December 25 is the day____ westerners celebrate as their Christmas Day.

A.when B.that

C.as D.on which

She asked me ________ I had returned the books to the library, and I admitted that I hadn’t.

A.when B.where

C.whether D.what

（2017·北京）The national park has a large collection of wildlife, _________ from butterflies to elephants.

A. ranging B. range

C. to range D. ranged

In the last few years, China ___ great achievements in environmental protection.

A.has made B.had made

C.was making D.is making

(2018·天津) I can't find my purse. I___________ it in the supermarket yesterday, but I'm not sure.

A.should leave B.must have left

C.might leave D.could have left

（2018·江苏）There is a good social life in the village, and I wish I  _______ a second chance to become more involved.

A.had B.will have

C.would have had D.have had

（2018·江苏）By boat is the only way to get here, which is _______ we arrived.

A.where B.when

C.why D.how

（2017•江苏） _______ not for the support of the teachers, the student could not overcome her difficulty.

A.It were B.Were it

C.It was D.Was it

假定你是李华，在此次抗击新冠肺炎（COVID-19）期间，有来自日本的捐赠物品印有唐代诗人王昌龄的诗句“青山一道同云雨，明月何曾是两乡。”在网上引起热议。你的美国朋友Jack对此颇感兴趣，并写邮件询问，请你回信解释诗句的大意，并表达个人看法。

要点如下：

1. 解释诗句的意思；

2. 表达对诗句所传递的情感和意义的理解；

3. 表达战胜疫情的信心。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好。

参考词汇： 疫情 the epidemic

Dear Jack,

Pleased to interpret for you the Chinese poem lines printed on the donations against COVID-19 from Japan.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hopefully, you can understand and appreciate the heartwarming poem.

Wish you all the best.

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。

When I was at college I wanted to improve my score of PE, so I persisted in exercising after school.

I did it one month but still get a poor result in the examination. What my PE teacher conveyed to me was where the key part was not exercise but body itself. She didn’t tell me direct, worrying that it might hurt your self-respect.

Even so, I didn’t give it up. In another excited examination of race, when it was started, I followed one guy and always kept paces with him. After the guy slowed down, I found another one to follow again. Finally I made it, but I got first in the race with my eyes filling with tears.

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。

How to Avoid the Coronavirus? Wash Your Hands

As a New York Times reporter in China, I covered the SARS outbreak in 2002 and 2003 1. a new virus was first detected in Guangdong. My two children attended elementary school in Beijing throughout the outbreak.

The International School of Beijing, where my children were students, 2.(be) one of the few in Beijing that stayed open.

The school conducted several simple precautionary3.(measure): a serious note to parents warning them that students would4.(screen) for fevers with ear thermometers at the school door. There was no5.(share) of food at lunch. The teacher led the kids to wash their hands6.(frequent) throughout the day at classroom sinks, while singing a “hand washing song”7.(ensure) they did more than a quick pass under the faucet (水龙头) with water only.

With all these, I observed something of8.public health miracle: Not only did no child get SARS, but it seemed no student was infected9.anything at all for months on end.

The World Health Organization declared the SARS outbreak contained in July 2003. But, oh, those habits persisted. The best ways of10.(prevent) against SARS or the new coronavirus are the ones that Grandma taught us.

Forgotten statue kept in a margarine tub is 2,000-year-old treasure

A 2,000-year-old Roman statuette (小雕像) of a silver-eyed goddess Minerva kept in a plastic margarine tub (黄油容器）for more than a decade is among a record number of treasure discoveries.

The British Museum on Tuesday revealed the details of 1,267 finds ________England, Welsh, Northern Ireland, more than what has ever been found since the Treasure Act was   _____in 1996. They include everything from _____ metalwork to a 17th-century pocket watch ______the goddess with the silver eyes was particularly______. It was discovered by a detectorist in a field more than a decade ago but it was _______to be fake, nothing more than a ______. The landowner ______ the statuette in a large, empty margarine tub and ______forgot about it.

This year Len Jackman asked the farmer ______he could search for treasures on his land and was told about the statuette in the tub. The statuette of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, __________ from the first or second century and would most likely have been on a shrine (神殿；神龛). Her head has been removed from the body but to even find her head was _____, said archaeologists.

“It is such an amazing object and it could make an amazing object for a museum ______if that's what happens to it,” said Michael Lewis, the head at the British Museum. “It really is one of the most ______ pieces of bronze age gold that I've seen.”

In the 1970s and 80s there was a(an) ______by some archaeologists to stop metaldetecting. Lewis said “There was a ______on both sides about ______ the other was up to. There was an idea that metal detecting was all about finding things for_______ gain and ruining archaeology.” Over the years it has been realized that there are a lot of people ______ in the past, quite happy for the objects to go in to museums. We’re still on a journey, and it is very ______ that the right people are doing metal detecting.” said Michael Ellis.

1.A.among B.beside C.across D.alongside

2.A.claimed B.applied C.agreed D.approved

3.A.historical B.prehistoric C.contemporary D.historic

4.A.but B.and C.because D.although

5.A.striking B.beautiful C.specific D.efficient

6.A.subscribed B.assumed C.wiped D.interpreted

7.A.copy B.design C.statuette D.treasure

8.A.deserted B.threw C.placed D.lifted

9.A.now and then B.time to time C.here and there D.more or less

10.A.unless B.what C.if D.that

11.A.traces B.dates C.tracks D.passes

12.A.challenging B.outstanding C.permanent D.reasonable

13.A.quality B.quantity C.procedure D.collection

14.A.moral B.delicate C.common D.extinguished

15.A.motion B.activity C.campaign D.parade

16.A.mistake B.mission C.duty D.misunderstanding

17.A.how B.however C.who D.what

18.A.financial B.beneficial C.neutral D.vital

19.A.engaged B.interested C.involved D.buried

20.A.awkward B.bold C.significant D.casual

How to Overcome Procrastination (拖延症)

If you've ever put off an important task, you know it wouldn’t be fair to describe yourself as lazy. This is just procrastination.

“Procrastination” is derived from the Latin verb procrastinare — to put off until tomorrow. But it's more than just voluntarily delaying. 1.. It means doing something against our better judgment.

We must realize that procrastination is about emotions, not productivity. 2.. Nor are we able to overcome it only by learning ways of self-control. It has to do with managing our emotions in a new way.

3.. This is what researchers found. Students who were able to forgive themselves for procrastinating when studying for a first exam ended up procrastinating less when studying for their next exam. They concluded that self-forgiveness might guarantee future success. It allows students to move pass their improper behavior and focus on the next exam without burden.

Another choice is to make your temptations (诱惑) less attractive. 4.. We can put obstacles between ourselves and our temptations to create a sense of frustration or anxiety. If you keep checking your social media, say, your WeChat, delete those apps from your phone for a while.

Researchers also suggested that we make the things we want to do as easy as possible for ourselves. 5., sleep in your exercise clothes.

A.That may be easier said than done

B.One choice is to explore our curiosity

C.If you feel like running early in the morning

D.So we can’t just download a time management app

E.One option is to forgive yourself when you procrastinate

F.Procrastination also came from the ancient Greek word akrasia

G.It’s still easier to change our surroundings than changing ourselves

    IKEA (瑞典宜家家具公司) is set to launch (上市) an air-purifying curtain coated with a mineral-based surface that breaks down common pollutants. The surface of the curtain is treated with a photocatalyst (光催化剂) mineral that causes air pollution to break down when light shines through it, allowing users to purify the air in their own homes.

The technology works in a similar way to photosynthesis - the natural process that plants and some other organisms use to change carbon dioxide and water into food, using light.

Developed over several years by IKEA in collaboration with universities across Europe and Asia, the purifying technology works with both natural and artificial light. “For me, it’s important to work on products that solve actual problems and are relevant to people,” explained IKEA product developer Mauricio Affonso. “We are creating an affordable and space-saving air purifying solution that also makes the home more beautiful,” he continued.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that even now, 91 percent of the world's population live in areas where air pollution goes over WHO guideline limits. The effects of poor air kill about seven million people worldwide each year, research by the WHO has found.

“Besides enabling people to breathe better air at home, we hope that the curtain will increase people's awareness of indoor air pollution, inspiring behavioral changes that contribute to a world of clean air,” said IKEA head of sustainability Lena Pripp-Kovac. “It is the first product to use the technology, but the development will give us opportunities for future applications on other textiles (纺织品).”

“We know that there is no single solution to air pollution. We work long term for positive change, to enable people to live healthier lives,” added Pripp-Kovac.

1.What do we know about the air-purifying curtain?

A.It needs light to work. B.It keeps the pollutants out.

C.It's made from a mineral. D.It works as a photocatalyst.

2.What did Mauricio Affonso think of the curtain?

A.costly B.practical

C.power-saving D.obvious

3.What’s the advantage of the curtain?

A.It helps decrease the world population. B.It purifies the air in the city.

C.It changes people’s bad habits. D.It promotes green lives.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.IKEA's profitable eco curtains.

B.IKEA's plan to decrease air pollution.

C.IKEA's efforts to make a healthier life.

D.IKEA's eco curtains to improve indoor air quality.

    They have beaten us at chess, and now computers are taking a step into a very human territory: the reading comprehension test.

Alibaba said its artificial research outperformed human beings in a global reading comprehension test that seeks answers to such pressing questions as “what was Nikola Tesla’s ethnicity (种族划分)?” and “how big is the Amazon rainforest?”

Luo Si described the machines’ victory as “a milestone”. He said the technology has many uses, from customer service to museum tutorial (教程) to medical inquires — some of which are already being handled by chatbots globally.

In the test, companies subjected their artificial intelligence systems to questions from the Stanford Question Answering Dataset, which assessed reading comprehension. The computers’ answers were compared against average human responses and ranked.

Tying (打平) in top place were Microsoft, the US software giant, and Alibaba, and — like its peers at home and abroad - is putting more funds into AI, much of it via its research arm.

While Microsoft and Alibaba won by the slimmest of margins (幅度) — at accuracy levels a few basis points (基点) above humans’ 82.3 per cent in providing exact matches to questions- the tie provided a symbol of the AI arms race (军备竞赛) launched by the US and China.

China aims to use its vast data, collected from its 1.4 billion population including 730 million who are online, and financial resources to overtake the US in creating a $150 billion industry that is seen as the next industrial revolution.

Baidu made an early bet on AI, and is leading its rivals in autonomous driving. Tencent, which boasts 1 billion monthly active users on its social media WeChat app, and Alibaba have adopted AI in operations such as customizing news and ads, and are investing in new fields.

1.What does Luo Si think of AI’s performance in reading comprehension?

A.He feels frightened at it. B.He has some doubts about it.

C.He thinks highly of it. D.He considers it worth a try.

2.What does China depend on to lead in AI?

A.The new industrial revolution.

B.The huge market of $150 billion industry investment.

C.The vast amount of data from its 1.4 billion population.

D.The cooperation between Chinese government and Microsoft.

3.In which field does Baidu do better than its rivals?

A.The medical enquiries. B.The customer service.

C.Customer news feeds. D.The driverless cars.

    I've enjoyed countless gatherings of Thanksgiving, from traditional family gatherings to feasts with many new faces. Yet at age 65, I have never spent the holiday with a husband or children of my own.

If you feel pity for me, please don’t — I am proud of the decision I made decades ago to change from life’s conventional road map, and I have no regrets about it. I enjoy being alone.

I found my life deeply rewarding. At the same time, I was fascinated with the question of why my adult life as a single person was not as valued by the people around me or by society. When people learned I was single with no children, they assumed my life had a hole that needed filling.

I wondered: Was it just me, or were other single people viewed the same way? I teamed up with my colleague, Wendy Morris, and she and I began a series of studies investigating how people characterize single and married people. The research shows that single people typically have more friends than married people do. They also do more to help, support, and stay in touch with their parents, friends, and neighbors.

I’ve lived my life in cheerful, unapologetic refusal of the “get married, have kids” road map. But getting married is deeply ingrained in our society, and it can be difficult to break completely free of the marriage-plus-children ideal.

The research and the books, though, are not enough. We all need to think about life more open-mindedly. Instead of asking whether you do or don't want to marry or have kids, ask: What will make your life meaningful and fulfilling? When you think about it that way, the possibilities are limitless.

1.What do we know about the author?

A.She enjoys living in a lonely house. B.She seldom stays with her husband.

C.She feels regretful about her life. D.She prefers to live her life alone.

2.How do the people think about the author’s single life?

A.rewarding B.empty

C.valuable D.fascinating

3.What did the author find in her research?

A.Single people are more helpful. B.Single people are not respected.

C.Married people have few friends. D.Married people are careless in life.

4.What's the meaning of the underlined word “ingrained” in the fifth paragraph?

A.influenced B.disturbed

C.rooted D.hurt

    Popularly known as the “Oriental Hawaii,” Sanya in South China’s Hainan province is considered as one of the best diving resorts in the South Pacific Ocean. The followings are the top four places for diving in the city.

Wuzhizhou Island

Wuzhizhou Island is regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving. It is one of the few islands in the world without rocks. The island covers an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape. The sea around the island is clear, providing a visibility of 6 to 27 meters.

Xidao Island

Xidao Island is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area. It is also the largest of a series of islands in Sanya. Located 8 nautical miles off the coast, the island enjoys surroundings of sandy beaches and rocky caves. It also has clear waters with a wide variety of underwater animals to explore.

Dadonghai Bay

Dadonghai Bay, surrounded by hills on three sides, is a moon-shaped bay. The area enjoys agreeable weather all year round, with the water temperature keeping about 20℃ even in winter. Though the water here is not as clear as that in Yalong Bay and Wuzhizhou Island, this diving spot is easier to get to.

Fenjiezhou Island

Fenjiezhou Island is also called the Sleeping Beauty Island for what it looks like from afar. It is a national 5A scenic area in Lingshui Li autonomous county. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins. In addition to possessing a range of marine recreational programs, the island has the only sightseeing submarine in China, which is 18.6 meters long and can accommodate 46 people.

Regulations for underwater diving:

1. Applicants who are in good health and over 7 years old are allowed to dive.

2. People who are drunk or have heart disease or high blood pressure are not allowed to dive.

3. Be sure to travel with your diving instructor.

4. Several gestural languages must be mastered before diving: OK, going up, going down, uncomfortable, poisonous living creatures, and no touching.

Click here to enjoy the breath-taking scenery of these beautiful resorts.

1.Which is the largest among these four places?

A.Wuzhizhou Island B.Xidao Island

C.Dadonghai Bay D.Fenjiezhou Island

2.Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Wuzhizhou Island is the only island in the world without rocks.

B.The four places are all animal-shaped.

C.People are not permitted to dive alone without an instructor.

D.People can feel free to touch underwater animals when diving.

3.Which of the following people can get a chance of diving?

A.a drunk man B.a child aged 6

C.a man with heart disease D.a graduate in good health

4.You may find this passage from             .

A.a website B.a travel brochure

C.a geography book D.a newspaper

假定你是学生会主席李华,你校将举办主题为“祖国颂”的庆祝建国70周年文艺演出,你将邀请你的英国朋友Joe观看这场演出。请你写封邮件向他介绍有关情况,内容包括：

1．举办的时间和地点;

2．活动的目的;

3．活动的内容。

注意：

1．词数100左右;

2．可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3．参考词汇：祖国颂Ode to Our Motherland;周年纪念日anniversary.

Dear Joe,

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每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.

My friend Lilly and I were on the way back to home from school when we saw a boy fall off his bicycles. The boy lay on the ground， screamed in pain. We rushed to help and found if the boy's left leg was bleeding. It happened that we have learned some knowledge about first aid before， so we knew how we should do. We dialed "120" and called an ambulance. While waiting it， I took out my handkerchief and pressed them onto the bleeding point. Then we rolled the boy onto one side but put him in the recovery position. We stayed with him until the ambulance arrived 5 minutes late.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（仅限1词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于3个词）。

Jiuzhaigou Valley lies in Aba, north of Sichuan Province in China. There 1. (be) snow-capped mountain peaks, forest, lakes, and 2. (vary) birds and animals, all contributing 3. the unique view of Jiuzhaigou Valley. Upon 4. (enter) the popular holiday center, you will find 5. (you) walking in a fairyland, leaving behind nothing but earthly troubles and worries. Jiuzhaigou Valley is a world of water. Water brings Jiuzhaigou Valley its most delightful views, 6. is the soul of the place. 7. (attract) by the charming sights so much, you will certainly stay here for a long time with no thoughts for home.

The lakes 8. (call) “Haizi” by the local people of Jiuzhaigou Valley, meaning “little sea” in Chinese. Jiuzhaigou Valley has 9. total of 108 “Haizis” of different sizes and shapes. Some of the lakes ate hidden in the valleys, and others lie in the virgin(原始的) forests.

With a 10. (high) of 2,000 to 3,000 meters above the sea level, the sea enjoys a favorable climate that is cool in summer while not affected by the cold wind of the winter season, presenting the beautiful scenery all year around.

    A snowstorm hit my neighborhood the other day. I had recently agreed to be the house’s groundskeeper, which meant I got ______ with shoveling(铲) the inches of snow that covered the driveway.

I had stayed in the house during the ______ , so I was actually pretty happy to head ______ . I shoveled for an hour or so, and I felt muscles in my arms and legs that I had ______ used start to burn. By the time I finished shoveling, I was getting the  ______ I normally get from biking. To be honest, I was pretty ______ to stop.

A few days later, some friends and I got into a ______ about how hard it is to exercise. Going to gyms is becoming the most annoying ______ ever. Not exercising has an effect on our health. Less than 5% of adults are physically ______ for half an hour a day. Not exercising enough can ______ diseases like heart diseases, cancer, obesity and depression.

And yet shoveling snow was that ______. It didn’t take too much ______ because I wasn’t shoveling for exercise, but to ______ the driveway. People pay much money for gym memberships and classes to ______ extra fat. So why not ______ paying the fitness industry to exercise and help with each other with such kind of ______ ? Surely they’re better off ______ that money and putting the energy to practical use.

A neighborhood could have a Facebook group where people could ______ things they needed help with. Then, people who wanted to exercise could ______ . Win-win. Instead of making it about helping people, it can be framed as a new fitness ______ .

1.A.charged B.filled C.tasked D.crowded

2.A.festival B.disaster C.rush D.storm

3.A.outside B.inside C.forward D.backward

4.A.usually B.directly C.really D.rarely

5.A.challenge B.exercise C.threat D.power

6.A.lucky B.angry C.happy D.sorry

7.A.party B.meeting C.discussion D.fight

8.A.homework B.routine C.solution D.business

9.A.strong B.healthy C.active D.sleepy

10.A.bring about B.set off C.take down D.live through

11.A.difficult B.easy C.valuable D.perfect

12.A.determination B.intelligence C.reputation D.confidence

13.A.design B.clear C.build D.wash

14.A.put on B.pass down C.pick up D.burn off

15.A.enjoy B.miss C.stop D.escape

16.A.reality B.labor C.dream D.faith

17.A.saving B.collecting C.donating D.achieving

18.A.seek B.imagine C.post D.examine

19.A.help out B.show off C.turn around D.run away

20.A.lesson B.skill C.map D.style

    When big news breaks, it's easy to get caught up in following the story online. The Internet can be a place to find useful information. 1. Helping kids understand the news and how to separate fact from fiction is an important job for parents and educators.

Here's some advice that parents can offer kids to help them be quicker to judge as they consume news online.

2. In the rush to cover stories, reporters make mistakes, officials don't always have correct information and tidbits (八卦新闻) that sound reasonable often get passed around before anyone has checked them for accuracy.

Use social media wisely. Some say Twitter is a great source of news in the first few minutes of a tragedy. 3. On the other hand, Facebook can be a great way to connect with friends affected by events in the news and to spread personal news within a more limited circle.

Be skeptical. 4. After the Boston Marathon bombing, NBC Sports reported that some runners kept running all the way to the hospital to donate blood for the victims. Not true. There are plenty of websites devoted to exposing false news stories. The Washington Post also has a Fact Checker column that delivers claims made by public officials and politicians. Visit them to find out if a story is true.

Keep it age-appropriate. Kids aren't always ready to digest big, tragic news - especially if the news is about kids, such as school shootings or abuses.  The constant repetition of information can be confusing for younger kids, and at the beginning of a news event, parents might not be able to offer any correct answers. 5.

A．Remember, breaking news is often wrong.

B．It also can be the source of misinformation.

C．If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

D．Make sure you and your kids aren't falling victim to false news.

E．However, after that it just becomes messy and largely inaccurate.

F．With social media at your fingertips, it's convenient to express your opinion.

G．Kids who are eager to learn more about certain events can check kid-guided news sources.

    Last week, Vodafone started a test of the UK’s first full 5G service, available for use by businesses in Salford. It is part of its plan to trial the technology in seven UK cities. But what can we expect from the next generation of mobile technology?

One thing we will see in the preparation for the test is lots of tricks with the new tech. Earlier this year, operators paid almost £1.4 billion for the 5G wavelengths, and to compensate for that cash, they will need to catch the eye of consumers. In September, Vodafone used its bit of the range to display the UK’s first hologram (全息) call. The Manchester City captain Steph Houghton appeared as a hologram in Newbury. It isn’t all holograms, however: 5G will offer faster internet access. with Ofcom (英国通讯管理局) suggesting that video that takes a minute to download on 4G will be available in just a second.

The wider application is to support connected equipment on the “internet of things” -not just the internet-enabled fridge that can reorder your milk for you, but the network that will enable driverless cars and delivery drones (无人机) to communicate with each other.

Prof William Webb has warned that the technology could be a case of the emperor’s new clothes. Much of the speed increase, he claims, could have been achieved by putting more money in the 4G network, rather than a new technology. Other different voices have suggested that a focus on rolling out wider rural broadband access and addressing current network coverage would be more beneficial to the UK as a whole.

Obviously, 5G will also bring a cost to consumers. It requires a handset for both 5G and 4G, and the first 5G-enabled smart phones are expected in the coming year. With the slow pace of network rollout so far, it is likely that consumers will end up upgrading to a new 5G phone well before 5G becomes widely available in the next couple of years.

1.Why does Prof William Webb say “the technology could be a case of the emperor’s new clothes”?

A.He is in favor of the application of the new technology.

B.5G will bring a cost to consumers in their daily life.

C.5G helps people communicate better with each other.

D.He prefers more money to be spent on 4G networks.

2.The underlined word “addressing” in the fourth paragraph has the closest meaning to        .

A.making a speech to B.trying to solve

C.managing to decrease D.responding to

3.The last paragraph indicates that            .

A.it’ll take several years to make 5G accessible to the public in the UK

B.5G service shows huge development potential and a broad market

C.customers are eager to use 5G smart phones instead of 4G ones

D.it’s probable that 5G network rollout is speeding up in Britain

4.What do we know about the text?

A.Vodafone is successful in spreading the 5G service.

B.Steph Houghton appeared as a hologram by 4G .

C.The application of 5G will make life much easier.

D.5G phones are available in rural areas of the UK.

    It was a painful time for me, for I suffered from an illness and might never be able to have a child. As my 40th birthday approached, I began, for the first time, to notice babies and their happy, smiling mothers wherever I went.

One night, I came to a cafe to kill the boring time. An elegantly dressed, sightly older woman was seated next to me.

“Would you like to see a picture of my daughter?” she asked me, handing me a photo of a smiling Chinese girl. The child was about seven years old and was wearing a Snow White costume. That's Melanie, now in the first grade," she said. I could hear the motherly pride in her voice. “She's pretty,” I said. "I love her costume." The woman explained that she felt strongly about teaching her daughter about Chinese customs and maintaining ties to her shoes. “What made you decide to adopt her?" I asked. "I didn't want work to be my whole life," she said.

I'm not sure if she saw the tears in my eyes as I replied, I don't either, but I'm afraid it's too late." I was 51 when I adopted Melanie, she said. "And it's the most rewarding, exciting thing I've ever done."

When my husband and I returned from China with our nine-month-old daughter, Madeline, in November 2017, Jill was one of the first people I e-mailed. I did it!" I wrote. “I’m a mother and she's beautiful"

“Congratulations,” she wrote back. We recently reconnected on Facebook, and I told her, “You changed my life.”

1.What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?

A.The author regretted her marrying too early.

B.The author was recovering from a serious disease.

C.The author didn't have a child of her own due to some illness.

D.The author had been eager to be a happy mother for a long time.

2.Which words can best describe Jill according to Paragraph 3?

A.Elegant and generous. B.Caring and considerate.

C.Friendly and determined. D.Practical and independent.

3.What can we learn about the author from the text?

A.She wouldn't devote her whole life simply to work.

B.She appreciated the picture drawn by Melanie.

C.Her husband was against her adopting.

D.Her dream was eventually realized in the company of Jill.

4.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?

A.To stress the influence of the kindness.

B.To show us the hidden beauty in our world.

C.To call on us to adopt more homeless children.

D.To share her meaningful adoption story with us.

    Talent shows are common on Chinese television, but instead of casting starry-eyed(幻想的) hopefuls, a new series pairs young famous actors with big-name veterans who are ready to teach them a lesson.

The Birth of Performer first appeared on Zhejiang Satellite TV in October and has already received 330 million online views for just its first two episodes. The show has caused debate on social media about the acting skills of some stars.

A flood of investment in China’s TV and film industry has driven up paychecks for popular young attractive persons and soap opera sweethearts, but some stars have been slammed by critics and the public for lacking professionalism and acting skills.

＂People wonder why some actors don’t take acting seriously with more and more money pouring in,＂Wu Tong wrote. However, he said that he had met many devoted young actors through the show, whose A-list cast of mentors(导师) includes Zhang Ziyi, who starred in the Oscar-winning kung fu epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; and comedy queen Song Dandan.

One highlight from the first episode saw Zhang appear to become angry when she disagreed with her fellow judge-mentor Liu Ye over the performance of contestant Zheng Shuang.

＂Do you know what acting is?＂Zhang questioned Liu. In response, Liu slammed his phone on the table — and then his shoe.

As the audience and contestants were left stunned(震惊的), Zhang turned to Liu and warmly said, ＂Give me a hug.＂The two mentors explained that their quarrel was intended to show how to act out a scene of conflict — but later, online commentators speculated(推测) that Zhang was concealing her genuine irritation.

1.What can we learn about The Birth of Performer according to Paragraph 2?

A.Only the young love it. B.It proves popular.

C.The performers are excellent. D.There are fewer stars present.

2.What does the underlined word ＂slammed＂in Paragraph 3 mean?

A.Praised. B.Employed.

C.Criticized. D.Applied.

3.By mentioning Zhang Ziyi, Wu Tong wants to show _______.

A.she is famous worldwide

B.she earned a lot of money

C.she is devoted to performance

D.she has drawn public attention

4.How did Liu react when Zhang Ziyi questioned Zheng Shuang’s performance?

A.He consulted with her patiently.

B.He behaved rather rudely.

C.He had words with her.

D.He fought against her.

Here we introduce some rental houses to you.

Apartment Levant in Komiza

Overlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, our two-storey house also gives you a full view of Komiza bay as well as neighboring island of Bisevo.The apartment has a wide，covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house.

Apartment Domina

Located in the centre of the city, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air-conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double bed and antique furniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation.

Apartment Tonka

The apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiza. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of minutes away from the old harbor, along the old town’s street where you can enjoy Komiza’s rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 meters away, near the fruit and vegetable market.

Pearl of Issa

This two-bedroom apartment is only a few minutes’ walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can be used as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment.

1.What can we learn about Apartment Levant in Komiza?

A. It is the most beautiful fishing village in Croatia.

B. It offers a chance to admire the whole Komiza bay.

C. It’s inconvenient to go to the centre of the village.

D. It lies in the center of the village with forests around.

2.Which of the following does Apartment Domina provide?

A. Portable washing machines.    B. Modern furniture.

C. Free Internet use.    D. Friendly pets.

3.Which of the following apartments contain two bedrooms?

A. Apartment Tonka and Pearl of Issa.

B. Apartment Domina and Pearl of Issa.

C. Apartment Tonka and Apartment Domina.

D. Apartment Domina and Apartment Levant in Komiza.

阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

A class pet can be an invaluable experience for elementary school children. The pet can teach responsibility, build a connection to the classroom, serve as a motivator, and be something for the children to love. If the teacher is willing to take on the added responsibility of caring for an animal in addition to all of the children in the classroom, a class pet can be a wonderful addition to a class.

Many factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing a class pet. It cannot be too big, as classrooms generally have limited space. Cost should also be considered since the teacher will likely have to pay for the pet, its food and its habitat. It must also be somewhat hardy (耐寒的). Each particular type of animal has its advantages and disadvantages, and a teacher must weigh these and make a decision about which one is right for his or her class.

Birds are physically more delicate (娇养) than many other animals. They will not survive in drafts (气流) and need a somewhat regulated temperature in their environment. Many birds are quite social and do best with other birds or when being handled routinely by people who can be appropriate with them. Young children are not likely to have the skill to handle a bird without harming it, making it a poor choice for a class pet.

Some reptiles are beautiful to look at but are delicate, afraid of cold, light sensitivity or poisonous and shouldn’t be handled by children. Others are more hardy but require expensive habitats. Most snakes eat rats and mice, which may be a frightening thing for small children to witness.

A hardy fish, such as a betta, is a good low-cost option for a class pet. They are obviously not huggable or able to be caught by children. Besides, they are inexpensive, have relatively long life spans, and can be kept in a simple fish bowl.

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假如你是李华，学校最近要组织一次英语演讲比赛，主题为“垃圾分类益处多”。请你根据此话题写一篇演讲稿。要点如下:

1.你的观点；

2.你的建议。

参考词汇:垃圾分类garbage classification

注意:

1.词数80左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

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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。

Giving is the greatest kindness. Kindness is to the soul 1.sunshine is to the crop. Winston Churchill once 2.(observe) that “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Through selfless service, volunteers are the glue that holds a community together. Many activities 3.(volunteer) aid the elderly, disabled and children. No one is 4.lonely island in the sunshine of joyful giving.

Moreover, volunteering is a two-way street of giving and receiving. Sometimes we get 5.(lock) into the “rat race” of life and the 6.(certain) of success discourages us. However, volunteering can be an escape from the routine of life.

Given the significance of volunteerism, it’s time we 7.(roll) up our sleeves and extend a helping hand. In respect 8.my own experience, I work as a volunteer at the local animal shelter, 9.I continue taking care of my furry friends. I hope my efforts can inspire people around me to devote 10.(they) to volunteerism and create a circle of virtue we need.

    As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Nikki Christou, a young girl from London, has an abnormal connection between the arteries (动脉) and veins (静脉). It has resulted in a _____abnormality. But Nikki, who’s a huge makeup enthusiast, doesn't let anything or anyone _____her style. She makes makeup lessons for her YouTube page _____and has become a star. Through the videos, she hopes to _____others who may also have rare illnesses or _____. Nikki wants to inspire anyone with a rare illnesses and show them that _____lies within. Being different should not mean being _____or feeling there is no real place for you in this world and that you don't have a(n) _____role to play.

In her videos, she shares looks for different _____like a dance, a birthday party, a conference and so on. In addition to showing viewers _____looks, she also records other videos that give you a _____at her life, such as baking lessons, Q&As.

____getting hurtful comments from people criticizing her appearance, Nikki says that she _____focuses on the good side. “I don’t let them _____me. Focus on the happy things _____the sad things, because if you focus on the negative, you are not going to _____life,” she said. “Just know if you believe in yourself, really try hard and _____all the negativity in your life, you will lead a happy life. You only live once, and you cannot be _____hardworking.”

As if being a YouTube star wasn't enough of an achievement, she is also the _____behind The Butterfly AVM Charity, a charity set up by her parents to fundraise for research into the illness. She has also helped _____more than 55,525,65 British pounds for the foundation through a crowd-funding campaign.

1.A.visual B.psychological C.facial D.emotional

2.A.limit B.copy C.admire D.break

3.A.painfully B.regularly C.hopefully D.rapidly

4.A.take up B.pick up C.make up D.lift up

5.A.appearances B.difficulties C.conditions D.impressions

6.A.beauty B.happiness C.success D.truth

7.A.established B.ignored C.commented D.defeated

8.A.leading B.special C.intellectual D.positive

9.A.reasons B.occasions C.purposes D.graduates

10.A.popular B.unique C.various D.typical

11.A.photo B.glance C.mission D.symbol

12.A.Regardless of B.In consequence of C.Instead of D.In spite of

13.A.even B.still C.only D.yet

14.A.upset B.impress C.endanger D.interrupt

15.A.other than B.or rather C.rather than D.less than

16.A.change B.waste C.guarantee D.enjoy

17.A.block out B.wipe out C.bring out D.leave out

18.A.such B.so C.enough D.too

19.A.founder B.inspiration C.sponsor D.leader

20.A.collect B.distribute C.spread D.earn