(一)
Did you throw something away today? The answer for most people would be yes. But where does our rubbish go?
It doesn't just sit in the rubbish bin. Every day, workers take the rubbish from our rubbish bins to landfills(垃圾填埋场) on a big truck. At the landfill, people sort out(分类) the rubbish. They recycle some, burn some and bury some underground. 1.__A__ It means that less rubbish ends up in landfills.
So many Chinese cities encourage everyone to sort out their rubbish before throwing it away. Put the food in one bag. Put the plastic bottles in another. And throw them in the right rubbish bins. 2. __E__ 3．__C__ So they have higher recycling rates(比率). In Sweden, only 4 percent of household waste ends up in landfills every year. In Japan, people recycle nearly 50 percent of all rubbish.
There is still a lot to do when it comes to rubbish sorting in China. We make about 300 million tons of rubbish every year. 4. __D__ The rest of it ends up in landfills. The good news is that many cities are trying different ways to make things better. We cannot afford to wait any longer before taking action. A. The more rubbish gets to be recycled, the better. B. Parents should teach kids how to sort out rubbish. C. Many foreign countries have good sorting systems. D. But only less than a quarter of the waste is recycled. E. In this way, we can help save a lot of time and money.
(二)
Life offers so many lessons, both practical and personal, that you're never too young to begin learning them. 1. __B__ Money Management
When you start receiving money of your own, it's time to start understanding your relationship with money. In a world where you can buy any and every object, the key is to save money by buying only essentials(必需品) and a treat sometimes.
Cooking
One great way to save money is to learn to cook for yourself. 2. __C__ If you start doing this at an early age, you will not have to depend on your parents too much.
Keeping Promises
Promises are a matter of honesty and should be made with care. We must learn from an early age that our word must be followed by action. When it isn't, others will quickly lose trust in us and not respect us.
Accepting Refusal
Though you must be careful not to break your word, others' promises aren't always kept. They may refuse what they have promised you before. 3. __E__ Also, not every job application(申请) or desired(渴望的) friendship will work out, so remember that there are more fish in the sea.
Lifelong Learning
No matter how old you get, there will always be things beyond your understanding. It's better
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to learn to be modest(谦虚的) now rather than take a proud fall later in life. Be open to new experience and keep learning. 4. __A__ A. And it's never too late to start. B. Here are some skills to learn as soon as possible. C. Besides, cooking at home also helps you control your diet for better health. D. So be careful before you make decisions. E. Learn about it early, and you won't be hurt easily.
(三)
Everyone wants to succeed in their life, don't they? Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life. It isn't really that hard. Follow the steps below, and you can have a successful teenage life!
·Do well in school.
Try your best, listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. 1. __E__And a better education will help you to get a great job in the future. ·Do something good in your community.
If you like helping people, volunteer at a soup kitchen. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up garbage. 2. __D__ You're making a big difference in the world, and above all, having lots of voluntary hours will make your resume (简历) more attractive!
·Be nice to your parents and teachers.
3．__B__ Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes. Keep in mind that they do the things because they care about you and want you to succeed in life.
·Have good friends to help you out!
Friends are there to support you and lift your spirits. 4. __C__ And create a group of supportive, loving friends that can help you succeed in life. Find a few really good friends that will stick with you once you leave high school. A. Do what you love. B. Remember they're there to help you be the best that you can be. C. Be with people who make you happy. D. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself. E. Doing so will help you get into a better university.
(四)
Welcome to Planet Earth Museum, a museum where you can learn some interesting facts about the world we live in.
“1. __B__ Who knows, maybe you'll see them all one day! Where shall we go first, children？”
“Forests！”
Forests are home to over half of the world's animals and plants. Trees clean the air and produce oxygen (O2) for us to breathe. Every day we throw away hundreds of trees in paper and card and we destroy more than 36 football fields of forests.
2．__E__ They transfer (传递) the sun's heat into the air and move it around the world. A lot of the rubbish we produce on land pollutes the oceans. Turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and die when they eat them.
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At opposite ends of the world, the Arctic and Antarctic are freezing cold lands. 3. __A__ The fuel we use for energy makes the earth warmer. As it gets warmer, the ice melts (融化) and the sea rises. The land disappears.
Rivers collect rain water and carry it to the oceans. 4. __D__ So it is safe for us to drink. Farms and factories pollute the rivers with pesticides (杀虫剂) and chemicals. Every day we flush (冲掉) 50L of dirty water down the toilet.
This is a green world, where people respect nature and live a long and healthy life. Wouldn't you like to live here? A. It is so cold that the sea is covered in ice. B. There are many amazing places on Earth. C. Thanks a lot for your visit to our museum. D. Along the way, plants take in and clean the water. E. The oceans are home to millions of sea animals.
(五)
He was not the first detective(侦探) in the world. But he is sure to be one of the most famous detectives in the world. This is Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes was created by the writer Arthur Conan Doyle(1859－1930) in the 19th century. In the stories, Holmes is a tall, thin man with a pale face. He has a quick mind and speaks very fast. 1. __E__ It is this amazing talent that helps him solve many difficult cases. Besides, he has great knowledge of science and chemistry.
Holmes is well known for solving problems with logic. Holmes notices things other people don't, and then he uses his creative imagination. “See the value of imagination，” he tells John Watson (better known as Dr Watson) who is his partner and best friend, in Silver Blaze，“we imagined what might have happened.”
At the same time, readers also like his strange character. Holmes is lonely and often feels down. 2. __A__ “Give me the hardest codes or the most difficult case, and I can stay in my own world for a long time，” Holmes once said. His only friend Dr Watson stands by his side all the time. Holmes also needs Watson to listen to his wild mind. The two talents share room at 221B Baker Street, which is a real address in London. 3. __C__ Doyle once wanted to give Holmes' stories an ending and kill him off in The Final Problem. 4. __B__ Later, Doyle brought Holmes back to life in The Adventure of the Empty House. A. All he cares about are problems and work. B. But readers liked Holmes a lot and didn't want him to die. C. Every year, millions of fans pay a visit there to have a look at the mysterious house. D. Holmes' stories are so popular that they won a lot of international prizes. E. He is so good at observing that he can tell a person's job and hobbies just from their appearance.
(六)
Hans was the manager of a food company in the United States. In the beginning, Hans' products weren't very well－known, so he tried his best to make them famous.
Because most of the goods shown in the exhibition were already well－known, the director of the exhibition always chose to put Hans' products in a very small attic (阁楼). 1. __C__ In
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order to make his products known to people, Hans asked for a stall (展位) at the attic and the director agreed.
2．__E__ However, few people visited Hans' stall. Hans was very worried about this. The first two days did not go well, but at the end of the second day, Hans got an idea. He spent the night preparing.
On the third day, many small bronze (青铜色的) plates started appearing around the exhibition hall, with the phrase, “Whoever picks up this plate can go to the Hans Food Company stall in the exhibition hall's attic for a souvenir” on them. 3. __B__ Hans' products soon got lots of attention. His idea was praised and many reporters wrote about it. 4. __D__ A. The exhibition was a great success. B. Just as Hans expected, the attic was soon crowded. C. In 1957, a national exhibition was held in Chicago. D. Therefore, Hans' products quickly became famous. E. Many visitors came to the exhibition.
(七)
You have been thinking about it all week. It kept you awake last night. Now, as you walk to the front of the class, your throat is dry and your stomach feels funny. 1. __D__ However, by making a small preparation and rehearing(预演)carefully, you can be a public speaking star, too.
2．__C__Being excited about your topic is necessary for all the good speeches, so it's important to choose carefully. If you enjoy your topic, your audience(观众) will, too. Even if you are given a topic, try to find something about it that it is exciting or funny.
Next do some research. Don't just research your topic. 3. __B__ If you can, study videos of a great speaker to see how they move, speak, and pause(停顿). Copying their style will help you to write a great speech.
After researching, it's time to write your speech. During this step, think of your audience all the time. Exciting your audience is important. It helps you relax if you know that your audience is enjoying your speech.
Finally, rehearse. You really need to rehearse a lot. Test your speech with a watch, and practice in front of a mirror. 4. __E__ If you have followed all these steps, you should be ready for your audience. Good luck! A. You are a very successful speaker. B. Learn from some great speakers as well. C. Start by choosing something that you are interested in. D. Many students find it difficult to give a public speech. E. You can check your hand movement and facial expression. (八)
What is life's greatest gift？It is choice. Choice is the ability to choose some actions from a set of things to achieve a goal. Why is choice so great? The reason is that it turns us from foolish animals into artists.Choice becomes the tool we use to sculpt(雕刻)our life.The tool doesn't come free，however, for the price of choice is responsibility(责任). 1. __D__ It is enjoyment. Choice is power.Choice is at the heart of life.It's the creative power of life.Life is always
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changing and we have to make lots of choices.2. __E__ We often need to check where we are on our journey.We need to ask questions：Am I moving closer to my goals？If not，what action will I take now to make myself realize my goals?
3．__C__And our life becomes more convenient or comfortable because of them.For example，you decide which store to shop at and which bus station to go on.But the decisions that we make to sculpt our lives are much more important than deciding where to shop.The more we understand the difference between small and big decisions，the more pleasure we will get.
Life is like a chess game. 4. __B__ All chess lovers realize that it isn't necessary to win to enjoy the game. Make the best moves you can under the conditions. Then you can enjoy your life. A. Because making right choices is more important than working hard. B. The pleasure is in the playing. C. In fact，we have to make choices every day. D. But when we accept and carry it out，we get a great return. E. Every choice we make leads us closer to or farther from our goals. 参考答案
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