1 . 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。

With the development of economy, I have to face variey pressures. I don’t have enough time of attend to the old in my family. In order to reduce the pressure, I want the household robot to help me in the future.

I hope the household robot can take care of the old. It can cook meals at a fixing time, that can be adjusted according to individual needs. It can also accompany old people in having a chat, playing chess and doing the exercise. Beside, it can deal with emergencies. For example, if an old man fall ill suddenly, the robot will call doctors of help. It can help me to do some cleaning.

I think it would be great help for me if I own such a robot and I will live comfortable.

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 day when I walked to the bus stop, there was this one guy sitting inches away from     1     (I). He was there every day just sitting and waiting     2     something, because he never got on the bus. After a while, I decided to sit there and wait with him     3     (figure) out what he waited for day in and day out. The first hour was slightly     4     (bore) and all he did was sit and read looking up every once in     5     while. The second hour he put his book away and leaned on his arm closing his eyes     6     (listen) to everything as I guessed. The third hour he just looked off in space     7     (sad). I felt the need to ask, “Sir, every day you sit here and wait.     8       is it that you wait for?” He looked over at me and smiled, “I’m waiting for my wife. She left last year and     9     (forget) to take her cell phone. She never did tell me when she would get back or where she was going, but I look forward to her     10     (come) all the time.” I smiled and then left. I never met someone so loyal in my life.

3 . On Christmas Eve a few years ago an English couple received a very special telephone call. It was only a 20-second call but it was very important. The Haydens’ 15-year-old daughter had disappeared six months before. On Christmas Eve she rang them. “I’m phoning to wish a happy Christmas, ”she said, “I love you.”

Ronals and Edwine Hayden were so happy that they started a special telephone service called “Alive and Well”. The service helps parents to get in touch with children who have run away from home.

Young people can phone “Alive and Well” and leave a message for their parents. The telephones are answered by answering machines. So no one can speak to the child of making him return home.

Parents of runaway children who are under eighteen can ask the police to bring their children home, so children do not want to tell their parents where they are. Through “Alive and Well” they can telephone their parents without worrying about this or giving out their addresses.

The Haydens and their helpers write down the tape recorded telephone messages and connect the address given. Many of the 30,000 British teenagers who have left home are probably in London. For only two pence they can go into a telephone coin box and call their parents. They can dial 5675339 and stop a parent’s worry: Is he dead or alive?

1. The Haydens’ daughter rang her parents_________.

A．because she knew she had done something wrong

B．in order to give them her address

C．to say she was coming home soon

D．in order to comfort her worried parents

2. If you ring “Alive and Well”, _________.

A．you will get the information you want

B．your message will be passed over to your parents

C．your information will be kept a secret

D．your parents will know where you are

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The Haydens received an “Alive and Well” call from their daughter before Christmas.

B．An “Alive and Well” call usually costs only two pence because it is quite near and short.

C．In this text at least 30,000 British teenagers don’t want to live with their parents.

D．The “Alive and Well” call is far less important than the message it sends.

4. Through “Alive and Well”, parents of runaway children_________.

A．often fail to persuade their children to return home

B．know nothing from their children

C．can say nothing to their children

D．can ask the police to help them to find lost children

4 . How to Adjust to a New School

School is a child’s base where they learn to succeed. Adjusting to a new school can be scary. When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone or that you won’t fit in. You worry that you might get lost or if the teachers are strict.     1    

Getting to Know the School.

Take a tour of your school.     2     Find out where your classroom will be, as well as the cafeteria, auditorium, gym and other important places.

Meet your teachers.

Meeting your teachers before you start school will help you make a smooth adjustment to the new school.     3     Being friendly with your teachers will help. Find out some key facts about them, such as what subject they teach and their names etc.

    4    

Knowing the school’s policies ahead of time will help make it easier to fit in. Get the school handbook. Read through it with your parents so that they can explain policies that might sound confusing to you. If your new school doesn’t have a handbook, read the rules and school diary to get used to what is expected. The school handbook might also have some interesting facts about the school, which can help you get acquainted with its history, the students and the teachers.

Know the school year calendar.

It will be helpful to know when vacation days are scheduled as well as half-days and special days like field days or carnivals. Mark these dates on a calendar in your room.     5    

A．Read the school handbook.

B．Take part in after-school activities.

C．Introduce yourself to them and smile to them.

D．Knowing about your school can make this transition (过渡) easier.

E．Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school.

F．You’ll find that you’re making friends and life is getting easier.

G．This will help you expect when you have a short day of school or a day off.

5 . Love pushes us to overcome various struggles in life! The reason why Keith Limbert learned to drive at his old age was a touching love story, as he was forced to face the lessons for driving a car for his wife. 79-year-old Keith from West Yorkshire put all his efforts into passing the driving test, so that he could take his wife for treatments every day.

Even though he had attempted (尝试) driving when he was 25, he couldn’t get through the first two tests. Since then, his loving wife Anne had always driven him around. However, when 58-year-old Anne’s health took a turn for the worse, he had to go back to the driving school again.

After Anne had a stroke (中风) in 2015, leaving her in a wheelchair, the couple had to rely on others for their travels. Annoyed with many difficulties, Keith realized that it was time for him to take up learning to drive again. Eventually, it became a necessity when Anne was diagnosed (诊断) with breast cancer in late 2016.

Unfortunately, his wife’s condition required regular trips to and from hospital and he was Anne’s full-time caregiver. He loved his wife so much that he did his best to pass his driving test on the third attempt. This time, his hard work paid off. Keith passed his driving test at the age of 79, so he could take his poor wife to hospital by himself.

Now this loving couple is leading a comfortable life and on most days, he takes himself to the gym and takes his wife for a coffee.

“I don’t feel like I am 79 at all,” Keith is happy to keep his youthful spirit with a pleasant smile on his face.

1. Why did Keith try his best to get his driving’s license?

A．He didn’t want to waste money.	B．He could travel to work conveniently.
C．He was persuaded by his family to do so.	D．He wanted to drive his wife for her treatments.

2. What made Keith’s wife sit in a wheelchair?

A．That she fell from a high place and injured her legs.

B．That she couldn’t move around due to her breast cancer.

C．That a blood tube in her brain burst or became blocked.

D．That she had a serious traffic accident and became disabled.

3. How can we best describe Keith according to the text?

A．Optimistic and considerate.	B．Hardworking and generous.
C．Shy and cautious.	D．Stubborn and bad-tempered.

4. What can be the subject of the text?

A．Old man realizes his dream of owning a car.	B．Old man learns to drive for his beloved one.
C．Self-help is better than help from others.	D．Never too old to learn to drive.

6 . Kimbell Art Museum

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas has been called “America’s best small museum”. Since its opening in 1972, the museum has won high praise for a famous collection of masterpieces ranging from ancient to modern times.

Hours
Tuesday       10 am-5 pm
Wednesday        10 am-5 pm
Thursday       10 am-5 pm
Friday       Noon-8 pm
Saturday       10 am-5 pm
Sunday       Noon-5 pm
Monday       Closed
Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve        10 am-5 pm
New Year’s Eve        10 am-5 pm

We are closed on New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

During extreme weather, we follow the Fort Worth Independent School District’s closure and delayed opening schedule. We will post alerts in the event of a closure. You can also visit Fort Worth ISD’s website or call us at 817-332-8451 for more information.

Admission

Admission to the Kimbell’s collection is always free.

                                   Special Exhibitions       Kimbell collection
Kimbell members       free       free
adults                           $18        free
seniors 60+                 $16        free
Students                      $16        free
children 6-11             $14        free
children under 6       free       free
Member Admission

Members receive free admission to all special exhibitions. Simply show your membership card when you reach the exhibition entrance. No reservations required. Please be aware that you may experience longer than usual wait times to enter the exhibition due to social distancing rules in the galleries, so please plan accordingly.

Half-Price Admission

We offer half-price admission to special exhibitions on Tuesdays from 10 am-5 pm and Fridays from 5-8 pm.

Half-price tickets are not available for purchase online.

Buy tickets at the Piano Pavilion Box Office.

Reduced Admission

The Kimbell Art Museum offers reduced admission for special exhibitions for K-12 Teachers, Active-Duty Military, and SNAP program recipients. Tickets are available only at the Piano Pavilion Box Office.

Group Tickets

Save $2 off each ticket when you purchase ten or more tickets for any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. The group rate discount will be applied at checkout. Purchase online, email us, or call 817-332-8451, ext. 229 for more information.

1. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．People can’t visit the museum on Christmas Eve.

B．People can visit the museum during extreme weather.

C．People can buy half-price tickets online.

D．People can visit the museum on New Year’s Eve.

2. Which of the following can enjoy Reduced Admission?

A．All the teachers.	B．Retired soldiers.
C．SNAP program recipients.	D．Children under 6.

3. How much should an adult member of tour group pay to visit the whole museum on Wednesday?

A．$2

B．$18

C．$16

D．$14

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Tim worried about?

A．Saying the wrong thing.

B．Losing his study partner.

C．Having too many questions.

2. How does Tim feel about the argument between students and teachers?

A．It is common.

B．It is shocking.

C．It is exciting.

3. What will the woman do next?

A．Take a class.

B．Work on a project.

C．Have a discussion.

8 . Four Self-Portraits (自画像) by Famous Artists

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)—“Self-Portrait”, 1506

One of the beautiful self-portraits by famous artist Raphael was drawn at the age of 23. It measures around 45cm×33cm and is located at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. The Italian painter used oil on board to draw his self-portrait, which was the clearest and the most recognizable self-portraits of Raphael himself.

Leonardo da Vinci—“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”, 1512

“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”is a self-portrait of da Vinci at the age of 60 and measures around 33.3cm×21.6cm, which is on display in Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Italy. It is drawn with red chalk on paper and represents the head of an elderly man in a three-quarter view. In the portrait, the length of the hair is uncommon in Renaissance (文艺复兴) portraits.

Rembrandt van Rijn—“Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-up Collar”, 1659

Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn painted his self-portrait in 1659 when he was 53 years old. It shows his worried expression that clearly portrays the troubled condition of his mind at that point of his life since the year 1659 was a year of anxiety for him. This self-portrait found its place among the Benjamin Altman Collection, which has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1913.

Edgar Degas—“Degas Au Porte-Fusain’”, l855

Edgar Degas made this self-portrait only when he was twenty-one years old. It was one of the most remarkable of his fifteen self-portraits. Degas was seated as seemingly without fear and anxiety. The pose in the painting was formal and academic. The painting is located in the musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.

1. Where should visitors go if they want to admire Raphael’s self-portrait in 1506?

A．Uffizi Gallery.	B．Biblioteca Reale.
C．The musée d’Orsay.	D．The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

2. Which aspect of Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk was special during the Renaissance?

A．The red clothing.	B．The formal pose.
C．The long hair.	D．The worried expression.

3. Which painter was the youngest when painting the above-mentioned self-portraits?

A．Raphael.	B．Edgar Degas.
C．Leonardo da Vinci.	D．Rembrandt van Rijn.

9 . I. M. Pei, one of the world’s most famous building designers, died at age 102. Mr. Pei created buildings which are known and appreciated around the world. Mr. Pei’s style of architecture is called “modern” or “modernist”. This style of architecture makes use of newer building materials, such as concrete(混凝土), glass and metal. Modernist buildings are often designed with straight lines, without a lot of decorations. Modern architecture appeared at the end of the 19th century from changes in technology, engineering and building materials, and from a wish to break away from historical architectural styles and to invent something that was totally functional and new.

Mr. Pei designed many different kinds of buildings, including libraries, concert halls, office buildings, hotels, hospitals and skyscrapers. But he’s probably famous for some of his museums, like the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Perhaps Mr. Pei’s best-known building is the Pyramid he created as a new entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Like many of Mr. Pei’s designs, it wasn’t all that popular at first, but over time, people came to love it. Now it is one of the main reasons why people visit the museum. Another famous building of his is the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, China. Mr. Pei said he wanted it to look a bit like bamboo.

Mr. Pei put a lot of thoughts into his designs. He studied carefully before he designed each building. For example, he didn’t like rock and roll music, but he went to rock concerts before he designed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. He read books, studied music and visited many musicians. He preferred his students or teammates who came from different cultural backgrounds.

Not all of Mr. Pei’s buildings were triumphant. The Hancock Tower in Boston is one example. The huge glass-covered skyscraper was nearly finished when the bad thing happened. Some glass began falling out of the building. They had to be replaced with plywood(胶合板) until a solution could be found. The problem was a headache and took years to fix.

1. What does Mr. Pei’s architecture look like?

A．Simple.

B．Strange.

C．Traditional.

D．Classical.

2. Which building designed by Mr. Pei is like a kind of plant?

A．The East Building of the National Gallery of Art.

B．The new entrance to the Louvre Museum.

C．The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

D．The Bank of China Tower.

3. Why did Mr. Pei go to rock concerts?

A．To enjoy the music.	B．To meet the singers.
C．To ask for advice on his design.	D．To prepare himself for a design.

4. What does the underlined word “triumphant” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Unique.

B．Successful.

C．Completed.

D．Famous.

10 . Cheapest Islands in the World to Visit

Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas

As the northernmost of the 700 islands of the Bahamas, Grand Bahama dishes up plenty of cheap activities alongside its white-sand beaches. Visiting Lucayan National Park, which is home to both beloved Gold Rock Beach and one of the largest underwater cave (洞穴) systems in the world, is an affordable trip. There are hotel rooms at $80 a night.

Madeira, Portugal

Though closer to mainland Africa, Madeira is a part of Portugal known for its breathtaking natural beauty. Visitors can find hotels starting at $85 a night, and enjoy plenty of low-cost activities, like rowing a boat around the volcanic Porto Moniz natural swimming pools, and admiring the never-ending views around the island. No wonder it’s been called the “Hawaii of Europe”.

Dominican Republic

Looking for one of the least expensive Caribbean islands? The Dominican Republic is full of affordable surprises. In Santo Domingo, walk around Zona Colonial, the historic heart of the country’s capital, you’ll find castles, cathedrals (教堂), cobblestone streets, and cafés around every corner. During the low season (summer), you can find hotel deals starting at $33 a night.

Sri Lanka

Do you want to spend just $25～50 a day? Then go to Sri Lanka. Since the South Asian island country is one of the largest tea producers in the world, start with a tea factory tour on a peaceful hike. Taking a train ride through the hills from Kandy to Badulla or from Colombo to Galle is an enjoyable and affordable way to see the countryside.

1. What can you do in Lucayan National Park?

A．Visit a huge castle.	B．Enjoy the beautiful beach.
C．Swim in Porto Moniz.	D．Go on a tea factory tour.

2. What is special about Zona Colonial?

A．It requires booking.	B．It has historic sites.
C．It is famous for tea.	D．It is closed in summer.

3. Which of the following would provide a hotel room at the lowest price?

A．Dominica.

B．The Bahamas.

C．Portugal.

D．Sri Lanka.