1 .        Sometimes we have disagreements with people. When this    1    , the important thing is to try not to let a calm discussion turn into a heated argument. Here     2    my tips for you.

The f    3     thing I would say is that the way you begin the conversation is very important.

Imagine you are a student and you share a flat     4    another student who you think isn’t doing her share of the housework. If you say “Look, you never do your share of the housework.     5    are you going to do about it?”, the discussion will very soon turn into an argument. It’s much more    6    (有帮助) to say something like “I think we had b    7     have another look about how we divide up the housework. Maybe there is a better way of dealing with it.”

My second piece of a    8     is simple. If you’re the person who is in the wrong, just admit it! This is the easiest and best way to avoid an argument. Just make an     9    (道歉), and move on. The other person will have more respect for you     10    the future if you do that.

2 . We can choose our friends, but usually we cannot choose our neighbors. However, to get a happy home life, we have to get along with     1    as well as possible.

An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for    2    . People should not do things     3    will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not be played at full volume    4    loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoy    5    friendly relationship with them.

An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people，    6    there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable.     7    neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone will live     8    peace.

3 . 阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示，2）首字母提示，3）语境提示，在每个空格内填人一个适当的英语单词，所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确，并将该词完整地写在答题卡中相应的横线上。

Many of us were raised with the saying "Waste not, want not.” None of us,     1    , can completely avoid waste in our lives.

Any kind of waste is thoughtless. Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our limited natural    2    (资源), our money, or other people's time, each of us can become more aware and careful. The smallest good habits can make a big d    3    . It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our b    4    in a world that is in serious trouble. By focusing on    5    (节省) oil, water, paper, food, and clothing, we are playing a part    6    cutting down on waste.

We must keep reminding     7    (自己) that it is easier to get into something     8     it is to get out of it. Actually, severe damage d    9    to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution. It’s time for us to    10    no to waste so that our grandchildren’s children will be able to develop well. We can't solve all the problems of waste, but we can encourage mindfulness.

Waste not！

4 . I remember taking     1     English class in college on the short story. Our first assignment was to read     2     short stories and then discuss which one was better. After reading both, I wasn’t sure. Over the     3    several months, my professor taught me     4     one story was so much better than the other,     5    was rich in metaphor（隐喻）and character development, while the other was humorous     6     too shallow. I couldn’t see this at first. Yet, in a few months, my brain got reeducated and     7     could see the difference between good and bad writing and could appreciate literature at a whole new level.
Going to college helps build a strong mind, which leads     8     greater success in one’s life.

5 . 阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示，2)首字母提示，3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。
Dear editor,

I am Evan from Canada. Being the eldest child in the family has its disadvantages.First of all,I have to share all my     1    (玩具)with my younger sisters . Of course, they don’t n    2    to return the favor because I’m totally uninterested in their things.    3    (除……之外) that, they are always hanging around me . I just can’t get a moment’s p    4    .

At meals, I have to eat whatever is     5    the plate regardless of the taste .My sisters only try one bite if it’s not     6    favorite food. In addition ,w    7    it comes to practicing our musical instruments, I have to paractice     8    than double the time. Worst of all, I get a larger quantity of homework,    9    (对比)to them.

I’m feeling rather annoyed. Can you please g    10    me some advice?

Yours truly

Evan Smith

6 . 请认真阅读下面对话，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
K=Karen   S=Selina
K: You’re late again.
S: Sorry, but there was a traffic j    1    .
K: It’s to ways the same excuse. Try to think of something better next time.
S: But I’m telling the truth! There was an a    2    in the cross-harbor tunnel. I don’t think buy one. It was hurt but it t    3    the police over an hour to clear it. Anyway, how are you? You look a bit tired.
K: Well, actually, I’ve been q    4    with my grandmother again. I feel sad because it is going w    5     , she blames me, even though it’s not my fault.
S: What did your grandma say?
K: Her favorite expression is “young people are not as well behaved as they u    6    to be,” She always complains that I don’t show her enough r    7    .
S: Well, try and understand her. She can’t do all the things she did w    8    she was young. It must be very frustrating. Just think, one day we’ll be old…
K; You’re right. I should be more u    9    . I think I’ll buy her a present and apologize.
S: Right. Now you are feeling a bit better, it’s your turn to help me. Could you give me a hand with my maths homework?
K: Maths again! Okay, girl can we find somewhere to e    10    first? I’m starving！