We often overlook and completely forget how dangerous the game of baseball can be for the players on the field,and even for the fans,who gather very closely as baseballs and bats fly around at the park at terrifying speeds.

   Unfortunately,we were hit with a troubling reminder on Friday night at Fenway Park,Boston as one fan reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck in the face by the (击球端) of a broken bat. The scary incident happened because a player hit the ball hard,causing his bat to break at the handle. The broken barrel flew into the stands to the left of home plate (the place that the player has to stand next to in order to hit the ball,and the last place they have to touch to score a point) where it reportedly struck the fan. According to Boston police,the fan was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,where she’s currently receiving treatment for her injuries.

   A security guard who witnessed the accident said the woman,who was sitting with her husband and son at the time,suffered serious injuries. Her son sitting near her was terribly frightened. A number of fans witnessed the accident,including Alex Merlas of Brookline. “Brett Lawrie hit the ball and the bat broke in half near the end of the bat,” Metlas said. “It hit the fan on the top of her forehead and there was a lot of bleeding. I don't think I’ve ever seen that much blood."

   That game was delayed temporarily so the fan could be transported to an ambulance waiting at one of the gates inside the ballpark. Fans were left shocked and shaken as the stadium crew cleaned up the scene. Players could be seen discussing it as well,as all who witnessed it were obviously affected. Those who were watching the accident wished the woman fan and her family the very best.

24. The first paragraph of the text is used to .

   A. attract readers’ attention to the topic

   B. introduce the meaning of the topic

   C. make a comment about the topic

   D. provide background to the topic

25. What hit the woman fan?

   A. The handle. B. The baseball.

   C. The whole bat. D. The broken barrel.

26. The underlined part “Brett Lawrie” in Paragraph 3 is the name of.

   A. an eye witness   B. a security guard

   C. a sports reporter   D. a baseball player

27. The game stopped for a short time in order to.

   A. make sure the players were not affected

   B. take the woman to the ambulance

   C. calm audiences down

   D. look into the accident

   In order to celebrate the recent release (发行) of the Bravofly travel guide to Germany,this week we introduce four cities in Germany you have to visit. 

Hannover 

   On the River Leine,Hannover is the country's greenest city,with a number of recreation areas,parks and forests to explore. Also known as the ‘city of museums，’ you have to check out world-famous information centers such as the Sprengel Museum,and the Luflfahrtmuseum Laatzen to get the true Hannover experience.

Dresden 

   Located near the border with the Czech Republic,Dresden is a city that has become known because the bombing in 1945 nearly destroyed it,however,its unique character was largely undamaged. Check that character out for yourself by visiting one of its many famous structures,such as the Frauenkirche,Zwinger Palace and Briihr s Terrace,to leam about one of Europe's most fascinating cities. 

Stuttgart 

   There are a ton of things to do in Stuttgart,but if you're a true car enthusiast there's only one place you need to go — the Mercedes Benz Museum!Other places worth visiting include the beautiful Femsehturm Stuttgart communications tower and the fascinating Linden Museum.

Nuremberg 

   If you,re truly interested in history,there's only one place in Germany you need to visit — Nuremberg. Explore Nuremberg's history for yourself by taking trips to places such as Nuremberg Castle,and Albrecht Diirer,s House.

21. Hannover is ranked first in Germany according to .

   A. the number of recreation centers

   B. the number of museums

   C. the environment

   D. the population

22. We know from the text that Dresden.

   A. is famous for its ancient buildings

    B. hasn't changed since the bombing

   C. isn’t far from the Czech Republic

   D. is Germany's most attractive city 

23. Which city would you probably visit if you are a fan of cars?

   A. Dresden. B. Stuttgart.

   C. Hannover. D. Nuremberg.

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  假定你是李华。你在某英文报上看到了一则招聘 启事。请阅读启事并根据写作要点写一封应征邮件。 

  写作要点：1.陈述应征目的；

         2. 说明应征条件(能力、性格等) ；

         3. 询问情况(是否可以只做三个月， 有无年龄限制) 。

  注意：1. 词数100左右；

      2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

      3. 结尾部分已写好，不计入总词数。

   I’m looking forward to your reply.

                                                          Yours sincerely,

                                                                 Li Hua

   简要描述图片内容，结合生活实际，就图片的 主题谈谈自己的感想。

  注意:词数100左右。

   假定你是学校英语报的兼职编辑李华。最近 校报开设了 Your Feelings专栏(column) 。请用英语 写一篇短文介绍开设该专栏的目的(交流情感) 、专栏内容(有关心理健康的文章及解答心理问题) 并号召同学们投稿。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

    2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

   假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。你校将邀请消防员本周五下午3点在校体育场为同学 们讲解消防知识。请代表学生会以短文形式用英 语写一份书面通知，要点包括：

  1. 活动内容及意义；

  2. 活动时间、地点及注意事项。

  注意：1. 词数100左右；

      2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

      3. 头及结尾已为你写好，不计入总词 数。

                                        NOTICE 

  Some firefighters will be invited to teach us something about fighting the fire.                                                                                                                                               

                                                     Student Union

   假定你是李华。某英文报社正在就选择大学 专业时兴趣和就业前景(prospect) 哪个更重要的问 题对高三学生进行调查。以下是你所在班级同学 的观点。请你给该报编辑写一封信，反映同学们的 观点并表达你的看法。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

    2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

    3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词 数。

Dear Editor,

  Recently a survey has been carried out on which is more important in choosing a major in college:  interest or job prospect.                                                                                                                                                  

  I hope you find my article useful.

                                                    Yours faithfully,

                                                             Li Hua

  假定你是李华。你的加拿大笔友卡尔想了解 中国流行的广场舞(square dance) 的相关情况。请 你用英语给他写封回信，要点包括：

  1. 广场舞介绍(跳舞的时间、地点、参与人员等) ;

  2. 广场舞流行的原因(生活水平和健康意识提高) ;

  3. 广场舞引起争议(扰民) 。

  注意：1. 词数100左右；

      2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

      3. 开头语和结束语己为你写好，不计入 总词数。

Dear Carl,

   I am writing to tell you something about the square dance in China.                                                                                                                                                             

                                                      Yours,

                                                         Li Hua

   假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。请你围绕“珍爱环境，保护地球”的主题用英语给全校 学生写一份倡议书，内容包括：

  1. 保护环境的重要性；

  2. 个人应该如何做。

注意：

  1. 词数100左右；

  2. 开头和结尾己给出，不计入总词数。

Dear friends,

  Thanks.

   你校英文报开辟了 Chinese Idioms专栏。请根 据以下提示写一篇英语短文介绍“江郎才尽”的故 事及其寓意并向该栏目投稿。

                                   江郎才尽

   南北朝时期有一个叫江淹的文人(man of letters) 。也年轻时勤奋且才华出众，写得一手好 诗文；然而后来获得名声和地位后，江淹不再努力，诗文大不如从前，人们因此说“江郎才尽”。

  注意：

  1. 词数100左右；

  2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

  3. 短文的开头己给出，不计入总词数。

  I want to introduce a famous Chinese idiom — Jiang Lang Cai Jin.