1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Catherine was a mother of three and after her husband died three years ago, she had to step out and earn money to make ends meet.

In the beginning, she worked as a sales clerk at a store. But as her children grew older, she knew she must find a new job which could pay a higher salary (薪水). One day, Catherine was walking home after her shift (轮班) at the store when she spotted a construction site. Realizing that the money she would make by working there was more than her current salary, she thought she might be able to work there. She then approached the manager. After learning about her circumstances, the manager hired her on the spot. Then she left her job at the store and worked full-time at the construction site.

However, Catherine kept her new job a secret from her children. She thought they would feel embarrassed after learning their mother worked at a construction site. Every morning, Catherine would wake up and make breakfast for her children before dropping them at school. Then, she would go to the construction site and work until her shift ended. She would pick up heavy bricks on her shoulder to transport them from one part of the site to the other. One weekend, Catherine’s son, Peter, told her about an upcoming contest in school that required mothers to participate. In the competition, students would wear blindfolds (眼罩) and have to recognize their mothers without looking at them. “That sounds like such a cool event, Peter!” Catherine said. “I won’t go there with you, Mom,” Peter replied. When asked why, Peter said that he would have to touch Catherine’s hands to recognize her. “Everyone would look at them, but your hands are so ugly. They’re so hard and rough,” he added. Catherine felt terrible after hearing her son’s excuse for not participating in the competition, but couldn’t say anything in her defense. She had to stay quiet and keep working at the construction site to make ends meet.

Paragraph 1: A few weeks later, when Peter was returning home earlier one day, something unexpected caught his attention.
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Paragraph 2: Later that night, Peter decided to apologize to his mother.
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3 . 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。

Marine (海洋的) creatures have long attracted scientists. Recently, researchers described remains discovered in northeastern Spain,     1    belonged to a turtle named Leviathanochelys aenigmatica. Living during the Cretaceous Period, the ancient turtle nearly matched the largest turtle     2    record.

Leviathanochelys swam in     3     (risk) waters. Its enemies included mosasaurs and plesiosaurs, large water creatures up to 15 meters in     4     (long). Other nearby enemies were sharks and rays. “    5     (attack) an animal of the size of Leviathanochelys possibly only could have been done by large creatures in the marine context. At that time, the large ones in the European zone were     6    (main) sharks and mosasaurs,” said Oscar Castillo, the lead writer of the study that     7    (publish) in the Southern in Scientific Reports.

Scientists found the Leviathanochelys remains near the village of Coll deNargo in Catalonia’s Alt Urgell area.    8    hiker in the Southern Pyrenees saw the bones covered by the ground. To date, researchers     9    (find) parts of the back of the shell (壳), and most of the pelvic (骨盆的) area, but no skull or tail. The bones suggest the creature had a smooth shell similar to leatherback turtles, with the shell     10    (measure) about 2.35 meters long and 2.2 meters wide.

4 . When I had behavioral issues in elementary school, my teachers would punish me by sending me to my guidance counselor, Dr. Deborah Hawes, to do math and science projects. I would disrupt(扰乱) the class on purpose, knowing that I would be sent to her office for guidance. Dr. Hawes was enthusiastic about science and math. Her goal was to help every student realize the importance of these subjects, and how they relate to everyday living. As a result, she was able to persuade me to take part in science fair project competitions.

Surprisingly, I did pretty well at those competitions and received many awards through out the city at larger competitions. It was after the 8th grade that Dr. Hawes encouraged me to attend the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS). This by far, is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life.

My time spent at CHSAS was what developed my strong interest in animal science and conservation (保护). It also inspired me to continue my education at Delaware State University (DSU), where I was awarded a partial scholarship. Then, I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at DSU in 2004, with internships (实习) at Purdue University, Michigan State University, and the University of Namibia in Africa. In 2008, I earned a Master of Science degree from Iowa State University while conducting research on turtle nests. In 2009, I became the Savanna District’s first-ever wildlife biologist. I was stationed at one of the most visited wildlife shelters in the nation.

I’m lucky because I’ve found what I really love to do and now I’m having a career in that field. I encourage you to try different things to know what you really like doing. You may never know your favorite unless you give it a try.

1. Why did the author intend to disrupt the class?

A．To get others’ attention.	B．To go against the teacher.
C．To spend time with Dr. Hawes.	D．To relieve the boredom with math.

2. What is the author’s attitude towards going to CHSAS?

A．Positive.

B．Doubtful.

C．Disappointed.

D．Careful.

3. What did the author’s experience of studying at CHSAS bring to him?

A．His interest in science and math.

B．His confidence in large competitions.

C．His chance of getting great internships.

D．His enthusiasm for studying animal protection.

4. What can we learn from the author’s story?

A．Well begun is half done.	B．Rome was not built in a day.
C．Finding what you love matters.	D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

5 . Last month, my husband and I decided on visiting Cape Cod, which is about three hours’ drive from Boston. Our daughter who_________close to Boston dropped us off at 8 am on her way to the office. We decided to return home on our own in the evening _________we thought we could catch a local train to home from Boston. We had a great time in Cape Cod and_________Boston in the evening. We found ourselves just going round in a maze (迷宫) of streets, with the station_________ in sight! The roads were _________with not many people walking around. And we were a bit embarrassed to ask strangers for _________. Eventually we saw a young guy coming towards us. We_________him and told him about our _________situation. On hearing it, he immediately _________ to take us to the station. When we got there, to our__________, the money ticketing machine was out of order. At that moment the young man took out his credit card. “Here you go,” he smiled and __________the tickets to us. We gave him the ticket money, but he__________. We both expressed our __________ for his help. After returning home, we told our friends about this and they all asked about his name. __________, we had forgotten to get his name in a great__________ at the time of our departure! But we’re determined to pass his kindness on.

1.

A．worked

B．studied

C．traveled

D．stayed

2.

A．but

B．as

C．if

D．though

3.

A．ate at

B．moved to

C．arrived in

D．waited at

4.

A．anywhere

B．somewhere

C．everywhere

D．nowhere

5.

A．dirty

B．empty

C．crowded

D．wide

6.

A．directions

B．advice

C．foods

D．time

7.

A．hugged

B．observed

C．caught

D．approached

8.

A．comfortable

B．dangerous

C．difficult

D．stressful

9.

A．remembered

B．prepared

C．agreed

D．pretended

10.

A．relief

B．disappointment

C．excitement

D．advantage

11.

A．threw

B．showed

C．sold

D．handed

12.

A．jumped

B．lied

C．admitted

D．refused

13.

A．thankfulness

B．sadness

C．seriousness

D．weakness

14.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Meanwhile

D．Finally

15.

A．hurry

B．moment

C．chance

D．task

6 . A running chub is a community group made up of members that are interested in running. Some running clubs may focus on different types of running activities and require a certain level of expertise(专长) on the runner’s part.    1           

Often,running clubs include training with a coach in the cost. However, if they don’t offer to coach members and provide only a group environment, the clubs may provide a discount on personal trainers. Keep in mind that the size of the club affects the discounts and services the club can provide.     2    Their members can choose as needed.

Many running clubs are open to members of all ability levels.     3     Some chubs that allow a wide range of ability levels focus on fit mess for children to seniors and both walking and running are accepted.

Most running clubs have a website that often includes a mission statement(任务说明) for the club.     4     For example, one club’s mission is to not only celebrate and encourage the sport of running, but it is also to do fund-raising; if you want running only, the website can tell you a lot.

    5    Joining a running club that matches your interests can help you get fit and expand your social circle as well. Running clubs allow people living in the same community to share their interests and attend races and events together. Plus, many running club organizers have a lot of experience in running that can benefit other community and club members.

A．A running club comes with a ton of benefits.

B．However, smaller running clubs often charge monthly.

C．There are some tips to help you find the right running club.

D．However, some focus on just advanced runners or just beginners.

E．Others may include social functions and not just sports activities.

F．This can help you decide whether or not a certain group is right for you.

G．For example, larger clubs may include training in the cost of their membership.

9 . 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。

The creative concept of jinhuidui (literally “a pile of beautiful things from ash”), a Chinese art form which is said     1     (start) in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and boomed in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), shares similarities     2     pop art.

    3     (create) traditional jinhuidui artwork is much more difficult compared to pop art, as all the images are painted as if they were copied and pasted (粘贴). It requires     4     good command of calligraphy as well as excellent skill in painting flowers, birds, fish, insects, landscapes and     5     (figure), and a mastery of techniques such as seal carving.

Geng Xuezhi, 50, from Zibo city, Shandong Province, is one of the masters of jinhuidui. Geng has been learning Chinese painting and calligraphy     6     he was 16. He came into contact with jinhuidui painting skills through his father in 2006.

The artist says the distinctive feature of jinhuidui can be summed up as “broken”,     7     means that it has to present fragments in forms such as broken, rolled, overlapped,     8     (tear), burned or smoked. He adds it will take at least 10 years to master the skill.

The creation of jinhuidui is complex and lengthy, and     9     (it) dyeing process is laborious (费力的) and time-consuming. Sometimes a fragment needs to be dyed a dozen times. “A simpler work of jinhuidui takes about 20 days to complete, while a     10     (hard) one will take several months, and sometimes some extra effort has to be made,” Geng says.

10 . Do you remember the fun you had playing outside as a child? That was probably one of the most exciting experiences you had.     1     Children’s staying indoors has resulted in an exponential (指数) increase in lifestyle diseases. Because of this, parents need to create ways to encourage their children to embrace outdoor adventure. Here are some tips you can try out.

Have Outdoor Fun Together with Them

    2     You will often notice them watching TV with you or playing in the living room as you read a book. Why not change these activities to outdoor adventures and take your children outside? When planning your next fun activity with your children and the entire family, consider getting one that involves outdoor adventure. Doing so will help you take your children outside and get them excited about the fun they can have outdoors.

Learn About Nature Together

Outdoor activities are fun when they involve specific activities you do outside.     3     If you want to encourage your kids love for outdoor adventure, consider getting them involved in an outdoor adventure activity that consists of learning and has some progress. For example, you can start a rock collection which you would regularly update as you continue with your outdoor activities.

Get an Outdoor Routine

Outdoor routines can be an excellent way to ensure that you regularly go outside and have fun while at it. Outdoor routines are instrumental in building a practice of consistency.     4     Routines are also a good tool to use for planning. Going outdoors spontaneously (自发地) can be fun.

Kids benefit greatly when going on outdoor adventures. However, only some are interested in such activities since they have developed a lifestyle of keeping them indoors. Following the tips above will put your children in an excellent position, allowing them to develop a deep love for the outdoors.     5    

A．But this may lead to a repetition of many of the activities.

B．Simply going out for a walk can become boring for children.

C．Unfortunately, only 27% of children play outside in modern times.

D．Remember to find one that has more families or children involved.

E．Consider trying them out and having fun with your children outside.

F．Kids enjoy doing fun things with their parents and brothers or sisters.

G．With a good routine, you can plan out activities in advance and always do them.