1 . It was 6 a.m. as I got on the train, ending my work one cold morning and I was lucky to get a seat. At that time of the morning, my eyes were not fully focused and at times I was half asleep. During that time the train was usually filled with construction workers heading out to start their work. On that particular morning I found myself drawn on the shoes of men sitting about 10 seats across from me.
I sat examining the shoes of men. Men from different walks of life, holding different jobs, thinking different thoughts, living different lives and despite what they did and how they looked, they all had something in common. They were all of the working class trying to achieve their dreams.
One day each of those men has to visit a shoe store to buy a new pair of shoes, a type that fits their working needs. For a short time those shoes look so good. Then one day they lose their shine; they no longer look as good, but guess what? The shoes feel right. Feet have found their own home within the comfort of those shoes.
If those shoes could talk, what kind of a tale do you think they would tell? If your shoes could talk, what do you think they would say about you? Would the story be about a journey filled with joy and fun? Or would the story be one filled with disappointment and regret?
We choose the shoes. Where we take them and when and how we wear them are up to us.
1. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A.It was cold that morning. |
B.The author went to work by train. |
C.The author worked during the night. |
D.Construction workers usually began to work at 7 a.m. |
A.By closely observing their shoes. | B.According to the way they walked. |
C.On the basis of the lives they lived. | D.By distinguishing their facial features. |
A.Fashionable. | B.Good. | C.Shiny. | D.Comfortable. |
A.In a news report. | B.In a magazine. | C.In a biography. | D.In a history book. |
2 . Many factors in our life can lead to anxiety and stress. Luckily, there are several simple ways of relieving stress. Most of these steps are responsible for the improvement of your overall health as well.
Any physical activity improves the capability of your body to use oxygen and it also leads to better blood flow.
Keep in mind that any kind of exercise will improve your fitness and reduce stress levels. You can also combine the activities till you have found the most enjoyable one. If you do not enjoy going near the water, never take swimming as a form of exercise. If the thoughts of running result in making you anxious, do not choose to train for a 5-kilometer race.
A.Diet and exercise are proven equally important. |
B.There are many ways to meet your exercise target. |
C.One of the best strategies to reduce stress is exercise. |
D.Both these things lead to a direct good effect on the brain. |
E.Besides, it is also a good idea to consult your doctor for guidance. |
F.It is necessary for you to make plans to form a healthy exercise habit. |
G.Therefore, be sure to select an activity that you enjoy rather than fear. |
Have you ever wondered how people type Chinese characters? The answer lies in the wonderfully useful phonetic system
Pinyin is
Every single sound that exists in Chinese can
4 . I got a volunteer job to teach computer skills in a library after many failures in applications and interviews. It’s an ideal opportunity to try something new and break away from the feeling of
Pretty soon after I entered the main library, I was
I was led to Jenna, who had been out of work for seven months. She was
When I left the library I had a new sense of purpose and a different way of
A.comfort | B.awkwardness | C.depression | D.guilt |
A.assigned | B.invited | C.chosen | D.forced |
A.bringing | B.calling | C.putting | D.fighting |
A.signals | B.offers | C.applications | D.messages |
A.elderly | B.awesome | C.ambitious | D.honest |
A.abandoned | B.replaced | C.attached | D.translated |
A.curiously | B.joyfully | C.willingly | D.gratefully |
A.relaxing | B.thinking | C.working | D.entertaining |
A.served | B.described | C.visited | D.recommended |
A.unhappy | B.similar | C.difficult | D.unfortunate |
A.prayed | B.taught | C.traveled | D.joined |
A.difference | B.promise | C.commitment | D.contribution |
A.efforts | B.goals | C.changing | D.volunteering |
A.aloud | B.along | C.alone | D.again |
A.reasonable | B.important | C.surprising | D.rewarding |
5 . The novel Restart was written by Gordon Korman and published in 2018. The book tells the story of Chase, a middle school student who loses his memory after an accident. At the beginning of the story, Chase gets knocked unconscious when he falls off a roof. When he wakes up, he can remember his name, but he doesn’t remember his past or his identity.
When Chase recovers and returns to school, he begins to learn about his own history through the reactions of the other students. As it turns out, Chase, once a star athlete, used to have fun hurting weaker students. Some people are afraid of him, some are angry with him, and some treat him like a hero. He finds that he doesn’t really like the people who used to be his best friends.
After his accident, Chase also has a different personality. He is no longer mean to other kids. However, everyone expects him to act the same as before. It takes time for the other students to learn to trust this new version of their old classmate. Each chapter is narrated (叙述) by a different character, so we get to hear every side of the story.
Gordon Korman has said that he enjoys writing for junior high school students because this is the age when kids begin to form their own opinions. In Restart, Korman addresses the themes of friendship, making mistakes, and getting a second chance. The novel explores the stories of a former bad guy and his victims, and gives readers a close look at the ways trust can be lost and rebuilt. The big picture comes together in little bits and pieces as each character offers their own details.
Everyone makes mistakes, and sometimes each of us would like to start over. In Restart, Korman shows us how to correct our mistakes and make it up to the people we have hurt.
1. What helps Chase rediscover his past?A.His memory of the accident. | B.His fellow students’attitude towards him. |
C.His status as a school hero. | D.His best friends’ account of his school life. |
A.It features vivid pictures. | B.It consists of obvious comparisons. |
C.It is written from the view of an adult. | D.It contains narrations of different characters. |
A.Friendship and trust can be regained. | B.Lost memories can be brought back. |
C.Some mistakes can never be corrected. | D.High school is the best age to restart. |
A.A news report. | B.A book review. | C.A fairy story. | D.A diary entry. |
6 . The printed book is back. Recent studies have shown that students retain more information when they read a hard-copy book compared to reading on a digital device.
E-books may come with a “suite of navigational tools,” but it turns out that the best navigational devices are your forefinger and thumb.
Fans of the e-book point out that digital text is easy to annotate.
A.full bookshelf is at once a sound baffle and a store of knowledge. |
B.Admittedly, e-books are lighter than paper volumes, but one must question whether this is really an advantage. |
C.Also, the smell of old books in a second-hand bookshop is instantly evocative. |
D.Fans of digital books may point out that e-readers have a handy “search” tool. |
E.You can use them to flip the pages forward and backward. |
F.Educational fads come and go, so maybe the shift back to traditional books won’t last. |
G.Some devices even feature a little image of a pencil to guide the reader through the process. |
7 . BOOKSHOPS IN ROME:A QUICK GUIDE
Rome has a handful of bookshops with only English language titles. Here is our list of the main bookshops offering books in English, from old to new titles.
Almost Corner Bookshop
The Almost Corner Bookshop in Trastevere has a wide collection of fiction (小说) works and also carries books on Roman history, art, culture, poetry and many other subjects.
Via del Moro 45, tel.065836942.
Anglo American
Centrally located near the Spanish Steps, the Anglo American Bookshop only carries books in English but on request can order books in other languages. The shop has recently moved, just down the street.
Via della Vite 27, tel. 066795222.
Open Door
The Open Door Bookshop is a small shop that specialises in buying and selling quality second-hand and old books in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish, as well as some new books.
Via della Lungaretta 23, tel. 065896478.
The Little Reader
This children’s English bookshop in the Esquilino area of Rome collects books from babies to teens in English and Italian. It also has a local cafe (咖啡馆) and garden and offers a regular (定期的) programme of reading events and activities for children and their parents.
Via Conte Verde 66b, tel. 0687784678.
1. In which bookshop can you learn more about Roman history?A.Almost Corner Bookshop. | B.Anglo American. |
C.Open Door. | D.The Little Reader. |
A.065836942. | B.066795222. | C.065896478. | D.0687784678. |
A.Eat Spanish food. | B.Read books in French. |
C.Enjoy reading activities. | D.Take Italian language courses. |
8 . It is natural for us teenagers to feel upset.
•Move your body.
•Talk about it.
•Laugh a lot.
Humour can rescue you from an upset moment or make you feel better when you’re in an unpleasant mood. No matter what’s going on, the ability to laugh at yourself and your situation is really important.
•Cry — it’s okay!
Sometimes the only way to get out of your feelings is to cry — so go ahead! Shut yourself in your room and cry your eyes out! No one says you have to be happy all the time.
A.Why not pack up your suitcase and take a trip? |
B.We can’t say enough good things about exercise. |
C.But still we should find ways to manage our feelings. |
D.So smile at whatever is happening and choose to be happy. |
E.And do you know just smiling can help better your mood? |
F.When you are done, you’ll be ready to face the world again. |
G.Don’t hold in all those feelings until you are ready to explode. |
9 . 假定你是学校英语报社记者李华,上周学校开展了一年一度的“English Day”活动,请使用图表中的信息写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.活动情况介绍,以及学生参与活动的数据描述;
2.简单进行评论或谈谈感受。
English Day |
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. June 18th Place: School Hall Activities:* Singing Competition (50%) * Cooking Show (30%) * Storytelling (20%) |
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 短文的题目和首句已为你写好。
(请按答题格式在答题卡的相应位置作答)
Our School English Day
Our school English Day was a great success.
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10 . The topic of “crossing your legs” has been hotly discussed on the Internet recently. The truth is that crossing one leg over the other, a common sitting posture preferred by many people, may actually do harm to one’s health. So while seated, try not to do so any more.
Whether it is at the office, in a waiting room or relaxing at home, many people’ s go-to posture is one leg over the other, crossed at the knee. If you’re like many of us, you spend too many hours of your day seated and for most of that time, you have crossed your legs for comfort.
One study found that people who sat with their legs crossed for more than three hours a day were more likely to lean forward and to round their shoulders. But the research relied on people’s own estimations of how long they crossed their legs for.
When you cross your legs, you are putting compression and pressure on your leg and knee joints and nerves. The way you sit is a huge determinant of your health and the way your body moves and functions. Sitting with your legs crossed leaves your hips uneven and forces your pelvic bone (盆骨) to rotate. Therefore, the longer you sit in this uneven position, the more pressure is placed on your knee and spine (脊柱), increasing the likelihood that it will develop into a long-term issue.
If seated long, then more importantly for you, cultivate and develop a healthy habit of sitting position. And here are the followings. Switch sitting positions often. Take brief walks around your office or home. Gently stretch your muscles every so often to help relieve muscle tension. Keep your feet on the floor, with your ankles in front of your knees. Relax your shoulders; they should not be rounded. Keep your elbows in close to your body and let them be bent between 90 and 120 degrees. Make sure that your back, thighs and hips are fully supported. Try doing those and maybe some of them fit you.
1. Why do many people like to be seated “crossing their legs”?A.They do so just for sort of ease. |
B.They want their legs to take up more space. |
C.They think it’s a power move. |
D.It is a common sitting posture preferred by the most. |
A.Your hips are in an unbalanced position. |
B.Your spine supports more pressure. |
C.Your pelvic bone is forced to rotate. |
D.You may lean forward. |
A.9. | B.7. | C.5. | D.3. |
A.What a common sitting posture is. |
B.The cross-legged position is popular. |
C.Don’t cross your legs any longer. |
D.Being seated long is unhealthy. |