1、.阅读理解The UK is divided up into smaller regions called “counties”Devon is one in the southwest of England.It is a really great place to take a holiday, and today I will tell you why I think Devon is such a great place. First, its on the coast.This means you can spend plenty of time on the beach, whic
2、h is good if it is sunny.Of course, you should take an umbrella to the beach as well, just in case it rainswhich is quite likely during the British summer! But even if its raining, theres still a lot to do in Devon.There are loads of very pretty towns, so you can easily spend a day looking at the sh
3、ops, finding a place to eat some local fish and chips and enjoying an ice cream at the end of your day.If you have a sweet tooth, you will be pleased to know that Devon is famous for its fudge and cream teas.If youre interested in history, you will find plenty of castles and old houses to visit, whe
4、re ancient kings and queens once lived.Devon is also great if you enjoy spending time outdoors because you will have plenty of opportunities for walking, hiking, cycling, and boating.Devon is rich in natural beauty due to its many hills，forests, beaches and bays.This is also an area by the sea where
5、 the cliffs have a different naturally red colour.Many people come to spend a day exploring the rocks.If you are lucky, you can find fossils(化石) of prehistoric animals in the rocks or washed up on the beaches.Isnt that amazing? There are also many museums describing the dinosaurs which moved about t
6、his land millions of years ago.Overall, I think Devon is a great place for a holiday.No matter what age you are, Devon is well worth a visit!文章介绍了英国德文郡的地理位置、历史、饮食和自然风光等吸引人们来此度假的原因。1Whats the writers purpose of writing the text?ATo attract readers to visit England.BTo express the writers love to Devo
7、n.CTo tell readers Devon is a great place for a holiday.DTo introduce the reasons why he likes taking a holiday.答案：C解析：写作意图题。根据第一段中的“I will tell you why I think Devon is such a great place”和最后一段中的“Overall，I think Devon is a great place for a holiday.”可知，作者写这篇文章是为了告诉读者德文郡是一个度假的好地方。故选C项。2According to
8、Para.2, we can know fudge is likely to be _.Asalty food Bsweet candyCblack coffee Dfish soup答案：B解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“If you have a sweet tooth，you will be pleased.”可知，fudge很可能是一种甜食。故选B项。3The castles and old houses are worth visiting because _.Ayou are interested in historyByou can find good places to li
9、veCancient kings and queens ever lived thereDthey are rich in the beauty of ancient buildings答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“where ancient kings and queens once lived”可知，城堡和老房子值得参观是因为古代的国王和王后曾经在那里居住过。故选C项。4Which of the following about Devon is NOT mentioned in the text?ANatural beauty. BFood.CPopulation. DGeog
10、raphy.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“finding a place to eat some local fish and chips and enjoying an ice cream”可知B项被提及；根据最后一段中的“Devon is rich in natural beauty”可知A项被提及；根据最后一段的“This is also an area by the sea where the cliffs”可知D项也被提及。故选C项。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Whether you are a native
11、English speaker or are learning English as a second language, you can benefit from learning how to improve English language skills.This article delivers the top five methods of improving your English language skills in the shortest amount of time._1_.Get a dictionaryA dictionary can be a great way t
12、o improve your vocabularyafter all, it is filled with words._2_.Wherever you find yourself with a few extra free moments，take out your pocket dictionary and learn a new word._3_Two quick examples are Elements of Grammar by Strunk & White and Essentials of English by Hopper，Gale & Foote.Grammar books
13、 typically help with not only grammar, but also with the correct usage of punctuation and even tips to improve the clarity of your speech or writing.Learn to use words in the correct order Words are used in different orders in different languages in the world when trying to express the same meaning.
14、In order to speak English fluently as a native would speak, you are going to have to learn the proper order of words in English sentences._4_.Speak English with native English speakersProbably the single best technique for learning a new language is immersing yourself in the language._5_.Take an Eng
15、lish courseThese days, you can find a course tailored specifically to how you learn besta visual course, an audible course or even an interactive instructorled course.You can take any of these types of courses live or on the Internet.AImprove your grammarBHow to learn EnglishCGet a book on grammarDPractise often，and you will significantly improveEIf you force yourself to speak the language, you will no doubt improveFThe best way to learn is to study and pick apart English sentencesGYou should pick up a pocket dictionary that you can carry around with you1D2.G3.C4.F5.E