The teacher, as well as his students_______ to attend the party last week.

---________shall we deal with the waste paper. bottles and boxes?

---Let's keep them for recycling. It's good for the environment.

________ it is to chat with our friends on the Internet!

---I will fly to Qingdao for my holiday this weekend.

---Wonderful!_________

--- Could I use your bike for a while. Sam?

--- ________. I’m not using it.

Nowadays there's a general discussion on zoos among people. These two students write their different ideas on a newspaper.

Zoos Do a Good Job------ Maria Smith

I know a large number of people think it is not wise to keep animals in zoos. ___1__ , I believe that it is good to keep animals in zoos.

Firstly, zoos are places for people to see many different kinds or animals from all over the world. ___2____zoos, most people would never see a real bear or tiger.

Secondly, zoos ___3___the animals very well. The animals are given food and cleaned regularly. In the wild (野外) , it is not always easy for an animal to find food, so sometimes it goes___4____. But animals kept in zoos never suffer from hunger.

Thirdly, zoos protect the animals they take care of. They ___5___them safe places to live in. In the wild, some kinds of animals are in danger of' becoming extinct (灭绝) . But zoos give these animals a chance to live. There would be fewer kinds of animals in the world if there were no zoos.

Zoos Are Unnatural ------Philip Black

In my opinion, zoos are not good for animals; they are only good for people.

It is not natural and    6   to keep wild animals in cages. Most animals are kept in cages that are too small for them. In the wild, these animals would travel __7__. In zoos, they can't do this. This is why the bears and tigers always look so sad.

Most cages are not very clean, either. It is true that zoos give the animals food regularly, but this is not natural. Wild animals _  8    looking for their own food. We should treat animals in the same way that we treat other people----with respect.

Would anyone be happy if you don't let him go outside his home? Would Maria like to have lots of people standing outside her flat looking at her?  No, she wouldn’t. And animals don't like it, either.

Complete the sentences with the given words in their suitable forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子。每空格限填一词）

1.2012 is a leap year. That's why there are _____ days in February. (twenty-ninth)

2.It is clear that your schoolbag is much heavier than _______. (I)

3.Thousands of_______were lost in the terrible earthquake happened in Japan. (life) 

4.We are very ______to our teachers for their great help. (thank)

5.Your smile is the best way to show people your_______. (kind)

6.Wu Liangyong is one of the_____to get China's Top Science Award this year. (win)

7.He needs a secretary who can also_________his life for him. (organization)

8.With the development of China, Chinese has become an international language and is______used all over the world. (wide).

Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。每空格限填一词)

1.Peter has bread and milk for breakfast.(改为否定句)

Peter_______ _________bread or milk for breakfast.

2.Mr. Smith and his wife seldom drive their car to work.（改为反意疑问句）

Mr. Smith and his wife seldom drive their car to work,______ ______?

3.You should take the medicine three times a day.（对划线部分提问）

________ ________should you take the medicine?

4.London will hold the next Olympic Games.(保持句意基本不变)

The next Olympic Games will _______ ______in London.

5.My grandpa began to learn how to use a computer when he was over sixty.（保持句意不变）

My grandpa began to learn how to use a computer in ______ ______.

6.Chinese people plant a large number of trees on March l2 every year.（改为被动语态）

A 1arge number of trees _______ ______on March 12 every year.

7."Are you doing your homework, Tom?" Mother asked.（把直接引语改为间接引语）

Mother asked Tom ______he _____doing his homework.

Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案)

Newcastle is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It's one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom. It is said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.

Newcastle's most popular place is the Gate. It's in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.

Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It's the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you're short of time, Newcastle is a big place. So you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.

If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.                                                                                 

As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!                                   

1.From the passage we know Newcastle is most famous for its_______.

2.If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you_____.

3.The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to ______.

4.Which place is not in Newcastle? ______

5.What can we learn from the passage?

6.The author wrote this passage mainly in order to_______.

Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage

Exam time is the most stressful (最有压力的) period of the year. You've worked all the term on your classes and now it's the time to prove what you have learned. With so much at stake, it is easy to get stressed about your exams. However, with the right amount or hard work and focus you can pass your tests    1!

When I was in school, I used to get very stressed over my examinations. So did my friends. Some people stopped eating and others ate too much! Some     2 and others burned themselves out! The most important thing to remember when studying is not to panic! Take the middle path---stay calm, eat healthy food and get your rest. Stressing out and _3___yourself too hard is just as dangerous as not studying enough. A tired, overworked brain is just as useless as a stupid, empty one!

So, what do you do? Set aside a time each day for study and a time For __4 . You may have less time to relax than usual, but you still need to let your brain rest for a few moments. Get plenty of sleep. If you are_ 5  , information will not stick in your memory. Finally, eat healthy food that fuels your body and mind.

It does no good to look at your exams like the rest of your life   6  them. Instead, just view them as another obstacle (障碍物) you will overcome. You have overcome all kinds of obstacles in your life so far. With the right amount of work and focus, you will pass your examinations with flying colors! High school is right around the corner.