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1、When my parents moved to a new city, I felt like my world fell apart. Everything that had once felt familiar was gone: my friends, my routines, even the streets I used to walk on. I didn't know anyone, and the thought of starting over terrified me. On the first day at my new school, I sat at the back of the classroom, hoping no one would notice me. The noise of students chatting made me feel even smaller, like a stranger who didn't belong.
But then, during English class, something unexpected happened. The teacher asked us to introduce ourselves by sharing a short story. My heart raced and my voice shook as I spoke about how my grandmother taught me to recite (朗诵)English poems under the stars in our backyard. I remembered the smell of jasmine in the summer air and the way my grandmother's voice carried a quiet strength. To my surprise, the class listened in silence, and when I finished, a soft round of applause (掌声)came from several students. For the first time that day, I felt seen.
After class, a girl named Lily came up to me. "I love poetry, too," she said with a warm smile. We talked about our favorite writers and the comfort that words can bring. She invited me to join the school's English club. The following weeks were filled with new experiences: reading aloud with confidence, preparing small plays that made us laugh, even writing our own poems and sharing them. For the first time since moving, I felt that English was not just a subject, but a bridge that connected me to others and gave me courage.
By the end of the term, I was no longer the quiet student in the back row. Standing on stage, reciting a poem with my new friends, I realized that starting over didn't mean losing myself — it meant discovering a new side of me, one that was braver, stronger, and ready to belong.
(1)、Why did the author sit at the back of the classroom on the first day?A、To avoid drawing attention to herself. B、To observe the new teacher's style. C、To make friends more quickly. D、To get a better view of the blackboard.(2)、What made the author feel noticed during English class?A、Her grandmother's story. B、Her teacher's praise. C、Her friend's invitation. D、Her classmates' applause.(3)、Which word best describes the author by the end of the term?A、Anxious. B、Confident. C、Lonely. D、Generous.(4)、What does the author's experience show?A、True friendship always begins with hobbies. B、Success comes only after repeated practice. C、Starting over can lead to new discoveries. D、Confidence is the key to winning competitions. -
2、Youth Tech Fair 2025
Are you passionate about science and technology? Youth Tech Fair 2025 is coming this July The three-day event is designed for high school students who want to explore innovation, develop skills, and connect with peers who share the same curiosity. The fair offers not only workshops but also exhibitions and competitions, providing a stage for students to apply what they have learned and exchange ideas.
Event Highlights
●AI Coding (编码) Lab: Discover how machine learning works through interactive tasks led by young engineers.
●Green Energy Challenge: Work in teams to design and test solar-powered cars, learning about renewable energy and teamwork.
●Robotics Competition: Watch robots built by students complete tasks such as sorting objects or moving across obstacles.
●Innovation Talks: Listen to young inventors share their creative journeys and the challenges behind their projects.
Daily Schedule (July 18-20)
Time
Activity
Venue
9:00-10:00
Opening Ceremony
Main Hall
10:15-12:00
Workshops & Exhibitions
Tech Zone
13:30-15:00
Robotics Competition
Lab Building
15:30-17:00
Innovation Talks
Lecture Hall
Reviews
Reviewer
Comment
Lily
"The Green Energy Challenge gave me teamwork experience and inspired (鼓舞) me to care about clean energy."
Eric
"The Robotics Competition showed how technology can solve real-life problems. It encouraged me to learn programming."
(1)、What is the feature of the AI Coding Lab?A、It teaches basic coding theories. B、It focuses on teamwork skills. C、It offers interactive learning tasks. D、It explains solar power technology.(2)、Where should students go for the Robotics Competition?A、Main Hall. B、Lab Building. C、Tech Zone. D、Lecture Hall.(3)、What did Lily and Eric both say after joining in the activities?A、They were inspired. B、They learned team spirits. C、They had fun meeting inventors. D、They developed an interest in public speaking. -
3、He lit a small fire in the dark cave, ________ a match carefully with cold hands.A、strike B、striking C、struck D、to strike
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4、Many teenagers ________ that using social media is the best way to stay in touch with friends.A、base B、contact C、improve D、figure
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5、The teacher gave us ________ tasks so that each student had something different to work on.A、professional B、various C、odd D、senior
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6、Since the parade started, people around the world ________ the soldiers for their discipline and courage.A、has admired B、admired C、was admired D、have admired
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7、The little boy was so ________ that he asked questions about everything he saw in the museum.A、curious B、intelligent C、frightened D、slim
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8、The two schools ________ students for a cultural visit this coming weekend.A、exchange B、exchanged C、will exchange D、exchanging
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9、________ to the villages on time, the supplies saved many lives after the earthquake.A、Delivery B、Delivered C、Delivery（C和A重复了） D、Being delivered
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10、The oldest museum ________ was built over a century ago is being repaired this year.A、who B、that C、which D、where
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11、The police promised to ________ the accident carefully and publish the result soon.A、investigate B、recognize C、intend D、remind
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12、The teacher told us yesterday that light ________ much faster than sound in the air.A、has traveled B、traveled C、travels D、is traveling
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13、According to the class ________, the final exam will be held next Monday morning.A、location B、addition C、detail D、schedule
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14、 his restless students occupied with an indoor sport on rainy days, James Naismith created basketball.A、To be kept B、Kept C、Keeping D、To keep
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15、Even in danger, the captain stayed ________, giving clear orders to save all the passengers.A、calm B、confused C、familiar D、visible
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16、Climbing Mount Qomolangma is considered the greatest ________ for mountain climbers around the world.A、advance B、pressure C、struggle D、challenge
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17、Even though she felt ________, she stood on the stage and finished her speech bravely.A、positive B、confident C、anxious D、aware
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18、The guide gave a vivid ________ of the mountains, making us eager to start the trip.A、award B、title C、description D、feature
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19、The father ________ tells stories before bedtime has created many sweet memories for his children.A、what B、which C、whom D、who
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20、When typhoon Ragasa hit Shenzhen, local volunteers worked together to ________ the flooding problems quickly.A、deal with B、focus on C、depend on D、turn up