1 . Green is the color of nature and the symbol of life. For thousands of years, humans have followed the laws of nature to live in harmony (和谐) with nature.

That has been seen in ancient Chinese houses. Ancient Chinese often built their homes at the foot of the mountain with a river running nearby. The mountains could stop the cold wind from the north and the river provided water for life. Most houses were also built facing south or west so that the rooms were able to get enough sunshine in winter and keep cool in summer.

In modern times, humans didn’t follow the laws of nature during fast development. Luckily, it’s never too late to make changes.

Green development is the goal of all countries. On April 23rd, 2016, China signed the Paris Agreement on climate change, giving a strong push to the international efforts against global (全球的) warming.

Also in China, the government added green development to the country’s work plans. From 1999 to the end of 2018, by carrying out Mother River Protection Operation, China raised 600 million yuan to build over 5,700 green projects. Through international cooperation (合作), over 98.32 million trees were planted across China.

Denmark is a leading country in wind and solar technologies. This year Denmark has started the “Power-to-X” plan, providing about 1.25 billion kroner (about 1.27 billion yuan) for projects producing hydrogen (氢气).

Builders across the world are also playing a role in green development. In Chicago, pressed newspaper, recycled glass and plastic are used on buildings. In Bali, the green school is made from bamboo. The school gets its electricity from solar panels (太阳能电池板), water power and a generator that burns farm waste.

Following the laws of nature is the only way out. A small move in one country may influence the global community as a whole. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for now and future.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. What do we know about the ancient Chinese houses?

A．They were built on the mountains.

B．They were built far from rivers.

C．They were built facing south or west.

2. How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 7?

A．By explaining the results.

B．By giving examples.

C．By comparing differences.

3. Which of the following would the writer agree with?

A．Everyone is part of the green development.

B．Green buildings are the future of the world.

C．Green development is just protecting nature.

4. Which is the best structure of this passage? (P=Paragraph)

A．

B．

C．

2 . As Confucius (孔子) said long time ago, “To meet friends from afar, how happy we are!” Being warm and hospitable (好客的) has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition.

China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.

When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits and candies. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.

At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always serve more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for their guests. However, it won’t happen at Western tables.

The Chinese family try their best to make you feel at home. As you have done eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. How does the writer start the passage?

A．By asking questions.

B．By using a saying.

C．By giving an example.

2. Why does a Western guest feel surprised when the host picks food for him?

A．Because he thinks it’s not polite.

B．Because he thinks it’s not necessary.

C．Because he thinks it won’t happen in Western countries.

3. What do you learn from the passage?

A．Chinese customs.

B．Chinese culture and tradition.

C．Chinese table manners.

4 . 阅读下面短文，按要求完成下面小题。

Have you ever picked strawberries yourself? They look nice, but a light pressure can make them out of shape so you have to be very careful when picking them. Nowadays there are many young students who are just like strawberries. They easily breakdown when they face difficulties. They don’t know what to do when they are in trouble. They have a common name-strawberry kids.

Why are many students so easy to break down? Parents are the main reason. Many students are the only child in their family. Parents do almost everything for them in their daily life. As a result, children depend on their parents too much.

Liu Yue, 13, is from Fujian. His mom hardly criticizes (批评) him and he always feels g good about himself. When a teacher criticized him strictly, he felt sad and began to doubt his ability. What he behaved (表现) made his teacher surprised.

Students should do something to make themselves mentally (精神上地) strong. An expert said, “When you are in trouble, don’t ask for help too quickly. You should try to deal with problems first by yourself. I also advise you to take an active part in sports and social activities. That can make you mentally strong.”

Growing up is not just a happy process. Difficult is a so go along with it. The most important thing is to face the difficulties bravely and learn from them.

1、2完成句子；3~5简略回答问题。
1. Strawberries look nice, but _______________ can make them out of shape.
2. ______________ are the main reason why students are so easy to breakdown.
3. How did Liu Yue behave when his teacher criticized him strictly?
_________________________________________________________________
4. What shouldn’t students do when they are in trouble according to the expert?
_________________________________________________________________
5. As a student, what will you do in the face of the difficulties?
_________________________________________________________________

5 . Have you ever thought about what’s more important looking fashionable (时尚的) or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes (极端) to follow fashion. But we should remember: it’s more important to be healthy.

Some people believe that they need to be a cert in size to look good. So, they start extreme diets (日常饮食). They might note at meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live?

Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heel make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and it can increase risks of falls, Some even wear tight (紧的) clothes that make it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over health?

Besides, some boys and girls spend much time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their heath. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money?

So, let’s rethink what’s really important. Is it fashion or our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don’t tell us anything about a person’s character. Instead of spending much time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let seat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance (外表), but by who you are as a person.

1. Why do some people go on extreme diets?

A．To save time.

B．To look good.

C．To save money.

D．To be healthy.

2. What does Paragraph 4 tell us?

A．The result of wearing tight clothes.

B．The importance of changing hairstyles.

C．The risk of wearing shoes with high heels.

D．The harm of changing hair colors and shapes.

3. Which word is close to the underlined word “well—being”?

A．Health.

B．Growth

C．Warmth.

D．Wealth.

4. What is the writer’s purpose of using a question in each paragraph?

A．To ask for help from readers.	B．To tell how to spend time and money.
C．To describe the latest fashion.	D．To lead readers to think about the topic.

5. Which can be a proper title for the text?

A．Follow Hair Fashion	B．Choose Clothes with Friends
C．Keep Healthy Lifestyles	D．Pay Attention to Your Appearance

6 . Project-based learning (项目化学习) is learning while doing. It gives learners the chance to get a deeper understanding of a topic (主题). During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges. Let’s take the example of Sandra. Sandra is a 15-year-old student. She wanted to know more about Chinese ancient stories. Well, how did she make it?

Step 1 Choose a topic She chose Chinese ancient story characters as the topic because she was interested in the characters and their stones.	Step 2   Do the research She had to learn about that topic and do some research on it. To collect information, she read many books about Chinese ancient stones.
Step 3 ▲ She created a project based on (基于) her talents and skills. She loves to build with Legos (乐高), so she decided to build lego creations based on Chinese ancient story characters. She’s also good at art, so she created a book about her favorite characters. In her book, she drew pictures of them and wrote the stories in her own words.	Step 4   Do the presentation(展示) After all of that work she made a living room presentation for Mom and Dad and shared the two products that she had created. Then she shared her project online with friends, and even shared her project on social media.

Not everyone is a great test taker, but everyone is good at something. Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but a so have fun learning. So if you’re interested in something, why not start with project-based learning?

1. What can the project-based learning help the learners?

A．Improve learning speed.	B．Make a topic easier.
C．Understand a topic deeply.	D．Develop the spirit of teamwork.

2. How did Sandra collect information about Chinese ancient stories?

A．By asking her parents.	B．By reading many books.
C．By look through the social media.	D．By interviewing some students.

3. Which can best be put in “▲”?

A．Build a Lego

B．Draw a picture

C．Write a story

D．Create a project

4. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A．Introduce a learning method.

B．Explain the ways to choose topics.

C．Describe the importance of studying.

D．Give information about Chinese ancient stories.

7 .

On March 14, math and science lovers around the world celebrated a special day: Pi Day.

Pi is equal (平等的) to about 3.14, but the number is endless. It is sometimes written in Greek. With the help of computers, mathematicians have been able to work pi out to over a trillion (万亿) decimal (小数的) places, but there is still no end to the number. This makes pi confusing, even for the most famous scientists and mathematicians.

Pi Day is celebrated around the world on March 14, since how we write this date, 3/14, looks just like the number pi.

For some people, the attraction of Pi Day goes far beyond math and science. Pi shows up throughout popular culture. You can see it in movies, comics, music and more. “In modern movies, any time the filmmaker wants to evoke (唤起) a sense of mystery, often the symbol pi is used,” said David Blatner, a Jewish-American writer of The Joy of Pi.

People also love trying to memorize the digits (数字) of pi and competing against others to see who can remember the most. Many teachers hold class contests to see how many numbers their students can memorize. The Guinness World Record for reciting (背诵) the most digits of pi is held by Lyu Chao of China, who successfully recited pi out to nearly 67,890 decimal places.

Above all, Pi Day is about having fun with the number. People celebrate Pi Day by eating or throwing pie and with fun pi-related games and activities. In 2016, Princeton, New Jersey, held a birthday party for Albert Einstein whose birthday also falls on March 14. There was also a “Walk a Pi Event” where people walked 3.14 miles together. Just like the number itself, the possibilities for Pi Day are truly endless.

根据短文内容，判断句子正（T)、误（F)。
1. With the help of the computers, pi can be worked out with an end to the number.
2. Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th because the date 3/14 looks like the number pi.
3. If the filmmakers want to create a sense of mystery, they often use the symbol pi in the movies.
4. The Guinness World Record for reciting the most digits of pi is held by a Chinese named Lyu Chao.
5. Pi Day is strictly a mathematical celebration without any fun or games about it.

8 . What should we do if one of our classmates suddenly falls ill or gets hurt?

Here are some steps (步骤) you should follow. But always remember to look for medical care after first aid (急救) if the wound (伤口) is serious.

Broken bones (骨头): Take away clothing from the wound. Use an ice pack. Don’t move the hurt body part while waiting for the doctor to arrive.

Animal bites (咬伤): Wash the bite area (部位) with soap and water. Bandage the wound with a clean cloth if it is bleeding. If the bleeding has stopped, cover the area with a bandage and take the person to the hospital. Make sure you remember what kind of animal it is so that the doctor can find the right way to treat (治疗) him or her at once.

Fainting (昏厥): Have him or her lie with feet lifted (抬起) a little. Don’t move the body if you think there might be wounds from the fall. Make sure he or she can breathe and let in fresh air. Clean the person’s face with a cool cloth.

Nosebleeds: Have the person sit up with his or her head tilted (倾斜) forward a little. Do not have the person tilt his or her head back because this may cause heavy breathing or coughing. Pinch (捏) the lower part of the nose for at least 10 minutes.

1. When an animal bite happens, we should ________ first.

A．put an ice pack on the wound	B．take the hurt person to the hospital
C．wash the bite area with soap and water	D．try to stop the bleeding with a clean cloth

2. When dealing with the problems of ________, we shouldn’t move the body.

A．animal bites and nosebleeds	B．fainting and nosebleeds
C．broken bones and animal bites	D．broken bones and fainting

3. You can probably see this passage on part of a magazine.

A．health

B．sports

C．lifestyle

D．education

4. How is the text organized?       (①=Paragraph 1,        ②=Paragraph 2, . . . )

A．

B．

C．

D．

9 . What should you take when you take an exam? Pen, an eraser, a ruler… don’t forget a bottle of water!

Scientist at the University of East London and the University of Westminster did a study on 447 students. Only 111 of them took something to drink. Scientist then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found those who had brought drinks with them all got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.

“We don’t know why drinking water can be helpful. But scientists said having enough water in our bodies may also cut down nervousness. This kind of feeling would be bad for exam performances,” said Chris Pawson, PHD of the University of East London.

“Whatever the explanation is, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的) during exams,” he added.

So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you. Who knows—it may help you pass the exam.

1. How does the writer start the passage?

A．By telling two stories.	B．By giving an answer.
C．By asking a question.	D．By giving an example.

2. What can we know from the passage?

A．Drinking water makes no difference to exam results.

B．Most students are afraid to drink much water during exams.

C．Students who do better in their schoolwork can do well in exams.

D．Students may get better grades if they bring water into exam halls.

3. How does water help students in exams?

A．It makes them much smarter.

B．It makes them feel full during exams.

C．It helps them stay awake and have a good brain.

D．It helps them keep cool and have a good brain.

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Drinking Water in Exams May Help

B．What Students Should Do to Get Good Grades

C．A Study on Different Habits of Drinking Water

D．The Exam Performances of Students at Two British University

10 . 根据短文内容，用符合语意及语法规则的词填空。

The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of 2,000 years. During these 2,000 years lots of Mid-Autumn traditions have been thought up by Chinese people. All the celebrations show the happiness and excitement of people.

The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are appreciating (欣赏) the moon, eating mooncakes together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns. These three celebrations have been passed from generation to generation. Chinese people may think the Mid-Autumn Festival is not coming if they don’t do these three things.          

In some places in China people celebrate the festival in different ways. In Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, people eat taro (芋头) to celebrate the festival, because the taro harvest occurs (发 生) at the same time as the festival. They eat taro and hope the harvest is good in the next year. In Nanjing, people cook duck with sweet-scented osmanthus (桂花) because Nanjing people think sweet-scented osmanthus is a symbol of peace. In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business.

In the literary history of China, many poets penned praise to the pure moon of the Mid-Autumn night and gave words to their delicate (柔和的) feelings. The following is one of the best of those poems.

Thoughts in the Silent Night

-Li Bai

The moonlight is shinning through the window,
And it makes me wonder if it is the frost on the ground,
Looking up to see the moon,
Looking down I miss so much about my home town.
Li Bai used his lines (诗) to express his homesickness at the Moon Festival.
1. All the Mid-Autumn celebrations show the ________ and _______ of people.
2. The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival include appreciating the moon, eating ________ together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival ________.
3. People in Nanjing cook _______ with sweet-scented osmanthus because they think sweet-scented osmanthus symbolizes (象征)   _________.
4. In some places people _________ _________ inside towers to celebrate the festival.
5. The ________ of the poem Thoughts in the Silent Night is Li Bai from ________.