Each of the students, working hard at his or her lessons, __________ to go to university.

A. hope             B. hopes             C. hoping        D. to hope

The reason __________ she gave for not finishing the homework is that she was ill.

A. why              B. what             C. that           D. for

___________ she will go or not doesn’t matter much.

A. When             B. That            C. If              D. Whether

I met my old friend ____________ on my way home from school.

A. by chance         B. on accident         C. by sudden     D. on occasion

阅读下面的短文，然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并将答题卡上的相应选项涂黑。

My daughter’s 7^th birthday was April 22. As it was Monday, we preferred to celebrate it ___11___, i.e. on Saturday, April 20. This was easier for me as I’m ___12___ on Saturdays. On Friday the entire family was busy packing the ___13___ and putting funny pins on them. I promised my little princess that I would wake her up early in the morning and give out the presents to her ___14___.

I woke up at 07:30. After I took a bath, I planned to wake her up. But as I came out from the ___15___, I realized that an earthquake struck. I ___16___ to wake my husband up and asked him to carry our daughter and ran out of our house. We were ___17___ our house moving from side to side from outside. It lasted for just 3 minutes, but tiles(瓦片) came down, and some narrow gaps appeared on the ___18___.

Nevertheless, as we had planned, I went to my daughter’s school at 9:00, but no one was there except the teacher who ___19___ us to get back to our house as ___20___ might come soon. I was shocked, and drove my car home. On the way home I heard a police cry out loud, “Stay ___21___, no tsunami, it’s only issue!”

Arriving at my house, I was wondering about the presents: to whom we should ___22___? After some discussion, we decided to give them to the children in ___23___. Entering the hospital, I was shocked to find thousands of people bleeding and lying outside the rooms. A boy came up with a ___24___ on his head. He stared at me with his questioning eyes as if he wanted to say, “Could I have one?” ___25___ I handed over one present to him. I can’t ever forget his shining eyes when he received the gift!

1.A．earlier      B．later    C．better D．quicker

2.A．busy        B．free       C．sick     D．slow

3.A．presents  B．bricks C．bags    D．medicine

4.A．teachers  B．patients      C．classmates       D．doctors

5.A．house       B．bedroom     C．hospital       D．bathroom

6.A．decided   B．promised   C．screamed    D．stared

7.A．watching  B．leaving         C．entering      D．striking

8.A．ceiling      B．car          C．window      D．wall

9.A．drove       B．warned        C．taught D．preferred

10.A．earthquake    B．tsunami       C．police D．students

11.A．busy       B．awake C．alarmed       D．calm

12.A．move     B．deliver         C．drive   D．pack

13.A．hospital B．school          C．car      D．office

14.A．present B．tile      C．bandage      D．question

15.A．Unwillingly  B．Quickly         C．Easily  D．Sadly

How do you usually buy what you need, shopping on line or going out to shop in person? With the help of the Internet, shopping is ___1.___(easy) than before. We can just click our mouse to choose the items we like, pay for them online, and the shopping ___2.___(finish). It is easy and quick. It helps save money, too. We can save thousands a year if we compare the prices of similar items before deciding ___3.___ to buy.

However, there are always traps in shopping online. If we are ___4.___(care), we may get into trouble. For example, we may find the color of the item different from ___5.___ in the picture online. Sometimes, the size of the item we receive can be too big ___6.___ too small. ___7.___(avoid) such troubles, we should compare similar items on different online stores and pay more attention to what other customers say. From their comments, we can know better ___8.___ an item’s color, size as well as ___9.___ shortcomings. In this way we increase our chance of buying ___10.___ more satisfactory item.

What’s delicious, healthy to eat and comes in various colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as versatile as an egg. It can be steamed, fried or baked. It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables.

 Eggplant was first grown in India during the 5th century B.C. Its popularity soon spread to China and then throughout Asia. Finally, during the Middle Ages the vegetable made its way to Europe. At that time, eggplant was not the shiny purple vegetable most people know today. Instead, it was like a white egg. Due to this egg-like appearance, eggplant got its name. In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter that people often called it a “mad apple”. This nickname started because people believed its bitterness was bad for one’s health. People actually thought eggplant could cause insanity(精神错乱) and cancer.

 Fortunately, today people know that eggplant doesn’t cause insanity or cancer. In fact, eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer. In addition, the brain and the heart benefit from this supper vegetable. Since it is high in fiber, eggplant can also improve digestion.

 Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the leading growers of eggplant in the world today. Depending on its location, eggplant may be purple, green, orange or yellow-white. And it can be as small as a tomato or as large as a cucumber. Dish diversities(多样性) range from simple to complex, with all of them being delicious!

Today, thousands of people are gathering in Loomis, Calif, for the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival. The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes. There is plenty more to do and see, though. Recipe contests, arts and crafts, performers, races and children’s activities all “egg-cite” festival-goers. Most people at the festival would agree — eggplant is an “egg-cellent” vegetable!

1.What does the underlined word “versatile” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A. simple in shape                B. various in cooking  

C. diverse in size                 D. flexible in price

2.Which of the following statements about eggplants is TRUE?

A. Eggplant was once misunderstood by the people for its bitterness.

B. Eggplant was introduced into Europe during the 5th century B.C.

C. Eggplant got its name for its nutrition which is as rich as an egg.

D. Eggplant looks like what it used to be in color and shape.

3.Eggplant is so healthy that it can _____________.

A. cure the cancer with certainty          B. do good to digestion

C. replace other vegetables              D. help relieve insanity

4.The diversities of eggplant reflect in many aspects EXCEPT _____________.

A. colors   B. sizes    C. dishes    D. nutrition

5.The passage mainly tells us about __________________.

A. the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival

B. the general introduction of eggplant

C. the origin of eggplant

D. the benefits of eggplant

College is a lifetime investment (投资) — the gift of a college education can open the door to a world of opportunity for your child or grandchild. Savings（储蓄）, even not so many at a time, can make a big difference.

With the cost of a college education continuing to rise, the key is to start saving early and regularly. By saving a set amount at set times, your money can grow as your child does. According to the College Board, the average cost for four-year public colleges has increased by nearly 51% over the last 10 years and these costs will almost certainly continue to rise. Saving for college can help with the increasing cost of a college education and help you be well prepared when your child is ready for college.

Saving for your child’s college education is an investment in their future. The savings you make today will pay off in increased earnings in the future. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, college graduates earn an average of $1 million more than high school graduates during their careers. The value of your investment in a college education will continue to grow for a lifetime.

Set your college saving goals realistically. You may not be able to save enough for all four years’ fees, but you could save enough to give your child the right start.

More and more families depend on student loans(贷款) to pay for college. By saving for college, families will have less burden of paying off loans and help their children leave school without worrying about paying off loans.

1.From the second paragraph we can learn that_______________.

A. the College Board increased public college costs zxxk

B. public college costs will increase by 51% in the next ten years

C. it’s not too late to start saving when your child is ready for college

D. saving can help deal with the rising cost of college education

2.Savings for college education _____________.

A. will increase in the value in the future   B. make one earn a lot

C. help create good jobs                D. are wise for businessmen to invest

3.Which of the following is TRUE about saving for college?

A. You should save to help children get scholarships more easily.

B. It’s better to increase the savings as the child grows.

C. It’s better to save early and regularly.

D. You should set a further and bigger saving goal.

4.Who are the expected readers of the passage?

A. Parents.       B. High school students.   C. Educators     D. Bankers.

5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. When to Save for Children’s College Costs

B. How to Make a Good Investment

C. Why We Should Save for Children’s College Costs

D. How Much Four-Year College Costs

There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms. The idea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effective coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.

Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment. Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat（整洁的）and professional manner. It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.

Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation(犹豫) and consideration. No matter what the school’ s policy is, there are only specific essential(基本的) pieces to the wardrobe（服装） that are necessary, so it won’t break the bank. A few wardrobe items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.

Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality(个性) with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.

Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture. Celebrities and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.

1.What would be the best title for the text?

A. How to dress properly.

B. The history of school uniforms.

C. The advantages of school uniforms.

D. How to deal with pressure in school.

2.Teachers think that wearing school uniforms ________________.

A. is just a tradition that students should follow

B. makes students feel less pressure in study

C. helps students put more effort into their studies

D. makes students lose their independence and identity

3.The underlined part “it won’t break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “___________”.

A. a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of money

B. a school uniform should be worn every day

C. parents will have to go to the bank many times

D. parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform

4.We can infer from the text that school uniforms _________.

A. are not popular with fashion designers

B. were not accepted by parents in the past

C. will be designed by students themselves

D. will be more fashionable in the future

5.The author’s attitude towards students’ wearing school uniforms is ___________.

A. negative    B. supportive     C. doubtful     D. unclear