1 . While many of us may have been away somewhere nice last summer, few would say that we’ve “summered.” “Summer” is clearly a noun, more precisely, a verbed noun.

Way back in our childhood, we all learned the difference between a noun and a verb. With such a tidy definition, it was easy to spot the difference. Not so in adulthood, where we are expected to “foot” bills, “chair” committees, and “dialogue” with political opponents. Chances are that you didn’t feel uncomfortable about the sight of those verbed nouns.

“The verbing of nouns is as old as the English language,” says Patricia O’Conner, a former editor at The New York Times Book Review. Experts estimate that 20 percent of all English verbs were originally nouns. And the phenomenon seems to be snowballing. Since 1900, about 40 percent of all new verbs have come from nouns.

Even though conversion (转化) is quite universal, plenty of grammarians object to the practice. Some most leading experts, William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, in The Elements of Style—the Bible for the use of American English—have this to say: “Many nouns lately have been pressed into service as verbs. Not all are bad, but all are questionable.” The Chicago Manual of Style takes a similar standpoint, advising writers to use verbs with great care.

“Sometimes people object to a new verb because they resist what is unfamiliar to them,” says O’Conner. That’s why we’re comfortable “hosting” a party, but we might feel upset by the thought of “medaling” in sports. So are there any rules for verbing? Benjamin Dreyer, copy chief at Random House, doesn’t offer a rule, but suggests that people think twice about “verbifying” a noun if it’s easily replaceable by an already existing popular verb. Make sure it’s descriptive but not silly-sounding, he says.

In the end, however, style is subjective. Easy conversion of nouns to verbs has been part of English grammar for centuries; it is one of the processes that make English “English”. Not every coined word passes into general use, but as for trying to end verbing altogether, forget it.

1. What can we learn about the verbing of nouns?

A．It hasn’t recently been opposed by many grammarians.

B．It is more commonly accepted by children than adults.

C．It hasn’t been a rare phenomenon in the past century.

D．It can be easily replaced by existing verbs in practice.

2. What is most leading experts’ attitude towards the practice of the verbing of nouns?

A．Cautious	B．Objective.
C．Optimistic.	D．Unconcerned.

3. What does the author think of ending the verbing of nouns?

A．Predictable.	B．Practicable.
C．Approaching.	D．Impossible.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Are 40 Percent of all new verbs from nouns?

B．Are Summering and Medaling Annoying?

C．Are You Comfortable about a New Verb?

D．Are There Any Rules for Verbing?

2 . How to stay focused in class

Being relaxed during class is a bad habit, and it is also bad to your grade. Focusing in class not only proves to teachers that you are a capable student but also shows that you have the ability to control yourself, which will be very important.

    1     . No matter how much you want to sit with your friends during the class, try your best to avoid them. Talking with friends around you is not going to give you the focus in class. This will get you into trouble.

Look at teacher and make eye contact. Your teacher is not just standing up there talking.     2    .Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention by looking them in the eye. This person should have your full attention at all times during class.

Take notes. By taking notes, you’ll be able to “get into” the lesson. Write down key points as your teacher speaks. And listen to the key phrases such as “This is important” “This is the main idea” “This will be the test” etc.     3    .

Get involved in class discussions. This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student. When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it.     4    .These show the teacher that you are listening carefully during the class.

Ask a question.     5    .This really shows your teacher that you want to be better, and can recognize the things you are having difficulty with. Chances are that someone else in the class has the same question (and was too afraid to ask!). They’ll be relieved, and so will you.

A．Avoid sitting with friends.

B．This can help you listen more attentively.

C．If he or she ask for an opinion, share your own.

D．He or she is trying to give you a good education.

E．Talking with friends will make you lose interest in class.

F．If you don’t understand something, never be afraid to ask.

G．The more quickly you answer, the more attention you pay.

3 . Unbelievable Stories of Animals Acting Just Like Humans

Horses are picky eaters

Horses have an even better sense of smell than humans do. When horses raise their noses and open their nostrils (鼻孔), their nervous system allows them to sense smells we can’t sense. This might explain why they refuse dirty water and carefully move around meadows, eating only the tastiest grasses, experts say.

Whale says thanks

In 2018, a whale expert spotted a humpback whale trapped in a fishing net and spent an hour freeing it. Afterward, in an hour-long display of thanks, the whale swam near their boat and leaped into the air about 40 times.

Pandas like to be naughty

Is there anything more lovely than a baby panda, except maybe a human baby? In fact, baby pandas sometimes behave like human babies. They sleep in the same positions and value their thumbs. Pandas are shy by nature for its shy behaviors such as covering its face with a paw or ducking its head when confronted by a stranger.

A cat honors its owner

Paper towels, and a plastic cup are just a few of the gifts that Toldo, a devoted three-year-old gray-and-white cat, has placed on his former owner Iozzelli Renzo’s grave every day since the man died in September 2018. Renzo adopted Toldo from a shelter when the cat was three months old, and the two formed an inseparable bond. After Renzo passed away, Toldo followed the coffin to the cemetery, and now “stands guard” the grave for hours at a time.

1. What can horses do to pick delicious grasses?

A．Feel them.

B．Taste them.

C．Smell them.

D．Observe them.

2. What do the whale and the cat have in common according to the passage?

A．They are clever.

B．They have a grateful heart.

C．They are active and lovely.

D．They have a good sense of smell.

3. Which of the following acts like a human baby according to the passage?

A．The whale

B．The cat.

C．The horse.

D．The panda.

4 . China’s Most Mysterious Internet Celebrity(网红)

Her life looks like one straight out of a fairy tale (童话). Li Ziqi impresses millions of people with her videos, where she makes seemingly everything with her own two hands, from dyeing a dress with fresh grape skin to fashioning traditional lipstick from roses in her garden.

She has millions of fans at home and overseas, but she remains a mystery to many of them. She barely speaks in her videos, and she rarely gives interviews. But now, she’s ready to open up to us.

To find Li, we had to travel to rural Sichuan Province in southwestern China, where she grew up. Li grew up with her grandparents there. But they were poor, so when she turned 14, Li went to work in the city. In 2012, she decided to return to the countryside to take care of her grandmother.

Four years later, she started filming her life there. Whatever she makes, she leaves no stone unturned, going as far as raising baby ducklings just to make a sauce out of salted duck eggs.

Apart from food, she’s also known for her videos presenting traditional crafts, like building a bamboo furniture set, which she says was inspired by one of her grandfather’s old benches. Li’s stylized presentation of rural life stands out in China’s extremely competitive field of online videos.

Today, four years after she first picked up the camera, Li is one of China’s most successful online video makers.

1. How does Li Ziqi impress millions of people with her videos?

A．She makes seemingly everything with her own two hands.

B．She returned to the countryside to take care of her grandmother.

C．She grew up with her grandparents in rural Sichuan Province.

D．She has been filming her life where she grew up.

2. Why does Li Ziqi remain a mystery to many of her fans?

A．She lives a rural life far away from them.

B．She barely speaks in her videos, and rarely gives interviews.

C．They don’t know about the things that she makes.

D．They don’t understand how she becomes so successful.

3. What does the underlined part “she leaves no stone unturned” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．She goes past many stones.

B．She turns every stone.

C．She thinks the opposite.

D．She searches thoroughly.

4. Which word best describes the authors attitude to Li Ziqi?

A．Humorous.

B．Objective.

C．Approving.

D．Negative.

5 .     1    One of the best things you can possibly do is to start your own club. It’s great fun especially if you are the sort of person who feels there’s never anything to do during the school holidays.

The first thing you need to come up with is an idea for your club.     2    Pets, clothes, pop music or dancing groups, sports, making things? The list is endless.

Next you need some friends to be in your club with you.     3    All you need is three or four other people who are interested in the same thing as you.

    4    You should all sit down somewhere together with lots of pieces of paper and write down every name you can think up. That’ll keep you busy for ages.

At your first meeting you should make up a rule book. And the first rule should be no grown-ups or little/big brothers or sisters! The best clubs are always secret!

Now you have just about everything you need, except membership cards. These are very important and again you can spend a lot of time making them.     5    Why not leave some space for a photo of yourself? That will make the membership card really look like it.

So there you are, get clubbing! Once you get started you’ll think of loads of more interesting things to do!

A．That’s easy.

B．Enjoy your own club!

C．Invite a designer to join you.

D．What are you interested in?

E．Summer vacation is just coming.

F．Then you need to pick a name for your club.

G．Use a bright thick pen to make a special design.

6 . When people find out that my son Sam is a competitive mathlete, they usually ask if my husband and I are “math persons”. The answer is “Definitely not”.

Ninth grade was ________ for Sam to prepare for a competition, he took ________ practice tests, which were sometimes as ________ as three hours. In the end, he didn’t do as well as he’d hoped and was ________ by a math camp he’d applied to.

He wandered into my office one day last spring, murmuring.

“I just feel like the whole year has been a ________.”

I get it. How many days—weeks, months—have I “wasted” writing the ________ scene over and over again? Writing a novel sometimes feels like two steps forward, one step back. ________ whenever I feel like that, I try to ________ myself that no matter what happens with my book, I’ve ________ the time I’ve spent working on it. The delight I find in writing is ________ for me.

“Nothing’s ever wasted. You may not have gotten the ________ you wanted, but as you try to solve the ________ problems, you are making progress with each effort you make.” He shrugged (耸肩). “I feel like everyone else did better than me.”

Sam was talking about the ________ boards, where math kids come together to share resources and, more often than not ________ their wins.

“I know it feels that way, but it isn’t true. You know people ________ their successes far more than their ________,” I said, as much to myself as to Sam.

Just like Sam, I can’t control the ________, and I can only control my input. To devote time to something with no ________ of its success is risky and ________. But, then again, so is everything.

And you don’t need to be a(n) ________ person to know that.

1.

A．simple

B．tough

C．peaceful

D．exciting

2.

A．few

B．casual

C．multiple

D．easy

3.

A．far

B．long

C．deep

D．straight

4.

A．accepted

B．praised

C．replied

D．rejected

5.

A．waste

B．vacation

C．leisure

D．trouble

6.

A．same

B．vivid

C．brief

D．literary

7.

A．So

B．And

C．But

D．Because

8.

A．help

B．convince

C．improve

D．answer

9.

A．offered

B．killed

C．saved

D．enjoyed

10.

A．limited

B．popular

C．obvious

D．enough"

11.

A．exam

B．advice

C．course

D．result

12.

A．challenging

B．urgent

C．historical

D．imaginary

13.

A．message

B．chess

C．drawing

D．safety

14.

A．escape from

B．think about

C．show off

D．compete in

15.

A．ban

B．post

C．doubt

D．receive

16.

A．methods

B．intentions

C．struggles

D．reasons

17.

A．solution

B．outcome

C．custom

D．fortune

18.

A．courage

B．accident

C．chance

D．guarantee

19.

A．terrifying

B．instructive

C．personal

D．ridiculous

20.

A．art

B．adult

C．math

D．business

7 . Being stuck at home doesn’t mean that learning stops. In fact, it's just the opposite. Here are some activities and resources to foster (促进) kids' imagination and build their curiosity at home.

Let's Get down to Science

The science lab at school may be closed, but kids can still put on goggles and a white lab coat and learn at home. This Test Tube Experiment Kit will make them feel like a genius in no time. Kids will get the chance to learn about basic chemistry, physics, and more by creating pop-resistant bubbles, bouncy balls, and other objects.

To Infinity (无穷) and Beyond

Earth is a part of the Milky Way, but do kids know how many galaxies there are in the universe? There are so many fun and fascinating things to learn about space that the possibilities truly go to infinity and beyond. A great way to start your child's educational space adventure is with this Discovery Real Life Sticker and Activity Book: Space.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Biology class is in session! Here's kids' chance to get up close and personal with a great white shark without putting on a wetsuit. This 4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit allows them to get an inside look at what makes these predators of the deep so powerful. And then take an even deeper dive into a shark's world with I'm a Shark.

Let your kid take advantage of this time at home and find new ways to keep exploring the world around him.

1. What is common among these activities above?

A．They are all performed outdoors.

B．They are all associated with physics.

C．They all recommend some resources for kids to study.

D．They are all carried out by the way of experimenting.

2. Which resource favors children interested in stars?

A．The Test Tube Experiment Kit.

B．Discovery Real Life Sticker and Activity Book: Space.

C．The 4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit.

D．I'm a Shark.

3. What's the shared goal of the activities?

A．To gain financial benefits.	B．To save kids from boredom.
C．To explore new technologies.	D．To inspire kids to study at home.

8 . Years ago, I had a falling-out with a friend due to a misunderstanding that was completely my fault. I was afraid to _________ that I was wrong, so we hadn’t spoken for years. Then we bumped into each other and decided to meet for lunch. It was so _________ that we kept meeting. After two or three meals together I felt forced to apologize for my _________ years earlier.

My experience isn’t unique. Many people _________ apologizing because the idea of admitting to wrongdoing makes them _________ uncomfortable. Apologies force us to admit to ourselves that we don’t always _________ our standards. We might also fear that the victim(受害者) won’t _________ our apology. We all like to _________   ourselves as good people—as kind, considerate and moral. For these _________, an apology can be very difficult to give.

Given my experience, there is no __________ that an apology is an important tool for __________ relationship to make it functional again. Usually a(n) __________ apology is called for, but if the victim is angry at the wrong behavior, it may be more __________ to wait, because their __________ may stop them from accepting our apologies. Also a delay __________ an apology’s effectiveness because it conveys that the offender has time to reflect on his/her __________. But a heartfelt apology has more powerful effects, which can improve our mental health and repair our __________ personal relationships. __________, expressing regret and acknowledging responsibility are also vital. Without __________, it’s a good reason of your actions; without responsibility, it’s an excuse.

My friend and I had lunch recently, 15 years after my belated apology. Admitting that everything had been my fault helped us heal our relationship. We’re both __________ to have our friendship today.

1.

A．report

B．believe

C．admit

D．record

2.

A．pleasant

B．awkward

C．ridiculous

D．wise

3.

A．comment

B．promise

C．trouble

D．behavior

4.

A．allow

B．avoid

C．appreciate

D．admit

5.

A．regretfully

B．slightly

C．eagerly

D．terribly

6.

A．go back to

B．look up to

C．give way to

D．live up to

7.

A．accept

B．analyze

C．exchange

D．check

8.

A．serve

B．view

C．praise

D．encourage

9.

A．reasons

B．contents

C．details

D．examples

10.

A．need

B．sense

C．doubt

D．use

11.

A．explaining

B．rebuilding

C．announcing

D．practicing

12.

A．frequent

B．permanent

C．immediate

D．formal

13.

A．convenient

B．effective

C．adventurous

D．inspiring

14.

A．anxiety

B．curiosity

C．anger

D．concern

15.

A．discovers

B．records

C．supplies

D．increases

16.

A．misdeeds

B．reputations

C．questions

D．decisions

17.

A．damaged

B．disturbed

C．required

D．disabled

18.

A．Instead

B．Thus

C．Meanwhile

D．However

19.

A．challenge

B．regret

C．expression

D．influence

20.

A．tolerant

B．cautious

C．enthusiastic

D．appreciative

9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用（\）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。

With time pass by, I will be 18 years old. In other words, I will be a adult. What I want to express most is certainly my appreciate. First of all, I must thank for my parents, with which care and love I have grown up happily. What's more, I am quite gratefully to the dear teachers I had ever met. It is the teachers have taught me what should be done. Last but not least, having such many lovely friends makes my life quite meaningful and helps you realize the importance of sharing happiness and sorrows with others. I am sure that I will be better with the love given by others.

10 . 语法填空

Everyone is familiar with a to-do list, but most people don’t really understand the     1     (important) of having a list of the things they want to accomplish. Creating a to-do list is creating a list of goals. The list tells you what you need to do     2     (achieve) some larger outcome in your life.

A list is a way to break down your life goals into manageable     3     (step) you can complete in a specific amount of time. In this sense, your list becomes a guide     4     (show) you how to succeed in life.

The way most people start off creating to-do lists isn’t     5     (particular) effective. It is easy to end up with many items     6     aren’t important. Developing a talent in creating your lists     7     (be) very beneficial. First, you need to see your list as     8     sacred (神圣的) place. It is there to help you achieve your life goals. It represents items on which you plan to spend part of your valuable and limited time. This doesn’t mean you can’t put     9     (small) items on the list — like getting groceries. It does mean that you need to make sure you only use your list     10     things that are actually valuable to you.