The Best Gift We Can Give Others Is Love

湖北省武汉市武昌区粮道街中学2023-2024学年九年级英语第一学期期末统考试题考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、— ---Must I finish my homework now?----No, you _________. You ________ do it this evening.A．mustn’t; can B．needn’t; may C．can’t; must D．needn’t; must to2、—Would you like me to show you around the school?—.A．Good idea B．Well done C．Yes, please D．My pleasure3、I _____ the way. I ______ here for quite many years.A．knew...have lived B．knew... live C．know...have lived D．know (iv)4、一Alice has been working late into the night these days.一Oh, she was off school for a month, so she has a lot to .A．give up B．pick up C．stay up D．make up5、―What a terrible experience I had just now. ―_____, you are safe now. That’s the main thing.A．Anyway B．Exactly C．Otherwise D．Moreover6、Peter fell off his bike this morning, and his knees were hurt ________.A．quietly B．slowly C．carefully D．badly7、You ______ pay too much attention to your pronunciation, as it is so important in the oral（口头的）test. A．shouldn’t B．mustn’t C．can’t D．needn’t8、—Have you heard of the book The Wandering Earth?—Of course. It's excellent book.A．the B．a C．an D．/9、Alice and her sister ______ storybooks every evening.A．read B．are reading C．will read D．have read10、—Who is in the classroom?—________________. Look! The students are playing outside.A．None B．NobodyC．Nothing D．AnybodyⅡ. 完形填空11、If you think you are too shy and want to be a little bit braver, just try the following things:Be 1 to others. Tell people you are shy. There is no need to hide it. When they get to know you are a shy kid, they will understand you 2 . That also helps you feel easy in talks.Learn to be a good 3 . If you find it hard to start a talk, say something nice about people around you.Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games. Don’t waste time 4 about your look or whether people like you or not. Y ou will b ecome relaxed and find it’s not so hard to talk with 5 .Try to smile more. When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to 6 . Remember most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.Take one small foot at a time. Each time whe n you say “Hi!” or smile at someone, say to yourself “You can make it.” Keep trying and one day you’ll never feel shy.1．A．kind B．nice C．open D．busy2．A．better B．faster C．more slowly D．more careful3．A．teacher B．reporter C．officer D．talker4．A．being happy B．feeling good C．worrying D．talking5．A．yourself B．others C．them D．everyone6．A．look after B．know about C．keep from D．talk withⅢ. 语法填空12、Joe’s grandchildren visited him during the holidays. Before the vacation time, Joe cleaned the house. Unluckily, he lost his favorite watch.When Joe’s grandchildren arrived, they asked him 1．he was so upset. Joe said, “I lost the most valuable watch that was 2．(give) by your grandma.” His grandchildren promised him that they would find the watch for him.One of Joe’s 3．(granddaughter) asked, “Grandpa, do you remember when you last saw the watch before it was missing?”Joe replied, “Ma ybe when I was cleaning the barn(仓房).”The children went to the barn, which was full 4．old books, broken furniture, and so on. They searched for more than two hours, but couldn’t find the watch. They were very 5．(sadness) and left.After a while, one grandson walked into the barn again. He requested the others not to follow 6．(he). The little boy sat quietly in the barn for about 15 minutes and then rushed to his grandpa. Yes, he got the watch and 7．(happy) give it to Joe.Joe was surprised and asked ho w he was able to find the watch. The little boy replied, “I sat in the barn without 8．(make) a noise and the barn was so quiet. After a few minutes, I heard the tick-tick sound and found it.” Joe 9．(hug) the little boy and thanked him.This was the power of silence. If we stay calm, we may find a way to deal 10．a difficult situation very easily.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、Dear Dad，Today I was at the shopping center and I spent a lot of time reading the Father's Day cards. But as I chose and read, and chose and read again, it seemed that not a single card said what I really want to say to you.You'll soon be 84 years old, Dad, and you and I will have had 56 Father's Days together. I didn't think that you were too old. But the sad thing happened last week. I watched as you turned at the corner in your car. I didn't realize at once that it was you because the man who was driving looked so elderly.Fifty years ago this spring, we planted carrots together in a garden in Charles City, Iowa. This week, we'll plant carrots together again, perhaps for the last time but I hope not. I don't understand why planting carrots with you is so important to me. Well, I don't quite know how to tell you this, Dad... I don't like carrots... but I like planting them with you.I guess what I'm trying to say, Dad, is what every son and daughter wants to say to their dad today. Praising a father on Father's Day is about more than a dad who brings home money or shares a dinner. It's more about a dad deeply loving children who know everything and won't listen to anyone. It's about sharing. It's about loving someone more than words can say, and I wish that it would never end.Love，Jenny1．Where did Jenny go today?A．A zoo. B．A shopping center.C．A cinema. D．A hospital.2．How old is Jenny now?A．84. B．56.C．50. D．34.3．What do the underlined words “the man” in Paragraph 2 refer to(指)?A．An old man. B．A car driver.C．Jenny's father. D．Jenny's husband.4．What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A．It's the last time for Jenny to plant carrots with her father.B．Jenny and her father plant carrots together every year.C．Both Jenny and her father like eating carrots.D．Jenny would like to stay with her father.5．What does Jenny talk about in the last paragraph?A．Deep love for Dad.B．Best wishes for Dad.C．The importance of Dad.D．The beginning of Father's Day.B14、These days there are lot of possibilities to be always connected lo family and friends. Now that I have just moved lo France, this can be very convenient. 1 can ring my sister who lives in Los Angeles on Viber, or I can Skype my parents or friends back in England for a chat. However, sometimes the convenient and dependability of technology can beintrusive. Even the most out-going people need some “down time" to calm down on their own and get relaxe d. This is something that 1 consider necessary and healthy. After all, you have to live with yourself for the rest of your life, so you’d better know how to enjoy your own company. It can be a good thing to have time to yourself to collect your thoughts and free your feelings. Today 1 went for a walk by myself around the lake and just dav-dreamed. It was so relaxing and enjoyable and helped me let go of my bad emotions.However, somehow it seems rude or perhaps makes people feel that you'reupset to sayto people:” I'm going to go and spend sometime by myself. " Andoften when we are spending time ‘alone’ , we are actually connected with a piece of electrical equipment. We try to make something into a Facebook or a Tweet to attract our friends, or we scroll (滚屏〉through Facebook nosing into other people’s lives orseeing what friends are up to. We judge ourselvesand other people by the photos they put online, so we can tell how much fun they are having compared to us.This is an age when we can get so much surface information about other people's lives, but being wrapped（包裹）up in what other people are doing or always thinking about other people’s recognition (认可) of us can be quite unhealthy. Perhaps these days forget about the simple pleasure of spending time just for us.Having said all that, I also think that spending too muchtime byyourselfcan separate you from others. I suppose it is important to find a good balance between spending valuable time by yourself and with other people.1．What does the underline d word “intrusive” probably mean?A．Interruptive B．Helpful.C．Unsatisfactory. D．Important.2．What does the writer think of being alone properly?A．It’s the only way to get relaxed.B．It makes other people feel upset.C．It’s necessary and healthy for people.D．It makes out-going people feel lonely.3．The writer agrees •A．It’s important to know what other people think of usB．its harmful to always compare ourselves with othersC．technology helps us lo judge and improve ourselvesD．technology helps us to know about other people clearly4．What’s the best title for the passage?A．Is technology really good for us?B．How can we keep in touch with others?C．What is the best way to enjoy ourselves?D．Do we spend enoughtime truly by ourselves?C15、Everyday Foodby Martha StewartNo matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want meals that are easy to prepare. And you want lots of choices and variations. You'll find all of that in this book: 250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.Paperback, published by Random House, $16.79Zeroesby Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah BiancottiNew York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have powers that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people can't do.Paperback, published by Simon & Schuster, $12.99Mrghty Jackby Ben HatkeJack dislikes summer. But he's got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. It's lots of responsibility, and it’s boring because Maddy doesn’t ever talk. But one day at the market, Maddy does talk to tell Jack to trade their mom's car for a box of mysterious seeds. It's the best mistake Jack has ever made.Hardcover, published by First Second, $14.15Only Daughterby Anna SnoekstraShe's caught stealing. She’s homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She assumes Rebecca’s identity, using it as a way out. Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might be after her.Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises, $8.881．Mum likes cooking. I will probably buy ________ for her as a gift.A．Only Daughter B．Mrghty JackC．Zeroes D．Everyday Food2．How much should you pay if you buy the book —Only Daughter?A．$8.88. B．$12. 99. C．$14. 15. D．$16. 79.3．Who wrote a book about a boy looking after his little sister in the summer?A．Martha Stewart. B．Anna Snoekstra.C．Ben Hatke. D．Scott Westerfeld.D16、Chinese TV viewers are getting a closer look at the changing roles of dads in the new reality show Where Are We Going, Dad? that is showing on Hunan Television. The show follows the adventure of five superstar dads who partner up with their young children(aged 4 to 6) and try to complete a set of tasks. In one show the group travel to a small village where they have to find something to cook a meal. Along the way we see the kids and their dads having fun, but we also see them having a lot of emotions(情绪). There are loving moments, tearful moments and uncomfortable moments as the dads try to deal with their cranky(脾气坏的) children.The show provides an interesting view on modern family life. In the show, we can see how young dads are trying to find the best way to raise their children.A father is very important for a family. Psychologists(心理学家) say that a strong fatherly influence is important in a child’s development. Father teach their children skills and give them confidence to try new things. A child learns that ifsomething goes wrong, he or she can____on dad to help fix it. The psychologists also say that without a dad, a child runs a greater risk of dropping out of school and getting into trouble.1．Where do the group have to make a meal in one show?A．In a town. B．In a big city.C．In a small city. D．In a small village.2．What does the show provide us?A．An interesting view on modern family life.B．How the show were made.C．Some funny stories of the superstars.D．A moving story about raising children.3．What does the underlined wor d “rely” mean in Chinese?A．召集B．渴望C．依靠D．迫使4．According to the passage, which of the following sentences is TRUE?A．All the kids in the show are less than seven years old.B．The dads in the show are all psychologists.C．The dads don’t care about the children’s bad temper(脾气).D．Moms have a stronger influence on the kids than dads.E17、Medical experts say most Americans do not get enough sleep. They say more Americans need to take a nap—that is to rest for a short period in the middle of the day. They give people advice to sleep lightly before continuing with other activities. The experts say naps might improve health by reducing pressure.Some European and Latin American companies have supported the idea of napping for many years. They ask people to leave work, go home and have a nap before returning. In the United States, some companies let workers rest simply in their offices. They believe this can help workers make fewer mistakes and also increase the amount of work that a person can do.Sleep experts say it is likely that people make more mistakes at work than at other times. They say people should not carry out important tasks when they feel sleepy. And they say the best thing to do is to take a nap. About twenty minutes of rest is all you need. Experts say this provides extra energy and can increase your effects until the end of the day. But experts said that a nap should last no more than twenty to thirty minutes. A longer nap will put the body into deep sleep and waking up will be difficult.1．What’s the best way to increase workers’ effects?A．Talking with friends.B．Doing relaxing exercises.C．Laughing, smiling and crying.D．Having a rest for twenty or thirty minutes.2．What will happen to the workers if they keep out working without any rest?A．They will get a lot of money.B．They will fail in their jobs and even cause a lot of trouble.C．They will live a happy life in the future.D．They will feel better after finishing every day jobs.3．The meaning of the underlined word “reducing” in the first par agraph is .A．加大B．缓解C．产生D．制造4．The passage mainly talks about .A．taking a nap during a dayB．the disadvantages of taking a napC．Americans who don’t have a nap during the weekendsD．the advantages of deep sleeF18、The journey began this morning almost an hour later than I had planned, although I had completed my packing before eight o’clock. I was quite clear about the fact that once I left, my house would stand empty for the first time since the day it was built. It was a strange feeling and perhaps explains why I was leaving so late. I walked around the house many times over, checking to see that all was in order.It is hard to explain my feelings once I did finally set off. As I drove further and further from the house, I found everything looked unfamiliar(不熟悉的) to me. I began to have a feeling of nervousness mixed with excitement. I took a turning and found myself on a road circling the edge of a hill. I could sense the steep(陡峭的) drop to my left. I felt a sense of alarm that I was perhaps not on the correct road at all, but speeding off in the wrong direction. It was only the feeling of a moment, but it caused me to slow down. And even when I was sure I was on the right road, I thought I had to stop the car for a moment to think carefully.I stopped my car and walked out of it. On the one side of the road, small trees grew closely together, while on the other I could now see the countryside far away and a town nearby.I waked a little way along the roadside, when I heard a voice behind me. Until this point I had believed myself quite alone and I turned in some surprise. Sitting on the large stone was a thin, white-haired man. He called to me again andgave me a sign to join him. For a moment, I took him for a homeless man, but then I saw he was just some local man enjoying the fresh air and summer sunshine.1．Why did the writer set off later than planned?A．Because he checked the house again and again.B．Because he was feeling sad about leaving the house.C．Because packing his backpack took longer than expected.D．Because there was no one to help him get everything ready.2．What caused the writer to start driving more slowly?A．He wanted to look at the beautiful hill carefully.B．He suddenly feared that he might get lost.C．The road became steeper and steeper.D．He realized he was driving too fast.3．What can we infer about the white-haired man?A．He was surprised to see the writer. B．He greatly enjoyed being alone.C．He used to be homeless. D．He was a nature lover.4．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．The writer’s purpose in starting the trip.B．The writer’s courage in traveling alone.C．The writer’s mixed feelings about his trip.D．The writer’s experience of driving on the hill.Ⅴ.书面表达19、书面表达在成长过程中，青少年面临越来越多的烦恼，主要体现在精神压力太大。

Unit 1重点单词，短语，句型，语法练习（重点知识全覆盖）重点单词变形I.creative adj.创造性的；有创造力的一vt创造，创作一＿adv.创造性地2. promote vt.促进，提升，推销，晋级->n提升，晋升，推销3.applic的onn申请，运用一v．申请；应用4.balance n.平衡vt使平衡->adj.平衡的5.proposal n.提议，建议-+v.建议6.likely ad j 可能的adv.可能地-+ad j 不可能的adv 未必7.prevent vt.阻止，阻碍一n预防，阻止8.loss n.丧失，损失一losevt遗失一ad}．迷路的9.contribution n.贡献；捐款，捐赔->vi.&vt.捐献，捐助I 0. investigate v t.调查，研究一n.调查洹点词组I.t,'l ke p 打t in 6.lumlO — 2.give way to 7. prevent... from... 3.keep balance 8.donate... t o...4.lead to9.make sure5.make a proposalLO. all over the world一、用单词的适当形式完成句子n．创造I.The inst,mt the old g,trdener.(disappear),,ul the girls picking flowers ran in all directions and soon2.The young man a machine 1'osolve the tricky problem , and thus he was considered t.o be a_person.(create)3.Some are filling in_forms_ for a well-paid job.(apply)4. Knowledge is , but my memoryme to remember onlyinformation.(limit)5. The generously food and money to the poor family and his helped them go through thehard time.(donate)6.The father that his daughter should accept her boyfr i end's.(propose)7.They talked about the persons and things they remembered at school.8.The speech about how to use this product is delivered by a (profession)9.It is generally believed that the earth is not likely to be the only planet life has developed gradually10.Most of the students like to take part outdoor activities.11.We're in a stage—it's still too early to say who will win the most votes and become the new president.12.His death is a great (lose) to the country13.We can (identity) trends for the future, but accurate predictions are almost impossible14.The development and (apply) of of new technologies are key to the smooth construction of China's smart airports.15.The competition will show students how (creative) can add new value to their life16.It was not until I suffered hair (lost) that I realised the harm of staying up late.17.We are confident that the environment will be improved by our_(far) efforts to reduce pollution18.What Jimmy did was an unbelievable achievement and I'm also proud the things I have done for him.19.is said that there are millions of children working on chocolate farms in Af r ica alone.20.Go straight and turn right; the entrance the garage is at the back of the house21.In(compare)with others, the little girl's talent for music stands out22.In time of danger, you can turn the police for help23.Different attitudes lead different courses of life.24.UNESCO runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites f r om (appear)25.These great scientists have made a great (contribute) to our country and deserve our respect26.Occasions are quite rare the teachers don't assign us homework during the holidays27.If you want to learn knowledge, you must take part the practice of changing reality28.He came over, waving his arms like a young bird (attempt) its first flight29.This is a good approach to (balance) our work and family.30.I heard they had promoted Tom, but he didn't mention (promote) when we talked on the phone.31.The experiment (conduct) in the lab when the power cut occurred32.Dancers danced to classical music, recreating the scene women in ancient China began a springtimeoutm!! e,•33.People would leave the bike in the place they finished their journey34.In Canada, cross-country skiing is a popular sport they can enjoy excitement and adventure.35.We don't know lhe number of people lost their homes in the earthquake.二、根据汉语意思填写单词36.The old man couldn't find the—（入口）to the building because it was late and dark at night.37.There's a（数字的）watch on the wall.38.If you have any problems, you can seek（专业的）hel p39.The app, which is becoming increasingly popular（遍及）t he world, can be downloaded for free.40.Not many people can answer this question at the first （尝试）41.Thousands of people blocked the street,（抗议）against the new legislationmovies and stream television shows.42.For others (me included), the cloud is where we （下载）．43.We should study this （文件）with care.44. Jack suddenly fell ill, which （阻止）h im from going to school45.On a sheet of paper, he drew the （图像）of a dragon46.His careless（行为）led to the loss of the documents , so he had to type another one withi11 limited time47.After the shocking news spread （各处）the whole city, everyone felt f r ightened48.It is more meaningful to（捐赠）b ooks to children in need.49.It does point out that many parents stiU （限制）electronic reading, mainly due to concerns aboutincre 泌ed screen time. 50.I shall never（原谅）myself for failing to help you when you were in danger.三、完成句子51 当我在英语学习中遇到困难时，刘老师是我第一个求助的人。

the best gift英语作文英文回答：The best gift I have ever received was a trip to Paris for my 18th birthday. I have always dreamed of going to Paris, and my parents surprised me with a trip there last year. It was an amazing experience, and I will never forget it.The best gift you can give is one that comes from the heart. It doesn't have to be expensive or elaborate, but it should be something that the recipient will cherish. A thoughtful gift shows that you care about the person and that you know them well.Giving a gift is a wonderful way to show someone how much you care about them. It is a way to express your love, gratitude, or appreciation. When you give a gift, you are also giving a part of yourself.中文回答：我收到过最好的礼物是18岁生日时去巴黎旅行。

我一直梦想去巴黎，我父母去年给我惊喜，带我去那里旅行。

那是一次很棒的经历，我永远不会忘记。

你能给出的最好的礼物就是发自内心的礼物。

它不必昂贵或精致，但它应该是收礼人会珍惜的东西。

2025年江苏省宜兴外国语学校中考英语试题原创模拟卷注意事项:1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。

2．答题时请按要求用笔。

3．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。

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5．保持卡面清洁，不要折暴、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。

Ⅰ. 单项选择1、- I've no idea ____________ during the summer vacation. Any good advice?- Why don’t you learn something you like, like piano or violin? You surely will make yourvocation different.A．what should I do B．where should I goC．what I should do D．where I should go2、-----Would you like to at tend China’s Got Talent(中国达人秀)?------_________ But I’m busy revising for my test.A．Don’t mention it.B．I’d love lo.C．That’s all right. D．My pleasure.3、—Do you know ___________ Doris has been in the Science Club?—I guess she has been in it since she came to our school.A．how soon B．what time C．how much D．how long4、-- Excuse me, could you tell me where I can buy a guidebook?-- Sorry, I’m new here. You _____ ask the policeman over there.A．shall B．can C．must D．need5、— Got any information about High School Examination?— Well, I was trying to, but found .A．one B．no one C．none D．some6、________ runners took part in the half marathon(半程马拉松) in Haikou in April.A．Hundred B．Hundreds C．Hundreds of7、After the landslide in Shenzhen, he felt rea lly ____ because he didn’t know whether his friend was ____ or dead. A．worried; live B．worried; alive C．worries; living D．worry; lively8、Which of the following is the traditional food people usually have on Dragon Boat Festival?A．B．C．D．9、— You won the first prize in the Physics competition.— _________. I made several terrible mistakes.A．I think so B．Y ou must be joking C．Y ou are welcome D．It doesn’t matter10、—What do you know about bamboo?—Maybe bamboo has more uses than ________ in the world.A．any plant B．all the plants C．any other plantⅡ. 完形填空11、I’d like to tell you something about my trip.First,we landed in Cape Town and took a taxi to our new friend Richard’s house.We 1 there for a few nights.We did some cool things.We visited a bird and monkey park and saw many kinds of African 2 there.After 3 some time with Richard and his daughter,we left them to go to a place called Grootbos. 4 we were there,we saw my dad’s friend Michael and we had supper together.We had fu n 5 Michael and staying at Grootbos.The food there was great.We really enjoyed 6 .The next morning,we went to see whales and we got really 7 because we saw twelve of them.One pair came right up to the boat and rolled over on top of each other.From Grootbos we 8 to Cape Town to meet our friends who came to visit us on their vacation.We were both so9 to have friends from home coming to 10 us in Africa.We spent a few days with them.It was very cool visiting Grootbos with them.Now we are going Oil Safari.I’ll tell you about that later.1．A．ate B．stayed C．swam D．sat2．A．fruits B．cars C．birds D．vegetables3．A．losing B．missing C．spending D．serving4．A．While B．Unless C．After D．Because5．A．speaking B．meeting C．watching D．catching6．A．ourselves B．themselves C．himself D．yourselves7．A．famous B．sad C．angry D．lucky8．A．went back B．truned off C．got on D．put down9．A．worried B．frightened C．excited D．bored10．A．offer B．set C．hit D．visitⅢ. 语法填空12、请根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为66-75的相应位置上。

The Best GiftGood morning! Dear teachers and classmates! My name is Wang Ruotang. I’m from No.38 Middle School. I’m in Grade 8. Today my topic is “Civility and Gentility is the best gift we can give to others.”There are so many kinds of gifts in the world, some are expensive and luxurious, some are cheap and valuable. But I think the best gift we can give to others is Civility and Gentility.When I was a little child, my parents told me that behavior civilization is the most important thing, especially in public places. My father is a gentleman and he always treats me tenderly. When I was naughty, he would never be angry. But one day, when we were in the park, I threw some trash on the grass. He got angry and told me to pick up the trash and throw into the trash can. I was so afraid and did it obediently. Later, father said: “If everyone throws trash everywhere, we won’t have a clean world. We should do everything civilized, that’s the best gift to others.”So ever since then，I have paid more attention to my behavior in public places. On the crossing, some people went through the red light, but I waited for the green light. In the public places, I didn’t litter about any more and even I picked up some trash on the ground. In the restaurant, some people made noise but I insisted on talking quietly and softly. Maybe some people will laugh at my behavior, maybe they think it's so silly. But I will insist on it because I know civility and gentility is the bestgift to the people around us. Good behavior could make others happy and comfortable. If I could affect people by my good behavior, the world could be so peaceful and beautiful! Thank you!。

送给别人礼物英文作文英文：Giving gifts is always a thoughtful and kind gesture.It shows that you care about the person and want to make them happy. When choosing a gift for someone, it'simportant to consider their interests and preferences. You want to give them something that they will truly appreciate and enjoy.One of my favorite gifts to give is a personalized item. This could be a customized piece of jewelry, a monogrammed bag, or even a personalized photo album. It shows that you put thought and effort into the gift, and it's somethingthat they can cherish for years to come.Another great gift idea is an experience. This could be tickets to a concert or show, a cooking class, or even a weekend getaway. It's a unique and memorable gift that allows the person to create new memories and experiences.In Chinese culture, gift-giving is also an important tradition. When giving a gift in China, it's important to choose something that is appropriate for the occasion and the relationship between the giver and receiver. For example, it's common to give red envelopes filled with money during Chinese New Year as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.Overall, giving a gift is a wonderful way to show someone that you care. It's important to choose something that is thoughtful and meaningful, and that will bring joy to the person receiving it.中文：送礼物是一种体贴和友好的姿态。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、—It was really kind of you to give me a lift home.—Oh, don’t mention it. I _______pas t your house anyway.A．had come B．will come C．have come D．was coming2、--- I’d like to introduce my best friend to you , Peter .---- Thank you , Lucy . But we __________already .A．meet B．met C．will meet D．have met3、Animals as our good friends because they help us a lot.A．treat B．are treated C．treated D．were treated4、--- Excuse me, could you tell me ?--- It’s about 10 minutes by taxi.A．how far it is to go to Pukou Railway StationB．how far is it to go to Pukou Railway StationC．how long it takes to go to Pukou Railway StationD．how long does it take to go to Pukou Railway Station5、— How long have you the dictionary?— For three weeks.A．borrowed B．had C．bought6、Today is my little sister’s ______ birthday. My family will get together to celebrate it.A．nine B．ninth C．the ninth D．the nine7、—Dave, let's start our training for the basketball game.—OK. We'll lose the game we try our best.A．unless B．if C．until D．since8、The nurse won't leave her patients________she's sure they are all taken good care of.A．unless B．because C．since D．if9、I think the room is too small for us ________ .A．to live B．living in C．to live in D．live in10、-----Would you like to attend China’s Got Talent(中国达人秀)?------_________ But I’m busy revi sing for my test.A．Don’t mention it.B．I’d love lo.C．That’s all right.D．My pleasure.Ⅱ. 完形填空11、POTTERYMinh was a pottery lover and he was very interested in his grandmother’s pottery studio. So Minh was excited when his grandmother Nana invited him into her pottery studio and told him she would teach him how to make pottery. After all, Nana didn’t give all her grandchildren such a(n) 1 . Minh looked forward to putting his hands into some cold clay (陶土) and placing his bowl in the heated kiln until it hardened like stone.“Be 2 with that,” Nana said as Minh picked up one of the bowls. The boy carefully put the bowl back on the shelf and 3 his hands inside his pockets. He was anxious to get started on the lesson Nana had promised him. And he didn’t want to risk losing that 4 by breaking any of her finished pieces of pottery.Five hours later, Minh was disappointed and tired. His black work that looked more like a rock than a bowl, was a 5 on the first try. Then he made another try but it was 6 any better. However, he had at least worked out how to make a smooth opening in the center of the day. Meanwhile, Nana was keeping busy. A deep, narrow bowl and a wide, shallow bowl 7 on Nana’s worktable. Her practiced han ds began to 8 another bowl. “I’ll never get it!” Minh said, watching her work.Nana looked at her grandson and sighed, “Don’t worry, you’ll get it,” she encouraged him. “ The only way you won’t learn is if you give up.”1．A．invitation B．introduction C．presentation D．suggestion2．A．patient B．careful C．concerned D．pleased3．A．stuck B．reached C．threw D．warmed4．A．advice B．dream C．chance D．courage5．A．success B．surprise C．failure D．favourite6．A．certainly B．hardly C．probably D．nearly7．A．danced B．slept C．rose D．rested8．A．change B．wash C．touch D．shapⅢ. 语法填空12、Melbourne is in Australia. It is a beautiful city1．huge gardens, great parks and many2．(amaze) buildings.Many people came to visit it every year.Melbourne is also3．ancient city in Australia. It has an interesting history of more than 170 years. The first people came in 1835,and in the 1850s,gold 4．(discover). Because of this, Melbourne became a very rich city. Many new buildings were built at that time.And today, Melbourne is one of the world’s 5．(great) cities. It is known 6．its 7．(beautiful) and its famous universities. It is also Australia’s top city for8．(sport).Many of them are very popular. For example, young people are mad 9．soccer here. In 1956,the Olympic Games came to this city, and for the first time they were showed live on TV around the world.Melbourne is a nice place and you can always have great10．here.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、Sustainable(可持续的) housing refers to environmentally safe building designs. This type of housing can, either fully or partly, use renewable energy, such as sun or water, to power the homes. There are many different types of sustainable housing.Green roof homes are buildings with roofs that include different kinds of plants. The plants bring many advantages to the home, such as stopping noises from outside. Green roofs also often help keep the building cooler during the summer and warmer in the winter. They can be used as gardens for growing fruits, vegetables or flowers that improve the air quality not only for the home, but also for the nearby area.Underground homes are another type of sustainable housing. These are usually made much like traditional homes, but are built partly or fully underground. Some have moss-covered( 青苔覆盖的) roofs. Many of these houses make use of geothermal(地热) energy, or heat stored inside the Earth, to regulate temperature. Besides being underground, many of these houses have special-placed windows that allow natural sunlight to brighten them.Glass houses have walls made almost totally from glass. This allows natural light to warm the whole home during the day. These homes often turn sunlight into electricity that can power the home at night. This system reduces electricity bills and is friendly to the environment.Another type of sustainable housing is floating homes, or houseboats. These houses float on water and are typically light-weight and small in size. Some of them are filled with argon gas(氩气) which helps to keep the house afloat. Many floating homes make use of solar or power got from water flows to make electricity and heat.1．How many different types of sustainable housing are introduced?A．three. B．four. C．five. D．six.2．What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．underground houses. B．traditional homes.C．moss-covered roofs. D．special-placed windows.3．Which of the sustainable housing are usually made much like traditional homes?A．Green roof homes. B．Underground homes.C．Glass houses . D．Floating homes.4．What can we learn from the passage?A．Green roof homes have different kinds of vegetables on their roofs.B．Underground homes use heat stored inside the houses to regulate temperature.C．Glass houses use natural sunlight to warm the house during day and night.D．Floating homes can keep afloat because they are filled with argon gas.B14、Fans of basketball all know who LeBron James is. His fans like to call him King James. The 33-year-old basketball star was again the best player in the last season of the NBA．The most popular American sports magazine Sports Illustrated also named him the best player for the fourth season in a row (连续).King James was born on December 30 in Ohio, the USA．He is 203cm tall and weighs 113kg. He is the perfect combination (结合）of strength, size and speed. Some people see him as the best physical specimen (体格范本）in sport.James beat Golden State Warriors’ player Stephen Curry, 29, to the number one place, even thou gh Curry had a great season. Last season (2015-2016), the two top players led their teams to the highest rank of the NBA．So people had different ideas about who might be the best player. James finally won the award because he helped his team Cleveland Cava liers beat Curry’s team in the NBA Finals.To his fans all over the world, James is the king. He is also a hero to many sports fans in the United Sates, especially in his hometown Cleveland. At a celebration in the city after he won the NBA Finals, James made a short speech and thanked everybody in his team. He said that he could not have won the award without them. He even bought each of them a gold headphone as a gift!James also started The LeBron James Family Foundation. It raises money and helps people in need. By now, the foundation has spent $41 million sending poor children to universities in his hometown. Maybe that is another reason why his fans love him so much.1．When was LeBron James born?A．On December 30, 1983. B．On December 30, 1984.C．On December 3, 1985. D．On December 3, 1986.2．What does the underlined word “them” refer to?A．James，teammates. B．James’ family.C．James’ fans.D．James’ friends.3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A．LeBron James is four years older than Curry.B．LeBron James is a member of Cleveland Cavaliers.C．Curry didn’t win the award because he had a bad season.D．The foundation helps poor children continue their education in James’ hometown.4．Why do so many people love James?A．Because Sports Illustrated often names him the best player.B．Because he always leads his team to beat Curry’s team.C．Because he is willing to help others and plays basketball well.D．Because he likes sending gold headphones to his fans.C15、Some people have to use public transport, some dislike it and still some love it. If everyone has a car and drives anywhere they want to go, there will be serious traffic problems on the road. Luckily, trains are a good form of public transport.British people use trains a lot. This is especially so for people who are travelling from London to Paris. Every day about 20 trains leave London. They travel at a very high speed and people feel glad that the trains take only 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Paris. It’s much faster to trave l by train than by bus or by car. This is because people have to drive cars or buses very carefully and slowly for many reasons, such as speed limits and traffic jams. However, when you are travelling by train, the speed is almost the same and there is no traffic jam for a train.Besides, Londoners think taking a train is one of the safest ways of travelling on the ground. Trains take quite a number of quality tests while they are made. More importantly, they have to take many safety checks before they are used on the rail track.What’s more, trains in Britain are comfortable and provide fine services for their users. When you are on a London train, you will find that the train has comfortable tables and seats where people can sit. They also provide food services and power plugs(电源插头）for personal computers or mobile phones.1．The main idea of the passage is that .A．trains are a good form of public transport for LondonersB．Ifs fast to travel from London to ParisC．trains in Britain provide fine services for their usersD．people must travel by train in Britain2．In traffic jams on the road, .A．drivers can drive fast B．drivers can drive carelesslyC．cars are not moving fast D．drivers can drive happily.3．The 3rd paragraph of the passage mainly talks about the of trains.A．speed B．safety C．services D．price4．Londoners often travel by train because trains are .A．fast, safe and comfortable B．large, clean and powerfulC．fine and expensive D．cheap and clean5．What can we know from the passage?A．We can travel from London to Paris in less than 2hours.B．We can do our work with personal computers on the train.C．We have to wait till we get off the train in order to have some food.D．We can get on the train at any station without tickets.D16、Nowadays, the food that you buy comes from many different countries．Have a look in your fridge, cupboard, and fruit bowl and check the origins (来源) of the food．Perhaps there are apples from California, lamb from New Zealand, or potatoes from Egypt? You will probably be surprised how far food travels to get to your plate．This journey, from “field to plate”, is called “food miles”. A food mile is the distance that food travels from the farmer’s field to the person who buys the food．Nowadays, food often travels thousands of miles to get to the consumer (消费者)．Why is this, and what are the effects (影响) of these long distances?Traditionally, farmers sold their food in the local market so the food didn’t have to travel very far．The consumers also did not travel very far, because they went to their local market to buy the food．This was a good system for farmers and consumers．However, there were some disadvantages．For example, consumers could only buy food that farmers produced locally．In addition, they could only get food that was in season．Now, because of modern technology, food comes from all over the world．We do not have to wait for spring or summer to buy strawberries or tomatoes．They are_____in winter if we want．Some countries have to import(进口) most of their food．This is because they have difficult climates．The United Arab Emirates(UAE), for example, gets 85% of its food from other countries．Even food made in the UAE often uses imported materials．What’s wrong with “food miles”? Is this not a good way of increasing international trade? I believe these miles are worrying for a number of reasons．First of all, because food travels such long distances．we need more planes, lorries, and ships to move the food．This means we use more oil or petrol, so there is more pollution and more global(全球的)warming．In addition, food that travels a long way is not fresh and usually not very tasty．Tomatoes, for example, are picked early and stored for their long journey．For this reason, they are usually tasteless when they get to the consumer．Local food has a better taste, and it also reduces the amount of global pollution．We need to buy more local food．1．The underlined word “available” in Paragraph 2 most probably means “______”．A．not busy B．easy to getC．willing to talk D．impossible to get2．Some countries like the United Arab Emirates have to import most of their food because of ____．A．long distancesB．modern technologyC．fresh and tasty foodD．difficult climates3．What is called “food miles” according to this passage?A．The journey from field to plate．B．The effects of long distances．C．The origins of the food．D．The disadvantages of imported food．4．The writer uses the LAST paragraph mostly to encourage readers to ______．A．increase international tradeB．buy more local foodC．travel long distancesD．use imported materialsE17、Colors play an important role in our world. They have different meanings to people of different cultures. Here are some colors and what they_____to various people of the world.Red is the favorite color of brides in Vietnam. In this country, red represents fortune, success, and good luck. In China red is a symbol of luck and is used for many celebrations such as weddings and the beginning of the new year. In India red is a symbol of purity and commitment, and it is used in wedding clothing. In the United States red represents love and is used during Christmas and Valentine's Day. Red also represents speed and power in the west, which is why it is a popular color for race cars and toy rockets.In Paris, all garbage collectors are clothed in green. They drive green trucks and dispose of waste in green bins. In manyparts of the world, green has become a symbol of kindness to the earth. In Ireland, green symbolizes Catholicism, and in India it is the color of Islam.Yellow is the color that symbolizes the sun. Y ellow can make people feel happy and excited, but at the same time can make people feel angrier or more frustrated. In the United States, school buses and taxicabs are often yellow, because you can see this color ruore easily. In Japan, yellow is the color of bravery.To the Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Koreans, white symbolizes death. To people of India and in the west white is a color of purity.根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填人题前括号内。

给别人几个橘子英语作文Here is an example of a high-quality essay on the topic "Give someone a few oranges":Giving someone a few oranges is a simple act of kindness that can brighten someone's day. Oranges are not only delicious and nutritious, but they also symbolize good fortune and abundance in many cultures. When we give someone a few oranges, we are not only sharing a healthy snack, but we are also sharing a gesture of goodwill and positivity.I remember a time when I was feeling down and a friend gave me a few oranges. It may seem like a small gesture, but it meant a lot to me. The bright, vibrant color of the oranges and the sweet, citrusy aroma lifted my spirits and reminded me that there is still sweetness and brightness in the world. It was a simple act of kindness that made a big difference in my day.In many cultures, giving someone a few oranges is considered a gesture of good luck and prosperity. In Chinese culture, oranges are often given as gifts during the Lunar New Year to symbolize good fortune and abundance. In Western culture, oranges are often associated with the holiday season and are a popular gift during Christmas. Whether it's for a special occasion or just to show someone that you care, giving someone a few oranges is a thoughtful and meaningful gesture.When we give someone a few oranges, we are not only sharing a healthy and delicious snack, but we are also sharing a message of positivity and hope. Oranges are packed with vitamin C and other essential nutrients that can boost the immune system and improve overall health. By giving someone a few oranges, we are not only nourishing their body, but we are also nourishing their spirit.In conclusion, giving someone a few oranges is a simple yet powerful act of kindness. Whether it's to brighten someone's day, to wish them good luck and prosperity, or to simply show them that you care, giving someone a feworanges is a meaningful gesture that can make a big difference. So next time you have the opportunity, consider giving someone a few oranges and spreading a little bit of sweetness and positivity in the world.。

单元提升卷01Unit1People of achievement单元基础知识巩固Ⅰ.核心单词1.vital adj.必不可少的;极其重要的;充满生机的2.defeat n.失败;挫败vt.击败;战胜3.evaluate vt.评价;评估4.acknowledge vt.承认(属实、权威等);(公开)感谢5.encounter vt.偶然碰到;遇到n.邂逅;遭遇6.obtain vt.(尤指经努力)获得;赢得vi.(规章、习俗等)存在;流行7.extraordinary adj.不一般的;非凡的;意想不到的mit vt.承诺;保证(某个人、机构等)vi.忠于;全心全意投入(工作、活动等)9.infer vt.推断;推定10.circumstance n.条件;环境;状况Ⅱ.拓展单词1.distinct adj.清晰的;清楚的;有区别的→distinction n.差别2.novel n.(长篇)小说→novelist n.小说家mit vt.承诺;保证(某个人、机构等)vi.忠于;全心全意投入(工作、活动等)→committed adj.尽心尽力的;坚定的;坚信的→commitment n.承诺;交托;信奉4.conclude v.得出结论,结束;终止→conclusion n.结论;推论5.apparent adj.显而易见的;显然的;表面上的→apparently adv.显而易见;看来;显然6.science n.科学→scientist n.科学家→scientific adj.科学(上)的;关于科学的7.academy n.(艺术、文学、科学等的)研究院;学会;专科院校→academic adj.学业的;学术的8.object n.物体;对象;客体→objective n.目标;目的adj.客观的9.botany n.植物学→botanical adj.植物学的10.politic n.政治学→politician n.从政者;政治家;政客III.核心短语1.with the objective of(doing)以(做)……为目的2.insist on坚决要求3.wear and tear(正常使用造成的)磨损;损耗e to power(开始)掌权;上台5.take up a position担任;任职6.sum up总结;概括7.get stuck进入僵局;被卡住8.by chance偶然;意外地9.lead to导致,通向10.stand up to经得起;抵抗;勇敢地面对一、单句语法填空1．Parents are more willing(acknowledge)their children as adults when they behave like adults. 2．It is vital importance that you follow all safety rules.3．There are no obvious(distinct)between the two designs.4．That’s the(conclude)scientists in Cambridge have drawn from an experiment with tens of thousands of volunteers.5．With her luggage in her hands,the girl stood looking round in all directions,but(apparent)no one had come to meet her.6．The young scientist has just published a paper in the journal Nature(analyse)the fires. 7．Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,(commit)citizens can change the world;indeed,it is the only thing that ever has.8．This volume of essays was designed(accompany)an exhibition in Seattle.9．This is an exciting moment for us,our astronauts successfully landed on Mars.10．He is the first to win such a big prize,father was out of work at that time.11．She came close to Dorothy and kissed her(gentle)on the forehead.12．It was(courage)of her to go into the burning building to save the child.13．He made an important(contribute)to the debate which was held last week.14．The robot was made by Boston Dynamics,a company(found)in1992by a professor. 15．An Olympic silver medal is a(remark)achievement for one so young.16．The success of the novels has made her the most highly paid(novel)in history.17．The students benefiting most from college are those who are totally engaged(参与)in(academy) life,taking full advantage of the college’s chances and resources.18．The locals obtained profit foreign visitors wanting to buy up property on their beautiful island.19．(infer)from the conversation,we can tell that the boy doesn’t want to go to France.20．The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from(object). 21．The teacher urged students to insist on(read)English aloud every morning.22．However,technology is also the application of(science)knowledge to solve a problem,touching lives in countless ways.23．Try to spend your time just on the things you find worthy(do).24．He was appointed as the(art)director of the theatre.25．Distinct western paintings,Chinese paintings are more abstract.26．Personally,I prefer to work in a team,offers me a chance to learn how to get along with others. 27．is well known,China is a country with a long history.28．As a(journal),Tom always hast a good nose for a good story,so he does well in his job.29．As a(consequent),he was a burden to her,something she was forced to look after. 30．Currently AI is used(most)in the tech industry,where it has produced many new products. 1．to acknowledge【详解】考查动词不定式。

崇明区2021年初三英语期末质量抽查试卷（一模）（满分150分，考试时间：100分钟）Part 1Listening（第一部分听力）B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）（8分）7. A) Mary. B) Alice. C) Sue. D) Lucy.8. A) On Wednesday. B) On Thursday. C) On Friday. D) On Saturday.9. A) $15. B) $20. C) $30. D) $40.10. A) She drinks too much water. B) She has a bad cold.C) She has a toothache. D) She can’t sleep well.11. A) Teacher and student. B) Customer and shop assistant.C) Doctor and patient. D) Husband and wife.12. A) By car. B) By bus. C) By plane. D) By train.13. A) In a restaurant. B) In a museum. C) In a hospital. D) In a pet store.14. A) He should go on a diet. B) He should talk to her sister.C) He should recognize her. D) He should win first prize.C. Listen to the dialogue and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的对话内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示）（6分）15. Uncle Toby wrote Mary a letter, telling her lie would send her some chickens.16. Mary didn't want to keep the chickens for their eggs, she only want to eat them.17. Mary took the box off the truck and wanted to carry it into her garden.18. She dropped the chicken box and the box fell to the ground.19. The chickens all ran into Marys garden and she didn't have any trouble getting them back.20. The passage is mainly about how Uncle Toby helped Mary find the missing chickens.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。

徐同学的文章主题碰巧和我们这期的主题很切合，徐同学和我们真是心有灵犀啊！The Best Gift We can Give Others is a SmileHi! Everyone! My name is Mandy. Now, I will talk about what is the best gift we can give to others. Can you guess what it is?I think the best gift I can give you is a smile. Our smile is beautiful. Every smile, no matter it is from the young, the old, men, women, friends, strangers, even from animals, is warm. And every smile makes the world full of happiness.Sharing a smile is the most widely understood language. With a smile，you can communicate with others easily. It is a skill that everyone should learn how to use. For example, when you can’t find the way to a certain place, you can smile at the policeman and easily get the right direction. When you are in new surroundings[环境], you can also smile at others and easily make friends. To a certain degree, it is like a magic bridge!54Crazy English TeensBesides, smiling is free. As a student, I don’t have much money to buy gifts. But I can create more valuable gifts to others. Last week was my best friend, Lucia’s birthday, and just on that day, she got the grades that her parents were not satisfied with. She came to me. I listened to her carefully, smiling warmly, and told her not to lose her heart, “Smile to life, and you will find the lamp to light up the darkness!” She looked at me, and began smiling again! She even said that my comfort was the best gift she had ever got!I myself always smile to others. If I smile to others, they will be happy and smile back to me. At this moment, how happy I am feeling! It is the source [源头] ofhappiness.Let’s learn to smile from now on! And give the best gifts to others! 深圳福田侨香外国语学校 七年级（5）班 徐樱朗（初中版） 55。