Many years ago my student asked me the question, "Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?" Without taking time to reflect, I answered, "Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone's life." Even though I was sincere, that wasn't a very good answer and my student didn't let it slide.
"Let me get this straight," he said, "You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?" He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused. I'm one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift.
Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach:
It's in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in 1990. She instilled(逐渐灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.
Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples go on and on until they reach the shore. You can't have ripples without a "stone." Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that's what I strive to do.
I genuinely love teenagers. I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they'll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too.
Teaching isn't for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer’s being a teacher?
| A．Because he thought her answer was unbelievable. |
| B．Because the writer was insincere. |
| C．Because the student was naughty. |
| D．Because the answer was difficult to understand. |
What do you think of the writer?
| A．Stupid. | B．Honest. | C．Conservative. | D．Polite. |
According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her. |
| B．The writer’s answer made the student confused. |
| C．In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach. |
| D．The writer annoyed the student who asked the question. |
We can infer from the text that _________.
| A．the writer was also a good teacher in school |
| B．the writer often plays with her students beside a pond |
| C．the writer devotes herself to teaching and her students |
| D．the writer often accompanies the students on their way home |
What’s the main idea of the text?
| A．A student’s silly question. | B．A good teacher who likes students. |
| C．A confused student. | D．The reason why I teach. |
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。
There is an English saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.”51 Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their heart, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. 52 It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
53In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programmes. The group that tolerated (忍受)the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. 54
In this way55 they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really fell like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
| A．The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain. |
| B．Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. |
| C．Laughter and physical exercise have similar effects on the human body. |
| D．It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. |
E. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics.
F. Laughter could produce a kind of chemical.
G. Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body.
第II卷 （非选择题，共35分）
第一节: 对话填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
D—David, T---Tony
D: Hi, Tony. Are you reading something exciting?
T: Oh, nothing much. I’m just reading some science (76) f__. David, 76_______
it’s a long time since I saw you last and I could hardly
(77) r___ you because you’ve changed so much. 77_______
D: Oh, I’ve just had a (78) h____ in the barber’s and I am wearing 78_______
a pair of glasses now.
T: No wonder. By the way, what’s your plan for this weekend?
D: We are going to have a picnic in the countryside on Saturday.
Do you wan to join us?
T: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I can’t as I’ve got (79) p___of work to79______
do recently.
D: I know you are always as (80) b___as a bee.But don’t forget 80______
that no matter how much work you have to do, you should try
to (81) s___ aside some time for a rest. Health must come first,81_______
after all.
T: Yes, you are right. I’ll go with you. And why not ask Sam to
go with us together? He can (82) b___ us a lot of fun.82______
D: That’s a good idea, but not this time, for his parents
(83) d____ two days ago and he is very upset now. Maybe 83_____
he doesn’t want to go with us.
T: Really? I simply can’t (84) b____my ears.84_____
D: Yes, I’m surprised to know that their marriage has broken up ,too.
T: I think he needs to stay(85) a_____and calm himself down. 85_____
D: Yes.
五．对话填空（每小题1分，满分10分）
M: Can you tell me something about your education?
W: Yes. I’m a g____76___ of Zhengzhou University. I learned business.
M: Did you l____77__ your business course?\
W: Very much, and I’ve done w__78____ in all of them. Here are the results of my examinations.
M: Hm. You were indeed a good student. What about your s___79____ English?
W: I can talk w_____80__ foreigners freely. When I was at college, I often went to the English Corner. We had English teachers from Australia.
M: Hm. We can hire you. We give the employees a s___81____ of 480 dollars a month at the beginning. If you do a good job, you will get a rise in three months’ t____82_______.
W: That’s great. How long should I work every day?
M: Four hours every day and two days o___83_____ in a week.
W: Do you o____84_____ housing to your employees?
M: Not now. My assistant will tell you w______85____ you are interested in.
W: OK. When shall I begin my work?
M: Next week.
第二卷（共35分）
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节对话填空（共10小题上，每小题1分，满分10分）
（J="Jane" F="Flora" ）
J: Hi,Flora. It seems that I haven’t seen for you ages, Where have you been ?
F: Hi, Jane . Been to England for a (76) t______.
J: Oh really ? That’s great,. Did someone (77) e_______travel with you?
F: We went on a group tour, You know that would make things easy. You wouldn’t (78) w_______about this and that.
J:Yes. A pleasant time, eh?
F: A really pleasant to me. Everything we saw, Fantastic ! And the guide was a very nice guy; he also (79) l_______ us a deep impression.
J:What’s that ?
F:He once told us about the (80)b______ of his career. He was an Oxford student before. And one day when he went on his (81)w______ to a lecture, a tourist
(82) a_____ him for directions. Since he was going in the same direction,he led the way, telling legends and stories about Oxford. Before they knew it, two hours passed, and the tourist gave him ten pounds for the enjoyable morning. He then
(83) r_______ that he had a gift for making a visit (84)i________and lovely.
J: What an amazing story ! By the way , How did you travel(85)e________ in England?
F: It depends.Sometimes by udnerground or by bus.
J: If only I had such a chance !
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit.（6 points）
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
As we rush through our busy days accomplishing our tasks-work，kids，shopping，cleaning, eating and so on，we often complain that we don’t feel good．There is a simple，quick，and effective way that you can feel better throughout the day and also be more attractive.
All you have to do is smile more．
Smiling changes your attitude，whether you realize it or not．If you have any doubts，next time you feel down，start smiling and thinking positive thoughts and see what happens．You can’t help but have a better attitude when you smile．
Smiling also raises your confidence．
Smiling affects your emotions because of a brain-body connection．It triggers scientifically measurable activity in the left，frontal cortex-the area of the brain where happiness is registered．
Your face has 44 muscles between the skin，cartilage（软骨），blood and bone that you contort（扭曲）, flex, and move．This lets you make over 5000 different types of expressions．That’s a lot of expressions! And each will have a different effect on your feelings and those looking at you.
Now that you know how good smiling is for you，make a conscious effort to use this smile exercise a minimum of six times throughout your day．When you smile，remember to breathe in through your nose and think positive thoughts．This I guarantee will have a positive influence on your day and in your life．So smile!
76．How can you feel good and be more attractive according to this passage?（within 2 words．）
_______________________________________________________________________________77．Why can we make more than 5，000 different types of expressions?（within 19 words．）
_______________________________________________________________________________78．What are the benefits of smiling?（within 12 words．）