1 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的短文。

A Little Boy

A little boy selling magazines for school walked up to a house that people rarely visited. The house was very old and shabby and the owner hardly ever came out. When he did come out, he would not say hello to his neighbors or passers-by but simply just glared at them.

The boy knocked on the door and waited, sweating from fear of the old man. The boy’s parents told him to stay away from the house, and a lot of other neighborhood children were told the same thing from their parents.

Dusk found the boy lingering on and hesitating what to do. As he was ready to walk away, the door slowly opened. “What do you want?” the old man said impatiently. The little boy was very afraid but he had a quota (定额) to meet for school with selling the magazines. So he got up the courage and said, “Uh, Sir, I am selling these magazines and, uh, I was wondering if you would like to buy one from me.”

The old man just stared at the boy without a word. The boy could see inside the old man’s house and saw that he had dog figurines (小雕像) on the fireplace mantle. “Do you collect dogs?” The little boy asked. “Yes, I have many collections in my house. They are my family here and they are all I have.” The boy then felt sorry for the man, as it seemed that he was a very lonely soul.

“Well, I do have a magazine here for collectors. It is perfect for you. I also have one about dogs since you like dogs so much.” The old man was ready to close the door on the boy and said, “No, boy. I don’t need any magazines of any kind, now goodbye.”

The little boy was sad that he was not going to make his quota with the sale. He was also sad for the old man being so alone in the house that he owned. The boy went home and then had an idea. He had a little dog figurine that he got some years ago from an aunt. The figurine did not mean nearly as much to him since he had a real live dog and a large family.

注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。

The little boy headed back down to the old man’s house.

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From that day on something changed inside the old man.

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2 . Think of the last time you disagreed with another person. Maybe you argued with a sibling (兄弟；姊妹) over what to watch on TV. Or perhaps you tried to convince grown-ups that ice cream makes a better dinner than vegetables. How did your disagreement end? Were you able to see the issue from the other person’s viewpoint?

In many situations, disagreements are unavoidable. They’re part of life. After all, everyone has different opinions. We all have past experiences that shape how we see the world. Still, not all disagreements are bad. In fact, many people look at them as opportunities to learn. They do so by trying to understand where both sides are coming from.

How can you understand both sides of an issue? Often, it’s best to start by asking questions. Questions help us learn about the world around us. The right questions can also help us learn about other people. In a disagreement, asking for more information can help you learn about a person’s viewpoint. It can also lead you to gather more facts. This can paint a better picture of the entire issue.

When seeking to understand both sides of an issue, it’s important to know the difference between facts and opinions. Remember, facts are based on true information. Opinions can change from person to person. Paying attention to facts can stop biases (偏见) from taking over in a disagreement. This can help everyone involved see both sides of the issue.

Maybe you’re wondering why it’s important to understand both sides of an issue, anyway. After all, don’t most people just want to prove that their side is right? Often, that’s true. However, understanding the whole issue can lead to both sides working together.

Disagreements may be uncomfortable at first. However, when both sides truly try to understand each other, they often find they have more in common than they thought. The next time you disagree with other people, try asking them questions about their viewpoints. You never know what you might learn.

1. What does the underlined word “so” refer to in Paragraph 2?

A．Ignoring chances to learn.

B．Knowing more about themselves.

C．Shaping a right way to see the world.

D．Making the disagreements a chance to learn.

2. According to the passage, how can we solve a disagreement?

A．By changing the other’s opinion.

B．By making both sides comfortable.

C．By trying to stand in the other’s shoes.

D．By telling facts and opinions apart.

3. How does the author support his view?

A．By reasoning.	B．By making comparison.
C．By debating.	D．By giving examples.

4. What’s the author’s attitude to people’s arguments?

A．Uncaring.

B．Negative.

C．Positive.

D．Doubtful.

3 . 假定你是高一新生李华，开学之初，你的英语老师Michael希望了解每位同学的英语学习情况并征求教学建议。请用英语给他写一封电子邮件，包括以下内容：
1. 对英语学习的认识；
2. 你英语学习方面存在的问题；
3. 对英语教学的建议。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（最多1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（最多3个单词）

There are several reasons why school uniforms are a good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody     1     (have) to worry about fashion (时尚). Everybody wears     2     same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth     3     gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or     4     (cycle) to school on dark mornings, car drivers can     5     (easy) see them.

But can uniforms help improve school standards? The answer     6     this question is not clear. One study in America found that students’ grades     7     (improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students prefer     8     (wear) their own clothes rather than wear uniforms. Other American studies showed no     9     (connect) between uniforms and school performance.

School uniforms are     10     (tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them. Some very good schools don’t have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.

5 . As is known to us, Chinese women volleyball team is __________ (power) than any other women volleyball team in the world. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . I am __________ (extreme) happy to hear that you are interested in the Chinese festivals. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . The reason __________ I prefer the classical music is that it always reminds me of the splendid Chinese traditional cultures. (用适当的词填空)

8 . The first time the teenager came here, he signed __________ for the advanced course for literature. (用适当的词填空)

9 . There is a(n) __________ (volunteer) work in which we aim to collect more than 10,000 pieces of plastic. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . In the past few years, an increasing number of people and __________ (organise) have begun coming up with plans to counter this trend. (所给词的适当形式填空)