“Depend on yourself” is what nature says to every man. Parents can help you. Teachers can help you. Others still can help you. But all these people only help you to help yourself.
There have been many great men in history. Many of them were very poor when they were young, and had no uncles, aunts, or friends to help them. Schools were few and not very good. They could not depend on them for education. They tried their best to learn something and never gave up till they became well-known. One of the most famous teachers in England used to tell his pupils, “I cannot make worthy men of you, but I can help you make men of yourselves.”
Some young men don’t try their best to make themselves valuable to the human beings. If they see their weak points and change their ways, they can be successful. They are nothing now, and will be nothing as long as(只要) they live, unless they accept the advice of their parents and teachers, and depend on themselves.
【小题1】Why did many men succeed?

A．Because they had good education.

B．Because they wanted very much to become well-known.

C．Because they worked hard.

D．Because their families were very rich.

【小题2】What can a teacher do according to the famous teacher in England?

A．A teacher can make his pupils men of strength and courage.

B．A teacher can make his pupils worthy.

C．A teacher can help his pupils become well-known.

D．A teacher can do nothing.

【小题3】If young people depend on their own efforts, _______________.

A．they are sure to be very famous in the world

B．they can be successful in their lives

C．they no longer need help

D．they are sure to fail

【小题4】What can we learn about the writer from the passage?

A．He thinks highly of those who are working hard to be successful.

B．He thinks highly of parents and teachers.

C．He wants to be a famous scientist.

D．He thinks highly of those who are poor.

根据短文内容和所给中文提示，写出空白处个单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
Mr. Hall takes his students to the   【小题1】  (动物园) every year. Last week, on   【小题2】  (七月) 2^nd , they went there by  【小题3】   (公共汽车). It was very   【小题4】  (热的),but they all had a pleasant day out. Many students fell in love with the   【小题5】  (六) baby pandas when they saw them. Some students loved the monkeys. The monkeys   【小题6】  (跳) up  and down the trees. How funny they were！Some boys liked the lions. The lions were very   【小题7】  (强壮的) and smart. The trip was also for study. It was one of their   【小题8】  (美术) lessons. “It’s good for the students to get  out of the   【小题9】  (教室) to learn drawing.” Mr. Hall said. “They feel   【小题10】  (兴奋) to see all kinds of animals. Many of them do their best work on the trip.”

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任务型阅读 (10分)

    Moscow is the capital of Russian. The city has a long history and was founded more than 850 years ago. Moscow became the center of a unified (统一的) Russian country in the 15th century. ①One hundred years later it had grown into the capital of a strong kingdom.

For most of eight centuries, the Kremlin, at the very heart of Moscow, has been the seat of power (权力宝座) for the emperors and most recent presidents. For Western people, the round roofs of ST. Basil’s Cathedral have become the symbol of Russia. Around this center, there are a lot of high buildings. However, some older classical houses and impressive structures, such as the Bolshoi Theater are well kept here.

②21世纪，俄罗斯正在迅速发展。Although the Russians are paying more attention to the protection of most of the old structures, they are also creating new wonders in the form of buildings, shopping malls, and churches. ③Many of them are designed in both the ancient and modern Russian styles, especially in central Moscow.

根据短文内容，完成下列任务。

1. When was the city of Moscow founded according to the passage?

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2. What is the symbol of Russia in Western people’s eyes?

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3. 请将①处的英语翻译成汉语。_________________________________________________

4. 请将②处的汉语翻译成英语。_________________________________________________

5. 用“Russians”作主语，改写③处的句子，句意不变。

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Stuck on a desert island（被困荒岛）？
http://www.TalkingPoints.com/ Started on 23rd April by Steve
Post 1 Steve USA	Hi, everyone. What would you miss most if you were stuck on a desert island? For me, I’d probably miss the rain. What about you?
Post 2 Tomas Germany	Good question. Steve, I think I’d miss different types of bread, and shopping at the supermarket. I’d miss the food most.
Post 3 Miko Japan	It would have to be music. I couldn’t live without my music. I wouldn’t miss going to school at all!
Past 4 Jayne UK	Why hasn’t anyone mentioned their family? I’d be lost without my husband and two kids. They’re the most important for me.
Post 5 Jaime Mexico	Hi, I would miss the Internet and Japanese food, like sushi. I’d also miss TV shows and shopping for clothes.

【小题1】 Who would miss his or her family most?

A．Steve.

B．Tomas.

C．Jayne

D．Jaime.

【小题2】Miko would feel bad if there was no ______.

A．rain

B．food

C．family

D．music

【小题3】 How many of them mentioned that they would miss food?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV programs show people how to DIY.
English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK---“An Englishman’s home is his castle”. Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful “castles”. If there is anything that needs fixing around their houses, such as painting the walls or putting in a new shower, they will do the jobs themselves. They share DIY experiences with their friends. More and more people have discovered the joy of DIY. Sometimes people also DIY for saving money. With the economic downturn at present, many people can not afford to buy a bigger house. They are looking at how they can make their houses better without spending a lot of money. It is not surprising that DIY is so popular.
DIY can be difficult. There is a huge market for DIY furniture which people need to put together themselves with a few basic(基本的) tools (工具). However, people often find it not easy to build a piece of furniture because they can’t understand the instructions. Sometimes the instructions are simple and clear, but the furniture itself is difficult to build. One thing is for sure, though most DIY projects are started with the best intentions (目的，意图), many of them may not get finished. DIY can also be dangerous. For example, anything electrical should be done by a professional worker. Unluckily, many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in danger. It is reported that in just one year over 230 000 people were hurt while doing DIY in UK, including 41 000 who fell off ladders (梯子).
Therefore, DIY can bring us fun and help us save money, but it is not always as easy as it is thought to be if we bite off more than we can chew. Maybe factories should make products that are easier and safer for us to DIY.
【小题1】How do many English people spend their holidays according to the passage ?

A．Making their homes beautiful.	B．Visiting their friends.
C．Traveling all over the world.	D．Making a lot of money.

【小题2】Why do English people like DIY ?

A．Many stores sell DIY things.	B．DIY can bring them fun.
C．TV programs teach them to DIY.	D．All DIY projects are easy.

【小题3】What can we learn from the passage ?

A．DIY is a waste of money.

B．It is always difficult to DIY.

C．We should be careful while doing DIY.

D．It’s very safe to DIY.

【小题4】In the passage, “we bite off more than we can chew.” probably means___________

A．we can eat everything we like.

B．we should do something difficult.

C．we do something that is too difficult.

D．we eat too much food that is not safe.