Mr. William remembered to buy some bananas after he left his office. It was_______cold outside when he saw an ill -looking old lady selling bananas on the street across. He usually shopped in a grocery shop a few_______away from his office but as he was in a_______to reach home today, not intending to go there.

Quickly he_______the old lady and she offered $7 per kg. Mr. William said,” But the store where I usually buy sells them for$5 per kg, why not the same price?" The lady said,“ No Sir, I cannot afford to_______that price. $6 per kg, and that's the lowest.”Shaking his head, he left in his car towards the_______grocery shop.

After picking up a good_______0f bananas there, he was surprised when the cashier told that price per kg was $10. He told the cashier,” I have been buying bananas from here only for some years and can’t you offer me a better deal for being a_______customer?"The manager overheard him and told Mr. William，“Sorry Sir, but our prices are_______，we do not bargain.”Mr. William felt a little________with that flat attitude, and put them back.

Mr. William returned to the poor old lady and________$ 20 for 2kg. Unexpectedly she only accepted $ 12. Afterwards learning she had to sell his husband's fruit shop to________his medical bills and had to sell the bananas to survive, he felt inspired and________many of his colleagues to buy fruits from the lady. And with the________from Mr. William an, other warmhearted buyers, she made a better living.

All too often we________to go shopping in big malls or big grocery shops, We always. pay the fixed price without________That is fine________we all have our own choices. However, we need to ________a moment and think that why we have no courage or reason to bar gain while shopping at big shops and why we try to bargain .________with small street sellers？Think wisely. Always be________and supportive to someone who works hard to earn and has a need for it.

1.A. burning B. freezing C. frozen D. bitten

2.A. blocks B. cities C. towns D. parks

3.A. mess B. sense C. moment D. hurry

4.A. assessed B. appointed C. approached D. applauded

5.A. buy B. fit C. get D. match

6.A. common B. usual C. normal D. general

7.A. bunch B. pile C. cup D. band

8.A. modest B. honest C. loyal D. considerate

9.A. understandable B. focused C. reasonable D. fixed

10.A. bad B. well C. good D. scary

11.A. offered B. supplied C. provided D. reported

12.A. spend B. deal C. cover D. charge

13.A. attracted B. drove C. removed D. recommended

14.A. permission B. supply C. invitation D. demand

15.A. choose B. intend C. risk D. demand

16.A. dealing B. paying C. bargaining D. wondering

17.A. even if B. as C. unless D. once

18.A. save B. set C. spare D. select

19.A. heavily B. quickly C. totally D. slowly

20.A. awful B. careful C. useful D. helpful

Many fourth graders would panic in an emergency situation,1.one Pennsylvania nine - year - old is being called a hero after discovering a2.(die') man and knowing exactly what to do to save his life. This past Friday, Owen Sambol3.(head) home, from school on a cold, snowy day when he heard a faint noise that sounded like someone crying for help.4.hesitating, he ran behind the house to see where it was coming from and discovered5.man lying face down in the snow.

The little boy tried his6.(hard) to pull the man up, but he wasn't strong enough. Instead of panicking, he told the man he would get his mother,7. is afire-fighter, and come right back for him. Mom Ashley Sambol called 911 right away, then pulled the man up and carried him into her home because she was afraid he had hypothermia（低体温）after8.(leave)in the snow for so long.

“I take9.(proud)in him," Ashley said about her son, who stayed calm and saved a life that afternoon.” Had he been out there any longer and who knows.’’10.(thank), the man was rescued just in time and is now healing in the hospital.

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。作文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

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修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

Hello, I'm Li hua, chairman of Student Union. We' re going to organize a bicycle trip to our school farm on this Sunday. It was located in the western suburb, covered an area of about 50 acres. There are different kinds of cattle raised and various vegetable planted, without some harmful things in the feed or the fertilizer. The products are provided for the school canteen, which we enjoy a health diet. On the farm you can combine you have learned with practice to the fullest.

You are expected to arrive there at about 9 o'clock, Remember: following the workers and don't try to do anything strange to interest the animals or do damage to the plants during my visit.

假如你是李华，你的英国网友Forbes打算抽空到中国学习太极(Tai Chi)，他写信向你求助，请你根据下列要点给对方写一封回信：

1．介绍学太极好处； 2．负责联系学习地点和老师；

注意：1．词数100左右。

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Forbes,

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It’s school time again! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.

Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the stuff you'll be doing that year. Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class, too. When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over classroom rules and school rules so you’ll know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention.

You might already know a lot of people in your classes on the first day, but it’s a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don’t. Make the first move and you’ll be glad you did, and so will your new friend!

Seeing friends you haven't seen in a while can make the first day a good one. You can make the day feel special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations, or a pair of sneakers (运动鞋).It also can make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders, and whatever else you’ll be needing. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don't have time in the morning.

1.The underlined phrase “kick off” in the second paragraph probably means“________.”

A. start B. study

C. find D. teach

2.The last paragraph mainly tell us about ________.

A. what to know about a new school

B. how to prepare for a new school

C. what to do on your first day of school

D. how to spend your first day of school

3.According to the passage you usually do everything on the first day of school except ________.

A. introduce yourself

B. learn about the school rules

C. make new friends

D. go over your new lessons

4.The main idea of the passage is ________.

A. how to be used to a new school quickly

B. how to make new friends in a new school

C. what to wear on the first day of the new school

D. what to prepare for the first day of the new school

Like human beings, dogs may catch cold because of cold weather, wet conditions or can also get it from other sick dogs. If a dog has a running nose and watery eyes, coughs or sneezes(打喷嚏）, then it is quite probable that the dog has caught cold.

A dog's cold can get over after a few days without treatment but it totally depends upon the owner to treat it with medications or improve its immune power（免疫力）to get rid of the cold naturally. Following are some of the things you can do if your dog gets a cold.

You can improve its immune power by giving it proper nutrient diet. Healthy food can really do wonders. Try to give it food which is either suggested by the vet（兽医）or is healthy for your pet. Increase the intake of food which is rich in vitamins A, C and E.

Keep your dog warm. The best place for your dog in winter is inside your house. Do not keep your dog outside when it is cold and wet. At home you can also keep the dog warm with the help of carpets. This will make him comfortable and help him to recover fast.

Increase the fluid（流质）intake as it helps a lot. Water can be the best choice but you can also add broth（肉汤）in water which will give your dog strength. Warm water will make your dog more comfortable and will also keep the dog away from the respiratory infections（呼吸道感染）.

Steam treatment is considered to be effective in getting rid of cold. It makes the nasal（鼻的）passage wet, which helps proper breathing. Just fill your bathroom with steam and leave your dog inside the bathroom for 15 minutes. Do it nearly 2 to 3 times a day and you will see your dog recovering.

These are some of the things you can do to help your dog recover from cold. However, if you are not able to find any improvement in its health, then turn to the vet for help immediately. Take your dog for regular checkups so as to avoid complications（并发症）.

1.From the first paragraph we know about __________.

A．the difficulty in keeping a dog as a pet

B．characteristics(特征) of sick dogs

C．the similarities between dogs and human beings

D．causes and symptoms（症状）of cold in dogs

2.When your dog catches cold, you should feed it on _______.

A．its favorite food B．the suggested food by the vet

C．some meat and water D．food rich in vitamin B

3.When a dog catches cold, it is wrong to ________.

A．keep it inside during cold and wet weather

B．leave it inside the bathroom full of steam

C．let it eat too much solid（固体）food

D．keep it sleeping on carpets at home

4.It can be learnt from the text that _________.

A．a dog’s cold can always disappear naturally

B．it’s quite easy to make a sick dog recover from cold

C．treating a dog’s cold sometimes needs a vet’s help

D．cold in dogs won’t spread between each other.

I took the bus to work for many years. No one knew each other; the passengers all sat there sleepily in the morning. The bus was cheerless and silent.

One of the passengers was a small gray-haired man who took the bus to the center for senior citizens every morning. No one ever paid very much attention to him.

One July morning he said good morning to the driver and smiled. The driver nodded guardedly(戒备地). The rest of us were silent.

The next day, the old man boarded with a big smile and said in a loud voice: “A very good morning to you all!” Some of us looked up, amazed, and murmured “Good Morning” in reply.

The following weeks, our friend was dressed in a nice old suit and tie. His thin hair had been carefully combed. He said good morning to us every day and we gradually began to nod and talk to each other.

One morning he even had a bunch of wild flowers in his hand. The driver turned around smiling and asked: “Have you got yourself a girlfriend, Charlie?” We never got to know if his name really was “Charlie”, but he nodded shyly and said yes. The other passengers whistled and clapped at him. Charlie waved the flowers before he sat down on his seat.

Every morning after that Charlie always brought flowers. Some passengers also brought flowers for him. The bus became a happy place.

Then, one morning, as autumn was closing in, Charlie wasn’t waiting at his usual stop. When he wasn’t there the next day and the day after that, we started wondering if he was sick or—hopefully – on holiday somewhere.

When we came nearer to the center for senior citizens, one of the passengers asked the driver to wait. We all held our breaths when he went to the door.

The old gentle man was fine, but one of his close friends had died over the weekend. How silent we were the rest of the way to work.

The next Monday Charlie was waiting at the stop, stooping (弯腰) a bit more, a little bit more gray, and without a tie. Inside the bus was silent. Even though no one had talked about it, all of us sat there silently, our eyes filled with tears and a bunch of wild flowers in our hands.

1. From the passage, we can infer that .

A. people always cared about each other on the bus

B. people were unhappy and sleepy on the bus because they were tired

C. smiles can shorten the distance between people

D. people are not good at communicating in the country

2. What are we sure about the old man?

A. His name was Charlie.

B. He worked at the center for senior citizens.

C. He got sick over the weekend.

D. He was in great sorrow when we saw him the next Monday.

3.Which of the following is not true?

A. The atmosphere on the bus was cheerful and lively at first.

B. People were surprised at the old man’s first greeting.

C. People were worried about the old man’s absence.

D. People on the bus at last shared happiness and sorrow together.

4.Which would be the best title for the passage？

A. How to Shorten the Distance between People

B. Smiles Make a Bus Feel Like Home

C. Charlie, A Smiling Gentle Man

D. The Key to Friendship — Communication

Melbourne,with a population of over 3.5 million,is the second largest city in Austria.It is clean,dynamic and exciting,and well-known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions.The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens.It has a good transport system of roads, buses,trains and trams.The La Trobe University campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams, express buses,and bus and train connections.Melbourne is a culturally rich city,and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe,America,Africa and Asia.The city is famous for its restaurants, theatres, music, opera, ballet,art,culture and shops,and a lively and dynamic nightlife.Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports, and the city hosts many famous international sports events,Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches,national parks,forests,wineries,winter snowfields and summer resorts.The climate is temperate and comfortable,with warm summers and cool winters.In summer,maximum daytime temperatures range from 26℃ to 36℃,and in winter from 12℃ to 18℃.The weather in Melbourne can be variable from day to day.Melbourne was rated the world’s best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

1.Melbourne is well-known in the world for its .

A. large population B. educational institutions

C. transport system D. beautiful parks and gardens

2.According to passage,Melbourne is the city where .

A. rich people choose to live B. the best wine is produced

C. various cultures exist D. Asian food is popular

3.The best title for the passage might be .

A. In Ideal Place for Shopping B. A City with the Best Climate

C. The World’s Best City to Live in D. The world’s Most Beautiful City

Maybe you are an ordinary student.1. This is not necessarily so.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here’s how:

Plan your time carefully.When planning your work,you should make a list of things that you have to do.After making this list,you should make a schedule of your time.First arrange your time for eating,sleeping,dressing,etc,then decide a good,regular time for studying.2. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems,but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.

Make good use of your time in class.3. Listening carefully in class means less work later.Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly.When you get home from school,go over your notes,review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day,read that material.4. If you do these things regularly,the material will become more meaningful,and you will remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude towards tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test,so don’t be over-worried.

5. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A.This will help you understand the next class.

B.You probably think you will never be a top student.

C.Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

D.No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

E.There are other methods that might help you with your study.

F.Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

G.Make full use of spare time to take note of what the teacher says in class.

A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband. For many months she had liked a beautiful 1 , and knowing her husband could 2 it, she told him that was all she wanted. On the morning of the 3 , her husband told her how 4 he was to have such a good wife, and how much he loved her. He 5 her a beautiful gift package (纸盒). She opened it and 6 a Bible.

7 , she raised her voice and said to her husband, “With all your money, you give me a Bible?” She was so 8 that she left him.

Many years passed and the lady was very 9 in business. She owned two large companies. She 10 her husband was very old, and thought perhaps she should go to 11 him. But before she could, she 12 a letter telling her that he had died, and gave all of his possessions (财产) to her. She needed to come back and 13 things.

When she arrived at his house, sadness 14 her heart. She saw the still new

15 , just as she had left it years before. With 16 , she opened it and began to turn the pages. A ring 17 from the Bible to the floor and a 18 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 “LUV U ALWAYS”.

19 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 20 .

1.A. watch B. ring C. coatD. box

2.A. afford B. like C. designD. guess

3.A. holiday B. performance C. birthdayD. meeting

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

5.A. lent B. asked C. gaveD. moved

6.A. carried B. found C. missedD. held

7.A. Politely B. Lightly C. PatientlyD. Angrily

8.A. calm B. upsetC. grateful D. careless

9.A. failing B. lonelyC. successful D. poor

10.A. wondered B. hopedC. realized D. explained

11.A. visit B. understand C. catchD. help

12.A. passed B. wroteC. sentD. received

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

14.A. covered B. brokeC. left D. filled

15.A. car B. BibleC. letterD. table

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

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

18.A. book B. penC. flower D. card

19.A. If B. ButC. AlthoughD. So

20.A. hand B. eyeC. faceD. heart