When I was thirteen, my family moved from Boston to Tucson, Arizona. Before the move, my father gathered us in the living-room on a freezing January night. My sisters and I sat around the fire, not realizing that the universe would suddenly change its course. “In May, we’re moving to Arizona.”
The words, so small, didn’t seem big enough to hold my new life. But the world changed and I awoke on a tram moving across the country. I watched the scene change from green trees to flat dusty plains to high mountains as I saw strange new plants that suggested mysteries yet to come. Finally, we arrived and settled into our new home.
While my older sisters were sad at the loss of friends, I eagerly explored our new surroundings.
One afternoon, I was out exploring as usual and saw a new kind of cactus(仙人掌). I crouched (蹲) down for a closer look. “You’d better not touch that.”
I turned around to see an old woman.
“Are you new to this neighborhood?” I explained that I was, in fact, new to the entire state.
“My name is Ina Thorne. Have you got used to life in the desert? It must be quite a shock after living in Boston.”
How could I explain how I found the desert? I couldn’t seem to find the right words.
“It’s vastness,” she offered. “That vastness when you stand on the mountains overlooking the desert- you can sense how little you are in comparison with the world. Meanwhile, you feel that the possibilities are limitless.”
That was it. That was the feeling I’d had ever since I’d first seen the mountains of my new home. Again, my life would change with just a few simple words.
“Would you like to come to my home tomorrow? Someone should teach you which plant you should and shouldn’t touch.
1.Hearing Father’s words, the writer ______.
A.was eager to explore the new place
B.was unaware that his life was to be changed
C.felt sad because he would lose his friends
D.thought it was a good idea to move to Arizona
2.We can learn from the passage that the writer ______.
A.didn’t get used to his new surroundings
B.explored a lot the new neighborhood after arriving there
C.knew some knowledge about the desert animals from the old woman
D.didn’t like the desert because of its vastness and limitless possibilities
3.What would the writer most probably do when he was invited to the old woman’s home?
A.Refuse her invitation politely.
B.Go back to ask his father for advice.
C.Hesitate whether to accept her invitation.
D.Visit her to learn something about plants in the desert.
In recent years，Myanmar has opened its doors to western tourism．This once-closed state in Southeast Asia is a gold mine for those who enjoy the ancient Buddhist culture of the region．Compared to its neighbors，the landscape of Myanmar has been left largely undamaged．There are so many reasons why Myanmar is amazing and has been rated one of the top Asian tourist destinations for 2019．Here are some of its scenic spots：
Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon
As far as pagodas are concerned，this is one of the most respected in Myanmar．This massive325-foot Buddhist pagoda is surrounded by smaller shiny-gold pagodas．It is believed that some of the hairs of Gautama Buddha are well-preserved in here．The Shwedagon Pagoda is a must-see destination on your traveling schedule．
Long Neck Tribe of the Hill Country
These women—who are identified by their long necks that are stretched by brass neck coils(项圈)from an early age—have become world-famous．You’ll find this tribe in the mountainous north of the country，especially in Chin state．This custom dates back to ancient times when tribesmen—who were always at war with neighboring tribes—put neck coils on their women to prevent them from being taken as prisoners of war．These days，the long-necked women are used to seeing foreigners，who make the long journey to this isolated region of Myanmar for the purpose of seeing them．
Mandalay City
This dusty，hot center of trading and commerce for Myanmar is both fascinating and exciting．You’11 never find a shortage of things to do here．Temples．Medieval-era castles．Buildings from the country’s colonial British past．There are over 600 monasteries and nunneries in the Holy Hills of Sagaing，which overlook Mandalay．The city also has an exciting nightlife which will be an attraction for many．
1.What does the writer intend to tell in the passage?
A.Life styles people in Myanmar have．
B.Activities tourists can attend in Myanmar．
C.Reasons why Myanmar is suddenly popular．
D.Information about some attractions in Myanmar．
2.For what purpose were the neck coils initially used?
A.To protect women’s necks．
B.To frighten the enemies away．
C.To make women more attractive．
D.To stop women being victims of war．
3.What will impress travelers to Mandalay City most?
A.Promising commercial future． B.Architecture of different styles．
C.Shiny-gold pagodas． D.Abundance of goods in night markets．
假如你是李华。本周末你校要组织学生参观在博物馆举行的中国陶瓷(porcelain)展览，你想邀请对中国文化感兴趣的外教 Daniel一同参观。请给他写一封邮件。内容包括：
1.发出邀请；
2.展览的内容；
3.时间、地点。
注意:1词数100左右
2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
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增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
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2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Our school witnessed quite a few changes in the past few years. There used to have a playground on one side of the main mad. And now what you can see is a new office building, where our teachers prepare for their lessons, On the other side stand another building - our library. Most of the students like to study in the library, main because the atmosphere in them is suitable for learning. Another reason is because we can get plenty of useful informations from various learning materials. Much to my pleased, our school becomes more beautiful than ever before.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
All eyes were on Jack Ma. The chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 1.(step) down On Teachers’ Day from leading the e-commerce giant. “I still have lots of dreams to go after”, Ma wrote in 2.open letter last year, announcing his parting. The 55-year-old businessman showed up at his farewell party (欢送会) 3. (dress) up like a rock star.
Ma's rags-to-riches story is a good example of doing something different. 4. (visit) America in 1995, Ma saw the Internet and had the idea of setting up his own trading website. In 1999, he founded Alibaba struggling for years to get it off the ground. E-commerce was5.(gradual) brought to China by Ma, 6.success has inspired many Chinese tech businessmen.
Now Ma is looking to focus 7. education. “I'm not gonna teach English; I'm not gonna teach business. But I'm gonna teach young people how to face 8.(challenge),” he told Bloomberg News. It's never true skilled sailor can 9.(make) on calm waters. As Ma said, “Today is cruel, tomorrow is 10.(cruel). But the day after tomorrow is beautiful.”
Can you imagine finishing 20 miles on two legs? With his car breaking down, Walter was left with no choice but to get to his first day of work: Walk. Figuring it would take _______ seven hours to be on time before 8 a.m., the Alabama college student set out at _______.
“I occasionally _______my decision. But I'm well _______ how much the job means to me, “Walter says. About 4a. m., four local policemen _______ him and learned about his story, full of _______. Although Walter didn't want to be a(n) _______,they gave him some food before driving him to a _______,a safe place for him to stay until morning.
However, he left the church and started walking again after 20 minutes. When Scott, the police officer, was _______to take over work, he heard about Walter from his workmates. He picked up Walter and drove him his rest way. Despite walking for hours, Walter ________ to take a break and started to work before the rest of the crew arrived.
Walter's new boss, Lamey, wrote on Facebook, “I can't imagine how many times on that exhausting and ________walk in the dark he wanted to turn back. But he ________it to get here! “She was ________by Walter, who desired to finish his bachelor's degree after he and his mother ________their home in Hurricane Katrina. Lamey added that she had started a GoFundMe to help this hardworking boy with his________. After seeing the ________on Facebook, CEO Marklin presented his new ________employee with his personal car! Tears ________up in Carr's eyes. “I don't think that little walk so ________.”said Walter.
In fact, the barrier to one's success often lies in himself. One could only be ________if he let himself be beaten.
1.A.hardly B.gradually C.exactly D.roughly
2.A.midnight B.dawn C.dusk D.noon
3.A.confirmed B.questioned C.changed D.abandoned
4.A.aware B.content C.guilty D.proud
5.A.caught B.recognized C.spotted D.searched
6.A.relief B.admiration C.gratitude D.curiosity
7.A.bother B.target C.enemy D.comfort
8.A.garage B.restaurant C.church D.farm
9.A.dropping in B.passing by C.checking in D.hanging out
10.A.stopped B.agreed C.desired D.rejected
11.A.casual B.enjoyable C.appealing D.lonely
12.A.won B.owed C.made D.loved
13.A.impressed B.motivated C.thrilled D.influenced
14.A.built B.lost C.destroyed D.sold
15.A.dignity B.growth C.occupation D.expenses
16.A.comment B.offer C.post D.motto
17.A.friendly B.devoted C.intelligent D.confused
18.A.welled B.rolled C.appeared D.lifted
19.A.relaxing B.special C.long D.demanding
20.A.rewarded B.awarded C.rescued D.defeated
