1 . I’ve been working as a United Nations (U.N.) Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot and I
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country. Since it got
We peacekeepers
As a woman, I am particularly
My life is not
A.hated | B.enjoyed | C.guarded | D.changed |
A.led up to | B.looked up to | C.kept up with | D.signed up with |
A.treatment | B.technology | C.independence | D.inspiration |
A.flee | B.return | C.sweep | D.tend |
A.In turn | B.In surprise | C.In response | D.In addition |
A.measure | B.reputation | C.business | D.mission |
A.follow | B.expand | C.monitor | D.block |
A.insure | B.prove | C.report | D.predict |
A.bridge | B.barrier | C.castle | D.shelter |
A.protected | B.trusted | C.valued | D.doubted |
A.deserve | B.prefer | C.plan | D.fail |
A.gently | B.equally | C.seriously | D.honestly |
A.boring | B.rewarding | C.difficult | D.fancy |
A.association | B.accommodation | C.administration | D.adaptation |
A.available | B.ambitious | C.worthwhile | D.educational |
Rong Hong, also
In 1854, Rong graduated from Yale University,
Upon returning to China, Rong worked to bridge the cultural and educational gap between China and the West. His most
Rong believed that introducing Western science and technology would help China modernize and strengthen. While his ideas
Rong Hong was a pioneer for Chinese education and international exchange. His vision for a modernized China and his efforts
For generations, Babusha,
Today, the desert’s southward spread has been stopped thanks to a green belt ten kilometers in
Guo’s father was one of the six men who first began planting trees in Babusha
Year after year, Guo and his colleagues have continued to plant trees each spring and fall,
I am Denise Clarice, the only one in my class who does not have a pet. No dog waits for me at the bus stop. No cat sits beside me while I read. I don’t even have a tiny, furry hamster (仓鼠) to hold in my hand. But I don’t feel sorry. Why?
The rule about no pets at our house is not because I am too young to have pets, because I am 1l years old. Besides, I am very responsible. I always return library books on time and I do my homework every day, even when I would rather play in the grass. The rule about no pets is because of Kevin. He is my little brother and he is sensitive to pets, which make him sneeze (打喷嚏).
One day, when I was walking home from school, I heard a soft little sound from behind a garbage. I stopped and listened. There it was. I heard the sound again. I walked quietly up the driveway and looked behind the garbage. A tiny ball of gray fur looked up at me and said, “Meow.” Before I knew it, I was holding the cat. Before I knew it, I was walking toward home, holding the cat in my arms. She must be lost. “Finders keepers,” I thought.
I took the cat upstairs to my room. We played with a ball, and she jumped high to catch the ball. I was excited that I made a comfortable little bed for her in a box with a small blanket and gave her milk to drink. Soon, my mother called me to dinner.
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Not long after I sat down at the table, Kevin started sneezing.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In the end, I had to return the cat.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. 表达理解和惋惜;
2. 提供帮助和鼓励。
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Henry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
6 . Many Silicon Valley parents are becoming more concerned about preventing their children from using screens. Some parents think that even a little screen time can be extremely addictive, so it is better if their children avoid using or seeing these devices completely. However, it is difficult for working adults in the 21st century to give up using a phone at home. So, it’s simpler to employ someone to do this.
“Silicon Valley nanny (保姆)”, who takes children back to a time without screens every day is widely needed. From Cupertino to San Francisco, it’s widely agreed that screen time is harmful to youngsters. Therefore, parents are requesting nannies to keep phones, tablets and computers in a hidden place. Others even offer no-phone agreements.
Research shows that spending too much time on technology can harm young minds. For example, teenagers who use social media frequently are more likely to feel depressed and anxious. Insomnia (失眠) rates have also increased amongst this age group, and an increasing number of children display the signs that they can’t focus attention. These seemingly minor (轻微的) problems could become significant challenges for future generations.
“Many parents come back home and focus on their smartphones, ignoring whatever their children are trying to say,” said Shannon Zimmerman, who works as a nanny in San Jose for families that forbid screen time. “As a nanny, I also call on more parents to spend more time with their kids.”
1. Why are the Silicon Valley nannies greatly needed according to the text?A.To help parents and children balance work and life. |
B.To teach children how to use technology responsibly. |
C.To keep children away from screens. |
D.To encourage children to exercise. |
A.Feeling confused. | B.Feeling anxious. | C.Feeling bored. | D.Feeling nervous. |
A.Encourage their children more. | B.Play games with their children. |
C.Stop using smartphones at home. | D.Spend more time with their children. |
A.Parents concern about screen time for children. | B.Children are addicted to screen time. |
C.All parents limit children to phones. | D.Science has no effects on young minds. |
7 . Children seem to care so much about their names. A study shows that most of young people wish their parents had given them a different name.
Some people choose to change their names when they grow up. Many people in show business don’t use the names their parents gave them. Have you ever listened to Joanne? No? The answer could be “yes” if we call her stage name instead! You may never heard of Margaret. But if we tell you her stage name, you might know her as a famous dancer.
In many cultures, there are special ideas about how to choose a name. For example, many people choose a name that has been in their family for many years. It tells the child where he or she comes from.
Choosing a good name isn’t easy. Many parents search books that tell them the meanings of names. They could choose a name that carries a message. For example, Edith means “valuable gift”. Amanda means “love”. And Fara means “joy”.
Names like these tell family and friends how happy they are with their new baby. Other names can say something about the events during the birth of the child. In Africa, a first born son may have the name Mosi and the name Ama means “born on Saturday”.
Is every boy called Curitis polite? And is every girl called Mahira quick and full of energy? No parents can tell what kind of person their child will grow up to be. Just because parents name a boy Fahim, it doesn’t mean he will be clever. All they can do is hope.
1. What can we know about the study?A.Young kids don’t care about their future. |
B.Most of young people care about their names. |
C.Most girls want to change their names. |
D.Most parents want to rename by themselves. |
A.To prove some people hope to be renamed. |
B.To introduce a famous dancer to readers. |
C.To introduce her true name. |
D.To tell the benefit of name. |
A.Kids always want to rename. |
B.It is hard to change kids’ names. |
C.Parents aren’t sure if their kids will like the name. |
D.Parents want to choose a meaningful name. |
A.Names can never influence our lives | B.Your parents’ wish is behind names |
C.Love your parents, love your name | D.Methods to choose a suitable name |
8 . My first job was at a fast-food restaurant called Carroll’s in my hometown. One spring day my next-door neighbor
One little
The pay was
It was great to
Besides
A.allowed | B.invited | C.forbade | D.taught |
A.topic | B.mistake | C.difficulty | D.opportunity |
A.March | B.June | C.August | D.October |
A.address | B.age | C.name | D.face |
A.fired | B.interviewed | C.refused | D.accepted |
A.low | B.high | C.enough | D.good |
A.counter | B.door | C.park | D.toilet |
A.damaged | B.ignored | C.enjoyed | D.missed |
A.help | B.thank | C.recognize | D.encounter |
A.hidden | B.secret | C.distant | D.major |
A.woke up | B.gave up | C.turned up | D.looked up |
A.surprised | B.ashamed | C.disappointed | D.frightened |
A.worrying | B.lying | C.complaining | D.arguing |
A.days | B.hours | C.months | D.years |
A.food | B.service | C.payment | D.experience |
9 . Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure
A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival.
“Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure” has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.
This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.
Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.
McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.
Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.
1. Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”?A.David Kisor. | B.Joe McDonough. |
C.Nathan Turner. | D.Robbie McMath. |
A.They study in the same school. | B.They worked together in ”Ragtime“. |
C.They are experienced on stage. | D.They became friends ten years ago. |
A.Research funding. | B.Training opportunities. |
C.Technical support. | D.Educational resources. |
10 . I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see — the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.
The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost — having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.”
My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.
From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.
1. How did the author get to know America?A.From her relatives. | B.From her mother. |
C.From books and pictures. | D.From radio. |
A.confused | B.excited | C.worried | D.amazed |
A.She worked as a translator | B.She attended a lot of job interviews |
C.She paid telephone bills for her family | D.She helped her family with her English |
A.her future will be free from troubles | B.it is difficult to learn to become patient |
C.there are more good things than bad things | D.good things will happen if one keeps trying. |