1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

My mother believed in using things up. Last year, our cornfield had a bad harvest because birds feasted on the crops. It was probably then that Mom’s frugality(节俭)became even more extraordinary. She began keeping everything that seemed useless in the attic(阁楼)—worn-out clothes, old sheets, broken umbrellas, and some other old items. Mom’s favorite saying was “waste not, want not”(俭以防匮). My brother Josh and I weren’t sure what that meant until the “Affair of the Scarecrow(稻草人)”, which, as it later became known, left a lasting impression on us.

The story began with a pretty hat that Mom received as a gift to protect her from the sun. However, Josh and I could see that Mom’s frugal nature and fashion sense were in battle. Mom really didn’t want to get rid of the hat—it was new and had a lot of use left in it—but neither could she stand wearing it. She tried to take off the fancy decorations, but they were stuck on tight. She’d have to find some other solution.

Josh and I watched as Mom headed upstairs to the attic with the hat. “Waste not, want not,” she called back down. We heard boxes being moved around. Moments later, Mom leaned out, holding a flour bag full of straw, and with a mysterious smile, she placed the hat on it.

“What is that for?” I asked, confused. “A scarecrow! ” Mom exclaimed. “But not a good one yet.It needs a strong body to stand firm in the field,” she said with a frown. “And it doesn’t look scary enough,” Josh remarked. I had to admit that Josh, though younger than I was, could sometimes be more imaginative. Josh and I turned to each other, searching for a good idea. Soon enough, Josh’s eyes lit up with inspiration.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1: “Come with me!” Josh called out.

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Paragraph 2: In the following days, the scarecrow stood proudly.

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2 . Binge-watching (刷剧) is when a person watches more than one episode of a show in a row. With developments in the speed and connectivity of the Internet, increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies, people can now have their favorite shows stream (流播) directly to their television at their convenience.

This behavior is nothing new. In fact, binge-watching has been officially listed in dictionaries since 2015. The entertainment companies recognize this behavior and many take steps to encourage it. Often, instead of releasing each episode on a week-by-week basis, an entire series will become available concurrently. Once the episode finishes, many platforms will display pop-ups with “you might like” suggestions, or will automatically play the next episode.

However, recent research suggests that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show back-to-back (一集接一集地), almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result; and 25% have neglected their household chores (家务活). Next we’ll be missing work!

Bingeing has other connections — binge eating, binge drinking and binge smoking. All of them are often associated with a lack of control and a possible route to addiction. Lindsey Fussell, consumer group director, said, “The days of waiting a week for the next episode are largely gone, with people finding it hard to resist (抗拒) watching multiple episodes around the house or on the move.” If people find binge-watching hard to resist, are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction?

The countless number of information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is, many would say, a good thing. However, when the activity begins to bleed into other areas, causing us to stop functioning, then it becomes a problem. So, what’s the answer? Moderation! Neither a tiny amount, nor too much. After all, as the old proverb says, “A little of what you fancy does you good.”

1. How did the writer develop the first paragraph?

A．By giving a definition.	B．By telling a story.
C．By listing some examples.	D．By analyzing the cause and effect.

2. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “concurrently” in Paragraph2?

A．For convenience.	B．At the same time.
C．In detail.	D．Free of charge.

3. What Lindsey said in Paragraph 4 implies that ______.

A．people can’t control their feelings	B．people can’t resist the temptation of Bingeing
C．people have no patience to do work	D．people are addicted to waiting for a new episode

4. What advice did the writer give at last?

A．To keep online media from stopping functioning.

B．To enjoy entertainment as much as possible.

C．To learn life lessons from the episodes.

D．To watch episodes in a moderate way.

4 . The skies were dark. Rain fell in big drops. Along the way, I saw some schoolchildren rushing home. I also saw that some _________ repair work had been abandoned (中止) by workers. _________, the workers had left in a hurry because of the storm. There were no _________ and it was hard to see what was on the road.

It looked like a hole had been dug and covered with boards in a hurry.

I moved on but suddenly _________ as I heard some sounds. It sounded like children _________. Not thinking much about it, I quickly _________ and went back to the place from where the sounds came. Two small children had _________ the hole on the road. The boards had been moved away by the force of the rushing water. I told them that I was going to get help and ran.

I was not sure what to do or where to go but _________ to go to the nearest house for help. I knew the man, Mr. Lee, who lived there. I called Mr. Lee and told him about the _________. He said that he would get some rope. A few other neighbors also quickly __________ the rescue party and together went to the road. They __________ to get the children out of the watery hole safely. The children were very frightened and they __________ with cold.

The parents of the children who had just arrived from work were totally surprised to hear __________ what had happened. They were __________ for what we had done. I was very happy that I had been part of this act of neighborliness. I went home with a good __________.

1.

A．bridge

B．building

C．road

D．car

2.

A．Luckily

B．Finally

C．Actually

D．Obviously

3.

A．signs

B．paths

C．sources

D．people

4.

A．doubted

B．stopped

C．shook

D．left

5.

A．singing

B．playing

C．crying

D．debating

6.

A．turned back

B．broke down

C．set off

D．got down

7.

A．covered up

B．looked for

C．talked about

D．fallen into

8.

A．promised

B．decided

C．offered

D．needed

9.

A．wish

B．problem

C．result

D．view

10.

A．tracked

B．formed

C．helped

D．joined

11.

A．asked

B．managed

C．attempted

D．competed

12.

A．pained

B．raged

C．trembled

D．worried

13.

A．of

B．from

C．out

D．to

14.

A．thankful

B．sorry

C．famous

D．ready

15.

A．suggestion

B．feeling

C．goal

D．comment

5 . The English language arrived in South Asia as a result of colonization (殖民).

The British first arrived in India in the early 1600s and soon established trading posts in a number of cities under the control of The East India Company. By 1765 the company’s influence had grown to such a degree that the British were effectively controlling most parts of the country. This date is often taken as the start of what is referred to as The Raj — a period of British rule in India that lasted until Independence in 1947.

At first, there were no official attempts to force the language on the masses. But by the 1700s, English had firmly established itself as the language of administration (行政) and many educated Indians were demanding instruction in English as a means of social advancement. By 1857 universities had opened in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras. English was increasingly accepted as the language of government, of the social elite (精英), and of the national press.

After Independence, India became a nation state, and it was intended that English would be phased out as the language of administration. But there was no simple solution as to which language should replace it. At first Hindi, the most widely spoken language, seemed to be the obvious choice, but since protests in 1963 in the state of Tamil Nadu against Hindi as a national language, opinion has remained divided. In a country with over 1. 3 billion people and more than a thousand languages, it is difficult to choose a single national language, as mother tongue speakers of that language would benefit more from it.

Despite continued pressure from nationalists, English remains at the heart of Indian society. It is widely used in the media, in higher education and government and therefore remains a common means of communication, both among the ruling classes, and between speakers who do not understand each other’s languages.

1. What led to the introduction of the English language to India?

A．The British rule.	B．The Indian press.
C．The contribution of social elite.	D．The promotion of English culture.

2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The progress of Indian education.	B．The change of social classes in India.
C．The advancement of Indian society.	D．The development of English in India.

3. What does the underlined phrase “phased out” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Widely used.	B．Equally taught.
C．Publicly recognised.	D．Gradually put to an end.

4. What is Indian nationalists’ attitude towards English?

A．Thankful.	B．Unconcerned.
C．Unsupportive.	D．Friendly.

6 . When Marion Sheppard was unable to see in her 40s, she cried. Wasn’t it _________ that she’d been partly deaf since childhood? That struggle and the _________ that usually came with it didn’t defeat her, but made her _________.

Sheppard had always been an enthusiastic dancer since childhood, but now she was so scared that she _________ left her apartment. She worried about the way she would _________ to the world. Hard as it was, Sheppard later_________ herself to go out.

At 61, Sheppard attended a camp organized by Visions for blind people, where she taught her first dancing class. She _________ to teach her class there after that. But she was _________ . She soon convinced Visions to let her teach on a _________basis. About four years later, her classes won so much __________ that Visions hired her to be on staff. Sheppard’s students were mostly seniors whose eyesight had __________ as adults. With confidence-building praise, Sheppard also __________dignity and independence into them.

As a way to combine movements with her faith, Sheppard __________ a group called The Blind Sisterhood. What is her __________ for maintaining both physical and mental health despite __________life throws at her? “Keep it moving!”

1.

A．crucial

B．desperate

C．enough

D．abnormal

2.

A．perspective

B．prejudice

C．potential

D．preference

3.

A．tough

B．different

C．gentle

D．sensitive

4.

A．willingly

B．occasionally

C．constantly

D．rarely

5.

A．sound

B．relate

C．appear

D．reply

6.

A．educated

B．permitted

C．reminded

D．forced

7.

A．tended

B．applied

C．anticipated

D．prepared

8.

A．declined

B．evaluated

C．approved

D．advocated

9.

A．temporary

B．regular

C．weekly

D．voluntary

10.

A．popularity

B．encouragement

C．assistance

D．advantage

11.

A．recovered

B．improved

C．worsened

D．adjusted

12.

A．pressed

B．drilled

C．swept

D．made

13.

A．set up

B．opened up

C．took on

D．put on

14.

A．purpose

B．wish

C．recipe

D．effort

15.

A．rewards

B．blessings

C．surprises

D．barriers

7 . 假定你是李华，你校将举办一场面向留学生的中国传统美食品鉴会。请你邀请留学生朋友Peter参加并向他介绍一道你最喜欢的中国美食。内容包括：
1. 邀请参加；
2. 食物名称；
3. 喜欢理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . Achilles was looking out of the windows while his grandchildren were playing around the house. “Look!” One child ______ all of a sudden. Achilles looked up only to see a small plane a few hundred yards away, losing ______. As a former Navy commander, he realized it was going to land in the icy river.

Achilles didn’t ______. He ran down to the waterfront. The plane had slid to a river far from shore and was now ______. The pilot was standing on the wing. Achilles knew from his Navy training that even a few ______ in the icy water could kill the pilot. Achilles tested the ice with his foot and decided not to ______ walking on it. So he and his son, Janson pulled two canoes out from their back deck. The two men ______ , pushing their boats across the ice. It was ______ work. When Achilles reached the plane, it had broken through the ice and sunk, with only its tail ______. With his son nearby, Achilles focused on keeping the pilot calm, ______ , “Just hang on to the boat as if you were hugging your wife.” The pilot ______ grabbed the paddle and the two men were floating together, but Achilles knew he had to get the pilot onto the shelf of unbroken ice ______ the man lost too much body heat.

Just at that time a police officer appeared and ______ for help. After a while, a rescue boat arrived, breaking through ice. It picked up the pilot and ______ him to safety. Achilles recalled. “I’m 60 years old,” he says. “There was no way I could get him to shore.” ______, he was satisfied he’d gone the right way that day.

1.

A．declared

B．shouted

C．responded

D．committed

2.

A．power

B．weight

C．strength

D．altitude

3.

A．evaluate

B．encounter

C．hesitate

D．host

4.

A．sinking

B．appearing

C．quitting

D．erupting

5.

A．years

B．months

C．days

D．moments

6.

A．oppose

B．resist

C．risk

D．fancy

7.

A．worked out

B．participated in

C．showed up

D．set off

8.

A．tough

B．professional

C．exceptional

D．adorable

9.

A．available

B．visible

C．flexible

D．stable

10.

A．complaining

B．joking

C．criticizing

D．cheating

11.

A．deliberately

B．hardly

C．eventually

D．gradually

12.

A．before

B．until

C．when

D．unless

13.

A．radioed

B．yelled

C．waved

D．begged

14.

A．guided

B．followed

C．rushed

D．witnessed

15.

A．Thus

B．Still

C．Besides

D．Therefore