【2】 Failing at something is not the end of the world. In fact, it is more like a warning to re-think about your decisions. It is important that we all fail sometimes in order to strengthen ourselves.

Failing at something often brings new experiences and opportunities that can improve you at whatever you failed at. 【3】Knowing well the situation you are in is the basis of your future success. Having another opportunity at something can be important in life when trying to reach your goals or to accomplish something important to you.

We have all learned new skills in life and we learned them only after first failing to do them properly. 【4】However, we are all humans and it is human nature to hate failure. I think it is especially difficulty for us as teenagers. Somehow, because we are getting older, we feel we should learn more quickly and succeed more quickly than we did when we were younger. Failure is the most natural thing on the way towards achievements. 【5】.

The opportunities brought on from failure are usually more rewarding than actually succeeding in the first place. Failure isn’t always something to fear or to avoid. In lots of cases failure provides a greater chance to learn the right way.

A. We know this is true.

B. Failure isn’t always bad.

C. Failure can be avoided in some cases.

D. Failing helps you realize the reality.

E. A fear of failure is likely to lead to pressure.

F. Failure helps you adjust your plans.

G. It should be seen as a step on the road to success.

“In recent years, consumers often complain that the modern tomato is less flavorful than it once was” said co-principal researcher Sanwen Huang. “Our results provide a practical road map for breeding tomato varieties with better flavor.”

For the study, a 170-person consumer group was created to evaluate 160 tomatoes representing 101 varieties, based on qualities such as “overall liking” and “flavor degree”. The results pointed to dozens of chemical compounds of interest, and further research using a statistical model discovered 33 flavor compounds connected with consumer liking, such as glucose(葡萄糖). The reason why modern tomatoes don’t taste good anymore is that a total of 13 of these flavor-associated compounds “were significantly reduced in modern varieties,” their paper wrote. Moreover, the researchers found that smaller fruit tended to have greater sugar content, suggesting that “selection for more sizable tomatoes has cost sweetness and flavor”.

Based on this knowledge, Huang and Professor Harry Klee of the University of Florida studied the whole genomes of 398 varieties of tomato, identifying about 250 positions of genes on a chromosome(染色體), which controlled tomato flavor.

“We’re just fixing what has been damaged over the last half century to push them back to where they were a century ago,” said Klee in a statement. “We can make the supermarket tomato taste noticeably better.” Klee said new tomato varieties with better flavor could be ready in three to four years. In addition, “the genes and pathways identified here in the tomato almost certainly point to pathways worth researching for improvement of flavor quality in other fruit crops,” they wrote.

【1】According to the text, the study ________.

A. was carried out just through a survey

B. was conducted by Chinese researchers themselves

C. was completely focused on the genes of different tomatoes

D. was done with the background of declining flavor of tomatoes

【2】The researchers have found that ________ in the study.

A. bigger tomatoes are much sweeter

B. some genetic positions affect the taste of tomatoes

C. some chemical compounds make tomatoes less tasty

D. a total of 13 flavor-associated compounds make tomatoes appealing in taste

【3】What is the influence of the study according to the text?

A. The study lays the foundation for further researches to improve other fruit crops’ flavor.

B. The study makes it possible for us to have noticeably more tasty tomatoes next year.

C. The study provides a road for where to plant tomatoes with better flavor.

D. The study has fixed all the genes of existing tomatoes.

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。

The biggest challenge I have overcome is stepping out of my comfort zone. In the year of 2013 which I was 15, I joined an exchange student program. I sent to Germany alone and lived with the host family.

At first it was a huge failure for me. Thanks for my host mom, she helped me a lot. She told me some tips to make friends, such as joining a sports club and invited my classmates to watch a movie. Surprising, all of the tips she gave me work out! She also suggested that I can introduce my culture to my classmates. To my astonish, they were both interested in Chinese culture.

Gradually, my discomfort zone became a part of my comfort zone.

【1】They accepted their advice and replaced the o_________ plan with a more effective and practical one.

【2】She appeared confident but in r_________ she felt extremely nervous.

【3】The film Lost in Thailand a____________ to all ages and social groups when it was on show.

【4】His lack of experience was a d____________ when he looked for a job.

【5】The number of staff we can take on will be d___________ by how much money we’re allowed to spend.

【6】He returned to the England team after being ___________(缺席) from international football for long.

【7】I keep my reference books near my desk for ___________. (方便)

【8】He is changing his mind____________(連續(xù)不斷), which leads to him achieving nothing.

【9】It is reported that the officials ____________(控訴) of corruption have all been arrested by police.

【10】Clearance of the site requires the ____________(移除) of a number of trees.

---Sorry, I didn't have enough time. I really regret ______ my homework earlier.

A. attend; not to finish B. attend; not having finished

C. join; not finishing D. take part in; having not finished

The article, by Professor Tim Jay of Sheffield Hallam University and independent researcher Dr Julie Betenson, substantiates what parents have long felt -- that the finger games children often play at home are central to their education.

The researchers worked with 137 primary pupils aged between six and seven. All the children were given different combinations of counting and number games to play -- but only some were given exercises which involved finger-training. Some pupils played games involving number symbols, such as dominoes, shut-the-box, or snakes and ladders. Other pupils were asked to play finger games, such as being asked to hold up a given number of fingers, or numbering fingers from 1 to 5 and then having to match one of them by touching it against the corresponding(對應) finger on the other hand, or following coloured lines using a particular finger. Both these groups did a little better in maths tests than a third group of pupils who had simply had 'business as usual' with their teachers. But the group which did both the counting and the finger games performed far better.

This study provides evidence that fingers provide children with a “bridge” between different representations of numbers, which can be verbal, written or symbolic. Combined finger training and number games could be a useful tool for teachers to support children's understanding of numbers.

【1】How did the author introduce the topic of the text?

A. By providing evidence B. By raising a question

C. By giving an example D. By making comparisons

【2】The underlined word “substantiates” in paragraph 2 most probably means “______”.

A. supports B. changes

C. ignores D. advertises

【3】What can we know about the research mentioned in the text?

A. It is carried out by two university professors

B. Its research subjects are mostly pre-school children

C. It is based on the comparison of two groups of children

D. Its findings should draw the attention of math teachers.

【4】What does the author think of children’s finger counting?

A. Boring B. Foolish

C. Helpful D. Unique

注意：

1．詞數100左右；

2．可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

注意：開頭已給出，不計入總詞數。

Today we had a class discussion about whether cloning should be developed. Opinions varied.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

A. should be; be operated on B. were; must be operated on

C. be; was operated on D. was; be operated on

How do native speakers truly feel when speaking with non-native English speakers? It seems that【1】(break) English annoys them. However, they keep being really nice when speaking with non-native speakers. I wonder how they really feel when doing so.

I think it would depend【2】the native English speakers. Some people are just【3】(easy) annoyed.

Personally, I study Spanish. When I hear someone【4】(attempt) English, I am patient with them because I know【5】difficult it is to talk in a non-native tongue. I also know English is very difficult【6】(learn), and that increases my respect for their efforts. I’m a patient person by nature.

The situation matters too. If I were waiting【7】(table) on a super crowded day and really【8】(need) to do about a dozen different things, I might become upset at having to wait for someone to struggle while ordering his meal.

There also exists the【9】(possible) that what is considered as annoyance is not truly annoyance. I might frown (皺眉) while listening to a non-native speaker, 【10】that would be because I am concentrating and listening hard to understand him. It wouldn’t mean I’m at all annoyed.