3 . My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in the classrooms, but I wasn't there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.

I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldn't read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn't happen again. Later that day, Mr. Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading.

Now I was 41 years old. One day, I planned to fly back to Texas to visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr. Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. "Do I know you?" he asked. "Yes, sir, you do know me," I answered excitedly." My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English." The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he'd once encouraged.

"I'm so glad I had a chance to see you," I said. "And Mr. Creech, I have great news to share." I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn't all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. "The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well," I added.

The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia（诵读困难症）. But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.

1. What was the author's trouble in study when he was a child?

A．He couldn't get along well with teachers.	B．He had difficulty in reading.
C．He hated being laughed at.	D．He didn't want to go to school.

2. Which of the following best describes Mr. Creech?

A．Friendly and fashionable.	B．Demanding and enthusiastic.
C．Humorous and aggressive.	D．Patient and responsible.

3. Why could the author read after meeting Mr. Creech?

A．Because his teacher always gave him confidence to read.

B．Because his parents taught him how to read.

C．Because the experts gave him a direction.

D．Because he realized this problem.

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Mr. Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.

B．The author was grateful to Mr. Creech.

C．The author had become a published author and an active speaker.

D．Dyslexia was the underlying reason that made the author unable to read.

4 . 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：把多余的词用斜线（\）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。

Of all the precious gift I have received in my life, I value a mask from a stranger more.

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, people are requiring to wear masks on buses in China. Therefore, I forgot to wear one on the day that I had a vital exam. As I was stopped by the bus driver, I realized that I will be late for the exam. I nearly burst into tears while an old woman next to me handed me a mask, and she told me not worry. Thanks to the precious gift, I finally attended that exam in the time.

The mask represents not only Chinese people's determination to prevent and control the epidemic, but our great qualities of helping each other and get over all the difficulties we may face together.

6 . 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，每处错误只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：把多余的词用斜线（\）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. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词，每句中最多有两处错误；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处）不计分。

When I was 13 years old, I was given an opportunity to join a soccer team. The team was consisted of some of the best players in the state of Pennsylvania. Because I had been playing soccer for five years, I never thought I was good enough to be on this team. At first, I had a hard time fit in, but after our first couple training session, other players accepted me. I gained confidence because I learn not many of players could play in different positions like me. Our first game was in Chicago and I won by a lot. I counted myself very luckily to have joined such a amazing team. That opportunity was the reason that I became a coach. I am proud being the coach for the same team!

7 . Chuan cuisine(川菜), or Sichuan cuisine, is one of the eight major cuisines of China, originating from Sichuan. Chuan cuisine is world famous for its spiciness, but there's more than that.

Chuan cuisine often gives people the impression of being hot and spicy, which is true due to the cold and wet winter weather in the province, situated in southwest China. This distinct spicy flavor is from the use of strong pepper, chilies, garlic, thick broad-bean sauce(豆瓣酱) and other unique Sichuan ingredients such as ginger, mustard, etc. Some famous Sichuan dishes are as follows.

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is a traditional Sichuan cuisine, which is made from diced chicken (鸡丁) dried chilies and peanuts. Its tenderness of chicken, crispness of peanuts, and moderate spiciness are widely welcomed by the public. In the western countries, Kung Pao Chicken is widely spread and has become the representative sample of Chinese food, just like what pasta is for Italian cuisine.

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is actually sauteed(煎炒的)tofu in hot and spicy sauce. It is named after the lady Chen Mapo，who created its cooking method. The ingredients of Mapo Tofu include tofu，minced(切碎的) beef or pork，chilies and Sichuan pepper, which highlight the characteristics of Sichuan cuisine——hot and spicy.

Husband and Wife Lung Pieces

Husband and Wife Lung Pieces contains no lung. Named by the couple who created it in 1930s，it is actually sliced beef and ox organs in chili sauce. Seasonings(调味品) include Sichuan's local spicy oil, pepper, sesame (芝麻) seeds and other spices.

Sichuan Hotpot

Sichuan is nationally famous for its hotpot. Hotpot is a stew of meat and vegetables cooked in a simmering pot of soup stock and can be roughly divided into two types, spicy and clear (not spicy). But with dozens of seasonings, it also has hundreds of different flavors.

1. Why is Chuan cuisine so spicy?

A．Because of the high temperature.

B．Because of the cold weather.

C．Because of the bad location.

D．Because of the dry weather.

2. Which of the following dishes may be clear?

A．Kung Pao Chicken.	B．Mapo Tofu.
C．Husband and Wife Lung Piece.	D．Sichuan Hotpot.

3. In which column of a newspaper can we read this text?

A．Travel and transport.	B．History and geography.
C．Food and drink.	D．Interests and hobbies.

8 . Volunteer Chances for Teens

About Learning Buddies

Learning Buddies is an education program for K-5 students at the Beacon Hill, Columbia, Douglass-Truth, New Holly and West Seattle Library branches (分馆). Teen volunteers and kids read together, learn math and play educational games with support from librarians.

If you are a high school student who enjoys math, reading and helping kids succeed in school, please consider volunteering as a Learning Buddy. You will get service learning experience and earn(获得) community service hours for school.

Learning Buddies teaches kids once a week. Volunteer chances are offered at the following Library branches, October through December and March through May.

●Beacon Hill Branch: Tuesday, 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

●Columbia Branch: Thursday, 4:15p.m. to 5:45 p.m

.●Douglass-Truth Branch: Tuesday, 4:15 p.m.to 5:45 p.m.

●New-Holly Branch: Tuesday, 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

●West Seattle Branch: Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Become a Learning Buddy

High school students must be at least 14 years old and live close to a Library branch that offers the Learning Buddies program.

You can ask for a volunteer application (申请书) and attend an interview at one of the following Library branches at least one month before the fall or spring Learning Buddies series.

● Beacon Hill Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-684-4711.

●Columbia Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-386- 1908.

●Douglass-Truth Branch: call Services Librarian at 206-684-4704.

● New-Holly Branch: call the Supervising Librarian at 206-386- 1905.

●West Seattle Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-684-7444.

1. Which number should you call if you want to volunteer on Thursday?

A．206-684-4711.	B．206-386-1908.
C．206-684-4704.	D．206-386-1905.

2. Students who want to become a Learning Buddy must__________.

A．be 14 years old or over

B．do well in all school subjects

C．live close to the kids being taught

D．be able to teach kids twice a week

3. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A travel guide.	B．A science report.
C．An invitation.	D．An advertisement.