【1】What caused the Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami in September?

A.Shifting plates.B.Explosion of the volcanoes.

C.Changes of weather patterns.D.Undersea landslides.

【2】Which natural disaster may cause the most deaths?

A.Typhoon Mangkhut.B.The Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami.

C.Hurricane Florence.D.Fall 2018 California Fires.

【3】What does the underlined word “inmate “ mean?

A.Patients.B.Policemen.C.Prisoners.D.Doctors.

【4】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.The hill fire is the worst among the three separate wildfires in California.

B.Typhoon Mangkhut caused damage to North Carolina and Marshall.

C.A week after Hurricane Florence, major highways became normal.

D.Natural disasters took place frequently in 2018.

【5】Where can we possibly read the passage?

A.Travel guide.B.Science fiction.C.Magazine.D.Advertisement.

That night I wrote a short sad poem about ________ dreams and mailed it to a newspaper. To my surprise, they published（出版） it and sent me two dollars. I couldn’t believe it. I became a published and ________ writer. Then, I wrote more and sold more poems. By the time I graduated, I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never told about my writing to my teachers or classmates again as they were dream ________.

Years later, when I was ready to write my first novel, I already had four children. I wrote on my typewriter while they napped. It took nine months to finish. I randomly chose a publisher and mailed it off with a letter saying, “I wrote this book myself and I hope you’ll like it. Thank you.”

A month later I received a contract (合同) and a request to start another book. My book, Crying Wind, became a best seller. Translated into fifteen languages, it was sold ________.

People asked what college I attended and what was needed to be a writer. The answer is: “None”. I’m not ________ and I just write. To those who ________ writing, I’m shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Don’t ________ others.” I don’t write right but I’ve overcome the difficulties. Writing is ________, and anyone can do it.

【1】A.cryingB.laughingC.shoutingD.talking

【2】A.surprisedB.confusedC.worriedD.ashamed

【3】A.greatB.brokenC.wildD.sweet

【4】A.respectedB.famousC.valuedD.paid

【5】A.saversB.makersC.killersD.seekers

【6】A.separatelyB.wonderfullyC.freelyD.internationally

【7】A.satisfiedB.trainedC.braveD.hard-working

【8】A.laugh atB.dream ofC.succeed inD.believe in

【9】A.argue withB.depend onC.fight againstD.listen to

【10】A.easyB.challengingC.boringD.difficult

The class required lots of ______. This was especially hard for me because I was balancing a new school with a new part-time job. My grades soon began to ______. Just as I began to get a D, Mrs. Haworth asked me what was up. I told her about the difficulty I was having. She listened to me and I knew she truly ______ my life and my problems. She told me that she understood me but that I needed to learn how to manage my time better. Mrs. Haworth greatly ______ my ability by helping me learn to solve my problems by myself. If I got a C in a test, she would ask me to deal with the ______ I missed and tell her why. She ______ increased my grades but taught me how to study harder. I got to know that if I had done my best for the first time I did it, I wouldn’t have so many ______. And after many trials, my grades became better.

I had never had an adult who opened up to me and ______ me as her equal. Over the past years she has taught me that if I want to be excellent, I am the one who can make that happen.

【1】A.amazingB.practicalC.boringD.important

【2】A.experienceB.challengeC.educationD.value

【3】A.competitionB.attentionC.conversationD.creation

【4】A.fallB.changeC.improveD.miss

【5】A.cheered forB.cared aboutC.looked afterD.believed in

【6】A.supportedB.influencedC.developedD.displayed

【7】A.otherB.othersC.anotherD.ones

【8】A.evenB.everC.sometimesD.never

【9】A.businessB.mysteriesC.differencesD.mistakes

【10】A.calledB.foundC.treatedD.needed

It is said that the eyes are “the windows of our soul”. Beautiful and bright eyes not only show a good health but also make you look very attractive. However, to have healthy eyes you have to look after them properly. Your eyes need taking good care of.

Be careful with your diet. First, eat food that is good for your eyes. They are fresh fruits and vegetables as fish, eggs, and milk. Besides, a regular amount of vitamins A and B2 should also be taken.

A regular and sound sleep is a must. It relaxes your eyes and gives them enough rest. Sleep not only helps repair the tired body. Usually, you must sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day. Loss of sleep can give you dark circles under the eye.

You must exercise your eyes every day. Blink(眨眼) your eyes at regular periods, which makes the eyeballs full of water and gives them a good wash.

We use our eyes in many wrong ways. Fox example, if a small thing goes into our eye we start rubbing it, which is wrong. Rubbing can hurt your eyes. Don’t read or write in poor or bright sunlight. Always use sunglasses as sunlight can cause eye tiredness. Light should not shine directly in your eyes. Too much reading, writing, watching TV or working on the computer can also cause eye tiredness.

Remember to always take care of God’s most beautiful gift to you. Your life will be very colorless without your eyes.

【1】In order to improve my English skills, I bought some _____(copy) of China Daily from a street-corner machine.

【2】Students should be encouraged to read ______(wide) instead of doing too much homework.

【3】Mike’s uncle will celebrate his_____(forty) birthday in a month.

【4】There are so many pictures and it’s hard for Sally to make a _____(choose) among them.

【5】I saw Tom walk away down the street and then _____(appear) round the corner.

has a gift for, afford, such as, do housework, concert

A: Hi, Tina. What are you going to do this weekend?

B: I’m going to a 【1】.

A: A concert? What kind of concert is it?

B: A piano concert. It is held for charity.

A: Are there any famous musicians?

B: Yes, there are, 【2】 Tan Dun, a world-famous composer. Would you like to go with me?

A: Certainly, I’d like to. Tan Dun is my favorite musician. He 【3】 making music. How much

is the ticket?

B: 500 yuan.

A: Oh, it’s too expensive. I can’t 【4】 it.

B: I don’t have so much money, either. I plan to help my parents 【5】 to get more pocket money.

A: That’s a good idea.

【1】Though the young man is very ________(wealth), he still feels unhappy.

【2】The ballet dresses made of silk must be those ________(dance).

【3】To tell you the ________ (true), that film isn’t worth seeing again at all.

【4】Can we talk about this problem _________ (peace)? I’m tired of arguing with you all day.

【5】You can’t imagine what difficulty he had _________ ( solve) the mystery.

【1】It is hard to ______(避免) mistakes when speaking English.

【2】The local people are busy preparing for the _____(葡萄) harvest.

【3】He spent seventeen years as an airline______(飞行员).

【4】I now have to face the rest of my life as a_____(单个的) person.

【5】If you______(相信) in yourself, you can succeed.

【1】I needn’t a double room. A ________ (单人的) room is OK.

【2】Our school often gives us many ________ (安全) tips to help us protect ourselves.

【3】The man was charged with ________ (偷) some valuable jewellery last week.

【4】What makes you ________ (料想) we’re going to sell the house this summer?

【5】We should reuse the things around us to avoid a ________ (浪费) of resources.

—_______.

A.Take it easyB.With pleasureC.My pleasureD.Take care