There was a rich man who wanted to choose a husband for his only child from a great number of pursuers. The man all the pursuers to a river and pointed to the crocodiles there, saying, “Anyone who can swim across the river safely will marry my .” The pursuers looked at each other and no one take action. At that moment, a man plunged into the river and swam _ surprising speed to the other side. All the people there him with a great sense of admiration for his courage. , the man, after landing on the bank, shouted , “who pushed me into the river just now?”

Maybe the man, thinking about the whole and the happy consequences of his act, will eventually be to the one who pushed him into the river. In life it is fairly for disadvantages to turn into advantages and misfortunes into fortunes! But many of us are to realize the true of our “rivals” to success. Generally speaking, many people would see the one who “pushes him into the river” as an opponent. However, the one who “pushes him into the river” gives you a feeling of urgency and stimulates (激勵) your ambition and to strive for success! You try your best to your difficulties and progress to the next stage in life!

If a man does not have rivals, he be satisfied with the present and will not strive to improve his . He would in the face of difficulties and sink into laziness. Therefore, your rivals are not your opponents. Instead, they are good ！In our lives, we need some rivals to “pushes him into the river,” leading us to strive ahead in difficulties and competitions. Thanks to our rivals, we can show our to its best. Thanks to our rivals, we are able to make continuous progress while competing with them!

1.A. walkedB. led C. drove D. brought

2.A. son B. sisterC. brotherD. daughter

3.A. daredB. couldC. wouldD. must

4.A. inB. for C. atD. with

5.A. approved B. welcomeC. observedD. applauded

6.A. Meanwhile B. But C. HoweverD. Furthermore

7.A. desperately B. angrily C. surprisingly D. happily

8.A. after B. unless C. before D. while

9.A. program B. process C. resultD. accident

10.A. close B. satisfied C. devoteD. grateful

11.A. general B. usualC. common D. ordinary

12.A. able B. willing C. unable D. unwilling

13.A. meaning B. significance C. tendencyD. answer

14.A. desire B. demand C. deedD. defense

15.A. ignore B. overlook C. meetD. overcome

16.A. is bound to B. is intended to C. is meant to D. is fit to

17.A. occasion B. ambition C. situationD. contribution

18.A. hold outB. hold off C. hold onD. hold back

19.A. friends B. rivalsC. enemiesD. relatives

20.A. preference B. potential C. characterD. knowledge

Travel agency: Good morning. Can I help you?

Daisy: I’m sorry to say that I am ____1.___ (disappoint) about my trip to Norwich. It is the __2.____ (bad) experience of my life!

Travel agency: What is the problem?

Daisy: Well, first of all, I found my wallet __3.___ (go) when I got on the bus. I turned __4.___ the guides for help, but they were impatient. I hate to say this, ___5.____ they behaved impolitely towards us customers. Could you do something about this?

Travel agency: Hmm, I apologize. Did you find ____6.__ wallet?

Daisy: No. And that’s not all. The bus was one hour late. Worse ___7.__, it picked up passengers on the way to our destination. You really have to do something about it.

Travel agency: I’m so sorry, but sometimes the bus can __8.___ (delay) by some problems. We can’t always be sure that the bus will set out on time.

Daisy: Why didn’t you tell me the truth? __9.____ I booked the ticket, you promised to drive non-stop from Aye to Norwich.

Travel agency: I am _10.____ (terrible) sorry to hear that. I will look into it immediately and give you a satisfactory reply.

假如英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10處錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及單詞的增加、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：在錯詞下面劃一橫線，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。

As we all know, travelling can be an excited experience. Let me give you some advices that you have to pay attention. You can find out more about your destination by surf the internet before you set out. You needn’t take too many cash. Since it can be very convenient to pay in cash, using credit cards is much more reliable. In addition, it will be wise of you to take a umbrella in case of it should rain. And if you are to travel abroad, you’d better understand the cultural diversity. Keep this in mind that being polite in foreign countries can help you had a wonderful trip.

假設你是李華, 距高考還有一周的時間，現(xiàn)在你正在備戰(zhàn)高考, 中學生活即將結(jié)束, 在這個特殊時期, 請根據(jù)以下內(nèi)容給自己的父母寫一封信。

內(nèi)容要點：

1. 感謝父母多年來, 特別是高三這一年來的關(guān)懷。

2. 向父母簡要匯報自己的學習情況。

3. 高考之后幫父母做些家務和自己的打算。

注意：1. 詞數(shù)100左右；2. 可適當增加細節(jié)，使行文連貫。

Dear parents,

Now I know clearly that you both are expecting me anxiously.

On Nov. 18, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, the violinist, came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City．

If you have ever been to a Perlman concert，you know that getting on stage is no small achievement for him．He was stricken with polio (小兒麻痹癥) as a child，and so he has braces (支架) on both legs and walks with the aid of two crutches (雙拐)．

He walks painfully, yet majestically, until he reaches his chair．Then he sits down，slowly, puts his crutches on the floor, undoes the clasps on his legs，tucks one foot back and extends the other foot forward．Then he bends down and picks up the violin, puts it under his chin，nods to the conductor and proceeds to play．

But this time，something went wrong．Just as he finished the first few bars (小節(jié))，one of the strings on his violin broke. You could hear it snap (嘣斷) --- it went off like gunfire across the room. There was no mistaking what that meant. There was no mistaking what he had to do．

We figured that he would have to get up, put on the clasps again, pick up the crutches and limp his way off stage——to either find another violin or else find another string for this one. But he didn’t. Instead, he waited a moment, closed his eyes and then signaled the conductor to begin again.

The orchestra began, and he played from where he had left off. And he played with such passion and such power and such purity as they had never heard before．

When he finished, there was an awesome silence in the room. And then people rose and cheered．He smiled，wiped the sweat from this brow, raised his bow to quit us，and then he said in a quiet tone．“You know, sometimes it is the artist’s task to find out how much music you can still make with what you have left.’’

1.By saying “getting on stage is no small achievement for him”, the author really means .

A．it’s very difficult for Itzhak Perlman to play the violin with three strings

B．it’s not easy for Itzhak Perlman to get on the stage because he is disabled

C．it’s not easy for ltzhak Perlman to face such a large audience

D．it’s really great achievements for ltzhak Perlman to play the violin with three strings

2.Itzhak Perlman when one of the strings of the violin broke．

A．gave up playing

B．didn’t know what to do

C．went on playing the same piece of music

D．went on playing a different piece of music

3.Itzhak Perlman can be best described as a man who is ．

A．clever B．strong willed

C．humorous D．quite skilled

Beer and fried chicken — Thanks to a South Korean drama currently on air, Man From the Stars, this new mix-and-match junk food trend has become popular among young audiences, despite its unhealthy nature. Indeed, South Korean TV dramas, or K-drama for short, have been a major force in the South Korean pop-culture wave that has captured the hearts of young Chinese audiences. According to iQiyi, a video website that features Man From the Stars, by Feb 15, the number of views for the TV drama hit 370 million in China.

“It is interesting to explore what elements of those dramas appeal to audiences. It’s obviously more than just pretty faces,” says Yan Feng, a professor of Chinese literature at Fudan University. Reflected by audiences, culture critics and insiders of the industry, youth fantasy, creative storylines, cultural proximity in East Asia, and well-organized production all add up to K-drama’s success, along with, of course, those handsome and cute faces dressed in the latest fashion trends.

“Everyone fancies a perfect partner, handsome or beautiful,” says Zhou Ying, a professor at Chongqing Technology and Business University. “The South Korean TV industry is feeding this need.” After Lee Min-ho appeared on CCTV’s annual Spring Festival gala, he became the most famous South Korean in China. Only weeks later, Kim Soo-hyun, lead actor in Man From the Stars, swept the country. Apart from pretty faces, fashion is another highlight of the series. Each time actors from the series wear a new set of outfits, similar clothes experience a sales boom online, according to Xiao Yi, a Taobao store owner.

As is known, with love triangles, incurable diseases, and Cinderella tales, storylines in South Korean dramas may seem a bit commonplace. While The Man From the Stars challenges this by putting aliens and time travel into these existing stories, Peng Sanyuan, a screenwriter, says a focus on detail is a key factor in the success of these dramas. “In order to accurately target audiences and find emotional reflections with them, more and more female writers are working in the industry,” says Peng about her experience of exchanging ideas with South Korean colleagues. According to the experts, South Korean writers somehow make sense of these plots, no matter how unlikely it seems.

1. Why has beer and fried chicken become so popular among Chinese young people at present?

A. Because the food tastes very great.

B. Because they want to change the trend.

C. Because the food is good for their health.

D. Because they are deeply affected by the Korean TV drama.

2. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 2?

A. similarity B. difference

C. conflict D. curiosity

3. According to the whole passage, how many elements can lead to the appeal of Korean dramas?

A. Two B. Four C. Six D. Seven

4. What makes Man From the Stars different from other K-dramas according to the last paragraph?

A. Female writers B. Creative stories

C. Pretty faces D. Fashionable clothes

In summer, some people avoid outdoor activities because they don't want to get hot and sticky or sun burnt．Luckily, there are some outdoor activities which don't involve breaking sweat．

River rafting

Hot summer weather and cool water-what a perfect match! River rafting can be both scenic and exciting．When the raft follows a gentle stream, the views of the countryside or valley is like a traditional Chinese painting．And when you enter white water where the riverbed creates a natural roller coaster, you feel a rush of adrenaline （腎上腺素）．Paddle your raft to the riverbank to have a picnic or barbecue which will taste best when you are starving．

Where to find: River rafting trips are usually on offer in mountainous or valley regions such as the Three Gorges．

Tips: Wear a helmet and life jacket at all times; bring enough sunscreen; and bring lots of water．

Caving

People say that the only naturally air-conditioned place in summer is a big cave．It is true．Cave tours featuring light shows are old hat．Now it's time to wear a lamp on your helmet like a mineworker to explore caves in darkness．Exploring unknown caverns and navigating underground rivers is what makes caving so thrilling．Plus, caving can be a very healthy sport, for the oxygen level is usually higher so basically you are having an oxygen spa as the bonus．

Where to find: caving can be very risky, so consult local travel agents and go in groups with professional cavers．

Tips: Follow your guides; drink enough water to avoid dehydration（脫水） ; and wear strong and not easily damaged hiking boots．

Coastal walking/cycling and beach activities

For those who live far away from mountains, coastal regions and beaches are good places to spend time in the summer．With sea breezes in your hair, it is nice to take a hike or cycle ride while enjoying the coastline．If you want to be sportier, try beach games, such as soccer and volleyball．It's a totally different experience from playing on hard courts or grass．

Where to find: Just go to the beach or find an urban artificial beach such as the one in Chatoyant Park in Beijing or the man-made lake beach in Wuhan．

Tips: Loads of sunscreen needed; water and snacks are necessary; be aware of jellyfish and garbage floating in the water．

1.What does the underlined words "old hat" in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Out of fashion． B．Out of the way．

C．A particular fashion． D．A unique style．

2.If you love river rafting trips, you can _____．

A．go to the beach B．explore caves

C．do some outdoor activities D．drift the boat downstream

3.What is specially needed to explore caves?

A．An oxygen spa． B．A professional caver．

C．A lamp． D．A helmet．

4.Helen lives in a big city, where is the best place for her to spend weekends?

A．A riverbank． B．Underground rivers．

C．An urban artificial beach． D．Mountainous areas．

The word proactivity is fairly common in management literature, but you won't find it in the dictionary. It means that as a human being you take responsibility for your own life．

Look at the word responsibility: ability to choose your response, response-ability. Effective people are proactive because they take responsibility. Their behavior is a product of their own decisions, based on values, rather than being a product of their own conditions, based on feelings．For instance, you are planning a picnic with your family．You're excited．You have all the preparations．You've decided where to go, and then it becomes stormy, killing your plan．Proactive people carry weather within them. They realize what their purpose really was, and they creatively have a picnic elsewhere even if it's in their own basement with some special games, and make the best of that situation．The opposite of being proactive is to be reactive．Reactive people would say, "What's the use?" "We can't do anything．" "Oh this is so upsetting after all of our preparations and arrangements." They try to persuade the people around them and usually the picnic will be cancelled．

Being proactive is really just being true to your human nature. Your basic nature is to act, and not to be acted upon．That's true, despite widely accepted theories of determinism used to explain human nature. Determinism says that you don't really choose anything and that what you call choices are nothing more than automatic responses to outside conditions．

The language of reactive people is like: " I can't．" " Don't have time．" " I have to．" " I must．" The whole spirit of that language is the transfer of responsibility．They think things are determined by their environment, or by their conditions, or by their conditioning or their genetic makeup．Psychologically, people who believe they are determined will produce the evidence to support the belief, and they increasingly feel victimized and out of control．They're not in charge of their life at all．

On the contrary, a proactive person exercises free will, the freedom to choose the response that best applies to his values．In that way, he gains control over the circumstances, rather than being controlled by them．

1.According to the passage, a proactive person's behavior can result from ______．

A．the environment B．a(chǎn)n inner belief

C．the genetic makeup D．a(chǎn) temporary feeling

2.When a picnic plan is threatened by a sudden storm, reactive people will probably ____．

A．have the picnic as planned

B．make the best of the picnic

C．complain and give up the picnic

D．find somewhere else for the picnic

3.What does "carry weather within them" in the second paragraph probably mean?

A．Manage to improve the weather．

B．Give in to the weather passively．

C．Stress the influence of the weather．

D. Find a solution to the weather problems．

4.It can be concluded from the passage that determinists (宿命論者) ______．

A. accept things passively

B. are in charge of themselves

C．a(chǎn)re similar to proactive people

D. respond to outside conditions actively

Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go. They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what's happening around them．_____1.____ Outside life is shut out. So are you one of them"?

For me; walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect．____2.___ What's even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says; "I'm not available for chatting at the moment!"

Suppose, you're at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough, but a colleague suddenly turns up．At this precise moment, the slightest disturbance would break your concentration．____3.____ Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that "Go away!" signal．

_4.___ It's probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family．While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do their ' Yes．Mum．'' Problem solved．

Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears-but also our brains will be directly plugged into some new high-tech instruments．We'll be in a virtual （虛擬的） world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like．In this world, we will all be permanently plugged in.__ 5.____ And they are changing our social habits along the way．

In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for making life better and being a slave to it! It's so strange-suddenly, I don't feel like wearing my earphones anymore.

A．Our instruments are changing quickly．

B．I also have wires hanging from my ears．

C．In the home situation, teenagers love these wires．

D．I don't have to deal with the noise from the environment．

E．After all, I am listening to my favorite music and would rather not be disturbed．

F．Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions．

G．They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal "digital noise reduction systems"．

I lived in an orphanage(孤兒院）when I was 8. A gentleman came and taught us how to do woodworking projects.

I remember my first project ---a small table. I was so of it that I looked upon it as if I had created a(n) . It had taken me six weeks to it. I could hardly wait to give it to Mother Winters as a . She was the head mistress of our orphanage, who was always with us.

As the tables were not dry, the man told us to wait a few days. But I was just so and happy that I couldn’t wait. I dashed out like a carrying my table.

When I was it in the dormitory, Mother Winters entered. She walked over to the table. Running her hand it, she noticed that it was still wet.

“Were you to bring this home?” she asked.

“No, ma’ma,”I with my head down.

She ordered me to throw the table out and so I did. After she left, I opened the door to get it back. There was stuck all over. I brushed and cried.

I hid the table in my closet and never it. After cleaning up, I gave the table to Mother Henderson, my houseparent(宿管員), thinking that she would it away.

Thirty years later at a reunion, I that Mother Henderson was living nearby, so I drove up to see her. As I was about to leave, she asked me to come down to her to get something. I followed her into a dark corner. She picked something up. she turned around, I could see that she was holding a little table.

Mother Henderson still kept the little table!

Today, I look at that table with bitter-sweet memories but full of to Mother Henderson, who kept it for an orphan who tried very hard to himself.

1.A. tired B.ashamed C.proudD.aware

2.A.awardB.wonderC.recordD.product

3.A.designB.inventC.paintD.complete

4.A.giftB.reward C.prizeD.souvenir

5.A.satisfiedB.strictC.patientD.angry

6.A.upsetB.amazedC.confidentD.excited

7.A.thiefB.heroC.swordD. flash

8.A.dryingB.observingC.admiringD.hiding

9.A.intoB.acrossC.aboveD.after

10.A.supposedB.embarrassed C.encouragedD.determined

11.A.agreedB.sighedC.whisperedD.argued

12.A.dirtB.glueC.paintD.wood

13.A.removedB.touchedC.shookD.split

14.A.putB.giveC.takeD.throw

15.A.learnedB.expectedC.remembered D.recommended

16.A.bathroomB.balconyC.basementD.bedroom

17.A.curiouslyB.unwillinglyC.doubtfullyD.worriedly

18.A.BeforeB.SinceC.AsD.Until

19.A.admirationB.gratitudeC.sympathyD.regret

20.A.adaptB.studyC.pretendD.please