1 . With time _____________(go) by, I show much interest in learning English. （所给词的适当形式填空）

2 . You should think about the question before you _____________(response) to it. （所给词的适当形式填空）

3 . The _____________ (major) of my classmates come from the countryside. （所给词的适当形式填空）

4 . He received _____________(congratulate) from his colleagues. （所给词的适当形式填空）

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。

Mo Yan is one of     1     most popular Chinese writers today. All of     2     (he) books are bestsellers (畅销书). And his three books,     3     (include) Red Sorghum, have been made into movies.

Mo Yan was born in Gaomi, Shandong Province in 1955. There are six people in his family. They are his parents, his two brothers     4     his sister. As a child, he went to the primary school in his village, and because of the poor family, he had to leave school and worked on the farm. In 1976, he     5     (join) the army and worked for the army. Five years later, he started writing and finished his first three     6     (novel). Later, he wrote     7     (many) than thirty famous books. His novel, Red Sorghum, came out in 1986, and it was made into a film by Zhang Yimou. It was his first big success.

Mo Yan won Nobel Prize for Literature     8     2012, and he is the first one who got this prize of China. He also wrote some books after he won Nobel Prize. He has a daughter, Guan Xiaoxiao. And his daughter is also a     9     (write). Now he lives with his wife and his daughter in Beijing     10     (happy). In his free time, he goes on his writing.

6 . Various Apps to Learn

Apps are typical digital learning tools, which can give you diverse and personalized content to meet your needs. Want to find an app that can help you learn? Here are some great ideas for you.

Khan Academy allows you to learn almost anything for free. It covers subjects such as math, physics, biology, and even computer science. The real magic of this app is that you can learn at your own pace. You can review subjects that you are not good at, or start learning a subject you like. The app is in English. If you want to see its translation you can visit http://opencom/khan.

BrainPOP mixes learning and technology in a fun and simple way. It’s free and teaches you something new every day. From the solar system to DNA, each topic starts with an interesting cartoon movie. After you’ve watched it, you can take a test to see how much you’ve learned.

Udemy is a “learn on demand” website and app. It is for career- oriented individuals to start their course pricing at $10.99. This app allows you the flexibility to take your time on a course you purchase over the course of several months, without worrying about recurring (重复的) payments before you finish. This flexible learning app allows you to take things slow, fast, or anywhere in-between with complete control on your end.

Duolingo is the premier leader in language education for learning apps. You can learn to speak 29 different languages, all at the touch of a button. You’ll be invited to not only read new words, but to speak them. You’ll learn grammar and conversational strategies. This app helps you learn to communicate with a new portion of its inhabitants!

1. According to the passage, what apps allow you to learn at your speed?

A．Khan Academy and Udemy.	B．Udemy and Duolingo
C．Khan Academy and BrainPOP.	D．BrainPOP and Duolingo

2. What can Duolingo offer its users?

A．Subjects reviewing.	B．Speaking practice
C．Technical support.	D．Career training

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To compare the difference of different learning methods.

B．To introduce the development of learning technology,

C．To help find the suitable learning apps.

D．To provide various learning activities.

7 . The British are known for their sense of humour. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.

Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, “It’s a little damp (潮湿的) outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “She isn’t exactly friendly.” Understatement is often used in an annoying situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humour.

Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly things that happen to our everyday life when someone falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes of people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents (口音), the way they dress and the way they behave. What’s more, the British love to watch comedies (喜剧) about people who do not know how to behave in society. The famous Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humour.

Mr Bean is the role played by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990. Mr Bean doesn’t talk often, and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world wouldn’t do. Mr Bean is popular in many countries round the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humour. As a result, British sense of humour has become well known to many people.

1. Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes?

A．British jokes cover too many cultures.

B．Foreigners cannot speak English fluently.

C．The British seldom fully express how they really feel.

D．British jokes are not as funny as those in other countries.

2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Humour in British daily life be.	B．The kinds of British humour.
C．Explanation of understatement.	D．The purpose of understatement.

3. How does Mr Bean make people laugh?

A．By telling funny stories.	B．By making fun of himself.
C．By copying others’ behaviour	D．By using body movements and facial expressions.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Humour Across Cultures	B．Developing a Sense of Humour
C．British Humour in Comedies	D．Understanding British Humour

8 . Clara packed her things at the office and went to her boss, “It’s been a pleasure working with you, but I’m leaving my job,” she turned and left.

“Why do you get home so early?” asked her sister Sally.

“The Civil War is taking its toll on the Union soldiers. I need to help them.” Sally looked around the room. “I’m going with you.” The two volunteered at a hospital where soldiers received treatment.

After several months, Clara became worried. “Sally, this isn’t enough. I need to help the soldiers in the field and on the front lines. I’m leaving in the morning.”

Sally looked surprised. “Clara! You can’t. It’s too dangerous!”

“The front line soldiers who need help are in greater danger.”

Clara got donations (捐赠物) from wherever she could and used her own savings to buy things that soldiers need. She also organized men to give help, carry water, and prepare food for the wounded.

Months later, Clara finally made it to the front line. The wounded soldiers were so thankful for what she had done; they even named her the Angel of the Battlefield.

After the Civil War ended, Clara went to Europe to rest her body and mind. So many years of helping soldiers and their families had worn her down.

While visiting Switzerland, Clara learned of the Intentional Red Cross. Its aim of helping war victims (受害者) around the world created interest and excitement in Clara . It also encouraged an idea. When she returned home, Clara worked to start an American Red Cross. She even met with President Hayes to discuss it. Finally, on 21 May 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. A month later, Clara was made president of the organization.

1. What does the underlined phrase “taking its toll on” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Calling for.	B．Taking control of.
C．Having a bad effect on.	D．Making an impression on.

2. How did Clara help the soldiers during the Civil War?

A．By giving medical care to soldiers.	B．By starting the American Red Cross.
C．By sending supplies to the front line.	D．By encouraging people to join the army.

3. Which of the following can best describe Clara?

A．Kind and smart.	B．Honest and thankful.
C．Strict and narrow- minded.	D．Brave and warm-hearted.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To describe how cruel the Civil War was.

B．To tell how the International Red Cross was formed.

C．To explain the role that women played in the war.

D．To introduce an important woman in American history.

9 . My six- month- old daughter, Sienna, lost her father before she’d even got to ________ him. I had no idea how I was going to raise her ________ I had to work out how to start ________ my life.

Then one day my mind wandered (漫游) back to a few years earlier, when I’d ________ boxing at my local gym. I’d really ________ the exercise and it had given me something to focus on. So I picked up the phone and ________ my old boxing coach, Stu.

I was ________ when I turned up for my first training. But I never lost heart as I built up my strength over the following months, I felt the weight of the world slowly lifting off my ________ . Five months later, Stu scheduled my first boxing match.

Bouncing (弹跳) around the ring, I felt as though William and Sienna were ________ me on. I was really excited when I was announced as the ________ . That encouraged me to study to become a fitness trainer myself.

When I got a job at a Maori health and well- being organization, I wanted to introduce boxing ________ so I could help others lift their spirits.

________ , my fitness classes have been a huge success. William has been gone for over three years and I still miss him every day. I often talk to Sienna about him. She’ll always know who her father was and how much he ________ her.

I have no doubt that boxing saved my life and made me a better mother. If ________ other people boxing can help them on their journey from darkness to light, it’s well worth the ________ .

1.

A．accept

B．know

C．notice

D．understand

2.

A．alone

B．together

C．safely

D．responsibly

3.

A．imagining

B．recording

C．rebuilding

D．saving

4.

A．taken up

B．picked out

C．fought against

D．called off

5.

A．feared

B．regretted

C．enjoyed

D．remembered

6.

A．tracked

B．called

C．challenged

D．interviewed

7.

A．nervous

B．confident

C．addicted

D．slim

8.

A．legs

B．hands

C．arms

D．shoulders

9.

A．taking

B．leading

C．cheering

D．passing

10.

A．master

B．winner

C．coach

D．captain

11.

A．teachers

B．schools

C．teams

D．classes

12.

A．Surely

B．Thankfully

C．Hopefully

D．Strangely

13.

A．loved

B．satisfied

C．respected

D．missed

14.

A．showing

B．selling

C．recommending

D．teaching

15.

A．visit

B．loss

C．fight

D．money