18．When you take a walk in any of the cities in the West，you often see a lot of people walking dogs．（61）It is still true that a dog is （62）the most useful（use） and faithful animal in the world．（63）But the reasons why people keep a dog （64）have changed（change）．In the old days people used to train dogs to protect themselves against animal attacks．And later they came （65）to realize（realize） that a dog was not only useful for protection but willing to obey his master．For example，when people used dogs for hunting，the dogs would not eat （66）whatthey caught without （67）permission（permit）．But now people in the city need not protect （68）themselves（they） against attacks of animals．
Why do they keep dogs，then？Some people keep dogs to protect themselves from robbery．But the most important reason is for companionship．For （69）achild，a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with．For a young couple，a dog is their child when they have （70）nochildren．For old couples，a dog is also their child when their real children have grown up．So the main reason why people keep dogs has changed from protection to friendship．

17．My class and I visited Chris Care Center in Phoenix，Arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season．
The first two （41）C there were for persons requiring help in taking care of themselves．We sang （42）B for them．They loved our sweet songs and the flowers that we left with them．
As we were （43）Don the third floor for old people with Alzheimer （老年癡呆癥），most of them （44）Aoff at the walls or floor．However，one lady （45）B my eyes．She was sitting by the door，in a wheelchair，singing songs to herself．They weren't the songs that we were singing，at least they didn't （46）Dlike that．As we got （47）Awith each festive song she did as well．The louder we got，the louder she got．（48）Cshe was singing，she was also （49）A out to us with her hands and body．I knew that I should have gone over to her，but I thought that my （50）Dwere to my students．People who worked at the care center could （51）Cto her，I thought．Just when I stopped feeling（52）Babout not giving her the attention she needed，one of my students，Justin，showed me what the holiday season is really about．
Justin also （53）Dthe same lady．The difference between us is that he （54）Bon her needs，but I didn't．During the last song，"Silent Night，"Justin walked over to her and held her hand．He looked this aged lady in her （55）Aand with his actions said，"You are important，and I will take my （56）C to let you know that．"
This tired，elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand．Then she touched his cheek with the other hand．Tears began to fall down her face．No （57）A can completely describe that touching moment…
It （58）Ca boy to teach me，a man，about kindness and love．Justin's example of a complete，selfless attitude toward another was a （59）Bthat I will never forget．He was the teacher that day，and I consider myself （60）Dto have witnessed his lesson．

41．A．rooms	B．buildings	C．floors	D．groups
42．A．bravely	B．beautifully	C．madly	D．shyly
43．A．dancing	B．meeting	C．gathering	D．singing
44．A．stared	B．shut	C．paid	D．glared
45．A．looked	B．caught	C．escaped	D．hurt
46．A．a(chǎn)ppear	B．hear	C．feel	D．sound
47．A．louder	B．nearer	C．faster	D．higher
48．A．Because	B．Since	C．As	D．Though
49．A．reaching	B．moving	C．coming	D．spreading
50．A．interests	B．a(chǎn)bilities	C．feelings	D．responsibilities
51．A．speak	B．object	C．a(chǎn)ttend	D．compare
52．A．a(chǎn)fraid	B．guilty	C．sure	D．scary
53．A．feared	B．a(chǎn)voided	C．helped	D．noticed
54．A．called	B．a(chǎn)cted	C．insisted	D．kept
55．A．eyes	B．hands	C．tears	D．faces
56．A．body	B．flower	C．time	D．cheek
57．A．words	B．poems	C．notes	D．songs
58．A．caused	B．wasted	C．took	D．made
59．A．message	B．lesson	C．a(chǎn)ctivity	D．class
60．A．clever	B．foolish	C．right	D．lucky

16．Little Habits Make a Big DifferenceEverything around us is changing at amazing speed，it seems-but some things will always remain the same．（36）A．Some of our dally habits have the power to always give us happiness and lead toward success．Here are some little habits that can make a big difference：
1．（37）C．Many studies have linked early rising with success．An early morning wake-up carries benefits including bettor planning and anticipation （預(yù)料） of problems，and more time to the things that make you happy．
2．Happiness conics to those who are curious．（38）GAs long as you live，there will always be something to learn，and as long as you follow your heart and your passions，you won't miss out on learning．
3．Believe in yourself and all that you are．（39）E．Confidence is the key to success-the thing that lets you look at the past without regret，slay grounded in the present，and prepare for without fear．
4．A day well spent gets you a good night sleep，Enough sleep makes you feel healthier happier，and it's more than lifting up you or removing exhaustion（疲憊）．Adequate sleep is a key part of your health and inner happiness．（40）F．
It doesn't take a huge effort to make a significant change in your life-using one or two tiny habits may be all you need．Get started today and you'll soon be experiencing the rewards．

A．That's why habits are so powerful．
B．The ground work all happiness is good health．
C．Early to rise makes you healthy，wealthy，and wise．
D．The habit of respect means treating everyone with kindness．
E．Nothing will ever make you happier than having faith in yourself．
F．When you rest better，you can live better and achieve more happiness
G．There is no stage in life when we can't be learning something valuable．

15．假定你是新華中學(xué)高二學(xué)生李華，對校園中存在的隨意涂寫（scribble v．）和亂丟垃圾（litter v．）的行為感到不滿，請用英文給校長寫封信．
1．說明寫信的目的．
2．提出建議．（至少兩條）
注意：
1．詞數(shù)：100左右：2．可適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)．
Dear Mr．Headmaster，
I am Li Hua，a student from Xinhua high school，Senior II．I am writing to draw your attention to some improper behavior among us students：littering and scribbling，which makes our school dirty and unpleasant．And it does harm to the image of our school．I always feel ashamed whenever I see this．
It is clearly not appropriate for a student to litter and scribble about．I wonder if the school could place more dustbins around and set up specific rules against such behavior．At the same time，students should be encouraged to develop good habits and behave themselves better．I believe that，with the joint efforts of both teachers and students，our school will become a more enjoyable place in the near future．
I would appreciate it if you could take my suggestions into consideration．
Yours faithfully，
Li Hua
Yours faithfully，
Li Hua．

14．The oddness of life in space never quite goes away．Here are some examples．
First consider something as simple as sleep．Its position presents its own challenges．The main question is whether you want your arms inside or outside the sleeping bag．If you leave your arms out，they float free in zero gravity，often giving a sleeping astronaut the look of a funny balled （芭蕾） dancer．"I'm an inside guy，"Mike Hopkins says，who returned from a six-month tour on the International Space Station．"I like to be wrapped up．"
On the station，the ordinary becomes strange．The exercise bike for the American astronauts has no handlebars．It also has no seat．With no gravity，it's just as easy to pedal violently．You can watch a movie while you pedal by floating a microcomputer anywhere you want．But station residents have to be careful about staying in one place too long．Without gravity to help circulate air，the carbon dioxide you exhale （呼氣） has a tendency to form an invisible （隱形的） cloud around you head．You can end up with what astronauts call a carbon-dioxide headache．
Leroy Chiao，54，an American retired astronaut after four flights，describes what happens even before you float out of your seat，"Your inner ear thinks your're falling．Meanwhile your eyes are telling you you're standing straight．That can be annoying-that's why some people feel sick．"Within a couple days-truly terrible days for some-astronauts，brains learn to ignore the panicky signals from the inner ear，and space sickness disappears．
Space travel can be so delightful but at the same time invisibly dangerous．For instance，astronauts lose bone mass．That's why exercise is considered so vital that National Aeronautics and Space Administration （NASA） puts it right on the workday schedule．The focus on fitness is as much about science and the future as it is about keeping any individual astronauts return home，and，more importantly，how to maintain strength and fitness for the two and a half years or more that it would take to make a round-trip to Mars．

32．What is the major challenge to astronauts when they sleep in space？A
A．Deciding on a proper sleep position
B．Choosing a comfortable sleeping bag
C．Seeking a way to fall asleep quickly
D．Finding a right time to go to sleep．
33．The astronauts will suffer from a carbon-dioxide headache whenC．
A．the y circle around on their bikes
B．they use microcomputers without a stop
C．they exercise in one place for a long time
D．they watch a movie while pedaling
34．Some astronauts feel sick on the station during the first few days becauseD．
A．their senses stop working
B．they have to stand up straight
C．they float out of their seats unexpectedly
D．whether they are able to go back to the station
35．One of the NASA's major concerns about astronauts isB．
A．how much exercise they do on the station
B．how they can remain healthy for long in space
C．Whether they can recover after returning home
D．whether they are able to go back to the station．

13．My daughter Kelly is a cautious person．She needs to warm up to situations，is hesitant to try new things．When with close friends，she becomes a leader who laughs loudly and chants，"Girls rule，boys drool．"But when that comfort zone is not around her，she is shy and nervous．
This has been challenging for me at times．"Shy"is not a word that I think has ever been used to describe me．But this has been a year of firsts for my girl that-has filled her with a new sense of confidence．This year she moved to lap lane in swimming where she was preparing for a swim team．This year she learned to ride a bike without training wheels．And this year she completed her first kids'triathlon （三項(xiàng)全能）．
On Saturday，with a thunderstorm coining soon and my son's birthday party later in the day，we all went out in the dark of the morning for Kelly to participate in her first triathlon．We practiced transitions from swim to bike to run with her．we got all the equipment she'd need，and we kept talking about the race．But as we waited the two hours for the older kids to finish before her turn，she held my leg a little harder and told me she loved me a few too many times．She was nervous but trying to keep it together．
And then it was her turn．From the second she jumped into the water，my heart soared．My daughter transformed into the most confident human being I had ever seen．She dominated（主宰） that swim，crushed that bike ride and ran to the finish with the biggest smile on her face．
I can honestly say that I never felt so proud of someone in my entire life．It wasn't because she did a sport or anything like that．It was because she was afraid of something and conquered （克服） that fear with confidence and a fire I hadn't seen before．
All day I would find myself just looking over at her and smiling．She might be wearing the finalist medal but I felt like I won that day．I won the chance to see my girl shine．
Shine on，sweet baby．

28．Kelly is nervous whenA．
A．situations are new to her
B．boys are around her
C．she changes into a leader
D．she is away from her mom
29．We can know from Paragraph 3B．
A．the race began in the early morning
B．the whole family gave Kelly support
C．Kelly was eager for her turn in the race
D．Kelly prepared for her brother's birthday party
30．Seeing Kelly's performance in the race，the author feltA．
A．excited and proud
B．a(chǎn)nxious and uneasy
C．curious and concerned
D．worried and hesitant
31．The author"felt like I won that day"because KellyD．
A．expressed love to her
B．won the gold medal
C．took part in the sport
D．overcame the fear．

12．A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm．It serves snacks，drinks，ice cream bars and meals．You can pay with cash or your ID cards．You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk．Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria，you can use the tables to eat your lunch，to have meetings and to study．
If you are on campus in the evening or lat at night，you can buy snacks，fast food，and drinks in the Lower Cafe located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre．This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts，games or TV watching．
Relaxation
The Globe，located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall，is available for relaxing，studying cooking，and eating．Monthly activities are held here for all international students．Hours are 10am to 10pm，closed on Sundays．
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall，the Wellness Centre is committed to physical，emotional and social health．A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice．The cost of this is included in your medical insurance．Hours are Monday to Friday，9am to noon and 1：00to 4：30pm．
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall．Here，qualified volunteers will work with you on written work，grammar，vocabulary，and other academic skills．You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30-minute appointments per week maximum．This service is free．
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle service．The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre，leaving from the Mattson Centre．Operation hours are between 8am and 3pm．Saturdays only．Round trip fare is $1．

24．What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria？C
A．Do homework and watch TV
B．Buy drinks and enjoy concerts
C．have meals and meet with friends
D．Add money to your ID and play chess
25．The Guide tells us that the Wellness CentreD．
A．is open six days a week
B．offers services free of charge
C．trains students in medical care
D．gives advice ormental health
26．How can you seek help from the Writing Centre？C
A．By applying online
B．By calling the centre
C．By tilling in a sign-up form
D．By going to the centre directly
27．What is the function of TWU Express？D
A．To carry students to the lecture halls．
B．To provide students with campus tours
C．To take students to the Mattson Centre．
D．To transport students to and from the stores．

11．Dear Ms．Wang，
I am writing to inform you of some arrangements about my composition course and Latin course next year．
I've decided to re-establish the 5-paragraph essay as the goal for the composition course．I interviewed some of my former students and they all agreed that being able to write critically and continuously was important to them．
So next academic year，Term 1will be like always：sentences to paragraphing．And Term 2will work toward the 5-paragraph essay．The final 3weeks of Term 2will be reserved to introduce writing for TOEFL and CEE．By that time，if the students have done their job correctly，then they should be able to write quite well．
As for the Latin course，I will post notices around campus next week so that the students will understand what's on offer before I actually introduce the course．A number of students already emailed me about the course．
I am sure you don't understand what a big deal our opening this program at our school is．People around the world are interested in what we plan to do．There are many rewards available to the students who succeed in the course．Please share what I have said with the administration．I want them to understand the importance of this course．The reason why，I have contacted these colleagues （actually Oxford contacted me） is that I have confidence in our students and in myself．I know that when those professors meet our students and hear them speaking and reading Latin，they are going to be amazed．It will open all sorts of doors for students that they never even thought of to knock on．
Well，that's it for now．I'll see you soon．
Yours，
Edward Johnson
21．According to the letter，what will Edward teach about writing in Term 1？B
A．Critical thinking．
B．Sentences to paragraphing．
C.5-paragraph essay．
D．Writing for TOEFL and CEE．
22．We can learn from the letter that Edward's Latin courseA．
A．has aroused students'interest
B．enjoys a nationwide reputation
C．has won a number of awards
D．benefits anyone who takes it
23．Why does Edward write this letter？C
A．To apply for the teaching position．
B．To show his achievements in Latin．
C．To inform the school of his course plans．
D．To seek assistance from the administration．

10．請根據(jù)以下的說明內(nèi)容，使用連貫的英語句子寫一篇短文．
暑假即將來臨，同學(xué)們就自己暑假生活安排進(jìn)行了交流．假設(shè)你是李明，請給你在美國的筆友約翰寫一封信，告訴他你班上的同學(xué)和你自己的暑假計(jì)劃．內(nèi)容應(yīng)包括以下要點(diǎn)：
1．有的同學(xué)打算外出旅游，放松一下．
2．有的同學(xué)計(jì)劃在家中多讀書，為將來的學(xué)習(xí)做準(zhǔn)備．
3．有的同學(xué)準(zhǔn)備參加體育鍛煉，保持身體健康．
4．談?wù)勛约旱氖钇诎才牛?br />注意：
1．信的格式已給出；
2．內(nèi)容應(yīng)包括以上要點(diǎn)，可以適當(dāng)發(fā)揮，增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；
3．詞數(shù)：100 左右．
參考詞匯：放松relax，為…做準(zhǔn)備get ready for 參加體育鍛煉do some sports
Dear John，
How are you？The summer holiday is coming．Now let me tell you our plans in the summer holiday．We have different plans．Some of my classmates are going to visit some places of interest to relax themselves．Some are not going out．Instead，they are going to do more reading and learn more knowledge to get ready for the future studies．Some want to do more sports to keep fit．As for me，I will try to spend more time in chatting with my parents and help them do some housework，such as doing some cleaning and washing．Besides，I need to relax myself，so I am going to travel to Beijing with my parents．Finally，I will take part in some social activities so that I can know more about the society and put what I have learned into practice．
What is your plan for the summer holiday？I'm looking forward to your early reply．
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Ming．
Yours，
Li Ming．

9．I am good at drawing and I like listening music．listening后加to．