1 . Parents are the closest people to you in the world. They love you just because you are you. And they would do anything for you.

Like a lot of middle school students, Zhuang Shuxia has her problem. She and her parents don’t get on well. “I really want to be my Daddy’s little girl. But he just doesn’t understand. He speaks to me but doesn’t listen to me, ” said Zhuang, a Junior 3 student in Hebei. Of course, lots of kids feel that way. But you and your parents will be much happier if you can be friends. Why don’t you take a walk and have a talk with your parents first? Here are some ways to have a good talk with them:

◆Find a good time to talk, like when you’re having dinner, going out for a walk or watching TV.

◆Tell them something you’re interested in, or ask them about their lives when they were young. They love to talk about it.

◆Listen to them carefully, and look at them in the eyes.

◆Be honest. Your parents will trust(信任)you more. And a trusting family is a happy family.

1. Who are the closest people to us according to the passage?

A．The people who love us.	B．The people who understand us.
C．Our father and mother.	D．All the family members.

2. Zhuang Shuxia’s problem is ________.

A．her father doesn’t think she works hard enough

B．her father doesn’t like to speak to her

C．she really wants to be a big girl

D．she can’t get on well with her parents

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Your parents love you just because you are such a good child.

B．Children and their parents will be happier if they make friends with each other.

C．It is a good time for children to talk with their parents when having dinner.

D．Children can win their parents’ trust if they are honest.

2 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

“Nothing will ever be the same again,” Ally said to herself.

Ally's father died last summer. It wasn't fair, Ally thought. Dad was young and had never been sick. Why had his heart suddenly stopped? Ally sank slow into her father's favorite chair and looked at his picture on the bookcase. Ally smiled. “I miss you, Dad,” she said softly.

At this moment, she felt a hand smoothing her hair and looked up. “Why don't you come outside with me, Ally?” her mother asked. “The birds are nesting in the woods. By this time last year you'd already taken dozens of pictures.”

But her mother must know birdwatching wouldn't be the same this year. How could it be? Ally wondered. Ever since she could remember she and Dad had been a team, searching the woods for the special wood warbler (林柳莺). “I'll be out in while, I promise,” she answered.

After her mother left, Ally reached for the photo album she and Dad had put together. On the cover was a photo of a tiny yellow bird with blue-gray wings and black eyes. Dad cut it from a local newspaper. Ally smiled, remembering the excited look on Dad's face when he showed her the pretty bird.

“I can't believe someone spotted this little guy way up here in New Jersey,” he said. “Wood warblers are usually found in the south, not this far north. I bet if we search really hard, Ally, we'll see this little guy together someday.”

Ally closed her eyes. She loved thinking about the times she and Dad had spent searching the woods for the little bird. They'd never spotted the warbler, but her father had an amazing way of making each outing seem special. He was her best friend.

注意：
1.续写的短文词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

When they were together, Ally felt comfortable with her favorite blue sweatshirt on.

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Just then her mother came to her, carrying the old net.

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3 . Before I was born, my mom had worked as a nurse. However, she resigned (辞职) shortly after my birth to ________ me. After I turned 12, she ________ to work.

She left at 5:45 am, which left me ________ for waking myself up, preparing breakfast and walking to take the 7:30 am bus. I ________ being left home alone in the mornings. On days when she didn't go to the ________, she drove me both ways. Those were the ________ days.

One day, as we walked down the sidewalk, I saw an elderly man ________ us. He broke into a wide smile, but I didn't ________ him. “Leigh! Leigh!” he called my mother's name. I looked at him and smiled, unsure of my role.

“I hope you know how ________ you are!” he said after some small talk with Mom. I looked at him ________ since I had no idea what he was talking about.

“You have the most wonderful, ________ and lovely mother,” he said. “When I was in hospital last month, she took good care of me. Actually, young lady, I shall never ________ her.” Right then, I ________ what it meant for my mom to be a ________. She was caring for, serving and loving total ________, often during the darkest times in their lives. She cared for them and me, too.

1.

A．send for

B．wait for

C．care for

D．seek for

2.

A．refused

B．returned

C．planned

D．agreed

3.

A．ready

B．anxious

C．eager

D．responsible

4.

A．hated

B．regretted

C．enjoyed

D．practiced

5.

A．hospital

B．school

C．company

D．bank

6.

A．busiest

B．longest

C．happiest

D．loneliest

7.

A．judging

B．approaching

C．comforting

D．dragging

8.

A．reject

B．spot

C．admire

D．recognize

9.

A．lucky

B．cute

C．pretty

D．sweet

10.

A．calmly

B．excitedly

C．confusedly

D．disappointedly

11.

A．intelligent

B．caring

C．attractive

D．outgoing

12.

A．forgive

B．leave

C．cheat

D．forget

13.

A．doubted

B．understood

C．ignored

D．wondered

14.

A．doctor

B．lady

C．nurse

D．helper

15.

A．strangers

B．friends

C．colleagues

D．adults

4 . “Your playful days are over,” my brother said to me when he knew I was going to be a Senior One student. Then he continued telling me that senior school life was boring because I had to do a large amount of homework every day. The subjects were much more difficult than those of junior school.

I stepped into the school gate with a nervous heart. However, I was surprised to find what I experienced there was completely different from what my brother had told me.

The teachers gave excellent lessons in their own special way. They talked with me in a natural and fair way, as if I was an adult. All of them are so knowledgeable (学识渊博) and they not only explained the contents of textbooks but also provided extra information from other sources. Every word they said in classes made me so excited and interested that I had a strong desire to take in as much as I could.

In fact, my playful days were not over at all in senior school. There were many kinds of activities I could take part in. For example, sports meetings, the art festival, English corner, outing and so on. Best of all, generally, students organized the activities rather than teachers. Through this process, I improved my leadership abilities and communication skills. I've become mature (成熟的). I am not a kid any more.

Now if anyone asks me: “Through your process of growing up, which part is most impressive up till now?” Well, the answer will absolutely be my “senior high school life”.

1. How did the writer feel when he started his senior high school?

A．Very excited.	B．A little worried.
C．Quite relaxed.	D．Embarrassed.

2. What was the writer's general impression of his teachers?

A．Strict and organized.	B．Modest and hardworking.
C．Learned and easy going.	D．Helpful and kind-hearted.

3. What has the writer learned by joining in different after-class activities?

A．Reading and writing skills.	B．The understanding of textbooks
C．Leadership and social skills.	D．Doing housework.

4. What can you learn from the last paragraph?

A．His senior school life is the most memorable.

B．Senior school life was boring and tiring.

C．He will no longer believe in his brother.

D．The writer did well in all his subjects.

5 . Taking notes is a useful way for students to improve their learning. Good notes can help students finish their homework more quickly and get better grades in exams.     1     Here are some suggestions to solve the problem.

The most important thing you need to do before a class is to prepare for the lesson.     2     And it can give you an idea of how to organize the information in your notebook. Besides, if there is something too difficult to understand, you will know to take more specific（具体的）notes about it.

    3     No matter which style you use, your notes should be clear at first sight!     4     Instead, write down the most important information, for example, main ideas and examples discussed in class.

To remember the information as much as possible, you’d better review your notes within 24 hours after your class. And at the end of your notes for each class, write a summary（总结）.     5    

Try to do better in taking notes, and then it will help you study better!

A．Many students have good ways to take notes.

B．Don’t write down every word the teacher says.

C．You need to find a style of note-taking that works best for you.

D．However, some students may not be sure how to take good notes.

E．This will help you much better understand what you have learned.

F．By doing this, you will be able to know what you are going to learn.

G．Some students are used to taking down the key information in class.

6 . Lots of people dream of a beach vacation, but hesitate to take one because they don't want to leave a pet behind.     1     You can enjoy some fun in the sun on a beach vacation with your pet. It is easier than ever to find a beach that welcome your pets, and a little extra planning and preparation is all that is required to have a wonderful time on vacation with your pet.

    2     Use the Internet to determine whether a beach is pet friendly. You can look at a beach's website, lists of pet-friendly beaches where you will be traveling. They will tell you about any rules on pets at the local beaches.

Find a hotel that is pet-friendly. Most hotels that accept pets will advertise themselves as pet-friendly on their websites.     3     It's better to know if your pet will be welcome before you make an order.

Clean up after your pet. When vacationing with your pet it doesn't mean that all responsibility is gone. Picking up after it, whether that is when it goes to the bathroom or it makes a mess with its food, is still your responsibility.     4    

Be considerate of others.     5     Some people are scared of animals, especially children, so just be aware of other animals and people on the beach and keep your pet away from them if necessary.

A．Protect your pet from the sun.

B．Make sure you choose a beach that allows pets.

C．However, there is no need to settle for a pet sitter.

D．You never know how an animal will react in public.

E．You could also try to stay with a friend who loves your pet.

F．If you are unsure whether a hotel accepts pets, call it and ask.

G．This is especially important at the beach where many people move around.

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

When the new school year starts, a lot of Chinese students need     1     (take) the military training course as the first challenge.

This fall semester, the military training course will have new     2     (requirement). According to China Youth Daily, a new syllabus (教学大纲) for the military training course for senior high school students has been released by the Ministry of Education,     3     will be carried out nationwide on Aug. 1.

The course     4     (relate) to military knowledge will be divided into two parts—basic military knowledge and basic military skills. This is the first time the course     5     (adjust) to suit high school students. The course itself will also be more flexible. In     6     (add) to main course, students can choose other areas to focus on. For students who are     7     (particular) interested in military knowledge or a specific skill set, they will have the opportunity to get     8     (far) training.

The military training course will be anywhere from 7 to 14 days long, with a minimum of 56 class hours.     9     the end of the course, students will be given one of     10     following evaluations: excellent, good, pass or fail.