2021年广东中考英语复习课件：题型训练 第三节 阅读理解(共365张PPT)

这是一份2021年广东中考英语复习课件：题型训练 第三节 阅读理解(共365张PPT)，共60页。PPT课件主要包含了目录导航 ，题 型 突 破，真 题 分 析，高 分 特 训等内容，欢迎下载使用。
第三部分 中考题型专项训练
第三节 阅读理解
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题 型 突 破
一、题型分析阅读理解是每年广州市中考试题的“重中之重”。此题型的分值为40分,约占整套试题总分的36%。阅读理解主要考查考生通过阅读短文获取一定信息的能力。近几年的中考试题考查的文体多为记叙文、说明文、应用文等,考查内容比较广泛。
不仅如此,阅读理解的文章在体裁方面也越来越多样化,广告、图表等应用文是近年来中考试题的新体裁;在内容方面,也更加体现了时代性和可读性,题材包括科普、社会、文化、政治、经济等方面。
二、命题规律2015~2019年阅读理解考点归纳
解 题 技 巧
 掌握中考英语阅读理解题的应试技巧,正确地理解和分析问题,考生应从以下几个方面入手:
1.抓住文章的首句和末句文章段落的首句和末句,一般表达文章的主题和段落的中心思想,其他句子只起补充、说明、解释或引申的作用。因此,首先要搜索目标,找出文章及段落中的主题句,了解了它们的含义,就可以顺着提供的主要线索去捕捉文章的相关信息,从而获得解决问题的答案。
2.进行合理推断对文章有了详细而全面的理解之后,就要按照文章内容和上下文的逻辑关系,作出推理判断。阅读理解涉及词汇、语法、句型、段落结构、文化背景等各方面知识。答题时,要领会句子之间的逻辑关系,特别是相邻句子之间的关系,这样有利于理解全文。表示逻辑关系的标志词是连接词、副词、代词、介词短语、关系词、插入语等,通读时应特别注意。
如:if,because,though,as,which,it,and,but,however,therefore,so,for example,so that,so…that,on the one hand…,on the other (hand)…等。它们在上下文中具有条件、原因、让步、指代、递进、对比、列举、结果、目的、承上启下等作用,正确理解并掌握这些词汇的作用,对做阅读理解题是大有好处的。
3.猜测推敲生词阅读短文时,常常会遇到一些生词。这时,考生要沉着、冷静,细心思考。首先要把整段、整篇文章看完,通过对全篇短文的理解,就有可能猜测出生词的大意。另外,还可以从含有生词句子的上下文,以及句子和段落之间的关系来判断、理解生词以求获得其真正含义。
猜测生词的另一种方法是,根据构词法推测。遇到生词后,可从构词法角度分析判断生词。例如: inexpensive一词,其中词根expensive的含义是“贵的”。前缀in-是“不”的意思,因此可以猜测此词词义为“不贵的,便宜的”。
4.利用常识解题多了解一些常识性知识有利于阅读理解。如果对文章的相关背景有所了解,读起文章来一定既省时又省力。因此,在学习过程中,了解各方面的背景知识是十分重要的。考生应了解下列知识:(1)著名作家、艺术家及其主要作品;
(2)了解西方社会风土人情、社交活动、新年、圣诞节活动、宗教信仰、风俗习惯等;(3)多看新闻联播、世界各地和各类英语讲座等节目;(4)使用各种工具书,查阅各类名词、术语、重大事件等;(5)熟记常用的缩略词语。
5.正确理解题干纵观历年中考试题,阅读理解试题一般有以下几种题型:一是直接回答who,whom,which,what,where,when,why,how等疑问词引起的细节问题;二是猜测词义题;三是推理判断题;四是综合概括题。在做阅读理解题时,一定要仔细看完、看清楚试题要求再作答,特别要注意NOT,TRUE,EXCEPT等词。有时,要先看题后阅读文章,带着问题去读短文,可缩短阅读时间,效果也许会更好。
总之,阅读理解题是中考试题中非常重要的一项内容,占有举足轻重的地位。如果考生按上述答题方法去做,再做些适当的练习,一定会在阅读理解题上取得比较理想的成绩。
真 题 分 析
(2019广州)阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文,从26~45各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
(　　)26.The underlined word “disputing” in Paragraph 1 means 　　　　. A.playing B.quarrelling C.complaining D.deciding(　　)27.What did the crocodile think was the best about himself?A.His big mouth. B.His strong skin. C.His swimming skill. D.His dangerous teeth.
BA
(　　)28.How did the lion deal with the animals’ disagreement?A.He ordered them to fight. B.He made a quick decision.C.He suggested a competition. D.He asked them to describe themselves.
D
(　　)29.What caused the elephant to drop the hat?A.The hat got wet in the river. B.He hit a floating tree branch.C.He was trying to swim too fast. D.He wanted to fight the crocodile.
C
(　　)30.How were the elephant and the crocodile able to complete their task?A.By working together. B.By planning carefully.C.By sharing their ideas. D.By listening to the lion.
C
【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。一头大象和一只鳄鱼在争论谁更厉害,他们互不相让。一头狮子经过,他们想让狮子来决定。于是狮子给他们布置了一个任务,让他们去完成。结果他们都不能单独完成这个任务,他们各自有自己的智慧和能力,不存在谁比谁更好的问题。
【答案详解】26.B　词义猜测题。根据文意和这个单词所在的句子“which was the better animal.(哪一个是更棒的动物)”,可推测disputing是“争论”的意思。play玩;quarrel争吵,争论;complain抱怨;decide决定。故应选B。
27.B　细节理解题。根据短文第三段“Ah! But your skin is not nearly so thick as mine,” replied the crocodile.“No knife or tooth can cut through it.”可知,鳄鱼说他的皮肤比大象的更厚,刀和牙齿都刺不穿。由此可知应选B。
28.C　细节理解题。根据短文第七段“Certainly,” said the lion, pointing across the river.“Do you see the soldier’s metal hat on that wall?”和第九段 “Well, then,” continued the lion, “go and get it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you.”可知,狮子让他们去把墙上的帽子拿来,然后决定谁是更好的动物。即狮子让他们展开一场比赛,由此可知应选C。
29.C　细节理解题。根据短文第十二段中“The elephant was trying to keep up with the fast-moving crocodile in the water and became careless.When he was forced to turn sharply to avoid a floating tree branch, the elephant dropped the hat and it fell to the river bottom.”可知,大象努力追赶在水里游得很快的鳄鱼,于是变得粗心了,当他被迫急转身躲避一个漂浮的树干时,他把帽子掉了。由此可知应选C。
30.A　推理判断题。根据短文最后两段的内容可知,大象个头大,有长鼻子,能够得着墙上的帽子,但弄丢了帽子;鳄鱼够不着帽子,但帽子掉到水里时,他能潜水找回来。因此他们是合作完成这个任务的。故应选A。
(B)They say that “travel is the best teacher” and there is no better example of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake (1587—1641).His book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the country’s land and geography.Born into a wealthy Jiangyin family, Xu became interested in books about different places at an early age and wanted to travel.When he was 18, however, Xu’s father died and so, it seemed,did his travelling dreams.He now was responsible for the family farm and taking care of his 60-year-old mother as tradition required.But his mother had different ideas.Understanding her son’s love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home.She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year, when there was less farm work.So at the age of twenty and with his mother’s support, Xu set off for the first time, leaving behind not only his mother but his new wife as well.He would repeat this goodbye each year for most of the next 30 years.During this time, he travelled throughout the Ming kingdom, carefully studying the lands he passed through and recording his experiences and many discoveries in a diary.This diary, which once had over 500,000 words, would eventually become The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake.Although rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhere on foot.This way he could research the environment in detail and get a true picture of the natural world.Many of his trips were to hard-to-reach mountain areas, and through wild forests where few people lived.His willingness to face hardships came at a cost however.Progress was slow and tiring and he was frequently sick, robbed and beaten during his journeys.Sadly Xu became seriously ill during his last and longest journey, a 4-year trip through the southwest of China.He died in 1641, soon after returning to his hometown for the last time.When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost.Although incomplete, it still made Xu a travelling legend around the world.
(　　)31.What is the passage mainly about?A.The general details of Xu Xiake’s life story.B.The difficulties Xu Xiake faced in his travels.C.The important discoveries made by Xu Xiake.D.The influence of Xu’s book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake.
B
(　　)32.Which of the following best describes Xu’s mother?A.Strict but interesting. B.Kind but uneducated.C.Helpful and hardworking. D.Supportive and open-minded.
C
(　　)33.Why did Xu prefer walking during his travels?A.It gave him the chance to meet different kinds of people.B.It helped him to save money and travel for a longer time.C.It allowed him to see and study the environment in detail.D.It was the only way to reach the places he was interested in.
D
(　　)34.What is true about Xu’s book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake?A.It was only made public after Xu died.B.It made Xu very famous during his lifetime.C.It was the first travel book ever written in China.D.It was mainly about the different people of China.
D
(　　)35.What is the correct order for the following events from Xu’s life?a.He went on his first journey.b.His book was finally printed.c.He returned to his hometown for the last time.d.He developed an interest in books about other places.e.He started managing the family farm after his father died.A.a-e-d-c-b B.d-e-a-c-b C.d-e-a-b-c D.e-d-a-b-c
A
【语篇解读】这篇短文介绍了明朝著名的旅行作家、地理学家徐霞客的故事。徐霞客生于一个富有的家庭,但父亲早亡,幸亏他的母亲非常开明,徐霞客才有机会游遍祖国大好河山,并最终写成了《徐霞客游记》。
【答案详解】31.A　主旨大意题。根据短文第一段中“there is no better example of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake”以及文意可知,这篇短文介绍了地理学家徐霞客的生平,故A选项“徐霞客生平故事”符合文意,选A。
32.D　细节理解题。根据短文第三段“Understanding her son’s love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home.She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year, when there was less farm work.”可知,徐霞客的母亲支持他外出旅行,是一个开明的母亲。故应选D。
33.C　细节理解题。根据短文第五段“Although rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhere on foot.This way he could research the environment in detail and get a true picture of the natural world.”可知,徐霞客经常步行去每个地方,这样他能详细地研究环境,真实地了解自然世界。由此可知应选C。
34.A　细节理解题。根据短文最后一段中“When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost.Although incomplete, it still made Xu a travelling legend around the world.”可知,《徐霞客游记》是在徐霞客去世之后才公之于众的,故A选项正确。
B、C两项在短文中没有提到;根据第一段“His book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the country’s land and geography.”可知D项不对。
35.B　逻辑顺序题。根据第二段第一句“Born into a wealthy Jiangyin family, Xu became interested in books about different places at an early age and wanted to travel.”可知d在第一位,排除A项和D项;根据最后一段“He died in 1641, soon after returning to his hometown for the last time.When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost.”可知c在b前面,故选B。
(　　)36.How many readers support the idea of free museums?A.2. B.3. C.4. D.5.(　　)37.Who suggests museums should regularly hold special events to collect money?A.Krista Chen. B.Fred Smith. C.Rob Sanchez. D.Li Mishao.
AD
(　　)38.Why does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to high-achieving students?A.Students will then study harder.B.Museums will attract more visitors.C.Museums can make themselves more famous.D.These students can better appreciate museums.
D
(　　)39.Which of the following does Amber White agree with?A.Businesses should offer museums more help.B.People should only pay what they can afford.C.Free entry doesn’t encourage visitors to museums.D.Everybody should have a chance to visit museums.
C
(　　)40.What can we know about the website?A.It’s quite a new website. B.It was started in Australia.C.It’s generally for young readers. D.It mainly discusses scientific topics.
B
【语篇解读】这是某网站发起的一个评论贴,内容为“你认为博物馆应该免费入场吗”,下面有一些人对此发表了自己的看法。
【答案详解】36.B　细节理解题。根据第一个评论中“Museums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education.This is why they must be free.”可知,Krista认为博物馆应该免费;再根据第三个评论中“People should never be asked to pay an entrance fee.”可知,Rob也支持博物馆免费;再根据最后一个评论中“I think museums and art galleries should all be free to the public.”可知,李米韶也支持这个观点。因此一共有三个人,选B。
37.D　细节理解题。根据短文最后一段最后一句话“I do, however, think twice a year the museums should organize money-raising events to help pay for the cost of staying open.”可知,李米韶觉得应该举行募捐活动帮助支付博物馆的一些费用。由此可知应选D。
38.D　细节理解题。根据第三段中“Museums should require regular visitors to pay a fee, but provide free tickets as prizes for high-achieving students who can appreciate them more.”可知,Fred认为博物馆应该让一般的参观者付费,但是提供免费的票给那些成绩好、并且能够欣赏博物馆的学生作为奖励。由此可知应选D。
39.A　细节理解题。根据短文第五段中“But companies and businessmen should also provide museums with more money and other support.”可知,Amber认为公司和商人应该给博物馆提供更多的资金和其他的支持。由此可知应选A。
40.C　推理判断题。根据这个网站最上面的标题YOUTH可知,这个网站主要是针对年轻人的,故C选项正确,意为“它主要是给年轻读者准备的”。
(D)While the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some students at White Cloud Primary School.They became the world’s first kids to be “taught” by an electronic teacher.This electronic teacher is not a human-like robot walking around the classroom. Instead, he is a computer-created head that appears, when needed, on students’ computer or phone screens.His name is Bill.Created by technology company Smart Machines, Bill is able to show human-like behavior.He is designed to teach a special program about environmental-friendly power created by the sun and wind.This program, started in 2005, used to be taught by human teachers.Just like human teachers, Bill is able to immediately respond to the students’ questions and opinions about the topic.Thanks to computer cameras, he is also able to see and react to students’ physical actions.For example, if a student smiles at Bill, he responds by smiling back.This two-way exchange helps get the students’ attention.More importantly, it allows the program developers to improve Bill’s behavior and knowledge base when needed.The program has been a great success, according to Smart Machines spokesman Robert Frost. Frost says, “What is interesting to me is the children’s reaction to Bill.He really captures their attention.” Frost thinks kids don’t find the experience of being taught by smart machines as strange as older people because they have grown up in a time of computers and smart phones.It is doubtful, however, that human educators will lose their jobs to Bill any time soon.For one,this talking head’s knowledge base is not large.More importantly, even the smartest computer programs can’t guess and react to all the unexpected situations that educators face daily.Bill’s future might be as a “personal tutor”, providing kids with one-on-one help for different subjects and topics.
(　　)41.What is Bill?A.A human-like robot. B.A kind of computer game.C.A computer recording tool. D.A computer-created talking head.
A
(　　)42.How does the two-way exchange help the program developers?A.It lets them correct students’ mistakes. B.It allows Bill to respond more quickly.C.It helps them know how to improve Bill. D.It helps them study students’ body language.
C
(　　)43.The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refers to 　　　　. A.kids B.older people C.smart machines D.program developers
A
(　　)44.What is Bill NOT good at doing?A.Attracting students’ attention. B.Understanding body language.C.Responding to students’ questions. D.Dealing with unexpected situations.
C
(　　)45.How might Bill be used in the future according to the last paragraph?A.To work as human classroom teachers.B.To encourage students’ interest in computers.C.To give students personal help with different subjects.D.To watch over the behavior of the students in the classroom.
B
【语篇解读】这是一篇新闻报道。在新的学年里,白云小学的学生将会成为世界上第一批有电子教师授课的孩子。这个电子老师不是机器人,而是一个电脑制作的脑袋。当学生需要时,它就会出现在电脑或手机的屏幕上。他的名字叫Bill。他能回应学生们的肢体动作,和学生交流,很受学生们的欢迎。但他也有缺点。
【答案详解】41.D　细节理解题。根据短文第一段中“Instead, he is a computer-created head that appears, when needed, on students’ computer or phone screens.His name is Bill.”可知,Bill是一个由电脑产生,并出现在学生的电脑或手机屏幕的头像。由此可知应选D。
42.C　细节理解题。根据短文第三段的最后一句“More importantly, it allows the program developers to improve Bill’s behavior and knowledge base when needed.”可知,这种双向交流的方式有助于程序开发者去做进一步的改进。故应选C。
43.A　代词指代题。根据短文第四段“Frost thinks kids don’t find the experience of being taught by smart machines as strange as older people because they have grown up in a time of computers and smart phones.”可知,they指代前面出现的kids,“孩子们”,意为“孩子们是在电脑和智能手机的时代长大的”。故应选A。
44.D　细节理解题。根据短文第五段“More importantly, even the smartest computer programs can’t guess and react to all the unexpected situations that educators face daily.”可知,最聪明的电脑程序也不能应对突发状况。由此可知应选D。
45.C　推理判断题。根据短文最后一段“Bill’s future might be as a ‘personal tutor’, providing kids with one-on-one help for different subjects and topics.”可知,Bill将来可能被用作一个“私人导师”,一对一地帮助孩子们学习不同的科目。由此可知应选C。
(　　)26.What do you know about the man Nora noticed on that evening?A.He was asking for food. B.He was one of those homeless.C.He was taken home by the author. D.He was buying a newspaper.
D
(　　)27.Why did the author have a sudden heavy feeling (Para.2)?A.Because his daughter had noticed the dark side of life.B.Because he did not want to take the guy home.C.Because he felt a deep sympathy for the guy.D.Because his daughter was afraid of what she saw.
B
(　　)28.In what order did the story take place?a.I happened to read a piece of writing about volunteers.b.Nora found a man and wanted to help him.c.We just not only help reduce the poverty of the woman, but also the poverty in our lives.
C
d.Unlike Nora,I entered the woman’s house unwillingly that Sunday afternoon.e.We went to pick up the food package in the nearby school.A.a-e-d-b-c B.a-b-e-d-c C.b-d-a-e-c D.b-a-e-d-c
(　　)29.What does the underlined word “us” in the last paragraph refer to?A.The author and the old woman. B.The giver and receiver of the help.C.The author and his daughter. D.The author and the guy in the box.
A
(　　)30.What is the best title for this passage?A.A Loving Kid B.Volunteers at WorkC.A Lesson in Caring D.How to Help the Needy
A
(B)A few centuries ago, people looked at the birds and wondered what it would be like to fly like them.There were stories of heroes who stuck bird feathers on their arms and flew up into the sky.About 500 years ago, some people dreamed a different dream.Instead of flying up to the sky, they dreamed of falling from the sky!In the 15th century, Italian inventors designed a cone-shaped(锥形)object that was supposed to bring a man down safely from a great height.The operator held on to a handle straps tied to his waist.This was the first known design for a parachute(降落伞).Even the great inventor Leonardo da Vinci drew a type of parachute.His parachute design was in the shape of a pyramid( 金字塔 ).Other inventors also drew their own designs for a parachute.Unluckily, these were only designs on paper and no one tested them.A Croatian inventor named Fausto Veranzio looked at Leonardo da Vinci’s parachute design and replaced the pyramid shape with one that looked like a sail from a ship.When Veranzio was 65 years old,he fell ill.Thinking he would not live longer, he decided to try out his parachute invention.He built his parachute using wood and cloth.Tying his invention to his waist, he jumped off the tall bell tower in his city.He landed safely.He was supposedly the first man to successfully use a parachute.However, some people thought this story was not true.If that was the case, then the first person to successfully use a parachute would go to a Frenchman named Louis-Sebastien Lenormand in 1783.
(　　)31.Who designed the first known parachute?A.Frenchmen. B.Italians. C.Croatians. D.Englishmen.
C
(　　)32.What was Leonardo da Vinci’s parachute shaped like?A.A cone. B.A feather. C.A pyramid. D.A sail.
B
(　　)33.Which of the following about Fausto Veranzio is TRUE?A.He copied da Vinci’s parachute design.B.He made his parachute with leather and wood.C.He experimented with his parachute many times.D.He decided to try his parachute after he was seriously ill.
D
(　　)34.Who was the first man to successfully use a parachute?A.It was said to be Leonardo da Vinci. B.We know for sure he was Veranzio.C.There were some historical records. D.We don’t know for sure yet.
C
(　　)35.What is the passage mainly about?A.The beginning of the parachute. B.The dream of flying and falling.C.The courage of dropping from the sky. D.The usage of parachute invention.
A
(C)I recently had the chance to go to my first ever music festival.We Love Green was held over a weekend in Parcde Bagatelle, Paris.While like most music festivals, it boasted an impressive and diverse music.There was something extra special about this one.You see, this was a green festival!From the food to the stalls(货摊), everything was as environmentally friendly as possible.Not only was the majority of the furniture /stalls /toilet rooms hand-made from wood,but the festival was powered by solar energy.Guests were invited to throw rubbish in specially marked dustbins which, after the festival, were sorted so all of the waste could be recycled.Fresh water was made available freely to everyone so that guests were not encouraged to buy drinks in plastic bottles which would have created a lot of waste.I found the experience extremely fun but also really interesting.Having never been to a music festival before, I was unsure of what to expect.However, I was happy to find myself sitting in a field eating a healthy, home-made fruit cake while drinking organic (有机的)fruit juice.There were many stalls, art installations(设施), and different areas, meaning there was something there for everyone, from small children to the elderly!This seems like such a great idea,making something very fun and interesting, that doesn’t cause great damage to the environment.I have discovered that there are more events similar to this across the globe, which is great! I can’t imagine how much waste has been produced from such public events as festivals before we realized just how bad they were for the environment!
(　　)36.The underlined word “boasted” in the first paragraph refers to 　　　　. A.possessed　 B.existedC.stood by　 D.agreed in
B
(　　)37.What is special about the music festival?A.It has a special band. B.It has a unique program list.C.It is held every weekend. D.It is environmentally friendly.
A
(　　)38.At the music festival, what were the guests encouraged to do?A.Make furniture from wood. B.Bring plastic-bottled drinks.C.Recycle rubbish by themselves. D.Drink free fresh water.
C
(　　)39.What do you learn about the author from Paragraph 3?A.He fully enjoyed the festival. B.He expected much from the festival.C.He found the event very funny. D.He liked listening to music at home.
B
(　　)40.What is the aim of this passage?A.To raise money for environment protection. B.To highlight that being green can be fun.C.To introduce the author’s favourite musicians. D.To encourage people to go to music festivals.
D
(D)Italian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)Prices starting from $ 1,999Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the Italian Lake District and the attractive places of interest in Stresa.Your home for two nights.Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean.The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment areas and very good living conditions.It will take you to the places of your dreams. You’ll spend 4 days touring Greek cities you’ve always heard about.In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey.Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun-filled Goodbye dinner—a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.
12 Days.25 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners
Day 1　　　　　　Overnight flight to Italy Days 2—3 Regina Palace, Stresa, Italy Days 4—10 Costa Victoria(Costa cruises)Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, Verona, Italy Day 12 Leave for home
Please Note:
(　　)41.How is the journey planned?A.It starts and ends in Italy. B.It starts and ends in Greece.C.It starts in Italy and ends in Greece. D.It starts in Greece and ends in Italy.
C
(　　)42.What can be inferred from the travel plan?A.The prices include entertainment service.B.The prices include three meals a day.C.The price is the highest in summer.D.Tourists may think of a love story while visiting Santorini.
B
(　　)43.Bob plans to take the 12-day trip with his parents in winter. How much do they need to pay?A.$ 5,997.　 B.$ 6,927. C.$ 6,297. D.$ 6,597.
D
(　　)44.What does the underlined part “the Costa Victoria”most probably refer to?A.A famous hotel. B.A beautiful resort. C.A comfortable ship. D.A long-distance bus.
D
(　　)45.Where will tourists travel on their own?A.Stresa. B.Olympia. C.Mykonos. D.Verona.
A
二 2019白云区一模(A)It is late at night. People in Cape Town, South Africa,line up to collect water from a spring (泉).One by one, they fill their plastic bottles.Each person can take up to 13 gallons (加仑).Policemen stand by to keep the rules.In a few months, that number will be cut in half.Cape Town is a city of four million people.It is running out of water.For three years, the city has faced a drought.It is the worst in a century.Local reservoirs are mostly sand and dried earth.Officers are telling people to save water.Otherwise, the city will one day be forced to turn off the supply to homes and businesses.That day is being called Day Zero.At press time, Day Zero was expected to be June 4.But the date may change based on water levels in local reservoirs.“There are a lot of people who have not realized the problem,” said Shirley Curry.She waited at a spring to get her share of water.“Now they suddenly realize this is for real.”On Day Zero, each person’s daily water supply will drop to about 6.5 gallons.(The average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water per day.)Lines at the city’s 200 water collection points will probably get even longer.Some places will not be included in the cutoff.The water will keep running in hospitals and schools.It will stay on in poor areas, too.This is to prevent illness.Areas popular with tourists may also have water.More than 10 million people visit Cape Town each year.Tourism provides nearly 10% of South Africa’s economy.Across the city, people are making an effort to save water.They are taking 90-second showers.They are washing their clothes less often.Using tap water to wash cars or fill swimming pools is not allowed.Those caught using too much water are punished.For some people, rationing (定量供应)now feels normal.Kelson da Cruz keeps one container of water near the shower.Another he uses for brushing his teeth and washing his face.He uses non-drinking water to flush the toilet.
(　　)26.How much water will each person in Cape Town get in a few months?A.13 gallons.　 B.10 gallons.　 C.9 gallons. D.6.5 gallons.
C
(　　)27.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A.What Day Zero is.　 B.What will happen on Day Zero.C.When Day Zero will start.　 D.When Day Zero will end.
A
(　　)28.Which of the following is NOT a way to save tap water?A.Taking shorter showers.　 B.Washing more clothes one time.C.Filling swimming pools.　 D.Avoiding washing cars with tap water.
D
(　　)29.The underlined word “flush” means 　　　　in the passage. A.wash　 B.fill　 C.clean　 D.drive
C
(　　)30.What is the passage mainly about?A.The serious water shortage in Cape Town.B.The people in Cape Town didn’t realize how serious their water problem was.C.The things that have caused the water problem in Cape Town.D.The help that the government is offering to people in Cape Town.
D
(B)China has cloned (克隆)two monkeys using the same method that created Dolly the sheep in Scotland,leading the way for more exact animal testing for new drugs, scientists said on January 25th, 2018.Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua, the primates (灵长动物),were created using the nuclear transfer of somatic cells (体细胞核移植)at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Neuroscience.“Cloning monkeys using somatic cells has been a world-class challenge because it is a primate that shares its genetic makeup (基因组合)with humans,”said Pu Muming, the director of the neuroscience institute in Shanghai.“By cloning monkeys using somatic cells, we can cultivate (培育)a large number of genetically identical offspring (后代)in a short amount of time, and we can even change their genes to suit our needs,”he said.“This can save time, cut down experiment costs and produce more exact results, leading to more effective medicine.”Sun Qiang, the director of the non-human primate research at the institute, said most of the drug experiments are done on laboratory mice.However,drugs that work on mice might not work or may even have negative effects on humans because the two species are so different.  “Monkeys and humans are both primates, so they are much more closely related, and testing on monkeys is supposed to be as effective as testing on humans,” Sun said. “This is especially useful in testing drugs for some neural disease (神经疾病),” he added.However, some fear that the technology used to clone monkeys has opened the door to copying humans.While the technical barrier(障碍)of cloning humans has indeed been broken,“The reason we break this barrier is to produce animal models that are helpful for medical research and human health,” said Pu.“There is no purpose to apply this method to humans.”
(　　)31.The scientists used the same method that created Dolly the 　　　　to clone the two monkeys. A.cat B.rat　 C.sheep　 D.horse
C
(　　)32.Using somatic cells to clone monkeys can help with all of the following EXCEPT to 　　　　. A.save time when cultivating genetically identical offspringB.treat all neural diseasesC.reduce experiment costsD.produce effective drugs
A
(　　)33.What does the underlined sentence mean?A.Different species should use different drugs.B.Drugs that work on mice mustn’t be used on humans.C.If drugs work on humans, we can use them on mice.D.Drugs work on species that are similar to humans, which can reduce the possibility of negative effects on humans.
B
(　　)34.What can we learn from the passage?A.It will be more expensive to test cloned animals for new drugs.B.The success in cloning monkeys will be helpful to clone humans.
C
C.Cloned monkeys will lead the way for medical research and human health.D.It is easy to clone monkeys by using somatic cells because they are primates.
(　　)35.In which part of a newspaper may you read the passage?A.Science. B.Environment. C.Culture.　 D.Fashion.
B
(C)Pat McGee noticed her daughter hadn’t returned to the dentist’s waiting room just before her surgery(外科手术)was supposed to start.She walked to the bathroom and found Jessica McDaniels, 32, in there, crying.McGee took her daughter into her arms,“We’re going to say ‘goodbye’ to the old Jessica,” she said, “and ‘hi’ to the new Jessica.”McDaniels, from St.Louis,the US, had been wishing for this day since high school, when the bullying (欺凌)about her teeth started.Now that it was finally happening, she was nervous.It was a social media (社交媒体)post two months ago that got her there.Someone posted a photo of McDaniels with a comment about her overbite (龅牙)— a serious problem that affects the teeth.The post was shared many times, with many people making mean remarks about her appearance.The bullies didn’t know the road McDaniels had traveled.She experienced nine operations (手术)on her ears from age 2 to 12 years old.She was almost deaf in her right ear.Her adult teeth didn’t start coming in until she was 11 or 12, and doctors couldn’t understand why they were pushed outward.It got worse as she got older.McDaniels had been trying for years to get her teeth fixed, but it was always too expensive.When her story got out, dentists wanted to help her.One of them, Maryann Udy, got in touch with McDaniels and offered her a new smile—free of charge.McDaniels wasn’t sure at first, so she called her mother.She told McDaniels that Udy was her angel.“You need to do it,” she told her daughter.The surgery was long and complicated (复杂的).It took weeks for the swelling(肿块)to go down, and several more months before McDaniels’ new smile was ready.Later that year, she looked at her old photos online and smiled.“I loved her,” she said.“She’s grateful to be in less pain, to be on the path to a new smile.Sometimes, though, it feels like something is missing from who she was.”Still, she loves taking selfies (自拍)and admiring her new appearance.“I looked good before,” she said. “I look even better now.”
(　　)36.How did McDaniels feel before the surgery?A.Grateful.　 B.Anxious.　C.Hopeful.　 D.Annoyed.
B
(　　)37.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.The creation of her new smile. B.The comfort from her mother.C.The bullying about her teeth.　 D.Finding out the cause of her disease.
D
(　　)38.What’s the right order for the following events in the passage?①A dentist offered Jessica a free surgery.　②Jessica had nine operations from age 2 to 12 years old.　③Jessica loves taking selfies.　④Jessica’s photo was posted on a social media.　⑤Jessica was born overbite.A.⑤③②①④ B.②⑤④①③ C.⑤②④①③ D.③⑤④①②
B
(　　)39.We can infer from the last paragraph that McDaniels 　　　　. A.couldn’t wait to take selfies after the surgeryB.became more confident about herself after the surgeryC.wasn’t satisfied with her new appearanceD.didn’t want her photo on social media again
A
(　　)40.In the last paragraph McDaniels said “it feels like something is missing”.What do you think is no longer in her life?A.The sadness.　 B.The sweet smile.C.The appearance of overbite.　 D.Lack of confidence.
D
(D)If you don’t know where to go with your kids when you have time in the UK, I think I can give you some help.
The Natural History MuseumWhy go: This really is the grandfather of all London museums—the beautiful building and the wonderful exhibits (展品)make it one of the country’s best places for kids.They can easily spend a whole day here.Try to avoid weekends.It is always crowded on weekends.Best for: Children aged three and over.
BewilderwoodWhy go: There are no rides and no fast food shops in Bewilderwood—just lots of outdoor fun to be had.Kids here can climb trees, cross rope bridges, build small wooden houses and hide out in tree houses.Designed by Tom Blofeld, an English children’s writer, the park is famous for the amazing things from his books in the UK.There are many craft (手工的)activities for kids.Best for: Babies to early teens.
Warner Brothers Studio (制片厂)Tour London—The Making of Harry PotterWhy go: You’ve read the books or watched the films, but no Harry Potter fan will want to miss the chance to go behind the scenes at the film studios where all eight of the movies were made.You can share the secrets behind the most successful film series of all time, go into the Hogwarts Great Hall, and have your picture taken on Platform 9&3/4 with the Hogwarts Express.Best for: Potter fans aged seven and over, and anyone with an interest in filmmaking.
Eden ProjectWhy go: Do you want to experience the sights, smells and sounds of a rainforest? Do you want to walk through rows and rows of orange and lemon trees? Do you want to pick coffee beans or grapes? You can do all of these without leaving the UK at the Eden Project.Children here can learn about the relationships between plants and people and learn first-hand about different climates and habitats(栖息地).Best for: All ages.
(　　)41.You’d better go to the Natural History Museum 　　　　. A.in the morning　 B.in the afternoon　C.on weekdays　 D.on weekends
D
(　　)42.If you like reading the books of Tom Blofeld, you would probably like to visit 　　　　. A.the Natural History Museum　 B.Bewilderwood　C.Warner Brothers Studio Tour London　 D.the Eden Project
B
(　　)43.What can you do at the Eden Project? 1.See rows of orange and lemon trees.2.Have a trip around the UK.3.Pick coffee beans and grapes.4.Experience different climates.5.Learn about the relationships between people and plants.A.1,2,3　 B.1,2,4　 C.2,3,4　 D.1,3,5
A
(　　)44.Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A.The Natural History Museum usually has craft activities for children.B.Children under three years old can’t visit Bewilderwood.C.Only Potter fans can go to the Warner Brothers Studio Tour London.D.All Harry Potter movies were made in Warner Brothers Studio.
A
(　　)45.What does the author mainly talk about?A.Great places for kids in the UK.　 B.What kids should know in the UK.C.The most popular places in the UK. D.How to go on a trip in the UK.
D
三 2019海珠区一模(A)The first night that I went to Gatsby’s house I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited.A servant came to my house one day with an invitation from his Mr.Gatsby.However, most of the people at his parties were not invited—they just went there.Sometimes they came to the party and left without ever having met Gatsby.I went over to Gatsby’s house at about seven o’clock.I felt nervous among all these people I didn’t know, so I walked around looking for Gatsby.I asked many guests where he was, but they all stared at me in such a surprised way that I decided to go and sit at the bar.I sat at a table where a man was sitting.The man at the table looked at me and smiled.“I think I have seen you before,” he said politely.“Were you in the army during the war?Were you in the First Division?”“Why, yes I was.” I was surprised.The man and I talked for a while about some of the places we had been in the war.I learned that he lived in this neighborhood too, because he told me that he had just bought an airplane and planned to try it in the morning.“Do you want to fly with me tomorrow, young fellow?” he asked.I wanted to go and accepted.I was about to ask his name when he said to me, “Having you had a good time now?”I smiled to my new friend, “This party is strange for me.I don’t even know the host.I haven’t met him yet.I live over there—I turned around and pointed my hand toward my house—and this man, Gatsby, sent over his servant with an invitation.”For a moment, the man I was talking to looked at me as if he didn’t understand.“I’m Gatsby,” he said suddenly.“What!” I cried.“Oh, I didn’t—I’m so sorry.”“I thought you knew, young fellow.I’m sorry—I suppose I’m not a very good host.” He smiled at me.His smile had a quality of comfort in it.It was a smile that you may only see four or five times in life.His smile seemed to say that the whole world was good and that you were also good.His smile understood you and it believed you.His smile disappeared, and I looked at Mr.Gatsby for the first time.He was a handsome young man, about thirty years old and dressed very well.He spoke very politely and it was a little funny to me; most men of his age were not so polite.He spoke as if he was carefully choosing his words.
(　　)26.Why did “I”go to Gatsby’s party?A.Because “I” was Gatsby’s neighbour.B.Because Gatsby and “I” were friends.C.Because “I” received Gatsby’s invitation.D.Because Gatsby’s servant came to “my” house and invited“me”.
B
(　　)27.In what order did the following events take place?a.“I” arrived at Gatsby’s house.b.“I” talked with Gatsby about the old days.c.Gatsby and “I”went to fly his new airplane.d.Gatsby and “I” were soldiers during the war.e.“I” found out the man “I” had talked to was Gatsby.A.d-a-b-e-c B.a-d-b-c-e C.a-d-c-b-e D.d-a-e-b-c
A
(　　)28.Why did Gatsby say“I suppose I’m not a very good host”?A.Because he didn’t hold a wonderful party.B.Because he didn’t know “I” was his neighbour.C.Because he didn’t understand what “I” was talking.D.Because he didn’t make himself known to the guests.
B
(　　)29.Which of the following words can best describe Gatsby?A.Selfish and proud. B.Smart and careful.C.Friendly and polite. D.Funny and careless.
A
(　　)30.What did “I” probably want to do next?A.Chat with other guests. B.Introduce Gatsby to other guests.C.Tell Gatsby how to be a good host. D.Have further communication with Gatsby.
D
(B)Drowning (溺水)is among the 10 leading causes of death of children and young people in every region of the world, with children aged under 5 years especially at risk and males twice as likely to drown as females.Tragedies are happening over and over again.To prevent them from growing further, we need to keep some safety tips in mind.Remember, you can drown in the sea just as easily as a swimming pool.•Supervise when in or around water.Ask a responsible adult to watch young children while in the bath and all children swimming or playing in or around water.Because drowning occurs quickly and quietly, adults should not be involved in any other distracting activity (such as reading, playing cards, or talking on the phone)while watching children, even if lifeguards are present.•Drowning≠ Crying for help.Drowning is often not as dramatic as what we see in movies.When someone is drowning, especially if it is a child, they may not be able to shout out.A lot of times when kids drown, they look like they are just absentminded—but they are actually going unconscious.At this point, they should be immediately carried out of the water.•Life jackets can reduce risk.Don’t use air-filled or foam(泡沫)toys, such as “water wings”, “noodles”, or inner-tubes, instead of life jackets.These toys are not life jackets and are not designed to keep swimmers safe.•Don’t try to save drowning friends.Yes, what we are telling you is this is not when you should show your unconditional love to your drowning friends and family members.It is very likely that by saving them, you can get yourself into danger, and might end up becoming a drowning victim yourself.Saving someone drowning hand-in-hand with a few others can be even more dangerous.The “human chain” you form can easily break if one of you experiences any kind of tiredness, and one person can drag down the whole team.•Know who can save a life.Now, knowing that you cannot really save a life, who should you ask for help? Lifeguards.They are usually well-trained and are equipped with many tested life-saving methods.Therefore, if you think you see someone drowning, alert a lifeguard at once, even if you’re not sure what drowning looks like or think you might be wrong.
(　　)31.What is TRUE about drowning?A.People will shout out when they drown.B.Men are less likely to drown than women.C.Drowning can happen in a swimming pool as well as the sea.D.Drowning is the 10th leading cause of death around the world.
B
(　　)32.What should you do when you see someone drowning?A.Turn to a lifeguard for help. B.Make sure he is really drowning.C.Show your unconditional love to him. D.Get him out of water with a “human chain”.
D
(　　)33.What should you do if your young child is in a swimming pool?A.Talk with others.B.Keep an eye on the child all the time.C.Ask one of the child’s peers to watch the child.D.Use air-filled toys as life jackets for the child.
C
(　　)34.The underlined word “victim” in Paragraph 6 refers to　　　　. A.a person who is dangerous B.a tool which is helpfulC.a person who is hurt or killed D.a tool which can be used to save people
B
(　　)35.What is the passage mainly about?A.How to avoid drowning in sea. B.How to avoid drowning in water.C.How to keep children off drowning. D.How to save a life when drowning happens.
D
(C)One after another, telecommunications giants such as Huawei, Samsung and Qualcomm have announced their latest fifth generation (5G)products with Huawei’s Mate X and Samsung’s Galaxy Fold attracting most eyeballs.The telecom giants have also announced that 5G technology would be widely used by 2020, causing some experts to say the “5G epoch” is coming.Yet, when reporting about 5G, many reporters have described it as a “much faster” technology than 4G without mentioning any of its other advantages.As a result, the common public idea about 5G is that they could “download a huge movie within one second”.Beyond that, most people know nothing about 5G.Actually, 5G technology has many more advantages than 4G apart from speed.According to 3GPP, an international standardization organization, 5G technology can be used for at least three purposes—for connecting everything, reliability (可靠性)of connections, and removing delays.“Connecting everything” is a proper slogan for 5G technology, without which the Internet of things would be impossible.For example, self-driving cars contain several kinds of sensors, such as radar, computer vision, and GPS to identify driving routes, obstacles and road signs.5G technology will link all the elements of a transportation system, such as traffic lights, CCTV cameras and, of course, cars to build up perfect coordination so they can avoid obstacles and move on driving routes, which will help strengthen self-driving technology.Reliability of connections is another key characteristic of 5G technology, whose use can be spread to other fields where high safety standards are required.For example, in certain surgeries(外科手术), doctors put nano-robots inside a patient’s body and have to keep constant control over the robots to ensure they work well and do not cause any harm to the patient.This is an area where 5G technology can be of great help, as it can build up reliable and continuous connections between the monitor and the nano-robots.And removing delays might come in handy especially in online games.Even long after 4G technology was introduced, players continued to complain about losing games because of low speed.This problem can be solved with 5G technology, because it will ensure continuous high speed. And for those people who think that 5G costs will be very high, they need not worry.The cost problem can be solved in two ways.First, factories can produce more micro base stations, which not only occupy less space but also cost less.And second, many more terminals (终端)can use a 5G base station compared with a 4G base station.The more terminals using a 5G base station, the lower cost each of them have to pay.Therefore, 5G technology won’t be as costly as you thought.
(　　)36.How does 5G technology help improve self-driving technology?A.It clears the obstacles for the cars. B.It connects every part of a transport system.C.It makes the self-driving car run much faster. D.It controls the traffic lights and CCTV cameras.
A
(　　)37.What is the use of 5G technology in certain surgeries?A.It ensures high speed for the robots.B.It helps the robots do the surgeries without doctors.D.It enables doctors to put nano-robots inside a patient’s body.D.It makes the connection between the monitor and the robots better.
C
(　　)38.What does the underlined expression “come in handy” in Paragraph 6 mean?A.Be fast. B.Be useful. C.Be special. D.Be continuous.
C
(　　)39.Factories can produce more micro base stations so that 　　　　. A.people can pay less for 5G B.5G can be compared with 4GC.the “5G epoch” can come sooner D.more terminals can use a base station
A
(　　)40.What’s the best title for the passage?A.The“5G Epoch” is Coming B.5G—Less Cost with Higher SpeedC.The Latest Fifth Generation Products D.5G Technology Is More than about High Speed
C
(D)
(　　)41.A tourist who wants to travel with his pet dog can stay in 　　　　. A.Hotel BLU or Westin Bear Mountain B.Fairmont Chateau Whistler or Hotel BLUC.Coast Bastion Hotel or Westin Bear Mountain D.Coast Bastion Hotel or Fairmont Chateau Whistler
A
(　　)42.How much should a tourist pay if he wants to stay two nights in Victoria?A.$429 CAD B.$471.9 CAD C.$ 896 CAD D.$985.6 CAD
C
(　　)43.This article can be best described as 　　　　. A.an advertisement B.local news C.a travel journal D.visitor information
D
(　　)44.Tourists can get information of BC Ferries from the following medias EXCEPT 　　　　. A.WeChat B.Twitter C.Google+ D.Instagram
D
(　　)45.What do the four packages have in common?A.They all have parking and wifi. B.They all have hot buffet breakfast.C.They all have rooms for four people. D.They all have a round trip on BC Ferries.
B
(　　)26.From the notice on the pet shop window, we know 　　　　. A.no one could buy a pet from the shop anymore　B.everything would be sold cheaplyC.huge animals would suffer D.the shop had been closed
A
(　　)27.Jessica felt nervous at the beginning because she worried that 　　　　. A.the owner had sold Zebedee B.the owner had gone to AfricaC.she could not see the fish and dogs D.the parrot forgot what she taught
A
(　　)28.How often did Jessica visit the pet shop?A.Every day. B.Every week.　 C.Every month.　 D.Every year.
C
(　　)29.With whom would Mr.Menagerie go to Africa?A.Tom.　 B.Zebedee.　 C.Jessica.　 D.Polly.
B
(　　)30.How did Jessica feel on her way back from the pet shop?A.Anxious. B.Safe.　 C.Relaxed.　 D.Excited.
A
(B)At 19 years old, John Kraus is a professional photographer.He has been taking photos of rocket launches for different magazines since 2016, as well as selling them to different buyers.He’s even traveled to California just to take photos of two different rocket launches.He started his journey in early 2015.At that time he was a 15-year-old boy living in Satellite Beach, Florida, near the Kennedy Space Center.He had used his birthday and Christmas cash to buy a DSLR camera and began practising by shooting rocket launches.Living on Florida’s Space Coast gave him many chances to practise.However, he wasn’t sure his hobby was going to be his life’s work. “When I first started in early 2015, photographing rockets was just like ‘Oh, look! There’s a launch tomorrow night.I guess I’ll take photos!’” Kraus wrote.But online attention and increasing photo sales led him to take a look deeper at his hobby.Could he really turn his hobby into his career? After graduating from high school, he decided to work as a full-time photographer.Kraus spoke about some of the challenges of deciding what kind of job he wanted to do.“Parents, teachers and all of those around us often say we should know as soon as possible what we want to do with our life,” he said. “It’s okay to not know what you want to do! But it’s important to try new things.Never pass down a chance to try or experience something new.You’ll never know when you find the aim of your life; it could be right in front of you.” 
(　　)31.When did Kraus become a professional photographer?A.When he was 15 years old.　 B.After he finished high school.C.Before he went to Florida.　 D.When he first shot rockets.
C
(　　)32.Which of the following is the main reason why Kraus works as a photographer?A.His home near the space center.　 B.Encouragement from people around.C.His ability to save money for buying a camera.D.Online attention to his photos and photo sales.
B
(　　)33.When he was facing the challenges in choosing jobs, Kraus 　　　　. A.was sure what he really wanted　B.gave up the chances to find his dream jobC.was brave enough to try everything new to himD.talked about his dream with parents and teachers
C
(　　)34.The underlined phrase “pass down” is closest in meaning to “　　　　”. A.compare B.refuse　 C.catch　 D.notice
A
(　　)35.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Kraus grew up in Satellite Beach, Florida.B.Kraus had a change of jobs because of his interests.C.Kraus was encouraged by his teachers to take photos.D.Kraus has turned his hobby into a successful career.
C
(C)The coast redwood is the unchallenged tallest of North American’s trees.But do you know it grows from a seed (种子)that is smaller than a pea?What’s special about redwoods?Redwoods are special for a couple of reasons.The first is their size.Imagine standing next to a tree which is the height of a 30-floor building.The second is their age.Redwoods usually grows to about 600 years old.Some are even more than 2000 years old.Where do redwoods grow?To find a coast redwood, you’ll have to go to Oregon or California.The land along the west coast, about 450 miles long and up to 35 miles wide, is home to the redwoods.Coast redwoods do not grow anywhere else in the world.Why do redwoods grow there?The coast of the Pacific Ocean provides a special environment for the redwoods.Cool, wet air comes from the ocean and keeps the trees wet all year.That is important because most of the rain falls between October and May.During the dry summer months, the trees depend on the wet air over the coast.How do redwoods survive?Redwoods have a couple of protection systems(系统).The skin of an adult redwood tree can grow to as thick as 12 inches.The thick covering protects the lower part of the tree from fire damage.Also, most of a redwood’s branches and leaves are high up on the tree.This keeps them safe from forest fires.Redwoods are safe from insect damage because the wood has a bitter-tasting chemical.What should I do?If you ever get a chance, visit a redwood forest.Look among the tree trunks and imagine who might have camped there a thousand years ago.Look upward and just imagine how high the trees might grow if we protect them.
(　　)36.To see a redwood tree, you should go to 　　　　. A.the west coast of North America B.the coast of the Atlantic OceanC.South American coast D.anywhere in the world
A
(　　)37.What is important for redwoods to grow in dry seasons?A.Rain fall. B.Sea water. C.Wet air. D.Ocean life.
B
(　　)38.Redwoods are safe from forest fires because of 　　　　. A.their taste B.their chemical C.their systems D.their colors
D
(　　)39.If you want to know how big coast redwoods are, under which question should you look?A.What’s special about redwoods? B.Where do redwoods grow?C.Why do redwoods grow there? D.How do redwoods survive?
D
(　　)40.What is the author’s main purpose for writing this passage?A.To praise. B.To suggest. C.To introduce. D.To question.
C
(D)Here is the Wall Paper stuck on the back wall of the classroom.It is a place for the students to introduce their favorite books to the class.This week it’s Ann’s Group’s turn to post their book introductions.
(　　)41.The Wall Paper allows the students to 　　　　. A.share the books they like　 B.learn about different studentsC.introduce their favorite movies　 D.show their reading experience
B
(　　)42.If one likes travelling, which two of the books can be chosen?A.The Wandering Earth and Grand Canyon.B.The Wandering Earth and Linnea in Monet’s Garden.C.The Innocents Abroad and Grand Canyon.D.The Innocents Abroad and Linnea in Monet’s Garden.
D
(　　)43.What do we know about the book The Wandering Earth from Tim?A.It was published during the Spring Festival.　 B.It describes the solar system.C.It is a book about making a movie.　 D.It is written by a Chinese writer.
C
(　　)44.Which student is a fan of art?A.Ben. B.Tim. C.Ann. D.Sara.(　　)45.In how many books can you find many great photos?A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.
A
C
五 2019广州市育才中学一模(A)Let me tell you about a young boy who made a model car all on his own.The boy is me, six years ago when I was just 11.The car was small and simple, but in my imagination it was a high-speed racing car, speeding along the race road.It was during the school summer holidays and workmen were building a new driveway and garage(车库)beside our house.It meant to add something new to our home.When I watched the workman, I came up with an idea—I would build a car to drive into the garage in celebration of it.I told my mother and began with my plans.But I couldn’t find the right things for making the car, so I gave up and sadly spent several days doing nothing.My mother noticed that I had stopped working and asked me why.I explained and she suggested that maybe I should change my plan to fit the things I had rather than give up.And that’s just what I did.I found small pieces of wood in my father’s workshop and made my car from anything that was lying around the house.When I found a small engine(发动机)from one of my old model planes, I added that.The power came from a battery I found in a box.By the time the garage was finished,so was my car.I called my family together outside the house, started the engine and put the car on the driveway.It was fast, and I had to run to the garage to prevent it from hitting the new door.My family began to cheer and I smiled proudly.Thanks to my mother, I learned the value of continuing to do things, especially something difficult.Soon I was making plans for my next project: a robot!
(　　)26.The writer was 　　　　when he made the model car. A.a student B.a driver　 C.a workman　 D.an engineer
C
(　　)27.The writer 　　　　making the first planned car. A.gave up B.felt excited about C.was very busy D.spent several days
A
(　　)28.To help the writer, his mother 　　　　. A.explained the plan to him B.brought him to the workshopC.gave him some suggestions D.found him some pieces of wood
B
(　　)29.By the time the car was finished, 　　　　. A.the writer thanked his mother B.the family was called togetherC.the writer put it into the house D.the family began a new project
B
(　　)30.What did the writer mainly tell us?A.Keep on doing things to the end. B.Think hard before doing something.C.Always ask for help when in trouble. D.Try the best to find the right things to do.
C
(B)It is a question that has confused parents for many years: why do children refuse to eat greens?Now, two American experts believe they have the answer.After studying dozens of babies as they played with various objects, the researchers noted that they were far more unwilling to touch plants than other things.They believe this is because evolution (生物进化)has biologically made children be wary of plants.Due to susceptibility (敏感性)to illness or injury in the early years of life, the body has designed an inner defence mechanism (内部保护机制)that limits a child’s contact with plants, they think.The researchers believe this is why children turn their noses up when faced with a plate of broad beans.The findings are published in a paper by Dr.Annie E Wertz and Dr.Karen Wynn, both psychologists at Yale University.They wrote, “Throughout human evolution…plants have been important in human’s life.Yet, for all of these benefits, plants have always caused very real dangers.”“Plants produce toxins (毒素)as defences that can be harmful, or even deadly.Some plants also produce physical defences, such as thorns (荆棘)can damage tissues (组织)and cause effects over the whole body,”they added.“We predicted that babies may have behavioural strategies that reduce dangers caused by plants.”To test their theory, the researchers studied how children aged 8 to 18 months old reacted when presented with a variety of objects.It took much longer for children to grab plants; objects that were pretended to look like plants also caused a slow response time.For parents attempting to spoon some peas into the mouth of their child,this finding should come as welcome relief.
(　　)31.The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refers to 　　　　. A.the parents　 B.the researchers C.the babies　 D.the plants
C
(　　)32.What does the underlined word “wary” in the third paragraph mean?A.Curious. B.Afraid. C.Tired. D.Certain.
B
(　　)33.What did early humans probably do in order to keep away from illness or injury?A.They chose to make more man-made things.B.They didn’t allowed their children to touch plants.C.They chose to have little contact with plants.D.They tried very hard to escape from the past.
B
(　　)34.What was plants’ role in early human’s life?A.They were important, in spite of danger.B.They reacted badly to human evolution.C.They contributed to the most deaths and illness.D.They developed human physical defenses against dangers.
C
(　　)35.What’s the passage mainly about?A.Why some plants are harmful. B.How humans react to plants.C.Why children don’t like to eat greens. D.When children form behavioural strategies.
A
(C)F.Scott Fitzgerald,born on September 24, 1896, an American novelist, was once a student of St.Paul Academy, the Newman School and attended Princeton University for a short while.In 1917, he joined the army and was sent to Alabama where he met his future wife Zelda Sayre.Then he had to make some money to impress her.His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in his diary: “My own happiness in the past often approached such joy that I could share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk it away in quiet streets and take down parts of it in my diary.”This Side of Paradise, his first novel, was published in 1920.Encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to spend more time on his writing.Then he continued with the novel The Beautiful and Damned (1922), a collection of short stories Tales of the Jazz Age (1922), and a play The Vegetable (1923).But his greatest successful novel, The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, which quickly brought him praise from the literary(文学)world.Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security.Then, in 1926, he published another collection of short stories All the Sad Young Men.However, Fitzgerald’s problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing.During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life, but failed.By 1930, his wife had her first mental breakdown and went to a Swiss hospital.During this period he completed the novel Tender Is the Night in 1934.While his wife was in hospital in the United States, he got totally addicted to alcohol(酗酒).Fitzgerald died in 1940, before he could complete the novel The Love of the Last Tycoon.
(　　)36.How many novels written by Fitzgerald are mentioned in the passage?A.5. B.6.　 C.7. D.8.
C
(　　)37.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us that 　　　　. A.Fitzgerald was famous for writing diariesB.Fitzgerald loved his wife deeply and felt happyC.Fitzgerald’s wife had a less influence on his writingD.Fitzgerald didn’t live happily with his wife so he couldn’t share it with others
B
(　　)38.Which of the following is the correct order to describe Fitzgerald’s life according to the passage?a.He became addicted to drinking.b.He studied at St.Paul Academy.c.He published the novel This Side of Paradise.
C
d.The Great Gatsby won high praise.e.He tried to reorder his life.f.He joined the army and met Zelda.A.f-c-e-a-b-d B.b-e-a-f-c-d C.f-d-e-c-b-a D.b-f-c-d-e-a
(　　)39.From the passage we can learn that 　　　　. A.The Beautiful and Damend was Fitzgerald’s first novelB.the work The Great Gatsby made Fitzgerald rich and famousC.Fitzgerald succeeded in reordering his life during the 1920sD.Fitzgerald’s wife broke down more than once
D
(　　)40.The passage is probably followed by an ending paragraph about 　　　　. A.Fitzgerald struggled with alcohol B.the reasons for Fitzgerald’s deathC.comments on Fitzgerald’s literary contributionsD.summary of Fitzgerald’s family life
B
(D)
A Bite of the Middle East in Guangzhou: Where East Meets West********************************************On a busy street in Guangzhou, judging by the amounts of mosques(清真寺), Middle Eastern restaurants and shops, it is easy to tell that Middle Eastern culture and religion(宗教)have been put in Guangzhou’s history.Here are two of some places in Guangzhou where a Middle Eastern vibe(感应)can still be felt.*******************************************
(1)Groceries(杂货店)Plenty of shops in Guangzhou sell imported(进口)products.The shops are usually run by Chinese from the Hui, but don’t be surprised if they are able to serve customers from Arabic.In the grocery shops you can find anything from labneh (a Lebanese cream), locally produced yogurt, za’atar (a delicious mixture on bread and meat),Arabic-style pita bread,French honey and cheeses to both locally grown and imported nuts.Many shops like these can be found in Chen Clan Academy District or Xiaobei.
　Muslim SupermarketAdd: 306 Huanshi Zhonglu, Yuexiu District, GuangzhouTel: 1357-0394Opening Hours: 10:00—22:00Getting There: Take Line 5 and get off at Xiaobei Station, exit B (between Kungfu and Arab Mobile).*******************************************
(2)RestaurantsNext door to the Muslim Supermarket, find the Turkish restaurant Bosphorus with the best roasted meat in town.Bosphorus has two other locations in Guangzhou: one in Taojin and the other Zhujiang Newtown.The food is great at all locations.Dishes are in the 50—70 RMB.Leave room for their chocolate pudding if you can.It doesn’t look like much,but it’s worth coming back for.Bosphorus (Xiaobei location)Add: Zhaoqing Mansion, 304 Huanshi Zhonglu, Yuexiu District, GuangzhouWebsite: http://www.bosphors-china.com/index.PhpTel: 0208-3578Opening Hours: 8:00—24:00
(　　)41.On some busy streets in Guangzhou, you can easily find 　　　　culture and religion according to the passage. A.Eastern European　 B.Middle Eastern C.Southern Asian D.Northern American
C
(　　)42.The labneh on sale in the grocery shops is a kind of 　　　　food. A.Arabic-style　 B.French　 C.Guangzhou D.Lebanese
C
(　　)43.From the passage, we know 　　　　. A.the telephone number of the Muslim Supermarket is 0208-3578B.the address of the Muslim Supermarket is 304 Huanshi ZhongluC.the working time of the Muslim Supermarket is 12 hoursD.Line 6 can just take us to the Muslim Supermarket
C
(　　)44.From the passage, the Turkish restaurant Bosphorus has 　　　　. A.three locations in Guangzhou B.the best roasted meat in ChinaC.some dishes for 80 RMB in them　 D.some chocolate pudding for free
A
(　　)45.Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?A.Many mosques can be found on a busy street in Guangzhou.B.The chocolate pudding served in Bosphorus is very delicious.
C
C.Cantonese like the food from Middle Eastern restaurants and shops.D.The products come from foreign countries in lots of groceries in Guangzhou.
六 2019花都区一模(A)Located in the east of Shenzhen, Dapeng New Area was once a coral paradise.However, coral coverage has dropped dramatically over the past 30 years.In November 2013, a group of divers launched a charity event called “Dive for Love” in Dapeng New Area.Sharing a common interest, these like-minded people would dive into the sea to plant corals and share their love for ocean life.I am one of them.For years, I have not only been engaged in coral reef conservative, but also give regular lectures at primary and secondary schools to popularize ocean knowledge and teach students how to protect the ocean.We believe these lectures can help spread the love for ocean life.In addition to planting coral and breeding broken coral branches, I dive with my friends to take rubbish out of the sea every month.Fishing nets are the most troublesome.I once got entangled in a fishing net while bringing it up, and it almost killed me.We usually clean the sea once a month, and the coral nursery is cleaned every 10 days.Apart from the undersea rubbish, there is also rubbish on the beaches.We can gather a lot of rubbish, such as straws, bottles, nappies, disposable lunch boxes and so on.It’s all rubbish from our daily life.I wonder how they bear to litter on such beautiful beaches.We don’t ask that everyone takes away other people’s rubbish, but we hope they will take away their own rubbish.As a mother myself, I often take my child to the seaside and tell him the story of the “submarine forest”.I can see that my child has a special passion for nature from an early age, so I hope to give him a beautiful and clean ocean environment, so that he can enjoy the beauty of nature.I feel sad when I consider whether my son will ever see these beautiful scenes when he grows up, which is another factor that motivates me to protect the ocean environment.
(　　)26.The author did the following things under the sea EXCEPT 　　　　. A.taking rubbish out of the sea B.planting corals with other diversC.popularizing ocean knowledge D.breeding broken coral branches
B
(　　)27.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to 　　　　. A.getting entangled in a fishing net B.breeding a broken coral branchC.gathering undersea rubbish D.diving deep with her friends
B
(　　)28.Which of the following can best describe the author?A.A super diver. B.An ocean lover. C.A coral grower. D.A beautiful mother.
A
(　　)29.How many times do the group of divers clean the sea in a year?A.10. B.12. C.30. D.36.
D
(　　)30.What can we infer from the passage?A.Coral coverage has increased a little over these years.B.“Dive for Love” is a charity event to give regular lectures.C.Sometimes taking rubbish out of the sea is very dangerous.D.The author protects the ocean environment only for her child.
C
(B)Qian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on December 11, 1911.He left Hangzhou at the age of three when his father obtained a post in Beijing.He graduated from the High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University and attended Shanghai Jiaotong University.There, he received a degree in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on railroad administration.After his graduation from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1934, he travelled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study.There he received his PhD degrees in both aerospace and mathematics.After he graduated,he became a professor as well as a researcher who studied rockets and missile theories.In 1949, when the news of the birth of the People’s Republic of China came to the United States, Qian Xuesen and his wife decided to return to China.In 1950, when they were ready to return home, they were stopped by US officials and sent to prison.With the help of Chinese government and his friends, he finally returned home.When he returned to China in 1955, our country’s space research was almost a blank.In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles.From then on, he was in charge of developing China’s missile, rocket and spacecraft research programs.He was a pioneer in these related fields and was honored as “The father of China’s Missiles”.He is the pride of the Chinese people.He made important contributions to the missile and space programs in China.He passed away on October 31, 2009, at the age of 98, but he is a man who still encourages Chinese youth.His devotion to our country was expressed in his saying, “My career is in China,my success is in China and my destination is in China!” When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States, he laughed and said, “My family name is Qian, but I don’t like qian.”A Chinese film production,Qian Xuesen, directed by Zhang Jianya and starring Chen Kun as Qian Xuesen, was released on December 11, 2011 in both Asia and North America,and on March 2, 2012 in China.
(　　)31.How old was Qian Xuesen when he graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University?A.20. B.21. C.23. D.25.
A
(　　)32.In what order did the following things about Qian Xuesen take place?a.He travelled to the United States.b.He received a degree in mechanical engineering.c.He set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles.d.He was stopped by US officials and sent to prison.e.He became a professor as well as a researcher.A.a-b-c-d-c B.b-a-e-d-c C.b-c-d-e-a D.a-b-c-e-d
A
(　　)33.What does the underlined word “obtained” in the first paragraph probably mean?A.Lent. B.Got. C.Sent. D.Left.
C
(　　)34.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A.Qian Xuesen finished high school in Beijing.B.Qian Xuesen was a pioneer in rockets and missiles.C.Qian Xuesen and his wife returned home in 1950.D.The film Qian Xuesen was directed by Zhang Jianya.
B
(　　)35.What can we learn about Qian Xuesen from Paragraph 5?A.He didn’t care about money. B.He led a quite healthy life.C.He often encouraged the youth. D.He made much money in the US.
D
(C)The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival, which is on the 15th of the first lunar month.Here are some things you should know about the Lantern Festival.The Origins of Chinese LanternsThe origins of Chinese lanterns reach back to the Stone Age.The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of different kinds of worked metal lanterns, of which palace lanterns were the most ornate(华丽的).Later, decorative lanterns came to be used in festivals.All kinds of lantern festivals became quite popular during the Sui Dynasty.During the Southern Song Dynasty, a festival in Qinhuaihe in Nanjing featured over 10,000 lanterns.During the Qing Dynasty, magnificent exhibitions of lanterns were held in the capital city.A Sea of LanternsThe biggest attraction of the Lantern Festival is the sea of lanterns in every size and shape.Chinese started to celebrate the Lantern Festival during the Han Dynasty, and then it became popular during the Tang and Song dynasties.This is a festival for people to have fun.At night, people go into the streets with a variety of lanterns under the full moon, try to solve Chinese riddles and play games, enjoy traditional food called yuan xiao and set off fireworks.There is really a lot of fun for the young and the old.They also watch the lion or dragon dance.Chinese dragons are a symbol of China,and they are believed to bring good luck to people. Therefore the longer the dragon is in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community.7-day Holiday in the Song DynastyWhile modern people complain that they have to work on this day, they would be surprised to know that people living in the Song Dynasty could take seven days off.According to the Wen Chang Za Lu, an ancient documentary book, people enjoyed several seven-day holidays: the Spring Festival, the day before the Pure Bright Festival(清明节), the Winter Solstice(冬至), the birthday of the emperor and the Lantern Festival.
(　　)36.When did all kinds of lantern festivals become popular?A.During the Bronze Age. B.During the Stone Age.C.During the Sui Dynasty. D.During the Han Dynasty.
C
(　　)37.Why do people perform dragon dance during the Chinese New Year?A.Because dragons are very important for the old.B.Because dragons are believed to bring good luck.C.Because the dragon is a symbol of the emperor.D.Because dragon dancers can get some money.
B
D
(　　)39.People in the Song Dynasty could have at least 　　　　days off throughout the whole year. A.seven B.fourteen C.twenty-eight D.thirty-five
C
(　　)40.What’s the best title of the passage?A.Holidays during traditional Chinese festivals.B.Something about the Lantern Festival.C.How people celebrate the Lantern Festival. D.The Lantern Festival in ancient China.
A
(D)
Sign Posts to AIFrom Apple’s virtual(虚拟的)assistant Siri to self-driving cars, AI brings to the society something new and advanced.But in fact, it’s not the new fashion at all.Below let’s take a look at the long journey of AI’s development together.
(　　)41.How many AI products are introduced in the passage?A.4. B.5. C.6. D.7.
D
(　　)42.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The Stanford Cart crossed a chair-filled room in 1997.B.Deep Blue can give its owners weather forecasts.C.Shakey is called the “first electronic person” of AI.D.Turing test succeeded and inspired AI researchers.
B
(　　)43.Who wrote The Sunlight that Lost the Glass Window?A.Sophia. B.Roobo. C.XiaoIce. D.Deep Blue.
A
(　　)44.Why did the writer write the passage?A.To introduce the long journey of AI’s development.B.To tell us AI brings something new and advanced.C.To encourage us to work hard to beat AI robots.D.To show us what the AI robots can do nowadays.
C
(　　)45.Where can we probably read the passage?A.In a storybook. B.In a notice.C.In a magazine. D.On a blog.
D
高 分 特 训
一(A)“BANG!” the door caused a reverberation(回响).It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side.We were both in great anger.“Never set foot in this house again!” stormed Father.With tears in my eyes, I rushed out and ran along the street.The street lights were shining, causing rather sad feeling.I walked aimlessly.A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me.I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.But now…I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old.We differ in our ways of thinking.He always puts his opinions on me.We are just like two people coming from two different worlds.It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company.When I finally reached my house, I saw that the light was still on. “Perhaps Dad is throwing away some of his old stamps,” I thought. “Perhaps he thought they were useless.” I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.All the lights were off except Father’s.Dad was always like this.Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself.After shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret.After an argument he had the habit of creeping up in my sleep and then tucking me underneath the covers.This was how he always was.He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.The light was still on.“Am I wrong?” I thought, maybe…With the key in hand,I opened the door nervously.When I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks.I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all.Love—it’s second to none.
(　　)26.When seeing a young father with a child in his arms, the writer might have the following feelings EXCEPT 　　　　. A.he admired them very muchB.he felt disappointed with his fatherC.he felt that happiness had been far away from himD.he wished for better relations with his father
B
(　　)27.What did the writer mean by the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6?A.He felt cold on such a hot day.B.He felt low and didn’t know where to go at all.C.He felt uncomfortable because it was so hot tonight.D.He felt lonely because there were so few people on the street.
A
(　　)28.The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 7 refers to 　　　　. A.stamps B.opinionsC.worlds D.lights
D
(　　)29.What can we infer about the reason why the father often shouts at his son?A.The son has already grown up. B.They never agree with each other.C.The father is getting older and older. D.The father has got used to doing that.
B
(　　)30.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The father opened the door for the son.B.The father didn’t agree the writer’s stamp collecting.C.The father and the son didn’t usually communicate well.D.The son fully understood why he and his father had different thinking.
C
(B)In 1921, long before the Walt Disney Company turned Pooh(维尼熊)into an international star of TV and films, Christopher Robin Milne was given a toy bear on his first birthday from his father, A.A.Milne, who bought the stuffed animal from a store.The stuffed animal was named Edward Bear.Years later, Edward was named Winnie.From the time Christopher Robin Milne was a baby until he was about 8 years old,he would receive different stuffed animals.A.A.Milne was a famous English author.As he watched his son interact(互动)with Winnie and friends, A.A.Milne thought his child’s interaction with the collection of animals would make a great bedtime story.So Milne worked with artist Ernest H.Shepard and wrote the first Winnie the Pooh poem, where Edward Bear was known as “Teddy Bear”. The writings appeared in Punch magazine and in the book they wrote together, When We Were Very Young, which was published in 1924.In a four-year period,three more books that centered on the bear and his team followed: 1926’s Winnie-the-Pooh, 1927’s Now We Are Six, and 1928’s The House at Pooh Corner.The books and poems about Pooh brought great success to the author, and the characters became favorites with young children and their families around the world.Their popularity led Disney to get the rights to make films about the characters in 1961.Five years later, Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and the rest of the team appeared on screen for the first time in Winnie-the-Pooh and the Honey Tree. The characters later appeared in TV shows, movies, video games and short films.Pooh’s most recent appearance came last year in the popular children’s program, Doc McStuffins, where he was a special guest.
(　　)31.What do we know about Edward Bear according to the passage?A.It was just a birthday gift for a baby. B.It was a popular toy bear among kids.C.It was an international star of many films. D.It was given to Christopher when he was 8.
C
(　　)32.What did A.A.Milne do according to Paragraph 2?A.He wrote many books about Pooh. B.He read many bedtime stories to his son.C.He wrote 5 books with Ernest H.Shepard. D.He encouraged his son to play with friends.
A
(　　)33.In what order did the following events take place?a. When We Were Very Young was published.b. Pooh appeared in the popular children’s program.c. Milne bought a stuffed animal.d. Disney got the rights to make films about the characters.e. Milne worked with artist Ernest H. Shepard.A.c-a-d-e-b B.e-c-b-a-d C.c-e-a-d-b D.e-b-a-c-d
A
(　　)34.Why did Pooh appear in Doc McStuffins?A.To meet a guest in this program. B.To be a special part of this program.C.To show it is also a popular program. D.To make its new film known to people.
D
(　　)35.What is the passage mainly about?A.Pooh and his friends. B.Great success of Pooh.C.Pooh’s influence on culture. D.The real story behind Pooh.
B
(C)Old age may not sound exciting.But recent findings offer good news for older people and for people who worried about getting older.Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of 50.In fact, they said, by the age of 85, people are happier with their life than they were when they were 18 years old.The findings came from a survey of more than 340,000 adults in the US.The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in 2008.At that time, the people were between the ages of 18 and 85.The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry.They also asked about mental or emotional stress.Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study.His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25.The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies.The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older.However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.The findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Researchers said they didn’t know why happiness increases as people get older.One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions.They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.Professor Stone said the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world,or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single.But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.
(　　)36.According to the survey of the Gallup Organization, people are most likely to become happier 　　　　. A.when they are 18 years old B.when they are in their twentiesC.when they come to their old age D.when they are between the ages of 18 and 85
C
(　　)37.You may have the highest level of stress when you are at the age of 　　　　. A.20 B.25 C.35 D.40
C
(　　)38.According to Arthur Stone, old people may 　　　　. A.control their behaviors better B.know how to spend money wiselyC.dream about good things every day D.have a positive attitude towards their life
C
(　　)39.Who would probably show the greatest interest in the passage?A.Those who suffer from mental stress. B.Those who feel unhappy all the time.C.Those who are worried about getting old. D.Those who are single and unemployed.
B
(　　)40.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A.The Older, the Happier　 B.What Makes the Elder Happy?C.The Young Are Happier Than the Old D.Women Are Easier to Be Happy in Life
A
(D)
The highest price of Chinese artwork at auction (拍卖)Five Drunken Kings Return on Horses by Ren Renfa,a famous painter and also a high-ranking official in charge of the control of water during the Yuan Dynasty, was sold at auction for 303.6 million yuan in Beijing on December 4, 2016.
Scattering books on the subway in big citiesXinshixiang, a famous public account (公众号)on WeChat started a Scattering Book Project in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou last year.About 10,000 books were left in the subways, airplanes and taxis for sharing.Each book was marked with the Scattering Book Project name and anyone could read the book freely.
The first Chinese woman to win the Hugo AwardScience-fiction author Hao Jingfang became the first Chinese woman to win the Hugo Award.The 33-year-old woman from Tianjin won the prize for Folding Beijing.Her win came a year after Liu Cixin won the Hugo Award for his novel The Three-Body Problem.He was the first Chinese author to win the prize.
Peking Opera master Mei Baojiu died at 82Mei Baojiu, a Peking Opera master, died at the age of 82 on April 25, 2016 in Beijing.Mei Baojiu was the ninth son of Mei Lanfang (1894—1961), who is considered as the most outstanding Peking Opera artist of all time and who brought Peking Opera to the United States and Europe in the 1930s.
(　　)41.According to the information, we can know about the major 　　　　in 2016. A.sports events　 B.school events C.fashion events D.cultural events
B
(　　)42.Who was the first Chinese to win the Hugo Award?A.Hao Jingfang. B.Liu Cixin.　 C.Mei Baojiu.　 D.Mei Lanfang.
C
(　　)43.When was Mei Baojiu born?A.In 1934. B.In 1935. C.In 2015. D.In 2016.
D
(　　)44.Which of the following is TRUE?A.Hao Jingfang is known for The Three-Body Problem.B.Now Mei Baojiu is considered as the best Peking Opera artist.C.The Scattering Book Project was only carried out in three cities in China last year.D.Five Drunken Kings Return on Horses was sold at a higher price than any other artwork.
B
(　　)45.Where can you probably get the information?A.From a poster. B.From a novel. C.From a guidebook. D.From a newspaper.
C
二(A)“With one more world championship, I can apply for the Guinness World Records(吉尼斯世界纪录),”said Chen Yongning, a 93-year-old ping-pong lover in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Red Star News reported on April 2,2019.With 80 years of experience and a racket that he bought from a stationery shop for 15 yuan, Chen won World Veteran Championships in 2016 and 2018.“I’m not tired.I play with my hands and arms, and my feet don’t move,” said Chen after playing ping-pong for 40 minutes with a younger player Ye.“Chen is physically strong.He can usually play several games with us,” said Ye, explaining that Chen is energetic, though he is troubled by backache.Chen started to play ping-pong when he was 13 years old.While he was playing with friends in his school playground,the headmaster saw Chen very carefully follow the rules of a game he was playing, while the other children tried to play tricks on each other.The headmaster called him over, gave him a ball and rackets, and asked Chen to play with him.Chen didn’t know how to play ping-pong at that time, so he just followed the headmaster’s lead.Ever since that moment, Chen said, he had fallen in love with it.As he grew up, Chen worked in Shanxi Agricultural College (now Shanxi Agricultural University), where there were excellent ping-pong facilities.He honed(磨练)his skills and took part in various competitions in his spare time, winning a number of local medals.Chen has a son and a daughter.Both of them love their father and are successful in their own fields.One of them will go with Chen to the 20th World Veteran Championships which will be held in France next year.Chen has already decided he won’t stop playing ping-pong unless he is 100 years old.
(　　)26.How many world championships has Chen Yongning won?A.1.　 B.2.　 C.3.　 D.4.
D
(　　)27.The underlined word “energetic” in Paragraph 2 means 　　　　. A.strong and active　 B.patient and helpfulC.friendly and confident D.brave and funny
B
(　　)28.The headmaster asked young Chen Yongning to play ping-pong because 　　　　. A.he wanted to help Chen win the gameB.he wanted to make friends with ChenC.Chen loved to play ping-pong with himD.Chen carefully followed the rules of a game when playing
B
(　　)29.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Chen Yongning worked as a ping-pong player.B.Chen Yongning used to join in many kinds of competitions.C.Chen Yongning learned to play ping-pong at the age of 12.D.Chen Yongning will go to France with his children next year.
A
(　　)30.What is the best title of the passage?A.Chen’s dream came true.　 B.Chen’s advice to be a good player.C.An introduction of Chen Yongning.　 D.The achievement of Chen Yongning.
C
(B)Would you like to live in a city where buildings turn the lights off for you, and self-driving cars will find the nearest parking space themselves? Although it might sound a little far from you, living in a “smart” city like this could happen sooner than you think.Great changes have taken place in towns that we have lived in for centuries, while completely new cities are being built.One such place is the city of Songdo.Every home there will have a “telepresence” system—allowing users to control the heating and looks, take part in video meetings, and receive education, healthcare and government services.Around the city, escalators will only move when someone is on them, and offices and schools will all be connected to the system.The great mind behind Songdo is from the company Cisco.In fact, technology companies around the world such as IBM, Siemens and Microsoft are already in the business.About 75% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, so cities will need to be more modern to deal with the coming problems, “making cities smarter is one way out, and I think this will in turn make cities greener,” said Dan Hill, head of a research company.
(　　)31.According to the text, living in a smart city 　　　　. A.is not a green way　 B.will be far from youC.will soon become true　　 D.is completely impossible
D
(　　)32.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A.A city of the future.　　 B.A meeting in Songdo.C.A plan to build a house.　 D.A report on public health.
A
(　　)33.Which company offers the great mind to build Songdo?A.Cisco.　 B.IBM.　 C.Siemens.　 D.Microsoft.
D
(　　)34.Dan Hill thinks that making cities smarter is one way to 　　　　. A.drive people out of cities　 B.control the world’s populationC.develop his own company　 D.solve the cities’ coming problems
C
(　　)35.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A.Future Education　 B.Smart CitiesC.Government Services　 D.Famous Companies
C
(C)New research has found the longest living animal on the Earth with a backbone is a shark.The research, published in Science Magazine, found the Greenland shark is the longest living animal with a backbone in the world.The gray-colored sharks live in the cold water of the Arctic and are named after Greenland,the world’s largest island.After examining one of these sharks, scientists decided it was born in the icy water about 400 years ago and died out recently.
An international team of biologists and physicists was able to estimate (估计)the ages of 28 dead female Greenland sharks by studying the lenses of their eyes.It is a new way to learn the age of an animal.Eight of the sharks were probably 200 years old or more, and could even have been 300 years old.That would make them older than some whales, which earlier were believed to have been the oldest animals at about 211 years old,according to the Associated Press.This discovery also means that Greenland sharks can live more than three times longer than humans.Many people these days can expect to live into their eighties.African elephants average about 70 years.The oldest of the Greenland sharks the scientists studied was nearly 5 meters long.It was thought to have been 392 years old when it was caught four years ago.However, because the testing method is so new, it is not exact.The study’s lead expert is Julius Nielsen, a marine biologist from Denmark.He says the 392 number could have an error range (误差范围)of 120 years in either direction.That means the shark was probably born sometime between the years 1500 and 1740, with 1620 being the most likely.“It’s an estimate.It’s not a determination,”Nielsen said. “It is the best we can do.”Even at the lowest age, the shark would have been 272 years old when it died and still would be the longest-living animal with a backbone, Nielsen said.“I don’t know why they get so old,but I hope someone will find out,”Nielsen said.
(　　)36.According to Science Magazine, the Greenland shark 　　　　. A.is the longest living animal on the Earth　 B.seldom lives in the cold water of the ArcticC.is an animal with a backbone　 D.still lives in the icy water now
C
(　　)37.A new way to learn the age of a female animal is 　　　　. A.to estimate it by a biologist　 B.to examine its skinC.to study the lenses of its eyes　 D.to discover the place of its birth
A
(　　)38.The discovery means if people live into eighties, the shark might live into 　　　　years old. A.almost 200　 B.less than 211　 C.over 320 D.at least 450
D
(　　)39.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A.The oldest of the Greenland sharks was nearly five meters long.B.It can make sure that the oldest Greenland shark was 392 years old.
C
C.Julius Nielsen says the 392 number could have an error range of 120 years.D.Julius Nielsen has tried to estimate the probable time the shark was born.
(　　)40.The author will probably write about 　　　　after the last paragraph. A.the discovery of why sharks get so old　 B.the living habits of the sharksC.the reasons why sharks disappeared　 D.the bad side of the sharks
A
(D)
(　　)41.What do we know about The Beatles Story?A.It is in the USA.　 B.It is closed at Christmas.C.Everybody can enter it for free.　 D.People can visit the football stadium Anfield.
C
(　　)42.Fifteen-year-old Dawei is going on a tour of Anfield with his uncle and four-year-old cousin.They should pay 　　　　. A.￡23　 B.￡30　 C.￡24　 D.￡25
B
(　　)43.Which of the following is TRUE?A.Anfield is open to the public daily.　B.Liverpool ONE is in the north of Liverpool.C.The Museum of Liverpool is needed to pay ￡15.95 for an adult to enter.D.Liverpool ONE was opened in 2008.
B
(　　)44.What’s the purpose of this passage?A.To introduce the places we can visit in the USA.B.To find out the places we can visit in the UK.C.To advertise some products in the UK.D.To let people remember the culture of the UK.
D
(　　)45.We might find the material 　　　　. A.in a geography textbook　 B.in an English dictionaryC.in a travel magazine　 D.in a storybook
C
三(A)I’ve been skiing since I was eight or nine years old.I’ve been on expeditions (探险)in many places like China, Pakistan and so on.But it was in my home country, the USA, that I came closest to death.It was April, 2011.I was skiing in the Tetons with my friends Jeremy and Xavier.They were both excellent snowboarders.That day, I was the last person to ski.They were watching me from a safe area.Suddenly, I heard someone cry loudly.I turned around and saw the whole mountain start to move behind me.It was a massive avalanche (大雪崩).The kind of avalanche destroys trees, cars, buses, even houses! Tens of thousands of tons of snow was coming straight down the mountain behind me.I felt the snow push me forward, hundreds of metres, and then cover me.It was so heavy that I couldn’t breathe.And then it pushed me forward again and up.I looked around, and for a few seconds, I actually stopped being frightened.I had a moment to stop and to look at the power of the avalanche.I looked down into the bottom of the valley (峡谷).I could see trees that were 30m tall because I was so far away, and they looked tiny to me.“OK, I’m going all the way to the bottom!” I thought.Then the snow pushed me again down the mountain another 450m.I thought the force of the snow would destroy me; it was powerful.But in the end,I felt the avalanche slow down and I just fell heavily over the snow at the bottom of the valley.It took Jeremy and Xavier about 20 minutes to reach me.There was a pile of debris (碎雪)across the bottom of the mountain 300m wide.They couldn’t believe it when they saw me.I was so lucky.Has the experience changed me? Do I think about life differently? I don’t know, maybe.But I do know that it’s important to live your life with meaning.Life is a gift, so be grateful to God.
(　　)26.From the passage, it’s true that 　　　　. A.the writer came closest to death when he skied in PakistanB.the avalanche pushed the writer down about 300m awayC.the writer’s friends came to learn skiing with the writerD.the writer couldn’t breathe because of the weight of the snow
C
(　　)27.Which word can best describe the writer’s feeling towards the avalanche?A.Excited. B.Scared. C.Happy. D.Patient.
A
(　　)28.The underlined word“they”in Paragraph 3 refers to 　　　　. A.the mountains B.the trees C.Jeremy and Xavier D.the valleys
C
(　　)29.In what order did the following events take place in the story?a.The snow pushed me hard down into the bottom of the valley.b.Jeremy and Xavier were seeing me in a safe place.c.I stopped for a while to see the avalanche.
D
d.My friends came to my side.e.I heard a loud voice and saw a huge avalanche coming behind me.A.b-e-c-a-d B.b-e-a-c-d　C.d-c-a-b-e D.d-e-c-a-b
(　　)30.According to the writer, 　　　　. A.his experience and his friends have changed himB.it’s impossible to know the force of the snowC.one should not live a meaningless lifeD.he doesn’t mind the matter of life or death
B
(B)Language changes all the time.New words and phrases appear and grow.The words and pronunciations used by young people in the UK can be very different from those used by adults. Living in a multi-cultural(多元文化的) society has an effect on language, especially on young people, whose friends are often from a mix of backgrounds.TV and music also influence the language of the young.Young British people use lots of language that you usually can’t find in most dictionaries.These very informal(不正规的)words and expressions are known as “slang”.It is not possible to make a complete list of modern British slang.By the time the list was finished, it would be out of date! However, here are a few examples:◆“Safe”,“sorted”,“sound”,“cool” and “wicked” all mean “That’s good” or “I understand”.◆“Whatever”means “I don’t care”.(e.g.A: But the teacher says we can’t leave until we’ve finished.B: Whatever.I’m going.)◆“He’s fine”and “He’s fit” both mean “He’s good-looking”.Fine and fit can describe a boy or a girl.Not everybody uses slang and not everybody likes it.A school in Sheffield, has recently required its pupils to stop using slang words such as hiya (hello), cheers and ta(both mean “thank you”).The head teacher says that if young people learn to speak“correctly”, this will help them get a place at university and a good job.So, how important is it to learn these slang words and expressions? If you watch films or TV in English, read magazines in English, chat online in English or are interested in English song lyrics, then understanding slang can be very useful.You probably won’t see much slang in your English exam, though.
(　　)31.Which is the best word to complete the blank?Peter: I’ve just passed my exam!Jenny: 　　　　! Well done! A.Cheers B.Whatever C.Hiya D.Cool
A
(　　)32.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Modern slang changes very quickly.B.Young people use the same slang as their parents.C.“Fit” is only used to describe boys.D.It’s a must to learn some British slang.
D
(　　)33.The example of the school in Sheffield shows that 　　　　. A.many British schools encourage the use of slangB.speaking slang helps young people to get better jobsC.children from different cultures feel respectedD.slang is not considered as proper English in schools
A
(　　)34.Understanding slang might not be useful when you 　　　　. A.watch films and TV in English B.read magazines in EnglishC.do English exam papers D.talk to your British net-pal
C
(　　)35.The author’s main purpose is to 　　　　. A.discuss that slang should be stopped B.explain the best way to learn slangC.tell readers about British slang D.interest readers with slang words
B
(C)Summer is a great time to improve your child’s reading! Reading over the summer can help your child keep up his reading gains during the past school year and also help prepare him for the next year!How to sign up:We are inviting you to sign up for free to help your child be an active reader this summer.* Go to www.readfun.org* Select“Parent”(NOT“Teacher”)* Click on the blue“Sign Up”What we provide:We provide you with thousands of free, high-quality articles with questions and activities.To make summer reading easy, we have chosen interesting and knowledge-filled articles of different levels.You can go to www.readfun.org/summer-reading to download and print the articles for free.How to use:TIP 1: Articles for summer reading should be accessible, so be sure to choose articles at your child’s reading level.Don’t be afraid to start with articles of lower grade levels.The important thing is that he reads, reads, reads!TIP 2: It’s also important to help your kid develop good reading habits.Help him keep a good record of his summer reading.Besides, encourage him to discuss what he has read with family members.That way, you will all have a good time.We wish you and your family a great summer!
(　　)36.The first two sentences of the text above are about 　　　　. A.different types of books B.the coming school yearC.the importance of summer reading D.good places for summer reading
C
(　　)37.One of the steps for parents to sign up on www.readfun.org is to 　　　　. A.select“Parent” B.finish a test C.choose a tip D.print an article
B
(　　)38.What does www.readfun.org provide?A.Online teachers. B.Pen friends’ information.C.Interesting videos. D.Articles of different levels.
A
(　　)39.The underlined word“accessible” in the text means “easy to 　　　　”. A.write B.discuss C.understand D.compare
A
(　　)40.The text above is written to 　　　　. A.introduce a reading programme B.sell books to school kidsC.encourage parents to read more D.share reading experience
D
(D)Do you know what you’d like to be when you grow up? It takes most people many years to find out.For the young artist Alexandra Nechita, it never really seemed to be a question.From the day she began drawing at the age of two, she was an artist.Alexandra Nechita was born in Romania in 1985 and moved to California when she was still a baby.As a little child, she loved coloring in her coloring books.Her parents hoped she could spend more time playing with other children, so they took away her coloring books.Alexandra began drawing her own pictures and coloring them in.By the time Alexandra was seven years old, she had begun painting with oil paints.When Alexandra took a local art class, her teacher was amazed at the young artist’s unusual style of painting.Alexandra’s work was similar in some ways to the paintings by famous artists like Picasso.These artists did not use a realistic style of painting.They allowed their imaginations to play an important part in their work.The interesting thing was that little Alexandra had never seen the work of these artists.People called her “Little Picasso”.This was a great honor, but Alexandra’s style of painting was all her own.Alexandra’s first public show was held at a Los Angeles public library when she was only eight years old.People were amazed at how young Alexandra was, but mostly they loved her imaginative artwork.It did not take long for Alexandra and her work to become famous.She appeared on television programs and in newspapers and magazines all over the world.The sale of a single-piece can earn the young artist thousands of dollars.But that is not why Alexandra creates artwork.She just cannot imagine doing anything else that would bring her such joy and satisfaction.Today, Alexandra is a full-time artist.She also works to help support the arts in schools.Alexandra is a strong believer in the power of art as a tool of communication and a bridge to build peace throughout the world.
(　　)41.When did Alexandra begin drawing pictures?A.At the age of eight. B.At the age of seven.C.In the year of 1987. D.In the year of 1985.
A
(　　)42.Alexandra was called“Little Picasso” because 　　　　. A.she learned to paint from Picasso B.her style of painting was much like Picasso’sC.she was one of Picasso’s big fans D.her style of painting was unusual
D
(　　)43.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A.Always appearing in public brought Alexandra much joy.B.Alexandra felt very satisfied with her work.C.Alexandra became famous when she grew up.D.In order to make much money, Alexandra made many artworks.
D
(　　)44.What can we know about Alexandra from the passage?A.She is polite. B.She is faithful. C.She is patient. D.She is creative.
C
(　　)45.The passage can be described as a(n)　　　　. A.interesting adventure story B.good comedyC.teenager’s life experience D.poster of famous paintings
B
四(A)Think of the animal world,and a group of colorful wild animals will spring to mind: a parrot’s rainbow feathers or the showy scales of sea fish.But, many mammals(哺乳动物)on the planet come in only two colors: black and white.Spend some time exploring what science has discovered about these animals’ appearances, and you’ll see that basic black and white isn’t so basic at all.
(　　)26.What color are a parrot’s feather according to the passage?A.Light green. B.Showy.　 C.Colorful. D.Black and white.
B
(　　)27.What do pandas, skunks and zebras have in common?A.The color of their bodies prevents them from being attacked.B.Their ears can act as a warning to enemies.C.Their smelly spray can drive the enemies away.D.Their coat strips can prevent flies landing on them.
B
(　　)28.According to the passage, which of the following sentences is TRUE?A.Zebras with wider stripes are less attractive to flies.B.Both white spots and white stripes help skunks kill their victims.C.The panda’s white part helps it hide in snow.D.Scientists have already known all the secrets about the stripes.
C
(　　)29.What does the underlined word “vulnerable” mean?A.Being easily landed. B.Being easily attracted.C.Being easily discovered. D.Being easily attacked.
A
(　　)30.Which could be the best title of the passage?A.Why Animal Stripes Come in Different ShapesB.Why So Many Animals Wear Black-and-White CoatsC.How Wild Animals Protect Themselves from EnemiesD.How Black and White Become Basic Colors in Animal World
D
(B)Liu Jinyin, a young farmer in a village of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, has attracted nearly 100,000 followers by broadcasting(网络直播)his daily life in the rural area.Within six months, Liu made 80,000 yuan.Some of his followers said his broadcasts reminded them of their childhood memories.The rise of live streaming (直播的兴起)has given ordinary people chances to receive more attention and make the ways they can make money.However, vulgar (粗俗的)content and lack of originality have long been criticized (批评)by society.The broadcasts of Liu stand out because of their different content—clean content that is close to real life, such as feeding pigs, transplanting rice seedlings (插秧), and catching fish.Liu’s videos also open a window for the people living in cities or towns to know more about village life.Liu does not ask for any gifts from his viewers.Instead, he lets the broadcasts serve as a platform (平台)for people to exchange ideas and make friends.Liu’s parents have found it hard to accept his money earning plan and criticized their son.Honestly speaking, broadcasting one’s daily life is not a proper job.But according to Karl Marx, when we choose a career, we should guide our choice of the career from the happiness of human beings and our own perfection.Starting from the countryside, Liu mixes his personal development with the building of a new socialist (社会主义)countryside.His career of broadcasting the daily life in the village is a career that is worth exploring.
(　　)31.According to the article, we know that Liu lives 　　　　. A.in the countryside B.in the cityC.in the southeast of China D.in a village of Shanxi Province
A
(　　)32.Which of the following is NOT true about Liu’s broadcasts?A.People who live in the city can learn about village life from the broadcasts.B.People can exchange ideas with one another from the broadcasts.C.People can make friends with each other from the broadcasts.D.Liu uses his broadcasts to ask for presents from his viewers.
B
(　　)33.What do Liu’s parents think of their son’s broadcasts?A.It’s not easy for them to accept Liu’s broadcasts.B.They accept Liu’s broadcasts although they don’t like them.C.They are happy with Liu’s broadcasts.D.They advised their son to find a job in the city to make a living.
D
(　　)34.All the following things are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT 　　　　. A.the amount of money Liu’s earned from his broadcastsB.the number of people on Liu’s broadcastsC.the disadvantages of Liu’s broadcastsD.the reason why Liu’s broadcasts were watched by people
C
(　　)35.What’s the writer’s opinion on Liu’s career?A.He is against it. B.He supports it.C.He doesn’t care about it. D.He isn’t interested in it.
D
(C)Still in shock! I moved around the house purposelessly trying to decide what to put into the suitcases (行李箱).Earlier that evening, I’d received a call telling me that my brother was killed in a car crash.“Come as soon as you can,” cried my mother.I wanted to hurry to her at once.But my husband, Larry, and I were packing to move from New York to Seattle.Our house was in total mess.Supper dishes sat on the kitchen table.Toys lay everywhere.I purposelessly picked things up and put them down.Mother’s crying went through my head again and again.Larry called some friends to tell them what had happened.Someone asked to speak to me,“If there’s anything I can do, let me know.” But I didn’t know what to ask for.Suddenly, the doorbell rang.It was Emerson.He and his wife Donna lived in the block nearby.“I’ve come to clean your shoes,” he said.I asked him to repeat.“Donna had to stay with the baby,” he said, “but we want to help you.I remember when my father died, it took me hours to clean our shoes for the funeral (葬礼).Give me all your shoes.”I gathered all our dirty shoes to the kitchen.Emerson got to work right away.Watching him devoting himself to one task helped me pull my own thoughts into order.I told myself to wash clothes first.Then, Larry and I bathed the children and put them to bed.One job after another.When we returned to clear the dishes, Emerson had left.All our shoes stood in a line against the wall, clean, shining.I couldn’t help crying.Early the next morning, we left for the airport with all the jobs done.Now whenever I hear of a friend who’s lost a loved one, I no longer call with the polite offer,“If there’s anything I can do…”. Instead I try to think of one specific task that suits that man’s need, like taking the dog to the boarding kennel, or house-sitting during the funeral.If the person asks,“How did you know I needed that one?” I reply, “Because a man once cleaned my shoes.”
(　　)36.What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A.The writer’s house was in a mess.B.The writer’s mother was very sad about her son’s death.C.The writer heard the sad news from her mom and had no idea of what to do.D.The writer was ready to go to Seattle.
D
(　　)37.The writer didn’t know what to put into the suitcases because 　　　　. A.she couldn’t do it on her own B.she was too sad to do anythingC.she wanted to take everything to Seattle D.she was not good at doing housework
B
(　　)38.Here’s a time line of what happened in the story.
Which of the events should go in the empty box above?
A.Emerson came to clean the shoes. B.The couple bathed the children.
B
C.They cleared the supper dishes. D.The writer found the shoes cleaned.
(　　)39.If one of her friends has lost a loved one, what will the writer probably NOT do?A.Call her friend to ask what she can do. B.Look after her friend’s young children.C.Take her friend’s dog to the boarding kennel. D.Offer her friend house-sitting during the funeral.
C
(　　)40.Which sentence best expresses the theme(主题)of this story?A.One person’s loss is another’s gain. B.An act of kindness is often rewarded.C.A near neighbor is better than a brother far off. D.Do something specific(明确的)to help those in need.
C
(D)Sorry, potato people! Although it’s probably no surprise that French fries are among the worst food you can eat, most of us still don’t believe it.After all, it doesn’t hurt to eat some every once in a while…right? But some people feel guilty (内疚的)to eat French fries and they have a good reason for that.According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people’s guilty feeling may be well-placed.The research, which researched potato eating in 4,400 older people between ages of 45 and 79 over the course of eight years, shows that eating fried potatoes at least twice a week highly increases our danger of death.But hold up! Before you completely stop eating potatoes, you should know that it is found that eating potatoes overall (even a lot of them!)wouldn’t kill you.Instead, it’s the type of potato that makes all the differences between life and death.Eating fried potatoes like French fries at least twice per week increased the risk of death in the study.On the other hand, potatoes that were not fried, such as boiled and baked potatoes, were less likely to cause death.Why? Potatoes have healthy levels of fiber (纤维)and vitamins, so you can partake without feeling bad.But when it comes to the fried food, you might need to think again.French fries usually have lots of fat and added salt, leading to weight growth.Still, when all is said and done, connection isn’t totally equal to causation (因果关系).More research is needed before certainly concluding that eating French fries alone increases the risk of death.Luckily, potatoes are still considered as one of your suggested three to five servings of vegetables per day.Just try not to eat the fatty ones, if you can.
(　　)41.How do some people feel after eating some French fries?A.They feel sorry for themselves.B.They are eager to eat more French fries.C.They are satisfied about eating them.D.They are unhappy because their risk of heart attack increases.
C
(　　)42.What’s the passage mainly about?A.People’s reasons for feeling guilty.B.The worst food that should be avoided.C.A study about potatoes’ effects on people’s health.D.Research on the relation between French fries and death.
B
(　　)43.From the findings of the study, we learn that 　　　　. A.potatoes aren’t good for everyone B.much food can mean life and deathC.we shouldn’t eat one type of food too much D.how food is cooked is important to our health
D
( )43.From the findings of the study, we learn that 　　　　. A.potatoes aren’t good for everyone B.much food can mean life and deathC.we shouldn’t eat one type of food too much D.how food is cooked is important to our health
D
( )44.What does the underlined word “ones” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A.Fruit.　 B.Vegetables. C.Potatoes.　 D.French fries.
C
( )45.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.People shouldn’t eat potatoes any more in daily life.B.People should eat potatoes which have less fat.C.Although potatoes are a kind of vegetables, we can’t eat them.D.Potatoes aren’t allowed to eat by people who are in bad health.
B
五( A )Several days ago,Brenda had a car accident that led to one of her legs being cut off.Since then she didn’t talk to anyone.“I wish I could bring her friends to visit her,”said Brenda’s mother.“But it’s a long bus trip.”The nurse smiled,“Don’t worry.We have a plan.”Later that day,the nurse took Brenda to another room.“Here’s your new roommate,Annie Wiggle-Do,”the nurse introduced a dark-hair teenager on the other bed.As soon as the nurse left,she jumped out of her bed with her only foot and sat at the other end of Brenda’s bed.“I lost my leg from bone cancer,”she said.“What happened to yours?”Brenda was so shocked that she couldn’t say a word.“You’re lucky,”Annie continued.“You’ve still got your knee.They had to take mine.”“I’d like to have a chat with you,but my friends are coming any time now,so I have to get ready,”Annie said when she took off her hair! Her head was completely bald( 秃头的 ).“Oh,I forgot to tell you—the medicine they gave me to kill the cancer also killed my hair.”Annie looked at her wigs( 假发 ),brown and yellow,short and long,straight and curly.“That’s why I thought up ‘Annie Wiggle-Do’,”Annie smiled.“Get it?Any wig will do?Annie Wiggle-Do?”When Annie’s friends came,she introduced Brenda to them all.Before long,Brenda started chatting with Annie and her friends.They didn’t make her feel like a strange person at all!The girls shared their names with each other.When it was time to go to bed,Brenda said,“Good night,Annie-Wiggle-Do.Can’t wait till morning.”
( )26.We can infer that no friends visited Brenda because 　　　　. A.she had no friends at school B.she didn’t want to see her friendsC.her friends were very busy D.her friends knew she had an accident
B
( )27.In order to cheer Brenda up,the nurse planned to 　　　　. A.introduce some healthy friends to her B.let her share the same room with AnnieC.show her some more seriously injured D.move her to a room filled with light and music
B
( )28.When Brenda first saw Annie,she 　　　　. A.discovered that Annie’s head was bald B.thought up“Annie-Wiggle-Do”C.was too surprised to say anything D.shared her dream with Annie
C
( )29.Which of the following about Annie is TRUE?A.She has different kinds of wigs. B.She thinks she is strange.C.Her skin cancer killed her hair. D.She lost both her legs.
A
( )30.Which of the following words can best describe Annie?A.Patient. B.Careful.C.Polite. D.Brave.
D
(B)Imagine you walk into a store.Strangely enough, you see no staff (店员)inside.You pick up things and prepare to wait in line and pay.But even more oddly, there is no cashier at all.So what has happened to this store?Well, you may have entered Tao Café, a cashless store created by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.In July, the public got to see the store for the first time at Alibaba’s Taobao Maker Festival in Hangzhou.The 200-square-meter store sells drinks, fast food and snacks.It can hold up to 50 shoppers at a time.To enter and shop, people only need a smartphone with a Taobao app and an AliPay account (账户).By scanning their Taobao QR code (二维码), shoppers are followed with cameras for facial recognition.The store has also digitalized (数字化)all goods and their placement on the shelves.So when shoppers pick up goods, the system will be able to “watch” and “remember” their selection.When shoppers are ready to leave, they don’t wait in line to pay.Instead, they go through two checkout doors.Then the bills will be paid with a Taobao account connected to AliPay.According to Alibaba, the checkout machines can recognize goods even when shoppers put them in pockets or bags.So it is almost impossible to steal things from the store.Tao Café is not the only cashless store in China.A 24-hour convenience store with no staff called BingoBox opened in Shanghai in June.To enter the store, shoppers scan a QR code on WeChat or AliPay.But unlike the Tao Café, they have to scan another QR code to leave the BingoBox.
(　　)31.The underlined word “oddly” in Paragraph 1 means “　　　　”. A.strangely　 B.surprisingly　 C.importantly　 D.helpfully
A
(　　)32.Tao Café is known as 　　　　. A.a coffee shop　 B.a cashless store C.an online store　 D.a shopping app
B
(　　)33.To buy things from Tao Café, you need to have all of the following EXCEPT 　　　　. A.a smart phone　 B.a Taobao app　C.an AliPay account　 D.two QR codes
D
(　　)34.What are Paragraphs 4 and 5 mainly about?A.How to check out in Tao Café.　 B.Why Tao Café needs cameras.C.How the system in Tao Café works. D.When the bills are paid in the store.
C
(　　)35.What can we infer (推断)from the passage?A.The elders would enjoy shopping in Tao Café. B.Lots of things will be lost in the cashless store.C.Shopping at BingoBox is the most convenient. D.It saves people much time to shop at Tao Café.
D
(C)Roald Dahl was one of the most successful writers of children’s books.He sold millions of books all over the world.Many of his books have been made into films and videos.He is so famous that there is even a Roald Dahl Museum you can visit.Roald Dahl was born in 1916 in Wales,Britain.His father was rich but he died when Roald was very young.Roald and his mother lived a hard life.He had to leave school and went to Africa where he worked for an oil company.In 1939,Roald became a pilot,but he had a bad accident.It made him limp(瘸的)for the rest of his life.After this,Roald went to America where he wrote a story about his experience as a pilot.It was so good that it was put in a magazine.Roald married an American film star.They bought a house in England and had five children.From 1960 to 1965,　▲　:Theo,one of his children,was hit by a taxi and was seriously hurt.Olivia,one of Roald’s daughters,died of a strange illness.Soon after this,his wife also had a serious illness.It took her years to get completely better. Gradually Roald became more and more successful.He always did his writing in an old shed(棚)at the back of his house.He always sat in the same old armchair with a wooden board on his lap.“One of the nice things about being a writer,”he once said,“is that all you need is what you’ve got in your head and a pencil and a bit of paper.”In 1983,Roald won a big prize for his book The BFG.During his life,Roald wrote many famous books,such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,Matilda,and Fantastic Mr.Fox.After he died in 1990,Roald left money to help people with serious illnesses and those with problems in reading and writing.
(　　)36.Roald Dahl was famous as a(n)　　　　. A.doctor B.teacher C.actor D.writer(　　)37.After Roald went to America,he 　　　　. A.lost his parents in a plane accident B.wrote a story about his pilot experienceC.got married with an English film star D.won a big prize for his book Matilda
B
D
(　　)38.Which of the following is the best for the blank(空格)in Paragraph 4?A.they lived a happy life B.three terrible things happenedC.he went on writing books D.he created some unlucky characters
B
(　　)39.Which of the following is right?A.Roald became a pilot before he went to Africa. B.His daughter Oliver was hit by a taxi.C.Roald was 74 years old when he died. D.Roald lived a rich life all his life.
C
(　　)40.In which order did the events take place?a.Roald got married with a film star.b.Roald had to work for an oil company in Africa.c.Roald wrote a story about his experience as a pilot.d.Roald won a big prize for his book The BFG.e.Roald’s wife had a serious illness.A.c-b-a-d-e B.c-b-a-e-dC.b-c-a-e-d D.b-c-e-d-a
C
(D)Here are two girls’ resumes.　　　　　　Catherine CornwellCatherine Cornwell1000 W.Spring Garden StGreensboro.N.C.27412-5001Phone:(555)555-5555Career ObjectiveTo teach grades 4—12 in a public school about music.Other interests include jazz education, marching band, piano, violin and community music programs.Educational Background2017　B.M.E.University of North Carolina at Greensboro2013　(summer)University of Arizona—Tucson, Arizona2012　Diploma, Central High School—Tucson, ArizonaTeaching Experience2017　East Davidson High School:Student Teacher(Duties:Teaching classical music theory)2015—2017　Pearson Music Company:Private Music instructor(Maintained a highly successful private studio of 8—15 students, ages 10—17)Related Work Experience2015—2017　University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Summer Music Camp (Rehearsal instructor)
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(　　)41.Where are these resumes most probably from?A.A pizza restaurant. B.A music company.C.A school office. D.A language centre.
C
(　　)42.If you want to contact Galia Anne Cooker, you can 　　　　. A.call 27412-5001　 B.call 0111 186 123456C.email anna@myspace.com　 D.visit Garden Road, B12456
B
(　　)43.Catherine Cornwell writes her resume in order to 　　　　. A.teach students aged 10—17 in a private studio B.study in B.M.E.University of North CarolinaC.set up a personal music company with friends D.look for a job as a music teacher in a public school
D
(　　)44.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Galia can speak more than three foreign languages.B.Catherine is working in the Summer Music Camp.C.Galia has some experience in doing voluntary work.D.Catherine is interested in piano, violin and dancing.
C
(　　)45.What can be seen in both resumes?A.Name, address, education.　B.Name, birthday, experience.C.Address, language, education.　 D.Address, birthday, experience.
A