1 . Bill Gates was born in 1955. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. When he was young, he was good at science and maths. And he wanted to be a scientist.
Bill started to play with computers when he was 13. At that time, computers were very large machines. Once he was interested in a very old computer. He and some of his friends spent lots of time doing unusual things with it. In the end, they worked out a software program with the old machine. Bill sold it for 4,200 dollars when he was only 17.
In 1973, Bill went to Harvard University. He developed the Basic Language for the first microcomputer. In his third year, he left Harvard. Bill began his company in 1975 with his friend Paul Allen. They thought that the computer would be a very important tool in every office and in every home, so they began developing software for personal computers. They developed the software to make it easier for people to use computers.
In 1999, Bill wrote a book. In the book, he told people how computer technology could solve business problems in new ways. It was one of the best-sellers on The New York Times’ list. Bill Gates has many hobbies. He enjoyed reading very much. He also enjoys playing golf and bridge.
1. When did Bill begin to play with computers?A.In 1968. | B.In 1966. | C.In 1965. | D.In 1972. |
A.17 years old. | B.18 years old. |
C.19 years old. | D.20 years old. |
A.how to do unusual things |
B.how to play computer games |
C.how to work out a software program |
D.how to solve business problems with the help of computers in new ways |
A.Bill worked for Microsoft before he went to Harvard University |
B.Bill sold his first software program for 420 dollars |
C.reading is one of Bill’s hobbies |
D.Bill began his company in 1976 with his friend |
A.Bill Gates developed the Basic Language for the first microcomputer. |
B.Bill Gates enjoys playing computer games. |
C.Bill Gates wrote many science books. |
D.Bill Gates books are on the top of best-sellers. |
2 . It was summer when I was asked whether I wanted to go to Malibu (an island in Canada) with my church to serve (服务) the military (军人) families. At first, I heard this and thought, “You are asking an eleven-year-old in his last weeks of summer if he wants to go on a trip with his mom to Canada to serve other people?” Of course, I responded (回答) with a kind refusal (拒绝) , but my mom found a way to convince (说服) me to go.
When we were on the ferry (渡船) to the island, a thousand thoughts were running through my head, such as “What am I going to do here?” “Am I even going to be useful?” and “Why am I even here?” When we got to the island, I was asked to do the childcare. I was actually somewhat excited because my friend said he would help me. The first time I met the kids, I got to know them pretty well. They were all between the ages of four and six. Some of them stayed behaved (表现乖) and a few of them started acting crazy and would even hit and push the other kids.
With those kids, I was very strict, but I still tried to be positive (积极) and keep a smile. After all, they were just innocent (天真的) kids. In most of the time, I needed to help them with things like washing clothes, and setting tables. Even though it sounded dull, I enjoyed every second of it. One of the things I did in my free time was to play pool (打台球). I made friends with a few kids there. They were really easy to talk to. Some of the things we talked about were sports, food, video games, and most of all pool.
Even though I was only at Malibu, Canada for one week, I feel like I made spiritual (精神上的) changes in some people’s life. You don’t have to go above and beyond to have an influence on someone’s life. In the end, it all comes down to what way you changed them. It could have been in a spiritual way or a mental way as long as you had a positive effect. So go out and try to make a difference in this world.
1. How did the author react when asked if he liked to serve the military families?A.He hardly believed it. | B.He was very confused about the decision. |
C.He refused to accept it. | D.He was worried about the trip. |
A.to take care of kids there | B.to educate kids there |
C.to make friends with kids there | D.to share his experiences with kids there |
A.He found the kids very hard to deal with. | B.He didn’t quite like the badly-behaved kids. |
C.He managed to get along well with most kids. | D.He enjoyed every second of staying there. |
A.He regretted having taken the trip. | B.His spiritual changes in Malibu. |
C.What he has learnt from the experience. | D.What to do to make a greater difference. |
A.The author was strict with the kids and shouted at them. |
B.The author was strict with the kids but still tried to be positive and keep a smile. |
C.The author liked to make friends with all the kids. |
D.The author played pool with the kids during his free time. |
3 . I have been in England three months now. I hope you don’t think I’ve forgotten you. There have been so many places to see and so many things to do that I’ve not had much time for writing letters.
I shall soon be starting my studies at King’s College. So far I’ve been learning about England and British ways of living. I won’t tell you about London. There are lots of books you can read and lots of pictures you can look at about this famous city. I’m sure you’ll be more interested to know what I think about life here.
I find some of the customs interesting. People here do not shake hands as much as we do in the mainland of Europe. During the first few weeks I was often surprised because people did not put out their hands when I met them. Men raise their hats to women but not to each other.
1. The writer came to London from _______.A.Asia | B.the mainland of Europe | C.America | D.Africa |
A.she had forgotten her friend | B.she was lonely and sad in this strange land |
C.she was too busy to write | D.she was too busy with her courses at King’s College |
A.Happy. | B.Angry. | C.Sad. | D.Interesting. |
A.to make a living | B.to study |
C.to learn British ways of living | D.for sightseeing only |
A.Men raise their hats to women but not to each other. |
B.Men often shake hands with others when they meet. |
C.Men raise their hats to all friends when they meet. |
D.Men do not shake hands with friends when they meet. |
4 . Most children now chat daily either online or through their mobile phones. They are connecting to a huge number of other children all over the world. Some are shy “in real life” but are confident to communicate with others online; others find support from people of their own age on relationship issues, or problems at home.
Sometimes the online world, just like the real world, can introduce problems, such as cheating or arguments. Going online is great fun, but there are also a few people who use the Internet to do bad things. Children must know that there are both the good things and the dangers on the Internet.
To keep children safe, your management must cover the family computer. Just as you decide which TV programmes are suitable, you need to do the same for the websites and chatrooms your children visit. Remind your children that online friends are still strangers and there are dangers too.
Computer studies are part of schoolwork now, so it’s likely that your children may know more than you do. We get left behind when it comes to the interactive areas of websites, like chatrooms and message boards, which are especially strange. The language of chat is strange to many parents, too. Chatters love to use abbreviations (缩写) such as: atb — all the best, bbfn — bye bye for now, cult8r — see you later, gr8 — great, Idk — I don’t know, imbl — it must be love, kit — keep in touch, paw — parents are watching, lol — laugh out loud, xint — excellent!
It seems like another language, and it is!
1. The passage is meant for _______.A.children | B.teachers | C.parents | D.net bar owners |
A.not allow them to use the Internet | B.surf the Internet together with them |
C.teach them to use correct net words | D.choose suitable websites and chatrooms for them |
A.bbfn | B.paw | C.cul8er | D.lol |
A.The chat language is strange to adults. | B.The Internet is not good for children. |
C.Children can chat so much online. | D.The Internet is a good place for children. |
A.some of them are shy in real life |
B.some of them like connecting to other children |
C.they have bad relations with their parents |
D.they find support from people of their own age on relationship issues, or problems at home |
1. 感谢帮助;
2. 学习收获;
3. 期待保持联系。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Mr Smith,
I’m writing to express
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
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7 . Staying in on a Friday might feel like a good idea—you could really use the “alone time” after a busy week—until you get on Instagram. You see your friends eating at that new restaurant you have been wanting to try, and then you start watching another friend’s story before they set out on an exciting road trip.
Suddenly, that alone time you chose doesn’t feel so good anymore. You feel like it’s boring to stay at home—you may even question the purpose of your very existence. Don’t worry, that anxiety is common—and not that new. You are experiencing FOMO, or the fear of missing out.
We are always comparing ourselves to people around us, but sometimes that self-comparison can lead to some pretty bad feelings. “FOMO” is about having thoughts on missing out on opportunities which might increase our happiness,” says Dr. Aarti Gupta. “Humans are social beings and depend on each other to survive, and being left out or not being in the know could have, once upon a time, been a matter of life or death.”
If you find yourself comparing yourself to others in a way that doesn’t feel productive, Gupta recommends practicing an abundance mindset: “This means remembering that there are plenty of opportunities to go around for everyone, and just because someone else found success doesn’t mean that you won’t.” So next time you see someone else win, try congratulating them instead of feeling unhappy.
So the next Friday night you decide to stay in, keep in mind that we are always missing out on something. Choosing one activity or path simply means you’ll miss out on others.
“I think the irony of all of it is that it’s called FOMO, the fear of missing out. But actually, what it is doing is that it’s making you miss out on today and that comfortable bed that you are in right now, or the job that you’re in right now or the relationship that you are in right now because you are so worried about what else is out there,” says Gupta. You can fight FOMO simply by being more fully present and invested in the life you have today.
1. What would make you experience FOMO when staying at home?A.Having dinner alone. | B.Having nothing to do. |
C.Hearing friends’ bad news. | D.Seeing friends’ colorful life. |
A.The effect of FOMO. | B.How to avoid FOMO. |
C.The reason for FOMO. | D.How to deal with FOMO. |
A.Being more creative. | B.Being less competitive. |
C.Being less self-doubting. | D.Being more self-dependent. |
A.Making more new friends. | B.Living in the here and now. |
C.Following your own feelings. | D.Taking part in more activities. |
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Dear Alice,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
10 . When I was in seventh grade, my parents asked a tutor to help me with math, which ended up raising my mark from a fifty to a fifty-five.
While normal people my age were
My math teacher called one summer morning to tell me I would spend the next three weeks at school, redoing the entire course so I could
I finally realized that I had let math
So I’m off to three weeks of summer school with three hours of math each day. Maybe next year I’ll be doing better because I
A.tired | B.scared | C.proud | D.independent |
A.numbers | B.animals | C.risks | D.games |
A.stranger | B.clearer | C.worse | D.simpler |
A.missed | B.received | C.compared | D.made |
A.permission | B.money | C.information | D.help |
A.stupid | B.average | C.selfless | D.careless |
A.reminded | B.forgot | C.got | D.asked |
A.at once | B.in secret | C.in brief | D.at last |
A.Otherwise | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Besides |
A.escape | B.agree | C.react | D.pass |
A.belong to | B.happen to | C.take over | D.begin with |
A.reason | B.possibility | C.time | D.trouble |
A.arrangement | B.attitude | C.interest | D.condition |
A.put up with | B.live up to | C.stand up for | D.let go of |
A.studied | B.travelled | C.appeared | D.differed |