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。

On our way to the house, it was raining 1. hard that we couldn’t help wondering how long it would take 2.(get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.

We were first greeted with the barking by a pack 3. dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters 4. had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and 5.(recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya(木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.

When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting 6.(compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many 7.(tradition) stories about Hawaii that were 8.(huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we 9.(invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, 10.(listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.

    Lana sat next to Grandma. She enjoyed looking at the old photo album. "Who is this?" she asked, ______ at a picture. It was of a small girl with a wild ____. She had a big gap (豁口) between her front teeth.

"That is your mother when she was about your _____. We thought her front teeth would never come," said Grandma.

Lana laughed. "She ____ funny with those teeth _____."

"Yes, she did," smiled Grandma.

"Did the tooth fairy take her teeth too?" asked Lana.

"We liked to pretend she did," said Grandma. "She put the _____ under her pillow and went to sleep. The next morning there would be a coin in that place."

"What really ____to the teeth?" asked Lana.

"Well," said Grandma. "Maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I kept _______."

"You did?" asked Lana. "Why?"

"They helped remind ______of your mother and her sisters____they were growing up," said Grandma.

"Do you_____ have them?" asked Lana.

"I have not _____ of them for a long time," said Grandma. "I would have to _________."

Lana jumped _____from her chair. "Can we look now?"

Grandma _____ and led her to the kitchen. She  ____one of the upper cabinets and began to ________. She pulled out a box of bandages and many bottles of medicine. There was even a jar of seeds.

"I do not think they are here," she began to say. "No, wait. Here they are!" Grandma ___________the bottle in the air and the teeth clinked inside.

They ________ at the kitchen table. Grandma poured out the _______onto a plate.

1.A.pointing B.throwing C.laughing D.moving

2.A.sadness B.smile C.cry D.shout

3.A.weight B.age C.height D.size

4.A.touches B.feels C.finds D.looks

5.A.leaving B.losing C.missing D.going

6.A.hands B.teeth C.hair D.dream

7.A.wanted B.came C.went D.happened

8.A.them B.it C.one D.any

9.A.one B.us C.me D.it

10.A.as B.so C.however D.for

11.A.yet B.already C.still D.so

12.A.seen B.thought C.heard D.spoken

13.A.listen B.touch C.look D.smell

14.A.in B.on C.out D.up

15.A.nodded B.refused C.promised D.shouted

16.A.broke B.closed C.searched D.opened

17.A.look B.watch C.search D.observe

18.A.waved B.moved C.caught D.held

19.A.stood B.sat C.lay D.ran

20.A.medicine B.coins C.teeth D.candy

    Nowadays，there is a trend that more and more people spend their holidays in foreign countries.1.So read our travel tips that are simple and practical，and you can always enjoy your travels.

On a business card，write down the emergency contact's information and place it in your wallet.2.Give your emergency contact a copy of your travel plan，a passport data page，and the visa information. Give each piece of your luggage a unique look：tie a bright handkerchief to a handle or purchase a colored luggage tag.3.If you don't speak the local language，carry a matchbox，or a brochure with the name and address of your destination.4.

To avoid being a target of crime，don't wear eye catching clothing：dress conservatively (保守地)，and don't wear or carry obvious signs of wealth (gold watches，expensive jewelry and etc.) and don't carry more cash than necessary.5.

To make sure of a safe journey and avoid some unnecessary trouble when traveling in foreign countries，you could never be too careful.

A.Also，don't accept packages from strangers.

B.Once your wallet is stolen，you can let them know.

C.Good preparations can always help you out as well.

D.You can show it to taxi drivers when asking for directions.

E.It will be easier for you to keep track of your bag from a distance.

F.Of course everyone wants his travels to be trouble-free and enjoyable.

G.Include the name of anyone who should be contacted in an emergency.

    It was a cold winter．The wind blew all night and the snow was blinding．When morning came，my three children and I got up and made our way to the windows. As we looked out of the window, we saw that the henhouse was gone．Our three hens had been blown away by the cold wind．

I looked at the emptiness outside．Then I saw all three chickens sitting around the edge of a white bucket．I couldn't believe my eyes! How was this violent wind not blowing them into the field beyond？I quickly pulled on long snow pants and heavy winter coat, wrapped a scarf around my neck and stuck my feet into large boots．

I shouted at the wind as it blew．I was alone，struggling in the snow．They stared out the window into the vast white sea of snow, peering at any sign of movement. Outside I heard the sound of my boots as I walked against the wind．

As the snow circled around me，I steadily made my way to the soft cluck-cluck-cluck sound my hens always made．When I reached them，I saw that their little feet were holding on to the edge of the bucket，heads bent forward and away from the wind. I gently lifted each hen and put it carefully into the warm inside．Then I began the freezing walk back to the small shed directly behind our house. One by one I laid my chickens on the cold floor，and they began to cluck softly．

As I shut the shed doors，my eyes went directly to the window where my children were watching. They jumped up and down cheering，and so did I! I wasn't some dragon slayer(屠龙者) from a fairy tale. I was simply a mom，but the look on my children's faces told me that they thought I was a hero mom．

1.Seeing all three chickens sitting around the bucket, the author felt_______?

A. worried. B. incredible.

C. shy. D. confident.

2.From the story, we know that_____.

A. the author’s children liked dragon slayers.

B. the author enjoyed herself in the snow.

C. the author struggled to be a hero.

D. the children watched their mother all the way.

3.How does the author reach the hens?

A. By following the sound of the hens.

B. By wearing protective clothes.

C. By searching for the white bucket.

D. By shouting at the henhouse.

4.What might be the best title for the text?

A. Weather in extreme. B. Hens in trouble.

C. Kindness in need. D. Hero in the snow.

    Monkeys seem to have a way with numbers.

A team of researchers trained three Rhesus monkeys to associate 26 clearly different symbols consisting of numbers and selective letters with 0-25 drops of water or juice as a reward. The researchers then tested how the monkeys combined—or added—the symbols to get the reward.

Here’s how Harvard Medical School scientist Margaret Livingstone, who led the team, described the experiment: In their cages the monkeys were provided with touch screens. On one part of the screen, a symbol would appear, and on the other side two symbols inside a circle were shown. For example, the number 7 would flash on one side of the screen and the other end would have 9 and 8. If the monkeys touched the left side of the screen they would be rewarded with seven drops of water or juice; if they went for the circle, they would be rewarded with the sum of the numbers—17 in this example.

After running hundreds of tests, the researchers noted that the monkeys would go for the higher values more than half the time, indicating that they were performing a calculation, not just memorizing the value of each combination.

When the team examined the results of the experiment more closely, they noticed that the monkeys tended to underestimate(低估) a sum compared with a single symbol when the two were close in value—sometimes choosing, for example, a 13 over the sum of 8 and 6. The underestimation was systematic: When adding two numbers, the monkeys always paid attention to the larger of the two, and then added only a fraction(小部分) of the smaller number to it.

“This indicates that there is a certain way quantity is represented in their brains, ”Dr. Livingstone says. “But in this experiment what they’re doing is paying more attention to the big number than the little one.”

1.What did the researchers do to the monkeys before testing them?

A.They fed them. B.They named them.

C.They trained them. D.They measured them.

2.How did the monkeys get their reward in the experiment?

A.By drawing a circle. B.By touching a screen.

C.By watching videos. D.By mixing two drinks.

3.What did Livingstone’s team find about the monkeys?

A.They could perform basic addition. B.They could understand simple words.

C.They could memorize numbers easily. D.They could hold their attention for long.

4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A.Entertainment. B.Health. C.Education. D.Science.

    California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor（因素）.

The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.

Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources（资源）.

But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.

The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt（融雪）.

Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.

1.What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A.The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.

B.The increasing variety of California big trees.

C.The distribution of big trees in California forests.

D.The influence of farming on big trees in California.

2.Which of the following is well-intentioned（出于好心的） but may be bad for big trees?

A.Ecological studies of forests. B.Banning woodcutting.

C.Limiting housing development. D.Fire control measures.

3.What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?

A.Not enough snowmelt. B.A longer dry season.

C.A warmer climate. D.Dampness of the air.

    Joe is interested in getting exercise and competing (竞争) on a team. He reads about the events at the local pools and finds the perfect activity.

Swimming Programs

Summer Swim Team

Join a Summer Swim Team and compete with other swimmers! The program is offered at eight different local pools for youths to 17 years old. The season runs June 21-August 21. Practices are daily (Monday through Friday) throughout the summer. Cost: $50.00.

Junior Swim Instructor (少年游泳教练)

Two weeks, 20 hours of instruction, two hours per day for children 11-14 years old. Pre-training for youths interested in becoming swim instructors ($45 per child).

Junior Lifeguard (救生员)

Two weeks, 30 hours of instruction, three hours per day for children 11-14 years old. Pre-training in life-guarding, and customer (消费者) service ($45 per child).

Junior Swim Instructor & Junior Lifeguard Training Dates

Special Offer

Anyone who takes part in both junior swim instructor and junior lifeguard programs at the same time need only spend $75 instead of $90 for 50 hours of training.

Register(注册) Online

You can now register online! Visit our website at http://www.example.com. You can choose an area of town, a specific local center, a program, or search for classes which can meet the needs of students of different ages. Just visit our website, and you're on your way!

1.If Joe joins the Summer Swim Team, he _______.

A.needs to pay $45.00 B.begins training at 6 A.M.

C.has to practice for two months D.needs to practice for 7 days a week

2.Anyone who wants to be a junior swim instructor should    　　　    .

A.be 11-14 years old B.pay the instructor by the hour

C.do at least 30 hours of training D.be an experienced junior lifeguard

3.If Joe is only free in the late afternoon, he will probably train at ________.

A.Buckman B.Peninsula

C.Pier D.Sellwood

4.If a 13-year-old boy wants to take part in the swimming programs, he can  ________.

A.take classes online B.choose his instructor

C.have classes half-price D.register on the website

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I woke up earlier than my brother as every other day of the week. I jumped out of the bed, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and had breakfast. Saying good bye to my mother, I got in the car no later than 7:05. I got to school on time, even though my brother came out of the house late as he used to.

It was a Thursday. I was walking to the chemistry rooms when my phone in my left pocket vibrated(震动). I took it out and looked at the shiny screen. As soon as I saw my father’s name on that screen I realized something was not right.

He would not call me in the middle of a school day just to talk. He would want me to focus in school and do well. I answered the phone, and my father sounded worried. He told me to find my brother as soon as possible, walk with him to the school picking-up zone and get in the car with my brother. Our driver would take us back home where my father was.

When I was in the car with my brother my dad called the driver and told him to take us to the hospital. We were going to meet him and my mum there. As soon as my brother and I found about the change in plans, we looked at each other in the eyes. I immediately noticed the fear in brother’s eyes.

To be honest, I was really scared too, probably more than he was. But I did not say anything. We arrived at the hospital. I saw my dad on the phone waiting for us at the entrance. He was smoking. Seeing my dad smoking made me more worried. I had never seen him smoke before. He hated it. As soon as he recognized the white car, he threw the cigarette away. I looked at my brother; he was looking out of the other window. I did not tell him what I just saw. I did not want him to worry.

注意：

1、所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2、至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3、续写部分分为两段，每段的开头已为你写好；

4、续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

The car stopped right in front of my dad.

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Paragraph 2:

We walked down the hall with our eyes closed.

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假定你是校英文报主编李华。由于英文报规模扩大,现急需招聘一名助理编辑。请你以“An English Editor wanted”为题用英语写一则招聘启事。内容包括:

1. 职位描述；

2. 应聘要求；

3. 联系方式。

注意:1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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课文知识回顾(注意形式）

A boy 1.(fall) ill . His 2.(organ） were damaged by the radiation of an infrared ray stove. But before the ambulance arrived, a number of other3.(injure） happened to this unlucky boy over and over again. First, he was choked by some 4.(poison） liquid from the kettle on the cupboard. Then his wrist skin was burnt by electric shock. Finally, his ankle was cut by a pan.

Fortunately, the boy’s nurse gave him proper temporary treatments according to his complex symptoms. She 5.(mild)squeezed the poisonous liquid out of his throat and put bandages firmly in place to apply pressure 6. the ankle wound to stop bleeding. As for the burn, she used scissors to remove his sleeve, 7.(pour) a basin of cold water over the burn to cool it and put her hands on a damp blouse to cover his swollen tissue tightly. She also inspired his8.(brave） to fight against the 9.(bear) pain. Her first aid made a vital difference in saving his life. A ceremony 10.(hold) to honour the nurse who overcame a variety of barriers to save the boy.

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。

Calligraphy (书法), 1.(consider) as one of the unique traditional Chinese arts, has a long history of about 1000 years. It is not only a tool of cultural communication 2.an artistic treasure with shining and extraordinary beauty. As the representative of Chinese art, it 3. (know) as the most ancient artistic form in the eastern world. Calligraphy has influenced the world widely and has even been introduced to many neighboring 4.(country).

To practise calligraphy 5.(require) the basic tools of four treasures of study as well as much concentration on guiding the soft writing brush charged with fluid ink, and writing on the paper 6. the ink will spread quickly. Once the brush movement hesitates, a black mark is created, so speed, 7.(strong) and agility (敏捷) is the essence of fine artwork. When writing, many calligraphers will forget all worries and even 8. (they), combining all thoughts in the beauty of their art. Thus it also can shape and improve a person’s temper and promote well being.

Calligraphy, 9. a mirror, is a silent reflection of the soul.Today, although various modern ways have been substituted for the original calligraphy, 10. (especial) which is created with a writing brush, people still love the ancient form and practise it untiringly.

    Among the parents who came to watch their children’s daily training in the gymnastics camp was a famous actress. Her daughter was good, ____ not good enough to ever compete at a championship level. And I noticed, today, how ____ she was.

When the girl ____, the woman called out, “That was ___ . You looked like a bag of potatoes falling downhill.” The girl burst into ____ .

The scene reminded me of my ____ of the day when one of my own gymnastic performances put me close to tears.

My mother became seriously ill when she was young, and she has ____ a wheelchair ever since. But she never let that ____ her. She has raised five children and has a career as well.

One day I joined a gymnastics program at a nearby park. Before long, I was totally ___ in it. By 1972, I was on the National Gymnastics Team for the Olympic Games. I couldn’t think of anything else but ____ a gold medal.

Before the competition, all in my mind was ____ not to disgrace(使……丢脸)my country and myself. But, though I tried my best, I didn’t win a gold medal. I was so ____. When the winners were receiving ____, I joined my parents in the stands, and we all cried. “I'm sorry. I did my best, ”said me.

She said nothing but ten words I never ____, “Doing your best is more important than being the best. ” Suddenly I understood my mother ____ than ever before. She had never let her handicap(残疾) ____ her from always doing her best.

Now I approached the crying girl and put a(n) ____ around her. “Honey, ” I said. “I know you have done your best, and doing your best is more important than being the best. I'm ___ you. ”

She ____ at me with tears in her eyes. Maybe somewhere, someday, she’11 ____ those words along.

1.A.as B.if C.because D.though

2.A.excited B.frightened C.anxious D.nervous

3.A.stopped B.finished C.began D.paused

4.A.awful B.wonderful C.great D.meaningless

5.A.1aughter B.anger C.tears D.excitement

6.A.experiences B.success C.regrets D.memories

7.A.needed B.made C.wanted D.expected

8.A.control B.challenge C.discourage D.disturb

9.A.confident B.absorbed C.involved D.trapped

10.A.finding B.winning C.earning D.making

11.A.determination B.satisfaction C.encouragement D.effort

12.A.annoyed B.disappointed C.embarrassed D.worded

13.A.applauses B.rewards C.gifts D.awards

14.A.remembered B.ignored C.understood D.forgot

15.A.faster B.better C.closer D.easier

16.A.prevent B.save C.protect D.forbid

17.A.arm B.hand C.ring D.scarf

18.A.curious about B.concerned about C.proud of D.sure of

19.A.glanced B.smiled C.1aughed D.shouted

20.A.continue B.treat C.pass D.use

    The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. It’s important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person1.

One way is to read hooks written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people.

2.

Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language.3.A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the language.

4.Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular cultural group’s way of life.

Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures.5.Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.

A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.

B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.

C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.

D.A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available,

E. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.

F. Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain firsthand knowledge.

G. One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world.

    Visitors to Britain are sometimes surprised to learn that newspapers there have such a large circulation. The “quality” newspapers are often held up as an example of impartial journalism, but the Daily Mirror and the Daily Express usually impress newspapermen even more because they both sell about four million copies every day. British families generally buy a newspaper every morning and frequently take two or three on Sundays, but the vast circulation figures obtained are not only due to the Englishman’s thirst for news.Because the newspapers are all published nationally, copies can be delivered everywhere at the same time.

Though people abroad often know the names of the national papers, they seldom realize that there is another branch of the British press which sells almost as many copies. Local newspapers have a weekly circulation of 13 million. Almost every town and country area has one. Nearly all of them hold their own finance and many of them are very profitable.

These papers are written almost entirely for readers interested in local events — births, weddings, deaths, council meetings and sports — but the content is naturally influenced by the kind of community they serve. Editors prefer to rely on a small staff of people who all know the district well. A great deal of local news is regularly supplied by clubs and churches in the neighbourhood and it does not get out of date as quickly as national news. If there is no room for it in this week’s edition, an item can sometimes be held until the following week.

The editor must never forget that the success of any newspaper depends on advertising. He is usually anxious to keep the good will of local businessmen for this reason. But if the newspaper is well written and the news items are carefully chosen to attract local readers, the businessmen are grateful for the opportunity to keep their products in the public eye.

Local newspapers do not often comment on problems of national importance and editors rarely hold with taking sides on political questions. But they can often be of service to the community in expressing public feeling on local issues. A newspaper can sometimes persuade the council to take action to provide better shopping facilities, improve transport in the area and preserve local monuments and places of interest.

1.The Daily Mirror impresses newspapermen more because_____.

A.it has a larger circulation than many other famous papers

B.it is of better quality than many other papers

C.it is sold nationally

D.it is delivered everywhere in Britain

2.Local papers are preferred by readers who_____.

A.are interested in news B.are much interested in local events

C.want to get news as quickly as possible D.work in churches and clubs

3.According to the passage,businessmen would like to advertise in papers if _____.

A.the papers are well written B.the news items are carefully chosen

C.the news involves them D.the papers are popular and can attract readers

4.The last paragraph implies(暗示)that ______.

A.local papers seldom comment on politics

B.local papers can sometimes influence policy making

C.local papers are more concerned about their own communities

D.local papers do not take sides on problems of national importance

    Demand for the Chinese tech company＇s devices(设备) is red hot even though the country’s overall market for smartphones is getting smaller Huawei's China sales rocketed more than 20% in the final quarter of 2018, and experts say that's partly due to the US govenment's global campaign against the company.

“The latest tension between the US and China raised the patriotism(爱国主义) in Chinese consumers， said Jusy Hong, an analyst at research firm IHS Markit

He pointed out that some Chinese companies encouraged employees to buy Huawei phones late last year. The moves were a gesture of support after the firm's chief financial officer was arrested in Canada in early December at the request of the United States.

Huawei's booming sales show how major parts of its business continue to increase even as the United States tries to persuade other countries to shut Huawei products out of 5G wireless networks and pursues(追究) criminal charges against it. The company expects to overtake Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone maker by next year.

Huawei sold 30 million phones in China in the last three months of 2018, nearly three times as many as Apple(AAPL), according to data published this week by research firms Canalys and IDC. Apple's sales plunged almost 20%.

Huawei's success in China, the world's largest smartphone market, is more than about geopolitics(地缘政治). Chinese consumers love its flagship，high -end- phones because they have great cameras， cutting edge technology and cost less than the latest iPhones, according to analysts. And by offering a selection of cheaper phones, Huawei is able to target a bigger market.

It also benefited from the troubles this year at ZTE (ZTCOF), a rival Chinese smartphone and telecommunications equipment maker. ZTE was banned by the US government from buying vital American parts for months last year.

1.Why did Huawei's China sales increase greatly according to the article?

A.Because the company's devices are always popular worldwide.

B.Because Chinese consumers' patriotism was aroused

C.Because the government encourages people to buy Huawei devices.

D.Because the country's overall market for smartphones is getting bigger.

2.What can we conclude from the third paragraph?

A.Huawei’s chief financial officer was arrested in Canada due to the US's request.

B.All Chinese companies showed their support to Huawei with their purchase.

C.Jusy Hong thought the United States arrested Huawei's chief financial officer.

D.Jusy Hong thought the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer is unfair.

3.How do you understand the underlined word in the fifth paragraph?

A.increased greatly by. B.reduced greatly to.

C.dropped greatly by. D.remained steady.

4.Why is Huawei's success in China more than about geopolitics?

A.Because Huawei has the largest smartphone market in the world.

B.Because Huawei's success is only limited within China mainland.

C.Because Huawei has the ability to target a bigger market in the world.

D.Because Chinese consumers are quite satisfied with Huawei smartphones.

    Here is some news of the future.

March 20,2035

There was a lot of news around the life extension drugs that hit the market a decade ago.They didn’t promise that you would live forever,but they gave you a chance to extend your life an extra five to ten years.Even though the life expectancy rate at birth has increased greatly,the life expectancy for seniors hasn’t improved that much.Basically,you have a greater chance to become a senior,but you will not have a much longer lifespan,and this is where the anti-aging drugs intend to kick in.So,do the anti-aging drugs work?Well,it is too early to tell.But the sales so far are very good.

April 19,2035

Of the total US population of 378 million,people over 65 years old now make up 20% for the first time.The senior ratio was only 4.1% by the year 1900,and 12.4% 30 years ago.The number of people above 65 compared to those of what is considered working ages,between 15 and 64,is currently 33.7%.This is up from 18.5% in the year 2005,which means that for every retired person there are now two workers,compared to four workers 30 years ago.The number of people above the age of 80 has grown to 23.8 million,making them 6.3% of the total population compared to 3.6% in 2005.

April 12,2040

Although introduced in the market only five years ago,10% of all hydrogen fuel now sold in the US is of the environmentally friendly Re-Hydro label,produced through electrolysis(电解)based on a source of 100% renewable energy.Several producers have turned to producing Re-Hydro,mainly because of lower tax,which also keeps the price of Re-Hydro on the same level as regular hydrogen.Most analysts believe that Re-Hydro will be the dominating fuel in the future.

1.According to News 1 we know that the life extension drugs　　　.

A.were first sold in the year 2025

B.were made to make people live forever

C.should be taken when people are young

D.have greatly increased the life expectancy rate at birth

2.The sales of the life extension drugs so far clearly show that　　　.

A.people have no faith in them B.people want to give them a try

C.they work very well for seniors D.they have no effect on people’s health

3.What can we learn from News 2?

A.Many Americans will find it hard to find a job.

B.It’s very hard for seniors to pass the age of 80.

C.The US population has been increasing rapidly since 2005.

D.The American population has been aging rapidly since 2005.

4.What can we infer from News 3?

A.Re-Hydro will not be widely used in the future.

B.The government encourages production of Re-Hydro.

C.Producers are not interested in producing Re-Hydro.

D.Re-Hydro is more expensive than regular hydrogen.

    If you're a design enthusiast, you're sure to feel dizzy over these jaw-dropping pools.

Sky Park Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Located on the Sky Park above Singapore's most famous hotel, Marina Bay Sands this is the world's largest rooftop pool. Offering amazing views of the city's skyline, the pool is at least three times the length of an Olympic swimming pool. As visitors swim toward the edge, they face an illusion that they’ll float into the sky-line. It's quite a heart-beaten rush!

The Red Pool, The Library Koh Samui. Thailand

This blood-red pool is perhaps one of the most special hotel pools on the list. Set against the backdrop of Koh Samui's Chaweng Beach, the fascinating colour isn’t the result of using artificial dye. Rather, the mosaic tiles(马赛克瓷砖) of orange， yellow and red make the brilliant sight that is set among trees and an open-air library.

San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool. Region de valparaiso, Chile

The world's largest outdoor swimming pool gets its water directly from the sea. The pool uses a computer-controlled pump and filtration system. Located at Chile's San Alfonso del Mar Resort, this huge man-made pool is larger than 20 Olympic-size pools and holds approximately 250 million litres of water. It also holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's deepest (115 feet)pool.

Y-40 Deep Joy, Hotel Millepini Terme in Montegrotto Terme, Italy

The deepest hotel swimming pool in the world will make you feel like you're jumping into the sea! The Y-40 Deep Joy is a round-shaped pool that reaches a depth of an impressive 130 feet. The pool, which has special caves， ledges(壁架) and underwater viewing glass， was designed by well-known- architect Emanuele Boaretto. It's meant for leisure dives, dive training and photo shoots.

1.What is special about the Red Pool in Thailand?

A.The water is artificially dyed red. B.The swimming pool is specially dyed.

C.The swimming pool is painted red. D.The mosaic tiles make its brilliant color.

2.If you want to experience a swimming of real sea water, which one can you visit?

A.Sky Park Infinity Pool B.The Red Pool

C.San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool D.Y-40 Deep Joy

3.What do San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool and Y-40 Deep Joy have in common?

A.They both use sea water. B.They are both very huge.

C.They are both round-shaped. D.They are both very deep.

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

School mornings were always busy. The first sentence I usually heard was. ''It's time to rise! '' It was Mom's loudest voices, and there was no way I could pretend not to hear it or hide from it.

By then. I couldn’t get to the kitchen fast enough. In fact, it was a race between my sister, my brother, and me. We usually seated ourselves at the same time, sometimes knocking each other out of our places. After breakfast, we all rushed out to the bus stop as we took our lunch bags that contained a sandwich, fruit, and dessert.

Then, one day, much to my surprise, there was no dessert in my lunch! What could have happened to it? Did Mom forget to make or buy it? Oh, well, I thought. It's only one time, so it’s no big deal. But, for the next few days, my lunch contained no dessert! So one day, after school, as soon as I got home, I asked, ''Mom! Why haven't you been putting a dessert in my school lunch? ''

Mom answered, ''Why, Eugene, I have been including a dessert in your lunch. If you're not getting them, then who is? ''

So then we thought of my activities, and what I did with my lunch each day. As soon as I arrived at school, I always put my lunch in the classroom closet(储物间) along with all of the other lunches. And that brought us to Carl-the bad boy of the third - grade classroom. The teacher didn't like him in class and would send him to the closet, where he would spend most of each day.

Carl lived in a group foster home(集体寄养之家). He was loud and somewhat of a thief, he would take just about anything that wasn't fastened down(盖紧), so he wasn’t welcome at school. Mom and I decided that with nothing else to do Carl was probably going through the lunches and eating what he liked.

1. 所续写短文的词数应为100字左右；

2. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1 :

My mother and I talked about ways to solve this problem.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2 :

Another day, Carl asked me if he could come to my house and meet my mother.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

翻译句子

1.你最好不要吃太多的糖和油炸食品。

2.美是一种态度，与年龄无关。

3.自从发明以来，足球已经成为人们交流的最好的方式之一。

4.在中国住了多年，他仍然说不好汉语。

5.我不了解正在发生的情况。

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。

I started playing the piano when I 1. (be) five years old and still really enjoy it now. It is a perfect way to relax and it cheers me up 2. I’m feeling down.

When I lived at home with my parents, we had 3. lovely piano in the house. Besides, I attended piano 4. (lesson) every week. However, when I went to university, I had to leave my family, my home and my piano behind.

I missed playing the piano so much that I spent all the money I saved on a new electric piano. I had 5. (difficult) taking it from the music shop to my house by myself, so I took a friend with me 6. (get) it home. When I felt tired after studying or writing a research paper, I would take a break to play something energetic, 7. really helped remove my great stress. When I was feeling homesick, playing music made me feel much 8. (good).

Now I’m on my year abroad and I don’t have a piano any more, 9. I still listen to a lot of classical music 10. (write) by my favorite composers like Beethoven and Chopin. I think that, when I get home next time, I’ll drive my family mad because I’ll play the piano all the time.

    Last year, I told my family that I didn't want or need anything for my birthday. Instead, I _______ them to think of a way to share a _______ in their world for me. My husband and my daughter did something different, but _______.

The week of my birthday my husband went to a local cafe and told a waitress that he wanted to _______ pay for the breakfast of a family. The waitress was _______ and said it was her last day at work there and this had never _______. When the family finished eating, the waitress told them their _______ had been paid. The mom started crying and the dad stood up, trying to _______ who might have done it, but my husband was outside _______ the whole thing. He told me he had such a wonderful ________ in his heart and he would like to ________ it a few more times.

My daughter was on a tight budget(手头很紧) so she ________ the week smiling more at people, and letting someone go before her at the market. She just took the time during my birthday week to slow down and be ________ and kind to a stranger and her co-workers.

When we finally all got together for Mother's Day and my birthday, everyone was in tears as each person ________ what they had done. As you can see, it was the ________ birthday ever!

1.A.wanted B.encouraged C.ordered D.permitted

2.A.story B.feeling C.kindness D.responsibility

3.A.crazy B.wonderful C.interesting D.silly

4.A.partly B.normally C.quickly D.secretly

5.A.frightened B.satisfied C.surprised D.disappointed

6.A.failed B.mattered C.existed D.happened

7.A.coffee B.bill C.money D.lunch

8.A.find out B.look C.think of D.remember

9.A.watching B.listening C.asking D.telling

10.A.feeling B.day C.experience D.idea

11.A.say B.discuss C.do D.cost

12.A.wasted B.found C.took D.spent

13.A.healthy B.simply C.honest D.friendly

14.A.shared B.practiced C.recorded D.watched

15.A.biggest B.longest C.best D.quietest

Five tips for emotional training

Training your children on their emotions(情绪) is the work of those adults who want to nurture(培养) emotional health. I can also say that the best emotional trainings do certain things, which I list as my ''Top Five'' pointers, and here they are:

Connect

Be able to see the situation from your children’s perspective(视角). 1.. They'll feel you're on their side and you want to understand. Speaking angrily is a sign of disconnection.

2.

The calmer we can stay, the better chance our children have of learning how to calm themselves. Of course, there are moments when being calm feels out of the question, which is why learning how to stay calm and centered during an emotional storm is a good practice.

Listen fully

Being able to honestly hear what a child is saying can be important. 3.. You are there for them. Even saying ''I'm here for you'' can help greatly.

4.

Children make mistakes when emotionally triggered(被触发)-like we all do, especially early on in our development. But the best emotional trainings focus on solving the ''emotional problem'' rather than just punishment for a not-so-smart choice.

Learn together

5.. We may be learning patience and forgiveness, while our children may be learning how to skillfully handle their big emotions like anger or sadness.

Children are impressionable. I remember being a young child and having a ''flashbulb moment(闪光瞬间) '' when someone said something that changed my mind. I remember everything about that moment for better or worse. So, our aim is to give our children positive flashbulb moments.

A. Be a calming presence

B. Make effective punishment

C. Focus on problem-solving not punishment

D. You can pretend to agree whatever they say

E. This doesn't mean you totally agree, but you hear them

F. We’re always learning alongside our children

G. Putting yourself in their shoes helps build a stronger connection

    Daniel Zhang, the former top manager of Alibaba, has larger shoes to fill now. In September last year, he took over the role of chairperson from Jack Ma, who decided to step down after building the $420-billion(十亿) internet business.

Zhang studied finance at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. After graduating from school he worked at a gaming company in Shanghai. The Shanghai native joined Alibaba in 2007 and played a key role in helping to drive Taobao to profit(营利). He is best known for starting the ''Double 11'' shopping festival, which has brought in 50 million yuan in sales during the first festival in 2009 to 268 billion yuan in 2019.

As to leadership style, Zhang is very different from Ma. The latter made a name for himself as an entertainer, dressing up as Michael Jackson at company events. Zhang has kept a much lower profile(低调). ''Ma is a guy with many ideas. He is very, very creative, '' he said in an interview. ''I'm the guy who always wants to put my foot on the ground. '' The young chairperson, however, has never wanted a routine job or a predictable life—a message he gave to students during a 2016 event at his alma mater(母校).

Zhang now has his sights set on helping Alibaba further develop its New Retail strategy, which looks to combine online shopping. ''We strongly believe that brick-and-mortar stores(实体店) can create huge value, but their model needs to be upgraded,'' Zhang said at a conference last year.

1.We learn from the text that Daniel Zhang has      .

A.built Alibaba into a $420-billion business

B.helped Alibaba achieve most of its success

C.replaced Jack Ma as top manager of Alibaba

D.started the ''Double 11'' shopping festival

2.The underlined word ''routine'' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to      .

A.Unchanging B.satisfying

C.risky D.low-paid

3.What is Zhang's opinion's about Jack Ma?

A.Careful. B.Brave.

C.Creative D.Friendly.

4.What is Zhang's future plan?

A.Making shoes for people who have big feet.

B.Developing Alibaba into the world's biggest company.

C.Bringing the ''Double 11'' shopping festival to the West.

D.Combining online and offline shopping.

    You cannot judge a book by looking at its cover! That's what a group of parents and students in Hangzhou has found out this term.

When they came to school in September, the students were shocked to learn that their class teacher was to be a P.E. teacher. How could someone who teaches table tennis and basketball know anything about academics? Their parents were equally worried and pressured the school to replace ''Miss Muscle'' with a ''Miss Brain. '' However, the principal(校长) did not give in to the pressure and now the parents and students are happy that the school firmly insisted.

After three months, the P.E. teacher, whose name is actually Miss Su, has turned out to be a wonderful class teacher. She is intelligent, kind and helpful. She is a good leader who keeps her students active in their studies and participate in school activities. And she has won the parents over with her real caring for their children. In other words, Miss Su, the P. E. teacher, is ''pretty extraordinary. ''

The early negative reaction against Miss Su is an example of bias(偏见). A ''bias'' is wrong in thinking that has an influence on a person's opinions and decisions. For example, in business, tall men are more likely to be bosses. In the United States, anyone who is above 190 centimeters tall can expect to have a higher salary and to get more promotions than his shorter co-workers. Similarly, women have a difficult time climbing the career ladder because their bosses(mostly men!) think that women lack leadership skills and the necessary toughness to make difficult decisions. Neither of these opinions is based on facts or the talents of the individual. They're just bias.

1.What seemed to be the parents' early reaction to Miss Su?

A.They were excited. B.They were amazed.

C.They were worried. D.They were interested.

2.Why is Miss Su considered to be ''pretty extraordinary''?

A.She is an excellent P. E. teacher.

B.She was finally removed.

C.She really cared about her students.

D.The headmaster was proved to be wrong.

3.The examples are given in the last paragraph to show     .

A.tall men are usually excellent B.people are often judged with bias

C.opinions should be based on facts D.women lack leadership skills

4.What's the author's attitude towards the bias?

A.Disagreeable. B.Acceptable.

C.Careless. D.Curious.

    Did you toss and turn all night? Did you wake up with a sore neck or a headache? Do you feel like you need a nap(小睡) even though you have slept for eight hours? Just like you, I would wake up in the morning with all of those problems and I couldn't figure out why. Like many people who have trouble getting a good night's sleep, my lack(缺少) of sleep has a bad influence on my life. I wanted to do something about my sleep problems, but nothing that I tried worked.

The pillow(枕头) was the problem

I bought every pillow on the market that promised to give me a better night's sleep. None of them worked. Finally, I decided to invent one myself. I asked everyone I knew what qualities they would like to see in their ''perfect pillow'' and got many responses: ''I'd like a pillow that never goes flat, '' ''I'd like my pillow to stay cool'' and ''I'd like a pillow that adjusts to me regardless of my sleep position. '' I spent the next two years of my life inventing MyPillow.

MyPillow is to change the situation

Flash forward ten years and MyPillow, Mike Lindell’s revolutionary pillow design, has helped five million people improve the quality of their sleep. Lindell has been featured on numerous talk shows, including Fox Business News and Imus in the morning. Lindell and MyPillow have also appeared in feature stories in The New York Times. MyPillow has been selected as the Official Pillow of the U.S. National Sleep Foundation.

Get the sleep you've been dreaming about!

Save 50% today by using the promo code: ''ywb979. ''

Buy now at mypillow. com or call 800-299-4018

1.What is the purpose of the text?

A.To answer questions. B.To make an advertisement.

C.To give advice. D.To introduce a website.

2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tells us?

A.Mike Lindell is clever. B.MyPillow is popular.

C.Mike Lindell is a TV star. D.MyPillow is only officially accepted.

3.How could you buy MyPillow at a half of the price?

A.Check out at mypillow. com. B.Call 800-299-4018.

C.Buy the pillows at night. D.Use the promo code: ''ywb979''

    Liz, a graduate at the University of Wales, was going to spend a year at the University of Massachusetts. She had been invited to stay with the Van Dyke family. Alex, the eldest son, met her at the airport and drove her home, where Mrs. Van Dyke was waiting at the door.

"Welcome to America, Liz! "

They shook hands.

"How do you do, Mrs. Van Dyke? "

"Just call me Mary, " Mrs. Van Dyke said.

Liz looked round her, "Oh, what a lovely road! "

The road stretched(延伸) in a straight line as far as the distant highway. It was lines with trees and all the houses were built of wood and painted white.

"Your front gardens have not got any bedges(树篱) or walls between them. "

"We call them front yards over here, Liz! No, our front yards belong more to the street as a whole. We're more sociable than you are. We drop in on each other. You like to be more private. An Englishman’s home is his castle. Isn't that right, Liz? "

"Well, you're right. "

"Come on in! " Mrs. Van Dyke said. "I'll show you your room. "

Then Alex arrived in Liz's room with two suitcases(行李箱), saying, ''The closets(衣厨) are all empty. Know what I mean? ''

"Yes, cupboards! " Liz answered with a laugh. "I read somewhere not long ago, " she went on, "We call the things in the suitcases 'luggage', while you name it 'baggage'. I think British English and American English would soon be two separate languages. "

"Nonsense! " Alex replied, laughing. "In another ten years, you British may all be speaking American English. But I hope you don’t change your accent! "

1.Who was Liz?

A.A student graduated from Massachusetts.

B.A graduate from Great Britain.

C.Mrs. Van Dyke's old friend.

D.Alex's schoolmate.

2.What are American front yards like according to Mary?

A.They are open. B.They are small.

C.They have wooden doors. D.They have hedges or walls.

3.Which of the following is a British English word?

A.Yard. B.Closet.

C.Baggage. D.Cupboard.

4.What is Alex's opinion about the two languages?

A.They will have more speakers.

B.They will show important changes.

C.They may become one language in ten years.

D.They may be influenced by foreign accents.

书面表达

假如你是校报负责人，急需在学校内聘一位同学任英文版的编辑，请你用英文以“An English Editor Wanted”为题目写一则招聘启事。内容要如下：

(1) 该工作主要包括两部分：一是从英文报刊杂志及互联网上选择适合学生的文章；

二是选择与编辑同学们的来稿。

(2) 希望该同学满足下列要求：

① 乐意奉献出一些业余时间为同学们服务；

② 英文与美术皆好；能熟练使用电脑。

③ 感兴趣的同学请在本周内与学生会（Students’ Union）联系。

注意：（1）词数100左右；

（2）不要逐字翻译，要组成一篇通顺连贯的短文。

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，每句中最多有两赴，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（八），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限一词。

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Walter's goal in life was become a successful doctor. He knew he had to finish high school first, so he put his heart into her studies—in particular, biology, chemistry and maths. Because he worked hardly at these subjects, Walter became good at it. However, Walter forgot that he needed to master some other subjects beside those he had been chosen. As a result, Walter fails in both English and Chinese in the end of the second school year. But he had to repeat these subjects and he was almost unable to graduate like planned. Walter learned a good lesson from this experience.

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。

Praise can change a person. It is true that 1.(encourage) words can turn our lives around. Praise is 2.(real) magical. Perhaps many of us have such experiences. Take myself 3.an example. I was very naughty in the primary school. Most of the teachers and even my parents were 4.(disappoint)  in me. But it 5. (happen) that I once got a very high mark in 6. examination and the head teacher 7. (report) this to my parents. My parents praised me and told neighbors about it. I felt really happy 8. became polite to others. Every time I heard others talk to me about my excellent examination result, I thought to 9. (I) that I would work even 10. (hard) and make greater progress. Just as Shakespeare said, “Our praises are our wages.”

    My earliest bee experience took place at a summer camp. One day our teacher told us to head up the hill nearby. We all began to ________ our destination. The girls took the concrete stairs, but the boys ran ________ up the grassy hill, at the top of which sat a long wooden fence. Without _______ the boys ahead of me vaulted over the fence bravely.

What should I do? Take the stairs and _________ a girl, or jump the fence and look _________? Then I took my chance with the fence. I placed both _________ on the top and jumped, feeling uneasy. I didn’t ________ it. As I tried, my foot ________ on the top of the fence. Down I went! I landed on my backside. I tried to _________ off the accident, but then I felt something _________ under me. Just then I saw _________ seemed like hundreds of bees flying toward me. I had landed on a beehive! I ________ up and rushed as fast as I could. But the bees flew faster. What a/an ________ situation I was in!

My clothes were covered with ________ . I parked myself in the camp and I was at a loss. ________ this, my teacher quickly took off all my clothes but underwear. Bees flew out of my clothes and ________ out of my mouth!

I had gained the ________ of all the campers, but I didn’t feel cool. I had been ________ almost 40 bees stings(蛰) all over my body. I learned a most _________ lesson that day. When we are led by the ________ to show off, we might find ourselves sitting on a beehive.

1.A.get B.walk C.set D.race

2.A.already B.happily C.straight D.fast

3.A.fear B.fun C.help D.luck

4.A.feel like B.look like C.care about D.wait for

5.A.excited B.worried C.strong D.cool

6.A.hands B.feet C.arms D.legs

7.A.do B.climb C.make D.succeed

8.A.arrived B.got C.caught D.stepped

9.A.fall B.laugh C.put D.take

10.A.beating B.putting C.flowing D.moving

11.A.that B.what C.which D.if

12.A.sat B.stood C.picked D.jumped

13.A.difficult B.hopeless C.embarrassing D.pleasing

14.A.bees B.grass C.dust D.tears

15.A.At B.For C.In D.With

16.A.almost B.again C.even D.still

17.A.attention B.experience C.knowledge D.respect

18.A.got B.given C.found D.put

19.A.successful B.deepest C.difficult D.valuable

20.A.courage B.desire C.goal D.teacher