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1. Where is the text probably from?

A．A story book.

B．A science magazine.

C．A newspaper.

D．A report.

2. How many activities are mentioned here for the children to enjoy?

A．Six.

B．Seven.

C．Eight.

D．Nine.

3. What does the underlined word “contact” mean?

A．send emails to

B．learn from

C．communicate with

D．agree with

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．If you call the hotel for the childcare service, you should pay for the call.

B．All the parents who are busy with their work can use the childcare service.

C．You can’t use the childcare service if your child is ten.

D．Children can enjoy drawing and reading here.

Lu Xun is one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century. He not only wrote stories, but also wrote articles about living conditions of Chinese people.

Lu Xun was born in 1881. In 1898, his grandfather was put into prison for taking money. His father became seriously ill. From that time on, his family were no longer accepted by their relatives and friends. These early experiences greatly influenced his writing. In 1902, he went to study in Japan. He showed a talent for writing and translating. He even wrote several books. He returned to China in 1909 because he was in need of money. After working for several years as a teacher in Beijing. Lu Xun again returned to writing. In 1918, he wrote his famous short story Diary of a Madman. It was the first Chinese novel published using the everyday language that people spoke, which helped make it a great success. This, together with his novel The True Story Of Ah Q(1921), made Lu Xun a leading Chinese writer. Lu Xun still worried greatly about China’s future. In 1926, he moved to Shanghai and gave up writing stories. He then only wrote articles which called on people to fight against the government. For this, the government stopped him from publishing any more books.

He died in 1936. Lu Xun’s importance and influence have grown. Today some of his works are included in school textbooks and his works are read by millions of people around the world.

5. Which of the following greatly influenced Lu Xun’s writing?

A．The need of money.

B．The people he met in Japan.

C．The experiences in his early life.

D．Working as a teacher in Beijing.

6. Why was Lu Xun’s story Diary of a Madman so popular?

A．It was based on Lu Xun’s diary.

B．It shows the worries about China.

C．Its story took place in modern times.

D．It was the first novel using everyday language.

7. What does “This” in the second paragraph refer to?

A．The first Chinese novel

B．The success of Diary of a Madman

C．The True Story of Ah Q

D．The talent for using the everyday language

8. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Lu Xun’s family

B．Lu Xun’s great books

C．Lu Xun’s importance and influence

D．Lu Xun-a great Chinese writer

What did people do to communicate in ancient times? Here are some very interesting answers to this question.

Alphorns (阿尔卑斯长号角) were once used to communicate in the mountains in Switzerland. They are very long and they are very heavy, too. So, alphorns are hard work to blow. Then why use them? Well, they make a loud sound which travels much further than the human voice. Herdsmen(牧民) used them to call cows in the distance for milking. At sunset, alphorns were also used to send a message down to villagers that all was well. These days, they’re mostly used as musical instruments.

The people of La Gomera, an island in Europe, have their own special way of sending messages from mountain to mountain. They use a whistled (口哨的), language called elsilbo, which comes from their language Spanish. Whistling can be heard within five kilometers, which means it can be used across much greater distances (远处) than shouting. Elsilbo can be used for all kinds of messages, including greetings and announcements. Elsilbo is used a lot less than it used to be, but primary school students in La Gomera have to leave it.

Did you know it’s also possible to send messages without making a noise? This is called visual communication, and it includes the use of flags and even smoke. Long ago, soldiers along the Great Wall of China used smoke as a warning. If they noticed the enemy from their signal (信号) tower, they lit a smoky fire. When soldiers in other towers saw the smoke signal, they lit fires too. In this way, messages about the enemy’s arrival could travel as far as 800 km in just a few hours.

9. What are alphorns mostly used for today?

A．Communicating in the mountains.

B．Calling cows for milking.

C．Sending messages down to villages.

D．Playing a kind of music.

10. Why do the people of La Gomera use elsilbo to communicate?

A．Because it can send messages to animals.

B．Because it is different from their language.

C．Because it can be heard at a great distance.

D．Because it is a subject for young students.

11. Which of the way to communicate is not mentioned in the passage?

A．Blow Alphorns.

B．Use a whistled language.

C．Send letters.

D．Use flags and smoke.

12. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?(P＝Paragraph)

A．

B．

C．

D．

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

We could not go for a walk that afternoon. There was such a freezing cold wind, and such _______ rain, that we all stayed indoors. I was _______ of it. I never liked long walks, especially in winter. I used to hate coming home when it was almost dark, because Bessie, the nursemaid (保姆) , was always scolding   (责骂) me. All the time I knew I was _______ from my cousins, Eliza, John and Georgiana Reed.

They were taller and stronger than me, and they were more loved. These three usually _______ their time crying and quarrelling, but today they were sitting quietly around their mother in the sitting room. I wanted to join the family circle, but Mrs. Reed, my aunt, _______ . Bessie had complained about me.

“No, I’m sorry, Jane. Until I hear from Bessie, or see for myself, that you are really trying to behave better, you cannot be treated as a good child, like my children.”

“What does Bessie say I have done?” I asked.

“Jane, it is impolite to _______ me in that way. If you can’t speak pleasantly, _______ quiet.”

I crept (爬行) out of the sitting-room and into the small room next door, where I chose a book full of pictures. I climbed on to the window-seat and drew the curtains (窗帘) , so that I was completely _______. I sat there for a while. _______ I looked out of the window at the grey November afternoon, and saw the rain pouring down. But most of the time I studied the book and looked at the pictures, I fell in imagination (想象). Lost in the world of ________, I forgot my sad, lonely existence. I was only afraid that my secret hiding-place might be discovered.

17.

A．strong

B．thick

C．heavy

D．light

18.

A．worried

B．glad

C．afraid

D．proud

19.

A．same

B．different

C．similar

D．tired

20.

A．took

B．cost

C．spent

D．paid

21.

A．agreed

B．refused

C．accepted

D．left

22.

A．speak

B．ask

C．reply

D．talk

23.

A．be

B．being

C．to be

D．been

24.

A．enjoyable

B．sad

C．secret

D．hidden

25.

A．Never

B．At times

C．Always

D．Usually

26.

A．hiding

B．enjoying

C．sleeping

D．imagination

阅读下面的短文,用括号内所给词的适当形式填空,必要时可加助动词。

What is 5G? It is the     27     (five) generation of mobile network technology. China’s telecom companies     28     (be) able to offer 5G networks for mobile phone users since 2019.

Do you know the development of mobile network technology? Each mobile network generation is faster and more powerful than the one before it. 1G let us talk to each other. 2G let us send     29     (message). 3G gave us data and the Internet. And 4G     30     (make) all of these things faster.What’s special about 5G?

5G has a very short delay (延迟) between sending and receiving information. Now, 4G takes about 100 to 200 milliseconds(毫秒)     31     (send) and receive data. But 5G will get it down to I millisecond or less—this is almost real-time.

This big change will not only make our mobile Internet faster,but also     32     (deep) change our lives. Read on     33     (find) out how.

5G+entertainment

5G networks are about 100 times faster than 4G.This means you can download a movie in seconds by     34     (use) 5G. Also, virtual reality (VR) games will become more popular with 5G. The short delay of 5G will make the games feel even     35     (much) real.

5G+smart homes

5G also makes the Internet of things possible.Internet of things is a large network that connects everything to the Internet.Smart homes are part of it. For example,if the sensor feels the air becoming dry, a smart sprinkler(洒水器) could water your plants by     36     (it).

38. 他每天步行去上班而不是骑自行车。 (instead of)
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39. 我能照顾我自己，虽然这对我来说不容易。 (although)
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阅读下面的短文，根据短文后的要求答题。

Physical exercise is good for our mind, body and spirit. Today, working out(锻炼) through online videos is becoming very popular. We can work out anytime anywhere.

One of my friends, Li Fei, followed short workout videos to do daily exercise. “With live programs, I feel like working out with my friends, which encourages me to hold on to the last minute.” she said. Another friend of mine, Michael, told me that workout videos let him feel so comfortable. “I have a fear of working out at the gym(健身房) because I don’t like being watched by others.” he said.

With their examples, I decided to give it a try. When I told my plan to my elder sister, a P.E. teacher, she reminded me that workout videos could be helpful, (A) ________, it might still carry some problems.

“Without being with someone in person, you will be less willing(愿意的) to work out to your best. Working out at the gym allows you to have advice in real time and get pushed harder.” my sister said to me. “Well, if you really want to have a try. First, choose proper programs or videos. And then ask your friends for advice. Anyway, don’t be addicted(沉迷的) to it. You should try different ways to work out to be healthy.”

At her suggestions, I finally followed an online workout program. I felt it very practical and helpful. Compared with going to the gym, using online videos to work out is a much cheaper and time-saving choice. But it can be difficult sometimes when I’m too lazy or too busy to stick to it.

40. Why is working out through online videos becoming popular today?
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41. Which way to work out doesn’t Michael like?
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42. 请在(A)处横线上填一个恰当的单词。
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43. 请将文中划线句子翻译成汉语。
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44. Would you like to follow online videos to work out? Why or why not?
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46. 近期，中学生英语报刊正在举办征文活动，主题是“弘扬中华传统文化，畅谈中国传统佳节”。请你根据以下要点，以“My Favourite Chinese Festival”为题，写一篇短文，去报社投稿。

内容：
1.你最喜欢的传统节日;
2.该节日的主要庆祝方式;
3.你喜爱的原因及对这个节日的感受。
注意：
1.不要出现真实的校名、人名等相关信息；
2.语句通顺，语法正确，书写工整；
3.词数不少于70词。

My Favourite Chinese Festival

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