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A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband. For many months she had liked a beautiful _______ , and knowing her husband could __________ it, she told him that was all she wanted. On the morning of the _________, her husband told her how________he was to have such a good wife, and how much he loved her. He _________her a beautiful gift package (纸盒). She opened it and _____ a Bible. _______, she raised her voice and said to her husband, “With all your money, you give me a Bible?” She was so________that she left him.

Many years passed and the lady was very___________in business. She________large companies . She realized her husband was very old, and thought perhaps she should go to ______ him. She wrote a letter but soon received a _________ telling her that he had died, and gave all of his possessions to her. She needed to come back and__________things .

When she arrived at his house, sadness___________ her heart. She saw the still new________, just as she had left it years before. With _________, she opened it and began to turn the pages. A ring________ from the Bible to the floor and a _________could be seen. She picked it up and found it was the ring she wanted in those days. And on the card was the date of her birth, and the words “LOVE U ALWAYS”.

__________your gift is not packaged the way you want it, it’s because it is better packaged the way it is! Always appreciate little things; they usually lead you to bigger things! The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, for they must be felt with the ____________.

1.A. watch B. coat C. box D. ring

2.A. guess B. like C. afford D. design

3.A. holiday B. performance C. birthday D. meeting

4.A. proud B. kind C. sorry D. brave

5.A. lent B. gave C. moved D. asked

6.A. carried B. found C. missed D. held

7.A. politely B. lightly C. angrily D. patiently

8.A. upset B. calm C. grateful D. careless

9.A. failing B. lonely C. successful D. poor

10.A. in charge of B. took charge of C. in the charge D. owns

11.A. catch B. understand C. help D. visit

12.A. note B.order C. reply D. advice

13.A. look for B. pay for C. take care of D. give away

14.A. filled B. covered C. left D. broke

15.A. car B. table C. letter D. Bible

16.A. tears B. laughter C. smiles D. interests

17.A. hid B. disappeared C. dropped D. made

18.A. book B. pen C. flower D. card

19.A. If B. But C. Although D. So

20.A. hand B. eye C. face D. Heart

Scientists think it will be possible to record people's dreams and then interpret them, according to a new report.

They claim to have developed a system which allows them to record higher level brain activity.

Dr Moran Cerf told the journal Nature: "We would like to read people's dreams."

Previously the only way to access people's dreams is for psychologists to ask about them after the event and try to interpret them.

Dr Cerf hopes to eventually compare people's memories of their dreams with an electronic visualization(影像) of their brain activity.

He told the BBC: "There's no clear answer as to why humans dream. And one of the questions we would like to answer is when do we actually create this dream?"

The scientist believes his latest research shows that certain neurons(神经元) or individual brain cells are linked with specific objects or concepts.

He found that a particular neuron lit up when a volunteer thought about Marilyn Monroe.

If a database was built up identifying various neurons with concepts, objects and people it would allow them to "read the subject's minds", according to Dr Cerf.

However, Dr Roderick Oner, a clinical psychologist and dream expert, said that this kind of visualisation would be of limited help when it came to interpreting the "complex dream narrative".

In addition to get a detailed picture of individual neurons subjects had to have electrodes implanted(植入电极) deep in the brain using surgery.

The Nature researchers used data from patients who had electrodes implanted to monitor and treat them for brain seizures(癫痫).

However, Dr Cerf said he hoped that it would be possible at a later stage to monitor people without invasive surgery. He said it would be "wonderful" to be able to read the minds of coma patients who are unable to communicate.

1.According to the passage, psychologists try to interpret people’s dreams______.

A. by recording higher level brain activity

B. by comparing people’s memories of their dreams with an electronic visualization

C. by asking about people after their dreams

D. by linking certain neurons with specific objects or concept

2.What’s the best title for this passage?

A. Scientists plan to record people’s dreams

B. Psychologists try to ask people about their dreams

C. Dream experts want to interpret the complex dream narrative

D. The Nature researchers intend to treat patients for brain seizures

3.According to Dr Cerf’s research, when a patient thinks about a famous film star, ______.

A. various neurons will identify the star as famous

B. a particular neuron will become bright with excitement

C. the star will appear in his brain

D. the star’s face will light up

4.The underlined word “coma” in the last paragraph most probably means______.

A. the lost of the ability to hear

B. being unable to control one’s movements

C. the state of being unconscious (无意识的)

D. being unable to move

When visiting New York City with your kids，there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.

The Whispering Gallery

Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.

E. 42nd St.

212一771一5322

grandcentralterminal. com

The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons（骨架）．And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility（脆弱）of the Ocean

Central Park West at 79th St.

212一769一5606

amnh. org

the Scholastic Store

Most parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting，well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as“Clifford the Big Red Dog”，“The Magic School Bus，＂and“Harry Potter，”the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

557 Broadway

212一343一6100

scholastic. com

Ellen's Stardust Diner(小饭店)

The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience.

1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.

212一956一5151

ellensstardustdiner. com

1.Which of the following websites helps kids develop their interest in reading？

A. ettensstardustdiner. com.

B. grandcentralterminal. com.

C. amnh. org.

D. scholastic. com.

2. If kids want to learn about animals, parents can bring them to________

A. the Whispering Gallery

B. the Scholastic Store

C. the American Museum of Natural History

D. Ellen's Stardust Diner

3.It can be learned from the passage that ________．

A. Only if you speak loud enough can the other one hear you clearly in the the Whispering Gallery.

B. people can enjoy music in the Ellen's Stardust Diner

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D. the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同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、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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。

As your Chinese friends, I would like to give you a briefly introduction to it. Taiwan Island, the largest island in our country, which lies west of the Pacific Ocean, with the East Sea surrounded its southeast. In the west of the island is Fujian, other province of China.

Taiwan has an area of about 3600 square kilometers and the population of over 20,000,000. The scenery is such beautiful and the climate is so pleasant what travelers come in a continuous stream for a visit from all over the world, I am sure you will have a lot fun there.

How many hours does it take to be fluent in English?

There are plenty of people in the UK for whom even basic English is a problem. According to the survey, 726,000 people in England and Wales said they could not speak English well, and another 138,000 said they did not speak it at all.

Ling, 40,who arrived five years ago from China, found it difficult to learn English. " When I came here l was pregnant and so I was at home for the next three years. It took me longer to learn as l was very busy with the children.” Eventually she was able to begin taking classes and now speaks good conversational English. But even with classes, it can be a long process to pick up the language.

Age is the most important factor in language acquisition, says Mila Vulchanova, professor of linguistics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. "There is a sensitive period in language learning, which is biologically determined, with an onset at birth and a decline around puberty. So the younger the immigrant, the better. Since this decline is only gradual, teenagers are at an advantage over adults.” he says.

There are a number of systems for grading English. The government expects immigrants to reach "ESOL Entry 3" or "B1 level" in Scotland, before they can be granted citizenship. It's equivalent（相当的） to being able to hold a confident conversation and-it might take 360 hours of study to achieve.

George Osborne said in June following the spending review that welfare claimants（申请者）who don't speak English will have their benefits cut if they fail to attend language courses.

Huan Japes, deputy chief executive of English UK, a trade body for language colleges, says a rule of thumb is 360 hours-120 hours for each of three stages-to get to the standard the government expects benefit claimants to reach.

But many of the people who attend courses are visiting students rather than people settling in the UK. Immigrants tend to have very varied levels of education.

" Using 120 hours( for each stage of English fluency) is a rather traditional approach to course book learning," says Dr Elaine Boyd, head of English language at Trinity College London. "If someone is really highly motivated, they can learn really quickly. It's common for children under the age of 11 to be very immersed and be fluent in about six months. "

1.The example of Ling is given to show that _ .

A. it's important to speak fluent English

B. many immigrants attend English classes

C. it's difficult to learn English well

D. many immigrants can't speak English in England

2. What does Mila Vulchanova mainly stress?

A. The necessity of working hard at English.

B. The function of the sensitive period.

C. The advantages of children's learning English.

D. The importance of starting learning English early.

3.What Dr Elaine Boyd says suggests that .

A. 120 hours is a standard that is a little low

B. 120 hours is a standard that is too high

C. English fluency can be easily achieved

D. English fluency can hardly be achieved

4.The author develops the passage mainly by .

A. using survey data

B. using experts' views

C. giving examples of English learners

D. listing the facts of English learning

Gabby Logan was a gymnast when she was young. She is now the 39-year-old mother of seven-year-old twins, Reuben and Lois. The other day on TV she was dressed in a new swimsuit, which was designed to show off her nice figure, which was admired by a great number of television viewers.

Gabby, who won high praise for her television show of the Olympics, has asked the woman of the whole nation to go to the swimming pool, saying the secret of her figure is regular swimming. She is also making advertisements for the new Sculpture Swimwear of Speedo, an international swimsuit company, to help women find the perfect swimsuit.

Gabby said, "We all felt uneasy about getting into our swimwear at first. But we should be excited by the sporting achievements we have seen at the Olympics this summer. To get ourselves a little healthier, have a try and go to the swimming pool. " Then she said," Swimming is the perfect exercise if you want to feel healthy or simply relax. I find that going for a swim always clears my mind and also gives me some valuable 6 my time'. I like the calm of swimming which I can't experience when I am not in the pool. "

A study by Speedo, an International company, which sells swimsuits, reported the biggest reason why women were put off going to the pool was the way they looked in swimwear. More than half of the l,000 women surveyed have been reduced to tears when trying on swimwear. And 48 percent said they felt too self-conscious to go swimming with their children. Sally Polak, from Speedo, said, " We're hoping to give women the courage and confidence to get back into the water. "

1. What can we learn about Gabby Logan?

A. She has two children of the same age.

B. She appeared on TV to show off her nice figure.

C. She was a swimmer when she was young.

D. She took part in the Olympic Games when she was young.

2.What is the main reason why Gabby has a nice figure?

A. She is a gymnast.

B. She often swims.

C. She has a peaceful mind

D. She wears Sculpture Swimwear.

3. The biggest reason why most women were stopped from swimming is _ .

A. their shy mind of wearing the swimsuit

B. their being too busy with their housework

C. their not being comfortable in the swimsuit

D. their being afraid of their child seeing them wear less

4.What is the author's purpose of writing the text?

A. To introduce a famous woman.

B. To discuss a TV show of the Olympics.

C. To report a way of keeping a good figure.

D. To encourage women to go swimming.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Can't sleep? You turn all night never seeming to get comfortable, never seeming to feel like you are even close to sleep? I bet you've tried a few different solutions too, warm milk or maybe even sleeping pills. The reason why you can't sleep could be because of many different things. 1. However, if you want simple solutions to sleep better then the following steps can help you get that great night's sleep:

1. Sleep on your side.

Sleeping on your side is an acquired taste if all you have been doing is stomach sleeping. The side position is best for your neck and for improving breathing which is a common cause for frequently waking. 2.

2. Find the right pillow.

Finding the right pillow is vitally important. 3. In the side sleeping position the pillow should fill the entire space between your neck and the mattress(床垫).Your head should not be tipped up or down but be in line with your spine（脊椎）．

3. No digital entertainment before bed.

Avoid any forms of digital entertainment at least one hour prior to bed. Digital entertainment means movies, TV, Xbox, computer/laptop use, even a kindle. 4. Trying reading a few pages of non-fiction instead.

4. 5.

When you eat and got to bed shortly after what happens is that your stomach is still full of food. This prevents you from breathing properly and can lead to a very disturbed sleep.

A. Having a sound sleep is my dream.

B. Wait three hours after eating.

C. There are five steps to have better sleep.

D. Stay away from all forms.

E. Always get a check from a health care provider if you have specific concerns.

F. The best pillows are formed to support the neck.

G. Try placing a pillow between your knees in order to prevent rolling onto your stomach.

完形填空,阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Plane travel can be tiring especially when the holiday is over. Three happy-go-lucky video makers decided to provide some ________ to passengers returning to San Francisco Airport in the U.S. and ________ “free hugs". The group, from Canada , ________ in the “arrival" gate with the ________ “you deserve a hug" chalked up on a board. And their ________ act actually moved one man to tears after they played another by ________ ¨Happy Birthday". ________ smartly with the board in their hands, they seem to be ________by the passengers. Passengers walk past, focusing on their mobiles, their________ ,or friends waiting, to avoid being offered a(an) ________.“Everyone thinks we're Uber drivers ,”says Thomas Brag.

After the “awkward beginning", ________,things take a ________ turn. Their first hug comes from a woman in a yellow jacket. Passengers began to__________ the group with smiles, although some appear still puzzled. One female passenger appears ________ to be offered a free hug, jumping over to the three men, and being raised into the air. ________ passengers became more receptive. Family members waiting for their loved ones to ________ began directing the group to greet incoming passengers. A tender ________ is then shown as the men greet one man, who is called Ani, with a(an) ________ performance of “Happy Birthday". "This week we were lucky to be flown out to San Francisco," reads the video description on the group's YouTube channel. “We realized how ________ we were to be together and have someone greet us.”

“So we decided we'd try and make some lone travelers' days________ welcoming them like they were part of our big happy family.”

1.A. memory B. happiness C. trouble D. candy

2.A. show B. have C. prepare D. offer

3.A. waited B. stood C. sang D. danced

4.A. slogan B. advertisement C. suggestion D. message

5.A. awkward B. strange C. kind D. interesting

6.A. singing B. writing C. delivering D. performing

7.A. Satisfied B. Pretended C. Faced D. Dressed

8.A. avoided B. ignored C. watched D. called

9.A. ticket B. children C. wallet D. luggage

10.A. smile B. hug C. bargain D. instruction

11.A. anyway B. moreover C. however D. whatever

12.A. sudden B. active C. positive D. negative

13.A. watch B. guide C.show D. greet

14.A. ashamed B. angry C. embarrassed D. delighted

15.A. Carefully B. Finally C. Truly D. Sadly

16.A. arrive B. leave C. study D. follow

17.A. way B. action C. moment D. man

18.A. traditional B. excellent C. special D. short

19.A. fortunate B. funny C. troublesome D. busy

20.A. as B. by C. for D. in

书面表达

假如你是李华，你的美国中学生网友( Nick)来信询问你春节期间在家乡当导游的打工经历。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：

1．当地旅游资源优势；

2．你的优势条件及收获；

3．分享风景照片。

注意：

1．词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．结束语已为你写好。

Dear Nick,

Best wishes !

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Thinking about taking a year out before going to university?Check out your gap year choices here and decide if it’s the right decision for you…

What is it?

It’s a year out between finishing senior high school and starting university in which you can travel, work and generally do mind-broadening stuff you will never forget.

I don’t want to travel, but I don’t know what I want to do at university.

You will have a good three months between finishing your A Levels and university Clearing (when last-minute vacancies (空缺) on courses for the coming academic year are advertised): surely enough time to decide what to do. You don’t need to take a year for that.

I need to take some money before starting university.

Fair enough. But don’t get comfortable and decide not to get a full-time job. Spending a year on income support (收入补贴) will be depressing; you’ll have nothing to say when future employers ask what you did in your gap year, and you’ll have to put up with smug (得意的) post-gap year students comparing notes when you start university.

I’d love to travel, but I can’t afford it.

Most gap year students work for the first six months and then travel, using the money they’ve earned in the second six months.

I’m scared.

Try not to let fear of the unknown put you off seeing the world. Earth is a big planet, but when you travel it seems much smaller (even the remotest countries have email access).

1.The potential readers of the text are _________.

A. parents B. high school students

C. university students D. teachers

2.Most students get money for their gap year trip_____.

A. from their parents

B. by borrowing from their friends

C. from the government

D. by working themselves

3.The last paragraph can be regarded as a(n) ___________.

A. encouragement B. warning

C. suggestion D. invitation