China is a land of bicycles
高中英语真题-2016高考英语阅读理解二轮基础训练(29)
2016高考英语阅读理解二轮基础训练（29）阅读理解。
Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, tim e and effort be spent exploring and researching something wit h so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent o n space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? Thes e are questions that, understandably, are very often asked. Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and en vironments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring spa ce is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible. Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its e ffects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential(潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate nee d of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or qu ality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spinoff s including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellite s for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Ev en nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts(副产品) of technological developments in the space industry! While many resources are spent on what seems a small retur n, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intellige nt members of our species to focus on what may serve to sav e us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human b eings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other pla nets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human li fe and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in t he future.本文是一篇议论文，向我们阐述了人类进行太空探索的原因。
2013年辽宁卷英语(精校word版)
2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（辽宁卷）第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. —What do you think of the house?—________It‟s everything we‟ve been looking for.A. Perfect!B. Good idea!C. Not bad.D. So-so.22. He was unhappy when he sold his guitar. After all, he _______ it for a very long time.A. has hadB. had hadC. hasD. had23. The accident caused some _______ to my car, but it‟s nothing serious.A. harmB. injuryC. ruinD. damage24. One can always manage to do more things, no matter _______ full one‟s schedule is in life.A. howB. whatC. whenD. where25. _______ everyone here, I wish you a pleasant journey back to your country.A. By means ofB. On behalf ofC. In search ofD. For fear of26. At no time _______ the rules of the game. It was unfair to punish them.A. they actually brokeB. do they actually breakC. did they actually breakD. they had actually broken27. Everything seemed to be going _______ for the first two days after I moved to New York.A. vividlyB. generallyC. frequentlyD. smoothly28. Laura was away in Paris for over a week. When she got home, there was a pile of mail _______ for her.A. waitedB. to waitC. waitingD. was waiting29. To her joy, Della earned first the trust of her students and then _______ of her colleagues.A. thatB. oneC. onesD. those30. We are confident that the environment _______ by our further efforts to reduce pollution.A. had been improvedB. will be improvedC. is improvedD. was improved31. Harry is feeling uncomfortable. He _______ too much at the party last night.A. could drinkB. should drinkC. would have drunkD. must have drunk32. Briggs will _______ as general manager when Mitchell retires.A. get awayB. take overC. set offD. run out33. This is by far _______ movie that I have ever seen.A. an inspiringB. a much inspiringC. the most inspiringD. the more inspiring34. He may win the competition, _______ he is likely to get into the national team.A. in which caseB. in that caseC. in what caseD. in whose case35. —I‟m afraid you have the wrong number.—Sorry!_______.A. See you laterB. I didn‟t know thatC. Hold on, pleaseD. I hope I didn‟t bother you第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
最新精品作文：Bicycles in China(中国的自行车)_400字作文
Bicycles in China（中国的自行车）_400字BicyclesWhy does the bike become so popular in China? The reason for it is obvious. China is a country with a large population and almost all the family has more than one bike. When you go to work in the morning you will surprised to find that there are so many ciclists during the rush hour. No wonder China is a country called the kingdom of bicycles.As is known to all bicycles have more advantages over other transportions. They are cheap convenient and easy to handle. Above allriding bicycle does good to the peoples\' health. As compared with cars bicycles produce no harmful gases at all. It will never pollute our living conditions. That is the main reason why so many people prefer riding bicycles in China.Last but not the least is the fact that China is still a backawd country. More and more people will still use bicycles as means of transportion when they go to andfrom work. Definitly it has a bright future and becomes even more popular with the people in the days to come.。
人教版新课标高中英语 2019-2020学年 必修二 Unit 1 Cultural relics Grammar 配套练习 含答案详解
Unit 1Cul tural relicsGrammarⅠ句型转换(用定语从句改写下列句子)1．David is a teacher of much knowledge.Much can be learned from him.________________________________________________________________________2．A dictionary is a book.It tells us how to use words.________________________________________________________________________3．He was often late for school.It made his head teacher angry.________________________________________________________________________4．She didn't give the reason.It explained her being late for the meeting last Friday.________________________________________________________________________5．The man was talking to me just now.He is a doctor.________________________________________________________________________Ⅱ在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)1．Mr Peter who is teaching us English is such a good teacher ________ we all like.2．The old town has narrow streets and small houses ________ are built close to each other.3．Tom has four sisters, of ________ the oldest is a teacher in our school.4．Charlie Chaplin, ________ childhood was hard, began acting at the age of five.5．Last month, part of South-East Asia was struck by floods, from ________ effects the people are still suffering.6．Lucy, ________ we had expected, got the first place in the competition.7．That evening, ________ I will tell you more about later, I ended up working very late.8．I made friends with Bill during his stay in Beijing, ________ he was studying Chinese in a university there.9．When people talk about Hangzhou, the first ________ comes to mind is the West Lake.10．Yesterday we went to visit the farm ________ my father used to work for nearly ten years.11．I am going to the airport to meet my uncle tomorrow morning, ________ he will be back from abroad.12．Last year the well-known actress did all ________ she could to help the poor children in that mountain village.13．All the neighbours admire this family ______ the parents are treating their child like a friend.14．During the Olympic Games many people served as volunteers，most of ________ were young college students.15．Today, we'll discuss a number of cases ________ beginners of English fail to use the language properly.Ⅲ阅读理解AProbably you have seen photographs of the Grand Canyon(大峡谷), the great valley in the desert country of Arizona.But you must go there yourself to feel its true size and beauty.The Grand Canyon is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.The Colorado River formed the Grand Canyon over millions of years.Slowly, the river cut down through hard rocks.At the same time，the land was rising.Today，the canyon is one and a half kilometres deep and 445 kilometres long.The oldest rocks at the bottom of the canyon are more than 1 billion years old.The width varies from about 200 metres to 29 kilo-metres across.The rim(边缘) or top of the canyon is about 2，300 metres above sea level on the South Rim, and about 3，000 metres on the other side, the North Rim.As a result, there are different kinds of plants and animals on opposite sides of the canyon.The South Rim has dry desert while the North Rim has tall forests.The canyon looks different at different time of day, and in different seasons.At sunrise and sunset the red, gold, brown and orange colours of the rocks are especially clear and bright.In winter, the canyon is partly covered with snow.The North Rim of the canyon is quieter.It takes all day to drive there from the South Rim because there is only one bridge across the Colorado River.On the way, you go through Navajo Indian lands, and a col ourful pink desert called “The Painted Desert”．You can walk down into the Grand Canyon, or you can go down on the back of a mule(骡子)．You can also take a boat trip down the Colorado River，and camp on the beaches at night.But whether you see the Grand Canyon from the top or the bottom, it will be an experience that you will never forget.1．The best way to feel the size and beauty of the Grand Canyon is to ________．A．see its photographs B．listen to the report about itC．watch its programmes D．travel there yourself2．________ made the Grand Canyon.A．The earthquake B．The water from the Colorado RiverC．The land's rising D．The strong wind3．________ of the canyon is different at different time.A．The scene B．The rim C．The width D．The colours of the rocks4．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．The Grand Canyon is getting deeper and deeper.B．The oldest rocks at the bottom of the canyon are more than 1 billion years old.C．If you want to get the finest beauty of the canyon, you'd better go to its bottom.D．The animals and plants of the two sides of the canyon are of the same kind.BDuring a full moon, the white stone used to build the Taj Mahal shines like a pearl.Visitors are told that it's the best time to see the monument, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his favourite wife.The Taj Mahal is open for full moon tours only three nights a month, and only for special groups.Full moon or not, however, about 20，000 tourists visit the Taj Mahal every day except Friday, when the monument is closed.Last year, 6.29 million foreigners, mostly from the United States and Western Europe, visited India for leisure, accounting for 16.56 billion in tourism receipts.For sure, many of them visited the Taj Mahal in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh state, about 200 kilometre from the capital New Delhi.More than foreigners, however, this country's 1.22 billion people keep the local tourism industry full of energy.The Taj Mahal itself had quantities of visitors when I visited Sunday afternoon.There was hardly room to breathe inside the monument.I must have lost 10 pounds, sweating inside and in the open areas.When the temperature reaches up to nearly 50 degrees Celsius during an average summer in India, the Taj Mahal is shut down.Temperature in Agra has hit a record of 79 degrees Celsius, but that was back in 1932.In recent days, Agra is suffering from a high temperature.That's burning to half death if I were inManila now.Maybe it is my imagination, but I think even the cows couldn't put up with the heat and hardly moved on the narrow road leading to the Taj Mahal.Neither heat nor rain nor cattle blocking the street can keep away the groups of tourists that are to see the Taj Mahal.And the Indian government is keen to bring in more visitors.Nearly 6.3 million foreign visitors are not a lot for a country this size, with its wonderful culture and many travel attractions.5．What can we conclude from the passage?A．The author wishes to share his visit to the Taj Mahal.B．The author complains the Taj Mahal is too crowded.C．The author warns people not to visit the Taj Mahal.D．The author introduces the Taj Mahal to readers.6．It is the best to enjoy the Taj Mahal during a full moon ________．A．because visitors are allowed into the Taj Mahal thenB．because visitors are hoping to become the special groupC．because visitors can enjoy the most wonderful Taj MahalD．because visitors can enjoy themselves in a quiet atmosphere7．When the author visited the Taj Mahal ________．A．the temperature was about 50 degrees CelsiusB．visitors were almost burnt to half deathC．he had a wonderful imagination about the buildingD．there were so many visitors in the Taj MahalCChina is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I travelled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a lions of them, all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars.However, people still use their bicycles to get around.For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.Bicycles also come in different colours—silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It's fun watching people biking.They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道)．Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.Great weatheraccompanied(陪伴) my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的)．To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times.I didn't want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States.The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home.The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful.I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.8．According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.B．Because they are traditional and safe.C．Because they are colourful and available.D．Because they are fast and environment-friendly.9．How did the author feel about his street crossing?A．It was boring. B．It was wonderful.C．It was lively. D．It was difficult.10．Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B．The author took great pleasure in biking.C．The author was praised by the other bikers.D．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.Ⅳ读后续写阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
《旅游初级英语(一)》复习资料
远程教育学院期末复习大纲模板注：如学员使用其他版本教材，请参考相关知识点一、单项选择：在线练习题中选取题目二、正误判断：在线练习题中选取题目三、英译汉：1.Eating out is very popular in China; so, it is often necessary to make reservation. You willsometimes see short lines of people waiting for tables at restaurants. 外出就餐在中国很流行。
提前预定一般都很必要。
有时你会看到饭店里有人等待就餐排起了队。
2.Always read the menu posted outside before going into the restaurant. This avoids yourbeing seated and finding you don’t like anything on the menu, or worse yet, that the prices are too high. 进入饭店之前一定要看清贴在外面的菜单。
这样可以避免入座后才发现菜单上都是你不喜欢的东西，或价钱太贵，那就更糟了。
3.Our check-out time is at 12:00 a.m., but you kept the room until 6:00 p.m. I am afraid for latecheck-outs we charge an extra 50% of the room rate.我们的结账时间是12点，但您是下午6点退房，恐怕对于晚退房的客人, 我们要收取50%的房间附加费。
4.Attention, please. This is the last call for the 12:20 Train N105 to Beijing. The N105 for Beijingis due to depart from Platform 9 at 12:20. Passengers are requested to get aboard immediately. 请注意，这是12点20分开往北京的N105列车最后一次广播。
高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解(十一月)练习(1)-人教版高三全册英语试题
阅读理解〔1〕阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项。
The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis's Swamp (沼泽地) creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack's dare. They liked camping, but not near this swamp.“So，〞Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals. “How did this place get its name? 〞“Are you sure you want to hear it? It's a scary story，〞 warned Jack.“Of course！〞cried out Tom. “If th ere were anything to be scared of, you wouldn't have chosen this place！〞“OK, but don't say I didn't warn you，〞 said Jack, and he began his tale.“Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite different—it was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystal－clear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice.〞“‘You are clearing too much land’，warned one old man. ‘The land is a living thing. It will hit back at you if you abuse it.’‘Silly fool’，said Dennis to himself. ‘If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I'll become wealthier. He's just jealous！’〞“Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.〞“What happened? 〞 Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twistinghis body closer to the fire.“The land hit back—just as the old man warned, 〞 Jack shrugge d. “Dennis disappeared. Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.〞“What a stupid story, 〞laughed Tom. “Plants can't…〞 Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted(晕倒). The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Tom's face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.56．The underlined word “dare〞 in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________．A. courageB. assistanceC. instructionD. challenge57. Why did Jack tell Tom and Martin the story?A. To frighten them.B. To satisfy their curiosity.C. To warn them of the danger of the place.D. To persuade them to camp in the swamp.58. Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man?A. The old man envied him.B. The old man was foolish.C. He was too busy to listen to others.D. He was greedy for more crops.59. Why did Tom scream and faint?A. He saw Dennis's shadow.B. He was scared by a plant.C. His friends played a joke on him.D. The weather became extremely cold.60. What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?A. Grasp all, lose all.B. No sweat, no sweet.C. It is no use crying over spilt milk.D. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.【要点综述】本文主要讲述了三个人在沼泽地附近露营以与Dennis's Swamp名字的由来。
初二上册外研版八年级英语Module4基础知识巩固测试题
Module4单元测试一、基础过关1.迟到_______________2. 远离______________3. 离……近_____________4.一次交通事故______________5. 很多车辆_____________________6. 小心___________________7.拥挤的交通__________________ 8. 与...一样______________________ 9. 和...不同_____________ 10. 一直_______________ 11. 匆忙_____________ 12. 最长的铁路________________13.最舒适的方式___________________ 14. 从……到……______________________15.计划做某事______________ 16. 订票_______________ 17. 由于……________________18.在机场____________________ 19. 祝你旅途愉快！______________________________19.乘地铁（动词短语）_________________________ （介词短语）_______________________20.乘飞机（动词短语）__________________________（介词短语）________________________21. 骑自行车（动词短语）________________________（介词短语）________________________22.坐出租车（动词短语）_________________________ （介词短语）_______________________1.发生什么事了? __________ __________ __________?2.但除我之外，没人迟到。
高考英语读后续写之十年高考真题：话题04 旅游探险
新高考英语读后续写之十年高考真题微编微练主题04 旅游探险距离高考还有一段时间，不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生，愈是临近高考，能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节，态度是否主动积极，安排是否科学合理，能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战，其效果往往大不一样。
以下是本人从事10多年教学经验总结出的以下学习资料，希望可以帮助大家提高答题的正确率，希望对你有所帮助，有志者事竟成！养成良好的答题习惯，是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。
做题前，要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项，并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时，切忌跟着感觉走，最好按照题目序号来做，不会的或存在疑问的，要做好标记，要善于发现，找到题目的题眼所在，规范答题，书写工整;答题完毕时，要认真检查，查漏补缺，纠正错误。
总之，在最后的复习阶段，学生们不要加大练习量。
在这个时候，学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式，最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。
英语最后的复习要树立信心，考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”，遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。
越到最后，考生越要回归基础，单词最好再梳理一遍，这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。
另附高考复习方法和考前30天冲刺复习方法。
【真题微编】(2022·全国甲卷·C)As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins(企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career(职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland.“I just decided wanted to go,” she says.In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers.故事解读：本文为一篇说明文，主要介绍了71岁的Ginni Balinton从小就对旅行有着深深的热爱，渴望探险，不再跳舞和孩子们成家立业之后，她开始周游世界，并在2008年开始了前往南极洲的旅程。
中国的自行车英语作文
The Surge of Bicycles in ChinaChina, a land of vast landscapes and rich cultures, has witnessed a remarkable surge in the popularity of bicycles in recent years. This trend, which is both environmentally friendly and health-promoting, has transformed thecountry's urban and rural landscapes, becoming a vivid symbol of China's sustainable development.The rise of bicycles in China can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the increasing awareness of environmental protection has led to a growing demand for eco-friendly modes of transportation. Bicycles, as a zero-emission means of getting around, have emerged as a popular choice among Chinese citizens. Secondly, the development of bicycle-friendly infrastructure has greatly facilitated the use of bicycles. Many cities have constructed bicycle lanes and parks, providing safe and convenient spaces for cyclists. Furthermore, the advancement of bicycle technology, such as the emergence of electric bicycles, has made cycling even more appealing and accessible.The surge in bicycle popularity has brought numerous benefits to China. On the environmental front, bicycleshelp reduce air pollution and carbon emissions,contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Additionally, cycling is a low-cost mode of transportation, alleviating the financial burden on individuals and families. From a health perspective, cycling is anexcellent form of exercise that improves cardiovascular health, builds muscle strength, and enhances overall well-being.Moreover, the popularity of bicycles has fostered a unique cycling culture in China. Cycling clubs and events have proliferated, bringing people together and fostering a sense of community. Cycling has also become a popular tourist activity, attracting foreign visitors to explore China's scenic landscapes on two wheels.However, the surge in bicycle popularity also poses some challenges. The increase in cyclists has led to congestion and safety concerns on some roads. To address these issues, authorities need to continue enhancing bicycle infrastructure and enforcing traffic rules to ensure the safety and smooth flow of cyclists.In conclusion, the surge of bicycles in China represents a positive trend that aligns with the country's commitment to sustainable development. As the popularity of bicycles continues to grow, it is essential to strike a balance between promoting cycling and addressing the associated challenges. By doing so, China can harness the full potential of bicycles to create a healthier, more environmentally friendly, and more connected society.**中国自行车的蓬勃发展**中国，这片幅员辽阔、文化丰富的土地，近年来见证了自行车普及程度的显著增长。
高二期末考试英语试卷
曲沃二中2017-2018学年高二（下）期末考试英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共20小题，每小题3分，满分60分）AJimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applications waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.1. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A. He was out of workB. He was bored with his jobC. He wanted a higher positionD. He hoped to find a better boss2. How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?A. He was sorry for the other applicantsB. There was no hope for him to get the jobC. He regretted helping the old manD. The interviewer was very rude3. A. What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience？A. Where there is a will, there’s a wayB. A friend in need is a friend indeedC. Good is rewarded with good.D. Two heads are better than oneBChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when Itraveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---sivler, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.4. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.5. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to experience local culture.D. to improve his riding skills6. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring.B. It was difficult.C. It was lively.D. It was wonderful.7. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking.BGoing green seems to be fad(时尚)for a lot of people these days. Wh ether that is good or bad, we can’t really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.On April22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for anentire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meantchallenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycleand reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to doand this was no easy task.With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our GreenYear started. My wife and I decided to educate people about how theycould go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all thegreen things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted topush the message that every little bit helps.Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic(有机的)stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we don’t need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.8. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Going Green.B. Protecting the Planet.C. Keeping Open-MindedD. Celebrating Our Green Year.9. It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because_________.A. they were expected to follow the green fadB. they didn’t know how to educate other peopleC. they were unwilling to reduce their energyD. they needed to perform unusual green tasks10. What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?A. They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.B. They ignore others’ ungreen behavior.C. They chose better chemical cleaners.D. They sold their home-made food.11. What can we infer form the last paragraph?A. The government will give support to the green people.B. The couple may continue their project in the future.C. Some people disagree with the couple’s green ideas.D. Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.BSurviving Hurricane Sandy(飓风桑迪)Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and h ear the wave from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says.On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridge closed.When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. V olunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings.“My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says. “but I can always choose how I deal with it. ”Natalie’s choice was to help.She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted introduction about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collecting when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick’s collection was replaced.In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.Today, the scars(创痕)of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway, ” Natalie declares. “My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before. ”12. When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found______.A. some friends had lost their livesB. her neighborhood was destroyedC. her school had moved to BrooklynD. the elderly were free from suffering13. According to paragraph4, who inspired Natalie most?A. The people helping Rockaway rebuildB. The people trapped in high-rise buildingC. The volunteers donating money to survivorsD. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people14. How did Natalie help the survivors?A. She gave her toys to the kidsB. She took care of younger childrenC. She called on the White House to helpD. She built an information sharing platform15. What does the story intend to tell us?A. Little people can make a big differenceB. A friend inneed is a friend indeedC. East or West, home is bestD. Technology ispower第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15 分）The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. 16 . By helpingthem develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what thefuture holds.1.CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious. 17. Ask kids, “Whatingredients (配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better nexttime ?” and then try them out. Ingredients make the pancakes better?What could we try next time?2. CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and createsomething new 18. There are a dozen different things you can do withthem. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go along way in helping them develop their creativity.3.Personal skillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what’s going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kid from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. 19 . “Why do you think she’s crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looki ng at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”4. Self Expression20 there are many ways to express thoughts and ideas –music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A.Encourage kids to cook with you.B.And we can’t forget science education.C.We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.D.So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don’t yet exist?E.Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.F.We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.G.Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.第三部分语言知识运用（共三节，满分55分）完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people 21 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 22 person.I think my 23 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, Ijust wanted to get my 24 and be left alone. I thought I was smarterthan everyone else, so I hardly ever 25 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 26 . It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So I tried a(n) 27 . I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble I 28 to help. That was really a big 29 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of 30 are still my best friends today.A bigger cause of my new 31 , however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had Alzheimer’s disease became my 32 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 33 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 34 her, so I took her place. She let me 35 . that making others feel good makes me feel good, too. When she died, I was36 , but I was very grateful to her.I think I am a much 37 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 38 these experiences. 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China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors—sivler, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on t he streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.
12. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?
A. Because they are traditional and safe.
B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.
C. Because they are colorful and available.
D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.
13. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.
A. to ride it for fun
B. to use it for transport
C. to experience local skills
D. to improve his riding skills
14.. How did the author feel about his street crossing?
A. It was boring.
B. It was difficult
C. It was lively.
D. It was wonderful.
15. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?
A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.
B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.
C. The author was praised by the other bikers.
D. The author took great pleasure in biking.
It was Mother’s Day and I was shopping at the local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we
a lot of people stopped to help out.
17. A. leaving B. driving C. moving D. stopping
17. A. injured B. awkward C. honest D. elderly
18. A. Her husband B. My son C. The crowd D. The seller
19. A. Specifically B. Particularly C. Interestingly D. Fortunately
20. A. If B. Since C. While D. Unless
21. A. guilty B. curious C. angry D. worried
22. A. complained B. said C. lied D. responded
23. A. no one B. someone C. everyone D. anyone
24. A. lend B. bring C. leave D. buy
25. A. amazed B. shocked C. puzzled D. concerned
26. A. wise B. sweet C. innocent D. crazy
27. A. which B. when C. what D. whether 2·1·c·n·j·y
28. A. must not B. can’t C. may not D. needn’t
29. A. scene B. habit C. flower D. deed
30. A. checking with B. looking after C. operating on D. paying for
31. A. from B. to C. with D. about
32. A. respectful B. cheerful C. successful D. wonderful
33. A. Out of B. Regardless of C. Thanks to D. As to
34. A. love B. hope C. pity D. pain
35. A. idea B. money C. smile D. comfort。