1 . Long ago, poems were recited loud instead of being written down. Back when the Greeks first started the Olympics, they held poetry
Now, poetry competitions have been revived. This year 120,000 high school students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud national recitation competition,
The first competitions were held in classrooms. The winners went on to school wide contests, and then they competed in city and state competitions.
It’s not just a matter of saying the words in the right order. It’s the tone of
Not only do the people hearing poems have a(n)
A.connections | B.contests | C.contacts | D.compositions |
A.performing | B.hearing | C.admiring | D.comprehending |
A.However | B.Besides | C.Finally | D.Therefore |
A.poet | B.performer | C.student | D.champion |
A.against | B.for | C.in | D.at |
A.finals | B.competitions | C.activities | D.ceremonies |
A.awarded | B.won | C.rewarded | D.achieved |
A.set off | B.set up | C.put off | D.put out |
A.acquiring | B.finding | C.hearing | D.reading |
A.drama | B.rhyme | C.voice | D.poetry |
A.literature | B.history | C.art | D.words |
A.fresh | B.innocent | C.amusing | D.confusing |
A.wonderful | B.pleasant | C.unforgettable | D.new |
A.learning | B.writing | C.memorizing | D.selecting |
A.feature | B.benefit | C.satisfaction | D.option |
2 . The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip
There were quite a lot of interesting places in England,
I went to Shakespeare’s Birthplace. It was the house
I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, from which I learned a lot. I’m very happy that I could visit such an interesting country. I want to go there again in the future.
1.A.at | B.for | C.from | D.to |
A.excited | B.appointed | C.stubborn | D.determined |
A.for example | B.such as | C.as such | D.for instance |
A.both | B.either | C.neither | D.each |
A.views | B.scenes | C.sites | D.interests |
A.also | B.too | C.still | D.yet |
A.that | B.which | C.who | D.where |
A.novels | B.records | C.films | D.songs |
A.Other | B.Every | C.Each | D.Another |
A.deep | B.deeply | C.high | D.highly |
A.thought about | B.heard about | C.listened to | D.dreamed about |
A.hometown | B.office | C.play | D.theatre |
A.speak | B.say | C.talk | D.see |
A.Shakespeare | B.Oxford | C.England | D.Harry Potter |
A.who | B.that | C.when | D.where |
3 . Sitting in front of the computer, she efficiently logs in to her email and social media accounts using her chin (下巴).“I used to be very
Wang was born in 1992 in Fuyang. Different from other little girls, she was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫),
“I know I can’t solve their problems, but I am willing to
A.unique | B.awkward | C.energetic | D.lonely |
A.unfit | B.unable | C.unwilling | D.uncertain |
A.give up | B.insist on | C.end up | D.count on |
A.recommended | B.sent | C.caught | D.reminded |
A.write | B.read | C.collect | D.exchange |
A.overcame | B.ignored | C.recognized | D.found |
A.Instead of | B.Due to | C.Apart from | D.Together with |
A.at work | B.in need | C.on watch | D.under control |
A.comforts | B.judges | C.attracts | D.gathers |
A.respond | B.argue | C.talk | D.recall |
A.curiously | B.patiently | C.eagerly | D.proudly |
A.strong | B.healthy | C.independent | D.young |
A.address | B.share | C.recognize | D.measure |
A.reflecting | B.hesitating | C.shaking | D.suffering |
A.changeable | B.brief | C.private | D.precious |
4 . This morning, when 1 shaved in the mirror. I found my body was growing older. There was no doubt about it My
When 1 stepped back. I could see I had become
A.hair | B.skin | C.eyes | D.hands |
A.thick | B.beautiful | C.little | D.black |
A.beard | B.crops | C.body | D.kids |
A.smaller | B.stronger | C.healthier | D.fatter |
A.made up | B.slowed down | C.left off | D.came round |
A.relaxed | B.athletic | C.clean | D.weak |
A.Listening | B.Speaking | C.Writing | D.Reading |
A.book | B.note | C.mind | D.mouth |
A.recognize | B.control | C.replace | D.forget |
A.smiled | B.shouted | C.waved | D.appeared |
A.low | B.lonely | C.young | D.bright |
A.pleased | B.stressed | C.amazed | D.excited |
A.extremely | B.hardly | C.impossibly | D.uncertainly |
A.politer | B.lighter | C.heavier | D.prouder |
A.come in | B.give in | C.break out | D.wear out |
5 . Mr Wu is an English teacher. Last Monday at the beginning of class, he
The girl's
“And today is my lucky day,”he added.
“
“This morning, I
“Your e-bike broke down and it's your lucky day?” The students were
“My e-bike broke down a quarter before class, so I
The students’ eyes opened wide, and then they smiled. Mr Wu smiled back. Somehow, his story had
A.proudly | B.cheerfully | C.seriously | D.angrily |
A.busy | B.satisfying | C.terrible | D.meaningful |
A.question | B.suggestion | C.decision | D.introduction |
A.fail | B.hate | C.seem | D.choose |
A.Who | B.When | C.Why | D.How |
A.walked | B.ran | C.drove | D.rode |
A.surprised | B.bored | C.impatient | D.nervous |
A.left | B.checked | C.repaired | D.found |
A.hospital | B.school | C.park | D.bank |
A.somewhere | B.anywhere | C.everywhere | D.nowhere |
A.However | B.Also | C.Instead | D.Otherwise |
A.and | B.but | C.so | D.or |
A.yesterday | B.the other day | C.today | D.tomorrow |
A.hurt | B.touched | C.controlled | D.worried |
A.dream | B.purpose | C.wish | D.luck |
6 . I've started driving again. I drive along a road
Kelly was a
It was about this time of year and Kelly's dad was about to turn to the new road. Since he was not
At that time I had just
A few years ago I met Kelly. She was pushing a pram(婴儿车), her baby sleeping soundly. It's the least she
A.built | B.shaped | C.designed | D.destroyed |
A.called | B.honored | C.thanked | D.remembered |
A.waiter | B.worker | C.student | D.conductor |
A.adopted | B.visited | C.raised | D.abandoned |
A.will | B.admission | C.design | D.preference |
A.shy | B.wild | C.violent | D.peaceful |
A.lucky | B.funny | C.normal | D.terrible |
A.familiar | B.satisfied | C.concerned | D.strict |
A.gift | B.game | C.comfort | D.birthday |
A.units | B.courses | C.programs | D.subjects |
A.refused | B.agreed | C.intended | D.hesitated |
A.left | B.saved | C.started | D.strengthened |
A.ambiguous | B.tough | C.upset | D.smooth |
A.taught | B.followed | C.advised | D.consulted |
A.in case | B.in that | C.so that | D.even if |
A.promises | B.mistakes | C.contributions | D.progress |
A.annoyed | B.disappointed | C.impressed | D.bored |
A.adapt | B.reply | C.explain | D.apologize |
A.drop out | B.stay back | C.watch out | D.show up |
A.replaced | B.deserved | C.respected | D.admired |