1 . The war ________ many years.

A．was lasted

B．last

C．has been lasted

D．lasted

2 . Dear Mark,

Here’s something that’s been bothering me recently. My daughter will be five years old. She is happy, well-mannered, loving and pretty. She has attended a Montessori school since she was 16 months old and has made two friends. The three girls are always together, or talking with each other.

But recently the girls told my daughter that they would not play with her if she kept playing with the boy who was disliked by most of the class. My daughter always finds good things in others and insisted they play with him, too. Then one of the friends told my daughter she didn’t have straight hair and shouldn’t play with them. Then she started ignoring my daughter. My mother-in-law decided to iron my girl’s beautiful curly hair (卷发).

With her birthday coming, my child decided to invite her friends to her party. When I asked her why, she said because they were always together, but I know one of the girls will not attend her party.

I’m concerned about her. I feel lost, not knowing how to help my child.

Jenny

Dear Jenny,

It’s always painful to a mother when someone hurts her child. Your daughter’s friends weren’t nice to her, but little kids are still learning how to get along with others. As a result, young friendships are often fleeting, even changing from day to day. Judging from you letter, your daughter seems to be remarkably loving, outgoing and mature (成熟的) beyond her years. Perhaps you need to be proud of the way she treats people.

Ironing your daughter’s hair won't send your daughter or the other girls a good message. It implies that there is something wrong with the way she is. You have no choice but to let your daughter know that one of the girls won’t be attending her birthday party. If she seems upset, remind her that other friends will be there. My guess is that she will rise to the occasion.

Hope this helps.

Mark

1. What’s the mother’s problem?

A．Her daughter doesn’t respect other children.

B．Her daughter seems to be losing her friends.

C．Her daughter cares too much about her friends.

D．Her daughter doesn’t want to change her hairstyle.

2. Mark used the underlined word “fleeting” to show that ______.

A．kids value friendship very much

B．young friendships don’t last long

C．kids are good at dealing with others

D．young friendships are very important

3. The letter exchange has most likely happened between ______.

A．teacher and parent	B．doctor and patient
C．editor and reader	D．agent and client

3 . 阅读下面对话，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。

In a desert the weather is often dry and hot. Some people think desert is a place     1     there is nothing but sand. That is true sometimes,     2     some deserts have many kinds of plants and animals living in them. These plants and animals can exist for long periods of time     3     rain.

Some animals in the desert get all the water they need by     4     (eat) the plants     5     have water in them. People who have been    6     (lose)in the desert have died because they had no water     7     (drink). Some of these people would not have died if they had known how to survive. People who know how to survive in such    8     dry place often know how to get water from the    9     (leaf) of plants.

A person may enjoy living in the desert because he    10     (think) it is a beautiful place, but another person may think the same place is not pretty at all.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

One of China’s wandering elephants has finally made it home.

The herd of wild Asian elephants shot to fame last month while going on     1     impressive journey through southwestern China. Since leaving a nature reserve (保护区) last year, they     2     (travel) more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) across the rugged (崎岖的) landscape of Yunnan province, walking free through fields, villages and large towns.

Last week, a lone (单独的) elephant who broke away     3     the herd a month ago     4     (catch) and returned to its home reserve. It had traveled more than 190 kilometers (118 miles) on     5     (it) own, surviving on food     6     (prepare) by local authorities and at times searching villages for food.

Authorities said the 1. 8-ton male had lingered (逗留) near populated areas and posed a risk to public safety, leading to the     7     (decide) to tranquilize (麻醉) it and send it home. Veterinarians (兽医) found no external injuries on the elephant, who walked into the rainforest and took a bath in the river after being released, the Yunnan government said.

Meanwhile, the rest of the herd is still marching on     8     seems to be an endless journey,    9     (close) monitored round-the-clock by dozens of drones (无人机), and hundreds of emergency response personnel and police     10     (officer).

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

My friends and I     1     (organize) a mountain-climbing on July 21-22. we took a bus for about 2 hours to arrive     2     the foot of Mount Hua.

At about 10 pm, we began to climb the mountain. It was dark and     3     (climb) the mountain was a little dangerous and tiring.     4    , we were all excited     5     (see) so many travelers climbing together with us. When some fell behind,     6     would offer help. We all reached the top at around 5:00 am. How excited we felt to see the sun    7     (rise) in our eyes. We jumped and cheered with great joy. At the top of the mountain, different kinds of     8     (bird) were flying around us, and we could breathe fresh air     9     (free) .

The activity benefited us a lot. It is not only interesting but also     10     (mean). What a happy time!

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who doesn’t worry about global warming?

A．The man.

B．The woman.

C．Many scientists.

2. According to the woman, what will happen in a couple years?

A．Things will be normal.

B．Temperatures will stay the same.

C．Things will be just like 15 years ago.

7 . Smartphones are perhaps one of the things we like most or least. While they create a shared and communicative digital(数字的) experience，their use also greatly reduces the amount of direct communication we have. So, while we feel closer than ever through smartphones，research shows that we’re actually lonelier than ever.

We see this situation most commonly among the youth who were born into the digital age. Phones have increased the level of isolation (孤立). Janet Behrens, principal of Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School, noticed it in the lunchroom, where students had their heads down looking at their phones and had little conversation with each other.

Then, she created a lunchroom policy, which requires all students to leave their phones behind during Friday lunches and sit at a table with students they may not know. During Friday lunches, kids pick a card that shows which lunch table they will be sitting at that day. Each table provides ideas for conversation starters. in case students have trouble thinking of things to talk about with kids they might not know

Anyone who knows teens knows that they are likely to refuse to follow this kind of forced socialization(合群). So they may not quickly agree with such an idea. However, the new program is different. After taking a few weeks to get used to the new program, kids are kinder to each other and they actually look forward to Friday lunch hour. Sahara Kanke, a ninth grader, said, “I think it’s fun I was a bit confused when I first knew the program. But I like doing it now. People are nicer to each other now because they got to know each other at lunch”

Policies like this are important. ABC News reported that students who use phones and computers less during class scored half a grade higher than students with smartphones. Due to the advantages of reducing smartphone use among the youth, schools around the world have been testing different methods to help students overcome the difficulties

1. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Students’ dislike of school food.

B．Students’ loneliness brought by smartphones

C．Students’ refusing to follow some school rules

D．Students’ making new friends through the Internet

2. What can we learn about the new policy?

A．It aims to get students to share their problems

B．It can improve students’ problem-solving ability

C．It calls on students to stop chatting online at school

D．It encourages face-to-face communication among students

3. What does Paragraph 4 suggest?

A．It is pretty difficult to get along with teenagers

B．It is challenging to carry out the new program in school

C．The new program has drawn students closer to each other

D．Young students were glad to join the program at the beginning

8 . There's an art to being a frequent flyer. Those who fly thousands of miles a year develop certain routines to enjoy the trips. Three frequent travelers tell BBC Capital their secrets for a better flying experience.

Philippe Cousteau

Time in the air: Logs more than 200,000 miles a year.

Routine: "Pack as lightly as possible," he says, Cousteau always brings his own healthy food and something to drink. "I don't eat airplane food as a strict rule."

Tips Loyalty matters more than you might think. Having status with an airline helps a lot when there is a problem and it also means that you have a better chance of getting up grades, he says. "It may seem basic, but I am shocked at how many travelers don't bother."

Karl Rosander

Time in the air: 140 days a year, almost on international flights.

Routine: He never eats on the plane, and he drinks lots of water. "Making sure to get some rest on the flight means I can hit the ground running when I land to make the most out of my time with my team," he says.

Tips: He recommends developing a routine for when you land. "There's a coffee shop in NYC on the Lower East Side called El Rey," he says. "I always grab a coffee there when I'm in town on my way into the office. The routine helps me focus, shake any jetlag and get my synapses firing."

Lee Maen

Time in the air: Roughly 12 weeks of the year, both domestic and international.

Routine: Maen's trick is to always wear all black, usually a black T-shirt and hoodie. He packs lightly and tries to minimize time at the airport by arriving as close to departure time as possible.

Tips: Maen recommends knowing what type of airplane you are travelling on—different planes have quirks to them, like larger overhead storage or better seats in different places. With that information, he can find the best place to sit.

1. What is Philippe Cousteau's advice?

A．Developing a routine for when you land.	B．Having status with an airline.
C．Knowing the type of your airplane.	D．Not eating on the plane.

2. How does Karl Rosander make good use of his time with his team?

A．By packing as lightly as possible.

B．By eating and drinking on the pane.

C．By having a good rest on the plane.

D．By arriving as late as possible.

3. What do Philippe Cousteau and Lee Maen both mention in their routine?

A．Packing lightly.	B．Bringing food.
C．Having a rest.	D．Wearing black.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Do you want to be invited back? Read our six top tips for being     1     popular guest.

Clothes — if you are in a formal situation, dress     2     (smart): a suit and tie for men, a dress and jacket for women.

Gifts — if you are going to stay in someone’s house, take a small gift if you are staying for a short period of time, a bigger gift for longer periods. Expensive chocolate     3     (work) in most situations. Don’t arrive without     4     (take) anything.

Greetings — to shake hands or to kiss? Wait to see     5     action your host does.

Food — always accept it when     6     (offer). Try to eat all of it and say it tastes good     7     it may look terrible. Don’t hurt the host’s     8     (feel)．

Titles — avoid using first names in formal situations. Always use titles (Doctor, Professor, Chairman) until you     9     (tell) not to.

Leaving — the most important tip for being a good guest is to know when you should say goodbye. The secret is to leave while the host is still enjoying your company and wants you    10     (stay) longer.

10 . 高中生涯已经开始。假设你叫李明，你对于高中的英语学习有什么规划呢？校团委将举办一场高中英语学习规划分享会。请根据以下要点提示，以My Plan for Senior English Learning为题，准备一份发言稿，和同学们分享一下你的学习规划。

需提升项目	高中英语学习规划
一、语音 （pronunciation）、听力	多听多读课文（texts），多听英语新闻节目（news programs），观看英语电影
二、写作（writing）	记英文日记（diary）：不要把一切都翻译成汉语（translate everything into Chinese），应学会用英语进行思考
三、语法（grammar）	看些语法书，并请教老师
四、心态	保持轻松（stay relaxed），满怀信心（be confident）

写作要求：
1. 结构完整，要点齐全，可适当发挥；
2. 行文流畅，语言准确，书写规范；
3. 文中不能出现任何真实的人名、校名或所在地等信息；
4. 词数100左右。文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
My Plan for Senior English Learning

I’m Li Ming. I love English, but it’s a little difficult for me. I decide to try my best to learn it well. Here’s my plan for Senior English learning.

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Only in this way can I learn English well in senior high school. I hope it’s helpful for you. Thank you.