More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning. Today, such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses, including language, history and science.

Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning. They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom. Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos, students can do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion.

The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace. Some students might listen to a dialogue only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the same dialogue again and again to understand it. Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces.

The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn (such as listening to stories and watching movies). The class has become much more interesting and creative.

There are other advantages for students. By using iPads, they can pay more attention to the material and learn more. Teaching notes are stored in their iPads and are easy to find. Some students spend more time studying now. “I can listen to my language material or watch teaching videos on the bus, instead of having to wait until I get home,” a student explained.

Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams. Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others.

However, technologies are already a part of most students’ day-to-day lives. As for cheating, teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams. Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.

1.What does the express0ion “at their own pace” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. According to their own timetable. B. Without their teachers’ help.

C. Because of their wonderful goals. D. Against their parents’ hope.

2.From the passage we can learn that____.

A. students with iPads have less discussion in class

B. students get more fun from learning with iPads

C. iPads help students save time waiting for buses

D. iPads prevent students from cheating in exams

3.The writer probably agrees that____.

A. teachers can take control of students’ learning

B. exam results depend a lot on new technology

C. technology in education has a bright future

D. note-taking is as helpful as video-watching

4.Which magazine does the passage probably come from?

A. National Geography B. Popular Science

C. Outdoor Photography D. Entertainment Weekly

5.What's the best title of this passage?

A. New technology changes learning B. The wonderful future of iPads

C. A more enjoyable way to learn D. How to use iPads properly

1.Which of the following films is NOT made by Disney?

A. Beauty and the Beast B. Moana C. Dreamgirls D. Zootopia

2.If an American student plans to visit the Great Wall this summer holiday, he can click ________ section.

A. BUSINESS B. LIFESTYLE C. TRAVEL D. SPORTS

3.Who is the director of the film “Beauty and the Beast”?

A. Dan Stevens B. Walt Disney C. Emma Watson D. Bill Condon

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. China scored a goal in the football match against South Korea in Changsha.

B. Guangzhou is the fifth city to host the Fortune World Forum in the world.

C. The water for the tower in the sky will come from clouds and rainwater.

D. Marcello Lippi, head coach of China Football Team, is from Italy.

5.What can we infer from the short passages above?

A. China has got the ticket to the 2018 World Cup.

B. CAO has succeeded in using an asteroid to hold a tower.

C. The materials of the tower in the sky will be very heavy.

D. The passages above are from the section “HOT” of China Daily.com.cn

Peer pressure(同伴压力) happens to everybody. However, people have different opinions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. 1. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them.

It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it? 2.

If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or drinking wine is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it. It’s your decision, nobody else’s. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and firm. You need to say, “No, thanks. I don’t want to do that.” Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, but it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too.

3. You want friends who will support you when y4.You can learn a lot from people your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling unhappy and guilty. 5.

A. Choose your friends carefully.

B. Firstly, you must decide what you believe in.

C. It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.

D. Of course, peer pressure isn’t completely bad.

E. It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.

F. Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.

G. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things they really don’t want to.

1.我们在图书馆里应该保持安静。

We should ___________ _____________ in the library.

2.你在体育考试中跑一千米花了多少时间？

__________ __________ did you __________ running a kilometer in the PE Exam?

3.南沙建了很多新桥，交通更加便利了。

Many new bridges __________ ___________ in Nansha, the traffic becomes more convenient.

4.你知道从南沙去广州南站在哪里乘公交车吗？

Do you know ___________ _____________ ___________ a bus to Guangzhou South Railway Station from Nansha?

5.好消息！在3月15日报导了百万葵园。

___________ __________ ____________ it was! Sunflower Garden was reported on New York Times on Mar.15th 2017.

6.我姐姐和我都喜欢“朗读者”这个节目。

___________ my sister __________ I like the program "THE READER".

7.只要你不放弃，你的梦想肯定能实现。

Your dream will___________ _________ as long as you don’t ___________ _________.

学校将举行“给学弟学妹的一封信”的英语征文活动。你打算投稿，请根据以下内容提示写一篇短文。要求包含以下内容并适当发挥。

1.形成良好的学习习惯：听讲、复习；

2.保持健康的生活方式：饮食、起居；

3.处理好跟他人的关系：友善、分享；

4.其他建议......（至少2条建议）

注意：

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Dear fellow schoolmates,

Now we will leave our school and enter a senior middle school. I have some personal suggestions to share with you. …

--I think winter is a beautiful season, when it snows. --Me, too.

A. specially B. especially C. probably D. properly

--English is widely used in the world, isn’t it?

--Yes. It’s used an official language in more than 70 countries.

A. for B. as C. with D. by

My parents are not rich, but I still feel them because they are always honest and hard-working.

A. worried about B. surprised at C. excited at D. proud of

--I hear the teacher has chosen five of us as volunteers. You , right?

--Yes. Some of us are chosen, Tom, Jim and me.

A. have included; including B. are included; including

C. are included; include D. have included; include

Smartphones can be used to for information. But I am not used to information on such a small screen.

A. search; reading B. searching; reading

C. search; read D. searching; read