3 . 语法填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或使用括号内所给词语的正确形式填空。

Students often learn their lessons in class. They sit in the classroom listening to their     1     (teach).

This is a way of learning. Is this the only way for students to learn? Of course not. There is another way to learn. Students can teach     2     (they). For example, if you can not remember anything     3     you are doing your homework, what will you do? You can read your book to find     4     answer.

How can you teach yourself? The first thing is to read. Read something you are     5     (interest) in. The second is that you must ask yourself questions. A clever student usually does     6     (good) in asking questions. The     7     (three) is to answer the questions yourself by working hard, by     8     (read) books and sometimes by asking other people. These are the ways of teaching yourself. If you keep doing     9     these for a long time, you are sure     10     (make) great progress in your study.

4 . 短文填空请阅读下面的短文，并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整、连贯。

I was holding an apple tree in my hand, as this little seed can become a big tree with thousands of apples. Thousands of apples with several seeds can grow into new trees which can produce thousands of apples. Why then wasn’t the world filled with apple trees?     1     Most of them never do or are destroyed early on in their growth.

I put the apple seed on the table, and watched it.     2     How many times do they have to try to get a seed to grow? How much work does it need?

    3     The seeds of your dreams do not grow by themselves. Like planting an apple tree, it might take many tries-like 100 job applications (求职) to get that good job.     4     And after that, others will say you are lucky—when in fact you probably failed (失败) more times than you would like to count. But you were good at failing—you learned, you changed, and then with your new knowledge you tried again. And again. And again. And one day success was yours.

I picked up the apple seed again. I took an empty flower pot, put some earth into it and planted the seed. Maybe one day it will grow into a tree.     5    

A．I’ll never know if I don’t try.

B．Maybe it is like your dreams.

C．This time I didn’t throw the seed away.

D．I thought a lot about how people grow apples.

E．It is a rule of nature that only a few seeds grow.

F．But if you keep on planting the seeds of your dream, one day you will succeed.

6 . Chopsticks, or kuaizi, appeared (出现) over 3, 000 years ago in ancient China. They were first used for cooking and serving, not as an eating tool. It was not until the Ming Dynasty that chopsticks came into use for eating. Today, bamboo and wood chopsticks are the most popular ones in Chinese homes.

Chinese chopsticks are usually about 26 centimeters long and 1.2 centimeters wide. It is believed that chopsticks should be part of a girl’s dowry (嫁妆) because the sound of kuaizi is like that of the words for “soon” and “son”. It’s still a popular good wish in China.

According to modern science, the long-term use of chopsticks makes one’s fingers move quickly. That is good for people’s health. The culture of using chopsticks has spread to many other Asian countries. In Japan, people celebrate August 4 as Chopsticks Day every year.

There are rules to follow when using chopsticks. Chinese people don’t usually beat their bowls or point at others with chopsticks. In most cases, they won’t start eating until the elderly move chopsticks, and they will put chopsticks down gently after they finish eating.

As an old saying goes, “A chopstick can be broken easily. Ten pairs of chopsticks held together are hard to break.” For thousands of years, Chinese people have loved chopsticks not only because they are easy to use but also because they show the spirit (精神) of the Chinese people.

1. What can we learn about chopsticks in Paragraph 1?

A．People usually make chopsticks out of plastics.

B．People first used chopsticks as a cooking tool.

C．Chopsticks were used for eating 3, 000 years ago.

D．Few people could use chopsticks in ancient China.

2. Why is the use of chopsticks good for our health?

A．Because they make eating easier.

B．Because they have a magical power.

C．Because they practice people’s fingers.

D．Because they are made out of modern science.

3. Which is the right way to use chopsticks?

A．Put chopsticks down gently.

B．Beat the bowl with chopsticks.

C．Use chopsticks to point at others.

D．Move chopsticks before the elderly.

4. What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph?

A．Chopsticks belong not only to China.

B．Chopsticks are hard to break when held together.

C．Chopsticks are more than just eating tools for Chinese.

D．It’s easy for people to use chopsticks in their daily life.

5. Which part of the newspaper is the article probably from?

A．Science

B．Health

C．Fashion

D．Culture

7 .

France is the largest country in Western Europe. There are over 66 million people in France. The country is home to beautiful natural scenery, like the Seine River as well as cultural sites such as the Eiffel Tower. About 75 million visitors come here every year. Here are the top things to do in France.

Visit museums

No trip to France is complete without a visit to its museums, especially the world’s best known one, the Louvre in Paris. In this four-floor building, there are 35,000 works of art, such as the painting Mona Lisa by Da Vinci and the statue David by Michelangelo. It would take nine months to enjoy all the pieces.

Have a local meal

French food is world-famous. Bread is very important in France. The most famous French bread is called “baguette”. It is long and tastes salty. Snails (蜗牛) are also a must-have here. French people cat 40,000 tons of snails every year! People always cook snails with butter and garlic (大蒜) .

Take a bike tour

What is the best way to enjoy the vineyard in Loire Valley? Take a bike tour. You can experience the real French life. You may come across some local people. A bright “Bonjour” always begins a nice talk. If you come here in July, you are lucky. The famous bicycle race Tour of France takes place at this time.

1. How many people are there in France?

A．About 40 million.

B．More than 35 million.

C．About 75 million.

D．More than 66 million.

2. What do we know about the Louvre in Paris?

A．It is the best museum in the world.

B．The statue of Michelangelo is in the Louvre.

C．It will be nine months before you enjoy all the artworks.

D．It is a museum with five floors and 35,000 works of art.

3. What is the best way to experience the real French life?

A．By taking a bike tour.

B．By eating French snails.

C．By visiting the museums.

D．By enjoying natural views.

4. What does the underlined word “Bonjour” mean?

A．Good.

B．Right.

C．Hello.

D．OK.

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The must-to-dos in France.

B．The natural scenery in France.

C．The famous museums in Paris.

D．The people and culture of France.

9 . My brother does well at school. My parents and I ________ him.

A．are worried about

B．are proud of

C．are patient with

D．are careful with

10 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文回答问题。

Many people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future — for example, getting into college or getting a good job that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. When playing a sport, such as swimming, many people forget about their problems, and only think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. If you want to feel happier, do something useful for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, or go shopping to buy food for the old.

1. What things alone do not bring happiness?
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2. What is Aristotle?
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3. What’s Aristotle’s opinion?
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4. What do we spend too much time in doing?
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5. How many suggestions are there in the passage?
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6. 书面表达

7. 生活充满了快乐，对美好生活的追求让我们斗志昂扬。请以“The Happy Life”为题，根据以下的内容提示和你的实际生活，写一篇短文。内容包括：

8. 1. 你曾经经历过的一件快乐的事情是什么？
2. 你认为快乐的生活给我们的成长带来什么影响？
3. 祝愿大家都能发现快乐，享受快乐并努力创造快乐的人生。
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词左右。作文的开头已经给出，不计入总词数。
Tips： 满意的 satisfied；自信 confident；创造 create

The Happy Life

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