In June last year, I had an opportunity to do volunteer work in a small village which is located in northern Australia, far from the cities. Living there is an experience that cannot be fully defined in just words. Although the people of this small village are short of the much material wealth that most of us in big cities have, their positive(积极的) outlook on life is comparable to what we have.
The small village suffered a natural disaster(灾难)about two years ago. Many people lost their material belongings and their houses. Soon after the disaster, families had to live under one roof in houses that were suitable for just- one family. Instead of feeling bottled in, the people felt more of sense of belonging when families had to live together in such conditions. They banded together to help each other in rebuilding their houses.
It was still beyond my understanding how family took priority (优先) over anything else. If someone is in need, the family will provide any support needed. In cities, it is said that “Houses are getting bigger, while homes are getting smaller”. In this small village, the home will always remain big. Children are taught from an early age that family is worth more than any material wealth that they will come across. They pass the value to their kids, and the cycle continues in keeping family values.
I still remember on the third day I arrived in the small village, two elders wanted to adopt me into their tribe(宗族). As part of that process, I was given a Spirit Totem, and was told that I officially belonged to their tribe. One of the elders explained, “No one is a stranger here. You come here, and you become part of us! Can you imagine if we had that outlook in every small village or on every street on earth?
Leaving this small village was challenging for me indeed. Not only did my outlook change, but my understanding of how life can be defined in different ways took a turn for the better
1.What can we know from the first paragraph?
A. People in cities don’t live positively
B. People in that village live a very poor life.
C. The people in that small village are hopeful about the future.
D. The writer didn’t want to do volunteer work there.
2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 most likely refer to?
A. Especially excited. B. Badly ill.
C. very crowded. D. seriously scared.
3.What can be the most important in the eyes of the people there?
A. Family values. B. Physical health.
C. Good living condition. D. Children’s education
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I earned the Nobel for literature.
A. Proud B. Pride C. Prize D. Price
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-- _______ fast China is developing!
-- Yes, we are so lucky to live in such a great country.
A. What
B. What a
C. How
D. How a
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The people there feel ____ to all of us.
A. friends B. friendly C. friendship D. friend
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When I was little, my family used to move very often. Before I could even get to know my schoolmates well, my family was on the move again. I became very ______ because of this.
But a girl with dark skin and long shiny hair changed me. She is very outgoing and happy.
She is always smiling, like a beautiful sunflower following the sun. Without ______, I enjoyed being with her and soon we became good friends. As time went by, I gradually became a __ girl. But this joyful period didn’t last long. We _____ different colleges. I felt like I had gone back to my always-on-the-move childhood. I felt ______ and helpless and I was afraid that I would __ her as my best friend. She stayed calm and said to me: “Rain, you can achieve more than I do, so ______ to your dreams and make a big effort! Real friendship doesn’t fade and we will be best friends forever.” Maybe she didn’t realize what a great ______ she was to me at that time.
However, it turned out that my worries were well-founded. I felt that the ______ between us was getting bigger and bigger. One day, she sent me a text message happily telling me that she had fallen in love with a handsome boy in her class. I felt happy for her, but ______ I was secretly worried about our friendship. I ______ her several times to tell her to think carefully about her relationship with the boy, but I got no more messages from her. I felt sad that perhaps our friendship would die. I had almost given up hope ______ she visited me at my campus(校园) a week later. She looked weak ______ was wearing the most beautiful smile. She gave me a big hug and said:“I’m sorry. I want to be myself and your friend forever!” We cried together, ______ seeing the people walking past. She told me about her sad story, and we knew we had gone back to ______ it was before.
Now I strongly believe that distance and time can’t separate you from a friend. If you care enough about each other, friendship never fades.
1.A. silent B. disappointed C. outgoing D. crazy
2.A. help B. friends C. doubt D. family
3.A. happy B. lucky C. helpful D. successful
4.A. went B. got C. reached D. entered
5.A. scared B. strange C. shy D. homesick
6.A. leave B. miss C. lose D. develop
7.A. look forward B. hold on C. get down D. go back
8.A. influence B. example C. encouragement D. wonder
9.A. difference B. distance C. misunderstanding D. sense
10.A. once in a while B. to my surprise C. at the same time D. in that case
11.A. visited B. messaged C. telephoned D. wrote
12.A. while B. until C. and D. as
13.A. and B. but C. however D. though
14.A. as B. by C. without D. like
15.A. what B. when C. where D. how
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VI. Fill in the blanks with proper words whose first letters are given.
Life is full of changes. Alan felt b1. with his job in the hospital. He decided to work as a nurse with a v2. organization. Rosie felt bad about that, because their r3. had to end. Alan a4. to Rosie for making the decision without letting her know, but we don’t know if she would forgive him. Julia also wanted a change. Before she l5. MAP advertising, her friends p6.a leaving party for her. Tom said that he had enjoyed w7. with Julia in those years, but he hadn’t p8. her to stay. He gave Julia a p9. and p10. a toast to her.
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People, especially English people, love talking about the weather. It’s an easy way to start a conversation. But do you know some weather terms can also express a feeling or situation. Here are some interesting expressions.
Head in the clouds
If someone has his head in the clouds, they are out of touch with the everyday world and can be unrealistic as a result.
The expression reminds you to be aware of what’s happening around you.
Take a rain check
If you hear someone say “I’ll take a rain check”, it doesn’t mean that he will go out to see if it’s raining.
In fact, the expression could be used as a polite way to turn down invitations. However, not as a full refusal, but more likely to put the invitation off to another time.
When it rains, it pours
The expression is used when something goes wrong, especially when a lot of things go wrong at the same time. People like to say it when they meet with bad lucks one after another in a short time.
Weather the storm
As an extreme weather, a storm could be very dangerous and cause serious results. To weather the storm is to get through difficult situations in your life.
1.Why do English people love talking about the weather in the writer’s opinion?
A. They care about the weather very much.
B. They want to know what’s happening around them.
C. They don’t have other interesting things to talk about.
D. They think it’s an easy way to start a conversation.
2.What does the underlined phrase “turn down” mean?
A. accept B. refuse C. throw D. change
3.Which of the following statements is true?
A. The whole article is telling us how to tell the weather.
B. The writer thinks if someone has his head in the clouds, the person must care about what’s happening very much.
C. When somebody says “when it rains, it pours”, he must be unlucky.
D. The expression “weather the storm” can be used to put off an appointment.
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请用适当的词完成下面的短文， 并把所缺的单词填写在答题卡指定的位置上。每个空只能填写一个形式正确，意义相符的单词。
If you pay a visit to Liu Hasheng’s restaurant in Harbin, you will find 18 robots there. They are ready to serve you and 1.sure that your dining experience is perfect. After the visit, you can tell others that robots serving customers isn’t a dream any more.
It’s wonderful to see2. the 18 robots work in the restaurant. The wonder starts when you walk in. You ‘ll see a robot come up and say, “ Earth person, hello!3. to the Robot Restaurant.” When you have ordered your 4., the robots in the kitchen begin to do the cooking. After the food is5., a robot waiter will glide(滑行) out of the kitchen to serve you with the meal you’ve ordered. And as customers enjoy their delicious food, a robot 6.lovely songs for them.
You may ask, “ Where did all these robots come7.?” Liu said they were designed(设计) and 8. by the Harbin Haohai Robot Company. Liu said he invested(投资) 5 million yuan in the restaurant, with 9.robot costing 200,000 yuan to 300,000 yuan. And the whole robot team is managed by the workers in the computer room.
After a busy day, all the robots will go for a “meal”, which is electricity. After 5 hours, the robots can continue their work for a day. The restaurant now provides a menu 10. more than 30 dishes(菜肴), and the average(平均) cost for a dinner is about 40 to 50 yuan. Do you want to go and have a try in this restaurant?
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科目：初中英语 来源：江苏省南通市2017-2018学年七年级第一学期期末考试英语试卷 题型：阅读单选
Australia is the greatest island in the world. It is to the south of the equator. So when it is summer in our country, it is cold winter in Australia.
Australia is big, but the population there is thin. The population is the same as that of Shanghai, a city of China. Australia is a young, diverse nation and the Australian people come from many different countries.
Australia has many, many sheep. After a short drive from town, you will see sheep around you. You can also find a kangaroo which has a “bag” below its chest. The mother kangaroo keeps its babies in the “bag”.
Australia is considered to be a relaxed, informal society. When greeting others, students and young people usually say “Hello” or “Hi”. Sometimes they say “How’s it going?” or “G day”. In more formal (正式的) situations they usually shake hands the first time they meet. “Good morning”, “Good afternoon” or “Pleased to meet you” are formal greetings. English is Australia’s national language.
1.Australia is the greatest island in the world. The word “island” means _______.
A. 国家 B. 城市 C. 山脉 D. 岛屿
2.Australia has the same population as _______.
A. Shanghai B. China C. Beijing D. Japan
3.When it is summer in Australia, it is _______ in China.
A. spring B. autumn C. winter D. summer
4.When Australian people meet for the first time, they will _______.
A. kiss each other B. hug (拥抱) each other
C. nod to each other D. shake hands
5.Which statement is RIGHT according to the passage?
A. Australia has a large population.
B. A kangaroo is a kind of sheep in Australia.
C. Young people sometimes say “How’s it going?” or “G day” to greet others.
D. When you drive in Australia, you can see many horses.
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