Do the exercise15 through 25,Give the different forms of the verbs on page50 of your French workbook. Read page12 through 20 of the Shakespeare play, and when you have finished that, don’t forget to fill the missing chemical symbols on the Periodic Table of Elements worksheet.

Homework is a major part of going to class, and it helps students grasp important concepts. Luckily, you can do a few things to make homework less painful.

First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later at night!

Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools have study halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done. It is attractive to hang out with friends during study periods or unscheduled time, but the more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do at night.

Third, pace yourself. If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then budget your time. Most high school students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy-homework day and it seems like you have got an assignment on every subject but gym and lunch, you will need to devote more time to homework schedule, especially if you are involved in sports or activities or have an after-school job.

1.The first paragraph is probably ______.

A. examination items

B. a list of homework

C. some teacher training tasks

D. some learning methods

2.What is the author’s attitude towards homework’s effect on students?

A. Opposing. B. Impatient.

C. Approving. D. Concerned.

3.One way to reduce your burden of homework at night is to ______.

A. take part in studying teams

B. appeal for teachers’ aid at any time

C. focus full attention on teachers’ lecture

D. make full use of the time at school

4. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

A. Why Students Should Do Homework

B. How to Make Homework Less Work

C. It is High Time Teachers Gave Less Homework

D. Who is to Blame for Children’ s Poor Eyesight

Something that makes sense is happening in Washington, D.C! Public school kids surrounded by museums and monuments are putting the ready-made learning tools to use — and actually learning.

A trip to see painter Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series is one of almost 200 trips that Wheelock will organize this year through the nonprofit group Live It Learn It. “For many kids, school is disconnected,” says one of fou r full-time workers and tour leaders. “With the program, they see how what they are learning is connected to their communities.”

Seven years ago, Wheelock changed a job as a lawyer for one as a four-grade teacher. When he learned that D.C.’s public schools ranked behind those of other cities in many ways, he knew he had to do something different. He took his class to Capitol Hill for a lesson on the three branches of government — and saw his students’ interest develop quickly.

With seed money from a local couple, Wheelock developed detailed lesson plans for trips to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Lincoln Memorial. The group also has classes for trips to the Anacostia River, boat rides to historical forts. Word spread, and now fourth, fifth, sixth graders from the neediest public schools in the District participate.

“I’m not brave enough to take my class to a museum for over an hour!” says teacher Cathy McCoy, gesturing toward her students. “But look With Live It Learn It, what the kids learn today they’ll remember for a lifetime.”

1.Matthew Wheelock once had an occupation as a _______.

A. teacher B. printer C. leader D. lawyer

2.According to the first two paragraphs, public school kids in Washington D.C. _______.

A. like to have school disconnected

B. are warmly welcomed by museums and monuments

C. are making the resources at hand available

D. are learning by going to different communities

3.Matthew Wheelock started the new change for the reason that _______.

A. he saw his students’ interest develop quickly

B. more graders from the neediest public schools wanted to participate

C. D.C.’s public schools ranked behind in many ways

D. a local couple sponsored him a sum of seed money

4.What will the lessons be like with Live It Learn It in Cathy McCoy’s opi nion?

A. Eye-c atching. B. Challenging.

C. Forgettable. D. Impressive.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that.

1..When I started my Ph.D. program, I felt like the dumbest person in every class. I couldn’t believe how many smart people were there. I didn’t know if I could measure up to their intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too.

You are unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hamburger Helper , don’t compare yourself to your sister who is a chef(厨师). I’m sure you can do many things that she can’t. 2. You are you. You are not your sister.

You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesn’t exist. What’s perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong. 3..

4..Our sense of self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesn’t make them true. 5..

A. You have the power to change your future.

B. So focus on your own passions and talents.

C. You are not the only one who feels this way.

D. If you love yourself for who you are, other people will notice.

E. You need to change your thought patterns.

F. One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t believe a negative thought you think!”

G. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you.

完形填空

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Some adults spend a lot of time trying to stop children playing. They are usually people who think of play as being the of work and therefore a waste of time. For humans, work is a way of getting food to eat, and like humans, must spend time doing the things. Regardless of this, children playing, and so do other young animals. It is quite to keep both a small child and a young cat for hours with a piece of paper.

Hunting may be the most obvious skill in play, but it is far from being the only one. Lambs and goat kids play , although they will never anything other than some grass. But for these young animals too, is an important part of learning. Sheep and goats are hill and mountain animals. Running and skipping exercise young legs and develop a strong sense of that will keep them safe on the steepest rocks. animals play, is not so different. trees and catching flies are not the most obvious training for the adult world, but the flexibility in these activities is similar to that required of a bus driver or businessman.

What we know about animals shows us that playing is a very good way of , so maybe one of the best ways for to learn is also by playing. Children find playing is fun, but notice that they are also learning at the same time. Most people continue to play games long after they have become , and perhaps that is because we rely so much on our to learn.

1.A. reward B. opposite C. basis D. nature

2.A. animals B. children C. parents D. cats

3.A. same B. ordinary C. dull D. chief

4.A. delay B. regret C. enjoy D. ignore

5.A. possible B. necessary C. reasonable D. difficult

6.A. annoyed B. alarmed C. amazed D. amused

7.A. kept B. practiced C. tested D. required

8.A. endlessly B. clumsily C. crazily D. aggressively

9.A. hunt B. plant C. learn D. catch

10.A. jump B. work C. play D. walk

11.A. strangely B. initially C. naturally D. equally

12.A. direction B. space C. distance D. balance

13.A. Based on B. Compared with C. Inspired by D. Developed form

14.A. Climbing B. Growing C. Watering D. Cutting

15.A. reduced B. allowed C. damaged D. needed

16.A. learning B. exercising C. improving D. growing

17.A. adults B. creatures C. humans D. students

18.A. generally B. hardly C. possibly D. truly

19.A. mature B. wise C. athletic D. strong

20.A. flexibility B. liberty C. responsibility D. curiosity

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

It is sad but true that people die in earthquakes 1. falling furniture and bricks. Earthquake 2. (safe) is very important and there is more to it 3. just keeping buildings from falling down. So if your home is in an earthquake area, you should prepare carefully before the earthquake 4. (come).

First, make sure you buy a house which is earthquake safe. All pipes should be fixed to the walls and all walls should be 5. (especial) thick and strong. Make sure the building has no 6. (break) windows and is well repaired.

Second, look at the objects in your house. Objects 7. computers, televisions and lamps can be tied to tables or 8. (stick) to them so they won’t easily move around. The cupboards, 9. many small things are stored, should have strong doors. Always remember, 10. (good) safe than sorry.

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：

1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

In our life, we often regret what we did and which we couldn’t do. Actually, it doesn’t benefit us at all. As for most of us, we missed many chance to earn more money, to get a high position and to realize our dreams. We often regret that we don’t seize those opportunities, thus feel upset. Although we do know regretting the Past is no benefit, but we still can’t help doing it

To avoid the problem below, we need to pay more attention to what you are doing now, making us busier and having no time to recall the past. Moreover, we’d better set reasonably goals one by one. Only by doing so can we struggle for our future better.

书面表达

假设你是吉林希望中学学生刘洋，得知2013年香港大学要在大陆进行自主招生的消息后，有意向香港大学申请，参加自主招生考试。请用英语写一封自荐信，主要包括：

1. 个人信息：男，18岁，高三学生

2. 性格、爱好与特长

3. 学习情况

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 信的开头已为你写好 (不计入总词数)；

3. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

4. 参考词汇：自主招生 independent recruitment

Dear Sir，

My name is Liu Yang, from Hope High School in Jilin

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Yours sincerely，

Liu Yang

My father was 44 and knew he wasn't going to make it to 45. He wrote me a letter and hoped that something in it would help me for the rest of my life.

Since the day I was 12 and first read his letter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part always stands out. “Right now, you are pretending to be a time?killer . But I know that one day, you will do something great that will set you among the very best.” Knowing that my dad believed in me gave me permission to believe in myself. “You will do something great.” He didn't know what that would be, and neither did I, but at times in my life when I've felt proud of myself, I remember his words and wish he were here so I could ask, “Is this what you were talking about, Dad? Should I keep going？”

A long way from 12 now, I realize he would have been proud when I made any progress. Lately, though, I've come to believe he'd want me to move on to what comes next: to be proud of, and believe in, somebody else. It's time to start writing my own letters to my children. Our children look to us with the same unanswered question we had. Our kids don't hold back because they're afraid to fail. They're only afraid of failing us. They don't worry about being disappointed. Their fear－as mine was until my father's letter－is of being a disappointment.

Give your children permission to succeed. They're waiting for you to believe in them.

I always knew my parents loved me. But trust me: That belief will be more complete, that love will be more real, and their belief in themselves will be greater if you write the words on their hearts：“Don't worry; you'll do something great.” Not having that blessing from their parents may be the only thing holding them back.

1.We learn from the text that the author ________.

A. lost his father when he was young

B. worked hard before he read his father's letter

C. asked his father's permission to believe in himself

D. knew exactly what great thing his father wanted him to do

2.What does the author tell us in the 3rd paragraph?

A. Children need their parents' letters.

B. Children are afraid to be disappointed.

C. His children's fear of failure held them back.

D. His father's letter removed his fear of failing his parents.

3.Which of the following is TRUE of the author?

A. He got no access to success.

B. He wrote back to his father at 12.

C. He was sure his parents loved him.

D. He once asked his father about the letter.

4.The main purpose of the text is to ________.

A. describe children's thinking

B. answer some questions children have

C. stress the importance of communication

D. advise parents to encourage their children

Huttopia

Created in Europe, but tailored to perfection in Québec, Huttopia tents provide convenient, comfortable accommodation in 16 of Québec's 23 national parks. Built atop a 4 by 7 meters wooden platform, the walls and roof enclose a roomy space that can sleep up to 5 people. Beds, lighting, heating, a small fridge, dishes, and an outdoor two burner stove provide comforts. Open summer through fall, Huttopia tents can be booked for as little as $99 per night.

Tree Sphere

This creative option takes wilderness camping to a whole new level. Setting up camp in a Free Spirit Sphere you can sleep among the trees and stretch your wings in Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island. Part tree house, part space capsule, founder Tom Chudleigh's handcrafted wooden spheres gently dangle in the breeze thanks to a series of ropes tied to the forest's cover. Suspended at 3.1, 4.3 and 4.6 meters off the ground, each of the three spheres offers comfortable and unique lodging for adults age 16 and over.

Four?Season Tents

Gatineau Park's Philippe Lake has the perfect winter accommodation for you. Standing above the freezing ground on wooden platforms, two four?season tents are attractive with amenities(便利设施) that will keep you comfortable. With sleeping space for up to four people, the park's four?season tents feature double?sized beds, a fridge and a stove for cooking meals.

Houseboats

Why limit your camping adventures to dry land? Lakeway Houseboat Vacations in New Brunswick offers grand accommodation in their “cottages on the water”. Choose from three luxurious floating vacation homes with full kitchens, full bathrooms, multiple bedrooms(one boat sleeps 14！), TVs, hot tubs, fireplaces and even waterslides. Sail along the St. John River, sunbathe on the upper deck, or stop at picturesque Mactaquac Provincial Park for a round of golf. Do as little or as much as you desire.

1.Which of the following is the most popular in the Province of Québec?

A. Huttopia. B. Tree Sphere.

C. Four?Season Tents. D. Houseboats.

2.Which statement is CORRECT about the houseboat?

A. It has only one type.

B. It is large enough for four to live in.

C. It is supplied with some baked food.

D. By houseboat, you can find a place to play golf.

3.The underlined word “dangle” in the second paragraph probably means “________”．

A. move B. swing C. tremble D. quake

4.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the Four?Season Tents?

A. The large wooden platforms.

B. Convenient facilities.

C. The sense of floating.

D. The large sleeping space.

Imagine the following scenario (情形): A woman buys her lunch every day from a fast food outlet near her job. After some years, she finds herself 30 pounds overweight, and feeling unhealthy. So what does she do? She chooses to bring a lawsuit against the fast food outlet, aiming that the food served there was the cause of her being overweight and in poor health. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? The only thing more absurd than the story itself is the fact: that is not fiction. There are people who have sued fast food chains for causing their weight problems.

This is an example of one of the ways in which many of us spend enormous amounts of energy trying to deny the undeniable and universal fact that we are all ultimately responsible for our own choices and our own lives.

How much easier would we make it for ourselves if we could accept this fact rather than resist it? But how can you embrace the truth, that we are living the lives we choose to live, that we are enjoying or suffering the consequences (结果；后果) of our own choices, and that blaming others for our problems and shortcomings is nothing more than a comfortable fantasy?

We must acknowledge the truth of our lives, however unpleasant this may be.If we are overweight, in a bad relationship, in a dead end job, we need to accept that this is where we are, at this moment in time.

Imagine that woman decided that she was unhappy with the extra pounds she'd gained after many years of eating fast food on a regular basis. Imagine that this woman took the time to really understand and accept that no one else was responsible for her eating choices. Having acknowledged this fact, she then decides to make the changes in her lifestyle to become the healthier, slimmer person she wants to be.

1.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Be Responsible for Our Own Choices

B. Overcome the Challenges in Our Life

C. Acknowledge the Truth Rather than Deny It

D. More than a Comfortable Fantasy

2.Why is the woman mentioned twice in the passage?

A. To show the right way of dealing with weight problems.

B. To describe a familiar scenery in life.

C. To give support to the author's viewpoint.

D. To compare the consequences of different choices.

3.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. Fast food chains contribute little to people's overweight problems actually.

B. Fast food outlets are responsible for many people to become overweight.

C. Many people tend to blame others for their own problems.

D. The author himself is a supporter of fast food chains.