1 . Which part is AdvP in the following two sentences?
[A]My first French class was [B]very confusing. [C]The teacher spoke [D]so fast!

A．A

B．B

C．C

D．D

2 . Which of the following four sentences is SVOC (主-谓-宾-补) pattern?

A．For him, that dream has come true!

B．The teacher was kind and friendly.

C．I found most of my classmates and teachers friendly and helpful.

D．There’s a lot to explore at senior high.

3 . For Schultz, a 77-year-old man, this is a chance of a lifetime. Schultz is part of a group of around 50 Germans who are on a bus journey along the ancient Silk (丝绸) Road.

Speaking of his journey, he says: “I have been deeply interested in the Silk Road since I was a child, but now I finally have a chance to experience (体验) it.”

The two-month bus journey will take the group through Germany, Russia, and other 4 European countries. They will then enter China from the country’s western part. It will be an unforgettable memory for them.

Nearly half of the 13,000-kilometer trip will be inside China. From Xinjiang in the west to Shanghai in the east, the German visitors will see more than 20 Chinese cities. “We have managed the trip of the Silk Road for around 10 years. An increasing number of people, not only from German-speaking countries, have been joining us," says Liu Guoqiang from China Tours.

Almost 26 million foreigners traveled to China in 2015, and about 5 million of them were from Europe. Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and the Changjiang River are traditional Chinese travel destinations for European tourists. Speaking of where he wants to go, Schultz says, “Compared with modern cities, the culture in western China attracts me more.

As Shi Xiang, head of the China Tours, says, “Being a new brand (品牌) to attract foreign visitors, the Silk Road is good for people to know more about China, especially the northwestern part of the country.”

1. How will the group of around 50 Germans have the tour?

A．By car.

B．By train.

C．By subway.

D．By bus.

2. Where will the German group enter China?

A．From Beijing.	B．From the western part of China.
C．From the eastern part of China.	D．From Shanghai.

3. According to Liu Guoqiang, how long has China Tours managed the trip?

A．For around 10 years.	B．For 26 months.
C．For 2 months.	D．For about 20 years.

4. What’s the meaning of the word “destinations” in Part 5?

A．标志

B．道路

C．目的地

D．品牌

4 . For everyone who hates setting their alarm an hour earlier to hit the gym, scientists may have some good news.

Afternoon workouts lead to better outcomes for some people, according to a study published this year. The study, which looked at men who are at risk for or have Type2 diabetes (糖尿病) found that participants who exercised in the afternoon experienced more metabolic (新陈代谢的) benefits as well as more positive effects on their exercise performance and fat mass compared to participants who exercised in the morning.

“Our body has a biological clock and this regulates many processes in the body and these processes have a rhythm,” said Patrick Schrauwen, a professor of metabolic aspects of Type 2 diabetes at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

“Some of these are well known, like your body temperature and your blood pressure.” Schrauwen said. “Our biological clocks also influence our metabolism and whether our bodies burn fat or carbohydrates at certain times,” he added. And for study participants who were fat or at risk for Type 2 diabetes, those fat-burning processes were more efficient in the afternoon hours. Higher body temperatures in the afternoon may also help improve corporal performance, almost like a built-in daily warm-up.

“When you start to realize how strong this biological clock can be and then if you do the things like food intake on the wrong time of the day, or being active on the wrong time of the day or being inactive at times when you should be active, this can have a major influence.” Schrauwen added. “The good news is that you can also use it for your benefit.”

It can be especially helpful for competitive athletes or people training for a race to exercise in the afternoon of a day. For example, Schrauwen said he worked with a football team that was able to improve their performance by moving practice to the afternoon.

1. What is the good news mentioned in the text?

A．People do not need to set their alarm earlier any more.

B．Exercise in the afternoon is good for all human beings.

C．The men with Type 2 diabetes can be treated by exercising in the afternoon.

D．Some people get more benefits when they exercise in the afternoon.

2. What is the scientific basis of Patrick Schrauwen’s study?

A．Our bodies have a regular system.	B．Our bodies can adjust to a new habit.
C．The patients with diabetes burn fat faster.	D．People can do warm-up inside their bodies.

3. What does the underlined word “corporal” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Memorial.

B．Physical.

C．Natural.

D．Mental.

4. How did Schrauwen prove his research?

A．By working with other scientists.	B．By comparing the results from different people.
C．By trying it with specific groups.	D．By helping participants at risk for diabetes.

5 . Emotional regulation (情绪管理) is taking any action that changes the intensity of an emotional experience.     1    . It refers to the ability to effectively control our emotions through various approaches. We are expected to manage our emotions in ways that are socially acceptable. There are a number of skills that can help us self-regulate our emotions.

    2    

Emotions happen fast. We don’t think “now I will be angry” — we just suddenly have fires in our eyes and become extremely angry. So the number one skill in regulating difficult emotions is to pause. Take a breath. Slow down the moment between trigger (触发) and response.

Noticing what you feel

An equally important skill involves the ability to become aware of what you’re feeling. Dr. Judson Brewer, MD Ph. D. recommends practices for becoming more curious about your own physical reactions. In what parts of your body are you noticing feelings? Is your stomach upset? Is your heart racing?     3    . Looking into what is happening to you physically can also draw away your focus and reduce the intensity of the emotion.

Naming what you feel

After noticing what you feel, the ability to name it can help you get control of what is happening. Ask yourself: What would you call the emotions you’re feeling? Is it anger, sadness, or disappointment?     4    .

Accepting the emotion

    5    . Rather than beating yourself up for feeling angry or scared, recognize that your emotional reactions are acceptable. Try to practice self-sympathy and give yourself respect. Recognize that experiencing emotions is a normal human reaction.

A．Creating space

B．Predicting what you feel

C．It doesn’t mean preventing or avoiding emotions

D．Emotions come and go so that you barely notice them

E．Identifying emotions will help you share your feelings with others

F．Emotions are a normal and natural part of how we respond to situations

G．Your physical reactions can reflect what you are experiencing emotionally

6 . 请你以“Science And Technology Influence Our Life”为题，给校刊“英语角”栏目写一篇英文稿件，内容包括： 1. 举例说明科学技术给学校教育和我们生活带来的新变化；2. 你的感受。
注意： 1. 短文词数不少于100词。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 文中不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。

Science And Technology Influence Our Life

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7 . 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。

With a unique civilization     1    (date) back over 5, 000 years, China has always been a place of special fascination for foreigners. In the past decades, interest in the rapidly developing nation    2    (grow) quickly. Foreigners have been coming to China not just for travel    3    for study, work, investment or cultural exchanges. Some find success in their careers and actively make contributions to China’s sustainable development.

“There are lots of things that we benefited from by     4    (simple) being here in China,” said Jay Thornhill,     5    Australian-American who co-founded one online shopping platform based in Shanghai. “When you combine a huge well-educated and hardworking population with the ability to manufacture and build just about anything that    6    (exist) in the world, you get a very productive business environment. ”

Having foreigners working and living in China achieves more than just economic benefits. It can be a cultural contribution     7     builds a bridge of mutual understanding and friendship between individuals and nations.

In Thornhill’s eyes, China provides a welcoming and accommodating environment for foreigners     8    (follow) their dreams. “The Chinese people are tolerant of language and cultural barriers and usually approach these differences with curiosity rather than     9    (judge), ” he said.

In ancient times, the Venetian merchant Marco Polo’s book fascinated many. Today China’s rapid growth and     10    (it) favorable environment and the expatriates’ exciting stories have stimulated foreigners’ interest in the nation.

8 . The day started out as many others before. I was always in a rush, always trying to ________ too much in a day’s time. It seemed as though the kids were________ underfoot.

Many times I heard that these were the ________ days, that I should cherish the ________. I couldn’t see it, though. I was________ by the long list of things to do.

A warm morning, I took the kids outside and started________ the flower beds as Emily and Logan played nearby. I was ________ to have a moment to myself while the kids were occupied.

It wasn’t long before I________ that the two of them were sitting beneath a small tree in the backyard, looking up into the ________ and singing a song. We had dubbed (把…称为) it“The Emily Tree” simply because it had been ________ when Emily was a baby.

Days and________ had passed, and Emily had grown ________ as well. She had turned into a bright and curious child who was always eager to learn and ________ and help her little brother Logan do the same.

________ got the best of me, and I headed over to ask why they were sitting there, apprently________ to the tiny tree.

Logan only________, but Emily told me softy in her matter-of-fact little ________, “You have to spend time with something if you want it to ________ nice and strong. ”She turned to finish her song.

Well, the weeds didn’t get pulled that day. ________, I went into the house, gathered a blanket and a picnic lunch, and________ my daughter and son under the Emily Tree.

1.

A．prevent

B．repeat

C．accomplish

D．connect

2.

A．often

B．always

C．seldom

D．usually

3.

A．longest

B．noisiest

C．worst

D．best

4.

A．moments

B．days

C．dates

D．years

5.

A．treated

B．blinded

C．examined

D．used

6.

A．watering

B．packing

C．weeding

D．Decorating

7.

A．proud

B．interested

C．sad

D．glad

8.

A．realized

B．regretted

C．affected

D．confused

9.

A．sky

B．birds

C．clouds

D．branches

10.

A．placed

B．planted

C．produced

D．built

11.

A．dreams

B．games

C．months

D．persons

12.

A．slowly

B．quietly

C．suddenly

D．quickly

13.

A．explore

B．reduce

C．spread

D．worry

14.

A．Love

B．Curiosity

C．Courage

D．Heart

15.

A．waving

B．shouting

C．singing

D．whispering

16.

A．smiled

B．sat

C．played

D．thought

17.

A．way

B．voice

C．sound

D．sentence

18.

A．take up

B．look up

C．set up

D．grow up

19.

A．Instead

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

20.

A．helped

B．received

C．joined

D．supported

9 . Knowing How and When to Say Sorry Can Build Better Friendship

Have you ever argued with a friend and said or done something you regretted?     1    . Knowing how to apologize can help you become friends again and to understand why you fell out in the first place.

Why do we argue?

We argue for all kinds of reasons. For example, you might think your football team is fantastic, but your friend disagrees, or you don’t want someone to join in your game. Sometimes, especially if you are angry, things can become out of control, and you’ll say or do something you regret.     2    . But it’s important to resolve your differences afterwards so bad feelings don’t get worse. This is where an apology can help.

What does saying sorry mean?

We all make mistakes, and apologizing is a way of admitting we’ve got something wrong and will try not to do it again.     3     . An apology needs to show the other person that you are genuinely sorry, you accept responsibility for your actions, and that you want their forgiveness.

    4    ?

Sometimes another person may pressure you into taking the blame when it has nothing to do with you. If you feel this is happening, try talking about why you argued in the first place and explain how it made you feel. If you still can’t agree, you could ask a parent or teacher to help you resolve the problem.

Does apologizing always work?

A genuine apology is a magic word. It may take time for someone to understand and forgive.     5    . But you can feel good about trying to fix things and promising yourself to do better next time.

A．What if it’s not my fault

B．How should we apologize to others

C．Try it again if you fail to get others’ forgiveness

D．Even after you’ve said sorry, you could still feel bad

E．Arguing and disagreeing with others occasionally is normal

F．It may be hard to say sorry, but if you want to make something better you must try

G．Sometimes it can be hard to put things right, especially when feelings have been hurt

10 . Young male African elephants show calmer behavior when older, more experienced male elephants are around, according to a new study. Experts say the discovery could help to protect both elephants and humans.

Researchers from the University of Exeter, in south-west England and the charity Elephants for Africa studied the behavior of 281 male elephants (known as bulls) in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans National Park over three years. At between 12 and 15 years old, bull elephants leave the herd where they grow up and then spend much of their time either alone or with other males. Females, in contrast, stay with the herd they were born into.

To see if there were patterns in the way males behaved after leaving their herd, the researchers divided them into four groups: two groups of adolescents (aged 10-15 or 16-20 years old), and two groups of adults (aged 21-25 or over 26 years old). They found that the younger males were more likely to be aggressive towards non-elephant targets, such as other animals and vehicles when there were fewer older adult bulls to mix with. Connie Allen from the University of Exeter, who led the study, suggests this may be because the young bulls on their own are less experienced at identifying threats to their safety. That means they are more likely to become fearful, which makes them attack.

Allen said the research revealed an important role for older male elephants who have often been thought of as not very useful in elephant society. This mistaken belief has led wildlife authorities to allow some hunting of older males, reducing their numbers and their possible calming influence on younger bulls. In the area where the elephants live, 71% of people said they felt that elephants threaten their safety. The research suggests that having more older males could help with the problem.

1. How do bull elephants differ from female elephants?

A．They leave the herd.

B．They stay with the herd.

C．They behave violently.

D．They are more independent.

2. Why do younger male elephants attack people or vehicles?

A．They protect their herd from danger.

B．They are too young to recognize threats.

C．They are frightened by non-elephant targets.

D．They are not protected well by older elephants.

3. Which statement will the author probably agree with?

A．Older male elephants are less important in elephant society.

B．It is reasonable to allow some hunting of older male elephants.

C．Older male elephants can help reduce elephant attack.

D．People’s safety is threatened by older male elephants.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Old Elephants Threaten People’s Safety

B．Old Male Elephants Keep Young Calm

C．Young Elephants Are More Aggressive

D．Bull Elephants Tend to Leave the Herd