期中满分冲刺卷(Units 1~5)
(120分钟 100分)
选择题(共45分)
一、听力选择(共15小题, 满分15分)
(一)请听录音中八组短对话。每组对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中, 选出与对话内容相符的图片或能回答所给问题的最佳答案。(每组对话读两遍)
( )1. What is not allowed to take to school
( )2. How does Betty like the movie
( )3. What are the two speakers talking about
( )4. Which ball may belong to Jim
A. Volleyball. B. Basketball.
C. Soccer ball.
( )5. When was the invention invented
A. In 1949. B. In 1958.
C. In 1985.
( )6. What must be flying in the sky
A. A UFO. B. A bird.
C. A plane.
( )7. Where does Rick’s uncle live
A. Near the sea. B. On the farm.
C. In the city.
( )8. What program does Susan want to watch
A. A news report. B. A documentary.
C. A musical show.
(二)请听录音中两段较长的对话。每段对话后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答所给问题的最佳答案。(每段对话读两遍)
听第一段较长的对话, 完成第9至第11三个小题。
( )9. What is Jean interested in
A. Expensive things.
B. Traveling magazines.
C. Intelligent products.
( )10. Who may this magazine belong to
A. Cindy. B. Jean. C. Carla.
( )11. What can we know from the conversation
A. Cindy and Jean are classmates.
B. Carla might go to America.
C. Jean bought the mobile phone by herself.
听第二段较长的对话, 完成第12至第15四个小题。
( )12. What’s the watch made of
A. Sliver. B. Steel. C. Gold.
( )13. Who invented the watch
A. The Swiss person.
B. The British person.
C. The Chinese person.
( )14. Which country is famous for watches
A. Switzerland. B. Britain.
C. China.
( )15. Where is the man’s shirt made in
A. Switzerland. B. Korea.
C. China.
注意: 请同学们找到第三大题, 继续做听力填词题。
二、阅读理解(共15小题, 满分30分)
阅读下列短文, 从每小题A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
A
There are many unsolved mysteries in life even though science, technology, and research have come a very long way. Let’s enjoy the following unsolved mysteries.
Located in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Bermuda Triangle is a loosely-defined(宽松定义的)area. It is said that a number of planes and ships have disappeared. Pilots say their instruments can’t work there.
For ages, people have been hearing about the Loch Ness Monster. Over the years photos and videos of actual footprints(脚印) have been checked and watched over and over again. People want to find out if it could be a sea snake or a dinosaur(恐龙). Even today, it may still exist and swim under the waters.
Nazca Geoglyphs are located in southern Peru. There are numbers of things from the natural world to the human imagination such as monkeys, sharks, flowers and so on. But the exact meanings of many of the geoglyphs remain unknown.
( )16. Where is The Bermuda Triangle
A. In the east of the North Atlantic Ocean.
B. In the west of the North Atlantic Ocean.
C. In the north of the North Atlantic Ocean.
D. In the south of the North Atlantic Ocean.
( )17. Why do people check the photos and videos of the Loch Ness Monster
A. Because the monster is very beautiful.
B. Because they are interested in the living thing.
C. Because they want to know what it is actually.
D. Because the monster will disappear soon.
( )18. What can we learn about Nazca Geoglyphs
A. There used to be large numbers of aliens.
B. Ships get lost there from time to time.
C. The instruments of the planes can’t work there.
D. People don’t know the true meanings of some geoglyphs.
B
Mrs Luo asked her students to hand in their homework through a QR code (二维码). “When students finish the homework, they keep it on WeChat. So I can check their homework everywhere using my computer or mobile phone, ” said Luo.
Most students like the new way and think it is interesting. “We are living in the information age. Many students like to work with computers, which makes learning more fun, ” said Tingting, a student of Luo’s.
“The paper is not easy to keep, but the code is easy to keep and share, ” Luo said. “It is worth trying to use new technology in education. Education itself is a kind of creation. I don’t want my students to fall behind the times. ”
However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and little time communicating with teachers. But in fact, it is unnecessary. Students still need to information in books and write it down when they do their homework, which doesn’t take them too much time. As for teachers, it allows them to check the students’ work at any time. And it is also an easy way to share homework with other students.
( )19. How did Mrs Luo ask her students to hand in their homework
A. Through e-mails.
B. Through the post office.
C. Through a QR code.
D. Through computers.
( )20. What do most students think of the new way of handing in homework
A. Interesting. B. Boring.
C. Difficult. D. Moving.
( )21. Which phrase can be put in the underlined place “ ”
A. look out B. look up
C. look after D. look like
( )22. What does the passage mainly talk about
A. A new way to keep homework and its advantages(优势).
B. A new way to do homework and its advantages.
C. A new way to hand in homework and its advantages.
D. A new way for teachers and students to communicate.
C
A man in black clothes jumps high into the air. Sometimes, he carries a red fan(扇子). Sometimes, he spreads his arms like wings. When he lands, the crowd cheers loudly. His dance is eye-catching, and many people watch.
He is Chinese dancer Ma Jiaolong. Since 2020, he’s made short videos of himself dancing in London. He has performed at the city’s parks and landmarks like Tower Bridge. He has nearly 5 million followers online.
Classical Chinese dance mixes martial(武侠)arts movements with those of traditional Chinese opera. Ma was interested in the movements of classical Chinese dance and started to learn it at 12. Later, Ma studied at the Beijing Dance Academy. Since 2019, he has been teaching classical Chinese dance at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Several years ago, Ma had to give online classes. In his small home, he could only make small moves. One day, he took his wife’s suggestion and danced at Greenwich Park, a popular place for tourists. She took videos of Ma. He then edited(剪辑)the videos, added music and sent them to friends, who loved them and encouraged him to share them online. From then on, Ma made more short videos. As his videos went popular, he received messages from people around the world.
“Now, making and sharing short videos has become a part of my life, and most importantly, a great way to introduce traditional Chinese dance to more people, especially those in foreign countries, ” said Ma.
( )23. What’s Ma Jiaolong’s job
A. A singer.
B. A pop star.
C. A photographer.
D. A dance teacher.
( )24. What are Ma’s short videos about
A. London’s parks and landmarks.
B. His classical Chinese dances.
C. Traditional Chinese opera.
D. His family life in London.
( )25. What’s the main reason for Ma to make short videos now
A. To spread Chinese culture.
B. To become more popular.
C. To enjoy his life fully.
D. To make more money.
( )26. What’s the best title for the passage
A. Short videos getting popular
B. Traditional Chinese opera
C. A Chinese dancer abroad
D. Teaching dance in London
D
When Wang Haiyan was young, her favorite toys weren’t Barbie dolls. Instead, she started learning to make shadow puppets(皮影戏) from her father at 12. Now Wang has spent more than 30 years practicing and spreading the art.
Shadow puppetry is a form of theater that uses puppets made of leather(皮) or paper, accompanied (伴奏)by music and singing. It was invented during the Western Han Dynasty. It tells us about folk tales and historical stories, passing down culture and customs over thousands of years.
Shadow puppetry is all about creating the puppets and performing with them. Wang’s hometown of Hua County, Shaanxi, is known as the birthplace of the folk art.
Puppet-makers must follow 24 steps to make the puppets including washing the leather, carving (雕刻)and painting, according to Wang. Carving is the most difficult part.
“ We have a special carving skill—moving the leather under the knife, ” Wang said. It took Wang three years to master(掌握)this skill. She used a brick (砖块)to strengthen her left hand while practicing. She needs to carve about 3, 000 times to make a shadow puppet. “The complex(复杂的)steps make it hard to the folk art, ”she said.
But Wang has found a way to do so. In recent years, she has made shadow puppets based on some cartoon series and given a livestreaming performance. She used colors like blue and purple that were hardly seen in shadow puppetry and added more sticks to the puppets to make the performance more lively. “I hope more and more young people enjoy shadow puppetry and pass it down, ”she said.
( )27. Making the puppets includes the following steps except .
A. painting
B. carving
C. washing the leather
D. making bricks
( )28. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A. What shadow puppetry is.
B. Why people like shadow puppetry.
C. Where shadow puppetry was invented.
D. When Wang began to learn shadow puppetry.
( )29. What does the underlined phrase “hand down” mean
A. 传承 B. 提高 C. 酷爱 D. 放弃
( )30. Which of the following statements about Wang Haiyan is TRUE
A. She learned all by herself to make shadow puppets.
B. She didn’t master the carving skill until she was 30.
C. She expected more young people to spread shadow puppetry.
D. She was more interested in cartoon series than shadow puppetry.
非选择题(共55分)
三、听力填词(共5小题, 满分5分)
请听下面一段独白。根据所听到的内容, 写出可以填入下表1~5空格处的适当单词, 每空限填一词。(独白读两遍)
Rules in the Museum
· Talking loudly or 1. is not allowed. · To keep the museum clean, you aren’t allowed to eat snacks or 2. . · You can’t 3. the things in the museum or take photos. · If you want to know more about the exhibition, please ask the tour 4. . ·Be sure to 5. well at all times.
四、单词拼写与运用(共8小题, 满分8分)
根据句意完成已给出首字母或汉语提示的单词, 使补全后的句子语意通顺, 语法正确。
1. Spring is my favorite s .
2. I have a bad cold and I’m feeling a .
3. The policeman is a h . He saved two kids in the river yesterday.
4. When I am d , I prefer listening to some light music to cheer up.
5. There are many (顾客) in this shop. It’s crowded.
6. People usually (表达) their best wishes on New Year’s Day.
7. Can you show me the (位置) of your hometown on this map
8. You need to know some (基本的)information about the country before you go there.
五、语法填空(共10小题, 满分10分)
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, 必要时可加助动词或情态动词。
A
It is one of the smallest inventions that changed the world. It is used in our daily lives 1. (wide). You can see it on dresses, trousers, shoes, bags. . . almost everywhere!
It 2. (invent) in 1893 by the American inventor Whitcomb Judson who was called “Father of the Zip”. Mr Judson tried to sell his invention 3. no one wanted it, because it did not work very well. So it wasn’t used extensively at that time.
Another engineer called Gideon Sundback changed Mr Judson’s invention and made it 4. (work) better in 1914. This was the same as the one we use today. It became popular around 1917. So, Gideon Sundback 5. (remember) by the world, too.
B
Cherry has lived in Beijing with her family for more than two months. Cherry studies hard and 6. (behave) very well at school and at the same time, she gets on well with her classmates. She is kind of weak in Chinese and her classmates have given her many good suggestions. Tomorrow is her friend Li Hua’s birthday and there will be a big party in his house. Of course, Cherry will go there. However, she doesn’t know too many 7. (custom) in China, so now she wants to ask for some help from her grandfather.
“I know some of 8. (they), my dear granddaughter, ” old Smith says to her. He continues, “In China, you are supposed to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time. And when you visit a friend, you’d better bring a small gift. If you are invited for dinner, it’s important 9. (be) on time. When eating meals, you should pick up the bowls and you cannot make any noise. ”
“You 10. (know) so much about the customs in China, though we have stayed here for not too long, ” Cherry says.
六、完形填空(共7小题, 满分7分)
阅读下面短文, 从方框中选择适当的词语填空。方框中有两个词语为多余选项。
at the beginning, better, happened, in common, performed, moving, nothing, same, worse
I can’t remember when I fell in love with music. Maybe it 1. when I was feeling sad sometime long ago. I can’t tell you exactly how music makes me feel 2. . But when I listen to music, especially light music, it makes me feel calm and relaxed.
Now I am listening to a song named Moon River. It is a 3. song. It inspired me to write this article. I didn’t like this song 4. , but later I found its slow melody(旋律) and beautiful lyrics deeply touching.
“Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker. Wherever you’re going, I’m going your way. Two drifters(流浪汉), off to see the world. There’s such a lot of world to see. ”
Yes. Although there is a long way to go for the drifter and maybe there are many troubles ahead, he seems afraid of 5. .
I like music. Music reminds me that human beings have a lot 6. even if they come from different countries or backgrounds, because we all have the 7. feeling or understanding of melodies and words.
七、阅读表达(共5小题, 满分10分)
阅读短文, 根据要求完成1-5题。
For as long as we can remember, one of the most popular ways parents use to punish their children has been the “time out”.
It seems that it is a good idea: the child sits on his own to reflect(反思) on what he has done. Then, when the time is up, he will say sorry and learn from the mistake.
However, just because it’s something that has been done for years, that doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do. In fact, very often, children don’t sit nicely and think about what they’ve done. Instead, they need to be told a few (or many) times to go back to their places and stay quiet. They’re not reflecting on why they are in the “time out” at all. Instead, they’re probably just really angry, and so are the parents. In the end, both the parents and the children make each other unhappy, or even angrier.
What can parents do to change this situation So, instead of starting a “time out”, try something called “time in”. A “time in” needs both a parent and a child to stay close until both get calm. After that, the parent and the child can discuss what happened and solve the problem together. If the child can make changes, everyone can then move on.
As we all know, punishment and violence (暴力) seldom work and will never teach the children what the right way to act is. A “time in” can be the great time for the children to learn through mistakes. Kids learn how to build their emotional and social skills through difficult situations. So, instead of punishing them, we can use chances to teach and guide them to a place of learning.
A “time in” may take more time, but it does work.
1. What is the most popular way parents use to punish their children (No more than 2 words)
2. In the writer’s opinion, what should parents do when a child has done something wrong (No more than 11 words)
3. What are the advantages(优势) of “time in” (No more than 13 words)
4. 请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语。
5. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
八、写作(共1小题, 满分15分)
某英文报社现就青少年与父母关系这一话题开展题为“How Can We Keep a Good Relationship with Our Parents ”的征文活动。请你根据以下要点提示, 写一篇短文参加此次活动。
提示:
1. 你的父母规矩太多、不理解你、过于强调学习成绩等;
2. 你对这些问题的看法;
3. 你与父母保持良好关系的做法。
要求:
1. 文章需包括提示中的所有要点, 可适当发挥;
2. 语句通顺, 条理清楚;
3. 80个词左右。
How Can We Keep a Good
Relationship with Our Parents
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____________________________________________________________________期中满分冲刺卷(Units 1~5)
(120分钟 100分)
选择题(共45分)
一、听力选择(共15小题, 满分15分)
(一)请听录音中八组短对话。每组对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中, 选出与对话内容相符的图片或能回答所给问题的最佳答案。(每组对话读两遍)
(C)1. What is not allowed to take to school
(A)2. How does Betty like the movie
(C)3. What are the two speakers talking about
(A)4. Which ball may belong to Jim
A. Volleyball. B. Basketball.
C. Soccer ball.
(B)5. When was the invention invented
A. In 1949. B. In 1958.
C. In 1985.
(C)6. What must be flying in the sky
A. A UFO. B. A bird.
C. A plane.
(B)7. Where does Rick’s uncle live
A. Near the sea. B. On the farm.
C. In the city.
(B)8. What program does Susan want to watch
A. A news report. B. A documentary.
C. A musical show.
(二)请听录音中两段较长的对话。每段对话后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答所给问题的最佳答案。(每段对话读两遍)
听第一段较长的对话, 完成第9至第11三个小题。
(C)9. What is Jean interested in
A. Expensive things.
B. Traveling magazines.
C. Intelligent products.
(C)10. Who may this magazine belong to
A. Cindy. B. Jean. C. Carla.
(C)11. What can we know from the conversation
A. Cindy and Jean are classmates.
B. Carla might go to America.
C. Jean bought the mobile phone by herself.
听第二段较长的对话, 完成第12至第15四个小题。
(B)12. What’s the watch made of
A. Sliver. B. Steel. C. Gold.
(B)13. Who invented the watch
A. The Swiss person.
B. The British person.
C. The Chinese person.
(A)14. Which country is famous for watches
A. Switzerland. B. Britain.
C. China.
(C)15. Where is the man’s shirt made in
A. Switzerland. B. Korea.
C. China.
注意: 请同学们找到第三大题, 继续做听力填词题。
二、阅读理解(共15小题, 满分30分)
阅读下列短文, 从每小题A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
A
There are many unsolved mysteries in life even though science, technology, and research have come a very long way. Let’s enjoy the following unsolved mysteries.
Located in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Bermuda Triangle is a loosely-defined(宽松定义的)area. It is said that a number of planes and ships have disappeared. Pilots say their instruments can’t work there.
For ages, people have been hearing about the Loch Ness Monster. Over the years photos and videos of actual footprints(脚印) have been checked and watched over and over again. People want to find out if it could be a sea snake or a dinosaur(恐龙). Even today, it may still exist and swim under the waters.
Nazca Geoglyphs are located in southern Peru. There are numbers of things from the natural world to the human imagination such as monkeys, sharks, flowers and so on. But the exact meanings of many of the geoglyphs remain unknown.
(B)16. Where is The Bermuda Triangle
A. In the east of the North Atlantic Ocean.
B. In the west of the North Atlantic Ocean.
C. In the north of the North Atlantic Ocean.
D. In the south of the North Atlantic Ocean.
(C)17. Why do people check the photos and videos of the Loch Ness Monster
A. Because the monster is very beautiful.
B. Because they are interested in the living thing.
C. Because they want to know what it is actually.
D. Because the monster will disappear soon.
(D)18. What can we learn about Nazca Geoglyphs
A. There used to be large numbers of aliens.
B. Ships get lost there from time to time.
C. The instruments of the planes can’t work there.
D. People don’t know the true meanings of some geoglyphs.
B
Mrs Luo asked her students to hand in their homework through a QR code (二维码). “When students finish the homework, they keep it on WeChat. So I can check their homework everywhere using my computer or mobile phone, ” said Luo.
Most students like the new way and think it is interesting. “We are living in the information age. Many students like to work with computers, which makes learning more fun, ” said Tingting, a student of Luo’s.
“The paper is not easy to keep, but the code is easy to keep and share, ” Luo said. “It is worth trying to use new technology in education. Education itself is a kind of creation. I don’t want my students to fall behind the times. ”
However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and little time communicating with teachers. But in fact, it is unnecessary. Students still need to ▲ information in books and write it down when they do their homework, which doesn’t take them too much time. As for teachers, it allows them to check the students’ work at any time. And it is also an easy way to share homework with other students.
(C)19. How did Mrs Luo ask her students to hand in their homework
A. Through e-mails.
B. Through the post office.
C. Through a QR code.
D. Through computers.
(A)20. What do most students think of the new way of handing in homework
A. Interesting. B. Boring.
C. Difficult. D. Moving.
(B)21. Which phrase can be put in the underlined place “ ▲ ”
A. look out B. look up
C. look after D. look like
(C)22. What does the passage mainly talk about
A. A new way to keep homework and its advantages(优势).
B. A new way to do homework and its advantages.
C. A new way to hand in homework and its advantages.
D. A new way for teachers and students to communicate.
C
A man in black clothes jumps high into the air. Sometimes, he carries a red fan(扇子). Sometimes, he spreads his arms like wings. When he lands, the crowd cheers loudly. His dance is eye-catching, and many people watch.
He is Chinese dancer Ma Jiaolong. Since 2020, he’s made short videos of himself dancing in London. He has performed at the city’s parks and landmarks like Tower Bridge. He has nearly 5 million followers online.
Classical Chinese dance mixes martial(武侠)arts movements with those of traditional Chinese opera. Ma was interested in the movements of classical Chinese dance and started to learn it at 12. Later, Ma studied at the Beijing Dance Academy. Since 2019, he has been teaching classical Chinese dance at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Several years ago, Ma had to give online classes. In his small home, he could only make small moves. One day, he took his wife’s suggestion and danced at Greenwich Park, a popular place for tourists. She took videos of Ma. He then edited(剪辑)the videos, added music and sent them to friends, who loved them and encouraged him to share them online. From then on, Ma made more short videos. As his videos went popular, he received messages from people around the world.
“Now, making and sharing short videos has become a part of my life, and most importantly, a great way to introduce traditional Chinese dance to more people, especially those in foreign countries, ” said Ma.
(D)23. What’s Ma Jiaolong’s job
A. A singer.
B. A pop star.
C. A photographer.
D. A dance teacher.
(B)24. What are Ma’s short videos about
A. London’s parks and landmarks.
B. His classical Chinese dances.
C. Traditional Chinese opera.
D. His family life in London.
(A)25. What’s the main reason for Ma to make short videos now
A. To spread Chinese culture.
B. To become more popular.
C. To enjoy his life fully.
D. To make more money.
(C)26. What’s the best title for the passage
A. Short videos getting popular
B. Traditional Chinese opera
C. A Chinese dancer abroad
D. Teaching dance in London
D
When Wang Haiyan was young, her favorite toys weren’t Barbie dolls. Instead, she started learning to make shadow puppets(皮影戏) from her father at 12. Now Wang has spent more than 30 years practicing and spreading the art.
Shadow puppetry is a form of theater that uses puppets made of leather(皮) or paper, accompanied (伴奏)by music and singing. It was invented during the Western Han Dynasty. It tells us about folk tales and historical stories, passing down culture and customs over thousands of years.
Shadow puppetry is all about creating the puppets and performing with them. Wang’s hometown of Hua County, Shaanxi, is known as the birthplace of the folk art.
Puppet-makers must follow 24 steps to make the puppets including washing the leather, carving (雕刻)and painting, according to Wang. Carving is the most difficult part.
“ We have a special carving skill—moving the leather under the knife, ” Wang said. It took Wang three years to master(掌握)this skill. She used a brick (砖块)to strengthen her left hand while practicing. She needs to carve about 3, 000 times to make a shadow puppet. “The complex(复杂的)steps make it hard to hand down the folk art, ”she said.
But Wang has found a way to do so. In recent years, she has made shadow puppets based on some cartoon series and given a livestreaming performance. She used colors like blue and purple that were hardly seen in shadow puppetry and added more sticks to the puppets to make the performance more lively. “I hope more and more young people enjoy shadow puppetry and pass it down, ”she said.
(D)27. Making the puppets includes the following steps except .
A. painting
B. carving
C. washing the leather
D. making bricks
(A)28. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A. What shadow puppetry is.
B. Why people like shadow puppetry.
C. Where shadow puppetry was invented.
D. When Wang began to learn shadow puppetry.
(A)29. What does the underlined phrase “hand down” mean
A. 传承 B. 提高 C. 酷爱 D. 放弃
(C)30. Which of the following statements about Wang Haiyan is TRUE
A. She learned all by herself to make shadow puppets.
B. She didn’t master the carving skill until she was 30.
C. She expected more young people to spread shadow puppetry.
D. She was more interested in cartoon series than shadow puppetry.
非选择题(共55分)
三、听力填词(共5小题, 满分5分)
请听下面一段独白。根据所听到的内容, 写出可以填入下表1~5空格处的适当单词, 每空限填一词。(独白读两遍)
Rules in the Museum
· Talking loudly or 1. running is not allowed. · To keep the museum clean, you aren’t allowed to eat snacks or 2. smoke. · You can’t 3. touch the things in the museum or take photos. · If you want to know more about the exhibition, please ask the tour 4. guide. ·Be sure to 5. behave well at all times.
四、单词拼写与运用(共8小题, 满分8分)
根据句意完成已给出首字母或汉语提示的单词, 使补全后的句子语意通顺, 语法正确。
1. Spring is my favorite season.
2. I have a bad cold and I’m feeling awful.
3. The policeman is a hero. He saved two kids in the river yesterday.
4. When I am down, I prefer listening to some light music to cheer up.
5. There are many customers(顾客) in this shop. It’s crowded.
6. People usually express(表达) their best wishes on New Year’s Day.
7. Can you show me the position(位置) of your hometown on this map
8. You need to know some basic(基本的)information about the country before you go there.
五、语法填空(共10小题, 满分10分)
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, 必要时可加助动词或情态动词。
A
It is one of the smallest inventions that changed the world. It is used in our daily lives 1. widely(wide). You can see it on dresses, trousers, shoes, bags. . . almost everywhere!
It 2. was invented (invent) in 1893 by the American inventor Whitcomb Judson who was called “Father of the Zip”. Mr Judson tried to sell his invention 3. but no one wanted it, because it did not work very well. So it wasn’t used extensively at that time.
Another engineer called Gideon Sundback changed Mr Judson’s invention and made it 4. work(work) better in 1914. This was the same as the one we use today. It became popular around 1917. So, Gideon Sundback 5. should be remembered(remember) by the world, too.
B
Cherry has lived in Beijing with her family for more than two months. Cherry studies hard and 6. behaves(behave) very well at school and at the same time, she gets on well with her classmates. She is kind of weak in Chinese and her classmates have given her many good suggestions. Tomorrow is her friend Li Hua’s birthday and there will be a big party in his house. Of course, Cherry will go there. However, she doesn’t know too many 7. customs(custom) in China, so now she wants to ask for some help from her grandfather.
“I know some of 8. them(they), my dear granddaughter, ” old Smith says to her. He continues, “In China, you are supposed to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time. And when you visit a friend, you’d better bring a small gift. If you are invited for dinner, it’s important 9. to be(be) on time. When eating meals, you should pick up the bowls and you cannot make any noise. ”
“You 10. have known(know) so much about the customs in China, though we have stayed here for not too long, ” Cherry says.
六、完形填空(共7小题, 满分7分)
阅读下面短文, 从方框中选择适当的词语填空。方框中有两个词语为多余选项。
at the beginning, better, happened, in common, performed, moving, nothing, same, worse
I can’t remember when I fell in love with music. Maybe it 1. happened when I was feeling sad sometime long ago. I can’t tell you exactly how music makes me feel 2. better. But when I listen to music, especially light music, it makes me feel calm and relaxed.
Now I am listening to a song named Moon River. It is a 3. moving song. It inspired me to write this article. I didn’t like this song 4. at the beginning, but later I found its slow melody(旋律) and beautiful lyrics deeply touching.
“Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker. Wherever you’re going, I’m going your way. Two drifters(流浪汉), off to see the world. There’s such a lot of world to see. ”
Yes. Although there is a long way to go for the drifter and maybe there are many troubles ahead, he seems afraid of 5. nothing.
I like music. Music reminds me that human beings have a lot 6. in common even if they come from different countries or backgrounds, because we all have the 7. same feeling or understanding of melodies and words.
七、阅读表达(共5小题, 满分10分)
阅读短文, 根据要求完成1-5题。
For as long as we can remember, one of the most popular ways parents use to punish their children has been the “time out”.
It seems that it is a good idea: the child sits on his own to reflect(反思) on what he has done. Then, when the time is up, he will say sorry and learn from the mistake.
However, just because it’s something that has been done for years, that doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do. In fact, very often, children don’t sit nicely and think about what they’ve done. Instead, they need to be told a few (or many) times to go back to their places and stay quiet. They’re not reflecting on why they are in the “time out” at all. Instead, they’re probably just really angry, and so are the parents. In the end, both the parents and the children make each other unhappy, or even angrier.
What can parents do to change this situation It’s believed that trust and love should be built between parents and children. So, instead of starting a “time out”, try something called “time in”. A “time in” needs both a parent and a child to stay close until both get calm. After that, the parent and the child can discuss what happened and solve the problem together. If the child can make changes, everyone can then move on.
As we all know, punishment and violence (暴力) seldom work and will never teach the children what the right way to act is. A “time in” can be the great time for the children to learn through mistakes. Kids learn how to build their emotional and social skills through difficult situations. So, instead of punishing them, we can use chances to teach and guide them to a place of learning.
A “time in” may take more time, but it does work.
1. What is the most popular way parents use to punish their children (No more than 2 words)
Time out.
2. In the writer’s opinion, what should parents do when a child has done something wrong (No more than 11 words)
Parents should try something called “time in” instead of “time out”. /Time in. /Try something called “time in”.
3. What are the advantages(优势) of “time in” (No more than 13 words)
It can be the great time for the children to learn through mistakes.
4. 请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语。
人们认为父母和孩子之间应该建立信任和爱。
5. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
Why not “time in”
八、写作(共1小题, 满分15分)
某英文报社现就青少年与父母关系这一话题开展题为“How Can We Keep a Good Relationship with Our Parents ”的征文活动。请你根据以下要点提示, 写一篇短文参加此次活动。
提示:
1. 你的父母规矩太多、不理解你、过于强调学习成绩等;
2. 你对这些问题的看法;
3. 你与父母保持良好关系的做法。
要求:
1. 文章需包括提示中的所有要点, 可适当发挥;
2. 语句通顺, 条理清楚;
3. 80个词左右。
How Can We Keep a Good
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How Can We Keep a Good
Relationship with Our Parents
I have too many rules at home. My parents never allow me to go out with my friends at night. I’m even not allowed to choose my own clothes. And they pay too much attention to my exam results. I think my parents don’t quite understand me.
I think they give me too much pressure and I should be allowed to decide for myself. However, I try my best to understand them. I know that they care about me and want me to have a bright future.
In order to keep a good relationship with my parents, I will study hard, talk to them as friends, tell them my troubles, and help them do more housework.
