Dear John,

My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life. This past year has been one of the hardest for me. I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life. In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.

I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasn't until this March that I told myself "no more negativity" as you taught readers in your blog.

Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive. When people walk in the front door, I'm the first face they see, so I smile big when I say "good morning" to them, especially on Mondays. Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help, I offer it with an open mind. The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.

One of the biggest things I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job. Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate （热情的） about it, I could make my life fulfilling.

All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me. So thank you so much, John. My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction, Take care!

Sincerely ,

Amber

1.Amber wrote the letter mainly to______

A. introduce herself to John

B. talk about her bad year

C. ask for some advice

D. express her thanks

2.We can infer from the passage that Amber______

A. didn't like her boyfriend

B. spent a lot of time online

C. wasn't satisfied with her job

D. received very good education

3.What is implied about John in the letter?

A. He is a very famous writer.

B. He used to live a very negative life.

C. He doesn't like sharing his life stories.

D. He likes helping others through writing positive blogs.

4.What does Amber's change tell us?

A. Practice makes perfect.

B. Bad luck doesn't exist long.

C. A positive attitude is rewarding.

D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth , is of great importance to African ecosystem(生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原)surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat(栖息地).

It is the elephant's great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of

the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.

Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.

What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Disappearance of African elephants.

B. Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.

C. The effect of African elephants' search for food.

D. The eating habit of African elephants.

2.What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?

A. Fixing the time.

B. Worsening the state.

C. Improving the quality.

D. Deciding the conditions.

3.What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?

A. They result from the destruction of rain forests.

B. They provide food mainly for African elephants.

C. They are home to many endangered animals.

D. They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.

4.The passage is developed mainly by________.

A. showing the effect and then explaining the causes

B. pointing out similarities and differences

C. describing the changes in space order

D. giving examples

Experiments under way in several labs aim to create beneficial types of genetically modified foods, including starchier potatoes and caffeine-free coffee beans. Genetic engineers are even trying to transfer genes from a cold-winter fish to make a frost-resistant tomato.

A low-sugar GM strawberry now in the works might one day allow people with health problems such as diabetes (糖尿病) to enjoy the little delicious red fruits again. GM beans and grains rich in protein(蛋白质) might help people at risk of developing kwashiorkor. Kwashiorkor, a disease caused by severe lack of protein, is common in parts of the world where there are severe food shortages.

Commenting on GM foods, Jonathon Jones, a British researcher, said: "The future benefits will be enormous（巨大的）, and the best is yet to come". To some people, GM foods are no different from unmodified foods. "A tomato is a tomato," said Brian Sansoni, an American food manufacturer.

Critics of GM foods challenge Sansoni's opinion. They worry about the harm that GM crops might do to people, other animals, and plants.

In a recent lab study conducted at Cornell University, scientists tested pollen(花粉) made by BT corn, which makes up one-fourth of the U.S. corn crop. The scientist dropped the pollen onto milkweed, a plant that is the only known food source of a butterfly caterpillar(毛虫). Within four days of feeding on the leaves, almost half of a test group of caterpillars died. "This is a warning bell." said Cornell researcher Linda Raynor.

Some insects that are not killed by GM foods might find themselves made stronger. How so? The insecticides are used on the crops to kill the pests. But GM plants produce a continuous level of insecticide. Insects relying on those crops may develop resistance to the plants and they may also develop a resistance to the insecticide.

At the forum on GM food held last year in Canada. GM crops that have been made resistant to the herbicide might crossbreed with wild plants, creating "superweeds" that could take over whole fields.

So where do you stand? Should GM food be banned in the United States, as they are in parts of Europe? Or do their benefits outweigh（胜过） any of the risks they might carry?

1. The first three paragraphs try to give the idea that__________

A. GM foods may bring about great benefits to humans.

B. GM foods are no different from ordinary ones.

C. GM foods may have both benefits and harm.

D. GM foods are particularly good to the kwashiorkor patients.

2. Why is the pollen-sprayed milkweed mentioned in Paragraph 5?

A. To show GM foods can kill insects effectively.

B. To show GM foods contain more protein.

C. To show GM foods also have a dark side.

D. To show GM foods may harm crops.

3. What happens to those insects when not killed by the spray of insecticide?

A. They may lose their ability to produce lay eggs.

B. They may have a higher ability to adapt to the environment.

C. They move to other fields free from insecticide.

D. They never eat again those plants containing insecticide.

4. Which of the following statements concerning banning GM foods is true according to the passage?

A. Underdeveloped countries have banned GM foods.

B. Both Europe and the U.S. have banned GM foods.

C. Most European countries have not banned GM foods.

D. The United States has not banned GM foods.

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

Have you ever felt a sudden feeling of joy because you heard a favorite song playing? Then you know that music can have a strong effect on your emotions. 1. It can help get you out of a bad mood (心情) or stay in a good one, says Alicia Ann Clair, professor at the University of Kansas. 2.

To cheer up, listen to Latin music or anything with a strong beat or a fast speed _3. . When you want to relax after a busy day, music with a slower speed can calm you down.

Listen to calming music before you start any stressful activities, advises Dr. Clair. "Once you' re in a good state of mind, it' s easier to keep it." You can lower stress at work with music, too, by playing relaxing tunes (曲调). 4. "If you listen to them all day long, you' 11 stop noticing them," Dr. Clair explains. Then the music won't have any effect.

5.."To feel energetic, start with something relaxing, and then gradually increase the speed and beat," says Dr. Clair. For example, first play some nice slow love songs, and then listen to something more energetic. When you want to calm down after a busy week at work, just do the opposite.

A. Music can also help you relax and feel active.

B. Try to take advantage of this power of music.

C. But only play them when you really need them.

D. Loud and fast music can fill you with energy.

E. There are different kinds of music around the world.

F. Put on your favorite song, but only if it is one that can lift your spirits.

G. You can change your mood by changing from one kind of music to another.

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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Last Sunday, I sat with Tony, my college classmate, in a well-known coffee shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As we our coffee, two men entered and sat on an empty table beside us.

They the waiter and ordered three cups of , two on the table and one on the wall. We heard this order with great and observed that they were served with two cups of coffee they paid for three. As soon as they , the waiter pasted (粘贴) a piece of paper on the wall saying A Cup of Coffee.

It that the matter was normal at this place. However, it was something for Tony and me. Since we had nothing to do with the matter, we our coffee, paid the bill and left.

After a few days, we again had a to go to this coffee shop. While we were enjoying our coffee, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not the standard nor the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty was from the looks on his face. As he himself, he looked at the and said, “One cup of coffee from the wall.” The waiter served coffee to this man with , politeness and warmth.

After a few minutes, the man finished his coffee and left paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter a piece of paper from the wall and it in the dustbin.

Now it was no for us because the matter was very clear. Although the man didn’t know about the one who was giving this cup of coffee to him, he would have a better understanding of the wall which had a great role between the and receiver.

1.A. enjoyed B. shared C. cooked D. booked

2. A. thanked B. met C. called D. found

3. A. water B. coffee C. tea D. milk

4.A. pride B. courage C. hope D. interest

5.A. as B. but C. so D. for

6.A. moved B. drank C. left D. entered

7.A. happened B. proved C. seemed D. sounded

8.A. special B. funny C. kind D. helpful

9. A. prepared B. ordered C. changed D. finished

10. A. chance B. time C. right D. choice

11. A. win B. match C. equal D. peace

12.A. obvious B. natural C. exact D. strange

13.A. dressed B. relaxed C. introduced D. seated

14. A. menu B. wall C. table D. door

15. A. pity B. calm C. fear D. respect

16.A.over B. after C. without D. against

17.A. took off B. took up C. took over D. took in

18.A. hid B. lost C. threw D. picked

19.A. doubt B. surprise C. delight D. anger

20.A. boss B. guest C. waiter D. giver

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。

Happiness means different things to different people. For Mary, who has 1. severe sleeping problem, happiness is as simple as having a good night’s sleep.

Bed was once a place 2. Mary went to rest after a long, hard day. _3. , she has not had a full night’s sleep in almost six months. Her doctor said that 4. (count) sheep might help her fall asleep. She tried this, but soon got tired of it after it failed to work. She finds the nights without sleep almost 5. (bear) . She is always sleepy and lacks energy during the day.

Mary is not alone. Studies show that more than one in three people worldwide struggle with getting enough sleep. It often takes on different 6.(form) : some people can get to sleep, but wake up much too early; some get a full night’s sleep, but are 7. (disappoint) to find that they still feel tired when they wake up; others, like Mary, find 8. difficult to fall asleep in the first place.

Specialists say that people should not worry too much about this problem. In most cases, a lack of sleep 9. (cause) by anxiety and pressure. It is important to keep yourself 10. good spirits and to be positive.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你的同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误只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（^），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：在错的词下面画一横线，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。

3. 短文在答题卷上，请直接在答题卷上改错。

Last weekend, I went to visit my uncle in Qingdao with my parents. They took the train and

got here on Friday afternoon. It was comfortable train ride and we enjoyed the wonderful view

along the railway. On Saturday, it rains a lot, so we had to stay at home. While the adults were

chatting, I played card with my cousins. Unluckily, it was sunny on Sunday. We went to the beach

together but played in the water. The beautiful sea and fresh air made us very happily and relaxed.

How a wonderful experience! I hope for to be close to the sea again.

假定你是高二学生李华，你在网上看到一个国际中学生组织将举办2017年暑期夏令营并对此很感兴趣。请你给主办方写一封信提出申请，并咨询相关情况。主要内容包括：

1. 申请并介绍个人参营的原因和优势；

2. 咨询夏令营时间及内容安排；

3. 个人最期待的活动。

注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以适行文连贯；

3.开头句已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I have read your advertisement on the Internet that the Organization of International High School Students is to hold the 2017 Summer Camp._____________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Yours, Li Hua

Mark Twain, the famous American writer and a great master of humor, liked to play jokes on others. But once a joke was played on him. One day Mark Twain was invited to give a talk in a small town. At lunch he met a young man, one of his friends.

The young man said that he had an uncle with him. He told Mark Twain that his uncle never laughed or smiled, and that nobody and nothing was able to make his uncle smile or laugh.

"You bring your uncle to my talk this evening," said Mark Twain. "I'm sure I can make him laugh."

That evening the young man and his uncle sat in the front. Mark Twain began to speak. He told several funny stories and made everyone in the room laugh. But the man never even smiled. Mark Twain told more funny stories, but the old man still kept quiet. Mark Twain continued to tell his funny stories. Finally he stopped. He was tired and quite disappointed.

Some days later, Mark Twain told another friend what had happened." Oh," said his friend, "I know that man. He's been deaf for years."

1.The writer wrote the passage mainly to ________.

A. tell readers Mark Twain liked playing jokes

B. tell readers a joke played on Mark Twain

C. tell readers Mark Twain was a great writer

D. tell readers how to tell a funny story

2.One day Mark Twain met ________ at lunch.

A. a friendB. his brotherC. his teacherD. a young girl

3.Mark Twain stopped finally because he was ________.

A. disappointedB. sorryC. illD. sleepy

4.Mark Twain couldn't make the old man laugh because ________.

A. his jokes were not funny

B. the old man wasn't interested in the jokes

C. the old man could tell more funny jokes

D. the old man was deaf

Body language is an important part of communication(交流). If you want to communicate well, it's important to understand how you can (and can't) use your body to say what you mean, especially when you're in a foreign country. If a person is bored, he won't look at the person who is talking to him. He will find other things to do. He may also keep looking at his watch or a clock. If a person is open to you, his arms and legs will not be crossed. And if a person is relaxed, you will know it by looking at his body, even his breathing is slower.

Here are some examples of body language:

1.What can you do if you want to communicate well?

A. Walk with hands in pockets.

B. Use body language to say what I mean.

C. Speak in public.

D. Say something slowly.

2.If a person is ________, he won't look at the person who is talking.

A. boredB. tiredC. happyD. open

3.If a person is relaxed, ________.

A. he will find other things to look at

B. he will speak louder

C. his breathing will be slower

D. his breathing will be quicker

4.What's the best title for the passage?

A. CommunicationB. Body Language

C. Some FeelingsD. Health