1、1 I 阅读理解 A Sharon, Aged 22 The most important thing to keep in mind when youre going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I dont know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you have already had in one night. Its best to
2、 just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to. Frank, aged 21 I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day. You will probably love it. I know I did. You should join in some sports or activities that will make y
3、our high school experience more enjoyable. Good luck! Eddie, aged 20 When I started high school I was really nervous too, especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didnt really know anyone. I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be
4、 a little bit hard, but things will become easier before you know it. David, Aged 19 Im not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening. But youll get used to it. Dont be afraid of anyone; some students may pick on(故意刁难) you more if you let them know youre afraid. Just take it easy. Making so
5、me friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week, its really not bad at all. Dont worry. 1. What can we learn from Sharons words about high school? A. Teachers are quite strict B. Students often stay up late C. Teachers provide little care
6、for students D. Students should make good use of their time 2. How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school? A. Excited B. Bored C. Worried D. Relaxed 3. Who mentions the importance of friends? A. Frank B. David C. Sharon D. Eddie B Many people, some even at a very young age, set the goal of g
7、raduation from college. One American woman in Texas waited a long time for her chance to reach that goal. The woman, 86-year-old Janet Fein, received her bachelors degree.(学士学位) from the University of Texas in December, 2018. Fein has had a little life. She raised five children and then had a career
8、 as a secretary(秘书) until she retired at age 77. But even then, she was not ready to take it easy and rest during a well-earned retirement. She decided to major in sociology. Fein grew up in the Bronx area of New York City. In high school, she just wanted to finish and get a job. After graduating ea
9、rly, at the age of 16, she went to work as a secretary. After getting married, she spent 18 years staying home with her children. She held several jobs throughout her life, including being a secretary at a Dallas hospital. That is the job she retired from in 2011. She received an associate degree(专科
10、学位) in 1995. But she also wanted 2 to warn a bachelors degree. Fein took part in a state program that lets people who are 65 and older take free classes at public universities in Texas. She kept going to class even as her health condition worsened. During her studies, it became necessary for her to
11、use a walker to get around and she required oxygen. She also developed knee problems. So, Fein took online classes to finish the last part of her degree requirements. Renee Brown is one of Feins caregivers. She says Fein has also inspired her. At 53, she plans to begin nursing school to further her
12、career. Brown says Fein told her, “Renee, you can do it. If I can do it you can also do it, and you will feel so good about it.” 4. When did Janet Fein start to work? A. In 1934 B. In 1950 C. In 1995 D. In 2011 5. What did she study for her bachelors degree? A. Sociology B. Secretary C. History D. H
13、ealth 6. What does the underlined word “inspired” probably mean in the last paragraph? A. Shock B. Disappoint C. Employ D. Encourage 7. What can we learn from Janet Feins story? A. A friend in need is a friend indeed B. It is never too late to learn C. Practice makes perfect D. When Rome, do as the
14、Romans do C Around the world, many people come together on 31st December to celebrate the coming of the New Year. In Scotland, this is a very important occasion, which is called “Hogmanay(除夕)”. For some time, the celebration was more popular in Scotland than Christmas. From early childhood, I rememb
15、er large family gatherings on New Years Eve where everyone would come together to “bring in the bells”. It, another common phrase in Scotland, refers to the ten-second countdown(倒计时) to midnight when bells chime all over Scotland, meaning the beginning of the New Year. Most towns in Scotland have lo
16、cal celebrations with fireworks and family gatherings, but in the bigger Scottish cities, other events take place. The best-known event for Hogmanay is the Edinburgh Street Party. Every year, Edinburgh hosts a delightful fireworks display outside of the castle and this is broadcast on TV for those w
17、atching the celebration from their homes. This year, I decided to stay in my home city, Glasgow. My friends 21st birthday was on Hogmanay, so we went out to a party in Glasgow which took place in a bar. We had a lovely night filled with birthday cake, cocktails and dancing, and we all sang Auld Lang
18、 Syne at midnight. Despite being a Scottish song, Auld Lang Syne is sung internationally on January 1st. There is a very friendly atmosphere in Glasgow, with everyone hugging each and wishing each other a Happy New Year! On New Years Day in Scotland, it is traditional to have a meal with your family
19、. My family always eat a steak pie with vegetables and we have a cake with pudding, but this tradition caries from family to family. Another tradition I have to mention is the first- footing, a traction that the first person to enter the home after Hogmanay has to bring something with him. Otherwise
20、 it will bring bad luck for the coming year. I like this tradition, as the first-foot is usually very generous with his or her gifts. This year, our house received a bottle of wine and homemade bread. 3 8. What does the author intend to tell us in the passage? A. How important New Year is for people
21、 in Scotland. B. New Years Eve in Scotland C. What people do during the New Year D. The real meaning of Hogmanay in Scotland 9. What does the underlined word ”chime” mean in the passage? A. Ring B. Beat C. Grow D. Exist 10. Why did the author decide to stay in his home city? A. Because Glasgow is ve
22、ry far away from Scotland B. Because staying with the family is a tradition in Scotland C. Because his friends birthday came on the New Years Eve D. Because in Glasgow people celebrate the new Years Eve differently 11. What can we infer from the last paragraph/ A. The Scottish enjoy vegetables and p
23、udding too much B. The first-foots gift is believed to carry good luck C. The author usually is the first man to enter a house. D. Receiving a gift is what the author expects for a long time D Every experience that American businesswoman Leigh-Ann Buchanan remembers has come from travel. Her early t
24、rips to the countries in Asia, Africa and the Americas Africa and the Americas were no small things they assisted her to make connections with community organizations abroad, build leadership skills and find a greater purpose in her voluntary work. All of these experiences played an important part i
25、n her becoming a mentor(导师) to high school students. She saw that many of her students from poor communities had never left the country. This not only shut them out from having life-changing experiences, but made them often miss out on college scholarships(奖学金) because their experiences couldnt comp
26、ete with those from higher-income backgrounds. Then she saw a program founded by her friend in Ghana. It offered US students the opportunity to experience cultural exchanges abroad. Buchanan wondered why the students she mentored in Miami couldnt have these life-changing experiences. So, she started
27、 the Nyah Project in 2014. Since then, the project has provided money for 57 high-performing high school students throughout poor communities in Miami to have 10-day leadership trips. All 57 have gotten into colleges around the country, and over 90 percent have received full scholarships to college.
28、 Nyah fellows, the poor students helped by the Nyah Project, have traveled to countries including Indonesia, Namibia, Costa Rica and South Africa. The trips bring cultural exchange opportunities, like learning about traditional Balinese dance in Indonesia and teaching younger students in Namibia. Ke
29、moni Alexander, who is studying at Ohio Wesleyan University, was a Nyah fellow in 2017, and traveled to Namibia and South Africa for the first time out of the country. “The neighborhood that I grew up in wasnt adequately resourced and my schools were short of money,” Alexander said. “I could hardly
30、believe that I was able to have that opportunity because other people saw that potential in me and believed in me.” 4 12. What does the underlined word “assisted” In paragraph 1 mean? A. Required B. Helped C. Trained D. Reminded. 13. Why did Buchanan set up the Nyah Project？ A. To offer students sch
31、olarships B. To share her travel experiences C. To support her friends program D. To provide chances for poor students 14. How do the students benefit from the Nyah Project? A. They are sure to be mentors in the future B. They can enjoy traveling worldwide for free C. They can do cultural exchanges
32、on trips D. They can all receive full scholarships to college 15 What can we infer from Alexanders words? A. She was thankful for the opportunity B. She as more confident about her ability C. She regretted having joined the project D. She felt embarrassed about her background II 七选五 Starting high sc
33、hool means changes in your life. Most teenagers look forward to the first day of high school, but still feel a little bit nervous. 1 Learn all that you can about your first day before the first school day. Take part in some activities that are held at the school for new students to know the school b
34、etter. If parents are invited to the activities, take yours with you. Carefully look over all the materials you receive. 2 3 Buy the things suggested on your teachers supply lists and place your materials for each class separately. Keep pace with your high school workload(工作量). If you find youre not
35、 doing well in a subject, make use of after-school study groups or ask your teacher to help you with your schoolwork. 4 There are more after-class activities in high school than in middle school, such as clubs, music and theatre groups, the students union, and sports teams. Make friends and take par
36、t in such school activities. 5 Ask someone in the school office about chance to take part in school activities if you dont know how. This is a good time to do what you like to do and a chance to try new things. Who said school has to be all work and no play? A. Get the things you will need for class
37、 B There is no useful information C. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy D. Make sure of the location of the schools buildings E. Consider private lessons to get you through a difficult time F. Join a club or other organizations to meet people and develop friendship G. In order to make your h
38、igh school life easier, you can follow these tips III 完形填空 I believe we can have a big effect on anyone with whom we come into contact. Some acts that we think 1 can shape others future. The simple words can sometimes 2 change someones life. 5 Years ago, that was what happened to me. I was the only
39、3 child at Blue Elementary school From almost the first day there, I was 4 by other kids mainly because of my hearing aid. And I also had 5 with my schoolwork. When others laughed at me, I thought of myself as a 6 boy who wasnt smart enough to keep up with the class. Mrs. Jordan, my 5th grade teache
40、r, 7 all of that with a simple sentence. One morning, she asked the 8 a question. I read her lips from my front-row seat and immediately raised my hand because I knew the answer. But when she called my name, I was 9 . Here was an opportunity to 10 the teacher and showed her I was worthy of her love.
41、 Maybe I would even impress my classmates a little. I didnt want to blow it. Despite my fears, I took a deep 11 and answered her question. I will never forget what 12 next. “THATS GREAT, STEPHEN!” Mrs. Jordan 13 with sparkling eyes and a wide smile. I regained confidence and 14 a little taller in my
42、 chair. From that day forward, my grade and speech 15 greatly. My popularity among my peers increased. It was all because the praise and encouragement Mrs. Jordan gave me. 1. A. hard B. small C. great D. meaningful 2. A. totally B. suddenly C. quickly D. simply 3. A. blind B. deaf C. lonely D. short
43、 4. A. heard of B. talked of C. looked up to D. made fun of 5. A. skill B. fun C. difficulty D. eagerness 6. A. clever B. natural C. polite D. stupid 7. A. proved B. realized C. changed D. defeated 8. A. teachers B. class C. boys D. girls 9. A. clam B. brave C. excited D. afraid 10. A. challenge B.
44、promise C. impress D. move 11. A. breath B. look C. step D. dive 12. worked B. happened C. disappeared D. mattered 13. A. cried B. whispered C. asked D. answered 14. A. stood B. grew C. appeared D. sat 15. A. benefited B. missed C. improved D. recovered IV 语法填空 The Han people have its own spoken and
45、 written language-Chinese. It is the most commonly used language in China and among the largest 1 (language) in the world. One possibility is that written Chinese came out in 2 (it) earliest form about 6,000 years ago. The Chinese characters today, also 3 (call) “Hanzi”, develop from those used on b
46、ones and tortoiseshell more than 3,000 years ago. Its said that there are more than 80,000 characters, of 4 only about 3,500 are in common use. Mandarin is a kind of Chinese dialect spoken across most of 5 (north) China. The term “Mandarin” can also refer to Standard Mandarin, which 6 (base) on the
47、Mandarin dialect spoken in Beijing. It is 7 (official) regarded as the standard for the Peoples Republic of China. Why do most non-Chinese speakers choose 8 (learn) Standard Mandarin? Because Mandarin is understood by most Chinese people. As mentioned above, it is Chinas national language. Whether y
48、ou are interested in basic communication, scholarly research, or you are searching for a career in China, Standard Mandarin is 9 necessary tool for communication. 6 And it often serves 10 a bridge for communication. 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10_ 应用文写作 假定你是李华，你校将在活动中心举行英语角” 活动，现在正在招聘志愿者。你的 新西兰的朋友 Terry 在你校读书，他对志愿者工作非常感兴趣，请你发邮件邀请他参加，内 容包括： 1. 介绍举办“英语角” 的目标和时间 2. 描述志愿者工作的内容 3. 发出邀请 注意：1. 词数 80 左右 2. 可以适当增加爱细节，以使行文连贯。 _ _ _
