Alphabetical (字母表的) order was a big problem for Keisha Williams. In every list, on every line, in the lunchroom and the classroom, teachers put all the W’s together. Alice Wilkins was always one place ahead of Keisha.
“You two are going to be friends,” said the girls’ teacher, Ms. Mubarak, “whether you like it or not.”
Yeah, right. Could she be friends with Alice? “I doubt it,” Keisha thought. Alice was perfect. She was everything Keisha wasn’t. Alice changed her hairstyle every day. She always wore beautiful clothing. She had polish (指甲油) on her nails. Keisha had plain (普通的) nails, a very ordinary hairstyle — and not to mention her out-of-tyle clothes.
Alice had new fashionable notebooks. Keisha’s notebooks were boring black and white. Keisha complained to her mother that her notebooks were too plain. “They still have paper and lines,” her mother said. “You don’t need glitter (华丽) to make you smart.”
Keisha thought Alice’s mother treated her like a grown-up. Alice had a house key and said that she always let herself into her apartment. But when Keisha came home, she had to ring for her mother to open the door. And every time, her mother would give her a big bear hug. That’s for babies, Keisha always thought, trying to free herself from her mother’s arms.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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One Tuesday at school when math tests were handed back, Keisha got her usual A.
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Later, in the cafeteria, Keisha and Alice worked on math problems together.
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Mom was busy in the kitchen when my brother Marco and I got home from school on Friday. “Did you remember your grandmother’s coming today?” She asked. “Sure, Mom,” we laughed. “Didn’t you notice we cleaned our rooms?” Mom smiled and continued, “Thanks. I know I shouldn’t be nervous, but my mother hasn’t been here for almost six years! As I was growing up, her house always looked perfect. So I want everything to be well.”
“Perfect,” I said with a smile. “What else can we do to help before she gets here?”
Mom looked around,“You two could set the table. Use the good bowls. And be very careful with the glasses Grandma gave to us before you were born!”
As Mom prepared a big meal, Marco and I set the table. I taught Marco how to line up the forks on the left side of each p late and the knives and spoons on the right. In the center of the table, we placed a set of tall white candles. Then we stepped back and looked at our work. It seemed something was missing. “What’s missing?” I asked Marco.
“Napkins?” He asked. “And I don’t think Mom would want us to use paper ones!”
We both laughed. Marco opened a drawer and took out the nice cloth napkins Mom saved for special occasions （场合）. The soft white squares were folded in the middle, and we placed one on each plate. “Do you think that looks good enough?” I asked.
“No,” Marco answered. “Let’s make them look better. Remember the restaurant we went to last year? Their napkins were folded into different shapes! That was great!”
I nodded and unfolded the cloth napkin in front of me. “Look,” I said, pointing to the napkin, “These lines make special shapes. That gives me a great idea! Let’s do origami （折纸）. That’ll make the napkins unique!”
Marco looked confused, so I explained,“Origami’s a kind of folding art. People usually use paper, but you can use cloth. You make boats, birds or flowers just by folding. Nothing else is needed!”
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mom heard us and came to help.
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We placed a different origami napkin on each plate.
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The MP3 has become a new fashion on campus. I had long dreamed of owning a MP3. The more MP3 owners were on campus, the stronger my desire (渴望) became. Finally, during one of my monthly visits home, I begged my parents to let me buy one, “Dad, Mom, I ... I want to buy a MP3 ... , the one for …”
I swallowed (吞咽) the rest of my words. Did I really need to explain what a MP3 was? Surely everybody knew!
At first there was no response from my parents. But my little brother replied eagerly, “Me too!”
Then finally my dad spoke, “What! What is it for? This little stuff breaks down soon after you get it! It’s an absolutely useless expense (花费) …”
Then, I had an idea. When the summer vacation came, I lied to my parents that I couldn’t stay at home, because the school had supplementary (附加的) programs. As a result, I earned my money for a new MP3 through my part-time job.
I was at home the night before my new school when Mom came into my room. She sat on my bed, and patted me on the shoulder. Then she handed me a small box. “Take this. Don’t tell your father ... Now, study hard, okay?” she said softly.
“Mom, how did you ... ?” I asked.
“It’s from my own savings. Your father doesn’t know.” I sat alone for a long time with my new MP3, weeping (哭泣) silently.
When I went back to school, I decided to give up my part-time job so that I could study harder for my parents, for my dream. My motivation (动机) to study has never been so strong.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在以下位置作答。
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One afternoon, I was in my dorm when a classmate told me that my father was waiting for me downstairs.
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I sat down and unwrapped (打开) the box.
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On October 18, world leaders came together in Beijing for an eye-catching forum (论坛) to celebrate
Chinese President Xi Jinping
So far, the Belt and Road Initiative has become the world’s
“Belt and Road cooperation was suggested by China,
Over the new year holiday, my parents and I
Xiaoxue (Noel) is an exchange student, now studying international relations at Beijing Foreign Studies University. Since Xiaoxue showed great interest in Chinese martial arts (武术), she decided to try Chinese wrestling (摔跤) after
She had never learned Chinese martial arts before she came to China,
According to her, she feels very happy and very
When she was not familiar
8 . Exercise and healthy eating go together to produce a healthy lifestyle! Many of us have internal (内心的)
The good news is that any exercise helps increase our
Please take the time to add
Try to
| A．dreams | B．excuses | C．plans | D．regrets |
| A．thankful | B．anxious | C．ready | D．sorry |
| A．beach | B．gym | C．school | D．hospital |
| A．confidence | B．courage | C．wealth | D．fitness |
| A．inactive | B．humorous | C．impressive | D．powerful |
| A．idea | B．skill | C．habit | D．hobby |
| A．admiration | B．excitement | C．movement | D．achievement |
| A．excellent | B．suitable | C．responsible | D．graceful |
| A．Focus | B．Explore | C．Start | D．Contact |
| A．extra | B．strange | C．serious | D．positive |
| A．come up | B．work out | C．break out | D．call off |
| A．parts | B．facts | C．causes | D．kinds |
| A．efforts | B．sense | C．troubles | D．money |
| A．change | B．explain | C．track | D．guide |
| A．injure | B．control | C．affect | D．improve |
9 . If you always dream of traveling around the world but would rather not give up your education, then why not combine (结合) the two? Numbers of people are now studying abroad, getting once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences in different places and preparing for a better future. You can choose to spend a week away, or a summer, or even a year. You can go to Spain. Or you can keep things simple by studying in an English-speaking country like Canada or Australia. There are so many options (选项) for you.
Just a few tens of years ago, the options for studying abroad were few and far between. Today the marketplace is positively crowded, so much so that it’s difficult to know where to start. On the upside, this means you’re the master of your own future. So, if you’re serious about studying abroad, it’s time to get planning.
Studying abroad can also be expensive. Besides the cost of the actual education you receive, there are also other costs you need to think about—from flights and accommodation to food and sightseeing. “Eighty percent of American high school teens say they want to travel, but only 1 to 3 percent of them actually do it,” says Samantha Martin. “And we know finances (资金) are a huge part of the problem.” Last year, Samantha and her workmate Jennifer Thomas started Project Travel, a specialist website, to help more students “get on the plane or bus”. Students can ask for help with finances on the website for study, volunteer work, teaching and other types of educational travel. This type of method isn’t suitable for everyone, but there are other methods you can explore if you want to reduce the overall cost of studying abroad.
These are tricky problems you have to deal with, but program advisors, lecturers, fellow students, friends and parents can all give advice and help you find a “study abroad” program that fit s with your goals, your finances and, just as importantly, your personal interests.
1. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?| A．To advise people to study abroad. |
| B．To show the popularity of studying abroad. |
| C．To discuss the necessity of studying abroad. |
| D．To introduce why people choose to study abroad. |
| A．There are many people studying abroad. |
| B．It is not a good time to study abroad now. |
| C．Many people think studying abroad is costly. |
| D．There are many options for studying abroad now. |
| A．can borrow money from Project Travel |
| B．may get financial help on Project Travel |
| C．must do some volunteer work for Project Travel |
| D．can get their plane or bus ticket from Project Travel |
| A．Studying Abroad | B．Traveling the World |
| C．Being Careful with Choices | D．Preparing for a Better Future |
This is a place to help you with homework, meet new friends or just chat. Textbooks, comics and magazines are available.
When? Lunchtimes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Where? Room 303
Who for? Open to all ages.
Who can help? One teacher and two assistants （助手） are there to help.
Computer Club
In the club, you have the chance to develop your IT skills in multimedia presentation （多媒体演示）, web design and programming. You can check your email or use the Web to find information for homework. You’ll also be able to help with the school’s website.
When and where? Lunchtime: Mondays in Room 106; Thursdays in Room 115．Also open after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Who for? Open to all pupils.
Kung Fu Club
When and where? Coaching available every day except Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm in the gym.
Who for? Open to all pupils.
Costs: $2 a week. Chances to enter competitions at local and national levels.
Dance Club
Each dance group meets once a week after school in the gym and works on a number of modern dance routines. There are plenty of chances to perform at public shows if you wish, or you can just enjoy the fun.
When and who for? Friday s 4:15—5:15 for Years 6 to 8; Tuesdays 4:00—5:30 for Years 9 to 12
1. What makes the Learning Zone different from the others?| A．It is free all year round. | B．It is open to all ages. |
| C．You can do what you like here. | D．You can learn many skills here. |
| A．Learn some IT skills. | B．Build the school’s website. |
| C．Do your homework online. | D．Enter programming competitions. |
| A．Learning Zone. | B．Computer Club. | C．Kung Fu Club. | D．Dance Club. |
