Oliver was a small and introvert (内向的) boy who kept to himself. He was quiet and preferred indoor activities. Sitting in the corner of the class, he was very much a loner.
At the beginning of the semester, Oliver had a new classmate, Alan, who had just returned to England. Alan was assigned a seat next to Oliver. To his surprise, within weeks, he became good friends with Alan even though they were poles apart in personality. Alan was popular, outspoken and artistic. “Alan is all that I want to be,” Oliver thought to himself. He began listening to the music Alan listened to and having similar haircut. He even quit his drama club and started playing the online games that Alan played. He seemed to have been out of his loneliness.
It was not long before Oliver was introduced to Alan’s “cool” friends. He told himself that he would try all means to be part of the group. He would follow them to the football games and join the art club after school so he could spend more time hanging out with them. Oliver followed them around laughing when they told jokes, agreeing when they had opinions—most enthusiastically at the ones he disagreed with. He did not dare to differ in opinions as he would not want them to think badly of him. This continued for several months. At last, Oliver felt relieved that he had finally fitted in.
One day, Oliver overheard Alan and his cool friends talking. “Oliver is such a loser,” one boy commented in a playful tone. “He just follows you around trying to be you. He copies you; he does not have a personality of his own!” another boy exclaimed. Alan laughed, to make matters worse, he added, “That fellow wears me out. I wish he would leave me alone. He thinks we are best friends. A thorough fool!”
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Oliver stood still to the ground and could not believe his ears.
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Oliver decided to change himself after hearing his mother’s words.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．Gary’s works. | B．Gary’s application. | C．Gary’s list of samples. |
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
| A．At home. | B．At the cleaner’s. | C．At a clothing store. |
| A．By hand. | B．By dry cleaning. | C．By machine. |
| A．Sorry. | B．Angry. | C．Strange. |
| A．The restaurant. | B．The parking lot. | C．The changing room. |
1. Where will the woman go?
| A．A hotel. | B．A hospital. | C．A taxi company. |
| A．For a week. | B．For two weeks. | C．For three weeks. |
| A．28 dollars. | B．30 dollars. | C．60 dollars. |
6 . The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is the largest and most well-known virtual business competition for high school students in the world. It was founded in Maryland in 2014 by a young budding (萌芽的) high school entrepreneur.
The competition gives high school students the chance to present their innovative business ideas, get real entrepreneurial experience, earn cash prizes, and build resumes that stand out from the crowd when applying for college. Participation is 100% free for all students, which levels the playing field and provides equal access to opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs regardless of their socioeconomic background or nationality.
The competition attracts the very best high school student entrepreneurs from all corners of the globe, making the competition truly global.
Participating is Easy
Register for the competition individually or team up with up to four friends to compete together.
Recognize a pressing problem the world faces, then create something new and build a business idea to address it.
Check out the scoring criteria to make sure your idea qualifies as a blue ocean business.
Reference the blue ocean pitch template (模版) to record your 5-minute video, upload on YouTube, and submit a link and the video file.
1. What benefit could a competitor get from the competition?| A．A college admission letter. |
| B．A full scholarship. |
| C．Hands-on business experience. |
| D．Discounted entry fee. |
| A．In 2014—15. |
| B．In 2015—16. |
| C．In 2016—17. |
| D．In 2022—23. |
| A．Submitting a word file. |
| B．Designing a scoring criterion. |
| C．Identifying an urgent global issue. |
| D．Register a business organization. |
7 . Home to students from all over the world, IH London offers a truly international learning environment with English courses available for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners. If you want to advance your English, there is a wide range of courses that you can choose from.
One-to-One English
English level: Minimum A1
Course content:
This course is perfect for complete beginners and advanced learners alike because everything is tailored for your needs. You will define your learning outcomes with your teachers and they will create lessons based on your learning goals.
General English for over 30’s
English level: A1 and above
Course content:
This course is designed for international adults aged 30 and over who want to learn or improve their English while exploring London and making new friends from all over the world. Lessons are based on a range of relevant and motivating materials. London is used as a resource with learners putting their language into practice regularly while exploring London.
General English 20 Lessons
English level: A2 and above
Course content:
This is an intensive course for all levels to improve your English with extra focus on speaking. Students will work together to explore and review grammar in context through role plays, discussions and presentations. Topics, language areas and materials will reflect the interests and needs of the class.
English for Future Learners
English level: B2 and above
Course content:
This course encourages students to explore contemporary leadership skills such as debating, critical thinking and teamwork. Students work in groups with a mix of nationalities and will be split into project management groups to work through seminars and business challenges. If you would like to know more information, please contact us at sales@illondon.com.
1. What is special about One-to-One English?| A．Learners can decide what to learn based on their learning goals. |
| B．Learners are encouraged to put their language skills into practice. |
| C．Learners will work together to review some grammatical rules in class. |
| D．Learners will work in groups to explore contemporary leadership skills. |
| A．One-to-One English | B．General English for over 30’s |
| C．General English 20 Lessons | D．English for Future Learners |
| A．Travelers with the hope of making new friends. |
| B．Native speakers with an extra focus on speaking. |
| C．International students of various English levels. |
| D．Complete beginners with no language background. |
8 . Welcome to the Natural History Museum at South Kensington
Time:
Open Monday-Sunday
10: 00-17: 50(last entry 17: 30)
Closed 24-26 December
Tickets
Book a free ticket or become a member for the entry.
At 17: 00 each day, a limited number of tickets will be released for visits the following day. Tickets are now available for visits up to 26 July.
Transportation
By subway
The nearest subway station is South Kensinglon, about a five-minute walk from the Museum’s main entrance on Exhibition Road. Gloucester Road station is about a 12-minute walk from the main entrance on Cromwell Road.
By bus
Several bus routes stop near the Museum. Visit Transport for London’s website for more information.
By car
We do not have parking facilities on-site and parking around the Museum is limited.
Disabled parking
We have a very limited number of parking spaces on-site for the disabled. Please book in advance by calling us on +44 (0)20 7942 6230. You can access these spaces via Queen’s Gate, SW7 5HD, to the west of the Museum.
We need your help
The Natural History Museum is a charity which relies on your support. And the Museum’s role now is more important than ever. Our scientists are uncovering answers to big issues facing humanity and the planet, and together, we can deal with these challenges. So if you could help us with a donation-no matter the size-we’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
1. What’s the last time to enter the museum?| A．17:00. | B．17:30. | C．17:50. | D．18:00. |
| A．Provide personal information. | B．Become a member. |
| C．Arrive in advance. | D．Book by phone. |
| A．To introduce some scientists. | B．To advertise the museum. |
| C．To encourage donations. | D．To handle big challenges. |
9 . Become a Better English Student with These Study Tips
●Study every day.
Learning any new language is a time-consuming process, more than 300 hours by some estimates. Rather than try and cram (临时死记硬背) a few hours of review once or twice a week, most experts say short, regular study sessions are more effective.
●Keep things fresh.
Instead of focusing on one single task for the entire study session, try mixing things up. Study a little grammar, then do a short listening exercise, then perhaps read an article on the same topic. Don’t do too much.
●Read, watch, and listen.
Reading English-language newspapers and books, listening to music, or watching TV can also help you improve your written and verbal comprehension skills. By doing so repeatedly, you’ll begin to unconsciously absorb things like pronunciation, speech patterns, accents, and grammar. Keep pen and paper handy and write down words you read or hear that are unfamiliar.
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Even advanced students of English can struggle to learn prepositions (介词), which are used to describe duration, position, direction, and relationships between objects. There are literally dozens of prepositions in the English language (some of the most common include “of” “on” and “for”) and few hard rules for when to use them. Instead, experts say, the best way to learn prepositions is to memorize them and practise using them in sentences. Study lists such as this one are a good place to begin.
●Write it down.
Repetition is the key as you’re learning English, and writing exercises are a great way to practise. Take 30 minutes at the end of class or study to write down what happened during your day.
| A．Practise your prepositions. |
| B．20 minutes on three different exercises is plenty. |
| C．There are a number of words in the English language. |
| D．Some words are spelled differently and have different meanings. |
| E．Then, do some research to learn what those new words mean. |
| F．It doesn’t matter whether you use a computer or pen and paper. |
| G．As little as 30 minutes a day can help you improve your English skills over time. |
10 . Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous religious buildings in the world. Here are some of the famous people buried at Westminster Abbey.
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, who died in 1870, is buried in Poets’ Corner, the resting place and remembrance location for writers of all kinds.
Dickens is known for many of his works, and A Christmas Carol and A Tale of Two Cities are two of his most widely known works. It was popular opinion among the people and his fellow writers that Dickens should be buried in Westminster Abbey.
Stephen Hawking
Hawking was a scientist, physicist, and author, who died in 2018. Carved onto his stone is a series of rings, surrounding a darker central ellipse (椭圆). The ten characters of Hawking’s equation express his idea that black holes in the universe are not entirely black but send out a glow that would become known as Hawking radiation.
His epitaph (墓志铭) reads, “HERE LIES WHAT WAS MORTAL OF STEPHEN HAWKING”.
Laurence Olivier
Famous actor Laurence Olivier is also buried in Westminster Abbey. Born in 1907, his career began on the stage in England, and he eventually became a film legend until his death in 1989.
It’s well known that he had won Academy Awards, while also being honoured with special Oscars. Olivier’s grave is located in the South Transept in Poets’ Corner of the Abbey, in front of Shakespeare’s memorial.
Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton is considered one of the most important scientists of all time. He was a physicist, mathematician, and astronomer. He formulated the Law of Motion as well as the Law of Universal Gravitation.
Artist William Kent designed Newton’s complex funerary monument, and it was sculpted by Michael Rysbrack.
1. When did the author of A Christmas Carol die?| A．In 1870. | B．In 1907. | C．In 1989. | D．In 2018. |
| A．They won Academy Awards. | B．They were buried in Poets’ Corner. |
| C．They were praised by Shakespeare. | D．They were famous actors and writers. |
| A．Charles Dickens’s. | B．Stephen Hawking’s. |
| C．Laurence Olivier’s. | D．Isaac Newton’s. |
