Have you ever heard of a great Chilean poet? He was once referred to as the Picasso of poetry. Beloved by Chileans of all classes, he is one of the most widely read and respected poets in history. And this year is the 110th birthday of Pablo Neruda (1904-1973).

Born with the name Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto, he was a tall, shy and lonely boy. He loved to read and started to write poetry when he was ten. The American poet Walt Whitman, whose framed picture Neruda later kept on his table, became a major influence on his work.

However, his father did not like the idea of having a poet for a son and tried to discourage him from writing. To cover up the publication of his first poem, he took the pen name Pablo Neruda.

In 1924 Neruda gained fame with his most widely read work “Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair’’. Yet his rich experience as a diplomat and exile made him go beyond the theme of love. His work also reflected the political struggle of the left and development of South America. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.

Neruda loved the sea which he saw as creative, destructive and forever moving. He found inspiration in the power and freedom of the waves and the seabirds on the coast. “I need the sea because it teaches me,” he wrote. “I move in the university of the waves.” He loved how the sea forever renewed itself, a renewal echoed (共鳴) in his work.

1.The underlined word “Picasso” can probably be replaced by “________”.

A. poem fan

B. most important person

C. famous person from Picasso

D. freedom fighter in Picasso

2. Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto took the pen name Pablo Neruda because ________.

A. he was greatly influenced by other poets

B. literary greats usually used the pen name

C. his father encouraged him to use the name

D. he wanted to prevent his father knowing the publication

3.Which of the following is not the theme of his works?

A. Social reform. B. Love.

C. Political struggle. D. Development of South America.

4.The last paragraph mainly tells us ________.

A. Neruda loved to write his poems near the sea

B. the sea gave Neruda vast writing inspiration

C. the beautiful scenery along the Chile coast

D. Neruda’s poems were widely read overseas

Traditionally, across the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys' schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.

Boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和…相符) the "boy code" of hiding their emotions to be a "real man".

The findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.

Tony Little, head master of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.

The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.

But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys' learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study's author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.

Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with "boy-focused" approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given "hands-on" lessons where they are allowed to walk around. "Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine（女性的） and prefer the modern genre （類型） in which violence and sexism are major themes," James wrote.

Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be "masterful and in charge" in relationships. "In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means," the study reported.

1.The author believes that a single-sex school would __________.

A. force boys to hide their emotions to be "real men"

B. help boys to be more competitive in schools.

C. encourage boys to express their emotions more freely

D. naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man

2.It is commonly believed that in a mixed school boys __________.

A. behave more responsibly.B. grow up pore healthily.

C. perform relatively better.D. receive a better education.

3. According to Abigail James, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is __________.

A. teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristics of boys

B. boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted

C. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in

D. teaching can be designed to promote boys' team spirit

4. What does the underlined word “acute” in paragraph 8” mean?

A. lovelyB. sharp

C. seriousD. dull

Dear Friend,

The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.

And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year ... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.

Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.

But am I good enough?

I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.

Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude（潛能）,and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.

The promise that paid off

The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:

You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿） suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.

I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.

Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.

Free test and brochure

We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.

Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.

Sincerely,

Kristi

Kristi Holl, Instructor

Institute of Children's Literature

1.From the first three paragraphs, we learn that_____.

A. children’s books are usually bestsellers

B. there is a growing need for writers of children's

C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention

D. publishers are making $3 billion each year

2.When finishing the course, you are promised to_____.

A. be a successful publisher

B. become a confident editor

C. get one story or article published

D. finish one work for publication

3.Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to_____.

A. prove she is a good instructor

B. give her advice on course preparation

C. show she sold more stories than articles

D. promote the writing program

Cooking food over a smoky fire is found everywhere in the world. It is often difficult to find wood for the fire. People who do not have wood must spend large amounts of money on cooking fuel. However, there is a much easier way to cook food using energy from the sun. Solar cookers, or ovens, have been used for centuries. A Swiss scientist made the first solar oven in 1767. Today, people are using solar cookers in many countries around the world. People use solar ovens to cook food and to heat drinking water to kill bacteria and other harmful organisms.

There are three kinds of solar ovens. The first is a box cooker. It is designed with a special wall that shines or reflects sunlight into the box. Heat gets trapped under a piece of glass or plastic covering the top of the cooker. A box oven is effective for slow cooking of large amounts of food.

The second kind of solar oven is a panel(嵌板式) cooker. It includes several flat walls, or panels, which directly reflect the sun’s light onto the food. The food is inside a separate container of plastic or glass that traps heat energy. People can build panel cookers quickly and with very few supplies. They do not cost much. In Kenya, for example, panel cookers are being manufactured for just two dollars.

The third kind of solar oven is a parabolic(拋物線的) cooker. It has rounded walls that aim sunlight directly into the bottom of the oven. Food cooks quickly in parabolic ovens. However, these cookers are hard to make. They must be re-aimed often to follow the sun. Parabolic cookers can also cause burns and eye injuries if they are not used correctly.

You can make solar ovens from boxes or heavy paper. They will not catch fire. Paper burns at 232 degrees Celsius. A solar cooker never gets that hot. Solar ovens cook food at low temperatures over long periods of time. This permits people to leave food to cook while they do other things.

To learn more about solar cooking, you can write to Solar Cookers International. The postal address is nineteen-nineteen Twenty-First Street, Sacramento, California, nine-five-eight-one-one, USA. Or you can visit the group’s Internet Web site. The address is www.solarcooking.org.

1.How long is the first solar cookers invented?

A. About 1767 yearsB. More than 300 years

C. More than 250 yearsD. Less than 250 years

2.In which of the following column could we find the passage?

A. Development ReportB. Agricultural Report

C. Health ReportD. Education Report

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The first sun-cooker was made by a Swiss soldier

B. Parabolic cookers can be dangerous sometimes

C. Sun-cookers often get hotter than 232℃

D. It is more expensive to cook with a sun-cooker than on fire

4.Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A. Different Ways of Cooking

B. The History of the Solar Cookers.

C. How to Choose Solar Cookers.

D. Cooking Meals with the Sun for Fuel

Worry problems are everywhere in our daily life. How to solve them? The answer is that we must equip ourselves to deal with different kinds of worries by learning the three basic steps of problem analysis. The three steps are:

Get the facts

Why is it so important to get the facts? Unless you have the facts, you can’t possibly attempt to solve your problem intelligently. Without the facts, all you can do is wondering around in confusion. It is not an easy job to get facts. When you are worried, your emotions are riding high. 1. .

When trying to get the facts, you can pretend that you are collecting this information not for yourself but for some other person. 2. You can also pretend that you are a lawyer preparing to agree. Try to get all the facts both on your side and the other side of the case. You will generally find the truth lies somewhere in between.

3.

Whenever you are worried, write down the questions that make you worry. And write out all the various steps you could take and then the probable consequences of each step. For example, what am I worrying about? What can I do about it? Here is what I’m going to do about it. After carefully weighing all the facts, you can calmly come to a decision.

Act on that decision.

4. How can you break the worry habit before it breaks you? Crowd worry out of your mind by keeping busy. Plenty of action is one of the best ways to cure worry. 5. If you know a situation is beyond your power, say to yourself: “ It is so; it can’t be otherwise.” Don’t permit little things to ruin your happiness. Try to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness.

A. Accept what can’t be avoided.

B. Analyze the facts.

C. There comes a time when you must decide and never look back.

D. But here are two ideas that can help you see the facts in a clear and objective way.

E. Unless you take your action, all your face-finding and analysis is a sheer waste of energy.

F. Decide how much anxiety a thing may be worth.

G. This will help you to take a cold and fair view of the evidence.

Dramatic performing is an excellent method of building confidence in children and adults alike. Learning drama allows students to their creativity and have fun while leaving their _____ and worries behind. Drama also works by supporting the growth of imagination and other skills.

Entertainment has become rather passive with , television and computer games becoming more popular. These screen-based methods have had a effect on communication. They prevent children communicating with others. , drama puts the children enthusiastic about communication back into entertainment. Children have the opportunity to with others in a more meaningful way drama encourages speech development , awareness of body language and allows children to become more aware.

Play and drama are closely linked. When children play a game, they are using their and moving away from reality to their own story. Drama is a vehicle which children can express themselves more freely to make education fun.

Children gain by understanding that there is no final answer in drama and that their opinion and contribution are valued. They are able to to many issues and situations such as poverty, recycling and global warming. Drama and have a strong link as drama can children to take an active interest in other subjects such as geography, history and English and so they can a more rounded education.

As a drama teacher, I have witnessed a child at his first class holding onto his parent’s arm---- to let go. Then to see the same child running into my class with a smile is an sight. Drama installs confidence in children by allowing them to improvise(即興創(chuàng)作) and excitement. Everyone is given the opportunity to shine drama. Besides learning the history of the theatre, drama dance ,music, and directing, etc. These classes are especially designed to be of great fun.

1.A. exploreB. expressC. exposeD. experience

2.A. sadnessB. excitementC. happinessD. shyness

3.A. dramaB. moviesC. radioD. media

4.A. subjectiveB. positiveC. negativeD. sensitive

5.A. MeanwhileB. HoweverC. BesidesD. Therefore

6.A. compete B. compare C. discuss D. connect

7.A. beforeB. thoughC. asD. if

8.A. sociallyB. mentallyC. physicallyD. emotionally

9.A. imagination B. determinationC. considerationD. communication

10.A. believing B. creatingC. tellingD. reading

11.A. forB. throughC. beyondD. across

12.A. confidence B. successC. hopeD. admiration

13.A. replyB. stickC. turnD. respond

14.A. entertainmen tB. languageC. educationD. play

15.A. trainB. persuadeC. requireD. encourage

16.A. giveB. haveC. continueD. provide

17.A. pleasedB. tiredC. unwillingD. sorry

18.A. imaginaryB. ordinaryC. excellentD. odd

19.A. withinB. overC. aboveD. after

20.A. linksB. possessesC. applies D. covers

閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（不多于3個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

Great changes have taken place in the countryside in our country.

As a child, I lived in a poor family. The second hand clothes, rain-leaking roof of old house became part of my memory. 1. , the worst impression is that I 2. (feel) hungry all the time. Sometimes hunger hit me so severely3. I regarded dried sweet potato slices as delicious snack. At that time, my dream was getting enough to fill my empty stomach .

In the early years of the 1980s, as the reform and opening-up policy 4. (carry) out, our dream came true. And then, 5. dream became clearer and clearer in my

mind. I must try my best to escape out of my poor and backward hometown. I worked 6. __ (hard) at my study than most of my classmates, and , after luckily7. (succeed) in the national college entrance examination, I realized my dream again: after graduation, I became a citizen working in a city. 8. the first college graduate out of a remote village, my success set9. example for my folks. They came to realize that schooling is a good way to change one’s fate(命運). In the following years, there were fewer drop-outs and more college graduates in my village, 10. I am proud of even today.

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

增加:在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧)，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。

My father was the biology professor. When I was young he was used to take me to the biology lab, there I saw pigs, cats and other animals. My father also influenced me through nature walks. He often took me on a walk in the backyard. We would catch frogs, snakes and firefly. He seemed know everything about wildlife. Eighteen years later, think about my father and his influence on my life, I feel very luckily. I am grateful that I got the chance to learn from her. He helps me develop my interest in all that was alive and sometimes dead around me.

假設(shè)你是新華中學(xué)高三學(xué)生李華，進(jìn)入高三后你的朋友William感到壓力很大，學(xué)習(xí)效果甚微，請你給他寫一封電子郵件，幫助他放松身心，提高學(xué)習(xí)效率。

內(nèi)容要點：

1. 快樂學(xué)習(xí)，保持愉快的心情；

2. 積極參加體育活動，聽聽歌曲音樂；

3. 多與同學(xué)交流，互相鼓勵。

注意：

1. 開頭和結(jié)尾已經(jīng)為你寫好,詞數(shù)100詞左右。

2. 可適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

Dear William,

Recently, I have heard that you feel stressed as a student of Senior Three.

Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua

Not many years ago, a wealthy and rather strange old man named Johnson lived alone in a village in the south of England. He had made a lot of money in trading with foreign countries. When he was seventy – five, he gave $ 60,000 to the village school to buy land and equipment for a children’s ground.

As a result of his kindness, he became famous. Many people came to visit him. Among them was a newspaperman. During their talk, Johnson remarked that he was seventy-five and expected to live to be hundred. The newspaperman asked him how he managed to be healthy at seventy-five. Johnson had a sense of humor. He liked whisky and drank some each day. “I have an injection (注射) in my neck each evening,” he told the newspaperman, thinking of his evening glass of whisky.

The newspaperman did not understand what Johnson meant. In his newspaper he reported that Johnson was seventy-five and had daily injection in his neck.Within a week Johnson received thousands of letters from all over Britain, asking him for the secret of his daily injection.

1.Johnson became a rich man through _______.

A. doing business B. making whisky

C. cheating D. buying and selling land

2.The gift of money to the school suggests that Johnson _______.

A. had many children in the schoolB. was a strange old man

C. was very fond of childrenD. was very kind

3.Many people wrote to Johnson to find out _______.

A. what kind of whisky he had

B. how to live longer

C. how to become wealthy

D. where to have an injection

4.When Johnson said he had an injection in his neck each evening, he really meant that _______.

A. he needn’t an injection in the neck

B. there was something wrong with his neck

C. he liked drinking a glass of whisky in the evening

D. a daily injection in the evening would make him sleep well