1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Whenever you have to write a paper, a letter, or any other document for work or school, you probably head toward the computer. Now, most people reach for     1     (keyboard) faster than they pick up pens. In a Scottish primary school, however, Mr. Norman Lewis is taking a different approach. He feels that neat handwriting     2     (be) still an important skill, so he has his students write not only by hand but also     3     old fashioned fountain pens.

Fountain pens     4     (use) in schools long ago and have been regaining popularity lately because they are refillable. Today, a writer     5     (simple) throws an empty pen away and gets     6     new one.

So far, Mr. Lewis is pleased with the results of his experiment. He reports that his students are taking more care with their work, and their self-confidence has improved as well. He is happy with the     7     (improve) he sees in his students’ writing     8     in his own writing. He knows that computers are here     9     (stay) and that they will not disappear. However, he believes that the practice with fountain pens helps students to focus, to write faster, and they can feel proud of     10     (they).

2 . Common Mistakes New Runners Make

Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury.     1     , keep these things in mind to help you increase your chances of running success.

·Doing too much too soon

One of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine     2     .

·     3    

Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it’s important to give your body a rest between workouts.

·Not wearing the right equipment

    4    , it’s important that you wear properly for your workouts. The most important piece of equipment for running is a good pair of running shoes, so be sure to do some research before you purchase a pair. Visit a running specialty store and ask an employee to fit you for a shoe.

•Running through pain

    5     If something hurts when you run, you need to stop and treat the pain. Remember: It doesn’t make you less of a runner if you listen to your body to keep it healthy.

A．Not taking rest days

B．If you’re just starting out

C．Comparing yourself to others

D．Running can be uncomfortable at times

E．It’s important not to use the same muscles

F．While it may be true that you don’t need expensive equipment to take up running

G．Experts suggest increasing your running distance by no more than 10% each week

3 . Why does the man choose the guitar?

A．He wants to be different.

B．He wants to be like his friends.

C．He thinks it is cool to play the guitar.

4 . Tea originated in China over two thousand years ago. Today, the country owns over 2,000 varieties of tea, differing in taste, sweet and purpose. Some teas, such as Huang Shan, refresh the sense of taste with their special flavor, while others, such as spicy chai, are added with spices (香料) .

China first started exporting tea during the Ming dynasty (1368—1644), and the drink has since come to lead humanity’s drinking habits far beyond Asia. It is the most widely consumed drink on Earth today, aside from water and coffee.

In Chinese mythology, tea was first discovered by Chinese Emperor Shennong (“Divine Farmer”) in 737BC， when a soft wind carried some leaves into a pot of boiling water. However, the oldest dependable evidence comes from ancient plant remains found in 2016 in Xi’an and western Tibet, showing that tea was grown at least 2,100 years ago during the Western Handy nasty when it was most likely used as medicine.

Generation after generation of tea makers experimented with different brewing (冲泡) techniques, leaves, and ceremonies, resulting in today’s tea culture full of life. There’s no doubt that China’s tea culture has become one of the most popular, diverse, and unique traditions in the world.

China is already the world’s largest tea exporter. The inclusion of the country’s traditional tea-making process on the UNESCO list will obviously generate practical benefits for tea makers in the country and across the world as more resources are given to protect and preserve such millennia-old tea culture and technical practices. As additional attention is brought to this traditional technique, the Chinese tea sector will further tap its potential and improve its growth.

As one of China’s oldest cultural practices, traditional tea processing techniques show the spirit of modesty (谦逊), peace, and comity (礼让). No matter your preference for green or dark tea, with milk or without, Chinese tea isn’t just brews. Instead, it is a bridge connecting different cultures and peoples.

1. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?

A．Chinese tea has a fresh taste.	B．Chinese tea is added with spices.
C．Chinese tea has a long history.	D．Chinese tea has a rich variety.

2. When did China begin to export tea?

A．In about 737 BC.

B．Two thousand years ago.

C．During the Ming dynasty.

D．During the Western Handy nasty.

3. How does the author find about Chinese tea?

A．Hopeful.

B．Objective.

C．Careless.

D．Disapproving.

4. What is the best tittle for the text?

A．Chinese Tea Benefits the Globe a Lot

B．Chinese Protect and Develop Its Tea Culture

C．Chinese Tea Is Included in the UNESCO List

D．China Plays a Vital Part in Cultural Diversity

5 . What is the final holiday plan of the woman’s family?

A．Going surfing.

B．Going cycling.

C．Going hiking.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did people come to the bar?

A．To hear the lady sing.

B．To make the lady famous.

C．To listen to the piano.

2. When did the pianist know he had a talent for singing?

A．After he became a famous pianist.

B．That night after his first singing.

C．Long before he played the piano in the bar.

3. What happened to the pianist at last?

A．He became a well-known singer in America.

B．He had his own piano bar.

C．He continued to play the piano in the bar.

4. Which of the following will the author agree on?

A．People will succeed if they have talent.

B．Everyone should make full use of his talent.

C．Few people have real talent.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the first storm arrive?

A．Today.

B．This weekend.

C．Next week.

2. Which city will have fog?

A．New York City.

B．Saint Paul.

C．Boston.

3. For whom will the ice cause problems according to the speaker?

A．People traveling on foot.

B．People driving on the road.

C．People celebrating by the water.

4. What will the weather be like in Chicago?

A．Sunny.

B．Snowy.

C．Windy.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which is the woman’s favorite hobby?

A．Doing exercise.

B．Writing at home.

C．Collecting recipes.

2. Why does the woman suggest cooking?

A．It is good to do alone.

B．It is a creative hobby.

C．It helps avoid going to restaurants.

3. What does the man probably think of cooking?

A．It’s hard to learn.

B．It’s healthy to cook his own food.

C．It’s a fun thing to do with his family.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Liu Ruying,     1     grandfather is a huge fan of Peking Opera, has been interested in Peking Opera for much of her young life. Her grandfather is a great influence     2     her. At the age of 8, she     3    (begin) to practice the classic art. It wasn’t easy for a little girl     4    (experience) the difficult training, as performances combine martial arts, dancing and acrobatics(杂技).

“Sometimes I was tired,“ she said. ”I had to balance my studies and other     5    (course) I was interested in, such as dance. But the great charm(魅力) of Peking Opera made me always practice it.”

When Liu got the news that her region would have a cultural exchange with other countries, she had the idea of     6    (introduce) Peking Opera to the world in English. With     7     help of her mother, she took part in the activity after several months of practice.

“I     8    (extreme) love traditional Chinese culture,” she said. “Peking Opera has a long history of about 200 years and     9    (consider) a treasure of our nation. We should let     10    (we) make great efforts to carry forward our culture and protect the cultural diversity of the world.”

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

I’ll never forget two teenagers, Evy and Susan,    1    often came to our home after Todd died. I don’t think they ever realized what it meant to me. Todd had been good friends with both of these girls.     2    fact, Susan and Evy had been with him the night before he died.

Evy and Susan were best friends of Todd’s and they     3    (usual) came to our house together. They even     4    (ride) their bikes to our house when the weather was nice. I was always very happy     5    (see) them. We’d sit down at the table in the kitchen and talk. We talked about Todd and other     6    (thing) that were going on in their lives and     7    (I). My daughter, Shannon, would see us and we’d invite her to sit with us. Most times she refused,     8    she was welcomed.

One day Susan and Evy brought a tape with a song     9    (call) Friends by Michael W. Smith. I     10    (move) by this song. I could relate these two girls to this music. It was hard to explain, but I could say that they were a big part of my spiritual Journey.