词汇? （每小题1分，计15分）

1.It’s　i______ for? you? to? fly? to? the? sun

2.It is so dry here that you cannot find a d_____ of water.

3.The ? local g_____ has? taken? actions? to? protect? wild? animals.

4.The? girl? s_________??? when? she? saw? the? snakes.

5.Look! Those boys are f_______ again!

6.Zhalong is a nature? r _______ in Heilongjiang.

7.The lowest t_______ will be below zero.

8._______(不幸), little Yueyue died at last. All people feel sad about her.

9.He has a good m______ ,? he can learn things? quickly.

10.Many students don’t know the_______(重要) of English.

11.I often hear him _______(sing) in the next door.

12.The students are busy _______(read) books.

13.It was too cold and I ________(catch) a bad cold.

14.Help _____(you) to some fruit, children.

15.He rushed into the kitchen______ (save) the old man.

第二节Emerson, Jerry ,Aura, Sal和Knoll正在网上为自己征友，第56——60题是他们 的基本信息和不同需求。阅读下面六位来自交友网站上不同人员的相关信息（A、B、C、D、E、F），为每个人选择合适的朋友。选项中有一项是多余的。

56. My name is Emerson. I live in the western part of Russia. I 'm interested in meeting new    people and seeing different cultures. As I'm learning French now. I'm looking for friends with whom I can speak a little bit of French. I can also teach you Russian.

57. I'm Jerry. I am 29 years old and I am from Germany. I am a friendly and easy-going person. I like to learn more about other people and other cultures. Now I am interested in people, so I want to find a pen pal who likes writing people.

58. My name is Aura and I am 25 years old. I come from India. My friends often say that I am really kind-hearted and easy-going. I like to know about different people from different countries. I would like to make friends with Americans who are in their 20s.

59. I am Sal and I am 21 years old. I am an Italian. I love animals and playing sports or games with my friends. My friends say that I am a shy, friendly boy. I am looking for true friends who are fun to be with and like to talk a lot.

60. I am Knoll. I am from the Philippines and I am 18 years old. I love travelling, and I have been to the United States, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. I love music and watching TV. I want to make friends with those who are from the United States, because I am planning to continue my studies there after college.

A.I am Sophia and I am Korean. I like to have fun and try something new and interesting. My friends say that I am a fun, friendly girl. Also, I like talking. My favorite sports are soccer and baseball. I am looking for friends, especially from Europe, because I am going to study Italian in Rome next year.

B.I am Alicia. I am from America. I am 17 years old and I am in high school. I am a fun, energetic person. I like to play with my friends. I like listening to music and dancing. What’s more, I like traveling very much. I want to meet people who are under 20 year old and have similar interests.

C. My name is Jessica. I am 30 years old and I am working as a secretary. I often spend my evenings staying at home with a few friends instead of going out. I prefer to listen to others rather than talk. I worry a lot, but I also care a lot about others. I would really like to find pen pals from Italy!

D. My name is Jefferson and I am 26. I am from New York. I enjoy learning about different places and want to visit them myself some day. I am interested in Indian culture, so I want to find a friend who is from Indian.

E.I am Max. I am a lawyer and writer. I love nature, writing poetry and drinking a nice glass of red wine. I enjoy cooking, cycling and traveling. I love Germany and would like to make German friends to practice my German and learn more about Germany

F.I am Pierre and I come from Canada. I work as a French teacher and French is my first language. I love sports, watching movies and outdoor activities like fishing and camping. Also, traveling is one of my hobbies. I would like to make friends with people who are from Russia and Mexico.

第二节Emerson, Jerry ,Aura, Sal和Knoll正在网上为自己征友，第56——60题是他们 的基本信息和不同需求。阅读下面六位来自交友网站上不同人员的相关信息（A、B、C、D、E、F），为每个人选择合适的朋友。选项中有一项是多余的。

56. My name is Emerson. I live in the western part of Russia. I 'm interested in meeting new    people and seeing different cultures. As I'm learning French now. I'm looking for friends with whom I can speak a little bit of French. I can also teach you Russian.

57. I'm Jerry. I am 29 years old and I am from Germany. I am a friendly and easy-going person. I like to learn more about other people and other cultures. Now I am interested in people, so I want to find a pen pal who likes writing people.

58. My name is Aura and I am 25 years old. I come from India. My friends often say that I am really kind-hearted and easy-going. I like to know about different people from different countries. I would like to make friends with Americans who are in their 20s.

59. I am Sal and I am 21 years old. I am an Italian. I love animals and playing sports or games with my friends. My friends say that I am a shy, friendly boy. I am looking for true friends who are fun to be with and like to talk a lot.

60. I am Knoll. I am from the Philippines and I am 18 years old. I love travelling, and I have been to the United States, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. I love music and watching TV. I want to make friends with those who are from the United States, because I am planning to continue my studies there after college.

A.I am Sophia and I am Korean. I like to have fun and try something new and interesting. My friends say that I am a fun, friendly girl. Also, I like talking. My favorite sports are soccer and baseball. I am looking for friends, especially from Europe, because I am going to study Italian in Rome next year.

B.I am Alicia. I am from America. I am 17 years old and I am in high school. I am a fun, energetic person. I like to play with my friends. I like listening to music and dancing. What’s more, I like traveling very much. I want to meet people who are under 20 year old and have similar interests.

C. My name is Jessica. I am 30 years old and I am working as a secretary. I often spend my evenings staying at home with a few friends instead of going out. I prefer to listen to others rather than talk. I worry a lot, but I also care a lot about others. I would really like to find pen pals from Italy!

D. My name is Jefferson and I am 26. I am from New York. I enjoy learning about different places and want to visit them myself some day. I am interested in Indian culture, so I want to find a friend who is from Indian.

E.I am Max. I am a lawyer and writer. I love nature, writing poetry and drinking a nice glass of red wine. I enjoy cooking, cycling and traveling. I love Germany and would like to make German friends to practice my German and learn more about Germany

F.I am Pierre and I come from Canada. I work as a French teacher and French is my first language. I love sports, watching movies and outdoor activities like fishing and camping. Also, traveling is one of my hobbies. I would like to make friends with people who are from Russia and Mexico.

In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.

You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying. “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to com.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.

1.What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?

a.      Visit him or her at any time.

b.      Say no to him or her seriously.

c.      Telephone him or her before visiting.

2.What does the word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?

a. 请自便     b.请回复    c.请审阅

3.What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?

a. Do not give him or her an answer.

b. Tell another friend to go instead of you.

c. Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason.

4. Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?

a. Buy small presents when invited.

b. Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.

c. Write a thank-you note after a visit.

5.Where would you probably see this passage?

a. In an invitation  b. In a guidebook  c. On a poster

Each country has many kind people who volunteer to take care of others. For example, some high school and university students in the US often spend many hours as volunteers in hospital or old people’s homes. They read books for the people or they just visit them and play games with them or listen to their problems.

Other young volunteers go and work in the homes of the sick people. They clean up their houses or do the shopping. For boys who don’t have fathers there is an organization called “Big Brothers”. University students and other people take these boys to play baseball games and help them get to know things that boys usually learn from their fathers.

Each city has a lot of clubs where boys and girls can go to play games or take part in other activities. Some of these clubs show movies or have short trips to the mountains, the beaches or the museums. Most of these clubs use a lot of high school and university students as volunteers because they can understand the problems of these boys and girls more easily.

Volunteers believe that some of the happiest people in the world are those who help to bring happiness to others.

1.Which place is not mentioned about volunteering in the US ?

A．Sick people’s homes.                   B．Hospital.

C．Old people’s homes.                    D．Zoos.

2.What is “Big Brothers” ?

A．It’s a name of a club.

B．It’s the name of famous movie.

C．It’s the home for children who have no brothers.

D．It’s an organization for boys who don’t have fathers.

3.Why do most of the clubs use a lot of high school and university students as volunteers?

A．Because they can understand the problem children.

B．Because they are young enough to get on well with the child.

C．Because they know the things the young children usually learn from their fathers.

D．Because they have more free time.

4.What do volunteers believe ?

A．The happiest people in the world are those who join some clubs.

B．Bringing happiness to others make them the happiest people in the world.

C．The happiest people in the world are those who make themselves happy.

D．The happiest people in the world are those who are young and healthy.