Hillary is one of the most famous women in America. Born in 1947, she lived a happy childhood. Her parents were open to anything that interested her. But they were also strict with her. When young Hillary got A grades at school, her father said the school must have been too easy. When she ran home from a bad school boy, her mother wouldn’t let her in. “Go back and face up to him. There is no room in the house for a coward（懦夫）！”

Years later, young Hillary put all of her energy into politics（政治）. As a student leader, she often discussed and researched social problems. In 1969, Hillary entered Yale Law School, where she met Bill Clinton. The two soon became partners in political activities and the journey of love.

Even after Bill was elected（選舉）as president in 1992, Hillary didn’t want to just be the president’s wife. She worked on US healthcare. However, she was not popular with those against her husband. At that time, some people said she was too interested in politics. But Hillary kept her head held high, “When she takes on a project, she works tirelessly until it is completed,” said Betty Lowe, an ole friend of the Clintons. “It’s that kind of determination（決心）that will help her win the White House.” She has made a decision that she will take part in the election of the next president in 2016.

暑假即將來臨，同學(xué)們可能會(huì)去旅行，請(qǐng)以“Be a good tourist”為題，就文明出行，用英語寫一篇短文，談?wù)勛约旱目捶ā?/p>

提示：1.保護(hù)環(huán)境，不亂扔垃圾，不亂涂亂畫。

2. 過馬路時(shí)，必須遵守交通規(guī)則；

3. 在公共場(chǎng)所禁止大聲喧嘩，并做到排除等候；

4. 待人友善，主動(dòng)給老人、小孩讓座；

5. 無論你去哪兒，都應(yīng)當(dāng)尊重當(dāng)?shù)氐娘L(fēng)俗文化。

要求：1. 詞數(shù)不少于80詞， 開頭已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)；

2.條理清晰，語言連貫，可適當(dāng)發(fā)揮。

參考詞匯：in public places; respect the local culture and custom; be supposed to

Be a good tourist

The summer vacation is coming. Some of us students would like to go on a trip.

— Has Mary ever visited Tower Bridge?

—Yes. She ______ it two years ago.

A. visits B. visited

C. has visited D. was visiting

You must make sure your tea is not too hot ______ you drink it.

A. before B. after C. since D. while

When you ______ a difficult task, try to continue with it and finish it.

A. give B. are giving C. gave D. are given

When you play sport, you need to guard ______ accidents.

A. over B. against C. with D. at

Aunt Linda’s advice page

Peter I went out with a group of friends yesterday. We saw a lady lying in the street. She looked very sick. My friends made jokes about her and laughed. Though I wanted to help her, my friends told me not to. It was awful of them to laugh at her, and I regret not saying anything. I feel ashamed of myself. What should I do in this situation?

Dear Peter,

I believe you’ve learnt an important lesson —— you’ ll regret it if you don’ t do the right thing at the right moment. Next time in the same situation, you should make up your own mind. You shouldn’t listen to your friend. It was awful of them to laugh at a sick lady.

Julile I have to share a room with my seven-year-old sister, and she’s driving me mad! She has a habit of playing the piano when I’ m studying, and she always takes my things without telling me. I try to keep the room tidy, but she always makes a mess. I love my sister, but sometimes she’s so annoying! What should I do?

Dear Julie,

You should talk to your sister more. Ask her to play the piano only when you’re not studying. Let her borrow your things only if she asks you first. Perhaps she just wants more attention from you. Try spending some time with her every day and you’ll both learn how to live happily with each other.

1.Where is the passage from?

A. Poster. B. Diary. C. Magazine. D. Internet.

2.Both Peter and Aunt Linda think that laughing at a sick lady is ______.

A. helpful B. awful C. ashamed D. right

3.Peter felt ashamed of himself because he ______.

A. saw a lady lying in the street

B. went out with a group of his friends

C. didn’t want to help the sick lady

D. didn’t do the right thing at the right moment

4.How many problems does Julie have with her sister?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

5.What does Aunt Linda think is the most important thing for Julie to do?

A. Talk to her sister more.

B. Pay more attention to her sister.

C. Play the piano with her sister.

D. Spend all the time with her sister.

6.Aunt Linda’s job is to help the young people who are ______.

A. lonely B. regretful

C. in danger D. in trouble

The most valuable gift I have ever received was a photo album from my best friend Kevin.

Kevin and I were classmates for all six years of primary school. We both had the same interests, so we always had a lot of things to talk about. It is wonderful to have such a good friend.

However, last summer, Kevin had to move to another city because of his father’s job. Then he gave me a photo album. “It has photos of the memorable events we have experienced together. I’ve also written some notes under each photo,” he said. I was deeply moved.

I put the album beside my bed. I always look at it when I think of Kevin.

1.What is the writer’s most valuable gift?

2.Why did the writer and Kevin always have many things to talk about?

3.When did Kevin move to another city?

4.Where did Kevin write some notes?

5.What does the writer do when he thinks of Kevin?

Today I took part in a quiz show at a TV studio. When I arrived at 1. (eighth) o’clock, a woman put make-up on my face, and brushed my hair.

Then the director came. He told me to stay 2. (relax) and not to worry. It was really kind of him to do that. The hot lights shone down upon 3. (we). One of the contestants passed out before the show started, so the director 4. (choose) another girl. The girl was called Angela. She knew a lot of 5. (thing). She beat me and another contestant and finally won the prize. Everyone was happy for Angela.

I was sorry I didn’t win, but I’ll do 6. (well) next time.

某英文報(bào)刊開辟中學(xué)生欄目，請(qǐng)你以Understanding signs is ______ understanding languages為題寫一篇小短文，為報(bào)社投稿 (詞數(shù)80~100)，步驟與要點(diǎn)如下：

1. 確定主題，并在文中說明原因；

2. 圍繞主題，進(jìn)行敘述；

3. 講述一段與主題有關(guān)的故事或經(jīng)歷。

要求：

1. 補(bǔ)全標(biāo)題（參考詞匯: as easy as; easier than; as important as; more/less important than等）；

2. 字跡工整，內(nèi)容完整連貫，語言準(zhǔn)確規(guī)范；

3. 鼓勵(lì)寫出真情實(shí)感，對(duì)緊扣主題的適當(dāng)發(fā)揮不予扣分。短文的開頭已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)；

4. 作文中可以使用親身經(jīng)歷或虛構(gòu)的故事，也可以參照?qǐng)D文中的內(nèi)容，但不可以直接引用圖文中的句子；

5. 作文中不要出現(xiàn)考生和相關(guān)人物的真實(shí)校名和姓名。

Understanding signs is _______ understanding languages

Signs can be found everywhere and they are necessary in our daily life. In my opinion, understanding signs is…