1 . 本周你班的主题班会的主题是“To be self-confident”，你是班长，请根据下面的提示准备一篇发言稿。
内容包括：
1. 自信的重要性：
2, 从缺乏信心到有自信的转变过程。
注意：1. 词数120左右，短文的开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总词数）；
2. 可根据内容适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Boys and girls,

Life is but a hard and bitter journey.

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Thank you.

2 . Air fryers are quickly becoming popular in the US these years, with many people having the idea that air fryers are a great way to make quick, healthy meals.

An air fryer can be used to get the crispness of deep-fried food without actually deep frying the food in oil. Breaded foods are among the most popular dishes in America. Instead of placing something like breaded chicken into oil, the air fryer blows hot air around the chicken and causes it to crisp up and brown, creating a crunchy texture (松脆的口感) that is similar to fried chicken.

Nutritionist Bellatti said, “When you are just using a teaspoon of oil in an air fryer, it’s going to be a lot less caloric than something in a real fryer where a lot more oil is being taken in. It’s a way to lower your calorie intake greatly. Additionally, for those who are watching fat intake for medical reasons, air fryers can help them create fried foods that are lower in total fat content.”

Reducing fat and calorie intake can help a person lose weight and eat healthier when compared to eating fried foods. But some experts say there is no guarantee that air frying is a healthier way to cook.

If you’re turning to an air fryer every day to cook every meal, you’re not necessarily eating healthier, according to nutritionist Hartley. Air frying makes some dishes healthier, but it doesn’t add nutritional value. Similarly, it doesn’t make an unhealthy dish a smart choice. At the end of the day, air-fried breaded chichen is still breaded chichen—grilled chichen would be the healthier choice.

“Air frying is just an easy and low mess way to cook dishes that have the satisfying crispness of fried foods,” Hartley said. “Instead of thinking of them as a dieting tool, think of them as a tool for cooking simple and satisfying meals.” Hartley also added air fryers would probably not help you lose weight, saying there was “zero research” to back that up.

And cutting oil out of your diet completely isn’t always for the best. “Although a low-fat, air-fried diet sounds attractive, you’d end up missing out on the wonderful advantages of plant-based fats such as avocado oil and olive oil,” said nutritionist Cucuzza.

1. What does the author mainly talk about in paragraph 2?

A．How the air fryer improves the taste of fried chichen.

B．Why many American people love breaded foods.

C．Why the air fryer enjoys popularity in America.

D．How the air fryer works to make foods crisp.

2. What did Bellatti try to express?

A．People should have a calorie-controlled diet.

B．Eating fewer calories may lead to a healthier life.

C．Air fryers can be more useful than traditional fryers.

D．Air fryers can help people cut down on calories and fat.

3. What might the underlined word “guarantee” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．expectation	B．possibility
C．certainty	D．suggestion

4. What is Hartley’s attitude toward people using air fryers as a tool to lose weight?

A．He is against it.	B．He is hopeful of it.
C．He is uninterested in it.	D．He is uncertain about it.

3 . It was 1994, and a new mother took her sick baby to the doctor. After being tested, the child was diagnosed (诊断) with CF (包囊纤维化), a serious disease. The girl would be lucky to survive into her twenties. The woman and her husband did not know what to do.

She turned to two friends — football star Boomer Esiason and his wife Cheryl, who knew a lot about CF since they had a son with it. They’d been trying to raise money for the CF Foundation (基金会), and they were heading their own foundation then. The woman called the Esiasons right away and they shared with her everything they knew about the illness.

She was changed, and put her whole heart into understanding CF. She learned how to use the treatments that would best give her daughter hope. She learned about other challenges about CF. Though 30,000 Americans suffer from the illness, the number was too small to motivate(激励) drug companies to do research. The CF market could not get enough investment (投资) for the government to make up the millions needed to develop new drugs.

So she gave up her job and jumped into the CF business full time. She now takes part in events organized by the CF Foundation, and gives speeches wherever she can. The money she raises goes to the CF Foundation, letting it employ scientists to study the disease. Her name is Angela Kinney. Thanks to the many people just like her, the average lifespan (寿命) of a child born with CF has jumped to 36.5 years.

1. From the passage we can learn that Cheryl was ________.

A．a doctor studying CF	B．a member of the CF Foundation
C．a person with CF	D．a football star

2. What did the Esiasons do to help Angela Kinney?

A．They told her what they knew about CF.	B．They offered her a job.
C．They offered her money.	D．They taught her how to comfort the child.

3. Why wasn’t there enough research on CF?

A．The government was unwilling to invest in it.

B．There were no researchers studying it.

C．Drug companies found it hard to do research.

D．The number of CF patients was too small.

4. Which of the following best describes Angela Kinney?

A．Clever and changeable.	B．Responsible and honest.
C．Brave and warm-hearted.	D．Helpful and open-minded.

4 . “杂交水稻之父”袁隆平逝世，享年91岁，这一消息引发了网友集体悼念的浪潮。你校也举办了纪念袁隆平的主题演讲活动，请你写一篇演讲稿，缅怀并致敬伟人。

注意：词数100左右。
参考词汇：杂交水稻 hybrid rice

Let the Scientific Spirit Live on

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5 . If you’re looking to widen your children’s vocabulary, then consider one of these dictionaries for kids.

Scholastic Children’s Dictionary

Not only does the Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary ($ 16.36) have definitions for tens of thousands of words, but it also includes guides to grammar, geography, and US presidents. It’s a perfect reference book for children in grades 3-7.

● Kid-friendly pronunciation guides
● Helpful example sentences
● Up-to-date technology, scientific and cultural terms
The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary

The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary ($13.95) is a dictionary for children in grades 3-6, with vocabulary suitable for children, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and enjoyable color pictures.

● Detailed world maps
● A valuable tool for teachers
● Handy for homeschooling
Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary

Written for young ones in grades 3-5, the Merriam-Webster s Elementary Dictionary ($14.49) makes its explanations richer by sentences taken from children’s literature, and has pronunciation paragraphs for each letter.

● Provides synonym (同义词)
● Explores Greek and Latin roots
● History of many words
My First Dictionary

This is the perfect go-to reference book for children ages 5 and up. With 1,000 word entries and supporting pictures, it is a fantastic addition to any child’s library. The lively My First Dictionary ($11.21) explains commonly-used words in terms that speak to a child’s personal experience, so it’s easy to understand.

● A picture for every word
● Includes interesting games
● Basic for the recommended age
1. What is special about the Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary?

A．It introduces US presidents.

B．It provides interesting games.

C．It explores the basic form of words.

D．It includes sentences from children’s books.

2. Which dictionary provides word history paragraphs?

A．My First Dictionary.

B．Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary.

C．Merriam- Webster ’s Elementary Dictionary.

D．The American Heritage Children ’s Dictionary.

3. How much should you pay if you want to buy a dictionary suitable for a 6-year-old boy?

A．$11.21.

B．$13.95.

C．$14.49.

D．$16.36.

6 . John was ________ to get back to work as soon as possible after he came back from abroad.

A．anxious

B．eager

C．worried

D．brave

7 . Pay special attention to reading more materials, from which many writing skills are ________.

A．acquired

B．formed

C．occupied

D．updated

8 . 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。

The best adventure holiday you’ll ever have!

Adventure Summer Camp is the     1    (big) adventure camp in Mount Wuyi and has well-trained and     2     (experience) workers. The mountain,     3     covers an area of 999 square kilometres, is home to birds, the world of insects and the kingdom of snakes. In Mount Wuyi you’ll go through an     4     (extreme) exciting and unbelievable adventure in a huge mountain away     5     the noise and crowds of the city, which will definitely be an unforgettable experience for you.

At the camp, you can enjoy the excitement and happiness of going     6     (hike), climbing mountains and so on. Furthermore, we’ll teach you     7     (survive) skills in the wild. There is no doubt that the summer camp is the best place     8     (have) your adventure and it is also     9     only camp in Fujian to offer guidance by experts.

    10     (contact) us and you’ll have much fun.

9 . Disney decided to build his park in California, and in 1952 he began to buy land. This proved to be a difficult task, since the land he wanted was owned by no fewer than twenty families. In 1954, he sent four members of his staff(员工) around the United States looking for ideas at establishing amusement parks. The only idea on which they found general agreement was that Disney was insane. Owners of other parks said it was impossible to succeed without dangerous rides or using methods that were at least a little dishonest. However, Disney went on with his plans for a clean, safe park, which he decided to call Disneyland.

At last Disneyland was built and opened to the public. Very quickly, it came to be regarded as one of the wonders of the modern world.

Disneyland was a personal satisfaction to Disney. It expressed his ideas of all that is true, good and beautiful in this world. He never tired of visiting the park himself, of expanding it or improving it. Even today, Disneyland is kept spotless (无污点的).Every night, every street and walkway is washed, and workers with knives get down on their hands and knees to scrape out (刮去) chewing gum dropped by visitors.

Disney himself didn’t live long enough to visit his Florida park. Death came in December 1966.On the day of his death, this headline appeared in the New York Times:

Walt Disney, 65, dies on coast

Founded an empire(帝国)on a mouse

He was a dreamer who had worked hard to make his dreams come true, and he had brought joy to millions.

1. From the first paragraph, we can see ________.

A．Disney’s hard effort proved to be useless

B．some people gave great support to Disney

C．the owners of some parks showed jealousy(嫉妒)to Disney

D．Disney was not influenced (影响)by others’ disagreement at all

2. In the first paragraph, the word “insane” can be replaced by ________.

A．excited

B．crazy

C．kind

D．interested

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．In 1954 Disney began to buy land to build his park in California.

B．From the investigation of four members of his staff, his idea was very acceptable.

C．Disney died after he built his Florida park.

D．Disney is a good example for those who like to dream and work hard to realize it.

4. We can infer from the passage that ________.

A．Disney got agreement on establishing Disneyland.

B．Disneyland brought a lot of profits to Disney

C．Disneyland was kept beautiful and clean because the visitors had a good manner

D．Disney lived a happy life in the empire of Mickey Mouse

10 . I was going on a vacation trip. It had taken several years for my dad to accumulate the ________ needed for such a big trip, but now we are going! My mother hated travelling ________ she had decided not to come. At first, I ________ about going off without her, but soon I became an eager traveler and felt very ________.

The first day out I noticed Dad was wearing his new ________. It was a birthday present from his mother, so he regarded it as a special gift. “Can I ________ your watch?” I remember asking, feeling ________ at the time and wanting to find something interesting. Dad passed it to me.

I ________ it, loving the smooth, rich feel of it. I put it on, and of course, it ________ loosely from my wrist. I moved it back and forth, from hand to hand. I held it out the window as we ________ along.

“Don’t drop it,” Dad said.

“I won’t,” I replied. “I’m holding it tight.” I would never be so ________, I thought. After all, I wasn’t a ________ anymore.

And just that second, it was out of my ________. I shouted, “I dropped it!”

Dad immediately ________ on the shoulder of the road and stopped the car. “We must look for it,” he said simply.

Tears flooded my eyes. We will never find it. I thought, my mind crushed by my ________ action. We kept searching. What if we never find it? Then, “Here it is!” Dad called. He held it to his car and ________. He studied it and smiled again. The watch was still working. Never had I felt such ________!

After all this time, I still ________ that thing and how miserable I felt. My dad never held it against me. As wise fathers do, he knew how ________ I felt and figured it was a good ________ for me.

1.

A．knowledge

B．information

C．money

D．energy

2.

A．so

B．but

C．if

D．since

3.

A．thought

B．worried

C．asked

D．dreamed

4.

A．heavy-hearted

B．well-off

C．narrow-minded

D．grown-up

5.

A．tie

B．jacket

C．watch

D．hat

6.

A．hold

B．borrow

C．keep

D．set

7.

A．busy

B．bored

C．fearful

D．disappointed

8.

A．made

B．examined

C．fixed

D．understood

9.

A．fell

B．covered

C．hung

D．remained

10.

A．sped

B．passed

C．walked

D．ran

11.

A．fortunate

B．brave

C．impolite

D．careless

12.

A．student

B．star

C．child

D．hero

13.

A．hand

B．mind

C．pocket

D．bag

14.

A．turned around

B．pulled over

C．drew back

D．paced down

15.

A．quick

B．serious

C．popular

D．foolish

16.

A．cried

B．left

C．smiled

D．jumped

17.

A．relief

B．loss

C．warmth

D．pressure

18.

A．wonder

B．imagine

C．believe

D．remember

19.

A．tired

B．curious

C．emotional

D．awful

20.

A．decision

B．lesson

C．time

D．chance