You cannot find a better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky(威士忌)at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873, she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot ,” And she didn’t even go fishing.

Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light ,the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold . As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy castle , any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. It’s just you and purple , pink ,white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony . If you are a new comer to fishing, learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime’s fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport, it is an art.

Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long day’s fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland , the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland’s mountains . Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains , and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge . But it’s not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique . More than 900 metres high, on the mountain’s north face, lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes form the Gaelic (盖尔特) language “usqueb” or “water of life”, and it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotland’s best-known drink: whisky.

1.Queen Victoria’s story wants to tell us that _____.

A. the Queen is rich in tour experience

B. tasting whisky is better than going fishing

C. the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland

D. 1873 is a special year for the Queen

2.How is Paragraph 2 mainly written?

A. By making comparisons.

B. By following time order.

C. By analyzing causes.

D. By giving descriptions.

3.What makes Ben Nevis special ?

A. The water from the mountain.

B. The beauty of its surroundings.

C. The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

D. The challenge up to its top.

4.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.

B. To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.

C. To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.

D. To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.

If you are interested to find a part-­time job or learn something different during your spare time, you can have a look at the following jobs offered by the DC Public Library.

Teens of Distinction Program

The DC Public Library offers part-­time jobs for teens through the Teens of Distinction Program. Teens work 10­-12 hours per week all year long, helping the library with important tasks and projects. The Teens of Distinction Program is now hiring! To apply, you have to：

● be a DC resident

● have and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average

● be 16 to 18 years old

● be able to work 10­-12 hours per week

● be able to work for DCPL for at least 9 months

Oh, and of course you have to impress us with your wonderful personality!

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

If you want to earn community service hours for school, Youth202 is a good choice.

Youth202 is a radio program created by youth and for youth. You can learn radio production skills, interview people around you, and help keep other teens to learn news, events, and anything else you think is important.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

Every summer, teens can work here to help library customers organize books and learn lots of new skills, such as program planning, writing and media production.

On Friday, January 25 at 12:15 pm, the application for the 2014 SYEP will be open to teens between the ages of 14 and 21.

Applications will be processed on a first­come, first­served basis. Space is limited this year, so teens are encouraged to apply early, and remember not to miss the deadline, Saturday, February 16.

1.Working for the Teens of Distinction Program, teenagers will ________．

①become a DC resident

②work 10­-12 hours per week

③work for DCPL for at least 9 months

④have a wonderful personality

A. ③④ B. ②③ C. ①②③ D. ①③④

2.Who has the biggest chance to work for the 2014 SYEP?

A. A teenager who applies early.

B. A teenager who is popular.

C. A teenager who is smart.

D. A teenager who gets high grades in exams.

3.The aim of text is to ________．

A. introduce the DC Public Library

B. describe the job of library workers

C. offer teenager part-time jobs in the DC Public Library

D. teach how to apply for part-­time jobs

W: Hello, Tom.

M: Hello, Mary, 1.

W: Yes. I’m asked to tell something interesting in English before the class begins.

M: Oh, I see. 2.

W: You’re right. I need to practice on the stage before they all come.

M: 3.

W: Yes, here, in my pocket...Oops, where is it?

M: Don’t worry. 4.

W: No, not in the bag, either. I’m afraid. I left it at home.

M: 5.

W: Aha! It’s just the key to the classroom! Thank you so much.

A. Nice to meet you.

B. So you want to get to the classroom earlier to make some preparations?

C. What’s that around your neck?

D. Maybe you put it in your schoolbag.

E. Do you have the key to the classroom?

F. You’re going to school rather early today.

G. What’s the story about?

She had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful brown haired, freckle (雀斑)-faced image of innocence. It was outside, the kind of rain that spilt over the top of gutters (檐槽), so much in a hurry to the Earth.

We all there inside the door of the Wal-Mart. We all waited, some patient, others , because nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running and splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome from the worries of my day.

Her voice was so sweet as it the depressing atmosphere. “Mom, let’s run through the rain,” she said.

“What?” Mom asked.

“Let’s run through the rain!” She repeated.

“No, honey. We’ll wait until it down a bit.” Mom replied.

The young child waited another minute and repeated: “Mom, let’s run through the rain.”

“We’ll get wet through if we do.” Mom said.

“No, we won’t, Mom. That’s not what you said this morning.” The young girl said as she at her Mom’s arm, “Don’t you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, if God can get us through this, he can get us through !”

The entire crowd stopped dead . No one came or left in the next few minutes. Mom and thought for a while about what she would say.

Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation (肯定) in a young child’s life, a time when trust could be nurtured (培育) so that it would bloom into . “Honey, you are right. Let’s run through the rain. If we get wet, maybe we just need washing.” Mom said. Then off they ran.

We all stood watching, smiling as they ran past the cars. They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. Soon they were by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.

or people can take away your material possessions, your money, your health or sometimes your happiness. But no one can ever take away your memories. So don’t forget to take the opportunities to memories every day!

To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven. I do hope you will the time to run through the rain.

1.A. howling B. freezing C. pouring D. cheering

2.A. hit B. mix C. slip D. bear

3.A. lay B. rested C. sat D. stood

4.A. excited B. relaxed C. annoyed D. astonished

5.A. running B. washing C. driving D. turning

6.A. reward B. relief C. remark D. refund

7.A. broke B. disturbed C. awoke D. extended

8.A. calms B. slows C. settles D. passes

9.A. pointed B. dragged C. stared D. pulled

10.A. anything B. something C. anybody D. everybody

11.A. silent B. content C. touched D. inspired

12.A. reasoned B. mourned C. paused D. converted

13.A. definite B. concrete C. apparent D. innocent

14.A. ambition B. faith C. assumption D. truth

15.A. absolutely B. loosely C. actually D. considerably

16.A. assessed B. reserved C. followed D. advocated

17.A. Procedures B. Circumstances C. Chances D. Occasions

18.A. private B. proper C. precious D. particular

19.A. build B. promote C. refresh D. make

20.A. take B. value C. occupy D. arrange

Motto is a short statement giving a rule on how to behave , 1. can inspire us especially when we are 2. (face) with difficulties. Many of us have our mottoes, such as “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Or “Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.”, and so on. My motto is “God helps those who help 3. .” Sometimes I am lazy and don’t want to make efforts 4. (work) hard, 5. the moment I think of my motto I will get energetic again and devote myself 6. what I am doing. I write my motto 7. I can see it easily. Every time I fail in my exam and begin to lose heart, the sight of my motto inspires me with much 8. (confident). My motto also makes me become 9. independent person. That is to say, I won’t rely on others easily.

My friends, what is your motto? If you still haven’t got a motto, please choose 10. because a motto can have a great effect on you.

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处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处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（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

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11处起）不计分。

You can not imagine what a dream I had last night. I dreamed that I took part in a race. At first, I could not to run very fast and fell behind. So I didn't lose heart and kept run. All the students on the playground cheer me on, "Come on! "I was so encouraged that I ran faster and fast till I caught up all the other runners. I felt as if I were flying like a superman. In an end, I got to the finishing line first. I won the race. I felt very proudly of myself. Many of my classmate threw me up into the air. Just at that time，I woke up and found me still in bed!

假设你的家乡最近抓获了一些倒卖文物的商贩，他们将一些珍贵的国家文物高价卖给了外国人。根据以下要点并结合自己的看法写一篇100词左右的短文。

1.众所周知，我们的祖国拥有许多文化遗产，这使我们非常自豪。

2.这些文化遗产代表我们祖先的智慧，所以我们必须保护他们。

3.在我看来，所有的文化遗产都应该属于全人类，而不是属于某个人，所以……

文化遗产 cultural relics 智慧 wisdom

从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

1.busy

A. buryB. buttonC. minuteD. argue

2.who

A. whatB. whiteC. wholeD. why

3.break

A. breadB. meatC. greatD. tea

4.beach

A. climbB. symbolC. tombD. comb

5.show

A. windowB. knowledgeC. showerD. how

根据对话情境和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两个为多余选项。

—A: What time did you have to get up when you were staying on the farm?

—B: At about five o’clock.

—A: 1. .

—B: Well, there were so many things to do. Are you going to the country next summer?

—A: 2.

—B: It must be a delightful change for you, after living all the years in town.

—A: Yes, it is.

—B: Life in the country is so peaceful. It’s so nice that you don’t have to worry about missing the bus every morning.

—A: 3.

—B: We can if we want to, but, of course, we’re not forced to. We just do as we like.

—A: Well, I’ve never spent a holiday on a farm, so I don’t know what it is like.

—B: Haven’t you really? Oh, you ought to. 4. You needn’t be afraid that you’ll have to work too hard.

—A: I’d love to. Personally, 5. I like the fresh air in the countryside.

—Mum, I hope we can spend our holiday abroad this year.

—______ I’m too busy to take a trip abroad.

A. Better forget it. B. Why not?

C. It couldn’t be better. D. Good idea!