It’s common knowledge that ________ United States is one of ______ biggest developed countries in the world.
A. the; / B. /; the C. the; the D. / ; /
假设你是李华，最近，你的外数Martin Mellish给你发Email询问你校课外活动（after-class activities）的开展情况。请你根据以下提示，写一封回信。
1、学校开展课外活动的情况：20多个社团、30多门选修课；
2、你参加的课外活动以及你体会到的益处（两点益处）；
3、为同学选择课外活动提出建议（两条建议）。
注意： 1. 词数100-120词左右；
2. 回信的开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）。
3. 参考词汇：选修课 elective,社团club
Dear Martin,
I am glad to hear from you. In your email, _______________________________________
Sincerely yours，
Li Hua
单词拼写：根据首字母或汉语提示写出相应单词的正确形式。（共10题，每题1分满分10分）
1.Some experts say high fever maybe a s_______of A H1N1.
2.For_________(显而易见的)reasons we had to cancel tonight’s performance.
3.He e_________ from prison this morning.
4.The hurricane_________(袭击) the southeast of England in October,2009.
5.The medicine had no _______(影响) on the patient.
For many businessmen online education has been a dream．Now it has come true．The investment （投资） in higher education, whether financial or in terms of time, has long been impossible for many of them．But well-known educational institutions have chosen to deliver an internet-based program, and these barriers(障碍) have been lifted．
That is good news for people eager to improve themselves and is more attractive to employers．It is also a benefit to industry with better qualified candidates（候选人） applying for jobs at every level．
Having the benefits of a higher qualification（资格） without going to the university campus is attractive to many students．Campus study means greater cost, while online programs are flexible and save time, whether at home or at work．Students can achieve their degrees without causing too much disruption to their career or home life．
In addition to affordable, flexible（灵活） classes and greater convenience, students also have access to the online learning resources of many of the world’s top educational institutions．They can also communicate with their tutors no matter what time it is or whether either party is away for any reason．
This has opened up the possibility of getting a qualification from a university or college that many students could only have dreamed of in the past．It also allows specialists to get the precise qualifications and focus on their studies．As well as seeing the increase of applicants from lower-incomes and housewives, studying online in the US is even becoming popular with younger people of college age．
Employers have become increasingly welcome and positive to online qualifications as more candidates earn them, especially if they’re properly approved by the US Department of Education．
US institutions have led the way in online education provision（供给）．Many top US colleges and universities offer a range of online programs that are highly respected and in every way perfectly fit for adults who need to combine their studies with a working life．
1.According to Paragraph 1, many US colleges and universities ______．
A．have begun to lift the barriers to financial investment
B．have begun to run an internet-based program
C．have had a dream of offering online education
D．have gained financial investment
2.Why do people choose online education?
A．They can find jobs more easily than on-campus graduates．
B．They can get qualifications from US Department of Education．
C．They can save money and arrange their time and courses freely．
D．They can invest money in different courses provided online．
3.The underlined word “disruption” in the third paragraph probably mean ______．
A．dissatisfaction B．attention C．attraction D．interruption
4.Which would be a good title for the passage?
A．Adult Education Online
B．Online Education Taking the Place of Campus Education
C．Top US Universities Offering Online Education
D．The Best of USA’s Online Education
Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.Day after day,night after night,Michael sang to his mommy’s tummy(肚子).
Finally,Michael’s little sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens (警报) howling in the night,the ambulance rushed the baby to St.Mary’s Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became worse.The pediatric(儿科的) specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.
Michael kept begging about singing to his sister,but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at St.Mary’s Hospital.Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister.She dressed him in an oversized suit and marched him into the hospital.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,“Get that kid out of here now!”Karen rose up strong,and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse’s face.“He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!”
Karen towed （拖行）Michael to his sister’s bedside.He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live.And he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old,Michael sang,“You are my sunshine,my only sunshine.You make me happy when skies are grey.”At once the baby girl responded.Her pulse(脉搏) rate became calm and steady.Her strained breathing became smoother.
“Keep on singing,Michael.”“The other night,dear,as I lay sleeping,I dreamed I help you in my arms…”Michael’s little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.“Keep on singin,Michael.”Tears conquered the face of the nurse.“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.Please don’t take my sunshine away.”
The next day—the very next day—the little girl was well enough to go home!
1.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.It’s Hard to Raise a Baby B.The Miracle of a Brother’s Song
C.Mother’s Love D.An Unforgettable Day
2.From Karen’s action in the first paragraph we know that .
A.mothers often pay much attention to their newly-born babies
B.mothers often tell their children how to look after their younger brothers or sisters
C.it is good for children to learn to sing songs to babies
D.it often takes some time for a child to accept his/her newly-born brother or sister
3.When did Michael’s sister go home?
A three days later B.after two weeks C.after one year D the very next day
4.Which words can describe Michael?
A.Naughty and annoying. B.Strong and brave.
C.Active and careless. D.Concerned and determined.
Swim Birthday Parties
Ages 3 and up.
Pool parties are during recreation swim in the 25-yard pool. Each party consists of an hour of celebration in a private room. Parties are for 1—5 children. All non-swimmers or children requiring floatation must be at arm’s length from the pool and accompanied by an adult or guardian.
Please contact Sarah Hagan 762—8384x210.
Fee: Members $ 175/Non-members $225
Youth Fitness Birthday Parties
Leave the party activities to us! Your party package includes:1/2 hour set-up,1 hour program time including equipment,props,etc.1 hour party time for cake,presents,etc.,1/2 hour clean-up time and 1 or 2 hours specialists. Parents supply decorations, food and paper goods. To schedule a Youth Fitness Birthday Party, call Mary Ann Genuario (x282).
Fee:$295 for up to 10 children,$10 each additional child—16 children maximum. Non-member price available upon request.
The Art Spot Birthday Parties
The Art Spot offers a variety of creative fine art parties for Ages 4—Adult! We supply the invitations, a balloon bouquet(花束), paper goods, project materials and a party host; all you need to bring is the cake!
Parties are one and a half hours, the first hour the group create their art project, and last 1/2 hour is for cake and presents! Parties are usually held on Friday nights and weekends but weekday parties are available.
Cost: $21 per child.
Rain or shine there’s no better place than the Art Spot for your child’s next party!
Nursery School Birthday Parties
If planning a party is not your thing, let us do the work for you! We offer a variety of pre-planned parties to choose from. You may also do a combination of 2 parties for boy/ girl parties. All parties are on Saturday afternoons between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and are one and a half hours in length. Parties include a craft or activity and paper goods. You may arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to set-up. To schedule a party please contact Kim Murphy(x214).
Fee(Up to 15 children):$200 Members/ $250 Non-member,$15 each additional child.
1.The phrase “be at arm’s length” probably means“ ”.
A. be as careful as possible B. be as long as an arm
C. be as near as possible D. be as faraway as possible
2.If 12 children take part in Youth Fitness Birthday Parties, they will pay .
A.$ 455 B.$315 C.$ 200 D.$250
3.If your child joins in the Art Spot Birthday Parties, he will .
A. swim in the 25-yard pool B. spend half an hour to clean up
C. create his own art project D. o activities with other kids
4.What information can you get from the passage?
A. You can schedule the party when it is convenient for you.
B. The number of people for these parties is limited.
C. ou need to bring nothing to join in the birthday parties.
D. All of these birthday parties center on a special theme.
