1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was in the afternoon before the end of the Second World War that Antonio Black, who was twelve, caught sight of a beautiful brooch (胸针) in a shop window. The brooch is so beautiful that he was unwilling to leave the store until he had purchased it. But it was too expensive — $5. His family was very poor and his parents struggled to make ends meet. Five dollars would buy almost a week’s food for his family.

Antonio couldn’t ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to his mother, Susan. Slim and beautiful, his mother was the center of the home and the glue that held it together. The housework was never-ending, and she struggled to feed and clothe their five children, but she was happy as her family and their well-being were all she cared about.

Nevertheless, he opened the shop’s door and went inside. Standing proudly and straight in his flour-sack (面粉袋改做的) shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding, “But I don’t have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time?”

“I’ll try,” the shopkeeper smiled. “People around here don’t usually have that kind of money to spend on things. It should keep for a while.”

Antonio respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He would raise the money and not tell anybody, for he thought Mum would be surprised when she saw that brooch. On hearing the sound of hammering (锤打) from a side street, Antonio suddenly had an idea that he could raise money by selling the used nail bags. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts, using nails bought in bags from a local factory. Sometimes the used bags were thrown away at the construction site, and Antonio knew he could sell them back to the factory for five cents a piece. That day he sold two nail bags and hid the money in a rusty soda tin.

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。

Every day after school, Antonio started his plan.

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The day finally came!

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2 . How to Make Friends at a New School

Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes.     1     However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.

Be yourself

    2     If some people don’t accept you, they’re not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.

    3    

Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!

Believe in yourself

A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact with other people.     4     Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you’re from.

Remember people’s names

You like it when people use your name, and so do other people.     5     Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname. You’d be surprised how often this may come in handy.

A．Be friendly to others.

B．Making new friends can be hard, too.

C．Join after-school activities like

D．Never change what you are to try and fit in.

E．If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.

F．People may become angry if you just begin by saying ”Hey“ each time.

G．Don ‘t sit at the back of the classroom where other people don’t notice you!

3 . One little girl in Dayton, Maine, has unknowingly changed the culture of her school when she became the first and only deaf student to attend.

Morey Belanger, 6, was diagnosed(诊断) with a rare disease when she was one year old. The disease is so rare that it doesn’t even have a name. One of the side effects the disease can bring about is _________loss, which Morey has already suffered. Therefore, she has to use sign language (手语) to _________.

When she reached the age to go to school, her parents were _________ about how she could receive education in normal schools. _________, they met with Dayton Consolidated School. The school was_________ to learn sign language and provide the services she needed.

Still, Morey’s mother Shannon only_________that the teachers teaching her daughter would learn sign language. Never did she imagine that all the students would also learn it. “It makes our whole family just_________.” Shannon says.

Apart from her classroom, Morey also goes to the gym class and the library, and people throughout the school are trying their best to_________what’s best to her.

The school made efforts to make Morey feel she was_________and loved. For example, it hung sign language posters in the hallway and held parties at which sign language____________were given.

“We did these things____________they are the right things to do. She is one of our students,” says Kim Sampietro, the school’s headteacher.

But even if these things were simply the right ones to do, nobody at the school could deny(否认) the____________that Morey and the need to learn sign language have had on the school.

“She’s just brought something to our school that wouldn’t have been there. I think it’s a chance for learning and growth when we have a child who has something____________,” says Sampietro, “She’ll be with the same class through the 5th grade, so I imagine all these kids will____________to learn sign language. It just makes her feel like she’s part of the school and she’s____________as she is.”

1.

A．hearing

B．nutrition

C．weight

D．memory

2.

A．speak

B．practice

C．fight

D．communicate

3.

A．certain

B．alarmed

C．worried

D．positive

4.

A．Normally

B．Regularly

C．Simply

D．Fortunately

5.

A．anxious

B．willing

C．concerned

D．generous

6.

A．discovered

B．expected

C．recognized

D．spotted

7.

A．confused

B．annoyed

C．moved

D．stressed

8.

A．offer

B．avoid

C．gather

D．desire

9.

A．hated

B．believed

C．challenged

D．respected

10.

A．performances

B．explanations

C．interviews

D．themes

11.

A．if

B．though

C．because

D．unless

12.

A．comment

B．effect

C．limitation

D．resource

13.

A．extreme

B．familiar

C．mental

D．different

14.

A．continue

B．volunteer

C．decide

D．manage

15.

A．acquired

B．accepted

C．kept

D．proved

4 . When I was in high school, I watched as many of my friends got excited about applying to universities, eagerly waited for the results, and happily shared which four-year university they were going to attend.

I never experienced anything like that, because I was going to a community college, a place I’ve _______ a lot. It’s a place for people who aren’t sure what they want to do or those who were not _______ in high school. I felt some jealousy when my friends went away to universities. In the end, _______, the community college turned out to be a great place for me.

I _______ English as my main subject, and many of my professors were writers who were passionate about what they were doing. My class was _______, with only 16 students, and it allowed me to get close to my professors and get   _______ regularly. Having professors who really knew me brought _______ like being able to edit the magazine, organize poetry readings, and be _______ in writing competitions on campus. Although in the first year I sometimes felt _______ for not having the traditional university experience, I was so glad that I was close to home to have the ________   of my family.

I got all of my units done quickly and was able to graduate a term earlier, which ________ me a large amount of money and time. I’m so ________ that I can get a jump on finishing college, stay close to my family and have ________ relationships with professors. I got a good education and was ________ prepared for my work. There are many ways to finish school, and everyone has to decide what’s the ________ for them.

1.

A．dreamed of

B．heard of

C．stopped by

D．worked out

2.

A．successful

B．responsible

C．confident

D．independent

3.

A．therefore

B．instead

C．however

D．besides

4.

A．assumed

B．studied

C．spoke

D．read

5.

A．well-behaved

B．newly-built

C．highly-developed

D．small-sized

6.

A．jobs

B．approaches

C．advice

D．data

7.

A．opportunities

B．attempts

C．choices

D．services

8.

A．active

B．expert

C．interested

D．weak

9.

A．stressed

B．nervous

C．excited

D．regretful

10.

A．support

B．expectation

C．spirit

D．belief

11.

A．gave

B．saved

C．cost

D．wasted

12.

A．surprised

B．thankful

C．fortunate

D．relaxed

13.

A．formal

B．special

C．poor

D．strong

14.

A．never

B．almost

C．hardly

D．fully

15.

A．toughest

B．happiest

C．best

D．luckiest

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible.

“Why are you in such a hurry, early bird?” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum,” Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get 100 scores. I’ve been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficult, I am well prepared for them.”

Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove him to school. At last, it was time for the students to have a test. “Responsibility,” Mr. White started. Peter wrote it on his test paper quickly and confidently.

“The second word: contribution,” Mr. White said.

“So easy,” Peter thought. He quickly wrote the word down.

Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers now,” he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “Three of you won a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter, David and Mary got full marks on the spelling test!”

Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary. Peter’s was an English-Chinese dictionary—the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. “This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought.

After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribusion” confused him. It didn’t seem right. Peter began to compare them after taking out the word list. “C-O-N-T-R-I-B-U-S-I-O-N,” he whispered. He spelled it wrong.

“What am I to do?” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I’m a master at spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my spelling words is wrong, I’ll have to give my prize back, or I will become an example for telling a lie.”

Staring at the full marks written on his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.”

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Slowly,Peter raised his hand.

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Peter looked around.

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6 . How to Adjust (适应) to a New School

School is a place where a child learns to succeed.    1     When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.

Getting to Know the School

Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school.    2    

Preparing for the First Day

    3     Being well rested will help remove (去除) any nervousness you may feel. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you’re between 7 and 11 years old.

Leave early for school. Make sure you set aside enough time in the morning to get to school.    4     Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.

Making Friends

Take part in activities. Sign up for (报名参加) activities like sports or chess. This will get you into small groups with people who have the same interests as yours.     5     You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.

A．Find out where your classroom is, as well as other important places.

B．Start your first day of school with a good night’s sleep.

C．Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust to it and will keep you out of trouble.

D．But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.

E．You don’t want to rush into your classroom after the bell rings.

F．This will also give you a chance to show your skills at a sport or other activities.

G．Go shopping for your supplies (日用品) and make sure you have them all ready to take to school.

7 . Organic food (有机食品) is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food. Some parents and pet owners pay up to 200 percent more for organic food while some people think organic food is a waste of money.

There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides (杀虫剂). This makes sure that the products are natural.

Some people think “organic” means “locally grown”. In the beginning, this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There weren’t enough organic materials. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.

Is organic food more nutritious ( 有 营 养 的 )? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers (消费者) believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems, such as cancer. Many health experts disagree. Few studies prove that organic food prevents health problems. Health experts worry more about bacteria (细 菌 ). These can come into contact with organic and non-organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully.

Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.

1. What is the doctors’ suggestion?

A．Grow your own food.	B．Reduce the use of pesticides.
C．Make sure the food is clean.	D．Buy large companies’ products.

2. Which of the following do most people agree on organic food?

A．It tastes better.	B．It is easier to grow.
C．It contains more fat.	D．It is more nutritious.

3. What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?

A．Price.

B．Safety.

C．Freshness.

D．Variety.

4. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A health magazine.	B．A medical report.
C．A chemistry paper.	D．A menu of a restaurant.

8 . 利用下面所给的词汇，写一篇60词左右的小短文。
要求：至少要用上其中的5个词汇，用到的词汇在文中用下划线标出。
senior, challenge, positive, rise to, acquire, effort, advance, amazing, confidence, make a difference, make the most of, equal, attitude, goal,   in time, look forward to, independent
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9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese people have been celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival     1     centuries. There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most     2     (move). It tells after Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him magic medicine to thank him. Hou Yi planned     3     (drink) it with his wife, Chang’e. But a bad man     4     name was Pang Meng tried to steal the medicine     5     Hou Yi was out.Chang’e wasn’t ready to give it to him and then drank it all.She became very light and     6     (fly) up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad and missed her very much. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round     7     he could see his wife there. He     8     (quick) laid out her favourite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that she could come back!

After this, people started the     9     (traditional) of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes that carry     10     wishes to the families they love and miss.

10 . There was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding school (寄宿学校). Before being sent away this boy was the ______ student in his class. He was at the top in every competition. He was a ______.

But the boy ______ after leaving home and attending the boarding school. His grades started ______. He hated being in a group. He was ______ all the time. And there were especially dark times when he felt like ______ himself. All of this ______ because he felt worthless and no one loved him. His parents started ______ the boy. But they did not ______know what was wrong with him. ______ his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and talk with him.

They sat ______ the bank of the lake near the school. The father ______ asking him casual (随便的) questions about his classes, teachers and ______. After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, ______ I am here today?” The boy answered back, “To ______ my grades?” “No, no,” his dad replied, “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for me. I want to see you happy. I don’t care about ______. I care about you. I care about your happiness. You are my world.” These words ______ the boy’s eyes to fill with tears. He ______ his dad. They didn’t say anything to each other for a long time.

Now the boy had everything he wanted. He knew there was someone on this ______ who cared for him deeply. He ______ the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad!

1.

A．richest

B．cleverest

C．laziest

D．prettiest

2.

A．better

B．failure

C．winner

D．loser

3.

A．fitted

B．changed

C．lost

D．refused

4.

A．growing

B．lasting

C．improving

D．dropping

5.

A．lonely

B．careless

C．worried

D．busy

6.

A．believing in

B．giving up

C．agreeing with

D．fighting against

7.

A．happened

B．stopped

C．came

D．disappeared

8.

A．worrying about

B．caring about

C．complaining about

D．talking about

9.

A．then

B．now

C．yet

D．even

10.

A．And

B．But

C．So

D．Or

11.

A．toward

B．along

C．opposite

D．on

12.

A．enjoyed

B．started

C．suggested

D．finished

13.

A．work

B．study

C．sport

D．education

14.

A．when

B．where

C．how

D．why

15.

A．check

B．watch

C．command

D．make

16.

A．classes

B．grades

C．appearances

D．ideas

17.

A．caused

B．permitted

C．taught

D．persuaded

18.

A．pushed

B．hit

C．hugged

D．begged

19.

A．side

B．day

C．trip

D．earth

20.

A．moved

B．lent

C．meant

D．left