2 . 假设你是李华，刚升入高中不久。你的美国好友John听说后，来信询问你的高中生活状况。请用英语就你的高中生活学习情况给他回一封信，谈谈你的高中生活，要点包括：
1. 你的理想目标;
2. 你的计划安排及具体做法。
注意:1. 词数100字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear John,

I am delighted to have been admitted to senior high school and started my new school life .

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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . The Government’s sugar tax on soft drinks has brought in half as much money as Ministers first predicted it would generate, the first official data on the policy has shown.

First announced in April, 2016, the tax which applies to soft drinks containing more than 5g of sugar per 100ml, was introduced to help reduce childhood obesity (肥胖). It is believed that today’s children and teenagers are consuming three times the recommended level of sugar, putting them at a higher risk of the disease.

Initially the sugar tax was expected to make £520m a year for the Treasury. However, data of the first six months showed it would make less than half this amount. At present it is expected to generate £240m for the year ending in April 2019, which will go to school sports.

It comes after more than half of soft drinks sold in shops have had their sugar levels cut by manufacturers (制造商) so they can avoid paying the tax. Drinks now contain 45 million fewer kilos of sugar as a result of manufacturers’ efforts to avoid the charge, according to Treasury figures. Since April drinks companies have been forced to pay between 18p and 24p for every litre of sugary drink they produce or import, depending on the sugar content.

However, some high sugar brands, like Classic Coca Cola, have accepted the sugar tax and are refusing to change for fear of upsetting consumers. Fruit juices, milk-based drinks and most alcoholic drinks are free of the tax, as are small companies manufacturing fewer than 1m litres per year.

Today’s figures, according to one government official, show the positive influence the sugar tax is having by raising millions of pounds for sports facilities (设施) and healthier eating in schools. Helping the next generation to have a healthy and active childhood is of great importance, and the industry is playing its part.

1. Why was the sugar tax introduced?

A．To collect money for schools.	B．To improve the quality of drinks.
C．To protect children’s health.	D．To encourage research in education.

2. How did some drinks companies respond to the sugar tax?

A．They turned to overseas markets.	B．They raised the prices of their products.
C．They cut down on their production.	D．They reduced their products’ sugar content.

3. From which of the following is the sugar tax collected?

A．Most alcoholic drinks.

B．Milk-based drinks.

C．Fruit juices.

D．Classic Coke.

4. What can be inferred about the adoption of the sugar tax policy?

A．It is a short-sighted decision.	B．It is a success story.
C．It benefits manufacturers.	D．It upsets customers.

4 . 假定你是李华，春节临近，你的外国朋友Chris给你发来邮件表达祝福，并向你询问有关春节的传统习俗，请你给他回复。内容包括：
1.表示感谢；
2.介绍春节的传统活动；
3.邀请他体验春节。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yous,
Li Hua

5 . Students and Technology in the Classroom

I love my blackberry (黑莓手机) — it’s my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer, as it holds all of my writing and thoughts. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices (设备) and truly communicate with others.

On one occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule-no laptops, IPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy.

Most students think that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students think that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.

The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration (专心) and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course material and the class discussion.

I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.

I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a rally good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.

1. Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with ______.

A．the course material	B．others’ misuse of technology
C．discussion topics	D．the author’s class rules

2. The underlined word “engage” in para.4 probably means ______.

A．explore

B．accept

C．change

D．refuse

3. According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may ______.

A．keep students from doing independent thinking

B．encourage students to have deep conversations

C．help students to better understand difficult themes

D．affect students’ concentration on the teacher’s ideas

4. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author ______.

A．is quite stubborn in teaching	B．will give up teaching history
C．will change his teaching plan soon	D．values technology-free dialogues in his class

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。

Felicity Miller, a 32-year-old British woman,     1     has a Chinese husband, still remembers the     2     (excite) when she first learned to use the “red packet” function on WeChat in 2015. She sent and grabbed(抢) some red packets in her Chinese family. The rule in her family was that the person who grabbed the     3     (high) amount sent the next.

Attracted by this, many foreigners     4     (join) in sending and grabbing red packets so far. Usually, the money in each packet is random. Thus the amount of money one can grab     5     (large) depends on his or her luck, from 0.01 yuan to less than 200 yuan. Many foreigners get more familiar     6     Chinese culture through “red packets”. Two years ago,     7     Felicity Miller was sent 5.20 or 8.88 yuan red packets, she didn’t quite understand the     8     (hide) meanings. Now, she has not only known about them, but also has sent a few.

In Chinese tradition, people send paper red packets     9     (contain) real cash during Spring Festival. It     10     (call) lucky money. People take giving children lucky money as a blessing.

8 . A Leap to Honor

Leaping on a narrow balance beam (平衡木) is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast is an expert at it.

To perfect her skills, Lola ______ for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.

That’s especially impressive, ______ she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift (移动) constantly. She often sees double and can’t ______ how far away things are.

When she was little, her mom ______ that even though she couldn’t see well, she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the sport right away and gymnastics became her favorite.

Though leaning gymnastics has been more difficult for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her ______ stop her from doing anything that she wants to.

She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest ______ is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You have to ______ your mind that it’ll take you where you want to go,” says Lola.

To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most ______ for anyone because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn’t fall ______ the beam. In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10 — her highest score yet.

Lola doesn’t want to be ______ differently from the other girls on her team. At competitions the judges don’t know about her vision problems. She doesn’t tell them, because she doesn’t think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her ______ attitude.

Lola never thinks about ______ . She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her ______ is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics ______ to pass down what she’s learned to other kids when she grows up.

Lola is ______ of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics too. Her advice for others is “just believe in yourself.”

1.

A．runs

B．trains

C．teaches

D．dances

2.

A．unless

B．after

C．though

D．since

3.

A．guess

B．think

C．tell

D．predict

4.

A．noticed

B．imagined

C．remembered

D．suspected

5.

A．nature

B．condition

C．talent

D．quality

6.

A．progress

B．challenge

C．doubt

D．advantage

7.

A．examine

B．express

C．open

D．trust

8.

A．harmful

B．unfair

C．fearful

D．inconvenient

9.

A．to

B．on

C．off

D．against

10.

A．treated

B．served

C．paid

D．greeted

11.

A．cautious

B．flexible

C．friendly

D．positive

12.

A．bargaining

B．winning

C．defending

D．quitting

13.

A．view

B．goal

C．standard

D．range

14.

A．athlete

B．champion

C．fan

D．coach

15.

A．proud

B．ashamed

C．confident

D．tired

9 . How to Use a Modern Public Library

Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.

Check out a book. While libraries still loan out (出借) books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.

Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats (载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.

Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book. Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce (商会) and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.

1. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by _________.

A．sharing their books on the Internet

B．giving access to online reading at a library branch

C．sending a needed book to a library branch nearby

D．making the checkout procedures diverse

2. According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library?

A．A magazine and an e-book.	B．A game and an oil painting.
C．A music CD and a kid’s toy.	D．A DVD and a video player.

3. Your local library can help you start a business by _________.

A．providing relevant information and supporting services

B．offering professional advice on business management

C．supplying useful information of your potential buyers

D．arranging meetings with government officials

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To point out the importance of public libraries.

B．To encourage people to work in public libraries.

C．To introduce the improved services of public libraries.

D．To call for the modernization of public library systems.

10 . 假定你是李华，这个寒假你打算和家人一起去北京度假。请给你的笔友Mark写一封电子邮件，告诉他你们的度假方案。内容包括：
1. 出行的目的地及选择的原因；
2. 拟定的其他活动安排；
3. 出行的交通方式及时间。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mark,

How are you?

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Yours,

Li Hua