Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. You probably see at least one of them every day. If your dad worships(崇拜) the Pittsburgh Stealers, you are likely to grow up being a big fun of that football team. And if your mom loves to read you just might grow up carrying everywhere you go, just like she does.
Here are four ways you can stay close and build a strong relationship with your parents.
1. Spent time together. How much time do you spend just enjoying each other’s company? Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV, maybe you can ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, try a board game, or read a book out.
2. Share your feelings and ask for help. Your mom or dad may not know that you are having a problem. Tell a parent if you are sad or struggling with something.
3. Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I love you”. It’s important to show that you care for each other. In addition to kisses and hugs, kids and parents show their love by respecting each other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful.
4. Whatever you do, do your best! You don’t have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you are turning into such a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know they’re doing a good job.
【小题1】The first paragraph mainly tells us___________.   

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后31-50各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

While my friends went away to their universities in great delight, I restarted my senior high school life. My spirits   31 at the prospect of starting all over again.

  32  by strange classmates, I felt as though I was in a maze（迷宫）and felt  33  for my-self. There were some complex feelings in my mind. I was frightened, nervous and lonely.

To make  34  worse, I recalled my failure again and again,  35  put more pressure on me than I could bear. As a result, I was always feeling  36  during class.

One of my teachers noticed my depression and one day he asked me to come to his office, where he told me about his  37  towards life. He said we might  38  from making mistakes, but it’s important to model ourselves into people we  39  . All the growing  40  and the embarrassing things we  41  are parts of the process. We never stop  42  , so learn from it and keep up your spirits up! If you are optimistic, things you want may  43  to you!  44  feelings rushed through me. I  45  saw the sun shining again when I stepped out of his office.

With the teacher’s help, I finally  46  my depression. From then on, I no longer  47  my head but began smiling at my classmates. I put up my hand  48  in class and tried to answer the teacher’s questions correctly.

I  49  have a thirst to go to my dream university,  50  I’m not afraid of failure because I can benefit from it.

第三部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
When you look at a map of the Caribbean, you will see a bunch of little islands surrounded by. Blue waters, which include places that aren't always household names like Montserrat and Anguilla.
While some of the names may not be familiar, the fact is that the Caribbean is a popular vacation region. Those little clots on the map often turn out to be island paradises. There are more than 7,000 islands, islets, and reefs in the area, many of which are lightly populated and stunningly beautiful.
The biggest challenge you might face in planning your trip is choosing where in the Caribbean to go. All of the nations feature excellent weather. Most feature beautiful beaches. You can enjoy the waters in most of the Caribbean nations and as is often the case with island nations, you will be welcomed warmly by the locals. Here are some resources to help you.
Unless you can walk on water or you cruise the Caribbean, the best way to visit is to fly. Some destinations have more frequent and cheaper flights than others. You should do some comparison shopping on flights to the Caribbean. And if you are planning on flying there during the Christmas holiday weeks it's important to book as early as possible because prices will just keep going up as they get closer.
The Caribbean offers a wide variety of accommodation options. Check out the Caribbean hotels that are available to get a better idea of the various options. If you are on a tight budget then, the Caribbean could be challenging, as there are only a few cheap hotels and hostels that might help you save some money.
Many people see the Caribbean from a cruise ship. There is no shortage of cruises that will take you through the region. Cruise and Vacation Travel Packages is the place to go to find the cruise or vacation package that is right for you.
56. The Caribbean is popular with tourists because ________.
A. the area has a small population             B. the area has a long history.
C. there are many beautiful islands there             D. tire area is very developed
57. The underlined word "they" in the fourth paragraph refers to _________.
A. prices of air tickets                           B. tourists to the Caribbean
C. flights to the Caribbean                  D. the Christmas holiday weeks
58. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The weather in all of the Caribbean nations is fine.
B. Most of the Caribbean hotels are cheap.
C. The local people of the Caribbean are very friendly.
D. It is hard to choose a destination in the Caribbean.

                            B
If a person forgets names, places or facts —and has trouble with everyday things like reading or shopping —it may not mean you are getting old. It could be Alzheimer’s disease. So it’s important to see a doctor as soon as you can.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s. But a drug called ARICEPT has been used by millions of people to help their symptoms (症状).
In studies, ARICEPT has been proved to work for Alzheimer’s. It has helped people improve their memory over time. It has also helped them to keep doing everyday things on their own.
Ask your doctor if ARICEPT is right for you or your loved one. It is the Number One drug for Alzheimer’s in the world. The sooner you know it’s Alzheimer’s, the better ARICEPT can help.
ARICEPT is good for many but may not be good for everyone. Some people may experience not sleeping well, feeling very tired, or not wanting to eat . In studies, these side effects weren’t serious at all and went away over time. Some people taking ARICEPT may feel light-headed. In this case you should tell your doctors because your condition may get worse.
【小题1】If one suffers from Alzheimer’s,          .

Anna Douglas was 72 years old when she started writing her newspaper column. She had been a school teacher before she retired（退休），but she needed to keep  36   . She was even willing to work without pay. She then offered her  37  with a business that helped other businesses find jobs for old people. Every day she  38   other old folks like her. By talking with them，she  39   two things. Old people had abilities that were not  40   .  But old people also had some   41   . She found a new purpose for herself then.  

Through the years，she   42   to write stories about people for national magazines. There was now a new  43   ： Old people like herself. She began to write a newspaper column called “Sixty Plus”， which was about   44   old . She writes about the problems of old people，especially their problems with being  45   .  

Anna Douglas uses her   46   ability to see the truth behind a problem. She understands  47   problems begin. For example，one of her   48   said that his grandchildren  49   the houses as soon as he came to visit. Mrs Douglas  50   some ways for him to understand his grandchildren.  

“It's important to know  51   about your grandchildren's world，”says Mrs Douglas. “That means questioning and listening，and   52   is not what old people do best. Say good things to them and about them，”she continues. “Never try to   53   your grandchildren or other young people.             Never   54   your opinion. Don't tell them what they should do.   55   ，they have been taught they should have respect for old people. The old should respect them as well. ”

A. free          B. busy            C. powerful            D. rich

A. students     B. money          C. service             D. books

A. met          B. observed        C. comforted          D. answered

A. enjoyed    B. followed       C. recognized          D. demanded

A. studied      B. agreed          C. used                 D. gave

A. problems    B. mistakes       C. questions           D. characters

A. had           B. used            C. was                  D. ought

A. way         B. life               C. subject             D. plan

A. employing  B. respecting      C. getting            D. supporting

A. unknown     B. misunderstood  C. refused          D. discouraged

A. leading      B. working         C. writing             D. thinking

A. that           B. when             C. whether            D. why  

A. readers      B. visitors          C. listeners           D. friends

A. got            B. left             C . entered            D. passed

A. invented      B. chose            C. suggested          D. imagined

A. everything   B. anything       C. something          D. nothing

A. speaking     B. listening         C. pleasing           D. advising

A. scold          B. praise           C. trouble            D. encourage

A. speak out    B. give up          C. get back           D. stick to

A. Commonly    B. Surprisingly   C. Happily            D. Naturally