Dear Grandma,
It was nice seeing you at Christmas．You looked so happy!
After losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important．I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me．I am the person I am because of you．
I remember being on your farm a lot when I was younger．I remember the projects you planned for us．We painted rocks to represent our family members．We made doll clothes out of colorful socks．We made many "playhouses" in the woods．
We learned that if you left a bucket of soybeans in the rain, you would soon have a bucket of growing beans．We learned that if we helped pick the strawberries in the morning, we'd have them on our ice cream in the afternoon．We learned that some plants have funny names, like the elephant ear plant．We learned that you could make do with what you had．We learned that making things out of paper and cardboard was more fun than what came inside the packaging．We learned it was OK to get dirty, but Grandma would wash us up before Mom came．
You once made models of everyone's houses, which made me want to be an architect．Another time, you made quilts for all of the grandkids．I still use mine every night．The edge has worn out．
But you taught me how to fix it．
I love and respect you．You are always patient, with a quiet determination．
Grandma, thank you for everything you have taught me．I hope that I am able to pass on all these memories and skills to my children and grandchildren．
Love always,
Kelly
1.After losing two grandparents, the author began to _____．
A．realize her grandma's influence on her
B．become a person like her grandma
C．write to her grandma regularly
D．like her grandma very much
2.On her grandma's farm, Kelly learned to ______．
A．make strawberry ice cream
B．name different funny plants
C．mend the worn-out edge of her quilt
D．use cupboards to make models of houses
3.Kelly's grandma ______．
A．was willing to help others
B．was skilled in making things
C．wanted Kelly to be an architect
D．disliked the kids' bad behaviors
4.Kelly wrote this letter mainly to ______．
A．send her grandma best wishes for Christmas
B．show love and respect for her grandma
C．recall her happy life on the farm
D．ask her grandma for help
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Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior—chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don’t feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.
Betta fish
They make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owner’s presence and become more active when they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.
Chinchillas
Without bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they can’t get pests such as fleas(跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you will become its family. In cold winter days, in a glance at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.
Land hermit crabs
In a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they don’t cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.
Red-eared sliders
If you’re interested in a lifelong friend, a red-eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red-eared can grow to an adult size of up to 30cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking (晒太阳) area. Housing a red eared slider is not easy.
1.All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are _____.
A. active and allergic B. quiet and peaceful
C. colorful and tasty D. small and smelly
2.Which of the following is not true about these creatures?
A. Bettas are active and rich in colors.
B. Chinchillas are originally mountain animals.
C. Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.
D. Red-eared sliders need more care from the owner.
3.If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, you’d better choose _____.
A. Betta fish B. Chinchillas
C. Land hermit crabs D. Red-eared sliders
4.The text is mainly to _____.
A. introduce the best way to keep pets
B. offer useful tips for choosing pets
C. inform students of lifestyle of pets
D. recommend some dormitory pets
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More than half a century ago, there were 4, 000 drive-in movie theaters in the United States, and watching a movie from your car was a popular way to spend an evening. But with the number of drive-ins reduced to just a few hundred, outdoor movie has been popping up across the nation. Going to an open-air theater has become a modern summer pastime for an increasing number of movie fans.
In recent years, outdoor movie screenings have come up in parks, vacant lots and shopping malls around the nation. On average, about 1,000 people attend each movie night. It attracts a lot of young professionals, young workers and residents nearby. For some, the outdoor movies bring back the memories of the drive-in theaters of their youths. But for the majorities, they think it is comparable to the atmosphere of drive-ins, as they can bring friends, food, good wine, and watch the movie together.
The returning of Americans’ love affair with outdoor movies makes Stephen Bastas ever busier. His seven-member crew sets up screens in various locations mostly in the Washington area every day throughout the summer. They are doing pretty well and they hope to continue the trend. And it looks like they are going to. That’s because many fans say there is nothing like watching a movie on a breezy summer evening under the stars.
1.In the first paragraph, the author tries to tell us _____.
A. outdoor movies attracts more movie-lovers
B. summer brings back more drive-in movie fans
C. drive-in movie theaters have already disappeared
D. watching a movie from your car is becoming more popular
2.Most people choose to go to an outdoor movie mainly because they can _____.
A. have snacks before the movie
B. cheer up with young friends
C. bring back good old days
D. enjoy the casual atmosphere
3.From the text, we can learn that Stephen Bastas is most probably _____.
A. a movie maker
B. an outdoor movie fan
C. a movie director
D. an open-air theater operator
4.How does Stephen Bastas feel about the future of outdoor movie?
A. Optimistic. B. Amazed.
C. Worried. D. Disappointed.
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This message is to inform all the children that Santa's post office in Himmelpfort, Germany, is open to receive your holiday wishes. That means you can mail your letters to Santa about 6 weeks sooner than that last year. Santa knows you've been good and wants to make sure he and his helpers receive your wish list earlier.
Eight post offices are organized across Germany to answer all letters children send. This year they plan to receive over 250,000 letters. Though the letters fly from over 80 different countries, Santa and his helpers can understand and make sure to answer all the letters.
In 1984, two children from Berlin sent their wish lists to Himmelpfort after spending vacation there. Their letters were answered by postal employees and later Himmelpfort increased its helpers to meet the needs of increased mail traffic. Year after year, Santa and his crew use an eco-friendly powered vehicle to collect the thousands of letters he receives from young boys and girls. The great news for this year is that if you come to the beautiful town of Himmelpfort, you can drop off your letter and visit Santa in person, from Tuesdays to Thursdays until Christmas Eve.
Santa does not currently have an e-mail, Twitter or a Facebook account. He believes in old-fashioned communication. So get out your paper and write your wish list. Just make sure your letter is clear so you can receive an official response, send your letters to:
Santa
Christmas Post Office
Himmelpfort, Germany 16798
1.This year Santa and his helpers _____.
A. are eager to receive more wishes
B. keep traveling around 80 countries
C. are able to receive kids’ letters earlier
D. answer most of the letters from kids
2.From the 3rd paragraph, we know that _____.
A. post offices send kids all the presents they ask for
B. children from Berlin like spending holidays in Himmelpfort
C. Santa uses a powered vehicle because of the heavy mail traffic
D. children can visit Santa in the flesh before Christmas Eve this year
3.Santa doesn’t have social communications online probably because he _____.
A. is not sure about the online security
B. trusts traditional ways of communication
C. prefers official and formal letters
D. thinks written letters are clearer than e-mails
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Selfie
Social media and the mobile web have given rise to a strange phenomenon called the selfie．It refers to a picture of yourself, usually shared on any social networking website．
1. Some selfies are extreme close-ups, and others show part of an arm held straight outward．A few of them even feature the subject standing in front of a bathroom mirror．
Everyone takes selfies, but the younger crowd seems to be especially involved in the trend．Young people are relatively heavier digital users．They are interested in staying connected to their friends． 2.
There are also kinds of psychological factors driving people to take a selfie and upload it to a social networking site． 3. A quick and easy way to attract other's attention is to get "likes" and comments from friends．Secondly, it's human nature to show off your own great achievements．When you feel good about yourself or look good, it's far too easy to take out your phone and document it all through one or several selfies． 4.___ That's right．Sometimes people are bored at work, bored at school, bored at home and even bored on the toilet．Last but not least, social media is about being social! If that means uploading as many selfies as possible, then so be it．It's fun, and it's a cool way to sort of document your own life．
Finally, there are things to be mindful of when you're posting．It's easy to think you're sharing a photo with a few people．5. So don't post anything online, selfie especially．
A．There are lots of selfie styles．
B．The rise of selfies has become universal．
C．Social media, to some extent, is the driving force of their selfie activity．
D．The desire to take, post and get "likes" on selfies goes back to a biological behavior．
E．But the whole world of social media is public and every individual can get access to it．
F．There are also people who will take selfies because they have nothing else better to do．
G．The leading factor is that people want to get attention from as many people as possible．
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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Dear Seth,
You are only three years old, and at this point in your life you can not read, much less understand what I’m going to tell you in this letter. But I’ve been thinking a lot about the life that you have _______ you, about my life so far as I _________ on what I’ve learned, and about my role as a dad in trying to prepare you for the _______ that you will face in the coming years.
Be thankful. You are at a wonderful _______ of life. You still have many wonderful stages of life, but they are not without costs and ________. I hope to help you along your path by sharing some of the best of ________ I’ve learned. As with any advice, take it with a grain of ________. What works for me _____ not work for you.
Life can be cruel. There will be people in your life ______ won’t be very nice. They’ll laugh at you because you’re different, or for no good ________. They might try to bully you ________ hurt you.
There’s not much you can do about these people except ________ to deal with them, and learn to choose friends who are kind to you, who _________ care about you and who make you feel good about yourself. When you find friends like this,________ them, treasure them, spend time with them, be kind to them and love them.
There will be _______ when you meet with disappointment instead of success. Life won’t always ________ the way you want. This is just another thing you’ll have to learn to deal with. But instead of letting these things get you down, push on, _______ disappointment and learn to persevere and to pursue your dreams _______ pitfalls. Learn to turn negatives into positives, and you will do much better in _______. You will also face heartbreak and abandonment by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face this too much, but it happens. Again, there is not much you can do but to heal, and to move on with your life. Let these pains become stepping stones to better things in life, and learn to use them to make you ________.
1.A. regardless of B. ahead of C. at the back of D. in the form of
2.A. reflect B. rely C. depend D. insist
3.A. errors B. mistakes C. truths D. trails
4.A. crossing B. house C. stage D. office
5.A. challenges B. troubles C. difficulties D. risks
6.A. where B. which C. that D. what
7.A. rice B. salt C. corn D. wheat
8.A. must B. can C. might D. should
9.A. who B. whom C. while D. whose
10.A. consequence B. reason C. result D. cause
11.A. but B. though C. or D. otherwise
12.A. to learn B. learn C. learning D. learned
13.A. exactly B. entirely C. truly D. absolutely
14.A. tend to B. hold onto C. turn to D. lead to
15.A. days B. months C. time D. weeks
16.A. turn out B. turn up C. turn on D. lead to
17.A. avoid B. reject C. refuse D. accept
18.A. against B. despite C. within D. beyond
19.A. life B. study C. career D. family
20.A. richer B. kinder C. cleverer D. stronger
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阅读下面材料，用不多于1个单词的正确形式填空（每小题1.5分，15小题；30分）
Once a farmer's donkey (驴) fell into a deep well. The animal cried loudly for hours, but the farmer couldn't figure out what to do 1. it. Finally, he decided that the animal was old and that the well needed to be covered anyway, so he 2. (think) the donkey wasn't worth saving.
Then, he invited some of his neighbors to come over and help 3. . They all took a shovel (铁铲) and began to put dirt into the well.
At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried 4. (pitiful). Then, to everyone's surprise, the donkey became quiet. A few shovel loads later, the farmer looked down into the well and was astonished at 5. he saw.
Each shovel of dirt hit its back, but the donkey was doing something 6. (amaze) . It was shaking the dirt off and taking a step up. 7. the neighbors continued to put more dirt on top of the animal, it would shake the dirt off and take one more step up.
Pretty soon everyone was surprised as the donkey stepped up over the edge of 8. well and ran off happily!
When life sometimes 9. ( put) dirt on you, the best way of getting out of the well is to shake the dirt off and take a step up. Each of your troubles is a stepping stone. You can get out of die deepest well just 10. never giving up!
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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（∧），并在其正下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（╲）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词正下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均限一词，请严格按照要求格式修改。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The person who has taught me most about the life is my grandmother. She was more than just a grandmother to me. When she died a few years before, I felt I lost a really good friend. She always looked very nice on her age. She did everything she could make me feel at home. She was imaginative and would spend hours telling me stories she has made up. I am sure it was because of her which I became a story writer. Apart from kept a young boy entertained, she taught me a large number of important thing on how to behave. I was rather impatient when I was a child and she taught me that good things happened if I could wait for it. She was a positive person but she also taught me how to look for the good in everything.
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假如你是李华，你的美国网友Tom想要了解一下你所在学校的校园布局，请你根据自己的校园给他写一封e-mail，描述一下你的学校，并简单表达你对学校的情感。
注意：1. 词数100字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
How are you and I miss you! I’d like to introduce the layout of my school to you. _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
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