2 . The Tianjin Binhai Public Library was described by The Daily Mail as “the world’s ultimate library” in 2017, and “breathtaking” was the word chosen for it. One book at the library and you’ll see why. With its futuristic design and walls loaded with books, it’s the dream library of every book lover.

But as the awe continues, there’s a burning question lying in the back of our minds: When physical bookstores are closing down one by one, what makes libraries immune from digitalization? And do we still need libraries as we’ve got the Internet in our hands?

Reporter Ian Clark has the answer. “Libraries are not declining in importance - people are simply changing the way they use them,” he wrote. What Clark means is that libraries have shifted from simply being storehouses of books to a medium to help “bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots”. According to him, Libraries Are Essential. Since not everyone can afford a smart phone, a tablet or an Internet connection, and not everyone has the know-how to search the internet efficiently, it’s public libraries that make sure that these resources and technologies are available to a larger group of people. And one of the pitfalls that come with online materials is that they’re not always trustworthy. “Google doesn’t tell you what you’re not getting, so people need to evaluate the quality and completeness of what they see on their screens, ” Sarah Pritchard, dean of libraries at Northwestern University, told Northwestern Research Magazine. And libraries are usually where that “evaluation” happens.

But all of these practical functions aside, we still need the physical space that a library provides. It’s something that's called a “third place”, according to the Seattle Times. This is a place in which we can fully concentrate on our study and work without easily getting distracted. And compared to other “third places” like coffee shops, libraries have a “non-commercial nature” that allows you to relax completely. “Nobody is trying to sell you anything in the library. There is no pressure to buy and there is no judgment of your choices,” Anne Goulding, a professor at Victoria University in New Zealand, said. “There are few other spaces that you can just ‘be’ without somebody questioning your presence or your motivation.”

1. The attraction of the Tianjin Binhai Public Library lies in _______.

A．world's ultimate library	B．design and book walls
C．every book lover's dream	D．reports on The Daily Mail

2. The underlined word “pitfalls” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

A．problems

B．functions

C．mistakes

D．trends

3. What would Ian Clark probably agree with?

A．Libraries have changed the way people read.

B．Libraries are as important as they used to be.

C．Libraries are better used by the poor than the rich.

D．Libraries are made more available to more people.

4. What advantages do libraries have over coffee shops according to Anne Goulding?

A．Libraries make people less likely to get distracted.

B．Libraries give people more motivation and inspiration.

C．Libraries provide people with a wider range of choices.

D．Libraries allow people to read without fear of being judged.

5. Where can you probably find the above passage?

A．In a news report.	B．In an introductory speech.
C．In a science magazine.	D．In a fashion brochure.

3 . My daughter overbought food over the last two months. Her food pantry (储藏室) was full. She asked me to   ______ two full boxes of ______ food to the local charity. I was happy to do so and ______ it over. I even bought some more food to give along with hers and impressed by the enthusiasm, the joy, and the love with which the food was received. The lack of donations plus the high price of food had ______ the charity and the shelves needed every donation to fill. We were ______ over and over. I said It was just a piece of cake. Then my mind went back to another time when we were the ones in ______ .

At that time, our ______ was very tight. My job ______   paid the rent. My next pay was a week away and we didn't have enough ______ to last till the next week. We went to a food store. I was worried and nervous. I had never expected to seek ______ like that before, and I just hope there would be enough food so our children wouldn't go ______ . I was playing with our little kids outside when I saw my ______ picked up a box full of food. My heart is filled with ______ when she finally walked out with that box, saying, “The food is all free of charge. ” As we drove home, I silently thanked and ______ for all the people who had given.

The world we live on is one huge circle of love. Take your place in the circle. Never be ashamed to receive a gift of love. Never ______ to give a gift of love.

1.

A．assist

B．donate

C．lend

D．sell

2.

A．empty

B．spare

C．novel

D．traditional

3.

A．took

B．got

C．turned

D．pulled

4.

A．acknowledged

B．restored

C．saved

D．hit

5.

A．reminded

B．thanked

C．rewarded

D．warned

6.

A．danger

B．case

C．peace

D．need

7.

A．budget

B．mind

C．energy

D．welfare

8.

A．barely

B．eventually

C．especially

D．intently

9.

A．clothing

B．time

C．food

D．pain

10.

A．work

B．rank

C．help

D．fun

11.

A．wrong

B．fortunate

C．timid

D．hungry

12.

A．kids

B．wife

C．husband

D．friends

13.

A．gratitude

B．curiosity

C．fear

D．sadness

14.

A．commented

B．investigated

C．prayed

D．requested

15.

A．dominate

B．pretend

C．negotiate

D．hesitate

4 . We should protect wild animals from being harmed and live ________ them.

A．in harmony with	B．in memory of
C．in spite of	D．in exchange for

5 . ________ to as much traditional art as possible, the kids will have a good understanding of Chinese culture.

A．Exposing

B．To expose

C．Exposed

D．Having exposed

6 . Cats were brought to the island to control the rats and mice. Unfortunately, the cats subsequently developed a(n) ________ for birds.

A．appetite

B．curiosity

C．habit

D．interest

7 . As a symbol of the history of China, the forbidden city ________ the cultural memory of the country.

A．acquires

B．preserves

C．declares

D．invents

8 . My daughter performed on behalf of her class in the school concert today. She played so ________ that I could not help cheering her. The very ________reminded me of her experiences of piano practicing.

When she was five, we gave her a piano as a birthday present. With great excitement, she began learning it. However, when she was no longer ________ , she became sick of it. After all, it is a tough job to learn the piano, not to mention the daily routine (常规) of ________ .

When her first teacher left, my friend ________ me to an American teacher whose way of teaching was completely American. After practicing, she would give my daughter some good comments, and then point out what should be ________. Every time she came, ________ beginning the lesson right away, she would first play some music. She said, “To learn the piano, you should learn not only the ________of playing, but more importantly, to ________the music and love it.”

After some time, my daughter became fond of her lessons. Sometimes she even would like to ________ a little bit when her skill had reached a certain level.

Surprisingly, my daughter said to me one day, “Mom, I was ________ that you didn’t give up my piano lessons. Learning it is like climbing a mountain. You’ll feel ________when you are on the way. When you look ________from where you are, you will realize that you have been making ________ . But if you ________ , you’ll never take one more step.” That was the very thing I wanted to teach her.

1.

A．regularly

B．smoothly

C．carefully

D．happily

2.

A．music

B．scene

C．arrangement

D．praise

3.

A．young

B．free

C．curious

D．cautious

4.

A．cost

B．practice

C．education

D．show

5.

A．led

B．sent

C．directed

D．introduced

6.

A．explained

B．changed

C．stopped

D．improved

7.

A．as with

B．instead of

C．except for

D．thanks to

8.

A．levels

B．skills

C．credits

D．secrets

9.

A．create

B．follow

C．feel

D．read

10.

A．make up

B．look back

C．show off

D．give away

11.

A．nervous

B．lucky

C．afraid

D．astonished

12.

A．tired

B．easy

C．embarrassed

D．excited

13.

A．ahead

B．up

C．down

D．over

14.

A．mistakes

B．choices

C．progress

D．time

15.

A．stop

B．continue

C．do

D．move

9 . 假设你是李津，你的英国笔友Tom 是一名高一学生，写邮件告诉你，他感觉高中生活很累，不知如何适应。请你用英语给他回一封邮件，并给出建议。
内容包括：
1.合理饮食；
2.锻炼身体，积极参加课外活动；
3.调整心态。
注意：
1.字数不少于100（开头结尾已给出，不计入总字数）；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,

I’m sorry to hear that ......

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Yours,

Li Jin

10 . 阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。

Once upon a time, in a little village called Charmington, there lived a shy and unconfident girl named Lily. Lily was a kind-hearted soul, but her lack of self-assurance often led her to doubt her own beauty and worth.

One sunny day, as Lily wandered through the streets of Charmington, she came across a charming little shop filled with shining hair accessories (配饰). Among the treasures, her eyes were attracted by a lovely bow (蝴蝶结) that seemed to callout to her. Despite her hesitation, something inside Lily told her to take a small act of self-expression and pay for the bow. She bought it and gently put it in her hair. At that very moment, a magical transformation took place. Lily felt a burst of confidence, as if the bow had given her a newfound confidence and charm.

Excited about her new accessory, Lily confidently walked down the busy streets of Charmington, unaware that the bow had slipped and dropped unnoticed from her hair. Her newfound confidence made her feel beautiful inside and out. As Lily walked, something amazing began to happen. People passing by couldn’t help but notice her beauty, the warmth that shined from herself. Strangers smiled at her, complimenting her on her look and bright smile.

Confused by their compliments, Lily touched her hair, only to realize that the bow was missing. Instead of feeling embarrassed or disheartened, she couldn’t help but be amazed by the power of her own confidence. Lily began to understand that true beauty lies not in outside decorations but in self-assurance and grace. It was her confidence that had caught the attention and admiration of those around her.

1. What was the biggest challenge for Lily? (No more than 15 words.)
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2. What happened to Lily’s new bow?(No more than 10 words.)
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3. What does the underlined word “complimenting” probably mean? (Only 1 word.)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. According to the passage, what is the true beauty? (No more than 15 words.)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. In your opinion, how to build your own confidence? (No more than 20 words.)
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