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Task 1

There are many family bonding activities that can help build closeness among family members without requiring much time or preparation.There are many activities to consider such as：

Movie night

Have a weekly family movie night at home.You can rent a movie or choose one from your home collection.Ask each person what movie they would like to see and give each person a chance to choose one of their favorites.To complement （使完美）your movie night,serve popcorn and candy to make it feel as if you are at the movies.

Volunteer

Volunteering together not only strengthens the family bond,but can also demonstrate the importance of giving back to the community.Some volunteer ideas that are ideal for families are serving meals at a shelter,picking a family to help during the holidays.

Bake cookies

Baking cookies is a fun kitchen project that can bring everyone in the family together.Making the cookies can be as fun as eating them.During the holiday season,allow kids to decorate festive cookies and share them as gifts.

Sit down to dinner

Sitting down to a dinner is a great way to connect with each other and share the details of your day.You can cook together to increase the bonding time or make it as simple as ordering a pizza and enjoying it together.

Go on a picnic

Take the family on a traditional picnic with all the trimmings.Let everyone pack one of their favorite foods.While picnics are common in the summer,you may want to plan a winter picnic for something new and different!

1.What can we learn according to the passage?

A.Parents and kids take part in social public activities.

B.Little things bring benefits to parents and kids.

C.A poor relationship lies between parents and kids.

D.Parents should be more active than their kids.

2.What should you do as to the family movie night?

A.Takeyour whole family to go to the theater.

B.Choose a film which makes you feel interested.

C.Have a talk with your family about what to see.

D.Remember to bring popcorn and candy to the theater.

3.Which is the right title for the passage?

A.Five family bonding activities

B.Five ways to take care of kids

C.Five family saving-money events

D.Five ways to get kids engaged

Task 2

I passed a man walking over the three-mile bridge.I pulled over and asked him if he wanted aHe looked me over,deciding whether tomy Jeep.He smiled,“Yes,that wouldme a windy walk!”

As I pulled off Highway 98,Ia hundred-dollar bill and told him,“I'm not giving you thebecause I'm sure you don'tit.But I want you to buy yoursomething nice from Santa Claus.”

That photo reminds me about a father'sWhenever I look at that picture,Ia dad who would walk across America just to visit his little girl for Christmas.

1.A.ride B.walk C.jump D.journey

2.A.take over B.get into C.look into D.get over

3.A.offer B.allow C.leave D.save

4.A.entertain B.search C.see D.protect

5.A.enjoyment B.story C.adventure D.news

6.A.misunderstood B.disappointed C.unprepared D.unemployed

7.A.Until B.Since C.Although D.Once

8.A.Therefore B.Still C.Even D.Instead

9.A.picked up B.took out C.showed off D.put away

10.A.chance B.help C.money D.reward

11.A.use B.own C.design D.need

12.A.daughter B.brother C.sister D.niece

13.A.touch B.take C.count D.discover

14.A.expect B.receive C.miss D.find

15.A.special B.common C.strange D.similar

16.A.looked through B.knocked on C.rolled down D.broke into

17.A.gave B.developed C.returned D.described

18.A.afraid B.sure C.grateful D.sorry

19.A.dream B.life C.duty D.love

20.A.join in B.believe in C.think of D.see through

Task 3

How to make friends at a new school

Starting with a new school can be difficult.Everything seems to be different,and you don't even know where to go for your own classes.1 However,if you use these skills,you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.

Be yourself

Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school.If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad,do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you.Also,remember to be as helpful as possible!

Believe in yourself

A smile goes a long way.When you walk in the halls,don't keep your eyes on the floor.Raise your head and make eye contact with other people.Introduce yourself.Tell them your name and where you're from.

Remember people's names

You like it when people use your name,and so do other peopleBesides,ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname.You'd be surprised how often this might come in handy.

A.Be friendly to others

B.Communucate as much as possible

C.Making new friends can be hard,too.

D.Never change who you are to try and fit in.

E.If you see someone you know,smile or say “Hi”.

F.People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey”each time.

G.Don't sit at the back of the classroom where other people don't notice you!

Task 4

第一节

Today I went to eat at a local restaurant.The table I was supposed 1._________（sit)at had two old ladies seated next to it.One of them took 2.________look at my dog,Tara,and said, “Sorry,I'm allergic to dogs.”3.________(hear)it,I politely apologized 4.________her immediately.Then I moved to another table.

It was just after moving to another table 5.________I met a mother and her 27 years old son who moved to Phoenix two days ago.I started talking to the guy because I noticed he had a pretty big hearing aid. I knew 6.________(exact)what he was going through because I was wearing one,too.Apart from it,I alsohadTara,myhearingdog.Tara7.________(give)to me free of charge by Canine Companions for Independence eight years ago.With the help of Tara,my life became much 8.________（easy）.After I talked with them about the benefitsofa hearing dog nonstop for15 minutes,the guy showed a lot of 9.________（interesting） init.

The universe works perfectly.By moving to another table, I came across the guy,10.________had the same hearing problem.I do believe our conversation can change this young man's life forever.Pretty cool!

第二节

Taking this volunteer trip to the Wildlife Sanctuary project was something I had wanted to do for several years.Unfortunately,I was busy with work.As 1.________result,it was always something that I might do eventually rather than actually doing.Then,I decided it had to happen because itwas ofgreat 2.________（important） to me.I made preparations,booked my trip,and slightly hesitantly headed off to the airport.

Literally after one day of volunteering,I was already regretting only having two weeks to stay.Every day was amazing and full of incredible 3.________（experience）.The days flew by because we were so busy working on the farm,hangingoutand makingnew friends,and learning aboutthe wildlife in a hands-on manner.4________reality,the actual project was exciting and the people I met were similarly incredible.It's crazy that in just a few weeks you can develop friendships that seem like you 5.________（have） for years.Leaving can make people sad,but still,I can't recommend thetrip enough toanyone6.________is considering it.I'm sure they will fall in love with it.Besides,volunteering can be really 7.________（benefit） to people.

Having arriving home,I already miss my days that 8.________（fill） with things related to South Africa.I find 9.________（I）constantly looking back atphotos.Ilook forward to 10.________(take)another trip.

Task 5

More than 500,000 people from 40 countries travel to the Holland Tulip（郁金香）Time Festival each year.The beautiful beach town of Holland has been celebrating its Dutch heritage and culture since 1929 and the festivities continue this year.From May 3 to May 10,2014，the Tulip Time Festival will feature parades,traditional Dutch dance performances,concerts,theatre,and above all,Dutch food.

During your visit at the Tulip Time Festival,see more than six million tulips decorating city parks,public spots and city streets.For more of nature's beauty,explore the Windmill Island Gardens,home to manicured（修剪整齐的）gardens with more than 150,000 tulips,a 250-year-old working Dutch windmill and an antique Dutch carousel（旋转木马）.For a more adventurous day,take your family to the Meijer Midway Carnival,or have a party at the Nelis'Dutch Village Family Theme Park,where the history of the Dutch culture comes to life.Continue the Dutch experience May 6 to May 11 at the Dutch Marktplaats,where you can delight in the tastes,sights,sounds and crafts of 19th century Holland.

The Tulip Time Festival features three spectacular parades.See the traditional Volksparade,led by thousands of locals in traditional Dutch costumes.Participants gather at the beginning of the parade for the official Street Scrubbing （擦洗）.The Kinderparade,or “children's parade”,is the largest parade of children in the state.It is also the only “green” parade in the state,using electric vehicles to tow （拖）all the floats.The parade series finishes with Muziekparade,the music parade,one of the most spectacular parades in the state,featuring 4,000 participantsand floats,dancers,and bands along Michigan's longest parade route.

1.According to the author,what can be most attractive to travelers?

A.Dutch heritage and culture. B.Various parades.

C.Dutch food. D.Traditional Dutch Dance performances.

2.What can we know about the Windmill Island Gardens?

A.Visitors can find tulips decorating public spots and city streets.

B.Visitors can visit 50-year-old working Dutch windmill.

C.Visitors can see an antique Dutch carousel.

D.Visitors can have a family theme party.

3.If a visitor wants to see the vivid history of the Dutch culture,he should go to________.

A.the Windmill Island Gardens

B.the Nelis'Dutch Village Family Theme Park

C.the Dutch Marktplaats

D.the Meijer Midway Carnival

4.We can infer from paragraph 3 that________.

A.traditional Volksparade invited many foreigners

B.participants take part in the traditional Volksparade gradually

C.children are dressed in green in the Kinderparade

D.in Muziekparade visitors can enjoy good dance and music

Task 6

Today I went on an outing with my best friend.However,Iher in a very large mall for some four hours.I wentsearching all over from one end to the other.Finally I had toto my pride and ask for help.I spoke with the kindestHe assured me that everything would beand walked with me one more time all around the mall butagain.I thought it was so strange and wondered how a（n）woman could lose her best friend in the mall.

Nothing in this world happens without a （n）.What happened that day lets me realize how much my motherto me.At the same time,theof the security guard,a complete stranger,alsome deeply.Thisis a great reminder for me to show kindness to people I see daily.Neverthe presence and friendship of them for granted.Value what we have today.

1.A.fought B.lost C.found D.left

2.A.bad B.numb C.crazy D.wrong

3.A.give in B.give up C.give away D.give out

4.A.department manager B.shop keeper C.security guard D.police man

5.A.serious B.dangerous C.strange D.fine

6.A.happened B.failed C.disappeared D.defeated

7.A.grown B.pretty C.old D.experienced

8.A.trouble B.silence C.cheers D.tears

9.A.understand B.believe C.trust D.forgive

10.A.thrilled B.amazed C.frightened D.satisfied

11.A.calmly B.hurriedly C.happily D.sadly

12.A.waiting B.searching C.trying D.checking

13.A.agreed B.wanted C.planned D.decided

14.A.room B.body C.piece D.person

15.A.excuse B.reason C.fight D.permit

16.A.provides B.gives C.means D.refers

17.A.love B.job C.kindness D.help

18.A.teaches B.drives C.changes D.touches

19.A.experience B.exploration C.trip D.shopping

20.A.make B.take C.get D.do

Task 7

Music can affect the body in many healthpromoting ways.For example,it can be used while you conduct your regular activities so it really doesn't take time away from your busy plan.So you can find increased enjoyment from what you're doing while reducing stress from your day.Therefore,it's necessary for us to learn to use music in daily life.

When it comes to the use of music,first of all,you can use it to get ready in the morning.By selecting the right music,you can set the tone for a lower-stress day.For example,classical or instrumental music can help you wake up while keeping you calm and concentrated.If you have a big,busy day ahead that requires extra energy,try something that's happy and makes you want to dance and smile.

Eating at home is a great way to guarantee healthy meals.At this time,if you put on some merry music you enjoy,cooking becomes a fun activity.You'll be likely to find yourself relaxed and able to enjoy your dinner.

A.Listening to music can help you eat less and digest better.

B.You will arrive more prepared to take on what waits for you.

C.Besides,music provides a wonderful background for your life.

D.However,many people feel too tired to cook once they get home.

E.You can wake yourself up with music and start your day feeling great.

F.Also you can think you only need to clean over a certain number of songs.

G.Keeping a simple,organized home can really help reduce your stress level.

Task 8

第一节

Last weekend a former neighbor invited my husband and me for a barbecue.We brought her flowers and my home-made soup1.________a gift.She was very pleased with 2.________.

We had a good time and we all ate too much and so all of us were not able 3.________（eat） the dessert—one cheesecake and one key lime pie （酸橙派）.My former neighbor told us that she was always on a diet,4.________she asked us to take both of them home with us,just 5.________（leave） her a piece of each.

On the way home we saw several 6.________（electrician） from the electric company,still 7.________（work） to get power to the last few hundred households 8.________were still no electricity supplies.So we stopped our car and 9.________（give） them the boxedup cheesecake,thanking them for working hard all through the holiday weekend.They smiled and thanked us for the cake.

We went to drive and my husband even sang a beautiful song 10.________（happy）.

What a good weekend we had!

第二节

假定你是李华，元宵节即将到来之际，你想请初来你校的英国交换生John一起体验这一传统节日。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括：

1.写信目的；

2.节日简介；

3.希望对方回复。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear John,

Yours,

Li Hua