【题目】完形填空
There was once a farmer who had a fine olive orchard (橄榄园). He was very hardworking, and the 1 always prospered (繁荣) under his care. But he knew that his three2 looked down upon the farm work, and were eager to make wealth.
When the farmer was 3 and felt that he would die, he 4 the three sons to him and said, “My sons, there is a pot of gold 5 in the olive orchard. Dig for it, if you wish it.”
The sons tried to 6 him to tell them in what part of the orchard the 7 was hidden, but he would tell them nothing more.
After the farmer was 8, the sons went to work to find the pot of gold; since they did not 9 where the hiding-place was, they agreed to begin in a line, at one 10 of the orchard, and to dig until one of them should find the money.
They 11until they turned up the 12 from one end of the orchard to 13.14 no pot of gold was to be found. It seemed as if someone must have stolen it, or as if the farmer had been wandering in his wits. The three sons were bitterly 15 to have all their work for nothing.
The next olive 16, the olive trees in the orchard bore (结果实) more fruit than they had 17 given; when it was 18, it gave the sons a whole pot of gold.
And when they saw how much money had 19 the orchard, they suddenly understood what the wise father had 20 when he said, “There is gold hidden in the orchard. Dig for it, if you wish it.”
（1）A.farm B.garden C.factory D.hospital
（2）A.friends B.sons C.relatives D.children
（3）A.healthy B.old C.unlucky D.sad
（4）A.showed B.led C.called D.visited
（5）A.sent B.put C.hidden D.locked
（6）A.wait B.cause C.make D.get
（7）A.goods B.jewel C.clothes D.gold
（8）A.weak B.lost C.dead D.sick
（9）A.think B.know C.wonder D.realize
（10）A.end B.top C.surface D.bottom
（11）A.dug B.searched C.discovered D.expected
（12）A.sand B.soil C.ground D.floor
（13）A.other B.another C.the other D.others
（14）A.Since B.And C.Before D.But
（15）A.disappointed B.surprised C.worried D.sad
（16）A.season B.part C.distance D.degree
（17）A.already B.even C.ever D.still
（18）A.made B.sold C.shined D.saved
（19）A.come on B.come about C.come up D.come from
（20）A.thought B.planned C.guessed D.meant

注意：字数110左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Bob,

I’m more than glad to hear that

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Yours,

Li Hua.

【题目】语法填空
In the time of Queen Victoria, cholera, a deadly disease, hit London, which often resulted in large numbers of (dead). John Snow, a then well-known doctor, became(inspire) when he thought about helping ordinary people who (expose) to cholera. John Snow thought most important was to find its cause. He got interested in two theories (explain) how cholera killed people. He believed in the second theorysuggested people absorbed the disease with their meals. He began to gather information and made a map, on which he marked the victims(受害者)had lived. As a result, he found out that the (pollute)water was the cause of cholera and suggested that the source of all water supplies(examine)immediately. Finally, “King Cholera” (defeat).

【题目】选择合适的选项补全短文。
Holiday gift buying can feel a little empty, when all of those endless lists, long lines at the shopping center and dollars spent lead to a 5-miute excitement of flying wrapping paper.The following tips can help make gift giving more meaningful for both the giver and the receiver.
1).Know the person
The most important thing in the exchanging of gifts is that it shows you really know the person well, and you really care about them.
2).Donate in their name
Research suggests that happier people give more to others, and that giving more makes people happier. Moreover, charity-related happiness is highest when people give in a way that promotes social connection. So, try giving to the less fortunate in someone's name this holiday season.
3).Give handmade goods or hand-me-downs
A study suggests that people feel that homemade items show more love, and love is what they want to express to the gift receiver.
Family heirlooms(传家宝)may be another good girl option. A 2009 study found that when families hand down even a very depersonalized thing—money—through the generations, the symbolic value of the cash is greater than the numerical value alone.
4).Provide chances for participation
If there's a golden rule of girls, though, it's this:People who receive experiential girls, such as concert tickets or a zoo membership, feel more connected to the girl giver than people who received material girls.
A. But it doesn't have to be that way.
B. Give experiences rather than objects.
C. New and store—bought is not always best.
D. That is always beyond their expectation.
E. That means catering to another's pleasure.
F. Giving gifts to friends or to charity is linked to happiness.
G. Start listing every person you plan to give a holiday gift

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仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear sir/ Madam,

As a Chinese high school student to graduate in this year, I sincerely apply to a chance to study in your university. I’m eighteen but will finish my three years of study in high school soon. I studied Chinese, English, math, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, history and other subject, of which science subjects are my favorites. I I’m also good at English. I can communicate fluent with native speakers in English.

Beside, I go in for various out-of-class activities. I like play football, table tennis, and so on. I’m also member of many clubs for music and opera. I’m a volunteer in my neighborhood.

I’m looking forward to hear from you. And please contact me by e-mail: lihua@qq.com.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Chinese student praised for inspiring US graduation speech

Receiving her Master of Science in Math Finance from Boston University, Cai Yujing, who comes from Nanjing city east China’s Jiangsu Province, spoke about her hometown and family members present at the ceremony, and then shared her 6-year experience studying with students from different cultural backgrounds.

In her 7-minute speech, Cai talked about how she adapted to the diverse community at the Questrom School of Business and established mutual understanding with fellow students.

Overcoming awkwardness, nervousness, and even occasional anger when exchanging ideas with people from different countries, she said she also experienced the joy of sharing, inspiring and embracing each other, adding that such an experience opened her mind to learning about and embracing diversity.

Cai’s speech won a lot of praise online with some saying her address highlighted the positive perspective of Chinese students.

【写作内容】

1. 用约30个单词概述上述报道的主要内容；

2. 用约120个单词发表你的观点，内容包括：

（1）简要分析接纳和包容多元化的重要性（至少两点）；

（2）结合实例，谈谈在新环境中如何做到接纳和包容。

【写作要求】

1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；

3. 不必写标题。

【评分标准】

内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词语适当。

【参考词汇】包容accept v. 接纳 embrace v.

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【题目】阅读理解
“A good book might clarify something you knew little about, transform your world view, or move you in ways you didn't think possible. The Soul of an Octopus(章鱼)delivers on all three, ”the magazine New Scientist commented.
After writing about birds, pigs and tigers, US naturalist Sy Montgomery decided to choose these many-footed animals as the subject of her latest book, The Soul of an Octopus: a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness.
“Here is animal with poisonous liquid like a snake，a beak(喙)like a parrot，and ink like an old-fashioned pen. It can weigh as much as a man and extend as long as a car, yet it can pour its baggy; boneless body through an opening the size of all orange. It can change color and shape. It has a tongue covered with teeth. It can taste with its skin.” Montgomery explained to the National Geographic on why octopuses inspired her.
What Montgomery is able to show in The Soul of an Octopus is that octopuses are creatures who exhibit personality, intelligence and emotion, despite having nervous systems completely different from our own. She uses different experiments to show that they possess consciousness as well as individual personalities. For example, based on her research, she finds out that Octavia, an octopus caught in the wild, is friendly and good at multi-tasking. And Kali, another octopus，who has been living at the New England Aquarium, is playful and loves exploring.
Montgomery is a good storyteller. Through her study of, and communication with, these extraordinary creatures she shares what she learns from both science and her experiences. Her skillful writing presents facts together with personal description, which makes the book very informative but easy to read.
（1）Why is The Soul of an Octopus thought highly of ?
A.It is themed with a many-footed animal.
B.It mainly explores consciousness and wonders.
C.It compares octopuses with birds, pigs and tigers.
D.It offers new knowledge and changes your viewpoints.
（2）Octopuses impress Montgomery greatly because.
A.they have unique physical functioning
B.their liquid can be used as good ink
C.they behave more like snakes and parrots
D.their body can be shrunk to the size of an orange
（3）What does Montgomery think of octopuses according to Paragraph 4?
A.They are friendly with each other.
B.They are similar to humans in a way.
C.They communicate with humans well.
D.They have different nature from humans.
（4）Which of the following best describes the book?
A.Vivid but unreal.
B.Scientific and readable.
C.Boring and ridiculous.
D.Interesting but fictional

【1】The branch office was not a__________, and had to get approval from the head office for everything it did.

【2】He was faced with the d__________ of whether or not to return to his country.

【3】Actually, files and ants need to obey the same law of g__________ as we do.

【4】To many people’s surprise, this company was not r__________ in Italy as it claimed.

【5】My friends thought they and made things very smooth for me, but I felt there was still much to w__________ with.

【6】He offered his assessment of the damage, which is only a __________(框架).

【7】I left as early as was __________(一致，相符) with politeness in order not to upset the host.

【8】There are __________(根本的) differences between your religious beliefs and mine.

【9】Her sister Sophie, born in November 1992, suffered brain damage and is __________(永久地)disabled.

【10】A literary critic should not be too __________(主观) in his approach.

【题目】完成句子(根据所给汉语，用单词的正确形式填空)
（1）I have never doubted about her (能力).
（2）He wrote down my (地址), so that he might remember it.
（3）He is (瞎的) in one eye.
（4）You have your (选择) between the two.
（5）He heard someone come in, so he (躲藏) himself behind the curtain.
（6）The plane flew at a (高度) of 3000 meters.
（7）Let's just relax and enjoy (我们自己).
（8）This painting has been given to its (主人)
（9）The students often (野餐) at the park.
（10）I will answer for her (安全).