1 . 最近天气寒冷，许多人因此感冒。假定你是李华，请你用英语给你校的交换生Mike 写一封邮件，提醒他采取措施，预防感冒。内容包括：
1. 关注天气变化，及时加衣物；
2. 适当运动，注意饮食；
3. 其他预防措施。
注意：
1. 总词数应为80 左右；
2. 邮件首句和结尾已为你写好；
3.文中不出现你的真实学校名字。
Dear Mike,

How is everything going on with you?

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Hope my suggestions can be of great help.

Yours,

Li Hua

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Tang Sancai (唐三彩) is a type of beautiful Chinese pottery (陶器). It mainly has three colors, yellow, green,     1     white. As the treasure of ancient Chinese pottery arts, it is said that Tang Sancai was first discovered in the last century,     2     a railway was being built in Luoyang, Henan Province.

Tang Sancai was made     3     adding metallic oxides (金属氧化物) and firing the object     4     (create) different colors.     5     great variety of colors appeared in the mixture of different metals. The materials in it     6     (gradual) took on different colors when heated, producing an     7     (impress) effect with an artistic attraction.

With unique shapes, Tang Sancai pieces cover almost every field of life, from     8     (model) of buildings to articles of everyday use, from horses, plants to toys. Figures on Sancai pieces are mostly women in the palace,     9     (show) the colorful life and the splendid culture of the Tang Dynasty. Tang Sancai     10     (sell) to foreign countries in the early Tang dynasty and won great favor. It has always been famous for its bright colors and pleasing shapes.

3 . A lot is unknown about how babies begin to connect names with objects in their environments. A study by Indiana University researchers offered a fresh view on how babies get this in human development. Before they can speak, babies between the ages of 7 and 11 months have this ability.

To carry out their study, Smith and Clerkin made a list of objects and the heard names of objects as they appeared in babies’ daily lives. They then considered how these experiences influence babies’ memory (记忆) systems.

“When scientists think about how babies manage to learn words, they’ve traditionally focused on the development of babies’ learning abilities,” Smith said. “This is not wrong. But if you pay more attention to the babies’ learning environments, you see their learning tasks and abilities differently. We need to study these learning environments because that will tell us more about what children need to learn a word.”

A full understanding of the learning environments could make researchers and doctors develop useful methods to deal with children who are considered “late talkers”. The environments can be changed to help children who are learning a language more slowly than others.

“The idea is that over long periods of time, the memory for visual objects is being built up slowly in the brain,” Clerkin said. “When a word is spoken at a certain moment and the related memory is reactivated (激活) to the name, the babies can make a connection rapidly.”

1. What can nine-month-old babies do according to the text?

A．Have short talks with their parents.	B．Show some surprising body movements.
C．Match names with their familiar objects.	D．Discover the differences between two objects.

2. What can we learn from what Smith said?

A．Language skills are difficult to improve for babies.

B．Parents play a key role in children’s language learning.

C．Babies have special ways to adapt to a new environment.

D．Learning environments are important to early word learning.

3. What influence may this study have on “late talkers”?

A．They may receive helpful treatment.	B．They will learn how to make friends.
C．They will focus more on listening skills.	D．They may get more attention from their parents.

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Proper Parenting Skills	B．The Roots of Language
C．Babies’ Fast Physical Development	D．A New View of Early Word Learning

4 . Isabella was born in Liverpool, the UK. Several years ago, she opened a restaurant in London. Her restaurant is known for its delicious food and good service, making it one of the most popular restaurants in the area. She believes in honesty and runs her restaurant with it. She firmly believes that there are honest people everywhere.

One busy weekend, there were so many customers that she and the employees were very busy. Luckily, everything was going well. At noon, a young couple came and told a waiter that they’d like to be served quickly. After the fast but delightful meal, the couple gave their credit card over to pay the bill. They were told to pay £ 20. To their surprise, they could only pay in cash. Obviously, the couple became anxious. When they were about to say something, the waiter was asked to another table to take orders.

When the waiter came back to the table again, he found the couple had gone missing without paying for their food. Learning this, Isabella was quite angry. It was the first time that she had met this. She couldn’t understand their behaviour and even began to doubt her belief. However, Isabella still hoped that the couple would return. Nothing happened.

Ten days later, Isabella was surprised to receive a package. In the package were £ 30 and a box of chocolates, with a note saying, “We sincerely apologize for our leaving without paying for the food that day, because we didn’t have cash and had to catch the train. We sent the money and the gift to you, expecting your forgiveness!” Surprised but moved, Isabella smiled.

1. What kind of person is Isabella?

A．Outgoing and polite.	B．Brave and helpful.
C．Honest and successful.	D．Kind and hardworking.

2. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A．The waiter didn’t serve quickly.

B．The waiter forgot to take the order.

C．The couple paid the bill by credit card.

D．The couple may have difficulty paying in cash.

3. Why did Isabella doubt her belief?

A．The couple lied to the waiter there.

B．Many people didn’t pay for their meals.

C．She thought the couple were dishonest.

D．The waiter was angry about the behaviour.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Isabella still held onto her belief.

B．The couple weren’t forgiven by Isabella.

C．Isabella was surprised to receive a package.

D．The couple apologized for their carelessness.

5 . Last September, I entered high school. I was upset since everything seemed to be_______ to me. At home, I was also very _______. My older brother and sister had their friends. They both _______ . Why couldn't I?

Recently, my grades had gone down along with my lack of _______. One day, when I was doing my homework in the bedroom, I kept making mistakes. So I tore (撕) the paper out of my notebook and _______ it. Soon the floor was littered with paper. It gave me a sense of _______ to see the mess as if it _______ all my weakness. When my mom passed by and blamed (责备) me for the mess, I was even more upset. What had happened to Mom who used to love me with complete _______? I didn't try to _______ my pain. Angrily, standing up, I shut the door ________ without a word.

The next day, I came home and found no one. I was happy not to be met with Mom's________.   I opened my bedroom door and was ________ to see the clean floor. Then I noticed the note on my bed. I ________ Mom's perfect handwriting at once, “Dear Karole, I'm truly sorry that I have been very ________ with you lately. I only expect you to be happy   Love, Mom ”At that moment, a weight seemed to be ________ from me. I suddenly realized Mom still loved me the same way, and that I should love myself too.

1.

A．familiar

B．valuable

C．common

D．foreign

2.

A．curious

B．lonely

C．outgoing

D．comfortable

3.

A．hung up

B．ran away

C．fitted in

D．fell behind

4.

A．failure

B．sadness

C．confidence

D．success

5.

A．threw

B．painted

C．checked

D．copied

6.

A．safety

B．helplessness

C．honor

D．fear

7.

A．limited

B．removed

C．destroyed

D．proved

8.

A．acceptance

B．responsibility

C．preparation

D．determination

9.

A．consider

B．explain

C．feel

D．ignore

10.

A．carefully

B．gently

C．slowly

D．heavily

11.

A．praise

B．confusion

C．dissatisfaction

D．request

12.

A．amazed

B．addicted

C．annoyed

D．proud

13.

A．forgot

B．recognized

C．corrected

D．recommended

14.

A．dishonest

B．pleased

C．impatient

D．close

15.

A．lifted

B．brought

C．pulled

D．kept

6 . How to Stay Awake During School

If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter or had a bad night of sleep, you know it's difficult to stay awake in class when you're tired   So how to keep yourself awake?     1       

Taking part in class

    2     They are great ways to force yourself to stay awake because they require your mind and your body to work together. To effectively listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain eye contact, face the speaker, and pay close attention. Also, group discussions are a great time to keep yourself awake. Try to sit yourself near people who always volunteer in class and have a lot to say in discussion.

Keeping your body active

Walk around before or after class     3     For example, go outside during breaks and get your blood moving to keep your body awake. Besides, you can stretch a little in your chair to help you feel refreshed. You can start by rolling your wrists, shoulders, and neck.   After you stop moving, you might feel tired again, but it can help a little bit.

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Whether your class is in the morning; afternoon, or evening, eating three regular and balanced meals per day will help you fight tiredness       5     But you should avoid heavy foods right before class as they can make you sleepy. By the way, especially in a class, a bottle of cold water can kick in right when you might start sleeping. Come to class with a bottle of cold water. You’ll also get a little energy from the coldness every time you take a drink.

A．Preparing a little bit drinks

B．Staying awake with food and drinks.

C．Here are some creative strategies you can get with

D．Physical activity tells your body it’s not time for sleep

E．The food will give you energy and help you stay awake

F．You'll be near people who are more likely to join the class

G．Listen actively to the lesson and discuss with your classmates

7 . Young children are always growing bigger than their shoes, which create s a lot of waste. However, a company, Woolybubs, came up with new shoes that don’t get thrown away when they no longer fit the owners; they get dissolved (溶解) instead.

Woolybubs was created by Megan and Jesse Milliken, once a shoe designer in a famous company, who are the parents of three young children. They know firsthand how much waste a family creates. Sure, clothing and shoes can be handed down to younger children but there comes a time when they end up in a landfill (垃圾填埋场). So JesseMilliken and his wife started talking about changing their lives and doing something to help the planet. Therefore, Milliken left the company where he worked. Then he and his wife began to focus on one of the most wasteful parts of the clothing market — shoes.

The new shoes are actually made of 100 percent silk that is coated with a special form of plastic called PVA that is used in lots of other products. The shoes are made to last long enough to be handed down to a second child. “It took us almost a year to develop this special material,” Milliken said. The baby shoes won’t dissolve if you handwash them, or if you get caught in the rain; they only decompose if they are boiled for 40 minutes. The liquid (液体) that remains after boiling is safe.

Woolybubs also has shoes that are made from other recycled materials. When these shoes wear out, they can be sent back to the company to be recycled. The company decided to continue searching for new ways to make its products greener .“We are always looking for new solutions to reduce the environmental influence on the planet,” Milliken said.

1. What is the advantage of the new shoes?

A．They are environmentally friendly.

B．They can be cleaned easily by parents.

C．They are made out of different landfill waste.

D．They are beneficial to the development of children’s feet.

2. What drove Megan and Jesse Milliken to make the new shoes?

A．The difficulty of selling the shoes.

B．The harm waste does to the Earth.

C．Their family’s losses caused by shoes.

D．Their wish to satisfy their children’s needs.

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

A．Last long.	B．Break down.
C．Come into use.	D．Change the colors.

4. What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?

A．A new topic for shoes.

B．Practical advice for shoppers.

C．Woolybubs’s environmental efforts.

D．High costs of Woolybubs’s new business.

8 . There are many amazing trails (路线) around the world that allow us to get close to nature. We will introduce four of the best hiking trails in the world here.

The Inca Trail, Peru

The Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu is considered one of the greatest hikes in South America. The Inca Trail is a guided three-day trip in Peru. The views of snowy mountain tops, great rivers, and cloud forests there are unforgettable. It also offers a chance to learn the rich history of the Inca empire in Peru.

The Dingle Way, Ireland

If you want to experience the beauty of Ireland, the Dingle Way trail is a great choice.

This trail can be completed in about eight days. Starting in the town of Tralee, the path follows narrow roads and offers great views of Inch Strand, a beautiful sandy beach.

Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

It is known for its wide variety of creatures, which will make you have the chance to see the unique birds, bats and bears up close with a six-day hike. The high cloud forest with amazing plants is the perfect place to explore the trail. It has a series of well-marked paths that are great for an easy walk.

Armenia & the Silk Road

Armenia is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, and the best way to explore them is on foot. The Armenia & the Silk Road trip is an eleven-day adventure that takes you through some of the country's most beautiful routes.

1. What can people experience along the Inca Trail?

A．Great views and rich history.

B．Narrow roads and a sandy beach.

C．Well-marked paths and an easy walk.

D．Various creatures and the high cloud forest.

2. What is special about Monteverde Cloud Forest?

A．Different clouds.	B．A pine forest.
C．Well-designed paths.	D．Attractive animals and plants.

3. Which trip takes the longest time to complete?

A．The Inca Trail.	B．Armenia & the Silk Road.
C．The Dingle Way.	D．Monteverde Cloud Forest.

9 . Learning a new language holds many benefits — it gains you respect, improves your self-confidence, and opens up new opportunities to make new friends from different cultures. Here are four language learning apps available that will teach you the language(s) of your choice.

Drops

Drops is a popular language learning app with more than 40 languages. Interesting drawings and cartoons, as well as interactive games, are used to improve memory. Drops is perhaps better for expanding your vocabulary because it does not touch on important matters such as grammar and punctuation.

Rating: ★★★★★

Price: Free.

Learn Laugh Speak

Learn Laugh Speak is a digital English language learning app for individuals who wish to improve their communication skills through pronunciation training. Children from 5 to 11 can also get a head-start practicing speaking skills through 6,000 interactive gamified classes.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Price: $24.99/month.

Hello Talk

The term “language learning” is yet misleading when describing the app. Calling it a “Language Exchange app” is closer to the mark. Instead of offering structured lessons, Hello Talk connects more than 40 million users speaking over 150 different languages who then teach each other their native languages.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Price: Free with in-app offers.

TripLingo

As the name indicates, TripLingo is primarily aimed at travelers who do not need to be fluent conversationalists. TripLingo focuses on practical phrases and words commonly used by travelers. In fact, TripLingo is much more than just a convenient phrasebook. It offers various features specifically designed to ensure trouble-free trips abroad.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Price: $ 19.99/month.

1. Which of the four apps is most suitable for kids?

A．Drops.

B．Learn Laugh Speak.

C．Hello Talk.

D．TripLingo.

2. What makes Hello Talk stand out?

A．It offers game-centred classes.	B．It is the best rated language app.
C．It matches users with native speakers.	D．It features personalized learning plans.

3. How is TripLingo different from the other apps?

A．It keeps track of your progress.	B．It presents well-structured lessons in order.
C．It use cartoons to expand your vocabulary.	D．It aims to assist tourists while they’re abroad.

10 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I lost all my hair at age 2 due to alopecia (脱发). Though all I can do was fit in when growing up, I would look at all the beautiful girls I was surrounded by at schools and in the media and think if I had hair, I would be beautiful, too.

I wore a wig (假发) and was often laughed at for it. They called me “bald (光秃的)”. I had no choice but just to let them laugh at me, because I know it was the fact. I felt like I deserved it, as if losing my hair was somehow my fault.

When I came to the senior high school, I still wasn’t okay with my alopecia and avoided talking about it. I was expecting a huge change, and I extremely wanted to be like everyone else. I kept my alopecia a secret and was fearful of telling anyone about it.

I remembered one day I built up the courage to tell a girl about my alopecia. Hesitating for a long time, I finally stammered (结结巴巴地说), “I have no hair because of alopecia.” She was shocked because I hid it so well. “I can’t have a date with someone who doesn’t have hair,” she said in a low voice. Disappointed and heart-broken, I turned around and walked away. From then on, I shut down, never wanting to let anyone know my alopecia again. I continued to wear my wig no matter what the weather was and what I was doing. It was my security and way to hide from the world.

Sports became my escape, though. I was fortunate to have inborn athletic ability. I would race home and play basketball for hours every day. I would pretend to make the game-winning shot when I was playing. I had big dreams. I did not think about my alopecia during these moments, but think who I wanted to become and what I wanted to accomplish.

注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I put all my time and energy into becoming the best player I could be.

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Then a marathon totally changed my life.

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