Saturday， 22 April , 2017
We are currently on a camp-site near Calais, on our way to the UK, and it is pouring with rain. As if gods want to prepare us for the UK at all costs. As if we don't know what rain is... Our ferry to the green isles will leave tomorrow at 10.30 and despite the rain, I am really looking forward to it.
It has taken us a while to get here, as we already left El Chorro on 4 April. After rushing through Spain in two days, however, we came to an inevitable slow-down when we entered France. Inevitable, as France has simply too much to offer for us. So as soon as we crossed the Pyrenees, our driving sequence became something like driving a few kilometres, visiting a castle, driving a few kilometres, taking pictures of a nice church, driving a few kilometres, having a quick peek at a fleas market, driving a few kilometres, visiting a museum etc. When we entered Brittany the real sightseeing started, in Vannes, in Lorient, in Brest and then on to Normandy: Le Mont St Michel, Bayeux and finally, finally the D-Day beaches. I always wanted to visit these, for obvious reasons I would say, but my father, realistic as he was, calculated the chances that it would rain a considerable amount of days of a three-week holiday and always decided against it. But a few days ago I finally stepped onto Gold Beach (where the Brits landed) and I was greeted by the Norman sun. A beautiful day.
1.It was _____ when the writer was on his way to the UK.
A. pouring B. foggy
C. snowy D. sunny
2.According to the passage, the Pyrenees must be a place in_____.
A. Spain B. France
C. Netherland D. Normandy
3.Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A. They spent 2 days in Spain traveling.
B. The writer thought France has a lot of places to visit.
C. The writer thought the real sightseeing was in E1 Chorro, and in Brest.
D. The writer’s father was a realistic person.
4.The passage probably comes from _______.
A. a travel journal B. a science fiction
C. a news report D. a film review
假如你是李明，你的外教老师Tom来信询问你校和谐校园的创建情况。请你根据以下内容提示，简要回复此次活动给你校带来的主要变化：
① 校园环境的变化；
② 同学、师生关系的变化;
③ 学习氛围的变化；
④ 自己的感受；
参考词汇：harmonious 和谐的 environment 环境 attractive 吸引人的；迷人的。
注意：词数100左右，信的格式和开头语已为你写好，不计入总次数。
Dear Tom,
I’m writing to tell you something about the harmonious school activity, which makes many changes on our campus.
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Yours,
Li Ming
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限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Time flies! It is almost a year when I came to study in No. 1 Middle School. I remember when I first come to the school, everything was new to me. Now I have used to everything here and like my school very much. Asked how I like it so much. I’d like to let you to know I have good teachers as well as a good atmosphere to study in. My school has a long history. Three years ago, it celebrated their 100th anniversary. In recent years, great changes have taken place. Each classroom has been equipped with new multimedia equipments, which makes it possible for teachers to teach efficiently and students to learn easy. In the years to come, a new branch school will be on construction in the western area of the city, which is said to be completing by September in 2018, when it will have a better condition to welcome more students to receive a good education.
Laura and Susie were born on the same day in the same hospital and at the same time. They1. (be) very close friends since they were very little. One bright sunny day, as I2. (walk) home from the shops, I decided to take a short cut 3.the park. All of a sudden I heard a loud scream. It sounded like a child. With fright I dropped my shopping bag and ran in the 4. (direct) of the noise.
As I was getting 5.(close) to the noise I saw two little girls, one of 6. was screaming in pain. The other child was frozen to the spot with a look of terror on her face. As I ran towards them, I quickly realized that I knew the children. One was my daughter Laura and the 7.was her best friend Susie.
I was totally shocked to 
see the girls there, as they knew they were not allowed to go to the park alone. Obviously the girls 8.(hear) strange noises and then decided to run as fast as they could to get away. While 9.(run), Susie fell over and could not get up.
Susie’s mother and I had another talk with the girls about not wandering off without an adult then. Both of them learnt a 10.(value) lesson.
William Franklin came to my class half a year ago.But from his first day here,he ____ himself in his own world and he never spoke to others.As his teacher,I tried to start a talk with him but _____.It seemed as if he just didn't want to break his _____.
After the Thanksgiving holiday,we received the news of the______Christmas collection of money for the ____ in our school."Christmas is a season of _____,"I told my students."Some poor students in our school might not have a ____ holiday.By giving a little money,you will help ____ some toys,food and clothing for these needy students.We will ____ the collection tomorrow."
The next morning, ____ ,I found out almost everyone had ____ this matter except Willard Franklin.He came up to my desk with his head down. ____ ,he dropped two coins into the small box."I don't need milk for lunch,"he said in a ____ voice.
After school I couldn't help sharing what had ____ in the morning with our headmaster."I may be wrong,but I ____ Willard might be ready to become part of our class. "I am ____ to hear that," he nodded."And I just received a list of the poor families in our school who most need _____ .Here,take a look at it."
As I sat down to ____ ,I found Willard Franklin was at the top of the list.At that moment,I felt I really ___ Willard for the first time:a cold face with a warm heart.From this ____ ,I also learnt that whether rich or poor,every child has a kind heart.
1.A. seated B. shut C. tied D. taught
2.A. failed B. stopped C. misunderstood D. left
3.A. imagination B. pleasure C. sadness D. silence
4.A. weekly B. daily C. monthly D. yearly
5.A. young B. sick C. poor D. honest
6.A. giving B. enjoying C. receiving D. saving
7.A. true B. happy C. usual D. long
8.A. find B. make C. buy D. collect
9.A. prepare B. finish C. start D. continue
10.A. so B. however C. then D. moreover
11.A. discussed B. forgotten C. learnt D. remembered
12.A. Quickly B. Suddenly C. Certainly D. Carefully
13.A. soft B. loud C. low D. deep
14.A. appeared B. happened C. arrived D. remained
15.A. hope B. wish C. wonder D. believe
16.A. glad B. sorry C. shocked D. lucky
17.A. message B. report C. research D. help
18.A. rest B. read C. work D. study
19.A. liked B. knew C. met D. accepted
20.A. result B. success C. talk D. experience
Improve your memory
Some people often complain about their poor memory. Actually there are several ways to keep your memory sharp. This article will show you some simple tips.
1.When you say these things, you begin to plant the thought in your mind and it may become true. Tell yourself you can remember anything as long as you put your mind to the task. You will see an improvement in your memory.
2.If you have trouble remembering phone numbers or other blocks of numbers, it can be really helpful to try this method. If you remember them in smaller groups, like two or three digits (数字), it will also be much easier to remember the numbers.
Be sure to see a doctor if you are really losing your memory. A poor memory can be a sign that you are in low spirits.3.
Playing games also helps improve your memory. Any type of games that involves(涉及) remembering things is wonderful.4.Try and remember it when you have nothing better to do. A useful tip for anyone interested in games is to often work on solving word puzzles and similar types of games.5.
Not only will your memory probably improve, but you will also have a great deal of fun.
A. Remember numbers in small groups.
B. Stop telling yourself you have a weak memory.
C. Take a right attitude.
D. If you don’t like games, you can go over a list of "to do things".
E. If so, tr
eating it could be the key to getting your memory back.
F. If you don’t know your condition, you cannot treat it!
G. Such games use the same skills needed to remember facts and help keep the mind sharp.
