1 . We have an English corner in our classroom. Every morning many of my classmates come to the corner. My teacher Miss Zhang comes here, too. At the corner, we all speak English.

The corner started last year. At first, there were only _________ students because many were _________ to speak English. After several weeks, more and more students came here. At first, some students just _________ to the other students. I was one of them. I was afraid to speak English. I thought someone would _________ me, but I wanted to speak. I always spoke English in my heart. My teacher went on saying, “Don’t be afraid. Open your mouth.” I tried and tried to open my mouth. At last, I said, “Hello!” to the teacher. The teacher was very _________. She said “Hello!” to me at once. From _________ on, I began to speak English. I work hard at English and I try my best _________ more. I learn _________ my teacher and my classmates at the corner. Now I can speak a little English. Every Sunday morning, I come to the corner _________.

It’s a good __________ to speak English. Please join us.

1.

A．a lot of

B．a few

C．a little

D．a bit of

2.

A．excited

B．interested

C．angry

D．afraid

3.

A．Talked

B．spoke

C．listened

D．came

4.

A．help

B．laugh at

C．stop

D．fit into

5.

A．happy

B．interesting

C．sad

D．afraid

6.

A．then

B．now

C．today

D．that

7.

A．saying

B．of talk

C．to speak

D．telling

8.

A．to

B．at

C．for

D．from

9.

A．late

B．often

C．early

D．too

10.

A．room

B．place

C．home

D．school

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。

Every morning, millions of people in China do Tai Chi. It is popular    1    women and men. Tai Chi is    2     good kind of exercise for old people. It is good for the body and the mind. It is healthy and    3     (relax). Tai Chi    4    ( arise) from China. It is    5     (hundred) of years old. Tai Chi is a “soft” martial art (武术),    6     means it is slow and calm.

There are also “hard” martial arts. Shaolin Kung Fu, for example, which has a history of over 1, 500 years, is a “hard” martial art. It is fast and    7    (danger). You have to be very fit and strong    8    (do) “hard” martial arts.

In Beijing, Master Li Yu    9     (teach) Shaolin Kung Fu to thirty young students now, three of whom come from abroad. “Shaolin Kung Fu is    10     (extraordinary) difficult,” said Li Yu. “You must practise every move many times. ”

Sports like football and basketball are also popular in China. But martial arts like Tai Chi and Shaolin Kung Fu are part of Chinese culture and history.

3 . Tian Wangui and his wife Lu Min are villagers in Qiantian Village, Liaoning Province. They began planting trees over forty years ago. With their hard work, the two barren (贫瘠的) mountains are covered by trees now.

After leaving the army in the 1980s, Tian got back home and began planting fruit trees on the hills. In 1982, the couple got the contract rights (承包经营权) of two mountains. At first, they planted some young fruit trees on part of the land. In order to water them, they had to carry water up to the top of the mountains many times a day by themselves.

Now, the two mountains are covered by more than 50,000 trees of over 20 kinds. More than 2,000 birds live in the trees in the mountains.

“We cared for the mountains and trees as we cared for our children,” said Lu. “Even as we grow old, our children will protect the woods, watch over the birds and keep our dream alive.”

1. What did Tian Wangui do before he began planting trees?

A．He served in the army.

B．He watched over the birds.

C．He cared for the children.

D．He carried water up to the mountains.

2. Which word can best describe the couple?

A．Determined.

B．Friendly.

C．Curious.

D．Brave.

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A couple got the contract rights by planting trees.

B．A couple taught their children to plant trees for over forty years.

C．A couple kept planting trees on the mountains for over forty years.

D．A couple helped the villagers plant trees on the mountains for over forty years.

4 . The largest organ of your body is the ________.

A．brain

B．mouth

C．stomach

D．skin

5 . 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。

Climate change is having an unexpected effect    1    the diets of grizzly bears,    2    could cause problems in the future. 

Grizzly bears on Kodiak Island    3     (usual) eat salmon ( 鲑) at the beginning of the summer. When the elderberries ripen ( 变成熟) at the end of the summer, they eat berries instead.

Now, however, increasing temperatures mean the elderberries are ripening earlier. The bears have a(n)     4    (choose)— berries or salmon. They leave the streams full of salmon and stay in the hills eating elderberries instead.

“It's as if breakfast and lunch    5     (serve) at the same time and there is nothing     6     (eat) until dinner,” said Oregon State University biologist William Deacy. “You have to choose between breakfast and lunch because you can only eat so much at a time.”

Berries are    7    (high) in sugar than salmon. They contain less protein and are easier for the body to break down, and the bears are gaining weight as    8    result.

The change in the bears' diet is also affecting the Kodiak Island ecosystem (生态系统). Normally the bears kill 75 percent of the salmon at the beginning of the summer. Now there are more    9    (survive) salmon.The forests are suffering from the lack of nutrients normally    10     (provide) by the dead salmon.

6 . ______ hasn’t been decided ______ we’ll go camping at the weekend.

A．That; whether

B．It; whether

C．What; if

D．This; if

7 .

The year 2022 will be a big year for sports in China, for China will hold not only the 24th Winter Olympics in Beijing, but also the 19th Asian Games(亚运会) in Hangzhou.

  On August 6th, 2018,the official emblem(徽章) for the Hangzhou Asian Games came out. The city won the hosting right for the 2022 Asian Games in 2015. It will be the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games after Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.

  First held in 1951, the Asian Games is the largest multi-sport event in Asia. It also means a lot to China.

  The Beijing Asian Games was the first large international sports event hosted by China.To make the Games a great success, Chinese people worked hard to prepare. Beijing built a great number of roads and stadiums(体育馆),including the famous Beijing Olympic Sports Center and Asian Games Village. The Games helped the world see China and its achievements. Since then. China has improved its global image(全球形象).

  For the upcoming 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou has already started building 33 sports venues. The idea of the Hangzhou Asian Games is’green,smart.economical(节俭的)and civilized(文明的)”.All the Games’ buildings will be environmentally friendly.

1. Which city will host the 2022 Asian Games?

A．Shanghai.

B．Beijing.

C．Guangzhou.

D．Hangzhou.

2. According to the second paragraph, China        in 2015.

A．hosted the Beijing and Guangzhou Asian Games.

B．had two cities for the international sports events.

C．won the hosting right for the 2022Asian Games.

D．showed people the emblem for the2022 Asian Games.

3. Which of the following is NOT true about the Beijing Asian Games?

A．It was the second Asian Games held in China.

B．Beijing built lots of roads and stadiums for it.

C．It helped the world know China better.

D．It was China’s first large international sports event.

4. What can we infer(推断) from the last paragraph?

A．Hangzhou is the best place to hold the Asian Games.

B．A large number of tourists will visit Hangzhou in 2022.

C．More and more people will live and work in Hangzhou.

D．The 2022 Asian Games will care a lot about the environment.

8 . With the rise of social media and the increasing number of online platforms, businesses have too many options when it comes to promoting their products or services. We will compare some of the top online advertising platforms and help you determine which one is right for you.

Google Ads: The Powerhouse of Online Advertising

When it comes to online advertising, Google Ads is undoubtedly the most powerful and widely used platform with its mighty targeting options. Businesses can target specific keywords, demographics (人口统计), locations, and even custom audiences based on their website visitors or customer lists. This level of precision ensures precise ads reaching.

Facebook Ads: Targeting Your Audience with Accuracy

Facebook Ads offers businesses various ad formats such as image ads, video ads, audio-visual ads, and more to engage with their target audience effectively. One significant advantage Facebook Ads have over other platforms is its advanced targeting abilities. With Facebook’s large user data, businesses can target their ads based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and even life events. This level of accuracy allows you to tailor your ads to specific audience divisions and increase the chances of transformation.

LinkedIn Ads: Connecting with Professionals

If your business operates in the B2B space or targets professionals and decision-makers, LinkedIn Ads is an excellent platform to consider. One of the key advantages of using LinkedIn Ads is its professional targeting options, including job titles, industries, company size, and even specific companies. This high level of precision ensures that your ads are viewed by related professionals who are more likely to be interested in your products or services.

YouTube Ads: Engaging Your Audience through Video

Video advertising has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its ability to draw users’ attention effectively. One major advantage of YouTube Ads is its widespread reach. With over 2 billion logged-in monthly users spending an average of 40 minutes on the platform, YouTube offers advertisers access to a large global audience.

1. What key feature sets Facebook Ads apart from other platforms?

A．Comprehensive user data.

B．Advanced targeting capabilities.

C．Professional targeting options.

D．Widespread audience reach.

2. Which platform would you choose if you are targeting professionals?

A．LinkedIn Ads.	B．YouTube Ads.
C．Google Ads.	D．Facebook Ads.

3. What is the purpose of the passage.

A．To promote advertising websites to schools.

B．To introduce different advertising companies.

C．To help businesses select advertising platforms.

D．To analyze the pros and cons of online advertising.

9 . 4 Most walkable cities in Europe

Seville, Spain

Seville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top four tourist attractions.Visitors can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that, it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood.

Venice, Italy

Venice is well-known as a heaven for pedestrians (行人), so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. There are endless alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of beautiful bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, Basilica and bell tower, all in only 1.3 miles.

Porto, Portugal

Nestled along Portugal’s picturesque coast, Porto comes in third with its top attractions all covered by a 30-minute walking route. Meander along the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River, head to the Clérigos Church Bell Tower and enjoy a riverfront walking place along the Cais da Ribeira. The Stock Exchange Palace is also just a short walk away.

Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy, secures its place as the fourth most walkable city in Europe thanks to its stunning attractions that can be seamlessly explored on foot. A 1.6 mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo; the famous Uffizi Gallery; the Piazza del Duomo where you will be amazed at the magnificent Florence Cathedral; and the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.

1. How long is probably the walking route in Seville?

A．1.1 miles.

B．1.3 meters.

C．1.6 meters.

D．1.8 meters.

2. Which city is probably located near the sea?

A．Seville.

B．Venice.

C．Porto.

D．Florence.

3. What is the writing purpose of the text?

A．To compare the four cities.

B．To show the benefits of walking.

C．To stress the importance of traveling.

D．To attract visitors to walk in these cities.

10 . 词性转换
1. regular adj.定期的;经常的   →________ adv.经常;定期地
2. argue   vt./vi.论证;争辩   → ________ n.争论;争吵;论点
3. apology n.道歉;道歉信→________ vi. 道歉;谢罪
4. narrator n.叙述者，讲述者→________ n.叙述;讲述;解说
5. determine vt.查明;确定;决定 →________ adj.有决心的;意志坚定的
6. cycle n.自行车;循环→________ vt.回收利用;再利用
7. analyze vt.分析;解析→________ n.(对事物的)分析;分析结果
8. patience n.耐心;忍耐力;毅力 →________ adj.有能耐的，有耐心的
9. permit vt./vi.允许;准许→________ n.准许，许可;批准
10. globe n.地球;世界;地球仪→________ adj.全球的;全世界的;球形的