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1、 阅读下面短文,并用英语回答问题 (请注意每小题的词数要求)。
There's always something we treasure a lot in our lives. As I was cleaning the bookcase this morning, I saw a book on the top shelf (架子). I got it down carefully and took out the letter in it. My memories came back quickly.
When I was a young boy, I was interested in crochet (钩针编织). I began to learn it by watching videos online. I found it was great fun. However, something unhappy happened. One day, an older boy at school heard of my hobby and laughed at me. "It's silly for boys to crochet," he said. His words hurt me deeply and I decided to give up crocheting.
A few days later, my teacher Mr. Green noticed I was upset. When he got to know the truth, he didn't say anything. He just brought me a special gift. When I opened it, I saw a book about great people, and there was a letter in it. The letter read, "Don't let anyone tell you what you can or can't do. Be yourself." Thanks to him, I got the courage to continue my hobby.
Over the following years, I worked hard to improve my skills and became an excellent crochet artist. Now I have a shop to sell beautiful crochet things I make. Even today, the letter still means so much to me. It reminds me to follow my heart, whatever others say.
(1)、How did the writer learn to crochet? (不超过10 个词)(2)、Why did the older boy laugh at the writer? (不超过10 个词)(3)、What can we learn from the writer's story? (不超过15 个词) -
2、 阅读理解
Do you like doing homework while listening to music? Or will you fold clothes when watching a show? Everyone may experience these situations in daily life and this doing-it-all-at-once thing is known as multitasking.
Multitasking means doing more than one activity at a time. In daily life, many of us multitask without even realizing it. But does multitasking really do good to our lives?
You may think multitasking saves your time, but the truth is that only 2.5% of people can multitask well. Studies have found that most people who multitask will spend more time and make more mistakes. That's because when we multitask, we are overusing (过度使用) the part of our brain that controls thinking and planning. It is hard on our brains. Our brains will get tired, and since we have not successfully finished any task, we can feel upset and stressed. Instead, if we only deal with one task at a time, we will do a better and more correct job.
However, others may disagree. They think people multitask not only because they want to save time but also because they enjoy it. Some scientists find that multitasking makes people feel more active and have a better sense of participation (参与感). These good feelings will improve their performance and offer a feeling of satisfaction. Also, multitasking is a modern way of life and an important skill you should learn as you grow up. After all, who doesn't want to complete more in less time? Instead of stopping multitasking, it's better to learn how to deal with so many tasks well.
It seems that multitasking is playing an important role in our lives. But it may not be as useful as you expect. What do you think? Should we keep it or drop it?
(1)、Which of the following is multitasking?A、Lily focuses on her homework. B、Tom eats lunch while checking emails. C、Emma is lost in reading books. D、Peter does nothing but sleep the whole day.(2)、What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A、Overusing our brains. B、Thinking and planning. C、Finishing a task successfully. D、Feeling upset and stressed.(3)、What does the writer think of multitasking?A、He thinks it's useful. B、He's unsure about it. C、He thinks it's unimportant. D、He's hopeful about it.(4)、What is the structure of the passage?A、
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3、 阅读理解
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award was what I hoped to get. Back in Grade 6, soccer became my favorite sport. I wasn't the best player on the team at the beginning of the year. But after a lot of hard work, by the end of the year, I felt that I was the MVP. As the soccer season went on, we finally finished second in the city. Our team was a very good team, and I was a big part of that. Kenny was the captain, but I was the player who scored the most goals on the team. Kenny would always pass the ball to all his players.
At the end of the year, there was a sports dinner at school. People got prizes for excellent performance. Everyone on the team felt that I would get the MVP. At the end of the dinner, the coach stood up and announced (宣布) the winners for the prizes, "The winner for the MVP is Kenny."
How could that be? I couldn't believe my ears. After the event, the coach came up to me and explained. He said, "You were the best player on the team, but you did not pass the ball. You were out there for yourself but not for the team. You have to realize that soccer is about the team, not about one individual player." I was ashamed of what the coach had said.
Now I am in Grade 8 and the captain of the soccer team. I feel that I have learned that a team sport is not just about you. It is about "us". Now I am both a better player and a better captain because of this.
(1)、Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 1?A、The writer didn't work very hard. B、Kenny scored the most goals in the team. C、The writer's team won the second place in the city. D、The writer was the best player when he joined the team.(2)、 How did the writer feel when he knew Kenny got the MVP?A、Excited. B、Surprised. C、Sad. D、Relaxed.(3)、What does the underlined word "individual" mean in Paragraph 3?A、Personal. B、Polite. C、Excellent. D、Active. -
4、 阅读理解
In the modern age of social media and digital distractions, building good relationships with classmates has become a challenge for many middle school students. Here are some useful tips to help you get along well with your classmates.
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In group discussions or when your classmates are sharing something, put away your phone and give them your full attention. Look into their eyes, nod, and show that you are interested in what they are saying. This makes them feel respected and valued.
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Whether it's a school project, a sports event, or a club activity, joining in it can help you get to know your classmates better. Working together towards a common goal allows you to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and personalities. It also creates shared memories that can strengthen your bond.
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Avoid complaining all the time. A positive attitude is contagious. When you are positive, your classmates are more likely to be positive, too. Try to find the good in every situation and share your positive energy with others.
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Your classmates come from different families, have different hobbies and ways of thinking. Don't judge them for being different. Instead, learn from their differences and try to understand their perspectives.
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If a classmate is having trouble with schoolwork or facing difficulties in life, offer a helping hand. Small acts of kindness can go a long way in building strong friendships.
(1)、Who is this passage mainly written for?A、Teachers. B、Parents. C、Middle school students. D、College students.(2)、Match the title with each paragraph.a. Respect the diversity of classmates b. Be a willing helper
c. Participate in group activities d. Be a good listener
e. Keep a positive attitude
A、① -d,② -c,③ -e,④ -a,⑤ -b B、① -c,② -d,③ -a,④ -e,⑤ -b C、① -b,② -a,③ -e,④ -c,⑤ -d D、① -d,② -e,③ -c,④ -b,⑤ -a(3)、Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A、Taking part in group activities helps you understand your classmatesbetter.
B、We should try to change our classmates to be more like us. C、An active listener gives full attention to the speaker. D、Helping classmates in trouble is a good way to build friendship.(4)、What's the main idea of the passage?A、How to deal with digital distractions at school. B、How to become a popular student in school. C、How to build good relationships with classmates. D、How to organize group activities effectively. -
5、 阅读理解
The Queen ant woke up on a warm summer's day. In a few months' time, winter would arrive. Her army of ants had been working hard to collect food for the winter. However, there was still a shortage of food for every ant in the army.
So the Queen ordered her soldier ants to work all day and all night without resting for the next few weeks. Since all her soldier ants were strong and well-trained, they followed her order and did their best to store the food for the coming winter. However, a young soldier ant, Sam refused to work. He thought to himself, "Why don't I just rest since there are so many other ants working for the Queen? There must be enough food for the winter with other ants' work."
Soon, the captain ant found that Sam was not working. He informed the Queen at once. She was so angry that she wanted Sam to leave the army. Sam begged the Queen to forgive him. "Please do not send me away. I promise to turn over a new leaf," cried Sam.
"Well, I will let you off this time but I hope you have learned an important lesson. Everyone should play a part in the army. It's wrong of you to sit around and just hope to gain something from the team," said the Queen.
(1)、Why did the soldier ants keep working all day and all night?A、Because they needed training. B、Because they needed food. C、Because they never felt tired. D、Because they had nothing else to do.(2)、What does the underlined phrase "turn over a new leaf" probably mean?A、Make a fresh start. B、Throw away leaves. C、Leave the team. D、Get on well with other ants.(3)、What does this story want to tell us?A、We make mistakes from time to time. B、We should do our part in a team. C、We can't live without food. D、We can learn through practice. -
6、 阅读理解
(1)、Who might take part in the survey?A、Tom, a Grade Nine student in the US. B、Lin Han, a Grade Nine student in China. C、Mary, a Grade Three student in the UK. D、Chen Luxin, a Grade Three student in China.(2)、What's the most popular way to lower anxiety?A、Listening to music. B、Doing exercise. C、Talking to someone. D、Reading books.(3)、 In which part of a magazine can you read the passage?A、Travel. B、Culture. C、Health. D、Science. -
7、 补全对话,有两项多余
A: Hi, Jack.
B: Um, I'm not sure yet. Maybe a librarian.
A: A librarian?
B: Yes, I do. I love reading and being around books. It's so fun to help people find the books they want.
A: I get it. What will you do as a librarian?
B: I'll show people where to find the books they want, and tell them about good new books.
A: I want to be a baker.
B: You like baking, right?
A: Sure. I became interested in it when I was little. I like making cakes and cookies.
B:
A: No, I'll open my own bakery. If you come, I'll give you free treats!
B: I'm looking forward to it.
A. Great!
B. I'm sorry to hear that.
C. What about you, Lily?
D. Do you like books a lot?
E. Will you work in a big bakery?
F. What kind of fruit do you like best?
G. What do you want to be when you grow up?
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8、 完形填空
Parents can help their children have a great first job experience. Teenagers might become more successful later if they do well at their first job. So, parents should help their children find the1 first job.
Even for children who have2 learning or thinking, a good first job can be very important. Success at work can help them3 their attitudes (态度) to the difficulties they face at school. In fact, both part-time jobs and volunteer work can help teens feel4 .
Lucy is a high school student who works part-time at a coffee shop. She says that teenagers can get something useful out of their jobs. For example, they learn how to5 and save money. They also learn how to6 people and plan their time well.
Nancy cleans part-time at her school. She says that working helps her quickly7 skills that will be useful when she goes to university. Nancy enjoys her8 . and feels that it has helped her grow as a person.
Both part-time jobs and volunteer work can9 teenagers with wonderful experience and help them develop important skills. Encouraged by their10 , teenagers happily take up part-time jobs and get important work experience. By doing so, they will learn and grow, and also help others in a good way.
(1)A 、 usual B 、 proper C 、 easy D 、 latest(2)A 、 pressure B 、 difficulty C 、 fun D 、 interest(3)A 、 change B 、 rise C 、 believe D 、 forget(4)A 、 wrong B 、 lonely C 、 excited D 、 successful(5)A 、 depend B 、 find C 、 borrow D 、 make(6)A 、 work out B 、 wait for C 、 communicate with D 、 compete against(7)A 、 begin B 、 cause C 、 realize D 、 develop(8)A 、 show B 、 trip C 、 job D 、 study(9)A 、 compare B 、 provide C 、 share D 、 offer(10)A 、 kids B 、 volunteers C 、 friends D 、 parents -
9、 完形填空
Our school basketball team is going to play in another city. But the1 costs a lot of money. Each player needs to2 $150. So we need to make some money for the team.
Danny said, "How can we make money? I don't have a3 ." Brian suggested, "Maybe we can work together to raise some money. Have you got any4 , Jenny?"
Jenny replied, "Maybe we can have a bake sale. We can sell snacks and other things5 lunch hour." Brian thought it was a good idea and said, "I'll bake something delicious. I think everybody likes cookies."
Danny asked, "How much will they cost?" Brian answered, "One dollar6 . four cookies." Danny said, "I'm going to buy sixteen!"
Jenny then said, "We need some advertising. I'll make a poster. What will you sell, Danny?" Danny said, "I'm going to7 a new product!" Brian and Jenny were surprised.
We are all looking forward to our plan and hope we can raise enough money,8 the team can make it to the game. It's not just about making money; it's about showing our9 for the team and working together. Through this experience, we'll understand more about10 and responsibility.
(1)A 、 game B 、 trip C 、 practice D 、 match(2)A 、 get B 、 take C 、 pay D 、 cost(3)A 、 dream B 、 product C 、 job D 、 hobby(4)A 、 ideas B 、 snacks C 、 products D 、 posters(5)A 、 on B 、 at C 、 in D 、 for(6)A 、 with B 、 of C 、 for D 、 about(7)A 、 invent B 、 buy C 、 give D 、 need(8)A 、 but B 、 so C 、 or D 、 and(9)A 、 love B 、 money C 、 time D 、 food(10)A 、 teamwork B 、 study C 、 toys D 、 life -
10、 —Thank you for offering me so many valuable suggestions!
—____, my dear friend.
A、All right B、With pleasure C、Best wishes D、Don't mention it -
11、 The environment in our city ____ greatly if we make every effort in the near future.A、improved B、was improved C、has improved D、will be improved
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12、 My brother is three years younger than me. He is ____ young ____ go to school.A、too; to B、enough; to C、such; that D、so; that
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13、 You ____ be tired after such a long journey.
Please sit down and have a rest.
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14、—My English teacher advises me ____ English every morning.
—That's a good way to help you learn it well.
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15、 While the rain was beating against the windows, it ____ me of an old song.A、warned B、experienced C、reminded D、told
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16、 —Your face seems to be ____ today, Mary. What's wrong with you?
—Nothing serious. Just a cold.
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17、 —Why did you turn down the offer?
—The job wasn't ____ enough for me. I wanted something more creative.
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18、 —We are talking about our hobbies. Would you like to share ____, Grace?
—Sure.
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19、 Betty used to be shy. The first prize in last week's English speaking competition helps improve her ____.A、patience B、importance C、difference D、confidence
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20、 在平时的学习与生活中你一定帮助过他人。某英文报以"Happiness of Helping Others"为题,举办中学生征文活动。请你根据以下信息,写一篇英语短文。

要求:
1. 短文应包括思维导图中所有写作要点,条理清楚,行文连贯,可适当发挥;
2. 如举自己或身边的人作为例子,不能出现真实的人名和地名;
3. 词数80左右。