1 . 师生情难忘，同学情久长。老师和同学在我们成长过程中常常给予我们帮助、支持、呵护与关心。在你初中学习的三年中，一定有一位对你有影响、让你心怀感激的老师或同学。你校英文报刊Teenage Zone 正在为毕业季专版征稿，请你根据下面两则征文启事（任选其一），按照要求, 以“Thank you, my teacher/classmate!”为题写一篇文章参加征稿活动。

Target ①	Questions
	Who is the teacher that influences you and what’s he/she like? What did he/she do to help you or improve your study? What influence does he/she have on you in your life/study now? (Give an example)

Target ②	Questions
A classmate	Who is the classmate that you want to thank? What are his/her personalities? (Give at least two examples) What did he/she do for you so that you want to thank him/her?

要求：
(1) 请根据你选择的任务完成文章标题及结尾句；
(2) 不少于 100词，结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
(3) 语句通顺，意思连贯，条理清楚，字迹工整；
(4) 内容必须包括以上所有要点，并根据要求补充完整；
(5) 文中不得出现真实姓名及学校名称。

Thank you, my ________!

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Before I leave, I want to say “thank you” to you, my dear ________!

2 . 夏天临近，气温越来越高。
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3 . 根据短文内容及首字母提示，在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整，每空一词。

Phineas is no common cat. He suffers from a condition that causes him to wobble (摇晃) and fall over when he walks. However, his u    1     way of walking has made him a star on social media, with two million followers. This has also h    2     increase the attention to the rare diseases like the cat’s condition in humans. More and more people get to know the challenges faced by these p    3     and their families.

Phineas was born with a disorder in one part of his brain, which works for helping make a balance and coordination when walking or doing some other things. He was found as a stray kitten (流浪猫) and taken to an a    4     center. There Phineas was taken good care of and later adopted (领养) by a couple who heard about his s    5     on social media.

The couple are both biomedical (生物医学的) scientists and have lots of researches in the nervous system. They decided to care for Phineas with their much k    6     and experience. They considered living with him b    7     they want to learn more about the diseases and get ideas for their research. They even created a social media account for Phineas to s    8     his daily adventures with the followers and teach people how to face conditions like his. They a    9     call on the people to raise money to support animals and people in need.

Phineas has become a symbol of h    10     for many of those with conditions related to the nervous system. His wobbly walk also reminds us that we can still enjoy life even in the hardest times.

4 . 阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题（每题回答字数不超过10字词）。

Two tickets. Only two tickets to the big basketball game. Three pairs of eyes all focused on the tickets in Dad’s hand. Marcus asked, “Only two tickets? But, Dad, which of us gets to go with you?” “Yeah, Daddy, who gets to go?” repeated Caleb. “Dad, can’t you get any more tickets?” I asked. “I’m afraid not,” Dad answered. “Mr. Williams offered the two tickets to me when he found out he’d be out of town this weekend,” Dad smiled and added, “I’ll have to figure out a fair way of choosing between the three of you by tomorrow morning. I’ll have to decide who deserves (应得) it most.”

The next morning, Marcus hurried into the kitchen. “Where’s Dad?” he asked. “He and Mom went to the library,” Caleb answered. “And he said we should all get started on housework as soon as we finish breakfast,” I added. “Housework! He must be kidding,” Marcus said.

“I’m going for the preview (预告) of tonight’s game on the newspaper,” Marcus announced. “Wait for me!” Caleb rushed after his brother. I looked at the breakfast table in a mess. Well, I thought to myself, “It looks like Saturday morning housework starts right here.”

A few minutes later, as I was doing the housework, I heard the basketball bouncing (弹跳) off the driveway. I knocked on the window three times. The boys looked towards me. “Okay, we’re coming in to help. Just one more minute.”

I carried the rubbish bag out to the dustbin outside the back door. “You guys, Mom and dad will be back any minute,” I reminded them. I began to open the lid on the dustbin. Then a white envelope (信封) caught my attention. I noticed that someone had written the word “Congratulations!” on the front of the envelope and inside of it was the ticket!

That evening, a dad and his daughter cheered their team to victory. It was a long-remembered lesson about duty from a dad who let his kids make their own choices.

1. Who offered Dad the tickets?
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2. When would the basketball game take place?
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3. What were brothers doing when I was doing the housework?
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4. Where did I find the ticket?
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5. Do you think Dad’s idea is a fair way? Why or why not?
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5 . To keep fit, Miss Lee is on a ________ diet these days. (严格的)

6 . I can rest easy, knowing that she’s ________ home. (安全)

7 . ________: Please advise!

Amy
Monday 13th May 9:13 p.m.

We have been close for eight years. When I was a primary school student, she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends with me. Since then, a close friendship has grown between us. But last Saturday, she broke my heart.

We planned to see a film that afternoon. But in the morning, she posted a message saying she had a cold. When I called her, she said she might not be able to go to the cinema. “Don’t worry,” I said. “Get some rest. We can wait till you get better.”

Today, however, a classmate told me she had seen my friend chatting with another girl in a café on Saturday afternoon. How stupid I was! My friend’s “illness” was a complete lie!

I was so angry and I still don’t feel like replying to any of her messages. The stress of this situation is killing me, and I’m at a loss what to do next.

Cindy
Monday 13th May 9:52 p.m.

I’m so sorry! But this friendship is worth saving: eight years is a long time! Don’t be so quick to judge your friend. Perhaps she knows she’s wrong and wants to apologize (道歉), or maybe she will explain for her behavior. If so, you can choose to forgive (原谅) her. Anyway, find a chance to have a talk with her. Listen to what she has to say and tell her how you feel. I’m sure you can solve this problem together.

David
Tuesday 14th May 8:11 a.m.

I truly understand how you feel. I also had a close friend. When I found out that I was tricked by him, I was really hurt and let go of our friendship. I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally. However, if your friend doesn’t care about your feelings or makes you suffer (痛苦), it’s time to rethink your relationship. Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important to you. It’s sad to move on, but you have to accept that friends come and go in life.

1. What do we know about Amy’s friend?

A．She told Amy that she was ill.	B．She made a trick on Amy for fun.
C．She went to the cinema with another girl.	D．She has realized she’s wrong and apologized.

2. What’s the main idea of Cindy’s advice for Amy?

A．Forgiving her friend.	B．Trying to save this friendship.
C．Solving the problem alone.	D．Paying no attention to her friend.

3. For Amy’s problem with her friend, David thinks that she should ________.

A．value their friendship as usual	B．let go of their friendship
C．trick her friend as well	D．decide after they have a talk

4. Which of the following can be used to complete the title of the passage?

A．My helpful friend	B．Friendship on the rocks
C．How to make friends	D．I hurt my friend

8 .

The Internet has made sharing material easier than before. However, it has also been easier to commit a type of crime: copyright infringement (侵权). Copyright law is not well understood among most Internet users, so most copyright crimes are committed by accident. But breaking copyright law, even by mistake, can bring you a big fine or prison time. Therefore, it’s best to educate yourself quickly before you land yourself in hot water.

Copyright infringement is similar in many ways to plagiarism (剽窃), but they are not the same. Plagiarism is the act of copying someone else’s work and saying it’s your own. Copyright infringement is the use of someone else’s work such as copying it, changing it, publishing it, or performing it without getting their permission (允许) first.

Here’s an example: Let’s say I photograph a nice view. I put the image up on my personal website. You see it, like it, copy it, and use it on your own website without asking my permission. You are breaking copyright law. This is also the case if you download music or video files from the Internet without paying for their use, or if you create a video using unlicensed (未授权的) music clips.

▲ In most countries, it lasts for the life of the creator, plus another 70 years. After that, the public can have the right to use it.

If you want to use a piece of work but aren’t sure whether it’s under copyright or not, look for the ©symbol or the phrases “all rights reserved”. If you see these, you need the creators’ permission to use their work. And when things aren’t so clear, it’s always better to ask the creators.

1. According to the passage, if you break the copyright law, you may ________.

A．be punished	B．be put into hot water
C．get someone’s permission	D．become a good creator

2. Which of the following is NOT the act of copyright infringement?

A．Someone publishes your novel but you don’t know.

B．I download a clip of video without paying for the use.

C．Peter copies Mary’s design work and says it’s his own.

D．Simon uses unlicensed music and pictures to create his vlogs.

3. Which of the following can be put in ▲ in Paragraph 4?

A．Everyone can be a creator.	B．Copyright doesn’t last forever, though.
C．Copyright is a symbol of social progress.	D．There’re more and more copyright crimes now.

4. What’s the last paragraph mainly talking about?

A．How to improve the copyright law.	B．How to protect the copyright of your work.
C．How to deal with the copyright crimes.	D．How to avoid the trouble with copyright.

9 . There are two types of questions that we can ask to improve our reading skills.

The first type of question helps us check our understanding of the text. This includes the 5W+1H questions (what, where, when, who, why, and how), as well as yes-no questions. Only one correct answer exists for this type of question.

The second type makes us think more deeply about the text. For example, these questions might ask about the author’s intention, the reader’s opinions, or how the text relates to life. These questions are typically broader (更宽泛), harder to answer, and have kinds of correct answers.

So, how do you ask questions to improve your reading skills?

Begin by looking at the article’s title and the illustrations (配图). Based on these, ask yourself what the text might be about.

As you read, pose the 5W+1H questions and try to answer them. Note any question you’re unable to answer. Decide whether you need to reread a passage or move forward in your reading in order to answer those questions.

After reading, ask yourself questions that connect ideas in the article to the real world and to your personal experience.

1. The main purpose of the passage above is ________.

A．to encourage you to read more books

B．to help you find out the right steps to read a text

C．to remind you to ask questions in proper ways in class

D．to teach you how to improve your reading skills by asking questions

2. In terms of question type, which of the four questions is different from the other three?

A．Where is your school?

B．What do you think of your school?

C．When does your school library open?

D．How many teachers are there in your school?

3. According to the passage, which of the following is the most suitable as a question to ask yourself after reading?

A．What’s an AI chat robot?	B．When was the city library built?
C．How can I make my dream come true?	D．Why is money management an important skill?

10 . In the cold gray morning, the March sisters prepared for their mother’s leaving. They knew that the real ________ had come—dad was badly hurt in a battle. The girls turned to each other for ________ and agreed to say goodbye cheerfully and hopefully. They wanted to send their mother on her journey without ________ or complaints.

Everything seemed very strange when they went down to ________ at such an early hour. The bags were packed, and their mother sat at the table trying to eat. Girls all sat down, quietly.

________ talked, but as the time drew near, Mrs. March said to the girls seriously, “Children, don’t worry while I am gone and don’t think that you can comfort ________ by doing nothing and trying to forget. ________ your work as usual, for work will help. Hope and keep busy, and whatever happens, remember that you’ll ________ be alone.”

“Yes, Mother.”

“Meg, dear, watch over your ________ and talk to Hannah or Mr. Laurence if you are worried. Jo, be my ________ girl, ready to take on any challenge. Beth, my little musician, be happy with your ________, and be faithful to the little home duties. And you, Amy, help all you can, be dutiful, and be safe.”

“We will, Mother! We will!”

“Goodbye, my darlings!” Mrs. March ________ as she left, kissing each dear face before hurrying into the carriage (马车).

As the carriage went away, she ________ to see her four girls smiling and waving, and behind them were Mr. Laurence, Hannah and Laurie.

“How kind everyone is to us!” she said ________.

And so, the long journey began, with smiles and cheerful words.

After returning home, the girls noticed the clothes Mother had mended for them. She had worked even in her last hurried moments. It was a little thing ________ they all cried bitterly over it.

“Now, my dear young ladies,” said Hannah, after the girls finished crying, “Remember what your mother said. We must all work hard for when your mother and father return.”

1.

A．celebration

B．danger

C．trouble

D．luck

2.

A．silence

B．praise

C．support

D．fun

3.

A．laughing

B．crying

C．chatting

D．playing

4.

A．breakfast

B．dinner

C．lunch

D．tea

5.

A．Somebody

B．Anybody

C．Everybody

D．Nobody

6.

A．myself

B．yourselves

C．yourself

D．themselves

7.

A．Go on with

B．Keep away from

C．Drop out of

D．Look forward to

8.

A．always

B．never

C．sometimes

D．often

9.

A．friends

B．brothers

C．sisters

D．parents

10.

A．brave

B．kind

C．quiet

D．modest

11.

A．travel

B．books

C．painting

D．piano

12.

A．shouted

B．screamed

C．whispered

D．complained

13.

A．turned around

B．turned out

C．turned over

D．turned on

14.

A．sadly

B．happily

C．coldly

D．politely

15.

A．so

B．and

C．or

D．but