1、英 语Passage 1Once there were two brothers who always played togetherwhen they were young. However, one day they had a huge1 . Both of them 2 the same toy. In the 3 , theydecided that from then on, they would only play with their own4 .They had so many toys that they agreed to sort out（分类）which toys 5
2、 to whom. The same thing happened the nextday. They started to 6 other things in the house. Day afterday, it was the same story. They had accumulated( 积 累 ) twomountains of stuff (东西), so they had to put them in front of thehouse.7 years passed, nothing changed. They still have8 idea about the toys.
3、 They were getting old and everyonelaughed at 9 . And no one saw their 10 because theyalways look angry. Then one morning, the two old men foundtwo children playing on the two mountains. What was worse, thechildren mixed the things 11 . They played so happily thatthe two old men realized how 12 they
4、 were for so manyyears. They spent many years 13 , and destroyed therelationship 14 each other. They missed the 15 oftoys, and even the fun of their life.If we are just like the two brothers every day, what will weget?1. A. speech B. talk C. discussion D. argument2. A. bought B. sold C. wanted D. ga
5、ve3. A beginning B. part C. end D. past4. A. cups B. toys C. notes D. tails5. A. belonged B. shouted C. planned D. stuck6. A. think B. guard C. divide D. collect7. A. Since B. For C. Before D. As8. A. same B. changeableC. interesting D. boring9. A. them B. her C. him D. us10. A. worries B. smiles C.
6、 problems D. sadness11. A. out B. down C. in D. up12. A. stupid B. nice C. angry D. magic13. A. argued B. argue C. arguing D. argues14. A. among B. between C. from D. through15. A. price B. advantage C. value D. standardPassage 2Though it was only October, my students were alreadytalking about Chris
7、tmas plans. As days went on, everyonebecame more 1 , waiting for the final school bell. As soonas the bell 2 , everyone would run for their coats and gohome except David.David was a small boy in ragged( 破 旧 的 ) clothes. I hadoften 3 why his mother dressed him so poorly for the coldwinter months, wit
8、hout boots or gloves. But something madeDavid 4 . I can still remember he was always 5 a smileand liked to help others. He always 6 after school to putchairs away and swept the floor. We 7 talked much. Hejust smiled and asked what else he could do, then thanked me forletting him stay and slowly 8 ho
9、me.Weeks passed and it was finally the last day of 9before the holiday. I smiled happily when the students all 10out of the door. When I turned around, I saw David 11standing by my desk.“I have something for you,” he said and 12 a smallbox out. He asked me to open it. I unwrapped (解开) it but sawnoth
10、ing in it. I looked at Davids smiling face and back into thebox and said. “The box is nice, David, but its 13 .”“Oh. no, it isnt,” said David. “Its full of love. My mumhad told me before she died that love is something you cant seeor touch unless you know its there.”Tears filled my eyes 14 I looked
11、at the proud dirtyface which I had 15 paid attention to. I never forget themeaning of the little box on my desk. After that Christmas,David and I became good friends.1. A. polite B. serious C. impatient D. calm2. A. warned B. rang C. called D. shouted3. A. known B. wondered C. realized D. learned4.
12、A. strange B. unhappy C. different D. funny5. A. treating B. feeling C. wearing D. sharing6. A. practised B. forced C. studied D. stayed7. A. never B. often C. always D. almost8. A. left B. rushed C. turned D. returned9. A. school B. year C. education D. program10. A. hurried B. jumped C. nodded D.
13、jogged11. A. carelessly B. sadlyC. quietly D. helplessly12. A. searched B. found C. lifted D. took13. A. cheap B. emptyC. useless D. expensive14. A. when B. until C. though D. because15. A. specially B. nearly C. hardly D. carefullyPassage 3I was out shopping last Sunday. While in the supermarket, I
14、met a very old lady. We have known each other for many years.She doesnt speak much English. So I just nodded my head a lotand also smiled a lot. From our short and simple “talk” ， Irealized that her husband died in the hospital because he was tooold.I hugged her. She threw herself into my arms and s
15、uddenlycried out. She was heartbroken (悲痛欲绝的) to be without herhusband. We were sitting on a sofa. She stayed in my arms for atleast 5 minutes. I just kept quiet and held her in my arms. Shefinally moved away and kept saying “I am sorry”. But I stoppedher and just smiled. How hard must it be to have
16、 this happen!They got married about 60 years ago. It was painful to losesomeone you loved so much!As time goes by, everybody will get old. We all need toknow the great loneliness (孤独) that many elderly people facetoday. I promise I will stay in touch with this old lady and pay avisit to her from tim
17、e to time. The connection (联系) between uswill mean so much to both of us. It will be a gift to me and theold lady as well.1. Where did the writer meet the old lady?A. In the street. B. In the hospital.C. In the supermarket. D. In the church.2. How did the writer communicate with the old lady?A. By p
18、hone calls. B. By body language.C. By speaking much English. D. By writing letters.3. Why did the old ladys husband die in the hospital?A. Because he was just too old.B. Because he got a serious illness.C. Because he had a terrible accident.D. Because he was under great pressure.4. What can we know
19、from the passage？A. The writer had never met the old lady before.B. The writer said a lot to the old lady that day.C. The writer will visit the old lady at times.D. The writer will teach the old lady English.Passage 4Ladies and gentlemen, thank you. It is such a pleasure andan honor to be here with
20、all of you at this great university. Imhere today because I know that our future depends onconnections among young people like you.Thats why when my husband and I travel abroad, we dontjust visit palaces and parliaments (国会) and meet with heads ofcountries. We also come to schools like this one to m
21、eet withstudents like you, because we believe that relationships betweencountries arent just about relationships between governments orleaderstheyre about relationships between people, particularlyyoung people. So we view study abroad programs not just as aneducational chance for students, but also
22、as an active part ofAmericas foreign policy(政策).Through the wonders of modern technology, our world ismore connected than ever before. Ideas can cross oceans withthe click of a mouse. Companies can do business and competewith companies across the world. And we can text and emailpeople in the world.S
23、o studying abroad isnt just a fun way to spend a time oflearning; it is quickly becoming the key to success in our times.Because getting ahead in todays workplaces isnt just aboutgetting good grades or test scores in school, which are important.Its also about having real experience with the world be
24、yondyour bordersexperience with languages, cultures and societiesvery different from your own. Or, as the Chinese saying goes, “Itis better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousandbooks.”1. Where did the speaker probably give the talk to the audience?A. In a university. B. In the Parli
25、ament Hall.C. On the Internet. D. In a tourist attraction.2. The passage shows that the worlds future dependson .A. getting good gradesB. traveling abroadC. connections among young peopleD. texts and emails3. In the speakers opinion, what is the key to success in ourtimes?A. Going to a university.B.
26、 Doing more exercises.C. Studying abroad.D. Getting good test scores.4. Where may the passage come from?A. A story. B. A news report.C. A scientific magazine. D. A speech.Passage 5Everyone has his or her favorite teachers. Their classesoften make you enjoy learning. I have many teachers at highschoo
27、l. Lori Runkle, my AP English Language and Compositionteacher, is my favorite teacher.Ms. Runkle enjoys getting to know more about students, soI have many chances to talk with her after class. I have alwayswanted to become a journalist (新闻记者). Ms. Runkle used tobe a journalist. So she has introduced many helpful journalistic
