__________________________, we had to put off the tennis match.

A．It being rainy                                  B．There being raining

C．Having been raining                             D．Being rainy

We’re running out _____________ fuel.

A．of        B．for             C．/               D．with

A large _____ of chemical waste ______ been dumped in the river, causing serious water pollution.

A．number; has    B．quantity ; has        C．number ; have        D．quantity; have

    He drove after drinking alcohol, having a severe accident and had to get his arms removed. Since then, he has had to rely on his younger brother, who became his   1   , never leaving him alone for years. Except for   2   with his toes, he was totally unable to do anything else. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their own problems and would often   3   . Eventually, his younger brother went away and lived separately, leaving him   4   and at a loss what to do.

          5   a misfortune befell（降臨） a girl. One night she was preparing dinner when the kerosene light on the stove was overturned, resulting in a fire which took her   6   away. Having decidedly   7   her sister’s willingness to help her, she determined to be thoroughly   8  . At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be self-reliant. “I am lucky…Though my   9   are broken, my heart can still fly.” she wrote in her blog.

       One day, the young man and the girl were both invited to a（n）   10   programme. The boy told the television hostess about his   11   future, while the girl was full of   12   for her life. They were both asked to write something on a piece of paper with their   13   .The boy: My younger brother’s arms are my arms. The girl: Broken wings, flying heart.

       They had both gone through the same ordeal（痛苦經(jīng)歷）, but their different   14   determined the nature of their lives. As seems the case,   15   life can make disasters strike at any time. How you handle   16   when faced with it is the true   17  of your character. If you choose to   18  or escape from the ordeal, it will follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the    19   will turn out to be a fortune on which new   20   will arise.

1．A．friend                   B．tutor                   C．example              D．shadow

2．A．walking                 B．writing                C．cleaning              D．playing

3．A．quarrel                  B．share                   C．communicate       D．disagree

4．A．a(chǎn)nxious                 B．embarrassed        C．surprised             D．heartbroken

6．A．hair                      B．hands                  C．happiness            D．possessions

7．A．a(chǎn)ppreciated            B．a(chǎn)ccepted              C．turned off            D．turned down

8．A．strong-willed         B．free                     C．independent         D．respected

9．A．promised               B．dreams                C．a(chǎn)rms                   D．wings

10．A．interview             B．health                  C．contest                D．donation

11．A．uncertain             B．unfair                  C．unsteady             D．unable

12．A．calmness             B．enthusiasm          C．patience              D．excitement

13．A．wisdom               B．strength               C．toes                    D．mouths

14．A．characters           B．a(chǎn)ttitudes              C．opinions              D．a(chǎn)mbitions

15．A．unpredictable       B．passive                C．rough                  D．messy(混亂的)

16．A．emergency          B．misfortune           C．difficulty             D．defeat

17．A．test                     B．reflection             C．display                D．change

18．A．ignore                 B．resist                   C．complain             D．suffer

19．A．a(chǎn)ccidents             B．disabilities            C．failures                D．hardship

20．A．solutions            B．expectations         C．hopes                D．rewards

Americans often say that there are only two things a person can be sure of in life: death and taxes. Many people feel that the United States has the worst taxes in the world.

Taxes are the money that people pay to support their government. There are generally three levels of government in the United States; federal(聯(lián)邦的), state and city; therefore, there are three types of taxes.

　　Salaried people who earn more than four to five thousand dollars per year must pay a certain part of their salaries to the federal government. The percentage varies depending on their salaries. The federal government has a two-level income tax; that is, 15 or 28 percent. $17,850 is the cut-off. The tax rate is 15 percent below $17,850 and 28 percent above.

　　The second tax is for the state government: New York, California, or any of the other forty-eight states; Some states have an income tax similar to that of the federal government. Of course, the percentage for the state tax is lower. Other states have a sales tax, which is a percentage charged to any item which people buy in the state. Some states use income tax and sales tax to raise their revenues(稅收).

　　The third tax is for the city. This tax comes in two forms: property tax (residents who own a home have to pay taxes on it) and excise tax(貨物稅),which is collected on vehicles in a city. The cities use this money for education, police, public works, etc.

　　Since Americans pay such high taxes, they often feel that they are working one day each week just to pay their taxes. People always complain about taxes. They often say that the government misuses their tax dollars. They all believe that taxes are too high in this country.

1．How much money does an American earning $40,000 per year pay to the federal government as income tax?

A．28% of this income.                           B．15% of this income.    

C．$17,850                                       D．$5,000.

2．What tax does an American have to pay to the city if he owns a car?

A．Property tax.      B．Excise tax.     C．Income tax.    D．Sales tax.

3．The percentage varies depending on _______________________ .

A．different people  B．different states      C．different taxes  D．different salaries

We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. but most mistakes are about people. "Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?" "When I got that great job, did Jim, as a friend, really feel good about it? Or did he envy my luck?" "And was Paul friendly just because I had a car?" When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. 　  

But when we look back, it is too late.　  

Why do we go wrong about our friends, or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meanings. And if we do not really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, "You're a lucky dog!"(你真幸運(yùn)!) Is he really on your side? If he says, "You're a lucky guy(人，家伙)!", that is being friendly. But "a lucky dog?" There is a bit of envy in those words. What he may be saying is that he does not think you deserve（應(yīng)得） your luck.　　

"Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for" is another phrase that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem. But this phrase contains the thought that your problem is not at all important.　　

How can you tell the real meaning behind someone's words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Is what he says shown by the tone of voice? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save your another mistake.

1．When the writer recalls(回想) some of the things that happened between him and his friends, he _______.   

       A．feels happy, thinking how nice his friends were to him   

       B．feels he might not have understood his friends' true feelings   

       C．think it a mistake to have broken up with his girl friend   

       D．is sorry that his friends let him down

2．When the writer talks about someone saying, "You're a lucky dog!", he is saying that ______.

    A．the speaker is just friendly   

    B．this sentence suggests the same as "You're a lucky guy!"   

    C．the word "dog" should not be used to apply to people   

    D．sometimes the words show that the speaker is a bit envious

3．This passage tries to tell you how to ______.

   A．a(chǎn)void mistakes about money and friends

   B．get an idea of friendly people

   C．a(chǎn)void mistakes in understanding what people tell you

   D．keep people friendly without trusting them

4．The writer suggests that ______ be trusted.

      A．everybody    B．nobody        C．a(chǎn)ll the people  D．not all the people

It is not unusual to see your desk-mate yawn(打哈欠) as he complains that he didn’t have a good sleep the night before. Many teens don’t get enough sleep because they have too much homework, which keeps them up at night. Some teens cannot sleep at night even when they want to.

Studies show that during your teenage years, the body’s biological clock is reset, telling you to sleep later at night and wake up later in the morning.

But changes in the body clock aren’t the only reason teens lose sleep. Lots of people have insomnis(失眠) .The most common cause of insomnia is stress. But all sorts of things can lead to insomnia. These include physical discomfort, emotional troubles and even sleeping environment. It’s common for everyone to have insomnia from time to time. But if it lasts for a month or more go and see a doctor.

Some people have a condition that causes stomach acid to move backward towards the chest. This produces the uncomfortable, burning feeling called heartburn. So even if the person doesn’t notice the feeling of heart burn because he is sleeping, he may feel tired the next day.

Most teens have nightmares sometimes. But , if they are frequent, a person’s sleep pattern can be seriously affected. The most common cause of nightmares is emotional problems, such as stress or anxiety. If you have them a lot, It’s a good idea to talk to a doctor.

Doctors encourage teens to make lifestyle changes to develop good sleeping habits. You probably know that coffee can keep you awake, but did you know that playing video games or watching TV does the same?

1．The main idea of the first paragraph is that _____________

   A．there is a problem that teenagers can’t get enough sleep

   B．sleeping problems have different causes

   C．yawning is a good way to get rid of sleep 

   D．teenagers care too much for homework

2．The teenagers’ biological clock____________________-

                                  A．makes teenagers lead to insomnia

  B．is the origin of their insomnia

  C．provide them with plenty of rest at night

  D．is helpful to improve their concentration

3．What does the writer say about nightmares?

   A．It is nothing and shouldn’t be taken seriously.

   B．It can release their stress or anxiety

   C．Emotional problems are the only way to form nightmares.

   D．People will suffer from sleep if nightmares are frequent.

4．Which way can help to get rid of insomnia?

                                  A．Drinking some coffee before going to bed.

   B．Playing video games or watching TV from time to time

   C．Turning to a doctor for help

      D．Eating much medicine for insomnia.

One day an ordinary dog appeared in the ticket office at Campiglia, a busy railroad station on Italy's main line. A ticket agent named Elvio greeted the strange dog in a friendly way, so the dog decided to stay. From that day on, the dog became Elvio's shadow and was named Lampo.

Lampo kept Elvio company(陪伴) inside the ticket office. When the weather was warm, he would enjoy himself in the sun on the train platform.　 

When it was time for Elvio to return home on the train at night, Lampo ran after the train for a long way and then sadly gave up and went back to the station.　　

One night as Elvio was riding home on the train, he noticed that Lampo was lying at his feet. Afraid that the conductor would see the dog on the train and shout at him, Elvio pushed Lampo under a seat. Luckily, the conductor did not notice the dog. Lampo came home with Elvio and met his family. then, after a short visit, Lampo boarded the last train and went back to the station. Lampo quickly learned all of the train schedules(時(shí)刻表).He would ride home from work with Elvio every night and then ride back to the station alone. Every morning, Lampo arrived at Elvio's house in time to walk his young daughter, Mivna, to school. The faithful dog would then take  another train to Campiglia to spend time with his master, then travel again to accompany Mivna home from school at 11∶30.　　

Soon, Lampo began to take the trains all over Italy. Lampo became famous among the men who worked on the railroad, as his journeys became more frequent, complicated and mysterious. No one could explain why he traveled or how he always found the right train back to Campiglia. People decided that Lampo was a unique dog.　　

Some of the railroad officials were against Lampo's illegal travels. They were afraid he would bite a passenger or cause some other problems. Finally, the stationmaster threastened(威脅) to call the dogcatcher if Elvio didn't get rid of the dog.　　

Elvio decided to put Lampo on a train going as far away as possible. Months went by and Lampo did not come back. Mivna missed him very much and prayed for his return. Finally one day, a sad, very thin, tired Lampo returned to Elvio's office.Everyone, even the stationmaster, was sorry about what had happened. From then on, Lampo was allowed to ride the trains whenever he wanted. After seven years, Lampo grew old, and he began to need Elvio's help to board the train.

One day Lampo was seen lying dead on the tracks. A year later, a life-sized statue(雕像) of Lampo was set up at Campiglia station.

1．The first time Lampo took the train, Elvio was ______.　

       A．delighted that he was lucky 　　　　　　　

       B．a(chǎn)fraid the dog would bite someone　

       C．a(chǎn)fraid the conductor would see him and be angry　

       D．excited that Lampo would soon meet his family

2．Lampo's traveling all over Italy caused people to believe that ______.

　   A．he could read the train schedules      B．he was famous in the country

　   C．Elvio secretly helped him            D．he was a very special dog

3．The stationmaster threastened that if Elvio didn't get rid of the dog, ______.

　   A．Elvio would be fired

　   B．Lampo would be put on the train tracks

　   C．the stationmaster would send him away

　   D．a(chǎn) dogcatcher would be called
4．The author suggests that a statue of Lampo was set up because ______.

　   A．the stationmaster felt sorry about what had happened

　   B．he had been a friend to travelers

　   C．it would bring good luck to the town

　   D．Elvio offered money to set up the statue

   In spring, many flowers begin blooming, on the ground and even high in the trees. Have the trees in your neighborhood burst into bloom yet?

   Most trees bloom in the spring. However, some trees bloom in the late winter. Others bloom during the spring and the summer.

  1    For example, Hurricane Katrina stripped (除去) the leave off many trees. Afterward, some of these trees started to flower, even though they would not normally flower in the fall.

  Sometimes, during mild winters, trees flower early. ___2___ .

    When it warms up again, the trees may start growing leaves, but they may not be able to produce fruit.

    Pollen is a fine golden dust from flowers. ____3___This is called pollination (授粉)。

    After the female part receives the pollen, it can make seeds.

    ___4___Other types have trees with only female flowers and trees with only male flowers.

When we think of flowering trees, we usually think of the bright, colorful trees that make spring scenes so special.

__5__ The trees need insects, birds or bats to carry the tree’s flower pollen to other flowers.

Other trees have such tiny blossoms that we rarely see them. These trees do not need to be noticed by animals, because the wind carries their pollen from tree to tree.

All trees have flowers. It is the flowers that make the seeds.

A．In order for a flower to make seeds, pollen from the male part must reach the female part

B．Some tree types have male and female flowers on the same tree.

C．Trees might also bloom when something goes wrong with their environment

D．Trees need a way to spread their seeds

    E．But if snow and ice come after the flowers are out, these flowers die

    F．People have come up with may ways to stop trees from bearing fruit.

G．These trees have big, showy flowers that attract animals.

單詞拼寫(xiě).

1．The accident has left Hanson _p_____________(永久地) disabled（殘疾的） .

2．A good beginning makes a good _e____________.

3．The children stayed closely together with each other for _w_____________ in the cold night.

4．The a_____________ (平均的) age of the boys in this class is 12.

5．They made a lot of profits by selling drugs _i__________________.

6．As demand for the drug has grown, cocaine ____________(產(chǎn)量) has skyrocketed（上升很快）.

7．Experts say that the time parents spend with their children is _d__________________，because they spend more time on jobs.

8．An earthquake is one of the natural________________(現(xiàn)象) .

9．Her voice _________________ (顫抖) with anger.

10．She stood in the middle of the stage looking _a________________ （完全地） terrified after the accident.