After a month of feeling upset, Thomas decided he’d better find a way to fight back. He left Canton, Michigan for New York, got a job waiting tables, nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created diabeticrockstar.com, a free online community for diabetics and their loved ones—a place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information, and resources.

Jason Swencki’s son, Kody, was diagnosed with type diabetes at six. Father and son visit the online children’s forums together most evenings. “Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over,” says Swencki, one of the site’s volunteers. “They know what he’s going through, so he doesn’t feel alone.”

Kody is anything but alone: Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 24 million diagnosed cases. And more people are being diagnosed at younger ages.

These days, Thomas’s main focus is his charity, Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to people—225 to date—who can’t afford a diabetic’s huge expenses. Fight-it.org has raised about $23,000—in products and in cash. In May, Thomas will hold the first annual Diabetic Rockstar Festival in the Caribbean.

Even with a staff of 22 volunteers, Thomas often devotes up to 50 hours a week to his cause, while still doing his full-time job waiting tables. “Of the diabetes charities out there, most are putting money into finding a cure,” says Bentley Gubar, one of Rockstar’s original members. “But Christopher is the only person I know saying people need help now.”

【1】From the passage, what do we know about Christopher Thomas?

A.He needs to go to the doctor every day.

B.He studies the leading cause of diabetes.

C.He has a positive attitude to this disease.

D.He encourages diabetics by writing articles.

【2】What was the purpose of the Diabeitcrockstar.com?

A.Diabetics can communicate with each other.

B.It helps volunteers find jobs.

C.Children can amuse themselves.

D.Rock stars can share resources.

【3】What can we learn about Fight It?

A.It helps the diabetics in financial difficulties.

B.It organizes parties for volunteer once a year.

C.It offers less expensive medicine to diabetics.

D.It owns a well-known medical website.

【4】What can we know about Thomas in the last paragraph?

A.He works full-time in a diabetes charity.

B.He employs 22 people for his website.

C.He helps diabetics in his own way.

D.Thomas tries to find a cure for diabetes.

1.问题：牛肉面(beef noodles)里有苍蝇(fly)，服务员态度粗鲁。

2.要求：餐厅赔礼道歉。

3.希望能改进服务。

注意：1.词数：100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir / Madam,

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Yours,

Li Hua

1.欢迎Jim的到来；

2.提出旅行建议；

3.邀请他来你的城市做客.

注意：1.词数100左右；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.

Dear Jim，

I'm glad to hear that you are coming to China.

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Yours，

Li Hua

About a hundred and thirty years ago， people at Waikanae， north of Wellington， saw 【1】 great number of strange birds. They were little green birds 【2】 a white ring of feathers round their eyes. Scientists soon found out that these birds 【3】（cross） the Tasman Sea by very strong winds before their arrival.

In the past， the Maoris called the new bird "tauhou"，【4】（they） word for "stranger". Today they are also known 【5】 wax-eyes？ white-eyes， or silver-eyes. Because they can eat all sorts of food？ and because they can live in many 【6】（difference） kinds of places， wax-eyes have increased in number. Now they are found all over New Zealand-along the coasts， on the 【7】（island） ， in the bush， on farms and in city gardens. There are 【8】（probable） more wax-eyes in New Zealand than any other kind of birds.

Usually， you see them in groups，【9】（move） very quickly through bushes and trees. Most of the time as they walk along eating es， they make a high twittering noise，【10】 may help them to recognize each other and to keep the group together.

The ancient Egyptians wrote their stories on something made from papyrus (纸沙草) plants. People in other places wanted to learn from the Egyptians to use papyrus.

【2】 So, parchment (羊皮纸), made from goatskin, later took its place.

In ancient China books looked a little different. People there used ink to write on bamboo or silk. And then they invented paper. Made of trees, paper was easier and cheaper to make than papyrus or parchment.【3】 Paper-making later spread to the West, but there was a big problem with these early books. Every single one had to be copied and written by hand.

【4】 They carved (雕刻) a page of words into a piece of wood or stone. They could then print the page by spreading ink on the wood or stone and putting it against paper. But it wasn’t until a German printer invented movable, metal letters that books became fast and easy to make. The letters could be used to print copy after copy, and the letters put together again and again to print different pages of words.

【5】 Once a luxury (奢侈品) only the rich could buy, they soon became a treasure everyone could enjoy.

A. It took years to finish making just one book.

B. But papyrus grew mainly in Egypt.

C. Things grew a little easier when writing was invented.

D. Finally books could be printed by the thousands.

E. The Chinese were the first to think of a way to speed things up a little.

F. Books in the West didn’t change for a long time after that.

G. Its surface was smoother and better for writing on too.

Washington Square Park

As one of the best-known of New York City's 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Come on a Sunday when it's most lively and festive.

New York University

It surrounds Washington Square. See the impressive st.Bob Library and visit the amazing bookstores. NYU is now considered one of the most powerful universities in the world.

Judson Memorial Church

Located in the south of Washington Square between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892. The Judson Memorial Church is most famous for its vocal participation in social events.

Washington Mews

It is a hidden, private street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place, just north of Washington Square Park. It was first developed as a mews(马厩街) that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s, the former stables have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University.

Jefferson Market Courthouse

Built in 1833 as a market, it was later changed to a courthouse, and in the 1950s it was emptied and close to being destroyed. It was saved and turned into a library. Many consider it to be the most beautiful building in the village.

【1】What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?

A.To introduce some attractions around the Quad Cinema.

B.To suggest the Quad Cinema is the best place.

C.To imply the Quad Cinema attracts a lot of customers.

D.To tell readers to enjoy their life fully.

【2】Why does the author mention Washington Square Park ?

A.Because it is in the center of Greenwich Village.

B.Because it has a history of more than 100 years.

C.Because it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood.

D.Because it has witnessed so many political incidents.

【3】Where is the Judson Memorial Church?

A.In the south of Washington Square.B.Behind Washington Square Park.

C.Opposite Thompson Street.D.Close to New York University.

In recent decades，a series of wildlife-protection movements have been carried out by the central government. 【2】 The giant panda and the crested ibis are among these success stories.

The giant panda used to have a population of 1，114 in the 1970s. It now totals 1，864 thanks to 52 protection areas. 【3】 By the end of last year， seven of the nine pandas released had survived in the wild. 【4】 In 1981，only seven crested ibises were found in Yangxian county，Shaanxi Province.Since then，breeding programs have helped the population reach 2，000.China has even sent crested ibises to Japan and South Korea in recent years， to help with the species' survival.

【5】 Key projects will be continually carried out to improve protection，including making the lists of wild animals and plants under State protection，and also fighting against illegal wildlife trade， which includes ivory（象牙）.

A.As environmental damage has increased， signs of change have appeared around the world.

B.Another species was once thought to be extinct.

C.Scientists have worked to feed pandas and then release them into the wild.

D.People call for immediate protection of the remaining species.

E.Several species in danger of extinction have made impressive progress thanks to the methods.

F.China will continue its efforts of the wildlife protection.

G.Protecting wildlife is， without doubt， an important part.

假设你是启明中学高三学生王磊，最近收到英国笔友Mike写来的一封邮件，告诉你最近他阅读了儒勒凡尔纳(Jules Verne)的小说《环游地球八十天》,并提出了"Traveling was more enjoyable in the days before the invention of the aeroplane”这一观点。你对此很感兴趣，决定写一封回信，内容包括:

1.你是否赞同这一观点;

2.你的理由(可以用具体事例说明)。

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【1】现代生活由于科技而发生了很大的改变。(bring)

【2】自制力一定能帮助你摆脱网瘾。(sure)

【3】孩子的情绪就像洪水，我们要引导他渡过，不应筑坝拦截。(instead)

【4】新年伊始，家长不妨将压岁钱作为理财教育的契机，帮助孩子们更好地认识到合理支配金钱的重要性。(might)

Last year one publisher， Martins， started publishing a series called Waves. We spoke to the director Julia Smith. She explained， "Teenage fiction has been published since the 1970s but publishers have never been very successful in getting teenagers to buy and read books. Now they're realizing that teenagers are just older children， but are not adults either. They are often not interested in adult fiction. For this series we are looking for new writers who write especially for teenagers.

Athene Gorr's novel was published in the series last year and is selling well. Its title is The Purple Ring. She says， "The important thing is to encourage teenagers to pick up your book. I'm a new writer. Although I've got an unusual name which people might remember， nobody knows it yet! But my book has a fantastic cover which makes people want to look inside. Then they realize what an excellent story it is!"

And what do teenagers themselves think about the series？ We talked to Sophie Clarke， aged 15. She said？ "I've read a few books in the Waves series. They say they are for 14-19 year olds and I agree with that. We're not interested in the same things as people in their twenties and thirties. I like them and I think they look really good too. The only thing is that because bookshops put them in the children section， lots of teenagers won't find them so they may not do very well. And it's a shame there's no such series as I think lots of teenagers， especially boys， might buy."

【1】What can we infer from Paragraph 2？ ______

A.The Waves series are suitable for adults.

B.It is necessary to publish books aimed at teenagers.

C.Teenagers are more interested in reading nowadays.

D.Teenagers should be encouraged to read.

【2】What makes The Purple Ring catch people's eye？ ______

A.Its writer.

B.Its cover.

C.Its price.

D.Its title.

【3】What do we know about the Waves series？ ______

A.They have attractive covers.

B.They are about real facts.

C.They are popular with teenage boys.

D.They are wrongly placed in the children section.

【4】What does the author intend to do with the passage？ ______

A.To compare different series of teenage fiction.

B.To give information about a new series of books.

C.To encourage more writers to create fictions for teenagers.

D.To explain why teenage fiction is easier to write than adult fiction.