There is an old Chinese saying, “If someone gives you a little drop of water, you should return a spring of water.” That means if someone helps you a bit, you should remember it and thank them gratefully(感激地) in return.
We should live in a world of gratitude. We should prove it with actions, not just words. We thank people who hurt us, because they teach us important things. We thank people who give us up, because we learn how to be independent. We thank people who are selfish(自私的), because we learn the importance of being kind. Of course, we should thank people who helps. We should thank people who teach us. We should thank people who care about us.
We thank our parents. They work hard all the time in order to give their sons and daughters a better life. They cook meals for us, they do the chores for us, they always give us food and clothes, they teach us what is right and what is wrong.
We thank our teachers who give us dreams. They teach us a lot of things but they ask for nothing from us. We are well-educated by them.
There are a lot of people that we should be grateful to in our life. We should find a way to thank them.
1. According to the writer, what should you do if someone helps you?| A．We should thank them gratefully in return. | B．We just go away at once. |
| C．We should do nothing. | D．We should give them money. |
| A．parents | B．friends | C．teachers | D．students |
| A．they work hard for us all the time |
| B．they give us everything they can |
| C．they teach us what is right and what is wrong |
| D．A, B and C |
| A．大地回春，春意盎然 | B．落花有意，流水无情 |
| C．滴水之恩，涌泉相报 | D．兵来将挡，水来土掩 |
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【推荐1】Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted the Chinese women’s volleyball team at the Great Hall of the People on Sept.30, 2019, after they returned home from a resounding triumph（彻底的胜利） at the World Cup in Japan. It is China’s 10th title in world major（主要的）volleyball events such as the World Cup, the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
The triumph of the Chinese team at the World Cup has ignited the patriotic enthusiasm（点燃了爱国热情）of the Chinese people. Xi said that the women’s volleyball players weren’t afraid of any opponents（对手） and fought hard with both style and skills. Xi said that 38 years ago, when the Chinese women’s volleyball team won the World Cup for the first time, the whole nation was excited and hundreds of millions of people cried tears of joy.
“The people love the Chinese women’s volleyball team, not only because you have won the game, but also because you show that you put the motherland first and never give up,” he said.
“I hope the Chinese women’s volleyball team will go on working hard and I look forward to your great results at the Tokyo Olympic Games,”he said.
1. According to the passage, this is a(an) _______.| A．story | B．report | C．poem | D．ad. |
| A．The World Cup. | B．The World Championships. |
| C．Chinese Volleyball Super League. | D．The Olympic Games. |
| A．1980 | B．1981 | C．1982 | D．1983 |
| A．Because they never give up. | B．Because they have won the game. |
| C．Because they put the motherland first. | D．All of the above. |
| A．Xi Welcomes Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team after World Cup Win |
| B．Welcome from Chinese President Xi Jinping |
| C．A Resounding Triumph at the World Cup |
| D．People Love the Chinese Women's Volleyball Team |
【推荐2】People like to talk about “first”. They like to remember their first love or their first car. But not all firsts are happy ones. Few people enjoy the firsts that are bad.
One of history’s bad but important firsts was the first car accident. Cars were still young when it happened. It took place in New York in May 1896. A man from Massachusetts was visiting the city in his new car. At that time, bicycle riders were still trying to get used to the new set of wheels on the road. No one was sure who was at fault（过错）. Anyway, a bike and the car collided. The man on the bike was hurt. The driver of the car had to stay in prison（监牢）and wait for the hospital report on the bike rider. It was lucky that the bike rider didn’t die.
Three years later, another car accident took place. It was again in New York City. A man named Henry Bliss got off a street car. He was hit by a passing car. Again, no one was sure just how it happened or who was at fault. The driver of the car was put it prison. Poor Mr. Bliss became the first person to die in a car accident.
1. In the first car accident the driver was _________.| A．hurt | B．sent to hospital |
| C．laughed at | D．put in prison for a while |
| A．stopped | B．ran a race with each other |
| C．hit each other hard | D．travelled in the same direction |
| A．people had seen a lot of cars |
| B．the car had had only a short history |
| C．people were already used to cars |
| D．people didn’t know how to ride a bike |
| A．three years after | B．three years ago |
| C．in 1896 | D．in 1899 |
| A．The bike rider was from Massachusetts. |
| B．When the car accident happened, Mr. Bliss was in New York City. |
| C．A car was going by when Mr. Bliss got out of the street car. |
| D．The bike rider did not die. |
| A．The driver in a car accident should be put in prison. |
| B．The first car accident and the first death from a car accident are two unhappy firsts. |
| C．It took bike rider some time to get used to cars on the road. |
| D．Mr. Bliss became the first person to die in a car accident. |
【推荐3】Do you always feel lonely? When do you feel lonely? Is loneliness a good feeling? Nowadays more and more people are having this kind of feeling in their daily life. When someone feels lonely, he or she will have an experience of being alone because of low levels of social contact and relationships.
There are two kinds of loneliness: emotional loneliness and social loneliness. Emotional loneliness is about the relationship between parents and their children. When children leave their parents for a while, they usually show the pain, such as crying and trying to search for their parents. Therefore, emotional loneliness is caused by leaving a person that someone is close to, such as a parent. On the other hand, social loneliness is the loneliness that one experiences when he or she leaves a wide social network. One doesn’t feel that he or she is a member of a group, or one doesn’t have friends to talk to when he or she is sad.
Besides, loneliness is different from being alone. Being alone is about not having contact with people. But loneliness is a subjective experience: if people think they are lonely, then they are lonely. People can be lonely when they are alone, or in a group. What makes people lonely is the fact that they want more social interaction (社交). People can be in a group and feel lonely because they don’t get to talk to enough people. On the other hand, one can be alone and not feel lonely, though there is no one around him or her. That person is not lonely because maybe he or she doesn’t want to have social interaction at that time.
So, what about you? Will you feel lonely if you stay alone? Or you just enjoy the time being with yourself.
1. Why did the writer start the passage with questions?| A．To let readers answer these questions. |
| B．To ask for more ideas about loneliness. |
| C．To make readers interested in the passage. |
| D．To check students’ understanding of loneliness. |
| A．have no friends to talk to | B．have a small social network |
| C．have a feeling of being lonely | D．like to leave their parents |
| A．A hot subject. | B．A person’s own feeling. |
| C．A pain in the body. | D．A person’s special plan. |
| A．One may not be lonely with nobody around. |
| B．Being alone is an important reason of loneliness. |
| C．Different people have the same level of social interactions. |
| D．Staying with group members can make people feel less lonely. |
【推荐1】Shu embroidery（蜀绣） is one of the most famous embroidery styles in China. It’s well-known for its strong expression and smooth needlework.
The characteristics are greatly influenced by geographical environment, customs and cultures. As we all know, people in Sichuan Province enjoy a slow lifestyle, so when embroidering, they are usually patient and willing to spend time on pursuing the form’s intricacy（复杂精致） and elegance （优雅）. This could be the reason why Shu embroidery was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产） in 2006.
Making beautiful Shu embroidery products is never easy. It needs super workmanship（卓越工艺）.
Meng Dezhi, 59, was born to a family of embroiderers. She was one of the most talented employees at the Chengdu Shu embroidery factory. The long and repetitive nature of the process often challenges her. Even for an experienced master like Meng, finishing a piece needs several days or even a few months. And in winter, when her hands and feet are freezing, things become even more difficult, but her love for the work has encouraged Meng to continue.
“These experiences may sometimes discourage me, but the love for Shu embroidery always gives me courage to continue,” said Meng. Meng has also popularized the culture of Shu embroidery when the tradition was at the risk of fading（衰落）. Many cheap products are made by modern machines. In 2005, the factory where Meng worked was forced to close. To make a living and pass along the traditional technique, Meng rented a small space of 10 square meters to teach Shu embroidery skills.
“In the early days, I set up the company just for living, but now I really feel that I have the responsibility to pass on Shu embroidery skills to young people, to let it run from generation to generation,” she told China Daily.
1. Why is Shu embroidery more special than other types of embroidery?| A．Because it is characterized by intricacy and elegance. |
| B．Because it changes local people’s lifestyles. |
| C．Because it is made by modern machines. |
| D．Because it mainly includes pictures of flowers. |
①strong expression ②smooth needlework ③intricacy ④elegance
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．①②③④ |
A． |
B． |
C． |
D． |
| A．Embroidery. | B．Shu Embroidery. |
| C．The introduction of Embroidery. | D．The history of Shu Embroidery. |
【推荐2】Welcome to Frankie Zoo in New York! It is open from 8: 30 am to 11: 00 pm.
Here are some new animals in the zoo this month. Which one may interest you?
| Bison People often use the word “bison” and “buffalo” to mean the same animal. However, they are different in horns (牛角). The North American bison, and its cousin the European bison, have shorter and sharper horns. Weighing 2,000 pounds, it is the heaviest land animal in North America. An interesting fact: A bison is large, but it runs very fast. |
| Arctic Foxes Arctic foxes live in very cold places, but they can use their furry paws (毛茸茸的爪子), short ears and thick hair to keep warm. They also have body fat to protect themselves from cold weather. An arctic fox weighs only 8 pounds. An interesting fact: The color of their fur (毛皮) is brown-grey in summer and white in winter. |
| Bats Stories and movies often make the bat a horrible animal. So some people think bats will attack (袭击) them in the dark of night. In real life, however, most bats are quite friendly. A few are even helpful to humans. It is the smallest mammal (哺乳动物) in the world. An interesting fact: Most bats do not suck blood (吸血) and they often appear in the evening. |
1. What is interesting about a bison according to the writer?
| A．A bison is different from a buffalo in horns. | B．A bison is large in size but it runs very fast. |
| C．A bison has its own cousins only in Europe. | D．A bison has different colours in different seasons. |
| A．Arctic Foxes with brown-grey fur. | B．Bats weighing 200 pounds. |
| C．Arctic Foxes with white fur. | D．Bats with furry paws. |
| A．At 8: 30 am. | B．At 3: 20 pm. | C．At 8: 30 pm. | D．At 11: 30 pm. |
| A．Bison and Buffalo are different animals. | B．Bison are the heaviest land animals in Asia. |
| C．Artic Foxes keep warm only with their fur. | D．Bats may attack people and suck their blood. |
| A．In a poster in a zoo. | B．In a science magazine. | C．In a storybook. | D．In a diary. |
【推荐3】Walking slowly out of the classroom by himself to the dining room; taking his lunch; sitting and eating alone at a table of four seats, such moments are pretty normal to be seen on the14-year-old schoolboy, Peter. He spends most of his school time on his own, which leads his parents to worry about him so much.
His parents’ worries are easy to understand. It is widely accepted that being alone is a symbol of being left out and can bring a lot of trouble. Most people believe teenagers who are usually alone do have few friends and are unable to fit in with other people. At the same time, they are at greater risk of having mental (心理的) problems.
However, a new study by some researchers at Wilmington College, shows that this may not always be true. Whether it is bad for teenagers or not depends on the reasons why teenagers are alone. If it is their choice, it may play an active role in their personal growth.
According to their study, when teenagers choose to think alone, they put 100% of their attention into what is in their mind and are more likely to experience deeper thoughts and feelings than working with others. They may have a greater chance to create something new. In this way they can better develop their creativity (创造力).
On the other hand, the on-going noise children’s brains receive every day can put great stress on them and make it hard for them to focus (专注). Being alone lets them shut themselves of from the noisy outside world and think about what’s best for them. Slowly they improve their ability to focus.
As a matter of fact, our culture is always biased (偏见的) against being alone. Maybe it is the right time for us to rethink about Peter’s situation before we say what’s happening to him.
1. According to the study by the researchers, being alone ________.| A．is often a symbol of loneliness | B．never causes problems |
| C．always improves teenagers’ focus | D．may develop teenagers’ creativity |
| A．comparing two different opinions | B．giving an example |
| C．asking a question | D．describing the main character |
| A．choosing to be alone is a symbol of being left out |
| B．Peter spends most of his school time alone |
| C．Peter usually spends his time alone to improve his focus |
| D．more people will have a deeper understanding of being alone in the future |
(①-Para1; ②-Para 2; ③-Para 3; ④-Para 4; ⑤-Para 5; ⑥-Para 6)
| A．①/②③/④⑤/⑥ | B．①/②③④/⑤/⑥ | C．①/②/③④⑤/⑥ | D．①/②/③④⑤⑥ |
【推荐1】Do you know a large number of young people are influenced by all kinds of choices today? This can be a good thing or a bad thing, but it leads some young people to experience “mental internal friction (精神内耗)”.
Experts regard “mental internal friction” as the confusion (困惑) that happens when people have to change their thoughts in order to move from “old ideas” to “new ideas”. They have to ask themselves such questions as “Are the new ideas good?” “Do they fit me?” or “Will they make me feel happy?” It is certainly not easy to discover the answers to these questions, especially when you are still too young to have enough life experience to make proper decisions. So there are some suggestions to help you reduce your “mental internal friction”.
Be consistent with yourself. Always act and behave in a way that is true to your values and beliefs. To this end, you will always need to check yourself. As an old saying goes, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom (智慧).” You have to honestly think about your own personal habits, and even fears and worries.
Develop new interests. A friend of mine decided to learn about the Beijing Opera. This may sound strange, but he said that learning about “old things” made it easier for him to deal with the “new things” of modern life and all of those changes.
Spend time with nature. Society and technology may change, but nature remains the same. Being with nature takes some time, but it will help you know yourself and forget the stress of “mental internal friction”.
All in all, we can do something to deal with “mental internal friction”. Hope everything can make you find your inner peace (内心的平静).
1. What may lead to “mental internal friction” for young people?| A．Staying up late to work. | B．Having bad relationships. |
| C．Giving up hopes. | D．Making too many decisions. |
| A．Most people are used to changing thoughts. |
| B．Young people have less experience in making proper decisions. |
| C．It’s easy for young people to make decisions properly. |
| D．Mental internal friction is caused by old ideas. |
| A．Change your habits. | B．Improve your wisdom. |
| C．Always be true to yourself. | D．Face your fears bravely. |
| A．Let go of our stress. | B．Accept ourselves. |
| C．Deal with new things easier. | D．Develop new interests. |
| A．Influence of Getting Too Much Stress | B．Advice on Making Proper Choices |
| C．Meanings of Having Inner Peace | D．Tips on Dealing with Mental Internal Friction |
【推荐2】As teenagers, you have many dreams. These dreams can be very big, such as wining the Nobel Prize, or they can be small. You may just want to become one of the ten best Students in your class. Once you find a dream, what do you do with it? Do you ever try to make your dream real?
Andrews Matthew, an Australian writer, tells us that making our dreams real is life’s biggest challenge. You may think you’re not very good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of thoughts stop you from getting your dream, the book says. In fact, everyone can make his dream come true. The first thing you must do is to remember what your dream is. Don’t let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself, what you want. Do this step by step and your dream will come true faster because a big dream is, in fact, many small dreams.
You must also never give up your dream. There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself. You need to decide what is the most important. Studying instead of watching TV will lead to better exam results, while saving five yuan instead of buying an ice cream means you can buy a new book.
If you don’t have dreams, you won’t make up your mind to learn something more useful and find new hobbies.
1. If we have dreams in our hearts and work hard, our dreams ________.| A．can be very big | B．can be very small | C．can’t be remembered | D．will come true |
| A．yourself | B．your school | C．your friends | D．your parents. |
| A．麻烦 | B．挑战 | C．邀请 | D．态度 |
| A．Always remember what your dreams is. | B．Do what you should do step by step. |
| C．Watch TV instead of studying. | D．Read more books, learn more skills and find new interests. |
| A．A big dream and a small dream | B．How to become a writer |
| C．How to find your real dream. | D．Students have many dreams. |
【推荐3】Set goals, reach them and then set new goals. This is a good way to be successful. As a student, do you have a goal in your learning? Today I want to talk about something about learning goals.
Why should you have a learning goal? Learning is a long and difficult process. This process can be easier if you set goals. Goals can help you learn things step by step and then you will see it easier to make it.
What kinds of learning goals should you set? Many students set difficult and even unreasonable goals. For example, someone may set a goal like improving his English pronunciation in a week. It is too difficult to reach in such a short time. So please set the learning goals that you can reach.
How to set a learning goal for yourself? First, know what you want to learn. That means you should know your goal clearly. Then, finish your goal day by day. Usually you can’t reach your goal in a short time. Don’t worry about that. Just study hard every day and you will reach your goal at last.
1. What does the underlined word “unreasonable” mean in Chinese?| A．不明确的 | B．不合理的 | C．超前的 | D．完美的 |
| A．one you can finish by yourself | B．one set by your parents |
| C．always easy and interesting | D．never a long-time goal |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
