to you and shares with you both the good times and the bad times

●respects your need for secrets,so you can tell them anything

●lets you freely express your feelings and emotions without judging,laughing at or criticizing you

●accepts the limitations you have put on yourself and helps you to remove them

A person once said."Friendship is a continuing source of bonding(连接),releasing,and creating in yourself and with the other person.There is an emotional bond between the two people ."

A good friend or supporter may or may not be the same age or the same sex as you,and may not have the same educational,cultural,or religious background,or share interests that are similar to yours.Friendships also have different depths（深度）.Some are closer to the heart and some more superficial,but they're all useful and good.

1.Which of the following is NOT a function of a friend ?

A. He brings you some happiness. B. He helps you feel less lonely .

C. He helps you get over the difficulties . D. he helps you cheat on the exam.

2.The underlined word "superficial" means .

A. deep B. hard C. shallow D. close

3.which is the best title for the passage ?

A. a friend in need is a friend indeed B. what kind of person a friend should be

C. to be a good friend D. how to get on with your friend

Eating too much fatty food, exercising too little and smoking can raise your future risk of heart disease. But there is another factor that can cause your heart problems more immediately: the air you breathe.

Previous studies have linked high exposure (暴露）to environmental pollution to an increased risk of heart problem, but two analyses now show that poor air quality can lead to heart attack or stroke (中风）within as little as a few hours after exposure. In one review of the research, scientists found that people exposed to high levels of pollutants (污染物）were up to 5% more likely to suffer a heart attack within days of exposure than those with lower exposure. A separate study of stroke patients showed that even air that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers to be of “moderate” (良好）quality and relatively safe for our health can raise the risk of stroke as much as 34% within 12 to 14 hours of exposure.

The authors of both studies stress that these risks are relatively small for healthy people and certainly modest compared with other risk factors such as smoking and high blood pressure. However, it is important to be aware of these dangers because everyone is exposed to air pollution regardless of lifestyle choices. So stricter regulation by the EPA of pollutants may not only improve environmental air quality but could also become necessary to protect public health.

1.The text mainly discusses the relationship between .

A. heart problems and air quality

B. heart problems and exercising

C. heart problems and smoking

D. heart problems and fatty food

2.The underlined word “modest” in Paragraph 3 most probably means .

A. relatively high B. extremely low

C. relatively low D. extremely high

3.What can we learn from the text?

A. Eating fatty food has immediate effects on your heart.

B. The EPA conducted many studies on air quality.

C. Moderate air quality is more harmful than smoking,

D. Stricter regulations on pollutants should be made.

4.The author’s purpose of writing the text is most likely to .

A. inform B. persuade C. describe D. entertain

Green:More than just a colour

Green is an important colour in nature.It is the colour of grass and the leaves on trees.1..

Sometimes,the word green means young.fresh and growing.Sometimes,it describes something that is not yet ripe or finished.

2.A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well.You might say that woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants have died.

The Green Revolution is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains.3.The Green Revolution was the result of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs.

4.The green－eyed monster is not a frightening creature from outer space.It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer William Shakespeare in his play Othello.

In most places in the world，a green light is a sign to move ahead.5.In everyday speech,a green light means approval to continue with a project.We want you to know we have a green light to continue this series next week.

A.For example,a greenhorn is someone who has no experience,who is new to a situation.

B.Someone is also the colour used to describe the powerful emotion,jealousy.

C.Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb.

D.A green light on a traffic signal means your car can continue on.

E.The new plants produced much larger crops

F.It is also the colour of most growing plants.

G.About one hundred years ago,having a green thumb was a popular expression in the American west.

William Franklin came to my class half a year ago.But from his first day here,he_______himself in his own world and he never spoke to others.As his teacher,I tried to start a talk with him but_______.It seemed as if he just didn't want to break his_______. 

After the Thanksgiving holiday,we received the news of the_______Christmas collection of money for the_______ in our school."Christmas is a season of_______,"I told my students."Some poor students in our school might not have a_______holiday.By giving a little money,you will help_______some toys,food and clothing for these needy students.We will_______the collection tomorrow."  The next morning,________,I found out almost everyone had________this matter except Willard Franklin.He came up to my desk with his head down.________,he dropped two coins into the small box."I don't need milk for lunch,"he said in a________voice.  After school I couldn't help sharing what had________in the morning with our headmaster."I may be wrong,but I________Willard might be ready to become part of our class.""I am________to hear that," he nodded."And I just received a list of the poor families in our school who most need________.Here,take a look at it."  As I sat down to________,I found Willard Franklin was at the top of the list.At that moment,I felt I really________Willard for the first time:a cold face with a warm heart.From this________,I also learnt that whether rich or poor,every child has a kind heart.

1.A. tied B. shut C. seated D. taught

2.A. failed B. stopped C. misunderstood D. left

3.A. imagination B. pleasure C. sadness D. silence

4.A. weekly B. daily C. monthly D. yearly

5.A. young B. sick C. poor D. honest

6.A. giving B. enjoying C. receiving D. saving

7.A. true B. happy C. usual D. long

8.A. find B. make C. buy D. collect

9.A. prepare B. finish C. start D. continue

10.A. so B. however C. then D. moreover

11.A. forgotten B. discussed C. learnt D. remembered

12.A. Quickly B. Suddenly C. Certainly D. Carefully

13.A. soft B. loud C. low D. deep

14.A. appeared B. arrived C. happened D. remained

15.A. hope B. wish C. wonder D. believe

16.A. glad B. sorry C. shocked D. lucky

17.A. message B. report C. research D. list

18.A. rest B. read C. work D. study

19.A. knew B. liked C. met D. accepted

20.A. result B. experience C. talk D. success

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Johnny Carson began his career in television1.____________ his twenties. First he worked at local stations in Nebraska. Several years2.__________, he moved to Los Angeles, California. It was “The Tonight Show” 3.___________ made Johnny Carson famous for thirty years. He became 4._________ most popular star of American television. He5._____________ (call) “the king of late night.” Critics said Americans from all parts of the country liked him and felt they knew him.

He did not take his fame 6.____________ (serious). For example, when asked7._________ he became a “star”, he answered: “I started in a gaseous (气体的) state and I cooled.” Carson’s special skill was his sense of humour. Audiences laughed at his jokes he made at the 8.______________(begin) of his show. However, sometimes they laughed 9.___________ harder at the jokes that failed. He was the most powerful performer on television. Many comedians(喜剧演员) and singers became 10._______________(succeed)after appearing on “The Tonight Show”.

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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误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：在错的词下划一横线,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。

Dear sir,

Last night I got caught in the heavy rain on the way to home.As the result,I got a bad cold with a headache.I felt very tiring.My mother took me see the doctor.After the examination,the doctor told me to make it easy.He said it was nothing seriously.He also told me to have a good rest for a couple of days,take the medicines on time and drunk more boiled water.So I have to ask you a three-day leave.

After I recover,I would try to make up the missing lessons.If there are anything I do not understand,could I turn to you for help?

Yours,

Mike

假设你是学生会主席李华，学生会打算招募一位校报英文版的编辑，请你用英文以An English editor wanted为题目写一则招聘启示。内容要点如下：

1.要求：英文与美术皆好并且能熟练使用电脑。

2.工作内容：挑选与编辑同学们的英文来稿

3.有意者请在下周五前与学生会联系。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.不要逐字翻译，可适当发挥。

(English Newspaper, March 19) English newspaper needs a foreign editor(编辑). He(She) must have worked in China for more than 2 years. British nationality is necessary. The salary is $100,000 a year. The term is 3 years. In ten days this piece of ads (广告) will not be useful. Tele: 3890066; Address: No.6 Xinling Road…

(China Football, February 3, 2001)

Shanghai Shenhua Team Vs Beijing Guo’an Team

TIME: February 8, Sunday(3:00)

PLACE: Hongkou Stadium

TICKET PRICE: RMB 25 yuan (for adults)

RMB 15 (for students)

NAME: China Cup Football Contest

COACHES: Xu Genbao. Jin Zhiyang

1.This English Newspaper’s editor must be _______ working in China for more than 2 years.

A. a foreigner B. an American C. a Chinese D. an Englishman

2.Where and when will the football match be?________.

A. in Hongkou Stadium on Sunday

B. in Hongkou Stadium on February3

C. in Guo’an on February 8

D. in Shenhua Stadium on Feburary 8

3.If three adults and six students want to watch the match, the tickets will cost RMB ______ yuan.

A. 165 B. 135 C. 195 D. 225

Learners of English, especially self-taught learners may have trouble in understanding speeches by native speakers. The following ways might help improve their listening ability.

First of all, do things step by step. It is not good to listen to something beyond your level. Better choose a suitable course and start with the first book. Go on to the second book only after you are sure you understand the first one.

Secondly, stick to one course of study. Don’t change books often. Never let your attention be attracted by another course just because it seems to be more “fashionable”.

Thirdly, listen to the English news program over the radio from time to time. Better go through the news stories in the Chinese-language newspaper first. That will make it easy for you to understand the English news on the radio.

Fourthly, if you have time, listen to some interesting stories in some special English programs, such as VOA. or other listening materials of the same level as that of your textbook.

1.This is a piece of advice to learners of English on how to______.

A. improve their listening ability B. read fast

C. write better English and read faster D. speak correctly

2.If you want to understand the English news program on the radio, you should________.

A. read the Chinese language newspaper step by step

B. read again and again the Chinese language newspaper

C. go through the Chinese language newspaper first

D. be able to recite the Chinese language newspaper

3.The author advised that once you have taken up a course, you _______.

A. should stick to it.

B. should begin with the last book

C. should take up other courses if they are more fashionable

D. shouldn’t do anything else

4.In this passage, VOA stands for_______.

A. a book B. a magazine C. a text-book D. a radio station

I believe I’ve gotten this more than once. One lady told me she thought I was 12 and even told her 14-year-old daughter the same. I saw lots of surprised faces because people were told I was actually 19 years old.

I’m actually 19 years old, which isn’t much of a problem. I’m like the oldest of my friends and the shortest, which is pretty funny. That’s probably one of the reasons I fit in so well with them.

I volunteered at a weekend school teaching young children. Parents always looked me up and down like “why is this 13-year-old girl teaching my child?!??!?” I guessed it was because I’m also petite(娇小)，and I didn’t know whether I had a childish face…??? Sometimes I found it funny, sometimes I found it annoying(令人气恼). But I just shrugged(耸肩)it off at last. You know, soon enough people got to know me and then realized I was not actually a 13-year-old girl.

This short thing used to be a problem for me, though. I was very very small when I was younger, so kids would pick on me. When I was 12, 8-year-old girls would look down at me like “I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU ’RE TWELVE!” I had always wanted to be tall．But now that I'm older, I got used to it, and I actually love it．You know, I'm fun sized!

1.How old is the writer now?_______.

A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 19

2.Many people felt surprised when told the writer’s age because they thought she ________．

A. was certainly over 19 B. should be only 12

C. was 13 D. was over 14

3.Which of the following words can’t be used to describe（描绘） the writer?_______.

A. short B. petite C. childish D. tall

4.The underlined phrase “pick on” means _______.

A. like very much B. help friendlily

C. behave to unkindly D. enjoy very much

5.How does the writer feel when others say she is 12?_______.

A. Not surprised B. Annoying C. Angry D. Sad