I loved the book 1. ________ the 2. ________ was amazing.

A Welcome Gift

Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night， the two of them 36 side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud 37 filled the room and made them feel very happy.

The next morning， 38 ， their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a 39 under their door during the night. One of their neighbor had written to complain（抱怨） about the sound of the piano. Dario’s mother asked the building superintendent（管理员） if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all 40 people and he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning， Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 41 and apologize for their playing.

“Maybe we could go and 42 everyone in person.” his mother said.

“What if we invited them to come here for a 43 instead？ Dario asked.

They both loved the 44 . Over the next few days， they sent out invitations and prepared desserts 45 their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers（彩带） and party lights.

Finally， the day of the party 46 . Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to 47 . One woman， Mrs. Gilbert， 48 Dario’s mother with a book of piano music by Chopin.

“I heard you playing the other night，” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I 49 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you don’t think I disliked the playing.”

Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we 50 you an apology.” she said. “I didn’t 51 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night.

“You play， you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such 52 music.”

“These songs are beautiful music.” Dario’s mother said. “We will be 53 to play them in the evening.”

“And we won’t play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to 54 the new music. More than that， however， he was happy to see the big smile on his mother’s face. It gave him a feeling of 55 and made him feel that they were home at last.

36. ()

A. sat

B.stood

C.lay

D.walked

Henry and his friend Sally are talking about online shopping.

Sally: Do you do a lot of your shopping online？

Henry: Not really. I like looking at what's available on the Internet before I actually buy it. Sometimes, I'll choose what I want in a shop, later buying it online if it's cheaper. You don't like buying things online, do you？

Sally: No. I'm a little worried about security issues. You never know who's trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren't you worried about that？

Henry: Not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, it should be OK. Even though I use online shopping facilities, I don't think it's the best way.

Sally: I'm surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved any digital things.

Henry: I do. I'm a big fan of using new digital products, but I don't want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.

Sally: So, how about coming to the department store with me？ I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.

Henry: Sure. I'd love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store？ I just want to see if they have something.

Sally: Sure. While you're in the computer store, I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books if they have anything interesting.

Henry: OK. I've finished online. Let's go. I'll just get some money and my credit card.

Sally: Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine.

1. Both of them like online shopping very much.（）

2. Being cheap is one of the reasons for online shopping.（）

3. Henry is a big fan of digital products, so he likes sitting in front of the computer all day.（）

4. Henry will go to the department store with Sally.（）

5. Both of them will visit the computer store.（）

Henry and his friend Sally are talking about online shopping.

Sally: Do you do a lot of your shopping online？

Henry: Not really. I like looking at what's available on the Internet before I actually buy it. Sometimes, I'll choose what I want in a shop, later buying it online if it's cheaper. You don't like buying things online, do you？

Sally: No. I'm a little worried about security issues. You never know who's trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren't you worried about that？

Henry: Not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, it should be OK. Even though I use online shopping facilities, I don't think it's the best way.

Sally: I'm surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved any digital things.

Henry: I do. I'm a big fan of using new digital products, but I don't want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.

Sally: So, how about coming to the department store with me？ I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.

Henry: Sure. I'd love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store？ I just want to see if they have something.

Sally: Sure. While you're in the computer store, I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books if they have anything interesting.

Henry: OK. I've finished online. Let's go. I'll just get some money and my credit card.

Sally: Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine.

1. Both of them like online shopping very much.

2. Being cheap is one of the reasons for online shopping.

3. Henry is a big fan of digital products, so he likes sitting in front of the computer all day.

4. Henry will go to the department store with Sally.

5. Both of them will visit the computer store.

根据情景1，回答问题：1-3

1. Today is the Children's Day. I'd like to give my son a gift.Can you give me a advice？

2. What size of skirt is right for Jenny？

3.What is the price for a skirt？

1. What does ‘ them' refer to in this sentence？

2. Can you replace this by ‘ many' here？

3. Can you replace this by ‘ is' here？

4. Can you use the word ‘ some' here？

5. Can you replace this by 'what' here？

6. Can you replace this by ‘ A' here？

7. Can you leave out the word ‘ that' here？

8. Can you replace this by ‘ aren' t' here？

9. Can you replace this by 'which' here？

10. Can you replace this by 'himself' here？

阅读理解：根据文章内容，判断正误。

A RED, RED ROSE

ROBERT BURNS

O, my love is like a red, red rose,

That is newly sprung in June.

O, my love is like the melody,

That is sweetly played in tune.

As fair are you, my lovely lass,

So deep in love am I,

And I will love you still, my Dear,

Till all the seas go dry.

Till all the seas go dry, my Dear,

And the rocks melt with the sun!

O I will love you still, my Dear,

While the sands of life shall run.

And fare you well, my only Love,

And fare you well a while!

And I will come again, my Love,

Although it were ten thousand mile!

操作提示：正确选T，错误选F。

1. The poet wrote this poem to express his love for his lover.{T; F}

2. It is implied in this poem that the author loved two lovers at the same time.{T; F}

3. The poet thinks his lover is as beautiful as a red rose.{T; F}

4. The poet believes love is permanent.{T; F}

5. The poet wants to write a piece of melody to express his love.{T; F}

raised over $1,400 for the fight __1__cancer. That was a success! I was doing something for someone, __2__ looking for a "payback." As far as writing a book, that too can be measured __3__ a success. ___4__ because I wrote it and got it published, but because some of the proceeds will go to help others. 10% will go to the University of Nebrask-Omaha Lied Transplant Center, and hopefully I'll sell enough books to change some poems about cancer into music and create a CD, with proceeds__5__to the American Cancer Society.

1.();

A. against

B. for

C. and

D. to

2.();

A. for

B. or

C. but

D. and

3.();

A. for

B. or

C. at

D. as

4.();

A. And

B. Not

C. Nor

D. Yet

5.();

A. went

B. goes

C. go

D. going

is often difficult to determine, for there are no set rides surrounding the definitions of love or infatuation. Roman tie love is very much a part of the American way of life and many expect that some day "it" is going to hit them and they will know they are in love.

What are some of the differences between love and infatuation？

1. Genuine love is more likely to involve a process of "growing" in love rather than "falling" in love. This may sound terribly unromantic to some who are used to hearing talk about "falling in love" or being "head over heels in love." This "falling" is often infatuation, and the sheer emotion of "falling" in love often blinds a person to the imperfections of the loved one. We tend to think of the loved one as "perfect", "ideal", or some other divine image. Real love sees the total person—both the "perfection" and the imperfection. Infatuation, then, is a sudden, emotional sense that one has discovered the "perfect" lover. On the other hand, love realizes imperfections and grows with he acceptance of those imperfections.

2. Love leads a person to a feeling of security and trust in the loved lone. It usually involves a feeling of mutual benefit arising from the new relationship. "We are able to solve our problems together" is the feeling of love, rather than "Please love me because I need you."

3. Infatuation often entails feelings of insecurity whenever the "lovers" are separated; feelings of doubt, fickleness, uncertainty, and fear of loss often accompany infatuation. "What will I do if I lose him？" and "I wonder of she really means it when she says she loves me？" express the feelings of infatuation. In such a setting a lasting love does not have a chance to develop.

4.Infatuation tends to be more manipulative than love because a lasting feeling of relationship probably has not developed, so that the individuals are still concerned mainly about their own needs and satisfactions. Conversely, in love, the feeling of relationship is genuine and sincere so that concern for the other person evolves naturally.

5. Physical attraction is an important part of both infatuation and love, but the superficial attraction is less important in love, for the couple experiencing love usually will build their relationship on a broader base than mere physical attraction.

Marco Polo was an explorer and merchant whose account (描述) of his travels in Asia was the primary source for the European image of the far East until the late 19th century. Marco’s father,Niccolo, and his uncle Maffeo had traveled to China (1260-1269) as merchants. When they left Venice (威尼斯) to return to china, they were accompanied (陪伴) by 17-year-old Marco.

Traveling across central Asia, in 1275 the Polos arrived in Shangdu, the summer capital of Kublai Khan (忽必烈汗), Marco soon became a favorite of the Khan and for 17 years lived in china in his service.Toward the end of this time the Polos increasingly desired to return home, but the Khan was unwilling to let them go.

In 1292, however, he consented and allowed them to sail to Persia (波斯) on a mission, and they were finally able to reach Venice in 1295.Shortly thereafter Marco was captured (俘虏)in a battle and put into prison for a short time. In prison he dictated an account of his experiences to Rustichello, a well-known writer. Then the book The Travels of Marco Polo came out.The book was full of details but people were shocked and did not believe the stories in the book. Later on lots of reports by other travelers to china developed western interest in Far Eastern trade and influenced people like Christopher Columbus.

1. The Polos in Paragraph 2 refers to ___________.

A. Marco Polo himself

B. Marco Polo and his wife

C. Marco Polo and his father

D. Marco Polo, his father and his uncle

2. The word consented in Paragraph 3 probably means ___________.

A. argued

B. agreed

C. desired

D. discussed

3. Finally the Polos could leave for home because ________________.

A. they fooled the king into believing they would return.

B. they took the king with them to have business trips together.

C. they promised to complete a task for the king.

D. they captured the king in a battle and put him in prison.

4. What is said about the book The Travels of Marco Polo？

A. Marco Polo told his story to Rustichello who actually wrote the book.

B. People did not understand the book because of the different language.

C. People believed the details described in the book and became interested in China.

D. The book directly influenced the Western travelers like Christopher Columbus.

5. What is the main idea of this passage？

A. To compare people's lives in the east and the west.

B. To review Marco Polo's book The Travels of Marco Polo.

C. To show the Polos loved travelling around the world.

D. To introduce how Marco Polo inspired western people to travel to the Far East.