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思而学个性化教育 学习改变命运英 语 试 题二、单项选择 （共20小题，计20分）16.Do you like to listen to “Mozart”? Yes. Listening to _ is my favorite.A. songs B. music C. stories D. news17.Will you please _ it to me on Friday? What about Saturday? My computer doesnt work well these days.A. send B. give C. email D. bring 18. Its an important decision for you, so_ your time and think it over.A. take B. waste C. kill D. save 19.Do you think it will do us good or harm? _. Lets beg for Gods help.A. Its hard to say B. Im sure C. Its impossible D. You are right20. If you are weak _ a subject, _ and asking a teacher for advice can help. A. at; working hard B. in; work hard C. at; work hard D. in; working hard 21. While flying, a bat makes a sound which hits things and comes back to its ears. In this way its able to know _ the things are and avoid bumping into them.A. how B. where C. what D. which22. If we continue to be _ the problem, things are sure to go from bad to worse.A. blind to B. interested in C. honest about D. satisfied with23. Have you heard of the story of Holi? It _ like this: there is a bad king whoA. tells B. comes C. goes D. says24. A study shows that a tropical fish in America can survive（存活）_ water for up to 66 hours.A. beyond B. in C. out of D. from 25. He didnt tell his parents he was going home because he wanted to give them a _.A. joy B. surprise C. shock D. happiness26.Excuse me. How can I get to the railway station? Turn left and then follow your noseYou _ miss it! A. mustnt B. cant C. shouldnt D. neednt27.I didnt know this is a one-way street, sir. _. Please show your driving license. A. I dont careB. Sorry, but that is no excuseC. Its all right D. I hope so28.Do you think well need a coffee pot?I dont drink coffee, and _. Its not necessary. Why not a tea service?A. so do you B. neither you do C. so you do D. neither do you29. My son wants a pet rabbit for long, but I have no time to buy _ for him.A. itB. thatC. the oneD. one30. A “Workaholic” works too much and usually forgets to have meals and go to bed. _, he doesnt have good health. A. As a matter of fact B. As a whole C. As a result D. As a rule31. Newton was playing under an apple tree _ an apple fell onto his head. A. when B. while C. after D. before32.You arent a stranger, are you? _, dont you remember_me at the school gate ten minutes ago?A. Yes; to see B. No; seeingC. No; saw D. Yes; seeing33. Which sign means “No Photos”? A. B. C. D.34.How much will you be paid?Judy, I dont do it for money, but for experience. _, its voluntary (志愿的) work.A. However B. Besides C. Finally D. Possibly35. Nowadays meteorologists (气象学家) can make good forecast for 3 or 5 days. Perhaps soon they may be able to do that for a week or _.A. more ahead B. more behind C. less ahead D. less behind 三、阅读理解（共20小题，计30分）阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。Do you enjoy reading? Here readers of your age from all over the United States recommend (推荐) great books for you to read:My favorite book is Dont Die, My Love by Lurlene McDaniel. I love all her books, but this was the first one I read and I have to say, it is by far my favorite. It doesnt end like other books, and I cried while reading. I think Nancy Drew is great! Nancy is a detective (侦探) who has many fantastic ideas! I love it because its a book from when my grandma was my age, and I can share the fun with her! I highly recommend Skinny Bones by Barbara Park. It is funny so please add it on your book list. You dont want to miss out funny stories！I would suggest _ by Judy Blume. It is based on real things that happened to Judy Blume. It is about a girl, Alice, who meets some girls at a new state. They become friends, make a club and meet once a week. They stop after two weeks because they all like a boy in their class and put him as number one. I think every girl should read this because it is about our growing up.I read a book called Neela: Victory Song and it was so good I read it twice! It takes place in India in 1936 and this 12-year-old girl named Neela tries to save her father! It has lots of history in it! I also learned a lot about different cultures! The authors name is Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.46. According to the reader, Skinny Bones can be described as a _ story. A. sadB. history C. funnyD. detective47. From which book can we learn different cultures?A. Skinny Bones.B. Nancy Drew.C. Dont Die, My Love.D. Neela: Victory Song.48. Who is most probably an Indian author?A. Judy Blume. B. Barbara Park. C. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.D. Lurlene McDaniel.49. The best name of the 4th book is _.A. My SecretB. Growing TroubleC. Three FriendsD. Alice Learns a Lesson50. Which is TRUE about Nancy Drew? A. It doesnt have a common ending like other books.B. Its based on real things that happened to the author.C. Its about a12-year-old girl who tries to save her father.D. Both the reader and the readers grandma love this book.Character (品质), courage and confidence are words you might use to describe your heroes. These words can describe you! Take action as follows and youll be a hero, too!Part 1: CharacterCharacter is something that makes you the person you arelike being honest, friendly, and helpful. See the chart (表格) below. On the left is our standard of good character. Write down your promise for each line on the right. Then, get a witness (证人) to sign it. Put it up where youll see it every day and do your best to keep it.To build (培养) your characterYour promiseI will do my best to be honest and fair.eg. Ill tell the truth when mom asks if I have finished my homework.be friendly and helpful.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXbe polite and kind.eg. Ill show good manners in class.be courageous and strong.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPart 2: CourageOf course its going to take a lot of courage to keep your promise. Courage is challenging yourself to do something even though you think it might be hard. For each promise, find out two or three ways to help you keep it. For example, if you think that Being Honest is the hardest promise for you to keep, one of the ways might be “Tell people about my promise so that I wont break it”.Part 3: ConfidenceConfidence is believing that you have the skills to do something. Do you have a beautiful singing voice? Are you a good painter? These are all talents that can make you feel good, as well as the people around you. Once youve decided what your special skill is, think about how you can use your skill to make your corner of the world a better place. If youre good at art, try painting a picture on an old wall in your school (of course, make sure youre allowed). 51. According to the writer, what is needed to be a hero?A. Believe in yourself.B. Be full of courage.C. Have good character.D. All of the above.52. If your promise is “Ill show good manners in class”, youre trying to be _.A. smart B. politeC. braveD. strong53. What is the most important thing to build your character? A. Fill in the chart carefully.B. Write down your promise.C. Look at your promise every day. D. Do your best to keep your promise.54. The word “talents” in Part 3 can be replaced (替换) by “_”. A. ways B. ideasC. skills D. words55. What can we learn from the passage?A. Only a good painter can have confidence.B. Itll take a lot of courage to make your promise.C. Character is something that makes you feel good.D. You can build your character with the help of others.第卷 （非选择题， 共55分）五、动词填空（共10空，计10分）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空 (必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。My grandmother was an iron-willed (强硬的) woman. When I was five, she invited some friends to her apartment. Among the guests there (61) _ (be) a rich man and his daughter. Grandmother considered them the most important among the guests.During the party, I went to the bathroom. I was still sitting down when the girl walked in. “You (62) _ (stay) here too long!”“Its not your business. Dont you know that little girls shouldnt come into the bathroom when a little boy (63) _ (use) it!?” I said in anger. This (64) _ (surprise) the little girl. Then she started to cry. Most guests had heard what I said and laughed. But not Grandmother.She (65) _ (wait) for me when I left the bathroom. Grandmother shouted that I was impolite and rude and ordered, “You (66)_ (say) sorry to her.” All the guests watched in silence.Twenty minutes later, Grandmother walked by the bathroom and noticed a torrent (激流) of water (67) _ (run) out from under the door. Everyone knew who did that. Grandmother was so angry that she tried (68) _ (get) me anyway. It took several strong men finally to move her away and calm her down.My grandfather took me by the hand and seated me on his lap. He looked at me, not at all angry or upset. “(69) _ (tell) me,” he asked, “why did you do it?”“Well, she shouted at me for nothing,” I said seriously. “Now shes got something to be angry at.”Grandfather didnt speak right awa