阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Let’s face the facts. On most occasions, some things may seem impossible, but in every impossibility, there is possibility. Impossible situations don’t last forever. While it might be impossible for one, it could still be possible for another. In a word, everything is possible.
Someone once said, “Success belongs to those who can look at challenges offered by the world as an inspiration.” So your challenges are golden opportunities for success. How can there be wonders if there are no difficulties? You need challenges to show your ability and success comes from the problems you face. Those who refuse to give in come out smiling.
Robert X. Perez once said, “The seeds of success spring from failure’s ashes; failure is not defeat and it just directs you in the right direction. To fail is to understand what you should not do. Remember it and don’t give up until your goal is achieved.”
What should you do when you face difficulties? Jasbeen says, “Yeah, life is difficult, but you shouldn’t give up. You should have a positive and calm attitude towards all your difficulties and make the best of them. You may learn something new. You can accept failure and develop mental toughness. Mental toughness is to see the long-term pains rather than be put off by short-term pains. Once you have this toughness, you have an advantage of winning.”
The only thing in life you ever really regret is the chances you didn’t take. You will only regret when you are faced with the consequences of not taking chances and seizing the moment. Take every chance you can!
Everything you’ve done in life may be good or bad, but no matter what you may do, you must try your best. You must do something meaningful and do it right now.
1.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us that _________.
A. what failure means
B. failure often happens
C. failure can help you achieve success
D. how to achieve one’s goal
2.When faced with difficulties we are advised to _________.
A. be optimistic and learn to see the long-term pains
B. know that each difficulty is a short-term pain and try to avoid it
C. think of the difficult life others may have
D. find out your own advantages and be strong
3.Which of the following is true according to the author?
A. We should try to make the most of every chance.
B. We should create more problems for your success.
C. Those who always have difficulties are more successful.
D. There are no impossible situations for anyone in the world.
4.The passage is mainly about _________.
A. how to face challenges
B. how to be successful
C. how to hold the hold the chances in life
D. how to turn impossibilities into possibilities
5.We are most likely to find the passage in _________.
A. an advertisement for customers
B. a story for young children
C. a speech for young students
D. a guide for those competitors
阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A family story is like a puzzle. Each family member leaves some clues. Family members come together because they have a common tie with one another, sharing a name and special traditions. Exploring family roots and sharing past memories ensure each tradition lives on.
Ancestory.com has created customized (订做的) “Our Name is History” books to give your family a look into your history by learning about your last name. By visiting it, you can check if information is available for your last name. Ancestory.com researchers have collected more than 5 billion names from records such as passenger lists, immigration records and from birth, marriage and death records. The collected information is then used for each customized book.
“Our Name is History” books are available for nearly 200,000 last names, accounting form 85 percent of all the US homes. The collected information is a great start of learning about your family roots. This book will not only surprise your mother, but also become a precious memory to pass down through the generations. It can also be an inspiration for her to talk about all the special women in her life. So instead of just giving her flowers or jewelry, give her a special family name book and share your favorite memories with her.
After learning the general history of your last name, your might be inspired to continue your exploration. The “Our Name is History” books include a special software product for building, searching and sharing your family history.
To learn more about “Our Name is History” books, visit www. Ournameinhistory.com. The deadline to order in time for Mother’s Day is April 30.
1. The first paragraph mainly talks about _________.
A. the importance of exploring family root
B. what a family story really is
C. the importance of a family name
D. how to pass down a family’s traditions
2.What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 2?
A. The “Our Name is History” book.
B. The website Ancestory.com.
C. The website www. ournameinhistory.com.
D. The family’s last name.
3.The “Our Name is History” books _________.
A. are very cheap compared with flowers or jewelry
B. can tell us where we should look to find out family history
C. cover the last names of all Americans
D. can tell us origins of our last names
4.What will mothers do if they get “Our Name is History” books?
A. They may be inspired to talk about some special women they remember.
B. They will collect information about their family roots.
C. They will learn how great their ancestors are.
D. They will share them with some other families.
5. What’s the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
A. To tell us how to explore family roots.
B. To help family traditions to live on.
C. To advertise “Our Name is History” books.
D. To tell us how to create our own family history.
假如你是新华中学学生李华。最近在英语课的一个单元中学习了一些关于急救的知识，感觉很有用，想建议学校开展相关活动以便了解更多相关知识。于是, 你给校长写了一封信。
要点如下： 1. 急救知识的重要性。
2. 建议学校开展相关活动（如开设课程，张贴海报，急救演练等）
注意： 1.词数120左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头语已为你写好，不计入字数。
Dear Mr. President,
In the past week, we have been studying a unit on first aid in English lass.______________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
1.______________________ when someone knocked at the door. (我刚要去睡觉这时有人敲门)
2.Look! ______________________ the rest of our guests!(其他客人来了)
3.______________________ experience(由于缺少经验), he was unable to do the job.
4.The capsule began swinging gently sideways as we ___________.（我们放松地躺在那里做梦）
5. _________ the information illegally, the journalist was arrested.（受到非法获取信息的指控）
6.So _____________ that I had to turn to Mr Wang for help. (问题如此难)
7._______________ （除非被公平对待）, she won’t attend the award ceremony this Saturday.
填空
1.The whole family were d at the news that Tom had been admitted by Peking University.
2. During the trip, she used WeChat to stay in touch with her friends, keeping them
i of her latest information.
3.Not (批准)by the government, some DiDi drivers are considered to be illegal.
4.With the economy environment worsening, a large sum of money is in great d , especially by small companies.
5.Burns are called first, second or third degree burns, d on which layers of the skin are burned.
6.You can get burnt by v of things: hot liquids, steam, fire, radiation or chemicals.
从方框内选择适当的短语并用其正确形式填空（其中有1个词组为多余选项）
1.These theories don’t ___________ English learning.
2.He said his country would continue to work to_____ international peace and security in its new role.
3.Mark tired to ___________ his seat without being noticed, but failed.
4.All Kevin wants to do now is ___________ preparing for the coming exam.
5.Many primary school students took brooms to the streets to ___________ the broken glasses.
6.The girl’s uncle ___________ her father to attend the parents’ meeting yesterday.
7.Increasingly, more sofa manufacturers are ________ the challenge of producing sofas with air leather.
8.If you really attach importance to English, you will always manage to ___________ some time for it.
9.Sometimes it’s very difficult to ___________ the things that one is looking for.
10.All the doctors hope that the new medicine could ___________ to the cancer.
