The first thing I can tell you about Thabo, my South Africa guide, was that he is the world’s worst driver. From the airport to the heart of the city, he did 100 km per hour, bypassing lorries, motorbikes and taxi-vans crowed with people. The second thing was that he knew everybody and everything about Cape Town. This was good for me.

On the first day, Thabo took me to the suburbs with unpronounceable names — ORanjezicht — from where you can watch the sun go down on Africa. The next day we went to Cape Flats, the run-down township where the buildings were made of cardboard and rusty (生锈的）iron. It was truly vast — nearly a million people live here, side by side. Skinny dogs slid out of the way as Thabo zoomed along roads of mud and rotting rubbish. Some people waved, others stared. Children ran barefoot by the car.

Later that night we walked around the busy Victoria, Cape Town’s most fashionable area. The contrast from the township could not be greater: the smells of cooking rose from the kitchens — Asian, French, Italian. The bars and restaurants were packed, and I soon found out why. Cape Town is a paradise for gourmets (美食家), seafood-lovers and people like me, who just like eating. We went into a charming little pubs, and Thabo told me I couln’t leave Cape Town without trying some Cape seafood, so I did. It’s delicious.

On my final morning, we spent an hour sitting outside a cafe. Then we were driving again, experiencing the diverse landscape — green valleys. It was a great way to say goodbye to a place I knew only too briefly. I promised myself, and Thabo, that I would be back.

1.Why was Thabo considered the worst driver at the beginning?

A.He was a real African guide.

B.He seemed to drive fast riskily.

C.He ignored any vehicle passing by.

D.He greeted whoever he knew while driving.

2.What is the author’s impression of Cape Flats?

A.It is a beautiful area.

B.It is a lovely country.

C.It is an old dirty town.

D.It is a fashionable city.

3.What ddi the author enjoy doing in Victoria?

A.Tasting some tasty sea-food.

B.Driving fast along muddy roads.

C.Observing the sun go down on Africa.

D.Visiting the buildings made of cardboard.

4.How did the author feel when he left Cape Town?

A.Excited. B.Uncaring.

C.Content. D.Disappointed.

Job description

• Teaching group ESL lessons online to Chinese kids 5-15 years old.

• Group classes from 3 or more (12 to 25) students are available for exceptional teachers with an excellent internet connection and computer hardware.

• A variety of courses available including Phonics, Science, STEM, etc.

• Work from anywhere with a computer and stable internet connection

• Set classes semester by semester and allow you to see your students’ progress

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or above

• Must be a holder of TEFL/TESOL/CELTA or a valid teaching license

• Minimum 1-year teaching experience or ESL experience

• Wired, high-speed internet connection

• Responsible, good communication skills and easy-going

Work schedule:

Below times are all in Beijing Time (GMT+8)

Availability within the times shown below would be required

Mon-Fri: Between 5 pm-9 pm  Sat-Sun: Between 8:30 am- 9 pm

Term of the contract:

At BlingABC, classes are arranged by semesters, so are the contracts offered to teachers. There are generally 4 semesters: Spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each semester will come with a contract of different starting date and there will also be differences in the booking rate. Summer and Winter are the most popular semester with more bookings

Now we need teachers for the coming summer semester (starts in July).

1.What can you do in the job?

A.Learning computer skills.

B.Teaching children ESL lessons.

C.Studying different language courses.

D.Ensuring students’ progress in language.

2.If you want to apply for the job, you should ________.

A.have a valid teaching license

B.speak both English and Chinese

C.have rich online teaching experience

D.make the same contract in different semesters

3.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A.To promote language courses.

B.To introduce Bling ABC group.

C.To make a summer plan for children.

D.To hire some online English teachers.

假定你是高三学生李华，你的英国朋友Sinan发邮件问你未来的职业规划。请你回复邮件，内容包括：

1. 你的职业规划；

2. 选择该规划的理由；

3. 询问对方的意见。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（?），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last semester, my roommates and I shoot a film to observe the 70th anniversary of our motherland. The film was made of solo performances. As one of the solo singer, I practiced very hard for it, but two girls designed a dance to enrich the film. Beside, our English teacher joined us, provided us with lots of help. The film’s success was true a team effort. Everyone taking part learned a great deal from it and determined to work the harder. Our country’s rapid development makes it possible of us to grow up with good living conditions. We will shoulder the responsibilities of contributing to your country.

There have been several new events _____ to the program.

A.add B.to add C.adding D.added

Try not to start every sentence with “the”. ______ the beginnings of your sentences.

A.Vary B.Decorate C.Form D.Describe

One-third of the country _____ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _____ black people.

A.is; are B.is; is

C.are; are D.are; is

They are building the dam in _____ with another firm.

A.comparison B.association C.touch D.tune

It’s the protection for the trees __________ really matters, ___________ how many trees are planted each year.

A.what; other than B.which; or rather

C.that; rather than D.as; more than

    Ice and snow fell heavily down the window of the office where I was working. As the wind _______, I wondered how I would get _______. The 12-mile route took me up and down _______ hills and around dangerous turns. I whispered a prayer for _______.

My old green car was doing well over the icy roadway, _______ the snowdrifts(雪堆). But as I went up one of the steepest and scariest hills, I _______ the tires were slipping, and my car was having difficulty _______ the slope.

I decided it was time to switch to four-wheel drive. I pulled the lever(操纵杆) back, just like my husband had taught me. Slowly the _______ held the road without slipping, and the top of the hill came _________. But on the top, the ________ just stopped. I pushed and pulled the lever — nothing happened. I was ________.

Now what? Even though I had ________ no one on this lonely stretch of road, I ________ expected that someone might come to help. After a few minutes, I ________ an old truck. A smiling young man I’d never seen before ________ his window and asked if I needed ________. I told him that I did. He showed me ________ to control the four-wheel-drive shifting equipment, locking it into place.

In no time, I had my car moving toward home. When I thanked the ________ and asked if he lived around the area, he ________ said, “Oh, over there.” Do I believe in angels? ________.

1.A.dropped B.howled C.faded D.changed

2.A.home B.downtown C.abroad D.around

3.A.rough B.green C.steep D.first

4.A.forgiveness B.guidance C.happiness D.safety

5.A.avoiding B.striking C.pushing D.observing

6.A.suspected B.noticed C.whispered D.replied

7.A.improving B.obtaining C.climbing D.gaining

8.A.brakes B.chains C.vehicles D.tires

9.A.in vain B.within sight C.on trial D.in process

10.A.car B.wind C.snow D.oil

11.A.mistaken B.annoyed C.stuck D.relaxed

12.A.recognized B.injured C.punished D.met

13.A.proudly B.angrily C.gratefully D.silently

14.A.spotted B.possessed C.repaired D.drove

15.A.broke off B.poured in C.rolled down D.knelt by

16.A.water B.help C.food D.sleep

17.A.where B.how C.when D.whether

18.A.cashier B.fireman C.stranger D.steward

19.A.just B.even C.ever D.yet

20.A.Never B.Anyway C.Still D.Certainly