Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways. When people cheat, it’s not fair to other people, like the kids who studied for the test or who were the true winners of a game.

Many people like the action of cheating. It makes difficult things seem easy, like getting all the right answers on the test. But it doesn’t solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won’t help on the next test --- unless the person cheats again.

Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them. The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they are not really earning that good grade. And, if they get caught cheating, they will be in trouble at school, and maybe at home, too.

Some kids cheat because they’re busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying. Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating. Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating, cheating isn’t a good idea.

If you were sick or upset about something the night before and couldn’t study, it would be better to talk with the teacher about this. And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice, you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.

A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together. Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.

1.Some students like cheating mainly because_________.

A. the material in the test is very difficult

B. they want to do better than the others

C. cheating can make hard things seem very easy

D. they have little time to study their lessons

2.The fourth paragraph mainly tells us______.

A. cheating isn’t a good idea

B. why kids cheat in the test

C. some kids can’t pass the test without cheating

D. some kids don’t spend the time studying

3.We can learn from the passage______.

A. cheaters are often thought highly of

B. people show no respect for those who cheat

C. parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble

D. kids cheat in the test because of swim practice

4.In the passage those cheaters are advised to_______.

A. spend more time on school than on sports

B. find good solutions instead of cheating

C. try hard to be intelligent rather than lazy

D. ask their classmates for good methods of study

My grandparents believed that you were either honest or you were not. They had a simple saying hanging on their living-room wall: “Life is like a field of newly fallen snow. Where I choose to walk every step will show.” They didn’t have to talk about it; they showed this truth by the way they lived.

They understood that honesty is an inner(內(nèi)部的) standard for judging your behavior. Unfortunately, honesty is in short supply today. But it is the real bottom line in every area of society and a discipline (自制能力) we must demand of ourselves.

There’s a story told about a surgical nurse’s first day on the medical team at a well-known hospital. She was responsible(負(fù)責(zé)) for all surgical instruments and materials during an operation. At the end of the operation, the nurse said to the doctor, “ You’ve only removed 11 sponges（海綿）, and we used 12. We need to find the last one.”

“I removed them all,” the doctor assured her. “ No, you didn’t , sir,” insisted the nurse. “ Think of the patient.”

Smiling, the doctor lifted his foot and showed the nurse the twelfth sponge.

So when you know you’re right, you can’t yield. Don’t be afraid of those who might have a better idea or who might even be more intelligent than you are.

Self-respect and a clear awareness (意識(shí))of right and wrong are powerful parts of honesty and are the basis for enriching your relationships with others. Honesty means you do what you do because it’s right and not just fashionable or politically correct. A life of principle, of not easily yielding, will always take you forward. My grandparents taught me that.

1.From the first two paragraphs, we can infer that ______.

A. the author’s grandparents liked snow

B. the author’s grandparents didn’t like chatting

C. the author is worried about the issue of honesty in today’s society

D. Honesty is the most important standard for judging one’s behavior

2.The nurse insisted there was still a sponge because_____

A. she saw the doctor hide the twelfth sponge

B. she believed she was right

C. she thought the doctor was not responsible

D. she knew the patient well

3.What does the underlined word “yield” mean in the text?

A. admit B. give in

C. stop D. look forward

4.How does the text mainly develop?

A. By providing an example of honesty.

B. By making a comparison between honesty and dishonesty.

C. By explaining the author’s grandparents’ belief in detail.

D. By following the order of importance.

How to be a teenage role model

In today’s world, most teen role models(楷模)are famous people. They appeal to the teenagers a lot with their looks, money and fame. 1. If you are a teen out there and you want to inspire your peers(同齡人), here are a few steps that you should follow:

Build confidence.

People always believe in those who believe in themselves.2. Build on these strengths and let them help you to develop into the kind of role model you want to be.

3.

Having a unique character can really draw others to you more than being the same as others. This does not mean that you should give up the same interests you have with your friends, but just try to be a leader rather than a follower of others.

Be humble.

4. Many people respect those who have accomplished a lot in their lives but are still down to earth. Remember just because you have found your confidence doesn’t mean you should look down upon others.

Play the role you have created for yourself.

After you have gotten a positive image(形象) of yourself and a good relationship with your peers, stick to it! Be guided by your desire(欲望) to be a role model in everything you do.5.

Having mastered the above steps, you will start noticing the positive influence you are having on others. Keep trying to better yourself as you continue to inspire others.

A. Develop your own style.

B. Choose your own role model.

C. There is nothing as golden as being humble(謙遜的).

D. Let your entire life be inspirational to others.

E. So build faith in yourself by getting to know your strengths.

F. You should overcome your weaknesses.

G. However, anybody can be a teenage role model if they put their mind to it.

My father enjoys bike riding. Ever since I was little, I have always loved going biking with my dad.________, as I became a teenager, other things began to draw my _________ It became important to do things with friends _________ I saw my dad every evening at home. Why did I have to ________ my Sundays to all-day bike trips with him, too? If my indifference(冷漠的) hurt him, my father kept________, but he would always let me know when he was planning a bike trip________I wanted to come with him.

It was a Sunday morning, and I was in low ________. Two of my friends had gone to the movies without inviting me. Just then my father________my room.“It is a beautiful day. Want to go for a ______, today, Beck?” “Leave me alone!” I impatiently

____. Those were the last words I said to him before he left the house that ______.

Several hours later, the police called us, informing(告知) us that Dad had a traffic ________. My father’s injuries were serious. It ________ several days before he could eventually(最后) speak. Beside his bed，I held his hand gently，________ of hurting him. “Daddy… I am sorry…” “ It’s okay, my dear, I’ll be okay.”

“No,” I said, “I ________ what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?”

“My dear, I don’t ________anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. I remember kissing you good night the night before, though.” He ____

a weak smile.

I felt regretful for my thoughtless remark(話語)，for I _______wanted him to leave me alone in my heart. My teacher once told me that ______ have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the ______ to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.

1.A. Therefore B. Instead C. Besides D. However

2.A. attention B. sight C. effort D. energy

3.A. once again B. all of a sudden C. in time D. on one hand

4.A. start B. save C. devote D. waste

5.A. silent B. busy C. asleep D. awake

6.A. unless B. in case C. so that D. as if

7.A. spirits B. conditions C. emotions D. hopes

8.A. left B. checked C. entered D. knocked

9.A. ride B. walk C. picnic D. game

10.A. whispered B. warned C. announced D. shouted

11.A. moment B. morning C. afternoon D. evening

12.A. jam B. trouble C. accident D. problem

13.A. took B. spent C. cost D. paid

14.A. tired B. afraid C. aware D. sorry

15.A. discuss B. think C. care D. mean

16.A. hate B. forget C. remember D. like

17.A. got B. expressed C. exchanged D. managed

18.A. often B. never C. even D. once

19.A. apologies B. promise C. smiles D. words

20.A. expensive B. honor C. power D. desire

Many parents have learned the hard way that what sounds like open communication is often the very thing that closes a youngster’s ears and month. One common mistake is The Lecture, the long monologue that often starts with “When I was your age….” Eighteen-year-old Kelly calls lectures “l(fā)ong, one-side discussions in which I don’t say much.”

Kids reflexively（條件反射地） shut down in the face of a lecture. Their eyes glaze over(呆滯), and they don’t register any incoming information. Listen to 13-year-old Sarah describe her least favorite times with her mom and dad. “First, they scream. Then comes the ‘We’re so disappointed’ speech. Then the ‘I never did that to my parents’ lecture begins. After that, even if they realize how ridiculous they sound, they never take it back.”

Lines like “When you have children of your own, you’ll understand” have been seriously said by parents since time immemorial. But many of our expert parents, like Bobby, a registered nurse and mother of three, feel that by falling back on clichés（陳詞濫調(diào)） to justify our actions, we weaken our position.

Since kids are creatures of the here and now, the far-off future has no relevance to them. Therefore, good communicators like Bobby suggest, “Give specific reasons for your actions in present language: ‘I’m not letting you go to the party because I don’t think there will be enough adult supervisions（監(jiān)護(hù)）.’”

Betty, who lives in Missiouri, uses an indirect approach. “I find that warnings are accepted more readily if I discuss a news article on a subject I am concerned about. My husband and I talk about it while our children absorb the information. Then they never think I’m preaching.”

This really helped when Betty’s kids began driving. Instead of constantly repeating “Don’t drink; don’t speed,” she would talk about articles in the paper and express sympathy for the victims of a car crash. Betty made no special effort to draw her kids into the conversation. She depended on a teen-ager’s strong desire to put in his opinions---especially if he thinks he isn’t being asked for them.

1.The purpose of the passage is to _________.

A. compare two ways of parents` communicating with their kids

B. give parents advice on how to communicate with their kids

C. explain why kids won’t listen to their parents.

D. introduce kids` reaction to the communication between them and their parents

2.Which of the following statements is NOT right?

A. Kids won’t listen to their parents because they think what their parents say is boring.

B. Many kids think they have no right to express their own opinions.

C. Some kids think their parents should apologize when they are wrong.

D. Kids don’t like any discussion at all.

3.What does the underlined word in the first paragraph mean?

A. 獨(dú)白 B. 對(duì)話

C. 插話 D. 討論

4.Which of the following topic may appeal to kids?

A. Parents` own experience

B. Kids possible life in the future

C. Something related to kids` present life

D. What parents have done to their own parents.

5.In order to make kids follow their advice, parents should______.

A. tell their kids to listen carefully B. set out their warnings directly

C. list out as many examples as possible D. arouse kids` desire to express themselves.

Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. 1.The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey.

Before getting into the recommendations, you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. 2. If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel, Pulitzer) are good options.

3. When I pick up a book I like, even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through, I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally, after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story.

Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve. 4.

Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by U.S. writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror, U.S. writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. 5. Happy reading!

A. If you pick a book which is so challenging, it will be too stressful.

B. The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in.

C. You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family.

D. You should just find a topic or author you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there.

E. You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail.

F. Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.

G. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story.

Last Christmas while staying with my parents, I________across some old love letters that my parents wrote to each other. These letters were all piled up in a basket, dirty and ______With dust. Deciding to read and sort them, I asked them if I could take the letters back to my Illinois home. They _____ .

As I carefully opened each letter, ______of them  fragile with age, I discovered a new page _______unknown to me in this private chapter of my parents' lives.

My father used to ________ in the army. So his letters were full of frontline  _______of the things about the war. Each of my mother's letters was marked with her 1944 dark red lipstick kiss. I was _______to these letters like a magnet  (磁鐵).

Just six weeks after our Christmas visit, Daddy became very  ______and was hospitalized. This time, he was fighting a ______kind of war. As I sat by his bedside, we discussed the  _______. He told me how much receiving those lipstick-kissed letters had ________to him when he had been so far from home.

It so happened that the next day would he February 14. From the  ________letters I chose the card my father had sent Mother in 1944 and brought it to my father's bedside.

At his bedside, I joked with him, saying  _______, "Today is Valentine's Day, don't you want to send Mother a present?" He became more _________ when I handed him the old  _______. He carefully opened it and took out the card, and when he _______it, his eyes were filled with tears.

My father, in a______tight with emotion(情感)read the loving message he'd sent to my mother fifty-six years ________. And this time, he could read it to her  ________  .

1.A. came B. hit C. drew D. fell

2.A. hidden B. covered C. buried D. filled

3.A. refused B. smiled C. shocked D. agreed

4.A. all B. none C. both D. neither

5.A. recently B. usually C. previously D. occasionally

6.A. work B. study C. serve D. report

7.A. accounts B. documents C. introductions D. occupations

8.A. devoted B. addicted C. thrown D. drawn

9.A. sad B. dead C. dangerous D. ill

10.A. typical B. traditional C. different D. familiar

11.A. wars B. illnesses C. letters D. hospitals

12.A. meant B. intended C. planned D. said

13.A. divided B. sorted C. separated D. updated

14.A. sadly B. angrily C. softly D. loudly

15.A. curious B. enthusiastic C. fantastic D. positive

16.A. card B. envelope C. basket D. lipstick

17.A. found B. wrote C. recognized D. missed

18.A. sound B. noise C. whisper D. voice

19.A. later B. earlier C. ago D. ahead

20.A. person B. private C. danger D. peace

Job hunting has always been 1. headache for college graduates. Many graduates 2. (employ) right after graduation, but some are not. Most serious of all, some still have no idea where to go working even a long time after graduation.

The reasons 3. this phenomenon are various. On the one hand, a few years ago colleges and universities 4. (enroll) so many students in popular majors, such as economy, finance that the number of graduates is 5. (great) than the need in the market. On the other hand, most graduates would prefer 6. (stay) in large cities without suitable jobs to going to the countryside.

I believe the problem can be solved if colleges and students take 7. (measure). First, they should research the market and develop special skills 8. (suit) its needs. Second, students, attitude towards employment should be changed. They should go to some smaller cities and the countryside. There they can also give full play to their 9.(profession) knowledge. In a word, 10. we pay much attention, the problem can certainly be solved.

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請(qǐng)你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10 處語言錯(cuò)誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)（∧）并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞：

2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

I am deeply impressed by the great changes that have been taken place in the school over the past three years.

In May 12,2008, a severe earthquake destroys almost everything in the school，leaving badly-damaged buildings. It is now, however, taking on a new look. Tall building have been put up, including classrooms and laboratory buildings, and a library. There has also a newly-built standard playground. In the new environment, teachers and students are living happy and working hard. It is really amazed that the once-ruined place has now been turned into beautiful school, full of life.

Obviously, without the help of the whole society, there would be no new school today. It is love and concern that has brought about the great changes. Many hands make light work. We can work wonders if you unite as a family, caring for each other and helping those in need. Union is strength.

隨著高考的日益臨近，有些同學(xué)患上了“考前焦慮癥”（pre-exam anxiety )，他們睡眠質(zhì)量不好，吃飯不香，甚至上課都不能集中思想，為此，《學(xué)生英語報(bào)》的一個(gè)專欄向你約稿，征求你對(duì)此事的看法，請(qǐng)你用英文寫一篇100—120字左右的短文，要點(diǎn)應(yīng)包括：

1. 適量運(yùn)動(dòng)，放松自己；

2. 均衡飲食，保證營(yíng)養(yǎng)；

3. 調(diào)整生物鐘，確保睡眠。

注意：1.可以適當(dāng)增加內(nèi)容，使短文連貫。

2．參考詞匯：生物鐘biological clock

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