The news _______ Li Jianrou won the first gold medal for China in the Sochi Olympics was reported in yesterday’s newspaper.

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

—Flora has made much progress these days.

— , and ___________.

A. So has she; so you have B. So she has; so have you

C. So has she; so have you D. So she has; so you have

Doctor Smith has made another wonderful discovery, _______ great importance.

A. which I think is of B. which I think it is of

C. which is I think D. I think which is

While in London, we paid a visit to the hospital founded ______ the nurse Florence Nightingale.

A. in memory of B. in place of C. in search of D. in charge of

—How do you find the film Captain America: The Winter Soldier?

—___________. The film is well worth seeing.

A. It makes no sense B. Oh, wonderful indeed

C. By chance D. It all depends

A group of class friends, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon into complaints about stress in work and life.

Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the and returned with a large pot of coffee and a couple of — porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some looking, some expensive, some delicate — telling them to themselves to the coffee.

When all the students had a cup of coffee in , the professor said: “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is for you to choose only the best for yourselves, that is the of your problems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went the best cups. And then you began each other’s cups. Now consider this: Life is the ; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life, and the type of cup we have does not define nor the quality of life we . Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we to enjoy the coffee God has for us. God brews the coffee, not the cups…Enjoy your coffee!”

The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just the best of everything.

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the to God.

1.A. devoted B. exchanged C. thought D. turned

2.A. sitting-room B. living-room C. bedroom D. kitchen

3.A. cups B. pans C. bowls D. aprons

4.A. plain B. clean C. ugly D. fine

5.A. devote B. help C. take D. pick

6.A. stomach B. hand C. eye D. mouth

7.A. running B. leaving C. hiding D. piling

8.A. wise B. important C. normal D. necessary

9.A. reason B. energy C. resource D. source

10.A. likes B. reduces C. adds D. relies

11.A. As B. What C. That D. Which

12.A. for B. into C. by D. on

13.A. looking B. guiding C. eyeing D. exchanging

14.A. tea B. water C. wine D. coffee

15.A. worsen B. beat C. change D. rise

16.A. dislike B. live C. make D. use

17.A. fail B. succeed C. wish D. try

18.A. sold B. gave C. bought D. provided

19.A. keep B. say C. make D. do

20.A. cups B. argument C. rest D. thinking

If you need to relax and want to head overseas, you can think of these four off-peak travel destinations to visit.

Portugal

With rich culture and history, Portugal continues to be one of the most affordable European destinations. Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th-century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. The Hotel Teatro is a four-star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $ 150 a night.

Hotel Teatro

Porto, Portugal

+351 220 409 620

Aruba

Set your sights on Aruba for an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. You can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa relaxations. The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night.

Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa

Palm Beach, Aruba

800-967-9033

Oaxaca

Escape to southern Mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the region’s traditions, culture, and colorful history. Oaxaca plays host to several cultural festivals and is a great place to just relax. A seven-night stay at the Camino Real Oaxaca is just $207 per night for a deluxe single or double room.

Camino Real Oaxaca

Centro, 68000

01 951 501 6100

Turkey

Another place to have some local culture is Istanbul, Turkey. Stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the Topkapi Palace. The Modern Sultan Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $ 120 per night.

Modern Sultan Hotel

Istanbul, Turkey

+90 212 520 00 53

1.What can we learn about Portugal?

A. Lisbon is a small town in Portugal.

B. A trip to Portugal is relatively cheap.

C. The Hotel Teatro is in the suburbs of Lisbon.

D. Most houses in Portugal date back to the 12th century.

2.If you want to enjoy the beautiful sea, you can go to _________.

A. Lisbon B. Oaxaca C. Istanbul D. Aruba

3.How much should you pay if you have a seven-night stay in a deluxe single room at the Camino Real Oaxaca?

A. 207 dollars. B. 735 dollars. C. 1, 449 dollars. D. 2, 163 dollars.

Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive(欺騙)? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.

For example, someone might say, “I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery(彩票). It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!”

This guy is a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought $ 200 worth of tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!

He didn’t say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. That’s called a half-truth. Half truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.

Some politicians often use this trick. Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents says, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s true. However, an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.’’

Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might say, “Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache.” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company.

This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.

1.We may infer that the author believes people should ________.

A. buy lottery tickets if possible

B. make use of half-truths

C. be careful about what they are told

D. not trust the Yucky Company

2.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Using half truths is against the law.

B. Technically, half truths are in fact lies.

C. Yucky Pills is a very good medicine for toothache.

D. Governor Smith did a good job during her last term.

3.Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?

A. He’s really a big loser!

B. Sometimes the truth can lie as well.

C. Advertisers will sometimes use half truths.

D. It’s against the law to make false statements.

The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis’s Swamp (沼澤地) creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack’s dare. They liked camping, but not near this swamp.

“So,” Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals. “How did this place get its name?”

“Are you sure you want to hear it? It’s a scary story,” warned Jack.

“Of course!” cried out Tom. “If there were anything to be scared of, you wouldn’t have chosen this place!”

“Ok, but don’t say I didn’t warn you,” said Jack, and he began this tale.

“Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite different ---- it was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystal-clear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice.

“You are clearing too much land,” warned one old man. “The land is a living thing. It will hit back at you if you abuse it.”

“Silly fool,” said Dennis to himself. “If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I’ll become wealthier. He’ s just jealous(妒忌的)!”

“Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.”

“What happened?” Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire.

“The land hit back ---- just as the old man warned,” Jack shrugged. “Dennis disappeared. Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.”

“What a stupid story,” laughed Tom. “Plants can’t…” Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted (暈倒). The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Tom’s face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.

1.The underlined word “dare” in Paragraph 1 is closed in meaning to ________.

A. courageB. assistanceC. instructionD. challenge

2.Dennis ignored the warning of the old man because ________.

A. the old man was jealous of him

B. the old man was foolish

C. he was too busy to listen to others

D. he was greedy（貪婪的）for more crops

3.Why did Tom scream and faint?

A. He saw Dennis’s shadow.

B. He was scared by a plant.

C. His friends played a joke on him.

D. The weather became extremely cold.

4.What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?

A. Grasp all, lose all.

B. It is no use crying over spilt milk.

C. No sweat, no sweet.

D. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.

單詞拼寫（每小題1分，滿分10分）

1.US First lady Michelle Obama was in China for an o__________ visit to expand Sino-American relations last month.

2.It’s hard to imagine how this peaceful volcano d___________ the whole city.

3.U___________, the hero was drowned after he saved the drowning girl.

4.The woman changed her hairstyle, so that no one could r___________ her at first sight.

5.I’m afraid it isn’t a c___________ time; could we fix another day?

6.Practice speaking English as often as possible, and _____________(漸漸地) you will find your spoken English improving.

7.In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced _____________(簡化) Chinese characters.

8.______________(如今)South Korean plays are becoming more and more popular.

9.On realizing they had got lost, the team ____________(驚慌). They should have stayed calm.

10.It couldn’t be the ____________(詞匯) that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.