1、 At just 12 years old, Leonardo Nicanor Quinteros is still in middle school, 1. but he has already run his own free school. He helps other children with their studies.
Leonardo loves to study. After seeing some of his classmates trying to keep up at school, he decided to do something about it. Last year, he told his grandmother that he wanted to have his own school. 2. 他要奶奶帮他把学校建在他们家隔壁。She agreed. Today, the free school has nearly 40 students. The boy acts as teacher and headmaster. 3. He is proud that what he does has already made a big difference to many of the children there.
The school is not much to look at. It's made mostly of adobe(土砖) and is pretty small. 4. 但是,在邻居们的帮助下,学校正变得越来越好。Leonardo lives 20 minutes away from his own school. But every day he gets on his bicycle after coming home from school and rides to his own school. He teaches classes on different subjects, like math and grammar. Sometimes, 5. when his students cannot come, he gives the classes at night to make sure they don't get behind on their studies.
Leonardo does his best to help students improve their subjects. Many admit (承 认) that they have improved a lot. “He helped me to pass the tests, now I'm in Third Grade,” one of the students said.
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2、—I have finished my homework.
—________.
A.So do I
B.So have I
C.So I do
D.So I have
3、Sherlock Holmes asked the suspect (嫌疑犯) what he ________ when the murder (谋杀) took place.
A.was doing
B.has done
C.is doing
D.would do
4、(2013四川遂宁)The teachers encourage their students to________the problems by themselves,and in this way students can enjoy success.
A.give up
B.work out
C.look through
5、We could see Shanghai Library clearly from our room. There was blocking our view.
A. something B. nothing
C. everything D. anything
6、.Once the actor Edwards told his fans,“Be yourself and don’t let anybody _______ you around.“
A. pull B. push C. take D. turn
7、 I _________a book three days ago and I __________it yet.
A. bought, didn’t read
B. have bought, didn’t read
C. bought, haven’t read
8、I found the baby as soon as he had heard his mother .
A. angrily B. happily C. sadly D. pleased
9、If you go to his party tomorrow, .
A. won’t, neither do I B. don’t, neither will I
C. don’t, neither do I D. /, so do I
10、I often doubt ________ he says.
A.whether to believe what
B.whether should I believe what
C.if to believe that
D.whether to believe that
11、Sam and Henry play football very well. We hope of them can join our team.
A. all B. both C. every D. Neither
12、—Why was Mrs. Li taken to the police station?
—Because she________stealing a lot of things from her neighbor.
A.treated herself to B.tricked into C.was accused of
13、China’s Spring Festival travel rush is always a ________ of the country’s transport system.
A.chance
B.challenge
C.change
14、Some parents worry their children’s hobbies may________their schoolwork.
A.get the way of
B.get on the way of
C.get on well with
D.get in the way of
15、There is enough ________ for the books and magazines, so you don’t need to throw them away
A.room
B.case
C.box
D.bag
16、Last year, the first made-in-China ballpoint pen tips(圆珠笔笔头)were _________ by Taiyuan Iron(铁)&Steel.
A.divided B.required C.produced
17、The Red Cross ________ a medical team to the village immediately after the earth-quake.
A.prepare B.sent C.organize D.let
18、—Which would you like to watch tonight, Frozen II or Ne Zha?
— _______. I want to watch My people, My Country.
A.Neither B.Both C.Either
19、There are hundreds of teachers in our school and _______ of them are _______ teachers.
A. three hundreds, woman B. three hundred, woman
C. three hundred, women D. three hundreds, women
20、The singer________gave the concert last night is Cui Zige, and I’m a big fan of her.
A.who B.which C.what
21、—Sorry, Liz. I think I was a bit rude to you.
—______, but don’t do that again!
A. Go ahead B. Forget it
C. It depends D. With pleasure
22、补全短文
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,从短文后的A-E选项中,选出适当的选项补全短文。
Jack found a dog came into his shop with a note in his mouth. 【1】 , “Can I have a bag of salt?’’ The dog had money in his mouth, too, so Jack took the money and placed the salt in the dog’s mouth. Jack was very surprised and because it was closing time, he decided to close the shop and follow the dog.
When the dog came to a crossing, he waited for the lights to turn green before crossing the road.
【2】 . When a bus came, he walked to the front, looked at the number, but didn’t get on. A few minutes later, another bus came and this time the dog climbed on. The bus traveled through the city and the dog kept looking out of the window. 【3】 , moved to the front and pressed the button to stop the bus. He then got off with the salt still in his mouth. 【4】 . A man who seemed a little angry opened it. Jack ran up and said to the man, “Your dog is too clever. He could be on TV!” 【5】 , “You call this clever? This is the second time this silly dog has forgotten his key.”
A. Finally he got up B. He took the note and read it C. Then he came to a bus stop D. But the man replied loudly E. When the dog got home, he knocked at the door |
23、A: Hi, Jack. Our speech competition about music is coming.
B: Yeah. I'm ready for it. What about you?
A: I don't know which topic I will choose. 【1】?
B: Yes, I can give you some advice. What kind of music do you like best? Do you like pop music or rock music?
A: Both of them. 【2】.
B: Then you should collect some information about pop music.
A: All right. So what can I do?
B: Well, let me think. 【3】.
A: Sounds great! Thank you very much.
B: 【4】. By the way, a report about music will be held in our school tomorrow. Would you like to go there?
A: 【5】. I am free tomorrow.
B: Wonderful! See you tomorrow.
A: See you.
24、Nowadays, the food that you buy comes from many different countries. Have a look in your fridge, cupboard, and fruit bowl and check the origins(来源) of the food. Perhaps there are apples from California, lamb from New Zealand, or potatoes from Egypt? You will probably be surprised how far food travels to get to your plate. This journey, from “field to plate”, is called “food miles”. A food mile is the distance that food travels from the farmer’s field to the person who buys the food. Nowadays, food often travels thousands of miles to get to the consumer(消费者).Why is this, and what are the effects(影响) of these long distances?
Traditionally, farmers sold their food in the local market so the food didn’t have to travel very far. The consumers also did not travel very far, because they went to their local market to buy the food. This was a good system for farmers and consumers. However, there were some disadvantages. For example, consumers could only buy food that farmers produced locally. In addition, they could only get food that was in season. Now, because of modern technology, food comes from all over the world. We do not have to wait for spring or summer to buy strawberries or tomatoes. They are available in winter if we want.
Some countries have to import(进口) most of their food. This is because they have difficult climates. The United Arab Emirates(UAE), for example, gets 85% of its food from other countries. Even food made in the UAE often uses imported materials.
What’s wrong with “food miles”? Is this not a good way of increasing international trade? I believe these miles are worrying for a number of reasons. First of all, because food travels such long distances. we need more planes, lorries, and ships to move the food. This means we use more oil or petrol, so there is more pollution and more global(全球的) warming. In addition, food that travels a long way is not fresh and usually not very tasty. Tomatoes, for example, are picked early and stored for their long journey. For this reason, they are usually tasteless when they get to the consumer. Local food has a better taste, and it also reduces the amount of global pollution. We need to buy more local food.
【1】What is called “food miles” according to this passage?
A. The origins of the food. B. The journey from field to plate.
C. The effects of long distances. D. The disadvantages of imported food.
【2】Some countries like the United Arab Emirates have to import most of their food because of ____.
A. long distances B. fresh and tasty food C. difficult climates D. modern technology
【3】The writer uses the LAST paragraph mostly to encourage readers to ______.
A. buy more local food B. travel long distances
C. increase international trade D. use imported materials
25、
Starting from October 2016 for households in Westmorland and Albert Countries.
Recyclables — Blue bag : Collected every other Tuesday (alternating with clear Garbage bags).
Metals : Empty steel bottles and containers, etc.
Paper and hard cartons (纸盒)
Plastics : Empty bottles and containers (caps off), hard plastics.
Other items: Phones, milk and juice cartons, etc.
▼Tips :
Pizza boxes : Move away any leftover (剩下的) cheese . Place the box—without any cheese or oil—in a blue Recyclables bag and the paper inside in a clear Garbage bag.
Organics — Green bag : Collected every other day.
Food : Bones, fish and shellfish, bad food, leftovers,etc.
Garbage — Clear bag : Collected every other Tuesday (alternating with blue Garbage bags).
Household items : Balloons, clothes, pencils and pens, pet waste, pillows, toys, vases, etc.
Bathroom items : Brushes, combs, diapers, toothpaste tubes, towels, etc.
Kitchen items: Dishcloths, glass, plastic packaging (包装), rubber gloves, toothpicks, etc.
Diapers and pet waste: They are perferred in the clear Garbarge bag but may go in the green Organics bag when they need to be collected as possible.
Special waste: batteries (电池), cleaning products, fertilizer, gasoline, glue, needles, paints, pesticides (杀虫剂), etc. Never put these items in your waste. Call 877-1040 for special collecting services.
Bags may not be picked up for the following reasons:
► The bag contains special waste;
► The bag is too heavy.
【1】According to the guide, what should people do before they recycle pizza box?
A.Cut them into pieces. B.Put them in a clean bag.
C.Wash them with cold water. D.Remove any leftover cheese.
【2】Garbage bags and Organics bags were collected last Tuesday. What will be collected this Tuesday?
A.Only Organics bags. B.Only Recyclables bags.
C.Garbage bags and Organics bags. D.Recyclables bags and Organics bags.
【3】According to the guide, how should people deal with batteries?
A.Put them in a Garbage bag. B.Put them in an Organics bag..
C.Put them in a Recyclables bags. D.Call for special collecting services.
【4】Which of the following bags will probably NOT be picked up?
A.An Organics bags that contains diapers.
B.A Garbage bag that contains glue.
C.A Recyclables bags that contains empty plastic bottles.
D.An Organics bags that contains milk that has gone sour.
26、 “What’s in a name? That which we call rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
Country | custom |
Argentina | There aren’t many clear-cut naming traditions in Argentina nowadays. In the past, first-born babies were named after their parents but now the focus is on distinctiveness (特殊性). Parents choose names they like or that are fashionable. |
Brazil | When a lady got married, she changes her name. It used to be a common practice in Brazil to change your maiden name, keeping your father’s surname and adding your husband’s last name. However, the women have the choice to keep their names or make the change. As for the choice of their kids’ names, there are no rules. Some parents prefer to have a compound name, while others keep it simple. |
Turkey | In the past, it was a tradition to name the children after their grandparents, mostly from Arabic origins. But lately more and more parents leave that tradition and give their babies modern and “special” names. It was also tradition to give a second name to the child by grandparents. |
Canada | In many families, first names are chosen based on what people like. They have whole “Baby Name” books to look through and find that perfect name along with its meaning. They are also given middle names. Though no spoken or written rules, these honour family members. There is no reason, but it is done with respect. |
【1】According to the chart, in which country people pay attention to distinctiveness when they choose a name for a baby?
A.Canada. B.Turkey. C.Argentina.
【2】Women may chance their names after they got married in ________.
A.Argentina B.Brazil C.Turkey
【3】In Canada, when they choose a name for a baby, ________.
A.they must name the children after their grandparents
B.they can look through a “Baby Name” book
C.they never give middle names
27、 A group of scientists from Sweden have unlocked one of nature's biggest secrets. The scientists have worked out how spiders make such strong silk when they build their webs. The silk that spiders make is strong and even tougher than steel. Being able to produce man-made spider silk has long been a dream of many scientists. Now, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have, step by step, developed a method that works. They've found that the materials for webs arc in a spider's silk gland (丝腺) as protein. The gland has a level of acidity (酸度) that helps make the protein into very strong silk. The researchers reported that they could produce man-made spider silk by copying the process.
The new man-made silk could be very useful to humans. Doctors are interested in it. They think it can help people get well after a bum. Some doctors believe the new silk could be used to take the place of the torn ligaments (撕裂的韧带) in the body. Plane makers and makers of protective clothing also see many uses for the new silk.
Senior researcher Anna Rising spoke about how ▲ the new discovery could be. She said, "This is the first successful example of copying spider silk-making process. In the future, this may allow industrial production of man-made silk, which can be used in many fields and make our life much better. The silk could become a valuable material for us."
【1】The man-made silk can be used (o do many things EXCEPT .
A.help patients get well B.build excellent planes
C.stop ligaments being torn D.make protective clothing
【2】Which of the following can be put in ▲ ?
A.simple B.important C.awful D.boring
【3】According to Anna Rising, the new material .
A.will improve our life a lot B.can help fight air pollution
C.will take the place of many other materials D.can help us make more scientific discoveries
【4】What's the best title for the passage?
A.Spider silk is good for humans B.Scientists from Sweden are great
C.Making spider silk is now possible D.Making scientific discoveries is hard
28、Reading the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.
The private automobile(私家车)has long played an important role in the United States. In fact, it has become a necessary and important part of the American way of life. In 1986, sixty-nine percent of American families owned at least one car, and thirty-eight percent had more than one. By giving workers rapid transportation, the automobile has freed them from having to live near their place of work. This has e【1】 the growth of the cities, but it has also led to traffic problems.
For farm families the automobile is very helpful. It has made it possible for them to travel to town very often for business and for pleasure, and also to t【2】 their children to distant schools.
Family life has been a【3】in various ways, The car helps to keep families together when it is used for picnics, outings, and other shared experiences. However, when teenage children have the use of the car, their parents can't keep an eye on them. There is a great danger if the driver has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs, or showing off by s【4】 or breaking down traffic laws. Mothers of victims(受害者)of such accidents have f【5】 an organization called MADD(Mothers Against Drunk Driving. These women want to prevent further tragedies(悲剧). They have worked to encourage the government to limit the youngest drinking age, Students have formed a similar organization, SADD(Students Against Drunk Driving)and are spreading the same message among their friends.
For many Americans the automobile is a necessity. But for some, it is also a m【6】 of social position and for young people, a sign of becoming an a【7】. Altogether, cars mean very much to Americans.
29、 Once upon a time there lived a beautiful princess who like to play alone in the forests. One day _______ she was playing with her golden ball, it rolled(滚动) into a lake. The water was so _______that she could not see the ball. The princess was very sad. She cried out, "I would give anything _______ have my golden ball back!"
Suddenly a large ugly frog(青蛙) appeared out of the water. “_______?” he croaked(呱呱的叫). The princess _______ him with distaste(讨厌). “Yes,” she said. “I would give anything.”
“I will get your golden ball,” said the frog. “In return(作为回报), you _______ take me back to the castle. You must let me eat from your golden _______ and live with you.” “Whatever you want,” said the princess. She thought the frog was very ugly, _______ she wanted her golden ball.
The frog dove(潜水)down and _______ the ball back to the princess. She put the frog in the ________ of her coat and took him home. “He is ugly,” the princess said. “But a promise is a promise. And a princess always ________her word.”
However, when the princess changed her clothes, she forgot all about the frog. That evening, she heard somebody ________ her door. Then she heard a ________."Oh, no!" said the princess. "I forgot about the frog!’’ She ran to the door to open it and a handsome prince(王子) stepped in.
"________ are you?" asked the princess. "I am the frog you met at the lake." said the handsome prince. "I was turned into a frog one hundred years ago by a wicked (邪恶的) lady. They said only a beautiful princess could help me. ________ I met you. You are a little forgetful(健忘的), but you did keep your word!"
【1】A.if B.when C.because D.though
【2】A.clear B.tidy C.deep D.low
【3】A.in order to B.as a result C.so that D.instead of
【4】A.Something B.Nothing C.Everything D.Anything
【5】A.looked after B.looked for C.looked through D.looked at
【6】A.can B.may C.must D.should
【7】A.plate B.cup C.bottle D.box
【8】A.or B.and C.but D.so
【9】A.bought B.brought C.lent D.drove
【10】A.wallet B.cover C.glove D.pocket
【11】A.keeps B.breaks C.leaves D.shares
【12】A.putting on B.trying on C.living on D.knocking on
【13】A.sound B.noise C.voice D.saying
【14】A.Who B.When C.Where D.How
【15】A.Unluckily B.Luckily C.Sadly D.Exactly