1 . Online, English has become a common language for users from around the world. In the process, the language itself is changing. There are now thought to be some 4.5 billion web pages worldwide. Some language experts predict that within 10 years English will occupy the internet — but in forms very different to what we accept and recognize as English today.
That’s because people who speak English as a second language already outnumber native speakers. And increasingly, they use it to communicate with other non-native speakers, particularly on the internet where less attention is paid to grammar and spelling and users don’t have to worry about their accent (口音).
Users of Facebook already socialize in a number of different “Englishes” including Indian English, Spanish English and Korean English. While these different styles have long existed within their cultures, they’re now expanding and coming online. Technology companies are introducing newly-developed English words with products aimed at enabling users to add words that are not already in the English dictionary. And most large companies have English websites, while smaller businesses are learning that they need a common language — English — to reach global customers.The increasing popularity of the internet allows more languages to develop quickly.
“Most people actually speak several languages — it’s less common to only speak one,” says Mr. Munro. “English has taken its place as the world’s common language, but it’s not pushing out other languages.” Instead, other languages are pushing their way into English, and in the process creating something new.
1. What does the text mainly talk about?A.English is a common language around the world. |
B.There are now many different language styles. |
C.English language is developing with the Internet. |
D.Smaller businesses are learning a common language. |
A.People need to spell exactly. |
B.Grammar is not so important. |
C.People do not care about their accent. |
D.Most English-speakers are not native speakers. |
A.We can only communicate online in English. |
B.It’s impossible to find all the English words in the dictionary. |
C.Some technology companies start to publish English dictionaries. |
D.Smaller businesses are not allowed to have English websites. |
A.The other languages are enriching English. |
B.One can’t live well without speaking several languages. |
C.English will become the only language in the world. |
D.Chinese used to be the world’s common language. |
2 . During my first three years of college, I put on about 30 pounds of weight. Between classwork and a part time job, I had zero time for
After leaving college, I
Me? Play tennis? No way. I was strongly against his
Tennis would finally become my
A.games | B.holidays | C.research | D.exercise |
A.wanted | B.got | C.hated | D.protected |
A.decided | B.agreed | C.regretted | D.continued |
A.avoided | B.imagined | C.began | D.minded |
A.important | B.new | C.simple | D.similar |
A.liked | B.changed | C.wrote down | D.thought about |
A.busy | B.careless | C.bored | D.lazy |
A.rule | B.job | C.reply | D.idea |
A.worried about | B.happy with | C.sure of | D.ashamed of |
A.As usual | B.At first | C.Besides | D.However |
A.silly | B.relaxed | C.proud | D.satisfied |
A.controlling | B.throwing | C.missing | D.playing |
A.interesting | B.painful | C.different | D.easy |
A.in secret | B.in anger | C.in fear | D.in surprise |
A.asked | B.learned | C.taught | D.remembered |
A.hobby | B.plan | C.dream | D.story |
A.returning | B.starting | C.stopping | D.forgetting |
A.lesson | B.skill | C.business | D.task |
A.expect | B.seem | C.need | D.happen |
A.reasons | B.results | C.questions | D.examples |
1.比赛时间:10月8日下午3:00-5:00;
2.演讲内容:学习英语的经历及方法;
3.报名时间:9月22日之前。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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Although the first time I flew on a plane were eight years ago, but I can still remember how afraid I was that day. As the child, I had wondered what it would be like to flying on a plane. In March of 2011, I went on my first plane ride with my parents. We flew from Beijing to London to visit ours relatives. It was a large plane. There were a lot people on it. I was very nervous during the journey that I did not eat any meal. I stay awake all the way. I wouldn’t go to the bathroom. I cannot tell you, how relaxing I was when the plane final landed at the airport.
5 . Online learning is now becoming very popular around the world. As we know, it allows people to learn at home and people can learn the courses from anywhere in the world. Anyone who wants to learn something can enroll (注册) into a good school offering online courses and complete their education. Besides being convenient, there is no age limit; one can take a course anytime and at any point in their career.
Online learning also means that people have more time for their own life while continuing their education. They are able to learn when it’s convenient for them, and in many cases the courses can be completed in less time than at a traditional school. People can go to work during the day and finish their homework at night. Parents can spend time with their children and then complete online classes when their children are at school or asleep. Since people don’t have to take part in any classroom activities, it does not do any harm to their lives. They can work and learn at any time of the day and at their own speed.
Many people find that online courses are less expensive than traditional ones. Classroom teaching is usually expensive and not suitable for a lot of people. Through online learning, one can save a lot. People don’t have to spend more money on traveling, staying in hotels or eating in restaurants. Online courses are a good choice for those who are short of money but want to learn something and improve themselves. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students learning online have not only saved a lot of money but also performed better than those learning in traditional schools.
Of course, online learning requires a regimented lifestyle and the ability to learn on one’s own. For people who are not strict with themselves, online learning can be a real challenge. For busy people who take online classes, time management can be a challenge. They have to decide for themselves when to work on class tasks and how long they will need in order to finish the work. So, people must think about all of these things before making a choice.
1. In the author’s opinion, online learning ________.A.is easy to get for anyone | B.should be made fun |
C.is a good choice for anyone | D.may disappear in the near future |
A.how to find time to learn | B.the future of online learning |
C.how to make use of online learning | D.the problems of online learning |
A.Online learning is going to replace traditional schools. |
B.People can learn more quickly through online learning. |
C.Online learning has both advantages and disadvantages. |
D.More and more people are now choosing to learn online. |
6 . Like many six-year-olds, Sam Pointon loves trains and dreams of working with them when he grows up. However, when the position for Director of the National Railway Museum in England was offered, Sam couldn’t help applying for it. And he got the job finally!
It all began during a family vacation, when Sam’s dad noticed the job opening. He joked that it would be the perfect position for little Sam when he grew up. But Sam thought he was able to do the job. After all, he had been on several train rides, owned an electric train and had mastered the technique of controlling two trains at once.
Little Sam’s handwritten letter caught the eye of the museum staff, who were so impressed by his enthusiasm that they decided to hire (雇用) him.
While the job doesn’t pay anything, it does have its perks (补贴). But young Sam doesn’t care about it. He thinks it would be an important experience for him. Therefore, he has been doing his job quite seriously and has already suggested that the museum should set up a model train area to attract more children.
In order to encourage Sam, his family was invited for a special VIP, behind-the-scenes tour of the museum, which covers more than 400 years of railroad history and houses over 100 old trains. They were also given free tickets to see a stage adaptation (版) of the popular kids’ book The Railway Children.
Sam is so serious about his new position that the six-year-old believes he doesn’t even have to go to school anymore — which of course, is not the case. His parents just haven’t had the heart to tell him yet!
1. Sam learned about the job offer from ________.A.the museum | B.the director | C.his father | D.his teacher |
A.his attitude | B.his ability | C.his experience | D.his family’s support |
A.He is kept busy. | B.He gets good pay. |
C.He is the only child working there. | D.He does a good job. |
A.Quiet and creative. | B.Careful and confident. |
C.Brave and friendly. | D.Kind and clever. |
I always dreamed of opening my own restaurant. I always loved cooking. So when it came time for college, I
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1. 时间2021年1月27日至2月13日;
2. 活动内容(英语课程、与接待家庭度周末、参观迪斯尼乐园等);
3. 预期收获(生活、文化等)。
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1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
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Yours truly,
Li Hua
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删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
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2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Several days ago, my classmates and I visited to the Cincinnati School for the Blind and Deaf. We had party with some of the student there and had a wonderful time. I met a girl at the party. She couldn’t speak or hear, but we “talked” by writing on each other hands. When saying goodbye, she writes on my hand, “Please come here as often as possible.” Many people are concerning about disabled people and give her money. However, I think which we should do is to communicate with them rather than give money. If you want to help disabled people, making friends with them and visit them regularly. Nothing is much important than friendship.
10 . One Saturday morning, an old man went into the market to buy something. He was dressed
“I wish to get a
Just then a young gentleman
“Carry it myself! Who do you think I am?” said the young gentleman.
Hearing all that was said, the old man said, “Well, that is lucky. I
“Oh, it’s nothing, sir,” replied the old man. “It was no
“Who is that
In fact, Mr Marshall taught us a lesson that no man should feel himself too fine to carry his own goods.
1.A.simply | B.warmly | C.casually | D.formally |
A.cage | B.bag | C.basket | D.box |
A.chicken | B.duck | C.fish | D.turkey |
A.only | B.just | C.always | D.also |
A.satisfied | B.familiar | C.busy | D.bored |
A.walked around | B.searched for | C.passed by | D.stepped into |
A.office | B.farm | C.house | D.hospital |
A.agreed | B.refused | C.hesitated | D.continued |
A.Besides | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Instead |
A.right | B.intention | C.rule | D.custom |
A.important | B.dirty | C.heavy | D.expensive |
A.sorry | B.angry | C.hungry | D.depressed |
A.happen | B.hope | C.regret | D.choose |
A.help | B.employ | C.pay | D.allow |
A.Until | B.Unless | C.When | D.Before |
A.praised | B.thanked | C.stopped | D.invited |
A.trouble | B.expectation | C.surprise | D.doubt |
A.smiled | B.imagined | C.waited | D.wondered |
A.brave | B.strange | C.kind | D.ordinary |
A.peaceful | B.shamed | C.sad | D.disappointed |