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1、 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
Dear diary,
Today I'm looking back on a difficult time in my life, and I want to write down how it changed me. When I was in Grade Eight, my biggest dream was to be a member of the school basketball team. I had loved basketball since I was a little kid, and I spent every afternoon after school practicing dribbling, shooting, and running on the playground. My father even bought me a new basketball and often practiced with me on weekends. I was sure that my hard work would pay off, and I couldn't wait for the try-out day to come.
The try-out day finally arrived. I woke up early that morning, put on my favorite basketball jersey, and went to the school playground with excitement. There were more than 30 students trying out for the team, and I felt a little nervous but confident. The coach, Mr. Brown, asked us to do some warm-up exercises first, and then we took turns showing our skills. I did my best to shoot accurately and run as fast as I could, but when the try-out ended, Mr. Brown called me aside and shook his head gently.
"I'm sorry, but you can't join the team," he said. "You're fast and hard-working, but you're not tall enough. Basketball requires height, and I don't think you'll be able to keep up with the other players." His words felt like a knife in my heart. I thanked him and walked away quietly, trying to hold back my tears. When I got home, I locked myself in my room and cried for a long time. I felt so disappointed and hopeless, and I even threw my basketball in the corner, thinking I would never play it again.
My best friend, Tom, noticed that I was sad and came to see me every day. He knew how much basketball meant to me, so he didn't just comfort me—he helped me find a new way forward. "Why do you let one failure stop you?" he asked. "You're good at sports, not just basketball. What if you try swimming? It doesn't require height, and I think you'll be good at it." At first, I didn't want to try anything new. I was too hurt by my failure to the basketball team, but Tom kept encouraging me, and finally, I agreed to give swimming a try.
I joined the school swimming club the next week. At first, it was very difficult. I didn't know how to breathe correctly in the water, and I often felt tired after a few laps. But I didn't give up. I practiced every weekend, and the coach of the swimming club was very patient, teaching me how to improve my skills. Slowly, I got better and better, and I even started to enjoy swimming. It made me feel free and relaxed, and it helped me forget the pain of failing the basketball try-out.
After six months of hard practice, I took part in the school swimming competition. I was nervous before the race, but I remembered Tom's words and did my best. When I touched the wall at the end of the pool, I found out that I had won the second prize. I was so excited that I cried tears of joy. I ran to Tom and thanked him for never giving up on me. He smiled and said, "I knew you could do it—you just needed a new chance."
Now, two years have passed. I'm still in the swimming club, and I've won several more competitions. I also keep a diary every day, just like I am now, to write down my feelings and experiences. Looking back, I'm glad that I failed the basketball try-out. It taught me that failure is not the end of the world—it's a chance to grow and find new opportunities. I used to think that growing up meant never failing, but now I understand that growing up is about facing failure bravely, learning from it, and moving forward.
Failure is a part of life, and it's not something to be afraid of. When one door closes, another opens, and we never know what wonderful things are waiting for us. This is the most important lesson I've learned, and I will carry it with me for the rest of my life.
(1)、Why did the writer want to join the school basketball team?A、Because his father asked him to join the team. B、Because he loved basketball and practiced hard for it. C、Because basketball was the only sport he could play. D、Because his best friend Tom was in the basketball team.(2)、What did Coach Brown think of the writer's performance in the try-out?A、He thought the writer was not hard-working enough. B、He thought the writer was too slow to play basketball. C、He thought the writer couldn't join the team because of his height. D、He thought the writer was the best player in the try-out.(3)、How did the writer feel after failing the basketball try-out?A、Sad, disappointed and hopeless. B、Excited, proud and happy. C、Relaxed, calm and unconcerned. D、Angry, upset and angry with Tom.(4)、What did Tom do to help the writer get out of sadness?A、He asked the writer to give up all sports. B、He encouraged the writer to try swimming. C、He helped the writer practice basketball again. D、He bought a new basketball for the writer.(5)、What can we learn from the writer's experience?A、It's easy to join a school sports club. B、Failure is terrible and we should avoid it. C、Failure is a chance to grow and find new opportunities. D、Swimming is easier than playing basketball. -
2、 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 I was very young, my dad had the first telephone in our neighborhood. I still remember the shiny receiver in the box. I was too little to reach the telephone, but I knew that a wonderful person lived inside it—her name was Information Please. She could give anybody's number and the right time.
One day, my mom was out. I hit my finger and it hurt a lot. No one was home to help me. So I thought of the telephone! I called her. A soft voice said, "Information Please." I cried and told her about my finger. She told me to put ice on it. After that, I called her for everything—help with geography, or homework, and even what my small pet ate.
When my pet bird died, I called her and cried, "Why do birds sing so well and make everyone happy, but died at last?" She said softly, "Paul, remember there are other worlds to sing in." Those words made me feel better. At age 9, we moved to Boston. I missed the old phone and never forgot her.
Years later, my plane stopped in Seattle. I called the operator (接线员) for help. To my surprise, Sally answered! I asked her to spell "fix", just like when I was little. She laughed and said my calls made her happy all day— she had no kids, so she hoped to talk with me.
Three months later, I called again. A different voice said Sally had died of illness. She left a message: "Tell Paul there are other worlds to sing in. He'll understand."
(1)、What was Sally's job?A、A pet care worker. B、A children's helper. C、A telephone operator. D、A primary school teacher.(2)、Where did the writer move at the age 9?A、Seattle. B、Boston. C、His hometown. D、A new neighborhood.(3)、We can know from the passage that ____.A、Sally didn't like talking B、Sally liked singing songs C、the writer's call made Sally happy D、the writer never called after moving(4)、What does "there are other worlds to sing in" mean in the passage?A、Birds fly to magical places when they die. B、Imagine happy places when you are sad. C、Birds should be set free to sing in nature. D、Love and happiness don't stop with death.(5)、What could be the best title for the story?A、A Trip Back to Hometown B、The Kind Voice on the Phone C、Secrets of the Telephone Box D、Memories of a Childhood Pet -
3、 完形填空
Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems 1 their schoolwork, and sometimes with their friends. Some people think the worst thing is to do 2 . Laura Mills, a teenager from Washington, agrees. "Problems and 3 are normal in life," says Laura. "But I think 4 to someone helps a lot. If we don't talk to someone, we'll certainly feel 5 ."
Laura once lost her wallet (钱包), and worried for days. She was 6 to tell her parents about it. She even 7 three miles to school each day because she didn't have any money. She just kept thinking, "If I tell my parents, they'll be 8 !" But at last she talked to her parents and they were 9 understanding. Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself. They got her a new 10 and asked her to be more careful. "I will always 11 to share my problems in the future!" Laura says.
Robert Hunt, an expert (专家), advises students about common problems. He feels the 12 way as Laura. "It is best not to avoid our problems. We should always try to solve 13 ." He thinks that you can first find someone to talk to and this person doesn't need to be a(n) 14 like himself. Students often forget that their 15 have more experience, and are always there to help them.
In English, we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. So you're halfway to solving a problem if you talk to someone about it!
(1)A 、 for B 、 to C 、 at D 、 with(2)A 、 everything B 、 something C 、 anything D 、 nothing(3)A 、 hobbies B 、 worries C 、 ideas D 、 ways(4)A 、 talking B 、 writing C 、 listening D 、 emailing(5)A 、 better B 、 worse C 、 best D 、 worst(6)A 、 worried B 、 pleased C 、 afraid D 、 shy(7)A 、 walked B 、 drove C 、 flew D 、 jumped(8)A 、 happy B 、 excited C 、 angry D 、 satisfied(9)A 、 not B 、 really C 、 hardly D 、 never(10)A 、 watch B 、 bicycle C 、 schoolbag D 、 wallet(11)A 、 help B 、 forget C 、 remember D 、 advise(12)A 、 strange B 、 same C 、 different D 、 unusual(13)A 、 ourselves B 、 themselves C 、 it D 、 them(14)A 、 teacher B 、 expert C 、 student D 、 manager(15)A 、 experts B 、 guests C 、 parents D 、 friends -
4、 How should we ____ this difficult situation?A、deal with B、work with C、play with D、talk with
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5、 These old photos ____ carefully in a box for over 30 years before they ____ to the museum last month.A、kept; were sent B、were kept; sent C、had been kept; were sent D、kept; sent
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6、 —Why ____ you ____ to the class meeting yesterday?
—Because I was ill and had to rest at home.
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7、 She is very good at ____ pressure from work and study.A、solving B、dealing with C、working out D、handing
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8、 It really ____ me to see children living in poverty.A、hurts B、pains C、aches D、wounds
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9、 The math problem is too hard for me ____.A、to solve B、to deal C、working out D、figuring out
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10、 Let's ____ about our growing pains and gains and help each other.A、talk B、to talk C、talking D、talks
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11、 The notice ____ to the wall, so everyone can see it clearly.A、attaches B、attached C、is attached D、was attached
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12、 探索自然,探寻未知。为发扬求知精神,感受自然之美,你所在班级上周日组织了一次以"Nature Exploration and Environmental Protection Action"为主题的社会实践活动。假设你是李华,请你根据下面表格中的信息,谈谈当天的活动经历和感受。
注意:1. 须包含表格中的提示信息,可增加细节;2. 词数80-100。
When
Last Sunday
Where
Mangrove Nature Reserve
Who
I, my classmates
What
visited the nature reserve, took part in a tree-planting activity, watched some birds
A Meaningful Social Practice Activity
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13、 阅读短文,根据短文内容回答问题,每小题答案不超过10个词。
The Nile River: A Great Natural Wonder
The Nile River is the longest river in the world, about 6,650 kilometers long. It flows through 11 countries in Africa, including Egypt. For thousands of years, it has been the lifeblood of the people living along its banks.
The Nile provides water for drinking, farming, and transportation. It also creates rich land for growing crops. Many ancient civilizations, like the Egyptian civilization, grew up beside it.
Today, the Nile is still an important natural wonder. It attracts many travellers who want to see its beauty and learn about its history. But it is facing threats from pollution and overuse. We must protect it.
(1)、How long is the Nile River?(2)、How many countries does the Nile flow through?(3)、What does the Nile provide for people?(4)、Which civilization grew up beside the Nile?(5)、What threats is the Nile facing? -
14、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Angel Falls is in Venezuela (委内瑞拉), the (south) part of South America. It is about 979 metres high. It is the (high) waterfall in the world. James Crawford Angel, an American (explore), was the first to fly over the falls in a plane. But he died there in 1956. To remember him, people called the waterfall "Angel Falls".
The best way (reach) Angel Falls is to take a plane. You can also get there by boat in the rainy season. However, there is no path leading you to the bottom of it. Around Angel Falls, there are rainforests.
You can see the beautiful rainbows (彩虹) and many (type) of nice birds around Angel Falls. The waterfall is also a famous filming (locate). The (wonder) waterfall in the 3D film Up (《飞屋环游记》) is just Angel Falls.
Every year, many (travel) all around the world visit Angel Falls, only a few lucky people can get the full view of the waterfall. Anyone who takes the plane to visit the falls can get a certificate (证书) printed with "the brave explorer". Do you want to get one? Welcome to the (nature) wonder—Angel Falls!
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15、 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空,使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词,每词仅用一次,有两词为多余项。
wonder, beautiful, visit, amazing, but, can, explore, learn, peaceful, nature, discover, their
My name is Lily. I love more than anything. Every weekend, I try to different natural sites near my home. Last week, I went to a forest with my dad. It was a place, with tall trees and small rivers.
We found a small cave, which was an unexpected . Inside, we could strange rock shapes that looked like animals. My dad told me these rocks were formed over thousands of years. I felt so excited to see such a magical place.
I used to think natural wonders were only faraway places, now I know there are amazing things right around us. I also learn a lot from these trips, like how plants grow without much water.
Next month, I plan to a famous waterfall with my classmates. I'm sure it will be an experience. I hope everyone takes time to enjoy the beauty of nature and more about the world around us.
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16、 我们决定暑假聚在一起,去遥远的乡村旅游。
We decided to during the summer vacation and travel to the .
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17、 我希望我也能带着勇气和希望面对生活,尤其是在遇到困难时。
I hope I can also face life, the difficulties I meet, with courage and hope.
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18、 为了保持健康,他坚持每天锻炼,所以他总是充满活力。
To keep fit, he keeps exercising every day, so he is always full of .
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19、 我们应该尊重每个人的差异,尤其是不同的想法和观点。
We should respect the of each person, different ideas and opinions.
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20、 在我童年时,我常和家人去西安城墙。
I often visited Xi'an City Wall with my family in my .