【题目】结合语境，根据汉语或首字母提示用单词的适当形式填空。
（1）The accident was caused by human (错误).
（2）He looks quite smart in his (制服).
（3）The kids were absorbed in the (壮丽的) fireworks.
（4）It is quite a (激动) to see a real movie star in the flesh.
（5）We gave him a (皇家的) send-off at the airport.
（6）What you say now is not c with what you said last week.
（7）I enjoy seeing your parents take such a d in the children.
（8）It was cold outside in winter, so he started the fire to heat a p of water.

【题目】阅读理解
Word of the Day Writing Competition
Days are getting colder, and everyone is slowly backing to the warm comfort of their homes. It's the best opportunity to make good use of the quietness and peace of the season by taking pen and paper(or a computer) out to write.
OxfordWords of Oxford University Press(OUP) is calling all aspiring(有抱负的) authors out there to take part in our writing competition. What we're looking for are imaginative(富有想象力的) short stories—not more than 500 words---that include every Word of the Day (WOTD) from November.
Each entry will be carefully considered by the OxfordWords team before deciding on a winner. The best storyteller will be given a year's fee to OxfordDictionaries.com, as well as ￡50 worth of OUP books, and have his or her piece published on that website.
Before you get started, please make sure you're read our terms and conditions. Entries can be submitted(递交) through the entry form, or posted into the comment section. Closing date for the competition is 5th January 2015.
And finally, for inspiration, have a look at the charming short story that gives us the idea for this competition, written by a fellow Oxford Dictionaries team member, and including all thirty one Words of the Day from October.
Find out more about our Word of the Day service and sign up to receive the words via email, or on Facebook, Google, and Twitter.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。
（1）What type of writing is this test?
A.An exhibition guide.
B.An art show review.
C.An announcement.
D.An official report.
（2）The stories for the competition must______.
A.be about OxfordWords
B.have more than 500 words
C.contain all the words of WOTD
D.be handed in before 5th January 2015
（3）The winner of the competition can______________.
A.read all the books of OUP free of charge
B.use OxfordDictionaries.com for free for a year
C.be allowed to be on the OxfordWords team
D.publish all of his or her works on OxfordDictionaries.com

—She deserves it. The consequences ________ improved human health and reduced suffering are immeasurable.

A. in honor of B. in terms of

C. in defense of D. in hopes of

【题目】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：把多余的词用斜线（＼）画掉。
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限一词;
2）只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
In October last year, I was studying at a school in Cambridge but it was only my second months in the school. At an end of the month the head teacher organized a party for all the new students. It is a good chance to get to know my new classmates and I really looked forward to join in it. As the party was on 31st October, I thought it was a Halloween party. So, the day after the party, I searched everywhere and managed get a witch's costume. When I arrived at my head teacher's house, he opened the door and looked at us if I had been complete mad.
All the other students wore on normal clothes!

【题目】书面表达。
最近你班将举行一场题为Life in the future的讨论会，请根据以下要点，写一篇发言稿。
1）随着医学的发展，人类的平均寿命将会达到120岁；
2）由于新能源的出现，污染问题将得到控制；
3）人们的日常生活也将有很大的变化……（举例2-3个）
注意：
1）词数100左右；
2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

【题目】完形填空
I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn't like attention drawn to myself.And1otherwise assigned（指定）a seat by the teacher,I always2to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this3after I joined a sports team.It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team.At first I thought it was a crazy4because I didn't have a good sense of balance,nor did I have the5to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me.But for the teacher who kept insisting on my "6for it",I wouldn't have decided to give a try.
Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts（选拔）was only the7of it!When I first started8the practice sessions,I didn't even know the rules of the game,much9what I was doing.Sometimes I'd get10and take a shot at the wrong direction which made me feel really stupid.11,I wasn't the only one “new” at the game,so I decided to12on learning the game,do my best at each practice session,and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn't 13“just yet”.
I practiced and practiced.Soon I knew the14and the "moves".Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive15in me was winning over my lack of confidence.With time,I learned how to play and made friends in the16—friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player.I never had so much fun!
With my17self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates.I have gone from "18" in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself,19raising my hand—even when I sometimes wasn't and not 100 percent20I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.
（1）A.as B.until C.unless D.though
（2）A.hoped B.agreed C.meant D.chose
（3）A.continued B.changed C.settled D.started
（4）A.idea B.plan C.belief D.saying
（5）A.right B.chance C.ability D.patience
（6）A.going B.looking C.cheering D.applying
（7）A.point B.half C.rest D.basis
（8）A.enjoying B.preparing C.attending D.watching
（9）A.less B.later C.worse D.further
（10）A.committed B.motivated C.embarrassed D.confused
（11）A.Interestingly B.Fortunately C.Obviously D.Hopefully
（12）A.focus B.act C.reply D.try
（13）A.want B.do C.support D.know
（14）A.steps B.orders C.rules D.games
（15）A.role B.part C.mind D.value
（16）A.process B.operation C.movement D.situation
（17）A.expressed B.improved C.preserved D.recognized
（18）A.dreaming B.playing C.relaxing D.hiding
（19）A.by B.for C.with D.to
（20）A.lucky B.happy C.sure D.satisfied

【题目】语法填空。
在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is really hot in summer in the city where I'm studying, and hard to find a cool place to prepare for final exams.
But I find that the (share) toilet in my dorm is pretty cool. It's quite clean as I don't even need to dress up to go there. I just read my book (sit) in the cool room without any disturbance (打扰). This is amazing.
I love this place a lot, not just because it's cool and clean,because I can read aloud to practice my (pronounce). There, my voice sounds really_(wonder) because there's a slight echo (回声) to it.
Once I(surprise) by the cry of one of my classmates who scared when he saw me there. He said unbelievingly, “You're studying in a toilet?”“Yes, that's right,” I replied. “I think it's the best place I can find. ” We both laughed.
Life is full of joy that's just waiting to be discovered. Even if we meet with troubles and _(difficulty) sometimes, we can always find a new way (overcome) them. We can always discover something we've never found before, and learn how to cherish (珍视) something we've never cherished.

A. which is blamed B. that is to blame

C. which are blamed D. that are to blame

1.讲座对象是英语系学生；

2.讲座定于9月4日下午三点；

3.讲座的题目是“Contemporary American Literature”；

4.如果此题目不合适，其他内容也可以。

注意：1. 100个词左右；

2. 参考词汇：contemporary当代的；

the English Department英语系

注意：1. 词数：100个左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Williams,

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Yours,

Li Hua

【题目】单句语法填空。
在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
（1）He stared me hopelessly for a while and said nothing.
（2）Tony works hard and likes asking questions, greedy knowledge.
（3）Mr. Black is going to turn his garage a playroom for children.
（4）The old man was forced to dispose his art treasures.
（5）After the operation the woman's condition was described comfortable.
（6）The boy picked up the (receive) and listened to his father patiently.
（7）How do you find the job as a (type)?
（8）The company has two (represent) in every European city.
（9）The management and labor unions have reached a (settle) over new working conditions.
（10）The mayor had to make a decision (instant) for many people were waiting outside for the result.