1 . A little girl, named Starry, was playing outside her grandmother's apartment building. Her mom, Marina, kept an eye on the
“I took my eyes
Policemen came soon, blocking off streets and
Temar Boggs, 15, was with some friends helping his elderly neighbor when one searcher
Then Temar
The car passed the boy as it circled back
| A．building | B．girl | C．bike | D．policeman |
| A．hid | B．escaped | C．disappeared | D．left |
| A．off | B．for | C．to | D．above |
| A．wrong | B．difficult | C．special | D．dangerous |
| A．unfortunately | B．formally | C．especially | D．probably |
| A．yet | B．even | C．also | D．still |
| A．enveloped | B．abandoned | C．brought | D．presented |
| A．disturbing | B．entering | C．searching | D．exploring |
| A．annoyed | B．invited | C．inspired | D．approached |
| A．According to | B．As a result of | C．In spite of | D．Depending on |
| A．learned | B．agreed | C．felt | D．proved |
| A．hurriedly | B．carefully | C．properly | D．simply |
| A．passed | B．spotted | C．missed | D．followed |
| A．so that | B．even though | C．as if | D．in case |
| A．sharp | B．major | C．awful | D．vast |
| A．along | B．around | C．down | D．toward |
| A．certainly | B．absolutely | C．immediately | D．nearly |
| A．circled | B．drove | C．ran | D．rode |
| A．Cautiously | B．Finally | C．Gradually | D．Wildly |
| A．slipped | B．ran | C．cycled | D．walked |
2 . Forget about the “post-1995 generation”. Young people born in 1995 or later have another name in English — Generation Z. They are entering adulthood and will soon shape our future, which is why policy makers, as well as employers and marketers, are trying their best to understand these young people. So, how should we pin down the Gen Z-ers?
Most people will agree that the single biggest difference between Gen-Z and other generations is how connected they are. This is a group of people who were hooked up to social media as soon as they were born. Social media has changed the way Gen Z-ers interact with each other and how they get and process information. They read news from Twitter, watch videos from Vine, share experiences in Instagram and post recipes in Pinterest.
“We are the first true digital natives. I can almost simultaneously create a document, edit it, post a photo on Instagram and talk on the phone, all from the user-friendly iPhone,” said Hannah Payne, an 18-year-old UCLA student.
It is noted that young people in the UK are becoming more active in Politics. Young people regard voting as one option among many to show their political engagement that can potentially influence policies. Instead of party politics, they focus more on single-topic issues such as feminism (女权主义) or climate change. And “much of the engagement and organizing they do takes place on social media rather than through traditional political structures,” according to the Guardians.
Gen Z-ers are also culture creators. Growing up with the Internet has freed this generation from traditional cultural expression. They are no longer willing to let their creativity be limited by their parents or traditional rules.
“We decide what kind of content we want to experience and choose how we experience it,” wrote Masback, a Huffington Post blogger and a Gen Z-er herself.
1. What does the underlined phrase “pin down” mean in Paragraph 1?| A．Cooperate with. | B．Firmly convince. |
| C．Clearly understand. | D．Communicate with. |
| A．It’s topic-specific. | B．It stresses social response. |
| C．It’s party-based. | D．It has an immediate effect. |
| A．They enjoy great freedom to express themselves. | B．They are unwilling to obey their parents. |
| C．They are rooted in traditional culture. | D．They are addicted to social media. |
| A．Worried. | B．Critical. | C．Objective. | D．Appreciative |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意： 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
In the past, people only printed books and magazine to read. However, in recent years, the way to reading has been changed greatly. Some paper books have replaced by e-books. More and more people prefer to read e-books in the computer.
In my opinion, reading e-books can bring great benefits. First of all, comparing with paper books, e-books are many more convenient to read. We can read e-books whenever we are freely and wherever we are. It is especially good for those that are always on the go. Second, reading e-books is the good way to protect the environment because we need not to cut down trees to produce paper any more.
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5 . A single cigarette sold on a street corner may not cost a lot; however, the whole costs of smoking are huge.
First, consider the cost of human life. About 10 people die of a tobacco-related disease every minute. Most of these preventable deaths happen in low-income and middle-income countries. The World Bank says each of these countries has a total national income of less than $ 12,746.
The World Health Organization says tobacco kills 6 million people yearly -a number that is expected to rise to 8 million by 2030 unless immediate action is taken.
But smoking costs more than the life of a person. It can affect the health of the whole country. The World Health Organization says low-income countries depend heavily on taxes from cigarettes. They use the money, in part, to pay the costs of health care for tobacco-related diseases.
But the illegal trade in tobacco products is further testing the economies of low-income countries. WHO officials say the illegal trade earns about $ 31 billion every year.
Douglas Bettcher is the director of the W HO s Department for the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases. He calls the illegal trade a monster with many heads. He says the trade enables young people to buy cigarettes at low prices, become addicted to tobacco and suffer from serious health problems. It also increases crime and reduces taxes.
The World Health Organization is strongly suggesting that the U. N. member states sign an agreement to end the illegal trade in tobacco products. Eight countries have agreed to the agreement. But the agreement of 32 other countries is still needed for it to become an international law.
If the agreement succeeds, governments could put people who trade illegal tobacco products in prison-another cost to countries budgets.
1. Where are people dying of a tobacco related disease mostly from?| A．Developed countries. | B．Old countries. |
| C．Underdeveloped countries. | D．New countries. |
| A．Destroying the environment. |
| B．Being harmful to human life. |
| C．Affecting the whole country’s economy. |
| D．Causing the illegal trade. |
| A．Some action has been taken by the WHO. |
| B．The illegal trade in tobacco products is harmful. |
| C．Young people who are addicted to smoking may commit a crime. |
| D．An agreement to end the illegal trade in tobacco products is being signed. |
| A．Smoking Costs More than You Think |
| B．Different Ways to Stop Smoking |
| C．The Illegal Trade in Tobacco Products |
| D．Immediate Action to Stop Smoking |
6 . Basketball fans around the world are mourning the death of American superstar Kobe Bryant.
Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. He was 41 years old.
Bryant was an 18-time All-Star player. He won five NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions outside Los Angeles. Bryant lived south of Los Angeles and often used helicopters to travel around the area to save time and avoid Southern California traffic.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. It took place about 32 kilometers from Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy, a basketball training center in Newbury Park, California. Bryant was on his way to attend a youth basketball competition on Sunday with his daughter. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, had four daughters.
When he retired from the NBA in 2016, Bryant was the third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33,643 points. He is widely expected to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
The basketball world and the Los Angeles community reacted to Bryant’s death with an outpouring of sadness, disbelief and support.
In a statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Bryant was one of the greatest stars in the game. But he added, He will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.
On Twitter, U.S. President Donald Trump noted the terrible news. He called Bryant one of the truly great basketball players of all time who was just getting started in life.
1. Where is the passage probably taken from?| A．A science report. | B．A biography. |
| C．A textbook. | D．A newspaper. |
| A．his death | B．his achievements |
| C．his inspiration | D．his talent |
| A．careful examination | B．evidence |
| C．discussion | D．argument |
| A．Hearing the death of Kobe, fans around the world were very sad. |
| B．There were nine passengers on board, including one of his daughters. |
| C．Bryant was to attend a basketball competition with his daughter. |
| D．Bryant used the helicopter to save time and avoid the traffic jam on a fine day. |
7 . Derby and Osnabruck in Germany have been twinned since 1976.
Town twinning started after the Second World War as a way of building strong inks and friendships with communities in other countries. Its central ideas are to build international co-operation and understanding within a diverse cultural framework. Special emphasis is placed on the involvement of young people, who serve as the foundation of the future. Another important goal is the exchange of ideas and innovation among the partner cities for the benefit of all sections of the twinned communities.
Twinning for businesses and organisations
If you have an interest in getting in contact with businesses and organisations from Osnabruck in order to set up economic links or to share good practice, please don't hesitate to email the Tourism Team.
Educational and research links
Over the years many schools from across Derby and Derbyshire have established twinning links with schools from Osnabruck resulting in long lasting friendships as well as school exchanges and joint projects.
If you represent a university or school and w Mike to explore ways in which you can twin with similar establishments in Osnabruck, please email the Tourism Team.
Twinning for youth and adult groups
Many sport tournaments, theatres, art and other exchanges have been established over the years between groups from Osnabruck and Derby.
If you are interested in establishing a twinning link with a group from Osnabruck that shares the same interest as your group, email the Tourism Team.
Visit your twin city
Located in the North West of Germany, Osnabruck is a beautiful city and has around 164,000 inhabitants.
The city has a long and rich history, is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a vibrant cultural place which offers lots of things to do and see for everyone.
One of Osnabruck's cultural highlights each year is the May Week Festival, which is one of northern Germany's biggest music events. Bands from all over come to Osnabruck and you can enjoy their music live from over 10 open-air stages around the city centre. Have a pint of German beer and a Bratwurst while you enjoy the music with your family and friends!
The biggest event towards the end of the year is Osnabruck's Christmas Market. The market attracts over a million visitors each year and was voted the best Christmas Market in northern Germany in 2004. The beautiful craft stalls, spicy ‘Glühwein’ (mulled wine) and freshly-roasted almonds are waiting for you!
For further information, see the Visit Derby website.
1. What does the underlined word “emphasis” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．importance | B．appearance |
| C．assistance | D．circumstance |
| A．It has been focused on business links between the two cities |
| B．It has contributed to lasting friendships between their schools |
| C．It has increased awareness of environmental-friendly means of transport. |
| D．It has encouraged residents to visit their twin city. |
| A．It is situated in the North East of Germany. |
| B．One of its cultural highlights every other year is the May Week Festival. |
| C．Its Christmas Market attracts more than a million visitors each year. |
| D．Its Christmas Market was voted the best Christmas Market in Germany in 2004. |
| A．Town twinning has gained in popularity. |
| B．Derby and Osnabruck-twinned for 44 years. |
| C．Town twinning is beneficial to both of the cities. |
| D．Town twinning is aimed at building friendship and understanding. |
| 支持者认为 | 1.可以促进社会对教育的重视 |
| 2.可以为广大学子树立良好的榜样 | |
| 反对者认为 | 1.过度的关注对状元本人有害 |
| 2.高分不一定高能 | |
| 你的看法 | ...... |
注意：1. 词数120左右；
2. 可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
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1. 写出疫情的发展状况；
2. 告知中国是如何应对此次疫情的；
3. 安慰Tim并表达战胜疫情的信心。
注意：1. 词数不少于100词；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：病毒virus 流行病epidemic
Dear Tim,
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Yours,
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| 赞成方 | 1. 有利于保障孩子的安全 2. 可以增加家长与孩子的交流 ...... |
| 反对方 | 1. 造成交通堵塞 2. 孩子容易过分依赖家长，从长远看，不利于孩子成长 ...... |
| 你的观点 | ...... |
注意：1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：in the long run
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Yours,
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