Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.

What to Expect

The host will provide accommodation（住宿）and meals.Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week.You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.

Accommodation Zones

Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2,3 and 4 of the transport system.Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential（居住的）.Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area.It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.

Meal Plans Available

◇Continental Breakfast

◇Breakfast and Dinner

◇Breakfast,Packed Lunch and Dinner

It's important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast.Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice,cereal（谷物类食品）,bread and tea or coffee. Cheese,fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England.Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert,fruit and coffee.

Friends

If you wish to invite a friend over to visit,you must first ask your host's permission.You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.

Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes

Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room.This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay Student. However,it does.not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.

21.The passage is probably written for_______.

A.hosts willing to receive foreign students                                                        B.foreigners hoping to build British culture

C.travellers planning to visit families in London                                          D.English learners applying to live in English homes

22.Which of the following will the host provide?

A.Room cleaning.                                          B.Medical care.                                          C.Free transport.                                          D.Physical training.

23.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A.Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.                                                                      B.The business centre of London is in Zone 1.

C.Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.                                                        D.Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.

24.According to the passage,what does Continental Breakfast include?

A.Dessert and coffee.                   B.Fruit and vegetables.                            C.Bread and fruit juice.                D.Cereal and cold meat.

Once many years ago,I pulled a family out of a burning car somewhere in Wyoming.Last week I received a telephone call from a woman who could not stop crying as she told me that one of my stories had saved her son from committing suicide（自杀）.In closing she called me a hero.

That got me thinking about what a hero is.Was I a hero because I pulled a family out from a burning car?If so, how could I be a hero just because I wrote a story that saved someone's life?

Today I decided to look up the word "hero" in the dictionary to see exactly what it meant.It read "a person who does something brave".As I read on,it also said “a person who is good and noble”.

That statement impressed me more than the part about being brave.So I thought about something very important.Say I was walking into the local Wal-Mart Store and I happened to open,and hold the door for someone as a courtesy.As they passed me by,I said,“How are you today?”Most of the time that would be no big deal,but this time let’s say it was for someone who was deeply depressed and near the encl of the rope.That may have very well been the only kindness or courtesy shown to them in a very long time.

Having been near "the end of my rope",after my marriage of twenty years ended,I was in such a condition.I was within hours trying to get enough courage to end the pain and misery.When I returned home,someone had sent me a card in the mail which told me how much they would appreciate me as a friend.That wonderful card probably saved my life.That person,without even knowing it,saved a life and became a hero.

Gee,who would have ever thought that anyone can become a hero,and possibly save a life just by being kind and courteous to others?The best part of all is that becoming a hero is free to all who wish to wear such an honor.

25.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A.Why Should You Be a Hero?                                                    B.What Exactly Is a Hero?

C.I Am a Hero                                                                 D.Everyone Is a Hero

26.The underlined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 4 means the behavior that is_______.

A.polite and respectful                                               B.brave and fearless

C.smart and considerate                                               D.cute and kind

27.According to this passage,which of the following can be considered as the behavior of a hero?

A.Holding a door open for someone.                                                         B.Sending someone a wonderful card.

C.Keeping writing stories for children.                                                         D.Being kind to someone who has a hard time.

There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little whisky（威士忌）at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle.When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary,"I never saw a lovelier spot."And she didn't even go fishing.

Scotland is not easily defined（定义）.In certain moments,this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes.When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light,the rivers,teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold.As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the hank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy castle,any frustration（烦恼）will float away as gently as the circling water.It's just you and purple, pink,white flowers,seeking a perfect harmony.If you are a new comer to fishing,learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime's fun.For many,fishing is more than a sport;it is an art.

Scotland offers interesting places where you can rest after a long day's fishing.Set against wild mountain and hidden behind woodland,the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland's mountains.Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains,and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge. But it's not just what goes up that matters;what comes down is unique（独一无二的）.More than 900 metres high,on the mountain's north face,lies an all-important source of pure water.Its name comes from the Gaelic language "usquebaugh" or "water of life";and it is the single most important ingredient （原料）in Scotland's best known drink, whisky.

28.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that_______.

A.the queen is rich in tour experience                                                                       B.the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland

C.tasting whisky is better than going fishing                                              D.1873 is a special year for the queen

29.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?

A.By giving descriptions.                                                          B.By following time order.

C.By analyzing causes.                                                  D.By making comparisons.

30.What is Ben Nevis special for?

A.The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.                                                                  B.The beauty of its surroundings.

C.The water from the mountain.                                                                  D.The challenge up to its top.

31.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.                                          B.To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.

C.To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.                            D.To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of natural disasters over the past few years,and it is assumed that global warming and climate change could cause even more disasters in the future.Some of the world's leading cities are facing disasters like floods and heat waves.

London 

London's flood defences（防卫设备）are getting older.Since 1982,the Thames Barrier（水闸）has protected the city from the threat of flooding,but it was only designed to last until 2030 and close once every two or three years. About 21 years later the barrier now closes five or six limes a year and according to Environment Agency predictions,by 2050 the barrier will be closed on almost every tide if the problem is not addressed.There are 26 underground stations,400 schools,16 hospitals,an airport and 80 billion worth of property（财产）in London's flood risk area,so large scale flooding would be disastrous.

Paris

Over a six-week period in July and August 2008,more than 11400—mainly elderly people—died in France from dehydration（脱水）and extremely high body temperature in a deadly heat wave.Heat waves of similar intensity（强度）are expected every seven years by 2050,so what can be done to make sure such a disaster does not happen again?

One solution is to have air-conditioners installed in elderly care homes.But this is considered a short-term solution,as the increase in demand for electricity also increases carbon emissions（碳排放）.In Paris the local authorities are encouraging architects to design new types of buildings such as the building “Flower Tower”,which uses a covering of bamboo to act as a natural air-conditioner.

Shanghai 

Shanghai is the fastest growing city on the earth.It has a population of 18 million and is only 4 meters above sea level.Sea levels are predicted to rise by 20cm within the next century.

An estimated 250,000 people move to Shanghai every year in search of work,placing extra demands on energy consumption（消耗）.China relies heavily on coal-fired power stations,but these emissions increase temperatures and, in turn,warmer seas increase the risk of typhoons.

32.What problem should be settled now in London?

A.How to protect the city's property.             

B.Where to build its flood defences.

C.How to use the Thames Barrier to protect the city.             

D.How to improve the function of the old flood defences.

33.Which of the following measures can’t solve the heat wave disaster in Paris?

A.Putting up new types of buildings with a covering of bamboo.

B.Having air-conditioners installed in elderly care homes.

C.Forbidding（禁止）the city Io build "Flower Tower".

D.Encouraging architects to design new types.r buildings.

34.The major threats to Shanghai are_______.

A.increasing population and coal-fired power stations             

B.rising sea levels and typhoons

C.extremely high temperature and rising sea levels

D.extra demands on energy consumption and typhoons

35.The purpose of the passage is_______.

A.to warn us of the increasing natural disasters in big cities

B.to tell us how to protect the big cities

C.to give advice on how to defend natural disasters

D.to explain what causes flood and heat waves

Being a good friend isn't always easy,but taking the time to develop a lasting friendship is worth the effort.As the years pass,you will realize that each friendship you keep is priceless._36_

To be a good friend and deepen a friendship,just follow these steps.

Keep your promises.

Don't ever make a promise that you can't keep.If you say you’ll hang out with a friend and an unexpected situation arises,explain the situation.Give your friend a gift and tell him or her you are sorry.Nobody is perfect,and it's okay if you break a promise once in a blue moon._37_

Apologize when you've made a mistake.

_38_Though your friend won't be happy that you made a mistake,he or she will be very pleased that you admit it instead of just pretending that nothing is wrong.

_39 _

To be truly supportive,you will have to be able to watch out for your friend when he/she is having a hard time.If you feel that your friend is getting into some trouble,help him∞her away from the situation by not being afraid to speak up about it.

Give your friend some space when he or she needs it.

Part of being supportive means supporting the fact that your friend won't always want to spend time with you. Learn to step back and give your friend space._40_Don't be jealous（嫉妒的）if your friend has lots of other friends.

A.However,don't make it a frequent thing.

B.Help your friend deal with his or her struggles.

C.Learn to forgive your friend and move forward.

D.Of course,to have a good friend,you must be one.

E.If you want your friend to trust you,you can't act as if you're perfect.

F.Understand if your friend wants to be alone or to hang out with other people.

G.Take the time to truly understand your friend when he or she is talking to you.

One day,when I was working as a psychologist（心理医生）in England,a teenage boy_41_in my office.It was David.He kept walking up and down_42_,his face pale,and his hands shaking slightly.His head teacher had referred him to me.“This boy has_43_his family,”he wrote.“He is understandably very sad and_44_to talk to others,and I'm very_45_about him.Can you help?”

I looked at David and_46_him to a chair.How could I help him?There are problems psychology doesn’t have the_47_to,and which no words can describe.Sometimes the best thing one can do is to_48_openly and sympathetically（富有同情心地）.

The first two times we met,David didn't say a word.He sat there,only looking up to look at the children's drawings on the wall behind me.I suggested we_49_a game of chess.He nodded.After that he played chess with me every Wednesday afternoon—in complete_50_and without looking at me.It's not easy to cheat in chess,_51_I admit（承认）I made sure David won once or twice.

Usually,he arrived earlier than agreed,took the chess board and pieces from the shelf and began setting them up _52_I even got a chance to sit down.It seemed as if he enjoyed my_53_.But why did he never look at me?

“Perhaps he simply needs someone to_54_his pain with,”I thought.“Perhaps he senses that I respect his suffering.”Some months later,when we were playing chess,he looked up at me_55_.

“It’s your turn,”he said.

After that day,David started_56_.He got friends in school and joined a_57_club.He wrote to me a few times about his bike riding with the club members,and about his plan to get into university.Now he had really started to live his own life.

Maybe I gave David_58_.But I also learned that one—without any words—can reach out to another person.All it_59_is a hug,a_60_to cry on,a friendly touch,an ear that listens.

41.A.showed up                   B.packed up                      C.came up                         D.blew up

42.A.excitedly                   B.angrily                       C.happily                       D.nervously

43.A.killed                      B.lost                          C.destroyed                      D.missed

44.A.dislikes                                B.refuses                       C.determines                     D.disagrees

45.A.happy                     B.upset                         C.concerned                     D.crazy

46.A.settled                     B.pulled                        C.carried                        D.showed

47.A.answer                    B.way                                      C.power                                     D.source

48.A.look                       B.speak                         C.express                        D.listen

49.A.enjoy                                   B.watch                                     C.play                                      D.organize

50.A.surprise                                 B.silence                       C.shock                                     D.loneliness

51.A.but                                     B.so                           C.for                                        D.and

52.A.when                                   B.until                         C.before                        D.after

53.A.job                        B.company                       C.office                         D.chess

54.A.discuss                                 B.remove                       C.share                        D.treat

55.A.suddenly                   B.calmly                                     C.sincerely                      D.gratefully

56.A.laughing                   B.talking                        C.suffering                      D.cycling

57.A.book                      B.chess                         C.computer                      D.bicycle

58.A.something                  B.nothing                       C.everything                     D.anything

59.A.requests                    B.begs                          C.takes                          D.cares

60.A.pillow                     B.handkerchief                    C.quilt                          D.shoulder

It has been three years since we graduated_61_high school and parted with each other.So we decided to have a get-together party this summer vacation.

I could hardly wait_62_(have) the day for our reunion,as you can imagine.After several_63_(month) waiting,3 of our teachers as well as 25 of my high school classmates_64_(crowd) in a small restaurant near our high school.We were more than happy_65_(meet) with each other again.Our former Chinese teacher was_66_excited that he even choked up（哽咽说不出话）.With gratitude,we thanked our teachers for their hard work;with great joy,we exchanged the happy things _67_(happen) in each of our present colleges.

I shall always bear this_68_(forget) get-together in my mind._69_time passing,I believe I will meet many new friends,but I think it is the friendship among high school classmates_70_will be the purest and will he the most valuable thing to cherish.

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。

It isn't hard to grow up into a responsible member of society.

I can well remember a incident that happened on my way to the bookstore in a rainy Sunday afternoon.I was waiting for the green light at a crossing when a girl of about ten knocked down by a passing car,that drove off quickly.A man immediately rushed to the girl to give her first aid and I had joined in without hesitation.After that,we sent her to the nearest hospitals as soon as possibly.Luckily,he was not badly injured and I felt proud what I had done.

As a member of society,I am aware that being responsible is that it takes to make a better society.

假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Anna近期将来你所在的城市旅游。请给她写信，告诉她你愿意为她安排住宿及旅游行程。同时，委托她帮你买一个Coach牌子的小钱包，你打算将其作为生日礼物送给妈妈。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.参考词汇：住宿accommodation。

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