Can you make a telephone call? Of course you make it in Chinese. But the call in English is quite different from the one in Chinese. If you want to ask somebody to answer the telephone, you cannot say, “ Please ask Mr/Mrs/Miss… to answer the telephone.” Instead, you must say, “ May I speak to Mr/Mrs/Miss…, please?” If you want to ask who is answering the telephone, you should say “ Who is that?” or “ Is that …( somebody ) speaking?” instead of “ Who are you ?”. If you want to tell the other one who you are, you should say, “ This is …( somebody ) speaking.”
1. The call in English is __________ from the one in Chinese.| A．hard | B．difficult | C．same | D．different |
| A．Who are you ? |
| B．Ask Mr. Li to answer the telephone, please. |
| C．May I speak to Mr. Li, please? |
| D．Where is Mr. Li, please? |
| A．Who is that? |
| B．Is that Mr…? |
| C．Is that Mr… speaking? |
| D．Who are you ? |
| A．I am Jim Green. |
| B．This is Jim Green. |
| C．This is Jim Green speaking. |
| D．Both B and C. |
| A．A Story about Mr. Li and Jim Green |
| B．How to Make a Call in English |
| C．A Story about Telephone |
| D．A Call in Chinese |
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【推荐1】In England, people don’t usually talk too much. You can go on a bus, or in a train, and everyone sits looking out of the windows. Often they read. They read books and newspapers. But they don’t talk much. When you meet English people, they often talk about one thing, the weather. So when you meet someone in England, you say: “Nice weather for the time of year!”
“But it was a little colder yesterday,” someone may say.
“But it will be a little warmer later!” You can say. Talk like this and the English people will think, “How friendly you are!” But it’s not good to ask their age, or they will not be happy.
1. English people usually _______.| A．talk too much | B．don’t talk too much | C．go to work by car | D．take a bus |
| A．study | B．sing | C．read | D．talk |
| A．the food | B．the clothes | C．the age | D．the weather |
| A．friendly | B．a Chinese | C．cold | D．rude(无礼得) |
| A．sad（难过，悲伤） | B．worried(担忧) | C．Happy | D．unhappy(不高兴) |
But what is so special about a simple taxi? First of all, in shape and style, a London taxi is very different from an ordinary one. It looks like a half-car and half-van（半厢式货车）. It has plenty of room in the back. That means it’s easy for disabled people to use. And the black color makes it special on the road.
Besides, taxi drivers play an important part in your travel. They have to pass a taxi driving test, and in London it is very difficult. As there are many tourists in London, drivers must know many roads by memory.
Apart from（除此之外）driving you to your destination, it is normal for the driver and the passenger to have a conversation. A taxi is a social space which the driver and you share. The image of a London taxi driver is one that friendly and talkactive. Every time I take a taxi, I ask how the driver is. Then we usually talk about sports or news events.
1. A London taxi has plenty of room in the back, so .
| A．it is an ordinary car |
| B．it is easy for disabled people to use |
| C．the taxi driver is talkactive |
| D．the taxi driver can drive faster |
| A．taxi shape | B．taxi style |
| C．taxi drivers | D．taxi conversation |
| A．地点 | B．目的地 | C．居住地 | D．地区 |
| A．only sports | B．only new events. |
| C．ages and hobbies | D．sports or news events |
| A．dangerous | B．difficult |
| C．comfortable | D．boring |
【推荐3】Teachers at American colleges and universities have many different teaching methods. Some teachers give homework and check homework every day, and students in their classes have to take many exams. Some teachers give only writing tasks. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the textbook. Others send students to the library for tasks.
The atmosphere(气氛) in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their teachers Professor (教授) Smith, Mrs. Jones and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give talks. Other classrooms have an informal (非正式的) atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Teachers dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are different in their teaching styles.
At most American colleges and universities, libraries and learning centers can be used by students at any time. They can often use tape recorders, video machines and computers. They can buy books, notebooks and other things at campus stores. There are also services (服务) to students. They can get advice on their problems from their teachers. Colleges and universities usually offer facilities (设施) to students. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have fast food restaurants.
1. At American colleges and universities, some teachers _________.| A．never give their students any homework | B．give classes in the library |
| C．give only writing tasks | D．only give their students writing exams |
| A．students call their teachers Professor Smith, Mrs. Jones and so on |
| B．students discuss their ideas with their teachers |
| C．students have to take many exams |
| D．teachers dress formally |
| A．校园 | B．工厂 | C．社区 | D．广场 |
| A．swimming pools | B．fast food restaurants | C．tennis courts | D．basketball courts |
| A．Teaching methods. | B．Teaching styles. |
| C．College facilities(设施). | D．University dinning rooms. |
Mineral City is an interesting place to visit. It is a beautiful little town with many old buildings.
Take a walk through the center of the town on Main Street. Look first at the Mineral City Hotel. It is on the corner of Main Street and Glenn Avenue. It is about 150 years old and people will stay there. There is an interesting old building across the street from the hotel. This was a post office. Now it is a store for books and videos. There are many places to eat on Main Street. You can get lunch or dinner in one of these places. There is a park between Main Street and Oak Street. You can sit on a bench（长凳）in the park. It is nice and quiet, and you can enjoy the trees and flowers.
You can also take a walk down Glenn Avenue. Look at the old buildings and interesting little stores on this street.
1. .Mineral City is ______.
| A．a big city | B．a busy city |
| C．a beautiful town | D．an old building |
| A．across the street from the hotel |
| B．on the corner of Oak Street |
| C．on Glenn Avenue |
| D．behind the park |
| A．beautiful and old | B．nice and quiet |
| C．busy and dirty | D．big and interesting |
| A．hotels |
| B．post office |
| C．new buildings and quiet parks |
| D．old buildings and interesting little stores |
| A．The Mineral City Hotel is on the corner of Main Street and Glenn Avenue. |
| B．The Mineral City Hotel is about 150 years old. |
| C．There are many places to eat on Main Street. |
| D．The Mineral City Hotel is a beautiful and new building. |
【推荐2】I stood there listening to my father shout at the top of his voice. “Which one of you did this?” We all stared down at a step. There was a child’s handwriting in chalk there. Would he guess it was me? I was so scared. When he asked me, I lied, “Not me, Dad. “The others denied (否认) it as well. Of course, we all knew that one of us must have done it. But as the youngest and smallest of the three, I just couldn’t find the courage to tell the truth.
To find out who had written on the step, Father gave us each a piece of paper and a pencil. “I want each of you to write exactly what you see on the step. “I tried my best to write the words differently. I didn’t want Dad to be able to tell it was me.
He gathered up our pieces of paper and looked at them. “Since none of you will admit (承认) to having done it, then I will punish you all.” I stood there and said nothing. “I did it.” My sister stepped forward and said she had done something she hadn’t. She was allowed not to go out for a month.
I didn’t tell my dad it was really me until many years later. I always felt sorry because of it. That was the last time I let anyone take the blame (承担责任) for me.
根据短文内容判断正、误。(正确的填“A”, 错误的填“B”)
1. Father asked us gently who did it when seeing a child’s handwriting in chalk on the step.
2. Father gave each of us a piece of paper and a pen to find out who did it.
3. My sister admitted to having done it so that the other children could avoid being punished.
4. I still felt sorry about it even if that was the only time I didn’t take the blame for my mistake.
5. From this story, we have learned the writer has learned to take responsibility for himself.
About a year ago, however, Tony's father was killed in an accident .As a result, his family had to move to a small house, Tony changed into a different person. He became silent and he even lost his interest in studies.
Several times, I invited him to go out and play basketball with me, but he refused. I wanted to help him, but didn't know what to do.
Then something strange happened in my class. Two classmates lost the money in their schoolbags.
Last Friday, just before the PE lesson, I went back to the classroom to get my running shoes I would use. The door was half open, I went in.
To my astonishment, I saw Tony was searching one of my classmate’s schoolbags. I was shocked.
1. What kind of boy was Tony at the beginning of the story?
| A．He was a clever boy. | B．He was a poor boy |
| C．He was a popular boy | D．He was a shy boy |
| A．Because Tony helped him do his homework. |
| B．Because Tony was kind to him. |
| C．Because Tony liked playing basketball. |
| D．Because Tony told jokes. |
| A．His father’s accident. | B．His strange character. |
| C．The move of his family. | D．The lose of his interest in playing with his friends. |
| A．He felt angry. | B．He felt surprised. |
| C．He felt unhappy. | D．He felt worried |
【推荐1】Charlie’s dad was a firefighter, which made Charlie quite excited. Charlie had heard so many stories over the years, and most of them were about making phone calls or checking things. Then one day Charlie’s dad decided to take the son to visit the fire station.
“You know,” Dad said as they drove, “being a firefighter isn’t all about putting out fires. We do a lot of other things, too. And being ready is almost half the job.”
Suddenly, his father received a message and he changed the driving direction immediately. Charlie’s heart was beating heavily when they were driving to a house fast. “Well, how about that? ” Dad placed a blue siren (警报) on the car and made a right turn.
“Are we going back to the station?” Charlie asked. “Not enough time.” Dad answered. Then they reached the house where one of the fire trucks was already parked. “Where is the fire?” Charlie asked, “No fire,” Dad said, “It’s a medical call.Stay here.” Dad jumped out of the car. “I’ll be back to check on you soon.”
Charlie watched as his dad and several other firefighters took tools and disappeared into the house. After 10 more minutes, Dad returned to the car. An older woman walked with him. “I’m really thankful that you got here so quickly.” the woman said. “You saved my husband’s life!” His dad was right—being ready was important.
As they drove away, Dad said, “I know you are hoping for more excitement today. Being a firefighter isn’t all about putting out fires, right?” Charlie smiled. Putting out fires is the duty. However, making preparations all the time is the most important thing in everyone’s life.
根据短文内容判断正、误。
（注意： 考生将答题卡相应位置涂黑。正确的涂“A”， 错误的涂“B”。）
1. One day, Charlie and his dad was going to the old woman’s house at first.
2. The old woman called the police because her husband was caught in a fire.
3. Charlie’s heart was beating heavily when his dad drove to the house fast.
4. Charlie watched his dad disappear into the house and waited for 10 more minutes.
5. We can learn that making preparations is very important for everyone.
【推荐2】Tom is an English boy. Now he is in Beijing with his parents and his two sisters. Every morning he has breakfast at seven o’clock. Then he goes to school at half past seven. His first class is at 8:00. In the morning he has four classes and in the afternoon he has two classes. The classes finish at 4:40 p.m. After that he always plays football with his classmates for an hour. At school Tom’s favourite subject is music. His best friend is Lily. Lily is not from England. She is a Chinese girl. Why do they become friends? Because they like the same things. They like music and they like blue and white.
1. When does Tom have breakfast?| A．At 6:00 | B．At 7:00 | C．At 7:30 |
| A．plays football | B．plays tennis | C．plays basketball |
| A．Art | B．Music | C．History |
| A．Tom’s sister | B．Tom’s teacher | C．Tom’s best friend. |
| A．There are four people in Tom’s family. |
| B．Tom has seven classes every day. |
| C．Tom likes blue and white. |
One of the main topics is how to measure(衡量)happiness. Although some experts say that there are many ways to measure happiness, like recording a person’s feelings, satisfaction in life or being healthy, others say that you can’t really measure happiness, but you can see it.
Money is really important in most people’s lives. Once people have enough money to support their living, they pay more attention to other meaningful things. In many cases, friends and a close family are more important. Some people also need meaningful and creative work to find happiness.
Studies find that there is a connection between happiness and health. Most of the time, people who are happier have better health. They work better and they are not as stressed as others. Besides, happier people may be able to live longer and enjoy their happiness. Studies also show that those who laugh a lot and those who are in good moods are also happier.
Is there a way of achieving happiness? Some experts say that if people express their thanks, they can become happier. Joining pleasant conversations can also bring more satisfaction and happiness. Not surprisingly, people feel that a good relationship is important in being happy. Happiness is also contagious. The results show that if you happen to have a member of your family or a friend near you who is happy, you’ll happy, too.
1. What plays a more important role in most people’s daily life, according to the passage?
| A．Health. | B．Money. | C．Satisfaction. | D．Friendship. |
| A．popular and free | B．meaningful and creative |
| C．well-paid and hard. | D．relaxing and interesting |
| A．Working harder. | B．Making more money. |
| C．Having more children. | D．Being thankful. |
| A．纯洁的 | B．持续的 | C．传染性的 | D．可转换的 |
| A．Happiness influences our health. |
| B．Money makes us live longer. |
| C．How to find good jobs. |
| D．How to work better. |
【推荐1】We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.
Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave. They think that the sound of western classical music makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. Without music, people spend even less.
Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their hours. This makes people eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way.
Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening can help you relax.
The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might influence the way you do things.
1. According to the text, scientists believe that music can ________.| A．develop our interest in money | B．help us to develop good habits |
| C．create different feelings for us | D．influence natural environments |
| A．a sign of being slow | B．something about manners |
| C．a sign of being rich | D．something with new styles |
| A．Sweet music | B．Light music | C．Rock music | D．Soft music |
| A．fresh in mind | B．slow in action |
| C．care about manners | D．worry about studies |
| A．Music in restaurant | B．Types of Music |
| C．Good and Bad music | D．Music and Behavior |
【推荐2】My grandfather is an eighty-year-old man. He changed, and he often says that life used to be better.
Families aren’t families the way they used to be. A lot of families have broken down. If husband and wife have problems with their marriage, they no longer stay together. And mothers used to stay at home and take care of their children, but now everyone’s working. No one has time to look after children at home.
And the cars! No one walks any more: everyone drives. We used to walk five miles to school every day, even in winter. But now they don’t. And in school, the children don’t have to think any more. In math class, for example, we used to add, subtract, multiply and divide in our heads. Kids don’t use their heads any more, instead, they use calculators(计算器).
Most families have computers now. In the past we didn’t have computers. We didn’t even have lights. My mother used to spend all day cooking in the kitchen. But now nobody eats home cooked food any more.
And people don’t talk to each other any more. They are too busy to talk, too busy to eat, too busy to think…
Life used to be simple, but it isn’t any more.
1. My grandfather thinks the 1ife ________ .| A．is better than it used to be | B．is worse than it used to be |
| C．is as good as it used to be | D．is as bad as it used to be |
①There are lights at home.
②People like to eat home cooked food.
③Lots of families have computers.
④Lots of couples live apart because of some prob1ems.
| A．①②④ | B．②③④ | C．①②③ | D．①③④ |
| A．People have too much time to talk with each other. |
| B．Life now is very simple. |
| C．Many families have broken down because of problems between husbands and wives. |
| D．Mothers stay at home and look after their children. |
| A．How life used to be | B．The better life |
| C．The changes in our life | D．Hard-working students |
【推荐3】If you're reading this right now, you are probably interested in learning English as a second language. But these days, fewer college students in the United States are studying foreign languages themselves.
The Modern Language Association (MLA) is a group in the US that tracks language studies. It has found that the number of US college students who were studying a foreign language dropped by 9 percent from 2013 to 2016. And the number is still smaller and smaller.
One reason for this could be that students don't think mastering(掌握) a foreign language is practical. After the global financial crash(金融危机) of 2008, many students have chosen majors(专业) that are "safer" for finding jobs. These include majors like business management and nursing.
Also, college students have more choices these days. There are many majors now, such as digital arts(数字艺术), that we didn't have in the past. with more choices than before, students are less likely to choose foreign languages.
But failing to learn a second language could take away potential(潜在的) job chances for US students in the future. As countries within the global economy become more connected, they will need more foreign language speakers.
"The reality of the 21st century job market is that Americans will be compared for a job…they will be compared to a multilingual candidate(掌握多种语言的候选人)," Clayton Lewis wrote for US Newes.
1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?| A．Many people are learning English as a second language. |
| B．It's interesting to study English as a second language. |
| C．Fewer college students are learning foreign languages. |
| D．College students can't learn foreign languages by themselves. |
| A．The reasons why fewer students study second language. |
| B．The influence that the global financial crash has on Students' major choosing. |
| C．Digital arts is the popular choice among college students these years. |
| D．Language learning is not a "safe" major anymore. |
| A．Not being able to speak a second language is a failure. |
| B．It will be easy for Americans to find jobs in the future. |
| C．Countries all over the world are more connected now. |
| D．Mastering a second language is important. |
| A．Less Language Learning | B．Language Learning Influences Jobs Getting |
| C．Learning a Foreign Language | D．The Importance of Choosing Majors |
