1 . Tailor your own summer break in Chengdu! This tour includes close contact with the giant pandas.

DAY 1 Chengdu

Transfer via: plane—your arrangement

Activities for today: Airport to hotel transfer

Upon arrival at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 2 Chengdu

Transfer via: private vehicle

Morning 7: 30 pick you up from your hotel and drive to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Later, watch the film at Panda Museum to know the pandas’ daily life, baby pandas getting birth, etc. After a happy time with the pandas, drive back to Chengdu downtown area for a leisure walking in the Jinli Old Street, where you can enjoy all kinds of local snacks and the traditional artifacts (手工制品). Then visit Wuhou Temple to learn some stories about the Three Kingdoms.

DAY 3 Chengdu

Transfer via: private vehicle Morning around 8: 30 pick you up from your hotel, and drive to visit Qingyang Palace which is a Taoism temple with a history of more than 1, 000 years. Then visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage, the former residence of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu (712—770 AD), now a park and museum in honour of him. After a hearty Sichuan-style lunch, drive to visit Chengdu Songxianqiao Art Market, where you will find Chinese old paintings, unique Shu Brocade and Embroidery (刺绣), bamboo products and antique stuff, etc. Have the wonderful taste of the vegetarian dishes near the Wenshu Temple for dinner. Then drive back to your hotel.

DAY 4 Chengdu/Exit

Transfer via: plane—your arrangement

Activities for today: Hotel to airport transfer

1. Where can you learn about history on Day 2?

A．At Wuhou Temple.	B．On Jinli Old Street.
C．At Giant Panda Breeding Base.	D．In Qingyang Palace.

2. What is visited first on Day 3?

A．Chengdu Songxianqiao Art Market.	B．Wuhou Temple.
C．Qingyang Palace.	D．Du Fu Thatched Cottage.

3. How does the tour start and end?

A．With a temple visit.	B．With a museum tour.
C．With airport transfers.	D．With art market shopping.

4. What does the passage function as?

A．A reminder.

B．A report.

C．A test.

D．An advertisement.

2 . In the heart of Sprinkletown, young Sammy had eyes bigger than his stomach, when it came to sweets. His mom had set a _______ rule: “Desserts only after finishing your veggies(蔬菜).” To Sammy, this rule was a towering _______ between him and his favorite chocolate cake.

One evening, determined to conquer(攻克) this mountain, Sammy plotted a _______ . He would hide his broccoli under the potatoes, thinking his mom wouldn’t find.

As dessert time _______ , Sammy presented his plate with pride. His mom, _______ , wasn’t fooled. With a knowing smile, she suggested they _______ the potatoes among them. Of course, the hidden broccoli was discovered, and his plan failed.

Instead of scolding, Sammy’s mom turned the _______ into a game, challenging him to a veggie-eating race! Laughter filled the room as they both ate their _______ , making the eventual dessert even sweeter.

Sammy learned that day not just the _______ of eating his veggies, but that rules, when ________ with a bit of fun, weren’t so bad after all. And so, in Sprinkletown, veggies became the unlikely hero of dessert time, teaching Sammy a lesson wrapped in love and laughter.

1.

A．strange

B．clear

C．big

D．beautiful

2.

A．house.

B．tree

C．wall

D．mountain

3.

A．plan

B．game

C．event

D．joke

4.

A．challenged

B．approached

C．appeared

D．passed

5.

A．therefore

B．besides

C．however

D．instead

6.

A．eat

B．show

C．share

D．cook

7.

A．potatoes

B．moment

C．sport

D．plate

8.

A．fish

B．chicken

C．rice

D．greens

9.

A．importance

B．lesson

C．memory

D．happiness

10.

A．carried out

B．stuck to

C．brought out

D．focused on

3 . 下面文章中有3处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C和D)中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题卡上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

Using Computers and the Internet in Schools

Nowadays, computers and the Internet are very important in schools. They help students learn in new and exciting ways. Here is a closer look at how schools are using technology to help students.

    1    

In many classrooms, every student has a computer or a tablet. They use these devices to look up information quickly and to learn about new topics. For example, if they are studying about the rainforest, they can watch videos, read articles, and even take virtual tours of rainforests around the world. This makes learning more fun and interesting.

    2    

Teachers are now using special programs on their computers to make learning more fun. They can create quizzes that students take on their tablets. These quizzes give instant feedback, so students know right away what they got right and what they need to study more. Teachers can also find games and activities online that match what they are teaching in class. This way, students can practice math, spelling, and other subjects in a way that feels like playing.

    3    

Homework and projects are also changing because of technology. Students can now work on group projects without having to be in the same room. They use online tools to share documents, create presentations, and talk about their ideas. This helps them learn how to work with others, even when they are not together. Teachers can check on their progress easily and give advice or help when needed.

A. Learning with Videos and Articles
B. Working Together While Apart
C. Learning While Having Fun
D. Having Fun in Playing Online

4 . 劳动创造美好生活，劳动实践从我做起。作为一名中学生，请你根据下表要点，以“Labor is Glorious(劳动光荣)”为题，向校报“英语园地”栏目投稿。

劳动实践	1. At home, cook dishes, wash clothes and tidy rooms... 2. At school, clean the classroom and playground with my classmates... 3. In the community, work as a volunteer to help the old or disabled...
劳动收获	1. learn some basic life skills... 2. get a strong feeling of satisfaction...
发出倡议	...

注意：
(1)词数80左右（标题和开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
(2)可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；
(3)文中不能出现真实姓名、学校等信息。

Labor is Glorious

It’s well known that labor is glorious.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5 . 请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。

Forests are like a big, green blanket that covers the Earth.     1     They help clean the air and give us fresh oxygen. Forests are home to many animals and plants, making them very special places on our planet.

Imagine forests as huge gardens that take in bad air and change it into good air for us to breathe. They are very important because they are home to more than half of all the animals and plants we know.     2     This makes forests very important for keeping our Earth healthy and full of life     3     森林覆盖了地球陆地的三分之一。 They are found all around the world, from hot, wet rainforests to cold. snowy forests. Each forest has its own types of trees, plants, and animals that cannot live anywhere else.

But, forests are in danger because of cutting down trees and clearing land for farms or buildings.     4     这对动物、植物甚至我们都是有害的。 We need to take care of forests because they help keep our air clean and give us water and food.

In short, forests are very important for our planet. They help keep the air clean, are homes to many animals and plants, and make Earth a beautiful place.     5     We should all help protect forests so they can keep being the Earth’s green blanket.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Nowadays, many kids enjoy eating junk food, even though it is not good for their health. Many people have started     1     (realize) how serious this issue is. However, junk food     2     (remain) popular because it tastes good. Some     3     (kid) think it is a sign of     4     (free) to choose what they want, while others find junk food convenient,     5     (especial) when they do not have time for a proper meal.

Eating too much junk food can lead to several health problems. This includes obesity and other diseases     6     (cause) by a lack of essential nutrients. The most common problems are weight gain and malnutrition (营养不良). Moreover, unhealthy eating habits can also be     7     waste of money and may lead to serious long-term health problems.

We all know that eating unhealthy food does harm     8     our bodies. In order to maintain good health,     9     is important to eat balanced and healthy meals. Please consider choosing     10     (healthy) food options for a better lifestyle.

7 . Imagine you’re in a sci-fi (科幻小说) world, and you video-call your friends. You might see them in a three-dimensional(3D) way or in holograms (全息影像). Although this isn’t possible in real life yet, researchers recently made holograms easier to create, said a new study.

To take a 3D photo of a person, most hologram technologies need special cameras. They record how the person looks from different angles under different lights. This information makes the hologram look lifelike. However, holograms can’t be widely used because they are difficult to make.

The researchers from Chiba University in Japan made a new computer program. It can turn normal pictures we take into 3D holograms.

Their program used a technology called deep neural networks (深度神经网络). First, it receives information from an image taken by a normal camera. It then predicts the depth of things in the image. For example, in a 3D photo, the background should be deeper than the person.

With all the information, the program creates a 3D hologram. But it can look strange at first. The program will then check the hologram to fix problems and make it look more real.

The program can be used to create holograms in VR headsets (头显设备). For example, a user sends a picture, and the other user can see the “real” look of it in 3D. If it’s used in cars, drivers can see information, such as road signs, in 3D. This makes it easier for the drivers to see and thus makes sure that they won’t miss important information.

In the future, when holograms become more common, they can also help doctors. Medical students can learn quickly by looking at 3D images of the human body, and doctors can better understand a patient’s illness.

1. What does the new program make use of to create a hologram?

A．A normal picture.	B．A special camera.
C．Recordings from different angles.	D．Recordings under different lights.

2. Compared to the traditional technologies, the new program is ______.

A．more natural

B．more expensive

C．easier

D．more predictable

3. How might holograms in cars benefit drivers?

A．They make driving more enjoyable.

B．Drivers will find road information easily.

C．They will help predict dangers and traffic.

D．Drivers needn’t mind the cars behind.

4. What does the last paragraph tell us?

A．Doctors make no mistakes with holograms.

B．Patients won’t suffer with holograms.

C．We can live in a 3D world.

D．Holograms might be used in the medical field.

8 . China Daily网站中的Culture版块中有一项“Telling Chinese traditional stories in English”征文活动。假定你是李华，你想参加此次活动，请根据下面的信息，向负责本次活动的英语老师 Mr. Yang写一封自荐信。

Content	a letter of recommendation
Introduction	an outgoing boy read lots of classics on Chinese history know plenty of traditional folk stories

注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Yang,

I’m excited to hear that our school will hold the activity “Telling Chinese Traditional stories in English”

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

9 . There is no doubt that human activity has an effect on the planet. We see the evidence (证据) of mankind’ s endeavors all around us. Overall, it seems that human activity harms the Earth more than benefits it makes. As is vividly (生动地) betrayed (背叛) in the photo above, due to over development, there is limited land being set aside for endangered animals.

Absolutely, we should reserve some land for the world’s animals for the following reasons. First, mankind’s need for land is constantly growing. If the demand is not checked controlled in some way, humans will eventually develop all of the earth’s available land. At that time, mankind will have no more room to grow, and all the wild animals will have disappeared, as well as other valuable resources. Second, humans are able to innovate (创新) and can use the land that they already possess in more efficient ways. Animals are unable to do this. Once their land is taken away from them, they will die. Third and last, endangered animals are an important part of the biodiversity of our planet. If they disappear, we cannot predict what the effect will be. Therefore, we should treat such animals as a valuable resource to be protected.

To sum up, the world’s endangered animals are an important resource and we should protect them by setting aside some land for them. Although mankind’s need for land continues to grow, people are intelligent and inventive enough to put the land into use properly. In this way, we can have enough land for farming, housing and industry,and preserve the biodiversity of the planet at the same time.

1. What are some of the reasons to keep some land for the world’s animals?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

2. What can you discover from reading the article?

A．We don’t see evidence of human effort all around us.

B．Human activities harm the planet more than good.

C．There is no constant growth in human demand for land.

D．Animal species are an important part of the planet’s biodiversity.

3. Where did this article come from?

A．Journal of child science.	B．Environmental Protection News.
C．Global Business Times.	D．Industrial news.

10 . Modern technology has had a great influence on people's entertainment choices, making them less creative. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Bearing in mind the likely effects of the modern technology on entertainments on today's users are important, because it is an issue that is discussed daily nowadays by people in both the private and public sectors (公共部门). However, does the modern technology benefits all aspects of human society? Some people may answer to the contrary. As far as I can see, current technology is undermining modern people's creative ability by providing individuals sorted ways of relaxation.

The likely effects of modern technology on entertainment for people today are important, because it is an issue that is discussed daily in both the private and public sectors. However, does modern technology benefit all aspects of human society? Some people may answer in the negative. As far as I can see, modern technology undermines people's creative ability by providing individuals pre-digested forms of relaxation.

To begin with , it has been known from the latest resources that modern people prefer to enjoy high-tech ways of recreation. More and more people from all works feel so pressuarable that they turn to modern technology which is supposed to be there providing convenient, time-saving and fresh entertainment while fewer and fewer individuals choose to play jigsaws(拼图) or make some exquisite handicrafts (精美的手工艺品) which is the very things expand their imaginary world and make them more creative in their spare time.

Further more, modern people are more likely to count on current technology whether in physiological or psychological. What is meant by this is that plenty of people fully enjoy the entertaining products such as, TV, MP3 or internet games high-tech brings to them that they spend lots of time on them without doing anything else. Couch-potato syndrome(典型表现) is one such example. The more people rely on those modern entertaining items, the more possible that people form a negative habitual opinion that these high-tech can do everything for them, and the less likely people will be initiative and creative in their life.

It goes without saying that modern technology do bring us low-cost, efficient entertaining products, and these may initiate some individuals' inspiration occasionally. But that's very limited compared to the side effects they give rise to.

In conclusion, it is very important to know that it's the creative ability that make our human society prosperous and flourish. Modern technology is just a powerful tool in the charge of human to benefit our conduction.

1. What is the synonym of “undermining”?

A．supporting

B．weakening

C．strengthening

D．building

2. What high-tech entertainment way do people prefer to enjoy according to the text?

A．Playing jigsaws.

B．Making exquisite handicrafts.

C．Watching TV, listening to MP3 or playing online games.

D．Reading books.

3. How does the author think modern technology affects people's creativity?

A．By providing pre-digested forms of relaxation and reducing people's imagination.

B．By making people overly dependent on high-tech products and making them lazy.

C．By making people addicted to entertainment and having no time for creative activities.

D．All of the above.

4. What is the main idea of the article?

A．Modern technology makes people's entertainment choices more diverse.

B．Modern technology has a positive impact on people's creativity.

C．Modern technology weakens people's creativity in some ways.

D．Modern technology has both advantages and disadvantages and needs to be treated correctly.