2 . Online learning is now becoming very popular around the world. As we know, it allows people to learn at home and people can learn the courses from anywhere in the world. Anyone who wants to learn something can enroll (注册) into a good school offering online courses and complete their education. Besides being convenient, there is no age limit; one can take a course anytime and at any point in their career.

Online learning also means that people have more time for their own life while continuing their education. They are able to learn when it’s convenient for them, and in many cases the courses can be completed in less time than at a traditional school. People can go to work during the day and finish their homework at night. Parents can spend time with their children and then complete online classes when their children are at school or asleep. Since people don’t have to take part in any classroom activities, it does not do any harm to their lives. They can work and learn at any time of the day and at their own speed.

Many people find that online courses are less expensive than traditional ones. Classroom teaching is usually expensive and not suitable for a lot of people. Through online learning, one can save a lot. People don’t have to spend more money on traveling, staying in hotels or eating in restaurants. Online courses are a good choice for those who are short of money but want to learn something and improve themselves. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students learning online have not only saved a lot of money but also performed better than those learning in traditional schools.

Of course, online learning requires a regimented lifestyle and the ability to learn on one’s own. For people who are not strict with themselves, online learning can be a real challenge. For busy people who take online classes, time management can be a challenge. They have to decide for themselves when to work on class tasks and how long they will need in order to finish the work. So, people must think about all of these things before making a choice.

1. In the author’s opinion, online learning ________.

A．is easy to get for anyone	B．should be made fun
C．is a good choice for anyone	D．may disappear in the near future

2. The purpose of the last paragraph is to show ________.

A．how to find time to learn	B．the future of online learning
C．how to make use of online learning	D．the problems of online learning

3. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．Online learning is going to replace traditional schools.

B．People can learn more quickly through online learning.

C．Online learning has both advantages and disadvantages.

D．More and more people are now choosing to learn online.

3 . How to deal with your homework

Write it down.     1     Always be sure to write down all the homework so you won’t forget anything.

Create a homework station. Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to do your homework.     2     It will take twice as long to get the homework done. Shut off your cell phone, log off (退出) your computer (unless you need it for your homework) and close the door.

Do homework as early as possible. Don’t leave homework to the last minute.     3     The earlier you start your homework, the sooner you will finish! Do all your homework as early as you can, so you don’t have a pile of ( 一 堆 ) homework the next day.

    4     Think about how long it will take you to complete homework for each subject. For example: English-ten minutes, science-ten minutes, math-forty minutes, history-twenty minutes.

Treat yourself. You can easily get tired by sitting through an hour or two of homework without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break (no more than 15 minutes). Either taking a walk or finding something to eat will do. But do not turn on the TV, or you’ll never go back to your study.     5    

A．Use your time wisely.

B．Start as soon as you get home.

C．Start with your hardest homework.

D．Do not burn the midnight oil, either.

E．Never do your homework in front of the TV.

F．After short breaks, return to finish the rest of your homework.

G．Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework.

4 . My cellphone rang while I was working on my computer. I looked at the phone and saw it was my 17-year-old son, Tom. I quickly picked it up. “Mom, I got a 71 on the test. I did it.” With those few words, I could feel my heart start to pound.

Living in New York State, students cannot graduate from high school unless they pass at least five exams: one in English, one in science, two in history and one in math. For most students, who work hard, attend class, and do their homework, it isn’t that hard. But for Tom, who is dyslexic(朗读困难的), it is such a real challenge that some teachers have feared he would never be able to even attempt, never mind achieve.

We were honest with him about his trouble, letting him know that there was nothing to be ashamed of. Some people learn differently. If he was willing to work, we would help him find a way to do as much as he could in his academic career. All that was standing in his way was this math test. He had taken it three times and did better each time, but he continued to fail. He was starting to get a bit tired of me saying this was a marathon not a sprint(冲刺). My heart broke each time we would get the failing results.

“Mom, thanks. I love you. Thanks for believing I could do this.”

For one of the few times in my life, I really had nothing left to say. For that one brief moment I knew, really, really, knew that everything we did to help our son achieve what he wanted was worth it.

1. What does the underlined word “pound” in Paragraph l probably mean?

A．Sink suddenly.	B．Beat wildly.
C．Ache violently.	D．Break totally.

2. What do we know from the second paragraph?

A．Students in New York State can graduate from high school if they pass four exams.

B．Students in New York State needn’t to learn math even if they want to graduate.

C．It is very hard for students in New York State to graduate from high school.

D．It is a challenge for Tom to graduate from high school.

3. According to the text, Tom was weak in________.

A．English

B．science

C．math

D．history

4. How did the writer feel when she wrote this text?

A．She felt grateful and relaxed.	B．She felt surprised and bitter.
C．She felt proud and satisfied.	D．She felt worried and anxious.

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。

Until recently, Shade Ajayi had never gone to school. Now 50，the businesswoman is learning to read and write alongside students nearly 40 years    1     (young) than she is. Ajayi attends a school in Ilorin, in Nigeria’s western Kwara state. She wears the same school clothing as hundreds of girls do at her school: a pink dress and head covering.

As a child, Ajayi worked in her aunt's shop instead    2    attending school. She now runs her own business    3    (make) and selling purses and bags. But she believes her inability to read or write is holding her back.

She sits in a class with students aged 11 to 13    4    raises her hand to answer questions. Ajayi's teacher said she did not appear worried about the age    5    (different) with other students. Ajayi’s daughter, Shola Adeboye, said at first, she felt awkward that her mother attended school alongside    6    (child). But later, she supported her mother's efforts.

Ajayi still makes bags and purses after finishing classes. A helper    7    (serve) her customers during school hours. She plans    8    (continue) her education for four more years, saying it will be    9    (help) to her business. And she does not seem to care about     10     others may say about her. Ajayi said, “It’s my duty not to pay attention to what they’re saying.”

6 . The Internet can provide a wealth of educational resources for small children, if you know where to look.

Enchanted Learning

Enchanted learning is a great website for children, and I know several teachers who rely on it for materials for their classrooms. Most of the information is free, but for $ 20.00 per year, you can purchase a membership that allows you to have access to the site without the advertising. The pages here are great. There are colored pages and worksheets for toddlers (学步儿童) and school-age children.

Starfall

Starfall is another good educational website for small children. Teachers often use this website in classrooms. It emphasizes reading skills for early learners. The website is aimed at first-grade-level learners, but it has tools that can help all children from pre-K to second grade. The website has reading activities, worksheets to download, and a store where you can purchase educational materials for your children.

Sesame Street Workshop

Kids love Sesame Street, and it is always educational. This is one of the funniest websites online for children because it is very well animated and has great sound effects. The website has games and stories for small kids, and they can create letters at the post office and mail them to their favorite characters.

1. Why does Enchanted Learning offer purchasing memberships?

A．Charging for the information.

B．Charging for downloading materials.

C．Giving access to the site without the ads.

D．Providing unlimited search for more pages.

2. Where can you buy educational materials for your children?

A．Enchanted Learning	B．Starfall
C．Sesame Street W orkshop	D．Colored pages

3. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To introduce.

B．To discuss.

C．To persuade.

D．To educate.

7 . How to pass an important test

Whether it's a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass.    1    Stuck in a situation where you don't know what to do? This article can help.

Tips

★1. Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isn't worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.

★2. Get plenty of rest.    2     If you walk into the classroom sleepily, you'll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired.

★3. Eat a good meal for breakfast.     3    Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.

★4. Bring all necessary materials.    4     Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，erasers, the calculator (if allowed) and anything else you'll need for the test.

★5.    5    Showing up late cuts back the time you'll have to take for the test if it's already testing hours. You'll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.

A．The exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.

B．Studies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.

C．Failing the test won't help you in the long run, so it's important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.

D．Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.

E．One piece of cheese probably won't last until test time.

F．Don't forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.

G．This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.

8 . When I was in third grade, my parents let me join an advanced preparatory math class, Sigma, despite the fact that I had never displayed a liking for math at school. I stepped into class on the first day thinking that I would spend a year at Sigma before leaving.

On the first day of class, we took an hour long test I merely did the best I could and tried to figure out how to do the problems I hadn't learned how to do in school. However, what I hadn't expected was to come first! Before that day, I had never believed I was good at math at all. But as the year went on, I consistently got the highest score.

When I was in eighth grade, I joined my school's math team where I was one of the top four students chosen to represent my school at a statewide middle school math competition. By that time, I had created a reputation for myself at school as a math girl. But what drew me to the math team was that it was the first community I felt like I was a real part of. It was a home where I belonged, where everyone was as excited about problem solving as I was.

I stopped going to Sigma when I was in ninth grade, but I still stayed in the math team. The math team isn't like Sigma - a place to make you believe in yourself, to take endless tests and compete to see where you are placed relative to your classmates. The math team is the community where I have pushed myself to my limits and have seen other people push themselves. And most importantly, the math team is the place where I have met some of the kindest people I know today. Thank you, math team, for giving me friends and people I will care about even after I go off to college in less than a year and a half. Thank you for making me feel loved.

1. How did the author feel about math when she entered Sigma?

A．It was useful.

B．It was difficult.

C．It was important.

D．It was uninteresting.

2. What do we know about the first test at Sigma?

A．It was easy for the author.

B．It raised the author's confidence.

C．The result met the author's expectations.

D．The author spent more than an hour on it.

3. What makes the math team different from Sigma?

A．The community atmosphere.

B．The academic reputation.

C．The unlimited challenge.

D．The teaching approach.

4. What's the best title for the text?

A．No more tests.

B．Not just a math girl.

C．How I discovered my talent.

D．What the math team means to me.

9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
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。
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。
Dear Mr. Smith,

Glad to know that you’re very interested in Chinese calligraphy that you want to learn it. I’m happy to recommend to you an outstanding professional teacher.

Professor Wang Ming is a famous Chinese calligraphy master, that not only teaches Chinese calligraphy at university but also works as Chinese calligraphy trainer at home when he’s free. He is easygoing and patient, makes him popular with students. Since he begins to teach in the university, up to 1,000 students have come to learn from him. What’s more, there are buses running frequent from our school to his home and it takes only about 20 minutes. Professor Wang Ming is free from 2:30 to 5:30 every Sunday afternoon but the training fee is 200 yuan for a period of three hour. Is it suitable for you?

Looking forward to receiving you reply soon.

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . In recent years, many students from China have gone to the UK to attend school. Over 4,000 new students went in 2018 alone. Quite a few decide to apply to a UK university after attending British secondary schools.     1    , find out more about a different culture and to experience very high-quality teaching.

Studying in the UK is a unique and enjoyable experience.     2    . Its furthest mainland points are only 1,350 km apart.     3    , such as London, Cambridge and Oxford. You are never more than 113 km from the sea and can explore Britain’s 18,000 km of coastline.

Life for a student studying in the UK can be very exciting.     4    . At 11, children go to secondary school where they may study 10 subjects including maths, sciences, English, history and one or more languages such as French. Classes in UK schools often have between 20 or 30 students. Most schools do not make students sit in the same seat for every lesson.

Children do not just learn from books or a screen, but enjoy a range of sports as part of their normal day, such as soccer, rugby, field hockey (曲棍球) and cricket (板球).     5    .

A．It’s possible to see many great cities in a short time

B．Besides, they can attend many other kinds of clubs after school

C．It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to improve their written and spoken English

D．Schools in the UK are known for their high education quality

E．Unlike China, the UK isn’t a large country

F．Students have many language classes in the UK

G．Children start school at the age of 4