I Am A Pencil
Children's book author Sam Swope took a job teaching writing to third-graders in the New York City. His students were immigrants （移民） or the children of immigrants from 21 countries，speaking 11 languages and having many different beliefs. But there were a few things they had in common：family troubles，money struggles and poetry.
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What It Takes To Help Me Out
An editor for US News & World Report，David L. Marcus takes us inside a boarding （寄宿）school for troubled teens. He shows the great stresses that are put on these teens and make them lose their confidence. This should cause us to think hard about troubled teens.
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The Most Scenic Drives in America
Published again and again and translated into several languages beginning in 1997，this travel book includes over 200 brand-new photographs of the wonderful places along 120 selected routes.
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Our Brother's Keeper
Author Jedwin Smith tells what happened when he met several of his brother's old friends. They make a journey to Vietnam，to visit the place where Jeff，his brother，died. Surprisingly，their Vietnamese guide was the former commander （海军中校）carrying out the attack that killed Jeff. A powerful story of brotherhood，bravery and understanding carried out.
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1.Which of the following books offers the biggest price cut？
A. I Am A Pencil B. What It Takes To Help Me Out
C. The Most Scenic Drives in America D. Our Brother's Keeper
2.If you are interested in taking photos，you would probably choose .
A. I Am A Pencil B. What It Takes To Help Me Out
C. The Most Scenic Drives in America D. Our Brother's Keeper
3.From the book I Am A Pencil，we can learn that Sam Swope's students .
A. are homeless children B. have the same beliefs
C. are in different grades D. like writing poetry
假定你是新华中学高三2班的学生李华，你的英国笔友Simon刚转学，感到一切都很陌生。他在邮件中向你询问如何尽快地融入新环境。请你根据以下信息回信。
1.多跟同学交流沟通；
2.积极参加学校活动；
3.向老师寻求帮助。
注意：
1.词数：100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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短文。短文中共有10处错误，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（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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。
An opening week held in our school last week so that we could show a great achievements we made in art education.
The art works exhibition went on from Monday to Friday,exhibit the excellent art works,such as paper cuts, paintings and flower arrangements.Both of the art works were created by the students of our school.That attracted the public most was the singing and dance performances in Friday afternoon.All these activities draw the close attention of the public and the parents as well,receiving high praises from the public.
Through these activity,the public has a better understanding of our school.As a result of,we all think that the opening week was of great successful.
As is known, China is a great country with a time-honored history and profound culture. While 1.(mention)Chinese culture, Chinese tea culture cannot be missed. It is the culture of making tea and drinking tea in China, which is 2. (difference) from that of Europe, Britain, and Japan.
In China, drinking tea 3.(refer)as tasting tea, which not only means distinguishing the quality of tea, but also enjoying the pleasure of falling into the dream about life while drinking tea. A short retreat from a much busier life, make a cup of tea4.taste it in a quiet place on your own, not only relieving tiredness but also refreshing 5. (you) soul heartily.
China is a country with a time-honored civilization, 6.is quite particular about ceremony and etiquette(礼节). When guests pay a visit, etiquette of making tea for guests is 7.(basic)required. When making tea, proper blending of tea8. (leaf)is quite necessary, so that favorable flavor would be created. When drinking tea with guests, pay attentions to the tea left in 9. cup of guests and it should be refilled when the cup is half-full. If 10. (accompany)with tea dessert, candies and dishes, drinking tea would be more tasteful and joyful.
Two Friends Who Discovered The Secret To Success
Hard work is the key to success.But only working hard won't help you get success in life.There are other factors involved.____?Here is a story of two friends out of which one got____and the other,even after putting in a lot of hard work,____.
The first friend used to____hard throughout the day but hardly got anything.____,the other friend worked for four hours and used to____the needy and meditate the rest of the time.
When they meet after a long time they discuss their____with each other.The first friend asks his friend,“____is it that you get success and money after working for just 4 hours and I____poor even after working the whole clay.” After hearing his friend's____,the other friend smiles and asks his friend a question,“What do you have in____ while you do your work.”
The first friend replies,“I keep____ways and mean of earning more____.”At this the second friend replies,“This is the reason behind your unhappiness and____.”
He explained that,“One does not____success by just working hard.Success is a state of mind.What is the____of working hard when you stay unhappy?”
“____happiness is very important for a successful life.”
He____his friend to stay happy and____under every circumstance.After hearing his friend's advice the first friend started____the same thing and soon he became rich and successful in life.
1.A. Excited B. Embarrassed C. Confused D. Scared
2.A. rich B. powerful C. sincere D. courageous
3.A. gave up B. paid off C. kept on D. fell behind
4.A. work B. think C. study D. compete
5.A. Therefore B. Moreover C. However D. Thus
6.A. save B. help C. tolerate D. ignore
7.A. goal B. problem C. interest D. life
8.A. Why B. How C. When D. What
9.A. remain B. become C. look D. feel
10.A. praises B. bargains C. complaints D. explanations
11.A. fact B. mind C. total D. relief
12.A. dealing with B. sorting out C. putting forward D. thinking about
13.A. wealth B. fame C. respect D. love
14.A. greed B. illness C. failure D. pain
15.A. judge B. attain C. celebrate D. prove
16.A. condition B. pressure C. disaster D. purpose
17.A. mental B. individual C. instant D. eventual
18.A. promised B. required C. advised D. commanded
19.A. cautious B. calm C. stubborn D. grateful
20.A. learning B. accepting C. following D. reflecting
We all need some kind of motivation to eat healthy.Only exercising is not quite enough to stay in shape and live your life as a healthy person free from extra problems.1.So try these tips for staying motivated to eat healthy wherever you go.
Discover new foods
Adopting a new eating habit is finding different foods to try.Explore a specialty foods store,get a new cookbook at the library,or explore new cultural restaurants.2..
Track your weight loss
By cutting out fatty and eating high-fiber vegetarian healthy foods,you will forget about high-calorie foods such as dairy products and meat and you will be more likely to lose unwanted pounds.3.Is not it?
Think short term
4.Focus on half to one week at a time or,if essential,one day at a time.Feel great about the healthy choices you made at the last meal instead of wondering about the slip you made at the party last weekend.
5.
You are on your way to a healthier,happier life,with decreased risk of serious diseases,including diabetes,cancer, high blood pressure,stroke,and heart disease and increased energy.As a result,you will have more time,energy and money to devote to the people and activities valuable for you.
A.That is another powerful motivation!
B.Think of what you have gained.
C.Pay attention to the energy you get.
D.keep your goals in possible short-term amount.
E.You need to have a healthy diet as well.
F.Try eating the different foods at a meal a day.
G.It will encourage you to continue with eating healthy foods.
