【題目】根據(jù)短文理解，選擇正確答案。
Hundreds of years ago, news was carried from place to place by people on foot or by horse. It took days, weeks and sometimes months for people to receive news. Now it is possible to send words and pictures around the world in seconds. Billions of people learn about news stories of their own country and all over the world every day, either by watching TV or reading newspapers.
Newspapers have been an important part of everyday life since the 18th century. Many countries have hundreds of different newspapers. How do newspaper editors decide which news stories to print? Why do they print some stories and not others? What makes a good newspaper story?
Firstly, it is important to report new stories. TV stations can report news much faster than newspapers. Yet, newspapers give more about the same story. They may also look at the story in another way, or they may print completely different stories to those on TV.
Secondly, a news story has to be interesting and unusual. People don't want to read stories about everyday life as a result, many stories are about some kind of danger and seem to be "bad" news. For example, newspapers never print stories about planes landing safely, instead they print stories about plane accidents.
Another factor (因素) is also very important in many news stories. Many people are interested in news in foreign countries, but more prefer to read stories about people, places and events in their own country. So the stories on the front page in Chinese newspapers are usually very different from the ones in British, French and American newspapers.
（1）According to the passage, how do people learn about news stories in the world now?
A.They carry news stories and tell others from place to place on foot or by horse.
B.They tell each other what they have seen with their eyes.
C.They watch TV or read newspapers.
D.They listen to the radio every day.
（2）The difference between newspaper stories and TV news reports is that _____ .
A.people can learn more about the same news story from a newspaper
B.people can read the news story more quickly in a newspaper
C.people can read news stories in other countries
D.people can read news stories about their own country
（3）To make a good newspaper story, how many factors does the passage talk about?
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Five.
D.Six.
（4）According to the passage, which of the following can you most possibly watch on TV?
A.You often play football with your friends after school.
B.Your teacher has got a cold.
C.A tiger in the city zoo has run out and hasn't been caught.
D.The bike in the front of your house is lost.

【題目】根據(jù)短文理解，選擇正確答案。
Teachers' Day is, interestingly, not celebrated on the same day all over the world. In some countries it is marked by a holiday, in others it is a working day.
International Teachers' Day is celebrated on October 5. Being held ever since 1994, it is in honor of teachers' organizations worldwide. Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students.
China In 1939, Teachers' Day was set for August 27, Confucius' birthday. In1951, the celebration was stopped. However, it was founded again in 1985, and the day was changed to September 10.
India Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president of India, whose birthday falls on that day.
Russia In Russia, Teachers' Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day is observed on the October 5, just the same day as World Teachers Day.
The US In the US, Teachers' Day is non-official holiday. It is celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. A number of activities are organized in schools to honor teachers. The celebrations can continue for the whole week of May.
Thailand In Thailand, National Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on January 16. The first Teachers' Day was held in 1957. The day is a holiday in schools.
（1）What country celebrates Teachers' Day in October?
A.India.
B.The US.
C.China.
D.Russia.
（2）Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined word “observed”?
A.stopped?
B.celebrated?
C.held?
D.fell
（3）Which of the following is possibly true?
A.China has celebrated Teachers' Day since the year 1931.
B.Teachers' Day is an official holiday in the United States.
C.Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday is in September.
D.Teachers' Day is a working day in schools of Thailand.
（4）From the passage we can learn that ________.
A.The first Teachers' Day was held in 1965 in Thailand
B.Teachers' Day falls on Confucius' birthday in China
C.International Teachers' Day aims to benefit the students
D.A lot of activities are held on Teachers' Day across the world

A. to be carried out; so do I B. carrying out; nor do I

C. to carry out; neither will I D. carried out; so it is with me

【題目】根據(jù)短文理解，選擇正確答案。
Cliffside Manor Apartments are conveniently located (位于) just 15 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and Robinson Township shopping district. This community (社區(qū)) has 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Pet-free community.

Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes are located in the suburban south hills of Pittsburgh, convenient to I-279 interstate highway, Pittsburgh International Airport, and the public transit (運輸) system. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes for rent. Pets are accepted with pet fee.

Alvern Garden Apartments are pleasantly situated in a quiet residential (住宅的) neighborhood in the suburban south hills of Pittsburgh. Close to Keystone Oaks School District and nearby restaurants and minutes to South Hills Village shopping mall. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments for rent. Cats only with a $250.00 security deposit.

The Pointe at Adams Ridge is located north of Pittsburgh with convenience to I-79 interstate highway, shopping, restaurants & entertainment. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments for rent. Pets are welcome.

（1）In which communities are you allowed to keep a pet dog?
A.Cliffside Manor Apartments & Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes.
B.Alvern Garden Apartments & The Pointe at Adams Ridge.
C.Cliffside Manor Apartments & Alvern Garden Apartments.
D.Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes & The Pointe at Adams Ridge.
（2）Mr. Parker often travels on business by air and loves body building. Which community can interest him most?
A.Cliffside Manor Apartments.
B.Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes.
C.Alvern Garden Apartments.
D.The Pointe at Adams Ridge.
（3）The Smiths prefer to rent in Alvern Garden Apartments rather than the other three probably because ________.
A.they have a school-age child
B.they like swimming
C.they want to cook themselves
D.they care much about shopping convenience
（4）We can learn from the text that ________.
A.Cliffside Manor Apartments don't have a parking place
B.Castle Ridge Luxury Apartment Homes offer free laundry services
C.Alvern Garden Apartments aren't suitable for those who like quietness
D.The Pointe at Adams Ridge provides places for business meetings

【題目】假定英語課上,老師要求同桌同學相互修改作文。假設(shè)以下小作文為你同桌所寫，請你對其進行修改。文中共有10處錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏詞符號（^），并在此符號下面寫出該加的詞。
刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。
修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，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）不計分。
3)必須按答題要求做題，否則不給分。
Under the help of the Internet, shopping is not a difficult work. Just clicking your mouse to choose the article you like, and the shopping is finished. You needn't step out the room. It seems easy and quick. And there's always a trap online. If you are careless, it will bring you trouble. You may find the color of the article is different from that you want, or the size is either too small nor too big. If you want to be different, you'd better not to buy clothes online. Once you put up the clothes you bought online and go out, you will find many people in the street wearing the same clothes like you.

A. absolutely B. totally

C. exactly D. largely

【題目】請你以Jane Goodall為題寫一篇短文，詞數(shù)120左右。內(nèi)容要點如下：
1）著名的動物學家（zoologist）Jane Goodall, 1934年出生于英國，畢業(yè)于劍橋( Cambridge University) 大學。
2）她從小就夢想在自然環(huán)境中研究動物并于1960年去非洲研究黑猩猩(chimps)。
3）取得的成就：
①在Jane Goodall 之前，沒有人完全了解猩猩的行為：吃肉；一起狩獵；像家庭成員一樣交流，生活；
②幫助建立動物自然棲息地；
③獲得許多榮譽( honours )。
注意：不要逐字翻譯，可以適當增加細節(jié)。

【題目】根據(jù)短文理解，選擇正確答案。
Imagination Stage is a children's theater in the state of Maryland. A special performance is put on for children with autism (自閉癥) each day. People with autism have difficulty communcating and socializing with other people. Children in the theater are allowed to move around during the performance. It's OK if they shout out or hold their ears when the music is too loud. These special performances are sometimes the only thing that a family can go to the theater together to see if a child has autism.
That is the same idea with Autism on the Seas. This company organizes vacations for families of children with autism, especially vacations on cruise ships. Jamie Grover is director of group development in Autism on the Seas. He said, “With our staff on board, parents know that they are going to be able to relax, enjoy their vacation, and participate in ship activities. They know that their children are well taken care of.”
The benefit of such vacations organized by Autism on the Seas is not waiting in huge lines on departure day. The company has staff to help in the ports. Waiting in long lines or being in the middle of big crowds can cause problem behavior in children with autism. Autism on the Seas helps families avoid situations like that.
Autism on the Seas works with the help of cruise companies like Royal Caribbean. Special times or places are arranged for families to play video games, go skating or rock climbing, or eat dinner. Autism on the Seas also directs families to organizations that can help them pay for these vacations.
Bambi Van Woert from the state of Michigan went on a cruise with her 7-year-old Ben, who has autism. She said, “I would never do something like this myself. I cannot take Ben shopping by myself at this point, so for me to try to do a cruise without help would be absurd.”
（1）What makes the children's theatre Imagination Stage special?
A.That it only allows children with autism to enter.
B.That it puts on plays performed by people with autism.
C.That it mainly puts on plays about people with autism.
D.That it puts on special performances for kids with autism.
（2）What do we know about the company Autism on the Seas?
A.It helps families of children with autism pay for vacations.
B.It was started with the help of the cruise company Royal Caribbean.
C.It organizes vacations for families of children with autism.
D.It takes care of kids with autism while their parents are away.
（3）The third paragraph mainly tells us ________.
A.some occasions that kids with autism should avoid
B.some behavioural problems of children with autism
C.some activities children with autism can take part in
D.the benefit of vacations organized by Autism on the Seas
（4）Bambi Van Woert is mentioned in the last paragraph to show that ________.
A.parents of a child with autism don't want such trips
B.parents of a child with autism live a very difficult life
C.children with autism don't like doing anything with their parents
D.such cruise trips can really help families of children with autism

【題目】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的七個選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Are you afraid of making mistakes?
Learn to accept mistakes as opportunities, then you'll feel less stressed and fearful and you'll be more confident. So what should you do?

Accept that you're human and that each of us will make mistakes. If you are open to learning from your mistake, you will be able to move on rather than wallowing in (沉湎于) regret.
Be aware
In other words, look for areas of improvement. Be aware of what you are doing, why you are doing it, how you feel, and how you make others feel. Sometimes, your words just don't land right or you say something but it is not what you mean to say. People have difficulty expressing what they really mean.

Whenever you make a mistake or you are involved in a misunderstanding, take responsibility. There is always something to be learned or improved even if the other person is wrong, too.
A. By being fully aware of how you impact others, you keep an open state of learning which allows you to practice being a better person.
B. Be open to making mistakes and consider them as opportunities to learn valuable life lessons.
C. Here are some ideas that can prevent you from making mistakes.
D. Be open to making mistakes.
E. In short, you will benefit from the mistakes.
F. Say your words again so that others can understand you.
G. Accept full responsibility.