In Hangzhou, borrowing books from the library is now as simple as shopping online: click, pay 【1】 wait for delivery.

The city’s public library recently launched a program on WeChat, 【2】 popular Chinese messaging software, enabling its readers to check out books online and get them 【3】 (deliver) to their homes at low prices.

To enjoy the “Hangzhou enjoyable reading” service, one first needs to follow the library’s official WeChat account, 【4】 provides a list of books. After picking books, borrowers are required 【5】 (present)the information such as their library membership cards, cell phone numbers and so on. The selected items will be delivered by express within three days after payments. Each reader can borrow up to 5 books once and 20 books at most 【6】 total. The books can be borrowed for up to 40 days. Reading now can borrow the library’s most popular books in this way. The online books will be renewed and enriched 【7】 (gradual) according to readers’ borrowing habits and 【8】 (prefer). At the end of December, the library’s old and classic books 【9】 (put) online too, making the total number of books available and bringing borrowers a lot of 【10】 (convenient)

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。

My name is Li Hua, and I was the passenger on Flight HZH9211 of your airline, returned from abroad on August 2nd, 2015. Unfortunate, I found that my suitcase got lost when I arrived at the airport. I am therefore writing to ask your help in finding my suitcase.

The suitcase is a yellow one, 80cm long, 40cm wide or 25cm thick, with my name tag on the back. It contain many important personal files and some scientific materials. There are also some presents that I bought them for my family members and friends. It will be a great disappointment to me if I can’t find it.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could help find mine lost suitcase. I’m looking forward to hear from you soon.

Like the press in most other countries, American newspapers range from the “sensational” which feature crime and gossip (闲谈), to the “serious”, which focus on factual news and the analysis of world events. But with few exceptions, American newspapers try to entertain as well as give information, for they have to compete with the attraction of television.

Just as American newspapers satisfy all tastes, so do they also try to attract readers of all political parties. A few newspapers support extremist (极端主义的) groups on the far right and on the far left, but most daily newspapers try to attract middle-of-the-road Americans who are moderate (中立的). Many of these papers print columns by well-known journalists of different political and social views, in order to present a balanced picture.

As in other countries, American newspapers can be either responsible or irresponsible, but it is generally accepted that the American press serves its country well and that it has more than once courageously exposed political scandals (丑闻) or crimes, for instance, the Watergate Affair (水门事件). The newspapers drew the attention of the public to the horrors of the Vietnam War.

【1】There are fewer national newspapers in .

A. the US than in Britain or France

B. France than in the US or Britain

C. Britain than in the US

D. France than in Britain

【2】Why do most American newspapers try hard to entertain their readers?

A. Because they have to give factual news in an interesting way.

B. Because they have to keep up a good relation with them.

C. Because they have to write about crime and gossip.

D. Because they have to compete with television.

【3】How do many American newspapers attract readers of different political preference?

A. By avoiding carrying articles about extremists.

B. By supporting extremist groups from time to time.

C. By printing articles representing different political viewpoints.

D. By inviting middle-of-the-road Americans to write articles for them.

【4】The passage is mainly about .

A. the advantages and disadvantages of American newspapers

B. the characteristics of American newspapers

C. the development of American newspapers

D. the functions of American newspapers

1.学校绿化；

2.周围设施（商店、学校、医院等）。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：公共设施：public facilities

Dear Jack,

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Yours,

Li Hua

I arrived at the office only 【5】(see)the main secretary looking very pale. She asked what my afternoon【6】 (plan)were. When I said I had the afternoon free, she asked me【7】I could work for her, as she had really hurt her back. At the moment, I was looking forward 【8】a day off, but I said yes straight away. She quickly told me what was urgent and had to be done first.

I hurried home and got changed into work clothes and took over. Our boss phoned and thanked me for stepping in. Now【9】(luck), the sick person went home, the problem【10】(solve)and I got four hours extra pay! How amazing!

Choosing Trees

【2】Planting a tree is a long-term job. Large trees, especially, take a long time to grow. And once planted, they are difficult to move. Tress can also be a kind of wealth, so it’s important to chose wisely.

Many yards have space for only a few large plants. 【3】So take the time to choose a plant that will grow well in the conditions you can provide.

Care

Once you’ve made a choice, you’ll need to prepare your site for planting. 【4】If you plant trees yourself, carefully follow the instructions given by the experts or read “How to Plant a Tree”. Your success depends on proper planting.

Providing proper care after it’s planted is also important. Young plants should be cared for the first few years. Feed regularly(定期)and water deeply, so they become strong and healthy. 【5】.

A. They also provide homes for wildlife.

B. Full-grown plants usually don’t need to be watered.

C. You may need to clear the site and improve the soil.

D. When planting, it’s wise to make your choices carefully.

E. You may not have room to grow all the types you want to try.

F. They develop large root systems and can grow for themselves

G. There are also many advantages of growing them in our own yard.

How To Study English In China

English is obviously not the native language in China. Although many Chinese want to improve their English level to the amount needed in daily work, it’s very hard when only a few people speak English around them. 【1】 Here are a few tips that might help.

Join a school with native teachers to guide you.

【2】The more exposure you can get to these foreign teachers, the faster and better you’re going to learn English. If a school doesn’t give students maximum exposure to native English speakers’ classes, find one that does.

Read English daily.

This means using websites that are permitted in China, accessing English texts, newspapers and books. Read short stories in English. When you come across words you don’t know write them down immediately. 【3】

Find some English speakers.

Spend time with them and share conversations. There is nothing better for learning any language than finding native speakers of the language to practice with. When you speak, you are practicing every aspect of the language(except writing) in the most efficient way possible.

Memorize vocabulary.

Write new words in a notebook every week, with English definitions and a sample sentence, not a Chinese translation. 【4】 Carry it with you everywhere you go. Even if you have a question about something that you see and you don’t know the English word, write it down in your own language with the plan to look it up later and learn that word in English.

【5】English is not well controlled by grammar rules. For every rule, there is an exception to that rule. Your time will be better spent in watching movies and learning from them than studying grammar for long hours. Find someone to write emails in English to or write a dairy every day.

There are many other ways to improve your English. Come on!

A. Learn to write.

B. Watch an English film once a month.

C. What can you do to study more English?

D. There are many English speakers in China.

E. You can do this by writing in your notebook.

F. Follow a soap opera, comedy or radio program or TV drama.

G. You should be carrying a notebook with you everywhere you go just to write down something important.

1.随着医学的发展，人类的平均寿命将会达到120岁。

2.由于新能源的出现，污染问题将得到控制。

3.人们的日常生活也将有很大的变化。如机器人可以为你做家务；椅子的颜色能够随着你所穿的衣服而改变；人们可以到月球上去度假。

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Then he goes through my English papers, only to find my handwriting was poor and needed improving. Under his directions, I practiced writing letters, words, sentences and a whole text. I was surprised at what beautifully I wrote! What the wonder!

Facilities like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

● “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cooker

One of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heart by burning fuels like charcoal.

The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age, The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dynasties took on different shapes and structures.

● “Ran LU”, ancient small hot pot

The “Ran LU” is a small size cooking vessel(器皿) made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period(475—221 BC)

●Bronze You, ancient kettle

The Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could be placed. Just as people today can’t do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink.

●Bronze Yan, ancient steamer

Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.

【1】When did the “Ran LU” become popular?

A. In the Zhou Dynasty.

B. In the Warring States Period.

C. In the Eastern Han dynasty.

D. In the Stone Age.

【2】The Bronze You, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening to ________.

A. store wineB. pour water

C. place charcoalsD. hold charcoal ashes

【3】What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?

A. It is warm.

B. It is convenient.

C. It is environment-friendly.

D. It is useful.

【4】Among the following products, which one may have the longest history?

A. The “Wen Ding”.B. The “Ren LU”.

C. The Bronze You.D. The Bronze Yan.