【题目】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。

Seven ways to find out what you really want in life

Be good to yourself

You can’t pinpoint(准确指出) exactly what you want in life .You’re constantly sacrificing your time and dreams for other people.【1】Ask yourself: if you weren’t tied down by your job, family, or anything else, then what would you be doing right now?

Regret nothing

To be good to yourself is not selfish. It’s your life. It’s time for you to live it exactly the way you want to. If you constantly regret things you did or didn’t do in the past, then you won’t be able to move forward.【2】

Figure out what you need

Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what you need. Sit down and think about what you need most. The freedom to express yourself? Love? Financial security? Something else? If it helps, you can make a list. Also think about the kind of legacy(遗产) you want to leave behind.

【3】

You can fly only by pushing back against something you don’t want. Figure out what upsets you, and be specific about it. Don’t just say that you hate your office job. Pinpoint exactly why you hate it. Could it be your strict boss? Your workload? Your meaningless job title? Or all of the above?

Determine what makes you truly happy

There’s no life to waste if you’re happy with living it. Think about what makes you happy. Being around children? Is it traveling? Owning a successful business? Financial freedom?【4】

Let people around you know what you’re trying to achieve

Don’t keep your goals and desires to yourself. Voice it all out! If you tell people what you’re trying to accomplish, they will most likely support you and give you new ideas. Sometimes mother does know best!

Stay positive

Life doesn’t always go how you want it. Don’t feel discouraged as your plans stray(偏离). Take control. Instead of being anxious, try your best to advance with the changes. You will get there someday.【5】You’re just taking a little detour.

E. You have to put yourself first, because if you don’t, then no one else will.

F. Determine what you are going to do next.

G. You should think of things positively.

【题目】12-year-old Robert Looks Twice appears to be the typical all-American boy. He is the quarterback of his school’s football team, student council president and one of the top students in his class.

But he hasn’t forgotten his Lakota Sioux root. Unlike most children on the reservation (居留地), he keeps his hair long, a symbol of strength, and he performs at powwows (祈祷仪式), traditionally known as wacipis, where he is a champion of the traditional Lakota dance. Robert was inspired to start dancing by his grandfather, John Tail, who had a small role in the famous film about Indian Amercans, Dances with Wolves. Six years ago, John passed away, and Robert wears little wolves on his clothes in his memory.

We are told that his last name, “ Looks Twice”, came about because his ancestors were cautious and always took a second look.

Robert lives in a trailer (拖车) with his grandmother, uncle and eight other cousins. When he gives us a tour, the trailer is falling apart. “ It is getting ready to cave in (坍塌),” says Robert about the kitchen floor. The family also put trash bags on the ceiling, because it’s leaking. “ When it rains it gets all my shirts wet,” he says of another leak in his bedroom. Often the electricity goes off and the family have to use the burners on the stove to heat the house.

This kind of poverty is typical of the reservation. The reservation is the third poorest county in America, and Robert’s community, Manderson, is known for its high crime rate. But despite all the temptations (诱惑) of drugs and alcohol around him, Robert remain focused on being the first person in his family to go to college and then a very big dream.

“ I want to be the first Native American President,” Robert said. “ I want to build better houses and clean up the reservation, because it’s bad. Get people off the drugs and alcohol and spend that money on their children. Build a better school and playground. Try to get a mall down here to help people get work.”

【1】What can we learn from Robert’s experience?

A. Everyone should persist in chasing their dreams.

B. The poor can get more help from others.

C. It is never too late to study.

D. It is necessary for everyone to go to college.

【2】Unlike Robert, what do most children on the reservation do?

A. They dance like their ancestors.

B. They don’t worship their grandfather.

C. They keep their hair short.

D. They have Lakota Sioux roots.

【3】What does Robert do, even though he is living in terrible conditions?

A. He helps people get off drugs and alcohol.

B. He helps people get work by getting a mall.

C. He keeps working toward his dream.

D. He is beginning to build a better house.

【4】Why is Robert said to be a typical American boy?

A. He like traveling.

B. He has a higher position in his family.

C. He wants to be the first Native American President.

D. He is excellent in all respects.

【题目】From Rome and Venice to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the charm of Milan, Italy is a bottomless well of attractions. It is a motherland of artists and scientists that changed the shape of the world. Here are some places you should see on your vacations to Italy.

Valley of the Temples

Welcome to Sicily and one of its most amazing attractions. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is an extensive archaeological site containing the well-preserved remains of various Doric temples dating from the 5th century B.C. In accord with standard criteria (标准) for both Greek and Roman temples, all structures face east so that the statue of the god housed inside will be illuminated (照亮) by the rising sun. The site being located on a ridge overlooking the town, the term “valley” is obviously a misnomer (误称)，but it quite captures the vastness of the place.

Uffizi Gallery

The reputation for being one of the finest universally acclaimed (受到高度赞扬的) museums of all time comes courtesy of masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Rubens. Their timeless works are proudly displayed on the top floor of the palace in Florence.

Historic Centre of Siena

Siena may not equal Florence in overall artistic achievement, but its charm makes it a place that no other can compare to. Centered on Piazza del Campo, the historic district is a container of 12th –century Gothic, and a mirror of the Middle Ages. Full of pearls of architecture and cultural highlights, the historic centre of Siena is an excellent trip back in time, ideally to be taken in summer.

Grand Canal

Taking the water bus along the Canal Grande is like going back through centuries of history. The famous Venetian waterway runs more than 3.5 km through all six districts of the historic center. The impressive Renaissance palaces rub shoulders with Gothic arches and marble mixes with gold. Numerous landmarks never cease to provoke (激起) admirable sighs on the way.

【1】Which of the following would be better to visit in summer?

A. Uffizi Gallery. B. Valley of the Temples.

C. Grand Canal. D. Historic Centre of Siena

【2】The main purpose of the passage is ______.

A. to tell visitors about the advantages of travelling in Italy

B. to supply visitors with information about some famous museums

C. to show visitors the features of Italy

D. to suggest some good places to go in Italy to visitors

【3】Which are the unique features of the Grand Canal?

① There are many Gothic arches.

② You can see many Renaissance palaces there.

③ The length of the Venetian waterway is three kilometers.

④ You can take the water bus to enjoy its beauty.

A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ②③④D. ①③④

【4】Where can one probably find this passage?

A. In a sports newspaper. B. In a geography report.

C. In a traveling magazine. D. In a novel.

【题目】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。

Have you ever had problems in your life? Have you ever wondered how to be happy? If so, you will find the book “Being a Happy Teenager” 【1】 （use）. In his book, Matthews tells us how to have a happy life and answers the questions of teenagers.

About problems with parents and friends, the book says we should stop 【2】 （be） angry and forgive. The book tells us some skills such as how to put everything 【3】 we have learned from life into beautiful pictures.

Many teenagers think that 【4】 （happy） comes from a good exam result or praise from 【5】 people. But you can still be happy 【6】 there are no such “good” things.

Success comes from 【7】 good attitude. If you learn from problems, you 【8】 （have） success in the future.

Some school students have problems such as being too tall 【9】 too short. But Matthews tells us that we should think about things 【10】 a positive way. This is Matthews’ most important lesson: you choose to be happy!

【题目】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。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11处起）不计分。

There was a story where an old man was digged a well to find water. Deep although the well was, he still couldn’t find water. He was rather tired, so he has to give up. If he knew the fact that the water was just an inch deep, he would continue to dig until he made it.

So we must acknowledge the importance of perseverance. Perseverance is priceless about this competitive society. We should attach the importance to perseverance. Stick to that you are doing and believe that success is just around the corner.

Perseverance is what it takes achieve one’s success. Without perseverance, one may find that hard to realize his dream. Don’t be discouraging. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.

【题目】 After the death of her mother, the girl was sold to a rich man just in the neighboring area, from _______ house she tried to escape twice.

A. whom B. his

C. whose D. which

【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Painting a picture of Picasso

Pablo Picasso was born in Spain, in 1881. His father, 【1】 was also an artist, encouraged him 【2】 (start) drawing at a very young age. The father soon noticed that his son was 【3】 far more talented painter than he was, so he promised never to pick up a paintbrush again. In 1895, Picasso and his family moved to Barcelona, where he attended the school of Fine Arts. After 【4】 (graduate), he continued his studies in Madrid, but instead of going to class, he spent his days at the Prado Museum, copying the style of famous old painters.

When he later returned to Barcelona, Picasso started to visit the Four Cats, a café which 【5】 (be) popular with artists. Picasso would spend hours debating art with poets and other artists. These lively meetings at the café led to two 【6】 (importance) events in Picasso’s life: first, he met the poet Jaime Sabartes and the painter Carlos Casagemas, who became his closest friends; second, he decided to devote his life 【7】 experimenting with different styles of art instead of producing traditional art. In October 1900, Picasso 【8】 (leave) Barcelona for the bright lights of Paris, and his life as a wandering artist really began.

Picasso formed his own style where the world is being 【9】 (construct)of cubes and rectangles and finally he a huge 【10】 (succeed)in the world of art.

【题目】 —I’m afraid the project may be several days behind schedule due to bad weather.

—Don’t worry. Three more assistants will be _______ in no time at all.

A. at your convenience B. at your command

C. at your risk D. at your request

【题目】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。

【1】 A young shoemaker left his village to make an adventure. Along the way, he found some ants, who were very sad because a bear had destroyed their house. The shoemaker helped them rebuild it, and the ants offered to return the favor someday.

The shoemaker followed his way and found some bees with the same problem as the ants. And they were very anxious. 【2】 The bees promised to help him in the future.

Tired and hungry, the shoemaker went on his adventure. He learned that the king's daughter was in the castle of a witch. The young man decided to rescue her. But the witch locked him up in a stinking dungeon(恶臭的地牢) with a large bag of sand mixed with poppy(罂粟) seeds and told him that if he wasn't able to separate the two, she would cut off his head at dawn.

【3】 But his friends-the ants came, separated the seeds from sand easily and helped him pass the test. The witch was astonished very much. Then she took him to a room where there were thirteen maidens with their faces covered: 【4】

The young man became discouraged but he saw a bee flew in and landed on the sweetest one-the true princess. When the shoemaker uncovered her face, the witch was changed into a crow. 【5】

A .The shoemaker's adventure.

B. Helping others is helping you.

C. The young man also helped them.

D. The shoemaker went home happily.

E. The young man thought about his death.

F. The shoemaker had to discover which one was the princess.

G.The young people fell in love and lived surrounded by animals and poppies.

【题目】假如你校和加拿大某中学是友好学校，对方校刊来信了解你校的选修课开设情况。请根据下表提供的内容，用英语写一篇短文，向对方介绍这一情况。

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