My flight was delayed，so I read a book ________ time．（　　）

A．kill              B．killing

C．to kill              D．having killed

In the early days，Beijing Opera ______ on open﹣air stages or in teahouses．（　　）

A．performed              B．was performed

C．performs              D．is performed

People around us ______ affect our thoughts and behaviors．（　　）

A．must              B．can              C．should              D．would

Since its start，WeChat ________ into the most popular messaging communication service in China．（　　）

A．has developed              B．developed

C．develops              D．was developing

The number of Hutongs in Beijing is decreasing，______ they still attract tourists from all over the world．（　　）

A．or              B．and              C．but              D．so

With the new family planning policy _______，many young parents are considering having their second child．（　　）

A．introduce              B．introducing              C．to introduce              D．introduced

_______ astonishes us is that AlphaGo defeated the human champion．（　　）

A．Which              B．When              C．That              D．What

Chinese people's spending on overseas trips ______ year by year．（　　）

A．had risen              B．rise              C．is rising              D．rose

Scott was amazed by the Great Wall，_______ he described as the greatest attraction in Beijing．（　　）

A．where              B．which              C．what              D．why

The most exciting moment during the Spring Festival is _____ the family enjoy the big dinner together．（　　）

A．what              B．why              C．which              D．when

﹣﹣﹣We'd better leave now．

﹣﹣﹣No hurry．The train ______ at 10 o'clock．（　　）

A．has left              B．left              C．leaves              D．would leave

You'd better exercise at least three times a week ______ you can keep fit．（　　）

A．so that              B．only if              C．as though              D．in case

She works in theatre，________ in her father's footsteps．（　　）

A．to follow              B．following

C．followed              D．being followed

If Mike _______ the half﹣cooked food then，he would not be in hospital now．（　　）

A．had not had              B．did not have

C．does not have              D．has not had

﹣﹣﹣Could you please show me which boy in the photo is Patrick？

﹣﹣﹣The one _____ red hair．（　　）

A．in              B．over              C．of              D．with

The Write Feeling

Growing up in a military family，I moved a lot．I mostly went to （36）　　 with other kids whose parents were also in the military．But when my dad （37）　　 from the Marines after twenty years of service，I found myself （38）　　 a civilian school with twelve﹣year﹣olds who shared no similar life experience with me．

I was a stranger in a strange land．Everyone in my class had grown up together，and they had no room to（39）　　 for a newcomer．I wore different clothes，had different thoughts，and spoke with an accent．I（40）　　 for the first few weeks of school．I had no friends，no activities，and no （41）　　 of a bright future．To deal with it all，I began（42）　　 in my diary every day﹣﹣﹣stories of adventure，of old friends，of feelings that I could not speak．I wrote as if my life depended on it，as if the very next

breath I took could not happen （43）　　 I wrote down words．

One day，my teacher，Mrs．Bush，came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead of playing with others．I told her I enjoyed writing and （44）　　 writing to playing．She smiled at me and walked away．About three weeks later，Mrs．Bush gave us a writing assignment．I was（45）　　 that I could now participate in something I knew I excelled in．

That night I worked and worked on the essay．I wrote with great（46）　　．It was my one chance to feel important and （47）　　 by the class．

A few days after we handed in our assignments，Mrs．Bush called me up to the（48）　　 of the classroom．I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me，and I got （49）　　．Was I in trouble？Did I do something wrong？

Then Mrs．Bush told the class how much she （50）　　 all the work that went into the essay and everyone had done a great job．But，she said，one student stood （51）　　 as an excellent writer，one with imagination，creativity，and word mastery．That student was me!

The class clapped politely and Mrs．Bush handed me my paper，with the following（52）on it："Malinda，you are an excellent writer．You fill your paper with the breathings of your heart．Please keep on writing and share your （53）　　 of writing with the world．I am proud of you and glad you are in my class．"

Mrs．Bush helped me feel a sense of （54）　　，a place of purpose，and a way to survive a transition in life．She helped me gain（55）　　 in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade．

36．A．church              B．school              C．war              D．work

37．A．separated              B．withdrew              C．quit              D．retired

38．A．visiting              B．attending              C．running              D．leaving

39．A．build              B．preserve              C．take              D．spare

40．A．struggled              B．played              C．fought              D．exercised

41．A．memory              B．control              C．promise              D．need

42．A．reading              B．drawing              C．writing              D．copying

43．A．unless              B．once              C．while              D．after

44．A．compared              B．applied              C．turned              D．preferred

45．A．astonished              B．satisfied              C．excited              D．embarrassed

46．A．anxiety              B．curiosity              C．wonder              D．passion

47．A．impressed              B．accepted              C．challenged              D．envied

48．A．front              B．corner              C．door              D．outside

49．A．annoyed              B．disappointed              C．worried              D．surprised

50．A．appreciated              B．expected              C．recognized              D．enjoyed

51．A．out              B．up              C．by              D．off

52．A．descriptions              B．remarks              C．suggestions              D．accounts

53．A．advantage              B．purpose              C．gift              D．idea

54．A．responsibility              B．belonging              C．devotion              D．relief

55．A．interest              B．imagination              C．creativity              D．confidence

Flying

Ever since I was old enough to dream，I have imagined myself soaring with the eagles．My love of flying has shaped the way I live and the person I have become．Two years ago，that passion rocketed to new heights when I had the opportunity to visit Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona．For a whole week I lived in a college dorm，roomed with a total stranger and﹣﹣﹣best of all﹣﹣﹣I flew!

My group took part in activities ranging from learning about the history of aviation （航空） to flying in state﹣of﹣the﹣art pilot training simulators （模拟装置）．At least once a day，I devoted myself to learning one of the world's best training aircrafts，the Cessna 182．Not only did I receive thorough ground instruction，but I also got to fly．In total，I flew five hours to receive my private pilot's license．

In that one joyous and oh﹣so﹣short week，my passion for aviation grew even stronger．Now，

whenever I see a plane flying overhead，I feel a sense of pride thinking I've done that．

During my time in and above the Arizona desert，I learned not only about the mechanics and

techniques of aviation，but also about myself and how I see the world．As I floated in that seemingly endless sea of air，I became aware of the variety and complexity of the humanity below．On the ribbons of roadways，each tiny car carried people with hopes and dreams．I wondered if any of those people had ever wished to fly like an eagle．Then I realized that each must have his or her own dreams and ambitions．That's what makes us unique．We try to respond to something special inside us．I also realized that I was especially fortunate to be making my own dream come true．

Everywhere I go，I hear，"Do what makes you happy and you will be happy．"It sounds like

standard advice，but I've really thought about it and taken it to heart．I couldn't care less about how much money I make or what benefits I receive．I know that I am already in hot pursuit（追逐） of my dreams．And，even if they change，even if they finally don't involve aviation，I'll always aim to fly with the eagles．

56．Two years ago，the author　　．

A．was admitted to a university  B．stayed in a university for one week

C．saw the launch of the rocket  D．made good friends with an astronaut

57．Paragraph 2is mainly about　　．

A．which aircraft the author got to fly      B．how the author learned to fly

C．what the author learned about simulators  D．why the author got a pilot's license

58．According to the author，　　 makes people unique．

A．flying like an eagle     B．trying something special

C．having their own dreams  D．learning unusual techniques

59．From the last paragraph，we can learn that the author　　．

A．cares a lot about money and benefits  B．brings happiness to others

C．pursues his aims whatever happens     D．offers advice wherever he goes．

Do you know electricity can change the way we taste food？Proving this fact is a revolutionary electric fork designed by Japanese researchers that can make any dish taste salty．

According to Hiromi Nakamura，a Post Doc Research Fellow at Tokyo's Meiji University，the technology can be very useful for people on special diets．Patients with high blood pressure，for instance，can easily go on a low﹣salt diet and still enjoy delicious food．And with the fork，there's ly no risk of over﹣salting their food．Luckily，the voltage（电压） is so small that there is no risk of electrocution（触电） either．

The idea of adding electricity to food was first exposed as an experiment at the Computer

Human Interaction Conference in Austin，Texas，in 2012．Nakamura and her team connected a wire to a 9﹣volt battery and passed it through a straw placed in a cup of sweet lemonade．Volunteers reported that the charged lemonade tasted‘blander'，because the electricity created the taste of salt．

Nakamura has improved the technology to be able to transfer an electric charge to food through forks and chopsticks．"The metallic part of the fork is one electrode（电极），and the handle is the other，"Nakamura explained．"When you take a piece of food with the fork and put it in your mouth，you connect the circuit．When you remove the fork from your mouth，you disconnect the circuit．So it actually works as a switch．"

Simon Klose，host of food program Munchies，who recently visited Nakamura to try out the

fork himself，called this form of‘food hacking'one of the greatest eating experiences he'd ever had．

"When I first heard of electric food，it sounded scary，"he said．He later continued to use a charged fork to eat pieces of fried chicken，and found that the saltiness considerably increased as the electricity was connected．

Nakamura has been eating‘electric'food for the past three to four years in an attempt to

understand it better．"For me，‘food hacking'is about strengthening or weakening real food，"she said．"It may seem like we're cooking but we're actually working on the human senses．"

60．The electric fork may benefit people who　　．

A．need to go on a diet       B．have high blood pressure

C．prefer food free of salt   D．show interest in tasty food

61．Paragraph 4mainly tells us　　．

A．how the electric fork works       B．what makes the circuit connected

C．how the technology was improved   D．why the electric fork was invented

62．From the passage，we learn that the electric fork　　．

A．creates virtual taste   B．changes people's diets

C．helps cure diseases     D．replaces salt in cooking．

Tea vs Coffee

Tea and coffee are two of the most widely consumed drinks in the United States．With popularity and interest in tea continuing to grow in recent years，many consumers have recently considered making the switch from coffee to tea，if they have not done so already．All the buzz surrounding tea and coffee may have you wondering，what are the differences？As it turns out，the differences are many and varied．

In the US，interest in tea ranges from coast to coast with the highest in Hawaii and California but stretching to the eastern states of Vermont and New York．On the other hand，the highest interest in coffee tends to be concentrated more in the north and western regions（地区），with the highest search volumes appearing in the states of Hawaii，Washington and Minnesota．

Differences between tea and coffee also vary in origin and production．All tea comes from the harvested leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant，while there are about 60different species of coffee plants．Production of tea is quicker and more efficient：Camellia sinensis plants only need to grow for three years before they are ready to process； coffee plants take up to five years．

Perhaps the most concerning issue consumers have when considering making the switch to tea

is the question of caffeine．The good news is，when it comes to tea and caffeine，there is something for everyone．Unlike coffee，which typically only comes in decaffeinated and regular，there are several varieties of tea available，based on caffeine preference．

From herbal teas that are naturally free of caffeine，to high quality green and black teas that offer less than half the caffeine of coffee，to high caffeine teas such as our specially formulated HiCAF®blends that contain slightly more caffeine than a cup of coffee，there is a variety sure to suit your needs．As an added bonus，the lower acidity levels in tea tend to be gentler on the stomach for a more comforting pick﹣me﹣up．

So what is the answer，coffee or tea？If you are looking for the most healthful benefit possible，tea is probably the winner．They say a picture is worth a thousand words．If，like many Americans，the rising popularity in tea has your interest piqued，the images below will help to clearly spell out the differences between tea and coffee．

63．It can be learned from the passage that　　．

A．coffee is of much higher production than tea

B．tea and coffee are from harvested leaves of plants

C．the popularity of tea is growing constantly in the US

D．there is no regional difference in drinking tea and coffee

64．According to the passage，which of the following contains the least caffeine？　　

A．Green tea．  B．Black tea．  C．Herbal tea．  D．HiCAF®blends．

65．What is the author's attitude towards tea？　　

A．Positive．  B．Cautious．  C．Sceptical．  D．Negative．

66．The underlined word"piqued"in the last paragraph probably means．　　

A．reduced  B．lost  C．expressed  D．excited．

By now，we are all aware that social media has had a tremendous influence on our culture，in business，on the world﹣at﹣large．Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web．However，aside from seeing your friends'new baby on Facebook，or reading about Justin Bieber's latest conflict with the law on Twitter，what are some of the real influences？

Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re﹣connect with their old friends and

acquaintances，make new friends，share ideas and pictures，and many other activities．Users can keep pace with the latest global and local developments，and participate in campaigns and activities of their choice．Professionals use social media sites like LinkedIn to enhance their career and business development．Students can work together with their peers to improve their academic and communication skills．

Unfortunately，there are a few downsides too to social networking．If you are not careful，

immoral people can target you for cyber bullying and disturbance on social sites．School children，young girls，and women can fall victim to online attacks which can create tension and suffering．If you are a victim of cyber bullying，do not take it lying down，but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker．

Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract themselves

on such sites，instead of focusing on work．In fact，studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per year in productivity because of social media addiction among employees．

Also，what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you．Revealing（ 泄露）

personal information on social sites can make users vulnerable（易受伤害的）to crimes like identity theft，stalking，etc．Many companies perform a background check on the Web before hiring an employee．If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media，it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job．The same holds true for our relationships too，as our loved ones and friends may get to know if we post something undesirable on social networks．

Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides．It is up to each user to use social sites wisely to enhance their professional and social life，and exercise caution to ensure they do not fall victim to online dangers．

67．Paragraph 2mainly shows that social networks　　．

A．benefit users in various ways

B．offer offer professionals good chances

C．guide users to make right choices users to make right choices

D．help students finish their homework

68．Faced with problems caused by social media，some companies　　．

A．take legal action against the attackers

B．avoid posting embarrassing information

C．refuse to hire potential addicted employees

D．forbid the use of social networks during work time

69．The main purpose of this passage is to　　．

A．share experiences in using social media

B．provide some advice on social problems

C．raise public awareness of social problems

D．remind people to wisely use social media

70．Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage？　　

I：Introduction  P：Point  Sp：Sub﹣point（次要点）  C：Conclusion．

Do Actions Speak Louder than Words？

Our society is fast paced．We are all rushing from one place to the next，blowing our horn at slow drivers who may be singing songs in the car with their children or pointing out some interesting sights．We don't have time for that silliness today．But we try to say to ourselves that we will make time for fun tomorrow．It is time to take a few deep breaths and think about our actions and our words．（71）　　

Have you ever really thought about the saying"Actions speak louder than words"？Think about it now．If you say one thing and act in an opposite way，will the words be ignored and just the actions remembered？I don't don't think so．（72）　　 It is also equally important to use words to show appreciation，love，approval and happiness and then follow those words with a hug，pat on the back or smile．

（73）　　 What about that saying？True？Yes!Words carry a lot of weight and will be

remembered for years especially when they are written down．Mean words can hurt for that moment and for a lifetime．I am sure that each of us remembers a time when a friend made an unkind comment．（74）　　 Let's not be a member of that"club"．When was the last time that you hid a love note in a lunch box or in your mate's coat pocket？If you want to see a bright smile，that will do it!

The power of this written note will be remembered for many days，even years．

"I can live for two months on a good compliment（夸奖）"，said Mark Twain．Children grow

stronger when they feel appreciated and understood．（75）　　 A perfect way to turn a bad day around is to praise your child．"I noticed that your hair looked very nice today．""Did you hang your coat up all by yourself？"It is amazing how those few words can change a child's outlook…almost immediately．Don't stop there…One of my sisters ended a phone conversation with three words﹣﹣﹣"I love you"!Boy，that put a spring in my step!Mark Twain is right．I still feel the positive effect of those three little but very powerful words．

A．The pen is more powerful than the sword．

B．Is it really reasonable to do something like that？

C．Do they display the attitude that we want to convey？

D．It is important to have your words match your actions．

E．Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his image．

F．Those words did lasting damage to you，the relationship or both．

G．Don't be afraid to shower your child with encouraging words all day long．

假设你是红星中学高三学生李华．你得知故宫正在招聘暑期义务英文讲解员，请你给相关部门负责人写一封申请信，内容包括：

1．介绍你的基本信息；

2．说明你的优势（例如：相关能力，性格特点等）；

3．表示你希望被录用．

注意：1．词数不少于50；

2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．

Dear Sir or Madam，

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Sincerely，

Li Hua．

假设你是红星中学高三学生李华．请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，给校刊"英语园地"写一篇短文，介绍上周你与外国朋友Tom 在颐和园的经历．

注意：词数不少于60．

提示词：毛笔a writing brush

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