1 . One Saturday morning, an old man went into the market to buy something. He was dressed _________, his coat worn and his hat old. On his arm he carried a small _________.

“I wish to get a _________ for tomorrow’s dinner,” he said. The market man showed him a fat one. “Ah! That is _________ what I want,” said the old man. “My wife will be _________ with it.” He asked the price and paid for it. The market man packed it and put it in his basket.

Just then a young gentleman _________ the market. He also bought a turkey. When he asked the market man to send it to his _________ at once, the market man _________, “My errand (跑腿) boy is sick today, and there’s no one else. _________, it is not our __________ to deliver goods. It is not __________, so you can carry it yourself.” The young gentleman began to grow __________.

“Carry it myself! Who do you think I am?” said the young gentleman.

Hearing all that was said, the old man said, “Well, that is lucky. I __________ to be going that way. I’ll carry your turkey, if you will __________ me.” The young gentleman agreed happily.

__________ reaching the gentleman’s home, the old man politely handed him the turkey and turned to go. The young gentleman __________ the old man.

“Oh, it’s nothing, sir,” replied the old man. “It was no __________ to me, and you are welcome.” He bowed and went on. The young gentleman stared after him and __________. Then he walked hurriedly back to the market.

“Who is that __________ old gentleman?” he asked the market man. “John Marshall, Chief Justice (首席大法官) of the USA,” the market man answered. The young gentleman was surprised and __________.

In fact, Mr Marshall taught us a lesson that no man should feel himself too fine to carry his own goods.

1.

A．simply

B．warmly

C．casually

D．formally

2.

A．cage

B．bag

C．basket

D．box

3.

A．chicken

B．duck

C．fish

D．turkey

4.

A．only

B．just

C．always

D．also

5.

A．satisfied

B．familiar

C．busy

D．bored

6.

A．walked around

B．searched for

C．passed by

D．stepped into

7.

A．office

B．farm

C．house

D．hospital

8.

A．agreed

B．refused

C．hesitated

D．continued

9.

A．Besides

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Instead

10.

A．right

B．intention

C．rule

D．custom

11.

A．important

B．dirty

C．heavy

D．expensive

12.

A．sorry

B．angry

C．hungry

D．depressed

13.

A．happen

B．hope

C．regret

D．choose

14.

A．help

B．employ

C．pay

D．allow

15.

A．Until

B．Unless

C．When

D．Before

16.

A．praised

B．thanked

C．stopped

D．invited

17.

A．trouble

B．expectation

C．surprise

D．doubt

18.

A．smiled

B．imagined

C．waited

D．wondered

19.

A．brave

B．strange

C．kind

D．ordinary

20.

A．peaceful

B．shamed

C．sad

D．disappointed

2 . Like many six-year-olds, Sam Pointon loves trains and dreams of working with them when he grows up. However, when the position for Director of the National Railway Museum in England was offered, Sam couldn’t help applying for it. And he got the job finally!

It all began during a family vacation, when Sam’s dad noticed the job opening. He joked that it would be the perfect position for little Sam when he grew up. But Sam thought he was able to do the job. After all, he had been on several train rides, owned an electric train and had mastered the technique of controlling two trains at once.

Little Sam’s handwritten letter caught the eye of the museum staff, who were so impressed by his enthusiasm that they decided to hire (雇用) him.

While the job doesn’t pay anything, it does have its perks (补贴). But young Sam doesn’t care about it. He thinks it would be an important experience for him. Therefore, he has been doing his job quite seriously and has already suggested that the museum should set up a model train area to attract more children.

In order to encourage Sam, his family was invited for a special VIP, behind-the-scenes tour of the museum, which covers more than 400 years of railroad history and houses over 100 old trains. They were also given free tickets to see a stage adaptation (版) of the popular kids’ book The Railway Children.

Sam is so serious about his new position that the six-year-old believes he doesn’t even have to go to school anymore — which of course, is not the case. His parents just haven’t had the heart to tell him yet!

1. Sam learned about the job offer from ________.

A．the museum

B．the director

C．his father

D．his teacher

2. Sam finally got the job mainly because of ________.

A．his attitude

B．his ability

C．his experience

D．his family’s support

3. What do we know about Sam’s job at the museum?

A．He is kept busy.	B．He gets good pay.
C．He is the only child working there.	D．He does a good job.

4. Which of the following words can best describe Sam?

A．Quiet and creative.	B．Careful and confident.
C．Brave and friendly.	D．Kind and clever.

3 . “杂交水稻之父”袁隆平逝世，享年91岁，这一消息引发了网友集体悼念的浪潮。你校也举办了纪念袁隆平的主题演讲活动，请你写一篇演讲稿，缅怀并致敬伟人。

注意：词数100左右。
参考词汇：杂交水稻 hybrid rice

Let the Scientific Spirit Live on

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4 . With some 750,000 words and strange ways of spelling, English can be one of the most challenging languages to learn—especially if you hope to do so quickly. Though you can learn at your own pace, these tips can help you learn English quickly and effectively.

Taking an online course is a great way to learn English. You can choose the course based on your goal and present level. If you are hoping to learn conversational English for a coming trip, you can find a course that’s suitable for this goal. There are also courses for international business, writing and reading. Depending on your goal, taking a course that meets your goal can set you on the path to success.

Getting as much speaking practice as possible is necessary to quicker learning. If you’re just swiping (刷屏) through a few levels on a language-learning app at night, you’ll be shocked when you finally come face-to-face with an English speaker. Without communicating with others in English, you won’t be able to find your weak spots. Finding a conversation partner will allow you to put your skills to the test. Many people say that speaking English regularly helps it stick in your head far better than reading or writing. After all, what’s the point of learning a new language if not to use it to communicate?

It’s no doubt that there’s no better way to learn English than to live in an English-speaking country. If traveling to a country like the UK, Canada or the US isn’t in the cards at the moment, you can still immerse (使……沉浸) yourself in the language. One way to do this is by following the “two ways every day” method. How can you practise English in two different ways each day? Find TV shows, books, films, videos, apps—anything that is in English will do. When you eventually visit an English-speaking country, you’ll be amazed at how much background knowledge you have about not just the language, but the culture as well.

1. Which sentence is the topic sentence of the second paragraph?

A．The last sentence.	B．The fourth sentence.
C．The second sentence.	D．The first sentence.

2. What’s the purpose of learning a new language?

A．To find out your weak spots.	B．To improve your reading skills.
C．To communicate with others easily.	D．To do well in the language test.

3. What does the underlined phrase “in the cards” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Anxious.

B．Possible.

C．Uncertain.

D．Interesting.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce an online course.

B．To explain the importance of English.

C．To give advice on learning English.

D．To recommend some English-learning apps.

5 . Every child faces friendship problems at some time, in some way, but generally speaking, there are three main problems that keep children from being part of a group.

    1    

Kids who do too little in social situations could be ignored by the other kids and may have a hard time making friends. They are usually too shy and just wait for other kids to come to them.     2    . Then they can make friends in any social groups. These tricks include how to greet people friendly and show their good will through small acts of kindness.

Doing too much

We see this problem in kids who are always ready to cut in a talk or a game.     3    . If they continue their annoying behavior after a kid asks them to stop, they are likely to be disliked by the group. Therefore, these children need to learn proper ways of stopping, such as saying “sorry”, or sitting on their hands and keeping their mouths shut.

    4    

Some kids have trouble making friends because they behave in ways that set them apart from the other kids in the social groups. For example, they may always try to be funny on purpose, or have strange interests and habits.

Every child is unique, but they have to learn to connect with other kids in natural ways.     5    .

A．Talking too much

B．Doing too little

C．Being too different

D．Kids make friends by doing fun things together

E．The other kids may find their actions annoying

F．They have to learn some simple ways to reach out

G．Then they can build friendships and enjoy being part of a group

6 . 下列每句有1处错误，错误涉及一个单词的添加、删除或修改。
添加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（ ∧ ），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。
1. His new novel is actually based on her own experience.
2. She has written the number of articles for the local paper.
3. Late in the 18^th century some British people were taken to Australia too.
4. The sports meeting had to be put off because it rain heavily.
5. There was a determining look on his face.
6. Some of us persuaded him to changing his mind.
7. Although she didn’t know the best way ,but she insisted that she organize the trip.
8. When I graduated middle school, my mother wanted me to take up music.
9. It must be difference from the others then.
10. I prefer studying English at home to watch the match.

7 . 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。

Lots of people online make bowls out of colored pencils. But Burls Art,     1     is a guitar lover, is different. He wants to make something     2     he can actually use and enjoy more than a bowl when it is finished.

"I love playing the guitar, so I want to make it cooler," said Burls. Then he decided to make a     3    （use）and good-looking electric guitar. That would be the first guitar he had ever built.

Burls Art bought     4     number of pencils to form the body of the guitar. It was surprisingly not as difficult as he had imagined. He first cut all the pencils into the same size and then     5    （start）out by filling a large box with the pencils and stuck them by using resin（树脂）.

Step by step, he     6    （final）made the unique guitar successfully. He couldn't put an exact number on the time it took him     7    （make）the guitar. "I worked on it for 4 to 5 weeks and spent 2~4 hours a day probably. It took a long time, but it was enjoyable. I think I could make one much     8    （fast）now because I've already known the way.

He was extremely satisfied with the final guitar because     9     its special and perfect look. Now he still has a lot more ideas about the project and he won't stop     10    （create）new things.

8 . Dream Big, Work Hard, Help Others. Those words describe NFL player JJ Watt’s approach to life and his recipe for success on and off the field.

Although JJ, who plays for the Houston Texans, is perhaps the best defensive player in the National Football League (NFL), he just focuses on being the best human being he can be. His story is one of perseverance (毅力), heart, family and caring.

Recently, JJ has also focused his efforts on helping victims of Hurricane. He has been a national leader in raising funds and bringing people together to help. But first, where did JJ get his start in life and how did he become the person he is today?

Growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, he was told that he was “too small and not big enough” to ever play professional football. “There’s no way”, they said. Instead of letting the remarks of others diminish him, he used them to inspire himself.

He grew up learning to work while everyone else rested. JJ would get up at 4:30 in the morning to work out each day. He kept believing in himself, kept fighting and never gave up. He also got great support from his parents, family and friends, which made him stronger and more confident.

JJ’s story is not just one of achieving excellence in football, but in making a difference in the lives of others. Of all the inspiring stories, one was about JJ supporting a young man who was told he would not only be a football player. Instead, he, like JJ Watt, would be devoted to helping more people in need. Another awesome story shows a remarkable friendship that JJ has formed with 3 children who suffered a great tragedy. More recently, JJ became a national leader in helping his city of Houston raise money to help victims of Hurricane.

Such is JJ Watt, a simple man with a noble mind.

1. What do we know about JJ Watt from the first two paragraphs?

A．He has his own recipe in his field.

B．He carries the most moving stories.

C．He manages to be his personal best.

D．He is definitely the best defensive player.

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

A．Abuse.

B．Discourage.

C．Praise.

D．Boycott.

3. Which of the following best describes JJ Watt as a player on the field?

A．Ambitious and caring.

B．Friendly and demanding.

C．Generous and humorous.

D．Hard working and determined.

4. What does JJ Watt’s story imply?

A．To light the way for others, one must shine.

B．Nothing is difficult lo the man who will try.

C．Perseverance is the recipe for personal success.

D．Success means helping others make a difference.

9 . Today, most countries celebrate the Christmas holidays from December 25 until January 6. Christmas is mostly about celebrations, gift-giving, merry-making and church-attending.

    1     In many countries magical figures like Santa Claus of Father Christmas being children their gifts. Decorating the house is an old custom that comes from pagan(异教的) times. In northern Europe branches from evergreen trees were brought into the house to show that spring would return soon.

Our traditional Christmas tree also comes from northern Europe.     2     As time went on more and more objects were added: candles, cookies and other things. German settlers brought the Christmas tree to America. Today families decorate their trees with ornaments, candy cane and electric lights.     3    .

Christmas cards started to become popular in the middle of the 19th century. Today, billions of cards are sent all over the world. In medieval Europe Christmas was a celebration of feasting and dancing.     4    Turkey, goose, duck, fish and roast beef are some of the many dishes that you can find on dinner tables around the world. Housewives bake cakes and cookies.

Christmas is also a time of singing carols, songs that come from folk songs and ballads. Most of the carols we sing today were written in the 1900s. Silent Night, Holy Night is the most popular songs.     5    .

A．It is sung all over the world.

B．Giving presents is a special part of Christmas.

C．Nowadays many families enjoy special meals.

D．Many people may go to church on Christmas Day.

E．Some churches will hand out small gifts to children.

F．Some people even put up trees outdoors in their gardens.

G．In the Middle Ages people set up trees and hung apples on them.

10 . Please keep an eye on the stove ________ the milk boils.

A．in memory of

B．so that

C．in case

D．apart from