A girl who graduated from a world-famous university wanted to do translation work for authority leaders. She was so happy when she entered the British embassy(大使馆). She thought it was the greatest happiness in her life as many graduates wanted to get that job while she was one of the few people who got it!

But when she started her new job, she realized that it was just a job of answering calls and recording staff members’ starting and quitting times. It was unappreciated and was supposed to have no future. However, she didn’t feel sad about it. She learnt how to love the job. And she loved it when she was working. The names and phone numbers of the staff members were written down on the notebook so that she could remember them. When the phone calls came in, she picked it up as soon as possible. When someone asked her about who was not in the office, she would answer them the right name and the time when they left. Nobody could do that except her.

Her wonderful performance not only received the compliments from the embassy’s staff, but also the employees from the local government. And a leader of a famous company in Britain was also impressed by it and invited her to work for him. After that she became a personal translator of an important leader from Britain and appreciated by the foreigners.

We cannot choose our destiny(命运), but we can choose the attitude with which we face our life. Maybe the attitude could change our destiny. If we cry to life, life will be gray. If we smile to life, life will smile to us, too.

1.What was once the girl’s greatest happiness in her life?

A．Being a translator for a leader.

B．Graduating from the university.

C．Working in the British embassy.

D．Continuing her study in the university.

2.The girl was invited to work for the company mainly because of her      .

A．excellent work                         B．rich knowledge

C．friendly attitude                        D．excellent English

3.What can we know from the passage?

A．The girl was once asked to leave the British company.

B．The foreigners were impressed by her good pronunciation.

C．People in the British embassy spoke highly of the girl.

D．The girl was famous for her remembering ability.

4.The author wants to tell us that      .

A．everybody has his or her own hard times in life

B．we should take a positive attitude towards life

C．we should be ready to lend a hand to our friends

D．it is important to listen to other’s problems carefully

Believe it or not, oceans and seas are easy to be harmed by the development of human society. They are also influenced by man-made pollution easily. It is human beings that do great harm to the ocean ecosystems(生态系统).

The coral reefs(珊瑚礁)are fine ecosystems that provide food and protection for many ocean creatures. The coral in almost all of the oceans is in danger from pollution.Chemicals from factories end up in the seas and oceans and destroy coral reefs. If the coral systems die some ocean creatures will be sure to die out.

Protecting the ocean also has something to do with the protection of ocean wildlife like dolphins. The fishing industry depends on modern ways to catch many fish in order to earn more money. But the nets for fishing also seize other sea animals. The fishing boat workers are advised to check their nets and set other ocean animals free. But the boats are in a hurry to make money and often other ocean animals are caught with fish.

Offshore oil spills(近海石油泄露) can destroy the ocean environment because oil kills all ocean life. The world depends on oil and because there is a great amount of oil off the shore of many countries, the need for oil is more important than the risk of the oil spill. However, the fact is that one human mistake can lead to an ocean environmental accident that will cause years of damage to the fine ocean ecosystems. Oil spills will kill all the creatures in the area of the spill. The oil will be washed up on shore and destroy the ecosystems along the shore including birds.

Everyone who cares about the environment should be interested in protecting the ocean, and all of us should do something for the protection of the ocean.

1.According to the passage, the ocean is harmed easily as a result of      .

A．the overuse of the oceans

B．the change of natural conditions

C．the increase of population by the sea

D．the increasing activities of humans

2.What does the second paragraph mainly tell readers?

A．How ocean creatures depend on coral reefs.

B．Coral reefs are home to ocean animals.

C．The great harm caused by factory pollution.

D．The importance of protecting coral systems.

3.The underlined work “seize” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced with“      ”.

A．catch             B．attract            C．place             D．cover

4.Why do people continue to get oil in the sea at the risk of oil spills?

A．Because they believe the oil spill can be stopped.

B．Because there is a large amount of oil in the sea.

C．Because they are in great need of oil.

D．Because getting oil in sea is easier than on land.

Sonoma County, California is famous for its natural beauty. The area is also known for its fruits, vegetables, eggs, and seafood. When I first moved to the area years ago, I had no idea I would be living in such a rich area!

After the summer, local festivals practically celebrate the richness of the county every weekend. From Egg Days, Tomato Festival to Seafood Festival, Sonoma County has something for everyone. An event held every year is one of the most special in the area, which celebrates the harvest(收获) of tomatoes, showing over 170 kinds of this tasty fruit. Cooks prepare the most favorite tomato-inspired dishes. You can enjoy all kinds of food while listening to live music, and taste the world famous Kendall Jackson wine.

Another great feature of this event is the opportunity to take part in the yearly competition with your own tomatoes. Tomatoes are judged (判断) on looks, taste, and weight and winners will be awarded (奖励). If you’re planning on visiting and want to attend this event, get your ticket early as it sells out quickly.

This year, to celebrate Tomato Festival, I decided to plant a few tomatoes in a wine barrel (桶) that had kept a lemon tree before. The tree, after about 6 years, finally did not produce fruits anymore, so I changed to plant 3 tomato plants instead. The three wine barrel plants stand over six feet tall and that’s above the top of the barrel! They have lots of flowers and some have started to produce fruits. As usual, harvest may be late this year, but the quality of my tomatoes will be excellent. I believe I’ll realize my dream of being the best tomato gardener.

1.We can know from the first two paragraphs that       .

A．the author didn’t live there long

B．Sonoma County lies by the sea

C．people there like drinking wine

D．there are celebrations every day

2.The passage mainly tells us something about       .

A．Egg Days                              B．Seafood Festival

C．Tomato Festival                         D．Vegetable Days

3.If you are the best tomato gardener you will       .

A．be given prizes as a winner                B．eat tomato dishes for free

C．be respected by the local people           D．drink Kendall Jackson wine free

单词拼写（共10个，每个1分，共计10分）

1.The teacher         (预测) that all of his students would pass the examination.

2.With the         (接近) of the Spring Festival children begin to talk about what they will do.

3.The new generation is very         (吸引) by electric products, such as computers, gaming devices, Pods and cell phones.

4.Although the swimming             (距离) is short, the water temperature in this lake is very low.

5.He was         (注意到) driving at 90 kilometres per hour in this busy street, so he was fined 50 yean.

6. Learning a language is a slow p  . Don’t be anxious to master it within a short period of time.

7.With the u      religious colour, Tibet is considered to be one of the most charming places of interest.

8.N       most kids prefer watching TV to reading.

9.I, as well as two other students, came to the airport, r       our school to welcome the foreign guests.

10.He made a (n) o       visit to America in January.

完成句子

1.现在她想跑开，可恐惧让她挪不动脚步。

Now she wanted to run, but fear         her      .

2.与许多人想象的正好相反，证据表明鲨鱼很少攻击人。

               what many people might assume, evidence shows that sharks seldom attack humans.

3.鲨鱼攻击你是因为它误把你当成鱼了。

The shark attacks you because it         you         a fish.

4.在此期间，发音也经历了巨大的变化。

Pronunciation also                 huge changes during this period.

5.他把纸片卷起来，放进一个小盒子里，然后伸手探入一个笼子，捉出一只鸟来。

He rolls up the paper and puts it into a small case, and then                 a cage and gets a bird.

When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Learning how to keep safe is necessary if you plan to go swimming.

“Buddy up!” Always swim with a partner, every time-and this is very important. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or face sudden accidents, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When you swim together, you can help each other or go for help in a minute.

Get skilled. It’s good to go be fully prepared. Learning some life-saving skills can help you save a life. A number of organizations offer free classes to both beginning and experienced swimmers and boaters. Check with local hospitals, or the Red Cross.

Know your limits (极限). Swimming an be a lot of fun and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you’re not a good swimmer or you’re just learning to swim, don’t go in water that’s so deep for you and don’t try to keep up with skilled swimmers. That can be dangerous, especially when your friends are challenging you.

If you are a good swimmer and have had lessons, keep an eye on friends who aren’t as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If they or you are getting tired, you should take a break for a while.

Swim in safe areas only. It’s a good idea to swim only in places that are directed by a lifeguard. No one can expect changing ocean currents (水流), sudden storms, or other dangers. In the event that something does go wrong, lifeguards trained in life-saving skills are ready to help.

Swimming in an open body of water like a lake is different from swimming in a pool. Do your research so you know where not to swim, and pay attention to any warning sign(警告标志) posted in the area.

假设你是李华，下个月将要作为交换学生去英国的一所中学学习半年。虽然你学习英语已经有几年了，但学的是美式英语，所以你发了封E-mail给曾经在你校读书的英国学生John，请教英式英语和美式英语的不同，以及交谈中应该注意的事项。

要求：1.词数：120左右；2. 可适当增删细节，使行文流畅。

Dear John,

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua.

Take your time — it’s just_____ short distance from here to_____ restaurant.

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

Scientists are convinced _____ the positive effect of laughter _____ physical and mental health.

A．of; at             B．by; in             C．of; on            D．on; at

Kathy ______ some French while she was away on a business trip in France.

A．picked up         B．took up           C．made up          D．turned up