1 . How to deal with your homework

Write it down.     1     Always be sure to write down all the homework so you won’t forget anything.

Create a homework station. Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to do your homework.     2     It will take twice as long to get the homework done. Shut off your cell phone, log off (退出) your computer (unless you need it for your homework) and close the door.

Do homework as early as possible. Don’t leave homework to the last minute.     3     The earlier you start your homework, the sooner you will finish! Do all your homework as early as you can, so you don’t have a pile of ( 一 堆 ) homework the next day.

    4     Think about how long it will take you to complete homework for each subject. For example: English-ten minutes, science-ten minutes, math-forty minutes, history-twenty minutes.

Treat yourself. You can easily get tired by sitting through an hour or two of homework without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break (no more than 15 minutes). Either taking a walk or finding something to eat will do. But do not turn on the TV, or you’ll never go back to your study.     5    

A．Use your time wisely.

B．Start as soon as you get home.

C．Start with your hardest homework.

D．Do not burn the midnight oil, either.

E．Never do your homework in front of the TV.

F．After short breaks, return to finish the rest of your homework.

G．Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework.

2 . 假定你是李华，即将参加你校举行的英语演讲比赛。命题演讲环节要求你介绍一道中国美食。请你写一篇演讲稿。内容包括：
1．菜品介绍；
2．制作过程。
注意：
1．写作词数应为100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Distinguished guests,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

3 . At the beginning of Grade Two, I joined the cross-country running team in our school.

When I came to the first practice, I was filled with optimism. But as the distance we ran in each practice gradually increased from three to four, to six miles, I realized with surprise that no matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t able to run as fast as others. In fact, I was one of the slowest on the team.

What was the point of putting myself through so much pain? After the first few weeks, I wanted to quit.

Then we had our first cross-country meet.

When we started the race, I felt the great pressure of expectations sink onto my shoulders. And after a while I stopped running and struggled to walk up the hill. But then I heard my coaches shouting my name from the top of the hill. I felt confused and embarrassed; why were they cheering for me? I was running terribly! As I tried my best to finish the race, I realized that my coaches didn’t care how fast I ran. Neither did my teammates. During the rest of the season, they were always on the sidelines of every race, cheering for me just as loudly as they’d cheered for the front runner.

From then on, I began to put my effort into supporting my teammates instead of focusing on my own performance. In that way, I celebrated my teammates’ victories as if they were my own; I felt their pain and exhaustion as if they were my own.

Cross-country running made me realize I don’t need to be the best to be successful in life. It taught me to value my relationships with people more than my relationship with my ego. It taught me to cheer for others even if I don’t know their names.

1. Why did the author want to give up after the first few weeks?

A．He had much pain in his knees.

B．He didn’t perform well in long-distance running.

C．He couldn’t get along well with others

D．He showed no interest in running.

2. Which of the following can best describe the coaches?

A．Strict and hard-hearted.	B．Brave and adventurous.
C．Considerate and supportive.	D．Optimistic and humorous.

3. What did the author happen to change after his first cross-country race?

A．He lost himself in victories

B．He put more effort into his study

C．He received more support from his coaches

D．He started caring about his teammates

4. . What did the author realize from his experience?

A．The importance of team spirit	B．The value of competition
C．The secret of winning a race	D．The benefits of doing sports

6 . 假定你是李华，上周你和班级同学参加了一次野外生存训练（wildness survival program），请你给你的英国网友Johnson写一封电子邮件描述这次活动并谈谈自己的感受，内容包括：
1. 活动的时间和人员；
2. 活动过程；
3. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Johnson,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

7 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(/)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I like the sea. Bringing up by the sea, I’m deeply attached of the blue sea. In the morning, when there are not many passer-by, I like to go to the seaside alone and feel the charm of the sea.

As breeze comes, the ripples (涟漪) in the sea will rise and fall, just like fairies dancing merry on the water. As I watch a waves, I can also smelt the saltiness of the sea. When the sun gradually rise from the east, the sunshine seems give the sea a golden cover. At this very moment, I cannot help but to shout, “How beautiful scenery it is!”

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024, will take place on the Seine River. The government     1    (announce) the news last Monday, breaking the long held Summer Games tradition of stadium procession of athletes and officials.

More than 160 boats     2    (load) with athletes, and officials, from more than 200 countries and regions will sail almost 6 kilometers between the Pont d’ Austerlitz and Pont d’ Iena bridges in central Paris. The closing ceremony is scheduled     3    (hold) at, the Les Jardins du Trocadero, an expanse of gardens and fountains which overlook the Eiffel Tower.

“Today is     4     standout moment,” said Tony Estanguet, a three-time Olympic canoe C1gold winner     5     heads up the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee.

Paris 2024 organizers are expecting crowds of 600,000 people for     6     they call the largest-ever Olympic ceremony—ten     7    (time) more than in the Stade de France.

Part of the public will be scattered (分散) along the banks of Seine in ticketed stands while the rest are able to take part     8     free.

French President supported the idea of     9    (arrange)the ceremony on the Seine in July, although some voiced concerns over how to ensure     10    (secure) for such a big event.

10 . E-waste is a serious problem that isn’t going to get better on its own.     1    

Maybe the biggest cause of our e-waste problem is the fact that we buy things that we just don’t need. Next time you feel like you need a device or electronic item, stop yourself and ask if it is truly necessary. This is maybe also the easiest way we can manage e-waste.     2     If you don’t keep your connectors, DVDs, wires and gadgets (小器具) organized, you won’t be aware of what you have. When we buy duplicate electronics because we think we need them, we are contributing to our growing e-waste problem. “How to manage e-waste” becomes less of an issue when we keep our own houses in order.

If you do not need a piece of equipment and it is in good enough condition to be reused, donate it as soon as you can so that somebody else can use it. Donations are good for us because they are a useful way to get tax deductions (减税), and a lot of times that tax deduction will be close to the value of the item had you tried to sell it.     3     Some stores offer trade-in programs, where you can drop off your old equipment in return for gift cards.

There are also places to sell electronics that might be valuable to somebody else. Just be sure to sell them right away, because they lose value very rapidly in our changing market.

If you are frequently receiving memory sticks and little gadgets, collect them into a good-e-bag.     4     You might be surprised at how quickly it fills up. So be sure you are utilizing your materials and products thoughtfully. With these tips you can use DIY solutions to learn how to manage e-waste.     5    

A．Organize your electronics.

B．Don’t buy too many gadgets.

C．Take your electronics back to the store.

D．Here are some do-it-yourself tips on how to manage e-waste.

E．Donation means a lot for people who are in need of electronic devices.

F．Your house will be cleaner, you will save money and you’ll be doing a good thing.

G．Whenever you no longer need a USB stick or a small electronic device, toss it into the bag.