4. Squirrels save food in autumn in order to go (自始至终) icy winter.

3. A CCTV reporter had an (米访) with Mo Yan shortly after he won 2012 Nobel.

2. — I'm afraid that's all I can do for you.

— (即使这样) ，thank you all the same.

(A) 根据句意和汉语注释，写出单词的正确形式。

1. The travel（形势） in West China is becoming better because of Discovery.

假如你是Sandy,听了关于鸟的专题报告后你想参加观鸟俱乐部。你想给俱乐部主席 Mr. Smith写一封信，内容要点如下：

1. 你是一位8年级的学生。你爱好广泛……

2. 你喜欢动物和各种各样的鸟，所以想要加人观鸟俱乐部，希望能为保护鸟类做一些 事情;

3. 你很乐意成为俱乐部的一员，周日可以参加俱乐部活动；

⁴. 联系电话0510-7088888,邮箱 _Sandy@6²l. com。

注意：

1. 须包括所给内容要点，要求语句通顺、意思连贯；

2.第1要点的内容须用2至3句话展开合理想象，作适当发挥；

3.词数在90个左右。信的开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mr Smith,

I listened to your report on birds yesterday.  

Yours sincerely,

Sandy

We all need a healthy environment,but we produce waste every day and it does harm to our environment. Though we are young,we can still do something to help. In fact,even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are some ideas for you to live a green life.

Remember these three words： reduce,reuse and recycle.

Reduce means “use less”. Don’t waste things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new,think if it is really necessary or maybe the old one will be just as good!When we do buy things,choose local products if possible,and try not to buy too many things from abroad.

Reuse means “use again”. Use things for as long as possible. When we buy things,make sure that they last a long time. We should take care of them so that they will last,and we should repair them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don’t use a paper cup or a paper bag. It's better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them again.

Recycle means ‘‘ change things into something else . Although it takes energy to change something into something else,it's better than throwing things away or burning them. Find out what can be recycled in your neighbourhood and take part in recycling programmes. We should also buy products made from recycled materials,such as recycled paper,to help save trees.

1 to Live a Green Life

1.  2.  3.  4.  5.

Dear Malia and Sasha,

I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.

When I was a young man,I thought life was all about me — about how Yd make my way in the world,become successful,and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn't seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And I realized that my own life wouldn’t mean much if I couldn’t make you two happy. In the end，girls,I ran for (竞 选) President: because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.

I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college — even though their parents don't have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.

I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of different colors and areas because we are all equal (平等的) .

I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you’ve had. You know,this country has given our family so much,so you have to,and really should,give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself,you will realize how helpful you are.

These are the things I want for you — to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.

I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.

Love,Dad

() 6. From the letter we can see that the father is President of .

   A. the US   B. the UK   C. Australia   D. Canada

() 7. According to the second paragraph,the greatest happiness in the father's life was that .

   A. he could be President   B. he was very successful

   C. his two children were so happy   D. he could get all the things he wanted.

() 8. The underlined word “colors” in paragraph 4 most probably means

   A. people   B. lifestyles

   C. inventions   D. cities

() 9. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

   A. The children don't behave well enough.

   B. The children know their father's love well.

   C. The children are very proud of their father.

   D. The family will live in the White House soon.

() 10. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

   A. How to Be a President   B. What I Want for You

   C. A Trip to the White House   D. We Love You,Dad!

阅读理解 阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Helping your children to read and write at home will improve their skills and confidence — it will also make them get ready for learning in the classroom environment.

 are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their life in or outside school. Students who improve their reading and writing skills will increase their vocabulary and their ability (能力) to use the English language correctly. As parents,you can play an important role in improving your children's literacy (读写能力). You can make a difference by listening,asking questions,giving information,and reading with your children outside school hours.

Here are 8 tips on how to help your children to read and write ：

Keep having everyday conversations with your children.

Keep trying to ask more “wh-” questions instead of easy “yes” or “no” questions.

Keep encouraging your children to talk about events you don't know.

Keep reading to your children each night.

Keep listening to your children read.

Keep teaching your children how to use dictionaries.

Keep talking about your children's writings.

Keep practicing filling in forms,writing letters,sending cards or emails.

You can also encourage your children to join the Reading Challenge Club and discuss the books they are reading together. In the club,children must read 15 books from the Challenge book list and 5 more books chosen by themselves. There are over 1 ,000 books on the list. The reading must be done in one year. What⁹s more,it is a wonderful way to help your children to write. For example,you can encourage them to write diaries or book reviews. Remember to make positive comments as much as possible.

() 1. This passage is mainly written for .

   A. children   B. teachers   C. parents   D. doctors

() 2. What is the best for the missing part in Paragraph 2 ?

   A. Listening and speaking skills   B. Reading and writing skills

   C. Listening and writing skills   D. Reading and listening skills

() 3. What is NOT mentioned in the 8 tips?

   A. Listening to the radio every day. B. Listening to your children read.

   C. Reading to your children each night. D. Talking about your children's writings.

() 4. In the Reading Challenge Club,how many books do children have to read in one year?

   A. 5 books. B. 10 books. C. 15 books. D. 20 books.

() 5. Parents can help children to write by encouraging them to .

   A. draw pictures or take photos   B. listen to pop music

   C. write diaries or book reviews   D. play computer games

The little boy entered the house,unhappily. His mother was 1 cakes in the kitchen. She smiled as she 2 but stopped when she saw his face. “Tyler,what happened? Is everything okay?”

“Nothing is okay,mom. ” said the boy, “Today,in our science lesson,Mrs. Green was talking about the 3 She said that the whole world is getting dirtier and that many animals and plants are dying. She wants us to think of something we can do to help. I thought all the way,but there is 4 I can do to make a difference. ”

“Let me tell you a story. ” the mother said after thinking for a while. “One morning a man was walking down a beach,there he saw thousands of dying starfish covering the beach,they were pushed up by the waves (波浪) ，and it was too far up for them to make their way back by 5 The man shook his head as he walked along, ‘ What a pity!So many starfish will die on the beach. The man felt very sorry for those starfish. He went on walking and just at that time he was 6 to find a boy in front who was throwing the starfish back into the sea as 7 as he could. ‘ How silly you are,my son! ’ the man said, ⁴ There are so many starfish,can you throw all of them back?’ The boy didn⁹t stop but kept throwing, ‘ 8 I can't help them all I can make a difference to this one, and this one,and this one,and this one.

“Thinking for a moment,the man 9 to help return the starfish to their home. He smiled and said to himself,Sometimes the biggest lesson in life comes from the 10 person.

() 1. A. drinking   B. making   C. selling   D. washing

() 2. A. turned around   B. turned down   C. turned on   D. turned off

() 3. A. air   B. land   C. water   D. environment

() 4. A. something   B. anything   C. everything   D. nothing

() 5. A. himself   B. itself   C. ourselves   D. themselves

() 6. A. afraid   B. surprised   C. sad   D. angry

() 7. A. slow   B. fast   C. soon   D. high

() 8. A. Or   B. So   C. Because   D. Though

() 9. A. began   B. continued   C. forgot   D. waited

() 10. A shortest   B. tallest   C. smallest   D. biggest

10. 他开会迟到了，因为他的汽车在路上抛锚了。

He was late for the meeting because his car .