• 1、Zigong, in Sichuan Province, is home to Chinese lanterns. Zigong lanterns are known as the best lanterns in the world. The Zigong Lantern Festival dates back to the Tang Dynasty. The festival has rapidly developed with traditional culture and modern technologies. In 2008, the Zigong Lantern Festival was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产), becoming a shining name card for Chinese culture to go out into the world.

    "Making a huge lantern for exhibition (展览) requires 17 steps," said Wan Songtao, an inheritor (传承人) of Zigong lantern-making. "Each step is finished by a team instead of a single maker," Wan added. The sundial (日晷), a kind of lantern, made by Wan's team; for example, took about 80 makers over 50 days to complete the whole process. Unlike the lanterns in other places, Zigong lanterns use modern technologies such as AI, mechanical engineering (机械工程), and holography(全息摄影术). They are perfect combinations (结合) of lights, sounds and movements.

    What's more, the theme of the lantern can be chosen in different ways. "Anything that can be designed on a lantern can make a wonderful show, and everyone is encouraged to turn their ideas into real works," said Zhang Fanglai, a leading researcher at the Colorful Lantern Museum of China. And the rich themes of Zigong lanterns show the spirit of creativity and warmth from the bottom of the local people's hearts.

    The government encourages local people to learn lantern-making widely. Without doubt, at the heart of the Zigong Lantern Festival's success is the local tradition of pulling together. Zigong lanterns are getting more and more popular. Driven by the collective efforts of the whole city, they have reached over 80 countries. It's believed that Zigong lanterns will reach every corner of the world in the future.

    (1)、Which is the reason why Du Fu could probably enjoy Zigong lanterns?
    A、He was a poet of the Tang Dynasty when the Zigong Lantern Festival began. B、He preferred traditional arts from Sichuan Province. C、He was known for writing about modern technologies in lanterns.
    (2)、Which is correct about Paragraph 2?

    ①It's hard for makers to complete a huge lantern for exhibition.

    ②Holography is a kind of traditional technology.

    ③The workers of Zigong lantern-making work together in a team.

    ④Zigong lanterns are different from the lanterns in other places.

    A、①②③ B、①③④ C、②③④
    (3)、What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
    A、The modern technologies used in Zigong lanterns. B、The history of how Zigong lantern themes developed. C、The rich themes of Zigong lanterns and their cultural meaning.
    (4)、What is the main purpose of the government encouraging local people to learn lantern-making widely?
    A、To increase the number of lantern makers for international exhibition orders. B、To improve the traditional lantern-making skills by more people's practice. C、To spread Zigong lantern culture further to the world.
    (5)、What is the best structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2...)
    A、 B、 C、
  • 2、You might notice that some foods are named after places—for example, Pu'er tea and Nanjing salted duck. These are the "birthplaces" of these foods. In fact, a product's birthplace is very important. It's about the quality. An agreement between China and European Union (EU) started to work in 2021. It listed the names of products and their birthplaces. They are called geographical indications (GIs, 地理标志).

    Which products can get GIs?

    Farm products, food, wine, handicrafts, and industrial products can get GIs. On the first GI list, there are food, farm products, wine and tea. On the next list, there would be some Chinese cultural products, such as Shu Embroidery (蜀绣) and Xuan paper.

    How many products are on the GI list?

    In 2023, two hundred products from China and EU countries were on the list. As planned, a new list would come out in 2025, and there would be 350 GIs by the end of that year.

    How will the agreement help us?

    It is good for both shoppers and companies. People can buy high-quality products based on the GIs. They don't have to worry if they are fake. Companies can sell more products to other countries. Some products are only popular in China. Now they might become popular in Europe. This will also promote business between China and Europe.

    Look at some products on the GI list

    Wuchuan mooncakes

    Wuchuan in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, is the birthplace of mooncakes. It has 39 national mooncake brands (品牌). Mooncakes there are large with thin wrappers (薄皮) and rich fillings. Each mooncake is as heavy as 3 kg. They have many kinds of tastes.

    Zhecheng hot peppers

    Zhecheng county in Henan is famous for planting peppers. Each year, it sells more than 50,000 tons of hot peppers.

    Danish Blue

    It is a kind of cheese from Denmark. It is made from cow's milk. People make it in caves. You can see blue streaks (条纹) in it. It is creamy and tastes salty.

    (1)、GIs help customers learn about the ________ of the products by connecting names with specific places.
    A、production techniques B、production place C、production process
    (2)、Based on the passage, how many products will be added to the GI list between 2023 and 2025?
    A、150 B、200 C、350
    (3)、Which of the following is most possible on the first GI list mentioned in the passage?
    A、 B、 C、
    (4)、Which of the blanks can be filled in with the underlined word "fake"?
    A、This ________ notebook is popular among students because it is long-lasting and easy to write on. B、We should learn to tell real products from ________ ones to avoid being cheated. C、The new smartphone is too ________ for my family to afford right now.
    (5)、From the passage, we can know that ________?
    A、Danish Blue is a cheese made from sheep's milk and is popular in Denmark. B、Zhecheng county, famous for planting peppers, sells over 50,000 tons yearly. C、Pu'er tea, named after its birthplace, might be listed in the next GI list of cultural products along with Xuan paper.
  • 3、Skillfully turning the chicken steak in the pan, 48-year-old street seller Li Junyong known as "Jipaige" in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, has become famous online quickly. Although his chicken steaks only cost 6 yuan, they are not just tasty but bring much1 and "emotional value" to customers.

    His2 selling style and words, such as, "You can refuse me, but not my chicken steak" and "You deserve (值得) everything beautiful in the world,3 my chicken steak", which attracted tourists. During the National Day holiday, visitors from across China4 for hours just to buy his 6-yuan chicken steak, saying the pleasant feelings they got were worth much more than the price.

    The popularity of Li has helped the growth of tourism in Jingdezhen, a city known5 its ceramic (陶瓷) products. This is similar to what happened before in Zibo, a city whose barbecue turned into a must-visit attraction. These examples show how travel habits change: young travelers,6 Generation Z, search for warm cultural experiences and real connections, like joining local activities and learning traditional skills.

    However, experts say city managers should use fame well but not7 it. Jingdezhen's true strength8 in its thousand-year ceramic history. The city should lead tourists to learn more about its cultural9, like pottery (陶器) workshops and museums. The real secret to a city's long-lasting attraction is the sincere (真诚的)10 it makes with people.

    (1)
    A 、fear B 、joy C 、stress
    (2)
    A 、relaxing B 、serious C 、humorous
    (3)
    A 、including B 、with C 、without
    (4)
    A 、waited B 、left C 、prepared
    (5)
    A 、as B 、for C 、with
    (6)
    A 、suddenly B 、especially C 、hardly
    (7)
    A 、work on B 、focus on C 、depend on
    (8)
    A 、lies B 、seems C 、keeps
    (9)
    A 、meanings B 、treasures C 、secrets
    (10)
    A 、condition B 、conversation C 、connection
  • 4、根据对话内容,从后面选项中选出最佳选项补全对话。

    A: Hi, Zheng Yun! What a nice family photo! Were you celebrating your birthday?

    B: No, Susan. . It's one of the 24 solar terms, also known as Dongzhi.

    A: As an American, I don't know much about it. .

    B: It usually falls on December 21 or 22. After this day, daytime hours will slowly increase.

    A: How amazing!

    B: In northern parts of China, it's common for people to eat dumplings.

    A: I like mutton soup, too! I do hope to experience the culture myself.

    B: You could join us next Winter Solstice. Guess what? In the UK, thousands of people celebrate it at Stonehenge(巨石阵) as well!

    A: Really? I didn't know that!

    A. What are the traditions?

    B. When is the day celebrated?

    C. Actually it was the Winter Solstice.

    D. Chinese aren't the only people who celebrate it.

    E. However, people in Chengdu have the tradition of having mutton soup.

  • 5、阅读短文,从方框的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

    A. connect them with            B. be born with            C. look them up            D. pay attention to          E. memorize sentence patterns

    Learning a new language requires constant practice. It's almost impossible that one can perfect language skills—since we all have to start from zero.

    When you come across new words, you should always in a dictionary so that you can understand their meanings clearly. Then, try to the situations you meet in real life. For example, when you are shopping, think of words for different objects. In class, your teacher's explanations, which helps you get well prepared for further language learning. You should also because they are just like building blocks (积木) for the language, without which it's hard to construct correct expressions. By doing these things step by step, you'll surely make great progress in your language study.

  • 6、假设你是李华,你校英文报的"Voices of Growth" (成长心声) 专栏正在征文,希望同学们分享成长中的经历与感悟。请你写一篇短文投稿,叙述一次你通过沟通化解与家人误会或矛盾的事例,并谈谈你的个人体会和成长建议。

    要求:

    (1) 词数80左右 (开头已给出,不计入总词数);

    (2) 要点齐全,可适当增加细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;

    (3) 不得出现真实姓名和校名;

    (4) 条理清楚,语句通顺,书写规范。

    参考词汇:   misunderstanding (误会), conflict (矛盾)

    I'm Li Hua. I'd like to share a story about how I solved a family problem through communication. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Yours,

    Li Hua

  • 7、阅读下面短文,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

    Last October, the City Youth Festival invited international students to perform Chinese shadow plays. Lukas, exchange student from Germany, decided to take up the challenge.

    During the first rehearsal (排练), Lukas (hand) a thin sheet and asked to cut out the image of Monkey King. Nervous but excited, he pressed too hard—the knife slipped and the monkey's head fell off. For the very (one) time, Lukas felt embarrassed—laughter echoed around the room, and his face turned red. Instead of making excuses, he stayed after school, practicing the basic cuts again and again.

    On the final night, Lukas and his Chinese teammates presented "Monkey King". the shadow fighters jumped across the screen, the audience burst loud applause. Lukas (eventual) realized that his regret had become his (proud) moment.

    Since that day, he (fall) in love with Chinese folk art. He often jokes, "I'm so busy (keep) these old traditions alive that I don't have time to feel homesick!" A short film about his story was later shown at the school, and many (freshman) volunteered to learn shadow play. His experience reminds us that cultural exchange starts with the courage to step into the unknown.

  • 8、下面的材料A-F是六条关于应对烦恼的建议,请根据以下五位匿名同学的烦恼,选择最适合他们的建议,并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。

    "I feel lonely at school. I have many online friends, but I find it hard to have a real conversation with my classmates."

    "I know the exam is coming, but I spend too much time watching short videos. I always start reviewing very late and feel regretful."

    "I' m good at English but not maths. I often feel sad when I see my classmates get higher scores in maths. I think I am not smart enough."

    "My best friend and I had a big argument over a small thing. I feel upset and don't know how to fix our friendship."

    "I find it difficult to focus when I do homework. I often check my phone and get distracted (心烦的) by noise from the TV or my family."

    A. Create a "To-do List" every night. Write down the most important tasks for the next day.

    B. Put down your phone and talk to classmates face-to-face. Join a club—real friendships grow

    from shared interests.

    C. Find a quiet space and take short breaks. A calm environment helps your mind focus and recover.

    D. Stop comparing yourself to others. Write down one thing you did well each day. You're growing at your own pace, and that's enough.

    E. Pause and breathe before you react. Try to see their side, and speak from your heart with "I feel…".

    F. You don't have to face it alone. Trusted adults, such as teachers, can listen and help you find a way through.

  • 9、In recent years, a growing number of families have started participating in volunteer activities during their weekends. Instead of going shopping or watching movies, they choose to clean up parks, visit nursing homes, or help at community centers.

    There are several important reasons why family volunteering is so valuable.In today's fast-paced world, family members often spend most of their time on separate activities——parents are busy with work while children focus on schoolwork and mobile phones. Volunteering together creates opportunities for more communication.When family members work side by side to achieve a common goal, they build a better understanding of each other.

    Through various volunteer activities, children not only learn practical skills but also develop important qualities. For instance, when helping to organize a community book fair, children learn planning and communication skills.

    Family volunteering creates a positive cycle that benefits both the family and the community.This special experience will grow into a family tradition that everyone values.

    A. In this way, families grow closer and communities become kinder.

    B. The benefits for children's development are also noteworthy.

    C. The most important one is that it brings family members closer together.

    D. Some people argue that families should spend weekends resting at home.

    E. It provides a shared purpose that connects all family members.

    F. This shows a change from self-focused activities to community engagement (参与).

  • 10、For many students, busy weeknights often result in late bedtimes and not enough sleep. Many try to "catch up" on sleep during the weekend, but does this way really work? Scientists have been looking into this common habit.

    A recent study followed two groups of adults over several weeks. One group had limited (有限的) sleep on weekdays but could sleep freely on weekends. The other group got enough sleep every night. The results showed that while sleeping more on weekends helped a little, the group with a regular sleep schedule still performed better on attention and memory tests. More importantly, the "catch-up" group showed worse ability to digest (消化) food, which could harm health over time.

    The problem lies in our circadian rhythm (昼夜节律), which needs regularity. When we completely change our sleep schedule on weekends, it's like giving our body clock jet lag (飞行时差). By doing so, people will find it harder to fall asleep on Sunday night and often get more tired on Monday morning, also known as the "Monday blues."

    So, what should we do? Sleep experts say that it's okay to sleep a bit longer on weekends, but avoid extreme changes. Try not to vary your wake-up time by more than two hours from your weekday schedule. A short nap during the day can also help refresh your mind without affecting nighttime sleep.

    In conclusion, weekend sleep can provide some short-term relief (轻松), but it is not a true solution for ongoing sleep loss. The healthiest habit is to keep a regular and enough sleep schedule throughout the week.

    (1)、How does the writer start the passage?
    A、By telling a story. B、By providing an answer. C、By raising a question. D、By listing a cause.
    (2)、What was the main finding about the "catch-up" sleep group?
    A、They did much better on memory tests. B、They were healthier than the other group. C、They found it easy to wake up on Monday. D、They could not digest food as well.
    (3)、What can we learn about "Monday Blues"?
    A、It makes people feel more energetic and active on Monday. B、It is connected to our body clock with a jet-lag feeling. C、It comes from the trouble of falling asleep on Friday night. D、It is mainly caused by having difficult tests on Monday.
    (4)、What does the sleep expert recommend we do in paragraph 4?
    A、Keep the weekend wake-up time within 2 hours of weekdays. B、Sleep as long as possible on weekends to make up for lost sleep. C、Change the sleep schedule completely on weekends to rest better. D、Avoid napping during the day to ensure good nighttime sleep.
    (5)、Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
    A、[Question] → [Evidence] → [Explanation] → [Story] → [Conclusion] B、[Problem] → [Cause] → [Effect] → [Solution] → [Prediction] C、[Opinion] → [Example 1] → [Example 2] → [Example 3] → [Summary] D、[Question] → [Evidence] → [Explanation] → [Advice] → [Conclusion]
  • 11、Walking along Shenzhen Bay at dusk, you may see a silver, fish-shaped machine moving above the waves. Nicknamed the Sea-Broom, this robot cleaner is Shenzhen's newest tool against floating plastic. Built by a local tech team, each unit collects rubbish and sends information on water quality to a phone app.

    Shaped like a one-metre tuna(金枪鱼), the "fish" is driven by a quiet solar tail. One Sea-Broom can collect 15 kg of litter in five hours, about the weight of a schoolbag. During a three-week project, ten machines removed 35 tonnes of rubbish. In addition to cleaning up trash, the robot records temperature every minute.

    Why does it look like a tuna? Engineers copied the streamlined(流线型) body to cut water resistance (阻力) by 30%, saving battery power and increasing speed to 1.4m/s. The stable shape also allows it to work better in windy weather. What's more, a special paint is used to stop weeds from growing, which can keep the outside clean and reduce work.

    Li Mei, a high-school student, led a team and designed the phone app."I want the sea we see every day to stay blue," said the 15-year-old girl. When the basket is 90% full, the robot returns to shore automatically (自动地). The city will put 100 more Sea-Brooms into use by 2026 and invite students from Hong Kong to join the design team. Officials (官员) believe that keeping a clean bay will benefit generations to come.

    (1)、What is the main function of the Sea-Broom?
    A、To study the fish in Shenzhen Bay. B、To clean up rubbish and collect data. C、To test the new water quality apps. D、To provide solar power for the city.
    (2)、How much litter can one Sea- Broom collect in ONE hour?
    A、3kg. B、5kg. C、15kg. D、35 tonnes.
    (3)、What does the underlined word "stable" mean?
    A、Firm. B、Quick. C、Soft. D、Heavy.
    (4)、Why do engineers copy the tuna- shaped body?
    A、Because it helps the robot attract more real fish in the Bay. B、Because it makes the robot look more beautiful and natural. C、Because it allows the robot to carry more rubbish at a time. D、Because it helps the robot move faster and save energy.
    (5)、What can we infer from the passage?
    A、The Sea-Broom needs to be cleaned by people very often. B、Li Mei designed the Sea- Broom phone app all by herself. C、The project will add more robots and student designers. D、Officials believe the project will bring short- term benefits.
  • 12、When Mae Jemison was eight, she stood in the courtyard of her home, looking at the night sky. The stars shone like tiny candles. "I'm going to dance among them," she said softly.

    At school, Mae loved both science and art. One day, when her teacher showed the class pictures of planets, Mae noticed they were all gray. "Space isn't just gray," she argued. She took out her paintbox and splashed (溅泼) reds, purples, and golds across her paper. Her classmates laughed, but her teacher hung the painting on the wall. "Color can change how we see the universe," she said.

    Years later, Mae studied chemical engineering and learned how to build rockets. Still, every night, she painted bright gas clouds on large canvases (画布). One evening, a NASA recruiter (招聘人员) saw her paintings in a small gallery. He was surprised that a scientist could see space in color and invited her to apply for astronaut training.

    In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman to travel around the Earth. From the shuttle (航天飞机) window, she saw the Milky Way across the darkness—exactly the colors she had painted as a child. Back on Earth, reporters asked, "Were you scared?" Mae smiled. "I was too busy painting the stars with my eyes."

    (1)、What first made Mae dream of dancing among the stars?
    A、Watching a rocket launch on TV. B、Seeing gray pictures of planets. C、Looking at the shining night sky. D、Reading books about astronauts.
    (2)、Why did Mae paint the planets in bright colors?
    A、She wanted to sell her paintings. B、She believed space was colorful. C、She forgot what the planets looked like. D、She was asked to use only red and gold.
    (3)、How did Mae's painting help her become an astronaut?
    A、Her painting caught the attention of a NASA recruiter. B、Her painting was used as a map for the NASA shuttle. C、Her teacher encouraged her to send the painting to NASA. D、Her painting helped her enter a special NASA program.
    (4)、What does the underlined sentence mean?
    A、She was doing a painting of the stars in the shuttle. B、She was too focused on her work to feel scared. C、She was thinking about how to paint the stars later. D、She was fully enjoying the beautiful view of space.
    (5)、Which is the best title for the passage?
    A、The First African-American Woman Astronaut B、A NASA Recruiter's Story C、The Girl Who Painted the Stars D、How to Become an Engineer and Artist
  • 13、I still remember the afternoon when I made the biggest mistake of my school life. Our debate team had made it to the final. The hall was1 with students and teachers; every2 menber was looking at us. I was the speaker who should give the last powerful speech.

    When I stood up, my mind suddenly went blank. I3 forgot all the lines I had practiced a hundred times. The words came out in the wrong order, and even some jokes that usually brought loud4 sounded cold. I turned5 as whispers ran through the crowd. Sure enough, we lost the match.

    For days, I stayed in my room, feeling embarrassed and ashamed. I even6 the invitation to attend the graduation party. One evening, Mr. Chen, our coach, came and sat beside me."Success and7 often traveled together," he said."What really8 is that you never give up." His words hit me greatly. I began to work harder, focusing on one goal: to prove that I can9 one single mistake. One year later, our team entered the final again. This time, however, I spoke clearly and confidently. Not until loud applause rang out in the hall did I finally10 that my regret had become the fuel for my personal growth.

    (1)
    A 、filled B 、made C 、covered D 、fitted
    (2)
    A 、passenger B 、stranger C 、customer D 、audience
    (3)
    A 、hardly B 、probably C 、completely D 、recently
    (4)
    A 、advice B 、advantage C 、applause D 、achievement
    (5)
    A 、black B 、pale C 、white D 、golden
    (6)
    A 、returned B 、refreshed C 、refused D 、reduced
    (7)
    A 、fortune B 、luck C 、truth D 、failure
    (8)
    A 、matters B 、values C 、wishes D 、treasures
    (9)
    A 、borrow from B 、learn from C 、suffer from D 、hear from
    (10)
    A 、remember B 、repeat C 、realize D 、reply
  • 14、每个人都有自己的朋友,你一定有自己的好朋友吧。请以"My best friend"为题,并根据表格中的要点和要求用英语写一篇短文,介绍你的最好的朋友。

    My best friend

    Name

    Wang Han

    Nationality (国籍)

    China

    Age

    13

    Favourite subject

    PE/…

    Hobby

    swimming/reading…

    Personality (性格)

    helpful/…

    Wish (愿望)

    join the English club/…

    Plan (计划)

    learn to…

    要求:

    (1)短文必须包含以上所有信息,可适当发挥;

    (2)文中不得出现真实的人名和校名;

    (3)100词左右,开头和结尾部分已给出,不计入总词数。

    My best friend

    Hello, I'm Lihua. I want to introduce…

    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • 15、阅读下面短文,根据所给汉语意思写出单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。

    I am very busy on Friday. At 8:00 I have (地理课). I think it is useful but (困难的), and the teacher says it is (重要的). Then at 9:00 I have (生物课). I enjoy (探索) the world of animals. At 10:00 I have (历史课). After that, I have PE at 11:00. It is (令人激动的). Lunch is from 12:00 to 1:00, and after that we have Chinese. It is my favorite (学科) because I like writing. Our Chinese teacher, Mrs Wang, is young. She always helps us after class. Everyone in our class (喜欢) her very much. My classes finish at 1:50 , but after that I have a music lesson for two hours. It is really relaxing! It shows me the (意义) of life.

    How about you? When are your classes? What is your favorite subject?

  • 16、用方框中所给词汇的适当形式填空,每词限用一次。

    sentence   feel     on   point out     many

    In Wang Han's first lesson in junior high, the English teacher Ms Chen writes a sentence the blackboard and asks students to write it down. Wang finds there is something wrong, but he doesn't know what to do. His mouth dry. Then he thinks about the sense (含义) of the, puts up his hand and the mistake. Ms Chen praises Wang and tells the students to remember to think in learning.

  • 17、Hello, everyone! My name is Tara. I'm from New York, America. I'm an English teacher, but I don't work in a school. I only give lessons to1 students online.

    Every morning, I get up very early.2 do I start work? At 6:00 in the morning in America. But at this time, most Chinese students go back home from school in the afternoon. I3 teach one student at a time. I think one-to-one teaching is4 for students. It can help them learn English well. In class, we always5 different topics (话题),such as weather, food and sports.

    Look at the photo! I'm standing in front of a map. What am I doing? Haha! I'm telling a boy the names of different countries all over the world. To make the lesson6, I wear animal finger puppets (手指玩偶) to help him remember the words. The boy7 the lesson. He says he is happy to learn English from8.

    I usually give 6 to 7 lessons every morning. I'm tired after a day's work,9 I'm happy. I really love my10! It's great!

    (1)
    A 、African B 、Chinese C 、English D 、American
    (2)
    A 、What B 、How C 、Where D 、When
    (3)
    A 、usually B 、sometimes C 、never D 、ever
    (4)
    A 、traditional B 、good C 、busy D 、bad
    (5)
    A 、talk about B 、look at C 、listen to D 、hear from
    (6)
    A 、difficult B 、important C 、interesting D 、ready
    (7)
    A 、knows B 、gives C 、leaves D 、enjoys
    (8)
    A 、us B 、her C 、him D 、me
    (9)
    A 、and B 、but C 、so D 、because
    (10)
    A 、class B 、house C 、food D 、job
  • 18、阅读下面材料,从所给的A—E五个选项中选择正确的选项(其中一项是多余选项),将其序号填入1—4题,并回答5题。

    Meg is excited all summer long. She is going to school this autumn.

    Now Meg is in Mum's car. They are on the way to her school. "What will my school life be like?" Meg asks.

    "You will have more lessons every day." Mum says.

    "Can I play games at school?" Meg asks.

    "Yes, you can. You will make many new friends and you can play games with them." Mum says.

    "I love swimming. Do you think there are students having the same hobby?" Meg goes on.

    "Maybe (可能). You can also try singing, dancing or playing ball games," Mum says.

    Meg is happy after hearing what Mum says. She is ready for her new school life.

    A. She will be a student in Grade 7.

    B. You will learn a lot of helpful things.

    C. Different students have different hobbies.

    D. Because doing sports is more important to you.

    E. You will enjoy yourself at school.

    Do you like your junior high school life? Why? (不超过15个单词)

  • 19、James lived in a village. He felt unhappy all day.

    One day, an old man came to James' village with many sheep. He knew a lot about the things in the world. James went to see him and said, "I'm not happy. I have all kinds of problems in my life and I don't know how to deal with them. Can you help me?"

    The old man said, "I'll tell you. But first, can you help me do a small thing?" James agreed (同意).

    Then the old man asked James to take care of his sheep at night, making sure they all lay down and slept.

    At midnight, the old man came and asked how things went. James said, "I tried hard but I couldn't get all the sheep to lie down together. Even if (即使) I got some to lie and sleep, others would stand and walk around. What should I do?"

    "      ▲     ," the old man said. "And later, you will find the sheep will all lie down and sleep by themselves. Problems are just like the sheep. You can solve some, but there are always some you can't solve even if you try hard. Leave these difficult problems to time. At the right time, they will come to an end themselves."

    (1)、What did the old man ask James to do for him?
    A、Take care of him. B、Sleep with the sheep. C、Give the sheep some food. D、Make all the sheep lie down and sleep.
    (2)、When did the old man come to check his sheep probably?
    A、At 9:00 pm. B、At 12:00 am. C、At 3:00 am. D、At 6:00 am.
    (3)、What can we put in "     ▲     "?
    A、Do nothing but wait B、Ask others for help C、Just try one more time D、Think of a good way by yourself
    (4)、What was the old man like?
    A、Strict. B、Funny. C、Clever. D、Difficult.
  • 20、Thank you all for coming to my birthday party. Each of you has a little card in your hands. They are my small gifts to you. I drew all the pictures on them by myself. Drawing is my hobby.

    Now I want to thank my mom and dad. My mom is an artist and my dad is a designer (设计师). Both of them love drawing. They often travel around the world and take me with them. They teach me to admire clouds, the water, trees and flowers. In their eyes, everything is beautiful. From them, I learn to draw everything around me. I learn to love life. Every day is a new day for me. I enjoy every day of my life.

    Mom and dad, thanks for giving me life. Thank you for teaching me to enjoy life. It's a great gift. I love you!

    —A Speech (演讲) from Lily

    (1)、Where does Lily give this speech?
    A、In her English class. B、On a school day. C、In a speech competition (比赛). D、At her birthday party.
    (2)、What gifts can all the comers (来者) get according to the text?
    A、Cards. B、Flowers. C、Pictures. D、Everything.
    (3)、What does the underlined word "admire" probably mean according to the text?
    A、buy B、give C、see D、read
    (4)、What's the great gift in Lily's eyes?
    A、Her parents teach her to love life. B、Her parents take her to travel around. C、She can draw everything around her. D、She can admire the water, trees and flowers.