2 . 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。

With a wide smile on her face, 15-year-old Sirin eagerly rushed to her mom to show off her new painting. But Mom raised her eyebrows with eyes wide open, and spoke impatiently, “No time, baby. Right now I am busy with an important talk. Just wait for some time, OK?”

Holding her oil painting, she frowned (皱眉),and then searched for her dad. “Dad, see what I have done,” Sirin exclaimed cheerfully. Her dad turned around while adjusting his tie, grinned at her, and showed his thumbs up!

Immediately, Sirin replied angrily, “Dad, you haven’t seen it yet.”

He smiled at her saying, “No time, baby. I will see it later.” He just patted her back lovingly, kissed her forehead, and rushed for his office.

She was not a kid to be pleased with simple gesture or smile. She stood there for a few seconds, and then stormed off to her own bedroom. Hot air was blowing from her nostrils (鼻孔) ; her face turned into apple red. She threw the painting on the table, slammed the door and threw herself on her bed.

“Why is everybody so busy?” She recalled thousands of incidents that hurt her in preschool, middle school and even in high school too! She assumed at least her own family members would give some values to her thoughts, but they were no exception. Unconsciously, her eyes were filled with tears.

The knocking sound on the door put a sudden stop to her thought. Her mom was calling her for dinner. Sirin deliberately (故意地) came late to join them. She kept silent and didn’t look at anyone, scratching the table mat with her nail. Her mom was puzzled at the unusual behavior. Suddenly the morning incident came to mind. Softly, she asked, “ Honey, did I do anything wrong? ”

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

At this very moment, Sirin could no longer resist her anger.

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When back from school the next day, Sirin was surprised to see her beautifully-decorated paining on the wall.

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3 . Parents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends. Is this a good thing? Sometimes, when Mr. Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock music together and talk about interests both enjoy, such as pop culture, he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.

“I would never have said to my mom, ‘Hey, the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it?” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap in taste.”Music was not the only gulf. From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations, earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits.

Today, the generation gap(代沟) has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. Now they are comfortable and common. And parent-child activities, from shopping to sports, involve a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue into adulthood. No wonder greeting cards today carry the message, “To my mother, my best friend.”

But family experts warn that the new equality (平等) can also result in less respect for parents. “There’s still a lot strictness and authority (权威) on the part of parents out there, but there is a change happening,” says Kerrie, a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College, “In the middle of that change, there is a lot of confusion among parents.”

Family researchers offer a variety of reasons for these changing roles and attitudes. They see the 1960s as a turning point. Great cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic process that encourages everyone to have a say.

“My parents were on the ‘before’ side of that change, but today’s parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the ‘after’ side,” explains Mr. Ballmer. “It’s not something easily accomplished by parents these days, because life is more difficult to understand or deal with, but sharing interests does make it more fun to be a parent now.”

1. The underlined word “gulf” in Para. 3 most probably means ________.

A．interest

B．problem

C．difference

D．habit

2. Which of the following show that the generation gap is disappearing?

A．Parents help their children develop interests in more activities.

B．Parents put more trust in their children’s abilities.

C．Parents and children talk less about sex and drugs.

D．Parents share more interests with their children.

3. What is the change in today’s parent-child relationship?

A．Less confusion among parents

B．New equality between parents and children

C．More respect for parents from children

D．More strictness and authority on the part of parents

4. The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．describe the difficulties today’s parents have met with

B．discuss the change of the parent-child relationship

C．suggest the ways to handle the parent-child relationship

D．stress the importance of parent-child relationship

4 . When was the last time you had great fun with your family?     1     So stand up and plan to have fun with your family.

Going to the zoo is definitely a number-one pick for family activities. Other than visiting animals, most zoos nowadays have rides that you can enjoy with your family. Meals are served in the zoo.     2     To add some fun, ask to be the photographer for the day and you might be surprised by how creative you can be.

Having a picnic at the park is also a good activity for your family. Even though you might not be really keen on outdoor activities, you can still enjoy your time by playing together after having your lunch.

Visiting the nation’s capital would be your choice if you want to go on a trip with your family. Learn more about the history by visiting historical sites.    3    

A treasure hunt is a popular activity, so going hunting with your family is a nice choice. You can train yourself by asking to be the person in charge who can hold the treasure map and make decisions.

Create a video clip (片段) with your family.     4     You may talk about your family life in the clip, about your interests or even create a drama.

    5     Plant flowers and mow(修剪)the lawn. After a day of hard work, you can all sit back and enjoy a barbecue at your beautifully cleaned backyard.

A．History creates topics for you and your family.

B．Family is always the most valuable thing in life.

C．At bedtime read to your young kids and read with your elder kids.

D．Bring your own snacks if you want to save some money.

E．Here are two examples.

F．Make your family the characters in the clip.

G．Doing some yard work together can also be a fun quality time for your family.

7 . It was New Year time, and it would be our first New Year away from Alabama. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family to Southern California. My athletic little brother, Paul, was ________ about the climate that allowed him to go to the beach ________ he wanted. I, however, was a fat child with typical southern ________.

On my first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. All I said was my name and where I was from. The class burst into ________, “He talks funny.” I was so ________ that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest ________. But I didn’t ________.

On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance ________on Sundays. She said she’d ________ a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we __________ it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a __________ of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. Though always filled with __________ holiday decorations and homemade food before New Year, Granny’s house, in my childhood eyes, was precious and fantastic.

There were countless tins and containers. We opened them to discover piles of holiday __________. She even included our traditional candy bars. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. __________ all these, there was my familiar holiday.

Every New Year that we spent in California, the __________ service could call. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.

1.

A．concerned

B．regretful

C．crazy

D．skeptical

2.

A．because

B．when

C．unless

D．though

3.

A．accent

B．character

C．mind

D．appearance

4.

A．discussion

B．argument

C．tears

D．laughter

5.

A．disappointed

B．helpless

C．panicked

D．confused

6.

A．fan

B．sponsor

C．support

D．challenge

7.

A．get through

B．go over

C．go through

D．get across

8.

A．transport

B．trades

C．rates

D．interaction

9.

A．spotted

B．ordered

C．claimed

D．shipped

10.

A．forced

B．tore

C．spread

D．pushed

11.

A．string

B．combination

C．variety

D．range

12.

A．wonderful

B．complex

C．inexpensive

D．costly

13.

A．treats

B．toys

C．cards

D．costumes

14.

A．Beneath

B．Against

C．By

D．Except

15.

A．civil

B．traditional

C．social

D．postal

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As is known to all, a positive parent-child relationship is     1     (benefit) to the physical and mental     2     (grow) of children, but     3     (keep) a healthy parent-child bond needs the efforts of both parties.

Parents should take the responsibility     4     (improve) their relationship with the children. What matters is spending quality time with their children,     5     tight their schedule is. For instance, they can eat meals together, go to sporting events together     6     watch their children’s favorite TV shows together,     7     can contribute greatly to making their children feel safe and loved. Children, on the other hand, should show     8     (appreciate) to their parents. If possible, they can give their parents a gift on a special day or help with housework     9     (regular).

No healthy parent-child relationship is     10     conflict. But as long as parents and children make a joint effort, they can settle the conflict and enjoy their time together.

10 . My husband and I arrived in a new country just a month ago. We were a bit ___________ about what was waiting for us. However, when we ___________ at the airport, a tall man with smiling eyes greeted us. The days and months were ___________ made easy for us by this kind man.

He greeted us every day with his smiling face. He ___________ us in going to the bank, in buying our groceries, in telling us ___________ to buy almost everything. He told us he was our big brother.

___________, We watched the match in a coffee shop. During the first get-together, he ___________ us that we were lucky—my husband and I were ___________ in this foreign land. He said he had been ___________ for eight years then because he rarely saw his family, ____________ they were in his home country.

During the second get-together, he ____________ told us that we were his family. He said that he loved us and that he would ____________ us because he was given a ____________ of 45 days to go back to his home country. That night, he spoke these words which ____________ a great effect on my life: “You changed my life...”

That night deep in our hearts we were ____________ by our friend's words. We texted him upon reaching home, ____________ him for being a Big Brother to us in the foreign land. We told him ____________ that we felt safe in going out when we were with him, to which he ____________, “You are my family here.”

On the first week of October, we are going to ____________ him back from his vacation. We'll watch the football match again in that ____________ shop that holds dear memories.

1.

A．crazy.

B．certain

C．worried

D．curious

2.

A．settled

B．cheeked

C．dropped

D．landed

3.

A．instead

B．anyhow

C．Otherwise

D．therefore

4.

A．expected

B．accompanied

C．troubled

D．comforted

5.

A．where

B．when

C．why

D．whether

6.

A．Once

B．Besides

C．Finally

D．Twice

7.

A．convinced

B．warned

C．informed

D．Blamed

8.

A．nearby

B．around

C．together

D．apart

9.

A．sick

B．mad

C．cheerful

D．lonely

10.

A．since

B．as

C．unless

D．although

11.

A．jokingly

B．sincerely

C．secretly

D．proudly

12.

A．remember

B．forget

C．miss

D．respect

13.

A．vacation

B．delay

C．right

D．date

14.

A．designed

B．had

C．solved

D．received

15.

A．bothered

B．puzzled

C．astonished

D．touched

16.

A．punishing

B．forgiving

C．thanking

D．repaying

17.

A．as well

B．after all

C．in return

D．in advance

18.

A．agreed

B．replied

C．objected

D．added

19.

A．pick

B．call

C．force

D．see

20.

A．book

B．coffee

C．grocery

D．sports