1. It's our _________ that Tu Youyou becomes the first Chinese scientist to win the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

A．secret

B．pride

C．spirit

D．success

2. —What’s the matter with you? Why do you keep ________ for long?
—I feel sick and don’t want to say anything.

A．healthy

B．warm

C．silent

D．bored

3. —Miss Chen, can you tell me how to ________ this new word?
—Of course, just look at my mouth and listen carefully.

A．guess

B．explain

C．remember

D．pronounce

4. —I’m afraid we’ve got lost, Susan.
—Well, let’s stop and ask for ________.

A．memories

B．decisions

C．requests

D．directions

5. —Do you have teaching experience?
—Yes, of course. I’ve taught English in a village school ________ I left university.

A．until

B．because

C．though

D．since

6. —Soccer first started in England in the 12th century, didn't it?
—Yes, but now it _________all over the world.

A．plays

B．is playing

C．is played

D．was played

7. —It’ so cold here. I hear Miss. Gao has gone to Hainan for the Spring Festival.
—Really? Do you know when she_________?

A．leaves

B．was leaving

C．has left

D．left

8. 一The novel The Call of the Wild is very wonderful.
一So it is. Could you tell me________?

A．that I borrow it

B．if I can keep it for one more week

C．why I return it

D．where I found it

Inventions make our life easier and better. A big invention makes us feel it all the time. There are also small inventions around us which are _____ and interesting.

Do you ever find it annoying to look for the TV remote (遥控器)? Are you tired of _____ shoes when playing different sports? Don’t worry. Students at Clayton Middle School in the US might be able to _____ you. Dylan Glick, a 9-grade student, thought out the idea _____ “retractable (可伸缩的) remote”. The remote has a rope to connect with its resting place. _____ people push a button on the remote, the rope will give the remote back to its resting place.

“It is something that I would use, and I’m sure _____ parents would use, too.” said Glick. He said that sometimes at night when he wants to go to bed, he needs at least ten minutes _____ the remote. So he came up with the _____.

Allison Bicking, also a student in Grade Nine, had a _____ idea. Bicking is a soccer player. She _____ spiked shoes (钉鞋) when she practices running. If she plays soccer after she runs, she has to change her shoes. To solve the _____, she designed many kinds of shoes. Finally, she invented “speedy spikes” after three months’ hard _____. The spikes are retractable with a small button on each shoe. If you push the button, the spikes will _____ or go back into the shoe quickly, making the shoes suit different kinds of sports. It seems that inventing something is not _____. Inspirations (灵感) always come from your daily life, so keep your eyes open. Maybe the next great _____ who will make a difference to our life is you! Be creative, and you can make it.

9.

A．strange

B．common

C．useful

D．dangerous

10.

A．washing

B．changing

C．buying

D．selling

11.

A．help

B．find

C．see

D．hear

12.

A．with

B．at

C．in

D．of

13.

A．Although

B．When

C．Because

D．Until

14.

A．my

B．her

C．our

D．their

15.

A．to lose

B．to buy

C．to have

D．to find

16.

A．choice

B．idea

C．result

D．plan

17.

A．similar

B．difficult

C．boring

D．relaxing

18.

A．lends

B．designs

C．wears

D．draws

19.

A．question

B．trouble

C．invention

D．event

20.

A．life

B．lesson

C．work

D．task

21.

A．come out

B．come on

C．come in

D．come back

22.

A．funny

B．necessary

C．successful

D．difficult

23.

A．doctor

B．scientist

C．inventor

D．reporter

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first   some   closer   your   library   build   spend   box   activity   quickly   pick

Are you a book lover? Then April 2 is a great time for some good reading. It is International Children’s Book Day. You can read books at home, go to a public     24    , or even choose from a box called the Little Free Library.

The Little Free Library is a fun     25     you can join. People build small wooden     26     in front of their house. They put old books into it. Anyone can open the box and     27     some books to read. You can take books away. But in return you need to put     28     in.

An American teacher called Tom Smith built the     29     Little Free Library in 2009, the children in his town liked it very much. Then it became popular     30     around the world.

The little boxes give people free books to read and bring neighbors     31    . They share useful books each other. What’s more, it is also great fun     32     them with family and friends. You can be very creative to make     33     box stand out.

Brian Kemp is a US businessman. He and his children found an old television. They     34     several months together making it into a little bookcase.

“I loved working in the library,” he told Daily news online. “It was a project I did with my kids.”

Bletchley Park Opening Hours: Every day (Christmas & New Year’s Day) Weekdays 9:30 am - 5 pm, Weekends 10:30 am - 5 pm Price: Adults £10                                                    Children (12-16) £6 Children under 12 Free                                     Tickets bought online 20% off
NRM (National Railway Museum) Opening Hours: Weekdays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Museum Admission (门票): FREE Te1: 08448 153 139 For big trains, bigger stories and the biggest free day out, come to theworld’s largest railway museum. Best of all it’s FREE.	Yew Tree Farm Add: A3400 Stratford Road Tel: 01564 792 701 Free admission Opening Hours: TUE - SUN 10 am - 5 pm A modern shopping village made up of sixteen beautiful houses and a coffee shop in a yard offering all kinds of products from around the world.

35. When can we visit National Railway Museum?

A．On weekdays.

B．On Sundays.

C．On Saturdays

D．Every day.

36. Where can we shop and enjoy a cup of coffee?

A．In Bletchley Park.

B．On Yew Tree Farm.

C．At National Railway Museum.

D．On the big trains in NRM.

37. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Bletchley Park has the longest daily opening hours.

B．We can email Yew Tree Farm for more information.

C．We can visit National Railway Museum at nine thirty.

D．An adult can buy a ticket to Bletchley Park online for £8.

At my primary school, I was one of the smartest kids there. I never studied, but always got perfect scores. I thought I was born clever. At least I believed so. I was also a prodigy in music according to myself. I could sing better than almost everyone else in my school. I was pretty sure that once I got to seventh grade, everyone would be surprised by me.

But actually they weren’t.

When I arrived at my new class, I couldn’t wait to show everyone what I could do. However, there was always someone else who could do better than me. My grades began to get worse.

Over the next two years, I had to work very hard. Every prize for the singing competition was given to me for hard work and effort. Grades was still very low but improving little by little. I worked really hard. However, I was never the best at everything. I haven’t realized until recently that I really don’t have to be the best at everything. I was too hard on myself. In fact, my classmates never laughed at me.

No one is perfect. There will probably always be someone better than me at something. Anyway, there are about seven billion people in this world. I will never be the number one at everything, and that’s really okay.

38. What does the underlined part “a prodigy” in Paragraph 1 probably mean in English?

A．A lazy girl.

B．A crazy fan.

C．A common child.

D．A talented kid.

39. What happened to the writer during the next two years?

A．She failed to be perfect though she worked hard.

B．She found the best way to become perfect.

C．She gave up trying because of the low scores.

D．She won many prizes without any effort.

40. What has the writer realized recently?

A．There is no success without effort.

B．Don’t expect too much of yourself.

C．Being talented is the key to success.

D．It’s not necessary to care about the result.

Speaking exams can be stressful! What if you don’t understand the examiner（考官）? Remember that everyone gets nervous in exams. And our tips will help you feel more confident in a speaking exam.

★ Listening to as much English as possible will help to improve your speaking. Listening to songs and watching films will help you feel more confident about speaking.

★ Speak as much English in class as possible. If you always speak English in class, you will find it easier to speak in an exam.

★ Slow down! Before you speak, think carefully about what to say and speak a little slower than normal.

★ Use the correct language that you know. Use words and expressions you have used before. If you don’t know a word, think of another way to say it.

★Listen to yourself when you speak and if you hear a mistake, correct it.

★Look at the examiner’s face and eyes when you speak. Does he understand you? If not, say it again with different words.

★Speak clearly so that the examiner can hear you. If you find this difficult, practice with a friend at home. Speak to each other in English on your computers.

★ Remember that everyone feels nervous in exams. So take some deep breaths before the exam and try to relax.

41. What will you do if you don’t know a word when you are speaking?

A．Look it up in a dictionary.

B．Express it in another way.

C．Ask the examiner for help.

D．Call your friends for help.

42. What does the underlined word “this” refers to?

A．Talking with your friends in English.

B．Talking with friends on computers.

C．Looking at the examiner’s eyes.

D．Speaking clearly in front of the examiner.

43. Put the events about speaking exams in the passage in the correct order.
a.Use words and expressions you have used before.
b.Slow down your speaking speed.
c.Correct the mistakes when you find them.
d.Listening to as much English as possible.

A．d-b-a-c

B．d-a-b-c

C．a-b-d-c

D．b-c-a-d

44. What is the main idea of this passage?

A．How to slow down your speaking speed.

B．How to choose the right listening materials.

C．How to deal with speaking exams.

D．How to correct the mistakes while speaking.

When it comes to Chinese students considering studying in foreign countries, many of them usually believe that life will be easy and enjoyable. Unfortunately, it’s likely that students with those thoughts will be disappointed very soon after landing at the airport.

So, what are the problems you may have, and how can you deal with them?

Teaching and learning styles in America are very different from those in China, requiring more critical thinking（批判性思维）and teamwork. In a normal American classroom, one project might be done by a study group in which every person has their own responsibility.

So don’t worry about your language or any grammar mistakes. Just watch what other students do, and don’t be afraid of asking any questions. The discussions, or sometimes even arguments, that your group members and you hold are likely to be the beginning of a friendship.

Besides schoolwork, another important thing faced by overseas students is homesickness or loneliness. You may miss your parents’ cooking, your pets, especially when faced with the challenges of getting used to a new environment.

What I strongly suggest is to try hard to deal with these feelings. Be open to new friendships. Sign up for school activities, and give yourself permission to enjoy life at school, even if you miss home a lot. Be organized and keep a diary to check your progress. Write down three new things that you’re thankful for every evening as well as three things you are looking forward to every morning.

Studying abroad is never simple. In fact, there will be many difficulties every day. But I’m sure you will overcome your difficulties and make your time overseas a success.

45. Whom is the article written for?

A．Teachers.

B．Parents.

C．Students.

D．Travelers.

46. How do the students in America finish their schoolwork?

A．By thinking critically alone.

B．By working in a group.

C．By watching what others do.

D．By arguing with other students.

47. What can we know according to the passage?

A．The style of teaching and learning in America are very similar to those in China.

B．The discussion or even arguments between you and your group can lead to a friendship.

C．Faced with the challenges of getting used to a new environment can be a happy feeling.

D．The writer suggests us writing down three new things that we are thankful for every morning.

48. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?

A．

B．

C．

D．

Over the last few centuries, there have been many changes in our lives.

To start with, people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays, more and more people can travel by plane and we can take many other fast and comfortable vehicles.

Secondly, in the past, people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools we have today. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines.

Thirdly, in the past, the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses, TV sets or washing machines. Now, most families have several of these things.

Lastly, communications have become much easier than before. In the past, we kept in touch with others by writing letters or sending faxes, such as making a phone call, sending e﹣mails or messages and chatting online. What’s more, and we can see each other while chatting online. The most surprising thing is that we can make a phone call with the astronauts and see them when they are in space. What a magical thing!

Thanks to the technology, especially the Internet, our lives have become much easier and happier than before. I’m sure they will become more wonderful in the future. Don’t you think so?

49. Why were planes not so popular many years ago?

A．Because they were not big enough.

B．Because they were not able to fly long.

C．Because they were very expensive.

D．Because they were not fast enough.

50. What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?

A．Many families have TV sets and washing machines nowadays.

B．There were no bathrooms or running water before.

C．Living conditions have been improved.

D．Many people can take baths at home now.

51. What is the writer’s last example for great changes in people’s lives about?

A．Traveling.	B．Living conditions.
C．Working tools.	D．Communication.

52. What’s the best title for this passage?

A．Great Changes in Our Lives.

B．Good Education Will Change Our Lives.

C．Fast Development of Science.

D．We Live a Happy Life Now.

How to Succeed in High School

You have been familiar with the learning environment in your middle school, and it feels like home. So it is not always easy to say bye-bye to middle school.

After entering high school, you may face some new challenges. The schoolwork may become more difficult and require greater skills. Most students need support.     53     However, you can’t depend on others all the time. What can you do? Here are some suggestions:

Understand what kind of learner you are. Do you need silence to focus? Then make sure the TV is not on when you are studying. Provide yourself with a quiet learning environment at home.

    54     Find the right time so that your efforts will work well.

Learn to be better organized. It might be helpful when you get used to making a to-do-list of all your schoolwork, and checking each item off when it is completed.     55     This will create smaller, more manageable tasks out of the larger ones. Big projects seem less difficult if they are done step by step.

    56     Read every day. The more, the better. It doesn’t matter what you read. Reading newspapers regularly is a good choice. Newspapers provide plenty of details and background. Also, information you get from newspapers is usually official and true.

High school life can be enjoyable.     57     Hope you will feel confident and perform well in high school!

A．Try to divide your work.

B．Form good reading habits.

C．Don’t put off today’s work until tomorrow.

D．Sometimes you have to do it on your own.

E．Teachers and parents may give you a hand.

F．Some students focus better in the morning, others at night.

G．Old friendships might disappear and new ones will develop.

W: I want to go to the Sunshine Library this morning. But I don’t know where it is.
M: It’s near Huaxing Store, on Center Street. I usually go there.
W:     58    
M: I usually go to the music club in the library on Sundays. A lot of people practice playing music there. Would you like to join us?
W: Yes, I’d love to.     59    
M: It’s about 3 kilometers.
W:     60    
M: The No.1 bus can take you right there.
W:     61    
M: Walk along this street, and take the fourth turning on the left. The library is across from the post office.
W: I see.     62    
M: You’re welcome.

A．Could you tell me how I can get there on foot?

B．How long does it take?

C．Thank you very much!

D．When do you usually go there?

E．That’s right.

F．How far is it from here?

G．Which bus can I take?

63. 某校正在开展主题为"Do you like to wear clothes with Chinese brands or foreign brands? "的讨论，为此你采访了一些学生。请你根据下表内容用英语写一篇短文进行交流，并说明你自己的喜爱及理由。

	Like
Some students	Chinese brands	● be more comfortable ● have a lower-price ●have meaning of culture
Some students	Foreign brands	● be more fashionable ● have a better quality
You	…	…

注意：
1）文中必须包括表格中全部内容，可适当发挥；
2）词数：80-100；
3）短文的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：fashionable 时尚的
短文首句：Recently, we had a discussion about whether we like to wear clothes with Chinese brands or foreign brands.
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