1 . Courtney Rich is a mother of two, whose journey through the Big Cottonwood Marathon was a familiar marathoner’s battle. Her _____ was tested with each pace towards the uphill finish. The 1.7-mile race was a hard dance of patience and will, a dance Courtney knew well. Her legs, heavy with effort, threatened to betray (背叛) her ______.

Then, from the sidelines ______ the 10-year-old “dynamo” (发电机), Avery. Her sudden appearance put a burst of energy and emotion into the scene. Full of determination, her thin figure ran ______ towards her mother, who was visibly ______ from the marathon. The crowd watched in awe as this young dynamo took charge.

As Avery ______ Courtney, their hands held tightly and the marathon’s final act was suddenly rewritten. Avery, a burst of energy personified, became her mother’s anchor (精神支柱), and her small act of support was ______ in its impact. With a determined look, Avery grasped her mother’s hand. She didn’t say a word, but her actions ______ a lot. They started running together towards the finish line, their hands firmly held together.

The onlookers ______ them, inspired by the ______ of love and support between mother and daughter. It was a heartwarming moment, making everyone ______ that sometimes, unexpected ______ from the ones we love can ______ the strength to overcome even the most discouraging challenges.

As they approached the finish line, the crowd’s applause grew louder, and Avery’s mother’s tiredness began to ______, replaced by a renewed sense of determination. Together, they crossed the finish line hand in hand, sharing a ______ moment that they would remember forever.

1.

A．independance

B．courage

C．image

D．attraction

2.

A．assistant

B．principle

C．determination

D．reputation

3.

A．escaped

B．stretched

C．returned

D．emerged

4.

A．disappointedly

B．instantly

C．regretfully

D．proudly

5.

A．relieved

B．amused

C．worn

D．excited

6.

A．reached

B．congratulated

C．challenged

D．moved

7.

A．limited

B．significant

C．responsible

D．complicated

8.

A．meant

B．missed

C．differed

D．repeated

9.

A．chose

B．comforted

C．recognized

D．cheered

10.

A．search

B．display

C．demand

D．condition

11.

A．realize

B．predict

C．hope

D．explain

12.

A．treat

B．visit

C．help

D．respect

13.

A．practice

B．explore

C．match

D．provide

14.

A．take over

B．flood in

C．die away

D．blow up

15.

A．victorious

B．similar

C．painful

D．plain

2 . What does Chris Evan talk about on social media?

A．His character.

B．His daily inspiration.

C．The people who attack him.

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。

People often talk about the “walls” that some individuals build around themselves. I was one of those individuals. Long after I divorced and became a single parent, I still wore my wedding ring. Maybe it was because I didn’t want anyone to know that I had failed at something in my life. Wearing that ring helped me pretend that everything was okay.

You think that people can’t see through those kinds of walls. But they do. They just know enough not to let you know that they see you are pretending. One day at work, however, pretending didn’t come that easily. I was on my coffee break with colleagues. Then my cell phone rang and the garage boss told me loudly the car repairs would come to $850. I looked worried. I needed that car to hold down my present job. Without it, I would have to walk fourteen miles to and from work in North Bay. I felt sick. I didn’t have a credit card, and I certainly couldn’t call the $28 in my bank account “savings”. But every problem has a solution, and in my case that meant I had to ask someone else for something—even if it was only a lift downtown after work. Luckily, my colleague Jane volunteered to give me a ride to the garage after work.

I spent the rest of the afternoon trying to come up with bright ideas about how to pay my garage bill. I figured I could borrow $200 from my mom and pay her back at a rate of $2.50 a week. I thought of what I had at home that I could live without and therefore sell. I finally decided the best I could do was to offer to type up invoices (发票) for the garage.

注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

When Jane dropped me at the garage that evening, the owner asked me to step into his office.

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Before I could say anything, he added, “People who you work with have been coming in here all afternoon.”

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4 . Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. However, is it ________ for close family and friends? Do we even spare a ________ for those in need? Our children receive so much throughout the year.

As parents we want our daughters to be ________ for what they have and to think of those who don’t. That’s why my husband and I want them to ________ the spirit of giving back from a very young age.

Through their school, the girls have a charity which they ________ . Every Tuesday they take two loaves of bread to the school food bank. Twice a year they donate ________ clothes, toys and books to shelters. They also volunteer on weekends. As my husband is a regular blood donor, the girls ________ to donate as well. Unfortunately they are too ________ as the start age is 16.

Children mirror the ________ of their parents and if you often reach out to others by giving generously, they will ________ . Christmas is the perfect time to teach them to give back to those less ________ .

Teaching the gift of giving back not only promotes personal growth, it also ________ them a sense of belonging and pride. It will create ________ that they are making a difference in someone else’s life no matter how small the ________ . It teaches them love, kindness, patience and so on. These ________ will help them carry it forward in their adult life.

1.

A．clearly

B．equally

C．merely

D．finally

2.

A．tip

B．holiday

C．reward

D．thought

3.

A．ready

B．grateful

C．qualified

D．responsible

4.

A．learn about

B．stand for

C．hold back

D．point out

5.

A．ignore

B．encourage

C．remember

D．support

6.

A．colorful

B．unwanted

C．expensive

D．unimportant

7.

A．hesitate

B．afford

C．wish

D．agree

8.

A．young

B．eager

C．concerned

D．terrified

9.

A．opinions

B．intentions

C．achievements

D．actions

10.

A．believe

B．explore

C．follow

D．improve

11.

A．ambitious

B．fortunate

C．successful

D．independent

12.

A．gives

B．spares

C．costs

D．promises

13.

A．relaxation

B．motivation

C．satisfaction

D．appreciation

14.

A．progress

B．distinction

C．determination

D．contribution

15.

A．comments

B．virtues

C．standards

D．profits