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1、The dictionary is a useful tool. To take advantage of it, you need to understand the main kinds of information that the dictionary gives about a word.
DICTIONARY
Guide words
These tell you the first word and the last word on the page.
hair-hand
hair /heə(r)/ n. [U, C] the mass of long, thin things that grow on the heads and bodies of people and animals
haircut /' heəkʌt/ n.
1. the act of sb. cutting your hair
2. the style in which one's hair is cut
Entry word (词条)
Each entry word is listed in alphabetical (按字母顺序的) order.
Part of speech (词性)
This tells you the part of speech, such as noun, verb, etc.
hairy/'heəri/ adj. (hairier, hairiest)
1. covered with a lot of hair
2. (informal) dangerous or making people scared but often exciting
half /ha:f/ n. [C] (pl. halves /hɑːvz/)
1. either of two equal parts into which something is or can be divided: One and a half hours are allowed for the exam.
2. either of two periods of time into which a sports game, concert, etc. is divided
adv. 1. doing something unfinished, only achieving the middle
2. partly
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Plural form (复数形式)
This shows how a word is written in the plural form.
Example
Sometimes a sentence is given to make the definition clearer.
The definition (释义)
This tells you the meaning of a word.
When there is more than one meaning.
each meaning will be numbered.
(1)、What is the part of speech of the word "hairy"?A、v. B、adj. C、n. D、adv.(2)、How are the words with more than one meaning shown in a dictionary?A、By listing different numbers. B、By listing different forms. C、By listing parts of speech. D、By listing different examples.(3)、If Jimmy wants to find an example of the second definition of the noun "half", which one can he choose?A、Children ride at half price. B、The apple was cut into halves. C、The team played well in the second half. D、The chicken was only half cooked.(4)、Which question could best help us find out the writer's purpose?A、Does the writer help us choose a great dictionary? B、Does the writer explain some words to us? C、Does the writer teach us to use a dictionary better? D、Does the writer tell us how to translate? -
2、China is a nation of etiquette, which means "Liyi Zhibang". Chinese people are among the most hospitable (热情好客的) people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.
At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guests can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won't happen at Western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more." Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.
Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago: How happy we are to meet friends from afar!
(1)、How will foreigners feel when they visit a Chinese family?A、Warm. B、Bored. C、Lonely. D、Nervous.(2)、Why might a Western guest feel surprised when the Chinese host picks food for him?A、He doesn't like the food. B、He thinks it's not necessary. C、He thinks he is independent. D、It won't happen in Western countries.(3)、What's the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the text?A、己所不欲,勿施于人。 B、学而时习之,不亦说乎? C、有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎? D、人不知而不愠,不亦君子乎? -
3、I'm Patrick Williams, from the Hebei Student Post: This is the column (栏目) where you can tell me what you would like to change about yourself. Welcome to leave your messages.

What I want to change about myself most is my attitude (态度) toward life. Sometimes, I take things too seriously. Once, I thought I had done badly in an exam. I became very sad and lost confidence in future exams. It turned out that it was not as bad as I had thought. I wish I could be happier about everything!

I want to change my bad temper (脾气) most. I get angry easily, which may hurt the people I love. For example, when my mom cares about me, I often say that she talks too much. Sometimes, I even talk back to her. But deep down, I know she loves me a lot. I shouldn't behave like that. I really want to improve my temper and show more patience to those I love.

The only thing I am dissatisfied with is my teeth. My front teeth are so big that they almost look like buck teeth (龅牙): When I take photos, I avoid giving big smiles. I am also afraid that my classmates might laugh at me. If I had smaller teeth like other people, I would be very happy.
(1)、Why does Zhang Yao want to change her attitude toward life?A、Because she cares too much about others' opinions. B、Because she did badly in the last exam. C、Because she takes everything too seriously. D、Because she thinks nothing is important.(2)、What is Li Jing's problem?A、She doesn't have good grades. B、She cannot control her bad temper. C、She doesn't know how to refuse others. D、She can't get along well with her mother.(3)、Which of the following suggestions would be a proper message you can leave for Wang Di?A、"Don't worry about things that won't happen." B、"Your kindness matters more than your looks." C、"Show respect to those who care about you." D、"Support others and share happiness with them." -
4、Last year I had a trip with my friend, Nancy. The weather was sunny on the (three) day. At night, Nancy and I sat in the field and we felt (relax), we talked about fantastic trip, looking at the stars. "It's a pity we don't know which stars we (look) at, Jenny," said Nancy. "I know some of them," I answered. Nancy was surprised when I finally finished (tell) her all the names I knew.
My interest stars began when I was eight. My aunt (take) me to a planetarium (天文馆). A guide showed us the groups of stars and told us stories about how they got (they) names. The stories were so wonderful that I wanted (learn) more about the stars. I took a course at the club. Everyone knows that the stars can (see) better when it's not cloudy, but lots of people don't realize that a bright moon also stops us seeing very much. Also, there are so many lights in the city that we have to go into the countryside to see stars (clear). I'm planning to make (video) about stars in the countryside. I (post) them online for everyone to watch. My greatest dream is to be an astronaut (宇航员) I wish I could have a space travel.
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5、My love of building things began when I was a kid. It wasn't until I1 Thomas Edison, though, that I really became excited about inventing.
When I was in fourth grade, our teacher gave us a project. We had to write to a company and learn about the2 it made. Each student would then give a report in front of the class: I3 the Thomas A. Edison Company.
Soon after I wrote to the company, our postman sent a package to me. It contained a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I4 reading and rereading about his inventions! The ones that interested me most
were movies, recorded sound, and the electric light. Edison became my5.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and encouraged me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and,6, into new things.
Together, my dad and I repaired radios and televisions. Once, I made a7 to repair our car. This surprised my dad so much. Later, we found a similar tool in a store. That's when I learned that8 inventors often invent similar things. It is not unusual for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas work. Failure is a common part of the inventing9.
As my father and I worked together, I began to10 that my dad was quite an inventor himself. His guiding hands, together with my interest in inventing, led me to become an engineer and inventor. And it was Thomas Edison who first gave me the idea and lit that bulb inside me.
(1)A 、cared for B 、talked back C 、heard about D 、stuck to(2)A 、products B 、managers C 、methods D 、noises(3)A 、joined B 、owned C 、started D 、chose(4)A 、enjoyed B 、minded C 、avoided D 、hated(5)A 、master B 、officer C 、hero D 、pride(6)A 、actually B 、suddenly C 、wisely D 、finally(7)A 、tool B 、idea C 、mistake D 、trick(8)A 、young B 、different C 、famous D 、real(9)A 、situation B 、instruction C 、process D 、exam(10)A 、hope B 、remember C 、realize D 、consider -
6、你们学校的英语社团正在开展"好家规伴我成长"的主题征文活动,请以"Family Rules Make Me_________"为题,请根据图文信息,写一篇征文稿。
写作要求:
1. 补全标题信息;
2. 包含思维导图信息,可适当发挥;
3 .内容积极向上,注意语言流畅,逻辑清晰。

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7、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Do you know about Chinese cloth shoes? They are everyday shoes for millions of Chinese people. This kind of shoes (have) a history of more than three thousand years. Before 1949, cloth shoes were mainly handmade. Chinese people liked them a lot because they (be) soft and comfortable. After that, the Chinese cloth shoes reached their golden age. Many cloth shoe (factory) in China that produced lots of cloth shoes appeared.
Cloth shoes are made with great effort. The bottom of the shoes is made up of many layers (层) of cloth, and they are (complete) made by hand. During the process of making shoes, there is more than 20 meters of thread with over 1,000 stitches on each layer. It takes a long time to make a pair of perfect shoes. Workers usually spend two or three days (produce) a pair of cloth shoes.
Among the Chinese cloth shoes in (people) daily lives, the most famous ones are Xiuhua shoes. Pictures like flowers, birds or animals (put) on the shoe cover. Shoes with these pictures become more lively. (show) cultural meanings, there are some special patterns, too. For example, the flying dragon and dancing phoenix pattern means a happy marriage.
Nowadays, as people prefer natural and (health) lifestyles, cloth shoes are becoming popular again. Because of this, wearing cloth shoes is now a new dressing style among young people. The (popular) of them shows that traditional Chinese clothing and shoes with cultural designs still attract people around China.
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8、这些桥梁将继续把贵州与世界紧密相连。
These bridges to connect Guizhou with the world closely.
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9、同时,桥梁建设促进了贵州快速地发展。
At the same time, building bridges helps Guizhou .
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10、其中,花江大峡谷大桥是世界上最高的桥梁。
Among them, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is bridge in the world.
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11、但在过去十年,贵州已经建设了许多世界级桥梁。
But in the past ten years, Guizhou many world-class bridges.
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12、贵州人过去出行是多么困难啊!
it was for Guizhou people to travel in the past!
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13、阅读下面短文,根据其内容填空和回答问题。(1至4每题答案不超过3个词,5题需用完整的句子回答。)

Riding a bike on the street, you might hear some people speaking Chinese aloud. Turning to the right, you see a Sichuan-style restaurant. After walking into a store, you see that Huawei smartphones are on sale. But you're not in China—you're in Manchester in Britain. In fact, you might see similar things in many other cities. Chinese products have been going global.
Chinese food has been enjoyed in Western countries for a long time. To meet local people's tastes, Chinese restaurants have made some changes to the dishes. "One example is the meat," said Yin Hang, a Chinese student who is studying in Australia. "We like to eat meat with the bone in, but people here don't. So the local Chinese restaurants provide big pieces of meat without bones, even for fish."
Some Chinese brands are also becoming more popular. It is reported that in many cities in Europe, many stores sell TCL televisions, Haier fridges and Lenovo computers. More than half of US-owned drones (无人机) are Chinese models, according to China Daily. They're not only made in China, but also designed in the country.
In the past, most Western people thought the Chinese were not good at making high-quality products. Chinese products were cheap and not so good. But now, things have changed greatly. Chinese products win more people's trust and become their favorite. "Made in China" becomes cool. "They are beautiful and offer something special that American phones don't have," an article on CNN once said about Chinese smartphones.
As it is said, the Chinese government has been trying its best to improve its national brands of all kinds to meet the needs of modern life. By keeping working hard, "Made in China" will be a symbol of good quality and new ideas. People everywhere will be happier to use Chinese products.
Going Global
Chinese Food
It has won Western people's hearts.
Some dishes are changed to meet.
Meat without bones is one of them.
Chinese Brands
TCL, Haier and Lenovo are popular in Europe.
Over 50% of US-owned drones are in China.
Change in People's View
"Made in China" used to be cheap and poor in quality.
Now more peopleChinese products.
It is also the Chinese government's effort.
Will you introduce "Made in China" to more people? Why or why not?
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14、Are you an optimist (乐观主义者)? Do you believe that good things will happen or do you think about the problems and difficulties ahead?
You might think being optimistic depends on what happens around you. Our optimism is actually influenced by three things: about 50% comes from our genes, 10% from our environment, and a full 40% is up to us. This is good news because it means we can actively work on the 40% to become more optimistic.
First, we can create more happy moments in our lives. Taking part in enjoyable activities, like singing or spending time with friends and family, helps our brain make a chemical called dopamine (多巴胺). At the same time, we can do more sports, because sports can also bring dopamine and keep us happy. By doing these enjoyable activities and sports often, we can train ourselves to have a positive mind.
Researchers say that bad feelings can break the immune system (免疫系统) and make us feel sick and unhappy. For example, too much stress can raise our blood pressure. Luckily, there are easy ways to fight stress. You can simply smile and take deep breaths. They help slow down your heart rate and make you feel calmer.
So, which will you choose? Now you have the tools to make the right choice and build a more positive life.
A. Let me tell you what we can do.
B. What do you think of becoming an optimist?
C. It will make you feel happier and more active.
D. But recent studies have shown that is not true.
E. Then we need to learn to deal with bad feelings.
F. Will you expect the best or fear the difficulties?
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"Confucius (孔子), do you think we should always review our lessons?" asked a student at Hongqi Primary School. The digital (数字) "Confucius", dressed in traditional clothes, replied, "That's for sure. By looking back at what one has learned, one can get new ideas."
With the use of AI, students can talk with people from history in their classrooms. This makes learning a special experience. "The deep mix of AI and education will bring important changes to the way of teaching," says Professor Xue Lan. "It's like a learning center for each student and offers endless possibilities."
Many parents say AI turns learning into an interesting and exciting experience. Mrs. Li, a mother of a fifth-grade student, says AI has made her daughter's learning full of discoveries. "It feels like a fun journey for her and has raised her interest in computer skills and drawing," says Li. "I hope this experience guides her to learn more."
Some teachers and parents also worry about the use of AI in learning. "AI is just a way to get information, but students do not know if it is correct." Parents also worry that depending on AI too much may have a bad influence on students' problem-solving abilities. They think that if students get answers too easily from AI, they will not learn to be patient or creative.
Education experts say that AI in education should focus more on guiding and helping students develop problem-solving skills, than simply providing answers. They suggest that AI systems should be designed to encourage students to have multiple ways of thinking. In this way, AI can serve as a tool to support the development of students' critical thinking and independent learning abilities.
(1)、Why is "digital Confucius" mentioned in paragraph 1?A、To help readers know the history. B、To show an example of AI in class. C、To explain why learning is important.(2)、What do Xue Lan and Mrs. Li both think?A、AI changes traditional schools. B、AI brings better learning experience. C、AI improves students' drawing skills.(3)、What is the worry about AI in learning?A、It makes students lazy thinkers. B、It offers students creative answers. C、It becomes the only way to get information.(4)、Which saying best describes the text?A、Every coin has two sides. B、Seeing is believing. C、Practice makes perfect. -
16、Now, as living standards get better, obesity (肥胖症) has become a new problem in China. It can cause health problems like diabetes and heart disease. To fight obesity and improve public health, the government started a "Weight Management Year" activity from 2025 to 2027. The goal is to help people live a healthier life. Here are China's guidelines for treating obesity.
First, it is important for people to know their Body Mass Index (BMI) (体重指数). A healthy adult's BMI should be between 18.5 and 24. If it is between 24 and 28, he is overweight and if it is 28 or higher, he may be obese.
Next, eating a balanced diet and exercising are important. Instead of eating fried foods and sugary snacks, try healthy foods like brown rice, fresh vegetables, fish, chicken, or beans. Also, remember not to eat too much salty food because it will be bad for your health. After meals, you can take a walk for at least 30 minutes. Experts suggest doing activities like walking, cycling, or dancing for 150 to 300 minutes each week. If you sit for a long time studying, stand up and stretch for 3 to 5 minutes every hour.
What's more, schools and communities are helping. Many schools now make sure students get at least two hours of exercise every day. Hospitals have set up "weight treatment centers" that offer diet plans, exercise tips, and even traditional Chinese methods.
Weight management is not about being perfect. Even small changes, like drinking water instead of soda or taking the stairs, can help us build a healthier future.
(1)、Why did the government start "Weight Management Year"?A、To change people's thoughts on losing weight. B、To help people fight obesity and improve public health. C、To draw people's attention to teenagers' health problems.(2)、What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A、Sugary food. B、Fried food. C、Salty food.(3)、What is the structure of the text? (P=paragraph)A、
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(4)、Which can be the best title for the text?A、Problems of Being Fat B、China's Fight against Obesity C、Good Food and Exercise -
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Making a Skittles (彩虹糖) rainbow is a bright and colorful experiment. It is a fun way to make kids excited and creative.

What is the science behind the experiment?
Skittles are covered with sugar and food coloring. When you add warm water to the Skittles, the sugar and color dissolve (溶解) and spread through the water. The rainbow of colors will come together.
If you use cold water, it will take longer for the colors to dissolve.
Do you know why the colors don't mix together?
Doctor Wang
(1)、What should we do after placing the Skittles in a circle?A、Wait for 30 seconds. B、Pour warm water slowly. C、Watch the colors spread.(2)、What's the result of the experiment?A、
B、
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18、One spring morning, Mrs. Jones was in her garden with her grandson. She said, "Mike, I1 to plant some vegetables here. Are you going to help me?"
Mike had no2 of growing vegetables, so he asked in surprise, "Why don't we just go to the store and buy some?" "Dear, when I was your age, my parents taught me to plant vegetables," Mrs. Jones explained. "Planting is not a3 chore. You can watch your favorite plants grow up day after day, and I'm sure you can get more than you think!" These4 made Mike excited. "I can't wait to try this, Grandma!" Then, Mike discussed with Mrs. Jones about what to plant and they5decided to choose potatoes and tomatoes.
The next day, Mrs. Jones and Mike started farming. They spent several hours6 the work. Mike felt tired, but after seeing what they had done, he couldn't wait to see what he would get. Mrs. Jones and Mike7 the garden carefully. As time went on, the tomatoes and potatoes grew bigger. Mike understood the8 of patience and hard work.
It was time to harvest (收获). Mike picked lots of potatoes and tomatoes, and he9 some of them to his neighbors. They were all surprised at those fresh and well-grown vegetables and told Mike that he was really kind and hard-working. Mrs. Jones used the rest of them to cook a dish. Mike tasted it and got a feeling of10. "They taste fresher than those from stores. Nothing can be more delicious than it, grandma!" Mike said in excitement.
(1)A 、refuse B 、plan C 、disagree(2)A 、experience B 、pressure C 、chance(3)A 、boring B 、helpful C 、necessary(4)A 、chores B 、rules C 、words(5)A 、hardly B 、finally C 、nearly(6)A 、describing B 、imagining C 、finishing(7)A 、looked for B 、looked up C 、looked after(8)A 、importance B 、symbol C 、tradition(9)A 、handed B 、returned C 、sold(10)A 、shyness B 、happiness C 、coldness -
19、阅读下面一篇短文,从短文前的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,有一项为多余选项。
A. after B. and C. from D. the E. but F. because G. for

On September 3rd, 2025, a grand military parade (阅兵式) was held in Beijing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Many leaders and friends different countries were invited, and people around the world watched this important event closely.
The parade showed China's high technologies Chinese soldiers' spirit. They walked in straight lines, looking very powerful. Some new weapons were shown the first time. But the parade was not just about army things. It also helped people commemorate the history and the heroes who died in war. Many people felt excited and proud watching the parade. They learned that peace is very important and wanted to work for our country's development.
The 2025 V-day parade was very important it taught us to look back at history and care for peace. We should keep the past in our hearts and work together to protect the peaceful world we have today.
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20、新年快到了,我校正在举行主题为"New Year's Resolutions"的征文比赛。假如你是李华,请你结合以下内容写一篇英文短文参赛。
Names
New Year's Resolutions and how we are going to do that
爸爸
养成健康的生活方式;计划锻炼身体……
妈妈
培养新的爱好;打算上声乐和舞蹈课;提升烹饪技能……
李华
成为一名优秀的篮球运动员;每天练习篮球;提高学习成绩……
写作要求:
1. 内容必须包括所给要点,可适当发挥一至两点。
2. 文中不能出现真实姓名、校名和地名。
3. 不少于90词(题目不计入总词数)。
New Year's Resolutions
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