1. 听对话，选择与对话内容相对应的图片。每组对话读两遍。

1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________

2. When does the piano lesson start?

A．At 8:10.

B．At 8:30.

C．At 9:30.

3. How long does it take Jane to get to school by bike?

A．5 minutes.

B．25 minutes.

C．8 minutes.

4. Q: Who is the boy with curly hair?

A．David.

B．Eric.

C．Frank.

5. Q: Where are Amy and Jack going?

A．Rockin’s Restaurant.

B．Blue Ocean.

C．Mikey’s Restaurant.

6. Q: What was the boy’s memory about in Grade 8?

A．A school music festival.

B．A tennis game.

C．A volunteering activity.

听短文， 根据短文内容，判断下列句子正误，正确的用 “A” 表示， 不正 确的用“B” 表示。短文读两遍。听短文前，你们有20秒钟的时间阅读下列句子。
7. Mark studied at home for an English test by himself.
8. Mark went on studying when he saw fire coming out of his neighbor’s kitchen.
9. Mark got into his neighbor’s house through the window because his neighbor wasn’t at home.
10. Mark put out the fire quickly without any help.
11. Mark’s parents were proud of him.

听对话，根据对话内容完成下列句子，每空词数不限。对话读三遍。听对话前，你们有20秒钟的时间阅读下列句子。注意：请将答案填写在答题卡指定区域。
12. What’s wrong with Rick?
He has a ________ and a sore back.
13. Why did Rick sit in the same way for too long?
He wanted to ________ as soon as possible.
14. How often does Betty exercise?
She exercises ________ a week.
15. Where is Betty’s house?
It’s ________ the Sun Cinema.
16. When does Betty leave home for school in the school days?
She leaves at ________.

Shopping for your teen friends’ birthday gifts can be difficult. Each year, we pay close attention to the newest gifts hitting the market. Below, we’ve created such a list, choosing some of the hottest items (商品) on store shelves right now.

Mind Card Game $20.00              This is a board game that encourages true teamwork because the number one rule is “No talking!” If successful, they will be amazed at how well they work with their teammates without using any words.	Harry Potter Paperback Box Set $80.00 If they’re getting sick of borrowing the local library’s copies, then they need a complete collection of Harry Potter books to call their own. This set comes with all seven books in the series (系列).
Color-changing Lamp Speaker $36.00 With a simple touch, this speaker lamp changes color, plays music and helps them sleep. They can even bring it with them on camping trips since it runs for up to 120 hours.	Bluetooth Wireless (无线) Smart Beanie $15.00 Trying to wear headphones and a hat at the same time is usually uncomfortable. This smart beanie can keep their ears warm in winter, while allowing them to listen to their favorite playlists for up to five hours.

17. The text tells us that the Mind Card Game ________.

A．requires players to work together

B．allows speaking while playing

C．provides seven games

18. The Color-changing Lamp Speaker and the Bluetooth Wireless Smart Beanie can ________.

A．run for 120 hours

B．play music for users

C．change different colors

19. Those who ________ maybe interested in the text.

A．want to make more money

B．plan to buy gifts for teenagers

C．are interested in inventions

20. The passage above can probably be found ________.

A．on a website

B．in a storybook

C．in a notice

Today, many children spend a lot of their free time playing games on the Internet. In the UK, 99% of kids aged 8 to 15 play video games. They spend almost 14 hours gaming a week. This information tells us that the benefits and dangers of video games must be carefully considered.

For many people, video games are fun. They have bright lights, funny cartoons and exciting stories. Everywhere you look, you can see children playing these games. They play on buses and trains, in restaurants and even at school.

Video games are educational, too. They make kids think in a creative way and they have to move their hands and eyes quickly. This can improve the way that a child’s brain works. What’s more, video games make children use their imagination. The player has to do many creative things, like drawing, telling stories and building things. Video games are also good for children to learn about technology because they can learn how computers and other devices work while they play.

However, a recent study suggests that video games can also be bad for children. First, children can download many games for free. This means that parents often don’t know if their children are playing violent (暴力的) or scary games. Second, many children spend too much time playing games on computers and this can lead to health problems. Third, if children spend too much time playing games instead of doing homework, they can have problems at school and get bad grades. Finally, video games can affect children’s social skills. If children spend too much time playing video games by themselves, they might not learn how to play with their friends.

In conclusion, it seems clear that video games have some advantages and some disadvantages. Parents should know what games their children are playing and how much time they spend on them. Parents should also make sure their children get enough exercise and spend time with other children.

21. The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________.

A．kids

B．video games

C．computers

22. Which disadvantages of video games are mentioned in the passage?
a. result in bad grades       b. make kids feel bored
c. lead to health problems     d. affect children’s social skills
e. cause problems between parents and kids

A．c, d, e

B．a, b, c

C．a, c, d

23. The writer thinks ________ should play an important role in video game play for kids.

A．family

B．society

C．schools

24. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? (P=Paragraph)

A．

B．

C．

Artificial intelligence (人工智能), or AI in short, is the science of giving computers and machines ability to think and work like humans. AI scientists and engineers have made a lot of cool technologies.

AI is rapidly catching up with the human ability to read faces. As a result, facial recognition (识别) is used a lot in the world. Chinese police use this technology to identify criminals (罪犯). Once they caught a criminal when he attended a concert. I also checks the ID of ride-hailing (网约车) drivers and lets people pay for things with a smile.

AI is also used in self-driving cars, which are believed to be the future of driving. Most drivers may wave or nod at passers-by to let them cross the street, but self-driving cars don’t have this ability. Carmakers are testing a light signal system to help them “speak” to humans. The system can show what self-driving cars will do. For example, if a driverless car is yielding (让路), it will flash two white lights side to side. A rapidly flashing light tells passers-by that the car is about to speed up.

Service Robots also show you how powerful AI is. Imagine this —you come back home from school and your robot housekeeper is waiting for you at the door. After dinner, he teaches you to play the piano, just like a real music teacher. Such thoughts will soon happen in the real world. In the future, more and more service robots will become good home helpers.

AI is so powerful that it can help human beings and even replace us in many jobs.

29. What does the underlined word “identify” mean in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．To come to realize and tell who is who.

B．To take somebody to the police station.

C．To let somebody know his mistakes.

30. In the future, a self-driving car may communicate with humans by ________.

A．waving to them

B．speaking to them

C．flashing lights

31. Which technology is used in real life according to the passage?

A．Robots as ride-hailing drivers.

B．Facial recognition for payment.

C．Light signals for self-driving cars.

32. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．People use AI in many different ways.

B．AI will take the place of human beings in all jobs.

C．Self-driving cars will be able to talk like humans.

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in your good and bad times. You’ve made friends since childhood, but you still don’t know who your true friends are.     33    

Always honest

Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive.     34     It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.

Always there for you

There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties.     35     It may not be able to solve your problems but the fact that your friend make time to listen is a sign that he cares about you. Your friend is not a true friend if he can never make time for you when you are in trouble. You also need to accept that your friend also has other things to do so he can’t always listen to your problems at once.

Always respectful (尊重人的)

A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he or she agrees or not. Your true friend may disagree but never insist (坚持) that he is correct.

Always understanding

    36     A true friend will always be understanding and forgiving (谅解的) even if it isn’t his or her fault. We are all different people and we all make mistakes. A true friend is always understanding and forgiving because he or she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his or her best friend.

A．A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give advice.

B．A true friend always tells you the truth.

C．There is a saying, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”

D．Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend.

E．It is possible that some problems will appear between two friends.

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从方框中选出恰当的单词或短语填空，使语意 通顺完整。第一个方框供1—5 小题选用，第二个方框供6—10小题选用。每个选项只能使用一次，每框有一项剩余。

A. passed away   B. sound   C. until   D. smarter and smarter   E. surprised   F. sight

My mother used to ask me, “What is the most important part of the body?” When I was younger, I thought     37     was very important to us as humans, so I said, “My ear, Mommy.” She said, “No. Many people are deaf. Keep thinking about it.”

It was several years     38     she asked me again. Since making my first try, I had considered the correct answer. So this time I told her, “Sight is very important, so it must be our eyes.” “You’re learning fast, but not correct.” she said. Over the years, she asked me a few more times and always her answer was, “No. But you are getting     39     every year.”

Then last year, my grandpa     40    , everybody was crying, and it was our turn to say our final goodbye to Grandpa. “Do you know the most important part yet, my dear?” Mom asked me. I was     41     when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me.

A. because   B. in life       C. how       D. were full of       E. what       F. loved

“Today is the day you need to learn this important lesson.” She looked at me as only a mother can. Her eyes     42     tears. She said. “My dear, it is your shoulder.” “Is it     43     it holds up my head?” I asked.

She replied, “No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or a     44     one when they cry. Everybody sometimes needs a shoulder to cry on     45    . I only hope you have enough love and friends.” Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish one but sympathetic (同情) to part of others. People will forget     46     you said or did but never forget how you made them feel.

阅读下面短文，完成短文后的问题。

Known as the birthplace of kites, Weifang in Shandong province has a long history of making kites. According to local artisans (工匠), Weifang kite-making can be traced back to 2, 000 years ago. At first, they were often used by the army for measuring distance and communication purposes. During the Ming Dynasty (1368~1644), kites started to be popular among ordinary people as entertainment.

Yang Hongwei, 58, is an inheritor (传承人) of the Weifang kite-making technique. Born into a kite-making family, Yang often saw kites with bright colors and different shapes in her grandfather’s workshop. “Every time I see these beautiful kites, my boredom and negative feelings go away,” said Yang. Having a special connection with kites, Yang learned the skills from her grandfather at the age of 16. After practicing the skills for 10 years, she started her own shop in 1992.

On Yang’s kites, people can see not only common patterns like butterflies and swallows (燕子), but also some prints telling Chinese myths, legends and history. Though the idea was cool, the process was not easy. She said that she spent much effort and time checking historical records or discussing the details with experts. “It’s time-consuming,” Yang added, “but when I explain the stories on the kites to foreign customers, I feel a sense of great achievement.”

In her spare time, she also travels to different countries including Germany, Australia, the US and New Zealand to tell people about Chinese stories seen on kites and the traditional ways of making kites. “I’m an inheritor of the culture. It is also an important job of mine to spread the heritage around the world and onto the future,” she said.

57. Where is known as the birth place of kites?
________________________________
58. What were the kites used for at first?
________________________________
59. How does Yang Hongwei feel when she sees the wonderful kites?
________________________________
60. How long has Yang Hongwei had her own kite shop?
________________________________
61. What do you think of Yang Hongwei? And why?
________________________________

阅读下面对话，在每个空白处填入一个适当的句子，使对话完整，合乎情境。
(Mario meets Carol at the school gate.)
Mario: Hi, Carol. As time goes by, it’s only two months left for us. We’re going to graduate!
Carol: Yeah. In fact, it’s really hard for me to say goodbye to all the teachers and friends.
Mario:     62    ?
Carol: My favorite teacher is our headteacher, Ms. Wang. She is great fun!
Mario: You’re right. By the way, the summer vacation is coming.     63    ?
Carol: I’m going to work as a volunteer animal doctor in the coming summer vacation.
Mario: A volunteer animal doctor? Why do you want to do that?
Carol:     64    .
Mario: That sounds wonderful! Can I join you?
Carol: Of course. Everyone is welcomed to join us.
Mario: I think I can learn more about how to care for animal.     65    ?
Carol: I have volunteered there for about three years. It’s my elder brother who led me there.
Mario: That’s a good deed. I believe we’ll do a great job in the volunteering.