Long ago, people 1. have many choices about how to travel. They often had to walk wherever they wanted to go. They carried their things on their shoulders or their backs.

2. time went by, people tried to find easier ways to travel. They learned that animals could help with the work.

To travel on rivers, lakes or seas, people learned to build ships with sails. People had learned that there 3. many ways to travel on the water.

Most travel was still not fast or easy. Few people traveled far from home. Soon one thing was invented. This invention was 4. engine. An engine is a machine that makes things move. Ships 5. longer needed sails. Instead they used steam engines to move. The Wright brothers also used a gas engine when they invented the first airplane.

    I went to school in China for four years and for another six years in Canada. There are two _____ from these countries that really impressed me.

When I _____ Canada, I couldn't even order food on the flight. After two months on an ESL(English as a Second Language) _____， I got my first report card. My _____ in English was 65. I was very upset. I couldn't _____ what would be said at the parent-teacher interview.

"Hello!" Mrs. Franceschini welcomed my parents. "Richard just came to Canada a few months ago. I am amazed at how his English has _____ so fast," she said. "On his first day, he was very shy and only used _____ words. Now he can answer and ask questions by using whole sentences."

My mom _____ if she could give me extra homework. "Don't worry. Richard is already working very hard. I am _____ of him!" Mrs. Franceschini said.

Back in Shanghai, my teacher Miss Li was very _____. In a test, my average was 97, top of the class. I was proud to take parents _____ the interview.

Miss Li told my parents, "Feng Yu is doing pretty well. But because of his ______, he lost 3 points in math. Otherwise he would be the top of the school."

I thought she was being unfair to me. _____ when I was about to leave, I realized Miss Li was very nice. She hold a party for me and said，"Feng Yu, you are my best student. I _____ you a successful life," she wrote. "If you want to talk or need any help, I am always here for you."

Miss Li and Mrs. Franceschini are both great teachers, just in different ways. One built up my learning abilities. _____ gave me tons of confidence and made learning enjoyable. I'm proud to have had them as my teachers.

1.A.friends B.classmates C.parents D.teachers

2.A.moved to B.came from C.got away D.called on

3.A.visit B.play C.course D.knowledge

4.A.book B.name C.number D.mark

5.A.imagine B.tell C.wonder D.doubt

6.A.changed B.improved C.spoken D.increased

7.A.long B.popular C.simple D.complete

8.A.asks B.asked C.is asking D.has asked

9.A.proud B.certain C.afraid D.free

10.A.patient B.strict C.friendly D.hard­working

11.A.in B.off C.to D.up

12.A.weakness B.confidence C.success D.carelessness

13.A.But B.And C.Or D.So

14.A.hope B.prepare C.offer D.wish

15.A.Other B.The other C.Another D.The others

    Do you want to know how to stay focused in class? The following suggestions will help you.

1.No matter how much you want to sit with your friends in class, try your best to avoid it. Talking with friends is not going to help you stay focused in class and will cause trouble, too.

Your teacher is not just standing up there talking—they're trying to give you an acceptable education. 2.The teacher should have your full attention in class.

Take notes. By taking notes, you'll be able to “get into” the lesson. 3. Listen for key phrases, such as “This is important.” “This is the main idea.” etc.  This can help you listen more intently(专心地). You'll have something to do and focus on.

Getting involved in class discussions is a wonderful way to become a more focused student. When a teacher asks a question, you should offer to answer it.4. This shows that you're listening intently in class.

Ask a question.5. This really shows that you want to be better, and you can learn the things you're having difficulty with.

A.Avoid sitting with friends.

B.Look at the teacher in the eyes.

C.If he or she asks for an opinion, share yours.

D.Write down key points as your teacher speaks.

E.If you don't understand something, never be afraid to ask.

    (素材源自impact Book 2)

帕克学校的特色科目和俱乐部

Caroline, Sarah and Nadia are all students at Park School, in the north­west of England. It's an all-girls school. The Park School for boys is not far away in the same town.

The three girls are all 14 and they're in Grade 9. During the school day, they study subjects on the National Course: subjects like English, Maths, History, Geography, PE and ICT (Information and Communication Technology). They also study two or three languages (for example, French or Spanish) and they do Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. And they each do two creative subjects: they can choose from Music, Technology and Drama. But there's more.

"The school's clubs got lots of extra­curricular things, too—especially clubs," says Nadia. "If we want to, we can do all kinds of different activities. For example, there's a horse-riding club and a gymnastics club. Lots of the clubs meet at lunchtime, but some of them are after­school clubs."

Caroline says, "We can choose from lots of things. There's a theatre group, and a school orchestra. I'm in the orchestraoI play the trombone." "My favorite club is the pottery club," says Sarah. "I love doing artistic things. But I'm in the sailing club, too. The boys from the boys' school come to this club, too. We learn about sailing during the weekdays, and then on some weekends we sail in a lake near here."

Teachers organize some of the clubs at the school. Some clubs get help from parents of children at the school. All of them are free.

"I think the clubs are a really good idea," says Nadia. "We learn different things." Sarah agrees. "We can develop our own interests and hobbies in the clubs. I hope that we can start a photography club soon!"

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A.Sarah's favorite club is the sailing club.

B.It takes a little money to join each club.

C.Boys can study at Park School with girls.

D.Girls in the school can study two or three languages.

2.What does the underlined word "them" refer to (指的是)

A.Clubs. B.Schools. C.Students. D.Subjects.

3.Which club can students from the boys' school join?

A.The sailing club. B.The pottery club. C.The gymnastics club. D.The horse-riding club.

4.Why are clubs so popular among students?

A.Because these clubs are free to all students.

B.Because these clubs help students with studies.

C.Because these clubs help students get pleasure and some skills.

D.Because these clubs offer students two creative subjects.

5.What's the best title for the text?

A.Some of the rules of the club B.Subjects and clubs in Park School

C.How to develop an interesting hobby D.Some suggestions for joining the club

    Experts in nutrition suggest that we should eat at least five different kinds of vegetables and fruit a day. They are very necessary for our health and help our bodies work well. They can help reduce the risk of getting ill. There are a lot of vegetables and fruit to choose from and they taste delicious. 1.

It's easy to buy our food from the local supermarket, so why do we go to the trouble of growing our own? Here are several good reasons：

2. You can pick and eat it at once. When you have tried it, you will agree that vegetables and fruit that are eaten straight from the garden taste better than anything you can buy in a supermarket.

You may want to cut down on your “food miles”—the distance that a product has travelled before it reaches your kitchen. Many food packages are flown halfway across the earth. 3.

Homegrown food is likely to be healthier. Food producers often use fertilizers and pesticides which can end up in your food. If you grow your own, things are different. 4. You might also choose to grow some traditional vegetables and fruit. These often have more important things that keep you healthy.

5. And you can grow your own even if you only have a small backyard. Some food can grow well in pots, including tomatoes, potatoes and carrots. You can recycle plastic bottles and cups to grow something. Just make sure there are holes for drainage and a small plate under them to catch drops of water.

A.Best of all, you can grow your own!

B.That's not so good for you, or for the planet.

C.Food that you grow yourself is always fresh.

D.If you have a large garden, growing your own is easy.

E.You can control what goes on and into the food you eat.

    自我保护是青少年需要掌握的重要技能。请以"How to protect myself"为题,谈谈你在生活中怎样进行自我保护。

1.要点：

1)面对危险如何自救；

2)如何预防受骗或侵害。

2.要求：

1)文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；

2)词数100左右。

How to protect myself

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    As middle school students, we should live a healthy life. But how can we live a healthy life? Here 1. some advice that can help you well.

Firstly, we should have enough sleep, or we will feel sleepy next day. Besides, if we often stay up late, it will be harmful to our health. So we 2. waste time playing games or watching TV before we go to bed.

3., we should develop a good eating habit. Try not to eat junk food because they will make 4. fat. The worst is that it may bring bad things to our body. With time going by, it will cause illness. So we should eat more vegetables and fruit.

Finally, we should do more exercise. If your home is not far from the school, walking to school instead 5. taking a bus is a good way. I believe if we can do above things, we will live a healthy life.

[素材源自One Story A Day Book 3]

减肥的目标

Losing weight is not an easy thing for many people. Our neighbor, Mr. Jones, used to weigh over one hundred kilograms. His _____ told him to lose some weight. "You are not healthy," said his doctor. Mr. Jones worked as a guard, and he always worked at his desk. He _____ for many hours a day. It wasn't a surprise to see him overweight.

After getting this bad news, Mr. Jones was afraid. He really _____ to lose weight. He tried many ways. First, he tried to eat less, but soon after, he felt _____ again. He began to eat some snacks. After three months of trying really hard, he still _____ a little over one hundred kilograms. He was very _____. Then one day, after listening to a radio program, he had an idea that might solve his _____.

At the supper table, he announced to the whole family _____ he decided to walk to work, beginning the next day. He would walk about eight kilometers every day. Everyone, including his children, listened to him _____ surprise. But Mr. Jones's _____ was very strong. "Every day, I'll walk for one hour in the morning _____ for another hour in the evening." he said.

The whole family got _____ about his new plan. They all wanted to support him.

It did not happen right away. But _____, Mr. Jones lost some weight. At the end of one month, he _____ three kilograms, which was a big reward and encouragement to him. Everyone in his family _____ by the result, so his family members also joined him.

After one year, he lost about 35 kilograms. He felt a lot better. He began to feel healthy again.

1.A.wife B.boss C.manager D.doctor

2.A.walked B.sat C.ran D.slept

3.A.refused B.hated C.liked D.needed

4.A.thirsty B.tired C.hungry D.bored

5.A.weighed B.prevented C.guessed D.improved

6.A.crazy B.sleepy C.unhappy D.helpless

7.A.idea B.choice C.decision D.problem

8.A.what B.how C.that D.why

9.A.in B.on C.to D.from

10.A.opinion B.courage C.advice D.goal

11.A.but B.or C.and D.so

12.A.disappointed B.excited C.mad D.sad

13.A.slowly B.carefully C.generally D.clearly

14.A.added B.got C.lost D.found

15.A.encourages B.was encouraged C.is encouraged D.is encouraging

    A 3­year­old boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend—a bear.

The child went missing on January 22 while playing with friends near his grandmother's house in North Carolina. When the other children returned but Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police.

Police formed a search team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and—no Casey.

Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9：30 that night. He was in good health.

Casey told the rescuers he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his “friend”．

The police officer Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he could survive in the woods for two days in the cold, rainy weather. “However，” the police officer said，“he did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear with him.”

Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, police and members of the army. Doctors at the medical center gave Casey some examination.  He was then sent to his family on January 25.

His mother talked with reporters and thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. “We just want to tell everybody that we're very thankful that you took the time out to search for Casey，” said his mother.“He is up and talking. He's already asked to watch cartoons.”

1.Who stayed with Casey in the woods during the two days?

A.A bear. B.The police.

C.His mother. D.The volunteers.

2.When did police find Casey?

A.On January 28, 2019. B.On January 25, 2019.

C.On January 24, 2019. D.On January 22, 2019.

3.What does the underlined word “survive” mean?

A.give up B.get lost

C.fall asleep D.remain alive

4.What is the correct order in which these happen?

a. Someone heard a child crying.

b. The family started to look for Casey.

c. Casey played with his friends.

d. The police found Casey was in good health.

A.b－c－a－d B.b－c－d－a

C.c－b－a－d D.c－b－d－a

5.After Casey was sent back home, he was ________．

A.scared B.nervous

C.relaxed D.surprised

    (素材源自English in Mind Book 3)

充满美好回忆的老房子

A few years ago, we lived in a house by the sea. We had 1. there for a long time. But then my parents suggested moving to another house, in the town centre. So we moved.

It was OK living in the city. I enjoyed going to the shopping centre near my new home. 2. I couldn't stand crossing all those busy streets! Sometimes I felt 3. shouting at the drivers of all those cars!

I always loved living by the sea, and I missed hearing 4. sound of the waves outside our old house. The life in the old house was the most beautiful memory in my mind. Sometimes I imagined having a house of 5. own, not living in other people's house all the time, on the beach, where I could live alone and practice singing without annoying anyone!