1． The first day of school, a new classmate touched my shoulder, "Hi, I'm Rose. I am 87 years old. Can I give you a hug?" I turned around and found a little (1)       lady with a warm smile. I said heartily, "Of course!"
　　"(2)       are you in college at such an age?" I asked.
　　She joked, "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married (结婚), have (3)       and then travel around."
　　"You're not seriously expecting me to believe that?" I said.
　　"I always (4)       of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" she told me.
　　Over the year, Rose became an icon (偶像) and she easily made friends. She loved to dress up and she enjoyed the attention of the others. At the end of the term we invited Rose to our football party. I'll never forget what she (5)      .
　　"We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. Here are the (6)       to staying young. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You've got to have a dream. When you (7)       your dreams, you die! There's a huge difference (8)       growing old and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. But (9)       requires finding the chance in change. Have no regrets (遗憾)."
　　One week after graduation (毕业) that year, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. She taught us by example that it's never too (10)       to be all you can possibly be.

2．　　In the world today, all of the people need to have fun when they are free. We can't work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life.
　　Everyone has his own way of relaxing. Perhaps the most popular form (形式) is to take part in sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running. Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation (消遣) for people who like to be outdoors.
　　Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some indoor relaxation, such as watching TV, singing and dancing.
　　It doesn't matter if we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax from time to time, and enjoy themselves.

3．　　Do you know when and how the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) started? In 1859, during the war time, a Swiss man named Henry Dunant passed a town in Italy where many soldiers (战士) had been wounded (受伤). Dunant thought they should be cared for. A Swiss organization used his idea in 1863. When the organization became international, it was named the International Committee of the Red Cross.
　　ICRC's emblem is a red cross on a white ground. People use it as a sign for army (陆军, 军队) doctors. There are ICRC offices in many countries around the world now. 12,000 ICRC workers are helping people in more than 80 countries.
　　In China, there is an organization named the China Red Cross Society (CRCS). It is part of ICRC. It started in 1904. Most of the people in CRCS are full-time workers or volunteers.
　　CRCS also has organizations in many schools. Student members learn to look after the elderly and to help the weak. They are also taught to give medical care to people who are in danger.

4．阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余项。
　　Nowadays, more and more people keep healthy by walking. Do you know why? (1)      
　　Walking makes your heart stronger. (2)       A 30-minute walk every day helps you keep away from high blood pressure.
　　Walking helps you become thin. You will burn (燃烧) about seventy-five calories (卡路里) by walking two miles an hour. When you walk three miles an hour, you will burn about ninety-nine calories. (3)      
　　(4)       If old people can walk six miles or more every week, they will be able to remember things much better.
　　Walking makes you relaxed. Walking makes you feel good. You can feel less worried and more relaxed by walking. So why not have a try now?
A. Walking helps old people not forget things easily.
B. Here are some important reasons.
C. It's really a good way if you want to keep thin.
D. Walking helps old people remember things forever.
E. You can make your heart stronger by walking more.

5．阅读材料，根据需求，为1—5五个段落从A—E中选择适当的标题。
(1)       Li Ping likes sports. He wants to look through some information about ball games on the Internet.
(2)       Wei Fang needs a mobile phone to find a job after graduation.
(3)       Tom loves Chinese festivals and places of interest. He hopes to visit China during National Day.
(4)       Mr. Wang shows a great interest in the symphony (交响乐). He needs such information.
(5)       Miss Zhang prefers western movies, especially adventure (冒险) movies from the USA.

A. All kinds of phones are served.
B. Come for the most popular American adventure movie.
C. Festivals symbolize the Second Family Season in Happy Valley.
D. The largest choir (唱诗班) played by the musicians from the famous symphony.
E. Football on Fox Sports TV.

6．据短文内容，选择适当的单词填空，使短文意思完整。每个选项只用一次，有两项剩余。

　　Happiness is important to everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find (1)      . Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
　　The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time (2)       about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple (3)      , such as reading a good book, listening (4)       your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and (5)       lives.
　　The second secret of happiness is to be (6)      . Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about (7)       problems and only think about the activities. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. (8)       to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. (9)       you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to (10)       food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
　　Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

7．阅读下面短文，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。
　　British people love walking. Going on long walks in the country is one of (1)      (they) most popular hobbies. All over the country you can find special paths (小路) (2)      (call) footpaths. Everyone can walk on them, even when they are (3)       private (私有的) land.
　　If you are walking on other people's lands, then it is (4)      (importance) for you to know how to behave (举止得体), (5)      (especial) on farmland. The Country Code (法则) will tell you how. Some of them are:
　　**Be (6)      (care) not to start a fire.
　　**Don't leave your rubbish anywhere in (7)       countryside.
　　**If you use a gate, close it afterward. (8)       you don't close it, animals could get out.
　　**When you see farm animals, don't (9)      (go) near them.
　　**Don't make too much (10)      (noisy).

8．阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
　　France is well known for its fine art, tasty food and romantic scenery (风景). About 75 million visitors come here every year.
　　France is the largest country in Western Europe. It has a population of over 66 million. The country is home to many famous places of interest, like the River Seine as well as the Eiffel Tower.
　　Many visitors also come for the country's art. Sculptor (雕刻家) Auguste Rodin and painter Claude Monet once created their great works here. If you visit France today, it is not a surprise to meet street artists in the city or come across a singer in the subway.
　　No visit to Paris is complete without a trip to the Louvre, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. Inside, there are 35,000 works of art, such as the painting Mona Lisa by Da Vinci and the statue (雕塑) David by Michelangelo. It would take nine months to enjoy all the pieces.
　　Besides, French food is world famous. Bread is very important in France. The best-known French bread is called a baguette (法棍面包). They are long, delicious and taste salty. Snails (蜗牛) are also a must-have here. French people eat 40,000 tons of snails every year!
　　But France is not always good. Paris, the city of light, may also show its dark side to visitors. Chinese visitors feel sorry about the crowded subway in Paris.

9．书籍是人类进步的阶梯。今天，倡导和推广阅读已成为共识。请你以“如何在学生中开展阅读活动”为主题，根据以下提示写一篇英语小短文。
提示：
1. 读书的好处；
2. 如何开展读书活动：图书馆阅读，班级建立图书角(reading corner)，同学互借……
3. 呼吁读书。
要求：
1. 词数：100 词左右；
2. 字迹工整，语言流畅，表达准确，逻辑清晰；
3. 文章内容可适当发挥。
How to Hold Reading Activities
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