1 . One day a ragged (衣衫褴褛的) beggar (乞丐) was creeping along from house to house. He carried an old wallet in one hand and at every house he asked for a little money to buy something to eat. As he was complaining at his misfortune (不幸), he kept wondering why people who had so much money were never satisfied and always wanted more.
He thought that if he only had enough money to buy food and clothing, he would be very happy and wouldn't want anything more.
At that moment, Fortune came down the street. She saw the beggar and stopped. She said to him:" I want to help you. Hold out your wallet and I will pour this gold into it, but only on this condition. All that falls into your wallet will be pure gold, but all that hits the ground will turn into dust. Do you understand?"
"Oh, yes I understand." said the beggar.
"Your wallet is old. Don't put too much in it," said Fortune.
The beggar opened his wallet and a stream of pure gold flowed into it. His wallet grew heavy.
"You are the richest man in the world now," said Fortune.“I think you should stop! Your wallet is going to break!" However, the beggar said he wanted one more handful. Fortune added one more handful and the wallet split. All the gold fell to the ground and turned to dust. The beggar had nothing but his empty wallet. He was as poor as he had been before.
1. What did the beggar want money for?| A．To make more money. | B．To buy some food and clothing. |
| C．To buy himself a new wallet. | D．To do some meaningful things. |
| A．She gave him enough gold coins in his pocket. |
| B．She kept pouring gold coins into his old wallet. |
| C．She told him to take as much gold as he wanted. |
| D．She advised the beggar to hold out his old wallet. |
| A．Unselfish. | B．Greedy. | C．Wealthy. | D．Forgetful. |
2 . “Made in China” is having its moment now and it's a fashionable one.
The story of Chinese fashion began in 2011 when Feiyue and Huili, both Chinese sports shoe brands, suddenly got international attention. Their products were seen all over the world. Chinese sportswear brand Li Ning was at the New York Fashion Week in September, 2018. They showed their new designs: sweaters and jackets with Chinese characters.
Maybe it is because China's young people are now more confident about their own culture. They don't show immediate interest in western culture any more.
“Today's young people in China are crazy about Chinese cultural elements(元素),” Jin Qu, the manager of a clothing shopping website, said at a cultural festival in 2018. They like these elements printed on their clothes, even the brand picture of Laoganma in China, which was once seen as outside of fashion. But now young people are proud of these Chinese symbols.
In fact, many stars in the West are now interested in Chinese cultural elements in fashion. Rihanna, a US singer, for example, wore a Chinese red dress to the 2015 Met Gala in New York. The dress was designed and made by Chinese designer Guo Pei.
“We have to move from making to creating,” Chinese-American designer Aric Chen once told the New York Times. “We want to replace the words "Made in China" with "Designed in China".
1. What might be one of the new designs of Li Ning company in September, 2018?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Today's young people in China. |
| B．The fans of Jin Qu's clothes website. |
| C．Some famous stars in the West. |
| D．Directors of some Chinese companies. |
| A．listing numbers | B．giving reasons |
| C．telling a story | D．showing an example |
| A．Chinese clothes brands are becoming more and more popular. |
| B．China's young people start to be interested in its own culture. |
| C．Western stars are fond of Chinese cultural elements in fashion. |
| D．China starts "designing" instead of “making” in cultural fashion. |
3 . A friendship that lasted over 60 years, stretching thousands of miles, began with a comic book.
Bocher was just 14 and living in New York when she saw a boy's name and address in a comic book. It was common then for teenagers to become penfriends with children from other countries that way. So she wrote to Poulsen, who was two years older and living in Denmark. Then he wrote back, and a lifelong friendship began.
The pair first met in person two years after beginning their friendship when Poulsen was in America as an exchange student. “I had lived in New York for 16 years and had never been to the Statue of Liberty,” Bocher said “When he first came to see me, he took me there.”
They lost track of each other for a while during Bocher's college years, but connected again by chance.
“I was studying for my master's degree and I went on a study tour. On the last day of my three-week tour. I went to a cafe in Ireland.” Bocher was sitting next to a group of Danish salesmen and they began to chat. She told them the story of her and Poulsen. They were moved and said that they knew the town Poulsen lived in and agreed to carry a message for Bocher.
They saw each other at Bocher's Marlton home on June. 2019 when Poulsen and his wife came to visit her from Denmark. On this recent trip, Poulsen has spent about a month visiting friends in America, including Bocher, a retired educator.
As you can see, true friendship will never be stopped by distance.
1. How did Bocher begin her friendship with Poulsen?| A．By travelling to Denmark. | B．By writing a traditional letter. |
| C．By attending the same college as him. | D．By reading a comic book together with him. |
①Poulsen and Bocher visited the Statue of Liberty together.
②Poulsen and his wife saw Bocher in Marlton.
③Bocher wrote to Poulsen for the first time.
④Bocher lost contact and reconnected with Poulsen.
| A．②③①④ | B．②④①③ | C．③①④② | D．③②①④ |
| A．A friend is easier to lose than to find. |
| B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| C．A friendship cannot always stand on one side. |
| D．A true friendship can cross over time and distance. |
| A．Bored | B．Pity | C．Admiring | D．Doubtful |
4 . One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay the full cost of his study by selling newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg (乞求) for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his courage (勇气) when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he asked for a glass of water. She thought he looked hungry, so she brought him a large glass of milk instead. He drank it slowly and then asked, "How much do I pay you?"
"You don't pay me anything," she replied. "Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart," he replied. With these words, Howard Kelly left the woman's house.
Years later, the woman became seriously ill and was finally sent to a hospital in a big city. Howard Kelly, now a famous doctor, was called in. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor's clothes, Kelly went into her room and recognized (认出) her at once. From that day on, he gave special attention to her and decided to do his best to save her life.
The woman came to life after being treated (治疗) by Kelly. He asked the hospital to pass the woman's final bill on to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
"Paid in full with a glass of milk, Howard Kelly. "
Her eyes were filled with tears of joy.
根据短文内容判断正误：(注意：正确的填"A"，错误的填"B")
1. Little Kelly sold newspapers door to door in order to pay for school.
2. Little Kelly was too shy to ask the woman for a glass of water.
3. After Dr. Kelly learned who the woman was, he decided to try his best.
4. The woman was saved at last because she wasn't badly ill.
5. This passage tells us to be kind because one day your kindness will come back to you.
5 . Sing the Language You’re Learning
How can you remember a song from your childhood to this day? Why do your teachers use songs to teach you English? It seems there is a scientific reason for this.
Researchers are now studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.
“Singing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way”, said Dr. Karen Ludke. The findings may help those who have difficulties learning foreign languages. On his blog, Dr. Ludke writes, “A listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and opens the door for future research in this area.”
Many language teachers know the value of using music and singing. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington, D.C. depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese. She says, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids usually we use the music. Not only does it work, but it is fun for kids.”
“Sometimes, I think if I were taught English that way, maybe I could speak much better English than now,” Hua Zhuying adds.
Our brain likes music, especially for remembering. So, if you’re still struggling in learning a language, why not try singing it out ?
1. According to the passage, the best way to remember a foreign language is to ________.| A．read and write more |
| B．listen to the teacher carefully |
| C．copy the words many times |
| D．remember words in a song |
| A．艰涩难懂的 | B．悦耳易记的 |
| C．枯燥乏味的 | D．震耳欲聋的 |
| A．using the listen-and-repeat singing method |
| B．listening to all kinds of famous music |
| C．writing songs with the language |
| D．reading the lyrics again and again |
| A．is interested in writing English songs |
| B．teaches children English by using music |
| C．teaches Chinese in an American school |
| D．is a researcher in a language school |
| A．many researchers realize the importance of language studying |
| B．your brain remembers a language better if you sing it |
| C．many language teachers know the value of famous music |
| D．you will never learn a language well unless you can sing |
There were three big fish in the lake. One of them, Demo, was wise; another one, Jimmy, was half-wise; Martin, the third one, was stupid.
Some fishermen came to the bank of the lake with their nets. The three fish saw them.
Demo decided at once to leave, to make the long and difficult trip to the ocean. He thought, "I won't discuss with these two about this. They love this place so much that they call it home and will stay on. How silly they are! They still haven't realized we are in great danger now. Their ignorance will cost them their lives."
Seeing the wise fish had left, Jimmy thought, "My guide has gone and now I've lost my chance to escape." He felt sorry for it and then thought, "What can I do to save myself from these men and their nets? Perhaps I should pretend（假装）to be already dead, giving myself totally to the water." So he did that. He went up and down with the water, helpless, within arm's reach of the fishermen.
"Look at this! The best and biggest fish is dead." One of the men lifted him by the tail, and threw him up on the ground. He rolled（滚动）over and over and moved secretly toward the water, and then, back in.
The third fish was aimlessly jumping about, trying to escape with his speed and cleverness. The net, of course, finally closed around him, and as he lay in the hot frying-pan bed, he thought, "If I get out of this, I'll never live again in the limits of the lake. Next time, the ocean! I'll make it my home."
1. The passage is a _________.| A．diary | B．story | C．notice |
| A．冲动 | B．勇气 | C．愚昧 |
| A．traveling to the ocean |
| B．pretending to be dead |
| C．jumping here and there |
| A．Demo | B．Jimmy | C．Martin |
| A．It is important to make proper changes in time. |
| B．Good chances are always given to the honest. |
| C．The stupid can also succeed with great efforts. |
7 . The summer vacation is coming. During the vacation, you can do what you like and prepare yourself well for the future. You'll enjoy your summer vacation with the help of the following suggestions.
▲Take exercise. After studying hard for months, you must be bored and tired. Taking exercise is the best way to get energy again. Swimming and walking are perfect choices for you. All kinds of exercise are good for your health.
▲Master some basic life skills. You will live an independent life one day. Therefore, you should learn some necessary and useful basic life skills such as washing clothes and cooking. At the same time, you should help your parents with housework to express thanks to them.
▲Go travelling. The world is a book. Those who don't travel only read one page. Travelling is so interesting. Have you made your own plan? If not, do it at once. During the trip, you will have a chance to get more knowledge. While learning about different cultures and customs, you will also make a lot of friends.
▲Enjoy the time with family members. Family members play an important role in your life. They give you love, care and support all the time. Don't forget to spare some time together with them. You will find it great to stay with them, talking about dreams, hobbies or anything you like.
As long as you follow the suggestions mentioned above, you will have a wonderful vacation.
1. How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Swimming. | B．Walking. | C．Taking exercise. | D．Rum |
| A．Because we will live an independent life one day. |
| B．Because we like to share housework with our family. |
| C．Because we don't want to express our thanks. |
| D．Because doing housework is difficult for us. |
| A．He thinks it's tiring. | B．He thinks it's interesting. |
| C．He thinks it's terrible. | D．He thinks it's boring. |
| A．the suggestions about basic life skills | B．the suggestions about taking exercise |
| C．the suggestions about summer vacation | D．the suggestions about travelling |
The COVID-19 (新冠肺炎) outbreak is changing people's traditional habits such as greetings and customs. People in different countries have had some new and creative choices. Knowing about this could help us understand their cultures and communicate with each other.
1. How are Chinese people called on to greet each other?| A．By greeting online. | B．By handing out talismans. | C．By tapping feet. |
| A．Romania. | B．Iran. | C．Australia. |
| A．Nobody wears masks in the video from Iran. |
| B．Shaking hands is not advised in China or France. |
| C．People in Romania welcome spring with only flowers now. |
| A．Kissing on the cheek. | B．Joining hands together. | C．Looking into the eyes. |
| A．People might change their social behavior. |
| B．People might value their traditional festivals more. |
| C．People might spread cultures in different countries. |
9 . It is reported that some developed countries have shipped broken parts of computers to China. Such a thing can be found almost every day although it is against international laws. Last month Hong Kong officers found 131,000 kilograms of broken computers, TVs and phones sent from Japan. Things like these are called electronic waste, or e-waste. Dealing with them is not an easy job because dangerous poisons like mercury（汞）and lead（铅）can be found in them. Every time an old computer breaks down, it needs to be dealt with safely. But at present, broken computer parts are usually buried. It may be hundreds of years before they are really gone in the earth.
Many places in China are polluted by e-waste. Guiyu in Guangdong Province is one of them. This town is named as "the e-waste capital of the world". It has to deal with 1.5 million kilograms of e-waste each year, from which it makes 75 million yuan. But it comes at a cost. Many of the poisons in e-waste find their way into the environment. Plastic is burned outdoors and chemical water is poured into rivers. Greenpeace, an environmental group, has found the air, the earth and the rivers in Guiyu badly polluted. The Chinese government wants the country to develop, but in a way that doesn't do harm to the environment and people's life. This year, China passed a new environmental protection law, the strictest one we have ever had. Computer companies like Lenovo and Dell will be asked to take back their old computers. This is because the companies that make computers know best how to deal with them safely. Hopefully, the problem with e-waste will be solved in the near future.
1. The e-waste found in Hong Kong last month was from .| A．France | B．Japan | C．Germany | D．Australia |
| A．焚烧 | B．降解 | C．回收 | D．掩埋 |
| A．is the e-capital of the world |
| B．has serious e-waste pollution |
| C．deals with the e-waste safely |
| D．spends much money on e-waste |
| A．tried to change people's life |
| B．closed some computer companies |
| C．made a new environmental protection law |
| D．asked people to hand in their old computers |
| A．the ways to deal with e-waste | B．the cost of burning e-waste |
| C．the e-waste problem in China | D．the need to pass a law against e-waste |
Children’s Games in Ancient China During ancient times, children didn’t have much to enjoy themselves. However, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood. | ||
 Playing Hide-and-Seek Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to tease (戏弄) him or, more commonly, others hide and one child must try to find them. |  Flying kites Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. The three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. Each has its own feature. For example, the bird-shaped kite with long wings is a special kind of the Beijing kite. |  Watching Shadow Plays (皮影戏) The closest thing to watching a film during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. The artists control puppets(木偶) behind the screen and tell stories to the music. |
1. There are ________ ways to play hide-and-seek.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．many |
| A．ancient | B．modern | C．traditional | D．big |
| A．metal | B．wood | C．paper | D．wool |
| A．Four | B．Three | C．Two | D．One |
| A．film | B．game | C．picture | D．match |
