London is such a wonderful city. It is very large. The Thames River runs   __1  the city from west to east. So the city has   2    parts: the South and the North. In the North, there are important buildings, shops, big parks and interesting places.
The weather in London is good. In winter it is not very cold and in summer it is not very hot   3  the city is near the sea. People say   4  London is a foggy city and it often rains. It is true.
Last year, when I   5  in London I met one of the   6  fogs in years. You could hardly see your hand in front of your face. Cars and buses moved along with their lights on. When evening fell, the weather   7    even worse. The fog was as thick as milk.  8  the buses and cars stopped. I happened    9    an important meeting on the other side of the town, but it was impossible to find a car. I had to get there   10 .

小题1:	A．about B．through C．in D．along

小题2:	A．four B．six C．five D．two

小题3:	A．because B．so C．but D．or

小题4:	A．what B．where C．that D．which

小题5:	A．were B．am C．be D．was

小题6:	A．thick B．thicker C．the thickest D．thickest

小题7:	A．become B．got C．turn D．grow

小题8:	A．All B．Each C．Every D．None

小题9:	A．to have B．have C．having D．had

小题10:

A．by car B．by bus C．on foot D．on the foot

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It was mother's Day, but the young mother was a little unhappy.  Because she was 800 miles away from her parents. In the morning she phone her mother to wish her a happy mother's Day, And her mother told her about the beautiful lilacs(丁香) in the garden.
Later that day, when she told her husband about the lilacs. He said. "I know where we can find all that you want. Get the children and come on.”So they went, driving down the country roads. There on a small hill, they saw a lot of beautiful purple lilacs .The young woman ran quickly to enjoy the flowers .Carefully, she picked a few here and a few there. On their way home there was a smile on her face .When they were passing a nursing home(养老院)，the young woman saw an old granny sitting in a chair .She had no children with her .They stopped the car and the young woman walked to the old woman, put the flowers in her hands , and smiled at her .The old granny thanked her again and again . She smiled happily, too.
When the young mother came back to her car , her children asked her ,“Ｗho is that old granny ? Why did you give flowers to her ?”“I don’t kown her .”Their mother said ,“But it’s Mother’s Day , and she has no children. I have all of you , and I still have my mother . Just think how much those flowers meant to her .”
小题1:The young woman was a little unhappy on Mother’s Day because_______.

A．she didn’t have a present

B．she was a long way from her mother .

C．she didn’t know it was Mother ‘s Day

D．she wanted to have a trip .

小题2:There were many beautiful purple lilacs ______.

A．in the young woman’s garden	B．in the market
C．on a small hill	D．in the nursing home

小题3:The young woman had _______.

A．one child

B．no child

C．more than one child .

D．a boy and a girl

小题4:The young woman gave the flowers to the old granny because ________.

A．she knew the old granny

B．she didn’t like the flowers

C．her mother asked her to do so

D．she wanted the old granny to be happy

小题5:Which is the following is NOT true according to the passage ?

A．The young woman was kind

B．The old granny was sad at last

C．The young woman loved her mother

D．The old granny had no child

Today, it is a big problem for young graduates to get satisfying jobs. 16  that there are thousands of different kinds of jobs in the world. Choose the right one itself is not easy.
“Finding a job” is not   17  as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job because they are not   18  for it. Sometimes “Chance” may   19  a more important part than “decision”.
Here are a few steps to help you think about   20  which you might enjoy doing after school or university. First, it is important   21 what kind of person you are, which special qualities  22  you outstanding (突出的，杰出的) among people and what you are interested in. There is a difference   23   an interest and a skill. If you like   24  and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can  25   a horse that looks like a horse not a big dog, that is a  26  .
Then ask yourself a question, “In the following three areas --- skills with people, skills with information and skills with things, which are your  27  skills?
After   28   your skills, the next step is research. To   29 as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers for information. Ask your friends  30  the work they do.
Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! It is your own life, just find the job you really enjoy doing.

小题1:	A．It’s saying B．It’s say C．It is said D．It says

小题2:	A．same B．as same C．so good D．the same

小题3:	A．suitable B．fitted C．able D．like

小题4:	A．take B．play C．have D．choose

小题5:	A．jobs B．life C．study D．works

小题6:	A．feel B．realize C．to feel D．to realize

小题7:	A．helps B．makes C．make D．help

小题8:	A．both B．between C．from D．among

小题9:	A．art B．music C．sports D．acting

小题10:

A．ride B．feed C．draw D．treat

小题11:

A．success B．skill C．hobby D．fact

小题12:

A．good B．the best C．better D．best

小题13:

A．examine B．have examined C．examining D．examined

小题14:

A．find out B．look out C．find D．look at

小题15:

A．what do they think of B．how do they think of C．what they think of D．how they think of

Last week, 169 Junior 1 students at No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang took their first no-teacher exam. After the teacher handed out the exam paper, he left the room and never came back. A student collected in the papers when the exam ended.
“That test was not only a test of knowledge, but also a test of moral(道德). We wanted to show students how important honesty is, ”said Cai Wenguo, the school’s headmaster. The school says no cheating (作弊)happened in the test. Next year, it wants 80％ of its exams to be without teachers. But students have different ideas.
“I was happy and excited during the exam because my teachers trusted me, ”said Lang Yudan, a 13-year-old girl in Class 11.
“Schools must trust students a lot not to use invigilators（监考人）. But I think it is too early. Some students will cheat if there are no invigilators. And the students will not be able to ask for help when needed. ”said Hua Sha.
“I don’t like having invigilators in exams. When they walk around the classroom, they make me nervous. I would get higher marks without them in the room because I would feel more relaxed. ”Liu Qingxi said.
“I think it’s very important to have invigilators in exams. Many students want to check their answers with each other after they have finished papers. And they can also keep the classroom in order when something unusual happens. They may make me nervous, but I still think we need them. ” Shangguan Yuan said.
Not using invigilators may be a good idea. But before using it, schools must tell students the importance of honesty and try to find ways to solve something unusual in exams.
小题1:The passage mainly talks about ______.

A．how to pass an exam

B．how to make students honest

C．whether there is cheating in exams

D．whether invigilators are needed in exams

小题2:No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang held a no-teacher exam to _______.

A．let the students have a good rest

B．teach the students in a better way

C．help all the students pass the exam

D．find whether the students were honest

小题3:From what the students have said, we know ________.

A．invigilators really help them a lot

B．all of them think it is a good idea

C．something unusual never happens in exams

D．not all of them agree with the head

小题4:In the sentence “And they can also keep the classroom in order when something unusual happens”“they”refers to _________.

A．students

B．headmasters

C．invigilators

D．schools

In Britain you may often hear "Drop in any time" or "Come to see me soon", but you can't really do that.  People just say those things to make you feel welcome.  It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home.  If you receive a written invitation to an event that says "RSVP", you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go.  You may refuse by saying "Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come. " If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there.  Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal.  Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate.  A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
小题1:What can you do when a British friend says " Drop in any time”?

A． Visit him or her at any time.

B． Say no time to him or her seriously.

C． Telephone him or her before visiting.

D． Visit him or her soon.

小题2:What does the word "RSVP" probably mean in Chinese ?

A．请自便

B．请回复

C．请审阅

D．请来访

小题3:What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go ?

A． Do not give him or her answer.

B． Tell another friend to go instead of you.

C． Tell him or her that you can't be there for some reason.

D． Tell him or her that you don't want to go there.

小题4:Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?

A． Buy small presents when invited.

B． Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.

C． Write a thank-you note after a visit.

D． Give a telephone call after a visit.

小题5:Where would you probably see this passage?

A． In an invitation.	B． In a guidebook.
C． On a poster.	D． In a newspaper.

Can you remember a world before the Internet? If you answer is “no,” then you are probably a millennial. Millennials are the new generation of young Americans. They were born between 1982 and 1992. There are 33 million of them, and they are just starting to enter the workforce(劳动力). Many experts believe that millennials are different from young Americans of past generations. They also believe that millenials will change the workforce in important ways.
How are millennials different? They are the first generation born in the computer age. The internet has always been a part of their lives. They spend about 16 hours a week on the Internet, and this doesn’t include e-mail. And they spend 72 hours a week using other electronic media(媒体), including mobile phones and video games. They are “nation speakers” of the language of the computer age. People who were born earlier will never be native speakers of that language. Why not? They did not grow up “speaking” it.
How will millennials change the workforce? To answer that question, it is important to understand how millennials use the Internet. They use the Internet to communicate. They visit website such as FaceBook and MySpace every day. They share(分享)ideas, music, information, games, and friendships with people all over the world. When they start working, they will want to share their work and ideas with others.
It is also important to understand the way millennials grew up. Thair parents and teachers gave them a lot of attention. They taught them that their opinions were valuable(有价值的). As a result, amny millennials are very cinfident. At work, they will expect their co-workers and bosses to listen to their opinions.
Millennials also grew up with a lot of structure in their lives. Many of them went to school from the age of two or three and played on sports teams. At work, they will expect the rules to be clear. They will also expect a strong but fair boss, like a coach on a sports team. They will follow the person in charge (主管) if he or she is fair. But they will not follow an unfair boss. They will also expect their work to be fun and creative, similar to their experience on a sports team.
These are a few of the changes that experts believe millennials will bring to the American workforce. But the world is changing very fast. There will probably be more changes that are difficult to imagine today.
小题1:According to the first paragraph of the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A．Millennials belong to a new generation.

B．Millennials were born about ten years ago.

C．Millennials are entering the workforce.

D．Millennials know little about the world before the Internet.

小题2:Which is the main reason that make the experts believe millennials are different from young Americans of past generations?

A．Millennials can speak a better native language.

B．Millennials grow up with computers and Internet.

C．Millennials use mobile phones and e-mails often.

D．Millennials spend long hours playing video games.

小题3:Why do the millennials experct to share their work and ideas with others?

A．Because they know how to use the Internet to make new friends.

B．Because they understand how to communicate with new friends.

C．Because they grow up sharing ideas, music, information, games, and friendships with others by the Internet.

D．Because the Internet can provide all the information they need.

小题4:According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A．Millennials grow up with more attention from their parents and teachers.

B．Many millennials are showing more confident than others at work.

C．Many millennials give more valuable opinions to their co-workers and bosses.

D．Many of the millennials have had fun and creative experiences when they are on sports teams.

小题5: From the passage we know that ______.

A．the number of the millennials had come to 33 million by the end of 1982

B．most of the millennnials learn native computer language in schools.

C．millennials require their bosses to be healthier and the rules clearer at work

D．more changes will probably be brought to the American workforce by millennials

Most middle school students find it boring to learn English. But students in Yat Sen middle school in New York, US, don’t think so. Why? Because they are in the school of One Program, which asks students to work on their own or in small groups on computers to have math lessons.
“The program gives the students a new learning style. No traditional classroom can compare with it. We give each lesson according to the students’ interest and their strong and weak points,” said JoelⅠ. Klein, the school’s head teacher, “we’re looking for a new way that interest students children.”
Students enjoy these math lessons, especially lessons with video games. They must find out the answers to math problems to get through the game. One such game is Dimension M. As students move through mazes(迷宫) with their keyboards, some questions come up.
Caleb Deng had to answer the question: What is 5+ (6×3)? He calculated on paper quickly because there was just a minute left to play.
“ I was right,” said Deng, 14, as he ended the game with a high score (高分). “this really makes math lessons more exciting, since we are fighting to learn better.”
小题1:Students in Yat Sen Middle School like math because __________.

A．they work in large group

B．they can work on computer

C．the teachers are interesting

D．math questions are easy there

小题2:Which is NOT true of the program?

A．It is very successful.

B．It is boring to most students.

C．It makes learning math more interesting.

D．It gives the students a new way to learn.

小题3:The underlined word “calculated” in Paragraph 4 most probably means __________.

A．worked out

B．wrote down

C．threw away

D．gave up

小题4:Caleb Deng’s story serves as an example to show ___________.

A．how students work in small groups

B．how to end a game with a high score

C．how the question 5+(6×3) should be solved

D．how students learn math through video games

小题5:This article is mainly about ___________.

A．how to learn math well

B．an interesting math lesson

C．a new way to learn math

D．kids in Yat Sen Middle School

Everyone would like to be remembered. A few people even try to do something that no one else in history has ever tried to do. These people sometimes have their names recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.
Often it takes a group of people to do something unusual. One such team paddled(用浆划)a bathtub（浴缸）145 kilometers for 24 hours. This group had 13 members. They paddled their bathtub on a river near Ashford, Great Britain on May 28 and 29, 1983. A month later, a racing team of hospital bed pushers in Avon ,Great Britain, pushed a hospital bed 16 kilometers in just 50 minutes! However, the distance record for hospital bed pushing is still held by the men of Brunt field Bedding Center. This team from Edinburgh pushed a hospital bed 5,203 kilometers in 1979. It took the team 35 days to cover the distance.
Another group of record makers held the highest dinner party in the world. Nine people from Sydney, Australia, climbed Mountain Huascaran on June 28 1989.The climbers carried a dinner table, chairs, and a meal up the mountain .When they reached the top, they all put on warm suits for dinner.
People all over the world are trying hard to do something unusual to make a record. It should be understood; however, that now not all the records will be kept in the Guinness Book of Records.
小题1:According to the passage, what record was made near Ashford in May, 1983?

A．A record for paddling a bathtub.

B．A record for climbing a mountain.

C．A record for pushing a hospital bed.

D．A record for swimming across a river.

小题2:What was unusual about the highest dinner party held by the nine people in the passage?

A．The people who held the dinner party all came from Sydney.

B．Only nine people held the highest dinner party.

C．They had a meal on the mountain.

D．They carried a dinner table and chairs up the mountain to hold the dinner party.

小题3:Which of the following show the right order(顺序)of what happened in the passage?
a. A group of 13 members paddled a bathtub on a river near Ashford.
b. A team from Edinburgh made a distance record for hospital bed pushing.
c. A group of nine people from Sydney had a dinner party on the top of Mountain Huascaran.
d. A racing team pushed a hospital bed 16 kilometers in just 50 minutes in Avon.

A．a-b-c-d

B．d-b-c-a

C．a-d-b-c

D．b-a-d-c

小题4:Which of the following is mentioned(提及)in the passage?

A．Hospital bed pushing was a popular sport in Edinburgh.

B．People living in Ashford usually used a bathtub to carry things.

C．Two different records for hospital bed pushing were given.

D．Hospital bed pushing was held twice a year in Avon, Great Britain.

Many people think it is very exciting and admirable(令人羡慕的) to be an actor. The actors often wear the most beautiful and fashionable clothes and they can make a lot of money. Many people like them and they have so many fans. But in fact, the job of an actor can be very tiring and hard. To make good movies, for example, action movies, the actors need to go to some remote(偏远的) places. There they don't have good places to stay or nice food to eat. They often have to get up early and go to bed very late. When they are too busy, they don’t have time to sleep or relax. It's very hard.
小题1:Why do so many people think it is admirable to be an actor?

A．They think actors are fashionable.

B．They think actors are rich.

C．They think their clothes are beautiful.

D．All of the above.（以上都是）

小题2:The author(作者) thinks actors’ life is ________.

A．fashionable

B．exciting

C．tiring and hard

D．good

小题3:The actors find it difficult to sleep well or relax because________.

A．they don't like sleeping.

B．they are too hungry to sleep well

C．they sleep in clod rooms

D．their job is too busy

小题4:Which is NOT true?

A．Sometimes, the life of actors is not so exciting.

B．Actors often have nothing to eat.

C．Actors often work late at night.

D．Many people think it is good to be an actor.

小题5:What’s the topic(主题) of this passage?
A.    An actor’s life is exciting.
B.    B. How can actors make much money?
C.  The life of actors.
D. What does an actor eat and wear every day?

Different people have different colors of skin. Some have black skin, some have yellow skin and some have white skin. There is a woman in Alaska. Her skin is orange. It is almost the color of orange juice. How did her skin become orange? She ate lots of tomatoes, carrots and squash(南瓜). She ate too many orange things. That’s why her skin turned orange.
The woman doesn’t want her skin to be orange, so she goes to see the doctor. The doctor says, “ Stop eating orange things, Eat some green things.”
The woman did so, and her skin isn’t orange any more.
小题1:The woman in this story has___________.

A．orange eyes and hair

B．orange skin

C．oranges

D．yellow skin

小题2:The woman’s skin became orange because ________.

A．she ate only oranges

B．she ate too much orange food

C．she fell in orange juice

D．she likes that color

小题3:This story is mainly about __________.

A．a woman in Alaska

B．tomatoes and carrots

C．a doctor

D．different people with different colors of skin

小题4:The woman goes to see a doctor because _________.

A．She doesn’t feel well

B．She needs some orange things

C．oranges make her sick

D．she doesn’t like the color of her skin

小题5:The doctor tells her ____________.

A．to eat more orange things

B．to drink orange juice

C．not to eat any green vegetables

D．to eat some green food