Now let's take a closer look at this interesting animal.

Pigs were first raised by man about 9,000 years ago，and are still a very common farm animal in many parts of the world. We don't just use pigs for their meat—almost every part of the animal is used. The hair is used for artists' brushes. The fat is used to make floor wax，rubber and plastics.

Pigs have also been important in the world of entertainment. In 1995 the film Babe starred a loveable talking pig as its main character. The film won an Oscar and was nominated(提名)for 6 more. In England you can even go to watch pig racing. A farmer，Rob Shepherd，has been raising money for charity by holding pig races on his farm. The events have been very successful. People don't just want to eat pigs，it seems!

Pigs also play an important role in the English language. For example，if someone says that he will travel to the sun one day，you can say “Pigs_might_fly！” to him. Hungry？Well then，you can “pig out” and eat lots of food. And what if someone rescues you？Well，you can say that they “saved your bacon”．

【1】The writer wrote the first paragraph in a ________ tone.

A. sad B. confused

C. serious D. humorous

【2】According to Paragraph One，his wife was born in the year of the ________.

A. dragon B. snake C. rabbit D. pig

【3】We may know from the passage that ________.

A. people in England like pigs more than other animals

B. pigs are more useful than ordinary people imagine

C. pigs are the first animals raised by man

D. more people don't want to eat pigs now

【4】Which diagram shows the structure(结构)of the passage?

【1】 Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

A. Bill Bosworth. B. Michelle O. Donovan.

C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D. Gloria Coykendall.

【2】The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.

A. 9781462031795 B. 9781412027854

C. 9780595433582 D. 9781462058679

【3】 What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A. Those who span>are searching for the meaning of life.

B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

C. Those who study the art of writing.

D. Those who like traveling abroad.

【4】 Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A. Seeking the Edge.

B. Creation or Evolution.

C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.

D. More Things in Heaven.

In fact．it was not until he played a troubled young man in the movie Buddha Mountain three years ago that he regained his passion for acting．

While being called a“youth idol”may seem like a compliment，it is a title that Chen has tried to shake off．He believes that “a youth idol means you simply rely on your appearance，not your acting talent”．

The most important thing for Chen now is to take more initiative(主动性）as an actor．“To me，an actor is like a chess piece，waiting for producers and directors to put him somewhere they want him to be．”Chen，29，told NetEase．“But I want to be the game player．”He even took his ambition a step further，setting tip his own production company．

But just when Chen started to focus on off-screen work，his life on screen took another turn．He won the title of Best Leading Actor at the 2012 Golden Bell Awards on Oct 26 for his role in hit TV drama In Time with You．When asked why he accepted the part，which is another “youth idol”role．he told Yangcheng Evening News：“I played it for my grandfather．He tells everyone around that I am an actor．but I used to play in movies，not TV series．Now he is in the hospital．I hope that he can watch my performances by simply turning on the TV．”

Chen is a veteran(老手)in the entertainment world，but unlike many stars，he hasn’t led a luxurious(奢华的)life．He doesn’t even have a car but walks，rides a bike or takes a taxi whenever he goes out．He doesn’t have a house，either．“Everyone will eventually find some place to live anyway，why bother to buy property (地产)?”he asked Taiwan magazine Business Today．

【1】What does Bolin Chen think of his title“youth idol”?

A．He likes it very much． B．He thinks it a compliment．

C．He wants to get rid of it． D．He is not worthy of it．

【2】Bolin Chen’s words in Para 4 suggest that he______．

A．1ikes to play games such as chess

B．wants to take an active part in producing his films

C．cannot get along well with some directors

D．thinks producers are more important in making a film

【3】Bolin Chen played a part in the TV drama In Time with You because he_____．

A．failed in off-screen work

B．had become a“youth idol”

C．wanted to delight his grandfather

D．wanted to succeed in the new field

【4】【改编】In what way is Bolin Chen different from many stars?

A．He hasn’t led a luxurious life

B．He doesn’t like to be a “youth idol”.

C．He acted for his sick grandfather

D．He has become famous since he was young.

Chapman planted with thoughts about future markets for his crops. His trees often grew in land near settlements. He often sold his apple seeds to settlers. Sometimes, he gave away trees to needy settlers.

Johnny Appleseed looked like someone who was poor and had no home. Yet he was a successful businessman. He used his money to improve his apple business and help other people. He was famous for his gentleness and bravery. Both settlers and native Americans liked him. Everywhere he traveled, he was welcomed.

During his travels, some families asked Johnny to join them for a meal. He would never sit down until he was sure that their children had enough to eat. He believed that it was wrong to kill and eat any creature for food. He believed that the soil produced everything necessary for humans.

Another time, he was trapped in the wilderness during a severe snowstorm. He found shelter in an old tree that had fallen to the ground. In the tree, he discovered a mother bear and her cubs. He did not interfere with the animals, and left before they knew he was there.

It is estimated that, during his lifetime, he planted enough trees to cover an area of about two hundred sixty thousand square kilometers. Over time, some adults said they remembered receiving presents from Johnny Appleseed when they were children.

In 1845, John Chapman became sick and developed pneumonia during a visit to Fort Wayne. He died in the home of a friend, William Worth. Chapman was seventy years old. He was buried near Fort Wayne. The marker(碑文)over his burial place reads, “ ”

【1】For what purpose did Chapman plant the apple trees?

A. To sell apples as a business.

B. To provide food for settlers.

C. To take up land for himself.

D. To show how to grow trees.

【2】【改编】What was John Chapman famous for ?

A. Selling apple seeds.

B. Gentleness and bravery.

C. Travelling and exploring.

D. Offering help to people in trouble.

【3】How was Chapman’s money used according to the text?

A. Given to other people.

B. Spent developing other business.

C. Devoted to improving apple business.

D. Used on his career and helping others.

【4】Which can be the proper marker in the blank?

A. He lived for the poor. B. He lived for animals.

C. He lived for his business. D. He lived for others.

内容要求：

1. 描述漫画内容；

2. 分析漫画所揭示的问题；

3. 提出你的看法。

注意：

1. 短文开头已给出，不计入总词数；

2. 考生可适当发挥，使文章内容充实、连贯；

3. 词数120左右;

4. 文中不能出现考生的具体信息。

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Live Music—Late Night Jazz

Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.

Scottish Dancing

Take your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.

Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.

Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum

There are 120,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!

Dining –Sushi chef in town

Sushi(寿司) is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.

For a full listing of events, see our website.

【1】Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?

A. Live Music—Late Night Jazz

B. Scottish dancing

C. Exhibitions –Shanghai Museum

D. Dining—Sushi chef in town

【2】Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?

A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out .

B. The performance given by the American jazz band won’t last long .

C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.

D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.

【3】From the text we may learn that Kamura is _________.

A. a cook B. a waitress

C. an musician D. an artist

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 ,

Thank you for invite me to the summer English courses in your school .As for your choice between the two courses , I prefer the four-week course because of it will allow me more time to do traveling and make a little new friends . Of all the subject I’m learning at school, I like English best. I had been learning English for eleven years but my spoken English is poorly .So I really hope to take this chance to improve them. .If possible, I’d like to stay with a family for a couple of days in order that I can know some customs in England, that I’m particularly interested in. I believe I will have good time this summer.

Yours truly ,

Li Hua

Live Music—Late Night Jazz

Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.

Scottish Dancing

Take your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.

Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.

Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum

There are 120,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!

Dining –Sushi chef in town

Sushi(寿司) is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.

For a full listing of events, see our website.

【1】Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?

A. Live Music—Late Night Jazz

B. Scottish dancing

C. Exhibitions –Shanghai Museum

D. Dining—Sushi chef in town

【2】Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?

A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out .

B. The performance given by the American jazz band won’t last long .

C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.

D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.

【3】From the text we may learn that Kamura is _________.

A. a cook B. a waitress

C. an musician D. an artist

“The lift becomes this interesting social space where etiquette (礼仪) is sort of odd (奇怪的),” Gray told the BBC. “They [elevators] are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”

We walk in and usually turn around to face the door. If someone else comes in, we may have to move. And here, according to Gray, lift users unthinkingly go through a set pattern of movements. He told the BBC what he had observed.

He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift, you can do whatever you want – it’s your own little box.

If there are two of you, you go into different corners, standing diagonally (对角线地) across from each other to create distance.

When a third person enters, you will unconsciously form a triangle. And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square, with someone in every corner. A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.

New entrants to the lift will need to size up the situation when the doors slide open and then act decisively. Once in, for most people the rule is simple – look down, or look at your phone.

Why are we so awkward in lifts?

“You don’t have enough space,” Professor Babette Renneberg, a clinical psychologist at the Free University of Berlin, told the BBC. “Usually when we meet other people we have about an arm’s length of distance between us. And that’s not possible in most elevators.”

In such a small, enclosed space it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be construed (理解) as threatening or odd. “The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact, she said.

【1】The main purpose of the article is to _____.

A. remind us to enjoy ourselves in the elevator

B. tell us some unwritten rules of elevator etiquette

C. share an interesting but awkward elevator ride

D. analyze what makes people feel awkward in an elevator

【2】According to Gray, when people enter an elevator, they usually _____.

A. turn around and greet one another

B. look around or examine their phone

C. make eye contact with those in the elevator

D. try to keep a distance from other people

【3】Which of the following describes how people usually stand when there are at least two people in an elevator? ________

【4】The underlined phrase size up in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _____.

A. judge B. ignore

C. put up with D. make the best of

【5】According to the article, people feel awkward in lifts because of _____.

A. someones odd behaviors

B. the lack of space

C. their unfamiliarity with one another

D. their eye cotact with one another

1．描述这幅漫画的内容。

2．是否同意他们的教育方式，并陈述理由。

3．对家庭教育提出建议。

注意： 1 词数100左右。 2 参考词汇： 溺爱 spoil

As can be seen in the cartoon, the young couple educate their child in different ways. _____________________________________________________________________________