【题目】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短信。信中共有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。请按照下列格式修改：
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，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。
A terrible storm took place in a Friday night. The wind was so strong that many trees were brought down. It is eleven o’clock. Li Ming, one of my best friend, was still not back and his parents were very anxious about them. Half an hour late, the wind stopped，but it was still rainning hardly. Li Ming’s parents were about to look for him then he came home. Li Ming explained that the storm pushed over big trees as well as electricity poles, blocked the roads and that the bridge had washed away by the floods. Therefore, Lei Ming and his classmates had to find another way back. What was even more worse, one of his classmates had a arm hurt. So they took him to the hospital.

【题目】短文填空
Spain could soon become first European Union country to extradite Taiwanese criminal (suspect)to China, instead of their home island.
In December, a joint Spanish-Chinese operation busted what police said was a massive(internationally) phone scamming syndicate(诈骗集团).
Although most of the 269 suspects (arrest) were Taiwanese nationals, Beijing asked for the entire group to be sent to China. Last month, the Spanish government approved the request.
Taiwan, which China (see) as a breakaway province that will eventually be reunited with the mainland, has protested that the decision violates historical European human rights norms and the “principle of nationality”.
But the reality is that it can do little (stop) the transfer. Spain, like most countries, doesn't (formal) recognize Taiwan as a state.
Analysts say China's stance on the issue reflects the tougher line it has taken towards Taiwan since President Tsaiing-wen, party leans towards formal independence, won elections in January last year. The mainland has also spoken of (it) frustration with Taiwan, accusing it failing to rein in (控制)thousands of its nationals who dupe Chinese people via phone scams from abroad.

【1】What are the speakers mainly talk about?

A. How to make their favorite dreams come true.

B. Where to go for their upcoming vacations.

C. How to spend a million dollars.

【2】What has the woman always wanted to do?

A. Go to some famous stores in Paris. B. Go to Germany for a trip.

C. Watch a soccer match abroad.

【3】What is the woman’s favorite kind of food?

A. Italian food. B. Australian food. C. French food.

【4】What is the man most interested in?

A. Visiting places of interest. B. Cars. C. Shopping.

【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。
The cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot.
The origin of the eastern cultures is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers—the Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India.
When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plain-the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters. When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over, the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn’t distinguish from the European culture a lot.
Take the language system for example. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system. Other causes like human race difference counts as well. But what's more, due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no-interference (干扰)from the other.
The differences are everywhere. But different cultures make the world of 21st century more colorful. The cultural gap should not be the obstacle to the civilization of human being. It ought to be the motivation of our going farther.

【1】Surveys show a t__________ away from home-ownership and towards rented accommodation.

【2】The situation is d__________---the people in the hurricane-stricken area have no food, very little water and no medical supplies.

【3】The guide suggested that we should buy some s__________, saying that they would remind us of the happy memories of the trip.

【4】We don’t have much time to finish the work; in other words, we’re working to a tight d__________.

【5】The meting will have the usual f__________---introductory session, group work and then a short period for reporting back.

【6】Whoever __________（滥用）his or her authority and high position for personal gain against the law will be punished by the law.

【7】Mr. Bird seems to lack many of the qualities __________ （需要）of a successful politician.

【8】I turned around to find a(n) __________（满脸皱纹的）old lady looking up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.

【9】Smiling and laughing has actually ben shown to relieve __________（紧张）and stress.

【10】The government issued a statement __________（谴责）the killing.

【题目】阅读理解
Helicopter Aerial Tour
Explore the Grand Cannon(大峡谷)from the eyes of the eagle. A wonderful 12-to 15-minute helicopter tour will soar through the canyon for an aerial experience of wonderful views. Our aerial tour is not available anywhere else in the world! Ticket: $120. 00 per person, plus 10% tax. Please call us at 1-888-868-9378 for seasonal rates, specials or to book by phone.
Helicopter-Boat Tour
Helicopter tour starts at the Grand Canyon, West Side. Take a 4,000-fool fall to the Colorado River below. Helicopters fall 4,000 feet from the canyon side to the banks of the Colorado River where visitors can enjoy 3 15- to 20-minute boat ride down the Colorado.
Ticket: $150.00 per person, plus 10% tax.
Champagne Helicopter Tour
Experience the beauty of the Grand Cannon: Soar above the Hoover Dam and the dead volcanoes. You go aboard a million-dollar helicopter with all forward facing scats allowing 180 degrees of views in air-conditioned comfort. You will see the Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, the Grand Cannon and more! You land to have a champagne picnic lunch at the Grand Cannon.
Las Vegas Adventure Tour
Helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon West include a wonderful Las Vegas adventure tour. Aerial sightseeing tours originating in Las Vegas, Nevada include breathtaking views of Lake Mead, the Mohave Desert, and the west edge of the Grand Canyon. Aerial tours including the round trip as well as combination tours attract many visitors.
Visitors arriving at the Hualapai elation's Grand Cannon West Airport may select one of the activities above.
（1）We can infer from Paragraph 1 that.
A.tourists can stay in the sky for about half an hour
B.the helicopter aerial tour is common in the world
C.the helicopter tour offers a special view
D.people can book very cheap tickets by phone
（2）How much should a couple pay for a helicopter-boat tour?
A.150 dollars.
B.165 dollars.
C.300 dollars.
D.330 dollars.
（3）Which of the following tours may be the most comfortable according to the text?
A.Helicopter Aerial Tour.
B.Las Vegas Adventure Tour.
C.Champagne Helicopter Tour.
D.Helicopter-Boat Tour.

Wrestling（摔跤）is ________ seen as a sport for men, but I ________ to see if I could do it.

Every Saturday morning, I got out of bed early to go and watch my brother ________. From morning to night, I would sit watching the ________ have all the fun. Since then, wrestling has been part of my ________.

For three years, I ________ all the boys and became the best player in the team. My ________ memory of wrestling is when a boy walked off ________ because he’d lost to a girl.

My last ________ was at this year’s Girls’ State Wrestling Championships.

I was so ________. I was sure I would win. My heart was beating hard when the match started. I could see ________ but my competitor. When the final whistle blew, I had ________ by four points. The cameras and ________ all turned to me: I was the new wrestling champion. I felt so ________. But after a few minutes of enjoying being a champion, ________ began to run through my knee.

Because I hurt my knee, my ________ of being a national champion ended. Even so, I still ________ to wrestle next year when I go to college. I have ________ that you can do anything you want if you put your ________ into it.

【1】A. interesting B. surprising C. dangerous D. famous

【2】A. usually B. ever C. rarely D. never

【3】A. agreed B. pretended C. decided D. happened

【4】A. roll B. run C. fight D. practice

【5】A. boys B. girls C. teammates D. friends

【6】A. way B. life C. work D. study

【7】A. beat B. hit C. knocked D. injured

【8】A. longest B. shortest C. best D. worst

【9】A. shouting B. smiling C. laughing D. crying

【10】A. chance B. match C. try D. sport

【11】A. upset B. great C. pleased D. excited

【12】A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something

【13】A. won B. lost C. led D. gained

【14】A. hands B. players C. lights D. photos

【15】A. shy B. hopeful C. happy D. nervous

【16】A. air B. blood C. steam D. pain

【17】A. dream B. plan C. goal D. story

【18】A. remember B. cycle C. want D. walk

【19】A. said B. heard C. learned D. noticed

【20】A. time B. heart C. foot D. joy

To tell the 【9】 (true), driving in crowded cities is far from being a pleasure. So walking or cycling 【10】 (be) a good choice.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rushing into business. Firms of all types are using AI to forecast demand, hire workers and deal with customers. The McKinsey Global Institute, a think-tank within a consultancy, forecasts that just applying AI to marketing, sales and supply chains could create economic value of $2.7trn over the next 20 years.

Such grand forecasts fuel anxiety as well as hope. Less familiar, but just as important, is how AI will transform the workplace.

Start with the benefits.AI ought to improve productivity. Humanyze, a people analytics software provider, combines data from its badges（工牌）with employees’ calendars and e-mails to work out, say, whether office layouts favour teamwork .Slack, a workplace messaging app, helps managers assess how quickly employees accomplish tasks. Companies will see when workers are not just dozing off but also misbehaving.

Employees will gain, too. Thanks to advance in computer vision, AI can check that workers are wearing safety equipment and that no one has been harmed on the factory floor. Some will appreciate more feedback on their work and welcome a sense of how to do better.

Machines can help ensure that pay rises and promotions go to those who deserve them. That starts with hiring. People often have biases but algorithms（算法）, if designed correctly, can be more unprejudiced. Software can flag patterns that people might miss.

Yet AI’s benefits will come with many potential drawbacks. Algorithms may not be free of the biases of their programmers, which can have unintended consequences. The length of a travel may predict whether an employee will quit a job, but this focus may harm poorer applicants. Older staff might work more slowly than younger ones and could risk losing their positions if all AI looks for is productivity. And surveillance（监控）may feel Orwellian—a sensitive matter now that people have begun to question how much Facebook and other tech giants know about their private lives.

As regulators and employers weigh the pros and cons of AI in the workplace, three principles ought to guide its spread. First, data should be anonymized where possible. Microsoft, for example, has a product that shows individuals how they manage their time in the office, but gives managers information only in aggregated（整合）form. Second, the use of AI ought to be transparent. Employees should be told what technologies are being used in their workplaces and which data are being gathered. As a matter of routine, algorithms used by firms to hire, fire and promote should be tested for bias and unintended consequences. Last, countries should let individuals request their own data, whether they are ex-workers wishing to contest a dismissal or jobseekers hoping to demonstrate their ability to prospective employers.

The march of Al into the workplace calls for trade-offs between privacy and performance. A fairer, more productive workforce is a prize worth having, but not if it chains employees. Striking a balance will require thought, a willingness for both employers and employees to adapt and a strong dose of humanity.