【題目】In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) ____might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I____.

Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I____to catch a taxi to my____and settle in. Next morning, I took another____to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs.____I went to a caf to have lunch, but all the tables were____. Then I heard a friendly voice saying，“You can___my table.”

I gratefully sat down with the ____lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the____drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn’t____ a car, and hadn’t realized how____taking taxis would be. After a while she said，“My dear, don’t use any more taxis. I’m retired and it would be my pleasure to____ you wherever you wish.” I told her that I couldn’t put her to that____， but she brushed aside my protests (反對). She asked me where I was____and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the____time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to____alone. At the end of the day, she____to take me back to my accommodation. I____her money but she refused to take any.

I’ll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her____， filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.

【1】A.holiday B．Ceremony C．operation D．experiment

【2】A.kept B．Went C．dropped D．knocked

【3】A.intended B．Promised C．managed D．deserved

【4】A.hospital B．Company C．university D．a(chǎn)ccommodation

【5】A.colleague B．Passenger C．suitcase D．taxi

【6】A.Instead B．First C．Later D．Once

【7】A.classified B．Occupied C．decorated D．painted

【8】A.share B．Reserve C．set D．possess

【9】A.old B．Poor C．innocent D．stubborn

【10】A.journey B．Meal C．speech D．interview

【11】A.donated B．Repaired C．hired D．guided

【12】A.convenient B．Worthwhile C．unfortunate D．expensive

【13】A.inspire B．Entertain C．call D．drive

【14】A.business B．Argument C．trouble D．challenge

【15】A.working B．Staying C．moving D．shopping

【16】A.appointed B．Limited C．Favorite D．regular

【17】A.digest B．Explore C．perform D．calculate

【18】A.forgot B．Refused C．returned D．preferred

【19】A.sent B．Lent C．offered D．owed

【20】A.confidence B．Dignity C．curiosity D．kindness

【題目】Every morning Mr. Smith takes a __________ to his office.

A. 20 minutes' walk B. 20 minute's walk

C. 20-minutes walk D. 20-minute's walk

【題目】There is no __________ swimming-pool in this school and the students often go to swim __________.

A. indoors; outdoors B. indoor; outdoor

C. indoor; outdoors D. indoor; indoors

【題目】As is known to all, __________ People's Republic of China is __________ biggest developing country in the world.

A. the; / B. the; the

C. /; the D. /；/

【題目】Calling all poets! TIME For Kids(TFK) has a challenge for you.

WHO: The contest is open to students who are 8 to 13 years old.

WHAT: Write a funny, rhyming poem and enter it in the TFK Poetry Contest. By entering, the entrant（參加競賽者） should promise that the poem is an original one that does not copy another poet’s work, has not been published in an y medium and has not won an award.

HOW: Send your poem by e-mail to contest@poetry4kids.com. The subject line of your e-mail message should read “TFK POETRY CONTEST”. Be sure to include your first name only, your e-mail address and your parents’ e-mail address. Limit one entry per person or e-mail account. The sponsor（贊助者） is not responsible for lost, late or incomplete entries, or those not received for any reason.

WHEN: This contest begins 12:01 a.m. on January 13,2013, and ends 11:59 p.m. on March 1,2013.

JUDGING: All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following standards: creativity and o riginality (50%),use of language and rhyme (25%) and relatedness to contest theme(25%).Winner will be informed by e-mail and must respond within five days.

WINNER’S LIST: For names of the winner and finalists, visit timeforkids.com (after April 1,2013, you can get for a period of 10 days).

PRIZE: Our judge will select four semifinalists(半決賽選手)from which one grand-prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. The one grand-prize winner will receive an online class visit from poet Kenn Nesbitt and a signed copy of one of his books of poetry. The poem of the grand-prize winner will be published on timeforkids.com. The finalists will receive signed copies of one of Nesbitt’s books of poetry. The poems of finalists will be published on timeforkids.com.

【1】Which may be a proper work for the TFK Poetry Contest?

A. A war poem published in a book.

B. A great poem which has won many prizes.

C. A fine poem downloaded from the Internet.

D. A love poem which has been kept secret from others.

【2】According to Paragraph 4, a student__________.

A. can send more than one original poem

B. must send the poem with his full name on it

C. can ask a parent for help while writing the poem

D. can’t use the name of the poem as the subject line

【3】Only the grand-prize winner can________.

A. visit timeforkids.com for free

B. have his poem published on timeforkids.com

C. receive an online class visit from poet Kenn Nesbitt

D. obtain（獲得） a signed copy of one of Nesbitt’s books of poetry.

【題目】The parents were shocked by __________ news that their son needed __________ operation on his knee.

A. a; / B. the; /

C. the; an D. a; an

【題目】He has five __________, and they are all doctors working in the same hospital.

A. sons-in-laws B. son-in-laws

C. sons-in-law D. son in laws

【題目】After __________ series of unsuccessful attempts, he has finally passed __________ driving test.

A. /; the B. a; the

C. the; a D. /; a

【題目】What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.

Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

【1】【改編】what can we infer from the first paragraph ? ________.

A. we should reflect on how to find our career

B. the better you are at school subjects, the more helpful they are in your career.

C. mastering each subject well is an ability in many jobs.

D. learning better at school shows strength in your job

【2】【改編】From the passage we can conclude that if a student’s school performance is not good, he will _____.

A. fail in his future work

B. be hopeful to find a appropriate job

C. regret not having worked harder at school

D. have a chance of a new beginning in his future work

【3】All the subjects may have direct value for job hunting except _________.

A. mathematics B. English

C. history D. technical drawing

【4】The passage mainly discusses ___________.

A. The relationship between school performance and career

B. how to get a job

C. How to show strengths in your work

D. working experience and knowledge at school

【題目】Tracy wanted to be ______ of her parents after graduation, and tried to live alone.

A. aware B. confident

C. independent D. proud