1 . Orienteering (定向越野) involves running, jogging or walking, and using a map and compass to move between places. It’s a great way to have fun outdoors with friends and family. The aim is to move between points, called controls, in a certain order in the quickest time. Events are usually held in parks, fields or forests but they can also happen in towns and cities and even school playgrounds. People can take part either as individuals or as a team.
Beginners’ events will have easier controls to find and cover less distance — perhaps a mile or two. For experienced orienteers, the length of the course could be much longer and take in hills and rough ground.
Orienteers are given a “control description sheet” to help them find each point. This sheet has details of features to look for, like paths and rivers, and a code that must match the code at each control. You will either mark your sheet at each control or check in with an electronic card.
When you start orienteering, you will learn map-reading skills. A helpful tip is to keep your thumb on the spot that shows your location on the map. Keep it the right way round: the features in front of you on the ground should be in front of you on the map.
Orienteering maps can have five or six colors. Black areas show human features, like buildings; brown shows the contour (轮廓) lines (height of the land); and blue shows water, such as lakes and rivers. White and green together show woodlands; yellow areas represent grass and open areas. On orienteering maps, a course consists of a triangle, circles, a double circle and sometimes connecting lines. The triangle is the start, the double circle is the finish, and all the circles in between are checkpoints.
As you run between points by what you hope is the quickest route, you can take in the scenery around you and have a great time choosing your path and trying to finish in a fast time.
1. What can we learn about orienteering at the beginning of the text?| A．Its route is random. | B．Its result is distance-based. |
| C．It groups orienteers by age. | D．It integrates various skills. |
| A．Tricks of saving time. | B．The use of control description sheet. |
| C．Methods of checking in. | D．The importance of codes. |
| A．To track progress. | B．To mark the finish point. |
| C．To maintain direction. | D．To highlight checkpoints. |
| A．Geographical features. | B．Difficulty levels. |
| C．Routes for competition. | D．Stages of the orienteering race. |
2 . Matt counted his new year gifts one more time as he tucked a robot-shaped eraser into each envelope. He prepared gifts for everyone for the next day's party.
When Matt got to school the next day, he saw a new girl in his classroom. She stood near Ms. Robins and looked around shyly. "This is Dorothy," said Ms. Robins. "Will someone volunteer to show her around today?" Matt raised his hand. He liked helping new kids feel welcome. "Thanks, Matt," Ms. Robins said. "Now let's get busy with our work so we're done in time for the party." That's when Matt realized he didn't have a gift for Dorothy. No one else would have one either. He felt a sad lump in his stomach.
As he showed Dorothy around, he was careful not to mention the party. At lunchtime, he walked Dorothy to the lunchroom, still worried about what would happen at the party. Dorothy had brought a packed lunch, so Matt showed her where she should sit and went back to his usual seat. While eating, Matt suddenly remembered that kids often included candy hearts with the new year gifts they exchanged. An idea popped into his head. He whispered it to the kids around him. Soon everyone at the table was nodding and whispering.
When they were back in the classroom after lunch, Matt told Ms. Robins about their plan. Ms. Robins agreed with a nodding smile. It was math time, so Matt invited Dorothy to study with him. He made sure Dorothy sat with her back to the room so she wouldn't notice her new classmates passing around an exquisite paper bag Ms. Robins prepared to collect their candy hearts.
Before long, it was party time. They played games and then had cookies and juice. Finally, they passed out their gifts. The room buzzed with happy chatter. Matt saw the sad look on Dorothy's face as she glanced at other kids' desks overflowing with envelopes.
"Here's your gift, Dorothy," Matt said, placing the paper bag in front of her. "It's from everyone."
Dorothy stared at the beautiful bag full of "hearts".
"We wanted you to have a special New Year's Day too," said Matt.
"Thank you," Dorothy said, smiling at her new classmates. "It really is a special day!"
1. Why did Matt feel a sad lump in his stomach?| A．He was guilty for forgetting about Dorothy. |
| B．He was worried that Dorothy would be angry. |
| C．He was afraid Dorothy wouldn't like the party. |
| D．He was concerned that Dorothy would feel left out. |
| A．Keeping the party a secret. | B．Gathering candy hearts as a gift. |
| C．Inviting Dorothy to study together. | D．Including candy hearts in every gift. |
| A．Innovative. | B．Considerate. | C．Modest. | D．Generous. |
| A．A Hearty Welcome | B．A New Year Tradition |
| C．The First Day of School | D．The Reward of Kindness |
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4 . Steamed stuffed tofu is tofu stuffed with a mixture of beef, shrimps, and vegetables, which is then battered and deep-fried until crispy outside and finally steamed with lightly seasoned sauce. The tofu is snow white in color and tastes extremely smooth and tender. When you bite off the pastry outside, the tender and smooth filling inside slips into your mouth.
Here is how to cook it.
1. Rinse (清洗) the tofu. Cut horizontally and then cut into big cubes. Scoop out a hole in each tofu cube.
2. Rinse the dried shrimps in cold water. Soak in hot water for 10 mins and cut finely by scissors.
3. Add all marinade (腌泡汁) into the minced beef, stir well and marinate for 15 mins.
4. Cut out the root of the winter mushrooms. Soak in water for 20 mins. Tear into small bunches. Drain (排干) and set aside.
5. Stuff the marinated meat into the tofu cubes and wrap on heat resistant cling wrap.
6. Steam the tofu:
-using electric steamer: steam at 100℃ for 10 mins.
-on the stovetop: put in wok when the water boils, steam on high heat for 10 mins.
At the same time, heat up the cooking oil in a pan on high heat. Add the garlic, winter mushrooms and seasonings. Then add the water. Cook and stir for about 2 mins. Then add the corn starch mixture at this time. Stir well and turn off heat.
7. When the tofu is done, drain off the accumulated liquid. Put chopped scallion on top and pour the glaze together with the winter mushrooms on top of the tofu and serve. Enjoy!!!
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1. Which of the following is true about the dish?| A．It stays fresh long enough. | B．It is rich in flavor. |
| C．It is a vegetarian dish. | D．It is stuffed and chewy. |
| A．Stuffing the marinated meat into it. | B．Adding the corn starch mixture to it. |
| C．Draining off the accumulated liquid. | D．Stirring the garlic, winter mushrooms and seasonings. |
| A．In a TV ad. | B．In a recipe book. |
| C．In a food magazine. | D．On a newspaper website. |
| A．Because they want to go swimming. |
| B．Because someone is calling for help. |
| C．Because they see someone swimming. |
1. 你在学校或家里曾经遇到的最大问题或烦恼(problem or trouble)。
2. 你解决问题或烦恼的过程。
3. 你的感想。
要求：
1. 80词左右。
2. 字迹工整，语言流畅，表达准确，逻辑清晰。
3. 文中不得出现真实的校名和人名。
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7 . “Pop” stands for popular, and a pop singer has to work very hard to stay popular. He must either give the public what they want, or he must find a new way of singing that will attract their attention. Even when he has succeeded, and his records are sold everywhere, he cannot relax. Then he must work harder than ever to remain popular, because there are always younger singers trying to become famous and to steal some of the popularity.
The life of a successful pop singer isn’t easy at all. He can only relax when he is alone, because everything he does is watched and reported in the special newspaper written for the fans. The fans are the most important people in the world for the singer. They buy his records, they go to his concerts, and they make him rich and famous. But they can be very annoying, too. Sometimes their enthusiasm (热情) is so hysterical (歇斯底里的) that they do anything to get a souvenir (纪念品). They steal handkerchief, they tear off buttons, and they even cut off pieces of unfortunate singer’s hair. Many singers have been forced to hide, and some who have not been so lucky as to escape have been stripped (剥) practically naked by their fans. A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothes because he must always look smart, or at any rate, different. He must have a luxurious (豪华的) car. And most importantly, he must always keep smiling for the benefit of his public.
1. Pop singer works very hard ___________.| A．to get attention |
| B．to stay popular |
| C．to get more money |
| D．to sell more records |
| A．lovely | B．friendly | C．boring | D．angry |
| A．smart and the same |
| B．smart and different |
| C．healthy and young |
| D．rich and strong |
| A．The Way to Become a Pop Singer |
| B．The Fans of the Pop Singer |
| C．The Pop Singers |
| D．The Success of Pop Singers |
1. Who are the listeners?
| A．Parents. | B．Students. | C．Teachers. |
| A．From a brochure. | B．From a doctor. | C．From the speaker. |
| A．Go to the health center soon. |
| B．Offer their medical history to the doctor. |
| C．Make an early appointment with the health center. |
1. What part of the man’s body is hurting?
| A．The top of his head. |
| B．The right side of his face. |
| C．The left side of his mouth. |
| A．To a hospital. |
| B．To a dentist’s office. |
| C．To his regular doctor’s office. |
| A．By bus. | B．By bike. | C．By car. |
1. What day is it today?
| A．Thursday. | B．Friday. | C．Saturday. |
| A．A birthday party. | B．A welcome party. | C．A goodbye party. |
| A．She can take the subway. |
| B．She doesn’t have a license. |
| C．She is not skilled enough to drive. |
| A．The wooden boat. | B．Chocolate. | C．Some flowers. |
