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作业06 过去完成时
一、定义
过去完成时表示在过去某个时间或动作之前已经发生或完成的动作,即“过去的过去”。
二、构成
过去完成时的基本结构是 “had + 过去分词”。
三、例句
When we got to the cinema, the film had already begun.
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一、单项选择
1.Mary wanted to see Miss Sun off at the airport, but when she arrived there, she was told that Miss Sun ________.
A.had left B.was leaving C.has left D.would leave
【答案】A
【详解】考查时态。句意:玛丽想去机场为孙小姐送行,但当她到达那里时,却被告知孙小姐已经走了。根据上文she was told可知表示过去的过去,即离开这一动作发生在被告知之前,用过去完成时,故选A。
2._______ the window when a bird flew into our classroom, and every student got excited.
A.Hardly did I open B.Hardly I opened
C.Hardly had I opened D.Hardly had opened I
【答案】C
【详解】考查固定句型。句意:我刚打开窗户,一只鸟就飞进了我们的教室,每个学生都很兴奋。hardly had sb. done sth. when...是固定句型,意为“刚一……就……”,hardly位于句首,引起部分倒装,因此空格处是hardly had I opened,故选C。
3.Mrs. Jones was annoyed that the sweeping machine she ________ was out of order again.
A.had it repaired B.was repairing C.repaired D.had had repaired
【答案】D
【详解】考查时态和固定短语。句意:Mrs. Jones很生气,因为她已经修好的扫地机又坏了。她使扫地机被修,have sth. done是固定短语,意为“使某物被……”,修理扫地机的动作在was annoyed前发生,因此空格处是had had repaired,第一个had是助动词,第二个had是实义动词。故选D。
4.It was the first time that he ________ with a host family.
A.lived B.had lived C.lives D.has lived
【答案】B
【详解】考查时态。句意:这是他第一次和寄宿家庭住在一起。It was the first time that...为固定句型,意为“这是某人第一次做某事”,根据was可知,该句型中that从句需用过去完成时,表示在过去的某个时间点之前已经完成的动作。故选B项。
5.It was the second time that she ______ Mount Everest with her teammates.
A.had climbed B.has climbed C.would climb D.climbed
【答案】A
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:这是她第二次和队友们一起攀登珠穆朗玛峰。本句为固定句型“It was the+序数词+time that...”,that从句应用过去完成时,表示“到过去某个时间为止已经完成的动作”,即had climbed。故选A。
6.Mary’s mother asked her ______.
A.that whether she had finished her homework
B.if she has finished her homework
C.if she had finished her homework
D.that if she had finished her homework
【答案】C
【详解】考查宾语从句和时态。句意:玛丽的妈妈问她是否完成了家庭作业。分析句子可知,句子为宾语从句,根据句意可知,应用连接词“if/whether”引导从句,表示“是否”,排除“A”和“D”,根据主句中“asked”可知,主句为一般过去时,从句动作发生在主句动作之前,即过去的过去,为过去完成时,谓语动词为“had finished”,故空格处应用“if/whether she had finished her homework”。故选C项。
7.By the time the teacher asked for the essays, most students _________ their drafts to the online platform.
A.submit B.had submitted C.were submitting D.have submitted
【答案】B
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:到老师收论文时,大多数学生已经将草稿提交到了在线平台。根据从句By the time the teacher asked for the essays可知,主句动作发生在“asked”之前,即“过去的过去”,应用过去完成时。故选B。
8.By the time we arrived at the cinema, the movie ________ for 10 minutes.
A.had been on B.has been on C.is on D.was on
【答案】A
【详解】考查时态。句意:当我们到达电影院时,电影已经开始10分钟了。“by the time”引导时间状语从句,从句用一般过去时,主句要用过去完成时,表示 “过去的过去”,即电影开始的动作发生在“到达电影院”这个过去动作之前。故选A项。
二、单句语法填空
9.After peaking in 2019, the museum’s visitor numbers (decline) to pre-2015 levels by 2023, according to the annual report. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had declined
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:根据年度报告,在2019年达到顶峰后,到2023年,博物馆的游客人数已经下降到2015年之前的水平。decline作本句谓语,根据时间状语by 2023可知,描述是过去的过去发生的事,用过去完成时。故填had declined。
10.By the time she retired, her decisions (lead) the company to success. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had led
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:到她退休的时候,她的决策已经带领公司走向了成功。本空为主句谓语,根据时间状语By the time she retired可知,主句的动作lead“带领”发生在从句动作retired之前,即“过去的过去”,主句时态要用过去完成时。故填had led。
11.By the end of last year, they (treat) over 800 patients. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had treated
【详解】考查动词的时态。句意:到去年年底,他们已经治疗了800多名病人。根据上文“By the end of last year(到去年年底之前)”可知,本句时间是指“过去的过去”,所以本句时态用过去完成时。故填had treated。
12.By the time his father died of cancer, Jack (forgive) him for childhood abuse. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had forgiven
【详解】考查时态。句意:直到父亲死于癌症时,杰克已经原谅了父亲童年时的虐待。根据上文By the time his father died of cancer可知表示过去的过去,为过去完成时,故填had forgiven。
13.By the end of last month, the school (equip) all the laboratories with the latest scientific instruments. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had equipped
【详解】考查动词时态。 句意:到上个月末,学校已经为所有实验室配备了最新的科学仪器。时间状语by the end of last month表示“截止到上个月末”,强调过去某个时间点之前完成的动作,需用过去完成时(had + 过去分词)。故填had equipped。
14.By the time I graduated from high school, I (read) over 100 classic novels. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had read
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:到我高中毕业的时候,我已经读了100多本经典小说。read“读”。本空在句中作谓语,根据时间状语By the time I graduated from high school可知,此处表示在过去某一时间点之前已经完成的动作,时态应用过去完成时,谓语用had read。故填had read。
15.The host introduced that the beautiful city, Lanzhou, (witness) millions of visitors over the past three years. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had witnessed
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:主持人介绍说,在过去的三年里,美丽的兰州见证了数百万的游客。空处作谓语,witness发生在introduced之前,表示“过去的过去”,使用过去完成时。故填had witnessed。
16.By the time he graduated, he (invent) dozens of things. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had invented
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:到他毕业的时候,他已经发明了很多东西。根据上文By the time he graduated可知,此处表示过去的过去,应用过去完成时。故填had invented。
一、句型转换
1.As soon as she heard the exciting news, she jumped with joy. (句型转换)
→ She jumped with joy .
→ , she jumped with joy.
→ she jumped with joy.
【答案】 immediately/instantly/directly she heard the exciting news The moment/The instant/The minute she heard the exciting news No sooner had she heard the exciting news than
【详解】考查时间状语从句、时态、部分倒装。句意:她一听到这个激动人心的消息,就高兴得跳了起来。表示“一……就……”用immediately、instantly或directly替换As soon as,引导时间状语从句。表示“一……就……”,第二空可用the moment、the instant或the minute引导时间状语从句,句首单词首字母大写。表示“一……就……”,第三空用no sooner...than...,句首单词首字母大写,主句动作hear“听到”发生在从句动作jumped“跳 ”之前,主句用过去完成时,No sooner位于句首,主句用部分倒装,助动词had提前至主语之前。故填:①immediately/instantly/directly she heard the exciting news;②The moment/The instant/The minute she heard the exciting news;③No sooner had she heard the exciting news than。
2.“He painted the landscape here,” the artist mentioned. (使用间接引语改写)
【答案】The artist mentioned that he had painted the landscape there.
【详解】考查直接引语变间接引语。句意:“他画了这里的风景,”艺术家提到。直接引语为陈述句,变为间接引语时,用that引导从句,人称和时态要随之变化,主句的时态是一般过去时,直接引语中的动词时态要相应地变为过去完成时had painted;第三人称he不变;地点状语here改为there。故答案为The artist mentioned that he had painted the landscape there.
3.“This is the first time I’ve ever seen such a beautiful sculpture,” the visitor exclaimed. (使用间接引语改写)
【答案】The visitor exclaimed that it was the first time he had ever seen such a beautiful sculpture.
【详解】考查直接引语变间接引语。句意:“这是我第一次看到如此美丽的雕塑,”游客惊叹道。直接引语为陈述句,改为间接引语时用that引导宾语从句,且人称和时态要相应变化,由主句中exclaimed可知,主句使用一般过去时,that从句中,现在完成时have ever seen改为过去完成时had ever seen,is改为过去时was,第一人称I改为第三人称he。故答案为The visitor exclaimed that it was the first time he had ever seen such a beautiful sculpture.
4.She said, “I have seen the film. It is good.” (把直接引语变为间接引语)
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【答案】She said that she had seen the film and that it was good.
【详解】考查直接引语变为间接引语。句意:她说:“我看过这部电影。它很好看。”。原句主句She said不变,两个直接引语I have seen the film和It is good改为两个并列的宾语从句,由连词and连接,直接引语为陈述句,用连词that引导;第一个直接引语由现在完成时改为过去完成时,且人称由第一人称改为第三人称,即that she had seen the film;第二个直接引语由一般现在时改为一般过去时,即that it was good。故填She said that she had seen the film and that it was good.
5.Mr. Green asked, “Jack, have you passed the exam yesterday?” (把直接引语变为间接引语)
→
【答案】Mr. Green asked Jack whether he had passed the exam the day before.
【详解】考查间接引语。句意:格林先生问杰克前一天是否通过了考试。直接引语中为一般疑问句,改为间接引语应为whether引导的宾语从句,一般疑问句语序改为陈述句语序,直接引语中的Jack与you为同一人,间接引语应把you改为he,根据asked可知,直接引语中的现在完成时应为过去完成时,直接引语的时间状语yesterday应改为the day before。故答案为Mr. Green asked Jack whether he had passed the exam the day before.
6.He seemed to have been in charge of the firm.(句型转换)
he been in charge of the firm.
【答案】 It seemed that had
【详解】考查句型转换。句意:他似乎一直掌管着这家公司。seem to do sth. =It seems/seemed that...似乎……。根据原句时态可知,用一般过去时。从句动作发生在主句动作之前,所以用过去完成时。故答案为It seemed that; had。
二、短文语法填空
It was 7 (get)dark when I 8 (get)home.It was cold and I 9 (wear)a coat.I walked up to the door and 10 (put)my hand into my pocket to take out the key,but I couldn’t find it.I suddenly 11 (remember)that I 12 (leave)it on my desk in the office.It really didn’t make any difference.I knew my wife 13 (be)at home and the children must have come back from school by then,so I 14 (knock)at the door.There was no answer.I 15 (continue)knocking at the door for sometime.I 16 (get)angry.Then I remembered something the office boy 17 (tell )me at noon.He said that my wife 18 (phone)saying that she 19 (go)shopping in the afternoon with the children.It seemed that nothing 20 (can do)and I 21 (shut)out of my house.
【答案】
7.getting 8.got 9.was wearing 10.put 11.remembered 12.had left 13.was 14.knocked 15.continued 16.got 17.had told 18.had phoned 19.would go 20.could be done 21.was shut
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者由于忘记带钥匙,而妻子和孩子也外出购物了。不得已被迫所在家门口的故事。
7.考查过去进行时。句意:我到家时天已经黑了。根据前面的was及全文的时态判断,本句该用过去进行时。故填getting。
8.考查一般过去时。句意:我到家时天已经黑了。根据语境得知本句为一般过去时。故填got。
9.考查过去进行时。句意:天很冷,我穿了一件外套。根据语境可知,此处表达的是“那时候正穿着的是一件外套”,应用过去进行时。故填was wearing。
10.考查一般过去时。句意:我走到门口,把手伸进口袋里想拿出钥匙,但怎么也找不到。and前后的谓语动作时态要保持一致,且整个事情已经发生,故put应和walked up保持一致,用过去完成时。put的过去式还是put。故填put。
11.考查一般过去时。句意:我突然想起我把它忘在办公室的桌子上了。由语境判断为一般过去时。故填remembered。
12.考查过去完成时。句意:我突然想起我把它忘在办公室的桌子上了。leave的动作发生在remembered 之前,故用过去完成时。故填had left。
13.考查一般过去时。句意:我知道我的妻子在家,孩子们那时一定已经放学回来了,所以我敲了门。根据上文I knew得知此句应用一般过去时。故填was。
14.考查一般过去时。句意:我知道我的妻子在家,孩子们那时一定已经放学回来了,所以我敲门。与全文时态一致,用一般过去时。故填knocked。
15.考查一般过去时。句意:我继续敲了一会儿门。与全文时态一致,用一般过去时。故填continued。
16.考查一般过去时。句意:我生气了。与全文时态一致,用一般过去时。故填got。
17.考查过去完成时。句意:然后我想起了办公室文员中午告诉我的一件事。tell的动作发生在remembered之前,故用过去完成时。故填had told。
18.考查过去完成时。句意:他说我妻子打电话说她下午和孩子们一起去购物。phone的动作发生在said之前,故用过去完成时。故填had phoned。
19.考查过去将来时。句意:他说我妻子打电话说她下午和孩子们一起去购物。打电话的动作已经发生,从过去来看,购物还未发生,故应用过去将来时。故填would go。
20.考查一般过去时的被动语态。句意:似乎什么也做不了,我就把自己关在了门外。根据语境此处应该是一般过去时,nothing与do是被动关系,应用被动语态。故填could be done。
21.考查一般过去时的被动语态。句意:似乎什么也做不了,我就把自己关在了门外。我与shut是被动关系,shut的过去分词还是shut,且整个动作已经发生,故填was shut。
一、七选五阅读
Colorful Extracurricular Life for Students
Students’ lives are not just confined to the classroom and textbooks. The extracurricular time is equally important and can be filled with a variety of interesting and meaningful activities.
One popular choice is joining different clubs at school. For example, the drama club offers students a chance to step into the shoes of different characters. 1 This helps improve their communication skills as well as boosts their confidence when performing on stage in front of an audience.
2 Whether it’s playing basketball on the school court or running in the track and field team, students can not only keep fit but also learn the spirit of teamwork and perseverance. When they work together with teammates to win a game or break their own personal records, a sense of achievement washes over them.
Moreover, many students are fond of reading in their free time. They can explore different worlds through books, from fantasy fields full of magic to diverse landscapes that stimulate their imaginations. 3
Some students choose to learn musical instruments like the guitar or piano. The process of practicing and gradually being able to play beautiful melodies is both challenging and rewarding. 4 It has the power to connect them with others on a deeper level.
In conclusion, a rich extracurricular life provides students with opportunities to develop themselves in multiple aspects, such as exploring new hobbies, learning new skills, and chasing after those little passions that make their heart flutter. 5 So, they’re supposed to take advantage of their extracurricular time and embrace all the wonderful possibilities it brings.
A.Reading is very popular among students.
B.Sports activities also play a significant role.
C.Students can act out stories from classic plays.
D.It helps them grow into well-rounded individuals.
E.Music allows them to express their emotions in a unique way.
F.They can expand their knowledge and have broad horizons as well.
G.It makes your middle school years a time filled with beautiful experiences.
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.F 4.E 5.D
【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章介绍了一些丰富多彩的学生课外生活,以及这些活动对学生的益处和作用。
1.上句“For example, the drama club offers students a chance to step into the shoes of different characters.(例如,戏剧社为学生提供了一个扮演不同角色的机会。)”说明戏剧社的作用,选项C. Students can act out stories from classic plays.(学生们可以表演经典戏剧中的故事。)具体说明了参加戏剧社,可以有机会表演经典戏剧中的故事,承接上文,衔接下文“This helps improve their communication skills as well as boosts their confidence when performing on stage in front of an audience.(这有助于提高他们的沟通技巧,并增强他们在舞台上面对观众表演时的信心。)”进一步指出了表演经典戏剧中的故事能够为学生带来的好处。故选C。
2.空处为第三段主题句,应该是提出了一种对学生有益的课外活动。根据该段“Whether it’s playing basketball on the school court or running in the track and field team, students can not only keep fit but also learn the spirit of teamwork and perseverance.(无论是在学校操场上打篮球还是在田径队里跑步,学生们不仅可以保持身体健康,还可以学习团队合作精神和毅力。)”可知,该段主要介绍了体育活动也可以对学生带来好处;选项B. Sports activities also play a significant role.(体育活动也起着重要的作用。)概括了该段的主题,在第二段的基础上,提出了第二种课外活动,符合语境。故选B。
3.上句“They can explore different worlds through books, from fantasy fields full of magic to diverse landscapes that stimulate their imaginations.(他们可以通过书籍探索不同的世界,从充满魔法的幻想领域到激发他们想象力的多样化景观。)”说明他们可以通过书籍探索不同的世界等等,选项F. They can expand their knowledge and have broad horizons as well.(他们可以扩展他们的知识,并有广阔的视野。)主语与上句一致,“as well”表明选项F与上句为并列关系,补充说明了阅读能够给学生带来的好处和意义。故选F。
4.上文“Some students choose to learn musical instruments like the guitar or piano. The process of practicing and gradually being able to play beautiful melodies is both challenging and rewarding.(一些学生选择学习乐器,如吉他或钢琴。练习和逐渐能够演奏优美旋律的过程既具有挑战性又有回报。)”提到学习乐器,选项E. Music allows them to express their emotions in a unique way.(音乐让他们以一种独特的方式表达自己的情感。)具体说明了音乐对学生的好处;下句“It has the power to connect them with others on a deeper level.(它有力量在更深层次上将他们与他人联系起来。)”中的“It”指代“Music”,继续说明了音乐对学生的好处。故选E。
5.上句“In conclusion, a rich extracurricular life provides students with opportunities to develop themselves in multiple aspects, such as exploring new hobbies, learning new skills, and chasing after those little passions that make their heart flutter.(总之,丰富的课外生活为学生提供了在多方面发展自己的机会,比如探索新的爱好,学习新的技能,追求那些让他们心动的小激情。)”提到课外活动的好处,选项D. It helps them grow into well-rounded individuals.(它帮助他们成长为全面发展的个体。)中的“It”指代“a rich extracurricular life”,进一步说明了丰富的课外生活对学生所起到的作用,承接上文,语意衔接合理。故选D。
二、阅读理解
Podcasts to Improve Your English
Podcasts are excellent tools for English learners. Below are four recommended options with distinct features to suit different needs.
6 Minute English (BBC Learning English)
This weekly podcast offers 6-minute discussions on fascinating topics like “Can trees think?” Designed for intermediate learners, each episode includes a vocabulary list and transcript. Its short format makes it perfect for quick daily practice.
But Why (Vermont Public Radio)
Host Jane Lindholm answers children’s curious questions such as “Why do dogs have tails?” in about 30-minute episodes. Though aimed at kids, the clear speech and free worksheets (for writing and listening practice) make it ideal for families and intermediate learners. Transcripts are also provided.
Luke’s English Podcast
UK-based teacher Luke Thompson mixes English lessons with casual conversations. Episodes range from pronunciation tips to chats with his wife, lasting up to two hours. While the core content is free, subscribers (订阅者) can access extra paid resources like tests and pronunciation exercises. It’s suitable for all levels, particularly those interested in British English.
This American Life
With 3.1 million downloads per episode, this 1-hour podcast explores American culture through themes like immigration or family traditions. Advanced learners preparing to visit the U. S. will benefit from its deep cultural insights, though it offers no additional materials.
6.Which podcast is recommended for families to learn together?
A.6 Minute English. B.But Why.
C.Luke’s English Podcast. D.This American Life.
7.What can subscribers of Luke’s English Podcast get?
A.Vocabulary lists. B.Kids’ worksheets.
C.Cultural insights. D.Pronunciation training sessions.
8.What is a unique feature of This American Life compared to the other podcasts?
A.It offers no extra resources.
B.It is suitable for advanced learners.
C.It has the longest-lasting episodes.
D.It explores British and American culture in depth.
【答案】6.B 7.D 8.A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一些能提高英文水平的播客。
6.细节理解题。根据But Why (Vermont Public Radio)部分中的“Though aimed at kids, the clear speech and free worksheets(for writing and listening practice) make it ideal for families and intermediate learners.(虽然是针对儿童的,但清晰的演讲和免费的工作表(用于写作和听力练习)使其成为家庭和中级学习者的理想选择。)”可知, But Why适合家庭成员一起学习,故选B项。
7.细节理解题。根据Luke’s English Podcast部分中的“While the core content is free, subscribers can access extra paid resources like tests and pronunciation exercises.(虽然核心内容是免费的,但订阅者可以获得额外的付费资源,如测试和发音练习。)”可知,订阅者可以获得发音练习课程,故选D项。
8.推理判断题。根据This American Life部分“Advanced learners preparing to visit the U. S. will benefit from its deep cultural insights, though it offers no additional materials.(准备访问美国的高级学习者将受益于其深厚的文化见解,尽管它没有提供额外的材料。)”可知,它不提供额外学习材料,而其他三个播客都提到了有额外的学习材料,如词汇表、练习册等。所以它与其他播客相比,独特之处在于不提供额外资源,故选A项。
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作业06 过去完成时
一、定义
过去完成时表示在过去某个时间或动作之前已经发生或完成的动作,即“过去的过去”。
二、构成
过去完成时的基本结构是 “had + 过去分词”。
三、例句
When we got to the cinema, the film had already begun.
三层必刷:巩固提升+能力培优+创新题型
一、单项选择
1.Mary wanted to see Miss Sun off at the airport, but when she arrived there, she was told that Miss Sun ________.
A.had left B.was leaving C.has left D.would leave
2._______ the window when a bird flew into our classroom, and every student got excited.
A.Hardly did I open B.Hardly I opened
C.Hardly had I opened D.Hardly had opened I
3.Mrs. Jones was annoyed that the sweeping machine she ________ was out of order again.
A.had it repaired B.was repairing C.repaired D.had had repaired
4.It was the first time that he ________ with a host family.
A.lived B.had lived C.lives D.has lived
5.It was the second time that she ______ Mount Everest with her teammates.
A.had climbed B.has climbed C.would climb D.climbed
6.Mary’s mother asked her ______.
A.that whether she had finished her homework
B.if she has finished her homework
C.if she had finished her homework
D.that if she had finished her homework
7.By the time the teacher asked for the essays, most students _________ their drafts to the online platform.
A.submit B.had submitted C.were submitting D.have submitted
8.By the time we arrived at the cinema, the movie ________ for 10 minutes.
A.had been on B.has been on C.is on D.was on
二、单句语法填空
9.After peaking in 2019, the museum’s visitor numbers (decline) to pre-2015 levels by 2023, according to the annual report. (所给词的适当形式填空)
10.By the time she retired, her decisions (lead) the company to success. (所给词的适当形式填空)
11.By the end of last year, they (treat) over 800 patients. (所给词的适当形式填空)
12.By the time his father died of cancer, Jack (forgive) him for childhood abuse. (所给词的适当形式填空)
13.By the end of last month, the school (equip) all the laboratories with the latest scientific instruments. (所给词的适当形式填空)
14.By the time I graduated from high school, I (read) over 100 classic novels. (所给词的适当形式填空)
15.The host introduced that the beautiful city, Lanzhou, (witness) millions of visitors over the past three years. (所给词的适当形式填空)
16.By the time he graduated, he (invent) dozens of things. (所给词的适当形式填空)
一、句型转换
1.As soon as she heard the exciting news, she jumped with joy. (句型转换)
→ She jumped with joy .
→ , she jumped with joy.
→ she jumped with joy.
2.“He painted the landscape here,” the artist mentioned. (使用间接引语改写)
3.“This is the first time I’ve ever seen such a beautiful sculpture,” the visitor exclaimed. (使用间接引语改写)
4.She said, “I have seen the film. It is good.” (把直接引语变为间接引语)
→
5.Mr. Green asked, “Jack, have you passed the exam yesterday?” (把直接引语变为间接引语)
→
6.He seemed to have been in charge of the firm.(句型转换)
he been in charge of the firm.
二、短文语法填空
It was 7 (get)dark when I 8 (get)home.It was cold and I 9 (wear)a coat.I walked up to the door and 10 (put)my hand into my pocket to take out the key,but I couldn’t find it.I suddenly 11 (remember)that I 12 (leave)it on my desk in the office.It really didn’t make any difference.I knew my wife 13 (be)at home and the children must have come back from school by then,so I 14 (knock)at the door.There was no answer.I 15 (continue)knocking at the door for sometime.I 16 (get)angry.Then I remembered something the office boy 17 (tell )me at noon.He said that my wife 18 (phone)saying that she 19 (go)shopping in the afternoon with the children.It seemed that nothing 20 (can do)and I 21 (shut)out of my house.
一、七选五阅读
Colorful Extracurricular Life for Students
Students’ lives are not just confined to the classroom and textbooks. The extracurricular time is equally important and can be filled with a variety of interesting and meaningful activities.
One popular choice is joining different clubs at school. For example, the drama club offers students a chance to step into the shoes of different characters. 1 This helps improve their communication skills as well as boosts their confidence when performing on stage in front of an audience.
2 Whether it’s playing basketball on the school court or running in the track and field team, students can not only keep fit but also learn the spirit of teamwork and perseverance. When they work together with teammates to win a game or break their own personal records, a sense of achievement washes over them.
Moreover, many students are fond of reading in their free time. They can explore different worlds through books, from fantasy fields full of magic to diverse landscapes that stimulate their imaginations. 3
Some students choose to learn musical instruments like the guitar or piano. The process of practicing and gradually being able to play beautiful melodies is both challenging and rewarding. 4 It has the power to connect them with others on a deeper level.
In conclusion, a rich extracurricular life provides students with opportunities to develop themselves in multiple aspects, such as exploring new hobbies, learning new skills, and chasing after those little passions that make their heart flutter. 5 So, they’re supposed to take advantage of their extracurricular time and embrace all the wonderful possibilities it brings.
A.Reading is very popular among students.
B.Sports activities also play a significant role.
C.Students can act out stories from classic plays.
D.It helps them grow into well-rounded individuals.
E.Music allows them to express their emotions in a unique way.
F.They can expand their knowledge and have broad horizons as well.
G.It makes your middle school years a time filled with beautiful experiences.
二、阅读理解
Podcasts to Improve Your English
Podcasts are excellent tools for English learners. Below are four recommended options with distinct features to suit different needs.
6 Minute English (BBC Learning English)
This weekly podcast offers 6-minute discussions on fascinating topics like “Can trees think?” Designed for intermediate learners, each episode includes a vocabulary list and transcript. Its short format makes it perfect for quick daily practice.
But Why (Vermont Public Radio)
Host Jane Lindholm answers children’s curious questions such as “Why do dogs have tails?” in about 30-minute episodes. Though aimed at kids, the clear speech and free worksheets (for writing and listening practice) make it ideal for families and intermediate learners. Transcripts are also provided.
Luke’s English Podcast
UK-based teacher Luke Thompson mixes English lessons with casual conversations. Episodes range from pronunciation tips to chats with his wife, lasting up to two hours. While the core content is free, subscribers (订阅者) can access extra paid resources like tests and pronunciation exercises. It’s suitable for all levels, particularly those interested in British English.
This American Life
With 3.1 million downloads per episode, this 1-hour podcast explores American culture through themes like immigration or family traditions. Advanced learners preparing to visit the U. S. will benefit from its deep cultural insights, though it offers no additional materials.
6.Which podcast is recommended for families to learn together?
A.6 Minute English. B.But Why.
C.Luke’s English Podcast. D.This American Life.
7.What can subscribers of Luke’s English Podcast get?
A.Vocabulary lists. B.Kids’ worksheets.
C.Cultural insights. D.Pronunciation training sessions.
8.What is a unique feature of This American Life compared to the other podcasts?
A.It offers no extra resources.
B.It is suitable for advanced learners.
C.It has the longest-lasting episodes.
D.It explores British and American culture in depth.
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