| A．If a frog stays in the well, he will never knows about the things happening outside. So “The frog in the well knows nothing of the great ocean”. B．Dogs are people’s best friends in western countries. So if you love me, you should love my friends too. Love me, love my dog. C．Sometimes we can work out two problems at the same time with an action. That’s the famous saying “Kill two birds with one stone”. D．When someone is lucky and strong enough, we often describe him as “A cat has nine lives.” highlighting his ability to undergo challenges and spring back from difficult situations repeatedly. E．Success is not achievable without putting in the effort. No one can become successful without working hard. A gloved cat catches no mice. F．Making mistakes is not frightening. Even a great person makes mistakes. A horse may stumble (绊倒) on four feet. G．People rely on clothing. Good clothes make people look better. Fine feathers make fine birds. |
2 . With low temperatures and food shortage, winter is a terrible season for animals. Many animals enter hibernation (冬眠) to get through it. Hibernation can help cool the animal’s body and slow its heartbeat to just a few times per minute, for up to months at a time.
But why don’t humans hibernate? Our body is not fit for hibernation. Humans have only migrated into temperate and subarctic areas (温带和北极地附近) in the last hundred thousand years or so. That’s not quite long enough to evolve (进化) all the metabolic adaptations (代谢适应) we would need to hibernate, according to the BBC Science Focus magazine. For example, how to settle waste is a big challenge for human hibernation. Animals that hibernate are able to stop their defecation (排泄), and sometimes save energy by taking their waste. Unluckily, humans can’t do this. There are other challenges. Body temperature below 2.8℃ may hurt human’s stomach and cause pain. Cold temperature can also make people ill easily, according to Smith-sonian magazine.
In fact, humans don’t need to sleep through winter. We can use fire, clothes, houses and food to help us live in the cold.
Could humans hibernate in the future? According to University of Oxford in the UK, being able to hibernate would make such long-time journey less boring and save important energy for the astronauts. It’s likely for long-term space travel. From 2014, NASA has worked hard to do a research on it, for it will be a way to help develop long-term space travel, according to The Atlantic magazine.
1. Why do some animals need to hibernate?| A．Because it is too cold outside. | B．Because they keep enough food. |
| C．Because they feel too tired. | D．Because they have to stop heartbeat. |
| A．Humans that hibernate will be painful if their body temperature is above 2.8℃. |
| B．Animals that hibernate are able to stop defecation and take their waste. |
| C．Animals that hibernate can use fire, clothes, houses and food to keep warm. |
| D．Humans tried to hibernate hundred thousand years ago. |
| A．Solve. | B．Make. | C．Show. | D．Get. |
| A．long-term space travel is interesting and relaxing for astronauts |
| B．astronauts can hibernate when taking a long-term journey on space |
| C．astronauts need to save energy if they travel in the space for a few days |
| D．human hibernation can be possible for space travel in the future |
| A．Why do animals hibernate? |
| B．How do humans spend winters? |
| C．Is human hibernation possible? |
| D．What are the differences between animals and humans? |
3 . Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned (禁止) students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.
Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.
Marry Bluett, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction (分心的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to deceive during exams.
She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
1. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones ______.| A．because they are students | B．when they are free |
| C．when they are at school | D．because they are children |
| A．the makers and sellers | B．the passers-by and strangers |
| C．their parents and friends | D．some mobile phone users |
| A．chat | B．check | C．write | D．cheat |
| A．use their mobile phones | B．leave their mobile phones at school office |
| C．help the teachers with their work | D．get in touch with their children |
| A．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons |
| B．it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at school |
| C．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school |
| D．parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours |
4 . Long long ago, people lived on wild animals, fruits and other plants and they didn’t need to use money.
As time passed, families had more products (产品) than they needed, such as animals and crops. So they needed to trade with others. They began to use money to make it easier. However, it was not like the money we use today. They used shells, rice, salt or large stones.
During the 600 BC, people began using coins as money. Because they were easier to carry than goods (货物), countries began to make coins as their money.
The Chinese were the first to use paper money, probably in the 11th century. An Italian traveler, Marco Polo, saw the Chinese use paper money when he visited China in the 1200s. After his travel, he told the western people what he saw. But European countries didn’t start using paper money till the1600s.
Today people have many ways to pay for things, such as coins, paper money and cards. Some prefer to pay by card. That’s because paying with a card is easier and safer than carrying around a lot of “real” money.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。1. People begin to use money because they ________.
| A．lived on plants | B．raised animals |
| C．needed to trade | D．could change products |
| A．shells | B．coins | C．cards | D．paper |
| A．Japan. | B．USA. | C．China. | D．England. |
| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
| A．history | B．use | C．collection | D．kinds |
Long time ago, people from other cultures used their hands to eat food, while the ancient Chinese invented chopsticks to keep their hands clean. Early chopsticks were used mainly for cooking until 400 A.D. when people began eating with chopsticks.
We don’t know exactly when chopsticks were invented. There’s a research showing that they didn’t come into wide use until about 300 B.C. Chinese thinker Confucius was an important person in the history of chopsticks, because he thought peace would not appear if people used knives during a meal.
The “no-knives-on-the-table” rule led to a big change in Chinese cooking. Food had to be cut into small pieces. This was the birth of Chinese cooking and it has made Chinese food popular around the world.
However, many Westerners find it difficult to use chopsticks. Eric, a foreign teacher, had the experience of learning to use chopsticks. “I need to hold them properly to be able to put the food carefully into my mouth.” Eric’s Chinese friends taught him patiently, but it still took him months to learn this skill. “But it’s worth learning. I have learned a lot from this experience,” Eric said.
Cultures can often be understood through food. For Chinese, food doesn’t just provide energy. It also brings happiness. And chopsticks also mean a lot. As a good example of Chinese culture, they show the Chinese wisdom (智慧).
1. Why did the ancient Chinese invent chopsticks?2. Who thought peace would not appear if people used knives during a meal?
3. What led to a big change in Chinese cooking?
4. How do many Westerners feel about using chopsticks?
5. For Chinese, which do chopsticks show, energy or wisdom?
请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题，并将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
Many students face common challenges when studying a new language. Many Chinese students find it difficult to learn English, but not Chinese, because Chinese is their mother language. As an English teacher in Beijing, Xu Feng knows his students usually meet various difficulties in English learning. Among them, remembering new words, understanding the grammar and spoken English seem to be the most difficulties for students. How to deal with the difficulties in English learning? Here are Xu Feng’s suggestions:
First, copy new words on pieces of paper, stick them on the walls in the bedroom or living room, and read the words aloud when seeing them. Change the words often.
Next, focus on understanding and practicing the basic grammar rules before moving on to the more difficult ones.
Finally, practice speaking English as much as possible, whether it’s with foreigners, classmates, friends or teachers. Also, watching English TV shows or movies, listening to English songs, and reading English books are good ways to improve spoken English.
In a word, English learning is a challenging but rewarding (回报) experience. Remembering that practice makes perfect and never give up. We can achieve our language learning goals.
1. Why do many Chinese students find it difficult to learn English, but not Chinese?2. Where does Xu Feng work?
3. What seems to be the most difficulties for students to learn English?
4. How can students learn grammar well according to Xu Feng’s suggestions?
5. Who can we practice speaking English with according to Xu Feng’s suggestions?
B．书面表达
请根据要求完成短文写作，并将写作内容写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
6. 假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom来信，说他打算暑假来中国交流学习，但担心用中文交流时会遇到困难。请你结合以下思维导图内容用英语给Tom回信。
注意：
（1）可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。
（2）不能照抄原文，不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和考生的真实姓名。
（3）语句连贯，词数80左右。作文开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数，也不必抄写在答题卡上。
Dear Tom,
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
请阅读下面这篇文章，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整。
“Short videos” are very popular with young people. Do you know which social app most young people use a lot now? Yes, they are Tik Tok(抖音) and Kuaishou. Many young people think it is fun to share their lives by short videos, while some have other purposes as well.
A 12-year-old user named Elsa has about 2.7 million fans on TikTok. The girl has shared videos about her dancing studies since last July. One of the videos won her about one million fans. “I feel really glad to share happiness with people by short videos,” said Elsa. Wang Zhihao, a college student, thought short videos of wonderful parts of program: could help him save a lot of time. So he prefers to watch short videos. Adam cares much about the social events and he wants to know what’s going on around the world quickly. So he depends on the short videos to get the newest information. However, there are some young people who feel bored with short videos. “Killing time is the main reason for me to watch short videos,” said Wen Nan, another college student.
Some videos tell people what commodities (货物) are worth buying, but some short videos may sell bad commodities. So it’s necessary to think twice before buying something.
1. Which social app do most young people use a lot now?2. How many fans does Elsa have on Tik Tok?
3. Why does Elsa share her short videos?
4. Who wants to get the newest information from the short videos?
5. What’s the main reason for Wen Nan to watch short videos?
6. 书面表达
请根据要求完成短文写作。
假设你是李华。你的英国朋友Tony对短视频很感兴趣， 他听说短视频在中国很受欢迎，写信向你询问。请你回信介绍短视频有关情况，要点如下：
（1）优点：短小，有趣，很受欢迎；（2）缺点：质量不一，耗费时间；（3）你的看法。
参考词汇：short video短视频
作文要求：（1）不能照抄原文，不得在作文中出现学校的真实名称和考生的真实姓名；
（2）语句连贯，词数80左右。作文的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tony,
I’m so glad to hear from you. You said that you’re interested in the short videos in China. I’d like to introduce something about short videos to you.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
Many junior 3 students across China recently took the PE test. PE has been more and more important in senior high school entrance examination（中考）. Many students have been training hard for it.
Gong Siyu from Sichuan is in eighth grade. She went to an after-school training class. “Since seventh grade, I’ve practised every Saturday evening for two hours, doing Australian pull-ups（斜身引体向上）, an 800-meter run and basketball,” she said. In 2024, when Gong takes the test, the PE test will be 60 points（分）in senior high school entrance examination.
“I think it’s a good thing,” Gong said. “Health is important, and by preparing for the test, we get a chance to exercise and relax.”
However, not all students agree with Gong Siyu. Liu Jiawei from Jilin will take the test soon. He often feels tired from practicing every day. “I am not a sportsman. I can’t run fast,” Liu said, “In a simulated（模）PE test, I got only 20 points. This will largely lower my score in the senior high school entrance examination.”
But he also pointed out the advantage of the PE test. “In the past our teachers used our PE classes for other subjects, such as math, but now they are not taking away our PE classes anymore!”
1. How many kinds of exercise does Gong Siyu do every Saturday evening?2. When will Gong Siyu take a senior high school entrance examination?
3. What does Gong Siyu think of the PE test?
4. Where does Liu Jiawei come from?
5. Why did Liu Jiawei get only 20 points in a simulated PE test?
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6. 请根据要求完成短文写作，并将作文写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
近年来国家对体育课程越来越重视。假设你是李明，你对中考体育考试有何看法？作为一名初三学生，你将如何强身健体应对即将到来的中考？请你在学校“英语论坛”中发表自己的看法。内容包括：
（1）你对中考进行体育考试的看法，并说明原因。
（2）在校内和校外你将通过何种方式强身健体？（至少3种）
（3）你对即将到来的中考体育考试的信心。
作文要求：
（1）不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现学校的真实名称和学生的真实姓名。
（2）语句连贯，词数80个左右。作文的开头已给出，不计入总词数，也不必抄写在答题卡上。
Recently our country has taken actions to increase the hours of PE. Many students have to take the PE test in senior high school entrance examination.
9 . Gestures are used to replace words in many countries. They usually have different meanings in different cultures. Let’s look at the three gestures.
What does the “O” gesture mean?
If you are an English speaker or diving (潜水) under the sea, it means “OK” or “good”. In fact, it’s believed that this gesture is popularized (普及) by divers. The Japanese read it as “money”. The French read it as “zero” or “no value”.
What does the “thumb-up” gesture mean?
This gesture also means differently in different countries. English speakers use it to stand for “OK”, which is the same meaning as the “O” gesture. The two can be used almost interchangeably.
To most people, it stands for the number “1”, since they count from 1 to 5, beginning with the thumb for 1 and ending with the little finger for the number 5.
Although Americans and British people usually ask for a ride with their thumbs raised, the gesture will not make a Greek driver stop to give them a ride.
What does it mean to stretch out your index finger (食指)?
Extending the index finger means different things in different countries. The Chinese stretch their index finger upward to indicate the number. They can refer to integers (整数) such as “one”, “one hundred”, “one thousand”, etc. In Japan, the index finger up means only one or once. This gesture represents the first in order. In the United States, use this gesture when asking the other person to wait. In Australia, in bars and restaurants, the forefinger is extended upward, saying, “A glass of beer, please.”
In the Middle East, it is impolite to point at something with your index finger.
1. For the French, which picture means “no value”?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．可互换地 | B．不可替代地 | C．没有意义地 | D．坚定地 |
| A．An Australian driver. | B．A British driver. |
| C．A Greek driver. | D．An American driver. |
| A．thumb | B．index finger | C．middle finger | D．little finger |
| A．cookbook | B．science magazine | C．history book | D．book on cultures |
Chang’e-5 Back Home  In an ancient Chinese story, a beautiful goddess named Chang’e flew to the moon alone. It was a sad story because she never came back home. However, another Chinese “Chang’e” just came back. After weeks of space travel, the Chang’e-5 lunar probe(月球探测器)came home on December 17th, 2020. It landed successfully in Siziwang banner in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The whole flight took more than 20 days. Chang’e-5 brought back rocks and soil from the moon. They are the world’s freshest lunar rocks in over 40 years. China has become the third country in the world to successfully bring back rocks from the moon, after the US and the former Soviet Union.  The return of Chang’e-5 was the last step in China’s three-step lunar exploration program(探月工程). It began in 2004, including orbiting, landing, and bringing back samples, Xinhua News Agency reported. To work together with other countries, China has planned to send some rocks to scientists from all over the world. Going to the moon has been a dream for Chinese people, and the story of Chang’e has been told through the ages. Now, Chang’e-5 has helped Chinese people realize the dream. |
1. Why is Chang’e flying to the moon a sad story?
2. How long did the whole flight take?
3. What did Chang’e-5bring back?
4. When did China’s lunar exploration program begin?
5. What has been a dream for Chinese people?
6. 书面表达，根据要求完成短文写作，请将作文写在答题卡指定的位置上。
嫦娥五号的成功着陆，圆的是中华民族飞天揽月之梦。不仅是航天领域，每一个行业、每一个人都要心怀梦想，编织属于自己的理想蓝图。习近平主席曾经说过：“有梦想，有机会，有奋斗，一切美好的东西都能够创造出来。”假设你是李华，你将参加学校举办的英文演讲比赛，主题是“我的梦想”，请你写一篇英文演讲稿，内容包括：1. 介绍你的梦想(有意义的事情或者职业)；
2. 梦想产生的原因；
3. 你将如何实现梦想。
作文要求：1. 不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现学校的真实名称和学生的真实姓名。
2. 语句连贯，词数80个左右。作文的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear teachers and friends,
Dreams are important to our lives. I’m happy to be here to share my dream with you.
That’s all for my speech. Thank you for listening.
