1 . While the temperature in Chicago on March 4, 2018 was 5 degrees, the water was even colder—2 degrees. That didn’t stop over 4, 800 people on North Avenue Beach jumping into Lake Michigan.

The Chicago Polar Plunge is a yearly event to raise money for Special Olympics Chicago. Each of the participants (参与者) collect at least $200 from friends and family members to get the chance to jump into the lake’s icy water. More than $1.5 million was raised for a great cause: Special Olympics Chicago and the over 7, 500 athletes it serves.

Special Olympics, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1968. The group’s purpose is to provide athletic training and competition in 22 sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities (缺陷).

After some initial speeches, the first group of participants ran into the lake. Many of the participants were members of teams that dressed up in costumes (服装), including Minions and Waldo from the Where’s Waldo book series.

Chloe Krecun, 12, from Chicago, was shaking when she got out of the water. “I can’t feel my feet or fingers and my shoes are filled with water,” she said afterwards. But she would do it again to support the Special Olympic athletes.

As other participants headed towards the water to “take a plunge”, one of them shared why he participated in the event. “My cousin has benefited from the Special Olympics, so my family and I are here to support him by plunging,” said Brandon Marty.

Brunida Cotton, a special education teacher, was also paying attention to the Special Olympics as she prepared to plunge. “It gives the athletes confidence; they belong to a team and they enjoy being able to do things other kids do, ” Cotton said.

1. What do we know about the Chicago Polar Plunge?

A．It involves more than 7, 500 athletes.

B．It was first held in 1968.

C．It asks participants to wear costumes.

D．It requires each participants to collect $200 or more.

2. How did Chloe Krecun find her experience in the water?

A．Comfortable.	B．Challenging.
C．Dangerous.	D．Exciting.

3. Why did Brandon Marty take part in the event?

A．To support his cousin.

B．To encourage others to join in the activity.

C．To collect money for the Special Olympics.

D．To get a chance to enter the Special Olympics.

4. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．An introduction of the Special Olympics.

B．A speech to encourage people to help others.

C．A report about a plunging event.

D．An action to raise money for athletes.

2 . 约翰，坐在我能看见你的地方。
John, sit ________________. (where引导的地点状语从句)

3 . 湖边树木环绕，很多游客在这里拍照。
The lake ________________ trees and many visitors take photos here.(surround)

4 . There was a very naughty boy in the nursery and a teacher who was generally very confident with the children was asked to take charge ________ him. (用适当的词填空)

5 . I always dream of having a house ________ by trees, flowers and grass. If I can live in such beautiful ________, I must feel happy every day. As we know, the ________ things can always have an effect on our mood. (surround)(所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . 无论什么时候你来到这家书店，你总会看见一些求知似渴的人。(whenever引导让步状语从句) （汉译英）

7 . 每当我必须演讲时，在开始前，我都变得非常紧张。(whenever引导时间状语从句) （汉译英）

8 . Little Bob has a terrible holiday because doing homework has taken ________ most of his time. （用适当的词填空）

9 . 请按下列提示，以“如何交友”为题，用英语写一篇短文。(120词左右)
1.人人都需要朋友，如何交友非常重要；
2.交朋友首先要对别人友善；
3.要使别人感到亲切：常保持微笑，不要以貌取人，记住别人的名字，关心别人胜过关心自己等；
4.不要相信那些在危急时刻背离你的人，因为“患难见真情”。
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10 . So as I considered the question of “What motivates me?” and ________ (seek) an answer, it struck me that I simply refused to be defeated. (所给词的适当形式填空)