1、 (建议用时:45分钟).阅读理解(2020重庆适应性测试)Robert Frost(18741963) was the statesman of American letters in the twentieth century, a rare national poet who was read and respected by both university professors and everyday citizens. In his life, Frost won four Pulitzer Prizes for his worksmore than any other poet
2、in American history. His most famous poems include The Road Not Taken, Fire and Ice and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Though he is widely read, Frost is also one of the most misunderstood writers in the United States for the complexity of his poems.Though born in California, Frost was brough
3、t up in New England, where he is inseparably linked. After dropping out of Dartmouth College to seek his literary dream, he remained upset for years, producing collections of works but failing to get enough of them published to make his efforts financially worthwhile. Finally, Frost left the United
4、States in 1912 to see whether his work might be better received in London. It was, and in 1913 his first full collection was published in Great Britain. Fellow American poet Amy Lowell adored Frosts work and brought it back to the United States, publicizing it insistently. Soon afterwards Frosts col
5、lections became bestsellers, and he became a famous figure.From then on, Frost was on his way to the lifelong respect and recognition for his achievements in poetry. In 1961, he was invited to read a poem for the presidential inauguration(总统就职典礼) of John FKennedy. He recited his poem, The Gift Outri
6、ght, from memory at the ceremony. This was perhaps his last poetry reading in front of a wide national audience before his death in 1963.More importantly, Frost became the first poet to read a poem at a presidential inauguration.【解题导语】文章主要介绍了美国伟大的诗人Robert Frost的文学生涯。1What makes Frost “the statesman
7、of American letters”?AThe comments of other writers.BHis literary achievements.CThe complexity of his poems.DHis political activities.B解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“a rare national poet who was read and respected by both university professors and everyday citizens.in American history”可知,他的文学成就很高。故选B项。2What do we
8、 know about Frost before 1912?AHe continued writing after his graduation from Dartmouth College.BHe was well received in London for his first collection.CHe failed to make much money with his publication.DHe produced enough works to achieve literary success.C解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“but failing to get enoug
9、h of them published to make his efforts financially worthwhile”可知,当时Frost没能靠写作挣到很多钱。3According to the passage, what brought Frost immediate success in the US?AThe literary value of his poetry.BThe publication of his first collection.CThe invitation from John FKennedy.DThe recommendation by Amy Lowel
10、l.D解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Fellow American poet Amy Lowell adored Frosts work and brought it back to the United States, publicizing it insistently.a famous figure.”可知,美国诗人Amy Lowell喜欢Frost的作品,并把它带去了美国进行宣传,这使得Frost在美国迅速取得成功,故选D项。4Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?AThe Literary L
11、ife of Robert Frost:An OverviewBRobert Frost and the Twentieth CenturyCRobert Frost:A Historical FigureDThe Popularity of Robert FrostA解析:标题归纳题。本文介绍了美国伟大的诗人Robert Frost的文学生涯。A选项意为“Robert Frost的文学生涯概述”,能概括文意,故选A项。.七选五(2020辽宁五校模拟)How to Overcome DepressionSuffering from depression means more than just
12、 dealing with a bad week or even a bad month. Depression is a weakening condition that can make it impossible for you to enjoy your daily life. To overcome your depression, you have to first determine if what youre feeling are the symptoms of depression. 1._ While medications can help relieve these
13、symptoms, it is still important for depressed people to understand the disorder and develop healthier strategies for coping with it.Keep yourself busy. Fill your schedule with events and activities you love. Keeping a busy schedule will force you to stay active, focused, and thinking about the next
14、thing on your list. You can draw up a schedule for each day at the start of the week, or simply plan out each day the night before. 2._Improve your diet. 3._ Even if youre losing your appetite, you need to be determined to eat three meals a day. You dont need to try to lose weight or be incredibly h
15、ealth conscious when youre dealing with your depression, but eating healthier food regularly will improve your mental and physical state.Think positively. Being a more positive thinker will help you look at your life and world in a way that fills you with hope instead of despair. To think more posit
16、ively, you should learn how to recognize your negative thoughts and to fight them with stronger positive thoughts whenever you can. For a jumpstart, find at least five things to be grateful for. 4._5_ Neglecting personal hygiene(卫生) is a common side effect of depression. While you will not beat your
17、 depression by transforming your looks, if you take time to maintain your appearance and hygiene every day, you will feel better about yourself. Shower daily, brush your teeth and wash your hair.AControl your emotions.BImprove your appearance.CMost importantly, be happy about every single day.DWhich
18、ever method you choose, make a goal of sticking to it.EHowever, not everyone knows depression has a positive side.FEating a healthy, balanced diet can also help you beat depression.GIf you are feeling sad, lonely, or worthless, you may be suffering from depression.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了几种克服抑郁症的方法。1G解析
19、:根据空处前后句可知,空处应是对抑郁症症状的列举。故G项符合语境。2D解析:根据空处前一句中的“draw up a schedule for each day” 及“or simply plan out each day the night before”可知,选项D中的“Whichever method you choose”与之呼应,即我们无论用什么方法,都要制定一个目标坚持下去。故D项符合语境。3F解析:根据空前的Improve your diet.并结合下文中的“three meals a day” 及“but eating healthier food regularly”可知,该段
20、是围绕“diet”一词展开的,选项F中的“a healthy, balanced diet”与之呼应。故F项符合语境。4C解析:结合段落主题句Think positively.可知,该段主要是说要积极地思考,并根据空前一句可知C项“最重要的是每天都要开心”符合语境。5B解析:根据空处的位置可知,空处为该段的主题句。根据该段中的“your looks”与“your appearance”及“Shower daily, brush your teeth and wash your hair.”可知,该段都是围绕“appearance”展开的,故B项符合语境。.短文改错(2020武汉调研测试)Whe
21、n I was in the 6th grade, my parents bought me a cellphone. I was really exciting to receive the phone. The next weekend, my family went on camping in the East Lake Park. We enjoy boating on the lake. I used our new phone to play some of my favorite song. I thought it would be brilliant idea to put
22、my phone in a plastic bag to protecting it from water. After getting back, I took the phone in, only to find the bag full of water. I didnt know what to save my phone and I tried laying it out to dry. Unfortunately, it started to rain. What an awfully experience!答案:When I was in the 6th grade, my pa
23、rents bought me a cellphone. I was really to receive the phone. The next weekend, my family went camping in the East Lake Park. We boating on the lake. I used new phone to play some of my favorite . I thought it would be brilliant idea to put my phone in a plastic bag to it from water. After getting
24、 back, I took the phone , only to find the bag full of water. I didnt know to save my phone and I tried laying it out to dry. Unfortunately, it started to rain. What an experience! .书面表达(2020惠州第二次调研)假定你是李华,你的美国笔友Charlie对中国文化很感兴趣。他和家人将于今年农历新年来中国旅游,请你给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:1欢迎他们来中国;2旅行前的准备。注意:1.词数100左右;2可适当增加
25、细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Charlie,_Yours,Li HuaOne possible version:Dear_Charlie,Im delighted to know you are coming to China with your family during the Chinese Lunar New Year, which is a great chance for you to experience Chinese culture personally. Here I am writing to offer you some advice.It would be a go
26、od idea if you could make some preparations before your travel. First of all, learn some simple Chinese, especially the daily expressions, which makes it easier for you to communicate with the locals wherever you go. Besides, to get yourself familiar with some Chinese local customs and traditions ma
27、y help you behave properly during your stay.I hope you will find my advice helpful. Wish you a pleasant journey in China.Yours,Li_Hua (建议用时:25分钟)书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Tim想在寒假时到中国旅游, 于是发邮件向你征求建议。请你回复一封邮件, 内容包括:1推荐一个旅游城市;2给出推荐的理由。注意:1.词数100左右;2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Tim,_Yours sincerely,Li HuaOne pos
28、sible version: Dear_Tim,Knowing that youll visit China in the coming winter holiday, Im writing to give you some suggestions on your trip.I recommend the capital city, Beijing, to you, for it is an amazing city with a long history and a variety of places of interest. You may first go to Tiananmen Sq
29、uare, where many tourists admire the national flag being raised every early morning.The next place that you cant miss is the Great Wall, which is one of the great wonders in the world. The Palace Museum and the Summer Palace are well worth visiting, too. Besides, the local snacks will surely be appe
30、aling to you.I hope you will find these suggestions helpful.Yours_sincerely,Li_Hua (建议用时:25分钟)书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华, 在英文报纸Changjiang Weekly上读到了以下招募启事。请在阅读启事后写一封应征邮件。Volunteers WantedThe 7th CISM Military World Games, which will be held on Oct.18th till 27th, 2019 in Wuhan, is now looking for 100 student
31、 volunteers to provide service for the activity and 8, 000 competitors from all over the world. Those who are socially active and good at spoken English will be especially welcome. If you are interested, please send an email to the editor.注意:1.词数100左右;2可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。Dear editor,_Yours truly,Li Hu
32、aOne possible version: Dear_editor,Im Li Hua. Ive learned from Changjiang Weekly that 100 student volunteers are wanted and I really want to seize this opportunity to become one of them. For one thing, I have such a good command of English that I can communicate freely with the participants in Engli
33、sh. Additionally, Im a crazy fan of sports, which enables me to share something in common with the participants so that I will get along well with them. As an outgoing and helpful girl, Im always willing to give a helping hand to those in need. Having participated in several similar activities befor
34、e, I know well what to expect in the event and how to handle emergencies. I am sure that Ill be qualified enough to live up to your expectations. I would appreciate it if you could give me a chance.Looking forward to your reply.Yours_truly,Li_Hua (建议用时:25分钟)书面表达(满分25分)最近,你班开展了“尊敬父母”的主题班会活动,请你根据以下提示为
35、某中学生英语报写一则报道,内容要点如下:1活动目的;2不良现象及改进措施;3活动效果。注意:1.词数100左右;2报道必须包括所有内容要点,可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_One possible version: We have recently held a class meeting to discuss the importance of respecting our parents because it is one of the traditional Chinese virtues. As most students today are the only child in the
36、ir family, they often regard themselves as the center of the family, without caring much about their parents. We have listed ten dos to respect our parents, such as remembering our parents birthdays, expressing our love and thanks to them, and greeting our parents when they return home.The programme
37、 has been so successful that we have won praises from both social groups and our parents. It is believed that this is what we should have done earlier! (建议用时:25分钟)书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华, 你的英国笔友Robert最近给你发了一封内容如下的电子邮件, 请你根据邮件内容和写作要点给他回复一封邮件。Dear Li Hua,I am really upset at present. I had many friends, but
38、 now none of them want to talk to me. At lunchtime, nobody likes to share a table with me. I feel really puzzled and lonely. And I cant understand why theyre trying to avoid me. Would you please give me some advice? Thank you!Robert写作要点:1.对他的处境表示理解;2.给他提出合理的建议;3.表示愿意继续为他提供帮助。注意: 1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节
39、, 以使行文连贯。Dear Robert,_Sincerely yours,Li HuaOne possible version: Dear_Robert,Im sorry to hear you have some trouble getting along with your friends. Here are some suggestions for you.Firstly, youd better find out what got you into such a mess, and then turn to your teachers or parents for advice. S
40、econdly, why not open your mind to communicate with your friends frankly? It shows you really cherish the friendship and value their viewpoints. Besides, in your daily life, its wise to be ready to help your friends and the people around you. In this way, you can not only win back your old friends b
41、ut also make some new ones.I hope my suggestions can make a difference. Ill continue to offer help if you need.Sincerely_yours,Li_Hua (建议用时:25分钟)书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Tony下周将来你校开始他的国际交换生学习。他发邮件向你询问你校“尊师”传统的有关情况,请你回复邮件,内容包括:1介绍教师节;2日常尊师体现。注意:1.词数100左右;2开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;3可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Tony,Im
42、glad to learn youre coming to my school_Yours,Li HuaOne possible version: Dear_Tony,Im_glad_to_learn_youre_coming_to_my_school next week as an international exchange student. You are interested in how we typically show respect for our teachers and here is something detailed.Firstly, it is on Septemb
43、er 10th every year that all teachers and students gather in the school hall to celebrate Teachers Day, where by tradition Top Ten Teachers of the Year are selected to receive meaningful awards. Student representatives send gifts such as bunches of flowers, postcards to show our sincere gratitude and
44、 best wishes to our teachers. Whats more, we greet our teachers respectfully wherever and whenever we meet them. Besides, we often take turns to help clean and tidy the teachers offices voluntarily.I hope youll have a wonderful experience in our school.Yours,Li_Hua (建议用时:25分钟)书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华, 你校学生
45、会组织学生下周六开展关爱自闭症儿童(children with autism)义演活动。请你给外教Shelly写一封邮件, 邀请她一同前往。内容包括:1时间和地点;2活动内容(现场表演、义卖等)。注意:1.词数100左右;2可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。_One possible version: Dear Shelly, Id like to invite you to join us in an activity of caring for children with autism, which is to take place at Zhongshan Road next Satur
46、day.Needless to say, there are a number of such special children around us who are incapable of communicating freely with others and need more people to take care of them.That day we will give performances like singing, dancing and playing musical instruments to draw attention to the children.In the
47、 meanwhile, some pretty works designed by us students will be displayed for sale.The money collected will go to charity.We should be back around 4 oclock in the afternoon.If you are able to come with us, please let us know and well wait for you at the school gate at 9 in the morning.Looking forward to your reply.Yours, Li Hua