We walked in so quietly that the nurse at the desk didn’t even lift her eyes from the book. Mum pointed at a big chair by the door and I knew she wanted me to sit down. While I watched mouth open in surprise, Mum took off her hat and coat and gave them to me to hold. She pushed the mop past the desk and as the nurse looked up; Mum nodded and said, “Very dirty floors.”

“Yes, I’m glad they’ve finally decided to clean them,” the nurse answered. She looked at Mum strangely and said, “But aren’t you working late?”

Mum just pushed harder each sweep of the mop taking her farther and farther down the hall. I watched until she was out of sight and the nurse had turned back to write in the big book.

After a long time Mum came back. Her eyes were shining. She quickly put the mop back and took my hand. As we turned to go out of the door, Mum bowed politely to the nurse and said, “Thank you.”

Outside, Mum told me: “Dagmar is fine. No fever.”

“You saw her, Mum?”

“Of course. I told her about the hospital rules, and she will not expect us until tomorrow. Dad will stop worrying as well. It’s a fine hospital. But such floors!” A mop is no good. You need a brush.”

1. When she took a mop from the small room what Mum really wanted to do was _____.

   A. to clean the floor              B. to please the nurse

   C. to see a patient                 D. to surprise the story-teller

2. When the nurse talked to Mum she thought Mum was a _____.

   A. nurse        B. visitor            C. patient            D. cleaner

3. After reading the story what can we infer about the hospital?

   A. It is a children’s hospital.

   B. It has strict rules about visiting hours.

   C. The conditions there aren’t very good.

   D. The nurses and doctors there don’t work hard.

4. From the text we know that Dagmar is most likely _____.

   A. the story-teller’s sister          B. the story-teller’s classmate

   C. Mum’s friend               D. Dad’s boss

5. Which of the following words best describes Mum?

   A. strange               B. warm-hearted  ..             C. clever               D. hard-working

下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

A.      Activity holidays

For mums, dads and kids. Canoeing, pony trekking, rock climbing and general fun for all. Center based in pleasant surroundings.

B.      Free Holiday in Canada

   Campus for youngsters in Canada requires qualified nurses and teachers or students for National holiday. Return flight paid, free accommodation and pocket money plus a week’s free time.

C.      Cricket and football holidays

Coaching offered at coastal center. Become expert with our friendly and capable instructors. Satisfaction guaranteed!

D.     Language Holidays in family

   Educational visits for school children this holiday. Some courses in Rome and Milan. Accommodation with an Italian family, hiking and activities. This season’s brochure now available.

E.      Staffordshire’s Vale of Trent

    Warm and romantic holiday in peaceful and picturesque surroundings. Mini- guide and farmhouse accommodation.

F.      Scotts castle holidays

Established in 1985 and based in Edinburgh, Scotts Castle Holidays can assist with family or group holidays, weekend break, honeymoons, holiday bookings, conferences, filming locations, family occasions, wedding and any request that involves venues in Scotland.

请阅读下列五个人的想法或计划，然后为他们匹配最佳的国庆节活动。

1. The Smiths are going to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. They are looking for a holiday in which they can enjoy beautiful scenery and a thorough rest.

2. Stephen wants to develop his sports skills under some professional guidance. He also expects to learn teamwork and co-operation through physical training.

3. Susan is a teacher. She is planning a holiday abroad this summer. The holiday attracts her because she can get paid for her service while enjoying leisure time abroad.

4. Mrs White decides to go vacation with her husband and two middle school sons. She is looking for a holiday specially designed for a family and offers unusual physically active activities.

5. John is looking for a holiday for his daughter Lily. He expects Lily to gain some academic improvement while visiting some beautiful foreign cities.

根据中文句子，用合适的单词完成句子。

1．他们中第二高的那人有骑野马的天赋。

   The second tallest of them  _____ _____ _____ ____ riding wild horses.

2．他和他的姐妹们觉得周围的人都看不起他们，因为他们的父亲犯了罪。

   He, as well as his sisters, ____ that they are _____ _____ _____ by people around because of their guilty father.

3．农民关注的焦点是保持土壤肥沃并且免受病害。

   The farmer’s _____ _____ keeping their soil rich and _____ of disease.

4．不幸的是他的父亲去世了，整个家庭状况更糟, 所以他只好辍学去打工。

   Unfortunately, his father died, _____ the family even _____ _____, so he had to leave school and found a job.

5．有这么多引人入胜的东西，难怪哪里有迪斯尼乐园，哪里的旅游业就会发展。

    With all these _____, no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland.  

6．有机耕作的目标是种植好的粮食，避免损害环境或者人们的健康。

   The goal of organic farming is to grow good food and _____ _____ the environment or people’s health.

7．明天他要和我们一起去烧烤，这使大家都变得活跃起来

    _____ he will come to our barbecue tomorrow makes everyone _____ to _____.

根据所学语法或短语和句型, 重写以下各句,使其表达通顺合理.

1. In a recent harvest, however, Chinese farmers produced nearly two million tons of rice.

   .In a recent harvest, however, nearly two million tons of rice _____ _____ by Chinese farmers.

2. Snow White found herself surrounded by many small men when waking up.

Snow White found _____ many small men _____ _____ when waking up.

3. Generally speaking, studying international customs can help avoid difficulties in today’s world of cultural crossroads!

_____ _____, studying international customs can help avoid difficulties in today’s world of cultural crossroads!

4. The little tramp was a social failure but was loved for his optimism.

    _____ _____ _____ the little tramp was, he was loved for his optimism.

请以“我们的班长”为题，写一篇短文，包括以下内容：

1.她叫李敏，个子高，身体好，很活泼。她各科成绩都好，喜欢体育活动，又能歌善舞。

2.她刚进校时，在英语上遇到不少困难。但她不怕苦，不怕难，努力把英语学好。

3.她严于律己，乐于助人， 是大家学习的好榜样。

[写作要求]

1.必须使用5个句子表达全部内容。

2.将5个句子组织成连贯的短文。

3.文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

4.文章的题目已给出。

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找出与所给单词划线部分读音相同的选项。

1. chapter                     A. chorus                  B. stomach     C. chain             D. Christmas

2. worthy                  A. thread               B. further        C. worth             D. through

3. chief                 A. believe              B. lie              C. tie                 D. diet

4. biology            A. commercial       B. observe    C. occur           D. obvious

5. explanation        A. excellent            B. excuse              C. explain          D. express

--- Have you heard of the North Korea’s nuclear test?

--- Yes, _____ news came as _____ shock to me.

A. the; a  B. the; the     C. a; a       D. a; the

____, this physics problem seemed quite simple, but when I tried to work it out, I just couldn’t.

A. On one hand   B. In my opinion   C. At first sight   D. On its own

The building around the corner caught fire last night. The police are now _____ the matter.

A. seeing through   B. working out   C. looking into   D. watching over

We’ve decided to ____ a trip for a new car, as we haven’t got enough money for both.

A. take      B. sacrifice      C. replace      D. contribute