There was a woman named Japan Atsuko Saeki living in the city of Fujisawa．When she was a teenager, she of going to the United States．Most of what she knew about American was from the textbooks she had read．“I had a in mind: Daddy watching TV in the living-room, Mummy cakes and their teenage daughter off to the cinema with her boyfriend．”
Atsuko __to attend college in California．When she arrived, however, she found it was not her world．“People were struggling with problems and often seemed ,” she said．“I felt very alone．”
One of her hardest was physical education．“We played volleyball,” she said．“The other students were it, but I wasn’t．”
One afternoon, the instructor asked Atsuko to the ball to her teammates so they could knock it the net．No problem for most people, but it terrified Atsuko．She was afraid of losing face __she failed．
A young man on her team what she was going through．“He walked up to me and , ‘Come on．You can do that．’”
“You will never understand how those words of made me feel…Four words: You can do that．I felt like crying with happiness．”
She made it through the class．Perhaps she thanked the young man; she is not ．
Six years have passed．Atsuko is back in Japan, working as a salesclerk．“I have forgotten the words,” she said．“When things are not going so well, I think of them．”
She is sure the young man had no idea how much his kindness to her． “He probably doesn’t even remember it,” she said．That may be the lesson．Whenever you say something to a person cruel or kind—you have no idea how long the words will ．She’s all the way over in Japan, but still she hears those four words: You can do that．
1.A．learned B．dreamed C．spoken D．heard
2.A．picture B．education C．life D．spirit
3.A．photo B．painting C．way D．drawing
4.A．frying B．baking C．steaming D．boiling
5.A．hoped B．attempted C．liked D．arranged
6.A．described B．created C．imagined D．discovered
7.A．tense B．cheerful C．relaxed D．deserted
8.A．classes B．questions C．times D．projects
9.A．curious about B．nervous about C．slow at D．good at
10.A．kick B．hit C．carry D．pass
11.A．over B．into C．through D．past
12.A．if B．after C．because D．until
13.A．believed B．considered C．sensed D．wondered
14.A．warned B．whispered C．ordered D．sighed
15.A．excitement B．suggestion C．persuasion D．encouragement
16.A．interested B．sure C．puzzled D．doubtful
17.A．seldom B．already C．never D．almost
18.A．happened B．applied C．meant D．seemed
19.A．stay B．continue C．exist D．live
20.A．merciful B．bitter C．easy 
D．simple
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求 ，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案转填到标号为1-10的相应位置上。
In the United States, there were 222 people ________（report） to be billionaires（亿万富翁） in 2003．The _______（rich） of these is Bill Gates, worth at least $ 41 billion, _______made his money ________ starting the company Microsoft．Mr．Gates was only 21 years old _____he first helped to set up the company in 1976．He was a billionaire by the time he was 31 years old．________, there are still some other people who have made lots_______ money at even younger ages．Other young people who have struck it rich include Jackie Coogan and Shirley Temple．________ of these child actors made over a million dollars _______ （act） in movies before they were 14．But ______ youngest billionaire is Albert von Thurn und Taxis of Germany, who, in 2001, inherited （继承） a billion dollars when he turned 18!
日常生活中，越来越多的人选择用手机短信的方式送祝福。据报道，有些人在元旦一天之内就收发了数百条新年祝福短信。请你以“More people are sending holiday greetings by text messages”为题目，按以下要点用英语写一篇120词左右的短文。
1、描述以上有关手机短信互送祝福的情况；
2、分析原因（如手机的普遍使用、方便快捷、费用纸……）
3、简短评论。
注意：短文的标题已给出（不计入总词数）
More people are sending holiday greetings by text messages
阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示，2）首字母提示，3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。
Dear Ralph,
I’m a middle school student. I’m writing to tell you my problem ,which has t___ me for a long time. It is the relation______my mother and me. My mother is a university professor, _______ works very hard. She is s____ with me, but she is so busy with her work that she has l___ time to talk to me . I love her and I do well in my studies, but I still feel a little a_______ of her because she loses her temper _______(容易地). I don’t know how to c________(交流) with her. Maybe we should exchange our feelings and thoughts in a right way. I w___ we knew more about each other and _______ each other better. What can I do?
Best wishes!
Yours,
Tom
BEIJING, March 9—The central government will require an additional three years of use for official vehicles for ministers and governors to reduce the costs of purchasing new cars, media have reported.
The new rule has been applied among all Party and government departments nationwide, the Beijing News reported on Tuesday. The new rule has not yet been made public, said Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee.
Under the old rules, the cars used by minister-level officials could be replaced as often as every five years, Li said. These officials will also retain the same cars when they assume new posts, he added.
The new rule also reiterated（重申） that officials ranking below minister-or governor-levels should not be allocated(分配) cars. The cars possessed by their departments should be used on demand.
“It violates（违反） the rules for lower-ranking-even county-level-officials to be allocated cars, “Li said.
Purchases of vehicles for official use have been heavily investigated, as they account for a large expenditure of public funds every year.
A survey on the Web news www. ifeng. com found 64 percent of respondents believed the new rule will be difficult to implement（执行实施） because it is related to officials’ interests.
“Local government departments had halted approvals for requests for such vehicles and had started to work on new quotas under the new rules.” Li said.
“The future reform of official vehicle use will introduce market mechanisms and monetization.”
Premier Wen Jiabao said in the annual government work report on Saturday that expenditures on such vehicles will not increase in 2011 compared with a year ago.
Beijing’s standing deputy mayor Ji Lin last week said the municipal government will release the number of vehicles for official use in the capital as early as at the end of this month.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Finance had published a rule regulating the budgets for such vehicles.
1.What is the purpose of the new rule allocating vehicles among officials?
A. To promote a low-carbon lifestyle.
B. To cut down the present huge expenditures of purchasing cars.
C. To make good use of the budgets for official cars.
D. To solve the problem of severe traffic jam.
2.How often could the care used by minister-level officials be replaced according to the new rule?
A. Every 3 years. B. Every 5 years.
C. Every 8 years. D. Every 10 years.
3.What about the officials ranking below minister-or governor-levels in terms of official vehicles?
A. They can still possess special cars.
B. They can use their own private cars.
C. They can use cars whenever officially necessary.
D. They can be allocated second-hand cars.
4.What is the public’s attitude toward the new rule’s fulfillment?
A. Skeptical. B. Optimistic.
C. Indifferent. D. Passive.
Is there something that you’ve always wanted to try but just never have the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.
The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking, various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there, you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪). Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.
The term “learning vacation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where it’s spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. You’ll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.
If you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. It’s ever possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!
You can also discover your inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.
If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practice your technique on people or at historical sights.
Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation(评价). The more you know before you go, the better prepared you’ll be. Then go out and learn something!
1.Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?
A. Because it is hard for you to make plans.
B. Because the possibilities are unlimited.
C. Because there are many good foods from abroad.
D. Because there’s too many food festivals or events.
2.The advantages of learning a language in its native country is that .
A. the environment is fit for you to use the language
B. you are able to learn the original foreign language
C. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practice
D. you can learn the language and experience its culture
3.Which of the following sports suits you if you don’t like thrills?
A. Car racing. B. Playing tennis.
C. Rock climbing. D. Surfing.
4.The purpose of writing the text is to .
A. advertise some popular summer programmes
B. encourage readers to have a good time relaxing
C. offer some tips on how to enjoy a learning vacation
D. attract more readers to spend summer time learning
