Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.

   I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it’s not even really a campus. It’s more like a district in a small town.

   Harvard’s main buildings are from the 18^th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they’re a little shabby. They don’t fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21^st century again. It creates a strong contrast(对照) and brings a special atmosphere to the school.

   Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us,  “You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony. Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?”

   I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with the chirping(鸟叫声) of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.

   Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.

   I hope one day I’ll attend my dream school---Harvard.

1. The article is mainly about ______.

   A. the author’s campus life in Harvard

   B. the author’s impression of Harvard

   C. Harvard’s old buildings

   D. the academic system at Harvard

2.According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world

   A. Literature, art, and law

   B. Religion, law and arts

   C. Literature, arts and computer science

   D. Religion, computer science and literature

3.Which word can be used to describe the Harvard campus?

   A. Modern   B. Competitive   C. Peaceful   D. Splendid

Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.

One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up.

As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.

As he got closer he called out, “Good morning! What are you doing?”

The young man paused, looked up and replied, “Throwing starfish in the ocean.” “I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?” “The sun is up and the tide is going out, and if I don’t throw them in they’ll die.”

“But, young man, don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!”

The young man listened politely, then he bent down, picked another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.”

There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can know that gift, we will gain through the strength of our visions the power to shape the future.

We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be better.

1.One day, the wise man saw the young man          .

A. dancing along the beach         B. walking with a dancer

C. picking up starfish for sale       D. trying to save as many starfish as possible

2. Near the end of the passage, “something very special” refers to          .

A. the gifts from friends            B. the strength of making decision

C. our own starfish                D. the ability of shaping one’s own future

3. From the last two paragraphs, we can learn that          .

A. the wise man realized something new and important

B. the wise man thought it was foolish of the young man to throw starfish into the ocean

C. the young man had the ability to make a difference

D. it is necessary for us to save starfish on the beach

4.The writer told this story in order to show us          .

A. how and where we can write a good article 

B. everyone can do something for the future

C. wise men are sometimes stupid       

D. young people are actually wiser than old people

1.As far as I know, what some __________ (成年人) think difficult in learning English is listening.

2.Only two __________ (十年) ago, that is, in 1999, most families had no color TV sets, not to speak of computers or cell phones

3.Stand in the ____________ (阴凉处), or you’ll get sunburned.

4.Can you imagine the difficulty she has _________ (克服)？

5.____________ (幸运)，the police came to the scene of the accident without delay.

6.Suddenly Alice ___________ (猛冲) into the room, grabbed her bag and ran out again.

7.You can____________(保存) meat or fish in salt when you can’t get a fridge.

8.Yesterday was our open day. Many children came into our school looking around        _____________(好奇).

9.After supper many people go to the Central Square just for e              ______ （娱乐）.

10.If bright sunlight is        ___ (聚焦) on dry wood with a glass, it will start burning.

As time went by, he began making films. He grew more and more popular as his charming character, the little tramp, became known _1._____________ the world. The tramp, a poor, homeless man with a ___2.__________, wore large trousers, ____3.________ shoes and a small round black hat. He walked around stiffly carrying a walking stick. This character was a social ___4.________ but was loved for his __5.___________ and determination to overcome all difficulties.

The first person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Colombia, closely followed by Julia Smith from Britain. After I met them and then ___6.________ them to each other, I was very surprised. Tony___7._______ Julia, touched her shoulder and kissed her on the cheek! She stepped back ____8.________ surprised and put up her hands, as if in___9.________. I guessed that there was probably a major ___10.____________.

面对中学生的"出国热"，人们有不同的看法。请你以Studying Abroad为题，根据下面的信息，谈谈自己的看法

---Have you moved to _______ new flat?

---Not yet, the building is under _______ construction.

Mary and I took a taxi to school last Monday and we shared the _______.

The train _______ at the present speed until it reaches Beijing at about 6 :30 am.

______ this new style of hat---maybe you will find it suitable for you.

This type of computer is of great help and I’ll buy it _______.