One day, when I was a boy, my classmates and I were going to pick berries (莓果). Before I left, my father said, “Harry, when you find a good bush, don’t leave it to try to find a better one. The other kids will run about, picking one or two berries here, and one or two there, and getting very few in the end. If you want to get more berries, stick to your bush!”
I went with my classmates and we had a good time. But it was just as my father had said. Once one of my classmates found a good bush, he called to the others, and they would leave their places and run off to see what he had found.
But I remembered my father’s words, and I stuck to my bush. When I had done with one, I went to another. When night came, I had a large basketful of nice berries, and more than all the others put together. And I was not so tired as they were. I went home happily that night.
Now I have worked for 6 years, but I never forget the lesson my father taught me. I always stick to my bush. When I had a good place and was getting on well, I wouldn’t leave it and spend days or weeks trying to find a better place. When my friends said, “Come with us, and we will find you something better to do.” I shook my head, and stuck to my bush. Now I’m running a big company. I owe(归功于) all I have to the lesson my father taught me.
1.What did Harry think of that day’s berry picking?
A.Boring. B.Surprising.
C.Enjoyable. D.Painful.
2.When that day’s berry picking finished, __________.
A.Harry had got the most berries B.Harry’s father came to pick him up
C.Harry was as tired as his classmates D.Harry shared his berries with his classmates
3.From the last paragraph we can learn that Harry __________.
A.accepted his friends’ help B.is not satisfied with his job
C.spent weeks finding his job D.is in charge of a big company
4.What does the author mainly tell us?
A.Keep on doing one thing. B.Who laughs last laughs best.
C.Always keep parents’ words in heart. D.A good beginning makes a good ending.
The California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento totals 100,000 square feet. Completed at a cost of $16.1 million, the museum opened in May 1981. It houses 21 old locomotive (火车头) and cars, some dating back to 1862. Here, visitors can learn a lot about railroad history in California and the West in America.
Hours & Tickets
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Tickets are sold until 4:30 p.m. $ 12 adults, $ 6 students, children aged 5 and under are free.
Parking
A small number of metered parking spaces are available on the streets of Old Sacramento. However, these spaces are not for guests visiting longer than 90 minutes. All-day parking is available in large public garages at both ends of Old Sacramento.
Food Service
The Silver Palace Restaurant in the Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station serves good food at the right prices. It is just one block southwest of the main entrance to the museum. There are many other restaurants throughout Old Sacramento.
Other Offerings
Guided tours and films about the museum are offered daily. There are many other chances at the museum, too, including some historical attractions (景点) within Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
1.Which of the following is TRUE about the museum?
A.It is open all year round.
B.It is more than 160 years old.
C.It many attract visitors interested in railway history.
D.The old locomotives there were all made in California.
2.If a 4-year-old visit the museum with his parents, they should pay __________.
A.$12 B.$24
C.$30 D.$36
3.In the author’s eyes, the Silver Palace Restaurant __________.
A.is worth a visit B.is famous for its expensive food
C.is far from the museum D.is the best one in Old Sacramento
假定你是李华，你校交换生 George最近因为起床困难导致上课总是迟到，因此他写邮件来向你求助。请用英语给他回封邮件，给予他相应的建议，内容包括：
1. 养成早睡早起的习惯；
2. 适当地参加锻炼；
3. 要意识到按时上学的重要性。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear George,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Yesterday I received a letter from my friend, Tina, whom is an American. She says that she would come to visit me two weeks later. I was very exciting about it. I decided to prepare with a gift for her, but I didn’t know how to buy. I shopped around and found beautiful china cup in a store. Tina loves China but she is fond of everything about China. I thought they would be a great gift for her, so I bought the cup and wrapped it up with colorful papers. Now I am looking forward to see Tina and giving her the gift.
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。
Access to information 1. (have) exploded in recent years through at least two main developments: rapid technological advancements and institutional innovations (制度创新). The first have generally come from the private sector (领域) while 2. latter have tended to come from the public sector. Both promise 3. (increase) the spread of information, including in relatively less-connected rural areas. In doing so, they help change not only rural livelihoods, 4. rural governance itself.
Recent technological innovations, like mobile phones and the Internet, are becoming 5. (wide)available both in developing countries and rural areas Worldwide, mobile phone subscriptions (认购) increased to one per person 6. average in 2018. It was a quick climb, 7. (compare) with other sectors. While low-income countries unsurprisingly have lower levels of adoption, they still have about 60 mobile phone subscriptions per 100 individuals. The average individual in a low income country is likely to have a mobile phone subscription. Further, people who cannot afford their own mobile phones often have occasional access to the mobile phones of other 8. (person). Low income countries 9. (see) growth rates in access to mobile phones over the last 20 years similar to the 10. (globe) average growth rate.
That day, John’s family decided to move to their new home. The jeep was packed and the family was ready for a(n) ________ day. All piled into the car, ________ their father and six-year-old John. Johns father, Alvin, ________ the engine, and the family ________ toward their new home. Alvin drove for miles before they needed more supplies. Then they ________ at the nearest supermarket Walmart.
Upon driving into the parking lot, they began to ________ for a parking space. The lot was unusually ________, with many cars, shopping carts (购物车), flashing lights and busy people. John felt surrounded by ________. Eventually, after ________ the parking lot many times, Alvin found a(n) ________ parking space for their car, and still large enough.
Alvin was about to pull in when a strange car ________ pulled into the empty spot. To the family’s ________ the driver who had been driving got out of his car and rushed towards Walmart. Alvin ________ jumped out of his car and ran after him, calling, “Hey, hey! Wait!” When Alvin caught the man, he asked, “Don’t you think that we can both ________ it?” The man was surprised and said, “Um, yes, I suppose we could.” They returned to the parking space and ________ their cars so that they could both park there.
That ________ John very much. He’d thought that his father would be angry, or even beat the stranger up. However, the whole incident ended ________ and they went into the supermarket and bought what they needed.
Alvin’s reaction was pleasantly unexpected. John was moved by his ________ father, realizing that the correct thing to do wasn’t what he had ________ to happen. It made a strong Impression on him. ________ is more important than self- righteousness (自以为是的正义).
1.A.obvious B.anxious C.tiring D.working
2.A.following B.helping C.calling D.including
3.A.possessed B.repaired C.started D.changed
4.A.set off B.broke off C.put back D.set up
5.A.played B.lived C.stopped D.sailed
6.A.apply B.stand C.pay D.hunt
7.A.abnormal B.crowded C.quiet D.clean
8.A.advertisements B.noise C.music D.warmth
9.A.appreciating B.describing C.visiting D.circling
10.A.empty B.small C.dark D.cheap
11.A.pleasantly B.suddenly C.easily D.eventually
12.A.comfort B.excitement C.satisfaction D.anger
13.A.optimistically B.happily C.swiftly D.carefully
14.A.quit B.buy C.share D.leave
15.A.adjusted B.approached C.examined D.sold
16.A.impressed B.requested C.informed D.congratulated
17.A.naturally B.peacefully C.sadly D.violently
18.A.energetic B.awkward C.generous D.aggressive
19.A.allowed B.expected C.forbidden D.encouraged
20.A.Kindness B.Curiosity C.Justice D.Judgment
