【题目】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。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to become a better reader
Language and literacy (读写能力) are among humans' greatest inventions. Evolving（演变）over the course of human history, languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes. Today, surrounded（包围）by social media, television, movies, and, of course, books, the ability to read and write is important to expressing one's feelings. Most humans acquire language in early childhood and speak fluently when they are about three years old, but our continued relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives.
Take it slow. Many readers feel that they read too slowly, especially compared with others.The best readers are flexible（灵活的）— slowing down when needed — and always have a dictionary at hand.
Read aloud. When humans first began reading written words, it was unusual to read in silence.Try listening to the author reading their own work — you'll be surprised to find how clearly it comes through on the page.
Write. Writing and reading go hand-in-hand: how and what you read affects how and what you write, and the best readers often make the best writers. But while much can be learned from close, repeated readings, there are many pleasures to language that can only be experienced through the practice of writing.
Tell your friends. All of the literature is essentially communication from an individual's inner voice to an audience.It's a good way to see the world from someone else's eyes and, in the process, carefully examine your own reaction to what you're reading.
A. But the truth is that the faster you read, the less likely you are to understand fully what you're reading.
B. Can you remember the first piece of writing that transported you to another world?
C. There is something magical about sharing books with friends or a book club.
D. Try writing every day for a month, and you will never read the same again.
E. Reading out loud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability.
F. Here are 4 ways to become a better reader.
G. In no time, you'll be appreciating novels like fine wine.

【1】Why is the man upset?

A. He got his mom’s phone stolen.

B. His own phone went wrong.

C. He broke his mom’s phone.

【2】What’s the man probably going to do?

A. Go back to the store. B. Report to the police. C. Visit the insurance company.

1.介绍学太极好处;

2.负责联系学习地点和老师。

注意:1.词数100左右；信的开头已经写好。

2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Let's pick something fairly easy to start with, like spending 15 minutes in the morning reading a book. If you want to turn something into a habit that you do every day, you have to WANT to do it.【3】Make a firm decision to do this on a daily basis.

Imprint it in your mind. Write several notes to yourself and put them in places where you will see them. By the alarm clock, on the bathroom mirror, on the refrigerator door, in your briefcase, and under your car keys are good places to start.

After the newness wears off, then you will have to remind yourself, "Hey, I forgot to..." Keep using the notes if you have to.【4】Some people say it will take over a month to solidify it and make it something you will do without having to think about it. I tend to agree with the last statement. Two to three weeks will help you to remember, but thirty days or more will make it a part of your everyday routine.【5】

A. What is a "habit" anyway?

B. Forming a bad habit is easy.

C. Brushing your teeth is a habit.

D. Is doing things in an old way good?

E. If you don't, you will find a way to do everything but that.

F. It takes 16 to 21 times of repeating a task to make it a habit.

G. that's something you won't necessarily have to think about before you do it—habit.

【1】Why did Bonzo get hit?

A. He played on the road.

B. He ran into the road suddenly.

C. A car knocked over the fence.

【2】Who is Bonzo?

A. The woman’s neighbor. B. The woman’s brother. C. The woman’s dog.

The production of beef is more damaging to the environment than that of any other food we consume. Raising large numbers of cattle requires the production of large amounts of food for the animals. it's estimated that producing one pound of beef requires seven pounds of feed.

Land use is also a problem. If the cattle are free-range cattle, large areas of land are required for them to live on. This has led to disastrous forest cutting and the loss of rare plants and animal species, particularly in tropical rain forests in Central and South America.

Another problem specific to beef production is methane emissions (甲烷排放). Although many people are aware of the damaging effects of carbon dioxide, they don't realize methane's global warming potential is 25 times worse, making it a more dire problem.

Unfortunately, beef consumption is growing rapidly. This is the result of simple supply and demand factors. Specifically, there are two main causes of demand that are encouraging the production of more supply. First, the increase in the world population means there are more people to consume meat. The second factor is socioeconomic advancement. As citizens in developing nations become financially stable, they can afford to buy more meat.

Therefore, one way to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions is for people around the world to significantly cut down on the amount of beef they eat.

【1】Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Raising free-range cattle is eco-friendly.

B. People cut down trees for animal habitats.

C. Producing beef can damage the environment.

D. Carbon dioxide causes far more harm than methane.

【2】The underlined word "dire" in Para. 4 means _______.

A. common

B. urgent

C. beneficial

D. avoidable

【3】Beef production is growing rapidly because_______.

A. more people are in demand of beef

B. developing countries raise more cattle

C. more land is available to raise cattle

D. the cost of raising cattle is relatively low

【4】The author writes this article to_______.

A. describe the booming of the beef production

B. emphasize the advantages of beef production

C. criticize the cutting of the rain forest

D. argue for a decrease in beef consumption

I walked on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ears "turn around and head back home", but I was stubborn and walked on. There was still neither a car nor a house in sight I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared I didn't want to end up trapped on this road, and I was worried that it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.

I continued to walk on with something growing inside of me. My heart was pounding and my legs were aching. I was almost in tears when I saw something in the distance. It was a house that I recognized. I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. It was still over a mile away, but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time. I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner. Then I ended my adventure with a good night's sleep.

I often thought of that experience recently. Actually, in our life, all roads, no matter how they twist and turn, can lead us home again. They can lead us to our homes in our hearts. May you always walk your path with love! May you always help your fellow travelers along the way! And may your roads always lead you home again!

【1】Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?

A. He could watch TV all day

B. He could have fun in nature.

C. He had many friends to play with

D. He used to explore the old dirt road

【2】What does the underlined word "something" in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A. Doubt

B. Hope

C. Fear.

D. Courage

【3】How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?

A. He was contradictory in mind.

B. He was unconscious of danger ahead.

C. He was worried to be trapped in the woods.

D. He was afraid of being scolded by his parents.

【4】What may be the best title for the passage?

A. Every Effort Is Worthwhile.

B. All Roads Lead Home.

C. Be Determined in Your Life.

D. Be Brave to Adventure.

【题目】假设你是李华，计划和同学去敬老院（nursing house）陪老人们过重阳节（the Double Ninth Festival），请给外教露西写封邮件，邀她一同前往，
内容包括：1）出发及返回时间；
2）活动：包饺子、表演节目等。
注意：1）词数100左右；
2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3）结束语已为你写好。
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua

【1】【1】Why does Mr. Marston write the note?

A. To give instructions. B. To express thanks. C. To introduce the lab.

【2】【2】What is Cathy supposed to do?

A. Clean all the worktables.

B. Wipe all the microscopes.

C. Put the glass containers on the shelf.

【3】【3】What is Cathy going to do with the key?

A. Leave it to Ms. Edwards.

B. Put it in the classroom next door.

C. Return it to Mr. Marston tomorrow.

【题目】阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
How are you getting along with your high school? It may be hard for you as this is the first time you (leave) your parents. I know that you are now having trouble (communicate) with others. That's you are new here and people don't know about you. But I think you can follow the advice below.
First, you should take active part in the discussions and show your own opinions about the matters, and at the same time, learn to listen to other people's views (careful). Second, you should learn about your classmates' likes and dislikes, can make you get familiar with them. Only in this way can you get to know more (difference) people and show them that you are just as friendly. I'm always here ready to help. We can take part in some (activity) together and I can introduce you to others.
There's no need (worry) too much. People will know you more very soon and will like to make friends you if you can do as the above. Just remember, “God helps those who help themselves.”