1 . The Smith’s home was always buzzing with activity, with Mrs. Smith seemingly at the ________ of it all. She often sighed heavily complaining to her son little Johnny, “Your father never ________ a hand. I’m left to do everything!”

One day, little Johnny felt a surge of ________ after hearing his mother’s familiar complaint. “But Mom,” he ________, his eyes wide and earnest, “Dad does a lot.”Mrs. Smith paused, eyebrows wrinkled in ________. “What do you mean?” she asked. “Have you noticed our yard?” began Johnny, his voice ________. “It’s Dad who keeps it neat, pulling out weeds and ________ fallen branches, and that’s not all,” he continued. “He’s always dashing off to bring back ________ and other supplies we need.” Mrs. Smith stood still for a moment, a wave of realization ________ her. She had been so focused on her own tasks that she failed to notice the ________ contributions her husband made to their home.

From that day forward, Mrs. Smith started seeing the housework in a new ________. She realized that the chores weren’t just about cooking and cleaning. They also included ________ the yard, restocking supplies and countless other tasks; not all efforts are ________visible but they are equally crucial. She also realized that it wasn’t ________ to complain about her husband in front of Johnny. She began to ________ more her husband’s silent efforts and made sure to express her gratitude.

1.

A．bottom

B．top

C．corner

D．center

2.

A．borrows

B．lends

C．holds

D．needs

3.

A．bitterness

B．anger

C．courage

D．excitement

4.

A．piped up

B．burst in

C．broke out

D．called off

5.

A．shame

B．surprise

C．doubt

D．sorrow

6.

A．choking

B．shaking

C．steady

D．jumpy

7.

A．collecting

B．breaking

C．throwing

D．cutting

8.

A．information

B．branches

C．money

D．groceries

9.

A．coming across

B．washing over

C．taking away

D．turning off

10.

A．notable

B．unique

C．quiet

D．crucial

11.

A．role

B．light

C．chapter

D．setting

12.

A．decorating

B．designing

C．building

D．maintaining

13.

A．dramatically

B．significantly

C．immediately

D．certainly

14.

A．fair

B．worthwhile

C．helpful

D．necessary

15.

A．explore

B．accept

C．preserve

D．appreciate

3 . I used to be worried about what I should buy my dad for Father’s Day. I’d _________ countless stores for something that my dad would like. But I never had _________. That was years ago when I was _________ and thought every holiday was about _________.

Those years it was usually months after Father’s Day that my dad _________ a gift because he always told me he never “_________” anything. So I stopped getting him things and, _________, started taking him out to movies, to restaurants or to shows, which brought him much laughter.

We should _________ spending time with our fathers doing something they’ll _________. If he is fond of fishing, go fishing with him. Anything you can do to spend time with your father is better than anything you can __________ in a box and put a bow on, unless of course, you put yourself in a box, pop out and hand him tickets to a show or a game.

If, however, your mind is still set on getting a(n) __________ gift as well, then replace that thing that needs to be __________. That’s probably what I’m going to do next year for my father. Sorry, Dad, but this really will be the last summer your lawn mower can __________. If your dad is anything like mine, he’ll __________ until whatever needs to be replaced is __________ broken. And by that I mean it’s there-is-no-possible-way-it-can-be-fixed broken. So __________ it for him.

Many people may no longer have a(n) __________ with their dad. So for those who are lucky like me, it’s a __________ to take our dads for granted. The times we can laugh sure __________ the times we can’t. Now, do something with your dad to make him happy. __________ the materialistic gifts. Bring on the laughs.

1.

A．search

B．design

C．record

D．restore

2.

A．time

B．luck

C．courage

D．patience

3.

A．poor

B．naughty

C．innocent

D．ambitious

4.

A．gifts

B．chances

C．promises

D．hopes

5.

A．sent

B．offered

C．received

D．shared

6.

A．purchased

B．needed

C．deserved

D．ignored

7.

A．instead

B．therefore

C．however

D．lastly

8.

A．refer to

B．put off

C．give up

D．focus on

9.

A．count

B．love

C．tolerate

D．avoid

10.

A．wrap

B．discover

C．imagine

D．touch

11.

A．strange

B．flexible

C．expensive

D．actual

12.

A．repaired

B．unfolded

C．exchanged

D．updated

13.

A．waste

B．run

C．quit

D．lose

14.

A．hold

B．watch

C．wait

D．worry

15.

A．simply

B．partly

C．gradually

D．completely

16.

A．reward

B．reserve

C．replace

D．save

17.

A．relationship

B．experiment

C．exploration

D．explanation

18.

A．duty

B．right

C．shame

D．challenge

19.

A．pass down

B．make up for

C．catch up with

D．bring back

20.

A．Admire

B．Observe

C．Support

D．Forget

4 . On a cool spring evening, I found myself leisurely seated by a refreshment stand near Beihai Lake, enjoying the sight of shining ripples. The subtle _________ of leaves in the breeze immersed me in the liveliness of life. Across from me, a woman and her young daughter shared a moment; the child, a charming little figure of about seven or eight with an upturned nose, was _________ her ice cream, her mother holding the girl’s _________, whispering sweet nothings.

A brisk wind caused the child to _________. Reacting swiftly, her mother wrapped her in the coat and started to _______ it up, unaware of the _________ matched buttons until she was midway through the task. Realizing the error, she quickly corrected her mistake. Yet, such a careless slip, did not _________ the girl. “Oh, mommy, your attention _________!” the child said, bursting into hearty laughter, which brought a _________ look on her mother’s face. As a __________, I expected a good dressing-down for the little girl. But there was only an embarrassing __________ of a few seconds. Then I heard the mother’s gentle voice. “Yes, it certainly did, for my heart went out to you!” said the mother, pointing a kind finger __________ the girl. The child blinked in confusion, hiding her blush in the chest of her mother, who hugged her __________ in her arms. A smile of gratification spread over the mother’s face.

Witnessing this tender display of __________ affection, I was profoundly touched. Yet, even more striking was the mother’s approach to treating her daughter’s misbehavior, for quite a few people seem to forget that the best way to educate a child is not indulging or blaming, nor even moral lecturing, but tender ________ with love.

1.

A．color

B．fragrance

C．taste

D．scene

2.

A．accused of

B．concerned about

C．anxious for

D．occupied with

3.

A．coat

B．book

C．bag

D．collar

4.

A．choke

B．cough

C．laugh

D．freeze

5.

A．wrap

B．wear

C．button

D．cover

6.

A．perfectly

B．wrongly

C．evenly

D．beautifully

7.

A．escape

B．harm

C．warn

D．cheer

8.

A．abandoned

B．deepened

C．wondered

D．wandered

9.

A．happy

B．neutral

C．sour

D．amused

10.

A．looker-on

B．passer-by

C．go-between

D．new-comer

11.

A．session

B．rest

C．trial

D．interval

12.

A．on

B．at

C．over

D．across

13.

A．bravely

B．fiercely

C．gently

D．calmly

14.

A．heartened

B．motherly

C．pure

D．lovely

15.

A．enlightening

B．firing

C．setting

D．triggering

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。

When I was around six years old, we had a neighbor, David, who was restoring an old 40’s Ford in his garage, and I was a curious kid, so I would go across the street and visit him as often as I could.

He was the first person to introduce me to Go-Jo hand soap, which I thought had an unpleasant smell. He and his wife occasionally invited me to have supper with them, and it was there that I would learn about burgers with French dressing. Eventually, he moved away.

A few years ago, I ran into David again. He went to the same restaurant to have breakfast. David retired and still had that 1940 Ford and also a mid-forties truck which he would always drive, one or the other, to breakfast.

David and I enjoyed many conversations about life, cars, and car shows. I remember just a few years ago, he was sitting at a local pizza joint with his daughter, and I sat next to him to have a conversation. I asked, “Where’s your wife?” To which his face went blank, and his daughter told me her mom had passed away. At that moment, my heart ached because, after having lost my wife, I knew that pain all too well. From then on, I noticed when David came to breakfast, he had his wife’s dog with him. Yep, he had that dog with him always. Even at car shows, they had a close bond which I understood.

I looked forward to car show season. When I saw him at the shows, it always put an emotional tear in my eye watching him and that dog. I wanted to get a picture of him and his dog, but I was always in a hurry and kept saying I would get it at the next show. However, with COVID-19 and all the fear out, car shows were getting canceled, and David wasn’t at breakfast much anymore because he didn’t want to catch it.

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About a week ago, when going to pick up my breakfast, I asked my waitress Tanya “Have you seen David lately?”

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David’s death has really reminded me to the meaning of life.

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7 . A friend and I were having lunch and I asked about her son who was getting professional help for some behavioral problems he was having. Our conversation went like this: “There’s a good change in his attitude. He’s staying out of trouble, but I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop.” she said. “It’s hard to trust him yet. He is doing things that he’s never done before, which is great. But I still need to supervise him just in case.”

I asked a couple of questions: “Have you told him how proud you are of how far he’s come? Have you thanked him for the things he’s now doing but never did in the past?” She said no. And because she’s a very bright woman she followed it up with: “I really need to say those things because I am proud of him and I am grateful for what he’s doing now. All I keep doing is looking at what he’s still doing wrong and getting on him about that. How’s he ever going to feel good about himself and continue to improve if I don’t acknowledge him for all his improvements and growth?”

“If I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, it will!” I just smiled and told her I loved her and that she’s a great mom. The conversation moved on to a new topic. It’s worth taking a look at your close relationships, especially with your kids and asking yourself: Do I spend too much time letting them know what they’re doing wrong? Do I ignore their efforts toward positive change? Do I still find ways to be unsatisfied with their behavior?

If you answer yes to any of those questions, you’re now the one who needs to do some changing. Never forget that people love to be acknowledged — not just for the big things but the little things, too. Appreciation and love are the driving force that keeps them wanting to do well and do something nice for others.

1. The author’s friend ______.

A．was already satisfied with her son’s behavior

B．was particular about her son’s attitude

C．was still worried about her son’s behavior

D．already fully believed in her son

2. The attitude the friend holds towards the author’s advice is ______.

A．favorable	B．negative
C．unconcerned	D．doubtful

3. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．If I keep waiting for kids to correct mistakes, they will.

B．If I keep waiting for kids to change positively, they will.

C．If I keep waiting for kids to wear the other shoe, they will.

D．If I keep waiting for kids to make mistakes, they will.

4. The motivations for kids to keep behaving well are ______.

A．direct rejection and scolding

B．proper affection and admiration

C．blind love and appreciation

D．strict requirements and standards

5. The best title for the text is ______.

A．A Dialogue Between Two Women

B．Are You Proud of Your Child?

C．Be Patient When You Are a Parent

D．One Major Thing Most Parents Forget to Do

8 . 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 a bright and sunny Saturday when Mr. Jones moved in next door. He is an old gentleman with thick-framed glasses and a wiry beard. I could see his many belongings: antique chests, a large and tattered (破败的) painting of a rainforest, and boxes and boxes of old books. The line of movers bringing items into the house was endless! However, there was one item that Mr. Jones refused to let the movers touch. It was covered in a red velvet cloth and he carefully carried it inside himself.

That night, I heard an odd noise coming from Mr. Jones’s house. It was such a strange noise that I could not sleep at all! To my astonishment and anxiety, every night the strange sound would come up. After much consideration, I decided to investigate this mystery. I wondered what on earth Mr. Jones was? What could this strange noise be? What could he be hiding? Many doubts always echoed in my mind.

The next day, to confirm my guess, I slid into his house. Mr. Jones had left the window of his basement unlocked and I crawled inside without permission. Making several attempts, I made it! I felt around the walls for a light switch and when I finally turned the light on, I was amazed!

The basement was like a museum. There were many exquisite jungles and animals’ models which were often seen in museums. On the bookshelf were some academic books about zoo animals. I also noticed some remaining corns in the corner. When I glanced at the table, there was a first-aid kit on it! Determined to find out the truth, I was making my way across the room when I heard that strange noise again, coming from upstairs! Nervously, I walked up the stairs as quietly as I could but then on the last step… the floor beneath my foot creaked (嘎吱作响)! I paused, hoping no one was home to hear me.

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Suddenly, the door opened and there stood Mr. Jones staring right at me.

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And then in the other room I saw it-a large cute parrot in a delicate gold cage!

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