一、语法填空 (共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分)
从括号里给出的词汇中选择一个完成句子填空。
1. I have confidence ________ (in/on) my future.
2. ________ (What/How) beautiful the East Lake is!
3. John ________ (is/are) familiar with Chinese culture.
4. There are ________ (much/many) ways to help others.
5. It is ________ (a/the) first time that I have seen the sea.
6. I'm sure you can solve the problem by ________ (your/yourself).
7. I can lend my bike to you ________ (if/or) you return it on time.
8. The internet has ________ (great/greatly) changed the way we live.
9. When I was young, Dad often ________ (took/takes) me to the museum.
10. I'm happy that the summer holiday ________ (will/would) begin next month.
二、连词成句 (共 6 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 12 分)
将所给词汇按正确顺序排列，连成一个句子。
11. the source of/is/Water/life
12. My family/reading books/enjoy
13. the beauty around you/to discover/It is a joy
14. try our best/should/to realize our dreams/We
15. was translated into/His book/last year/French
16. has attracted/more and more people/Life in the countryside
三、阅读填词 (共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分)
根据文章内容完成填空，每空填 1 个词。
Passage 1
One of the most important gifts parents can give their kids is time to play. Finding time to play with kids can be a challenge if parents are busy. But play isn’t an option, but a must. It’s so important to child development that it has been recognized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights as a right of every child.
Scientists say 75 percent of the brain develops after a baby is born, in the years between birth and the early 20s. Play in childhood motivates the brain to make connections between neurons (神经元). Play during the teen years and into adulthood helps the brain develop even more connectivity. This helps a child or a teenager develop both physical and social skills. Besides, play can also help to increase the emotional well-being.
Studies have shown that kids who are encouraged to use their imagination are more creative in their adult life. So it’s wise for parents to shut down the screens and encourage their kids to do free play. Free play costs parents nothing but offers kids everything. Throw a sheet over the table to make a lovely tent; hand out paper plates and challenge everyone to make a funny hat; play hide-and-seek with the little ones, etc. All the free play is unstructured, but it makes kids learn important social skills by working with others.
Kids Need Free Play
Who: Giving our kids time to play is not a choice but a 17 ________.Why: Play is important to the 18 ________ skills, social skills, and emotional well-being of children and the youth.What: Parents should 19 ________ free play. The word “free” means both “ 20 ________ ” and “with no cost”.Why: Free play enables kids to 21 ________ with others and learn important social skills.
Passage 2
The number of giraffes is becoming smaller across Africa, according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF). The total population has dropped by 40 percent in the last 15 years. The GCF is the only non-governmental organization (NGO) in the world to focus solely on the conservation of giraffes in Africa and is pioneering (倡导) a sustainable future for this mammal. According to a study, giraffes are quietly disappearing because it is difficult for them to find acacia trees, their favourite food.
Work towards their conservation is more important now than it has ever been. And more and more giraffes are also being hunted. Because of this, the GCF decided to work with African parks. These parks are very important for keeping Nubian giraffes safe. GPS collars were used to keep an eye on giraffes but they can’t stay on for long.
To solve this problem, new tracking devices which are as small as a chocolate bar, solar-powered and don’t bother giraffes much are used to stop illegal hunting to keep giraffes safe.
Keep an Eye on Giraffes
What: Giraffes are quietly 22 ________ because their favourite 23 ________ is difficult to find. GPS collars were used to keep an eye on giraffes but they can’t 24 ________ on for long.How: New tracking devices, which are as 25 ________ as a chocolate bar, solar-powered, and don’t 26 ________ giraffes much, are used to stop illegal hunting to keep giraffes safe.
四、阅读理解 (共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分)
根据文章内容完成问答。
Passage 1
It was on Sunday morning, when Sam went to see his grandfather alone. He took the bus to his grandfather’s house, as it was quite a distance away. As the bus traveled along, it stopped at a busy stop and a crowd of passengers boarded, including an old lady.
The bus was already crowded, and there were no more seats available. The old lady looked tired and strained, but she held on to the handrail for support. Sam noticed this and felt a bit uneasy, but he was also far from having the empty seat and couldn’t offer one to her.
Suddenly, a voice came from the back of the bus. It was the little girl, who had boarded the bus before. “Please, take my seat, Grandma,” she said sweetly. The old lady was taken aback but soon smiled gratefully and sat down.
This act of kindness didn’t just move the old lady. Other passengers, inspired by the little girl, also got up and offered their seats to those who needed them. The atmosphere in the bus suddenly changed from one kind of indifference to one kind of kindness and compassion.
Sam watched the scene with a sense of awe. He was amazed by the little girl’s selflessness and generosity. It made him realize that true kindness comes from the heart, regardless of age or size.
As the bus continued its journey, Sam couldn’t help but think about the little girl’s act of kindness. He turned to the passenger next to him and said, “What a lovely little girl!” Indeed, her simple yet profound act of giving had left a lasting impression on everyone on the bus.
27. When did the story happen?
28. How did Sam go to see his grandfather, by bike or by bus?
29. Who gave up the seat to the old lady?
30. Why did other passengers also get up?
31. Translate the sentence “What a lovely little girl!” into Chinese.
Passage 2
In my job, I get to combine my two passions: sport and writing.
I wrote newspaper articles about sport while studying for my journalism degree. I worked as a trainee writer for a local newspaper. Now, I write for a top newspaper. Today, I am writing an article about a baseball game. I arrive at the stadium two hours before the game starts. I have got ready for my work.
By now the players are arriving, so I hurry down to wait outside the changing area where I manage to get a short interview with the home team’s star player. I have limited time, so I only ask a few important questions, such as how he’s feeling and what his expectations are.
Once the game starts, I take notes on the action as it happens. It is an exciting game—The home team wins! As the fans leave, I go to the press conference with other journalists. We listen to both team coaches’ thoughts on the game and I get some good quotes.
Finally, it is time for me to pull all my notes together into the finished article to send to the newspaper. I only have a couple of hours to write it all up. The paper will be printed tonight, and the public will be reading my article over breakfast in the morning. I love sharing my love for sport through words.
32. What newspaper articles does the writer write about?
33. Why does the writer ask only a few important questions?
34. Who wins the baseball game in the end?
35. How many hours does the writer have to write up his article?
36. Translate the sentence “I love sharing my love for sport through words.” into Chinese.
五、完成句子 (共 6 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 18 分)
使用括号内所给单词并结合汉语提示完成句子。(每空不超过两个单词)
37. ________ were you when you went to college? (old)你多大上的大学？
38. Sorry, but I don’t know where ________. (live)抱歉，我不知道他住的地方。
39. Only by ________ can you change your life. (work)只有努力工作才能改变你的生活。
40. Please ________ that you have enough rest. (sure)请确保你有足够的休息。
41. Travel can give us a chance ________ people from different cultures. (meet)旅行能让我们有机会认识来自不同文化背景的人。
42. The snow is ________ that the whole world is covered in silver. (heavy)雪下得如此之大，整个世界都银装素裹。
六、书面表达 (10 分)
根据所给信息，编辑一条英语手机短信，发送给你的英国朋友 Tom。
主要内容包括:(1) 请他帮忙买一本关于阅读的英文书；(2) 书名为 On Reading;(3) 请他购买该书的原因；(4) 请他买到后尽快寄出；(5) 向他表示感谢。
注意:(1) 无需写标题；(2) 文章中不能出现个人姓名与学校名称；(3) 词数不少于 40。
