1 . 阅读短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sally got mildly     1     (burn) last Friday when she accidentally poured some hot water on her wrist. She was desperate     2     some temporary treatment. So I entered her room     3     delay taking a number of cloths and bandages. I wetted some cloths and squeezed out the cold water and then placed them over her wrist. I did this repeatedly until the pain disappeared. Then I dried the wrist gently to prevent blisters from     4     (form). Finally, I tied the bandage     5     (tight) so that it would stay in place. I offered to stay with her until she was better. Sally was grateful and said her pain     6     (ease).

2 . Umar Fox searched his whole life to look for the firefighter who saved him and his sister from a house fire in 1978. The search _________ came to an end with a heartfelt reunion.

Umar was 3 when the _________ happened in their house. He and his sister were home for Christmas break. Joseph Gilmore was one of the first people on the _________. He rushed into the fire, risking his own _________, and took the children out. Photojournalist George Rizer happened to photograph the _________.

Umar had always hoped to _________ the man. But the picture taken by Rizer was all he had, which _________ his wish not being realized. Forty-five years later, that picture ended up being _________ thanks to social media. Once Umar _________ Joseph, he and the firefighter had an emotional reunion. Umar’s sister had planned to __________, but she canceled due to illness. Joseph __________ when strong-built Umar walked in, “Oh, man! I wouldn’t want to pick you up now.”

Umar said that he and his sister “wouldn’t be __________” if it weren’t for Joseph. He went on to __________ that his act “brought more into the world”. Umar is __________ to be a father of five. His sister also “has great kids” who are “all grown up and doing big things”.

As for Joseph, he considered he was __________ doing something he did every day for 38 years.

1.

A．finally

B．normally

C．really

D．easily

2.

A．change

B．action

C．accident

D．adventure

3.

A．scene

B．floor

C．surface

D．ground

4.

A．speed

B．power

C．distance

D．safety

5.

A．injury

B．rescue

C．loss

D．task

6.

A．interview

B．meet

C．assist

D．join

7.

A．related to

B．dealt with

C．resulted in

D．applied for

8.

A．relaxing

B．satisfying

C．similar

D．enough

9.

A．visited

B．found

C．accompanied

D．urged

10.

A．attend

B．organize

C．sponsor

D．chair

11.

A．listened

B．cared

C．joked

D．worried

12.

A．special

B．retired

C．alive

D．delightful

13.

A．explain

B．compare

C．believe

D．agree

14.

A．brave

B．proud

C．suitable

D．willing

15.

A．roughly

B．curiously

C．hopefully

D．simply

3 . 完成语段。

I     1    (被怀疑) stealing the woman’s gold ring，    2     (这使我的脸上蒙上了一层阴影).     3     (我是如此懊恼以至于泪水像洪水一样顺着脸颊流下来). Then I thought why I should    4     (替别人背黑锅).So I tried my best to trace the real thief to defend my innocence.     5     (在朋友们的帮助下)，I was greatly convinced that I would prove that I was wronged.

4 . 根据汉语提示完成短文。

Mac was pedalling along the mountain road when he saw a wolf chasing him, opening its bloody mouth.     1     (他的恐惧无以言表). He     2     (乞求路过的司机帮助他), but in vain. So he got off his bike without hesitation, seized it and threw it at the wolf with all his strength,    3       (尽力把狼吓走). He was about to become the food of the wolf when his friends joined him. When     4     (向朋友描述这件恐怖的事情), he still felt as if his hair had stood on end.

5 . 根据汉语提示完成短文。

The little girl was very poor and her family     1     (负债累累). Walking past the bakery, she felt so hungry and a little dizzy. However, she couldn’t find money to purchase a piece of bread and she was     2     (充满了沮丧和悲伤). She hated theft. She told herself that when she had money, she would pay back. She held out her hand, grabbed the bread, and was about to turn around when she found the owner standing in front of her. Her mind     3     (头脑一片空白), and she had no idea how to respond. However, the owner told her the bread was put there for customers to have a taste and requested her to taste and make a comment! Many years later, although she     4     (积累了大量财富), she kept the habit of visiting the bakery.

6 . 根据汉语提示完成短文。

To celebrate his 45th birthday, Jack, a journalist,     1     (离开城市)and cycled along the small paths. The green grass，the bare rock, and the fresh air made him relaxed. Unluckily, he encountered a bear, and     2     (未能逃脱). He was pushed to the ground and bitten in the left leg.     3     (随后), Jack lost his consciousness. Hours later, Jack came to his life, surrounded by some loggers and a doctor.     4     (原来是他们救了他). Tears of gratitude rolled down his cheeks.

7 . 根据汉语提示完成短文。

Only then did I know the truth—my family was in need of money. Wrapping my sweaty hands tightly around the bills,     1     (我的心在痛). Shame conquered me as my hands started to tremble. I     2     (说服了自己把钱贡献给我的家人). Reaching into my pocket, I took out the money and gave my dad the money     3     (当他有空的时候). The tension I felt disappeared, and I     4     (对自己很满意). What I learned was the true meaning of growing up and from then on I     5     (被激励要更加努力学习).

8 . Even our good friends may sometimes hurt our feelings. What should we do, hold on to the _________ or forgive (原谅) and move on?

It was an afternoon in March. Several weeks ago, I finally _________ my favorite novel Pride and Prejudice. It _________ a special edition (版本), which my mother had _________ online. I showed the book to my best friend Yu Xin _________ on our way home. When she asked _________ she could borrow it when I finished reading, I _________ it to her right away, _________ I knew she also loved the novel.

However, the next day she lost the book. She was reading it on the bus and must have dropped it as she was _________ . I was so angry. How could she be so __________ ! I had been expecting the book for weeks. What was __________ , she couldn’t understand why I was unhappy, saying it wasn’t a big deal.

I didn’t speak to her for the following two days. On the __________ afternoon, she apologized to me. She said she was sorry for losing the __________ and understood how I felt.

__________ the tears in her eyes, I knew she felt really bad about hurting my feelings. A friend was much more __________ than a book. I held her hand and told her it was OK.

1.

A．before

B．future

C．after

D．past

2.

A．was addicted to

B．got hands on

C．applied for

D．suffered from

3.

A．was

B．were

C．weren’t

D．wasn’t

4.

A．sold

B．sought

C．ordered

D．searched

5.

A．sadly

B．excitedly

C．unfortunately

D．actually

6.

A．that

B．where

C．if

D．how

7.

A．borrowed

B．lent

C．bought

D．lost

8.

A．until

B．while

C．because

D．so

9.

A．moving in

B．trying out

C．getting on

D．getting off

10.

A．careless

B．careful

C．frank

D．attractive

11.

A．more

B．worse

C．new

D．wrong

12.

A．first

B．second

C．third

D．fourth

13.

A．way

B．friend

C．book

D．money

14.

A．Seeing

B．Preferring

C．Looking

D．Reminding

15.

A．unfortunate

B．previous

C．unstable

D．important

9 . When it comes to adopting a dog from a shelter, senior dogs are often overlooked favor of puppies. And while younger animals are often seen as cute, older pets have great charm, too—and they still have a lot of love to give!

In order to help get its elderly residents the attention they deserve, Florida-based Flagler Humane Society came up with a funny idea-dressing the older dogs in senior citizen clothes. The scarf dressed up their senior dogs as if they’re senior citizens for an adorable photoshoot. They worked together with their adoption specialist, who is a photographer, and carried out the great adoption promotion, to find a warm home for the senior dogs.

The final photos showed the adorable residents dressed in hats, wigs, and glasses. One dog, named Bambi, wore a wig, a beautiful scarf, and a purse. “She was so scared when she first came to us. It didn’t take her too long to get used to the staff, and we’d love to get her into a loving home as soon as possible,” said the Flagler Humane Society. “Don’t let her age impede you. Bambi is ready for walks, play, hug, and rolling in the grass wherever you are!” There’s also Kale, who was styled in a hat, glasses, and a baby blue sweater. “This sweet senior boy is looking for a second chance at the life he deserves,” said the shelter. “While he has some limits to his vision, it doesn’t stop him from being right next to his people and asking for all the love and affection he can get!”

All in all, the photoshoot was a success! All but three of the senior dogs have already been adopted.

1. What problem did old dogs in the shelter face?

A．They received little care from people.

B．They were ignored by adopters.

C．They were afraid of human contact.

D．They couldn’t play with other dogs.

2. Why did Flagler Humane Society put forward the idea of photographing old dogs?

A．To get senior dogs adopted.

B．To advertise for the shelter.

C．To catch the residents’ attention.

D．To take pictures of old dogs.

3. What does the underlined word “impede” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Attract.

B．Stop.

C．Inspire.

D．Impress.

4. Which of the following can describe the idea of photographing old dogs?
①Successful.       ②Influential.       ③Creative.       ④Moving.

A．①④

B．②④

C．③④

D．①③

10 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Just after finishing his work, Mr. Philips was going to the grocery shop to buy some bananas, but he saw a poor old lady     1     (sell)fresh bananas on the street, so it seemed     2     (convenient)to buy some from her.

The old lady charged $7     3     one kilo of bananas. “But the shop     4     I usually buy from gives them for $5 per kilo!”, Mr. Philips said. “I’m sorry sir, I cannot afford to match that price”, the old lady responded. Mr. Philips said nothing and went to the grocery shop.

    5     , when he wanted to pay for bananas he picked, the cashier told him that the price per kilo was $10. He tried to bargain again, but the manager said coldly, “We do not bargain.” Mr. Philips felt very     6     (annoy)with his attitude, and decided to put the bananas back and go back to the old lady.

She recognized him     7     (instant)and told him, “Sir, I can’t match that price.” “Don’t worry, I will pay you $10 per kilo!” said Mr. Philips. “Now, give me two     8     (kilo)please!” The old lady happily packed the bananas and said, “I can’t accept $10 per kilo but I will accept $7 per kilo. I appreciate your     9     (kind).”

Mr. Philips left the old lady speechless with gratitude, and also recommended many friends to buy bananas from the old lady, which they did. From that day on, she made     10     much better living than ever before.