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1、 阅读理解
When people ask about my experience of learning Cantonese, I recount a journey driven by unending curiosity and a strong desire to connect with a dynamic culture.
Growing up in a Russian family, my fascination with languages grew thanks to my father, a language expert. It's during a cultural appreciation class in junior high that I was first introduced to the world of Hong Kong films, famous for their characteristic action-packed dramas and storytelling styles. However, what really amazed me was the uniqueness of the language, Cantonese, which sparked a urgent need within me to explore it and the rich culture behind. This marked the beginning of a thrilling linguistic journey.
Learning Cantonese posed challenges, such as unfamiliar characters, complex tones, and different grammar structures, yet I persevered. Immersed in textbooks and available online courses, I practiced the tones everyday until my pronunciation flowed naturally. Cantonese dramas and music also played a role in familiarizing me with its rhythm.
To truly grasp the essence of Cantonese, I knew that studying alone wasn't enough — I needed firsthand experience. So, I took a gap year to pack my bags for Hong Kong, a city featuring the lively heartbeat of Cantonese culture. Buried in its busy streets and daily conversations, from casual chats to food ordering, I found myself enveloped in a linguistic wonderland. Within a few months, my Cantonese proficiency flourished, fueling a surge of confidence.
My explorations extended beyond the streets. I enrolled in formal language classes that offered professional guidance. Through hard work, I successfully completed all the courses in Cantonese Linguistics. From then on, I've been passionately committed to spreading the Cantonese culture, ensuring its richness reaches a wider audience.
Today, I continue my Cantonese voyage with unflagging enthusiasm. It has transformed into more than just a linguistic pursuit; it grants me a passport to sincere connections, profound insights, and heartfelt admiration for its one-of-a-kind culture.
(1)、What motivated the author to start his linguistic journey?A、His father's intentional arrangement. B、His teacher's positive encouragement. C、His strong interest in Chinese movies. D、His great passion for cultural exploration.(2)、Why did the author head to Hong Kong during the gap year?A、To participate in a language workshop. B、To take a bite of the diverse local food. C、To fully comprehend the spirit of Cantonese. D、To stay well informed about studying abroad.(3)、Which best describes the author's learning process of Cantonese?A、Demanding but strategic. B、Effortless and enjoyable. C、Challenging but creative. D、Adventurous and eventful.(4)、What message does the text mainly convey?A、Education is the passport to the future. B、Language is the road map of a culture. C、Opportunity favors the prepared mind. D、Success belongs to those with curiosity. -
2、 阅读理解
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3、 Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence ____ finally.A、carried on B、cheered up C、burst onto D、paid off
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4、 It is said that most of the Americans ____ social media to check daily headlines.A、switch on B、max out C、rely on D、lay aside
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5、 The hand bones and fingernails of the waxworks were ____ made and they were impressive.A、delicately B、carelessly C、casually D、roughly
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6、I went to the concert of my favorite singer's last week, which totally lived up to my ____ .A、reputation B、promise C、expectation D、principle
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7、 All ____ for Chinese Young Volunteers Association are ready to work for the country.A、candidates B、employers C、interviewers D、professors
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8、 Success ____ happens overnight, for it requires persistence and constant efforts.A、occasionally B、randomly C、frequently D、rarely
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9、Lance was praised for his ____ for he didn't pocket the money that he picked up on the road.A、curiosity B、integrity C、generosity D、loyalty
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10、Patti looked ____ when I told her she had been elected chairman of the Students ' Union.A、surprised B、surprising C、surprise D、surprisingly
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11、 Basketball is a popular sport ____ teamwork matters more than strength.A、that B、which C、where D、when
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12、 By the end of the year of 2023, I ____ the top ten best-sellers of the English novels.A、was reading B、read C、had read D、have read
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13、假如你是校报英语专栏的编辑李华,一个名叫Tom的读者写信向你倾诉他的 烦恼:他的父母不让他频繁用手机搜看新闻,认为会影响学习。请你用英文给他 写封回信,内容包括1.表示对他的理解。2.提出合理建议。3.表达祝愿。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
Yours,
Li Hua
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14、 The meeting is so (formal), so just take it easy.
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15、 He worked very hard, trying to pass the driving test at the second attempt,
but (fortune), he failed again.
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16、 She was faced with a new job, in unfamiliar (surround) with strange people.
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17、 We wrote a letter of apology and (apology) to her for our mistakes.
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18、 Good teamwork and communication are (power) tools for success.
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19、 N (如今), cycling, along with jogging and swimming, is regarded as one of the best all-round forms of exercise.
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20、What he said was o(明显地)unreasonable. That 's why we didn 't
agree with him.