1 . Two weeks ago my grandfather passed away. It really put me into deep_______because my grandfather held a unique position in my life. For me, my grandpa was not only a_______family member but a tutor (导师) who encouraged me to work hard and_______well. 

I’ll never forget the first time I read a long piece of his writing. It was when I_______for Princeton and he offered to write to the university on my behalf. He wrote in beautiful_______and used poetic language, unafraid of sounding too “flowery”. I read the_______out loud so that I could hear the rhyming sounds. 

My grandfather_______hard work. Every time he came to visit us in New York, he would_______my brothers and me for our good performance, which inspired me. I knew he had worked hard to_______the big family during the Great Depression. He was awarded many military__________for winning many battles in the Navy in World War Ⅱ. 

At the funeral, a friend of my grandfather’s walked to me and said that my grandfather had told him about a small__________I had written. After it came out, I sent it to my grandfather__________received no reply. This man told me that my book hit my grandfather’s__________and brought tears to his eyes. My grandfather said he was so__________of me. 

Now I feel it’s even more worthwhile to write well because I know my grandfather__________it. I know he lives in my heart forever.

1.

A．excitement

B．sorrow

C．disappointment

D．fun

2.

A．beloved

B．strict

C．strange

D．common

3.

A．read

B．study

C．behave

D．write

4.

A．registered

B．went

C．applied

D．turned

5.

A．symbols

B．envelopes

C．characters

D．pages

6.

A．letter

B．word

C．language

D．poem

7.

A．demanded

B．valued

C．ignored

D．deserved

8.

A．instruct

B．blame

C．lecture

D．praise

9.

A．survive

B．raise

C．affect

D．grow

10.

A．medals

B．champions

C．rewards

D．prizes

11.

A．story

B．poem

C．article

D．book

12.

A．so

B．but

C．and

D．or

13.

A．brain

B．heart

C．eye

D．ear

14.

A．confident

B．frightened

C．proud

D．amazed

15.

A．remembered

B．declared

C．appreciated

D．realized

2 . Tim Berners-Lee. If you don’t know his name, you’ve surely used his famous invention—the World Wide Web, a system we use to search for information on the Internet.

On Oct. 29, the Internet officially turned 50 years old. “This birthday must mark the moment we take on the fight for the Web we want.”

Speaking at the University of California, he pointed out three problems today: Web-criminal behavior, ad-based clickbait websites, and offensive online communication. These problems led Berners-Lee to create the Web Foundation and a contract for the Web. Both aimed to protect Internet users.

In the contract, he mentioned the need for companies to make sure that everyone had access to the Web, and called for a reduction in offensive material and more personal data privacy. The latter is a hot topic right now. Big companies, like Facebook, have misused users’ personal information by sharing it with advertisers.

Despite all of these bad sides, we shouldn’t forget about all the benefits the Internet brings.

In this digital age, the Internet connects the world through social media, and cashless payment has become an instant source of information. It can also make a positive difference through activities that push for positive change, education or aid.

One such campaign is Movember. The movement, held every November, encourages men to grow moustaches for the whole month, post pictures online, and donate. The charity promotes physical health, mental health, and suicide prevention for men.

Not to mention, the Internet is also a source of fun. From funny kitten videos on Weibo to your very own Tik Tok videos, the Internet allows you to share what you create.

As to the Web Foundation, Berners-Lee said, “The Web has become a public square, a library, a doctor’s office, a shop, and a school, and it has given marginalized groups a voice.” 

“In the next 30 years, if we give up trying to build a better Web...we will have failed it. We need to come together as a global community.”

1. Why were the Web Foundation and the contract for the Web created?

A．To celebrate the Internet’s 50th birthday.	B．To build a protected network environment.
C．To increase Internet speeds around the world.	D．To fight online crime.

2. What is the purpose of Movember?

A．To encourage men to do charity work.	B．To promote a healthy lifestyle.
C．To support men’s health issues.	D．To draw public attention to mental health issues.

3. What do “marginalized groups” in the second-to-last paragraph probably refer to?

A．Wealthy people.

B．Old people.

C．People in power.

D．Disadvantaged people.

4. What is the main idea of the article?

A．The future of the World Wide Web.

B．The history of the World Wide Web.

C．Tim Berners-Lee’s plan to save the World Wide Web.

D．The problems with the World Wide Web.

3 .

When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn’t very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn’t catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” I remember being even more upset then because “I’m not a fish!” I didn’t know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reasoned, “How could what I think influence what a fish does?”

As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water—the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish don’t have any eyelids and the sun hurts their eyes. The more I understood fish, the more I became effective in finding and catching them.

When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like sales people.” But it didn’t completely make sense. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need was to think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.

1. Why was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine?

A．Because he could not catch any fish.

B．Because his father was not patient with him.

C．Because his father did not teach him fishing.

D．Because he could not influence a fish as his father did.

2. What did the author’s father really mean by saying “think like a fish”?

A．To read about fish.	B．To learn fishing by himself.
C．To understand what fish think.	D．To study more about fish.

3. In what kind of area can fish most likely be found according to the author?

A．In deep water on sunny days.	B．In deep water on cloudy days.
C．In shallow water under sunlight.	D．In shallow water under waterside trees.

4. What did the author find after entering the business world?

A．It was easy to think like a customer.	B．His father’s fishing advice was inspiring.
C．His first boss’ sales ideas were reasonable.	D．It was difficult to sell services to poor people.

4 . Are you a music lover? If your answer is yes, you might be interested in the following music services.

Apple Music

Apple Music has more than 30 million songs and is available in over 100 countries.

Search for “Holiday Music” to find playlists. Then tell voice assistant Siri to “play holiday music” to open the music program on your iPhone, iPod or Apple TV. The app will provide holiday playlists and stations.

You can also listen to Apple Music on your computer through the iTunes store or on Apple TV.

Apple Music is free for the first three months. After that, users must pay a subscription (订阅) fee.

Google Play Music

Google Play Music is also in the holiday spirit. Go to the Google Play Music Holiday page or app and search for “Holiday Music”.

Google Play Music is available for free if you don’t mind the advertisements. If you do, buy a paid subscription to avoid them. Google Play Music offers more than 30 million songs in 58 countries.

The service is available on your computer, and through apps on your Android phone and iPhone.

Live365

Live365 is an internet radio service available on your computer or mobile device. The service has 158 Christmas music stations, such as Contemporary Christmas, Christmas Breezes and Classical Christmas.

Live365 is free and available around the world. Searching for “Holiday Music” lets you listen to more stations without advertisements.

Spotify

Spotify, another online service, is filled with holiday music. Listen to playlists on Spotify by searching for “Holiday Music”. The playlists include Merry Christmas. The Best Holiday Music, Pure Christmas Music and Pure Holiday Music.

1. What do the music services have in common?

A．They are free of charge .	B．They have endless songs.
C．“Holiday Music” can be searched for.	D．They have music stations.

2. Which music service has a voice assistant?

A．Google Play Music.	B．Live365.
C．Spotify.	D．Apple Music.

3. Which of the following is a music station?

A．Merry Christmas.	B．The Best Holiday Music.
C．Classical Christmas.	D．Pure Christmas Music.

5 . Passenger pigeons (旅鸽) were the most common birds in all of North America in the 1800s. It was common to see large groups of passenger pigeons — groups that made a sound like a storm. But today, they are extinct because of human behavior. Now, some scientists want to bring passenger pigeons back to life by using new technology and scientific ideas. They call this process de­extinction.

De­extinction has not happened yet. It is still just an idea. The process of de­extinction is not easy. First, scientists must collect DNA from the bodies of extinct animals. Then they will put it in the eggs of similar animal species. When these animals become adults, they will have babies. And these baby animals will have the DNA of the extinct animals.

Scientists believe it is possible to bring back passenger pigeons and many other animals. However, not everyone thinks this is a good idea.

Stuart Primm is the world's leading expert on modern animal extinction. He believes that bringing extinct animals back to life is bad for the earth. On one hand, these animals no longer have a safe place to live. On the other hand, they could cause other animals to die.

Many other scientists do not agree with Stuart Primm. Stuart Brand, a writer and scientist, is one of them. He believes de­extinction is good for many reasons.

"The current generation (当代) of children will experience the return of some unusual animals in their lifetime. It may be part of what defines their generation and their attitude to the natural world. They will take their parents to zoos to see the growing populations of passenger pigeons, and maybe even dodo birds. This will provide a good deal of money for zoos busy with extinct species restoration (恢复). Humans killed off a lot of species over the last 10,000 years. So, it's right to bring some back to life," he said.

1. In the 19th century, passenger pigeons ________.

A．were common sightings

B．suffered a lot from storms

C．lived mainly in North America

D．were the largest in American history

2. What do we know about de­extinction?

A．It will change the DNA of the extinct animals.

B．It was first used in passenger pigeons.

C．It is difficult to carry out.

D．It proved to be useful.

3. Why is Stuart Primm against bringing back extinct animals?

A．They will die very soon.	B．They will create other problems.
C．They will do great harm to humans.	D．They will replace the similar species.

4. How does Stuart Brand feel about de­extinction?

A．Wrong.

B．Difficult.

C．Important.

D．Wasteful.

6 . I think a close friend is someone you get on really well with, who helps you when you have problems, who gives you advice, and who always has time for you.I didn't use to have many close friends when I was at school or at university as I was very shy, but now I have several.They are all women—I think it's difficult to have a close friend of the opposite sex (异性)．

—Marie

I don't really have any close friends.I know a lot of people but mainly through work, and the kind of social occasions (场合) when we meet are business dinners and evening parties.I think if you come from a really close family, then friends are a bit unnecessary.I prefer to spend the little free time I have with my family.

—Richard

I think a close friend is someone who you've known for a long time, and who you still get on with.They probably have similar hobbies to you so you can do things together.I've got three close friends whom I was at high school with and we often go away together (without our parents of course).We always go camping and somewhere we can go walking, play football and be outside in the open air.

—David

For me close friends are the people you spend your free time with.I go out at weekends with a group of people—there are about seven of us, and I'd say we are all close friends.We also live near each other.I don't think you can have close friends at a distance (在远处); you need to be able to see each other often. But I don't think you need to be doing the same things.I mean I'm at university but none of my friends are.

—Anna

1. What does Richard say about friends?

A．It's hard to make friends at work.

B．They're less important than family.

C．Friends need to have a lot in common.

D．Women and men can't be close friends.

2. What does David enjoy?

A．Physical activities.

B．Parent－child camps.

C．Going to evening parties.

D．Playing out in the open alone.

3. What do we know about Anna's friends?

A．They are college students.

B．They are doing the same things.

C．They don't live far away.

D．They don't see each other often.

4. Who has more friends now than before?

A．Anna.	B．David.
C．Richard.	D．Marie.

7 . If you'd like to go sight­seeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem. There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid­16th century, is of great archaeological interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology has not been touched by human beings. It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.

The Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.

1. What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley?

A．It sits at the foot of a 4,800­meter­high mountain.

B．It has different forest ecosystem.

C．Most of China's endangered plants can be found here.

D．In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there.

2. The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city   ________.

A．had a very short history	B．was ruined in the mid­16th century
C．was once Great Zimbabwe's largest city	D．once played a great role as a trade center

3. From the passage we can learn that Henderson Island   ________.

A．hasn't been greatly influenced by human activities	B．isn't suitable for humans to live on
C．has been open to visitors for years	D．is made up of a few large atolls

8 . Friends are very important in our everyday life.Everyone _______ friends.We all like to feel close to someone._______ is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with._______， sometimes we need to be alone.We don't always want people _______.But we would feel lonely if we _______ had a friend.

No two people are _______.Friends _______ don't get on well.That doesn't mean that they no longer like each other.Most of the time they will make up (言归于好) and become _______ again.

Sometimes friends move away.Then we feel very _______.We miss them very much, but we can ________ them and write to them.And we can ________ new friends.It is encouraging to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.

There's more good news for people who have friends.They live ________ than people who don't.Why? Friends can make us feel happy.________ happy helps you stay well.Or it could be just done that someone cares.If someone cares about you, you take ________ care of ________.

1.

A．loves

B．hates

C．needs

D．becomes

2.

A．It

B．He

C．There

D．Someone

3.

A．Hardly

B．Nearly

C．Suddenly

D．Certainly

4.

A．alone

B．away

C．all over

D．around

5.

A．ever

B．never

C．just

D．really

6.

A．friendly

B．kind

C．just the same

D．quite different

7.

A．always

B．sometimes

C．often

D．usually

8.

A．friendly

B．good

C．pleased

D．friends

9.

A．angry

B．sad

C．happy

D．alone

10.

A．call

B．ask

C．tell

D．talk with

11.

A．look for

B．find

C．make

D．know

12.

A．longer

B．shorter

C．slower

D．faster

13.

A．Smelling

B．Being

C．Sounding

D．Making

14.

A．less

B．better

C．little

D．no

15.

A．you

B．your

C．yours

D．yourself

9 . Feel nervous on the first day of school? You are not alone! Here is some advice on how to make you feel comfortable.

Get ready the night before. Plan out what you’re going to wear and what you will need for class. Then get a nice, long sleep. There’s nothing worse than looking terrible on the first day of school. If you don’t want to oversleep, set an alarm on your phone, or alarm clock to wake you up on time.

Eat a good breakfast. You’d be surprised at how much happier and more focused you’ll be after eating a good breakfast. Have a healthy breakfast.A rich breakfast may make you feel lazy and sugar rich foods may affect your ability to stay focused.

Decide whether to take the bus, walk, or have a ride from your parents. It’s your call. If you want something familiar, take a bus ride and sit next to someone you already know. However, if you are really nervous, you can ask your mom or dad to drive you to school, but expect that there will be heavy traffic.

Smile and be friendly! You want to seem easy to get along with and that you had the best summer. Smile and be friendly. Instead of coming up as a boring person, compliment people. Everyone needs a little confidence and is happy when praised on the first day of school.

1. What is the worst thing on the first day of school?

A．Being late for school.	B．Not getting things ready.
C．Long sleep in class.	D．A terrible look.

2. How will you feel if you have a healthy breakfast?

A．Concentrated.	B．Surprised.
C．Lazier.	D．Popular.

3. What does the underlined word “compliment” most probably mean?

A．Say good words to.	B．Say “hello” to.
C．Say goodbye to.	D．Say “no” to.

10 . A terrible storm destroyed fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or broken roofs. One person was killed, several were badly hurt and taken to the hospital, and a number of other people received smaller hurt. Altogether over two hundred people were homeless after the storm.

A farmer, Mr Tan, said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour.

“I was eating with my wife and children，” he said, “when we heard a loud noise. A few minutes later our house fell down on top of us. We tried our best to climb out but then I saw that one of my children was missing. I went back inside and found him safe but very frightened.”

Mrs Woo said that her husband had just left for work when she felt that her house was moving. She ran outside at once with her children.

“There was no time to take anything，” she said. “A few minutes later, the roof came down.”

Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded area and the welfare department brought them food, clothes and shelters.

1. How many homes altogether were damaged in the storm?

A．Fourteen.	B．Twenty­one.
C．Twenty­nine.	D．Thirty­six.

2. Where was Mr Tan when the storm first began?

A．He was in bed.

B．He was inside the house.

C．He was outside the house.

D．He was on the roof.

3. Mrs Woo and her children didn't get hurt because ________.

A．her husband knew there would be a storm

B．they were all outside the house when the storm came

C．she   felt the house was moving and ran outside at once with her children

D．the welfare department helped her