1 . A man may usually be known by the books he reads es well as by the company he keeps.
A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change.
People often discover their common characteristics by the mutual love for a book. As an old proverb goes, “Love me, love my book.”
Books are by far the most lasting products of human efforts. Temples and statues may fall into ruin, but books will survive.
The book is a living voice. It is an intellect to which one still listens.
| A．Their spirits walk among us. |
| B．Books introduce us into the best society. |
| C．Great thoughts will never fade over time. |
| D．It is the most patient and cheerful companion. |
| E．The book is a truer and higher bond of relationships. |
| F．The world of a man’s life is the world of his thoughts. |
| G．One should always live in the company of best books and best men. |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I left my umbrella in a clinic when seen a doctor last week. I had to pick it up from the medical workers today. So on the phone, I asked the nurse what it would be convenient for the staff. There was a moment of silent, and then she said anytime will be OK except between 12 and 2. I got to there at 11:30 am and I told my name to reception nurse. She looked at me careful for a while. “Patient rarely ask what time is convenient for us. But they usually only expect us to meet at a time convenient for them. Thank you for getting inside everyone else’s mind!” she said.
3 . China Culture Camp offers special experience for New Zealand students
A group of New Zealand secondary students shared their special memory of the China Culture Camp 2020 with culture performances, dances, group speeches and fun games on Friday. The China Culture Camp 2020
Year 11 student Te Auraki Fraser from Fairfield College in Hamilton performed Chinese culture dance at the final sharing on Friday.
"I started studying Chinese
Nora Yao,
Around 20 secondary students
4 . The Nez Perce Indians are a tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. At the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition (探险队) , which was one of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and back again, the Nez Perce territory (领土) covered about 17 million acres, covering parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. But that was a brief sweet history.
In September 1805, when Lewis and Clark came off the Rockies on their westward journey, the entire exploring party was hungry and ill -- too weak to defend themselves.
Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them, they could have put an end to the Lewis and Clark expedition there on the banks of Clearwater River. Instead the Nez Perce welcomed the white Americans and looked after them until they made a full recovery. Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans. But white men’s greed for land and gold finally broke the friendship.
In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens of Washington Territory invited the Nez Perce to a peace conference. He said there were a great many white people in the country, and many more would come. But the Chief of the tribe at that time, Old Joseph, replied, “Take away your paper. I will not touch it with my hand.”
Things were quiet for a while after that, but not for long. When Old Joseph died, the chiefship was passed onto Young Joseph. In the late 1870s, government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leave the Wallowa Valley and then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers. After the tribe had fought thirteen battles and moved 1,600 miles to-wards Canada in an attempt to retreat(撤退) north, Young Joseph, gave in to the United States Army. Here was his famous statement, “Hear me my chiefs. I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”
In 1885, Chief Joseph was sent along with many of his band to the Colville Reservation in Washington where Joseph continued to lead his band for another 25 years, at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 other tribes living on the reservation.(保留地，居留地)
1. What is TRUE about the Lewis and Clark expedition?| A．They were well cared for by the Nez Perce. |
| B．They ended their expedition on the banks of Clearwater River. |
| C．They started the first battle with the Nez Perce. |
| D．They were the first Americans to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific. |
| A．Old Joseph’s proud manner |
| B．White men’s increasing demand for land and gold |
| C．A growing number of white men in the land |
| D．The breakdown of the peace talk |
| A．he grew older | B．he was terribly ill |
| C．he hated the war | D．he lost other chiefs’ support |
| A．the customs and traditions of the Nez Perce Indians |
| B．the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville Reservation |
| C．lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the whites |
| D．constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribes |
5 . Bob, a Burroughs junior high school football player, always had his mom cheering him on. He didn’t play exciting positions. He played as a linebacker(中后卫球员). Sadly, he often found himself at the bottom of the piles, where everyone would jump onto each other at the end of every play. Bob's mom realized it was hard for her son to hear her cheering. She had to find a solution, but couldn't find one.
Then one day the coach from the school team asked him if he wanted to join the team. Bob was ecstatic, because he was only a ninth grader. His mom was also excited, since she loved football and especially loved watching her son play. She kept considering a way for him to hear her. A cowbell! That was it. Now from the bottom of the piles Bob would hear his mom shaking her cowbell crazily, knowing she was there for him.
Bob's team finally made it to the state championship game. What exciting time to play at Busch Stadium under the lights! This experience made Bob appreciate all the years that his mom had sacrificed everything to get him to practice every day, to wash his uniforms, and to never miss a game. He had to do something.
On the night of the state championship game, the loudspeakers introduced Bob, and as he walked onto the field his mom shook the cowbell, hard. However, it didn’t sound right. She looked its inside, and found a note saying,”Thank you, Mom.” Bob had left her a note expressing his appreciation for always being with him, filling her heart with warmth.
Finally Burroughs claimed the title of State Champion. While others were cheering and admiring the state championship cup, Bob' s mom clutched(紧握) her cowbell happily.
Years later, Bob’s mom died. While digging through her belongings, he found the cowbell with the note. Bob took it to his mom's funeral and rang it, whispering, "Thank you, Mom.”
1. What does the underlined word "ecstatic” mean in Paragraph 2?| A．Curious | B．Disappointed |
| C．Anxious | D．Delighted |
| A．To amuse her cow. | B．To teach her cow |
| C．To attract his attention. | D．To make him hear her |
| A．Bob's mom devoted much time to him |
| B．Bob was the best player in his team |
| C．Bob owed his success to his coach |
| D．Bob's mom was a football player at college |
| A．The mother was very weak. |
| B．Bob had put a note inside the bell. |
| C．The weather became terrible suddenly |
| D．The bell had been broken deliberates. |
6 . Brecon Beacons YAC has an amazing opportunity for budding (崭露头角的) archaeologists(考古学家) of all ages, in Sunderland in Tyne and Wear. Thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, professional archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong will be investigating an archaeological mystery and they need your help.
Romans?
“The site is a bit of a mystery”, Frank Giecco from Wardell Armstrong said. “There is a very nice cropmark recorded on the site that has got lots of people very excited. Geophysicists(地质物理学家) failed to find anything related to the cropmark. There is anecdotal (传闻的)evidence of Roman material being found, but nothing is officially recorded. We hope to finally answer the question of what is in this field, during the two weeks on site. Is there evidence of any Roman occupation on the site? Can you help us find out?"
Get involved
This is an opportunity for both adults and children to take part in field walking and trial trenching (small hand-dug test pits for children). No experience is necessary, training will be provided by the professional archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong, and all equipment will be provided. Volunteers can attend for as few or as many days as they wish, but they do need to book a place.
For more information, and to book your place, please contact Norman Kirtlan at sunderlandforgottenstones@gmail.com.
1. Who is the activity probably intended for?| A．Officials | B．Experts | C．Families | D．Romans. |
| A．will be coached by experts in the field |
| B．will be charged for using equipment |
| C．should have worked with archaeologists before |
| D．should spare two weeks to stay at the site |
| A．To seek funding for archaeological research. |
| B．To appeal for help in proving findings based on anecdotal evidence. |
| C．To find volunteers to help solve an archaeological mystery. |
| D．To organize volunteers to help sort our data on the Roman occupation. |
7 . My husband sat down on the bed. “Your
I
Two days later, my husband and I took our two older boys on a
Upon arriving, we sat down and listened to the director, Ben, give his
It tasted so ordinary, but it
Later, I muttered(嘀咕)"Fexi, Flexi" throughout the day,
| A．attitudes | B．beliefs | C．principles | D．standards |
| A．blamed | B．abandoned | C．ignored | D．teased |
| A．had | B．requested | C．happened | D．asked |
| A．agreed | B．attempted | C．failed | D．refused |
| A．order | B．fear | C．place | D．support |
| A．stubborn | B．curious | C．generous | D．normal |
| A．flee | B．withdraw | C．change | D．recover |
| A．routine | B．diet | C．dilemma | D．journey |
| A．event | B．adventure | C．lecture | D．ceremony |
| A．speech | B．review | C．writing | D．guess |
| A．explain | B．guarantee | C．witness | D．assume |
| A．showed off | B．took in | C．mixed up | D．passed out |
| A．improperly | B．certainly | C．rarely | D．unwillingly |
| A．occurred | B．counted | C．worked | D．mattered |
| A．muddy | B．broad | C．comfortable | D．smooth |
| A．prepared | B．stood | C．waited | D．cooked |
| A．fixed | B．picked | C．brought | D．cleaned |
| A．convincing | B．reminding | C．warning | D．promising |
| A．patient | B．conservative | C．rigid | D．careful |
| A．marks | B．equipment | C．progress | D．differences |
8 . Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.
Body image is a person's opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance.
Recognize your strengths.
Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non－sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting.
Exercise regularly.
Exercise can help you look well and feel good about yourself. Good physiques(体形) don't just happen.
Respect your body.
Practising good habits－regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on－can help you build a positive body image.
Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit(智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.
| A．Be yourself. |
| B．Just explore talents that you feel good about. |
| C．So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? |
| D．Use this as an opportunity to discover what you're good at. |
| E．The good news is that self－image and body image can be changed. |
| F．They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet. |
| G．Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look. |
9 . Unchangeable Love
One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting.
I was expecting a quiet
A young
I met them several times as I moved
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a
“He’s a
“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked, “He can't see.”
“Can’t see! You’re
I learned something about patience,
| A．view | B．touch | C．wander | D．scenery |
| A．lady | B．man | C．clerk | D．couple |
| A．informed | B．argued | C．discussed | D．chatted |
| A．knowledge | B．confidence | C．patience | D．wisdom |
| A．vivid | B．tasteless | C．constant | D．exciting |
| A．adopted | B．disturbed | C．surprised | D．discouraged |
| A．out | B．in | C．through | D．from |
| A．anxiously | B．seriously | C．quickly | D．sadly |
| A．comment | B．purchase | C．decision | D．list |
| A．exit | B．entrance | C．front | D．queue |
| A．put | B．held | C．turned | D．reached |
| A．lengthened | B．made | C．brought | D．changed |
| A．shop | B．coatroom | C．hall | D．counter |
| A．brave | B．kind | C．rough | D．blind |
| A．wherever | B．whatever | C．whenever | D．whichever |
| A．humorous | B．silly | C．wrong | D．unique |
| A．describes | B．draws | C．Shows | D．tells |
| A．curiosity | B．courage | C．enthusiasm | D．pride |
| A．support | B．hesitation | C．expectation | D．sight |
| A．get | B．hope | C．stop | D．allow |
10 . Vytialingam was shopping when the sound of blaring horns (刺耳的喇叭) caught his attention. He turned and spotted a small dog
Vehicles were going along the street and the dog was walking right into them. Vytialingam held his
As the dog
Vytialingam took Siggy home. It took her a few hours to
However, Siggy and his rescue dog, Sammo, haven't gotten along. Luckily, Vytialingam's brother has decided to
Vytialingam hopes Siggy's rescue story will be a
| A．running | B．barking | C．escaping | D．jumping |
| A．walking | B．searching | C．hunting | D．following |
| A．head | B．breath | C．belief | D．faith |
| A．pull over | B．draw near | C．stay away | D．catch up |
| A．long | B．strong | C．open | D．close |
| A．home | B．car | C．shop | D．road |
| A．hesitated | B．stopped | C．approached | D．fled |
| A．sign | B．note | C．circle | D．chain |
| A．touch | B．contact | C．body | D．material |
| A．happily | B．steadily | C．anxiously | D．sincerely |
| A．sank | B．fell | C．jumped | D．heat |
| A．style | B．address | C．identification | D．voice |
| A．freed | B．abandoned | C．sold | D．lost |
| A．warm up | B．give up | C．stay up | D．get up |
| A．helpless | B．happy | C．relaxed | D．stressed |
| A．calm | B．wild | C．patient | D．numb |
| A．bring | B．fetch | C．take | D．give |
| A．pauses | B．disappears | C．starts | D．ends |
| A．promise | B．symbol | C．reminder | D．struggle |
| A．opportunity | B．attitude | C．experience | D．option |
