【题目】Energy independence. It has a nice ring to it. Doesn’t it? If you think so, you’re not alone, because energy independence has been the dream of American president for decades, and never more so than in the past few years, when the most recent oil price shock has been partly responsible for kicking off the great recession.

“Energy independence” and its rhetorical (修辞的) companion “energy security” are, however, slippery concepts that are rarely though through. What is it we want independence from, exactly?

Most people would probably say that they want to be independent from imported oil. But there are reasons that we buy all that oil from elsewhere.

The first reason is that we need it to keep our economy running. Yes, there is a trickle（涓涓细流）of biofuel available, and more may become available, but most biofuels cause economic waste and environmental destruction.

Second, Americans have basically decided that they don’t really want to produce all their own oil. They value the environmental quality they preserve over their oil imports from abroad. Vast areas of the United States are off-limits(禁止) to oil exploration and production in the name of environmental protection. To what extent are Americans really willing to endure the environmental impacts of domestic energy production in order to cut back imports?

Third, there are benefits to trade. It allows for economic efficiency, and when we buy things from places that have lower production costs than we do, we benefit. And although you don’t read about this much, the United States is also a large exporter of oil products, selling about 2 million barrels of petroleum products per day to about 90 countries.

There is no question that the United States imports a great deal of energy and, in fact, relies on that steady flow to maintain its economy. When that flow is interrupted, we feel the pain in short supplies and higher prices, At the same time, we derive(得到，获得) massive economic benefits when we buy the most affordable energy on the world market and when we engage in energy trade around the world.

【1】What does the author say about energy independence for America?

A. It sounds very attractive.

C. It will bring oil prices down.

B. It ensures national security.

D. It has long been everyone’s dream.

【2】Why does America rely heavily on oil imports?

A. It wants to expand its storage of crude oil.

B. Its own oil reserves are quickly running out.

C. It wants to keep its own environment intact.

D. Its own oil production falls short of demand.

【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To arouse Americans’ awareness of the energy crisis.

B. To stress the importance of energy conservation.

C. To explain the increase of international oil trade.

D. To justify(证明… 有理的) America’s dependence on oil imports.

【题目】单词拼写

【1】Going round to the bank was part of the r__________ of his work, so he always cares for his duty.

【2】He is hard-working. He practices English every day to p__________ his spoken English.

【3】They didn’t attend because of r__________ reasons. They don’t believe in God.

【4】Over three hundred people have died of s__________ for the lack of food.

【5】You are not p__________ to drive if you do not have a driving license.

【6】I’m looking for some __________(临时的) work to buy my sister a new bike.

【7】Having read the book, she will be able to pass on the __________(获得) knowledge to her students.

【8】Without consulting his __________(同事), he flew from Los Angeles to Chicago.

【9】Tom had determined to live up to the __________(期望) of his parents.

【10】__________ (可替代的) energy sources are renewable, which means they can be used without running out.

【题目】

While we are learning English, we should first pay more attention to listening and speaking. It is important because it is the basic work of reading and writing. Make sure to open your mouth and speak English loudly and 【1】 (confident). Don’t be afraid of 【2】(make) some mistakes. You should also develop the habit of keeping 【3】(diary) in English. That’s 【4】 best way I can think of to improve your 【5】(write) English. If it is possible, ask some others to go through 【6】 you have written and tell you where there is a mistake. Many mistakes in your speaking will be easily 【7】(find) once you write them down.

　　Through correcting some unnecessary mistakes, you can do better 【8】 learning English than ever before. At the same time, you are supposed to choose some proper reading materials for yourselves, which I think should be 【9】 too difficult nor too easy. While you are reading, don’t stop to look up the words in the dictionary. If you refer to the dictionary too often, most probably you will get 【10】(bore) and stop reading in no time.

【题目】—Can you help me with my English?

—Oh, sorry. I ________ all day.

A. am rushed off my feet

B. am struggling to my feet

C. am standing on my own feet

D. am knocking off my feet

【题目】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。

I've always wanted to start my own business. I've always wanted to start working for myself. Yet I didn't make that decision. I finally got started instead of thinking about it or putting it off. And I made it. Maybe you've not started on something important to yourself. Maybe you can relate to what I'm saying, and you feel you've been slacking(松懈的) off for too long. You had better get started now. ____【1】__

1. It's better than thinking about it.

__【2】____ But thinking can also be dangerous when you do too much of it. You can think as much as you like, but thinking isn't going to change the situation. In fact, thinking isn't going to change anything. _【3】___ You won't go anywhere, as If you're a human statue. So you had better get started now.

2. It's better than never taking action.

Do you want to be the man or the woman who never does anything? Do you want to be the man or the woman who never gets started? __【4】____ You won't regret it.

3. ____【5】___.

How long are you going to dream about getting started? How long are you going to dream about how wonderful it'll be when you do take action? And how long are you going to dream about how much of a difference it'll make to your life? There's only so much dreaming you can do before you have to turn that dream into action. A dream without action is a fantasy, destined(注定) to never come true.

A. It's better than dreaming about doing it.

B. Here's why getting started is the best way to get started.

C. Thinking will just keep you in the same position you're already in.

D. Take action and get out of your own head.

E. You can adjust your actions along the way.

F. Thinking about something before you do it is a great quality to have.

G. It's better to make a mistake than do nothing at all.

【题目】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。

An old Japanese man kept a sparrow ___【1】_ which he was very fond. One day it flew away. He went out __【2】__ (look) all over the place for his sparrow. At last, he met his sparrow. "I missed you very much, sparrow. Will you follow me home?" __【3】__ the sparrow was happy to see the old man, it shook ___【4】_ head. There were many other birds. They all looked healthy. "I am glad you have good companions, dear sparrow. " said the old man. When it was time for the old man __【5】_(leave), the sparrow gave him a basket as a present. "Well," said the old man's wife __【6】__ (anger) when he returned, "where have you been all day??" "I have been to the home of my lost sparrow”, ___【7】__(reply)he. When he opened the basket he was __【8】 (amaze)to find it was full of gold. The old woman was very greedy. But the wife used to treat it very badly. She unashamedly asked for a present. "Alright”, replied the sparrow," I offer you two ___【9】_(choose). One basket is light and the other is heavy. Just choose one. The greedy old woman cried out, "I’ll take ___【10】__ heavy one." So the old woman carried the heavy basket breathlessly all the way. But when she arrived home and opened the basket, it was full of stones.

【题目】It’s certain that we are ________ to having a clean and beautiful home in the future because some special projects are ________ to protect the environment.

A. under way; on the wayB. in the way; on the way

C. on the way; by the wayD. on the way; under way

【题目】

【1】Plenty of exercise is ____________(benefit) to our health.

【2】There is a limit to one’s life, but no limit to ________(serve) the people.

【3】The new shop has taken away most of my ___________(顾客).

【4】I opened the packet just to satisfy my ___________（好奇心）.

【5】He is tall and thin, so he can be easily _________(发现，认出) in the crowd.

【6】I t is ______(难以置信的) that he has seen admitted to Beijing University.

【7】The child was last seen ___(漫游) in the street with a bag on his back.

【8】We can’t go hunting without ____________(许可，允许).

【9】They promised to make people ________(精力充沛的)by using their products.

【10】Everyone has his own strengths and___________(弱点)，you should be confident about yourself.

【题目】—The manager of the factory wants to improve production a great deal, but he doesn’t spend much on technology.

—I am afraid he won’t realize his dream. You know ________.

A. you can’t eat your cake and have it

B. empty vessels make the greatest sound

C. enough is as good as a feast

D. two heads are better than one

【题目】假如你是李华，你的网友John想在近期外出旅行，请你根据以下提示，用英语给他写封电子邮件，向他介绍你对旅游的看法并提醒他旅行注意事项。

【写作内容】

1、旅游是一种非常好的活动：当你累了或有空的时候，到外地走走；欣赏美景，呼吸新鲜空气，交朋友，放松身心，有益健康。

2、旅行前的准备：了解天气，带好衣服、相机、常用药品等。

3、旅行时注意事项：饮食和安全。

【写作要求】

1、用恰当的句子表达全部内容；

2、开头和结尾已给出，不计入总句数。

【评分标准】句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

Dear John,

I am glad to hear that you are going to travel.

Do you agree with me? Wish you a good journey.

Yours,

WangMing