My father always has fun _______with the neighbours on weekends.

A. to play chess B. playing chess

C. playing the chess D. to play the chess

__________ you offered him!

A. How useful advice B. What a useful advice

C. How a useful advice D. What useful advice

— Could you tell me ______? I must find him.

— Sorry. I have no idea. But he was here just now.

A. where Tom was B. where Tom has gone

C. where can I find Tom D. where Tom has been

When I am a bad mood, I like wearing orange to .

A. in; pick myself up B. on; cheer myself up

C. in; cheer myself up D. on; wake myself up

He made up his mind to devote his life pollution happily.

A. to prevent, to live B. to prevent, from living

C. to preventing, to live D. to preventing, from living

完形填空（本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

It all started at the beginning of the ninth grade. Carmen found she couldn’t see things all the time. She became very worried, but she hoped would know that. When her mother asked her to see the eye doctor, she didn’t . But her mother’s mind was made up.

Three days later, Carmen got new glasses and instructions from her doctor. “All of the kids will think I’m .” Carmen said. Her mother and shook her head. “You look just as beautiful as before”, she said. But Carmen didn’t believe her.

The next day, Carmen kept the in her pocket as she walked into the schoolyard. She stood alone away from her friends, feeling . Suddenly, she heard her friend Theresa shout. Carmen ran over to the other girls. “What’s the ?” she asked.

“My ring is gone!” Theresa cried. “My sister sent it to me from California. It’s very and I can’t lose it.”

Carmen and her friends began to the ring in the grassy area of the playground. Carmen realized that she could do better she could see better. She took the glasses out and put them on. Everything looked so ! So clear! She looked down at the ground and a bright light caught her eyes. It was the .

“Here it is,” she shouted. She handed it to Theresa.

“Thanks, Carmen,” she said. “I thought we’d find it.” she paused (停顿). “Hey, I didn’t know you wore glasses. They look great!”

Carmen had that she was wearing the new glasses. “Thanks,” she replied.

“Maybe wearing glasses won’t be so bad after all.” Carmen thought.

1.A. clearly B. carefully C. freely D. quickly

2.A. everybody B. anybody C. somebody D. nobody

3.A. explain B. mind C. agree D. understand

4.A. cool B. silly C. proud D. pretty

5.A. relaxed B. cheered C. smiled D. shouted

6.A. watch B. keys C. gift D. glasses

7.A. tired B. unhappy C. angry D. nervous

8.A. matter B. reason C. question D. secret

9.A. special B. common C. cheap D. heavy

10.A. ask for B. wait for C. look for D. pay for

11.A. though B. if C. because D. until

12.A. natural B. new C. interesting D. different

13.A. ball B. ring C. present D. glass

14.A. still B. ever C. never D. often

15.A. heard B. found C. imagined D. forgotten

阅读理解（本题共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

Dear daughter

You are a wonderful person and your mother and I love you. It will not be long before you leave school to make your way in the world. Can I give you some friendly suggestions? Here are some things that you should never do.

1. Never get upset with your looks.

We think you look great. Please be happy with the person you are and the body you have. Eat well, take exercise and be healthy. Some girls become upset because they try to lose weight or get the perfect shape. You look fine.

2. Never spend money more than your income (收入).

Never spend money more than your income and save a little every month. Don’t borrow others’ money if possible.

3. Never look down on yourself.

You are great of achieving great things so believe in yourself. When things go badly, never stop believing. Some girls get upset and lose confidence (自信), and then all kinds of problems can follow.

4. Never give less than your best.

We are very proud of what you have succeeded so far. You should be proud too. Keep doing well. Keep trying your hardest at everything you do.

5. Never forget that your parents love you.

Whatever happens in life, your family will still be your family. Whatever difficulties you have, you can always talk to us and we will try to help. We are here for you.

Love

Dad

1. From the letter, we can know the daughter will soon.

A. leave school

B. go to college

C. go to another city

D. face lots of difficulties

2. According to the father, some girls become upset because they .

A. aren’t healthy enough

B. don’t make enough money

C. look down on themselves

D. try to have the perfect shape

3. When someone gets upset and loses confidence, .

A. nobody will love him

B. he can’t get good income

C. all problems will follow him

D. his parents won’t believe in him anymore

4.The father thinks his daughter has been a person.

A. happy B. successful

C. perfect D. careful

Sydney Harbour Bridge and look down 134 meters at the water below! This 4-hour climbing tour is fantastic! Book your tour now?

Tour includes:

A certificate to prove your climbed the bridge.

A photo of you and your friends on top of the bridge.

We also offer you :

★ Special clothes to protect you from the strong wind.

★ A radio to communicate with the tour leader.

★ Snacks (for lunch and dinner tours only).

★ Prices are in Australian dollars

★ Children must be with an adult. At most 2 children per adult.

★ For more information, email us at tours@touraustralia.com.

1.This is most probably a(n) .

A. invitation B. timetable

C. notice D. advertisement

2.What can we learn from the article?

A. Children can join in the tours alone if they are about 10.

B. It can be quite windy sometimes on the top of the bridge.

C. Free snacks are offered to the climbers during the tours.

D. It takes at least 4 hours to climb to the top of the bridge.

3. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are going to take their twin daughters (aged 11) to climb the bridge this Sunday morning ( June 22 ). How much do they pay for the tour?

A. $480 B. $560 C. $640 D. $880

A “Gap Year” is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.

Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but remain less popular in America. However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for college by taking a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows：

Learn about the World and Yourself

Although you don’t have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better.

Face Challenges and Have Fun

A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isn’ t always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.

Save Money and Improve Your College Admission Chances

There’s a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but it’ s not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals ran keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.

Imagine an admission officer trying to admit (录取) only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?

1.A “Gap Year” means in the passage.

A.going abroad in a year for further education

B.travelling around the world in a year

C.taking a break before going to a university

D.doing a part-time job to make money during a vacation

2. Besides having fun, gap year students have to face the .

A. money B. information

C. vacations D. challenges

3.Having a gap year may make you .

A. become very rich

B. remain less popular

C. experience foreign cultures

D. have no chance to break

4.The last sentence implies(暗含) that will probably be admitted by the admission officer.

A. either of the two students

B. the student with high grades

C. neither of the two students

D. the student with a gap year experience

John and Bob were neighbours. For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well. But one day their good relationship broke.

One morning John woke up to find a stream(小溪) between the two farms. “It must be Bob,” John thought. Then John met a carpenter(木匠).

John said. “My neighbour Bob dug(挖) a stream between the two farms. I want you to build a fence(栅栏)—an 8-foot fence. I don’t want to see his place or his face any more.”

The carpenter said, “I think I know what to do, sir, and I’ll be able to do a job that makes you happy.” About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide. There was no fence there at all!

It was a bridge! And the neighbour, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched(伸出). “Hi, John! You’re quite a guy to build this bridge!”

Then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hands. “I’m terribly sorry for what I have said and done. We should be good to each other,” said Bob.

Later they turned to see the carpenter, who was ready to go. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of other jobs for you,” said John. “I’d love to stay,” the carpenter said, “but I have more bridges to build.”

1. Before John found a stream between the two farms, John and Bob _______each other.

A. didn’t speak to B. were friendly to

C. often fought with D. had bad words with

2.John asked the carpenter to build a fence because _________.

A. he wanted to protect his farm

B. he didn’t want to do it himself

C. he wouldn’t like to see Bob

D. he wanted to find him something to do

3.What do you think of the carpenter?

A. Shy B. Wise

C. Proud D. Careless

4. What may happen according to the passage?

A. The carpenter will stay to do other jobs.

B. Bob and John will build more bridges.

C. The two farmers will build a fence themselves.

D. Bob and John will be friends again.