Once a king got two nice falcons(猎鹰)from his son. He had never seen such beautiful falcons before. He loved them so much and he ordered the best falconer to train them to fly.

After several months, the king came to see how the training was going on. He found that one falcon had already been able to fly high in the sky, while the other was staying on the branch(树枝) of a tree quietly, just keeping still.

The king called all his falcons together and ordered them to try every way they could to make the other falcon fly. But none of them succeeded. One day, while the king was taking a walk in the forest, an idea came to his mind. Maybe someone who knew the natural environment well could solve this problem. He spent for a farmer who lived in the forest into his palace to train it at once.

The next morning, the king saw the other falcon flying above in the sky freely. “ it is unbelievable !” shouted the king. How could you make it happen?”

The farmer replied,“It’s very easy. I just cut off the branch where the falcon rested.”

It is always the same to human beings. We all have “two flying wings” in our hearts as well, but we often seem not to notice them and stay where we just for safety and comfort. We won’t realize we can fly so high and freely until the “branch” we are resting on breaks.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

1.What did the king do after he got the two falcons?

A. He kept them on the branch of a tree.

B. He sent them to a farmer in the forest.

C. He made the best falconer train them to fly.

D. He set them free and let them fly in the sky.

2.Why did the king call all his falconers together?

A. Because he wanted to get more falcons.

B. Because he wanted the other falcon to fly.

C. Because he wanted them to see his falcons.

D. Because he wanted to know more about his falcons.

3.Who finally made the other falcon fly freely in the sky?

A.The king. B. The king’s son.

C. The farmer. D. The best falconer.

4.How did the king feel when he saw the other falcon fly freely in the sky?

A. Excited. B. Moved.

C. Worried. D. Relaxed.

5.What is the best title for the text？

A. The Wise King B. The Nice Falcons

C. The Best Falconer D. The Flying Wings.

There is little doubt that house cat first developed naturally from ancient wild cats. The cleverest relative is the America wild cat which still lives in Africa today. This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa.

Cats first started to live around people in Egypt about 6,000~7,000 years ago. From Egypt, cats started to move around the world. This is about the same time that Egyptians began storing grain(谷物）in buildings. Scientists used to believe that people tamed cats to catch mice and protect the grain. However, cats don’t like to be told what to do! Now, scientists believed that cats followed the mice and learned to accept people. Finally, some of the cats began to grow comfortable around people, these were smaller cats that needed protection. As these cats and people got used to each other, then they moved in together. Around 5,000 years ago, cats started to live with people.

Soon cats were in Greece, then the Middle East and China. They moved along Egyptian business roads keeping away mice and keeping people around them. After the Romans came to Egypt, they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe. These cat likely bred(繁殖） with other cats to form the many kinds of house cats we have today.

Cats are relatively recent house animals. House cats still have a lot in common with their wild relatives. Cats sleep a lot to save energy just like wild cats. They will often get food at night as well. House cats are generally peaceful and friendly, but be careful! If a cat feels it is in danger, it will fight back—just like a wild cat.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

1.Where did the first house cats come from?

A.Asia. B. Africa. C.Europe. D.America.

2.When did cats start to live with people?

A. About 4,000 years ago. B.About 5,000 years ago.

C.About 6,000 years ago. D.About 7,000 years ago.

3.According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?

A.Cats started to move around the world from China.

B.Cats get food at night to save energy like wild cats.

C. Cats have a little in common with their wild cats.

D.Cats were accepted and brought to Europe by Romans.

4.What does the underlined word “tamed” mean in Chinese?

A.驱散 B.捕捉 C.驯化 D.引进

5.What does the text mainly talk about?

A.The development of house cats.

B.Different cats in different countries.

C. The relationship between cats and people.

D. The differences between house cats and wild cats.

注：souvenirs 纪念品；legislative 议会

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

1.You may call if you want to know more about the Forks Market.

A.204-986-6450 B.204-924-4000

C.204-942-6302 D.204-945-5813

2.What can you do in the Manitoba Legislative Building?

A. Buy food and fruits. B. Watch public programs.

C. Have a self-guided tour. D. Enjoy music and movies.

3.When can you go to the Millennium Library?

A. At 9 a.m. on Tuesday. B. At 7 p.m. on Friday.

C. At 8 p.m. on Saturday. D. At 4 p.m. on Sunday.

4.You can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village in during the holiday season.

A. the Forks Market B. the Children’s Museum

C. the Millennium Library D. the Manitoba Legislative Building

5.Where is text most probably from?

A.A guide book. B. A picture book.

C. A history book. D. A science book.

Why is setting goals(目标） important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.

Successful people in life imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals. 1. It's like having a sign to show you where you want to go. Think of it in this way. There are two drivers.One has a place to go to clearly in mind which can be found on a map. He can drive straight there surely without any wasted time. The other driver has no goal , or a map.

2. But she drivers aimlessly(无目的地） around, never getting anywhere, just using up oil. Which driver do you want to be?

3. They decide what they want in life and then get there by setting goals and making plans. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren't difficult to set, and they aren't difficult to reach. 4. You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.

Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it.

5. They are harder to forget. Also when you write your goals in your own way， you are able to make yourself realize situations that will bring you nearer to your goals.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。

A.Written goals can be reviewed usually

B.He starts off at the same time from the same place.

C.It's up to you to find out what your goals really are.

D.By setting goals you are taking control of your life.

E.Winners in life set goals and follow through on them.

阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确的形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。请每空限填一词，每词限用一次。方框中有两项多余的。

Are you still doing the V for victory sign? It’s out. The latest popular hand gesture（手势）is putting both of your hands and put them together to make a heart—shape. It is 1. “hand heart”.

Many young pop 2. in the US have done the move in recent photos. “The‘hand heart’gesture means something 3. ‘I love you’ and ‘thank you’, ”said Taylor Swift,the country singer. “You can send a sweet，simple message without 4. a word.”

Swift often does it at her concerts. And she is believed to be the first to 5. it popular.

Last month，Justin Bieber and 6. superstar friends did the “ hand heart” and put the photos online.They did it to help out three kids whose parents were killed in a car accident.

“It used to take much 7. for nonverbal（非语言的）culture to move. But now ,It moves faster 8. we have smart phones and the Internet.

In the Republic of Korea, the “hand heart “ has been 9. for a long time, but in a different 10. . People there put their hands above their heads and making a bigger heart shape with their arms. It means: “I love you.”

补全对话（5小题，每小题2分，共10分）

根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。

A: Morning, Tina. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country last week?

B: Yes, I really had a lot of fun there.

A:Great! 1. ?

B: With some of my friends.

A: 2. ? In a hotel?

B: No. We camped in a mountain village. And we cooked our meals over an open fire.

A:Sounds wonderful. How was the weather there?

B: 3. . When we took a walk in the countryside, we met some villagers and had tea with them.

A: 4. ?

B: Yes. I will bring you some pictures tomorrow. By the way, what did you do last weekend?

A: 5.

B: Wow, pretty cool. I believe you had a great time, too.

书面表达（15分）

在每个人的心中，总会渴望拥有某样东西，你想拥有什么？请以“I want to have ” 为题，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你想拥有它的理由及你会有怎样的想法或感受。

要求：1.请补全标题，如 a football， a mountain bike 或 a magic paintbrush 等；2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；

3. 词数80词左右。

I want to have

It's ______ interesting program and it tells us how to play ______ piano.

A. a; the B. an; the C. the; a

Could you give me some ______ ? I tried several times but failed.

A. notice B. suggestion C. advice

On Fridays, I often ______ with my sister and watch Running Man at home.

A. show up B. come up C. stay up