1 . I was lucky enough to test into the best high school in the city. But then came my _______: Am I good enough? It was a question that _______ me through my first month, even as began to settle in, even as I got used to the early morning wake-ups and moving between buildings for class.

I knew I had to work to ground myself. My earliest strategy involved keeping quiet and trying to _______ my new classmates. Who were these kids anyway? How did they learn in school? All I knew was that they were the smartest kids in the city, obviously. _______ wasn’t I as well? Hadn’t I landed here because I was smart like them? The truth is that I didn’t know. This _______ was like a deadly cell that threatened to divide and divide again, unless I could find some way to stop it.

Fortunately, my first round of grades turned out to be _______, and so did my second. Over the course of my first two years, I began to build the same kind of _______ I’d had at my previous school. With each little achievement, my doubt _______ took leave.

I loved any subject that involved writing and labored through math. I had classmates who were always a step or two ahead of me, whose achievements seemed effortless, but I tried not to let that get to me. I was beginning to understand that if I put in extra hours of studying, I could often _______ the gap. I wasn’t a straight-A student, but I was always __________ and I made progress.

1.

A．excitement

B．satisfaction

C．anger

D．worry

2.

A．freed

B．dogged

C．warmed

D．guided

3.

A．observe

B．admire

C．support

D．calm

4.

A．Or

B．So

C．But

D．For

5.

A．guess

B．doubt

C．interest

D．risk

6.

A．excellent

B．average

C．different

D．unique

7.

A．responsibility

B．friendship

C．confidence

D．teamwork

8.

A．suddenly

B．frequently

C．accidentally

D．slowly

9.

A．close

B．notice

C．locate

D．create

10.

A．expecting

B．trying

C．wondering

D．suffering

2 . 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。

My parents came to the US from India in the 1960s, along with other immigrants from India. Back then, there were few Indians anywhere around the US. My father came to Kansas,where he would get his Ph.D. Six months later, my mother came with the three of us kids — my sister, my brother, and me. We were just six,five and three years old then.

It was the very first winter when we were in Kansas. It was so cold,but we didn’t have heavy coats or warm clothes. We didn’t have a concept of how cold it really could be in the Midwest, and there was a new surprise every day. We didn’t have a car or anything like that, and my dad didn’t have a US driver’s license. But anyway, my father was studying for his Ph.D., and he would walk up and down a big hill to and from the campus on a regular basis.

Since I was three years old, I didn’t go to school, but my sister and brother were in school. My father had to walk down the big hill to take them to school every day and then walk back up the hill to go to university.After about three weeks of living like this, a woman called Valerie,whose son John was in the same class as my brother, started noticing them. On a very cold snowy morning,when they went to school as usual,Valerie passed by. She pulled up and said, “I see you on the way every day. Don’t you feel cold without coats?”My father responded,“We didn’t expect the weather would be so cold in Kansas.”Valerie said,“Maybe I can take your daughter and son to school. Would you like a ride?”

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Hearing that, my dad nodded with great joy.

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Later, Valerie and her family became so dear to my family.

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3 . Tom was absent-minded in class and that was_____ he couldn’t answer the teacher’s question.

A．how

B．when

C．where

D．why

4 . A Happy Birthday for All

For her ninth birthday, Mary asked for some unusual birthday gifts such as soap, schoolbags and Towels. But Mary didn’t want these _________ for herself. She wanted to give them to other people.

At school, Mary’s teacher _________ her students, “You can’t always be self-centered. You have to _________ others.” Mary’s classmates had helped to _________ supplies for a school in Africa. But Mary wanted to do more. With help from _________ parents, Mary researched local charities(慈善机构)and _________ a shelter(庇护所)that helps women and children in need.

After finding out what supplies the shelter _________ , Mary included a list with each party invitation. Mary’s friends brought shelter supplies to her _________ party. Those who couldn’t come to her birthday party _________ gave gifts. She had so many gifts that they __________ her family’s truck! “It was like we were going on vacation.” Mary said with a __________ . She said it was fun to watch the pile of donations(捐赠物) __________ . Mary collected $650 in cash donations and more than $1,000 worth of __________ for the shelter in the end. __________ Mary went with her parents to send the supplies to the shelter, people there __________ her with another birthday party. They had __________ a cake for her and gave her a __________ signed(签名)by everyone there.

Mary hopes other children will hear about her __________ birthday and choose their own charity to support. “I felt really __________ when I did it,” she said. “You’re not just giving them something; you’re __________ them with their whole life.”

1.

A．books

B．bikes

C．toys

D．gifts

2.

A．knew

B．liked

C．taught

D．punished

3.

A．look for

B．laugh at

C．think of

D．keep off

4.

A．return

B．collect

C．destroy

D．refuse

5.

A．my

B．her

C．your

D．our

6.

A．found

B．missed

C．left

D．closed

7.

A．wasted

B．exchanged

C．discovered

D．needed

8.

A．graduation

B．dress

C．birthday

D．office

9.

A．seldom

B．still

C．perhaps

D．never

10.

A．cleaned

B．repaired

C．stopped

D．filled

11.

A．smile

B．pity

C．sigh

D．lie

12.

A．remain

B．increase

C．drop

D．burn

13.

A．robots

B．supplies

C．armchairs

D．paintings

14.

A．When

B．Before

C．Until

D．Since

15.

A．frightened

B．worried

C．surprised

D．remembered

16.

A．made

B．sold

C．lent

D．touched

17.

A．watch

B．ticket

C．card

D．menu

18.

A．unhappy

B．forgotten

C．common

D．special

19.

A．good

B．bored

C．afraid

D．hungry

20.

A．asking

B．calling

C．visiting

D．helping

5 . Creating Young V&A

When the V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green was founded in 1872, it was East   London’s first public museum. Today, we are transforming this beloved building into a new national museum of design and creativity dedicated entirely to children.

Relaunching later this year as Young V&A, the museum will be a place to imagine, play, create, debate and design. Young V&A will help children to develop abilities such as creative thinking, problem-solving and collaboration through imaginative, hands-on gallery displays and creative programming for schools, families and community groups.

How you can help

In a climate of growing inequality and reduced funding for the arts, it is vital that we young people’s creative development. We rely on your generous donations and are thankful for   your support. Whether you can give E 25 or f 25,000, all donations will help to complete this project.

25 could buy books for the new Reading Room.

75 could buy sensory materials to help bring the collection to life for young visitors

150 could conserve and display an international object in the permanent galleries

5000 could help furnish the new creative studios in the Learning Centre.

Ways to give

*To pay by debit, credit card, use the QR code, visit www.vam.ac.uk appeal or call 020 7942 2905 to speak to a member of the Development team.

*Return a completed donation form or post a cheque directly to the museum or hand it in all the V&A Membership Desk or the Members’ Room.

*To find out about donating by bank transfer, making a regular monthly donation, or to make a larger gift, please email the Development team at appeals@vam.ac.uk.

1. Who are the target visitors of Young V&A?

A．The general public.

B．Seniors.

C．Art lovers.

D．Children.

2. What can a donation of 75 do for the project?

A．Repaint the Reading Room.	B．Help bring the collection to life.
C．Conserve an inspirational object.	D．Furnish the new creative studios.

3. How can people donate by cheque?

A．Scan a QR code.	B．Send a cheque to the museum.
C．Call 020 7942 2905.	D．Email the Development team.

6 . Outdoor Football @ Braywick

Tue, Mar 8, 9: 00 P. M.

A friendly kick about, open to all levels. Different players each week. Newcomers welcome.

We book the pitch (球场) when we hit the minimum of 8 “yes” RSVPs (回复), which we need to do by the day before.

The cost is £ 4 to £ 6 each, depending on how many sign up (£ 50 for the pitch, divided by the number of players)

DONT BE LATE! We need to be there, changed and ready for kick - off at 9: 00 P. M. If the game is ever cancelled, we will let those who have already RSVP “yes” know.

LOCATION: Toby Carvery Stafferton Lodge

PLEASE BRING:

• Suitable boots for the outdoor 3G pitches. Artificial grass (AG) football boots are strongly recommended as the best option for the surface.

• Some cash — up to £ 6, as explained above.

RSVPTERMS AND CONDITIONS!

• When you RSVP “Yes”, we book a spot on the pitch for you. The organizer is charged for the pitch unless they cancel it at least 48 hours before the game.

• If you change your RSVP to “No” less than 48 hours before play or you are a “No Show” and nobody is able to take your spot, you will be asked to pay the price as if you took part.

BRINGING GUESTS:

You are more than welcome to bring 1 or 2 friends to play (but only if you add “+1” or “+2” to your RSVP, so that we don’t end up with too many players).

1. What is the deadline for the booking of the pitch?

A．Mar 5.

B．Mar 6.

C．Mar 7.

D．Mar 8.

2. What are you required to do as a player?

A．Arrive at the pitch at 9: 00 P. M.	B．Wear firm - ground boots when playing.
C．Bring at least £ 6 to the pitch.	D．Inform cancellation 48 hours ahead.

3. What will happen if you fail to turn up?

A．You still need to pay.	B．You can join the next game for free.
C．You will be fined for it.	D．You will be banned from the games.

7 . 选出以下句子的结构类型: He tells them a funny story.

A．SVO

B．SVOC

C．SV IO DO

D．SV

8 . “Shuan Q” is a meme(网络流行语)which can be used as a popular way to say “I’m speechless” with a matching emoji(表情包)at ached behind. No-one can deny the power of the Internet. Some believe it makes language weaker but some see a brighter side, believing it makes online communication easier between strangers.

An elementary school teacher in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, says that the evolution of Internet slang is not all fun and carefree. From his daily observations, he believes the “geographic boundary” between Internet slang and formal language is disappearing. On many occasions, the composition she has received from pupil have been flooded with abbreviated slangs(网络梗).

During last year’s Two Sessions, several representatives put forward proposals such as “regulating online language” and “banning vulgar(粗俗)words”, specifically to address this issue, expressing the need to reduce online language misuse and strengthen the protection of Chinese.

However, many experts and scholars of linguistics and communication including Feng Zhiwei disagree. Feng, believes that Internet language is a natural product of the dynamic development of language, and it is not necessary to ban it.

1. What made the meme “Shuan Q” become popular?

A．The power of internet	B．The protection of Chinese
C．Geographic boundary	D．Strangers’s communication

2. What can we learn about internet slangs from paragraph 2 and 3?

A．They are formal.	B．They are funny and carefree.
C．They are flooded among pupils.	D．They were supported by all people.

3. What is Feng Zhiwei’s opinion about internet slangs?

A．They are natural.	B．They are misused.
C．They should be banned.	D．They are disappearing.

4. Which word best describe the authors attitude to internet slangs?

A．Doubtful

B．Objective

C．Indifferent

D．Favorable

9 . A young man was about to go to the office when he received a phone call from a nurse who told him his father was injured and in hospital. So he ______ to the hospital by taxi. He had gone into the hospital when he found he ______ his cell phone in the taxi. What’s ______, he had forgotten to ask the nurse which ward his father was in. He had to run hurriedly around in the hospital ______ his father. Seeing a nurse, he asked her with ______, “My father is in hospital. He...”

The nurse ______, “Oh, my God. It’s you. Come with me!” She ______ the young man to the bed side of an elderly man. “Your son is here,” she ______ to the elderly patient several times. The old man was too weak to stay awake, only to look ______ at the young man standing beside him.

Throughout the night the young man ______ to the old man, holding the old man’s hand and offering him words of love and strength. The dying old man said nothing. The nurse ______ the young rest for a while but he ______ her advice.

Sunrise ______, the old man peacefully died. The young man placed the lifeless hand on the bed and informed the nurse. After the nurse did what was ______, she just found the young man had left, leaving a letter ______ “Thank you, lady! My father is fine. I knew right away the old man was not my father. But I also knew he needed his son, and his son just wasn’t here. So, I stayed.”

1.

A．jogged

B．rushed

C．jumped

D．slid

2.

A．left

B．forgot

C．remained

D．removed

3.

A．more

B．better

C．worse

D．finer

4.

A．in favor of

B．in search of

C．in fear of

D．in memory of

5.

A．despair

B．joy

C．relief

D．anxiety

6.

A．called in

B．turned in

C．took in

D．broke in

7.

A．directed

B．connected

C．appointed

D．joined

8.

A．roared

B．shouted

C．whispered

D．whistled

9.

A．faintly

B．positively

C．passively

D．generously

10.

A．turned

B．tended

C．led

D．adapted

11.

A．confirmed

B．announced

C．recommended

D．ensured

12.

A．received

B．reserved

C．revised

D．rejected

13.

A．advancing

B．approaching

C．amounting

D．assuming

14.

A．obvious

B．impressive

C．impossible

D．necessary

15.

A．reading

B．writing

C．drawing

D．demanding

10 . The Chong Yang Festival has a history of over 2,000 years. It comes on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, so it is called the Double Ninth Festival.

There are many kinds of activities on the Chong Yang Festival. It is a time when it’s getting cold, so Chinese people make the festival a time for sending winter clothes for the dead family members. Because autumn has a clear sky and fresh air, it is a very good time to climb a mountain. Climbing a mountain has been the tradition of the Chong Yang Festival since the Western Han Dynasty. Also, it is good for our health. On the Chong Yang Festival, people also eat Chong Yang cakes, enjoy chrysanthemum(菊花) flowers, and drink chrysanthemum wine.

Today, the Chong Yang Festival has got its new meaning —a day for showing respect to the old. On the festival day, people show their respect, care and love to old people, and they also do lots of things to help the old. Many parks, communities and organizations plan the activities for old people, such as an autumn trip, singing songs or sending presents to them. We hope the old are happy and stay healthy by taking part in these activities. Many young people accompany(陪伴) the old on outings, or make some delicious food for them.

1. The Chong Yang Festival has a history of __________.

A．about one month

B．about nine months

C．over 3,000 years

D．over 2,000 years

2. Which of the following do people do on the Chong Yang Festival?

A．Make wine.

B．Plant flowers.

C．Send clothes to the poor.

D．Eat Chong Yang cakes.

3. Why do people climb a mountain on the Chong Yang Festival?

A．Because it is a way to remember the dead.

B．Because it’s a time when the weather is getting cold.

C．Because it’s a good time to climb a mountain.

D．Because it is a tradition from the Western Han Dynasty.

4. What is the new meaning of the Chong Yang Festival?

A．To go outing.

B．To show respect to the old.

C．To plan activities for young people.

D．To eat delicious food.