1 . I was in the ninth grade, when I began to suffer from depression. I didn’t have many friends. I could never _________ my problems. Soon I _________ to attend classes for days. I became _________ and angry. I would even _________ myself in my room for hours. The exams were approaching, but I simply didn’t care. My parents and teachers were astonished at my bad _________. Constant quarrels made life at home a living hell—all because of me.

One morning, after a hard _________ from Dad, I stood blankly at the school gate. As the other students _________ to their classrooms, our English teacher found me. _________ what I’d done, she led me to her office.

The next 45 minutes was the most _________ moment of my life. She said she had noticed a big __________ in me. She wanted to know why I was so often absent and unhappy. She took my hand in hers and listened __________ as I spilled out my worries. She then __________ me as I sobbed my closed emotions out. I could feel my months of frustration and __________ melting away.

No one had tried to understand what the real problem was, but my teacher had done it with her simple act of just listening to me with such __________ and caring.

She __________ to be my best friend. From then on, I often went to her office and we discussed my problems, hobbies and __________ on my mind. I __________ school every day. 

As the exams __________ again, I studied hard. When the __________ were declared, everybody was pleased. But the happiest of all was my English teacher. With tears of __________, she presented me with a pen. Today I have become a happy writer, thanks to her.

1.

A．explain

B．hide

C．share

D．keep

2.

A．agreed

B．refused

C．struggled

D．obeyed

3.

A．sensitive

B．curious

C．aware

D．tired

4.

A．fall

B．shut

C．knock

D．cheer

5.

A．competition

B．performance

C．debate

D．experience

6.

A．report

B．suggestion

C．comment

D．lecture

7.

A．fought

B．marched

C．explore

D．pushed

8.

A．Believing

B．Expressing

C．Remembering

D．Wondering

9.

A．precious

B．expensive

C．comfortable

D．interesting

10.

A．hurt

B．test

C．change

D．examination

11.

A．happily

B．madly

C．disappointedly

D．patiently

12.

A．forgave

B．hit

C．hugged

D．begged

13.

A．silence

B．illness

C．loneliness

D．happiness

14.

A．attention

B．will

C．body

D．strength

15.

A．expected

B．promised

C．persuaded

D．ordered

16.

A．everyone

B．something

C．someone

D．everything

17.

A．got away with

B．put up with

C．made sense of

D．looked forward to

18.

A．approached

B．visited

C．passed

D．left

19.

A．causes

B．studies

C．results

D．actions

20.

A．joy

B．safety

C．health

D．pain

2 . Why I love swimming

If you were to ask me what my favorite sport is, my answer would be swimming. I started learning how to swim when I was five years old and I have been swimming ever since.    1    

The first reason that I love swimming is that it can be quite relaxing . I love the feeling of floating on the water and feeling almost weightless.    2    

    3     Swimming offers many different strokes（划水动作）, so it doesn’t feel like you are stuck doing the same thing over and over again. Adding swimming equipment like large flat rubber shoes that you wear to help you swim faster, or a tube that allows you to breathe air under water changes the experience yet again and can help you develop your swimming technique.

In the summer, swimming provides a nice, refreshing break!    4    The pool makes you feel instantly better. And I think it adds to the summer holiday feeling, as for me the summer months are when I swim the most.    5    You can choose to swim in a swimming pool or to splash in the sea.

And finally, it’s a life skill which everyone should have. Not only is it good for your health, but you never know when you’ll need your ability to swim.

A．I can even encourage you to go for a swim.

B．There are many reasons why I love swimming.

C．I find that whenever I leave the pool I feel totally relaxed.

D．On the other hand, it can also be a fast-paced competitive sport.

E．There’s nothing better than jumping into the water on a hot summer day..

F．It is a sport which can be done all over the world in many beautiful locations.

G．Another reason that I love swimming is that it has more variety than other sports.

3 . Lao She wrote Teahouse in 1957. The play shows the audience life in China between 1898 and 1945. It takes place in a teahouse in old Beijing and it tells us the story of Wang Lifa and his customers. It asks us to see the teahouse as the centre of the neighborhood. Finally, it says goodbye to old Beijing and its people.

The story starts in 1898 during the Qing Dynasty. It continues in 1916, and finally, it brings the audience to the end of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945. After the war, Wang loses the teahouse and he dies.

Lao She was born in Beijing in 1899. His parents sent him to the Teahouse’s School in Beijing and he learned to teach. Form 1924 to 1929 he taught Chinese to the English in London. He wrote many plays, novels and short stories. He was named a “People’s Artist” and a “Great Master of Language”. He was one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century.

In Lao She’s Teahouse today, waiters bring tea to the customers and sell them delicious Chinese food. If you like Beijing Opera, folk music, acrobatics or magic shows, you can enjoy them in the teahouse. Lao She’s Teahouse gives a wonderful welcome to everyone from China and from all over the world.

1. How many years of life in China is shown in the play Teahouse?

A．47 years.

B．45 years.

C．98 years.

D．57 years.

2. When does Wang Lifa lose the Teahouse?

A．Before 1945.

B．In 1916.

C．In 1898.

D．After 1945.

3. Lao She was all of the following except ________.

A．a Great Master of Language

B．a people’s Artist

C．a boss of Teahouse

D．one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century

4. Who were welcome to Lao She’s Teahouse today?

A．Only Beijing opera audience.	B．Only foreign customers.
C．Every customer from home and abroad.	D．Only Chinese customers.

4 . Walking home from work with a family friend, I found myself in a discussion about her daughter's going to college.

It started with the mother telling me that she had no money to help her daughter go through college, which led the mother to push community college fiercely. She then started to say how she had been pushing “high-paying” fields on her daughter—doctor, engineer, lawyer, etc. When I asked her if that was what her daughter had interest in, she said no. I asked her what the point was to push her daughter into something that she didn't like, and she responded with, “I just want her to make a good fortune.”

After hearing her words, I would like to state that money is not everything. A high-paying job means nothing if you are miserable. I used to do a high-paid job, but it was very tiring and I had no time of my own. I didn't like it at all. Though the pay was good, I was not happy.

So I'd like to tell parents, please do not force your children into a major or a career just because you think they are going to make a lot of money. They would feel terrible for taking that major or job just to comfort you. The worst part is the feeling of guilty when they decide to change that major to something they actually want or when they quit that job.

Being a member of a generation who are willing to give absolutely everything to our kids, we know we just hope our children could live happy lives. Please do not force a career path on our children just because we think it is good for them. Give our children advice, but don't force them.

1. What do we know about that mother?

A．She thought highly of community college.

B．She got along very well with her daughter.

C．She couldn't afford her daughter's college fees.

D．She wanted to be a doctor when she was young.

2. The mother chose the fields for her daughter mainly because ________.

A．her daughter really liked those fields.

B．she thought those fields were interesting.

C．those fields wouldn't cost much at college.

D．she considered them to be high-paying fields.

3. Why did the writer mention her story in Paragraph 3?

A．To prove that high-paying jobs mean nothing.

B．To show that not all high-paying jobs are satisfying.

C．To prove that high-paying jobs make people miserable.

D．To show that low-paying jobs are better than high-paying jobs.

4. From the text, we can infer that the writer would most probably advise parents to ________.

A．choose the best major or career for their children.

B．avoid giving their children advice on their major or career.

C．let their children make the final decision on their major or career.

D．give everything to their kids to make sure they'll have a good future.

5 . A mobile phone game will be used to help international students deal with “culture shock” and university life in Britain.

The game—called C-Shock—is the idea of University of Portsmouth games technology expert Nipan Maniar who, himself , arrived in the UK from India five years ago as an international student.Nipan said the game would act as a “mobile mummy” for new students . “ I found some parts of British culture very different to what I was used to in my own culture in India,”Nipan said. “ I thought it would be great to have a learning tool to help people deal with the culture shock because if you have not experienced such things before , it’s hard to know how to act properly.”

The game follows an international student arriving in the UK for the first time .The aim of the game is to reduce the character’s “culture shock” by performing a series of tasks that introduce things and pictures that are related to culture shock.

The game’s beginning is a student’s first day at university in the UK .The student is shown a map of the university and is given tasks to find certain locations.Clicking on（点击）pictures along the way warns the student about what to expect in terms of   culture shock —for example, it is acceptable for students to drink alcohol.

“ C-Shock could be used to guide students through events such as course registration and help them with basic information like getting to a bank .You could put a whole city guide into the game so the new student can settle into a new city very quickly ,”Nipan said.

The game is in the final stage of development and is expected to be download from the University of Portsmouth website later this year.

1. What caused Nipan to develop C-Shock ?

A．new student’s story.	B．The university’s support.
C．His personal experience .	D．His friends’ encouragement .

2. What can be learned about the character in the game ?

A．He’s a “mobile mummy”.	B．He’s a student from India.
C．He visits the UK very often.	D．He needs to complete some task.

3. What information can C-Shock users get ?

A．Maps of city roads .	B．Different types of alcohol.
C．Where to get a tourist guide .	D．How to register for a course.

4. How is Nipan’s game going ?

A．It’s nearly ready.	B．It’s in the first stage.
C．It’s free to download online.	D．It’s been put on the market.

6 . We particularly recommend the books below. Some of them are the sort of books that are used in class by the teachers, but all of them are widely available. And all of them contain references, examples and models that may help you to write better English.

Bailey, S.2015.Academic Writing: A handbook for international students.

This is the book that we recommend for the Warwick pre-sessional course in English. It has a lot of useful practice exercises covering all aspects of academic English, and it has answers so that the book can be used as a self-study tool.

Craswell, G. 2004.Writing for Academic Success.

This book provides some very useful suggestions on the process of writing, such as time management techniques, and also provides hints on writing theses (毕业论文) and examination answers.

Creme, P.and M. Lea.2008.Writing at University: A guide for students.

This book is particularly helpful for familiarising students with what tutors are looking for In writing at university, and what is meant by “critical” writing.

Jordan, R.R.1999.Academic Writing Course.

This book has been well used over the years but it is still very useful because it contains helpful appendices (PH) which students can be directed to out-of-class study (for example, spelling, punctuation, irregular verbs, etc).There is a particularly useful section on linking words and connectors.

Oshima, A& Hogue, A 2005.Writing Academic English.

This book is a very popular classroom textbook for teachers, but it also has useful exercises that can be undertaken at home. It is particularly useful for looking at the structure of paragraphs, essays and longer texts.

1. All the books recommended in the text are meant to________.

A．show the books’ popularity.

B．offer the teachers for reference in teaching.

C．help the teachers teach English well in class.

D．help the students to develop their writing skills.

2. Which book was published much earlier than the others?

A．Academic Writing Course.

B．Writing for Academic Success.

C．Writing at University: A guide for students.

D．Academic Writing: A handbook for international students.

3. What does the book Writing Academic English focus on?

A．Students’ social experience.	B．Test preparation.
C．Linking words and connectors.	D．The writing structure.

7 . Ways to Improve Your Health

Sometimes it may seem difficult to improve our health. If so, the following health habits may help you.

●     1    

Research shows that eating a meal in the morning results in less body fat and less chance of overeating. Eating breakfast can help people feel better physically and mentally through the day.

●Get enough sleep.

Poor sleep can influence our memory and learning.       2     Studies show that people who don't get enough sleep seem to get into more accidents. So stay safe and get enough sleep!

●Take a walk every day.

    3       Instead of meeting friends for a meal, meet them for a walk. As you walk, you will see the beautiful world around you. Once you try, you will find that adding a walk into your daily life is very easy.

●Make social connections.

Social groups can provide support. They might include sport teams, art or music groups. The people in the group can offer advice and can help each other in difficult times. Also, being in a group keeps your mind busy.     4    

●Have a hobby.

A hobby could be running, reading or making something with your hands. Hobbies help people to relax and rest. Hobbies bring us joy.     5    

A．Get much exercise.

B．Eat breakfast every morning.

C．It can also cause traffic accidents!

D．An active mind is a healthy mind!

E．Spending time with others is very helpful.

F．Everyone could get a little more joy in their lives!

G．Walking is an easy way to add exercise to our lives.

8 . Ways to reinvent(重塑) yourself

Hollywood has had a lot of success rebooting superhero movies each year. You can do the same if you are unhappy with your current image.     1    

Make new friends.

You don’t have to turn your back on your existing group of friends.     2     Remember, these people probably don’t know you, so you can start fresh. Also, it’s always good to meet new people with different experiences and fresh perspectives.

Find a new hobby.

You can build a circle of friends by picking up a hobby.     3     You will also build confidence as you learn new skills and celebrate new victories.

    4    

We are not trying to sound like your parents, honestly. Just hear us out. Getting a new job will probably allow you to get to know a group of people. You’ll also give yourself the confidence that comes with new-found income, too.

Travel.

New cultures help you change the way you look at yourself. Travelling almost always changes you for special effects to do so . Seeing   how other people live gives you a fresh perspective on your own life. This changes you. You will start to carry your daily activities in a different way.     5    

A．Get a job.

B．Find a new image.

C．Just get to know new people.

D．It can be anything from dancing to painting.

E．Give it a few weeks before you call it a failure.

F．Here are some simple things you can do to reboot yourself.

G．A good trip is one that leaves you feeling enriched in many ways.

9 . SHANGHAI---Within 48 hours, 61 artists from 13 countries sent their videos supporting China’s ongoing campaign to fight the novel coronavirus (新型冠状病毒) via their Chinese partner---ASK, a Shanghai-based international theater presenter committed to introducing partner theater productions for young audiences to China.

Most of the artists showed in their videos the slogan:”stay strong! We are with you, China !”

ASK planned to introduce top-class performances to a special venue at the Tianjin Grand Theater since this February, but this had to be postponed due to the outbreak of the epidemic(传染病)。

The artists have shown strong confidence in China as well as Tianjin in their efforts to combat(对抗) the virus.

Within the video, Yvette Hardie, president of Assitej, the International Association of Theater for Children and Young People affiliated(隶属的) to UNESCO, took the initiative in responding to the campaign, joined by a large group of artists from leading theater organizations around the world, including the Edinburgh Children’s Festival and Australian Windmill Theater, to name a few.

Shona Reppe, who starred in The Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean, a top children’s drama from Britain, said she expects the outbreak of the epidemic will soon be overcome and she is keen to come to China.

Ian Cameron, 73, who started White, also an internationally acclaimed classical piece from Britain, said: My heart is with you, China.”

Helene Ducharme, director of Elisapee and the Northern Lights from the Canadian troupe Motus, led a group of local friends to shoot the video while she was doing a co-production in Africa, using different languages to encourage China’s efforts to combat the virus.

Tony Mack, chairman of Slingsby, an Australian performance troupe(剧团) which is famous for its Emil and the Detectives, said:“The medical workers: You are heroes. Thank you so much for standing on the front line, and you are not only keeping China safe but also the whole world safe!”

The ASK team said it will remain positive and active in connecting with audiences and followers by spreading online content to enhance energy, courage and creativity.

1. How did Helene Ducharme inspire China’s efforts to fight against the virus?

A．By using various languages.	B．By raising some money for China.
C．By showing in their videos a slogan.	D．By donating some medical equipment.

2. Who is in charge of Assitej according to the news report?

A．Ian Cameron	B．Shona Reppe
C．Yvette Hardie	D．Tony Mac

3. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word“acclaimed”in Para.7?

A．Very clear and detailed.

B．Praised enthusiastically.

C．Existing in thoughts or as an idea.

D．Extremely important in a particular situation.

4. What can be the best title for the news report?

A．China’s ongoing campaign to fight novel coronavirus

B．Top-class performances to be postponed due to epidemic

C．Outbreak of the epidemic in China will soon be overcome

D．International kids’ theater artists make videos to support fight against virus

10 . How to get rid of back-to-school stress

Get organized by visiting the school and meeting the teachers.

It’s great because you get an idea of what the school year will be like and for the rest of the term, whenever your child talks to you about school you can place a face with the name.

Get the teacher’s e-mail address.

This is how most of the schools communicate in today’s society. In addition, ask for a contact number. It will be very useful in case you have a question about anything at all.

Know bus stop routes and bus stop rules.

If your child is riding the bus, don’t forget to walk with them to the bus stop and describe what type of behavior the school expects of your child at the bus stop and on the bus. If your child is not at least in the fourth grade, you may want to stay there until the bus comes. After the age of 10, he is not going to want you there. Never leave your child at the bus stop alone. Make sure other children are there.

Make plans for a tutor right away.

If you know your child will need a tutor, ask the teacher if she is available for tutoring. If she does not offer tutoring, ask for recommendations. Don’t wait until your child is falling behind others. Private tutors are still the best in my book. They are not at all as expensive as most of the learning centers, especially if it is a retired teacher.

1. What’s the most common way to communicate with the teacher？

A．Going to school in person.	B．Talking on the telephone.
C．Sending a message on the Internet.	D．Passing on messages by your child.

2. You must stay with your child at the bus stop if ________.

A．the bus doesn’t arrive	B．no other pupils are there
C．your child asks you to	D．your child is under 10

3. What can we learn from the text ?

A．Don’t wait until the last minute to find a tutor for your children.

B．Children are sure to be safe after the age of 10.

C．The teachers are organized for you to meet.

D．Your call to the teacher will not be answered.