It was the hottest time of the year in southern California. Steve, a star basketball player at the University of California, with his cousin Zach, had planned a camping trip in the Great National Forest for their summer vacation.

The boys gathered clothes and supplies, and began their great adventure with Brady the dog early in the morning. Upon arrival, Steve pulled over to the side of the road along the bank of the river. "A wonderful place for fishing," Steve exclaimed in delight. Zach nodded in agreement.

At high noon, the sun was scorching hot. With a good harvest of fish, the boys marched into the forest with Brady following them. After a long walk, they found a clearing that was ideal for a campsite. The camp was set up immediately as Steve knew all the tricks of an experienced wilderness camper.

An afternoon nap was absolutely a special treat in mid-summer. However, the boys were waken up by the fierce barks of Brady. Outside, heavy smoke filled the air and wind-blown flame was skipping from the top of one tree to another. The long dry summer turned the forest into a tinderbox. In a little while, Steve and Zach were inside their tent packing their belongings.

“Let's go! We can make it back to the river!" They headed down against the fire-wind in the direction of the river. But Brady barked a sharp warming. Ahead of them lay a thick curtain of smoke across the track. They would never make it through that. Steve was uneasy for it was hard to find a safe way to escape in the heavy smoke.

Brady lifted his head and snuffed（嗅）the smoke-laden wind. Next moment, the dog bounded away and disappeared down a sharp slope（坡）. The boys shouted for him, but he didn't come back. Steve couldn't blame Brady for panicking. He himself wanted to run even though he didn't have a clue which way.

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Steve and Zach hadn`t gone far when there was a familiar bark.

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Brady pulled again, in spite of the boy's disbelief, urgently.

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David Copperfield, by British novelist Charles Dickens, is a good example of this type of story.【2】tells the story of a gifted boy of the same name, 【3】goes through many challenges in hopes of becoming a successful writer. Part of the reason Charles Dickens loved his own novel, David Copperfield, was that it【4】（model）on his own life. In the novel, he related early personal experiences【5】（mean）a lot to him, including his work in a factory, his education, and his efforts【6】（publish）novels.

The novel takes place in the Victorian era（1837-1901）and contains Dickens` eritiques（批评）of his society and the anxiety surrounding the relationship【7】social classes. It describes【8】darkest parts of British society in that time, especially the【9】（pain）circumstances of many children.

Young David suffers for his goal, 【10】does he reach his dream of becoming a successful writer？Read the book to find out.

I was in fear of our next meeting，but I couldn't______ .I needed the job.So，_____formal lessons，I brought topics for class discussions.One of the liveliest talks was about the______with their parents.They focused and shared their stories about families with little money and big problems.So I had the girls write them down.Gradually，their essays became a________between us.

The______My Fair Lady was playing.They lived nearby but they had never seen a______ stage performance.I asked if they'd like to see it.They thought I was joking______no teacher had ever suggested taking them out.A few weeks later，4B and I were sitting in the theater enjoying the play.It was the______of their year.

Near the end of the semester，someone knocked on the door.The two most rebellious（叛逆的） ______ were there-with flowers.I was proud to know I had______their lives.For the first time，I started writing.My first story was______，My Fair Ladies.

【1】A.OtherwiseB.HoweverC.ThereforeD.Moreover

【2】A.writingB.playingC.focusingD.teaching

【3】A.rushedB.wanderedC.slippedD.dropped

【4】A.concernedB.disappointedC.surprisedD.frightened

【5】A.pull upB.cheer upC.give upD.make up

【6】A.in favor ofB.instead ofC.on behalf ofD.by means of

【7】A.interviewsB.agreementsC.discussionsD.arguments

【8】A.secretB.bridgeC.presentD.memory

【9】A.musicalB.movieC.exhibitionD.game

【10】A.distantB.foreignC.liveD.household

【11】A.whetherB.unlessC.untilD.because

【12】A.challengeB.honorC.lessonD.highlight

【13】A.teenagersB.guysC.girlsD.adults

【14】A.touchedB.determinedC.arrangedD.created

【15】A.reportedB.titledC.copiedD.filmed

But pillow fighting has been appropriated for high school students as a real sport in Ito, Japan with the set rules. The All-Japan Pillow Fighting Championship consists of two teams of five players each side. Before the match begins, all team members pretend to sleep beneath the quilt on individual futons (垫子).【2】They cross the dividing line, grabbing a pillow as they go.

【3】The pillows are thrown, not swung. Any team member struck by a pillow is knocked out of play. A designated player can bring the quilt along and hold it up as a shield for teammates. A second player is appointed "king." When one team strikes the other's king, that team wins the match.

The pillows are designed and produced specially according to strict size and weight regulations. They're filled, not with feathers, but with rubber to achieve the required weight and bounce.【4】The youngest player so far recorded was 9, the eldest 75.

Two one-minute matches make up a game. As a sport, it's speedy, zany and growing fast. No word yet on its Olympics prospects. But with skateboarding officially in, 【5】.

A. There are no rules.

B. There are no age restrictions.

C. pillow fighting can't be far behind

D. As a sport，pillow fighting has a long history.

E. it is uncertain whether it'll have a promising future

F. The rules in this competitive game are not complicated.

G. When the referee blows the whistle，the players leap to their feet.

The new study used nearly 50 years of data collected largely by bird watchers and citizen scientists. "A total of 419 native migratory species experienced a net loss of 2.5 billion individuals," the study says. More than 90 percent of the total loss can be found among just 12 bird families. Some of these widespread birds can thrive almost anywhere. The large-scale loss of these hardy birds reveals they're struggling to survive throughout the world/

Birds are considered indicator species because they're crucial to ecosystems, and their populations anticipate the environment's health. Birds are "amazingly efficient" at spreading seeds. Birds also keep insect populations in check. Even the smallest bird helps control the spread of plants or insects.

The new study, however, identifies the losses without knowing all the causes. Scientists do identify habitat loss as the biggest challenge. Climate change, disrupted migration patterns and pesticide use are also major factors. Industrial agriculture may present a bigger challenge. The species disappearing most rapidly—sparrows, blackbirds and larks—are associated with agriculture. In recent decades, agriculture has grown to produce more food, but cleared landscapes have become unlivable for birds.

“We need to change the way we grow food. Birds are signaling that we are doing it wrong, "as the study says. The study offers the example of the 1990s effort to switch to no-till farming, which reduced greenhouse gases and soil erosion（侵蚀）. “Farmers are innovators. And they've done it before. This is a great opportunity to have a huge impact on birds."

【1】What's the study mainly about？

A.The climate issues.B.The disappearing birds.

C.The agricultural problems.D.The environmental protection.

【2】How is the second paragraph mainly developed？

A.By listing figures.B.By giving examples

C.By analyzing reasons.D.By making comparisons.

【3】What's the main reason behind the birds' habitat loss？

A.Climate change.B.Greenhouse gases.

C.Industrial agriculture.D.Disrupted migration patterns.

【4】What does the study suggest as a solution？

A.Producing more food.B.Clearing more landscapes.

C.Reducing the use of pesticide.D.Adopting new means of farming.

However, having a passion for experiencing multicultural and peaceful lifestyles, I chose another route—Sabah, the second largest state in Malaysia. I took a trip there in August. With a knowledgeable guide and warm-hearted locals, it turned out to be an unforgettable experience.

Although Sabah is not that rich or prosperous like Western Malaysia, I prefer the easy and simple life there. Its social ethos（精神气质）is more harmonious than any other scenic spot.

During my five-day stay, I think the Mangrove Forest was the most impressive destination. Have you ever imagined what it might be like to boat through a pleasant breeze while drops of light blur（模糊）your vision？My mind drifted away with the warmth of the sunlight. I lost myself in the peaceful and relaxing surroundings, and fell into a splendid dream world.

However, as a former British colony, it still holds some customs that are difficult for me to get used to. For me, the various dialects and unique expressions among the locals were the biggest issues to deal with. Regardless of this, it taught me a lot. My time at Sabah was very memorable.

【1】Why did the author choose Sabah as his destination？

A.To witness its fast development.

B.To make friends with the locals.

C.To enjoy its lifestyle and scenery.

D.To learn different foreign languages.

【2】Which word can best describe the journey to Sabah?

A.Astonishing.B.Regretful.

C.Exhausting.D.Fascinating.

【3】What was the biggest problem the author had during his trip?

A.Old customs.B.Local language.

C.Confusing routes.D.Multicultural lifestyles.

【4】What's the purpose of the text?

A.To promote tourism of Sabah.

B.To introduce a scenic spot-Sabah.

C.To describe the development of Sabah.

D.To share the touring experience in Sabah.

— Come over for a chat so we can ______ each other’s news.

A.live up toB.end up withC.catch up onD.hold on to

1.活动的时间、地点；

2.活动的内容：慢跑并捡拾路上的垃圾；

3.注意事项：准备垃圾袋。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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。

A university is institution of higher education and research which people attend before finishing secondary school. There you'll meet people from all over the world and learn about lots of different subject, like history, geography and languages. There’re clubs there, that can be a lot of fun because we meet new people and enjoy your hobbies. Many people say that attend university are the best time of their life. But it's also a time to work hard and did all your homework. Books can be very expensive, but the school library is so a wonderful place that you can find most of the books you want, so that you don't need to buy them.

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。

I was having the breakfast one morning with my grandma in our local restaurant. An old lady sit near us said I would grown up to be a great lady. My grandma thanked me and the lady walked away. Then my grandma told me, “You should have expressed your thanks the lady for the nicer things she said about you.” Second later, the lady just walked back to her table to place a tip down for her waitress. And I did which I was told, saying to the lady, “Thank you, madam.” The lady smiles and said, “Honey, you’re welcome!” That day will make a lasting impress on me.