I gain a lot of rewarding experiences from some social activities. Our local Community Youth Club is a very popular organization with young people in my town. I have been a member for four years now and I’ve taken part in a lot of interesting projects, 1. include fun activities such as holiday camps and discos. We have organized sports competitions and we have even made a video.

But it isn’t all just enjoyment, we have also started doing social work to help people in our neighborhood. We 2.(organize) activities for small children during the holidays. We have also formed a special support group to help young people stop3.(smoke).

We are particularly proud of the most recent group we have created. It organizes regular visits4.the local old people’s home. My class spent an afternoon at a home and everyone found the visit very rewarding. The old people there were5.(talk) and they told us their personal stories 6.(cheer). During our visit, the home was filled with 7.(laugh). But we realized that life wasn’t always easy. Some of them were in poor health and were very8.(happy).

Many young people like me do not live with our grandparents and we have little contact with elderly people. As a result, many young people don’t know9. they are like. After this visit, my friends and I decided that we should do 10. to help improve the quality of their lives.

They say after a parents dies, the surviving children can taken on some of their parent’s characteristics. I ____

becoming anything like my dad for years ______I wanted to be me, not him; but there I sat at his memorial service several months ago, telling myself, “ You’ve   _______a lot more of your dad in you than you think.”

There is this phrase my dad ______, and I know I’m going to sound ______to complain about it, but it used to ______me. “ I am so proud of you,” he told us kids, whether we’d won a race or helped others. That should be a (n) _____thing, but here’s what always _____  my mind: “ You are taking credit for what isn’t really yours. You can be proud, but the _____  is mine.

Your parent is doing his best to give you  ______, but you do not _____it. “ I’m so proud of you.” It came out of my dad’s mouth _____, on those calls where I might have _______  something that happened at work or when he and Mom came to visit and we ______the talents of our two boys. I knew the feeling of parental ______well, especially when my boys achieved in ways that were  _____my comprehension and ability, but I looked for other ways to _____  it. “ That’s an extremely good story you’ve written!” I would say about the composition. I thought that by making my praise _____, it would feel like I was claiming their achievement less as mine and more as one they could own themselves.

So just the other day when my older son sent me an email about his scholarship, I searched  for _____things to say, but finally _____he doesn’t need my cleverness. They just want what my dad gave me. “ I’m so proud of you,” I wrote. Just like the old man to me.

1.A. insisted    B. resisted    C. considered    D. meant

2.A. if    B. until    C. though    D. because

3.A. remembered    B. explained    C. missed    D. got

4.A. used    B. created    C. changed    D. translated

5.A. interesting    B. funny    C. silly    D. rude

6.A. worry    B. harm    C. bother    D. reward

7.A. basic    B. good    C. difficult    D. important

8.A. opened up    B. went through    C. tested out    D. broke down

9.A. adjustment    B. enjoyment    C. achievement    D. assignment

10.A. praise    B. comment    C. support    D. information

11.A. win    B. offer    C. accept    D. hear

12.A. in no time    B. ahead of time    C. all the time    D. for a time

13.A. complained    B. written    C. forgotten    D. mentioned

14.A. showed off    B. depended on    C. found out    D. drew out

15.A. control    B. choice    C. responsibility    D. pride

16.A. beyond    B. near    C. below    D. about

17.A. feel    B. express    C. take    D. analyze

18.A. scientific    B. reliable    C. specific    D. logical

19.A. personal    B. powerful    C. clever    D. secure

20.A. believing    B. realizing    C. proving    D. suggesting

Investing in yourself

Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.

1. Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.

You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. 2.. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.

So what are some specific things you can do? 3.. Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I’m talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.

You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. 4.. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation.

Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn’t 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. 5.. But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.

A. This is just one way.

B. The benefits will stay with you.

C. If you aren’t a reader, you should start with that.

D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.

E. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.

F. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.

G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.

Developed and developing nations can learn from each other seeking a low carbon economy, a Chinese government official said in Shanghai yesterday. “China doesn't lag developed nations in terms of energy saving and green economy”, said Zhou Changyi, director of the energy saving department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

“While we can learn many aspects from developed nations, they also should learn something from us, such as water conservation,” Zhou said in a speech during the new Path of China's Industrialization forum at the ongoing China International Industry Fair 2009.

He said industrialized nations and China are dealing with different issues to combat climate change. The United Kingdom, for example, is concerned about transport, buildings and new energy in reducing carbon emissions. For China, the most urgent task is how to realize new type of industrialization and avoid mistakes that other countries made when they industrialized.

As such, overseas exhibitors at this year's fair are showing ways to help China achieve low carbon emissions in the industrial section.

Swiss power and automation technology group ABB called for a stronger focus on product lifecycle assessment, or LCA, which is used to study the environmental impact of a product from the research and manufacturing stage through its usage and recycling.

Tobias Becker, head of ABB's process automation division for North Asia and China, said LCA is an effective tool in helping manufacturing industries to reduce carbon emissions.

LCA shows that industrial customers should focus on a product's environmental impact throughout its lifecycle instead of on its initial investment or ready to use stage. For example, a motor's initial investment accounts for only 3 percent of its lifecycle cost, while 94 percent goes to fuel consumption and the rest to maintenance.

Richard Hausmann, North East Asia CEO of Siemens, said, “The color of future industrialization is green.”

The Germany Company recently announces that it wants to receive orders worth more than 6 billion Euros (US 8.8 billion) for intelligent net power networks, Smart Grid, over the next five years. Siemens has set a 20 percent market share target for the global smart grid business.

A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology, advanced sensors specialized computers that save energy, reduce costs and increase reliability. The United States and China are considered the two biggest markets for smart grid.

1.“______” can replace the underlined word “lag” in paragraph 2.

A. Fall behind    B. Be superior to

C. Attack    D. Fear

2.We can infer ______ from the eleventh paragraph of this passage.

A. Siemens has occupied 20 percent market share for the global smart grid business

B. Siemens received orders worth 6 billion Euros recently

C. Siemens will earn $ 8.8 billion from intelligent power networks

D. Siemens' plan about Smart Grid may come true in the future

3._______about Smart Grid isn’t mentioned in the passage.

A. Energy saving    B. Low cost

C. Security    D. Small in size

4.The best title for the passage is______.

A. Developed and Developing Nations Can Learn From Each Other

B. Low carbon Economy—a Shared Goal

C. Intelligent Power Networks

D. Two Biggest Markets for Smart Grid

How long has 3-D technology been around? Most of us might think of crowds of teenagers in a 1950’s movie house watching Bwana Devil in 3-D. But 3-D technology made its first appearance on the scene in 1838 with the first stereoscope(体视镜). And the first actual 3-D movie was a 1903 film called Le Ariveed’un Train.

Although it has such a long history, the technology has still remained based on one simple principle-----to make 3-D effects you must find a way to project two slightly different pictures to each eye. Modern 3-D technology works by rapidly flickering(闪动) two versions of the movie and projecting them onto each eye. The brain does the rest of the work, combining the two pictures together into one and giving the show the appearance of depth, the third dimension.

But does this exposure, especially long exposures, cause harm to the child’s developing brain and visual system? Unfortunately, long-term studies on new flicker digital 3-D technology and children aren’t yet available. We do not know if regular or daily 3-D viewing over years affects the developing visual system, although older 3-D methods basically do the same thing and are not considered harmful.

The question of possible harm in modern 3-D use in TV is really based on two facts: the amount of time children will now be watching 3-D TV each day and the sensitivity some children show in reaction to 3-D viewing. It is difficult to make actual lab studies of longer term 3-D viewing in children because of the possible harm of the experiment. Researchers will have to wait until 3-D TV technology is already in the marketplace for a number of years, then check heavy 3-D TV watchers and compare them with non-watchers.

With a 3-D television technology in the home, we will soon be able to answer the question of whether or not longer and more frequent periods of 3-D exposure cause more changes in the visual system. We may find that the bigger problem is the introduction of a new technology that leads to even more time spent on TV rather than playing outdoors.

1.According to the text, 3-D technology ______

A. was refused by people when it first appeared.

B. will soon change the way we watch TV.

C. does no good to our visual system.

D. has a history of nearly 200 years.

2.Paragraph 2 is mainly about________

A. how 3-D technology works.

B. why 3-D movies are popular

C. the history of 3-D technology.

D. the influence of 3-D technology.

3.What’s the method suggested in paragraph 4?

A. To wait and see    B. To carry out lab studies

C. To stop making 3-D movies    D. To improve 3-D technology

4.The author’s purpose in writing the text is to _______

A. ask children not to watch 3-D movies

B. discuss if 3-D viewing is harmful to children.

C. introduce the advantages of 3-D technology.

D. predict the development of 3-D technology.

I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it. Don't have it on their schedule, and didn't know it was coming or they are too strict to depart from their routine.

I can't count the times I called my sister and said, “How about going to lunch in half an hour?” She would gasp and stammer(结结巴巴地说), “I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known it yesterday, I had a late breakfast, and it looks like rain.” And my personal favorite response: “It's just Monday.” She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.

Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we are awaken, and all have to show for our lives is repetition of “I'm going to”, “I plan on” and “Someday, when things are settled down a bit.”

When anyone calls my “seize the moment” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for a while, and you're ready to change your attitude to life.

My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy. Now go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to, not something on your SHOULD DO list.

1.The example of the writer's sister serves as ________.

A. an argument    B. an introduction

C. a support    D. a conclusion

2.The writer thinks that the underlined excuse “It's just Monday.” is acceptable, because ________.

A. it is still likely that they can have lunch together some time later

B. it sounds most reasonable of all the excuses

C. it shows respect for the writer's suggestion

D. it indicates the time when they can have lunch together

3.The underlined word “contagious” in the fourth paragraph means “________”.

A. accurate    B. influential

C. hopeful    D. necessary

4.What is the purpose of the writer by writing this passage?

A. To suggest how time flies.

B. To persuade busy people to relax.

C. To advise people to keep their promise.

D. To convince readers to be flexible on their schedule for practical joy.

Here are some themed attractions inside this Disneyland Park that all have something to offer.

Mickey Avenue

Once you entered the Disneyland Park, Mickey Mouse and his friends gather along the street welcoming you. This place is also a busy bazaar where tourists can select varieties of goods and enjoy tasty snacks while wandering around.

Gardens of Imagination

It is the first garden-designed Disney park in the world, with bridges and paths connecting seven themed areas. Chinese Zodiac Mural (生肖壁画) in the Garden of the Twelve Friends turn the movie figures into twelve animal signs. Guests can try to find their own zodiac sign on the wall and take photos with it.

Adventure Isle

Adventure Isle takes visitors into a newfound ancient tribe(部落). Drifting down the river on the rafts, you will pass through unknown places and rush into the dark caves, meeting the huge mysterious monsters.

Tomorrowland

The carefully designed Tomorrowland presents endless possibilities of the future. Using high tech, this park is like the settings of science fiction movies. The shooting program, “Buzz lightyear Planet rescue”, gives visitors a mission to save the world.

Admission Fee

Note:

Children between 1 and 1.4 meters tall and seniors aged over 65 can enjoy a 25% discount on the ticket price.

1.What does the underlined word “bazaar” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. club    B. market

C. agency    D. cottage

2.Where should you go if you’re interested in traditional Chinese culture?

A. Tomorrowland    B. Mickey Avenue

C. Gardens of Imagination.    D. Adventure Isle

3.How much is the admission for a young couple and their son (1.2m) on Sunday?

A. CNY998 .    B. CNY1,122.75 .

C. CNY1,322.35 .    D. CNY1,372.25 .

假设你即将参加你校主题为“Preparing myself for college life”的英语演讲比赛。请根据提示写一则简短的英语演讲稿。构思一下你的大学生活和你打算怎么做来适应大学生活。内容要点应包括：

1.确立新的学习目标；

2.学会独立生活；

3.参加各种活动；

4.处理好与同学和老师的关系

注意：1. 词数：100字左右：

2. 层次清晰，连贯流畅；表达灵活，但不要逐字逐句翻译。

Preparing myself for college life

Hello, everyone! My college life is right around the corner and I’m getting ready for it. ______________________

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That’s all. Thank you!

Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 1.The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.

※ Make a plan for achieving goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.

※ Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. 2.

※ When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self-pity. Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.

※ 3.These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.

※ 4. Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.

※ Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.

※ Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. 5.

A. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.

B. On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.

C. Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood．

D. These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.

E. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.

F. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.

G. It’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.

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（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

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。

I went to shopping with my mom before Christmas.When we finished shopping,my mother asked me I wanted anything else.I nod immediately as I remembered my good friends Wang Lin,whose mother died last year.He didn't have a coat.But I decided to buy one for her.I told my mom which I thought.She was very delighted and given me 200 Yuan.With the money,I bought a black coat for Wang Lin.The next morning,I wrapped the coat on Christmas paper and wrote “To Wang Lin,From Santa Claus” on it.I was very happy that could do anything for him.