3 . Have you ever been annoyed at younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) for stealing your toys?
Siblings help you have a healthier lifestyle. A survey of more than 15,000 people found that 43 percent of people credited their family members for having the biggest positive impact on their physical condition.
They can help you live longer, In a study from the American Sociological Association, older adults, who described themselves as being “extremely close” to the family members, had a six percent chance of dying over the next five years, compared to a 14 percent risk for the people who didn’t.
Having good friends can bring many of the same benefits. We don’t all have brothers and sisters, or you might not have much contact with them. Don’t panic.
A.Brothers and sisters protect you from depression. |
B.Have you ever cooperated with your brothers or sisters? |
C.Or did you fight like cat and dog when you were younger? |
D.Siblings can make you twice as likely to do good deeds. |
E.Develop stable and close relationships with people around you. |
F.Siblings are easily available fitness and healthy-eating partners. |
G.They made you better at dealing with the tricky situations in daily life. |
4 . When John asked his daughters which sculptures they like best, they shouted excitedly, “The Story birds!”. These birds are the
At John’s house, art is a family
There are lots of
Soon, the bird stands
A.memories | B.creations | C.copies | D.reforms |
A.magic | B.challenge | C.reward | D.effort |
A.regulation | B.guidance | C.affair | D.decision |
A.look | B.move | C.come | D.carve |
A.joint | B.real | C.final | D.serious |
A.highlights | B.steps | C.ideas | D.benefits |
A.rolls | B.fires | C.paints | D.brushes |
A.disappear | B.enlarge | C.crack | D.explode |
A.takes over | B.runs out | C.tests out | D.turns over |
A.washes | B.decorates | C.refreshes | D.strengthens |
A.resting | B.cycling | C.striking | D.hardening |
A.drops | B.changes | C.stabilizes | D.rises |
A.hotter | B.tougher | C.faster | D.deeper |
A.quietly | B.closely | C.temporarily | D.firmly |
A.sensitive | B.innocent | C.enthusiastic | D.gentle |
5 . During the Gold Rush, merchants needed a faster way to ship their goods to the West, turning every voyage into a race. The current record holder was the Surprise, which had made the New York to San Francisco trip in ninety-six days. Ellen planned to break that record with her ship, the Flying Cloud.
To achieve the goal, Ellen learned to use navigation (航海) instruments and do the complicated math calculations from her captain father. She also studied positioning charts made by Lieutenant Marthew, Ellen’s race against time began on June 2, 1851. It was her responsibility to keep track of the ship’s progress and current position and to plan the best course for it to follow. She chose a course different from the ones ships normally used and the Flying Cloud passed the equator two days less than ever before.
Heading south, when Ellen and the Flying Cloud was about to reach the Cape Horn, powerful wind slammed into the ship, tipping it sideways. Thirty-foot waves crashed over the deck. Ellen knew that the fastest way to get there was through the Strait of Le Maire. But it was risky. The narrow strip of water was only fourteen miles wide with rocky coasts on both sides. It would not be a problem on a clear day. But Flying Cloud was hit with their worst storm yet. Between the blinding snow and the lack of daylight, visibility was cut to almost nothing. Ellen used dead reckoning to plot a course she hoped would take the Flying Cloud toward the entrance to the strait.Finally, when the skies cleared, Ellen was relieved to see that she were right and everyone were safe on board. On July 22, lucky winds pushed the ship through the strait.Finally, at eleven-thirty the morning of August 3l, 185l, Flying Cloud had completed its voyage in eighty-nine days and twenty-one hours, beating Surprise’s record by an entire week.Crowds gathered on the beach to watch Flying Cloud’s arrival. News of the broken record spread quickly, making Ellen an instant celebrity. Her achievements were recognized in newspapers across the country, The success of her voyage required a combination of skill, experience and courage. Luckily, Ellen had them all.
1. What was Ellen’s main job on the Flying Cloud?A.Doing math calculation and making charts. |
B.Analyzing the data and predicting the weather. |
C.Locating the ship’s position and deciding the course. |
D.Following the captain’s instructions and drawing maps. |
A.Intelligent and generous. | B.Brave and straightforward. |
C.Adventurous and sensitive. | D.Ambitious and committed. |
A.Personification. | B.Simile. | C.Metaphor. | D.Repetition. |
A.The powerful waves. | B.The rocky coasts. |
C.The narrow strip of water. | D.The low visibility |
A “Hearty” Welcome
Chase counted his gifts one more time as he put a small toy into each envelope. “Twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two.”
“Do you have one for everyone in your class?” Mom asked.
“Yep! I’m ready for the Children’s Day party tomorrow!” Chase said.
When Chase got to school the next day, he saw a new girl in his classroom. She stood near Ms Robins and looked around shyly.
“This is Eva,” said Ms, Robins, “Will someone volunteer to show her around today?”
Chase raised his hand. He liked showing the new kids around and helping them feel welcome.“Thanks, Chase,” Ms. Robins said, “Now let’s get busy with our work so we’re done in time for the party.” That’s when Chase realized he didn’t have a present for Eva. No one else would have one either. Chase pictured his classmates’ desks covered with gifts of toys, candies and pencils while Eva’s desk was empty. He felt sad.
During the break, he was careful not to mention the party as he showed Eva around the playground. At lunchtime, he walked Eva to the lunchroom, still worried about what would happen at the party. As the lunch server placed a heart-shaped cake on Chase’s tray, Chase suddenly remembered that kids often included heart-shaped paper cards with the gifts they exchanged. On the paper cards, kids would like to write their sweet wishes. As he sat down at his table, an idea popped into his head.
When they were back to the classroom after lunch, Chase told Ms. Robins about their plan. Ms. Robins smiled. “That’s very thoughtful,” she said, “Let’s go for it.”
During math time, Chase invited Eva to work at a math station with him. He made sure Eva sat with her back to the room so she wouldn’t notice her new classmates passing around a big paper heart that Ms. Robins had just created.
注意:1. 续写词数为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
When Chase got back to his seat, he found the paper heart in his desk.
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2.社团活动收获。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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