1 . 语法填空

Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship successfully     1     (dock) with the space station at 3:32 am on April 26 2024, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The whole process took     2     (approximate) 6.5 hours.

The spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off at 8:59 p.m. from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. About 10     3     (minute) after the launch, the Shenzhou-18 spaceship separated from the rocket     4    entered its designated orbit. The crew members are     5     good shape and the launch is     6    "complete success," the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced.

While in orbit, the Shenzhou-18 spaceship is scheduled     7    (make) a fast, automated rendezvous and docking with the space station combination. The Shenzhou-18 crew will rotate with the Shenzhou-17 crew in orbit.

The Shenzhou-18 crew members are Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu, with Ye as the mission     8     (command). The Shenzhou-18 mission marks Ye's second journey into space,    9     (follow) his previous role as a crew member during the Shenzhou-13 mission from October 2021 to April 2022. Li Cong and Li Guangsu,    10     belong to the third group of Chinese astronauts, are both embarking on their first-ever space adventure.

3 . Our family was sitting on the porch swing enjoying the summer breeze when my husband pointed to something on the swing’s chain next to him. We _______ forward to see a large praying mantis (螳螂) attaching to the chain. We held our _______ and watched, not wanting to scare it away. We sat and _______ chatted for the next half hour as we watched the insect _______ up and down the chain. It seemed _______ by our presence, and we were _______ to observe its slow, precise movements.

We wouldn’t have _______ it if my husband had not pointed it out. Too often, we move through life, _______ of the beautiful blessings surrounding us each day. The _______ of sitting and watching an insect for half an hour is something I do not want to ________ for granted. Too often, I define myself by my productivity. I start my morning with a checklist and ________ my worth by how much I get done by the day’s end.

I’m learning to ________ my tireless striving for productivity and simply ________ the gifts of this beautiful world when I see them. Each creature displays a small ________. To sit and watch a unique bug like a praying mantis is an act of admiration. I think I’ll ________ and sit for a while in search of another beautiful bug just to appreciate the beauty of nature.

1.

A．struggled

B．put

C．bent

D．dropped

2.

A．breath

B．attention

C．back

D．tool

3.

A．casually

B．quietly

C．happily

D．nervously

4.

A．looking

B．flying

C．climbing

D．falling

5.

A．unbothered

B．undoubted

C．unattractive

D．inaccessible

6.

A．grateful

B．anxious

C．impatient

D．responsible

7.

A．selected

B．recognized

C．noticed

D．scolded

8.

A．unfamiliar

B．proud

C．shameful

D．unaware

9.

A．courage

B．wisdom

C．safety

D．reward

10.

A．owe

B．take

C．bring

D．fetch

11.

A．balance

B．measure

C．release

D．promote

12.

A．defend

B．keep

C．imagine

D．stop

13.

A．enjoy

B．deliver

C．produce

D．ignore

14.

A．principle

B．purpose

C．wonder

D．puzzle

15.

A．pull through

B．go out

C．turn up

D．come back

4 . This is something that all of us have noticed countless times in our daily lives. Whether you’re trying to read the fine print in a commercial or trying to make out a person’s face from a distance — it always helps to see better when you squint (眯起) your eyes.     1       

There’s a common assumption that you’re adding much stress to your eyeballs by squeezing them to make them work better.     2     If you think for a while, you’ll find squinting is a different matter. If squinting meant making your eyes become stress balls, we’d all be in a lot of trouble.

    3     When light hits an object, it bounces off its surface and enters our eyes. The light travels through the eye lens (晶状体). The lens then focuses the light rays, which fall on the retina (视网膜). A chemical present in the retina turns light into electric signals, which are then transmitted to the brain. The brain processes the signals and ultimately allows us to see stuff.

The act of squinting, quite obviously, alters the shape of the space through which light passes, which helps us form a clear image on the retina. What’s more, light from different directions enters and is subsequently perceived by the eye.     4     However, when you’re trying to focus on something, if there’s light entering from multiple directions, the lens will be overloaded. By squinting, focusing light rays becomes more precise.

Squinting does not damage your eyesight.     5     It’s one thing to occasionally squint in order to make out something far away. But if you find yourself doing it all the time, getting your eyes tested should be your focus.

A．Actually, that’s not exactly the case.

B．Has it ever occurred to you why this happens?

C．Squinting does two major things to improve our vision.

D．However, doing it for long periods of time can lead to dry eyes.

E．Normally, this is a great thing, as it feeds your situational awareness.

F．A number of biological components actually constitute the human eye.

G．Before revealing the secret behind it, let’s learn about how we see things.

5 . My town is a great place to live in. It’s the best place to enjoy your free time. There are three movie theaters in town. They are all good, but the one nearest my house is the best. Shopping is also easy. There are many shops and most of them are trendy (时髦的). They sell very nice clothes. The shops are also cheaper than those in other towns, so students love to shop here.

There are also a lot of video and music stores. They are very popular with students. I go to the music store every week to buy a new CD. The most crowded place for students to hang out is the park. Everyone goes there, so it’s really interesting. Sometimes there are even street performers. Some students think they’re boring, but I think they’re the most creative people. I want to be a street performer, too.

1. The writer’s town is the best place to ________.

A．eat delicious food

B．enjoy free time

C．buy different bike

2. The cinemas in town are all ________.

A．big

B．new

C．good

3. The cinema nearest the writer’s house is ________.

A．the best

B．the worst

C．the smallest

4. The writer goes to the music store ________.

A．once a week

B．once a month

C．three times a year

5. The writer wants to be a ________.

A．pilot

B．street performer

C．writer

6 . Kindle, Nook or Ipad? How should we choose the right e-book reader?

Kindle Price: $139 Weight:289g Page Size: 6 inches (e-ink screen) In it there can be over 390, 000 books to choose from. You can also read international newspapers and magazines. Click here for more.	Nook Price:$148 Weight:196g Page Size: 6 inches (e-ink screen) It is similar to Kindle in many ways. The e-ink screen is much better for eyes than the traditional computer or desk screen. Click here for more.
Apple iPad Price: $ 499 Weight:780g Page size: 9.7 inches (Full-colour touch LCD screen) It can work as a tablet computer as well as an e-book reader. Many young people use it to watch videos. Click here for more	Nook Color Price: $ 249 Weight: 448g Page Size: 7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen) It not only offers books, magazines and newspapers, but it can also be used as a video player. Click here for more.

1. If David wants to buy a Nook and a Kindle, he will pay ______.

A．$287

B．$385

C．$397

D．$647

2. The readers can use ______ to read books and watch videos.

A．Kindle and iPad	B．iPad and Nook Color
C．Nook and Kindle	D．Nook Color and Nook

3. An e-reader with an e-ink screen is good for a student who ______.

A．loves colourful pictures	B．loves computer games
C．wants to protect their eyes	D．wants to save money

4. In the four e-readers, Nook ______.

A．is the lightest	B．costs most
C．has the largest page size	D．can work like a computer

5. This passage probably comes from a ______.

A．textbook

B．storybook

C．newspaper

D．website

7 . Why should we learn body language?

In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it?

The answer is “No!” Sometimes, we can communicate with others even without a single word. For example, shrugging our shoulders (耸肩), and without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.”

Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact. They may raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation.

In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body language is important in our personal life, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning (前倾) forward in the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak.

Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are given through body language, Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use.

So it is very important for us to learn body language. By understanding body language, we are less likely to be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships.

1. According to the first paragraph, in English classes, people do all of the following things EXCEPT ______.

A．studying grammar	B．learning new words
C．improving reading skills	D．practising using body language

2. According to the passage, what may people who are lying do?

A．Lean forward	B．Make eye contact.
C．Raise their shoulders.	D．Shrug their shoulders.

3. By writing this passage, what do the writer mainly want to do?

A．To teach readers to understand body language.

B．To tell readers the importance of learning body language.

C．To show readers how to find out if someone is lying.

D．To help readers improve their English reading and listening skills.

8 . Nancy is reading an e-mail from her friend Jack. She is very __________ to get the e-mail.

Jack likes his school very much. Nancy likes her school __________. Jack’s school is very big and he likes his classroom. The __________ and chairs are new. There are lots of pictures __________ the wall. They clean the classroom every day.

The teachers are nice and the __________ are friendly. He loves __________ because he can learn a lot about the world. He also loves __________. He is good at playing football. He often plays it with his __________ after school. He is in the school __________ team. He says he has a good time at school.

Jack also writes about his life __________ weekends. Jack doesn’t __________ to school on Saturdays and Sundays. He gets up __________ at six on Saturday. He goes jogging in the park for half __________. Then he eats his __________. After that, he helps his mother with housework. At eight he begins to do his homework. He has lunch in a fast food restaurant. In the __________, he goes shopping with Mum. Sometimes he plays computer games or chats with his friends on the Internet in the evening. He enjoys his weekend very much.

1.

A．beautiful

B．hungry

C．happy

D．sad

2.

A．also

B．again

C．too

D．very

3.

A．desks

B．schoolbags

C．pencils

D．pens

4.

A．in

B．on

C．near

D．at

5.

A．subjects

B．books

C．workers

D．students

6.

A．drawing

B．swimming

C．dancing

D．reading

7.

A．sports

B．trees

C．animals

D．hobbies

8.

A．teachers

B．parents

C．friends

D．brothers

9.

A．basketball

B．football

C．music

D．volleyball

10.

A．in

B．for

C．at

D．from

11.

A．like

B．play

C．go

D．have

12.

A．early

B．late

C．before

D．after

13.

A．a year

B．a month

C．an hour

D．a day

14.

A．breakfast

B．lunch

C．supper

D．dinner

15.

A．day

B．hour

C．afternoon

D．morning