缺词填空(共10分;每空1分,计10分)
根据短文内容和首字母提示,在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。(每空一词)
Once there was a baby eagle living in a nest (巢)on a cliff(山崖).The baby eagle loved his nest. It was warm and s 1. .And even better, he had all the food and love that his mother could give. Whenever the baby eagle was h 2. ,his mother would always come just in time with the delicious food he liked.
He was growing h 3. day after day. But suddenly his world changed. His mother stopped coming to the nest. He was full of sadness and fear. He thought he would die soon. He cried, but n 4. heard him.
Two days later his mother a 5. with some nice food, The baby eagle was wild with joy. But his mother put the food at the top of the mountain and then looked down at her baby. The baby eagle cried out. “ Mum, why did you do this to me? I’m hungry. Don’t you know I will die if I have n 6. to eat?”
“Here is the last meal I give you. Come and get it y 7. . I can’t help you.” his mother said. Then she flew down and pushed the baby eagle out of the nest.
The baby eagle fell d 8. , faster and faster. He looked up at his mum ,“ Why do you give me up?” He looked down at the earth. The ground was much closer. Then s 9. strange happened. The air caught behind his arms and he began to fly! He wasn’t moving to the ground any more. I 10. , his eyes were pointed up at the sun.
“You are flying! You can make it!” His mother smiled.
词汇(共15小题,每小题1分,计15分)
A、根据句意和提示写出单词,完成句子。
1.Going to Hainan Island for the vocation will be a good _________ (选择).
2.We are busy getting ready for the (即将来临的) exams.
3.You can’t watch TV ____________(除非) you finish your homework first.
4.Thanks very much. I can (几乎不) finish the work on time without your help.
5.It was said that the old man was (指控)with murder and arrested.
B.根据句意,用所给单词的适当形式填空。
6.It’s the _________ (two) time Lee has won an Oscar for Best Director.
7.Andy rushed in and told us what had happened out of ____________(breathe) .
8.My parents offered me some ___________ (suggest) on how to learn English well.
9.These papers are very important. Please keep them in a much ______ place than usual. (safe)
10.Though he was born in France, he can’t speak ______________(France)
C.根据句意,用所给动词的适当形式填空。
11.The teacher told us the sun ________ (rise) in the east.
12.—Why did you get up so early?— ________ (catch) the first bus.
13.I don’t want anything to eat because I _______ (eat) some snacks. Anyway, thanks for your kindness.
14.The speech in the park ________ (not start) until the rain stops.
15.He _______(work) in China for 10 years and now he teaches Chinese in England.
任务型阅读(共10空;每空1分,计10分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。在答题卡标有题号的横线上,写出空缺处所填单词的正确形式。(每空一词)
Don’t complain in the NBA
The NBA has a new rule(规则) this season. It’s called “zero tolerance(容忍)”. NBA referees(裁判) are not letting players complain too long or too loudly about a referee’s call(裁决). A player who does can be given a foul (犯规). Two fouls, and the player is out of the game.
The players don’t like the new rule and want the NBA to change it. During an exciting, close game, each side may win. They think it’s only natural to get angry if a call goes against you.
But I like the “zero tolerance” rule and wish other sports would follow the NBA’s example. Won’t it be more enjoyable if football, soccer and tennis players stop arguing the calls and just played the game?
Why do I like the new rule? The biggest reason is that it sets a good example to younger players. When kids see stars shouting at the referees and arguing every call, they think it’s part of the game. But shouting at referees and arguing calls should never be part of any kid’s games. Kids should be taught to forget about the referees’ calls and try to improve their skills and play their best.
All players need to learn that you control only one thing in a game, and that’s your own performance. You can’t control what the other players or trainers(教练员) do. And you certainly can’t control the calls the referees make.
Finally, no one from NBA to 8-year-old children should forget that being a basketball referee is a hard job. The referee has to make lots of sudden calls. They cannot be slow or wait. Chances will never come back. Not even the best referee gets every call right.
Maybe if the players, trainers and fans who shout at the referees have to wear a whistle(哨子) and call a few games, they won’t complain loudly about the “zero tolerance” rule.
The new rule | The players are not 1. _________to complain twice about a referee’s call, 2._________ they may be3._________ of the court. |
The players’ opinion | They 4. _________the new rule and wish it to be changed. |
They think it’s natural for them to get angry during a close game if there is a call5. _________ them. | |
The writer’s opinion | He likes the “zero-tolerance” rule and wishes it to be followed by other sports and it will be more enjoyable if players6.. _________arguing the calls. |
The new rule 7. _________a good example to younger players. | |
Shouting at referees and arguing calls shouldn’t be part of any kid’s games and kids should pay attention to 8. _________ their skills and play their best. | |
All players can control nothing9. _________except their performance. | |
Everyone should10.. _________ that it’s difficult to be a basketball referee. |
Although she’s quite young, Drew Barrymore can be a Hollywood legend (传奇). She was born on February 22, 1975, in California. Being from a family that produced great actors, she quickly found her way into the spotlight (聚光灯).
When she was 11 months old, she made her first advertisement on TV. She made her first movie at the age of 2. Five years later, she acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).
However, it wasn’t all roses and sunshine when Barrymore was growing up. She was drinking wine by the time she was 9, smoking marijuana (大麻) at 10.
Most kid stars in Hollywood fail to become stars as adults. And most of the time, once they’re out of the spotlight, they stay out. But Drew Barrymore doesn’t.
As she was growing older, Barrymore got to learn that life is more meaningful than dangerous actions in the films. She started to build a career in 1997. She has made many successful films since then, including Charlie’s Angels (2000) and 50 First Dates (2004).
“In my life, there is darkness and drama, and I ‘m trying my best. I just want to challenge myself and prove that I can do more.”
In fact, if you don’t know her disordered childhood, you might find it hard to believe she’s such a sweet person now. Like many of the characters she plays in her comedy, Drew is easy-going and laughs a lot. In 2007, she was on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.
“Life is very interesting … in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths,” Drew said.
1.Drew Barrymore made her first movie at ________ .
A. 1975 B. 1979
C. 1977 D. 1982
2. The underlined word “disordered” probably means_____________ in the passage.
A. 幸福的 B. 悲惨的
C. 有序的 D. 混乱的
3.Which is the correct order of Drew Barrymore’s life?
① She made the film Charlie’s Angels.
② She was on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.
③ She started to drink wine and smoke marijuana.
④ She acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial.
A. ④③①② B.④②①③ C. ①④②③ D.①③②④
4.Which of the following chart can best describe Drew Barrymore’s career (till 2007)?
Can you understand the following words?
“Long time no see.”
“Good good study, day day up.”
“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face.”
Yes, we call these examples Chinglish, like “people mountain, people sea”.
Chinglish usually means English vocabulary with Chinese grammar on street signs or products. However, many English speaking tourists love them. Tom has been living in Beijing for years. “I think many Chinese people dislike Chinglish. But I love it. It’s quite interesting. I think if the translations of English in China are all perfect, something will be lost from Chinese culture.” However, Chinglish will probably become a part of history in future. Beijing has made a plan to correct Chinglish within five years. “It is so funny to see Chinglish on the signs. And they are a kind of trouble for communication between the Chinese and foreigners,” a Beijinger said.
However, some people in China like Chinglish. They think that English has “borrowed” a lot from other languages such as German, French and Spanish in the past, and now as Chinese’s turn.
1.What is Chinglish according to the passage?
A. The English words easy to pronounce.
B. The Chinese words difficult to translate.
C. The English words with Chinese grammar.
D. The Chinese words that foreigners love.
2.What does “people mountain, people sea” mean?
A. There are many people.
B. Humans are powerful.
C. All the people are running.
D. Humans respect nature.
3.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. All foreign tourists hate Chinglish.
B. English can also borrow a lot from Chinese.
C. Chinglish is a part of history and shows Chinese culture.
D. Chinglish can help the communication between the Chinese and foreigners.
4.We can learn from the last second paragraph (倒数第二段) that Beijing will____________.
A. put English words into Chinese
B. change English and Chinese
C. help foreigners to learn Chinglish
D. correct Chinglish in future
It is the duty of every man to work. The life of a lazy man is of no use to himself and to others.
The man who is too lazy to work is the man who’s generally most ready to beg or steal. Every boy should learn some useful work when he is young.
But it is not enough that a boy should learn some kind of work. Heshould put his effort completely into his work, and not waste his free time. “Working while you work and playing while you play is as good a rule for young people as for the old.”
There is no better help to diligence (勤奋) than the habit of early rising, and this, just like all other good habits, is most easily formed in youth. There is an English saying “Lost time never returns.” This means that everybody must be diligent and make good use of his time. One must study hard when one is young so that one can make great progress, succeed in life and become useful to one’s country. Therefore, we can say that diligence is the mother of success.
1.After reading the passage we know that those who are too lazy to work will become________.
A. beggars B. thieves
C. beggars or thieves D. useful men
2.In order to learn to be diligent, it’s the most important for the young people to _________.
A. form the habit of getting up late
B. learn some good subjects
C. work all the time without play
D. work while they work and play while they play
3.One can’t be successful in life unless he ________ when he is young.
A. spends some time learning something
B. is diligent in his study
C. makes up for his lost time
D. loves his school
4.Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?
A. Lazy Boy Can Learn to Be Diligent.
B. Young People Should.
C. Lost Time Never Returns.
D. Diligence, the Mother of Success.