My best friend Jenny and I got to the mall for shopping. She held up a white sweater and matching skirt.“Do you like this?” she asked.
“It’s great,’’I said. Jenny nodded and continued looking while I moved about. touching the beautiful clothes. “I’ll try this on.” Jenny walked towards the dressing room. After a while, she came out in the outfit(一套衣服). She looked beautiful.
I sighed. Part of me wanted to say how good she looked. but another part stopped the words coming out. Jenny was in such good shape that she’d look good in the outfit. Sometimes. I regretted choosing a best friend who was so pretty. God, why can’t I be the one with the rich parents and the great look? More and more, I was envious(妒忌的)of her.
“Well, Teresa, what do you think?” Jenny asked more than once. “Do you like it?’’
The outfit looked great on her, but I lied, “Not really. I think you need something with more colors.’’
“You think so?" Jenny said doubtfully.
“Just believe me. We’ll find something better, "I told her, pushing her back into the dressing room. “You just can’t buy the first thing you see.” I did my best to get Jenny out of the store, away from that outfit. As we left, Jenny gave the sweater one last look.
Just down the mall, we passed a yogurt place. ‘‘My treat, ’’Jenny said, pulling out her wallet.
I could never say no to chocolate, so we got some and sat down at a table. As Jenny talked without stopping about a million things, I thought about my feelings toward her. Those feelings weren’t kind.
Sitting there, Jenny was attractive(吸引人的)not just because of her good luck, but more because of her kindness. Treating me to chocolate was far from her only show of generosity. She also let me drive her car and borrow her clothes.
Finishing our chocolate, we headed for the next clothing store. ‘‘Look at that red sweater.’’ Jenny said as we passed the window. ‘‘It would be perfect for you. Soon maybe you’ll have enough by saving your babysitting money to buy something like that.”
A few minutes earlier, all I had heard was about saving my babysitting money. I had hated the fact that Jenny could ask her parents for anything, and they’d buy it for her. This time, though. I heard more. I heard the voice of someone who loved and cared me for who I was. I needed to express the same to her.
1.Teresa felt _________ when Jenny came out of the dressing room in the new outfit.
A. envious B. excited C. lonely D. comfortable
2.Teresa and Jenny __________ after they left the first clothing store.
A. headed for the next clothing store B. talked about the outfit Jenny wanted
C. had some chocolate at a yogurt place D. ended the friendship between them
3.Which of the following can be put in the blank?
A. Jenny lent me some money. B. Jenny asked for more chocolate.
C. I told Jenny my unkind feelings. D. I began to see Jenny in a new light.
4.We can infer(推断)that Teresa would ________ that day.
A. forget all about what had happened B. ask her parents for money to buy something
C. buy herself the red sweater in the next store D. push Jenny back to the first store for the outfit
Think of a simple object—a piece of chalk, for example. Are you remembering its name, its shape, its color or its size? Are you remembering what it is used for, or the sound it makes when the teacher writes on the blackboard? Scientists say that memory includes different parts of the brain, such as language and the ability of sense. They believe that you begin to create a memory when you notice something you’re your senses. Then messages are sent to different brain cells, which join together to form connections. A new connection goes into your short—term memory. It is stored there for about 30 seconds, and then it is either lost or stored in your long—term memory.
Having a good memory means making lots of connections and storing them in your long—term memory. To do this, you need to keep your brain in good shape. Eat plenty of brain food such as fish oil, fruit and vegetables. Laughter also makes your brain more active. Also, don’t forget to exercise. So do some sports or just move around a lot in the house. Finally, get plenty of sleep. This will make your memories grow stronger.
When you want to remember new information, you must pay special attention. Use your senses--sight, smell, hearing and touch-and keep repeating the information. To do well in your exams this year, turn off the TV, silence your mobile, and review your work regularly. To remember something special, use your imagination to create visual(视觉的) connections. For example, you need to take a pencil, an eraser, your ID card and chips to your next exam. Imagine the ID card as the body of an animal, the pencil its long neck, and the eraser its head. Your animal is hungry, so now imagine it eating a bag of chips. It may sound crazy, but its fun and it works. Another way is to do something different to your room. Turn a picture upside-down, or tie a sock around the door handle to remind(提醒)yourself of something to remember!
1.At the beginning, the writer gives an example to _________.
A. lead in the topic of the article B. show the importance of chalk
C. let readers remember the word D. make readers know his favorite
2.How many ways are mentioned to have a good memory in Paragraph 2 ?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
3.The main idea of the third paragraph is___________.
A. how to do well in exams B. how to remember new information
C. why to review your work D. what to eat to make memories stronger
4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Memory has nothing to do with languages. B. Laughter can help to improve our memory.
C. A picture of eating chips is the most useful. D. Our brain is difficult to keep in good shape.
On Sunday 23 April, more than 30, 000 people joined in the 2017 London Marathon, running 26.2 miles around the city center.
The London Marathon has taken place every year since 1981. At the first one, just 6, 225 people completed the course, and since then it has grown into one of the most important sporting events in the world. Each winner receives $500, 000 in prize money.
However, most marathon runners are not professional(专业的).They run to raise money for charities or just as a personal experience. Many people do fun things to make themselves stand out, like wear silly clothes or do things instead of just running.
For example, Tom Harrison took three days just to reach the halfway point, as he was crawling on his hands and knees dressed as a gorilla(猩猩), trying to raise money and attention for ‘The Gorilla Organization’.
One exciting part from this year’s race was the story of Jackie and her husband, who got married on the morning of the marathon. Then they both ran the race, with Jackie doing it in her wedding dress! They were running to raise money for cancer charities, as Jackie was diagnosed(诊断)with cancer three years ago.
Matthew Rees was another runner to inspire(激励)people, as he stopped just before the finish line to help another runner run the last 200m.They did not know each other before, but Matthew saw that David was too tired to finish the race and wanted to help him finish.
Every year there are lots of inspiring stories like this from the London Marathon, and it is a huge achievement even to run the 26.2 miles !
1.The 2017 London Marathon is the _______ race.
A. 33rd B. 35th C. 37th D. 39th
2.The meaning of the underlined word ‘‘crawling’’ is probably similar to__________.
A. drawing B. walking C. singing D. swimming
3..Jackie and her husband took part in the race to_________.
A. raise money for cancer charities B. celebrate their wedding
C. help another runner finish the race D. catch others’ attention
4.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
A. The Most Important Sport B. Funny Parts in Marathon
C. More Than Running a Race D. A Personal Experience
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1.A support worker must——’
A. be a non—smoker B. be free on weekends
C. live near the university D. have some computer skills
2..If you find a small grey cat, you can——.
A. call 09651 324472 B. send an email to Luka
C. keep her as your own D. take her to the computer doctor
3.The information above is probably from the section(栏目)of——in a newspaper.
A. Star Stories B. Magic World C. Teacher’s Guide D. Notice Board
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Emma was hanging the colorful papers, not really paying attention to where she was placing them. She was a little unhappy. 16 , it was her birthday too and no one in her class had even said happy birthday. They were all busy planning the surprise 17 for their headteacher Mr. Smith.
Sure Mr. Smith was 18 .He knew everyone’s birthday and made cards for them. He high—fived you when you got an A on a test, and 19 you when you failed. Emma knew Mr. Smith deserved(该得)a surprise party. 20 she wished just one person could remember it was her birthday too!
Emma had a quick look at the huge card the class had made. It was as long as the blackboard. She knew Mr. Smith would be unhappy if they 21 him presents. So she suggested the class make a card just like he did for them.
“Emma, will you turn off the 22 please?" Ms. Clark said. “I’m going to call Mr. Smith now.” Ms. Clark called Mr. Smith, saying the lights in the 23 had gone out. As soon as Ms. Clark finished the call, Emma looked around the classroom 24 with a sigh(叹气)for another time and turned the lights off.
The door opened and everyone shouted, “ 25 ”
“A surprise party for 26 ?" Mr. Smith asked. He walked over to the huge card. “This is the most beautiful card I’ve ever 27 . But it makes my birthday card kind of 28 ’’ Then he turned to Emma and handed her the card. “Happy birthday, Emma. I’m excited that we share the same 29 ’’.
‘‘Me, too,’’ Emma said, 30 at Mr. Smith.
¨Happy birthday, Emma!" her classmates cheered.
1.A. After all B. By the way C. First of all D. For example
2.A. talk B. lesson C. party D. trip
3.A. healthy B. humorous C. handsome D. great
4.A. thanked B. praised C. 1eft D. encouraged
5.A. And B. But C. Or D. So
6.A. showed B. made C. lent D. bought
7.A. TV B. fan C. lights D. computers
8.A. classroom B. gym C. library D. yard
9.A. angrily B. happily C. slowly D. surely
10.A. Welcome B. Surprise C. Morning D. Goodbye
11. A. me B. her C. you D. us
12.A. posted B. ordered C. made D. seen
13.A. expensive B. old C. small D. long
14.A. birthday B. cake C. card D. dream
15.A. rushing B. smiling C. pointing D. waving
书面表达（共1小题，满分20分）
76. 假如你应邀参加一个国际读书会，并将分享自己读过的一本好书。请根据下列表格中的要点，用英语写一篇短文，介绍你要分享的书。
Key points（要点） | Words and expressions for reference（参考词汇） | |
What the name is | The Old Man and the Sea | … |
Who wrote it | Ernest Hemingway, America | … |
What it is about | Fisherman, Fight against fish and nature | … |
Why I like it | Meaningful, never give up, Well-known sentence: “Man is not made for defeat（失败）.”, … | Interesting, helpful, … Well-known sentence: … |
注意：（1）可选择使用所给的书名及内容，也可另选书籍；
（2）短文内容可适当增加；
（3）文中不得出现真实的人名和校名；
（4）词数：80~100；
（5）短文首句仅供选择使用，不计入总词数。
短文首句：The book I’d like to share with you is The Old Man and the Sea.
