1 . Paper cutting is a special form of folk art in China, with a history of nearly 1,500 years. The first paper cutting _______ the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420—589) period. The _______ and spread of paper cutting had a close relationship with Chinese _______ festivals.

In rural areas, paper cutting is _______ a handicraft for women. In the past, every native girl was _______ to master it. _______, professional paper cutting artists were usually males who earned poor incomes by working in workshops.

The main cutting _______ are simple: paper and scissors or cutting knives. It is easy to learn how to make paper cuttings but very difficult to master it with perfection. This is because making paper cuttings _______ much effort, practice, craftsmanship and imagination. Flexibility (灵敏度) is also needed, but any _______ or wiggling (摇晃) will lead to imperfection or __________ damage the whole image.

Wishes for wealth, health and longevity (长寿) are mostly __________ through paper cuttings. For example, during the Spring Festival, the character “Fu” is pasted (粘贴) upside down on the door to express people’s wish for good __________; at a wedding ceremony, a big red paper-cutting with the character “Xi” is a traditional and essential __________; upon the birthday party of a senior, the character “Shou” is often seen and will __________ delight to the whole celebration; a pattern of chubby (胖乎乎的) children hugging fish implies that every year they will be rich in __________.

1.

A．puts back to

B．looks back to

C．dates back to

D．brings back to

2.

A．creation

B．solution

C．revolution

D．impression

3.

A．initial

B．visual

C．racial

D．rural

4.

A．eventually

B．traditionally

C．possibly

D．fortunately

5.

A．supposed

B．surprised

C．determined

D．disappointed

6.

A．Moreover

B．However

C．Thus

D．Otherwise

7.

A．ways

B．things

C．tools

D．books

8.

A．requests

B．requires

C．increases

D．introduces

9.

A．carelessness

B．instruction

C．comparison

D．separation

10.

A．ever

B．still

C．always

D．even

11.

A．received

B．expressed

C．improved

D．increased

12.

A．comments

B．friends

C．influence

D．fortune

13.

A．decoration

B．entertainment

C．invitation

D．preparation

14.

A．put

B．attach

C．move

D．add

15.

A．health

B．longevity

C．wealth

D．strength

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。

A cactus (仙人掌) stood all alone in the desert, wondering why it was stuck in the middle of the desert. “I do nothing but stand here all day,” it sighed. “What use do I have? I am the ugliest plant in the desert. My spines (刺) are thick, my leaves are tough, and my skin is uneven. I can’t offer shade or juice to the passing travellers. I don’t see that I am of any use at all.” All it did was stand in the sun day after day, growing taller and fatter. Its spines grew longer and its leaves grew tougher. It truly was strange-looking.

“I wish I could do something useful,” it signed. By day, hawks (鹰) circled high overhead, and the cactus called, “What can I do with my life?” Whether they heard or not, the hawks flew away. At night the moon floated into the sky and cast its pale light on the desert floor. “What can I do with my life?” the cactus called. The moon only stared coldly as it continued its course.

A lizard (蜥蜴) passed by, leaving a little trail in the sand with its tail. “What worthy deed can I do?” the cactus called. “You?” the lizard smiled, pausing a moment. “You can do something. Just wait for the right moment. The hawks circle their ways overhead, making beautiful patterns for us all to admire. The moon hangs high like a lantern at night, so we can see our ways home to our loved ones. Even I, the lowly lizard, have something to do. I decorate the sands with these beautiful trails as I pull my tail along. And you, you will show us your beauty some day.”

Paragraph 1:

It went on year after year, and the cactus grew old.

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Paragraph 2:

The desert hadn’t known such a flower of it.

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3 . Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia,wants the world to know where she’s been during her great worldwide vacation in a special way.

The traveler, who was _______ with a bone disease, had her right leg _______ at the age of four. Although the amputation (截肢) caused difficulties for Gallagher early on, she, in her 20s now, _______ it as an inspiration for making the _______ of her life.

To spread that _______, Gallagher turns to social media,where she _______ photographs of her travels across the world, but instead of _______using a geographical tag, she draws her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture.

Now she has been taking pictures across Europe. “I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on it. One day I had a sudden _______ that my new leg could be used as a blackboard,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother weren’t too _______ the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”

Gallagher said people often stare when she’s __________ on her leg, but that once she shares the photos, she receives only praise and encouragement. “My leg __________ me from doing anything I’ve wanted to do,” she said. “I don’t know whether it is my determination to __________ to myself that I can do it, but anyhow, I’ve been able to __________ my peers and lead a pretty great life.”

Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the __________ of your dream. And if you meet with an obstacle (障碍), get __________ with it-if life gives you an artificial leg, make art.

1.

A．born

B．charged

C．filled

D．linked

2.

A．checked

B．treated

C．cut

D．donated

3.

A．views

B．chooses

C．defines

D．respects

4.

A．coolest

B．best

C．worst

D．highest

5.

A．evidence

B．news

C．message

D．plan

6.

A．takes

B．brings

C．stores

D．shares

7.

A．simply

B．officially

C．finally

D．roughly

8.

A．expectation

B．thought

C．belief

D．opinion

9.

A．curious about

B．fond of

C．patient with

D．afraid of

10.

A．walking

B．reporting

C．writing

D．standing

11.

A．protected

B．saved

C．stopped

D．defended

12.

A．say

B．admit

C．prove

D．explain

13.

A．make up with

B．come up with

C．put up with

D．keep up with

14.

A．way

B．corner

C．front

D．bottom

15.

A．satisfied

B．creative

C．familiar

D．tired

4 . My dad doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who would bake great bread, but he is and he does. Every Saturday he produces homemade bread. When he’s done, the whole house smells delicious.

The rest of the week, Dad fixes cars at work. The shop where Dad works is running so well that he is always occupied. He is under a lot of stress. I think Dad began baking bread to help him relax.

I’ve been feeling kind of stressed out myself since I found out I didn’t make the school swim team. Now I’ll have to wait a whole year to try out again. Plus, I’m taking some difficult classes this year.

I think Dad knew I was feeling bad. Last Saturday he asked me how things were going. I said OK, even though I didn’t feel OK at all. He looked at me for a moment, and then he said it was time for me to help. Then he headed to the kitchen.

I followed right behind him. Once we were there, Dad got out his big mixing bowl, handed me a large wooden spoon, and told me to mix while he added the ingredients. Dad isn’t big on measuring. He knows how much of each ingredient to use, and the bread always turns out great.

When I finished stirring, Dad showed me how to knead the dough (揉面团). Next came the most difficult part — doing nothing. We put the dough back into the bowl and then we waited for more than an hour for the dough to slowly rise and double in size. Next, we divided it into two and waited for it to rise again. Afterward, we put the dough into pans and waited another hour for the dough to rise and double.

Dad said the waiting is always the hardest part. “It’s hard to resist putting the dough directly into the oven, but if you do, the bread will be hard. The most important lesson of all is learning to be.” Dad taught me more than how to bake bread.

1. What can we learn about the author’s father?

A．He is living a relaxing life.	B．He tries his best to make ends meet.
C．He has a special way to deal with stress.	D．He is more like a baker than a mechanic.

2. Why is the author feeling stressed?

A．School isn’t going well.	B．She dislikes making bread.
C．She feels sorry for her father.	D．Some classes aren’t worth it.

3. What does the underlined sentence “Dad isn’t big on measuring” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Dad is unskilled.	B．Dad dislikes measuring.
C．Dad has a craze for measuring.	D．Dad is careful about ingredients.

4. What lesson has the author learned from her dad?

A．Never give up.	B．Take life easily.
C．Believe in yourself.	D．Enjoy time with family.

5 . Today, we visit one of the most famous parks — Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. This huge park in the southeastern part of the state covers more than 10 thousand square kilometers of the Alaskan wilderness. It includes mountains, glaciers, fjords (峡湾), and even rain forests. Glacier Bay supports hundreds of kinds of animals, including many species of birds, fish, bears, whales and sea lions.

As its name suggests much of Glacier Bay is covered by glaciers. A glacier is a large area of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley, or over a wide area of land. Glaciers cover a large area of the park.

The glaciers found in the park today are what remain from an ice development known as the Little Ice Age. That period began about 4,000 years ago. During the Little Ice Age, the cold weather caused the ice to grow and develop. That growth continued until the 1700s, when the climate began to warm. The hotter temperatures caused the ice to start melting (融化). That melting led the huge glacier to divide into more than 1,000 different glaciers.

The extremely tall mountains seen in Glacier Bay were formed by the ice developing and then melting over time. The melting of the ice also created water that filled in and created the many fjords within the park. Fjords are narrow parts of the ocean that sit between cliffs or mountains.

Glacier Bay is a popular place for people searching for adventure. Some visitors choose to explore the park by kayak. The small, narrow boats offer visitors a chance to experience the park’s many fjords and its hundreds of kilometers of coastline.

1. If you pay a visit to Glacier Bay, you will find ________.

A．it almost covers the whole Alaskan wilderness

B．the rain forests are rare in such conditions

C．there live numbers of kinds of animals

D．there are more birds than other species

2. What can we learn from the third paragraph?

A．Some glaciers existed there long long ago.

B．Greenhouse effect has affected the glaciers.

C．The glaciers will disappear in the soon future.

D．Only 1,000 large glaciers are left at present.

3. What do you know about fjords mentioned in the passage?

A．They are formed on the top of mountains.	B．The melting of the ice is also called fjords.
C．Water is the source of creating many fjords.	D．Fjords move as the oceans flow around.

4. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To do a research about Glacier Bay.	B．To warn visitors there are too many dangers.
C．To show Glacier Bay has a long history.	D．To introduce Glacier Bay to readers.

6 . Famous food festivals around the world

Food festivals are held all around the world every year, and people from different parts come to these festivals in large numbers to satisfy their taste buds (味蕾).

The Galway International Oyster (牡蛎) and Seafood Festival

Galway, Ireland

September 26 to September 29, 2020

This is the world’s longest running oyster festival, first appearing in 1954. Apart from the excellent seafood that is served, the festival also features some exciting events such as oyster-eating contests, live music, tasting parties, etc.

The International Mango (芒果) Festival

New Delhi, India

June 30 to July 2, 2020

This festival is a celebration of everything about mangoes. It features different kinds of mangoes and various food items that are made from them. The festival also holds a number of special events such as mango-eating competitions, mango-tasting events, quiz competitions, and plenty of traditional and folk performances.

The Garlic(大蒜) Festival

The Isle of Wight, England

August 17 to August 18, 2020

This is one of the largest events that the Isle of Wight hosts each year, and it shows recipes made from garlic. Some foods made out of garlic and garlic beer are available (可得到的) there. The festival also features live music and a country fair.

The Crave Sydney International Food Festival

Sydney, Australia

October 1 to October 31, 2020

This festival attracts a number of famous international chefs each year as visitors to experience the best of Australian food. From fine dining at famous restaurants to street food to cooking classes, this event has a lot in store for a visitor.

1. Where should you go if you want to enjoy seafood?

A．Galway

B．Sydney

C．New Delhi

D．The Isle of Wight.

2. Which festival can you go to if you are only free at the beginning of July?

A．The Garlic Festival.

B．The International Mango Festival.

C．The Crave Sydney International Food Festival.

D．The Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival.

3. A chef is advised to take part in _______ according to the passage.

A．the Garlic Festival

B．the International Mango Festival

C．the Crave Sydney International Food Festival

D．the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival

7 . 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter向你咨询，作为学业繁忙的高中生应该如何保持健康体质。请你给他回一封邮件，包括以下几个方面：
1. 健康饮食； 2.规律的锻炼； 3.充足的睡眠； 4.适当的课外活动。
注意：1.写作字数应为100字左右(开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数)
2.请按以下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。提词：日常饮食 diet
Dear Peter,
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Sincerely,

Li Hua

8 . Some students get so nervous before a test. They do poorly even if they know the material. Sian Beilock, a professor at the University of Chicago in Illinois, has studied these highly anxious test-takers. The students start worrying about the results. And when they worry, it actually uses up attention and memory resources (资源).

Professor Beilock and another researcher, Gerardo Ramirez, have developed a possible solution. Just before an exam, highly anxious test-takers spend ten minutes writing about their worries about the test.

The researchers tested the idea on a group of twenty anxious college students. They gave them two short maths tests. After the first one, they asked the students to either sit quietly or write about their feelings about the upcoming second test.

Professor Beilock says those who sat quietly scored an average of 12% worse on the second test. But the students who had written about their fears improved their performance by an average of 5%. Next, the researchers used younger students in a biology class. They told them before final exams either to write about their feelings or to think about things unrelated to the test. Professor Beilock says highly anxious students who did the writing got an average grade of B+, compared to a B- for those who did not.

“What we showed is that for students who are highly test-anxious, who’d done our writing intervention (干预), all of a sudden there was no relationship between test anxiety and performance. They were performing just as well as their classmates who don’t normally get nervous in these tests.”

But what if students do not have a chance to write about their fears immediately before an exam? Professor Beilock says students can try it themselves at home or in the library and still improve their performance.

1. What may the students start worrying about before an exam?

A．Whether they can pass the exams.

B．What other students do during the test.

C．Whether they have remembered the materials.

D．What kind of problems they will meet on the test paper.

2. What is the solution developed by the two researchers?

A．Asking the students to think nothing of the test.

B．Asking the students to focus on the test.

C．Asking the students to sit quietly before the test.

D．Asking the students to write about their worries before the test.

3. According to Professor Beilock, those who thought about things unrelated to the test_____.

A．became less nervous before the test.

B．were better at controlling their feelings.

C．did worse than those who wrote about their feelings.

D．did better than those who took two tests.

4. What can be learned from the last paragraph?

A．Writing about worries before an exam can work a bit.

B．Studying in the library can improve students’ performance.

C．Students can only write about worries right before an exam.

D．It doesn’t matter where to write about worries before an exam.

10 . 假设你是晨光中学高一学生李津。你校正在举办“我爱我家”主题周活动。你准备给校报英文刊投稿，内容包括：
1.你眼中的家的样子；
2.和父母印象最深的一次争吵；
3.怎样解决与父母的矛盾。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加相关细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。

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