校学生会将举办义卖活动以资助贫困地区的儿童上学。请你写一份通知，内容包括：

•介绍活动的目的；

•号召大家踊跃捐献不用的物品，并参加义卖活动；

•义卖时间、地点：周六上午9点，校阶梯教室。

注意：1. 词数100左右

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 参考词汇：义卖charity sale；阶梯教室lecture hall。

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Rules for the University Entrance Examination

• You must be at the examination center ten minutes before the examination starts. If you are more than ten minutes late, you may not enter the examination center. The examination takes place at the same time in different states.

• You must have proof of your name and grade as well as official examination number. Show these when you come to the examination center.

• Depending on which examination you are taking, you may bring certain items into the examination center. Mathematics examinations may allow you to use electronic calculators (计算器). Other sub­jects may allow you to use dictionaries and other reference materials. Please read the notes sent with your timetable carefully.

• You must bring your own pencils. None will be provided for you. The following items are not allowed in the examination center: walkmans and radios, head sets, any food or drink, school bags, electronic equipment (unless specifically permitted for various subjects), and mobile phones.

• Once in the center, you must sit at the desk with your examination number on it. When you sit down, place your examination number at the top corner of your desk.

• You must remain silent during the examination. You must not disturb other people who are taking the test.

• If you need a drink or toilet break, you should raise your hand and wait for the supervisor (监督者) to speak to you. You will be given water or the supervisor will take you to the bathroom. You are not allowed to talk with anyone during the break.

• You must write your answers in the official answer sheet. Your supervisor will provide extra paper if you wish to make notes.

• You may leave the examination room at any time if you do not plan to return. If you finish early and want to leave, please move well away from the examination center.

• The supervisor will warn you fifteen minutes, five minutes and one minute before the end of the examination. When the supervisor says that the time is up, you must put down your pencil and wait at your desk until your paper is collected.

1.  What kind of examination are these rules probably for?

    A. A local exam.                    B. A final exam.

    C. A college exam.                  D. A national exam.

2.What are you allowed to have with you when you take mathematics examination?

    A. Related materials.               B. Proof of yourself.

    C. A cell phone.                    D. A dictionary.

3.  What should you do if you finish the test early, and want to get a better result?

A. Take some notes carefully.

B. Leave the room immediately.

C. Remain in your seat and check again.

D. Raise your hand to inform your teacher.

4. What can he provided for you during the exam?

    A. Pencils.    B. Food and drink. C. Extra paper.   D. Calculators.

 

 

Life comes in a package, which includes love and hate, happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.

• Love and hate

Love plays a key role in our life. Love makes us feel wanted. In the early stage of our life， our parents shower us with unconditional love and care. They teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad. 1. Only after we get married and have kids can we understand and become sensitive to others, feelings. On the contrary, hate can not solve any problems, but make things worse. Thus, we’d better hate less and love more.

•       Happiness and sorrow

Material happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile to others gives a certain level of fulfillment. 2.____ No mind is happy without peace. We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure or despair. But these things are temporary and will pass away anyhow.

•       Failure and success

Failure is the path to success. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. 3.____ The only way to show our gratitude to God for giving success to us is by being modest, polite and respectful to the less fortunate ones.

•       Hope and despair

Hope is what keeps life going. Hope makes us dream and builds patience and confidence in us. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same.

4.____

Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond our control. Tomorrow is unknown , for it can either be bright or dull. 5.___

A.      Every defeat is just a small part of victory.

B.      Peace of mind is the main link to happiness.

C.      But we always tend to take this for granted.

D.      Happiness is always what we want to achieve.

E.      It's important to keep our head on our shoulder.

F.       The alternative is to work hard today to enjoy a better tomorrow.

G.      We have only one choice — keep moving on with hope in life.

 

Bedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects.

Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals—as well as some humans.

The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead—all found in fireworks—have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.

Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources.                              

Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Sky lanterns—a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.

• Party crackers—a favorite in the United Kingdom—give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers.

• Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm! 

1.The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _____.

A. the special sounds of fireworks excite people

B. debris from fireworks can even find its way into water

C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies

D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers

2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks.

B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous.

C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain.

D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.

3. All the italicized (斜体的) words are probably ____.

A. mineral materials  B. tiny solids  C. chemical elements   D. broken pieces

4. What is implied from the passage?

A. Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises.

B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns.

C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground.

D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.

5. What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?

A. It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays.

B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means.

C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors.

D. You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.

 

 Mr. Pu, an actor of China, has devoted all his ______________ to the job, which helps the patients suffering from AIDS.

A．spirits

B．lives

C．energies

D．careers