1 . Tuesday, September 13
I arrived in New York two weeks ago. There aren’t many Chinese students here, so I have to use English most of the time. Now I am writing my diary in English because my English teacher Rachel says it is a good way to practice English.
Thursday, October 20
My English is hopeless! I was on the bus this morning and a man spoke to me, but I hardly understood him. I was so embarrassed (尴尬的). Why is my English so poor? I want to make lots of American friends, but it’s hard for me to communicate with others.
Thursday, October 27
I went to a school party last Friday. I talked with a Japanese boy named Kenji and an Italian girl named Carla. We talked about our countries ‘customs and our experiences in America. We are going to walk around New York this weekend. Kenji asked me to play basketball after school with him from now on. Maybe things are getting better!
1. Where is the writer most probably from?| A．Japan. | B．China. | C．Australia. | D．America. |
| A．Because she was late for school. | B．Because she forgot to bring her homework. |
| C．Because she took the wrong bus. | D．Because she couldn’t understand someone. |
| A．Carla comes from Japan. | B．The writer writes diaries in English. |
| C．Kenji can’t play basketball. | D．The writer went to a birthday party. |
| A. Chinese Suzhou embroidery (刺绣) is widely used in bed covers, tablecloths and dresses. It’s known for its smooth needlework (针线活). B. Paper cutting is a symbol of traditional Chinese arts. People spend a while cutting red paper with scissors. Paper cutting is rich in its content. C. A Chinese knot is tied from a single length of red rope into different shapes. Each shape has its own meaning. D. Bamboo weaving (竹编) is a kind of traditional art. People use bamboo to make baskets, umbrellas and so on. E. Kites were first invented in China and were used in the army to send messages. Nowadays, kites can be seen flying above parks. F. Yuhang in Hangzhou is known for making oil paper umbrellas. It takes at least a week to make an oil paper umbrella with more than 70 steps. G. In China, paper fan making is famous. In the past, people used paper fans to keep cool. Ancient poets wrote poems on them and artists painted on them. |
3 . ①These days, Riverside High School has cut down the students’ homework and encouraged them to take part in social activities. Last week, the school newspaper asked the students what they did after school. Here are some of the replies.
②Xue Mei. 13
I fell in love with paper cutting as soon as I watched it on TV. This year, I have time to learn it in our local art museum on weekends. Now I am able to make a lot of wonderful paper cuttings. I also teach my classmates to do it. I hope that our traditional Chinese art can be passed down from one to another.
③Wang Yan, 14
My father tells me that food is the first necessity of man. This spring, I grew some tom aloes (番茄) and corn with the help of him. While working in the field, I feel close to nature. It’s hard but meaningful to look after my plant. I believe that the food grown by myself must be the most delicious.
④Wen Man, 14
I spend every weekend working in my uncle’s pet shop. There I care for the pets. When I help the homeless animals find warm-hearted owners. I get a strong feeling of satisfaction. Working at the pet shop is tiring but interesting. I hope to have my own pet shop someday.
⑤Tian Hao, 15
I’m a ping-pong lover. Without so much homework, I can practice it with my classmates more often. Now my ping-pong skills have improved a lot, and I can even help teach little kids in the ping-pong club. I plan to take part in the city’s ping-pong competition next summer.
1. You can ask Xue Mei about _________ if you are interested in it.| A．paper cutting | B．tomato planting |
| C．animal caring | D．ping-pong playing |
| A．Outgoing. | B．Strict. | C．Honest. | D．Caring. |
| A．Practice ping-pong more often. |
| B．Improve his ping-pong skills. |
| C．Take part in a ping-pong competition. |
| D．Be a ping-pong trainer in the club |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| I can almost see it That dream I’m dreaming But there’s a voice inside my head saying you’ll never reach it Every step I’m taking Every move I make feels Lost with no direction My faith is shaking But I, I gotta keep trying. Gotta keep my head held high Cause there’s always gonna be another mountain I’m always gonna wanna make it move Always gonna be an uphill battle Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose Ain’t about how fast I get there Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side It’s the climb |
| A．A graduation speech. | B．A story book. |
| C．A music website. | D．A science magazine. |
| A．My dream. | B．The voice. | C．My head. | D．The direction. |
| A．She climbed down the mountain. | B．She kept trying. |
| C．She gave up at once. | D．She put down her head. |
| A．Personal growth. | B．Parents’ love. | C．Social problems. | D．Friendship. |
5 . 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。
Paula interviewed two teenagers for a programme on family life. She asked them some questions. Here are Emily’s answers.
Emily (aged 15)
1. Well, there are just three of us: my mum, my dad and me.
2. Have I got many possessions? Yes, I’ve got a lot of things: a big TV, a new computer and a mobile phone.
3. No, I’m not expected to do the housework.
4. We go out for dinner together sometimes, but my dad is often abroad on business, and my mum works too. We usually just do our own personal things.
5. No, they don’t usually set rules for me, and since I’m a good daughter they never punish me.
6. Well, I like our new flat. lt’s much bigger than our last one. But I feel lonely when my parents are away from home.
1. How many people are there in Emily’s family?| A. Do you want to be another Jeremy Lin? Come to our basketball club. We have some good teachers to help you become a better player. B. In our reading room, there are all kinds of books. You can enjoy reading here. And you can also enjoy coffee with your friends while reading. C. Do you want to play in the water? Do you want to make yourself strong? Swimming is a good sport for you. We offer swimming classes every Tuesday afternoon. D. Want to be fit and thin? Make You Beauty is the right place for you! We will have some personal trainers to give you the best training plans as well as the best equipment. E. Yoga is a kind of sport that can bring you inner peace, better health and personal growth. If you are worrying about something, come to join us. F. Climbing mountains is good for you to keep healthy. In our club, you can not only practice yourself but also make many friends who have the same hobby as you. G. The 600-meter high Canton Tower is the landmark of Guangzhou. It is a multi-functional urban (都市的) sightseeing. |
Students | Problems | Appointment Time |
Jerry | I’m angry with my friend Marcus. He lied to me last week. | |
Paula | My teacher Ms. Dervish never praises me. I don’t think she likes me. | |
Alfred | I think I’m fatter than any other boy in my class. I’m worried. | |
Candy | I like Chinese and I work hard at it. But my Chinese is still not good enough. I’m confused. |
A News. B Knowledge. C Fashion. D Health.
Wang Ling: Morning, Lin Shan!
Lin Shan: Morning, Wang Ling!
Wang Ling: Did you watch the Beijing Winter Olympics?
Lin Shan: Yes, I did. I watched the Beijing Winter Olympics on TV last night.
Wang Ling: Me, too. It’s really interesting. Did you see the skier Gu Ailing on TV?
Lin Shan: Sure. She looks like a foreign girl, but she competes for our China. Why?
Wang Ling: Because her mother is a Chinese, and she loves China, though she has an American father. She chose to be a Chinese citizen（公民） in 2021.
Lin Shan: Wow! What a lovely girl! What did she win in the Beijing Winter Olympics?
Wang Ling: She won two gold medals and one silver in the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. We are so proud of her.
Lin Shan: When and where was she born?
Wang Ling: In 2003 and in San Franacisco.
Lin Shan: Only 19 years old? She is still a student, isn’t she?
Wang Ling: Yes, she is. She studies well, too. She will study in the Stanford University this fall.
Lin Shan: Wow! What an excellent girl! She must be hard-working.
1. When did the conversation happen?
2. Did Wang Ling watch the Beijing Winter Olympics on TV last night?
3. Why does Gu Ailing compete for China according to the passage?
4. What was Gu Ailing’s nationality（国籍） in the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, Chinese or American?
5. What does Lin Shan think of Gu Ailing?
6. 基础写作
假设你是上面（回答问题）材料中的Lin Shan，请写一篇80词以上的英文短文，介绍谷爱凌，以便在英语课上分享。
注意：1. 要点包括谷爱凌的个人基本信息，参加北京冬奥会时取得的成就，学习情况以及你的感受。2. 不得出现自己的姓名和校名等真实信息。
Hello, everyone!
That’s all. Thank you!
9 .
 Nelson 13, England | Aug. 2 10:30 a. m. I need help. My friends are allowed to go to the mall by themselves, but my parents don’t let me join them. What should I do? |
 Frank 14, Germany | Aug. 2 10:42 a. m. I’ve been in this situation, too. You can do a test run with your parents and learn how to be safe in the mall. Then your parents will know you are ready to go with your friends. |
 Robin 15, France | Aug. 2 11:35 a. m. You can ask to go with an adult (成年人). Another idea is to ask your friends to bring the things they buy at the mall to your place. And then you can share them together. |
 Claire 13, Englend | Aug. 2 2:38 p. m. My parents don’t let me go to many places on my own, either. They just don’t want us to be in danger. Maybe you can get yourself dropped off and picked up. Or ask your parents to stay in the mall too. |
 Olivia 16, China | Aug. 3 9:03a. m. They might have a good reason for not letting you go alone. Explain why you want to go. If they say no, ask them to take you to the mall and watch from a distance. |
1. Who was the first one to reply?
| A．Frank. | B．Robin. | C．Olivia. | D．Claire. |
| A．China. | B．England. | C．France. | D．Germany. |
| A．adults | B．parents | C．friends | D．classmates |
| A．Learn some safety rules. | B．Go anywhere with an adult. |
| C．Have a talk with his parents. | D．Do a test run with his parents. |
| A．Nelson and Frank are the same age. |
| B．Robin always shares things with his friends. |
| C．Claire is allowed to go to the mall by herself. |
| D．Olivia gave a reply to Nelson the next morning. |
10 . Idioms (习语) in English
The following information is about some idioms in English. Please find the right idioms for the following sentences.
| A. sleep on it: To think about something for a while before making a decision. | B. get something off one’s chest: To talk about a problem that has been worrying someone for a long time, and someone feels better because of this. |
| C. put your foot in your mouth: Saying something you shouldn’t have said. | D. down for the count: Tired; giving up unable or unwilling to participate any longer. |
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Don’t tell me whether you’ll move to Texas with me or not today. I think you should 2.
No, you can’t take my dog for a walk. She will give up because she is 3.
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