1．　　On October 16, the ministry of education said that all high school entrance exams (中考) should include fine arts testing by 2022. And 12 cities in six provinces have started the practice. The scores change from 10 to 40 points.
　　This news has caused heated discussion. What will it mean for students? We invited two teenagers to share their ideas.
　　Zhao Xin, 14, Beijing
　　I'm in junior 2. we have a music class and a drawing class every week. Sometimes, the teachers show us movies about famous painters or musicians, telling their encouraging life stories. Studying music or fine arts is never a stress to me and the tests are only about what we've learned in class. What's more
　　Zhao Hanfang, 15, Yunnan
　　I study in a village school. Our school doesn't have separate music and art classroom. Every Friday, students from several classes will have music class in our library hall. With so many students, the teachers can't check everyone's singing in each class. It's really hard for tone—deaf (五音不全)(旋律). So I need to do extra practice before the test, and I feel worried. So if music is included in the high school entrance exams.

3．　　It was well—known that Bill Gates is a famous American co—founder of Microsoft in 1975. Gates and his childhood partner Paul Allen founded Microsoft Corporation, making it the world's largest computer software provider. At the age of 31, he became the richest man in the world and had topped Forbes global rich list for many years. However, he shares some of his favourite books on his blog. In a recent interview, he talks about his love for reading.
　　What books change your life?
　　The Great Gatsby (《了不起的盖茨比》) is special to me in a different way. The Great Gatsby is written by the famous American writer Fitzgerald in the 20th century. The book describes how Gatsby, who was born in a poor family, I first read it as a teenager, but I have re—read it many times. This line is my favourite
　　A few years ago, I read Steven Pinker's The Better Angels. It changed how I think about the world. The book argues that our willingness to stand violence (暴力) is dropping fast. The world is actually becoming better in lots of ways. Few people can bear things like war and violence
　　What's your favourite book from childhood?
　　Books were a big part of my childhood. It's hard to pick my favourite. I like The World Book Encyclopedia(《世界百科全书》. I read the whole set of it when I was a kid.
　　Do you think reading has been important to your success?
　　Of course! Every book teaches me something new. Reading drives me forward in the work I do. I'd like to thank my parents—they encouraged me to read.

4．　　Three—two—one, fire!
　　At the moment of 9:43 am, on Tuesday, June 23rd, at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (卫星发射中心) in Sichuan Province (第三代导航系统) was sent into space. It is the 55th member in the family of BeiDou. It belongs to China's Beidou Narigation Satellite System (BDS北斗卫星导航系统). So far, including the first four test ones, have been launched from Xichang. With the development of China, Taiyuan and Wenchang.
　　After a period of tests in space, this new satellite has started to work with other Beidou satellites together. It is designed to work for at least 12 years. So far, China has completed the third—generation network of China's BDS. It was a new milestone in the nation's space research work. The launch showed our country has completed our largest space—based system. It's one of four global navigation networks; including the United States' GPS, Russia's GLONASS and the European Union's Galileo.
　　BDS has been widely used as public resources in our daily life. It has been shared by the whole world. It will offer more services around the world. BDS is the common wealth of the development of human beings.

5．Journey to the West was written over 400 years ago, but nowadays it is still p             with people around the world.

6．—What do you think of the new house built by the local government?
—Pretty good. I have a s             of happiness now.

7．If all of us pull together and do what we can from now on, we will a             our China Dream earlier.

8．As the saying says:Practice makes p            .

9．It's generally considered unwise to give a child             (任何东西) he or she wants.

10．I think it's a good             (选择) to watch the new movie Hello, mom!

11．Chang'e 5 probe landed on the moon successfully on November 24^th 2020, and we are all p            (骄傲的) of it.

12．There will be a talk about the s            (安全) education in our school hall this afternoon.

13．　　Do you write your own blog? Do you often read others' blogs on the Internet?
　　All over the world, not only famous persons but also many students use blogs as diaries and places (1)             (share) their experiences and ask for advice or help. "I write my activities every day, (2)             (include) funny things and worries in my life. " says Lina, a 16—year—old high school student in Washington. " I like putting pictures on my blog because it can make my blog more interesting and more people will like it. It's a good way (3)             (show) my life to the world. " She (4)             (have) her blog for eight months. Students like writing blogs because they can write anything they want to, but don't need to spend any money.
　　When you start to write your blog, you will find (5)             necessary to open up your eyes to a new world. But what you write down may trouble you sometimes . So use the blog carefully so that you can keep yourself away from some trouble. The blog makes everyone's life (6)             (colour).

14．　　(1)            (give) red packets, or hongbao, people put money in red envelopes (信封) and give them to their friends and relatives. They think the money inside can bring good luck. Children can always get red packets from their parents.
　　(2)            , the tradition is changing now. On important festivals, people send red packets on WeChat
　　Some people like the electronic red packet because it is fast. Also, it makes people closer to each other. You can send electronic red packets to others no matter how far they are. People don't care how much money you give them. What they care (3)            (be) how much you care about them. What's more, the electronic red packet brings lots of fun to people. People can send it anywhere at any time.
　　I like the electronic red packet. But I think traditional red packets are (4) (good) . I like to keep the best wishes from my parents and relatives in those red envelopes.

15．
Dear Mom and Dad,
　　The time has come. I'm graduating(毕业), and I thank you both for all your help during these many years. I still remember when you used to say, "You can be whatever you want. " I'm so glad you are my parents (1)             when I hear other kids say they don't get on well with theirs. I'm glad that you always (2)             me when I decide to do anything. You always try to help me and that's important to me.
　　Dad, I remember when you first (3)             me fishing. I loved going even though I never caught anything. I also remember when you would get (4)             with me. I realize you were only trying to show me the right way. When I would cry, you would always be there to try to cheer me up. That's what I call a good, loving (5)             with me, but you are there by my side for anything that I do, and that's why I love you both so much.
　　Mom, I enjoy going out with you and having (6)             happy time every Friday night, and I hope that never changes. I love telling you everything; the best part about you is that you listen. I'm glad we do a lot together. You love to have fun, too. You always give me your opinion and I listen.
　　Thank you for bringing me (7)            .
Allison

16．　　Nowadays, more people choose to attend courses through online learning because phones are used widely. Different from the traditional face—to—face education, the new online tools and technology provide us more available courses which make learning really convenient——we can learn at any time and anywhere. For examplet is a great convenience for them to finish or further their education while looking after home and family, And they don't need to worry about childcare. The following survey results about 2, 000 people in 2020 may tell you something about online learning.

(1)According to the passage, what's the advantage (优点)of online learning?(no more than 5 words)
                                                                                
(2)What percent of the people spend more than two hours learning online? (no more than 2 words)
                                                                                
(3)Which online courses are the most popular in chart 2? (no more than 2 words)
                                                                                
(4)将划线部分句子译成汉语
                                                                                
(5)给短文拟一个适当的英文标题
                                                                                

17．在全国教育大会上, 习近平总书记提出了"立德树人"的人才培养根本任务. 你们学校九年级将围绕这个主题举行一次英语演讲比赛, 作为一名即将毕业的中学生, 写一篇英语演讲稿, 内容包括以下要点:
1. 作为中国人而自豪:过去, 我国优秀的传统文化影响了世界. 今天, 祖国在全国人民的努力下越来越强大
2. 为实现中国梦而奋斗:学会做一个感恩、守规矩、善良诚信的人, 不畏困难、努力学习、提高能力, 将来成为 ……
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