四、短文改错(共10小题)

    假定英语课老师要求桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除和修改。 

增加: 在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧) ,并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：在多余的词用斜线（╲）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划了横线，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。

     There is a park in the center of our town,where is a wonderful place for people to meet and did exercise. Kids often go there feed birds,play games or fly kites after school. My friends and me often read there. To my surprised,yesterday I read a article in the local newspaper about a plan to turn the park into a parking lot. After reads the article,I was decided to write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. I wanted to express why I was on the plan. After all,people in the town need a place to have funs.

三、语法填空(共10小题)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内 单词的正确形式。

            The danger of success

    A new climber prepared to climb the Alps across the Swiss border. He invited two 41 (experience) guides to keep him company.

    They took a very dangerous mountain road. But 42 (protect) by the two excellent guides,he did not feel any danger. They climbed the long road,and 43 (final) arrived at the peak (顶峰) . The climber wanted to enjoy the feeling of standing on the peak first,so 44 guides moved aside and let him walk ahead.

    On the peak the young climber was so 45 (excite) that he forgot the strong wind 46 could blow at any time. He jumped up,47 (cheer) for his victory. Just at this moment,one guide caught up 48 him and pulled him down to the ground.

    “Kneel(跪) on the ground quickly!” he shouted. “You’ 11 not be safe 49 you kneel on the ground now!”

    There are too many times we want to stand tall and enjoy our success. But it is at these moments that we most easily 50 (appear) in the strong wind.

      Greed-the cause of a miserable life

    Once there were two neighbors,and one was poor while the other was rich. The rich farmer had many farms and servants. But he was not happy as he always wanted to have more wealth. The poor farmer worked hard all day on his farm and only got enough crops to support his family. However,at the end of the day he came home,played with his children,and shared his happiness with his family.

    The rich farmer was curious about his neighbor's happy life and asked his housekeeper what his secret was. The housekeeper told him, “It is his (满足) with whatever comes out of his hard work that gives rise to his pleasant and peaceful life." The rich farmer could not believe it. The housekeeper said he would do an experiment to prove it.

    The next day the housekeeper buried one gold coin on the farm of the poor farmer. When the poor farmer dug up the coin,he took it away and kept it in a secret place in his house. The housekeeper did the same thing on the second day. Again it was a surprise for the poor farmer. He also kept it. This continued for 99 days until the poor farmer found 99 gold coins.

    Afterward the farmer went mad looking for a 100th gold coin. But he didn't know that the housekeeper had stopped burying gold coins. He kept on digging all over his farm and totally ignored the farming by which he usually supported his family. He kept on counting the 99 gold coins all day and became very miserable about not getting the 100th. And he often got angry with his children and abused his wife.

    When the rich farmer saw what had happened,he realized how greed made people's life miserable. If we are content with what we have,we can lead a peaceful life.

1. adj. very unhappy (in Paragraph 4)

2. n. a strong wish to have more money,things,or power than you need .(in the last paragraph)

           C    ★★★★★

    What if software could get a car back on track if the driver changes direction suddenly on ice? Or help a stroke (中风) patient smoothly lift a cup?

    Bioengineers have developed a mathematical program for a robot that can “see” your intention while performing an ordinary action,like driving straight up a road or reaching for a cup — even if the action is interrupted (打断) . 

    “Say you’re reaching for a piece of paper and your hand is in mid-reach — your nerves take time to respond to what has happened,” said Justin Horowitz,first author of the study. So,when something unexpected happens,the signal going to your hand can't change for at least a tenth of a second."

    In the test,Horowitz employed exactly the situations he described. He analyzed(分析) the movement of research subjects as they reached for an object on a desk,but had their hand pushed in the wrong direction. He used the advanced mathematical program to analyze the action and examine the subjects’ intent,even when there was a disturbance.

    The program has extra sensors and deals with information so much faster than people can react. It can predict the way you wanted to move,according to your intention. The car’s artificial intelligence would use it to bring the car’s course more in line with what the driver wanted to do. aIf we hit a patch of ice and the car starts changing direction,we want the car to know where we meant to go ,” he said. “It needs to correct the car's course not to where I am now pointed,but to where I meant to go."

9. The mathematical program can be used to.

   A. prevent cars from speeding

   B. help the disabled learn to drive 

    C. predict people’s intended acts   

    D. warn drivers of possible dangers

10. The underlined part “mid-reach” in Paragraph 3 refers to the time when .

   A. the brain sends signals

   B. your body reacts to something

    C. you react to something unexpected   

    D. the brain is stuck in a dangerous situation

11. What is stressed about the program in the last paragraph?

   A. Its cost.   B. Its future,

    C. Its function.   D. Its structure.

12. Where can we probably read the text?

   A. In a car review.   B. In a business ad.

    C. In a research plan.   D. In a science report.

              A    ★★★☆☆

    Max Schireson had a nice year as a full-time family man. He helped plan his eldest daughter's school life. He took ski classes with his 15-year-old son. He spent a weekend away with his wife. But now the former MongoDB CEO,who left the software heavyweight last August to spend more time with his family,has joined the Massachusetts-based firm Battery Ventures as a director at home, “I’m now having my work life again — though the pressure is not anywhere near that of being a CEO，” Schireson,45, wrote.

    His leaving last year gained much attention as Schireson became a rare male director — particularly in technology industry — to admit that his work-life balance was perfect.

    In an interview posted on Battery's website,Schireson said the firm would allow him to work without upsetting his newfound work-life balance. “I wanted to continue to have a balanced life and this was an opportunity to work with great companies without performing an intense(严肃紧张的) ，CEO-like management role,” he said. “All of these things made a job feel like a good fit.”

    Besides spending time with his family,he has picked up hobbies. He is learning to play bridge. He goes to the gym. He advises friends on starting new companies. “I like it,” Schireson wrote. “Maybe other people could have done all of this while being CEO of a fast-growing company. I know I was’n table to. I am still distracted (使分心)by my phone,” he wrote.“Some of the energy that went into work now goes into learning bridge or solving math problems. I still long to go to sleep earlier,eat less,and be more in the moment?’

1. After giving up his job as MongoDB CEO,Schireson.

   A. had a year off as a family man

   B. started a firm in Massachusetts

    C. devoted himself to developing software   

    D. went back to school to improve himself

2. Why did Schireson’s leaving his job draw wide attention?

   A. He left for a higher poisition.

   B. He created a work-life balance.

    C. He decided to help his wife.

   D. He didn’t do a good job.

3. What is special about Schireson’s position in Battery Ventures?

   A. It is more challenging.

   B. It brings him a higher income.

    C. It allows him more free time.

   D. It enables him to achieve his full potential.

4. From the last paragraph we can learn that Schireson

   A. chooses a balanced diet every day

   B. spends more time enjoying real life

    C. tries to have a good sleep when possible   

    D. makes use of every minute to make money

二、完形填空(共20小题)

    阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的真佳选项。

    This morning during my walk,I had a good chance of meeting someone I’d been wanting to cross paths with for some time. I had 21 this elderly gentleman before.

    A few months ago he was 22 cans and bottles from the recycle bins behind my house. I was 23 to see this and . was sad at the 24 that he had to do this to survive. I thought about putting bottles in ? bag for him with a 25 saying the bag was for him to take,but then I gave up the idea out of 26 for him.

    So you can imagine my 27 when I saw him again in another (小巷) just around the comer from the green space I was headed to. I walked over to him and 28 to him a very quiet “Hi." His 29 was turned to me and he didn't reply. I decided maybe he didn’ t want to be 30 . So I kept walking. Then I 31 the big bag full of cans and bottles I had collected from my trip to the coast. “He can 32 those!” I thought. I walked back over to him. I told him if he 33 there,I could get him some more 34 . “That would be very good,” He said,with a big 35 .

I hurried home and 36 in five minutes and he was 37 waiting there. I handed the bag to him and 38 that it wasn’ t m?ch. “Every little bit 39 . Thanks so much. And have a great day,” he said.

    I wished him a great day as well and went on walking with a light 40 step.

21. A. visited   B. helped     C. recognized   D. seen

22. A. stealing   B. moving     C. collecting   D. carrying

23. A. shocked   B. frightened    C. proud   D. anxious

24. A. plan   B. fact     C. report   D. excuse

25. A. note   B. map     C. book   D. picture

26. A. control   B. respect     C. question   D. reach

27. A. confusion   B. fear    C. relief   D. excitement

28. A. explained   B. listened    C. pointed   D. whispered

29. A. back   B. focus     C. hand   D. mind

30. A. caught   B. disturbed    C. pushed   D. mentioned

31. A. kept   B. divided    C. offered   D. remembered

32. A. afford   B. share     C. have   D. find

33. A. waited   B. worked     C. got   D. rode

34. A. gifts   B. money     C. advice   D. bottles

35. A. smile   B. dream     C. sign   D. change

36. A. calmed down   B. set out    C. came back   D. stood up

37. A. even   B. also     C. yet   D. still

38. A. hoped   B. apologized    C. realized   D. imagined

39. A. helps   B. fails    C. hurts   D. survives

40. A. careful   B. obvious     C. cheerful   D. painftil

             D    ★★★☆☆

Hey guys,

    Calling all writers and illustrators (插图画家) ！

This is your chance to write and illustrate an amazing story. It's the PBS KIDS Writers Contest.

    Our judges are looking for excellent stories from kids in kindergarten,1st grade,2nd grade,and 3rd grade. So start your imagination and write that special story you,ve been dreaming up all year!

    From January 9 to March 20 in 2016,we’11 be asking you to hand in your story by email to ?NC-TV. A local judging will be held at ?NC-TV and we will select a first,second,and third place winner from each grade.

    Each contest participant will receive a Certificate of Achievement and winners will receive prizes. First and second place winners will have their stories animated (把… 制作成动画片) on-air and online.?NC-TV will send the first place winners from each grade to PBS KIDS for a national judging!

    So kids,put on. your creative caps and start working on your stories!You can also encourage your friends to hand in theirs. The contest also makes an attractive classroom project for teachers and is a great chance for parents and caregivers to work with their little ?nes.

    Click here to view stories from winners last year Click here to view stories from winners last year that have been turned into animated videos!You can also see more stories from previous (以前的) years,going back to 2008,by visiting PBS KIDS Story Central. Take a look at the national winners and think about your own favorite stories. What do they have in common? It seems they all have things like:

. a beginning,a middle,and an end

. a central event like a conflict (冲突) or discovery

. characters who change or leam a lesson

. illustrations that help tell the tale  

    For more information,please email at justforkids@unctv.org.

13. What do we know about the PBS KIDS Writers Contest?

   A. It will last three months.

   B. Kids of all ages can take part in it. 

    C. It has three awards for each grade.

   D. Kids have to post their work to UNC-TV.

14. The participants’ work will be first graded by.

   A. local judges

   B. national judges

    C. famous adult writers   

    D. previous winners of the contest 

15. The second place winners may.

   A. receive lots of prize money

   B. be interviewed by ?NC-TV 

    C. go to attend a national judging

   D. watch their animated stories online

16.Participants are advised to read stories of previous winners to .

   A. learn about the history of the contest

   B. communicate with previous winners 

    C. learn to make their stories into videos

   D. know what should be included in their work

After school,I was about to enter into my apartment when I saw a little dirty dog lie beside the dustbin. He looked extremely weak. Immediately the homeless dog filled me of sympathy. So I decided to take him home. I gave him some food and a bath. After the bath he looked energy and refreshed. What a lovely dog!

When my parents got home,I asked that I could keep the dog. To my surprised and joy,they agreed. Up to now,he has become member of our family and everyone had enjoyed his company.

Looking at the cute,happy dog today,I realize that I did the right thing. I just offered him a shelter and he has brought ourselves great happiness and laughter.

Nowadays many singers and bands have little to do with good music. They know little about 1        good music means. What is the cause?

Most of these singers so far2      (see) music as a "job" because it is a good source of making money. And if you have a good appearance and expensive clothes to show off at your concerts then your voice is not 3        important as it should be. The public will prefer to admire more the most interesting parts of your body and even forget that you are there4       (show) your music skills,not your dancing,which is important too,but not at such 5        high level.

Therefore,many young girls on TV choose to wear the most provocative (^4逗'II的) clothes to catch attention,6       when it comes to singing,they are in a complete mess and one doesn't need to have an ear for music to notice their lack 7        talent.

However,the young generation should understand that talent and a good voice matter more in their musical career. All the performance 8        have little to do with good music fail to be viewed as9       (succeed) on stage. If a young man has a great voice and wants to become a singer,he should take some special10       (course) in this area,because they will help him improve singing abilities.

1.                  2.         3.                  4.          5.         

6.                  7.                8.                  9.          10.       

Mobile Phones：Hang Up or Keep Talking?

Millions of people are using mobile phones today. In many places,it is actually considered unusual not to have one. 1       They found that the phones are more than a means of communication―having a mobile phone shows that they're cool and connected.

The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity (负面才艮道) of such ideas. 2       On the other hand,signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case,a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. 3       This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years.

4       The answer is radiation. Hightech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. 5       Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. In the future,mobile phones may have a warning label that says they're bad for your health. So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

   A. They will possibly affect their benefits.

   B. In many countries,mobile phones are very popular with young people.

   C. What do the doctors worry about?

   D. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?

   E. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for people's health.

   F. He couldn't remember even simple tasks.

   G. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.

1.                  2.                  3.         4.          5.