山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题(2020年4月2日)(无

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山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年度尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题(11页)

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年度尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题（2020年7月2日）一、完型填空Food is very important. Everyone needs to _______well if he or she wants to have a strong body. Our minds also need a kind of food. This kind of food is _______. We begin to get knowledge even _______ we are very young. Some children are _______ in everything around them. They learn_______when they are watching and listening. When they are getting older, they begin to_______ story books, science book…anything they like. When they find something new, they love to ask questionsand _______ to find out the answers.What is the best_______to get knowledge? If we learn by ourselves, we will get _______ knowledge. If we are ________getting answers from others and do no t ask why we will never learn well. When we study in the right way, we will learn more and understand better.1．A．sleep B．read C．drink D．eat2．A．sport B．exercise C．knowledge D．meant 3．A．until B．when C．after D．so 4．A．interested B．interesting C．weak D．better 5．A．everything B．something C．nothing D．anything 6．A．lend B．read C．learn D．write7．A．try B．have C．refuse D．wait 8．A．place B．school C．way D．road9．A．little B．few C．many D．the most10．A．often B．always C．usually D．sometimes二、阅读单选Seven years ago, Joyce Akinpe moved to Australia to start a new life, finding an exciting job in Sydney. After the outbreak (爆发) of COVID-19, she suddenly lost her job.Seeing that there were many others like herself in trouble from the outbreak, Akinpe and her two roommates, Michele Gomez and Maureen Lee, brainstormed ideas for how to help their local community. They came up with a street pantry（储藏柜）. Gomez said the idea was very simple, “Take what you need and leave what you can.”With the help of Gomez’s father, they built the Blessing Box –a street pantry, with shelves and hanging baskets and two doors made from old furniture.It sits just at the back of the three girls’home, so they can look after it. They put some information notices into their neighbors’mailboxes, and the Blessing Box was quickly filled with the donations (捐赠)from the community, “It is the community’s strong support that keeps the project alive,”Akinpe said.We now have hundreds of people visiting our box every day. It might only a hours for the box to be full and next hour it might become empty again. “We are now helping others to carry out similar projects in their own communities, too”, Gomez said.Lee said things in the box were mostly convenience foods, as well as some necessary life things such as spaghetti and toilet paper. “Few people take everything at once. They think there are other people who need them more.”Lee added.There were many people rushing there for donations. The three girls needed to sanitize (消毒）all the donations and make sure all food packages were not broken. Gomez said that they had no time for rest, but what they did was well worth.11．Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ________.A．the way to build the Blessing BoxB．the help from the local communityC．the purpose of building a street pantryD．the trouble from the outbreak of COVID-1912．Put the following sentences in the right order according to the passage.a. The three girls thought up a good idea.b. The three girls received and sanitized the donations.c. The three girls put information notices into their neighbors’mailboxes.d. The three girls built the Blessing Box with the help of Gomez’s father. A．c—a—b—d B．c—b—a—d. C．a—b—-d—c D．a—d—c—b 13．Few people take everything they need at once because __________. A．they would like to use their own thingsB．they think other people need these things moreC．there aren’t enough donations in the Blessing BoxD．it's not safe to use the things from the Blessing Box14．The best title for the passage can probably be _________. A．Challenges through Life B．Happiness from Strangers C．Friendship during the Hard Times D．Kindness behind the Blessing BoxI am so worried about my son’s health that I can’t help writing to you. Last night, a school night, my 11-year-old son’s baseball team played a game that lasted until 9:30. By the time we got home and he had a quick dinner and shower, it was 10:30 —an hour and a half later than a child who gets up at 6:30 should be going to bed. We love baseball. My son is having fun, getting exercise, and learning patience, teamwork and sports spirit. But the truth is that the game also influences his sleep.As parents, we want good things for our children. We want them to be healthy both in body and in mind. To this end, we look for ways to help our kids grow and develop. We help them with their homework. We send them to all kinds of classes —dance, soccer and baseball. We encourage our kids to take honors courses (培优课程) or to haveafter-school jobs. And we praise them for hard-earned success and achievements.However, the ironic thing is that all of these activities and responsibilities that we are giving our children to make their lives colorful could be badly influencing their health and taking happiness away. Activities,responsibilities, and goals are good. But if we want our kids to realize their full physical, learning and social ability, sleep is important. We have to start taking sleep seriously.Parents make bedtime routines and carry out strict rules about nighttime. But in fact, these measures (措施) aren’t enough because getting our kids enough sleep isn’t just about carrying out (实行) stricter bedtime. It actually requires more than that. In order to ensure our kids get the sleep they need, both parents and schools should make an effort. 15．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A．The writer’s son spent too much time taking a shower.B．The kid who gets up at 6:30 am should go to bed at 8:30 pm. C．The writer’s son learns a lot and has a good time in the baseball team. 16．From Paragraph 2, we know that parents ________.A．want the best for their childrenB．are able to teach their children to dance at homeC．pay more attention to children’s mind than body17．What’s the best meaning of the underlined word “ironic”in the third paragraph?A．讽刺的B．公平的C．奇特的18．From the passage, we can infer that ________.A．activities and responsibilities are sure to make children unhealthy and unhappyB．not only parents but also schools have made efforts to help kids get enough sleepC．some children may not have enough sleep because of too many after-school activities19．What might happen if the headmaster read this letter?A．More after-school classes might be given to students.B．The school might make some rules to make sure students go to bed early. C．Parents might be advised to make their children’s lives more colorful. Cats are often considered lazy. They love napping( 打盹) on their own comfortable beds.However, as Gary the cat shows us, some kittens also love adventure.Gary is a five-year-old long-haired cat. He goes on camping trips in the Rockies(落基山脉) with his owners every weekend. The cat has his own social media page. He can often be seen exploring snowy peaks( 高峰) in a warm jacket. The cat also enjoys taking pictures with his dog brothers.James Eastham is Gary’s “dad”and his social media manager. Eastham met Gary when the cat was about two years old. It turned out that Gary was born with an interest in exploring the great outdoors. He would manage to escape from Eastham’s apartment several times every month. Eastham and his wife then started to take Gary out for walks.Shortly after that, the Easthams moved to the mountains. Slowly, Gary went on bigger and bigger adventures. He started with the family’s yard and then parks. As Gary became more comfortable outside, his owners took him on trips to more distant(遥远的) places and for longerperiods of time. Eventually, Gary was ready for the mountains and all the fun outdoor activities. This past winter, Gary even tried skiing for the first time.When he is tired, Gary will just “hitch a ride( 搭便车)”on his owners.“These days, he prefers to ride on my shoulders instead of in his pack,”said Eastham.According to Eastham, outdoor adventures seem to have been good for Gary. The cat used to be shy. Now, he has become much more confident around strangers. “He has even gotten friendlier,”said Eastham. Gary has become one of the most famous cats on the internet. However, it seems the fame hasn’t gone to his head. “Gary is still a cat,”said Eastham. “It mostly only cares about having enough treats(美餐) every day.”20．What can we know about Gary?A．Gary used to be kind of wild. B．Gary loves napping in his bed. C．Gary likes outdoor activities. D．Gary was born in the Rockies. 21．According to the passage, Gary has adventured many things exceptA．swimming B．skiing C．camping D．climbingA．well known on the internet B．bigger and strongerC．more confident and friendlier D．a social media managerA．hurt his head B．made him proud C．inspired his fight D．stopped him thinking24．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．A famous lucky cat B．The life attitude of a cat C．The history of a cat D．The “Mountaineering” cat三、补全短文7选5根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2018-2019学年周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题(2019年4月10日)(

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2018-2019学年度周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题（2019年4月10日）一、完型填空Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus (马戏团)performance. Finally, there was only one family standing ahead of us. The family had eight children. Their clothes were not expensive but clean. The children were ____, standing in line, two by two behind their parents, and holding hands. They were ____ talking about the clowns elephants and other acts they would see that night. You could tell that they had never been to the circus before. And the father and mother seemed as happy as they could be.The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets ____. He proudly replied, "I want eight children's tickets and two adult tickets please, so I can take my family to the circus." The ticket lady told him the price. The man's wife ____ her head. There was no longer a smile on the man's face. He quietly asked again, "How much did you say?" The ticket lady told him the price again. The man didn't have enough money. How was he supposed to tell his kids that he couldn't take them to the circus._______ what was happening, my dad put his hand into his pocket, pulled our a $20 bill and _____ it on the ground. (And we weren't rich!) Then he picked up the bill, tapped the man on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, sir, this ____ your pocket." The man knew what was going on. He certainly appreciated the help in this heartbreaking and embarrassing situation. He looked into my dad's eyes, held my dad's hand and took the $20 bill. ____ a tear in his eyes, he replied, "Thank you, sir. This really ____ a lot to me and my family." My father and I went back to our car and drove home. We didn't get to see the circus that night, but we didn't ____1．, A．kind-hearted, B．easy- going, C．good-looking, D．well-behaved2．, A．sadly, B．excitedly, C．confidently, D．nervously3．, A．he wants, B．does he want, C．he wanted, D．did he want4．, A．. touched, B．moved, C．nodded, D．lowered5．, A．Hearing, B．Seeing, C．Wondering, D．Predicting6．, A．hid, B．searched, C．handed, D．dropped7．, A．fell out of, B．fell down, C．fell over, D．fell into8．, A．In, B．With, C．On, D．At9．, A．makes, B．describes, C．means, D．marks10．, A．care, B．know, C．wait, D．return, 二、阅读判断Rachel Carson(1907-1964) was a pioneer of the world’s environmental movement through her writing about the protection of the natural world. Her 1962 book Silent Spring made her well known by many people. It describes the harmful changes in the environment of using toxic(有害的) chemicals on farmland.Carson’s career started as a biologist in the US Bureau of Fisheries. In 1951 she published her first book, The Sea Around Us, which became a bestseller. It made her rich enough to leave her job and devote her life to writing. She was a gifted writer. Her next two books were also about the oceans and both topped the book sales lists.Carson’s book Silent Spring completely change the way America though aboutnature. It painted a bleak(荒凉的) future for the whole natural world. It led to a nationwideban(禁止) on the use of a deadly chemical called DDT, and other toxic pesticides(农药) that farmers used for their crops. Many people say the book led to the creation of America’s Environmental Protection Agency.Since her death, Carson’s name has continued to be connected with protecting the environment. There is now a yearly Rachel Carson Book Prize. Norway awards the Rachel Carson Prize to women who have made great contributions to the field of environmental protection. In 1980, 16 years after her death, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in America.11．Rachel Carson gave up working as a biologist in 1962.12．Rachel Carson left her job because the US government took notice of her researches. 13．The book Silent Spring changed how American thought about nature.14．The underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 means the book Silent Spring.15．Rachel Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for giving away much money to theRachel Carson Book Prize., 三、回答问题阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学度周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题(10月12日)

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2019学年度周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题（2019年10月12日）一、完型填空He Lin is a young man and he is an excellent teacher.He taught well and his students ______him.So he decided to work in the middle school all his life.But an accident______ everything.On July，20，2019，he took his class to visit a place of interest.The children saw a lot of______ things and had a good time there.But on their way to school，their bus was hit by a truck because the young driver drank a lot.Five students______and more than half of the children were badly______in the accident.He didn't know how it had happened and was______it and after he came out of hospital，he left the school and became a______.He tried his best to stop the drivers breaking the traffic rules.He worked hard and was strict with the drivers.So they were afraid of him.One afternoon it was hot.He was on duty.He was standing at the crossing and watching the traffic.Suddenly he saw a ______ rushing towards the crossing.It ran so fast that it almost hit a man riding a bike.He stopped it at once and saw a girl in it.“______your license to me，madam，” said He Lin.The girl passed her bag to him and said，“Please look for it in it______.I can't see anything without glasses.”1．A．liked B．wished C．helped D．answered 2．A．beat B．won C．lost D．changed 3．A．interested B．dangerous C．safe D．interesting 4．A．left B．lived C．died D．fell 5．A．hit B．hurt C．touched D．stopped 6．A．sad about B．afraid of C．worried about D．pleased with 7．A．soldier B．policeman C．bookseller D．cleaner 8．A．bike B．train C．subway D．car 9．A．Throw B．Show C．Lend D．Write 10．A．you B．I C．yourself D．myself二、阅读单选Graduates all face a reality of hunting for a job, the performance of employees(员工) influence their life directly. However, some critics(挑剔的人) argue that creating a close relationship with coworkers and superior(上级) plays the most important part. But the defenders(保守的人) assume(认定) that the knowledge they learned at universities decide most. In my opinion, studying hard in school is the major factor(因素) for a satisfying career.To tell the truth, a good relationship with leaders is good for a promotion (提升). When they are close to the leader, they could get an information directly and quickly, and get better chances to be promoted. For instance, a roommate of mine, working in the student’s union, developed a closefriendship with the chief. So when he left the union, he promoted her as the chief directly. The ability of her and her fellow workmates is almost of the same standard. With the advantage of successful relationship, she wins at last.The importance of studying hard at school is better than that of good relationship. Real skills make sure of a steady(稳定的) performance in a company. That is, only skillful employees can survive in a company. An uncle of mine, for example, fight for his future in a company. He is really a cold man, and always serious but hard-working at school. It is the knowledge which promise him a bright future. Bosses only desire for talented workers who will create profits(利益) for them. When it comes to cutting members, the smart people with relationship will surely be cut firstly, however men with real skills would be the last to be cut.More significantly(意味深长的), hard-working is a special feature even in a company. Hard-working is the deposit(积蓄、积累) of years, it’s a special attitude throughout one’s life. People who study hard at school are more likely to study hard in their career. When we were in a university, hard-working promised a great academic performance(学业成绩). When we are in a company, hard-working made us adapt(适应) better and faster to a new condition. In our life, hard-working get us to continue learning all the time. There is no wonder that graduates working hard at school have better performance in their career.From what have been discussed above, we may safely draw a conclusion (得出结论) that working hard in school is more important. Workers studying hard at school have better ability to solve problems. On the contrary(相反), for people depend on getting along well with others, their career seems to be unsteady.11．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the writer’s view?A．Nowadays, it is becoming more and more difficult for the graduates to get a satisfying job after leaving university.B．As long as you work hard at school, it will be easy for you to get a satisfying job after leaving university.C．Whether to find a satisfying job has much to do with a graduate’s future life.D．The knowledge a graduate learn at university can make sure of a satisfying job after leaving university.12．In fact, a good relationship with leaders is of great help to ________. A．getting a goodjob B．one’s careerC．betterperformanceD．promotion13．In the writer’s opinion, which of the following factors is the most important in hunting for a job after leaving university?A．Working hard at universities. B．A good relationship with leaders. C．Adapt to the new job better and D．A special attitude in through outfaster. one’s life.14．People studying hard at universities maybe ______________. People who study hard at school are more likely to study hard in their career. A．study hard in their careerB．make sure of great academicperformanceC．create more profits for theircompaniesD．all the above15．What kind of graduates can solve the problems in one’s work better?A．A graduate with good relationship with others. B．A graduate with a great academic performance.C．A graduate with a goodpromotion.D．A graduate with a great job.Do you have a good sense of direction？If not, please take with you a compass. But if you forget to take a compass, you can still find your way during the trip.Suppose you are hiking with your family somewhere in the mountain in Dan Xia Mountain, you need to find the direction of south to find your way back. But none of your family members can read the map and actually knows where the family is. Never mind. The sun is shining and it’s still morning. If you don't know the exact time，you can still find out where south is, but you'll need to be patient.①Find a straight stick and put it in the ground in a place where you canmark its shadow.②Try to put the stick as vertically (垂直) as you can. You can check this by making a simple plumb line (铅锤线) with a piece of string (绳子) and weight. You haven't got any string? Ok, use a thread from your clothes with a button tied at the end to act as a weight.③After the stick is put vertically, you can see its shadow on the ground. Mark the end of the shadow.④Wait about half an hour and mark the end of the shadow again.⑤Keep doing this until you have made several marks.⑥The mark nearest the stick will show the shortest shadow when it is midday，because at that time the sun is highest in the sky and pointing to the exact south.⑦Pick a point in the distance along the line between the shortest shadow and the stick.⑧That point is south of where you are.⑨Now you can turn the map, like you did before, and find which way you should choose for traveling.16．To find the direction, we ought to be patient probably because . A．it is not easy to find a proper stickB．it is not easy to put the stick verticallyC．it takes hours to make the marksD．it takes hours to make a plumb line.17．The passage would probably be most helpful to .A．those who draw maps B．those who get lostC．those who make compasses D．those who likes making marks 18．According to the passage, which of the following are needed to find the directionof south?①It is a fine day and the sun is shining brightly.②You are travelling with your family.③You have a straight stick, a piece of string and a button.④You mark the shadow every half an hour .⑤You check the marks on the stick.A．①③④B．①②③C．②③④D．③④⑤19．The author tells us how to find the direction of south by . A．telling an interesting story B．doing an experiment himself C．testing an idea by reasoning D．introducing a useful method 20．In which of the following columns（栏目）can you find the article? A．Family Life B．National Geography C．Experience Sharing D．Science FictionAlthough people everywhere seem to enjoy drinking coffee，they don't all have the same coffee culture. In Europe for example, coffee shops are common places for people to meet friends while they drink coffee. On the other hand, places like this were not as common in North America in thepast. Instead, people in North America liked to drink coffee in their homes with friends. The coffee culture in the USA changed, when Starbucks (星巴克) coffee shops spread throughout the country．The first Starbucks coffee shop opened in 1971 in downtown Seattle, Washington，in the USA. It was a small coffee shop that cooked its own coffee beans. The coffee shop's business did well, and by 1981 there were three Starbucks stores in Seattle.Things really began to change for the company in 1981. That year, Howard Schultz met the three men who ran Starbucks. Schultz worked in New York for a company that made kitchen equipment (设备) . He noticed that Starbucks ordered a large number of special coffee makers, which caused his great interest. Schultz went to Seattle to see what Starbucks did. In 1982, the original Starbucks owners hired Schultz as the company's head of marketing (市场营销).In 1983, Schultz traveled to Italy. The special environment of the espresso (浓咖啡) bars there caught his eyes. Back in the USA, Schultz created an environment for Starbucks coffee shops that was comfortable and casual, and customers everywhere seemed to like it. Starbucks began opening more stores in the USA. Then the company opened coffee shops in other countries as well. Today, there are more than 16,000 Starbucks coffee shops all over the world.However，that does not mean Starbucks has not had problems. In fact,many Starbucks stores have closed over the past few years. On the one hand, this is because there were too many coffee shops competing (竞争) for business in one small area. On the other hand, stores in some countries closed because the coffee culture there did not match with the comfortable environment offered by Starbucks.21．The underlined word "ran" in Paragraph 3 probably means . A．closed B．managed C．made D．sold 22．According to the passage, which is the right order for the following sentences？a.This man helped to make Starbucks a huge coffee company.b.Starbucks began as a small coffee company in Seattle in the USA.c.He went to Seattle to learn about the company and later worked for it.d.Howard Schultz found Starbucks ordered lots of special coffee makers.A. a﹣b﹣d﹣cB. c﹣a﹣b﹣dC. b﹣d﹣c﹣aD. d﹣c﹣a﹣b 23．Why did so many Starbucks close in small areas？A．Because the coffee in these places was too expensiveB．Because the style of the coffee stores seems the same．C．Because people like to drink coffee at home with friends D．Because there were too many coffee shops in one place．24．To tell us the story of Starbucks, the writer did the following except . A．introducing how Starbucks became successfulB．showing what Schultz did to help Starbucks become successfulC．telling what difficulties Starbucks facesD．telling what Starbucks did to deal with his problems25．What's the best title for the passage？A．The History of Starbucks B．The Culture of Starbucks C．The Popularity of Starbucks D．The environment of Starbucks 三、根据对话内容，从方框内选择恰当的句子填入对话相应的空白处，使对话完整，合乎情景(有两个多余选项)，并将所选答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题(2019年11月14日)

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年度周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题（2019年11月14日）一、完型填空A new law in New York ________ people to bring their dogs to restaurants. Some people think eating with dogs is great and it's good for dogs. They think owners don't have to leave their pets home alone or in cars while they eat out. That's good. But some people are ________ about eating next to dogs. They say dog hair can create unclean conditions. Also，dogs can annoy（烦扰）customers ________ barking（叫）or making a mess.Should dogs be ________ in restaurants？Here is what two students think.Victoria Gonzalez，North CarolinaYES！As long as dogs are well-behaved（很乖的）and clean，there's no reason ________ they shouldn't be allowed in restaurants with their owners. When restaurants allow dogs，people can spend more time with their ________. That will make them both happier. If someone doesn't want to eat near dogs，they can eat in the indoor part of the restaurant. ________ they can go to a restaurant that doesn't allow dogs.Josh Cramer，WisconsinNO！Dogs________ be allowed in restaurants. They can cause health problems. Some people are allergic（过敏的）to dogs，so ________ around dogs could be dangerous for them. Also，some dogs could annoy customers by jumping on them or stealing their food. Some dogs might even hurtcustomers. If that happens，restaurants may end up ________ customers and money.1．, A．allows, B．thinks, C．agrees2．, A．happy, B．sure, C．worried3．, A．by, B．of, C．on4．, A．allowed, B．trained, C．hidden5．, A．how, B．where, C．why6．, A．kids, B．pets, C．customers7．, A．But, B．If, C．Or8．, A．could, B．shouldn't, C．should9．, A．be, B．being, C．here10．, A．losing, B．having, C．receiving二、阅读单选未命名In your school，are you allowed to choose the subjects you want to learn？Of course，the answer is "No" in China.In America there is a school trying something new. At a high school in Florida，students will be able to choose their own classes. We all know that some students are better at some subjects than others. Some students plan to go on to college，while others don't. At this school students are able to find subjects they are interested in，and possibly even find the field（领域）they would like to go into after school. They are allowed to choose a subject like biology，math，a foreign language，or study skills like computer or car repair（修理）.Some people think this is a good idea，because it helps students think about what they want to do in the future，and the school helps to give them the knowledge and skills needed to get there. They say that giving the students the chance to choose their own classes makes high school more interesting. Others disagree. They think that fourteen-year-old teenagers are too young to know what they want to do in the future.What do you think？Would you like to be able to choose your own classes？Many useful changes have been made in education，but seeing the differences in each student is also important. How can we help each student become a better student？11．Students at a high school in Florida are allowed to _________.A．go on to college without taking big exams, B．find a part-time job they would like to doC．learn how to make a computer or a car, D．choose a subject that they are interested in12．Some people think allowing students to choose their own classes helps them _________. A．show how smart they are, B．learn more knowledgeC．prepare for their future, D．know their duties in life13．Some people don't agree students should choose their own classes because they think_________.A．some students are too nervous to make a right decisionB．some students shouldn't be a repair worker in the futureC．some students care little about their own futureD．some students aren't old enough to know what they want to do14．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？A．All the high schools in Florida give the students the chance to choose their own classes.B．Some people think allowing students to choose their classes can help them find their own possibilities. C．The school in Florida helps students by giving the knowledge and skills they will need.D．In the writer's opinion，it's not important to see the differences in each student in school education.15．What is the best title of the passage？A．Chinese Education, B．A New Way of EducationC．To Change Our Education, D．To Improve Learning SkillsYoung people and older people do not always agree. They sometimes have different ideas about living，working and playing. But in one special program in New York State，adults and teenagers live together in a friendly way.Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. They do so not just to keep busy but to find meaning and enjoyment in work. Some teenagers work in the woods or on the farms near the village. Some learn to make things like tables and chairs and build houses. The adults teach them these skills.There are several free hours each day. Weekends are free，too. During the free hours some of the teenagers learn photo taking or painting. Others sit around and talk or sing.In this program the teenagers and the adults make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule，the problem goes before the whole group. They talk about it and ask，"Why did it happen？What should we do about it？"One of the teenagers has this to say about his experience，“You stop thinking only about yourself. You learn to think about the group. "16．In one special program in New York State, young and older people _____.A．don't work well togetherB．are friendly to one anotherC．teach one another new ways of building housesD．spend eight weeks together working as farmers17．All the members work some time every day mainly to _____.A．lead a busy lifeB．learn new skills of farmingC．get used to the life on the farmsD．find value and pleasure in work18．When the teenagers and the adults are living together, _____.A．the teenagers don't have to follow the rulesB．the teenagers have to follow the rules the adults makeC．the members have no free time on weekendsD．the members are not allowed to break the rules they make together19．The last paragraph shows that the teenager thinks his experience in the program is _____. A．unpleasant, B．exciting, C．helpful, D．Boring20．The best title for the passage is _____.A．The Rules of Living TogetherB．Life in New York StateC．Teenagers in the Special GroupD．Free Hours in the Special Work GroupOnce upon a time, a rich man and a poor tailor(裁缝)lived in the same house. The rich man lived upstairs(楼上)and the poor tailor lived downstairs(楼下). The tailor liked to sing when he made clothes. He sang one song after another. But the rich man liked to sleep a lot, and the singing troubled him.One day the rich man said, “Tailor, I will give you a bag full of money every day if you stop singing.”“Fine.”said the tailor. And so the tailor stopped singing and became richer and richer. But the more money he got from the rich man, the unhappier he became, because he wanted very much to sing again. Finally he brought all his money back to the rich man. “Here,”he said, “take your money, I can't be happy if I can't sing.”And so he gave the money back to the rich man and went on singing. He sang and sang and he was happier than ever before.21．Once a rich man and a poor tailor lived ______.A．in the same room, B．in the different housesC．on the same floor, D．in the same building22．The tailor enjoyed singing ______.A．while he was feeling unhappy, B．while he was workingC．while the rich man was sleeping, D．Both B and C23．The rich man didn't like the tailor's singing because ______.A．the tailor didn't sing well, B．the rich man could sing betterC．the rich man liked to sleep a lot, D．the rich man was working at home then24．The rich man wanted to stop the singing by ______.A．just telling him not to singB．giving him a lot of moneyC．asking him to sing outside the houseD．asking him to stop singing while he was sleeping25．The poor tailor gave the money back to the rich man because ______.A．he thought the money was not useful to himB．he didn't like the moneyC．he had a lot more money than the rich man.D．he wanted to sing and he felt happy while he was singing., 三、根据汉语提示补全短文I am a middle school student.I have a lot of 26．(规定) in my house.I have to study harder than before.My parents are 27．(严格) with me.I'm not allowed to be late for school or stay up.I can't get my ears 28．(穿孔)．They are always worried about my 29．(安全)．I can't go out with my friends at night.I am not allowed to30．(选择) my own clothes.I have some hobbies.But my parents thinkthese can get in the way of my 31．(学业)．I have always wanted to be a 32．(职业的) runner when I grow up.However，my parents won't allow me to train so much.They have always taught me how important it is to study at school and 33．(进入) university.I know my parents care about me.But I think I should be allowed to 34．(决定)for myself.Only then will I have a 35． (机会)to achieve my dream., 四、补全短文6选5Here is some good advice on how to be good at a language.Pen pals. This way of learning a language is a great way to use your new language. You have to use the language a lot. At the same time，you don't have to give your pen pals an answer at once. 36．You can choose to use the old letter writing way or the much quicker and easier e-mail way to keep in contact with your pen pal.Internet radio stations.37．There are Internet radio stations for every major language. Just find these radio stations and listen to them. You'll be surprised at how many stations there are all over the world.Language clubs. When you are ready to practice your new language，try to find a language club in your area. 38．This will give you a chance to use the language in a suitable environment.39．Find suitable places. Put yourself in situations where you have to speak the language that you are learning. 40．If you are learning German，you can find a German restaurant. Try to read the menu，try to order something or just say “hello”to the people there. You will probably find them to be very helpful and you may even make a few friends out of it.根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项。

山东省滕州鲍沟中学2019-2020年6月中考尖子生培养提优英语试题(9页)

山东省滕州鲍沟中学2019-2020年6月中考尖子生培养提优英语试题九年级英语提优试题一、完型填空I was flying to New York at night. Suddenly, a storm broke and the plane began to be tossed(颠簸)around.When I looked____the plane, I could see that nearly all the passengers were worried and afraid. The future seemed terrible and many were____if they would make it through the storm.Then , I____saw a little girl. It seemed that the storm meant____to her. She sat on her seat reading a book. Sometimes she closed her eyes, then she would read again, with no____or fear in her eyes. When the other passengers were scared(惊恐的) half to death, that child was completely calm and____. I couldn’t believe my eyes. When the plane finally reached New York, I was not surprised to____that all the passengers were hurrying to come out. I stopped and spoke to the girl whom I had____for such a long time. I asked____she had not been afraid.The child replied, “My daddy is the____, and he is taking me home.”1．A．at B．around C．up D．into2．A．wondering B．expecting C．dreaming D．realizing3．A．probably B．luckily C．suddenly D．certainly4．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing5．A．pride B．worry C．anger D．regret6．A．unafraid B．nervous C．active D．tired7．A．say B．hear C．find D．think8．A．known B．watched C．helped D．protected9．A．whether B．how C．when D．why10．A．guard B．driver C．pilot D．traveller二、阅读单选“What! You, too? I thought I was the only one.”Have you ever said this to someone? If so, you may have ended up becoming friends with this person.It seems that similarity often helps form friendships. The Greek f philosopher (哲学家) Aristotle once said, “Some define (下定义) it ‘friendship’as a matter of similarity; they say that we love those who are like ourselves.”Now, there is some science behind this idea. Scientists from University of California said friends have similar brains, Scientific American reported.The scientists invited 42 university students to take part in an experiment. Each student watched the same set of videos, which included a comedy f a discussion and a soccer match. Meanwhile, scientists study their brains and recorded their brain activity.According to their study, friends who watched the same video clips reacted in similar ways. Similar parts of their brains lit up while watching the videos, especially parts that are connected with motivation (动力), learning and memory.However, people who weren’t friends had different reactions to the same clips. Having close friends whose brains read like ours “may be rewarding because it makes one’s own values, opinions, and interests strength,”lead scientist Carolyn Parkinson told Business Insider.But brain similarity is not the only thing that can result in friendship. Scientists from the University of Leipzig, Germany, found that friendship is also based on how physically close you are to someone.They did an experiment with first-year college students who met in class for the firsttime. In this experiment, students who sat in neighboring seats were more likely to become friends.根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

山东省滕州市2019-2020学年鲍沟中学九年级英语上册Unit 2自主评价试题(无答案)

山东省滕州市2019-2020学年度鲍沟中学九年级英语上册Unit 2自主评价试题一、选择题1．He enjoys ________ his summer holidays with his cousin in Qingdao.A．spend, B．spends, C．spending, D．to spend2．—Can you spare time to come to our Thanksgiving party?—Well, I don’t know_________A．that I can finish my work by thenB．if can I finish the work by thenC．whether I can finish the work by thenD．that can I finish the work by then3．Tom broke his right leg.________，he had to stay at home for several days.A．In fact, B．So farC．As a result, D．So that4．—How heavy is this elephant?—It's about 1，000 ________.A．kilometers, B．poundsC．daytime, D．hobbies5．—I’m not sure _________ the highway will close soon. Let’s set off earlier. A．whether, B．when, C．how, D．whyA．How, B．What, C．How a, D．What aA．such; that, B．too; to, C．as; as, D．so; that8．—Jiang Hong often ________ to be pretty.Many people aren't for her.—So she does.A．comes over, B．dresses up, C．cheers up, D．shows off9．He was late this morning，because the bus was too________for him to get on．A．quiet, B．tidy, C．crowded, D．noisy10．“Trick or treat”is a game played by children on________.A．the Lantern FestivalB．HalloweenC．Mother's DayD．Father's Day, 二、完型填空When I was 7 years old，I went to the USA with my mom.I can still ______ the first Halloween holiday I had in the USA.On the morning of Halloween，we paid a visit to a pumpkin(南瓜) farm.Each of us brought a pumpkin to school ______ us.I used my pumpkin to make a lantern which had two round eyes and a scary mouth.In the afternoon，we ______ the Halloween costumes(服装) and had a parade(游行) in school.Some of the costumes were funny，but some of them ______ scary.I chose to wear a Superman costume.I did a lot of things that day，but the part I liked ______ was “trick or treat”in the evening.After dinner，I went outside with a bag.I ______ to get a lot of candies from my neighbors.At first，I was a bit nervous，______ when I knocked at the first door，my heart was beating very fast.A lady came out，and I said carefully to her，“Trick or treat.”My ______ was so low that I could hardly hear myself speak.To my surprise，the lady was so kind that she gave ______ five candies，and I was so excited.I thanked the lady and moved on.I can't remember how many houses I visited，but I can remember how many ______ I got—I got 91 that day，and I was so happy.What a happy Halloween I had! And I wish we could have Halloween every month!11．, A．spend, B．remind, C．remember, D．enjoy12．, A．to, B．with, C．for, D．of13．, A．wore, B．washed, C．sold, D．kept14．, A．tasted, B．smelled, C．sounded, D．looked15．, A．best, B．worst, C．longest, D．shortest16．, A．offered, B．continued, C．hoped, D．refused17．, A．but, B．so, C．though, D．or18．, A．height, B．wish, C．price, D．voice19．, A．them, B．us, C．her, D．me20．, A．candies, B．houses, C．cards, D．presents, 三、阅读单选Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always on a Sunday between March22nd and April 25th. It celebrates the beginning of new life. Hens lay eggs, giving birth to life, so an egg is a symbol of new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggs around your home or garden for friends or relatives to find. These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Not only do people spread them around in different hiding places for an egg hunt, but they also give out these treats as gifts. So just like Christmas, Easter creates good business for supermarkets and chocolate stores.21．When is Easter?A. Between March 22nd and April 25th.B. Between March 5th and April 25thC. Between March 22nd and April 1st .22．What is a symbol of new life?A. An apple.B. An egg.C. An elephant.23．What do people usually do on that day?A. Play“trick or treat”.B. Eat a big turkey.C. Hide eggs for others to find.24．How many days does Easter last every year ?A. One day.B. Ten days.C. Twenty days.25．What do most people usually buy before Easter?A. CandiesB. Chocolate eggs.C. MooncakesA small ,white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree and it has been there for the past ten years or so.It all began because my husband Justin hated Christmas—oh, not the true meaning of Christmas.Overspending was one thing, but compared to the difficult experience of choosing gifts—running around at the last minute to get a tie for Uncle Harry and a pair of gloves for Grandma…,spending money is nothing. I felt too tired to think of any special gifts.Knowing Justin felt the same way, I decided one year not to buy the usual shirts, sweaters, ties and so on. I reached for something special just for Justin. The inspiration came in an unusual way. Our son Kevin, who was 12 that year, was wrestling （摔跤）at the junior level at the school he attended; and shortly before Christmas, there was a match against a team sponsored (赞助) by an inner-city church.These youngsters, dressed in such worn-out shoes that shoe strings seemed to be the only thing holding them together, while our boys were in their blue and gold uniforms andnew wrestling shoes.As the match began, I was shocked to see that the other team were wrestling without wearing helmets (头盔) to protect their ears. Well, our boys ended up defeating them. We took every weight class.Justin, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, “I wish just one of them could have won,”he said. “They have a lot potential (潜力) , but losing like this could take the heart out of them.”Justin loved kids—all kids, and he knew them, having coached little league football and baseball. That’s when the idea for his present came. That afternoon, I went to a local sporting goods store and bought different kinds of wrestling helmets and shoes. I sent them to inner-city church without leaving my name.On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Justin what I had done and that was his gift from me. His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and since then the envelope has become the highlight of our Christmas.26．Justin hated Christmas because _____.A．he didn’t enjoy receiving giftsB．he had a hard time choosing giftsC．he spent too much money buying giftsD．he disliked putting gifts under the Christmas tree27．We know from the passage that the team sponsored by inner-city church_____.A．were well dressed, B．paid no attention to safetyC．feared Kevin’s team, D．couldn’t afford a helmet28．How did Justin feel about the team’s failure ?A．Upset, B．Angry, C．Hopeless, D．Shameful29．Why did the writer send gifts to the inner-city church without leaving her name ?A．To avoid being thanked, B．To play a joke on JustinC．To give Justin a surprise, D．To protect her private information30．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．The Church Gift, B．A Special NoteC．The White Envelope, D．A Christmas Card阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题(2019年10月17日)

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年度周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题（2019年10月17日）一、完型填空The Silk Road is a historically important international trade route（路线）between China and the Mediterranean（地中海）. It started ________ the Western Han Dynasty and has been a ________ between the east and the west for over 2，000 years.The road started from Chang'an（now Xi'an）and ________ in an Eastern European country，near today's Turkey and the Mediterranean Sea. It was about 6，500 kilometers ________ and crossed one-fourth of the planet.The Silk Road got its name because Chinese silk used to be carried along this road. Silk，jade（玉），ceramics（陶瓷）and iron went west to Rome. And from the west came glass，gems（宝石）and food ________ carrots and sesame（芝麻）.The Silk Road was very important to both China and the ________ of the world. It was more than an ancient international trade route. Besides trade，________ about art，science and literature，as well as crafts（工艺）and technologies was ________ across the Silk Road. In this way，languages and cultures developed fast and influenced each other.Today，along the Silk Road there're many places of ________，such as the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an and Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. Now a ________line runs from Beijing across the SilkRoad.1．A．at B．on C．during2. A．bridge B．river C．building3．A．over B．ended C．stared4．A．high B．deep C．long5．A．like B．as C．for6．A．first B．last C．rest7．A．money B．knowledge C．friendship8．A．spread B．invented C．shared9．A．interest B．interested C．interesting10．A．bus B．train C．bike二、阅读单选Teahouses in ChengduChengdu has very good teahouses. Chengdu has not only many teahouses but also special ways of serving and drinking tea.As soon as the visitors enter the teahouses，the waiters or waitresses will greet them with teapotsand cups in their hands. The cups often have special covers and saucers（茶碟）. The covers can keep the water warm.People who go to the teahouses are not all thirsty. Retired（退休的）people pay a little money to the teahouses and then sit there all day long to chat with others. Sometimes，people have parties in the teahouses. They eat fruit and sunflower seeds（瓜子）while they chat and return home when they are tired. Teahouses are also good places for people to talk about business. Some of the teahouses even have stages for performances，such as storytelling，cross talk and Sichuan Opera. Sometimes when people have a quarrel，a mediator（调解员）will bring them to the teahouse. After their problem is solved，the person who is wrong will pay for the tea. It is interesting that as soon as the quarrelers enter the teahouse and sit down to drink tea，they have almost calmed down. With the help of the mediator，their problem can be easily solved. Maybe we can say the teahouses have some special social functions.11．Chengdu has very good teahouses because __________.A．there are many people in Chengdu teahousesB．the service of the teahouses in Chengdu is very specialC．there are many old men in Chengdu teahousesD．the cups in Chengdu teahouses are old12．People in Chengdu's teahouses may __________ while they are drinking according to thepassage.A．enjoy interesting stories B．watch movies C．listen to Beijing Opera D．quarrel in a loud voice13．Who will pay for the tea after the mediator solves the problem？A．The mediator himself. B．The person who causes the problem.C．All the persons in the teahouse. D．The owner of the teahouse.14．This passage mainly talks about __________.A．how to make tea B．how to open a teahouseC．the special functions of the teahouses D．the special way of enjoying tea15．This passage is taken from a newspaper. Which part do you think it is from？A．The sports part. B．The news part. C．The culture part. D．The education part. Riding a Mobike on the street, you might hear some people speaking Chinese aloud. Turning to the right, you see a Sichuan-style restaurant. After walking into a store, you see that Huawei smartphones are on sale. But you’re not in China- you’re in Manchester in Britain. In fact, you might see similar things in many other cities. Chinese products have been going all over the world.Chinese food has been enjoyed in Western countries for a long time. To meet local people’s tastes, Chinese restaurants have made some changes to the dishes.”One example is the meat,”said Yin Hang, a Chinese student,who is studying m Australia. “We like to eat meat with the bone （骨头）in, but people here don’t. So the local Chinese restaurants provide big pieces of meat without bones, even for fish.”Some Chinese brands（品牌）are also becoming more popular. It is reported that in many cities in Europe, many stores sell TCL televisions, Haier fridges and, Lenovo computers. More than half of US-owned drones（无人机）are Chinese models, according to China Daily. They’re not only made in China, but also designed and developed in the country.In the past, most Western people thought Chinese products were cheap and unreliable. But now, things have changed greatly. More people trust Chinese brands. “Made in China”becomes cool. “They are beautiful and offer something special that American phones don’t have,”an article on CNN once said about Chinese smartphones.As it is said, Chinese government has been trying its best to improve its national brands of all kinds to meet the needs of modern life.16．According to the passage, ________.A．Chinese products are very popular around the worldB．People in Western countries don’t like Chinese foodC．All of US-owned drones are made in AmericaD．Mobike is very popular around the world17．To meet local people’s tastes Chinese restaurants ______ .A．cut the prices of the dishesB．provide big pieces of meat with bones .C．have made some changes to the dishesD．provide free water18．The following brands are Chinese except ______.A．TCL B．Samsung C．Lenovo D．Haier19．The underlined word “unreliable”probably means “______”in Chinese.A．不可信赖的B．不可回收的C．不可思议的D．不真实的20．The passage is probably from ______.A．a storybook B．a school notice C．a newspaper D．a novelYou want to know about my staying in America, right? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience study here.In China, I had English classes five times a week since the fifth grade. However, I didn’t know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to a school in Connecticut. When I first studied English, I was told to say, “I am fine.”when people say “How are you ?”But in the US, I found that people say, “I am good.”or “I am tired.”One day , someone greeted me with “What’s up ?”It made me confused. I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn’t know what to say.Since then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.To my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan. However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or “whiter.”I also surprised by howhard-working US students are. In China, schoolwork is almost everything , so we study hard . But here, a “good”student gets good grades, does a lot for the public and plays sports or music. The kids here are so talented, I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.21．According to the writer, textbook English is _______everyday English.A．quite different from B．the same as C．more difficult than D．easier than22．What does the word “tan ”in the sixth paragraph mean in Chinese?A．晒黑B．晒白C．能量D．能源23．A good US student spends his/her time _______.A．only in doing homework B．only on sports or musicC．on studies ,sports or music and public work D．only study their subjects24．Which of the following is NOT true?A．The writer is now in US.B．American girls love to have white skin.C．US students are talented and hard-working.D．US students take part in many activities after class.25．Which is the best title for the passage?A．My Own Travel in the US B．My Studying in the USC．My Opinion about the US D．My studying ways in the US三、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题(2019年9月28日)(

山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年度周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题（2019年9月28日）一、完型填空Two small words can bring a smile to someone's face: thank you. But ______ do you say these twowords? Perhaps when someone holds the door open for you. Or when a friend does you a big favor.In Britain, people say “thank you”quite often, even at times when there is no ______. Sometimes we say it sarcastically(讽刺地). ______，if a friend throws my food away, thinking I was finished, I may say, “Oh, thank you！”Then my friend would reply, “Sorry. ”This can make a situation______ confusing(困惑的) to foreign people.However, anyone working in the service sector(行业)—waiters, taxi drivers, shop assistants, bus drivers and so on will ______ a “thank you”from British customers. If you're happy with the driver who got you to school on time, or the waiter who served you food, say “thank you”to them. You're really saying “good______”.I was first ______that people don't often say “thank you”here in China. But I know people can replace these words with a smile or nod.Yet I can't change my British ______of saying “thank you”. Even here in China, I know I use thesetwo words too much. But saying “thank you”is ______，and I believe the more, the ______. 1．, A．how, B．where, C．when, D．why2．, A．need, B．use, C．good, D．time3．, A．By the way, B．For example, C．Above all, D．After all4．, A．look, B．sound, C．taste, D．smell5．, A．say, B．write, C．send, D．get6．, A．job, B．man, C．friend, D．team7．, A．excited, B．bored, C．surprised, D．interested8．, A．way, B．habit, C．standard, D．spirit9．, A．free, B．expensive, C．interesting, D．difficult10．, A．better, B．well, C．good, D．best, 二、阅读判断In my heart，my favorite CD is the one called The Queen and the Dream. The singer of the CD is Chris Lee. I deeply like this CD because I love her and really like the music that has great lyrics and the singers who sing the words clearly. If you listen to this CD，you will find that all the songs are very wonderful and gentle. Also the song’s names are positively active，such as Loving，Happy Wake Up，Give Me Five and so on. In all，the CD is great indeed! That’s why I recommend it to you. I think everybody will be attracted by the CD if he/she listens to it! You will feel regretful unless you listen to CD as quickly as possible. Be sure not to miss it!根据短文内容，判断正(T)误(F)。

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山东省滕州市鲍沟中学2019-2020学年度周末尖子生培养九年级英语提优试题（2020年4月2日）一、完型填空British people are famous for apologizing (道歉) in almost every situation. Whether they are apologizing for asking a question, for the bad weather or_______they sneezed (打喷嚏), they are probably the number one nation for apologies.British people take pride in_________on their polite manners towards one another in public. As a result, they often use the word “sorry”—even when they don't really_______it！Usually, if they want to ask a stranger for the time, they will_________by saying “Sorry to trouble you.”If they're five minutes late_______an appointment (约会), they will generally greet the person by saying “Sorry I'm late”If they're 15 minutes late, they might want to be even more apologetic and say, “I'm_______sorry I'm late!”_______do British people use “sorry”so much？Well, in the British culture, saying “sorry”is a way to be polite, _________to people whom they don't know very well. It's also a very smart way to get what they want. In recent research, an actor got close to_______strangers on a rainy day to ask if he could use their mobile phones. When he walked to one group of strangers and asked them without apologizing first, he was only 9 percent successful in________their phones. However, when he apologized to another group of strangers about the bad weather before asking, he was 47percent successful.1．A．until B．although C．unless D．because 2．A．themselves B．yourselves C．ourselves D．himself3．A．prefer B．mean C．know D．imagine4．A．stop B．leave C．finish D．start5．A．before B．for C．of D．from6．A．just B．only C．so D．ever7．A．When B．Why C．How D．What 8．A．especially B．possibly C．suddenly D．hardly9．A．same B．strange C．smart D．different 10．A．buying B．keeping C．borrowing D．lending二、阅读单选Two years ago, I got a job in a Chinese-Canadian company in Vancouver. One day my new boss said he would invite me to lunch to celebrate my new job in a Chinese restaurant. “A Chinese restaurant? Chopsticks? Oh no! Will I make a complete fool of myself?”I thought.That evening, I cooked noodles and spent two whole hours trying to learn how to use chopsticks. Try as I might, I didn't succeed. I called my pen friend and asked her to explain exactly how to use chopsticks. She patiently explained the proper way of holding them between the thumb (拇指), first and middle fingers. “Louise, it's not that hard,”she said. “That's easy for you to say,”I replied. “You've been eating with chopsticks all your life. It's natural for you!”I didn't sleep well that night. The next day, when my boss took two coworkers and me to the restaurant, he spoke to the server in Chinese. My heart was beating fast, but then I noticed something strange. Instead of chopsticks, we all had knives, forks and spoons. I didn't understand at first, but then, it hit me. My boss knew that I would have trouble with chopsticks. To save me from embarrassment (尴尬), he had arranged for us to be served with knives, forks and spoons. I couldn't believe how thoughtful he was.Now, we often go out for lunch. After a lot of practice, I've mastered how to use chopsticks. And it isn't really that difficult once you get used to it.11．Louise felt ________ when her boss invited her to a Chinese restaurant.A．excited B．nervous C．angry D．surprised12．How long did Louise spend practicing using chopsticks that evening?A．An hour. B．Two hours. C．Three hours. D．Four hours.13．What can we learn from the underlined sentence?A．Louise thought she might succeed.B．Louise thought she would never succeed.C．Louise tried her best to learn, but she failed.D．Louise tried so hard that she managed to learn it well.14．Where does Louise's pen friend most probably come from?A．China. B．Canada. C．India. D．America.15．Which of the following is TRUE?A．Louise's boss couldn't speak Chinese.B．That noon, Louise had her meal with chopsticks.C．Louise thought her boss was a very caring person.D．Louise doesn't work in that company anymore.Pollution inside homes and other buildings kills more than 4 million people each year．Many people die as a result of breathing smoke or from cooking over wood﹣powered of coal﹣powered stoves．One way to reduce the number of deaths is through cooking equipment powered by the sun．Crosby Menzies，a solar power expert in a South African company，described his latest solarcooker called the“Sol.4”，”It is four square meters of mirrors，six to eight meters in length．It is quite a large cooler．”The“Sol.4”works by reflecting （反射）light from the sun off large mirrors．The mirrors direct （把…对准）the light at a cooking pan．Then the light heats the pan with solar energy．Within two minutes，the pan is hot enough to cook sausages and onions．In just four minutes，water can be boiled．That is as fast as cooking with natural gas or electricity．The cooker is also much “friendlier”than other models because people do not have to stand in the sun to use it．And people can prepare meals without having to collect firewood or spend money on coal．Such individuals would be less likely to have breathing illnesses from harmful smoke．At present，the cooker only works when the sun is shining．But engineers are working on a way to make it work without sunlight．Each cooker costs about $2000，which is a large amount of money for most Africans．To solve that problem，Crosby Menzies has crated a non﹣governmental organization called solar Cookers for Africa．It plans to raise money through donations to provide poor people with solar cooking equipment．A．solar cookersB．smoke pollutionC．solar power expertsD．breathing illnessesA．shorten the time of cookingB．reduce the cost of making cookersC．raise money through donations to help African peopleD．reduce the number of deaths caused by harmful smoke．A．cookers B．mirrors C．people D．expertsA．It is six to eight square meters of mirrors．B．It can work in any weather condition nowC．It can also heat the pan by lighting firewoodD．It is more environment﹣friendly than other cookers．A．the “Sol﹣4”will be designed in a smaller sizeB．more African can use the solar cookers in the futureC．the “Sol﹣4”is the first product of the south African companyD．the African government will provide poor people with solar cookers．As a student, I was most afraid to answer questions in class, and I found that the students around were just like me. At the beginning of each class, when the teacher asked a question, I always lowered my head because I was afraid that the teacher saw me.One day, in a foreign language class, Mr. Black gave us a lesson. He wanted us to be active in class, so he asked us some questions, but no one answered. “Let me tell you a story first ,”he said. “When I came to the United States to study, the university often invited famous people to make speeches. Before the beginning of every speech, I found an interesting thing. The students around me always took a cardboard folded （折叠的）in half, wrote their names in bold with theneeded the answers from the students, he could see and call a listener’s name directly.“I couldn’t t understand that. My classmate told me the speakers were all top people, who meant chances. When your answer was to his surprise, it meant he might give you more chances. In fact, I really saw a few students got great chances because of that.”After listening to the story, I understood that the chance will not find you itself. You must show yourself all the time so that you can find a chance on the card.21．What did Mr. Black want the students to do in his class?A．Read loudly B．Take notes carefully.C．Be active D．Listen22．How did the writer’s classmates behave when they were asked questions?A．They raised their hands. B．They shook their heads.C．They closed eyes. D．They lowered their heads.23．How did the speaker get to know the students’names?A．He got them from the computer.B．He saw the cardboards on the seats.C．He asked the students for their names.D．He got them from the name list on the teacher’s desk.24．What does the underlined word “eye-catching”in Paragraph3 mean?A．引人注目的B．眼睛疼痛的C．目光呆滞的D．泪眼朦胧的25．What does the writer mainly tell us?A．Doing as others do is necessary.B．Answering questions bravely is easy.C．Attracting others’ attention is interesting.D．Showing yourself bravely can win chances.三、请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中,使短文意思通顺、。