1 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1.1931年日本入侵中国，中国人民为寻求解放，进行了长达十四年的抗日战争。
2.中国军队的武器虽然落后，但他们始终坚信能够战胜装备了飞机、大炮及坦克的敌人。(形容词短语作状语)
3.面对敌人的狂轰滥炸，中国军民团结一心，奋勇杀敌。(过去分词短语作状语)
4.在付出了巨大的代价后，中国人民赢得了这场战争的光辉胜利。
5.中国抗日战争的胜利为世界反法西斯战争的胜利奠定了基础。
6.难怪有人说中国人民抗日战争的伟大胜利将永远铭刻在人类正义事业史册上。
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2 . 你班举行“Across the World”微话题英语口语活动，请根据下表内容，简单介绍新西兰。

地理位置	太平洋上的岛国，由两个大岛组成。
产业	重要农业国；主要出口羊毛、羊肉、牛肉、林产品、水果和蔬菜；葡萄酒质量很高，行销全世界。
体育与假日	航海、游泳、骑马、攀岩；到山里或海滨露营。
自然与动物	自然美，吸引游客；国鸟“几维”, 不会飞。

注意：1. 词数：80-90左右； 2. 参考词汇：几维鸟—kiwi
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3 . Alifa Chin is a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl whose last name sometimes leads to her being mistaken for a Chinese.

“I like my name very much. I think my name is the _________ of friendship between Bangladesh and China,” she said. In 2010, Chin’s mother, Jannatul Ferdous, was unable to _________ naturally due to a serious heart problem. Local doctors failed to _________ the necessary surgery (外科手术).

_________, the Chinese navy’s Peace Ark hospital ship was about to arrive to provide medical _________ for locals in Chittagong. “Now we feel _________ for the efforts of Chinese doctors and nurses that help me give birth to a healthy baby,” Ferdous said.

This year, Chin wrote a letter to President Xi Jinping to _________ her gratitude. To the family’s _________, Xi wrote back. In the letter, Xi _________ her to study hard, pursue her dream and carry forward the __________ friendship between China and Bangladesh.

“To __________ President Xi’s expectations, I will study medical science to help those in need,” she said.

The girl’s father said, “We didn’t __________ that our daughter would receive the letter from the Chinese president. This is the most __________ thing in our life.”

“We have seen how people in other countries have gained a better understanding of China through the medical __________. To local residents, China is a major country that is responsible, peace-loving and always __________,” she said.

1.

A．presence

B．symbol

C．signal

D．proof

2.

A．pick up

B．hand over

C．give birth

D．work out

3.

A．show

B．perform

C．follow

D．load

4.

A．Luckily

B．Originally

C．Obviously

D．Gradually

5.

A．transportation

B．shelter

C．budget

D．treatment

6.

A．thankful

B．generous

C．proud

D．sympathetic

7.

A．contribute

B．supply

C．express

D．release

8.

A．relief

B．embarrassment

C．credit

D．surprise

9.

A．called

B．offered

C．fought

D．encouraged

10.

A．temporary

B．traditional

C．unique

D．contemporary

11.

A．live up to

B．figure out

C．make up for

D．account for

12.

A．agree

B．exhibit

C．expect

D．charge

13.

A．unnecessary

B．unavoidable

C．uneventful

D．unbelievable

14.

A．benefit

B．assistance

C．concern

D．agreement

15.

A．helpful

B．grateful

C．wealthy

D．creative

4 . The Masai(马赛人) are continually trying to keep their own ways in an increasingly modern world. They live along the border of Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa, moving their homes from time to time to follow their cattle, the source of their livelihood. They rely on their cattle in many parts of their life. They like drinking the cows’ milk.

They don’t kill their cattle for food. But if a cow is killed, the parts of its body are used to make containers, shoes, clothin,   ropes, bed coverings and so on. Not all of the men have cows. The more cattle a man owns, the richer he is considered to be. A man who owns 50 or fewer cattle is considered poor. Rich men have a thousand or more. The cattle, though owned by the man, are considered to belong to the man’s entire family. The family names the cattle and can recognize each animal’s special voice.

The Masai men have become known as warriors(勇士), protecting their cattle against other wild animals. They wear their red long hair. Most women often take care of their children, cook food, clean clothes and make clothing at home. They also make necklaces dresses and headdresses. A few women can also become authorities once they are powerful enough. They speak a language called Maa.

The houses of Masai made from sticks and grass, which are held together with a mixture of mud, are not very firm or safe. These plain houses with some basic supplies are built in a circle and make up a Masai village. They are not meant to last long since the migration(迁徙) of the cow population means that the Masai move as well. In the meantime, in order to prevent animals from entering, they also form a wall of branches. The whole setup is to protect the cattle, which sleep at night in the middle of the village. They seem to live a natural and self-sufficient life but lack modern civilisation.

1. What do we know about the Masai?

A．They don’t move in their lives.

B．They each have their own cows.

C．They don’t kill their cattle at all.

D．They are heavily dependent on cattle.

2. What do most of the Masai women work as?

A．Designers.	B．Authorities.
C．Housewives.	D．Warriors.

3. Which word best describes Masai houses?

A．Modern.

B．Lasting

C．Simple.

D．Safe.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Africans: Living a Moving life

B．Africans: Brave People in the World

C．The Masai: Rich People in East Africa

D．The Masai: Maintaining a Traditional Lifestyle

5 . The United States you may not know

The United States is the only superpower in the world, and it is far more advanced than any other country. However, we can’t simply owe its _________ and prosperity to its lucky escape from the destruction of the two world wars. What other nations should _________ is the American spirit and its social system.

The most obvious features of the American spirit are _________ and pragmatism (务实思想). Nearly 70% of the important inventions have been made in the US since the first industrial revolution. Since the US occupies such an important position in science and technology, naturally it has become the first superpower in the world.

Americans are always _________ with what they have achieved, and they have an appetite for adventure over the love of _________. European countries have been pursuing a reformist policy of “high tax and high welfare” since the 1960s, while only the US _________ the policy of “high risk and high return”. _________ , the US has become the leader of the third industrial revolution (in technology of information, materials and biology).

High salary is not the only _________ that the talents from other countries find in the United States. Some characteristics of American society should not be _________. Family backgrounds and great wisdom in building connections and playing up to the boss, to which great importance is attached in other countries, are not so important to __________ development in the US. Most people are on the same starting line, and whether one can succeed or not depends on his own ability and hard work.

However, the American character is full of paradoxes (矛盾). The American people are both extremely romantic and pragmatic. The American is a(n) __________ people, but in every field there are workaholics. The Americans are open-minded but they are very conservative on certain matters. Since China’s reform and opening-up to the outside world, many media in Western countries have greatly __________ their attitudes towards China. However, the American media are singing the same old tune against China as they were in the Cold War period. The Americans __________ freedom, but their government is very fond of interfering in other countries’ internal affairs. What’s most puzzling is that the Americans __________ authority, but they highly respect the laws and regulations of the society. Therefore, in such a nation that values personal liberty, the society can still be kept in good order and operate with high __________ . Is it odd? No one can provide a satisfactory answer.

1.

A．powerfulness

B．ability

C．energy

D．resource

2.

A．reflect on

B．deal with

C．agree to

D．carry out

3.

A．preservation

B．perseverance

C．curiosity

D．creativity

4.

A．dissatisfied

B．concerned

C．engaged

D．pleased

5.

A．nature

B．competition

C．ease

D．innovation

6.

A．goes against

B．sticks to

C．exposes to

D．gives up

7.

A．After all

B．As a result

C．In other words

D．Above all

8.

A．potential

B．passion

C．attraction

D．recommendation

9.

A．considered

B．mentioned

C．ignored

D．defined

10.

A．staff

B．assemble

C．private

D．individual

11.

A．pleasure-seeking

B．outgoing

C．self-disciplined

D．well-educated

12.

A．maintained

B．changed

C．adopted

D．compared

13.

A．oppose

B．rebel

C．care

D．value

14.

A．show

B．admire

C．challenge

D．establish

15.

A．efficiency

B．spirits

C．honour

D．status

6 .

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year address in Beijing at 19:30 on December 31, 2022. This is part of his New Year’s Day message:

Greetings to you all! The year 2023 is approaching! From Beijing, I send my best New Year wishes to all of you.    1    An ambition has been drawn for building a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation (复兴) of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization (现代化).

Since COVID-19 struck, we have put the people first and put life first all along. Following a science-based and targeted approach, we have adapted our COVID response in light of (按照) the evolving situation to protect the health of people to the greatest extent possible. Officials and the general public, particularly medical professionals and community workers, have bravely stuck to their posts through it all. With great efforts, we have prevailed over unprecedented difficulties and challenges, and it has not been an easy journey for anyone. We have now entered a new phase of COVID response where tough challenges remain. Everyone is holding on with great fortitude, and the light of hope is right in front of us.     2    

    3    The Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games ended with a complete success. Chinese winter sports athletes gave their all and achieved extraordinary (非凡的) results. Shenzhou-13, 14 and 15 soared into the heavens. China’s space station was fully completed and our “home in space” is roving in the deep-blue sky. The people’s army marked the 95th birthday and all service members are marching confidently on the great journey of building a strong military. China’s third aircraft carrier Fujian was launched. C919, China’s first large passenger aircraft, was delivered. And the Baihetan hydropower station went into full operation...     4    Countless working people are coming together and becoming the strength of China!

To the many people who are still busy working at this very moment, I salute (致敬) you all! We are about to ring in the New Year. Let us welcome the first ray of sunshine of 2023 with the best wishes for a brighter future.

May our country enjoy prosperity and our people live in harmony.     5    I wish you all a happy New Year and may all your wishes come true.

Thank you!

A．Today’s China is a country where dreams become reality.

B．None of these achievements would have been possible without the efforts of Chinese people.

C．In 2022, we successfully held the 20th National Congress of the CPC.

D．At this moment, I sincerely praise everyone’s fights and struggles.

E．These showed the great achievements and powerful appearance of China

F．May the world enjoy peace and people of all countries live in happiness.

G．Let’s make an extra effort to overcome the hardship, as solidarity (团结) means victory.

7 . Canada, the second biggest country in the world, has an area of about ten million square kilometres, covering most of the northern part of the North American continent and with an area larger than that of the United States. Canada lies to the southwest of Greenland. To the south, it reaches to the same latitude (纬度) as southern France. The distance from the Pacific coast in the west to the Atlantic in the east is greater than that from North America to Europe. But in spite of its size, two thirds of the population of Canada live in a narrow belt of land no more than 200 kilometres from the US border. In the southeast are the Great Lakes that lie on the border with the United States. These huge inland seas empty into the St Lawrence River, which links them with the Atlantic Ocean. The centre of government and finance is in Ontario. So are many of Canada’s industries.

Canada is a country of ten provinces and three territories (地区). The first inhabitants (居民) of Canada were North American Indians and the Inuit. France and Britain each governed Canada in the past. At that time the population of Canada was almost entirely the French, but in the next few decades, thousands of British colonists emigrated (移民) to Canada from the British Isles and from the American colonies. In 1849 the right of Canada to self-government was recognised. Today, 18 percent of Canadians still speak only French.

Canada is often called “A Land of the Future”. The country’s rich oil and mineral resources have hardly been touched. It is among the ten leading industrial nations in the world. Its capital is Ottawa and the largest city is Toronto. Other important cities include Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Quebec.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The history of Canada.

B．The geography of Canada.

C．The industry of Canada.

D．All of the above.

2. What does the underlined word “links” in the first paragraph mean?

A．Connects.	B．Starts.
C．Collects.	D．Begins.

3. According to the passage, where are Canada’s industries mainly located in?

A．Ottawa.	B．Toronto.
C．Vancouver.	D．Ontario.

4. Why is Canada called “A Land of the Future”?

A．It’s a developed country.

B．Its future is very wonderful.

C．Its rich resources haven’t been developed.

D．It’s not mentioned in the passage.

8 . Norway shares a long eastern border (边界) with Sweden and is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast, and the Skagerrak Strait to the south, with Denmark on the other side of the strait. It has an extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea.

For the last few years, Norway has registered the highest quality of life among the world’s nations. It is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Norwegians can also expect to get a good education, and the job they want — unemployment is only about 4 percent according to recent data updated in 2019. Its achievement today is completely unexpected for many people, especially senior citizens there. Just about 100 years ago Norwegians were moving to the USA in their thousands in search of a better life. The rise in oil prices in the 1970s changed all that. On a per capita basis, Norway is the world’s largest producer of oil outside of the Middle East.

When you arrive in Oslo, the capital of Norway, for the first time, don’t expect to see Dubai-style tall buildings, and rows of Ferraris and Porsches. In 2018, Norway became one of the few countries where over 5 in every 100 passenger cars on the roads is a plug-in electric one. Norwegians also work hard and are always near the top in research on global worker productivity rates. But in today’s high-tech world where work seems to follow us wherever we go, the people of Norway are redefining (重新定义) what wealth means. Laws just recently passed by the government attach great importance to family and time off.

Also, the country is saving for the future. Every dollar earned from oil is put into its pensions (养老金) — worth billions of dollars. At a time when most other western countries are wondering how they will finance the pensions of a growing retired population, Norway is sitting pretty.

1. Where is the Skagerrak Strait?

A．Near the Barents Sea.

B．On the east of Finland.

C．Near the north of Norway.

D．On the north of Denmark.

2. What leads to Norway’s success?

A．Its huge oil reserves.

B．Its low unemployment rate.

C．Its quality education.

D．Its pleasant environment.

3. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．Norwegians are seeking a modern life.

B．Norway doesn’t like showing off its wealth.

C．Norway puts much focus on the traffic.

D．Norwegians try to keep away from high technology.

4. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?

A．Norway’s future should be considered.

B．Norway wouldn’t like to make changes.

C．Norway has saved enough pensions.

D．Norway’s retired population is decreasing.

9 . Most Africans are poor, not because they are really poor, but because _______ decides to describe them as such.

My 95-year-old grandfather is “poor”, too. He certainly lives on “less than a dollar a day”. But during all his past time, he has never been _______ anything, and not begged. He was only in school for a year in the 1930s and learned to read and write. This is _______ he is living.

My grandfather usually goes to pick up bananas for his dinner on his farm when he wants _______ . There are other fruits and all kinds of vegetables. 365 days a year, he raises tens of cows that _______ him with milk every day. He also has about 20 goats. In Uganda (乌干达), goat milk is generally not considered _______, possibly due to too much cow milk that tastes good, so we never milk goats. He would _______ a couple of them to get enough money to send his children to school. He also kept a few chicks _______ a hobby.

His farm produces more than he can use. He sells some of them to buy something _______ for life. He has eleven children, and my mother was his first kid. He sent ________ of them to school, and saw eight of them through college. He sold at least two cows, some goats and something else each school term to send his every child to school.

He has never ________ food and daily things. He has been like this for the past 75 years.

Why the long story? My grandfather is ________ poor, just like millions of other Africans. He holds almost no money with him, and in fact he ________ needs it. He produces most of what he needs. But using the Standard World Bank, my grandfather is really poor.

But what’s the ________ ? I live in the city and can earn about 12,000 dollars a year after tax, which is a high salary in Uganda. But I can hardly support my family as ________ and comfortably as my grandfather. So what on earth is poor?

1.

A．something

B．someone

C．anything

D．anyone

2.

A．interested in

B．proud of

C．good at

D．short of

3.

A．why

B．what

C．how

D．where

4.

A．food

B．speed

C．money

D．ability

5.

A．allow

B．require

C．provide

D．offer

6.

A．special

B．healthy

C．expensive

D．delicious

7.

A．buy

B．sell

C．steal

D．keep

8.

A．than

B．through

C．by

D．as

9.

A．proud

B．popular

C．creative

D．necessary

10.

A．all

B．most

C．some

D．none

11.

A．sent out

B．ended up

C．worried about

D．depended on

12.

A．found

B．proved

C．considered

D．suggested

13.

A．just

B．nearly

C．usually

D．seldom

14.

A．truth

B．secret

C．reason

D．method

15.

A．wisely

B．easily

C．quickly

D．heavily

10 . Complete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct forms.

as well as     belong to     add to     join to     break away     keep your eyes open

A: I can never remember what the UK means! There’s England, Britain,     1     Great Britain!
B: Well, it helps if you remember that there are four countries that     2     the UK. That’s why it’s called the United Kingdom.
A: Four countries? I must have been asleep in that part of our history class! So the first country was England, and the others were     3     that?
B: Yes, right. First England, then Wales, then Scotland. The last country was Ireland, but later the southern half didn’t want to be     4     the United Kingdom.
A: Oh, I remember now! The southern part     5     from Northern Ireland, right?
B: Yes, you got it well remembered! But     6     in history class next time!