1 . Before the final exam, the teacher gave us an i________speech, encouraging us to study hard. （根据首字母单词拼写）

2 . 阅读下列短文。根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Moving to another country is never easy. You may miss your friends, family, food, language and being in a place that you are familiar     1     . Additionally, being forced to move due to a war or because you are unsafe is even more     2     (challenge). You and your family may have no choice but to leave and it will be very difficult     3     (visit) home. Things are not always easy when you are adapting to a new country.

3 . 用所给单词和短语的适当形式填空。

patient     appropriate     represent     surround       calm down take advantage of     put up       catch one’s eye   make an effort   buzz with

1. Helen felt nervous, but when she saw her tutor nod encouragingly to her, she ________ and started her performance.
2. If you are invited to a formal reception, be sure to dress ________.
3. Every year, the moment I get on the train, I am ________ by Shanxi accents—and I know that I am heading home to my family.
4. Whenever I made mistakes, the teacher always pointed them out with ________.
5. Each of the star on the flag of the United States ________ a state of the nation.
6. Besides running, you can also ________ the sports equipment in the community.
7. Our house ________ activities when everyone comes home.
8. Two large paper lanterns have been ________ at the front door of his house, adding to the festive atmosphere.
9. The moment I saw the large papercut, it ________ through its size first, but then by its beautiful design.
10. Granny ________ to help me to write a letter to Father Christmas.

4 . We were greatly ________（激励）by the speech given by President Xi at the grand celebration and determined to study harder to contribute to our nation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写）

5 . When the author opens his memoir with a scene of his mother pushing him from a moving vehicle, you know you’re in for a fascinating read. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, who is now a daily show host, is an autobiography about Trevor’s life in Africa.

Trevor, the son of a Xhosa (科萨人) mother and a Swiss-German father, was born a crime as it was illegal for different races to marry and have children in Africa. Growing up biracial in the post-apartheid era (后种族隔离时代), his mother is an influential partner at every step along his journey. She worked diligently to stay out of poverty and keep Noah in good schools. Trevor’s mom stressed independence and free thought as well as all the values of Judaism (犹太教). Even before they knew apartheid would end, she wanted him to live freely. She took him to places that black South Africans considered “white things,” like ice rinks and the suburbs, because even if he never left the ghetto (贫民区), he would know that the ghetto was not the world. It was her mother’s aim to keep him from internalizing his oppression, and to convince him that he was greater than social labels. His mom would take him to the library and museums, and local college campuses. For his mother, being a black woman didn’t mean he couldn’t achieve greatness. She gave him permission to dream beyond his circumstances.

In Trevor’s whole early life, being mixed-race, he often wasn’t allowed to go outside during apartheid because the police could have taken him away; he couldn’t be seen with his parents and his mother had to pretend to be his maid when they were in public. So, Trevor had to have his mother’s friends pose as his mother. Trevor struggled to fit in at school as he didn’t know which group to play with. Later in high school, Trevor had to start a lunch delivery business to move up and be accepted by his fellow classmates. After high school, he started getting into comedy in 2002 and has been on TV ever since. Trevor had a rough, but loving relationship with his mother as he was always getting in trouble. Trevor didn’t see his dad much and could only meet in secret. In the end, Born a Crime is not just an unnerving account of growing up in South Africa under apartheid, but a love letter to the author’s remarkable mother. Noah writes: “I understood even from an early age that we weren’t just mother and son. We were a team.”

Born a Crime tells a really personal and yet universal story in many respects. It is undoubtedly a life-changing story which is powerful, honest, funny and dark at the same time, still it never turns to despair, self-pity or hopelessness. It’s a story of survival against the odds and the human ability to transcend the limits of their origin. At the end of the book, he explains this miracle that happened to his mother, where she survives a bullet to the head. These stories uncover new feelings towards loved-ones, and may influence you to sincerely reconsider connections to your family and their priorities.

1. It can be learnt that Born a Crime is ________.

A．a book on slavery

B．a story about criminals

C．an autobiography of a show host

D．a report about how to reduce crime

2. What problem did Trevor have in his early life?

A．He didn’t get along with his mother.

B．He felt hard to fit in at school.

C．He was wanted by the police.

D．He got too much attention.

3. According to the passage, Trevor’s mother ________.

A．pushed him to reach academic excellence

B．encouraged him go beyond the present limits

C．inspired him to speak for the minority as a TV host

D．helped him determine which race he should side with

4. What might be the theme of Born A Crime?

A．Law and justice.	B．Hope and grit.
C．Getting to the top.	D．Secrets of success.

6 . Hi, I'm Michael J.Lindell, Inventor, Manufacturer, and President of My Pillow Corporation.Years ago, like you, I found myself extremely frustrated with my pillow going flat. Most pillows are designed to break down. I would wake up in the morning with a sore arm, my neck would hurt, my fingers would be numb, and I would toss and turn all night not knowing why. I tried many different pillows on the market and none of them worked. So, I started to research pillows and study sleep disorders. I was determined to create the world’s healthiest, most comfortable, and strongest pillow. My Pillow uses our unique, patented medical fill that stays cool, corresponds to your exact individual needs regardless of sleep position, and stays healthy for your full 10-year guarantee. It is non-allergic, and you can wash and dry it as easily as your favorite jeans.

My Pillow is not available in stores. I have spent the last seven years selling My Pillow face-to-face at fairs, expos and events. Hundreds of experts and medical doctors carry and recommend them for their patients. I have been featured on medical talk shows that air around the world. I have sold hundreds of thousands of pillows and have received great gratitude from satisfied customers regarding how My Pillow has changed their lives and provided a more comfortable, restful sleep.

And, My Pillow comes in different sizes and is fit for your size and sleeping pattern. So you can be assured that you will have the most comfortable pillow for you.

I truly believe it is the best pillow in the world and that if everyone had one and got better sleep, the world would be a much nicer place.

1. What makes My Pillow unique?

A．It is easily washed and dried.

B．It suits your sleeping position.

C．It helps you stay healthy for 10 years.

D．It contains special cooling medicine.

2. Where can people probably buy My Pillow?

A．In stores.

B．At fairs.

C．In markets.

D．On the Internet.

3. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?

A．To encourage people to buy My Pillow.

B．To introduce a comfortable pillow.

C．To give some advice on sleeping problems.

D．To tell us how to select a comfortable pillow.

7 . 假如你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Allen来信说近期要来北京体验中国的春节文化，希望你介绍一些有关中国春节的习俗。请根据提示写一封回信，信件的开头和结尾已为你写好。注意文段结构和衔接。要求用到以下提示词：
1. 重视，准备，打扫屋子
2. 贴汉字“福”，剪纸，春联
3. 放烟火，吓跑怪物“年”，吃年夜饭，吃饺子，发红包，看春晚，守夜，家庭团聚
4. 习俗，精神
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8 . 阅读下列短文。根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The government built a cycle path on the road for those     1     rode bikes. But it is hardly used. One day when I     2     (walk) on the pavements (人行道), a cyclist rode around me. When I asked     3     he was riding on the pavement, he shouted at me. In my opinion, the cyclists should be made to use the cycle path all the time, rather than the pavement.

9 . 阅读下面短文和问题，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。

Dear headmaster, As president of Sullivan Junior High School’s student council, I have been chosen to write to you on behalf of the eighth grade class. We would like to propose an eighth grade promotion trip to Sea World in San Diego, California. We chose Sea World for several reasons. In science class, we have been studying oceans and the marine life. Going to Sea World would provide us with the opportunity to visit these creatures and to better understand their habitats. This could be a once in a lifetime experience for those of us who have never been outside Arizona. We will have lots of fun and learn at the same time. The close location of San Diego was also a factor in planning this trip. San Diego can be reached by bus in about six hours. If the buses leave Sullivan after school on Friday afternoon, we should arrive in California in time to have a late dinner and get settled into our hotel rooms before midnight.

You may be asking yourself. “How will this trip be financed?” We are suggesting that the school host an “Oceans of Fun” night for family, friends, and community members for a small fee. The activities would be organized and supervised by eighth grade students. Some of our ideas for the night include a Surfer’s Snack Shop with homemade treats for sale, Pirate Pete’s Treasure hunt, and a short production of “A Whale of a Tale.” This would the best chance to show our ocean animal reports. Many of the eighth grade students have gone to school together since kindergarten. We believe that this trip would be a fantastic way to celebrate friendships. This trip may also be one of the last times we see our friends because students from Sullivan Junior High School attend four different high schools. We invite you to our next student council meeting on December 7, 2013, to discuss your thoughts and work out any concerns you still may have. Thank you for taking the time to consider our request for an eighth-grade promotion trip. Sincerely, Julie Martino

1. Who has written this letter? What is she?
__________________________________________
2. What idea has the author mainly expressed in Paragraph 4?
__________________________________________
3. Why has the author written this letter?
__________________________________________
4. Why does the author mention that many students have gone to school together since kindergarten in Paragraph 5?
__________________________________________

10 . 用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词只能使用一次。

admire   shock   suffer   despite   put out     confident   contribute     protect from

1. ________ his full schedule, he signed up for the English speech contest.
2. I’m applying for the volunteer guide in order to build my________ in speaking in public.
3. Some people are wasting food while others are ________ from hunger.
4. He didn’t realize that he was injured until the fire had been________.
5. Inspired by the team, every member of the research group made their ________ to the new project.
6. She was so ________ that she could hardly bring out a word.
7. There are ________ potentialities in every human being.