I’ve always been attracted by the 1. (beautiful) of Chinese culture and its vast history. When we first arrived in China, my friend Tony and I expected a huge city 2. (fill) with modern buildings, busy streets and a crowded transport system. But we were pleasantly surprised.
The first thing 3. struck us was the space. Yes, Beijing is indeed huge, but its wide streets and green spaces made every area feel less crowded. Tian’anmen Square was the perfect example of this. The Forbidden City was 4. (surprise) clean and well preserved. Everywhere we looked, there were people 5. (tidy) and cleaning, which really left an 6. (impress) of national pride. We 7. (concern) that few people would speak English, even in Beijing. But we found it common for Chinese people to know a few words of English. The most exciting part of our visit was riding around in the sunshine and exploring the city 8. Ofo bikes.
It was great 9. (experience) Beijing’s landmarks in person after admiring 10. for so many years. This was our first visit to China, but certainly not our last.
Herman Travis, 55, lives in Holly Courts, a low-income neighborhood in San Francisco. Every Tuesday, Travis ______ a shopping cart with groceries from a local food bank (食品赈济站). Then he makes home _____ to his elderly and disabled ______. He started doing it in 2007 and when he first ______, people were doubtful. They didn’t welcome it as he had ______. “At first people were ______. They didn’t let me in. However, ______they got to really know me they would just be ______ to see me,” Travis once told me.
I am one of Travis’ neighbors who _____deliveries from him. Like everyone else, I ______ appreciate his help, and love to see the joy. Travis gets out of making his rounds. I’m______with the way he handled himself with the people here. He’s very kind and warm, always smiling, as if he’s ______ a favor for his own family. ______, people are happy when they see him coming, knowing they are treated with ______.
There are people in nearby_______that have been trying to steal Travis for years. They suggest ______ him to go and deliver food for them. But he simply wouldn’t do it for money.
What Travis does for us might be ______things, but he does them with big love. It’s_______ rewarding for himself. And for those of us who receive his ______every week, it is truly______. He’s a modern-day hero.
1.A.finds B.fills C.chooses D.defeats
2.A.deliveries B.projects C.productions D.sales
3.A.relatives B.customers C.neighbors D.colleagues
4.A.approached B.started C.knocked D.reacted
5.A.observed B.intended C.dreamed D.expected
6.A.cautious B.modest C.content D.considerate
7.A.before B.after C.because D.although
8.A.terrified B.confused C.ashamed D.excited
9.A.receive B.reduce C.find D.order
10.A.slightly B.obviously C.really D.exactly
11.A.bored B.disturbed C.attempted D.impressed
12.A.showing B.sharing C.doing D.making
13.A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Besides
14.A.admiration B.humor C.trust D.respect
15.A.cities B.houses C.neighborhoods D.countries
16.A.requesting B.paying C.expanding D.inspiring
17.A.small B.worthy C.emergent D.particular
18.A.visually B.physically C.spiritually D.occasionally
19.A.contribution B.curiosity C.patience D.kindness
20.A.soul-searching B.heart-warming C.eye-opening D.mind-blowing
Nowadays, many people love to travel. It is very common for people to go on a trip at any time.1. Perhaps, the reason for its present popularity is that more people have come to realize the benefits of traveling.
Traveling provides a good many opportunities for fun, adventure and discovery. When we visit other countries, we gain a better understanding of the people living there. We learn their cultures, history and background. We discover the similarities they have with us. 2. It is interesting to learn from people with different backgrounds.
Traveling helps to enrich our lives. 3. When we visit interesting places, we discover and learn many things. We discover new people, surroundings, plants and animals. If we want to make our travel more exciting and challenging, we can plan our own tour and select the specific places we want to visit.
Traveling is refreshing. It is a psychological necessity, especially for people who have stressful jobs.4. Staying at home during the weekend is not enough to make some people feel relaxed.5.It helps them to handle the stress they experience at work better. After the break , they feel more energetic in their work. For many working adults, regular getaways help them keep their energy and enthusiasm they require for their work. Without these breaks, they may suffer from work burnout.
A.Years of hard work finally pay off.
B.We also get to know their differences from us.
C.It increases our knowledge and widens our vision.
D.Some even consider traveling as part of their lifestyle.
E.In today’s society, many people suffer great stress at work.
F.Taking periodic (定期的) trips produces better results for them.
G.It is indeed a joyful thing to share the experience of a special trip with others.
The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare’s time is estimated to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.
In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an enough working knowledge for each situation.
The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language. Besides serving the various needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological (气象的) and airport communications, international conferences, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies . Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.
1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.It is likely to tell the number of people with an enough working knowledge of English.
B.There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.
C.Apart from the standard English，there are other forms of Englishes.
D.People all around the world learn English for a variety of reasons.
2.According to the passage, what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?
A.It was popular during Shakespeare’s time.
B.It is used in former British colonies.
C.It is a world language that is used for international communication.
D.It serves the needs of its native speakers.
3.What forms an enough working knowledge of English?
A.Being a multilingual.
B.Being a native speaker.
C.The ability to read a newspaper.
D.It is difficult to judge because it differs for each situation.
4.What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?
A.Those geographically close to the United States.
B.Former colonies of Great Britain.
C.Those interested in the culture of the United States.
D.Countries where international conferences are held.
5.What would be the best title for this passage?
A.The Difficulties of Learning English B.International Communications
C.The Standard Varieties of English D.English as a World Language
A few years ago, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington, D.C. Standing outside the Ronald Reagan Center, I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended. In a natural reflex, I reached into my pocket, pulled out all of my loose change and placed it on her hand without even looking at her. I was annoyed at being bothered by a beggar. But the blind woman smiled and said, “I don’t want your money. I just need help finding the post office.”
In a moment, I realized what I had done. I judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to be. I hated what I saw in myself. This incident re- awakened my belief in humility (谦恭), even though I’d lost it for a moment.
The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in the U.S. at the age of 15. I started my new life with two suitcases, my brother and sister, and a strong, serious-minded mother. Through the years, I have been a dishwasher, mechanic and pizza delivery driver among many other humble jobs, and eventually I became a network engineer.
In my own life, I have experienced many open acts of prejudice (偏见). I remember a time, at age 17 — I worked as a waiter, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me. I have also witnessed the same treatment of my family and friends, so I know what it’s like, and I should have known better.
But now, living in my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget my past, to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to be going. That blind woman on the streets of Washington, D.C., cured me of my blindness. She reminded me of my belief in humility and to always keep my eyes and heart open. By the way, I helped that lady to the post office. And in writing this essay, I hope to thank her for the priceless lesson.
1.We can learn from the first two paragraphs that _.
A.the author was a native American
B.the blind woman needed the money badly
C.the author was as poor as the blind woman
D.the author regretted his act of prejudice
2.According to Paragraph 4, hearing the father’s words, the author was probably _.
A.rather hurt B.very excited C.greatly inspired D.deeply moved
3.Which opinion does the author agree with?
A.One should try to experience different kinds of life.
B.One should think about one’s past as often as possible.
C.One should treat others equally with love and respect.
D.One should be nice to the elderly and the disabled.
4.Why does the author say he is thankful to the blind woman at the end of the passage?
A.She has made him value what he has right now.
B.She has reminded him of the past experiences.
C.He has got a chance to think about his past and future because of her.
D.He has regained his belief in humility with her help.
5.What can be the best title for the passage?
A.How my dream comes true
B.A priceless lesson in the street
C.A Belief that will never change
D.Learn from your past
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整故事。
A friend of mine, named Jack, received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Jack came out of his office, a street urchin(顽童)was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car, sir?” he asked. Jack answered, “Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.” The boy was surprised. “You mean your brother gave it to you and it did cost you nothing? Sir, I wish…”He hesitated(犹豫),Jack thought of course he knew what the boy wanted, but what the boy said surprised him greatly. “I wish,” the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that.” Jack looked at the boy in surprise, and then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car?” “Oh yes, I’d love to ,”the boy answered.
After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, “Sir, would you mind driving in front of my house?”
Jack smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Jack was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked.
注意：1.所续写的短文词数应为150左右；
2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3.续写部分分为二段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；
4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1
He got out and ran up to the steps. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2
Jack got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
