I’m trying to be a writer, but I can’t even start. What should I do?
Abraham, Nebraska
There are many ways to come up with ideas, one of which is to write down a list of your experiences, as well as things from your imagination. When you want to write, look in the notebook for ideas.
Books for writers often have good suggestions, too. One we like is Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter. Perhaps your library has it.
My classmates keep asking about a new movie I’ve seen. But I don’t want to spoil it for them. What should I do?
Corinne (by e-mail)
You could ask your classmates whether they are sure they want to know and if they insist, go ahead and tell them. You may be able to give them a general idea of the movie without revealing details of the ending.
I’m going to a soccer camp for youth, but I’m not sure if I’m good at soccer or if I’ll make friends.
Louise, New Hampshire
Soccer camp is for people who share an interest in the sport. No matter what a person’s ability is at the beginning, it’s likely that everyone will leave camp with improved skills.
Sharing a common interest may make conversations easier. Smile, be friendly, and have a sense of humor. Before long, you may find that you’ve made some good friends.
Someone invited me to a birthday party. When I got there, kids were doing stuff I’m not interested in, like watching scary movies. I told them my mom would pick me up, so I just left. Was I rude for doing that?
Sam (by e-mail)
You just did the right thing and that isn’t being rude.
We hope you’ll talk with your parents about this. They’re probably proud of what you did. They may have other suggestions for you, too. Talk about different situations that might come up and what would be the best way to handle (处理) them.
1.Who is interested in Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook?
A. Corinne. B. Louise.
C. Abraham. D. Sam.
2.What can we learn about the soccer camp?
A. The practice is hard but interesting.
B. It is difficult to make friends in the camp.
C. The camp only wants people who are new to soccer.
D. One’s skills can be improved when leaving the camp.
3.The answer to Sam’s question shows what Sam did is _____.
A. funny B. strange
C. foolish D. smart
4.This purpose of the text is to _____.
A. give advice B. tell stories
C. find friends D. share interests
Jason had been watching the X Games on TV. Athletes from all over the world were competing in the most amazing sports. Just then his grandmother walked into the room. “I want to be extreme. Would you really let me do that? You always worry about my safety!” said Jason.
“You will have to follow some rules,” said his grandmother. “You can only ride in the park — never on the streets. You have to promise to wear a helmet (头盔). If you hurt yourself too much, I have the right to take your skateboard away. Is it a deal?”
“You bet!” Jason was so excited that he jumped off the sofa. A week later he had a board and a helmet.
On Saturday, his grandmother dropped him off near the park. He was happy to have a grandmother who let him try new things.
Kids in the park were moving quickly up and down the ramps (坡道). They flew into the air and landed as easily as birds. When he watched the X games, Jason felt like he was doing the tricks himself. But watching these kids up close, he knew that none of it was going to be easy. He felt a little bit scared.
Very slowly he carried his board to the ramp. Taking a deep breath, he put his right foot on the board. He kicked off with his left foot. For a few seconds he glided (滑行) along, just waiting to fall. Then he came to a stop. Kicking off again, he waited for the worst to happen. Again, he stayed up. The third time he kicked, lost his balance, and fell hard on his left knee.
It hurt, but it was no big deal! Why had he been so scared? Now he felt calm because things had gone wrong, and he was fine!
Next time he kicked off harder and went fast and farther. “Excellent!” said a girl as she passed him. “Extreme!” laughed Jason to himself. “Not quite.”
1.Jason’s grandmother agreed to let him try skateboarding unless _____.
A. he finished his homework
B. he liked the sport
C. he observed some rules
D. he won a bet
2.Jason jumped off the sofa because _____.
A. he was allowed to go skateboarding
B. he was angry at his grandmother
C. he was going to play outside
D. he was given a board and a helmet
3.After watching the kids skateboarding in the park, Jason felt skateboarding was _____.
A. easy B. difficult
C. boring D. exciting
4.The girl praised Jason for his _____.
A. skill B. honesty
C. courage D. kindness
书面表达
Shang Rongjie是我国盲人专用计算机方面的一位专家，请根据下面的提示，用英语叙述他的一些情况。
1.他曾就读于国际关系学院（Institute of International Relations）,学习英文，1967年毕业，28岁时不幸眼睛失明。
2.他现在在中国盲文出版社（the China Braille Publishing House）工作。出版社在北京西南部，从他的家到出版社，途中倒两次车。
3.他酷爱阅读，但汉语布莱尔盲文（braille）印刷的书不多，于是收音机就成了他最好的伙伴。只要在家，他总是收听各种节目。
注意：1. 短文包括所有内容要点 2. 长度为80-140 个
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处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
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。
Dear Mr. and Mrs. White,
I’m writing to you from my home in China. I returned back home safe and sound. When I think of the wonderfully two weeks I spend in Australia, I just can’t help thinking of you. You has provided everything to make my staying here such a happy and lucky experience. I’ve learned so many, not only English and also culture. Thank you very much. I’ll always remember the fun and laughter we shared each other as well as your kind. I’ll get in touch with you and write to you often. Please take care!
Yours,
Li Ming
根据上下文的语法结构及所给提示填空，使短文连贯通顺。
People __1.__ (live) in different countries made different kinds of words. Today there are about fifteen hundred __2._(language) in the world. Each contains many thousands of words. A very large dictionary, for example, contains four _3.__five hundred thousand words. But we do not need _4._ these. To read short stories you need to know only about two thousand words. __5.__ you leave school, you will learn only one thousand or more. The words you know are called your vocabulary. You should try to make your vocabulary __6.__ (big). Read as many books as we can. There are a lot of books _7.__ (write) in easy English. You will enjoy them. When you meet __8.__ new word, look it __9.__ in your dictionary. Your dictionary is your __10. (much) useful book.
完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Learning experiences happen to us throughout our lives. Not long ago, I had one that I would like to .
I was going to Marblehead with my sailboat team. The team was racing down the highway at 85 mph________we realized we were .Luckily, we saw a rest area ahead. I had a brand new $20 bill. I was so because I had never had that kind of cash before. But spending it on ________ seemed like throwing it away. We all rushed into the pizza line. ________ I got a pizza and a drink, and walked to my table. About half way through the meal, I ________ I had not actually handed any money to the cashier. I had just ________ out, and nobody had noticed, I felt terrible.
My conscience( 良心) opened its mouth and swallowed me in one big bite. I couldn’t________ over it. I just couldn’t go back to the cashier and ________ for my stolen pizza. I was so upset that I ________to give myself the pleasure of an ice cream for ________ that someone would say, “ Hey, Jeff, why don’t you use the change ________ the pizza instead of that nice, new $20 bill?” I was not so ________ of my cash now.
For the next two years, whenever I was ________ of the “pizza incident”, I would say to myself, “ Don’t think about it...”
I have learned two things from this ________ . Maybe I was a fool for ________ in to my conscience, and being too stupid to appreciate a ________ pizza. But the real lesson is that even if you get away from what you have done, your conscience ________ up with you.
This reflect the saying, “ A coward(懦夫) dies a thousand deaths; a hero dies one.” I was a coward and have felt terrible about that incident at least a thousand times. If I had been a “________ ” and gone back to pay for the pizza, I would have felt a little uncomfortable about it only once, or maybe twice.
1.A. say B. talk C. share D. explain
2.A. as B. while C. then D. when
3.A. lost B. tried C. hungry D. anxious
4.A. excited B. eager C. satisfied D. encouraged
5.A. rest B. food C. travel D. drink
6.A. Luckily B. Finally C. Immediately D. Actually
7.A. thought B. recognized C. noticed D. realized
8.A. walked B. left C. worked D. found
9.A. look B. get C. turn D. think
10.A. ask B. pay C. send D. apologize
11.A. refused B. wanted C. hoped D. meant
12.A. hope B. surprise C. anger D. fear
13.A. into B. with C. for D. from
14.A. sure B. upset C. proud D. pleased
15.A. warned B. reminded C. thought D. told
16.A. experience B. experiment C. story D. mistake
17.A. turning B. taking C. handing D. giving
18.A. free B. cheap C. plain D. delicious
19.A. make B. wake C. catch D. put
20.A. coward B. fool C. loser D. hero
