The son wants to talk with his father about his career, so he approaches the table
When the grandfather
At last, the grandfather tells the grandson to take
2 . When we talk about English, we often think of it as a single language but like most languages, English has evolved through years of speakers, going through major changes overtime. By looking at these changes, we can have a deeper understanding of the language, from the present day back to its ancient roots.
While modern English shares many similar words with romance languages(罗曼斯语), like French and Spanish, most of those words were not originally part of it. Instead, they started coming into the language with the Norman invasion of England in 1066. When the French-speaking Normans conquered(征服) England and became its ruling class, they brought their speech with them, adding a large number of French and Latin words to the English language formerly spoken there. The English used in Beowulf(《贝奥武夫》) probably doesn’t look very familiar, but it might be more recognizable if you know some German. That’s because Old English belongs to the Germanic language family, first brought to the British Isles(不列颠群岛) in the 5th and 6th centuries by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. The language they spoke would become known as Anglo-Saxon. Viking invaders(维京侵略者) in the 8th to 11th centuries added more borrowings from Old Norse(古斯堪的那维亚语) into the mix.
It may be hard to see the roots of modern English underneath all the words borrowed from French, Latin, Old Norse and other languages. But the amazing fact is that nearly 3 billion people around the world, many of whom cannot understand each other, are speaking the same words shaped by 6000 years of history.
1. What’s the passage mainly about?| A．The introduction of modern English. | B．The study of Old English.H1x |
| C．The origin of modern English. | D．The discussion of the usage of English words. |
| A．The words were part of English at first and then were borrowed into French. |
| B．The Normans brought those, words to the English language. |
| C．The words were brought to the British Isles in the 5th and 6th centuries. |
| D．Viking invaders added those words to English. |
| A．has been passed down | B．has been invented |
| C．has gradually developed | D．has changed completely |
| A．English is a single language. | B．English has its only root in romance languages. |
| C．English is actually a mixture of several languages. | D．There are 3 billion English speakers in the world. |
3 . The sun was shining brightly over our heads and sweat (汗水) was pouring off our backs and faces. We stood still without
It was
After this journey, we were more
Military training taught us perseverance (不懈) and determination. On the last day of our training, the confidence could be
| A．crying | B．making | C．sending | D．telling |
| A．nothing | B．anything | C．something | D．everything |
| A．wasted | B．spent | C．kept | D．took |
| A．strict | B．curious | C．interesting | D．normal |
| A．success | B．pleasure | C．worry | D．wonder |
| A．referred to | B．devoted to | C．turned to | D．listened to |
| A．sunlight | B．wealth | C．desire | D．health |
| A．received | B．helped | C．offered | D．happened |
| A．concerned | B．determined | C．interested | D．surprised |
| A．expected | B．expressed | C．disliked | D．rescued |
| A．escaped | B．moved | C．rode | D．rushed |
| A．larger | B．stronger | C．louder | D．lower |
| A．seen | B．heard | C．smelt | D．touched |
| A．thoughts | B．feelings | C．opinions | D．voices |
| A．travelling | B．falling | C．setting | D．smiling |
4 . I waved goodbye to my senior high school life just six months ago and now I am a college freshman. However, my memory of high school life is so fresh that I feel as if it were only yesterday.
My senior high school is called Yantai No. 1 Middle School with a long history, which can date back to 1931. When I recall my memorable high school life, I feel blissful and impressed.
To be honest, my senior high school life was very tiring but I really enjoyed it. I was asked to put study in the first place all the time by both my parents and my teachers. At that time, I got up at 5:30 a.m. and went to bed late in order to have more study time to review what I had learned in the day. In addition to study, I also took part in some activities like English speech contests, calligraphy competitions and so on.
Our class was like a big family. I got along well with my classmates. We always discussed issues of all kinds after class. I made many friends in the family and we still keep in touch with each other after we graduated. Luckily, my teachers were also very enthusiastic and friendly. We were seen as their children. They not only taught us knowledge but told us how to do better.
What’s more, dormitory life is also worth mentioning. Living far away from my home, I became quite independent by the end of the first semester at senior high. My roommates and I worked as a team to do some cleaning every day. We had a good time living as a family together, and my social skills were gradually improved.
This is my high school life, busy but fulfilling. I will never forget it.
1. It seems that the author’s high school life is anything but ______.| A．memorable | B．impressive | C．tiring | D．bitter |
| A．The author was unhappy about what she was told to do by her parents and teachers. |
| B．The author was a hardworking student when at high school. |
| C．The author had no time for other hobbies other than study. |
| D．The author won a lot of prizes in competitions during high school. |
| A．She lived far from her home. | B．She learned to do things on her own. |
| C．She had a better understanding of teamwork. | D．She learned how to get along with others. |
| A．In a newspaper covering breaking news. | B．In a fashion magazine. |
| C．On a college composition website. | D．In a guidebook. |
5 . My mum is a hard-working and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard and all her students like her lessons.
My mum has been teaching English at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and returns home late in the evening.
She often says to us, “Work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society.” What a piece of good advice this is!
Thank you for your listening.
| A．She enjoys listening to classical music. |
| B．She loves her students and cares about them. |
| C．Can you tell us something about your mum? |
| D．I never forget it and always bear it in my mind. |
| E．My mum is hard-working and never wastes money. |
| F．She never goes to expensive restaurants to enjoy meals. |
| G．As a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us comfort. |
6 . The arts, especially music, should be part of every school’s lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.
Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music programme, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children’s music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.
Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practise performing in front of the audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.
Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music lessons should be offered in every single grade in every school.
1. According to the passage, music could make students smarter by________.| A．improving their classroom skills and paying attention |
| B．improving their classroom skills and imagination |
| C．improving their attention and imagination |
| D．letting them make music and try out their own ideas |
| A．Unwilling to turn on. |
| B．Always looking at. |
| C．Unwilling to move. |
| D．Always playing with. |
| A．make children express themselves |
| B．bring children success |
| C．give children something to be proud of |
| D．develop children’s self-confidence |
| A．Music Is a Must as a Course at School |
| B．Music Builds Children’s Self-confidence |
| C．Music Makes Students Much Smarter |
| D．Learning Music and Making Music Build Children’s Character |
7 . Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.
● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
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● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.
| A．First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it. |
| B．There are three practical note-taking methods. |
| C．You must write your notes on separate paper. |
| D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later. |
| E．You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes. |
| F．That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes. |
| G．Use words, not complete sentences. |
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。
在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
只允许修改10处，多者从第11处起不计分。
Last Sunday I went to the park as usually. At about noon, I was enjoying my reading near a lake when suddenly I hear someone crying for help. I went up to see what was happened. I was shocking to find a little child struggling in the water in the distance when many people were standing by without doing anything. Without a second thoughts, I pushed through the crowd as I took off my coat, but jumped into the water quickly. I managed to reach him and carried him back to safety. To his great relief(宽慰), the kid was saved. I was proud what I had done. I hope everyone can give a hand when someone else is in the trouble.
Many people think that if they’re having trouble
How much sleep one needs each night
10 . Years ago, I was on a long flight, during which a voice from the speaker said, “We won’t
Then I noticed the little girl next to me. Surprisingly, the storm seemed to mean
When the plane was out of
Many kinds of storms may
| A．serve | B．take | C．get | D．sell |
| A．excited | B．comfortable | C．happy | D．nervous |
| A．noisy | B．quiet | C．warm | D．cold |
| A．broke out | B．came about | C．lit up | D．gave off |
| A．ship | B．plane | C．train | D．seat |
| A．lifted | B．cut | C．turned | D．shut |
| A．jump | B．fly | C．land | D．drop |
| A．surprised | B．scared | C．glad | D．Interested |
| A．weather | B．question | C．future | D．action |
| A．make | B．reach | C．win | D．finish |
| A．something | B．anything | C．everything | D．nothing |
| A．funny | B．frustrated | C．sad | D．calm |
| A．talk | B．read | C．play | D．sleep |
| A．book | B．story | C．expression | D．impression |
| A．and | B．while | C．so | D．since |
| A．order | B．date | C．fashion | D．danger |
| A．turn | B．time | C．return | D．front |
| A．trouble | B．help | C．encourage | D．stop |
| A．introduce | B．invite | C．throw | D．change |
| A．ask | B．remember | C．explain | D．wonder |
