__________ of my parents went to have the picnic with us because __________ of them were very busy last Sunday afternoon.

A.None；both B.Neither；each C.Neither；both D.Both；neither

The girl with big eyes and long hair smiled at us __________.

A.lovely B.friendly C.pleasantly D.badly

Mike’s mother was very angry __________ him and she shouted __________ him angrily because he got up too late this morning.

A.with；at B.at；to C.for；to D.to；at

It’s __________ pleasure for me to be invited to play __________ piano at the concert.

A.a；a B.a；/ C.a；the D.the；a

Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation with others?

A.There is no reason for him to refuseme.

B.The little girl in red is socute.

C.Don’t judgea person by his clothes.

D.You canuse my computer if you want.

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假如你是李华, 你打算邀请你们班的英国交换生Peter周末去老舍茶馆体验中国的茶文化。请用英语写一封电子邮件, 告诉他见面的时间和地点, 体验茶文化的原因, 以及他需要做的准备。

提示词语：invite, Laoshe Teahouse, history, many kinds, learn

提示问题：

● When and where will you meet?        ● Why are you going to experience Chinese tea culture?

● What do you advise Peter to prepare for it?

IG, a Chinese esports club, won the world championship title in LOL (League of Legends) in 2018. It beat European team 3:0 in South Korea. It was the first time that a club from China’s LPL (League of Legends Pro League) won the title in the world championship’s eight-year history. So what is esports?

Esports (Electronic Sports) is a form of competition using video games between professional players. It is not only a simple game in a sense, but a sport in which players use electronic equipment to play against each other in intelligence. It can improve the players’ thinking ability, heart-to-eye coordination (协调), willpower and develop team spirit.

In 2003, esports became the 99th sport in China. However, esports is different from traditional sports and online games. Traditional sports athletes mainly train their physical ability and skills, such as muscle memory, exercising and dieting; while esports athletes’ training is mostly about the mind, such as studying strategies (策略) and new updates for the game.

The industry has been developed for more than 10 years, but the public usually hold the opinion that playing online games has no benefit but taking one’s attention away from their duties. In fact, there are several differences between esports and online games：

First, the basic features. Online games are entertainment games while esports is a sport. Esports is an intellectual competition between people in an organized environment created by information technology.

Second, the game rules. Esports has clear game rules. Its biggest feature is strict time and round limitations. However, online games are lack of clear rules of the game. Without time limit, it’s easy for people especially teenagers to be addicted to (沉迷于) it.

Third, the sports spirit. Esports competitions between athletes pay great attention to fair sports spirit. Some online games only need to recharge (充钱) to gain advantages, which is the main difference between esports and online games.

In the upcoming 2022 Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, esports will officially become a medal event. Esports is a new sporting activity. It will take a long time to grow into a mature industry like NBA (the National Basketball Association of the US). Let’s have a better understanding of esports and expect its bright future.

1.Which club won the world championship title in LOL in 2018?

2.What is esports?

3.When did esports become the 99th sport in China?

4.What is esports athletes’ training about?

5.What is the passage mainly about?

Whether we admit it or not, many of us have experienced loneliness. Last month, a survey done by US health service company Cigna found that loneliness has become a common situation in the country. It even found that young people aged 18-22 are more likely to feel lonely than the elders. Loneliness often leads to the emotions of sadness and loss, and can even “make us sick”. So, how do we deal with the pain of loneliness?

Throwing ourselves into distractions can be useful. US lifestyle writer Adrienne Breaux wrote about how she turned loneliness into a productive learning process. She used to be a terrible cook, but whenever loneliness hit her, she would buy a lot of ingredients and try out how to make them into delicious dishes. After a few months, she became good at cooking dishes she’d never even made before.

This is a typical example of how loneliness gets us out of our comfort zone and allows us to grow. “When it comes to keeping loneliness at bay (控制住) , one of the best ways is to occupy your time with things that feel enriching, creative and exciting.” Breaux wrote, “It’s hard to feel lonely when you’re trying to master a new skill, practice a hobby or try out a new recipe.”

The attitude we choose toward loneliness is also the key to deal with it. If we see loneliness as an unwanted and annoying thing, we will suffer it. But if we admit that it’s an everyday part of life, we’ll be able to “embrace (拥抱) the beauty of our solo journey”, as best-selling US author Mandy Hale wrote in her book The Single Woman.

Instead of desperately (拼命地) finding someone to talk to or go out with, trying to have fun on our own is more practical. US Internet writer Kayla Albert shared a story of her friend, who uses her time alone to do what she really wants to do. Her friend goes out for dinner, watches movies, and visits art museums — all on her own. She claims that this kind of single lifestyle brings her joyfulness and gracefulness.

So, we can do it too. Indeed, sometimes, the best songs are the ones performed alone.

1.The survey from Cigna in Paragraph 1 tells _______.

A.when people might experience loneliness

B.how common the problem of loneliness is

C.how people deal with the pain from loneliness

D.what kind of people might suffer from loneliness

2.What was Adrienne Breaux’s solution when loneliness hit her?

A.To keep herself in the comfort zone.

B.To get a new job being a good cook.

C.To spend time for self-improvement.

D.To relax by writing her lonely feeling.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Going out with friends is better than staying alone.

B.The key to solve loneliness is to accept and enjoy it.

C.The pain of loneliness gets worse as people get older.

D.Seeing loneliness as an unwanted thing helps us avoid it.

The Lady’s Lamp

Once there was a poor lady who lived on a hill near the seashore. She had no children and lived a lonely life. She was so poor that she had to work hard every day.

But one night as she sat at her work, the lady said to herself while the winds blew, “I wish I could be of some use in the world. Why can’t I do good to someone besides myself?” At last, she came up with an idea.

She decided that she would keep a lighted lamp at the window for the sailors every night. She found that ships sometimes were broken up on the rocks in the sea, since there was no lighthouse to warn them of their danger at night. Maybe her lamp would warn them when their ships came near the rocks on the coast.

The lady felt glad when the thought flashed through her mind. She found that, if she worked an hour later each night, she could earn enough to pay for the oil for the lamp. So she worked late and earned money to buy the oil; and then she placed the lamp at the window each night. In this way she saved many lives.

She did this for five years without reward, or the hope of reward. However, good deeds (行为) are often found out. The sailors whose lives had been saved began to send gifts to her from faraway countries. They sent her tea from China, cloth from India, silk from France and grapes from Spain. But the poor lady did not need these gifts to make her happy. She gave many of them to the poor and the sick.

She was happy with the thought that she was doing good. So, as long as she lived, she lit her lamp each night, and placed it at the window.

1.The lady decided to light the lamp for _______.

A. the sick    B. the children    C. the poor    D. the sailors

2.How could the lady pay for the lamp oil?

A. She worked one more hour each night.

B. She raised money from the sailors.

C. She got rewards from her country.

D. She sold tea and grapes to others.

3.The lady was happy because ________.

A. she got gifts from faraway countries

B. she helped many people in her way

C. the sailors gave gifts to the sick

D. the sailors found out her deeds

    My Joyful Hobby

Do you have any hobbies? Many of us exercise, do volunteer work, or learn interesting skills in our spare time. What do you enjoy doing the most in your free time?

I like playing the violin best， and benefit a lot from it.Every time I feel sad， I'll play. When I hear the beautiful music from my strings（弦），I feel like my world is full of light again. I play it not only for relaxation， but also for my health.

Jessica,

America

The most important skill I' ve learned is painting, which has played an important role in my life. Through painting,I become more patient and careful. It helps me study better at school. In short, painting is important for me.

Louis,

South Africa

During my spare time,I' ve learned how to cook, because I don't want to depend on my parents so much.

Even though my cooking isn't as delicious as my parents',I can make dishes without their help. Cooking lets me enjoy my own life.

Wei Hua,

China

I like writing when I'm free.I'm a big fan of the Harry Potter series， and three years ago I began to write a sequel（续集）to it.Since then， I've fallen in love with writing. I love it so much that I plan to go on practicing it and writing my own stories.

Jack,

Australia

1.What does Jessica like best?

A.Playing the violin. B.Painting. C.Writing novels . D.Cooking.

2.Who can cook without parents’ help?

A.Jessica. B.Louis. C.Wei Hua. D.Jack.

3.What does Jack plan to do?

A.To listen to music B.To study better at school.

C.To learn to cook D.To write his own stories.

4.Who can write in this article?

A.Jack B.Wei Hua C.Jessica D.Louis