●NATURAL BEAUTY: OUR ENVIRONMENT

Anne Bowen, an art teacher, always emphasized environmental themes in her classes. She channels her concern for the environment into her artwork, which you can see in her ＂Our Environment＂ exhibition, at the Carrollwood Cultural Center in Tampa. Bowen uses mixed media (pen and ink, colored pencils and paint) to describe nature, using patterns that echo the symmetry(对称) found there. She’s also interested in the ways animals live together in groups, which she explores in her piece Monarch Butterflies(pictured). She hopes her art inspires viewers to come up with solutions to environmental problems. Bowen’s commitment to environmental preservation isn’t just lip service; she’ll donate half of her sales profits to the Sierra Club. In addition to ＂Our Environment＂, members of the Exhibiting Society of Artists have an exhibition in the gallery. The opening reception for both shows is 5—8 p.m. Friday. 4537 Lowell Road. (813) 269-1310.

●ABSTRACTIONS: UNFURLED

Local artist Dominique Martinez, the creative force behind Rustic Steel Creations, bought and renovated the old Tampa Heights Fire Station No. 5, which became Red Door No. 5. Each month, the gallery features local artists with an opening reception in conjunction with First Friday Art in the Heights. This Friday’s exhibition, ＂Unfurled＂, features abstract artists Stephanie Ong and Laura Kmetz.

Ong’s paintings are a form of communication using light, scale and color. Her latest series, ＂Habitats＂, explores transitions in life. Kmetz’s works are deep concentrations of nature and objects, which she explores through multilayered, mixed-media works. She seeks to reveal the essence of things, finding their meaning and offer associations with displacement, loss, search, recovery and preservation. The opening reception is 7—10 p.m. 1910 N Florida Ave. The gallery’s hours after that are by appointment.

【题文1】What is the theme of Anne Bowen’ ＂Our Environment＂ exhibition?

A. Her interest in her art work. B. Her experience in her teaching.

C. Her ways to protect the environment. D. Her concern for the environment.

【题文2】 What is Anne Bowen’s intention of displaying her Monarch Butterflies?

A. To remind people to care about the environment.

B. To exhibit her discovery in environmental problems.

C. To show her contribution in environmental preservation.

D. To call on viewers to donate for environmental protection.

【题文3】What do Stephanie Ong and Laura Kmetz show in this Friday’s exhibition ＂Unfurled＂?

A. Pictures of human figures. B. Visual aesthetic(美感) of nature.

C. Meaning of natural preservation. D. Abstract works that show their exploration.

【题目】阅读理解
Jack Ma is the founder and CEO of Alibaba Group. He was one of the 100 global "future leaders" of the 2001 World Economic Forum and the "commercial leader" of 2001 elected by US Commercial Association of Asia.
Born in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Ma graduated from Hangzhou Teachers Institute in 1988 (he failed the entrance exam twice) and became a lecturer in English and International Trade.
In 1985, a one-month visit to see an Australian pen pal he had met in Hangzhou changed his life. "Everything I'd learned in China was that China was the richest country in the world," he said. "When I arrived in Australia, I realized it's totally different. I started to think you have to use your own mind to judge, to think." After his return, Ma became the chairman of the Students' Union of the whole city.
Jack Ma founded Alibaba.com in 1999, a China based business to business marketplace site. In 2003, Alibaba launched Taobao.com, a consumer to consumer auction (消费者拍卖) website similar to eBay.
Ma said that he got most of his ideas while taking very long, hot showers. He likes to spend time walking his four dogs and playing chess and poker. He said, "I've learned a lot of business philosophy by playing poker."
Looking ahead, Ma said that he dreamed of using his group's resources to improve the lives of all Chinese people, especially the 900 million farmers. "There must be some way of using our experience, our know-how, and make their life easier," he said.
（1）We can know from this passage that Jack Ma is .
A.the number one of the 2001 global future leaders
B.a great success and very influential in economy
C.the chairman of the Students' Union of Hangzhou Teachers Institute
D.the founder and CEO of eBay
（2）It was that changed his mind greatly.
A.his pen pal
B.his experience in China
C.his failure in the entrance exam
D.his experience in Australia
（3）We can infer from the third paragraph that .
A.Ma loves China very much
B.Ma knew about Australia well before his visit
C.Ma didn't know the differences between China and Australia before the visit
D.Ma used to judge things with his own mind
（4）The underlined word launched in paragraph 4 probably means .
A.started
B.bought
C.sold
D.landed
（5）From the last paragraph, we can know that .
A.Jack Ma will do what he can to make the farmers life easier
B.Jack Ma will devote a lot of money to help the Chinese farmers
C.they will teach the farmers how to use their resources
D.Alibaba groups resources will be given away to the farmers

【题目】修改以下文章，文中共有 10 处语言错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
注意： 1)、答案请写在答题卷上；
2)、只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分；
3)、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
4)、答题符号、格式要规范：
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。
Our school has had a survey on reading. It shows that 55 percent the students spend their time reading textbooks after the school. Only 10 percent enjoy read literature. Why? They don't have enough time but they have too much homework to do. Some complain that literary work are so thick that they have hardly enough patient to finish them. Others who only concentrate in how to get high scores simply admit that reading literature won't help them with their exams. What's more, some students show no interest in literature. In fact, books play a important role in our life. Not only can reading make us relaxing, and it also helps us learn the customs and cultures in the past and at present, at home and abroad.

【题目】完形填空
On the first day of my school life in the USA,I showed a great interest in my marketing class.My teacher, Mrs.Tolman,suggested I1a national marketing club called DECA attracting many students with talent and interest in2So I did.
The first3 was to collect money for the marketing competition later in the year by selling candles. Mrs.Tolman said the competition was due in a week and that 40 percent of the4 would go into my personal account.
At the beginning,I tried to sell some candles to my host mom.She said that if I could5confidence and do a wonderful sales presentation,she would certainly buy some.I started my presentation with a6 handshake.Then I introduced all the different kinds of candles and the special sales I could offer and7her that our candles were the best choices for gifts and home decorations.Finally she bought three candles.
Greatly8,I decided to sell my candles around the neighborhood.On Saturday morning,with great courage, I knocked at the door of my first potential9.
“I'm a student at Skyline High School and we are10 money for DECA.I'm trying to sell...”
“Not today,sorry,”the man interrupted me and11the door.
Embarrassed,I walked away and said to myself the12thing that might happen was being refused like that again.I couldn't even count how many times I was13 with reasons like "Not today",“I don't have any14money right now”or “I just bought some”15,I had to continue with the day.16,a woman kindly bought nearly $60 worth of candles.I couldn't even hide my17 and said "Thank you very much" to her with a bow.
After a18hard work,I turned in my $408 worth of sales of candles,which gave me $163.2 in my own account. I was19to find out I was the second highest seller in all classes.
It was the first time that I had worked as a salesperson.Now I look back on this experience with satisfaction,and I feel glad that I did not20in face of difficulty.
（1）A.hold B.join C.build D.attend
（2）A.business B.English C.math D.sports
（3）A.chance B.way C.challenge D.choice
（4）A.income B.candles C.business D.expense
（5）A.express B.expect C.make D.show
（6）A.firm B.sudden C.rude D.uncertain
（7）A.informed B.convinced C.explained D.requested
（8）A.satisfied B.disappointed C.shocked D.encouraged
（9）A.businessman B.seller C.buyer D.shop keeper
（10）A.lending B.raising C.returning D.borrowing
（11）A.opened B.knocked C.burst into D.shut
（12）A.worst B.uneasy C.best D.unhappiest
（13）A.forbidden B.permitted C.refused D.demanded
（14）A.small B.extra C.little D.left
（15）A.Therefore B.So C.However D.For
（16）A.Besides B.Secondly C.Firstly D.Finally
（17）A.eagerness B.embarrassment C.excitement D.sadness
（18）A.week's B.hour's C.day's D.month's
（19）A.puzzled B.surprised C.calm D.lucky
（20）A.give away B.give out C.give off D.give in

【题目】假设你是李华，你所在的学校英文报刊向全体高二学生征稿，主题是“环境保护”，你有意参加此次活动。请根据下列要点完成一篇英语作文。
1)、 低碳生活对我们的好处。
2)、 日常生活，我们可以做些什么。
注意：1). 词数100左右。
2). 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3). 文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称。

【题目】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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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。
Mom and Dad went back home from vacation a day earlier as expected,and they couldn't wait to surprise their two sons.However,what disappointed them greatly was that the house was in total（完全的）mess,with dirty dishes in the sink and garbages lying everywhere. What was worse, their dog Spot looked like he was starving.Mom and Dad were sure Daniel,which had been left in charge of the house,was to blame.Before Daniel can explain,Dad shouted angry at him.He said that such behavior should not be tolerated,but Mom added that Daniel could not be trust.Daniel felt so upset that he ran into his room.“Why didn't they ask me what had happened? Didn't I deserve a chance to defend for myself?I hate them!”Daniel thought to herself.

假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Emily是个航空迷。上周六你在市科技馆的中国航空展上观看了中国航空发展史的资料后，决定给Emily写一封电子邮件，告诉她你在市科技馆的所见所闻及参观后的感想。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Emily,

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Best regards.

Yours,

Li Hua

Many couples are quite puzzled about this question.How can lovers be devoted to each other for long? Actually, they just complain about their marriage to their partners all the time,not【1】(know) how to deal with the marriage crisis.

“Before we were【2】(marry),my husband was a caring man,“a wife once told me.“It seemed that he would love me till the end of the world.Since we got married,he【3】(become) a lazy bone.He watches ball games more than he watches me.He has changed so much that I can【4】(hard) bear him.”

“Very funny,”answered the husband.“But have you looked at yourself lately?Several years ago,you were very beautiful.Now you wear that old dress.If I've changed from【5】energetic man to a lazy one,then you've changed yourself from a【6】(beauty) lady to an ugly one.”This hurtful but childish【7】(argue) shows how couples, instead of looking for love,may look for all the【8】(fault) that his/her partner has in their daily life.

Honestly speaking,how we see our partners often depends more【9】how we are than how they are.It is a way of seeing.Husbands and wives are not audience【10】participant observers in each other’s life.Remember that the law of lasting love is to look at your lover with love.

Do you ever wonder if you're doing what you're supposed to be doing with your life?What if you have potential talents that could lead you to a new path and change everything for the better?【1】The following tips will help you discover your potential strength.

●Do what you love.

One sure way to get yourself moving in the right direction is to do more of the things that make you feel good.【2】That might lead to writing a book or a movie or a career in writing.If baking treats for friends and neighbors gives you great pleasure,take it one step further.Upgrade your packaging and look into selling your goodies at a local market.

●Complete some assessment activities.

【3】While none of them is perfect,each of them can help you realize the types of your strengths.

●【4】

It's not always easy to self-identify what we're good at.So go and ask your friends what they think your strengths are.You might be surprised at what they have to say.Are you creative,organized,or socially outgoing?Sometimes your friends are more aware of your strengths than you.

●Find a guide.

If you have an idea of where your potential strengths lie,it may help to find a person who has achieved success in a related area.Chances are that your guide would be happy to share tips and motivations to help you.Use this relationship to get hands-on experience.【5】Ask the owner of a shop you admire if you can work part time or volunteer in order to learn the business and see if it suits you.

A.Ask your friends.

B.Turn to your teachers for help.

C.Stop wondering and start doing.

D.If you love to write,start blog now.

E.Setting a goal helps you identify a potential strength.

F.There are many free self-evaluation tools on the Internet.

G.Do you think you might want to open a bookstore or cafe?

She shared with us this special story about a land turtle and a sea turtle,which we then used to help them better comprehend.

Once upon a time,a land turtle (Mommy) met a sea turtle (Daddy) close to a beautiful shore.Soon they fell deeply in love and decided to get married.For a time,they continued to live at the water's edge so that Mommy could sit on the sand and keep dry and warm,while Daddy sat in the shallow water to keep cool.A few years later two baby turtles arrived (you both!).They were very special indeed and looked a little like each of their parents.

But as the years went by,Daddy sea turtle started spending more and more time in the ocean as he traveled deeper and deeper to look for pearls.Mommy land turtle also started wandering up into the sands to hunt for food in the woods.Little by little,Daddy and Mommy turtle started to drift further and further apart.Finally one day,Mommy and Daddy turtle decided they didn't want to live together anymore.The little turtles continued to spend time with each of their parents.They made lots of friends with all the fish,dolphins and whales in the ocean and also many friends with the rabbits,deer,and foxes in the woods.In fact they grew up to be a new kind of turtle that could live both in the ocean and on the land.

Over the years,this tale of the land and sea turtle has helped my children cope with and accept the fact that my marriage to their father was over.They know that we once loved each other very much and they were born out of true love.

【1】The underlined “They” in the second paragraph refers to .

A. the two baby turtles B. the land turtle and the sea turtle

C. the author and her ex-husband D. the author's children

【2】When the parents divorce,their children often feel .

A. relieved B. unsafe C. pleased D. annoyed

【3】In the third paragraph,the underlined phrase “drift apart” probably means .

A. make sense B. become disconnected C. break down D. get excited

【4】We can probably find the passage in the column “ ”.

A. Culture B. Career C. Parenting D. Education