—What about traveling to Kunming by air this winter holiday?
—________， but my father promised to take me to Sydney.
A．I can’t B．All right
C．Sounds great D．No way
书面表达（25分）
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Robert来信说他正在学习唐诗。他对如何欣赏唐诗有点疑惑，请你给他写封回信，介绍有关唐诗和欣赏唐诗的方法！
注意：1、词数120左右；
2、信的格式和开头已经给出，不计总词数。
Dear Robert,
To appreciate Tang poems well can further improve your language skills and enhance your understanding of Chinese culture. ______________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________.
Yours,
Li Hua
任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据所读的内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Many people use E-mail, blogs, text messages and social websites like Facebook to keep in touch with their friends. Now there is also Twitter（微博客）. This online service lets people send short messages that are no more than 140 letters long.
Here is how it works: Users can set up their own Twitter page by joining the free service on Twitter. com. They can search the website to find friends who are also using the service. By choosing to “follow” friends, users can see their new messages. Updates appear instantly in a list form as they are written. Twittering describes writing new updates on Twitter. A tweet is an individual Twitter update, or message.
Unlike blogs, Twitter users do not have to log onto the website to post updates. They can send and receive messages through mobile phones as text messages or through E-mail. Other programs available for download make Twitter updates appear on your computer screen. People use social websites like Facebook to share information with a special group of friends. But most Twitter users make their messages public.
Twitter says its service provides a way for people to stay connected to others, through messages describing what they are doing at that moment. But twitters also use the service to get quick answers to questions or to get breaking news.
For example, when he was a presidential candidate, Barack Obama announced his choice for vice president on Twitter. Many other politicians in Washington use Twitter to share their daily activities with supporters.
Some critics say Twitter is a waste of time that takes people’s attention away from their work. Yet a growing number of users around the world see it as the latest method for busy people to get and share information quickly.
Topic | ● A new online service ---1._______. |
Theme | ● Using the new service to 2.__________ their friends. |
Twitter works | ● Users can set up their own Twitter page by joining the free service on Twitter. com. ● Users can find friends and use the service by 3.__________ the websites. ● Users can see friends’ new4.__________ by choosing to “follow” friends. |
5.________ of Twitter | ● There is no need for Twitter users to log onto the website. ● Through mobile phones, Twitters’ messages can be sent and received in the6.________ of text messages or emails. ● Unlike Facebook, Twitter users’ messages are 7._________. ● Twitter users can also get quick answers to questions or get breaking 8.__________. |
Viewpoints | ● Some believe Twitter makes its users not9.________ on their work. ● Others think Twitter is the latest method for busy people to 10._________ with others. |
任务阅读：
You may think that light pollution isn’t something extraordinarily important. You may believe that every other type of pollution has a larger impact on the environment than light pollution does. But light pollution is serious.
Light pollution, or “sky glow”, is the glow（亮光） you can see at night above cities and towns. Light pollution is a problem that has been accompanying man ever since he started his first fire some 15,000 years ago. Light pollution is the light（散射光） that comes from streetlights, buildings, parking lots and any other source of light that is reflected or directed into the atmosphere.
Urban light pollution means that one-fifth of the world’s population can no longer see the Milky Way(银河) with the naked eye(肉眼). Many city kids, even if they did look through the orange smog above their heads, would probably see only a handful of stars. We have lost our view of the stars, and we have mucked up our night-time environment as well. Astronomers are calling for the dark places on Earth to be preserved as national parks.
Lots of people find the ever-brightening night annoying, and animals that are programmed to prefer the dark may avoid a brightened habitat. Sea turtles can get lost searching for a beach to lay eggs, and their hatchlings(孵化的幼仔)may confuse over-lit beachfront resorts(度假胜地) for the ocean horizon, wasting precious energy needed to find the sea and escape predators(食肉动物). Because their necks aren’t yet long enough to see things far away, baby turtles rely on the mirror image of the moon to guide them to the sea, to begin their new life. A car may even hit a particular turtle, which was thinking the light from a nearby city was moonlight reflecting off the ocean waves. Birds that live in and around cities can die because of sky glow, too. The bright lights can blind them, leading to countless collisions with buildings and other tall structures.
Reducing light pollution is not difficult.Light pollution is the easiest type of pollution to end. people can help reduce much sky glow by using lighting only when necessary. The stars above us are priceless heritage— for not only for astronomers but for all humans. More of our children should be able to look up at night and see the Milk Way is not just a candy bar.
1.The underlined part “mucked up” probably means_________ .
A. ruined B.protected
C. affected D. blamed
2.All the following statements are false EXCEPT_________.
A. Light pollution does not have as large an import on the earth as other types of pollution do
B. Light pollution exists everywhere on the eafth
C.People in some parts of the world cannot see the Milky Way with their naked eyes as a result of light pollution
D.Loght pollution came into existence with modem technology
3.Beacuse of light pollution,the sea turtles hatchlings may___
A.find the sea easily
B.cscape predaton
C.be misled by bright lights from beachfront resorts
D.find the way to the sea with the help of bright lights
4.The author mentions the Milk Way in the last paragraph to show that_________.
A. we should take action to reduce light pollution
B. light pollution isn’t something important
C. most kids are looking forward to seeing the Milk Way
D. the Milk Way can’t be seen with naked eye
Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”
Another time when silence is golden is when you are unsure of what to say. If you are confused about your own feelings concerning a matter, it’s best to stay quiet until you are more certain because more harm can be done by revealing false or exaggerated feelings
Choose silence instead of blurting out ‘in-the-moment’ feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in the grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an unkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words.
Silence can be your best friend during negotiations. Say your piece, then close your mouth, and let the other person come to their own conclusions. Your silence shows that one, you are confident in what you just said, and two, you respect the other person enough to hear what they have to say.
Sometimes silence is the best and most timely solution because the other person is not in a position to hear what you have to say. For example, when a friend needs for you to listen to her problems, but she is unable to accept your advice at that moment.
Practice being silent at work when you don’t have anything meaningful to contribute. Unless you can elevate the conversation by pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s best to just observe and learn.
Finally, silence is golden when you don’t want to engage in a fool’s argument. As some squabbles will never be resolved, one must agree to disagree.
Hower,there will be times in your life where you will need the power of your voice,the voice within you that wants and needs to be respected and apprecitsed.
1.The passage mainly tells us about ___
A.when to stay silent B.why to stay silent
C.how to stay silent D.whether or not to stay silent
2.What is the best to do during negotiation?
A.Grasp every chance to say more than the other
B.Close your mouth and just listen to the other
C.Say what you chould and draw a conclusion
D.Speak out your own points and let the other speak out theirs
3.What does the undedined word “elevate” most probably mean?
A.start B.conclude C.interrupt D.cancel
4.To follow this passage,the writer is likelhy to continue telling about___
A.the power of your voice
B.the occasions when you should speak up
C.the advantages of speaking up
D.the dissdantages of staying silent
Early childhood Teacher
Children’s Preschool is a non-profit,parcot cooperative child care center located in the East Rock neighborhood of new Haven.We are looking to hire an experienced teacher fo 25-30 hours per week.As a teacher,you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social,emotional,physical,and intellectual development.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education required.
Experience working with children ages 3 to 5 years old.
Knowledge of NAEYC and CT Benchmarks.
Can bring to this position maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with children.
Strong interpersonal and organaizational skills.
Knowledge of various resources for curriculum ideas and the skills to apply that information in directing daily activiities.
Send cover letter, resume and educational philosoghy.
Contact: Kathy
Phone: (203)777-2491
City: New Haven
Zip: 06511
English Teacher---Private Middle School
SUMMARY
IECC(Islamic Education Guidance Center) is located in Toronto, ON, Canada. We are looking for an instructor is preferably female who is comfortable working in an Islamic environment as the school is situated within a Mosque. This individual must provide high-quality instruction to students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleages, students, parents and the board to accompish or surpass the a cademy’s educational goals. Work as a collaborative team member to carry out the academy curriculum and accompish short and long term academy goals.
Requirements
State teacher license/certification.
Bachelor’s degree with subject area emphasis and/or courswork and/or experience necessary to be considered high qualified for the grade/subjects to be taught.
Demonstrated commitment to young people’s learning success and achievenment.
Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through past experience in tutoring, teaching or other education-related experience, evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.
Contact: Sherikh Bashir M. Nur
mohbashiir@gmail.com or mrsbashiir@gmail.com with resume, references, and acquired certifications.
1.Children in children’s Preschool are most popbably___
A.under 3 years old B.aged from 3 to 5
B.above 5 years 0old D.under 5years old
2.Allthe following qualifications are required by both ads EXCEPT____
A.good teaching capacity
B.a certain degree
B.good command in English
C.associated experiencd
3.If you are interested in teaching preschool children,you may contact by___
A.telephone or letter B.email
C.letter or email D.telephone or email
4.Who is the most lkely tobe hired by IECC?
A.A woman who just graduated from college with a master’s degree.
B.A man who has just graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree.
C.A man who has taught in high school for four years with Islamic belief.
D.A woman who has taught in high school for four years with Islamic belief.
