One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name—Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bee to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.
Why is this nickname（昵称）so important to me? I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura（光环）around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.
People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.
Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bee really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.
When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.
As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.
A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.
I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.
1.When was the author given a nickname?
A.When she was three years old.
B.On the fourth day after she was born.
C.Seven days after she was born.
D.When she received the old “Christine” box.
2.What do the people know about the author as Christine?
A.They think the author is active and crazy.
B.They care about the author’s most recent feelings.
C.They don’t realize the author has changed.
D.They don’t know the author has changed her name.
3.What kind of person was the author in the past?
A.She showed no interest in reading.
B.She took pleasure in finding new things.
C.She loved reading and sharing books with friends.
D.She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Bo—the True Name
B.A Unique Name
C.Remember the Past
D.The Meaning of Nickname
Cities all over the world celebrate Christmas in unique and memorable ways. The following international destinations are just a few of the countless choices to consider.
Quebec city
Quebec city has long drawn admirers to its historic district the famed city wall, strange cobblestone lanes（鹅卵石小路）and handsome stone houses. This area transforms into a scenic Christmas village each December. The 403-year-old capital of Quebec province takes pride in the outdoors at Christmas time, when stone buildings shine with lights. Consider cross-country ski on the Plains of Abraham, or skate at the place D’ Youville square.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, a magic city full of staircases and hills as well as Georgian and neo-Classical buildings, is famous for its mixture of the modern and the old. This is evident in winter, when Scotland’s capital puts on a six-week festival lasting until Jan. 6 that goes way beyond Christmas markets. You can ride roller coasters, climb a wall of ice and attend a vivid Christmas themed show by the cabaret troupe（剧团）La Clique.
Zurich
If buying gifts is on your travel schedule, Zurich is an impressive shopping center, particularly around the holidays, from multiple Christmas markets and the luxury（奢侈品）dress shops of Bahnhofstrasse Street, to the independent designers and antique shops in the merging industrial zones. Another annual lighting spectacle（壮观场面）, Lichterschwimmen, on Dec. 21, includes hundreds of tiny lanterns that are sent floating down the River Limmat.
Sydney
A lack of snow does not dampen the Christmas spirit in Sydney. One great and free way to feel the holiday is to take this Dec. 21 walking tour of George Street, which promises “the most sharable window displays and coloured lights.” One advantage over other destinations: warm, sandy beaches that lie just minutes from downtown, where the natural beauty of Australia’s most popular city will be waiting.
1.What can you do in Quebec city during Christmas?
A.Ride roller coasters.
B.Take part in a walking tour.
C.Enjoy cross-country ski.
D.Watch a Christmas-themed show.
2.Where should you go if you want to enjoy a Christmas without snow?
A.Quebec city. B.Edinburgh.
C.Zurich. D.Sydney.
3.Where is this text most likely from?
A.A guidebook. B.A diary.
C.A novel. D.A research paper.
假设你是李华，上周你校为高三学生隆重地举行了 “成人礼”。你以前的外教Kate得知这消息后很感兴趣。请你给她写封信，描述这一盛事。 要点包括：
1. 活动时间：上周五上午9:00-11:30
2. 活动地点：学校大礼堂
3. 活动内容：齐唱国歌、父母期望……
4. 活动意义：感恩、奉献……
注意：1. 词数100左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 开头和结束语已为你写好。
参考词汇：成人礼 coming-of- age ceremony
Dear Kate,
I'm so glad to learn that you show great interest in the coming-of-age ceremony held by our school recently.
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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。错误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。
Li Ming is a friend of mine. I'm glad he changed greatly in the past two years. I clearly remember he was quite fat two years before. He got tired so easy that he couldn't take exercise, that made him very upset. Later, he realized unless he went on like that, he would end up achieve nothing. So, he made up his minds to make a change. He went running every morning and played the basketball every afternoon. Besides, he followed a diet of more vegetables or less meat. Gradually he began to lose weight. He is now an energetic boy in good health. So when faced with problems, we should overcome it with great determination and strong willpower.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When HarmonyOS, the Chinese self-developed operating system for Huawei mobile devices, 1.(release) on Aug 9, it quickly became a hot topic on social media. Many believe it not only represents the rise of the country 2. a tech power, but also shows respect for classical Chinese culture by 3.(name) the system “Hongmeng” in Chinese.
Besides “Hongmeng”, Huawei has also registered many of its 4.(product) under the names of legendary creatures from Chinese mythology. For example, the company’s server chip is called “Kunpeng”, a mythical creature 5. changed from a fish into a giant bird.
In fact, Huawei is not alone in using 6.(tradition) culture for modem enterprises. 7.(base) on the well-known work of classical Chinese mythology The Investiture of the Gods, Ne Zha is shown as a rebellious underdog, who has to overcome hardship and his dark fate to become a hero, 8.(like) his attractive heroic character in previous cinematic works.
As Global Times put 9., “ancient mythology has the power to stimulate contemporary imagination in young people”. After all, imagination is 10. beginning of creation.
Mark is leaving, and I’m feeling kind of sad. He’s been the heart and soul of the office for a couple of years, _____ good professional skills with a sweet and ______ personality.
And now he’s moving on to an exciting new professional ______. It sounds like it could be the chance of a lifetime, and we’re ______ pleased for him. But that doesn’t make it any ______ to say goodbye to a dear friend and trusted ______.
Life has a way of throwing these curve (曲线) balls ______ us. Just when we start to get ______ with a person, a place or a situation, something comes along to change the recipe.
Our ability to cope with ______ determines happiness in life. But how do we do that? A friend of mine reminds us that “survivability depends upon ______.” And then there’s Chris the California surfer, who once told me that the answer to life’s problems can be summed up in four words: “Go with the flow.”
I think life is a series of ______ - both good and bad. No matter how excellent your organizational skills, there will always be life-influencing factors over which you have no ________. The truly successful person is prepared to ______ adjustments should the need arise.
That doesn’t mean you don’t keep trying to make all your ______ come true. It just means when things come up that aren’t ______ in your plan, you work around them - and then you move on.
“Change, indeed, is painful, ______ ever needful.” said philosopher Thomas Carlyle. “And if memory has its force and worth, so has hope.” We’re going to ________ Mark. But rather than stay on the ______ of our parting, we’ll focus on our hopes for a brighter future - for him, and for us. And then we’ll go out and ______ everything we can to make that future happen ______ our plans change again.
1.A.associating B.comparing C.combining D.replacing
2.A.fragile B.gentle C.special D.split
3.A.separation B.destination C.expectation D.opportunity
4.A.sincerely B.ridiculously C.absolutely D.secretly
5.A.nobler B.ruder C.easier D.fairer
6.A.colleague B.roommate C.teacher D.leader
7.A.on B.with C.in D.at
8.A.autonomous B.sunburnt C.comfortable D.dynamic
9.A.change B.challenge C.choice D.chance
10.A.adaptability B.confidence C.accommodation D.competence
11.A.accidents B.barriers C.events D.records
12.A.control B.access C.advantage D.priority
13.A.take B.make C.get D.have
14.A.decisions B.promises C.dreams D.solutions
15.A.mostly B.accidentally C.eventually D.exactly
16.A.yet B.also C.even D.still
17.A.assist B.accompany C.miss D.forgive
18.A.complaint B.attention C.sadness D.sympathy
19.A.do B.demand C.face D.seize
20.A.if B.until C.when D.after
