The reason why I was late was that I was ______ by the traffic jam.

A. made up B. held up C. turned up D. put up

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It wasn’t yet 8:30 am. However, instead of entering my office, I was leaving it. Carrying a plastic shopping bag of my personal things, I moved in a(n) way to my car, and drove home crying. I had just been .

For following weeks, I was troubled by the of that sudden lay-off: What about the people who would be by my abandoned projects? Would I have a chance to get another job? with anxiety, shame and sudden outbursts of tears, I felt completely . “What should I do next?” I asked myself.

One day, over dinner with my good friend Sophia in a restaurant, I told her about my , “Being fired came as a . I am not a bad person. I don’t know it happened to me. In fact, I was so hard-working and to my company”. After listening to my words, she me, “Never be so depressed. Being fired isn’t the same thing as being bad. There are lots of that we cannot escape in life, and we have to face them and find solutions. I think you should make some changes to help you this issue. Unemployment just means a new start.” Her words gave me a lot of confidence and strength, which me to take action to change the bad situation. I had a firm belief that everything would hopefully fine.

Then a long journey of applying for new jobs began. In addition, I made a decision — starting to the people who helped me either with the emotional support of my unemployment or in my search for a new job. I would send each of them a thank-you card. Sophia had helped me a lot, and she got my first card.

Expressing gratitude is the best thing that I have done to my negative thoughts and move forward. Fortunately, I have got a(n) job that fits my skills and interests. No matter what happens in the future, I will this wonderful decision and show more people my thanks.

1.A. relaxing B. confident C. unsteady D. humorous

2.A. adopted B. fired C. cheated D. fined

3.A. shadow B. guidance C. standard D. background

4.A. promoted B. trusted C. refused D. affected

5.A. Agreeing B. Connecting C. Struggling D. Dealing

6.A. positive B. confused C. confident D. serious

7.A. promises B. goals C. feelings D. needs

8.A. occasion B. threat C. present D. shock

9.A. why B. when C. whether D. where

10.A. attractive B. occupied C. aware D. faithful

11.A. blamed B. greeted C. encouraged D. announced

12.A. challenges B. opportunities C. arguments D. responsibilities

13.A. practically B. bravely C. secretly D. excitedly

14.A. rely on B. look into C. give up D. deal with

15.A. drove B. ordered C. forbade D. expected

16.A. set about B. turn out C. result from D. hold back

17.A. thank B. entertain C. understand D. help

18.A. explain B. remove C. suspect D. accept

19.A. difficult B. ridiculous C. satisfying D. embarrassing

20.A. research B. replace C. select D. continue

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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1.The passage is mainly written for________.

A. students B. girls C. teachers D. doctors

2.Which of the following does the writer agree with?

A. Teachers should make their classes serious.

B. A good class should associate fun with learning.

C. Only smart children can learn from the games.

D. Only pupils aged 2 can make good use of the games.

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4.The writer wrote the passage to ________.

A. tell teachers how to teach

B. advise games to kids

C. persuade teachers to buy a product

D. show her students' good performance

5.The passage is most probably taken from a________.

A. magazine B. novel C. website D. newspaper

We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed that this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck. At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my truck. I enjoyed having it, but I said: “Guy, my heart is not set on that truck. I like it but it is just metal and won't last forever. Never set your heart on anything that won't last.” After hearing the loud noise, the whole family ran outside. My son shouted: “Dad! Dad, Holly crashed your truck.”

The accident had occurred in my own driveway. Holly had crashed my truck into our other vehicle, the family van. In her inexperience, she had confused the brakes(刹车) and the gas pedal (油门). Holly was unhurt physically but when we reached her, she was crying and saying: “Oh, Dad, I'm sorry. I know how much you love this truck.” I held her in my arms as she cried.

Later that week a friend stopped by and asked what had happened to my truck. I told her the whole story. Her eyes were wet and she said: “That happened to me when I was a girl. I borrowed my dad’s car and ran into a tree that had fallen across the road. I ruined the car. When I got home, my Dad knocked me to the ground and began to kick me.”

Over 40 years later, she still felt the pain of the night. It was a deep wound on her soul. I remember how sad Holly was on the night she crashed our truck, and how I comforted her. One day, when Holly thinks back on her life, I want her to know that I love her a thousand times more than any piece of property.

1.What caused the crash?

A. The brakes weren't working.

B. The car got a flat tire and Holly lost control.

C. Holly was drinking a soft drink while driving.

D. Holly stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brakes.

2.What happened to the author's friend after she ruined her dad's car?

A. She lost the courage to drive.

B. Her father was violent toward her.

C. Her father kicked her out of the house.

D. She suffered physical pain for a long time

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. The author regretted sending his daughter to the store.

B. Holly was allowed to drive because she was older than her brother.

C. Seeing the crash, the author was sorry for the damage to his beloved truck.

D. The author made it clear that he loved his daughter more than his truck.

4.What does the underlined sentence imply?

A. The friend was seriously wounded

B. The wound recovered after 40 years.

C. The friend was deeply hurt by her father.

D. Parents shouldn’t beat their children.

5.The purpose of writing the passage is to show us________.

A. love is more important than possessions

B. parents should never let a teenager drive

C. it is useless blaming someone after an accident

D. we should always forgive others’ mistakes

Time: July 16-20, 2016

Location: Norman Park Conference Center

Price: 500

Students who have completed the 5th, 6th or 7th grade and meet the specified requirements can take part in this exciting mission opportunity. Children will spend 5 days in the Center joining in various activities.

Our theme for this camp is “Teamwork”. The title speaks to our goal: We want this trip to help our students improve their cooperation awareness.

WHAT TO DO:

STEP ONE: FORM WORK

*Click on the link to print out the necessary forms: Propel Missions Camp Forms

*Complete the forms, printing neatly and clearly.

*Turn in your forms along with a copy of your insurance card to the office during business hours.

PARTICIPANT FORM

* This form must be signed and notarized(公证).

* Your form may be notarized at the office during normal office hours, at the Children’s reception desk before and after service times, or by a Notary Public of your choosing.

SPECIAL NEEDS FORM(If needed)

Special Needs form should be filled out only if there is a particular need (as described in the form) of which we and the camp should know.

ROOMMATE FORM

This form will help us place your child in a room with the peers(同伴) of his or her preference. We will provide a list of students attending at your request to help your child make his or her choices.

STEP TWO: READ

Click on the link and read carefully the Parent Information Packet provided by the camp: Propel Missions Camp Forms 2016

Contact Information

If interested, contact Pastor Scott at scott. Morrison@fbcvidalia.org or call the office at (912)537-4169.

1.What does the underlined word “Cooperation” mean?

A. Environment. B. Teamwork.

C. Communication. D. Safety.

2.What do you know about the camp?

A. It will begin on July16 and last for five days.

B. Students in any grade can take part in the camp.

C. Parents are allowed to accompany their children.

D. Students can join in the camp for free.

3.If you want to join in the camp, you must________.

A. be over six years old

B. have some experiences of camp

C. fill out some forms first

D. hand in a brief introduction of yourself

4.It can be known from the passage that________.

A. the camp will give an insurance card to every child.

B. there are only indoor activities for all campers

C. the aim of the camp is to improve the kids’ independence

D. there are two ways for you to contact the camp

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The form you fill out should be signed and notarized.

B. Children can choose a roommate according to their preference.

C. If you have special needs, you can fill out a Special Needs form.

D. You should go to Norman Park Conference Center to fetch a form.

Reading is a great way to improve your English. By reading, you are receiving valuable language input. As you’re reading, you’re taking in language naturally, and you’re seeing how it all fits together. This is crucial to your learning.

The key to effective reading is to read things that you want to read. There are millions of books, magazines and websites out there. You couldn’t possibly read them at all. So the important thing is to find things that you like reading. Then, you’ll be motivated to read. And then the reading won’t be difficult. It’ll be easy! And then you’ll learn. It’s simple.

Remember: read what you want to read—what you like reading and what motivates and inspires you. But where can you start? Well, you could read a book that you’ve already read in your own language first, then in English. Magazines are also great. Find one that covers a topic you’re interested in: business, clothing, cooking…you name it, they’ll have it. Why not join a forum(论坛)？Go to google Groups，which has discussion groups based on common interests. Just type in the topic that interests you and join the chat.

Finally, how you read is also important. The best thing is to read without using a dictionary. Let the words flow over you. Just skip the parts you don’t understand. If you make your reading feel too much like work, it’ll stop being fun. Of course, you could make a note of any new words and phrases that you like or see repeated frequently, but try not to break your concentration too much. Also, set yourself mini-objectives. For example, if you’re reading a novel, read 20 pages a day. Very soon, you have been exposed to thousands of useful phrases and words. Have fun reading! You’ll learn so much!

1.The underlined word “crucial” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to “________”.

A. easy B. important C. difficult D. suitable

2.The key to effective reading is________.

A. to read millions of books

B. not to learn grammar rules

C. to be motivated to read

D. to read easy things

3.You can start to read by________.

A. reading the news in English first

B. reading a book that you’ve already read in English

C. going to Google Groups to practice spoken English

D. reading magazines containing topics you are interested in

4. From the passage we can learn that________.

A. when reading you needn’t look up every new word in the dictionary

B. the great thing about reading is that you can read without any effort

C. you should make notes of every new word and phrase while reading

D. to read is as much fun as to work

5. The best title of the passage is “________”.

A. How To Read English Novels

B. How To Learn English By Reading

C. How To Absorb Expressions And Phrases

D. How To Learn English Without Any Effort

阅读下面的短文，请根据短文后的要求答题。

It is challenging for some people to learn how to be patient with others. After all, not everybody is gifted with great patience. The good news is that it is something that can be learned and eventually perfected.

When the customer before you takes ages to pay for his or her groceries, you tap your foot impatiently and cough every now and then to remind the customer to move quickly; but no, he is still not hurrying up. It takes all of your power not to quarrel publicly. However, if you imagine that customer to be someone you like, then you will find yourself not getting angry, right?

So the next time you find yourself losing patience with somebody, simply think of that person to be someone you really adore and your patience will last longer.

The second step on how to be patient with people involves whistling. When you whistle a happy tune, you instantly cheer up. You can sing your favorite song if you can't whistle — it really doesn't make a difference. What's important here is that you have done something that makes you feel good. And when you feel good, you are more likely to be patient with the people around you.

When you're stressed, it's almost impossible to learn how to be patient with people. You have got to find a way to relax first. If you know you're going to be in a situation where your patience will be tested, get yourself a massage(按摩) first. Remember: the more stressed you are, the faster you'll lose your temper. However, learning how to be patient with people is not a must in life.

1.What’s the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

2.What does the underlined word “adore” mean? (no more than 3 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

3.Why does the author think singing or whistling can help you get patient? (no more than 10 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

4.What does the author advise you to do when you are getting stressed? (no more than 10 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

5.Do you think learning how to be patient with people is a must in life? Why? (no more than 20 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

单词拼写

1.The meeting had scarcely begun when it was ________(打断).

2.It was very ________(考虑周到的) of you not to play the piano while your mother had a bad headache.

3.The government is _________(呼吁）to people to protect the environment.

4.I am glad to hear that you have _________(克服）such difficulties.

5.We ________(原谅）his bad temper because we knew that his son’s illness had put him under great stress.

6.He was faced with the severe financial b________ of caring for his wife and five children.

7.The two men q________ bitterly and it was clear that the argument could only be settled by the police.

8.If you are in trouble, don’t h________ to ask me for help.

9.The company has to be shut down for l________ of money.

10.He has a________ himself quickly to the heat of the country.

假设你是新华中学的高二学生李华，看到很多同学因为学习而忽略了体育锻炼，打算给学校英语报社投稿，鼓励学生们加强体育锻炼，注重身体健康。请按照以下要点，以“Health and Sports”为题写一篇英语短文。

写作要点：

1.身体健康的重要性；

2.运动对大家的好处；

3.你的建议。

注意：1.词数不少于100；

2.适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Health and Sports

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When I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Doctor Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d ever known. He never yelled at us for playing in his yard, but was always very kind.

When Doctor Gibbs wasn’t saving lives, he was planting trees. His house sat on ten acres, and his life’s goal was to make it a forest. He had some interesting theories about planting trees. He hardly watered his new trees, which flew in the face of conventional wisdom. Once I asked why and he told me that watering plants spoiled them because it made them grow weaker. He said you had to make things tough for the trees so that only the strongest could survive. He talked about how watering trees made them develop shallow roots and how, if they were not watered, trees would grow deep roots in search of water. So, instead of watering his trees every morning, he’d beat them with a rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the tree’s attention.

Doctor Gibbs died a couple of years after I left home. Every now and then, I walked by his house and looked at the trees that I’d watched him plant some twenty five years ago. They were all tall, big and robust since they have deep roots now.

I planted a couple of trees myself a few years ago. Two years of attending these trees meant they grew up weak. Whenever a cold wind blew, their branches trembled. Adversity(逆境) seemed to benefit Doctor Gibb’s trees in ways comfort and ease never could.

Every night before I go to bed, I check on my two sons. I often pray that their lives will be easy. But lately I’ve been thinking that it’s time to change my prayer. I know my children are going to meet with hardship. There’s always a cold wind blowing somewhere. What we need to do is to pray for deep roots, so when the rains fall and the winds blow, we won’t be torn apart.

1.With the trees planted, Doctor Gibbs __________

A. kept watering them every morning

B. paid little attention to them

C. talked to them to get their attention

D. beat them to make them grow deep roots

2.The underlined word “robust” in para.3 probably means _________?

A. strange B. deep C. strong D. old

3. Which of the following will be the author’s prayer on the days ahead?

A. Have an easy life, without too much to worry about.

B. Meet people like Dr. Gibbs in the future.

C. Have good luck, encountering less hardship in their life.

D. Be able to stand the rain and wind in their lives.

4.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. Growing roots

B. Doctor Gibbs and his trees

C. Prayers for my sons

D. Watering trees