1 . After a lifetime watching football with my father, a cancer diagnosis means I will have to go alone. And this is my dad’s last match.

Out of the lift, we made directly for the seats. The atmosphere was pleasant, without any final-day tension.

The only goal came just after half an hour. That, I think, was the last goal Dad ever saw, but I can’t be certain he did see it. Several times I’d glanced at Dad; on each occasion his eyes had been gazing out of the stadium.

Half-time came and went. I spent it following him in and out of the toilets, making sure he remembered his way back and meanwhile showing the way to some elders. The second half passed without goals. Dad sat in his seat, waiting for the whistle to end the match.

As soon as the last of the players had passed us, the goodbyes began all around us, the air quickly filling with the usual “see you in August” and “have a great summer”. Dad had tried to hide his tears. But by the time Frank and Dave and all the other matchday friends he’d made over the years had started to say their goodbyes, he could no longer disguise them. The tears streamed from him like I’d never seen before. But it was the noise that accompanied them which was the worst part: a long loud high cry; the cry of a child, yet coming from a man in his seventies. Awkwardly, I put an arm around his shoulders to comfort him. He cupped his hands over his face and continued to sob.

He was trembling when he stood up and reached for my hand as we headed towards the top of the steps.

This was it: the end. 25 years after he’d led me into Old Trafford stadium by the hand for my first game, here I was, leading him by his as he left for a final time. At the top of the steps, he grasped the handrail and began to descend, giving no final glance back at the field as he went.

1. Why is it the author’s father’s last match?

A．Because he suffers from cancer.

B．Because football is no longer his favorite.

C．Because Old Trafford stadium will get closed.

D．Because he is too old to watch the matches alone.

2. What does the underlined word “disguise” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Feel.

B．Enjoy.

C．Hide.

D．Ignore.

3. Which is the worst part of the game-watching experience for the author?

A．The loud cry of a child.

B．The unusual crying of his father.

C．The farewell made to all the friends.

D．The embarrassment of comforting his father.

4. Which of the following is the best description of the author?

A．Funny.

B．Creative.

C．Generous.

D．Caring.

2 . 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。

I was not sure why my dad and my uncle always disagreed with each other in the beginning. They spent many Sundays sitting at opposite ends of the table, arguing about everything. I didn’t think they got along well.

When I was eighteen, I got a call in my college dorm that my dad was having a health problem. My mom picked me up at midnight, so I could be there the next day when my dad was scheduled to transfer(转移) to a better hospital. I didn’t sleep that night, not a while. I was nervous and almost crazy when we arrived at the hospital early the next morning before the transfer.

That morning, as my mom and I walked down the hallway of the hospital, we could see straight into my dad’s room. A tall man wearing a stylish suit stood beside my father’s bed with his back to us. In surprise, my mom said to me, “How nice it is for a doctor to come by to see your dad so early in the morning.” The man was quiet and still, looking down, but he was holding both of my dad’s hands in his own. It seemed not to be a typical doctor’s behavior.

“It’s not a doctor,” I whispered softly to my mom. When the man turned around, we found that it was my uncle. However, little did I know I would continue to reflect on that quiet moment for decades. And it would be the beginning of something truly wonderful.

The hours that followed were some of the most hardest time of my youth. My dad had a serious stomach problem and had to be in hospital for quite a long time. My uncle stayed with us the entire time. For one thing, my uncle tried every way to get my dad to eat something. For another thing, he brought me healthy snacks and made sure I actually ate them even though I had no appetite. When my mother and I were scared that my dad’s illness would get worse, my uncle was always by our side.

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。

Throughout those difficult days in the hospital, I watched my uncle in a new light.

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From then on, the relationship between my dad and my uncle became closer.

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3 . 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’s important to make your big brother angry. As far as Sandy was concerned, that wasn’t just her job, but her calling. Greg was 15 years old, a skinny kid who seemed to get an inch taller every month. What else are little sisters for? She hid his schoolbooks. She flicked rubber bands at him while he was talking on the phone. When his friends came over, she was extremely nice to them, so they always asked her to hang out and play video games. This drove Greg crazier than anything else.

But now that Greg was almost 16. More than anything else, Greg wanted to learn to drive a car. He wanted his driver’s license so badly that the tips of his fingers sometimes hurt from thinking about holding it. Sandy knew how important it was to him, but she worried about Greg never hanging out with her. She was going to make sure he never got it.   

He’d just finished Driver’s Ed and got a learner’s permit, but Dad insisted Greg practice driving with him a few times. “Driving with an instructor is one thing,” Dad said, “but until you’re comfortable driving with a few people, I’m never letting you touch my car alone. We’re going to your aunt’s for dinner. Why don’t you drive the whole family?” “Sure thing,” said Greg, his eyes shimmering with anticipation. This would be Sandy’s big chance. She hid Greg’s permit in Greg’s shoe in his bedroom as she knew Greg couldn’t drive without a permit.

After the family climbed into the car, Greg took a few minutes to get ready. He adjusted his seat, fiddled with his mirrors, and familiarized himself with the air-conditioner and windshield wipers, even though it wasn’t hot outside or raining. For all of his confidence, he was starting to look nervous. He was about to turn on the car when Sandy made her attack.

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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。
“Do you have your learner’s permit?” she asked from the back seat.
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Greg returned flushed, but smiling, the permit displayed proudly in his hand.
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4 . My son works at a local sheltered workshop for the disabled a couple of days a week. On those days I drive him there. We almost always arrive at the same time as Miss Stacey. She is a beautiful woman who has been my son s friend his whole life. Cerebral palsy (脑瘫) has limited her to a wheel chair. It has twisted (扭曲) her arms and legs and made it difficult for her to speak. Yet, each time I see her, her soul shines through. There is a light in her eyes that makes you smile. There is a happiness in her smile that warms your heart. There is a love that is shown out from her and touches everyone she meets. In spite of what cerebral palsy has done to her body, her spirit burns bright.

Stacey has been a light of love and joy in my life and in so many others. She has been my son’s friend through grade school, high school, their twenties, and now into their thirties. I can still remember the smiles on their faces when I would go to pick my boy up after school. In spite of the hard work caring for children with special needs all day, they still had such a sense of happiness just by being with them. I can see it too on the faces of those devoted people who work with Stacey today. It is as if they became better just by being with such a sweet soul.

It really breaks my heart when I think that there was a time when physically and mentally disabled children were limited to institutions because they were seen as worthless at some point. In truth, they are the greatest teachers of love we will ever have. What matters is how purely and unconditionally we love. What matters is the light we shine from within. I only hope to live as lovingly, kindly, and joyfully as she does one day.

1. What can be learned about Miss Stacey from paragraph 1?

A．She lives in a sheltered workshop.

B．She is disabled but remains optimistic.

C．She is a regular visitor to the author’s son.

D．She often goes to work by the author’s car.

2. Which aspect of Miss Stacey is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?

A．Her inspiration.	B．Her achievement.
C．Her rich knowledge.	D．Her experience.

3. How do the staff working in the workshop all day feel?

A．Weary.	B．Dull.
C．Joyful.	D．Concerned.

4. How does the author sound in the last paragraph?

A．Determined.	B．Confident.
C．Humorous.	D．Sympathetic.

8 . Secrets to Choosing Friends

For your long-term success, you must choose the right friends. Here are some secrets to doing so.

Choose friends with similar values. While diversity is great in many ways, when it comes to your general values and beliefs, it’s best to keep friendships with like-minded people.     1    . However, choosing friends that hold similar values to yours will keep you from being negatively influenced by those that don’t support your values.

Choose friends with common goals. I like to call these your purpose partners.    2    , particularly as an entrepreneur, you can push each other. You can work on your goals together and encourage each other in reaching them.

    3    . We all have our strengths and weaknesses-you know what yours are. With the right friends, you can draw support from the talents, skills and abilities of those that are expert in areas that you don’t.

Choose friends that encourage you.    4    . It’s usually the people that are positive that we naturally want to be around. Which category do your friends fall into? What do your conversations with them sound like? The best types of friends will be there to offer a listening ear and help you put a positive spin on any situation.

Choose friends that share the same interests. Friends with similar interests simply make life more fun. You can enjoy outings and activities together. Whether it’s sports, music, performing arts or food, when you share interests, you can get out and do things together.    5    .

A．When you have friends with common goals

B．No one wants a friend that is negative or down all the time

C．Choose friends from higher levels

D．They will encourage you toward achieving them

E．You can respect others’ opinions and differences

F．You have someone to visit new places and enjoy new experiences with

G．Choose friends who can bring balance in areas where you are weaker

9 . Rachel was looking forward to the final project. Mr. Hill required them to work in pairs to make it ______. He came up to Rachel and said, “Rachel, I want you to work with Jane.”

Jane! Rachel looked over at the girl —________ brown hair, silly clothes, and seldom speaking. “This project is ________, ” thought Rachel, when Jane walked over to Rachel’s desk and just ________ there.

“OK,” Rachel let out a ________. “Do you have any ideas?”

“I thought we could do a film,” Jane said.

“Yeah, right,” laughed Rachel. “________?”

Jane continued, “I’ve been playing around with making ________ for a while.” Jane took out a laptop. “This one is about dreams,” she said about her first ________ , which was amazing. “And this one is about my mom.” The short clip was a ________ to Jane’s mother, who had died recently. Rachel was deeply moved and really ________ her partner’s excellent skills at making videos, “Could you show me the process to do this ________?” Jane nodded, “Yeah, I can.”

After that, Rachel spent all her free time learning about the camera and about ________ from Jane. She also learned about her ________ friend.

Eventually, it was ________ day. When it was done, Mr. Hill passed an approving look at them. Everyone ________ for their perfect cooperation. Rachel looked hard at Jane and flashed her a little smile.

1.

A．worse

B．better

C．typical

D．equal

2.

A．bright

B．curly

C．dull

D．straight

3.

A．ruined

B．declined

C．selected

D．scheduled

4.

A．stood

B．wept

C．returned

D．promised

5.

A．scream

B．complaint

C．cheer

D．sigh

6.

A．When

B．Where

C．Why

D．How

7.

A．projects

B．films

C．assessments

D．proposals

8.

A．organization

B．major

C．production

D．advantage

9.

A．goodbye

B．reference

C．greeting

D．commitment

10.

A．mastered

B．identified

C．tested

D．admired

11.

A．hand in hand

B．step by step

C．far and wide

D．on and on

12.

A．editing

B．interviewing

C．posting

D．copying

13.

A．intelligent

B．demanding

C．new

D．former

14.

A．graduation

B．debate

C．lecture

D．presentation

15.

A．waited

B．clapped

C．accounted

D．whispered

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Emma’s mother rent?

A．A boarding house.

B．A car.

C．A bike.

2. Who found O. Henry’s manuscript (手稿)?

A．The speaker’s father.

B．Emma’s mother.

C．Emma.

3. What do we know about O. Henry?

A．He once taught at SMU.

B．He once worked in Houston.

C．He once stayed in Galveston.

4. Why did the speaker’s father go to Des Moines?

A．To talk with the O. Henry expert.

B．To sell the O. Henry’s book.

C．To give money to Emma.