Most people think about donating blood. However. Very few actuallv do it. Even the most consistent ones donate an average of just three to four times during their lifetime. Now the officials in Sweden are trying to change the trend with the help of modern-day technology.
The encouragement to donate again begins shortly after the donor leaves the clinic when he/she receives a "thank you" text. Though that certainly helps them feel appreciated, what is even more pleasing is the text they receive each time their blood is used to help someone in need.
Karolina Wiberg, manager of the Stockholm blood service, believes this small gesture not only results in repeat donors, but helps bring in new ones. The program that was started in Stockholm has received such positive feedback that it is now being rolled out across the country.
However, Swedish officials are not stopping there. They are also encouraging local clinics to publish the exact levels of the different blood groups they have at any given time on their websites. This allows potential donors to realize that their blood can make a difference in saving someone ' s life.
While all these outreach programs are great, busy citizens, even the ones with the best intentions have to be occasionally reminded. In order to jog their memories, officials ask people for authorization to send them text, Facebook, and e-mail reminders. Though that may sound disturbing, the citizens do not seem to mind, given that the messages are light-hearted and fun-things like "We won't give up until you bleed."
Though Sweden is currently the only country using modern technology to urge more donations, don't be surprised if more join in, especially if the Nordic (北欧) country's blood banks start to overflow!
1.Why is another text sent to blood donors after a "thank you" one?
A. To ask them for authorization.
B. To inform them their blood is used.
C. To remind them to donate blood immediately. '
D. To tell them the levels of blood groups.
2.What does "the program" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A, Publishing information about blood donation.
B. Giving Facebook reminders to citizens.
C. Sending text messages to blood donors.
D. Providing people with blood service.
3.What do people think of blood donation reminders?
A. Disturbing. B. Memorable.
C. Authentic. D. Acceptable.
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Sweden will stop urging blood donation.
B. Sweden has benefited little from its program.
C. More countries may follow Sweden's example.
D. Nordic blood banks are in great need of blood.
书面表达
你叫李红，一周前去香港度假时在一家商店买了一件女上衣，现有质量问题。请结合下面提示向该店外籍经理写一封英文信，就此事发表看法或提出建议。
所购衣物：绿色女上衣，价格300元；
问题：洗涤时褪色；
要求：退款或换衣。
字数：100左右
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours truly,
Li Hong
短文改错
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。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。
The students union will organize an activity when we can exchange items we don't need with others. If you are interested it, you can join in between three and six on Saturday afternoon on the Central Road in our school. As it is known to all, many of us have difficulty deal with used things that mean little to us. If you take it there, not only can you get anything you want, but you can also help others. Beside, it will be a good chance to communicate and make new friend. Any used items is welcome, such as used books, shoes, watches and so on. The more, the good.
单词拼写
1.There were significant ___________（相似之处） between the mother and her son.
2.Hilary Clinton is an ___________(有影响力的) politician in America.
3.I have an ___________(争论) with her about the amount of money she owed me.
4.He is always ___________(抱怨) about his strict boss.
5.It is said that the parliament will take strong m___________(措施) to pass the bill.
6.The store is ___________(在……对面) the train station.
7.Our headmaster ___________(强调) the importance of cooperation at the meeting..
8.The students are a___________(积极地) discussing a math problem.
9.Stricter regulations will reduce ___________(污染) .
10.F___________(幸运地)，no one was hurt seriously in the fire.
语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
It’s not often that a tomato 1. (describe) as so sweet that “whenever people see it they just want to hug it”, but this is not an ordinary piece of fruit. The heart-shaped tomato was grown by a 2. (retire) knife maker, Rod Matless, who said he was shocked when he noticed it in his greenhouse while checking his 3. (late) produce.
Mr. Matless, who suffered a heart attack a few years ago, was so astonished by the fruit 4. he decided to sell it at auction(拍卖) and contribute the money 5. the British Heart Foundation.
The 2.26 oz tomato was bought 6. the price of £ 16 on eBay by a woman from Wales, 7. said she planned to give it to someone special.
Mr. Matless said, “I hope it will do someone good. It’s very sweet --- whenever people see it they just want to hug it.” But because it’s very important to keep the tomato fresh, Mr. Matless was racing against time to send it to its new 8. (own) before it goes bad.
He said, “I didn’t want to send someone something 9. (horror). I 10. (probable) could have raised a bit more money with more time but I was worried about it. It will certainly make a nice present for a loved one. I hope that he or she will like it. I’ve really enjoyed growing this very special tomato."
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，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。
When 65_year-old Joan Price got a check in a hospital in November, she knew she wouldn’t be returning to her home. But she to pay her rent so her cat, Isis, would have a place to live in.
Price got something wrong with her liver 40 years ago. She was unable to walk or stand without ________ ---a difficult condition, but her only________ was for Isis. The manager of Price’s building in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ________ the cat and cleaned her litter box, but Isis, a 2-year_old black cat that Price had________ , was alone. And with no friends or family nearby, Price________that Isis would have no one to care for her.
"I was so anxious. I cried every night," Price ________ Vetstreet. com. “I don’t care about myself. I’m ready. But I am worried if Isis is OK."
Price began ________ rescue groups to find a new home for Isis, but she wasn’t having any luck________Dorian Wagner, a Florida blogger, who often helps local rescues find homes for cats, ________ Price’s unpleasant situation.
Wagner ________ Price’s story with her Facebook community. Soon so many people were________ in helping that Wagner started a Facebook page to ________updates and organize assistance.
The ________quickly found a foster home(寄养家庭)for Isis, but they knew she needed a ________ home, so Wagner partnered with Good Karma Pet Rescue and began to seek whoever hoped to ________Isis.
Soon they found a home with the help of a friend in Michigan, ________ another member of the Facebook group offered to ________ the cat to meet her new owner.
When Price learned that Isis would have a new family, she was________deeply. Just knowing Isis was taken care of gave her much comfort.
1.A. hesitated B. continued C. hoped D. left
2.A. safe B. nice C. peaceful D. lonely
3.A. permission B. assistance C. strength D. question
4.A. problem B. opinion C. purpose D. concern
5.A. followed B.fed C. watched D. protected
6.A. taken up B. taken on C. taken in D. taken over
7.A. guessed B. argued C. worried D. admitted
8.A. told B. called C. approved D. asked
9.A. considering B. contacting C. organizing D. founding
10.A. unless B. after C. until D. when
11.A. heard about B. saw to C. put down D. brought about
12.A. related B. combined C. shared D. compared
13.A. employed B. grateful C. known D. interested
14.A. promote B. provide C. produce D. publish
15.A. man B. woman C. group D. blogger
16.A. lasting B. quiet C. temporary D. lovely
17.A. help B. adopt C. contact D. arrange
18.A. or B. but C. thus D. and
19.A. take B. fetch C. keep D. bring
20.A. satisfied B. touched C. shocked D. attracted
