More than three decades ago, I was a student at a high school in Southern California. The student body of 3,200 was a melting pot of ethnic groups. The environment was _________.

One day I was walking down the side walk when someone kicked me from behind. Turning ________, I discovered the local gang. Fists came from every _______as the 15 gang members surrounded me. ________I had to have an operation. My doctor told me that if I had been hit in the head _______, I probably would have died.

After I _______, some friends said, “Let’s get these guys!” That was the way _______were “resolved”. A part of me said, “Yes!” But another part of me ________and said no. History has proved time and again that revenge only _______the conflict. We needed to do something different to break the counter-productive(适得其反的) chain of _______.

Working with various ethnic groups, we ______what we called a “Brotherhood Committee” to work on improving ________relationships. I was amazed to learn how much _______fellow students had in building a brighter future.

Two years later, I _______Student Body President. Even though I ran against two friends, one a football hero and the other a popular “big man of the campus”, a significant majority of the 3,200 students joined me in the ______of doing things differently. We made significant progress in building bridges between _______, learning how to talk with and _______different ethnic groups, resolving differences without _______and learning how to build trust in the most difficult of circumstances.

Being stacked by the gang was clearly one of my toughest life moments. What I learned, ______, about

responding with love rather than returning hate has been a ______force in my life. Turning up our light in the presence of those whose light is dim(昏暗的)becomes the difference that makes the difference.

1.A. clear B. tough C. protective D. dirty

2.A. around B. on C. into D. out

3.A. means B. situation C. approach D. direction

4.A. Gradually B. Regularly C. Eventually D. Frequently

5.A. over time B. one more time C. ahead of time D. in no time

6.A. treated B. recovered C. suffered D. calmed

7.A. conditions B. atmospheres C. fantasies D. problems

8.A. paused B. agreed C. started D. proceeded

9.A. remains B. finishes C. continues D. proves

10.A. accidents B. items C. events D. scenes

11.A. put together B. put aside C. put back D. put down

12.A. political B. racial C. civil D. national

13.A. sympathy B. knowledge C. honor D. interest

14.A. voted for B. ran for C. fought for D. called for

15.A. need B. danger C. process D. way

16.A. cultures B. schools C. banks D. ranks

17.A. belong to B. lead to C. relate to D. devote to

18.A. agreement B. demonstration C. justice D. violence

19.A. hence B. however C. moreover D. then

20.A. powerful B. peaceful C. careful D. thoughtful

Two weeks after the conclusion of the hit show Chinese Poetry Competition, a new program, Readers, has become a nationwide stir. 1.(broadcast) on CCTV over the weekend, it is arousing fresh 2.(enthusiastic) for literature in China.

The weekly talk show, produced and hosted by famous TV personality Dong Qing, 3.(invite) people from all walks of life 4.(read) aloud parts of poems, essays and books that they like or wrote. The participants also share stories from their own life explaining 5.particular pieces touched their hearts or shaped their lives.

Five days after 6.(it) first show on CCTV-1 on Saturday, Readers has been rated 9.2 points out of 10 on Douban, one of China’s most popular review sites. Internet 7.(use) have praised it as a breath of fresh air among variety shows in China, a refreshing change from the usual dance and singing shows that dominate live television.

But the success of these programs is just like a vane, through which we can see that there is 8.huge demand of cultural show in the public. In today’s television world 9.reality shows have dominated, this is very 10.(encourage).

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（∧），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限一词;

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

The other day I ran into an old schoolmate of my, Sally Barber, while I was at the cashpoint. I hadn’t seen her for age. I wanted to catch up with her, so I suggested go for a cup of coffee. Unfortunately, Sally’s a very busy woman, but she didn’t have time for a coffee. Let’s meet late in the week, I suggested. That is often the case, Sally looked in her diary, and said we could get together for lunch at 1 pm on Friday at her favorite restaurant. I thought it was a very much smart place, so I had dress in for the occasion. I arrived at a restaurant in good time. I finished my dessert by the time she turned up –she was an hour late!

假设你是美国洛杉矶高中留学的中国学生，在 “Our County’s Culture” 课上，鸟向全班同学及老师介绍中国的传统节日-----端午节。请你写一篇稿子，包括以下要点：

端午节的时间及起源（农历五月初五）；

端午节的习俗；

邀请大家在端午节那天一起包粽子。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头已写好，不包含在字数内。

Dear class,

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When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点). Week by week her list grew: I was very thin, I wasn’t a good student, I talked too much, I was too proud, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.

He listened to me quietly, and then he asked, “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever wonder what you’re really like? Well, you now have that girl’s opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”

I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t change (like being very thin), but a good number I could—and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I got a fairly clear picture of myself.

I brought the list back to Daddy. He refused to take it. “That’s just for you,” he said. “You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just close your ears in anger and feel hurt. When something said about you is true, you’ll find it will be of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your duty. Don’t shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”

Daddy’s advice has returned to me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.

1.What did the father do after he had heard his daughter’s complaint?

A. He refused to take the list and have a look at it.

B. He told her not to pay any attention to what her “enemy” had said.

C. He was angry and told her to overcome her shortcomings.

D. He told her to write down all and pay attention only to the things that were true.

2.What does “Week by week her list grew” mean?

A. Week by week she discovered and pointed out more shortcomings of mine.

B. She kept on adding new ones to the list so it was growing longer and longer.

C. I was having more and more shortcomings as time went on.

D. Week by week, my shortcomings grew more serious.

3.Which do you think would be the best title for this passage?

A. My Father

B. My Childhood

C. The Best Advice I’ve Ever Had

D. Not an Enemy, but the Best Friend

Wanted, Someone for a Kiss

We' re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You' ll work on the station's music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请)in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

Father Christmas

We're looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, l0:30 - 16:00.

Excellent pay.

Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.

Wealden District Council

Software Trainer

If you are aged 24 -45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions ,and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs. R.. Oglivie, Palmlaee Limited.

1.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

B. Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre.

D. Wealden District Council.

2.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who

A. is aged between 24 and 40

B. may do some training work

C. should deal with general duties

D. can work for about a month

3.Which position is open to recent school graduates?

A. Producer, London Kiss. B. Father Christmas.

C. Accountants Assistant. D. Software Trainer.

4.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlaee Limited?

A. One with GCSE grade C level.

B. One with some office experience.

C. One having good computer knowledge.

D. One trained in producing music programmes.

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

F . Scott Fitzgerald, born on September 24,1896, an American novelist, w as once a student of St.Paul Academy, the Newman School and attended Princeton. University for a short while. In 1917 he joined the army and was posted in Alabama, where he met his future wife Zelda Sayre. Then he had to make some money to impress her.

His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in his diary :“ My own happiness in the past often approached such joy that I could share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk it away in quiet streets and take down parts of it in my diary.”

This side of paradise, his first novel, was published in 1920. encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to devote more time to his writing. Then he continued with the novel the Beautiful and Damned (1922), a collection of short stories Thales of the Jazz Age (1922), and a play The Vegetable (1923). But his greatest success was The Great Gatsby, published in 1925,which quick brought him praise from the literary world. Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security. Then, in 1926, he published another collection lf short stories All the Sad Young Men.

However, Fitzgerald’s problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing. During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life, but failed. By 1930, his wife had her first breakdown and went to a Swiss clinic. During this period he completed novels Tender Is the Night in 1934 and The love of the last Tycoon in 1940. while his wife was in hospital in the United States, he got totally addicted to alcohol. Sheila Graham, his dear friend, helped him fight his alcoholism.

56. How many novels written by Fitzgerald are mentioned in the passage ?

A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

57. Which of the following is the correct order to describe Fitzgerald’s life according to the passage?

a. He became addicted to drinking.

b. He studied at St.Paul Academy.

c. He published his first novel This Side of Paradise.

d. The Great Gatsby won high praise.

e. He failed to reorder his life.

f. He joined the army and met Zelda.

A.f-c-e-a-b-d B. b-e-a-f-c-d C. f-d-e-c-b-a D. b-f-c-d-e-a

58. We can infer from the passage that Fitzgerald .

A. had made some money when he met Zelda in Alabama.

B. was well educated and well off before he served in the army

C. would have completed more works if his wife hadn’t broken down

D. helped his friend get rid of drinking while his wife was in hospital

59. The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about .

A. Zelda’s personal life

B. Zelda’s illness and treatment

C. Fitzgerald’s friendship with Graham

D. Fitzgerald’s contributions to the literary world

Living and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even tougher.

If I have learned anything in my 16 years, it is that communication is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With any relationship, you need to let other person know how you are feeling. If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart. When you are mad at your parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesn’t solve anything.

Communication begins with the concerns of another. It means that you can’t just come home from school, go up to your room and ignore everyone. Even if you just say “Hi”, and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing.

If you looked up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it would say “the exchange of ideas, the conveyance (表达) of information, means of communication such as a letter or a message”. To keep a good relationship, you must keep communication strong. Let people know how you feel, even if it’s just by writing a note.

When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent. If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell them that you’ll listen to what they have to say, but ask them politely to listen to you. Yelling or walking away only makes the situation worse.

This is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she didn’t feel she could just ask to go home. That would be rude. After all, they had been nice enough to take her along with them. Needless to say, she was late getting home. Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she was late, they weren’t as mad and let the incident go. Communication is the key factor here. If Sophie’s parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble.

Communication isn’t a one-way deal: it goes both ways. Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophie’s, tell the other person how you feel—listening is the key factor to communication.

1.In the writer’s view, dealing with parents is __________than with children.

A. more difficult B. easier

C. more uninteresting D. more interesting

2.The main idea of the second paragraph is __________.

A. the importance of friendship

B. to make your feeling known to others

C. the importance of communication

D. the disagreement between generations

3.The example in this passage proves that __________.

A. Sophie is very polite to her parents

B. Sophie’s parents are willing to listen to her

C. explanation is the best way to solve a problem

D. communication is the solution (解决办法) to misunderstanding

4.All the following statements are correct except __________.

A. If you don’t agree with others, you’d better let them know

B. It is better to say “Hi”to others than say nothing

C. If you are not able to communicate, walk away

D. Communication is a two-way deal

Sharks have lived in the world's oceans for millions of years. A shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. These powerful senses help them find their food. 1.

Sharks grow slowly. About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. 2. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies as humans do. Some sharks are not able to reproduce until they are twenty years old. Most reproduce only every two years. And they give birth to fewer than ten young sharks. For this reason, over-fishing of sharks is of special danger to the future of the animal.

3. .They eat injured and diseased fish. Their hunting activities mean that the numbers of other fish in the ocean do not become too great. This protects the plants and other forms of life that exist in the oceans.

People hunt sharks for sport, food, medicine and their skin. Experts say the international market for some kinds of sharks has increased greatly because many parts of a shark are valuable. 4. . Shark liver oil is a popular source of Vitamin. The skin of a shark can be used like leather. In Asia, people enjoy a kind of soup made from shark fins. Experts say a fisherman can earn a lot of money for even one kilogram of shark fins.

Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth. 5. If too many sharks in one area are killed, the group of shark may never return to normal population levels

A. The others give birth to live young.

B. Sharks are important for the health of the world's oceans.

C. This is a threat to other form of life in the ocean.

D. Collectors pay thousands of dollars for the jaws of a shark.

E. Sharks are valuable to us and we can make full use of them.

F. But some sharks are in danger of disappearing from Earth.

G. Sharks eat fish, other sharks, and plants that live in the ocean

It had been a nice and sunny day. I stepped slowly towards the edge of the cliff and looked out. The __ was wonderful. I could __ the gentle wind coming from the coast while watching the brilliant sunset.

My dad and I used to enjoy the sunset together on that very __. We would also watch the waves crash into the __ below. My mother would always annoy us how __ it was. I was never worried, __ I always felt safe next to my father, who spent most of his life out __ in his boat.

I remember one time on his boat: I had __ off the back and into the cold water accidentally. My dad immediately jumped off to __ me. I would never forget that day, and from that point I knew __ would prevent my dad protecting me if I was in danger.

As I __ there on top of the cliff, I remembered the times I spent with my dad. I looked down sorrowfully at the urn (骨灰瓮) __. My father was my rock, someone I could __ when I needed him most. But now he was gone, and I felt sorrowful and __.

It had always been my father's last __ to have his ashes scattered out at sea. I __ the urn, said a __ farewell (告别) and then slowly twisted off the lid. The wind started to change __. I looked last time down at my father's ashes and then __ for a moment, I scattered the contents out over the cliff.

I wiped away a tear, but it was perfect happiness rather than sadness, because I finally knew the man who __ so much to me, my father, was finally at peace.

1.A. journey B. condition C. view D. food

2.A. see B. feel C. hear D. smell

3.A. spot B. river C. day D. moment

4.A. wind B. rubbish C. walls D. rocks

5.A. embarrassing B. interesting C. famous D. dangerous

6.A. because B. when C. if D. though

7.A. at peace B. at rest C. at sunset D. at sea

8.A. jumped B. fallen C. dived D. swam

9.A. comfort B. protect C. rescue D. follow

10.A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything

11.A. stood B. lay C. hanged D. slept

12.A. under my arm B. in my hands C. on my shoulder D. around my neck

13.A. care for B. learn from C. depend on D. turn down

14.A. fearless B. hopeless C. careless D. shameless

15.A. chance B. behavior C. ambition D. wish

16.A. looked back on B. looked out for C. looked down at D. looked up to

17.A. silent B. surprising C. sudden D. strange

18.A. speed B. distance C. force D. direction

19.A. screamed B. hesitated C. laughed D. complained

20.A. helped B. meant C. owed D. did