Every country has its favorite food. Italians like to eat pizza. Indians like to eat hot food. Japanese like to eat fish. Often they don’t cook it.
In England, one of the most popular kinds of food is fish and chips. People usually buy it in a fish and chip shop. They put it in paper bags, and take it home, or to their workplace. Sometimes they eat it in the park or on the road. The world’s favorite food is American fast food. If you go to some important cities in the world, you can find people eating hamburgers and chips. Fish and chips, and Chinese take-away food are very popular in England. But they are less popular in the USA. The Americans eat take-away food, too, like chicken.
But the most popular kind of take-away food is the hamburger. It looks like bread with meat in it. Ham (火腿) is a kind of pork, but the hamburger does not have any pork in it. The hamburgers are also popular in England and Australia.
1.Italians like to eat _______.
A.dumplings B.pizza C.hot food D.fish
2.Fish and chips is very popular in _______.
A.England B.Australia C.the USA D.Canada
3.In different countries people eat _______ food.
A.different B.the same C.delicious D.same
4.The hamburger does not have any _______ in it.
A.beef B.pork C.fish D.vegetables
Finding a suitable name for a baby is a big deal in China.When picking out a Chinese name,parents usually select two or three characters that have a carefully thought out meaning, but when deciding on an English name, many of them struggle.That's where Jessup and her company, Special Name,come in. In the last few years, Jessup has helped name 677,900 Chinese babies, and earned over $400,000 in the process, more than enough to pay her college fees.
Jessup came up with the idea for Special Name in 2015,after accompanying her father on a business trip to China.One of her dad's business partners,a Mrs.Wang, asked her to help choose an English name for her daughter.Jessup felt honored and quickly realized the importance of choosing a proper name in Chinese culture.The woman wanted people to be surprised by the things her daughter could achieve,so Jessup suggested the name"Eliza"after the character Eliza Doolittle from the play Pygmalion.Mrs.Wang seemed delighted with Jessup's choice."If Mrs.Wang needed this service,maybe other parents would as well,"Jessup thought.
After returning to UK,Jessup borrowed ￡1,500 from her parents and paid a web designer to build a website,She then spent her free time filling up a database(数据库)with around 4,000 English names,associating them with five major personality characteristics,like honesty and optimism.
In the beginning, Jessup offered the service for free to promote the website,but later,she started charging fees.The business is almost completely self-sufficient,requiring only a small team in China that manages technical operations.She updates the database each month,allowing her to focus full-time on studies.
1.What's the purpose of Special Name?
A.To help Chinese teens go abroad.
B.To strengthen children's personalities.
C.To pick an English name for a Chinese baby.
D.To make a deal with Chinese parents.
2.What inspired Jessup to set up Special Name?
A.A suggestion from a business partner. B.Her interest in Chinese culture.
C.A Chinese mother's request. D.A character from a play.
3.What did Mrs.Wang want her daughter to be in the future?
A.A woman with achievements. B.A famous actress.
C.A successful businesswoman. D.A western culture expert.
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph about Special Name?
A.It offers free service. B.It's updated every day.
C.It's operated completely by itself. D.It is easy to manage.
Great Activities for Nature Lovers
Hiking
One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn't require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.
Backcountry Camping
Why limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend for a longer adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent，sleeping gear ,food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. I you’re an experienced hiker and camper ,this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.
Mountain and Road Biking
Unlike long hikes through the woods , biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes , between trees , and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren't suited for rugged terrain( 地形) , consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.
Gardening
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables , fruit , herbs，or flowers. There's something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grow yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in gardening is that it doesn't have to break your budget and anyone can do it.
1.W hat do hikers need for hiking?
A.Practical skills. B.Necessary equipment.
C.A useful map. D.A relaxed mood.
2.W hat's NOT the advantage of gardening according to the text?
A.You don't need to go far to enjoy the beauty of nature.
B.It gives you a sense of satisfaction when cooking with fresh ingredients.
C.It doesn't take any energy or money to do it.
D.I’s easy to start it for anyone who likes it.
3.Which of the following can take you to travel farthest?
A.Hiking. B.Backcountry Camping.
C.Mountain and Road Biking. D.Gardening.
假如你是李华，你的笔友Mike写信告诉你，由于学习压力过大，他经常不吃饭，也不锻炼，导致身体虚弱，学习状态欠佳。请你给他回信。
内容要点：
1.对他的现状表示担忧；
2.提出一些健康生活的建议（如合理饮食，加强锻炼，劳逸结合）。
注意事项：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
(1)每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
(2) 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
When I was studying in China, my school held a singing contest. I signed up although I really loved singing. I sang with a girl named as Jenny. She’s one of my best friend. Unfortunately, I forgot the lyrics for a moment while they sang. I was standing onstage, look nervous. Not surprisingly, we lose the contest. I felt very sadly. Jenny comforted me by saying, “There will be another chance.” One week late, at our school’s art festival, we sang a song together again. It was unforgettable and touching afternoon. I want to thank Jenny, whom didn’t give up on me when I felt down.
Two old beggars(乞丐)were sitting on a busy street corner of a big city. They watched ___________as a lot of people walked by without looking at them. Sometimes, a kind-hearted woman or a small child would___________a few coins in the hats in front of them.
Today was not a ___________day for begging. The men were able to___________enough for a big meal. As it was getting dark, they started to___________their things.
Just as they were getting ready to leave, they___________a man walking towards them. He was a ___________man—they could tell that from his fine clothes. The first beggar said to the second with_____________, “He’s coming our way!” The man stopped, ___________into his pocket and took something out. What looked like a piece of hard______________, wrapped(包裹)in white paper, hit each of their waiting hats. The rich man turned and ____________ his way.
“He could have easily left us a few____________or a bill, but he laughed at us with a piece of rock candy,” said the first beggar. He looked at the offering____________. “We can’t____________this at all—we have no teeth.” With these words, he picked up the thing and threw it away. Then he collected his things and ______________.
The second beggar wanted to do the same, ____________a second thought made him change his____________. “ I haven’t had anything like this for ages,” he thought. “How______________of that man to offer me something so sweet!” With that, he opened the white paper. To his____________,there was no rock candy inside.____________ , a shiny white pearl worth thousands of dollars fell into his hand.
1.A.helplessly B.happily C.uselessly D.quickly
2.A.steal B.lose C.drop D.take
3.A.lucky B.bad C.rainy D.cold
4.A.collect B.pick C.buy D.find
5.A.carry B.hide C.place D.pack
6.A.felt B.heard C.noticed D.believed
7.A.kind B.strong C.tall D.rich
8.A.worry B.excitement C.fear D.politeness
9.A.turned B.looked C.went D.reached
10.A.candy B.cake C.glass D.bread
11.A.forgot B.left C.missed D.continued
12.A.books B.coins C.sweets D.flowers
13.A.angrily B.proudly C.nervously D.quietly
14.A.smell B.eat C.like D.put
15.A.slept B.sat C.left D.cried
16.A.if B.although C.so D.but
17.A.habit B.way C.mind D.rule
18.A.nice B.funny C.clever D.strange
19.A.interest B.sadness C.surprise D.pity
20.A.Besides B.Instead C.However D.Again
