1 . Dear Michael,

I am glad to learn that you have been chosen to study in China. Your dream has come true!

I can well remember that you ______ China for the first time when you were nine. Ever since you returned, you have been interested in Chinese culture and have put a lot of ______ into learning Chinese. When you first started to learn Chinese, I thought it was nothing but a passing fad (一时的狂热). However, you didn’t _____ halfway, but kept on learning and did a good job in the HSK (汉语水平考试). Now you finally got what you had ______ for a long time. You got the chance to ______ life in China for one year. You should have it, my son, for chances only come to those who are ______.

When you study there, you will have to face ______ in everyday life that you have never experienced before, but after a year abroad, you will return with a new look at life and at yourself.

Your mum and I are both ______ you. Keep it up, my son!

Love,

Dad

1.

A．built

B．visited

C．missed

2.

A．difficulty

B．success

C．effort

3.

A．give up

B．grow up

C．turn up

4.

A．written

B．wanted

C．toured

5.

A．introduce

B．experience

C．respect

6.

A．prepared

B．honest

C．friendly

7.

A．examples

B．meetings

C．challenges

8.

A．different from

B．similar to

C．proud of

3 . 听对话，回答问题。
1. Where is Lingling now?

A．In America.

B．In Australia.

C．In England.

2. What is the family like?

A．Special.

B．Nice.

C．Funny.

3. What does the family often drink in the afternoon?

A．Tea.

B．Water.

C．Coffee.

4 . 阅读短文，选择合适选项还原到文中。

Every year, lots of students choose to study abroad (到国外) for the summer, six months, a year or longer.     1    

Why do it?

Living in another country will help you learn about the culture of another place.

    2     You can also learn to speak a second language by studying abroad. And it will help you find a better job in the future.

Make the right choice (选择)

Choose the right country or school, and ask yourself these questions: How long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with a host family? How much do I want to pay?

Before you go

Learn as much of the language as you can before you go, and read about the culture of the country.     3     Call the school to make sure someone can meet you when you get there.

Once you are there

After the first few weeks, you’ll feel sad and miss your family and friends.     4    

Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings. Always keep an open mind, and you will be happy.

A．Also, you can talk with people who are studying abroad.

B．And you should think about these things before you make such a decision.

C．Just ask yourself to meet new people and have new experiences.

D．You will see the world in a new way.

5 . 根据短文内容，从所给选项中，选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项。
Dear Wu Bin,

I’m really excited that you are coming to the UK to visit me. You asked me the life here. I must say that it is really different here.     1    

In the UK, you must drive on the left. I know you’re so young that you can’t drive.     2     I nearly got run over (被撞) a few days ago! In China, if you want a taxi, you can just put your hand out and one taxi will stop at once. But in the UK you must go to a special place and wait for a taxi. Or you can call a taxi company to order one.

    3     I can’t believe how early the shops close. It seems that you can’t buy anything after six o’clock in the evening.

I live in an English house. My host family (房东), Mrs. Johnson did so many strange things that I was really surprised a few days ago.     4     She has a cat, a dog and two rabbits. Can you imagine all the four animals were running around in the kitchen?

It’s difficult for me to use a knife and fork. I can use chopsticks if I want, but I want to do the same as other people. Another thing is that people drink cold water all the time and they drink tea with milk! They don’t have rice with every meal.     5    

Love you and see you soon.

Yours,

Li Ming

A．But you have to remember this when you cross the road.

B．English people do some different things.

C．I couldn’t believe that she hung up (把……挂起来) her washing in the kitchen!

D．Shopping is difficult on weekends.

E．Life here is strange, but I’m enjoying it.

6 . 根据下面短文内容，在短文的空格处填上一个最恰当的词，使短文完整、通顺。请将完整的单词填写在答题卡上对应的位置。
Dear Ms. Brown,

My name is Mary. I’m a student in Chongqing Foreign Language School. Cindy is my English teacher. I like     1     and I like English very much. I’ll go to England (英国). I want to study (学习) English in England. I don’t want to know England only from books. I want to see new things (新事物).     2     I can’t be with my parents in England. I can’t play     3     my good friends. What can I     4    ?

Mary

Dear Mary,

It’s great to study English in England. You like     5     very much. You can speak it well,     6    . So I think it will not be difficult but     7     for you to study English. You can call or email your     8     and good friends when you miss (思念) them. And you will have new friends in England. It is great, isn’t it?

Ms. Brown

7 . 阅读短文，根据内容从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

A group of British students from Woodpark School in London are visiting Xinhua Junior High School in Beijing on an educational exchange.

“I was very ________ at first,” says Sarah. “However, my host family are really friendly. I’m glad to be a ________ in their home. I’ve learnt to use chopsticks, and they’re teaching me a little ________!”

The students spend the weekdays studying with Chinese students. At the weekend, they ________ around Beijing and visit places of interest with their host families.

“It’s been a ________ experience so far,” says Eric. “I’ve learnt a bit of tai chi, and I really enjoy it. We’ve already ________ a lot about Chinese culture and history. The teachers have introduced us to Chinese painting as well. We’ve ________ tried to paint some pictures ourselves! I haven’t had much success yet, but I’ll keep trying.”

“I’ve made many new ________,” says Sarah. “I plan to keep in touch with them when I return home. We’ll see one another soon ________ they’ll come over to the UK for the second part of the exchange next month. I ________ wait!”

1.

A．nervous

B．pleased

C．tired

D．relaxing

2.

A．traveller

B．student

C．neighbour

D．guest

3.

A．Chinese

B．English

C．Japanese

D．German

4.

A．stay

B．move

C．tour

D．live

5.

A．exciting

B．fantastic

C．comfortable

D．different

6.

A．created

B．watched

C．learnt

D．written

7.

A．just

B．also

C．still

D．only

8.

A．orders

B．inventions

C．dreams

D．friends

9.

A．because

B．if

C．until

D．though

10.

A．must

B．must not

C．can

D．can not

8 . 【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】

Explore UK schools

I am happy to introduce this new column (专栏) bringing news from UK schools.

In recent years, many students from China come to the UK to attend school. Over 4,000 new students came in 2018 alone. Quite a few decide to apply to a UK university after attending British secondary schools. It can help them improve their written and spoken English, find out more about a different culture and to experience very different ways of teaching.

Studying in the UK will be a unique and enjoyable experience. Unlike China, the UK isn’t a large country. Its furthest mainland points are only 1,350 km apart (相距). It’s possible to see many great cities in a short time, such as London, Cambridge and Oxford. You are never more than 113 km from the sea and can explore Britain’s 18,000 km of coastline.

Life for a student studying in the UK can be very exciting. Children start school at the age of 4. At 11, children go to secondary school where they may study 10 subjects including maths, sciences, English, history and one or more languages such as French. Classes in UK schools often have between 20 and 30 students. Most schools do not make students sit in the same seat for every lesson.

Children do not just learn from books or a screen, but enjoy various sports as part of their school day, such as soccer, rugby (英式橄榄球), field hockey (曲棍球) and cricket (板球). They can attend clubs after school.

In this column, we will invite students from the UK boarding schools to write about their school life to help you learn more.

【回答问题】
1. How many students from China came to the UK to attend school in 2018?
______________________________________________________
2. When do children go to secondary school in the UK?
_____________________________________________________
3. How many subjects will be taught in secondary school?
_____________________________________________________
4. What can children do after school?
_____________________________________________________
5. What will they do in the column?
_____________________________________________________

9 . Joseph has written a letter to his cousin, James and Susan. Here is the letter.

Dear James and Susan,
       I am writing to you again because I am at home in bed. I have a cold and I am unable to go to school. I really have more than a cold. It’s the flu. I’ve got a fever and a serious headache as well. I lost my appetite and I find food tasteless. In addition, I’m always thirsty, probably as a result of the fever. But, with a lot of effort, I’m writing a letter to you and another to Helen.
       The weather here in Toronto is horrible. I am sure the weather is much better in Hong Kong. Do you agree? The snow came a bit early this year and it was cold. There’s a foot of snow on the ground. It’s surprising to see kids cheerfully playing in the snow and building castles and snowmen this morning. A few of them made snowballs by pressing snow together and threw them at each other.
       I’m going to have my examination soon. I’m extremely worried about it because I’m too sick to get out of bed and hold my text-books. What’s more, I haven’t attended lessons for nearly one week. I have to work hard to catch up with my classmates.
       I have got a new mate recently. He’s on my bed. That is Bobby, our cat. Uncle Tom gave him to me as my birthday present. He is rather disobedient and he runs here and there from time to time. He’s much more energetic than me. However, I’m glad to have him with me at the moment.
       Well, I am quite tired from writing this letter. I’ll finish here. Please write to me if you have time.
       Give my regards to your Mom and Dad.

Best wishes

Joseph

1. From the letter we know that Joseph writes to ________ people.

A．one

B．two

C．three

D．four

2. From Paragraph 2 of the letter, we know that ________.

A．Joseph dislikes the weather in Toronto

B．Joseph dislikes the weather in Hong Kong

C．Joseph finds the weather in Toronto is suitable (适合的) to him

D．Joseph finds the weather in Hong Kong is cold

3. The underlined word “them” in the second paragraph refers to ________.

A．kids

B．snowmen

C．castles

D．snowballs

4. The underlined word “disobedient” in the fourth paragraph probably means ________.

A．angry

B．cute

C．naughty

D．gentle

5. From the letter we can infer that Joseph ________.

A．has a bad flu but doesn’t have a fever

B．has to work hard for his examination

C．likes playing with snow and making snowmen

D．hates Bobby because he always runs here and there

10 . Dear Scott,

Thank you for your letter.     1    

Thanks for the photos, too.     2    

It’s very hot here now, but sometimes it rains. We love the rain very much. We are enjoying our stay (逗留) here. I am now studying in a big school. There are more teachers and students in this school than in my school in England.     3    

Time goes so quickly. I am having new experience (经验) all the time. It is difficult to learn Chinese, but I am doing better with the help of my teachers and classmates.     4    

The summer holiday is coming. Here in Harbin we usually have the summer holiday about two months, so I’ll be free for about sixty days. I hope you and Tina could come to Harbin for a visit.     5    

Best wishes to you.

Yours,

Henry

根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整，通顺（每个选项只能用一次）。

A．I will study hard in Chinese.

B．In the photo, you look healthy and tall.

C．My teachers and classmates are all very friendly to me.

D．I am glad to know that everything is going well with you.

E．Then I can show you around Harbin.