【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

I am a single working mother and going to college for a better life for my three-year-old child and myself．I am taking a nurse course called “Urban Community（社区）”．We were asked to do a major project on problems in urban communities．I chose the topic “Homeless”．

Each day I would walk down the streets of the homeless and offer them something to drink and to eat．I know it’s tough to survive on the streets．Last night I ran into a group of 30 kids who were living on the streets in New York．My heart went out to them and I just wanted to cry．But I had to be strong．

I asked about their families and if they contacted them to let them know they were alive．Most of them said, “NO!” They all looked like a happy family and they took care of one another．I tried to persuade them to get help and to contact their families but they did not want to．I did not want to make them to do it as they had their own reasons．

All these kids were very respectful．None of them was high on drugs nor were they drinking．Some of them enjoyed reading and writing．Some of them enjoyed skateboarding, dancing and playing music．

One girl asked me if I could give her a hug and I did so．She started to cry and said, “Thank you for not treating us as freaks（怪人）like everyone else does．People don’t realize that we all have our own problems and some are worse than others．” She told me that her span>stepfather （继父） was extremely mean to her and her mother did not believe her．She ran away．Her street name was Little Mary．

They were good kids just trying to make ends meet．I told them that I didn’t have much to offer because I was a single mother just making ends meet．I had offered them sandwiches and drinks．They were so happy to have something to eat and told me that I couldn’t change the world but at least there was someone who really cared．

【1】The author is _______．

A． a homeless mother with a three-year-old kid

B． a single mother who attends college in New York

C． a teacher who teaches the “Urban Community” course

D． a full-time housewife with a three-year-old kid

【2】What does “My heart went out to them” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A． My heart was taken away by them．

B． I wanted to hug them

C． I felt sympathy for them

D． I fell in love with them

【3】What kind of feeling did the author show when she failed to persuade the children to contact their families?

A． Sorrow B． Anxiety C． Anger D． Understanding

【4】Little Mary left home and became a wanderer because ________．

A． her stepfather didn’t want to live with her

B． her stepfather treated her so badly that she was injured

C． her mother treated her so badly that she felt hurt

D． her mother didn’t believe her and her stepfather treated her badly．

【5】What’s the best title for this passage?

A． A Story of a Single Mother

B． Care for the Homeless Kids

C． An Urban Community

D． How to Survive on the Streets

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【题目】短文改错

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。作文中共有10处错误，每句中错误最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。按以下要求进行修改：

1）增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词；

2）删词：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉；

3）修改：在错的词下画一条横线，并在该横线下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及修改均仅限一词; 2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I’m Tom and I’m writing to apply for the assistant post you advertised on Internet.

It is stated in my resume, I graduated from Hainan University with outstanding academic performances. I have a good command of English, it is an advantage when apply for a job like this. Among all the factors, cooperation is the most important strength of a good assistant. I think I do good in teamwork and I’m good at communicate with different people. Besides, I once get a part-time job in 2012 in Sanya and gained some precious work experience.

Since your company attaches important to employees’ creativity, that is an honor for me to be one of your staff. I’m positive that I can be capable of this job if offering the chance. Thanks for your consideration.

【题目】We were on the way from Hutchinson to Chicago for a short spring break. For many years I had wanted to take my family on the train. We all had been to Chicago four years ago, and the kids loved it. Chicago is one of my favorite cities, too, so the thought struck me again last fall to ride the train to Chicago. Of course, flying would have been faster. But I don’t think flying is easier, especially these days, with all the security and waiting in lines at airports.

Though we were tired in the middle of the night, the kids got on the train with the exhilaration of this adventure. “We’re moving,” my son William shouted happily with big eyes as the train began to pull away from the Hutchinson station.

I removed my shoes and lay down to try to finish my night’s sleep. The sleeper car would have better enabled that, but the ordinary train seats were not too bad. An airline flight is a harder experience for me: not enough room, two hours of pain with my knees almost touching my mouth. On the train I could almost outstretch all of my 6-foot-2-plus body in the generous legroom.

The journey didn’t feel at all as long as it was. We all found the train ride a joy. The car ride would have felt every minute of 13 hours. But on the train you are free to walk around, sit in the observation carriage for a while and enjoy the scenery out the windows, have a nice meal in the dining car, read a book, or play a board game.

In short, the train is all about enjoying the trip, which isn’t something I do so much when traveling by airline or by car, when the trip seems more of a mission (任务) to get there than an experience to enjoy along the way.

Chicago offers much to do for a family. This time, getting there was half the fun.

【1】We can learn from the first paragraph that _____.

A. the kids love the train journey

B. it was the first time that the kids were taken on the train

C. the author didn’t enjoy the long train journey

D. Chicago is one of the kid’s favorite cities

【2】What does the underlined word “exhilaration” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Tiredness. B. Relaxation.

C. Excitement. D. Worry.

【3】In the third paragraph, an airline flight experience is mentioned to show _____.

A. a train ride is more comfortable

B. a train ride is too long

C. an airline flight is miserable

D. an airline flight is easier

【4】Which of the following words best describes the whole family’s feeling about the train journey?

A. Moved. B. Nervous.

C. Disappointed. D. Delighted.

【题目】短文改错

文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。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：在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词 注意： 只改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Manager，

I am an exchange student from the UK. Yesterday, I went to your cinema to see a film. The film was very well, but I did not enjoy it because there were some problem in the cinema.

First, the film was delayed as there were so much advertisements at the beginning. It was rather annoyed. Second, the sound of the film was too loud that I could hardly bear. The EXIT sign could not be seen clearly, which presented lots of potential safety dangers. If something terribly should happen, it will be difficult for people to get out quickly.

As a visitor to your city, I'm disappointed with my experience in your cinema. I am writing a letter in the hope that you can consider about these problems and make some improvement.

Yours faithfully，

Jack

【题目】书面表达

假定你是李华，上周日是你的外国朋友Anne的生日。你本来答应参加她的生日聚会，但是你当时正忙于准备月考，不小心忘了赴约。请写信向Anne表达你的歉意，说明原因，并提出补救办法。

注意：1. 字数100左右；

2. 文章中不得出现真实学校与班级；

3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

4. 开头与结尾已为你写好。

Dear Anne,

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Yours,

Li Hua

【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。

There are strict seat belt laws worldwide but, according 【1】 statistics, they are hardly

【2】 (follow). Do you know that a car accident is one of 【3】 most major reasons of death in young adults? About 50% of the 【4】 (live) will be saved in an accident if people wear safety belts. Although a 【5】 (major) of people wear seat belts regularly, statistics show that 【6】 (most) the younger population (between the age groups 16-35) are hardly found 【7】 (wear) them. Facts also prove 【8】 70% of the people wearing a seat belt 【9】 (prevent) injuries even on meeting with an accident so far. 【10】 is found that nearly 10,000 lives can be saved every year only by wearing a seat belt.

【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。

How to prepare for the SAT or ACT

Plan your study

You will need at least 6-8 weeks of preparation time. 【1】 .—Therefore, it is better to work on them first. However, do not spend too much time trying to master them as you might loose out (松懈) on preparing for those topics that you know well. Prepare a daily schedule and set a target to keep yourself motivated and focused. This is the most efficient way of studying.

Read books and obtain study material

There are many books that provide tips, tricks, study guides, and practice problems. You can either buy one or borrow it from your local library. 【2】 . The ACT for Dummies and The SAT for Dummies are highly informative and provide a lot of tips and tricks to deal with the exam. However, mostly refer to the official SAT and ACT books.

【3】

Yes! Make sure you know all the rules and regulations well while preparing for it. You shouldn’t have to waste even a second on reading the rules again and again. 【4】 , know the rules of each section. This will save time which you may need in solving some tough questions.

Review basic algebra

【5】 , review the basic algebra problems. They will come handy while solving problems. Go through the sample tests papers to get an idea of the kind of questions that are asked.

A. Whichever test you prepare for

B. Then you know your weaknesses well

C. It is quite an important time for any exam-taker

D. If you’re not a math person

E. Read all those instructions first

F. You can also check out Amazon for the books as well

G. Know your test well beforehand

【题目】书面表达

近些年来，随着人们生活水平的日益改善，饲养宠物的人们的数量与日俱增。饲养宠物给人们带来快乐的同时，也随之带来了一些问题。主要有：（一）、宠物发出的噪音非常扰民；（二）、动物的粪便会污染环境；（三）、当主人带着宠物去公共场所时，有些宠物会吓着孩子甚至咬人；（四）、 某些宠物会传播疾病，已经引起了人们的广泛关注。

假如你是李华，请你就上面提到的人们饲养宠物带了的问题给报社编辑写一封信，寻求帮助， 并期待媒体能够就解决该问题做一些事情。

注意：

1. 字数：100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

Dear editor,

I’m sorry to occupy your precious time, but

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Yours Sincerely,

Li Hua

【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。

Having worked as captain of the lifeboat at Portland Bay in the north of England for over thirty years now, I feel quite proud of my career. In my time, I've rescued fishermen with broken-down boats, swimmers 【1】 (sweep) out to sea and once even a pilot whose helicopter had developed engine 【2】 (fail).

I've always been mad about the sea, and about the lifeboat. Both my father and grandfather were volunteers on the lifeboat. 【3】 , I'm the first one in the family to be captain. This means that different from my father and grandfather, I work full-time at the lifeboat station. 【4】 rest of the crew are volunteers 【5】 (work) in other jobs locally. When the alarm goes, to signal a call-out, the crew members must drop whatever they 【6】 (do) and report for duty 【7】 (immediate)—we can be out on the water within a few minutes of the alarm sounding.

The coastline here can be one of the 【8】 (bad) places in England. When the wind is in the east, the waves can be huge and there are a lot of rocks just beneath the surface of the water, 【9】 makes it a dangerous place for shipping. But the sea feels 【10】 a home for me—it's where I belong, in spite of its dangers.

【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。

With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket:

Travel off-season

Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 【1】

【2】_________

Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.

Eat like a local

Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? 【3】 During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.

Don’t hesitate to bargain

Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places. 【4】 Bargain hard to get the best price.

Choose local transportation

【5】 Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.

A. Save on hotels.

B. Surf the Internet while traveling.

C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.

D. So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.

E. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.

F. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.

G. As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.