The picture shows  18-year –old Katy Ross in Nepal, a small country in north India. Katy left school 8 months ago and soon she will go to university .She loves traveling and decides to visit Asia before she goes to university. Katy is living with a family in the capital of Nepal. She has learnt a lot about the country since she arrived 4 months ago. The family has two children but many uncles and cousins live with them in their big house. They have taken Katy to many parties.
Katy teaches for four hours a day at a small school. All the classes are in English and the pupils have spoken English since the age of six. The older children speak English very well. Katy has taught writing, grammar and art, all in English. She enjoys art most. And she thinks the children like the lessons best , too.
Katy doesn’t have a lot of time to see Nepal, but soon she will stop teaching and travel around Nepal with a friend.“After that, ’’ Katy says,“we will visit more countries in Asia.  We ’ re not sure which ones yet. ’’
小题1:Why is Katy in Nepal?

A．She is studying there.

B．She wants to take some pictures there.

C．She wants to learn more about the country.

D．She is an exchange student.

小题2:Which of the following is TRUE about the family Katy is living with?

A．They are friendly.

B．There are three people in their house.

C．They are strange.

D．They have never taken Katy to the parties.

小题3:How long has Katy been in Nepal?

A．Eight months.

B．Six months.

C．Four months.

D．One month.

小题4:When did the children begin to speak English?

A．When they are 5 years old.

B．When they are 6 years old.

C．When they are 7 years old.

D．When they are 8 years old.

小题5:According to the passage , Katy ________.

A．likes traveling very much

B．doesn ’ t want to live with a family

C．only teaches writing in English

D．will go back to school after she leaves Nepal.

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Do you get angry when your friends sing loudly while you are trying to work or when your best friend does not wait for you after school?
小题1: __________. Getting angry with others can cause you to lose friends.
Gary Egeberg, an American high school teacher, has written My Feelings Are Like Wild Animals to help you control your feelings. It tells how to stay cool when bad things happen.
The book says that getting angry only makes problems worse. 小题2: __________. “Getting angry is not a natural way to act,” the book says, “It’s just a bad habit, like smoking.”
The book says you can control your anger easily – all you have to do is to tell yourself not to be angry.
The book gives many tips to help you if you get angry easily. 小题3:__________.
◆ Keep a record. When you get angry, write down why you are angry. Look at it later and you will see you get angry too easily.
◆ Ask your friends to stop talking to you when you get angry. This will teach you not to be angry.
◆小题4:__________. When you get angry, walk away from the problem and go somewhere else. Try to laugh.

A. Here are the top three B. Do something different C. It can nevermake them better D. You may ask how to use the tips E. If you do, you need to control your feelings

Do you like visiting parks? The following three might be the ones that you are interested in.
Hyde Park, the biggest royal park of the UK, lies in the center of London, next to Green Park. It was built to be a royal park in 1536. About one hundred years later, the park was open to the public. Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park is famous all over the world. Anyone can make a speech there on Sunday afternoon.
Central Park is a man-made park in the center of Manhattan, New York. It took about 15 years to build the park and in 1873 it was open to the public. With 21 playgrounds and 2 zoos, Central Park is a wonderful place for children to have fun.
Banff National Park, the largest park in Alberta, Canada, was open in 1885. The park is as large as 6, 641 km². Whether by car, boat, bike or on foot, you can enjoy the beautiful mountains and lakes, as well as the plants and wild animals. There’re 3 famous ski areas in the park, which attracts millions of people to come every winter.
小题1:Hyde Park is in ______.

A．London

B．Banff

C．New York

D．Alberta

小题2:There are ______ playgrounds in Central Park.

A．2

B．3

C．15

D．21

小题3:______ was open to the public in 1885.

A．Green Park	B．Hyde Park
C．Banff National Park	D．Central Park

Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you. Well, ni-hao. (Laughter) It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me. I’m here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you across the world.
That’s why when my husband and I travel abroad, we don’t just visit palaces and parliaments(国会) and meet with heads of countries. We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you, because we believe that relationships between countries aren’t just about relationships between governments or leaders — they’re about relationships between people, particularly young people. So we view study abroad programs not just as an educational chance for students, but also as an active part of America’s foreign policy(政策).
Through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before. Ideas can cross oceans with the click of a mouse. Companies can do business and compete with companies across the world. And we can text, email, Skype with people in the world.
So studying abroad isn’t just a fun way to spend a time of learning; it is quickly becoming the key to success in our times. Because getting ahead in today’s workplaces isn’t just about getting good grades or test scores in school, which are important. It’s also about having real experience with the world beyond your borders — experience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own. Or, as the Chinese saying goes: “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.”
小题1:Where did the speaker probably give the talk to the audience?

A．In a university.	B．In the Parliament Hall.
C．On the Internet.	D．In a tourist attraction.

小题2:The passage shows that the world’s future depends on       .

A．getting good grades	B．traveling abroad
C．connections among young people	D．texts and emails

小题3:What is the meaning of the underlined word “compete” in Paragraph 3?

A．完成

B．比较

C．竞争

D．抱怨

小题4:In the speaker’s opinion, what is the key to success in our times?

A．Going to a university.	B．Doing more exercises.
C．Studying abroad.	D．Getting good test scores.

小题5:Where may the passage come from?

A．A story.	B．A news report.
C．A scientific magazine.	D．A speech.

Tips for avoiding traffic jams:
The radio has more than just music. Check the local news station for the latest traffic report. Or go online and check traffic cameras before you set out. If there is a jam, you'll be prepared and can try another route.
Take the road less traveled. Although highways may be the most direct route, back (偏僻的) roads can be much less crowded, which can save you from the frustration of the stop-and-go traffic.
Rush hour isn't just a lovely nickname. It means the morning and afternoon traffic lasts for several hours, but they're still called "rush hour" for a reason - everyone's on the road and in a hurry to get somewhere. Treat rush hour like bad weather - if you don't have to go anywhere, stay off the roads.
Tips for those unavoidable traffic jams:
Don't break the law. You've gone 30 feet in 30 minutes and all of a sudden you see people using the shoulders（紧急停车道）． Don't behave like them. Not only is this illegal, but also there's a good  chance they'll get caught or cause even more problems.
Pay extra attention to zig-zaggers (Z字形行进者). When some people are anxious, they may start changing lanes（车道）every 5 seconds or cut you off, Keep checking your windows and mirrors. for these lane changers.
Look for an escape. If it is possible to exit the road safely, do it. Use a GPS unit, and you can change your route mid-trip if needed.
Be courteous. Good manners could help you avoid a possible accident. Allow people in from a lane that is ending. Speeding up to keep them out increases your chances of an accident.
小题1:To avoid traffic jams,we are advised to do the following EXCEPT_______.

A．get traffic news before leaving

B．choose back roads.

C．avoid rush hours.

D．change lanes frequently.

小题2:What should we do when there are zig-zaggers?

A．Keep checking the mirrors

B．Stop and let them go first

C．Sound the hom loudly.

D．Drive quickly to keep them out

小题3:What does the underlined word “courteous”in the last paragraph mean?

A．Energetic

B．Polite

C．Careful

D．Honest

小题4:In which part of a magazine can this passage be found?

A．Entertainment

B．Market

C．Life

D．Advertisement

My friends and I had just finished lunch at a hotel when it started to pour heavily.
When it became lighter, I decided to brave the rain(冒雨) to get my        , which was parked at my office three streets away.
My friends argued that I shouldn’t go, mainly         I was seven months pregnant (怀孕的) then. I told them that I’d be very       . One of them wanted to come with me but I insisted that she should stay with another friend who needed         with her baby.

I walked out of the         and started making my way to the car. At the traffic crossing，a car stopped and the passenger         with an umbrella.
       I knew what was happening, he walked right beside me and told me he’d send me to my destination(目的地). I was very embarrassed(尴尬的) and refused,       he insisted on offering me his help.
During our walk, he kept telling me to walk slower, as the ground was        . When we got to the car parking lot, I          him and we parted(分手). I did not get his        and may not even recognize(认识) him now. Did he purposely stop for me? I’ll never know.
So how did I pay it forward? I was at home when I         two Indian construction(建筑) workers walking in the heavy rain. They were probably on their way to the construction sitenear my home, which was a long walk. I went out and         them an umbrella. The two men were wet through. They were surprised by my action , and I told them they should         the umbrella and keep it. They were very      . And like me, probably wondered why a stranger was giving such kindness. 

小题1:	A．money B．bag C．car D．raincoat

小题2:	A．because B．so C．unless D．if

小题3:	A．active B．strong C．busy D．careful

小题4:	A．courage B．water C．help D．food

小题5:	A．hospital B．hotel C．office D．supermarket

小题6:	A．got off B．got in C．picked up D．took off

小题7:	A．Before B．Since C．When D．For

小题8:	A．so B．but C．and D．as

小题9:	A．wet B．empty C．dry D．hard

小题10:

A．paid B．asked C．thanked D．left

小题11:

A．office B．name C．money D．umbrella

小题12:

A．heard B．left C．noticed D．sent

小题13:

A．bought B．sold C．threw D．passed

小题14:

A．take B．bring C．buy D．lend

小题15:

A．foolish B．sad C．grateful D．cheerful

“Homestay is a form of study abroad program. It allows the visitor to rent a room from a local family to better understand the local lifestyle. It also helps to improve the visitor’s language ability,” said a teacher during a school meeting last term, “Students who wish to learn more about foreign cultures or to get foreign experience should join this kind of holiday. I am sure you won’t be disappointed(失望的).”
After this special meeting, I always thought about this kind of holiday. Last month, I had a chance at last to go on such a holiday with some of my schoolmates and we went to London, a place where I had wanted to go since years ago.
As we were still young, we had a group leader who planned things for us and looked after us. After we got to London, we went  to stay with different families. I was lucky that my host family(寄宿家庭) was a white couple who had a daughter about my age. They treated me as a daughter of their family during my stay there. They were interested in me and I learnt a lot of things from them, too.

The holiday was filled with activities every day. After breakfast, a local teacher would come to take us in his car. Then we would have classes or go on a sight-seeing trip to different places of interest like the Big Ben, the London Bridge, and the Buckingham Palace. We would go back to our own homes after the activities.
The holiday was a valuable experience for me. I enjoyed every minute of it. Yet, time really flew fast. Three weeks later, we had to leave “home” for Hong Kong.
小题1:In the “homestay” program, a visitor can              .

A．learn more about holidays	B．understand his culture better
C．improve the language ability	D．take part in foreign meetings

小题2:The writer had wanted to visit London since              .

A．the last month

B．years ago

C．the special meeting

D．her stay abroad

小题3:The group leader should             .

A．make plans for the family	B．take care of the students
C．stay with different families	D．rent rooms to the students

小题4:The writer’s host family              .

A．was very kind to her	B．went sight-seeing with her
C．had two white daughters	D．was interested in her activities

小题5:From the passage, we know that the writer             in London.

A．wished to stay a little longer

B．spent three weeks in her “home”

C．had classes in many interesting places

D．helped the teacher take the students in a car

Time can be categorized (分类) into three general types:
Predictable Time: Such activities as classes, team practice, eating and sleeping. If you know the restaurant is open between 7:00am and 7:30pm, you should plan to eat sometime between that block of time.
Discretionary Time: This is free time that can be planned in a manner matching with your lifestyle and to carry through the most important considerations in your life.
Imposed Time: Activities including unexpected and difficult or dangerous situations which happen suddenly and which require quick action to deal with them.
How to manage your Time:
Value Your Own Situation. The first step is to know yourself. People work differently. Some people are very active in the early morning and can carry out much at that time. Others find that their most powerful time is later in the day.
Get Organized. Make a shopping list or make some type of planned notebook. This may seem simple but you would be surprised how many people do not use these necessary things.
Prepare a To-Do List. Consider all that you wish to complete and make a list. Prioritize (优先排序) these items using three rules A, B, C:
A=" Most" important goal that needs to be completed very soon
B=" Next" important goal that does not have immediate necessity
C=" Finally," do all other things.
Plan Your Time. Fill in any spaces purposely left blank, and block out time to sleep. Be realistic, most college students don’t go to bed at 9 pm. Choose time for recreation each day.
Plan Study Time. Students should study 2-3 hours for every unit, for a total of 25-35 hours per week.
Time management is a system of learning to give first concern to the tasks you wish to complete. The key to being a good time manager is to learn to make full use of discretionary time and try to use it successfully.
小题1:What does the underlined phrase “Imposed Time” mean?

A．Unreasonable time.	B．Valuable time.
C．Busy time.	D．Unpredictable time.

小题2:Which of the following can be considered as Rule A according to the To-Do List?

A．Study for the final exam.

B．Play in the sports club in free time.

C．Visit an art museum at the weekend.

D．Hand in the history report tomorrow morning.

小题3:What is the passage mainly about?

A．Time preference.	B．Time management.
C．Importance of managing time.	D．Instructions of saving time.

Camping in your backyard is full of fun, whatever your age is. It’s great for keeping us relaxed. It offers chances to enjoy the night sky and to be noisier(更热闹) than usual. It lets us have friends over to stay who might not fit inside the house! Follow these instructions and you’ll have a night you’ll never forget!
Put up your tent
Considering the  (1)  of family members and guests, you may need more than one  (2) . Tell your friends to bring their tents if needed. Follow the instructions or check out the articles on how to put up a tent on the Internet.
Prepare your bedding
You’ll want your guests to be able to relax in comfort. Put something soft to lie on the floor: A blow-up air mattress(床垫) or thick comforters may work well. Fill the tent with soft toys and blankets. Have lightweight sleeping bags or cotton blankets. (3)They are especially important if you live where the night temperatures drop greatly.

Prepare a seating area
If you have a picnic table, that would work best. If not, set up a few chairs and a small table to set out(摆出) drinks and food. A simple choice is to lay out a blanket in the open air, so that your friends can eat and talk. Be sure the grass isn’t wet!
Make memories
Plan some activities. You’re camping in the backyard, so it’s time to make the most of being outdoors.
Have a camera nearby to take photos of you, your family members, and your friends. Take one large group shot with everyone smiling and laughing. Be sure to make copies for everyone!
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小题2:回答问题：What can we do to help remember the camping activities?
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小题3:把(3)句译成中文。
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小题4:在文中找出与“Your guests are expected to relax themselves comfortably.”意思相近的句子。
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小题5:在文中找出最能表达该短文主题的句子。
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Remember to be a good boy or girl any time. It’s important to have good manners, especially in some public 小题1: .When you are waiting小题2: line, don’t jump the queue. Be patient. Don’t stand too close to others . Keep 20cm小题3: if you can.
Follow the advice of the workers when you are having a visit on a place of interest. Don’ t climb on exhibitions. Make小题4: it’s OK to take 小题5: before you hold up your camera. When you go to shows, 小题6:clean clothes. You should get to the show 15 minutes before it starts. During the shows, turn小题7:your cell phone. Don’t eat during the show. Restaurants will be quite busy. Don’t stay too long when you 小题8: eating . Remember to 小题9: your rubbish away after the meal.
Good manners can make you a gentleman or lovely lady. 小题10:  you are , others will be pleased with you.