Try to use new information immediately．For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos．"Don't just say "Hello．" Repeat the person's name．Say "________"

Break a big number into smaller parts． For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153．But if you break it into three parts 109/244/153--it becomes easier．

Write out what you need to remember over and over again．This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts．

Always review information．If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, it becomes easier to remember． For example, before you go to sleep, it's a good idea to review the new things you learned that day．

Discuss with a friend．It is always easier to remember things through discussions．You can have a discussion about what's right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer．

Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory．You can always do something to help improve your memory．And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough．

All the suggestions are helpful．If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory．

【1】How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three．

B. Four．

C. Five．

D. Six．

【2】Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2?

A. Hello, Carlos．

B. How do you do?

C. Hello, I am Sophia．

D. Glad to meet you!

【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Human beings can improve their memory by computers．

B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep．

C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain．

D. Discussing with friends can help you remember things．

The little boy pushed and pulled, but every time he thought he had made some progress, the stone tipped (倾斜) and then fell back into the sandbox．The little boy tried his best, but his only reward was to have the stone roll back．

Finally the boy cried．All that time the boy's father watched him from his living room window．At the moment tears fell, his father came to the boy and the sandbox．Gently but surely he said, "Son, why didn't you use all the strength that you had?" The boy said sadly, "But I did, Daddy, I did! I used all the strength that I had! "No, son," corrected the father．"You didn't ask me．"With that, the father reached down, picked up the stone and removed it from the sandbox．

Do you have "stones" in your life that need to be removed? Are you discovering that you are too weak to lift them? There is ONE who is always ready to give us the strength we need．Isn't it funny how we try so hard to do things on our own?

【1】The first paragraph mainly tells us ________．

A. it was Saturday that day

B. the boy had a sandbox

C. the boy created roads and houses

D. the boy found a large stone in the sandbox

【2】Why did the boy cry?

A. It was too boring for him to play with the stone．

B. His father just watched him from the window．

C. He was too weak to remove the stone by himself．

D. His fingers were hurt when he tried to remove the stone．

【3】From the passage we can know that ________．

A. we can do anything on our own

B. we should continue doing everything

C. we should learn to ask for help sometimes

D. someone is always ready to give up the strength

【1】去年这个时候，天气一变，这种疾病就爆发了。

The disease ________ the weather changed this time last year．

【2】我想知道他在学习化学上是否遇到了困难。

I wonder ________ or not．

【3】由于时间有限，他没有别的办法只能缩短了他的演讲。

He had no choice but ________ because of the limited time．

【4】这位艺术家擅长用奇特的东西代替画笔进行创作。

The artist is good at ________ the painting brush．

【5】汤普森先生是个很自私的人，与邻居不能和睦相处。

Mr Thompson is such a selfish man ________ his neighbours．

【6】可以肯定的是，他的决定基于父母的帮助和支持。

It was ________ on his parents' help and support．

【1】This work needs close teamwork． Nothing ________ (achieve) unless we work well together．

【2】While we were discussing our family travel plan that day, Father suggested ________ (visit) Hawaii--some beautiful islands which lie in Pacific Ocean．

【3】— I have already decided not to study abroad．

— Really? I thought you ________ (not give) up the chance forever．

【4】It's believed that pollution ________ (remain) one of the biggest problems for Chinese government．

【5】We suppose that neither Lucy nor her twin sister ________ (see) the Hollywood film Cinderella so far．

【6】— Judy is too nervous to express herself．

— Don't worry! Look! Miss Zhang is saying a few words ________ (encourage) her．

【7】The geography teacher said that nearly three quarters of the earth ________ (cover)

with water．

【8】The house in which the Nobel Prize winner ________ (live) as a child is now a museum．

--- No, you ________. You may go home, but you ________go to the net bar.

A. mustn’t, needn’t B. needn’t, mustn’t

C. must, need D. need, must

美丽中国,美丽长江。黄冈是长江边一座美丽的城市。假如你是黄冈某中学的一名中学生李明,请你以“美丽的黄冈”为话題,向你的英国笔友Tom介绍一下你美丽的家乡——黄冈。

要点提示：1.黄冈位于长江之边,大别山之南；

2.黄冈历史悠久,名人辈出；

3.黄冈风景迷人,乡村秀美;

4.人人参与,从小事做起,黄冈人正在努力地保护黄冈的自然环境;

5.邀请Tom来中国,欣赏黄冈更美好的绿水青山、蓝天白云。

写作要求：1.词数90左右(短文的开头已经给出,不计入总词数);

2.根据要点提示,可以适当发挥;

3.短文中不得出现真实的姓名及校名。

参考词汇:lie(位于); Dabie mountains; plant; clean up; clear river and green mountains

Dear Tom,

Thanks for your last letter. You asked me about my hometown, now let me tell you. _______________________________________________________________________________

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Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Ming

-- Sure. It'll be on show at Town Cinema.

A. when will it he on show

B. when it will be on show

C. where will it be on show

D. where it will he on show

阳光中学为了丰富学生的课余生活，每学期都会举办各种各样的活动。请根据提示，为校报写一篇有关的报道。

注意：

1. 必须包含所给要点, 省略号部分适当发挥, 不要简单翻译；

2. 词数90左右, 开头已写好, 不计入总词数；

3. 表达中请勿提及真实校名及姓名。

In order to make our school life more colourful, there are all kinds of activities for us to choose from every term.

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Blood donation, is a wonderful thing to do. It is an easy and direct way to help social work. It helps those people in need of blood.

You are able to give or donate blood every three or four months. Blood donation is not a big problem, but you need to keep a few points in mind.

Before donating blood, you should have a healthy diet. Do not go for it on an empty stomach. After having a balanced diet, you will feel strong and comfortable to donate blood. Then you will not feel sick or weak.

For a good blood flow in your body, you’d better drink at least 6 glasses of water every day. Completely avoid taking alcohol (酒) and smoking a day before and after giving blood.

When you are going for blood donation, be relaxed. During the blood donation activity, take a deep breath and try to calm yourself. Don’t join in some other activities.

After donating blood, the following tips can help you. Take a rest for 15 minutes after the donation. It helps you to feel relaxed. Eat something and drink juice before leaving the blood donation centre.

Finally, be proud of yourself because you have done a great thing to save others’ lives.

【1】How often can you donate blood?

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【2】What should you have before donating blood?

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【3】How much water do you need to drink every day?

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【4】What should you avoid before and after the donation?

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【5】What do you think of blood donation?

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Researchers say letting your hot drinks cool off could help you avoid some kinds of cancer. Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found evidence that drinks at temperatures above 65 degrees Celsius, when swallowed, can cause cancer of the esophagus (食道). The researchers examined findings from other studies where tea and coffee were often served at 70degrees Celsius or above. Those studies were completed in Iran, China and South America.

In developed countries, health experts have linked esophageal cancer to smoking and alcoholic drinks. However, this form of cancer is more common in areas where people drink beverages at very high temperatures.

In Europe and the United States, many people drink coffee and tea at temperatures around 60degrees Celsius. And they often add milk which lowers the temperature considerably. However，tea﹣drinkers in Iran and mate﹣drinkers in South America often enjoy their beverages at closer to 70degrees Celsius.

The researchers note that South Americans not only drink their mate very hot，they also drink it through a metal straw. This sends the scalding liquid directly into the throat.

The findings, however, are good news for coffee drinkers. In 1991, the World Health Organization listed coffee as possibly carcinogenic (致癌的). WHO officials have since changed their position on that listing. They now suggest that the temperature of your hot drink is a greater risk factor than the actual drink itself.

The results suggest that drinking very hot beverages is one probable cause of esophageal cancer and that it is the temperature, rather than the drinks themselves, that appears to be responsible.

【1】What might be the cause of esophageal cancer in developed countries？

A. Smoking. B. Alcoholic drinks. C. Unhealthy vegetables. D. Hot drinks.

【2】Where do tea﹣drinkers like adding milk？

A. In China. B. In Iran. C. In South America. D. In Europe.

【3】What does the underlined word “scalding” in paragraph 5 mean？

A. Sweet. B. Hot. C. Sour. D. Harmful.

【4】What is the best title for the passage？

A. Cool it Down before Drinking B. Hot Drinks Are Still Popular

C. Hot Drinks Linked to Cancer D. Tea or Coffee, a Different Choice.