Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.
During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.
He reported the case to the police and then sat there, lost and lonely in a strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.
Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can（垃圾桶）that had been left out on the footpath.
My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents（文件）. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.
That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.
1. What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?
A. Go shopping B. Take his family
C. Join his family D. Find a house
2. The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from_______.
A. a friend of his family B. a Sydney policeman
C. a letter in his papers D. a stranger in Sydney
3..What does the underlined word “restored” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Showed B. Gave back
C. Delivered D. Sent out
4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Turning Trash to Treasure.. B. Living in a New Country.
C. From India to Australia D. In Search of New Friends.
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When I told my father that I was moving to Des Moines, Iowa, he told me about the only time he had been there. It was in the 1930s, when he was an editor of the literary magazine of Southern Methodist University（SMU）in Dallas, Texas. He also worked as a professor at SMU, and there was a girl student in his class who suffered from a serious back disease. She couldn’t afford the operation because her family was poor.
Her mother ran a boardinghouse in Galveston, a seaside town near Houston, Texas. She was cleaning out the attic（阁楼）one day when she came across an old dusty manuscript（手稿）. On its top page were the words, “By O. Henry”. It was a nice story, and she sent it to her daughter at SMU, who showed it to my father. My father had never read the story before, but it sounded like O. Henry, and he knew that O. Henry had once lived in Houston. So it was possible that the famous author had gone to the beach and stayed in the Galveston boardinghouse, and had written the story there and left the manuscript behind by accident. My father visited an O. Henry expert at Columbia University in New York, who authenticated the story as O. Henry’s.
My father then set out to sell it. Eventually, he found himself in Des Moines, meeting with Gardner Cowles, a top editor at the Des Moines Register. Cowles loves the story and bought it on the spot. My father took the money to the girl. It was just enough for her to have the operation she so desperately needed.
My father never told me what the O. Henry story was about. But I doubt that it could have been better than his own story.
1.Who found the O. Henry’s manuscript?
A. The author. B. The author’s father.
C. The girl. D.The girl’s mother
2.Which of the following might explain the fact that the manuscript was found in the attic?
A. O. Henry once worked in Houston.
B. O. Henry once stayed in Galveston.
C. O. Henry once moved to Des Moines.
D. O. Henry once taught at SMU.
3. The underlined word “authenticated” in Paragraph 2 probably means __________.
A. named B. treated
C. proved D. described
4. According to the text, why did the author’s father go to Des Moines?
A. To meet the author himself.
B. To sell the O. Henry story.
C. To talk with the O. Henry expert.
D. To give money to the girl.
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Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.
According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.
After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.
In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity — or extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.
1. In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?
A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.
B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.
C. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.
D. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.
2. This text is mainly the relationship between _________.
A. Americans and the French B. life style and obesity
C. children and adults D. fast food and overweight
3. The text is mainly developed __________.
A. by space B. by process
C. by contrast D. by classification
4.here does this text probably come from?
A. A TV interview B. A food advertisement
C. A book review D. A health report
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
The Healthy Habits Survey（调查）shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits. Here are some findings and expert advice.
1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?
·Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.
·Step：Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.
2.How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?
·Finding：Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30%wash their hands only 4 times a day—half of the number doctors recommend.
·Step：We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day—often inviting germs（病菌）to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.
3. How often do you think about fighting germs?
·Finding：Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.
·Step：Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge（海绵）that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.
1.What is found out American seniors?
A. About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day.
B. Nearly 30%of them bathe three days a week .
C. All of them are fighting germs better than expected .
D. Most of them have good habits.
2.Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands .
A. twice a day B. three times a day
C. eight times a day D. four times a day
3.Which of the following is true according to the text ?
A. We should keep from touching our faces .
B. A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.
C. There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth .
D. We should wash our hands before touching a door handle .
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
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，并在答案卡71—75将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余项。
Five Ways to Build Self-Confidence
*Walk Faster
One of the easiest ways to tell how a person feels about herself is to examine her walk. People with confidence walk quickly. They have places to go, people to see, or important work to do. Even if you aren’t in a hurry, you can increase your self-confidence by putting some energy in your step. 1.
* 2.
One of the best ways to build confidence is listening to an inspiring speech. Unluckily, opportunities to listen to a great speaker are few. You can fill this need by creating a personal commercial. Write a 30-60 second speech that focuses on your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud whenever you need a confidence push.
* Sit in the Front Row
In schools, offices and some other public places, people always sit at the back of the room. 3.. This reflects a lack of self-confidence. By deciding to sit in the front row, you can get over this meaningless fear and build your self-confidence
* Speak Up
During group discussions many people never express their opinions because they’re afraid that people will judge them for their saying something stupid 4.. By making an effort to express your opinions at least once in every group discussion, you will become a better public speaker, more confident in your own thoughts and recognized as a leader by your peers(同龄人)
* Work Out
Along the same lines as personal appearance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self-confidence. 5. By making your body fit and strong. You improve your physical appearance, refresh yourself, and accomplish something positive.
A.Listen to an Inspiring Speech
B.Create a Personal Speech
C.In fact most people feel good after a walk.
D.Most people prefer that because they are afraid of being noticed.
E.In fact most people are dealing with the same fear.
F.Walking 25% faster will make you look and feel more important.
G.If you’re out of shape, you’ll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic.
难度: 困难查看答案及解析
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。注意：答案写在答题卷上。
The weather is getting hotter. Having taken exercise, we will become much 1. (thirsty). A cold drink may be just 2. thing. But most of us are never concerned about what we drink. There are plenty of “energy drinks” on the market. Most of them have an attractive color or cool name. Something that looks cool may be harmful to our 3. (safe).
4. a careful check, we may find that most energy drinks have lots of caffeine(咖啡因) in them, 5. (typical) aimed at young people, students, busy people and sports players. Makers sometimes say 6. drinks make us better at sports and can keep us awake. 7. be careful not to drink too much.
Research by Australian scientists found caffeine makes our heart beat fast, which in most energy drinks is at least as strong as 8. in a cup of coffee or tea and that many teenagers 9. (affect) by caffeine. There are possible health risks connected with energy drinks. Just one can of energy drink can make us nervous, 10.(cause) heart attacks. So why not stop drinking it right now?
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
阅读下面短文， 掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上讲该项 涂黑。
The Fitting-in of Suzy Khan
The first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boy in my class often about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.
All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town who that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.
But how could I help her in with us? There had to be a .
One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n) copy.
I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had . “why, it’s wonderful,” said Miss Parker, who then showed us a poster she had painted the talent show. “I need more of these, but I just don’t have enough . Could you help me, Suzy?”
On the day of the talent show, Suzy’s were everywhere ——all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.
“And finally,” said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a (n)
award. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the wonderful posters.” Everyone nodded. “One of our own students them.”
I could hear everyone whispering. “Who in our school could draw well?”
Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, “ this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a , too. Our mystery(神秘) artist is our new student ---- Suzy Khan!”
Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set. “Thank you,” she cried.
I at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she’d probably never
anything in her whole life.
Everyone started to their hands. Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening. I knew then Suzy was going to be all right.
1.A. joked B. cared C. trained D. worried
2.A. reported B. complained C. decided D. questioned
3.A. rich B. tiny C. proud D. popular
4.A. come B. fall C. fit D. tie
5.A. manner B. pattern C. choice D. way
6.A. read B. opened C. taken D. put
7.A. free B. extra C. final D. perfect
8.A. art B. talk C. talent D. quiz
9.A. colored B. written C. carved D. drawn
10.A. at B. after C. for D. around
11.A. room B. time C. paper D. interest
12.A. gifts B. books C. posters D. photos
13.A. special B. academic C. national D. royal
14.A. printed B. found C. painted D. collected
15.A. very B. that C. quite D. too
16.A. If B. Though C. Unless D. Since
17.A. rank B. prize C. rest D. place
18.A. replied B. remembered C. realized D. regretted
19.A. offered B. valued C. controlled D. owned
20.A. clap B. wave C. raise D. shake
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短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
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。错误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，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第1处起）不计分。
Hello, boys and girls! Today, I am going to talk with what you should do when a fire alarm go off. If you hear the alarm, stand in line at the door and wait your teacher to lead you outside. Stay close to your teacher and classmate. Don’t panic or get out of line, and trying to remain quiet and calmly. Soon the firefighters will come and put out a fire. If it’s a false alarm and there is no fire, your teacher will lead us back to the classroom. If you notice that when someone is missing and hurt, tell your teacher immediately.
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假定你是李华，你的朋友Jack 在第二十六届英语演讲比赛中取得第一名的好成绩，你给他写信祝贺。
要点包括：1.得知他取得英语演讲比赛中第一名的好成，你表示祝贺；
2.对他获奖一事的看法和认识；
3.希望与他共进晚餐以示庆祝。
注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
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难度: 中等查看答案及解析