1 . 任务型阅读

Following My Dream

I grew up in a poor family with six brothers, three sisters, my father and mother. We had little money and few goods, but plenty of love and attention. I was happy and energetic. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, he could still afford a dream.

My dream was athletics. By the time I was sixteen, I could throw a ninety-mile-per-hour fastball and hit anything moving on the football field. And I was so lucky that my high-school coach was Ollie Jarvis, who not only believed in me, but often told me “The dream is priceless.” However, when I was about to get off the ground, one particular thing happened, which almost ruined (毁坏)my long-held dream.

It was the summer holiday in Senior Two and a friend recommended me for a summer job. I was offered $12.25 per hour. Compared with the average $3.5, that was a big sum. I was so excited, because this meant a chance for money in my pocket, certainly, money for a new bike and new clothes, and the start of savings for a house for my mother. The prospect (前景)of the job was inviting, and I wanted to jump at the opportunity.

Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball training to handle the work schedule. I didn’t dare to tell my coach. I thought of the advice my mother often gave me when I lacked courage, “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.” I decided to talk to my coach by myself. After all, my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth facing his disappointment to me. I gathered my courage and knocked at his door…

1. 根据文本内容从方框中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填入文本图示中，每词限用一次，有两词为多余选项

continue, realize, upset, advise, fortunate, priceless, throw, excite, have, disappoint, happy, recommend
Following My Dream
I grew up in a poor family and we __________ little money and few goods.		I felt __________ and energetic. I __________ that each person should build his dream even though he was poor.
By the time I was 16, I could __________ a fast ball and hit anything moving on the football field.		I was so __________that my coach was Ollie Jarvis, who often told me “The dream is __________.”
In the summer holiday I was __________ for a summer job. I was offered $12.25 per hour.		I was so __________ about the big sum, because this meant a chance for money in my pocket, money for a new bike and so on.
If I wanted to __________ to work, I would have to give up summer baseball training.		I didn’t dare to tell my coach, but my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth facing his __________ to me.

2. What should one do even if he was poor in the author’s opinion?
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3. Why did the author want to give up summer baseball training?
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4. What is the coach’s attitude towards the author’s dream? How do you know that?
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5. What would happen when the author knocked at his coach’s door?
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2 . 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。

Shakespeare’s Hamlet is     1     (probable) the most important play by the most important writer in English.     2     (see) quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times, I was full of confidence— until the Peking Opera came to town!     3     (date) back to the 18th century, Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history. Does this mean it’s     4    (easy) than a Shakespeare play to understand?     5     (find) out the answer, I just had to go and see The Revenge of Prince Zidan — the Peking Opera version of Hamlet.

My favourite part of the show was how the characters moved on stage. I had never seen Prince Hamlet do a backflip before! That was simply incredible. It was so dazzling and     6     (energy) that I wasn’t sure whether the characters were performers     7     athletes! Everyone was     8    (clap). Before     9     (experience) The Revenge of Prince Zidan, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it. But, in fact, I was on the edge of my seat! Feeling the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the performance, I could easily recognise the theme of Hamlet. So, if you want to see a show     10     combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!

3 . 假定你是李华，暑期在伦敦学习，得知当地的美术馆要举办中国画展。请写一封申请做志愿者，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 能做的事情。
注意 1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
Dear Sir，
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Yours,

Li Hua

4 . The first time ever I realized that plastic was a serious matter for our planet was during a road trip in Western Australia, almost 12 years ago.

We________at a supermarket along the Coral Bay coast to buy some groceries and the lady at the counter told us they didn’t sell any shopping bags in order to prevent plastic in the________and to help preserving the endangered turtles living in that area. After a first reaction of surprise, we________all our shopping in our arms and left.

This was just one of the many experiences I’ve lived that made me more________about my impact and pushed me to adopt different habits to live and________more sustainably.

Our trip to Borneo was another life-changing________that has strengthened my resolution to a zero-waste lifestyle. While traveling in some Asian countries, we came to know that________drinkable water was always a challenge. So we had to travel with our water bottle, and we________to avoid using plastic during our trip.

Besides, we were also________impressed by our stay on Libaran Island. A sustainable turtle conservation________and the community had made big efforts to________ the beaches and creatively re-use plastic for ten years. Despite that, the shore is________daily with tons of plastic coming from the tides.

Facing this global issue________, raised in me a feeling of sadness and anger that soon turned into________: to do as much as possible to reduce plastic in our life. Small changes can________a difference!

1.

A．stayed

B．visited

C．worked

D．stopped

2.

A．land

B．ocean

C．district

D．supermarket

3.

A．threw

B．picked

C．dropped

D．carried

4.

A．sure

B．proud

C．concerned

D．comfortable

5.

A．travel

B．deliver

C．remove

D．play

6.

A．story

B．growth

C．experience

D．suffering

7.

A．free

B．cheap

C．valuable

D．safe

8.

A．failed

B．managed

C．hesitated

D．happened

9.

A．firmly

B．violently

C．deeply

D．dramatically

10.

A．action

B．project

C．schedule

D．protection

11.

A．dry up

B．tie up

C．clean up

D．take up

12.

A．washed

B．proved

C．rushed

D．injured

13.

A．on purpose

B．for sure

C．by mistake

D．in person

14.

A．confusion

B．determination

C．frustration

D．satisfaction

15.

A．make

B．do

C．achieve

D．find

5 . 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。续写的词数应为150左右。

A Father’s Day Surprise

“Mano, do you know when Father’s Day is celebrated?” Ali asked his sister.

“Yes, it is going to be celebrated on June 19 this year. Yesterday my friend and I were talking about it.” Mano replied.

“Do you have any idea how we should celebrate this day and make it memorable for Dad?” Ali asked.

“Hmm... I was thinking about it too and have some ideas.” Mano answered excitedly. “What are you kids talking about?” their mum asked, entering their room.

“Mum, we were wondering about how to celebrate Father’s Day.” Mano said.

“Oh, I am surprised you kids remembered! Well, I am thinking of cooking some favorite dishes for your father. You both should think of ways to decorate the house beautifully.”Mum said.

“That would be great!”said Mano and Ali together. Both of them got up smiling, thinking of hundreds of ways to celebrate Father’s Day. Mum went to the kitchen, and Mano and Ali started doing their homework. But soon Ali noticed Mano deep in thought so he asked what the matter was. “Ali, I was thinking that our parents do everything for us and in return they want nothing. Isn’t it bad that we never think about them and are always concerned about our needs?” Mano replied. “Sometimes we are so busy with our lives that we don’t pay proper attention to our parents. We should listen to whatever they say properly and answer them. We must also study hard to get good grades.” Ali nodded.

The next day, all three of them, Mano, Ali and their mum, got busy preparing their surprise celebration for Father’s Day. Mano drew a family picture with her crayons, Ali bought balloons and candles and began writing a poem which he planned to sing that day. In short, a lot of things were being planned and prepared.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:

Finally, when Father’s day came, both Ali and Mano came home from school and started decorating the house.

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Paragraph 2:

Ali and Mano cried out together, “Happy Father’s Day!”

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6 . I was out of ________(breathe) when I finally arrived at school, only to find that it was Saturday. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . You have to perform better if you really want to make a good ________(impress).(所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . “Coz” means “because”, but it is an________(formal) language. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . All people here are________(oppose) to the project because it will cause much pollution. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . To avoid________(confuse), please write the children’s names clearly on their school clothes. (所给词的适当形式填空)