1. [ˈrekəɡnaɪz]
2. [ˈɔːdiəns]
3. [ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n]
4. [draʊt]
5. [ˈbrəʊʃə(r)]
6. [ˈʃeltə(r)]
7. [ˈæθliːt]
8. [ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nsi]
9. [ɪˈvent]
10. [ɪkˈstriːmli]
2 . How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It's been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.
What is the purpose of the passage?
| A．To point out the importance of public libraries |
| B．To encourage people to work in public libraries. |
| C．To introduce the improved services of public libraries. |
| D．To call for the modernization of public library systems. |
3 . Today’s world is not an easy adjustment for young adults. A key skill set for success is persistence(毅力) characteristic that researchers say is heavily influenced by fathers. Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children learn persistence.
Which of the following is the best title for the text?
| A．Three Characteristics of Authoritative Fathers |
| B．Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in Future |
| C．Children Tend to Learn Determination from Father |
| D．Family Relationship Influences School Performance |
4 . After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
What could be the best title for the passage?
| A．Curious Minds Never Feel Contented |
| B．Reflections on Human Nature |
| C．The Keys to Achievement |
| D．Never Too Late to Learn |
| A. 主语 B. 谓语 C. 宾语 D. 系表 E. 定语 F. 状语 G. 表语 |
2. I hope I can continue to make progress next year.
3. We have played football for a year and now we all feel very fit.
4. When I was four years old, I sat close to the radio in the living room.
5. Watching films and listening to songs are great ways to learn English.
6 . I still have a thousand questions as to why I struggled to act. Why did it take me many circles around the mall and an argument with myself? I once wavered between helping her and ignoring her. All I know for sure is that while walking toward that woman at the bus stop, a miracle happened.
What does the underlined word “wavered” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
| A．Hesitated. | B．Disagreed. | C．Balanced. | D．Objected. |
7 . Saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptile in the world and can eat large prey (猎物). They hide at the edge of the water, waiting for prey. Then, without warning, they lunge. They grab their prey in their powerful jaws and drag it under water. Saltwater crocodiles don’t often miss their target.
One day, David George found himself in a swamp. It was the home of saltwater crocodiles. David knew they were there because he could see their tracks.
David thought his only chance of survival was to climb a tree and tie himself to a branch. Two big saltwater crocodiles, however, waited under the tree. He would have to come down sometime!
What does the underlined word “swamp” mean?
| A．A flat area higher than the ground. |
| B．Land that an animal thinks of as its own. |
| C．Very wet, flooded ground. |
| D．A long body part around the mouth. |
1. We often study Chinese history on Friday afternoon.
2. The boy who offered me his seat is called Tom.
3. There is a chair in this room, isn’t there?
4. My brother and I go to school at half past seven in the morning and come back home at seven in the evening.
5. He is in Class One and I am in Class Two.
6. He was fond of drawing when he was yet a child.
7. Neither has he changed his mind, nor will he do so.
8. What he said at the meeting is very important,isn’t it?
9. The farmer is showing the boy how to plant a tree.
10. Both Tom and Jack enjoy country music.
9 . One explanation for this strong statistical pattern is that traveling requires time and energy, and people have limited resources for it. At the core is the effort that people are willing to invest collectively to travel to certain locations, trying to optimize their days.
What does the underlined word “optimize” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
| A．Slow down. | B．Keep a record of. |
| C．Think back on. | D．Make the most of. |
1. [e]
| A．have | B．many | C．machine | D．basket |
| A．yellow | B．brown | C．window | D．know |
| A．cook | B．food | C．broom | D．blue |
| A．wear | B．early | C．careful | D．dear |
| A．early | B．dictionary | C．fly | D．certainly |
| A．catch | B．match | C．about | D．face |
| A．brother | B．woman | C．lot | D．to |
| A．easy | B．great | C．head | D．idea |
| A．clock | B．cinema | C．crane | D．close |
| A．mouth | B．thirsty | C．with | D．health |
