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1、进入初中以来,我们经历了许多变化。有些变化来自用己的努力,也有些变化来自身边人的影响。你校英语报正在开展主题为"A Change That Made Me Better"的征文活动。请根据以下提示,结合自身经历,写一篇短文投稿。
A Change That Made Me Better
Think about……
You may write about...
Before the change
What was I like before?
The turning point & my action
Who or what made me want to change? Nhat did I do?
My reflection
How have I changed? What have I learned from the experience?
注意:
1.表格中的信息仅供参考,可适当发挥;
2.文中不得出现真实的人名和校名;
3.词数80词左右。
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2、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
An old saying goes, "When in Rome(罗马), do as the Romans do." I learned the meaning of this when I studied in Russia.
One day I (invite) some of my Chinese friends to a famous local restaurant in Moscow. My guests and I were
so excited from visiting Red Square we talked loudly and had a warm chat until the waiter told me that we were being too loud. We turned our voices much (low). But this didn't last long. The waiter came to us two more times with same message.
an impression (印象) we must have left on the local people! In China. It's natural and important for a host (make) a lively atmosphere(气氛). However, in Russia and western countries, having a meal in a public place means you must keep your voice low. You need to be polite to others.
I felt bad about this. Even though we tried our best, it's very difficult to develop a new habit(quick).
Russians have (they) own special habits. My Russian friend, Andrey always looks around and thinks for a while before leaving home. I asked him he did this. "Aha," Andrey said, "In Russia, people always take about a minute to think about things and plans in the mind before leaving.So they won't leave anything necessary behind."
Finding some (different) between culture is much fun. I'd like to keep my eyes and mind open.
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3、将方框中所给词语的适当形式填入短文中,每词仅用一次。
aloud invent scientific great spread hole discussion live on necessary with ease
After the interview, the students had a about the people who changed the world.
One student talked about Thomas Edison. He was an who was always trying to turn new ideas into useful things.
Before creating his inventions, Edison did many tests and used ways to solve problems. Some of his experiments failed,
but he never gave up.
During one experiment, he made several small, on a piece of material to test how air could pass through it. His
inventions changed people s lives , and his ideas began to around the world.
The teacher said, "Great achievements need time and effort. It is for us to learn from mistakes. When we practise speaking, we can read English . With enough practice, we may also understand difficult materials "
Another student added, "Although great people may not stay with us for ever, their ideas and spirit can and influence future generations."
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4、阅读下面短文,并在空格处填入合适的单词,每空一词。
Interviewer: When you meet a new word while reading, what will you do?
Student 1:I usually look it up in a . It can tell me the spelling, pronunciation and meaning of the word.
Interviewer: When you meet difficulties in learning, what helps you keep going?
Student 1: My parents always my decisions and encourage me to try new things. Their words give me confidence.
Interviewer: Do you always ask your parents for help when you have a problem?
Student 1: Not always My sister has taught me to be more independent· When she has a problem, she usually tries to solve it by first. I'm learning to do the same.
Interviewer: Besides your family, is there anyone else you look up to?
Student 1: Yes. I really people like Yuan Longping for their hard work and great contributions to society.
Interviewer: Has that kind of hard work made you notice the people around you more?
Student 1: Yes. Many people have worked hard to make our hometown a better place. For example, the roads used to be narrow, but now they are much , making travel easier and safer.
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5、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Jason checked the baseball field almost every day and hoped to see the signs of spring. Finally,there it was,a strand(缕) of green. He looked at the 1 , where his team's season ended last year.That end was disappointing, and Jason still 2 it often.
Jason's mind went back to the times he 3 with his teammates. As usual, he was playful. He liked to show everyone how 4 he was by making catches behind his back. even during practice.He always believed he was the star of the team and didn't need to 5 to anyone.
"Stop it, Jason," Coach Fowler warned when he saw Jason didn't practise 6 .
Jason, however, paid little attention. As the team's best player, he was 7 that Coach wouldn't bench(让坐冷板凳) him during a game. As the game began, Coach said, "Keep your 8 , Jason.The team needs your support." But on the field, Jason 9 Coach's words. His pride disappointed them a lot— they failed and their season ended.
Jason felt 10 for letting the team down. The feeling of regret stayed with him. He made up his mind that the next season would be 11 . He worked hard to improve his skills. At the same time,he counted the days. He expected for the new games, and kept recording how long it would be 12 it started.
Now, finally, spring was coming. Jason couldn't wait for the new 13 to begin. He was so focused on the grass that he didn't notice Coach Fowler walk up behind him. "Won't be long now,"Coach Fowler said.
"It sure was a 14 winter," Jason said. "This year will be better," he added, his voice full of15 . "I know it will be," Coach Fowler replied with a smile. "And I'm seeing signs of change."
(1)A 、 sky B 、 tree C 、 field D 、 baseball(2)A 、 wrote about B 、 worried about C 、 talked about D 、 thought about(3)A 、 argued B 、 practised C 、 studied D 、 travelled(4)A 、 cute B 、 brave C 、 polite D 、 skillful.(5)A 、 wave B 、 listen C 、 speak D 、 introduce(6)A 、 happily B 、 quietly C 、 seriously D 、 healthily(7)A 、 sure B 、 glad C 、 sorry D 、 surprised(8)A 、 speed B 、 focus C 、 smile D 、energy(9)A 、 valued B 、 forgot C 、followed D 、reviewed(10)A 、 A bored B 、 tired C 、 upset D 、 lonely(11)A 、 different B 、 creative C 、 tiring D 、 difficult(12)A 、 until B 、 unless C 、 although D 、 because(13)A 、 team B 、home C 、 season D 、 condition(14)A 、 long B 、 cold C 、 crazy D 、 strange(15)A 、love B 、challenge C 、kindness D 、promise -
6、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

It is not always easy to know when a plant needs water. Putting your finger into the soil may help, but it is not always correct. Sometimes the ground feels wet. while the plant is already short of water. Brown or dry leaves may also be a warning, but by then the plant may have already been in trouble.
Now scientists have found a smarter way to check a plant's need for water. Researchers at the University of Texas have created thin sensors(传感器) that can be put on a plant's leaves. The sensors look a little like stickers. They are made of a thin and flexible(可弯曲的)material that can be used without hurting the plant.
These sensors work by sending a small amount of electricity into the leaf. When a plant loses water,some tiny openings in its leaves move differently. The sensors can notice> these changes and send the information to a computer. Then the computer can work out how much water is in the plant.
This method is more accurate than many usual ways. It can also check many plants at the same time, so farmers do not need to test each one by hand. Because the information is collected quickly,farmers may know when their plants need water before the plants become seriously dehydrated.
The sensors are also easy to use. They only need a small amount of energy, and one solar panel(太阳能板) may be able to power many of them at the same time. This makes them useful for large farms and forests, especially in places where it is difficult to connect to normal electricity.
Scientists hope the invention can help farmers grow healthier crops and use water more wisely. It may also help people protect forests. Since dry plants can catch fire more easily, the sensors could tell people when woodland areas are becoming dangerously dry.
(1)、Why is it sometimes hard to know whether a plant needs water?A、The soil may not show the plant's real condition. B、The leaves always stay green before the plant dies. C、The weather changes too quickly for farmers to see. D、 The roots usually hide deep under the wet ground.(2)、How do the sensors know that a plant is losing water?A、By keeping water inside the plant. B、By making tiny openings in the leaves. C、By checking changes in the leaves. D、By changing the color of the soil.(3)、What does the underlined word"dehydrated" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A、Full of energy. B、Short of water. C、Covered with dust. D、Hurt by insects.(4)、What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A、The advantages of the new sensors. B、The problems caused by dry plants. C、The reasons why plants lose water. D、The history of farming technology. -
7、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When young children learn maths, many of them use their fingers to count. Some adults may think this is a bad habit and try to stop it early. However, a new study suggests that finger counting may actually help children become better at maths.
Researchers from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland followed 21 children for several years.They first checked whether the children used their fingers to count between the ages of four and six.Later, when the children were seven years old. the researchers tested their maths skills.
The result was interesting. Children who used their fingers when they were younger did better in maths than children who did not use their fingers. This does not mean fingers are magic tools for maths,but they may help children understand numbers in a clearer way.
Why might finger counting help? Some experts believe that it helps children think through math problems without putting too much pressure on their working memory. Working memory is the part of the brain that helps us hold information for a short time while we are using it. d or example, when a child works out"6+3", working memory helps the child keep the numbers in mind.
Other experts think finger counting connects numbers with real actions. When children touch or move their fingers, numbers become something they can see and feel. This may make early maths less abstract(抽象的) and easier to understand.
One author of the study said the findings should remind parents and teachers not to discourage (阻止) young children from using their fingers to count. Of course, as children grow older, they need to learn faster and better ways to solve maths problems. But at the beginning, fingers may be a useful bridge between simple counting and more difficult maths.
So the next time a young child counts with fingers, it may not be a sign of weakness. It may be part of learning.
(1)、How did the researchers carry out the study?A、By teaching children new finger games. B、By asking parents to solve maths problems. C、By following children for several years. D、By comparing lessons in different schools.(2)、What did the study mainly find?A、Fingers should replace maths textbooks. B、 Finger counting may help children learn maths. C、Maths skills only develop after age seven. D、Young kids should avoid difficult maths problems.(3)、Why does the writer mention"6+3" in Paragraph 4?A、To show young children-dislike numbers B、To explain how working memory is used. C、To prove finger counting is always slow. D、To introduce a difficult maths problem.(4)、What is the correct structure of the text?A、
B、
C、
D、
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8、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
At noon,a wolf woke up in his home and felt thirsty. He walked through the forest to look for water.The sun was high in the sky, and the light fell almost straight down. When the wolf looked at the ground,he saw a short shadow (影子) beside his feet.
"How small I look!" he thought. "If I meet a stronger animal, I may be in danger."
Feeling uneasy, the wolf went quietly to the river. I he water was muddy, but he drank as much as he could. After nesting for a while, he looked down again. This time, his shadow was much longer. The sun was lower now, so the shadow grew longer behind him.
The wolf stared at it in surprise. "I have grown huge!" he said to himself. "The river water must have made me powerful."
With this thought, he walked proudly up the valley. Soon he saw a rabbit near some grass.
"You should be afraid of me," the wolf boasted(自夸, 吹嘘). "Look at my great shadow!"
The rabbit did not want trouble, so it quickly ran away. The wolf thought the rabbit had been frightened by his huge shadow.
The wolf became more confident.Later, he saw several deer eating quietly. He moved towards them, ready to jump. But before he got close, the deer smelled him and escaped.
"They saw how large my shadow was," the wolf thought. "That is why they ran away."
Near sunset, the wolf saw a bear pulling honey from a bees' nest.
"Look at me!" he shouted. "I am the greatest animal in the forest!"
The bear looked at him for a second and then went on eating.
"Your shadow is big," she said, "but that does not mean you are."
The wolf was angry and walked away. Soon he saw something on a hill. At first, it looked like a tall rock, but then it moved. It was a lion.
Usually, the wolf would have hidden from such a strong animal. However, his huge shadow gave him too much courage. He ran towards the lion and cried, "Let's see who the real king is!"
The lion was not frightened. He lifted one pa w and knocked the wolf to the ground. The wolf ran back to his home, hurt and ashamed (羞愧的).
That night, the wolf finally understood: what something seems to be is not always what it really is.
(1)、What made the wolf feel uneasy at first?A、The river was too far away to reach. B、The forest was strangely quiet. C、His shadow looked small and weak. D、A strong animal stood near him.(2)、Why did the wolf think he had become powerful?A、His shadow appeared much larger. B、His legs suddenly felt stronger. C、The river looked deeper than before. D、The rabbit praised him loudly。(3)、How does the writer show the wolf's change in the story?A、By describing his feelings and actions. B、showing the story from another view. C、By explaining animal habits in the forest. D、By comparing the wolf with other animals.(4)、What is the best lesson of the story?A、A brave heart can defeat danger. B、Appearances can be misleading. C、Quiet animals can be dangerous. D、Kind actions can change others. -
9、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
(1)、Who can join the challenge?A、Belinda, living in the Sunrise Community, BMI 20 kg/m². B、Mary, living outside the Sunrise Community, BMI 24kg/m². C、Peter, working near the Sunrise Community, BMI 22 kg/m². D、Jonathan, living in the Sunrise Community, BMI 23 kg/m².(2)、If Mike loses 2 kg, how much beef can he get as a reward?A、1kg. B、2kg. C、3kg. D、5kg.(3)、Which of the following can be put in ▲ in the last part?A、Diet Rules. B、Sports Tips. C、Healthy Habits. D、Food Safety. -
10、 请你根据所给提示,以 A teacher I like 为题,写一篇短文,介绍你最喜爱的老师,70词左右。
…is my favourite teacher / I like…best
…teaches Chinese, maths, English…
Strict, kind, friendly…
I like him / her because…
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11、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Angel is a student at a new school. She (ask) the teacher David for help. Here is letter from David.
Dear Angel,
I am sorry to know that you feel lonely at your new school. But it's OK. I was also sad to leave my friends when I came to China. But soon I made many friends in China. Now it's my second year here. I have many friends and there (be) many things that make me feel happy.
I think you may have difficulty in making friends at the new school. Don't (worry)! You can share your feelings with your (classmate). You can also (talk) about happy moments. To feel better, you can write down some of (you) feelings. It is difficult to face something different, it opens many new doors. If you can face it with happy thoughts, you'll have much more fun. So, if you look it in the right way, you'll make new friends and life will be (interest).
Yours,
David
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12、 阅读下面短文,根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
A new start can make you nervous, but it is also exciting. Today, I begin the seventh grade, and it feels like a brand new world. My old school is small but this one is big and full of new faces. I put on my new (校服) and feel a bit (紧张) and proud.
In maths class, I sit next to a girl. She always smiles at me. And I know I would make friends with (她) easily. Maybe we can study (一起). We can share our (意见,主意) and exchange different ideas. In science, we get to do a fun experiment, and I realise that learning can be (确实的) fun. I even (加入) the soccer club because I want to try (某事) new.
Starting the seventh grade is like opening a book with blank pages. I'm (准备好的) to write my story with new adventures and new friends. This is my new (开始), and I can't wait to see what will happen next.
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13、 用方框中所给词的适当形式填空,每词限用一次。
Dry in fact important one from
Hello, my name is Li Hua. Let me tell you something about my lesson in junior high.
It was Chinese. My Chinese teacher taught us how to learn Chinese and then Write the poem A Spring Morning on the blackboard. He said it was from Li Bai. I knew it was wrong. I wanted to tell him but I was a little nervous. My mouth felt. All my classmates were listening carefully, and some even started to take notes. In the end I put up my hand and said, " Mr Wang, the poem is Meng Haoran, not from Li Bai. "" Well done., this is my first lesson for all of you.
It's to think more in your learning," he said. He also smiled and told us that making mistakes in class is okay as long as(只要) we dare to correct them.
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14、 阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Ivan is unhappy this morning. He 1 too late. He hurries to the bus stop without 2 . Before the first class, Mr Henson 3 . He smiles at Ivan. "Morning, Ivan. I'm happy to see you today. I 4 your book report(报告), and I enjoy it very much."
Ivan is 5 to hear that. "Thanks, Mr. Henson. I really like that 6 ," he says.
"Good," says Mr. Henson. "There are many more in this 7 series(系列). I'll show you 8 class." Ivan is so excited. He 9 forgets he is hungry. He likes reading science books 10 he can't find any more. When class is over, Mr Henson takes Ivan to his 11 and shows him a bookshelf. "The books on this shelf are all in the same series, so I think you'll like 12 . "Ivan looks at his teacher in surprise." I can 13 them?" "Sure. Take one book at a time, and you can read 14 one," he says.
Ivan smiles. "I can't 15 to read all of them! Thanks, Mr. Henson."
(1)A 、 wakes up B 、 goes to sleep C 、 does homework D 、 takes a walk(2)A 、 lunch B 、 dinner C 、 breakfast D 、 supper(3)A 、 goes out B 、 walks in C 、 stands up D 、 sits down(4)A 、 read B 、 write C 、 print D 、 copy(5)A 、 sorry B 、 happy C 、 quiet D 、 sad(6)A 、 book B 、 class C 、 report D 、 subject(7)A 、 maths B 、 science C 、 geography D 、 history(8)A 、 in B 、 after C 、 before D 、 during(9)A 、 even B 、 never C 、 always D 、 still(10)A 、 so B 、 and C 、 but D 、 or(11)A 、 garden B 、 office C 、 classroom D 、 library(12)A 、 me B 、 him C 、 them D 、 it(13)A 、 buy B 、 send C 、 borrow D 、 keep(14)A 、 few B 、 some C 、 each D 、 none(15)A 、 wait B 、 begin C 、 leave D 、 stop -
15、 阅读下面材料,从方框中所给的A-E五个选项中选出正确选项(其中一项是多余选项),并回答问题。
[Betty is interviewing(采访) David. He is a new student in Grade 7. They are talking about how to plan the time.]
Betty: David, what's your school day like?
David: It is busy.
Betty: Why?
David: They make my school life more colourful.
Betty:
David: Yes. Now I'm in the reading club and English club. I'm also a member of the Students' Union.
Betty: How can you make good use of your time?
David: I turn big tasks into small ones and work on them day by day.
Betty: That sounds great.
David: You're welcome!
What is your way to finish big tasks? (Answer within 15 words)A. Do you join any clubs?
B. Thank you for your coming.
C. We have more lessons and more tasks.
D. Because there are more activities.
E. It's tiring.
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16、 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Nick has many great things in his room. He has a new hat. It's blue. That's his favorite color. He likes the hat very much.
In the morning, Mr. Black is at work. Nick calls him, "Dad, I need your help. I can't find my hat. Do you see it?" Mr. Black says, "No, I don't. Is it on your bed?" "No, it isn't there," says Nick. Then Mr. Black says, "Well, you always put your things in your schoolbag. Go and look for it in your schoolbag."
After some time, Nick still can't find his hat. He sits on the sofa and is very unhappy.
"Nick, I..." his sister says. "Jane, I'm very busy now. Don't disturb(打扰) me," Nick says impatiently(不耐烦地).
"Busy? Are you busy looking for your hat, a blue hat? Look! It is on your head," Jane smiles and says.
(1)、Who does Nick ask for help first?A、His mother. B、His father. C、His brother. D、His sister.(2)、What does the underlined word "it" refer to(指代)?A、The sofa. B、The hat. C、The bed. D、The schoolbag.(3)、What does Jane want to tell Nick before Nick interrupts(打断) her?A、He is late for school. B、The school bus is coming. C、His hat is on his head. D、He should put his things away.(4)、What's the best title for the text?A、Where is Nick's hat? B、What color is Nick's hat? C、Who can help Nick find his hat? D、Why does Nick have many great things? -
17、 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Three students are talking about their feelings about the new school life. Let's listen to them.
Jennifer: I'm happy to be at the new school. I like learning new things. During the summer holiday, I read many books about new subjects. When I'm at the new school, I will make many new friends.
Eric: I will study at No. 2 Junior High School in a week. But I am not happy, because the summer holiday is too short! And I'm worried about my new school life. It may be very hard for me. I won't have much time to do sports but I really want to be in some clubs.
Alice: I am buying school things for my junior high. My brother tells me I will have much homework at the new school but I think it is OK. Studying is important for students.
(1)、Who feels OK about the new school life?A、Alice and Eric. B、Jennifer and Eric. C、Jennifer and Alice. D、Alice and her brother.(2)、What does the underlined word "It" refer to(指代)?A、Doing sports. B、Joining clubs. C、The new subject. D、The new school life.(3)、What's the structure of the text?A、
B、
C、
D、
(4)、What's the best title of the text?A、What are some students' ways of having fun? B、How do some students work out their problems? C、How do some students like the summer holiday? D、What do some students think of their new school life? -
18、 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Lucy loves dancing. Every Saturday morning, she has her dance class at Ms. White's home.
One day after dinner, Lucy's parents have a talk with her.
"Lucy," her mother says, "you are in middle school. You have many subjects and much homework. We want you to stop taking dance classes."
"Yes," Lucy's father says, "middle school is very important."
Lucy doesn't say any words. She knows school is important, but dancing makes her feel happy. That night, Lucy calls her best friend Lydia.
"You should talk with your parents," Lydia says.
The next day, Lucy has a talk with her parents.
"I want to dance," Lucy says to her parents. "Dancing can help me study well. I can do my homework first after school every day."
(1)、When does Lucy have dance classes?A、On Wednesday. B、On Monday. C、On Saturday. D、On Sunday.(2)、What do Lucy's parents want Lucy to do?A、To dance hard every day. B、To find a new dance teacher. C、To stop taking dance classes and study hard. D、To study hard and be a dance teacher.(3)、Who asks Lucy to have a talk with her parents?A、Lucy's math teacher. B、Lucy's best friend. C、Lucy's dance teacher. D、Lucy's grandmother.(4)、How is Lucy after her parents talk to her?A、Angry. B、Sorry. C、Tired. D、Not happy. -
19、 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Hi, everyone! Do you know me? I'm a panda. I'm in Chengdu. And my name is He Hua. I can spell it, H-E-H-U-A. But people like to call me Hua Hua. I like it.
Many people like to meet me in the morning. They say "How are you, Hua Hua?" to start a conversation. I want to say "I'm fine, thank you." But I can't say any words. It's OK. People know I'm nice. Oh, that's the bell. It's time for lunch. I like it!
Are you in Chengdu? Please come to meet me. You can say hi to me and we can be friends!
(1)、Where is Hua Hua?A、In Chongqing. B、In Chengdu. C、In Kunming. D、In Shanghai.(2)、What do people say to Hua Hua to start a conversation?A、How are you, Hua Hua? B、What do you like? C、What's your name? D、Nice to meet you.(3)、What does Hua Hua want people to do?A、To feed her. B、To teach her how to speak. C、To visit her. D、To spell her name correctly. -
20、 听下面一段独白,回答五个小题。(1)、Where is the garden?A、Next to the house. B、Behind the house. C、In front of the house.(2)、When do Ben and his brother water the flowers?A、Every morning. B、Every Sunday. C、Every afternoon.(3)、How many small trees are next to the vegetables?A、Two. B、Three. C、Four.(4)、What does Ben's father like doing under the tree?A、Reading books. B、Planting vegetables. C、Listening to birds.(5)、How does Ben probably feel about cleaning the garden?A、Boring. B、Difficult. C、Fun.