1 . Dexter lives in Ouray, Colorado, where, for the past few years, the two-footed dog has been turning heads wherever he goes. His owner, Kentee Pasek, says ________ on two legs isn’t a trick she taught him. Rather, it’s a(n) ________ he made after a near-death experience.

When Dexter was a puppy, he escaped his yard, dashed into the ________ and got hit by a car. He lost his front legs. Everyone ________ he would need some kind of adaptive equipment to get around. He did use a ________ for a while until one day when Pasek set the dog at the foot of her porch (门廊) without it.

Pasek ran in to get a cup of coffee, came out and ________ found that her dog had climbed the stairs. She ________ her cellphone, put Dexter back at the bottom of the stairs and ________ him walking up the stairs on two feet without the wheelchair.

In the six years since, Dexter has become a full-blown celebrity, ________ in parades and building a group of social media ________, who now come to the dog’s hometown just hoping for a glimpse of Ouray’s most ________ “citizen”.

The whole thing isn’t considered as a ________ for many people. People praise Dexter for his option to stay ________. He shows where humans see ________, dogs sometimes beg to differ. And Dexter’s action has proven that sometimes getting ________ is the only way to see how tall you stand.

1.

A．walking

B．jumping

C．climbing

D．riding

2.

A．performance

B．experiment

C．adaptation

D．promise

3.

A．crowd

B．playground

C．subway

D．traffic

4.

A．understood

B．assumed

C．realized

D．recognized

5.

A．shelter

B．walking-stick

C．wheelchair

D．bench

6.

A．finally

B．luckily

C．surprisingly

D．occasionally

7.

A．covered

B．changed

C．forgot

D．grabbed

8.

A．recorded

B．imagined

C．supported

D．observed

9.

A．starring

B．admiring

C．waving

D．shouting

10.

A．teachers

B．followers

C．designers

D．websites

11.

A．peaceful

B．popular

C．humorous

D．beautiful

12.

A．gesture

B．problem

C．routine

D．joke

13.

A．positive

B．calm

C．serious

D．crazy

14.

A．secrets

B．troubles

C．mistakes

D．chances

15.

A．carried out

B．put away

C．dressed up

D．knocked down

2 . 假定你是学生会主席李华，学生会举办的首届生活技能云端展示活动Work Creates a Better Life得到了外教Patrick的大力支持。活动已经圆满结束，请你给他写一封感谢信。内容包括：
1．表示感谢；
2．外教的帮助；
3．活动的反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . 假定你是李华, 今天你校组织高三学生参观了市博物馆举办的“中国航天成就展”。请就此次活动用英语写一篇题为A Visit to the Achievement Expo of China Aerospace的短文，向学校的 Campus Life Monthly投稿，分享此次活动。内容包括：

1. 参加人员；

2. 活动内容；

3. 个人感想。

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

A Visit to the Achievement Expo of China Aerospace

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4 . As we close out the final days of this year, treat yourself to a deliciously distracting new book —a book that you can dip into and out of throughout the holidays. Read up, rest up, and enjoy yourself.

Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and beyond

A must-have guide for yoga-loving mamas, Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond offers helpful relaxation techniques and breathing exercises that are tailored to each pregnant woman. The book also lays out valuable techniques for labor and staying in touch with your body as it continuously changes.

Mindfulness Activities for Kids

We could all use a little more peace in our lives. Uniquely suited for children and parents to do together, the 40 mindfulness exercises recommended here —from pausing to fully enjoy a tasty sandwich to taking chalk walk together—will not only teach children calm and gratitude, but also bring grown-ups and their littles closer together.

Before She Disappeared

Frankie Elkin is a recovering alcoholic who devotes her time to solving cold cases, especially those involving people of color. A new investigation brings her to Boston, searching for a Haitian teenager who disappeared months ago. But as Frankie starts asking questions, someone else will stop at nothing to keep the answers hidden.

Oak Flat

Lauren Redniss’ Oak Flat tells the story of the land near the San Carlos Apache Reservation through an Apache family fighting to protect the land which the U. S. government and two world-power mining enterprises are attempting to seize and destroy for its copper resources. Visually striking and deeply reported, Oak Flat tells a larger story of endless westward expansion and native resistance.

1. Which book can help to improve family relations?

A．Oak Flat.

B．Before She Disappeared.

C．Mindfulness Activities for Kids.

D．Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond.

2. What do we know about the book Oak Flat?

A．It’s a brief account of mining enterprises.

B．It centers on an Apache family’s struggle.

C．It sings high praise of the US government.

D．It supports westward expansion and native resistance.

3. Who are the target readers of the four books?

A．Teenagers.

B．Men.

C．Kids.

D．Grown-ups.

5 . COOKING CLASSES

Whether you are a green hand in the kitchen or on your way to becoming the next celebrity chef, our cooking classes suit all ability levels. Join us for an enjoyable and informative time in the kitchen, learning some new skills and easy-to-recreate dishes to impress your family at home!

Highlights:

·Taught by experienced chefs in a professional and enjoyable environment. Feel comfortable asking them questions.

·Learn the importance of proper knife skills that will help speed up your prep time and promote the safety of using knives in the kitchen.

Please note:

·Suitable for teens over 13.

·Drinking water is provided throughout the class.

·Most dietary requirements can be satisfied with advance notice. Please contact us at least 2 business days before the class if you have any dietary requirements or allergies (过敏).

·If you have attended one of our classes previously, please note in the Special Comments section the items you have cooked previously so we can avoid repeating the same items where possible.

Upcoming classes:

DIY Dumplings	AU $150.00	Weeknight evenings from 6:00 pm & Saturday or Sunday mornings at 10:30 am	12 guests
Middle Eastern Banquet	AU $140.00	Weeknight evenings from 6:30 pm & Saturday at 10:00 am	10-14 guests
Easy Home Cooking	AU $130.00	Weeknight evenings from 7:00 pm & Saturday at 3:00 pm	10-12 guests
Perfect Pasta & Gnocchi	AU $120.00	Weeknight evenings from 7:30 pm & Saturday at 10:30 am or 3:00 pm	10-12 guests

1. Who would most probably sign up for the classes?

A．A celebrity chef.	B．A 15-year-old beginner cook.
C．A man who cares about food safety.	D．A mom who’s no good with knives.

2. What should you do if you have an allergy?

A．Ask experienced chefs for advice.	B．Avoid attending any of the classes.
C．Report your requirements in advance.	D．Leave a note in the Special Comments section.

3. Which class can you take if you are free after 7:30 pm on Friday?

A．DIY Dumplings.	B．Perfect Pasta & Gnocchi.
C．Middle Eastern Banquet.	D．Easy Thai Home Cooking.

4. Where does this passage probably come from?

A．An instruction book.	B．A tourist brochure.
C．A celebrity chef’s class.	D．An advertisement for trainees

6 . There is a general belief that honesty and________(正直) are the qualities that a leader should be made of. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

7 . This________________ (独特的结合) has made me realize that music is indeed a universal language. (根据汉语提示补全句子)

8 . He said it officially that he would put humans on Mars in less than a decade, but his________ (declare) proved unrealistic. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . Nowadays people often express their approval of the present economic situation and their________   (critical) has caused wide attention. (所给词的适当形式填空)