Not once ______to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.

A. occurred it B. it did occur

C. it occurred D. did it occur

When different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities.

A．compared B．being compared

C．comparing D．having compared

Nothing is so easy as _____ parents to raise their expectations of their children too high.

A. of B. to C. by D. for

His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out _______ it is that he is trying to express.

A. that B. how C. what D. who

All bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for

the entire family! ** Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.

10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS

for departures from 5 to 11 September

* Child must be accompanied by two paying adults.

** Terms and conditions apply.

1.One of the benefits mentioned in, the advertisement is .

A. a free flight to any destination in the world

B. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore

C. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School

D. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport

2.Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?

A．

B．

C.

D.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?

A. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight.

B. You need to pay $50 to sign up a child under the age of 12 for the club.

C. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.

D. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.

4.Where is the passage probably taken from _____________?

A. A magazine. B.A newspaper.

C. A report. D. A website.

短文改錯(cuò)（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）

下面短文中共有10處錯(cuò)誤，錯(cuò)誤涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏詞符號(hào)（∧），并在此符號(hào)下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1. 每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

One Saturday, I was doing my homework while it suddenly occurred to me that it was my mother birthday the next day. However, I forgot it complete. I was worried that I didn’t prepare any present to her. At that moment, the idea of online shopping came my mind. I clicked the mouse and search some famous shopping websites. Having compared the price of many dresses, I chose one with a reasonable price which I supposed Mum would appreciate it and bought it as soon as possible. The next morning I received the dress as expected without get out of my room. You see, online shopping has made our life much convenient and colorful.

Studies over the past decade at the University of Utah show that hands-free cellphones are just as harmful to drivers as hand-held ones because it is the conversation, not the phone, that is distracting(分散) their attention. “Even though your eyes are looking right at something, when you are on the cellphone, you are not as likely to see it,” says Professor David Strayer. “Ninety-nine percent of the time, it's not that critical(危急的), but that l% could be the time a child runs into the street,” he adds.

Dr. Strayer’s studies have also found that talking on a cellphone is far more distracting than talking with a passenger. Listening to the radio, to music or to a book on tape also isn’t as distracting, because it doesn’t require the same level of interaction as a conversation. But even drivers may miss some details of a book on tape if their attention is focused on driving tasks. Some people can train themselves to pay extra attention to things that are important—like police officers learn to search faces in crowds.

And the Utah researchers have found a rare group of “super-taskers”—about 2.5% of the population—who seem able to attend to more than one thing with ease.

Many more people think they can effectively do several things at the same time, but they are really turning their attention rapidly between two things and not getting the full effect of either. Clearly, it is easier to put some tasks together than others.” Not all distractions are the same,’’ says Dr. Strayer. Things like cleaning and working out can be done automatically while the mind is focused elsewhere. But doing homework and texting at the same time isn’t possible. Even talking and watching TV is difficult. “Just try talking with your wife while watching football. It’s impossible,” jokes Dr. Strayer.

1.What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A. The harm in using phones while driving.

B. The advantages of hand-held phones.

C. The danger of running in the street.

D. The causes of road accidents.

2.What does the example of police officers in Paragraph 2 show?

A. Searching for faces requires more attention than driving.

B. Talking to a crowd calls for a high level of attention.

C. One’s attention can be easily distracted in crowds.

D. The ability to attend to two tasks can be trained.

3.“Super-taskers” can be best described as people who can .

A. do several things effectively at the same time

B. turn their attention rapidly to two things

C. handle all difficult tasks with ease

D. pay full attention to one task

4.Which of the following can you do while talking on the phone?

A. Doing homework. B. Writing a letter.

C. Working out. D. Watching TV.

The first time I left my mother, I was five years old. She told me I couldn’t go out to play I picked up my toys. Who could put up with such ? “I’m running away,” I announced. “Oh, dear, I’ll you. But if you really want to , I guess I shouldn’t stop you. ” Mother got my red coat from the cupboard and my white gloves in a pocket. She walked me to the , kissed me good-bye, and the door behind me. Off I went. As I the house next door, my footsteps . It struck me for the first time that I had no where I was headed, and after a moment, I turned around. on our front steps, I began to consider my immediate . But as the afternoon wore on, I didn't from my place.

Mrs. Ford, our neighbor, took out her rubbish and called, “Hi, honey! How are you doing?”

“I'm ,” I said, and my lips started to tremble.

“You are? Well, I won't you then,” she said, and went back inside.

As darkness fell, I decided to be . I knocked on the door, and when Mother opened it, I walked past her. “I' m giving you another ,” I said, as she enveloped me in a warm hug. I ran away again.

But I , and that’s different. When I left for college, Mother waved until my train pulled out of sight. When I got to the college, I found a she had hidden among my sweaters that read, “We’re so proud of you!”

1.A. until B. though C. when D. if

2.A. an experiment B. instruction C. treatment D. a standard

3.A. envy B. beg C. keep D. miss

4.A. sleep B. change C. study D. go

5.A. removed B. put C. wore D. reached

6.A. highway B. station C. door D. bedroom

7.A. answered B. closed C. blocked D. fixed

8.A. passed B. entered C. visited D. noticed

9.A. followed B. sounded C. slowed down D. went on

10.A. feeling B. doubt C. idea D. hope

11.A. Reading B. Sitting C. Smiling D. Playing

12.A. safety B. neighbor C. future D. reply

13.A. show B. move C. hear D. start

14.A. running away B. going home C. growing up D. giving up

15.A. comfort B. believe C. trust D. disturb

16.A. happy B. honest C. watchful D. generous

17.A. lesson B. surprise C. chance D. excuse

18.A. seldom B. never C. almost D. just

19.A. tried B. learned C. stayed D. left

20.A. book B. note C. diary D. check

I had worried myself sick over Simon's mother coming to see me. I was a new teacher, and I gave an honest account of the students' work. In Simon's case，the grades were awfully low. He couldn't read his own handwriting. But he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his abilities.

So when Simon's mother entered the room, my palms (手掌心) were sweating. I was completely unprepared for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech. Because of me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he loved me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had recently spent an afternoon at a friend's house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the self-respect I had developed in her son. She kissed me again and left.

I sat, stunned, for about half an hour，wondering what had just happened. How did I make such a life changing difference to that boy without even knowing it？What I finally came to remember was one day, several months before，when some students were giving reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke quietly，and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said, “Speak up. Simon's the expert on this. He is the only one you have to convince, and he can't hear you in the back of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more，and became happy. And it was all because he happened to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed praise was the one who took the last seat that day.

It taught me the most valuable lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I'm thankful that it came early and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.

1.We can infer that when Simon’s mother entered the room, the writer felt _______.

A. nervous B. satisfied C. happy D. surprised

2.Why did Simon’s mother come to visit the writer?

A. Because she worried about her son’s poor work.

B. Because Simon asked her to do so.

C. Because she wanted to show her gratitude to the writer.

D. Because she wanted to know her son’s performance in the school.

3.The following words can be used to describe Simon before he met the writer EXCEPT _____.

A. unconfident B. lonely C. clever D. outgoing

4.The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A. share a valuable lesson with readers

B. tell teachers how to be kind to students

C. advise the readers to be kind to others

D. tell the story of Simon

If you want to find a part­-time job or learn something different during your spare time, you can have a look at the following jobs offered by the DC Public Library.

Teens of Distinction Program

The DC Public Library offers part­-time jobs for teens through the Teens of Distinction Program. Teens work for 10-­12 hours per week all year long, helping the library with important tasks and projects. The Teens of Distinction Program is now hiring! To apply, you have to：

● be a DC resident

● have and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average

● be 16 to 18 years old

● be able to work for 10­-12 hours per week

● be able to work for DCPL for at least 9 months

Oh, and of course you have to impress us with your wonderful personality!

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

If you want to earn community service hours for school, Youth 202 is a good choice.

Youth 202 is a radio program created by youth and for youth. You can learn radio production skills, interview people around you, and help keep other teens to learn news, events, and anything else you think is important.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

Every summer, teens can work here to help library customers organize books and learn lots of new skills, such as program planning, writing and media production.

On Friday, January 25 at 12：15 p．m., the application for the 2014 SYEP will be open to teens between the ages of 14 and 21.

Applications will be processed on a “first­-come, first­-served” basis. Space is limited this year, so teens are encouraged to apply early, and remember not to miss the deadline, Saturday, February 16.

1.Working for the Teens of Distinction Program, teenagers will ________．

① become a DC resident

② work for 10-­12 hours per week

③ work for DCPL for at least 9 months

④ have a wonderful personality

A. ③④ B. ①②③ C. ①③④ D. ②③

2.If a teenager wants to interview people around him, he should apply for a job at ________．

A. Teens of Distinction Program

B. Teens Library

C. Youth 202

D. Summer Youth Employment Program

3.Who has the biggest chance to work for the 2014 SYEP?

A. A teenager who is smart.

B. A teenager who is popular.

C. A teenager who gets high grades in exams.

D. A teenager who applies early.

4.The aim of the text is to ________．

A. introduce the DC Public Library

B. offer teenager part­-time jobs in the DC Public Library

C. teach how to apply for part­-time jobs

D. describe the job of library workers