If you see a problem, you should find a solution. That is what Alex Knoll, a 13-year-old boy from Post Falls, Idaho, believes. When he noticed a man struggling to open a heavy door from his wheelchair, Alex started thinking. "I wondered if there was a resource available to him to show which business had automatic doors, so he could actually access them, "Alex told Time for Kids."I couldn't find anything, so I created it."

That was four years ago. The idea is Ability App. Alex's website says the app will help people with disabilities and their caregivers find the exact position of public spaces and find safe, reliable services and employment opportunities. Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres liked Alex's idea so much that she had him on her show and surprised him with a $25,000 check. "I think it's really going to help me get going, " Alex says.

Worldwide, there are more than a billion people with some kind of disability, according to The World Health Organization. A disability can make it hard to do everyday activities and find a Job. Tara Miller is a friend of Alex's family. She uses a wheelchair. She helps Alex with his app by sharing her experience of what it is like to live with a disability. "We all want to be able to be in the same establishments(机构) as any able-bodied person, " Miller says. "It' s about little things like low tables in restaurants and automatic doors, which can make a huge difference, she says. Alex has yet to set a launch (发布) date for Ability App. But he is determined to meet his goal. "I'm going to work as hard as I can and as fast as I can, "he says.

1.What made Alex create Ability App?

A.The desire to make money. B.The idea of a friend of his family.

C.The inconvenience to a disabled man. D.The encouragement of a well-known host.

2.How does Tara Miller help Alex?

A.By sharing her experience as a disabled girl.

B.By collecting employment information.

C.By lending him some money.

D.By looking after his family.

3.How do the disabled benefit from the App?

A.They can get donations.

B.They are offered discounts in restaurants.

C.They are invited to a talk show to raise public attention.

D.They enjoy easy access to public services and job opportunities.

4.What is Alex like?

A.Generous and honest. B.Brave and easy-going.

C.Creative and determined. D.Confident and energetic.

High School Course Requirements for College Admissions

While admissions standards vary greatly from one school to another, nearly all colleges and universities will be looking to see that applicants have completed a standard core (核心) curriculum. As you choose classes in high school, these core courses should always be the most important. Students without these classes may be automatically disqualified for admission. In general, a typical high school core curriculum looks something like this.

English: 4 years

Foreign Language: 2 to 3 years

Math: 3 years

Science: 2 to 3 years including lab science

Social Studies and History: 2 to 3 years

Art: 1 year

Keep in mind that the required courses for admission differ from the recommended courses. At selective colleges and universities, additional years of math, science and language will be necessary for you to be a competitive applicant.

When colleges calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) for admissions purposes, they will often ignore the GPA on your transcript (成绩单) and focus only on your grades in these core subject areas. Grades for physical education, music performance and other non-core courses are not as useful for predicting your level of college readiness as these core courses. This doesn't mean that electives aren't important. Colleges do want to see that you have a large variety of interests and experiences, but they simply don't provide a good window into an applicant's  ability to handle strict college courses.

Core course requirements vary from state to state, and many of the more selective colleges will want to see a strong high school academic record that goes well beyond the core. Advanced Placement, IB and Honors courses are a must to be competitive at the most selective colleges. In most cases, the strongest applicants to highly selective colleges will have four years of math (including calculus), four years of science and four years of a foreign language.

1.How many courses are included in a typical high school core curriculum?

A.Three. B.Six. C.Eight. D.Ten.

2.What does your non-core courses mean when you apply to college?

A.Your intelligence level. B.Your academic standard.

C.Your talents and creativity. D.Your interests and experiences.

3.Who will most probably be interested in the text?

A.High school students B.High school teachers

C.College students D.College teachers

假如你是李华。你打算邀请在你校学习的英国交换生Mike周末外出游玩一天。请你根据以下要点给Mike发一封邮件：

1.发出邀请；

2.日程安排及理由；

3.询问对方意见。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mike

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 class participated in the sports meeting on Nov. 7. It impressed me most was our team spirit. In the race, a boy student suddenly fall. Very quick, two students helped her up and ran together to the finish line. It was encouragement of the classmates that helped the boy stick to the end.

In my opinion, the event helps us understand the important of friendship. I can still remember four month ago, when we stepped into this school, we didn't knew each other. But now we are a bigger family. Even though we will face more challenges than before, but I believe we can overcome any difficulty as long as we are united.

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。

The number of Chinese students who went to Britain for university education reached its peak in 2019. Since this autumn the British universities1.(receive) almost 20, 000 applications from Chinese students.

There may be some reasons and one of them is the recent trade war between China and the US. So more and more Chinese students consider2.( go) to the UK for their studies instead of America. As a famous University, the University of Manchester has the3.(large) number of Chinese students in Europe.

But there are some challenges. Currently Chinese students just focus on4.(limit) number of subjects, such as economics and business. Another challenge for Chinese students is their5.(safe) because they are believed to be rich.

How6.(encourage) understanding is also a problem. Students from both7.(country) are interested in each other but they don't mix much.

The two groups socialize in8.(complete) different ways. Chinese students like doing homework together, having a hotpot at home,9.going shopping. British students enjoy drinking in pubs10.music. Many Chinese students complain that they can't make many local friends because they just don't like pubs.

    Ram received an automobile as a birthday present. One day when Ram came out of his office, he saw a boy was_________it.

"Is this your car?" He asked. Ram nodded, "My brother_________me on my birthday." The boy was_________. "You mean your brother gave it to you and it cost you_________. Boy, I wish…" He continued.

Definitely Ram_________he was going to wish he had a brother like his brother. But the boy said, "I wish," the boy_________, "I could be a brother like that." Ram looked at the boy in astonishment, and then impulsively(冲动地)he_________, "Would you like to take a_________in my automobile?"

"Oh yes, I'd love that." After a short ride, the boy turned and said, "Would you mind_________in front of my house?" Ram smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy__________. He wanted to show his__________that he could ride home in a big automobile.

But Ram was__________again. "Will you stop where those two steps are?" The boy asked. He ran up the steps. Then in a little while Ram heard him coming back, but he was not coming__________. He was__________his little disabled brother. He sat him down on the bottom step, and pointed to the__________.

"There he is, brother. Like I told you__________, his brother gave it to him and it didn't cost him a penny. Someday I'm going to give you one just like it and then you can see for__________all the pretty things that I've been__________to tell you about."

Ram__________and lifted the disabled boy to the front seat of his car. The older brother climbed in beside him and they began a__________ride.

1.A.investigating B.damaging C.stealing D.admiring

2.A.presented B.sold C.lent D.showed

3.A.excited B.surprised C.upset D.curious

4.A.nothing B.everything C.something D.anything

5.A.expected B.doubted C.knew D.wondered

6.A.thought B.waited C.requested D.continued

7.A.promised B.added C.shouted D.agreed

8.A.ride B.lift C.rest D.seat

9.A.helping B.running C.circling D.driving

10.A.cared about B.wanted C.said D.looked for

11.A.neighbors B.parents C.brothers D.friends

12.A.sad B.happy C.wrong D.right

13.A.slowly B.alone C.up D.straight

14.A.following B.walking with C.carrying D.talking with

15.A.ground B.boy C.house D.car

16.A.there B.here C.just now D.before

17.A.myself B.yourself C.ourselves D.themselves

18.A.trying B.forgetting C.remembering D.dreaming

19.A.went away B.ran away C.got out D.moved out

20.A.hard B.quick C.comfortable D.memorable

    In our day-to-day lives, we must interact with a wide variety of people. Some of them are easy to get along with, but others can be more challenging. It' s impossible to like everyone.1.With the right attitude and good social skills, you really can get along with just about everyone.

2.People with a genuinely positive attitude are seen as more attractive and charming by others. The more you can cultivate this outlook in your own life, the more people will like you.

Don't make promises you can't keep. It can be difficult to say no to people, especially when you want to get along with everyone and may whole-heartedly want to say yes to everything.3.This is part of communicating effectively.

Respect differences between people. Accepting the fact that people are different from you, and that doesn't make them wrong, is part of having a positive attitude. The difference may be in terms of behavior, culture, or opinion. These differences are not only okay.4.

Keep it short.5.And one of the best ways to get along with difficult people is not to spend any more time with them than necessary. You arc less likely to have a conflict with them if you spend less time with them.

A. Develop a positive outlook.

B. They make life more interesting.

C. Find out before you judge them for yourself.

D. But there are ways to say no without being mean.

E. Some people are a lot harder to get along with than others.

F. Yet sometimes we have to get along with people whether we like them or not

G. When you have to interact with difficult people, do your best to keep it fact-based

    WHAT are scientists? They are often described as gray-haired white-coated dull scholars.

But the world has changed. Young scientists are making their voices heard and releasing their powers on the world stage.

This is also true in China. Rising stars include new materials expert Gong Yongji, university professor Liu Mingzhen, and biologist Wang Ruixue. At the age of 28 in 2018, Wan Ruixue received the 2018 Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists. This is a global prize to reward outstanding scientists at an early stage of their careers.

She focuses mainly on biomedicine(生物医学)and artificial intelligence(人工智能). "Both are cutting-edge(前沿)technologies at an early stage of development," she said.

"So, I think they have great potential to be developed. I think in the study of cutting-edge technologies, China and other leading countries in the world are standing on the same starting line. And in the study of structural biology, China is likely to become the leader."

She felt it was her fate to become a biologist. "I grew interested in the natural world, when I was very young," she said. In 2009, she entered Sun Yat-sen University.

In her third year at the university, she realized that she wanted to do something related to biomedicine. So she emailed China's top biologist Shi Yigong, hoping to join his lab at Tsinghua University.

Shi recognized her talent and welcomed her. Years of efforts at the lab have paid off. Her research on the high-definition 3D structure of spliceosome led to a scientific breakthrough.

Unlike-many of other young scientists who choose to pursue further study abroad, Wan currently has no plan to go overseas.

"The whole ecosystem for scientific research is continually improving in China," she said, adding the country has great science facilities.

1.What does the underlined word "releasing" in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.Giving out. B.Getting over.

C.Finding out. D.Taking over.

2.What does Wan Ruixue feel about the study of cutting-edge technologies in China?

A.Anxious. B.Confident.

C.Disappointed. D.Satisfied.

3.What can we learn about Wang Ruixue's journey of becoming a biologist?

A.Her teacher led her into the field. B.She finds it's easier than she thought.

C.Her contribution has been recognized. D.She thinks it's boring but worth trying.

4.Which can be the best title of the text?

A.China's Breakthrough in Science B.Rising Young Scientists in China

C.Wan Ruixue: A Successful Young Scientist D.New Image of Chinese Scientists

    I love winter birds and I love photographing them in snow. That being said, I admit that I'm a fair-weather birder(猎鸟者).Worse, I'm a lazy, fair-weather birder. I don't like weather extremes, so when it's very hot or really cold, it is hard to get me to leave the comfort of home. In summer, I only photograph hummingbirds(蜂鸟)in my yard, and in winter, I try to only go out on relatively mild days. Most of my bird photography is done within an hour's drive of my hometown of Elmira, Ont. So it's all about finding a balance that works.

The winter of 2014 was a great year for snowy owls(雪枭)here in Woolwich Township. One day in early March, I was on my way home from work when I noticed a beautiful snowy owl sitting in a tree right at the crossing. I pulled over to admire him, and then kept heading home unwillingly.

Two hundred meters or so down the road, there were two more snowy owls in a field by a fence, and in the next field over, another on top of a fence post. I couldn't find words to express my feeling at that moment. Thus I rushed home, grabbed my camera and went right back out to get some pictures. It was one of the most magical local birding moments I've ever experienced.

When I'm looking for excellent opportunities to photograph snowy owls and other birds without spending dozens of hours searching for them-and if I'm lucky, finding one that's semi-cooperative-I head to the Canadian Raptor Conservancy (CRC) or the Mountsberg Raptor Centre. I've attended so many photo sessions at each of these fantastic facilities that I've lost count.

1.What factor has the most effect on whether the author goes out to photograph birds or not?

A.Road conditions. B.Personal emotion.

C.Weather conditions. D.Time arrangement.

2.How did the author feel when he saw the snowy owls on the way home?

A.Sad. B.Excited.

C.Untouched. D.Proud.

3.What does the underlined word "them" in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A.Opportunities. B.Moments.

C.Pictures. D.Birds.

4.What can we infer about the author?

A.The author only photographs snowy owls.

B.The author can take excellent photos easily.

C.The author makes a living by photographing birds.

D.The author values each chance to photograph birds.

    It can be really hard to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learning languages in school, but only recently did I start learning German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easily, but when it came to literature, I really struggled. That was when my tutor at university suggested reading some children's books printed in the target language.

At first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book designed for someone half my age, but then I realised that everyone has to start somewhere. As children, we are given these basic texts to familiarise our brains with certain vocabulary and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and develop. I started with books which are taught to us as children in the UK. I managed to find Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.

The beauty of reading books that were introduced to you as a child is that you are already familiar with the plot. Therefore you can work out some words with your knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and a dictionary in the other, but this did not work well. The method I would recommend is to read a chapter first and at the end of that chapter, highlight the new words and then look up the definitions. If you can wait a bit before using a dictionary, you may be surprised what you can understand merely from the context. Additionally, a lot of children's books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or to whom the passage is referring.

If you can find a translation of the books you have read as a child, I would strongly advise reading those if you are a complete beginner. However, if you feel a bit more confident reading in English, I would personally recommend the series of ‘Harry Potter’ books by J. K. Rowling or any of the Roald Dahl children's books.

1.What makes it hard for the author to learn German?

A.The author had a poor memory. B.The author had no interest in it.

C.The author had no one to ask for help. D.The author couldn't read books fluently.

2.What did the author think of reading children's books in the target language at first?

A.Interesting. B.Stupid.

C.Helpful. D.Boring.

3.What does the author try to express mainly in Paragraph 3?

A.How to deal with new words while reading.

B.Why it is helpful to read children's book at first.

C.How to choose a proper book to match your level.

D.How to form the habit of reading in the target language.

4.Why does the author write this text?

A.To give tips on how to learn a new language.

B.To persuade the readers to learn a new language.

C.To stress the importance of reading in language learning.

D.To share the author's stories of learning a new language.

Istanbul & Faces

Titled "Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces", the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai's sistership. The 42-year-old photographer focuses on the distinctive(独特的)historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well-defined portraits.

Date: Till Jan. 18, 10am-4pm.   Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

Knitted Works

The knitted(编织的)show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits(利益)going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.

Date: Till Jan. 1, 7am-9pm.    Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.

Old Shanghai Teahouse

The newly-opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have "scary fun". Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.

Date: Daily, 11am-8pm.       Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

Musical Titanic

The Tony Awards winning musical "Titanic" is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.

Date: Till Jan 22, 2 pm-7:30 pm.     Venue; SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

1.Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey's history?

A.B1 Jinxiu Fun. B.Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

C.Shanghai Art Collection Museum. D.SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

2.What can we know about knitted works?

A.People can have a talk with the creators.

B.All the works can be sold when the show begins.

C.They were made by people from different places.

D.The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.

3.What makes the Musical Titanic special?

A.Its opening time is the longest.

B.It raises money for a special purpose.

C.It allows interacting with performers.

D.It offers a lifelike experience under water.

假定你是李华。你的笔友Alex来信说，他将于下周来中国旅行，并询问住宿情况。请你根据提示给他回信，内容包括：

1.表示欢迎；

2.可以提供住宿。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Alex，

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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。

删除：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

Jenny is a girl whom loves writing. Both of her parents were writers. She dreams that to be a writer, too. She believes though creativity is so importance that a good writer can’t lose it, hard-working is more crucial. So in her spare time, she reads varieties of books instead  playing games. She learned a lot by read other passages. With his hard work, she got first prize in a writing competition in 2019 and since then she began to works for the school newspaper. She was very happily because she has taken the first step to be the writer.

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

Amazon exposed some customers’ names and emails due to a “1.(technique) error,” according to emails the company sent to 2.(affect) customers. Several people shared screenshots of the emails online Wednesday morning. Beta News first reported the incident.

In a statement, Amazon said, “We 3.(fix) the issue and informed customers who may have been impacted.”

Despite the exposure, Amazon told the affected customers they did not need 4.(change) their passwords. But even with just their names and emails exposed, people could attempt to reset their 5.(account) or target their emails for 6.(follow) attacks.

Amazon did not answer questions about how many customers were affected7.  the error nor about how long information was exposed. Amazon’s website and systems were not damaged, 8. Amazon spokesperson told CNBC. The company did not say where the customer information was visible.

In a customer forum, people who received the cryptic message from Amazon were 9.(surprise) that the company did not recommend they reset their passwords and that the link to Amazon’s website in the email signature did not contain a secure link, 10. would contain “https” rather than “http.”

    Susan Boyle spent her early life faithfully attending her ________ Catholic church, taking singing lessons and performing in small karaoke venues, and ________ her aging mother, whom she promised that she would someday enter a ________ contest. Boyle’s first public performance after her dear mother passed away in 2007 was before an enormous(庞大的) ________—more than 10 million viewers of a 2009 episode of Britain’s Got Talent.

As she walked on stage, 47-year-old Boyle was greeted by a surprised and ________ audience. And then, as if the world stopped for just a moment, she caught the audience and ________ the judges as she sang “I Dreamed a Dream.” Her ________ swiftly became reality as tens of millions of viewers around the world became acquainted with her ________ performance, via the live broadcast and a________ popular online video

Who was she, where did she come from, and the most often heard question—where has she been?! Boyle never sought stardom. Over the years, she had quietly________  her dreams from the small village of Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland, ________ just a bit of local reputation by performing at church and community events. As a child, she ________ with learning differences and, she reports, was bullied(欺侮) in school.

By the end of 2009, ________, the world was very aware of Boyle. After she came in second on Britains Got Talent, her first ________, released(发行) in November 2009, became the _______ album of all time in the UK. Her following albums have been extremely ________ as well. She has toured widely, collaborated(合作) with household names, and _______ before the Queen of England.

In addition to showing her great _______, Susan Boyle has been an inspiration to many. She is a beautiful example of _______ the stereotypes(固定印象) of age and circumstance, to win the ______ of the world. Her first public song is really her story—she dreamed a dream.

1.A.native B.local C.central D.ancient

2.A.caring for B.call for C.carry out D.ask for

3.A.dancing B.painting C.singing D.writing

4.A.audience B.band C.crowd D.team

5.A.silent B.skeptical C.serious D.crazy

6.A.amused B.joked C.frightened D.shocked

7.A.words B.plan C.dream D.design

8.A.strange B.special C.ordinary D.extraordinary

9.A.slowly B.rapidly C.easily D.shortly

10.A.pursued B.realized C.built D.thought

11.A.taking B.enjoying C.gaining D.choosing

12.A.followed B.struggled C.offered D.imagined

13.A.gradually B.similarly C.instead D.however

14.A.book B.play C.album D.drama

15.A.best-selling B.best-known C.best-seller D.well-known

16.A.useful B.helpfl C.successful D.hopeful

17.A.embarrassed B.chatted C.cheered D.performed

18.A.patience B.talent C.humour D.imagine

19.A.overcoming B.beating C.observing D.controlling

20.A.respect B.courage C.mind D.praise

    You probably hear the word “love” many times each week. You may hear it from a parent, a friend, in your place of worship, on tv or in a book.

1. You may use the word love about a song, a food or your family pet. You may tell family members you love them. As you can see, there are many kinds of love!  But not all kinds of love are created equal.

So what does love mean to you?2. Love gives life meaning and purpose.  As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Where there is love there is life.”  In the dictionary, love is defined as a strong, positive feeling you have for someone or something. 3.People show their love not just with what they say or feel, but by what they do.

At it’s core, love is about being kind and doing good things for others. A famous verse from the bible describes how love is more than just a feeling, but the way you act and treat others.  “4.It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

5.This allows us to love others no matter what. Showing love allows us to put the needs of others before our own.

So what are some ways that you could show love? It could be as simple as volunteering at a local soup kitchen. Maybe telling those we love how important they are! Consistently showing love will build a habit and fulfill you as well.

A.Love is patient, love is kind.

B.But it is also a lot more than that.

C.And what kind of love is most important?

D.You may even say the word love a lot yourself!

E.So what are some ways that you could show love?

F.Before we can show love though, we must first love ourselves.

G.Consistently showing love will build a habit and fulfill you as well.

    Electric vehicle sales will likely jump over the next two to three years as prices fall and more choices are made available, according to BlackRock’s global head of department investing.

Customers will have more opportunities to move away from traditional combustion engines(内燃机) to electric vehicles and their choices will not be restricted to only certain auto suppliers, Evy Hambro told CNBC’s “Squawk Box ” on Thursday.

“I think we’re at this tipping point of change,” Hambro said. “Over the next two years, we’re going to see price point of entry(入口) drop . We’re expecting to see a big lift in electric vehicle sales over the next two to three years.”

Different countries are at various stages of adopting electric vehicles, depending on regulatory environments and consumer preferences, according to Hambro. For its part, China is leading the way in many new business models around automation and electric vehicles, including in battery technology, he said.

In a bid to curb(遏制) air pollution, Beijing has aggressively pushed for new energy vehicles — that run partially or fully on electricity — through preferential policies, providing subsidies and by exercising its manufacturing(制造) power. It is also exploring autonomous driving technology.

On Wednesday, American chipmaker Nvidia signed separate deals with Chinese electric vehicle start-ups XPeng Motors, Singulato Motors and SF Motors to develop the self-driving technology, despite the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

“We’re seeing China increasingly open up to international business,” Hambro said. “We’re now seeing high levels of ownership, majority ownership in some industries. We’re seeing licenses being given out to specific groups ... I think really we’re seeing some change there, maybe some of these trade tensions are starting to soften.” BMW also said Wednesday that it has obtained a license to provide ride-hailing services in the Chinese city of Chengdu, making the German automaker the first foreign company to do so in China. It will face heavy competition from local players including Didi Chuxing and Meituan Dache.

1.How will electric vehicle develop in the next two or three years?

A.Decline in sales. B.Price fall.

C.Decline in ownership. D.Reduction in suppliers.

2.Why does Beijing actively promote the use of new energy vehicles?

A.To get high profits. B.For transport development.

C.To protect the environment. D.For the development of the city.

3.How does the author introduce the increasing openness of China in the last Paragraph ？

A.By making a comparison. B.By giving an example.

C.By telling a story. D.By asking questions.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.New Development Trend of Electric Vehicles in China

B.Electric Vehicle Technology Looks Forward to New Progress.

C.New Trends of International Electric Vehicle Trade.

D.Electric Vehicle Sales to ‘See a Big Lift’ Over the Next 2 to 3 Years.

    HEMLOCK, MI --When classes resume at Hemlock's K.C. Ling Elementary School next week, the students will have a brand new playground complete with gaga ball pit(坑), Boogie Board, slides and more.

About 50 volunteers worked together to build the new playground Sunday, Aug. 19. The "community build" was the culmination of nearly a year of fundraising, said Sarah Baird, a parent and chairwoman of the playground committee.

"It felt amazing yesterday to see everybody come together," Baird said Monday. "It will be all set and ready for them for their first day of school."

The school year begins Aug. 27. A ribbon-cutting(剪彩) ceremony and open house are planned for Wednesday, Aug. 22.

K.C. Ling houses the district's first- through fourth-graders. Hemlock Elementary School, the district's other elementary school, offers preschool, young fives and kindergarten.

Baird said the former playground equipment at K.C. Ling Elementary was 30 years old, unsafe and beginning to rust(生锈). A few years ago, the Richland Township Fire Department gave the parent-teacher organization $2,500 to build a new playground. The equipment they originally wanted would have cost $100,000.

"We formed a committee and we started doing some fundraising," Baird said. "I did some things and we really tried to do something with the playground."

In the end, with the support of the community, Hemlock Semiconductor, Saginaw Community Foundation, Morley Family Foundation, Dow Corning Foundation and other donors, the group raised $70,000.

"It felt amazing yesterday to see everybody come together," Baird said of the community build. "(We had) huge support from the community and we're very thankful."

1.What does the underlined word " culmination " in paragraph 2 refer to？

A.Flag. B.Key.

C.Name. D.Result.

2.What difficulty did they meet when a new playground needs rebuilding?

A.There is not enough money to build the playground.

B.There is not enough space to build the playground.

C.There is no support for doing it.

D.There is no time to do it.

3.What do we know from the passage?

A.The day of the school's start is Monday.

B.The first grade goes to school in K.C.Ling.

C.K.C. Ling Elementary has a history of 30 years.

D.Most of the playground construction fund is provided by Richland Township Fire Department.

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

A.Entertainment. B.Health.

C.Education. D.Science.

    There has been a lot of publicity recently surrounding 5G, the next generation of wireless technology for the world. But what is this technology and how might it change our lives?

5G stands for fifth generation, meaning the next step in the progression of technology to replace the current 4G system. 4G was the replacement for 3G, which came after 2G, and so on. Earlier "G" systems were designed to improve mobile communication operations. Each new technology brought major improvements in speed and greatly increased network capacity（容量）. The new 5G system promises more of the same. However, technology experts say there is a major way that 5G is different than the earlier systems. It will move well beyond mobile network technology to affect many more devices and industries than other "G" versions.

Wireless industry groups say 5G will help fuel future "smart cities" by connecting sensor（传感器） networks. 5G is also expected to connect self-driving cars and support new technologies involving virtual reality. Higher 5G speeds could also permit doctors to commonly perform remote medical operations. Factories and businesses could use 5G technology to increase automation and improve the collection of information.

Every coin has two sides.  Much of the data could contain private details about individuals, businesses or government organizations. The increased data flow would give internet attackers a lot more possibilities to steal and misuse data. In addition, the wider use of a 5G wireless network means any breakdown of the system would have more widespread and severe results. Such difficulties could affect public safety as well as world economic activity.

1.What is the significant difference between 5G and the early “G” systems?

A.It will affect more devices and industries.

B.It will change the way people communicate.

C.It will reform the pattern of information system.

D.It will improve internet speed and network capacity.

2.What can we learn about "smart cities" from the passage?

A.Smart city is a city full of intelligent people.

B.Now many smart cities have been built all over the world.

C.As long as there is a wireless network, you can build a smart city.

D.The development of 5G accelerates the construction of smart cities.

3.Why can 5G allow doctors to perform long-range medical operations?

A.Because of the low cost of 5G.

B.Because of the wide range of 5G.

C.Because of the high speed of 5G.

D.Because of the ability of 5G to collect information.

4.What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.Possible risks of 5G technology.

B.The advantages of 5G technology.

C.The influence of 5G technology on the world.

D.The importance of information security in the 5G era.

    August is one of the most popular months to travel for Chinese. Choosing the perfect destination for an August vacation isn't easy. We looked at airfare trends, climate data, and cultural calendars to select 4 vacation spots that are some of the best places to visit this August.

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Visitors can enjoy the sunny weather while boating, fishing, and sailing. On land, you can hop between historic sites like Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes, both key sites in the War of 1812.

And sweet teeth will have something to celebrate too: the Fudge（软糖） Festival, which takes place every August and allows the many fudge shops on the island to show off their best work.

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Martha's Vineyard is praised as one of the most classic summer getaways in the United States.

The charming island south of Cape Cod is dotted with simple and elegant New England homes, relaxing sandy beaches. The sunny summer weather in August sets the perfect stage for a boat outing or a shopping trip to the town's shops of all kinds.

Krakow, Poland

Krakow, Poland, is the perfect mixture of history and nightlife.

Tourist favorites in Krakow include Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each of which gives a glance into Poland's religious and political history. After the sun sets, enjoy Krakow's world——famous bar and restaurant scene, and don't forget to pop into a cafe for a late-night snack.

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Every year, one of the grandest wonders in nature is performed here—the Great Migration.

The annual migration sees more than 2 million wildebeest(羚羊), zebras make the dangerous journey across the Serengeti in search of greener fields. Along the way, predators(食肉动物) such as lions and crocodiles lie in wait for the incoming foods, providing tense scene for brave sightseers and nature lovers.

1.What do you enjoy when you go to Krakow?

A.Boating. B.Bars and restaurants.

C.The Fudge Festival. D.The Great Migration.

2.If you are a nature lover, which place do you prefer to travel?

A.Mackinac Island. B.Martha's Vineyard.

C.Krakow. D.Maasai Mara National Reserve.

3.What do these four tourist destinations have in common?

A.They are some of the best places to visit this August for Chinese.

B.The total cost of going to these places is roughly the same.

C.They all have historical scenes to visit.

D.They are all the favorite seaside of tourists.

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写封建议信。

要点：1. 参加中文学习班；

2. 看中文书刊、电视；

3. 学唱中文歌曲；

4. 交中国朋友。

注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语自己写。

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。

As Christmas is coming, I plan to buy something for my parents. What I want to give back is a VIP card for a health club but neither of them is doing enough exercise. My father works hardly as a teacher, spent most of his time at school. My mother loves reading and often bury herself in her books. Therefore, all of them should exercise more from now on. I want to give them this card to express my love and thanks for them. I hope that they will be able to get relaxing in the health club and make more friends here. At the same time, I hope that they can take care their health.

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。

Life in high school is busy because of the goal — College Entrance Examination. Many people say that during these three years there is nothing 1. (interest) except boring study and endless exercises.2., as a high school student, I can’t agree with them. Personally, I live 3.enjoyable and exciting life in high school. Without doubt study is so important that I must devote 4.(me) to it. Although sometimes study may make me discouraged or even crazy, I still can enjoy my life. I can also get a sense of satisfaction when I make progress in my study. In high school my friends bring much 5.(happy) to me and I 6.(encourage) by my parents when I want to give up. They are the persons who grow with me. Besides,7.(teacher) in high school care much about us students both in study 8.in life, and classmates are always kind to each other. We build deep friendship together. All of these make up my enjoyable life in high school, 9.I will value forever. Last, I really hope 10.(have) a chance to study in a key university.

    A little boy almost thought of himself as the most unlucky child in the world because a disease made his leg lame (跛的). He_______played with his classmates. When the teacher asked him to answer questions, he always_______his head without a word.

One_______the boy’s father asked for some young trees from the neighbor. He wanted the_______to plant a young tree each person in front of the house. The father said, “Whose young tree grows best, I will buy him or her a favorite _______.” Seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees, however, the boy had an idea. He hoped that the tree he planted would  _______ soon. So, after watering it once or twice, he never _______ it.

A few days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was _______to find that it didn’t fade but grew some fresh leaves. _______ the trees of his brothers and sisters, his tree was even greener. His father kept his ____________, bought the little boy his favorite gift and said that from the tree he planted, he would become an outstanding ____________ when he grew up.

Since then, the little boy slowly became____________. One night, he lay on the bed but could not sleep. Then he got up and came to the ____________. To his surprise, his ____________ was splashing (喷洒) something onto his tree. ____________ he understood — his father had been ____________ fertilizing (施肥) his small tree!

He returned to his room, ____________running down. ____________ passed. The little boy didn’t become a botanist (植物学家), but he was elected President of the United States.

His name was Franklin Roosevelt. Love is the ____________ nourishment (营养) of life. ____________ it is just a drop of clear water, it can still help the tree of life thrive (茁壮成长).

1.A.bravely B.seldom C.freely D.always

2.A.raised B.nodded C.lowered D.knocked

3.A.spring B.moment C.minute D.week

4.A.neighbors B.friends C.children D.boys

5.A.young tree B.tree C.gift D.toy

6.A.die B.grow C.break D.survive

7.A.ran after B.looked after C.belonged to D.listened to

8.A.pleased B.upset C.worried D.surprised

9.A.Compared with B.Similar to C.Connected to D.Popular with

10.A.request B.schedule C.promise D.secret

11.A.president B.botanist C.artist D.researcher

12.A.clever B.angry C.optimistic D.foolish

13.A.field B.courtyard C.park D.farm

14.A.brother B.sister C.father D.neighbor

15.A.suddenly B.For a moment C.In time D.From then on

16.A.busily B.heavily C.angrily D.secretly

17.A.water B.tears C.sweat D.rain

18.A.Hours B.Months C.Decades D.Centuries

19.A.last B.only C.least D.best

20.A.Even if B.Now that C.If only D.What if

    Successful people not only have healthy morning habits, but also know how to finish off their day right. And they all have particular habits.

Read a book. 1. They all know the importance of educating themselves every single day in order to achieve better results in their professional and personal lives. Reading will make you more likely to succeed.

Organize the following day. Having a well-written plan can really benefit the tasks you have set for the day. It is really difficult to remember all the things you need to do. 2. Successful people know the importance of a well-planned day. So before you go to bed, write down your 3 most important goals for tomorrow.

Spend time with family. Life is not all about work. We all need to enjoy ourselves and spend quality time with the people we love. 3. Going for a walk, playing a game with your kids or just enjoying a movie night, can all be really great exercises to strengthen your close relationships.

Get a workout. 4. I am sure you have heard this many times, but exercise can really benefit your body, mind, and build your self-confidence to help you keep a healthy lifestyle.

5. If you like getting things done in the evening, this could be the best time of your day to work on some art. By creating something artistic, you might even discover some hidden talents.

A. Create your art at night.

B. It is useful for improving your thinking.

C. Many successful people read every day.

D. We must create something meaningful.

E. So why not write them all down in a journal?

F. Successful people know how to make time for their family.

G. After a tiring day, it is important for you to go out and get your body moving.

    Don't drive your kids to school. Let them ride a bike to school.

In England 8.3 million children travel to school every day. It is reported that only a small number of pupils cycle to school (under 2%), although one in three children would actually like to.

Experts say that to stay healthy, children need at least one hour of moderate (适度的) exercise every day. But only six out of ten boys and four out of ten girls get that. One of the reasons is that parents have developed a habit of driving their children to school when they could just walk or ride a bike to school.

Teachers often say that children who walk or ride a bike to school are more ready to listen to their classes, ask and answer questions in class than those driven by car, and the school journey is a good chance for children to learn about road safety and other life skills. Also, for many children, riding a bike is more fun than going to school by car.

Most parents know the benefits. Then what's stopping them from letting their kids ride a bike? Safety is the number one worry for them. But actually riding a bike is not as dangerous as parents think it is.

When you decide to buy a bike, you should be aware (意识到) that a bike that is too big or too small is dangerous. Don't try to get a bike that your child will “grow into”. Get the right size in good working order. Generally, 20­ inch wheels are on bikes for 5-8 year old; 24 ­inch wheels are for 9-11 year old; 26 ­inch wheels are suitable for those over 11, and some older children should even take bikes with 28 ­inch wheels, but the main thing is that the bike fits your child.

1.This passage is mainly written for ________.

A.teachers whose students have asked their parents to drive them to school

B.children who have asked their parents to drive them to school

C.parents who drive their children to school

D.parents who drive to work

2.Which of the following benefits of cycling to school is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A.It will help children keep healthy.

B.It will make children more active in class.

C.It will make children feel freer.

D.It will be more fun for children.

3.Parents don't allow their children to ride a bike to school mainly because ________.

A.their children don't want to

B.they are worried about their children's safety

C.they don't know what size bike to choose

D.they haven't enough money to buy a bike

4.Generally, what size bike is suitable for a 10­year­old child?

A.A bike with 20­inch wheels.

B.A bike with 24­inch wheels.

C.A bike with 26­inch wheels.

D.A bike with 28­inch wheels

    Here is a story telling an American general (将军) who was a very important figure in the American army during the First World War. Everybody in the Untied States knew him and many people wished to have a picture or something of his in their homes.

Soon after the war the general returned to Washington. One day he went to a dentist (牙医) and had six teeth pulled out. A week later the general heard that his teeth were being sold in curiosity shops (古玩店) at $5 each. On each of the teeth there was a label (标签) with the name of the general and words, “Buy these teeth and show them to your friends at home.” The general got angry. He rushed to his office and ordered six officers to go around the city and buy all his teeth.

The officers went out and visited every curiosity shop in the capital. They were away from the office all day. In the evening they returned and put on the table in front of the general the teeth they had bought. They had collected 175 teeth.

1.The general’s teeth were sold in ____.

A.the museum

B.the special shops selling some rare and interesting things

C.the department store

D.the hospital

2.In the evening, the officers went back with all the teeth which cost _____.

A.$785 B.$1, 050

C.$157 D.$875

3.The general felt ____ when he heard his teeth were sold.

A.happy B.excited

C.sad D.angry

4.The general ordered his men to____.

A.look for his teeth and buy all of them

B.arrest the dentist at once

C.make all the shops stop selling teeth

D.buy all the teeth in all the shops

    A driver stopped his car on a street side to have a rest. As he lay down in the seat and closed his eyes, a man came up and knocked at the window to ask the time. The driver opened his eyes and looked at his watch. "It's 8 a. m." he said. Then he went to sleep again.

But soon he woke up because a second person was knocking at the window. "Sir, do you have the time?" he asked. The driver looked at his watch again, and told the man it was 8: 30 a. m.

At this rate (照此下去), he could not have a good rest, so he wrote a short note (字条) and put it up on the window for all to see. It said, "I don't have the time."

Again the man lay down in the seat for his sleep. A few minutes later, a third person came along and began knocking at the window. "Hey, sir," he said. "It's a quarter to nine."

1.The driver stopped his car because he_________.

A.didn't know the time B.lost his watch

C.saw his friend D.was very tired

2.He was woken up again by the second person_________.

A.a few minutes later B.half an hour later

C.forty-five minutes later D.the next morning

3.The driver _________ after he put up the note on the window.

A.had a very good rest B.was woken up again very soon

C.really forgot the time D.made a phone call to the third person

4.The third person came to knock at the window to         .

A.ask the time B.have a sleep

C.tell him the time D.ask for help

    Have you ever been to Taiwan, China’s biggest island? Do you want to pay a visit there? We’ll show you the best of Taiwan island.

1.This passage is written to_____.

A. show you the best of Taiwan

B. tell you something about Taiwan

C. attract more people to visit Taiwan

D. describe how beautiful Taiwan is

2.Which is not included in the price for the tour?

A. Plane tickets. B. Bus service.

C. Guide service. D. Hotel.

3.Where can you have a good time with the local people?

A. Sun Moon Lake B. Ali Mountain

C. Peng Lake D. Gao Xiong

你的一些同学在秋冬之交，患了流感，不能到校上课。请你写一篇主题为“健康生活，远离流感”的防流感的英文通知，并包括以下三方面内容：

1. 了解流感的相关知识

2. 防流感的措施比如饮食，睡眠，锻炼，保暖等

3. 良好的心理素质，正确面对

注意：1. 词数100左右

2. 文中不能出现自己的真实姓名和所在学校名称。

3. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 流感：flu

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